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On the Wire: Week 8 Pickups, Sleepers, Sadness and Fantasy Basketball
On the Wire: Week 8 Pickups, Sleepers, Sadness and Fantasy Basketball
Another critical bye week hits us right where it hurts, in the middle of the season. At least this week provides us with a few more players that have value from now until the end of the season. If anyone was silly enough not to pick up Miles Austin after I talked about him for the past two ...
Alex Smith Gets Another Shot To Prove He’s Not A Bust
Alex Smith Gets Another Shot To Prove He’s Not A Bust
blog.blitznation.com — Former #1 overall draft pick Alex Smith is getting one last chance to prove he’s not one... of the biggest busts the NFL has ever seen. On Monday, San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary announced his decision to start Smith over Shaun Hill , who was benched at halftime of ... (more) Alex Smith Gets Another Shot To Prove He’s Not A Bust
49ers QB decision cont'd: Alex Smith and the effect on the rushing game
49ers QB decision cont'd: Alex Smith and the effect on the rushing game
ninersnation.com — Our discussion of the Alex Smith QB decision continues to roll along at full throttle.  The 49ers... do have a game this week, but I have a feeling the discussion about the QB position will not be slowing anytime soon.  Accordingly, I thought ... (more) 49ers QB decision cont'd: Alex Smith and the effect on ...
Week 8 Team Defense Rankings: Start Sit and Game Predictions
Week 8 Team Defense Rankings: Start Sit and Game Predictions
top-fantasy-football.com — The NFL season is officially at the midway point, and things just keep changing the fantasy landscape... every week. One more undefeated team, the Minnesota Vikings, went down the the Pittsburgh... (more) Week 8 Team Defense Rankings: Start Sit and Game Predictions
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