This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers for the 2014 AFC and NFC Wild Card Weekend (January 3-4, 2015). It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.)
Thanks to everyone for helping Football Weblog reach new heights. On December 21st, this site surpassed 15,000 views. That number may not be much for a big website, but it’s a milestone to celebrate here.
To put things into perspective, if every view equaled a yard (what other unit of measure would a football website use?), and we were aboard a rocket ship heading for the moon, we’d already be over 8-1/2 miles above the launch pad. Heck, that’s much higher than a typical passenger jet’s average cruising altitude of about 5-1/2 miles. Even more exciting, our velocity is increasing!
So join us on our moonshot. We’ve got a long way to go, and we’re still learning, but it will be a fun ride. Godspeed, Football Weblog!
This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers for week 17, 2014. It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.)
This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers for week 16, 2014. It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.)
This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers from now until the end of the season. It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.) Although most fantasy football leagues end their season in week 16, this week this cheatsheet includes week 17 (for those leagues that hang on ‘til the bitter end)!
Welcome to the NFL as perceived by a group of British teens – where the bulk of their American football knowledge may very well come from the movie Forrest Gump. In their world, the “National Football Legion” was founded by John Madden, and consists of players such as Jack Bauer, Colonel Sanders, and George Costanza wearing massive armor-like things on their shoulders. Enjoy!
This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers for week 15, 2014. It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.)
This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers from now until the end of the season. It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.) It does not include week 17 since most fantasy football leagues end their season in week 16.
This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers for week 14, 2014. It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.)
This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers from now until the end of the season. It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.)
McFarlane action figure
If you haven’t heard of McFarlane Sports Picks, it’s time you got onboard. McFarlane action figures are among the most realistically portrayed action figures that you can imagine, right down to the tattoos. Many players are found in multiple configurations – grass and mud stains, throwback uniforms, home and away jerseys, etc. And the players are shown in realistic positions, such as running in full stride, or pulling in a deep ball. Best of all, McFarlane figures are incredibly reasonably priced. Many figures can be purchased for $13 or less. Does your potential gift recipient play fantasy football? Ask him who the best player is on his team. A McFarlane action figure of that player is sure to please. You can purchase McFarlane sports figures online at www.mcfarlanetoysstore.com.
Connor Barth (left) replaces Brandon McManus (right) for kicking duties with the Broncos
If you haven’t heard by now, the Broncos released kicker Brandon McManus on November 25th and signed Connor Barth as a replacement. If you want a solid kicker for your playoff run, Barth would be a great addition to your roster. Football Weblog has Barth ranked as the 8th best kicker to own from now until the end of the season.
If you were a McManus owner and someone else beat you to Barth, a couple of other solid kickers that may be slipping under the radar in your league are Cairo Santos of the Chiefs or “da Bears'” Robbie Gould. Check out Football Weblog’s kicker cheatsheet page for complete kicker rankings.
This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers for week 13, 2014. It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.)
This cheatsheet ranks the fantasy value of kickers from now until the end of the season. It’s based on field goals being worth 3 points, and PATs as 1 point. (I.e., no bonus points awarded for long range field goals, or deductions for missed kicks.)
At the game with (L to R) my daughter Amy, her friend Jessica, and Jessica’s dad Kevin
I went to the Vikings-Redskins game prior to the Vikes’ bye week. It was a great time. Although the temps were cool and the winds a bit chilly, the sun shone brightly, and we were sheltered against a concrete wall, warm and cozy, in the top row of the lower section. The game itself was terrific too with the lead changing hands six times before my Vikings finally came out on top 19-16.
One thing that stuck in my mind as I looked out across a sea of purple jerseys was the lack of Adrian Peterson jerseys. If I had looked over the stands a season earlier, at least half the jerseys would have been Peterson’s. Of course I know the reason for the dearth of number 28 is directly related to Peterson’s recent legal problems, but when NFLShop.com released its list of top 25 selling player jerseys last week, I wondered what other players saw changes in the popularity of their jerseys.