 The Raiders went 5-11 in 2009, just a hair better than Kansas City.The Raiders' offense was, well, horrible. Out of the 32 teams in the NFL, Oakland ranked 31st in total yards per game with 266.1.Oakland's defense was better, coming in at No. 26, allowing 361.9 yards per game. Key Draft Picks to Watch for Weekly Fantasy Football Leagues:- Rolando McClain: McClain will offer the Raiders' defense a huge boost. Out of Alabama, McClain can do it all, whether it be blitzing or short-coverage assignments from his LB spot. His only weakness is his lacking ability in man coverage. Look for him on special teams while competing for starting time.
- Lamarr Houston: Oakland is strengthening their defense, especially with DT Houston from Texas. Houston has great strength, and can be useful as an up-field rusher. At times, he's inconsistent with anchoring the middle of the defensive line. All in all, a solid pick.
- Jared Veldheer: Oakland balanced their draft picks with OT Jared Veldheer from Hillsdale. Although from a small school, Veldheer showed immense strength in dominating his opponents and shows a lot of potential at the next level.
- Bruce Campbell: The Raiders also picked up OT Bruce Campbell from Maryland to fortify the offensive line. Campbell has been called one of the most athletic OT in college football.
Key Free Agents to watch for Weekly Fantasy Football Leagues: - Kyle Boller: Boller spent five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens and one season with the St. Louis Rams. In his five seasons with the Ravens, Boller threw for 7,846 yards, 45 TDs, and 44 INTs. His best season at Baltimore was 2004, where he threw for 2,559 yards, 13 TDs, but he also threw 11 INTs. With Bruce Gradkowski's injury in 2009, the role of starting QB is open between Boller and Jason Campbell.
- Michael Bennett: Released from the San Diego Chargers in 2009, Bennett signed on with the Raiders on May 6. Bennett spent five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, and only had one breakout season in 2002 where he rushed for 1,296 yards and five TDs. Since then, his numbers have fallen dramatically, only averaging 214.25 yards per season. Oakland also picked up RB Rock Cartwright from the Washington Redskins in 2009. However, Cartwright only has 889 yards and six TDs in his nine year career. His role will strictly be third-and-short situations.
- Jason Campbell: The Redskins did away with Campbell to make room for Donovan McNabb, and the Raiders picked him up to be the new leader of the team. In 2009, Campbell threw for 3,618 yards, 20 TDs, and a disappointing 15 INTs. In his four years as the Redskins' field general, Campbell amassed 10,860 passing yards, 55 TDs, and 38 INTs. His QB rating for those four years was 82.3 percent. Campbell seems to be the obvious choice for the starting QB job in Oakland.
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 Rookies can have a big impact on your weekly fantasy football leagues. Knowing who could step up and become a star will have a huge effect on your teams performance. Keep and eye on these kids, they could make the difference between winning and loosing in your weekly fantasy football league. 1.) C.J. Spiller running back/return specialist-Buffalo BillsSpiller is one of those type of players (barring injury) that has the talent and excitability to make and impact and make a possible run at the Pro Bowl as just a rookie. There isn't a running back on the Bills roster who is in his class as an overall athlete or football player. Yes he will share carries with the incumbent Marshawn Lynch among other backs, but you better believe it that Spiller's presence somehow will be felt in the 2010 season and NFL betting is taking notice. Young backs like this can turn the tides when deciding which team to put into your NFL parlay bet. 2.) Jimmy Clausen quarterback-Carolina PanthersTo a certain extent in 2010 Clausen will have a chip on his shoulder for being selected in the 2010 Draft much later than he or any else expected. But that chip may only go so far, he needs consistency from his receivers and some good protection from his line. Oh yeah, he has to find a way to beat out the incumbent and older Matt Moore for the starting quarterback job. 3.) Ndamukong Suh defensive tackle-Detroit LionsSuh somehow someway will make an impact on the Lions in 2010. Even an average effort from him can be better than a lot of defensive tackle's B grade or above efforts. 4.) Jermaine Gresham tight end-Cincinnati BengalsHas to stay healthy and if he does, look out. This kid has a world of talent. Are you ready to dominate the weekly fantasy football leagues? Head over to www.fantasyfactor.com the king of daily fantast sports. This is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar.
 The Colts were the obvious leaders of the AFC South, and of the NFL too. Indianapolis finished their 2009 regular season at 14-2. They then went on to win the AFC Championship, but fell two touchdowns short of winning the Super Bowl to the New Orleans Saints. The Colts’ offense is ranked No. 9 in the NFL in total yards per game with 363.1 yards per game. Indianapolis’ defense was a far cry from its offensive counterpart, ranking 18th in the league with 339.2 yards per game. Knowing who will have a big season is key to the success of a weekly fantasy football league manager. Getting the jump on the emerging start is always crucial to success in a league that lasts only one week. Key Draft Picks:The Colts knew they had to address their defensive issues, and they did just that with six of their eight draft picks being defensive players. The three notable defensive standouts are DE Jerry Hughes out of TCU, LB Pat Angerer from Iowa, and CB Kevin Thomas from USC. All three of these players are excellent picks, and will most definitely stiffen up that defense. The player that will make the most impact in 2010 is DE Jerry Hughes from TCU. In his four seasons with the Horned Frogs, Hughes has 142 tackles, 28 sacks, two forced fumbles, and three interceptions. Hughes is a good pick here, and look for him to make a solid defensive statement come 2010. Key Free Agents:The Colts’ only free agent addition in 2010 was G Andy Alleman from the Kansas City Chiefs. Alleman’s NFL experience is limited to just four years, but he will prove to be a solid OL and give the Colts more depth along the line. Are your ready to get in the Weekly Fantasy Football League action? Head over to the king of daily and weekly fantasy sports www.fantasyfactor.comThis is your new blog post. Click here and start typing, or drag in elements from the top bar.
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