Thursday, September 15, 2011

Kenny Britt, Cedric Benson, Vernon Davis and Reggie Bush

Reggie Bush is going to be great for you, until he gets hurt.

Considering it is a PPR league, Benson is somewhat of a risk, but he is still going to get you 80 yards and a TD.

Britt is going to be monster this year.

Dallas gives up a lot to opposing TE's.  So go with Davis.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Why you should ignore the Top 15 RB's

I was already leaning toward a WR-friendly team this season in my auction draft (everyone holds over RB's and Top QB's in our league), leaving a lot of value in WR's.  

One would notice that all of the RB's that are often mentioned going in rounds 3 to 7 do not have obvious handcuffs.  I say this is a good thing!  If your guy goes down, it is more likely that his backup is not on anyone's roster.  Here you can see a list of the top 13 backs and their handcuffs.

Here is a solid argument for this strategy:

http://www.tpsradio.net/?p=2366

Friday, September 2, 2011

How a Fantasy Auction is Like a Black Jack Hand

The goal in blackjack is to get as much money on the table when the dealer is showing a weak card (4, 5, or 6).   So you double down or split whenever possible and/or prudent.  Thus, getting more money on the table and hoping for the dealer bust.

In auction formats of any fantasy sport, be it football, baseball, hockey, basketball or Caribbean cricket, you want to nominate players early that you do not want, bid them up to value that you can live with, then get out of the way. 

You see?  You are getting more money on the table and out of people's pockets early so you can scoop up bargains later. 

Do this in your first 5 or 6 rounds when it is your turn to nominate.