Welcome to “Extra Points” -- where radio host and gridiron guru Russ Bliss shares his latest thoughts on what’s hot, who’s not and other breaking news and analysis that impacts the world of NFL fantasy football.
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Wide Receivers Dropping Like Flies All Over
It seems like wide receivers are dropping like flies in training camps all around the league. It's like the old Queen song: "And another one's gone, And another one's gone; Another one bites the dust." In case you've missed it, here's what's ...
Preseason Not Entirely Meaningless for Fantasy Football
And so it begins. The 2013 Hall of Fame game kicks off in a couple of hours and the preseason begins. We may see some of the regular starters briefly, but usually in the first couple of weeks of preseason we see a lot of players who aren't likely to end ...
2013 Fantasy Sleeper Backup Quarterbacks
One of the things that help make a successful fantasy draft isn't always about who you select to start for your fantasy team, but rather who you put on your bench. Generally, I prefer to populate my bench with guys who have high upsides as opposed to ...
3 RB Situations to Track in Training Camp
Green Bay Packers The situation: The Packers go into training camp with no clear set starter. The favorite is rookie second round pick Eddie Lacy as he is the most complete and most talented RB on the roster. But he is not just being handed the job. He ...
Percy Harvin Falls from Top 10
Percy Harvin's hip injury sure puts a dent in what was looking like a top 10 placing in 2013 fantasy football rankings. It is feared that he has a torn hip labrum, which would likely require surgery and that could even put his status for the start of the ...
Recent Responses
Re: Wide Receivers Dropping Like Flies All Over
And don't forget about Michael Crabtree. Torn Achilles and not likely to play either. I really expected a big season from him this year with Kaepernick at the helm and Boldin opposite him to give the 49ers a real WR tandem.
Re: Tebowmania Hits New England!
Bellichick Mania will subdue any other mania, that team is all about winning, I don't the circus that was at the Meadowlands comes anywehre near Foxborough.
Re: 2013 Fantasy Quarterback Situations to Avoid
And now Jackson is gone from Buffalo. Guess he didn't really have any chance! I think Kolb makes it maybe 6 games before we see Manuel take over there. Only guy on this list I would even think about having on a fantasy team this year is Flynn. I think he ...