Friday, September 29, 2017

Ask the Expert Question: Pick one slow starter that you believe will turn things around the rest of the way, and say why.



Pick one slow starter that you believe will turn things around the rest of the way, and say why.

Cam Newton. No one can say he is not starting slow this year with just 189 yards per game average along with .5 TDs and 1.33 INTs. Ouch! Why do I think he will turn things around after losing Greg Olsen and possibly Kelvin Benjamin for some time? Because Newton has not fully recovered from his shoulder injury and...stop this is madness. I did not draft him this year because I was afraid this would happen. So no I am not going to say he will bounce back. Instead I will defend someone I drafted a ton. Isaiah Crowell. There I said it. I liked Crowell to have a big year and despite a dismal start I still believe in him. Why? One, he is talking to the coach about more work so that is encouraging. Second, the OL has to gel sometime this year and that could mean more holes to run through. OK who am I kidding...it might mean a hole to run through as the Browns have not had any in 3 games. Finally, DeShone Kizer may get a fire burning under the Browns and inspire more from everyone including Crowell. 

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly at http://www.fantasyindex.com/ with answers to a new question posted Thursday morning.





Sam Hendricks is the author of Fantasy Football Guidebook, Fantasy Football Tips and Fantasy Football Basics , all available at http://www.ExtraPointPress.com/, at all major bookstores, and at http://www.amazon.com/ and www.BN.com. He is a 25+ year fantasy football veteran who regularly participates in the National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC), Fantasy Football World Championship (FFWC) and finished 7th and 16th overall (out of 228 top players) in the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). He won the Fantasy Index Open in 2013. In 2015 he won his Pros vs Joes Challenge division and finished 5th overall. 



Check out the latest book from Extra Point Press…a military thriller from Sam Hendricks Just One More...







Fantasy Football Tips (2nd Edition): 230 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635151

Books from Extra Point Press:




Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650


Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

FFGuidebook.com Results Week 3

 I am in 18 Leagues this year. Divided them into active management-I set a lineup each week and do adds/drop
and Draft and Forget or DraftMasters (DM) or Draft Experts (DE) where a computer sets optimal lineup for each week after the games  are played and no add/drops/waivers allowed. You play the hand you are dealt after the draft.
In leagues where it is scored by total points I give myself a win if I beat half of the teams in the league. 

Active Management (wins in bold)
1) FootballGuys (FBG) Players Championship (FPC)  Win  1-2
2) Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) $250 Classic Win 2-1 8th place
3) FFPC $250 Dynasty #38 Win 2-1 7th overall
4) FFPC $77 Dynasty #7 Loss 2-1 3rd overall
5) FFPC $77 Dynasty #17 Win 3-0 1st overall
6) FFPC $35 Classic # 6019 Loss 1-2 8th
7) Pro Football Forecast Magazine Experts PPR Loss 2-1 2nd
8) Pro Football Forecast Mag Experts Non-PPR  Loss 2-1 2nd
9) Scott Fish Bowl (SFB420) 2017 Loss 2-1 3rd
10) Local League Win 2-1 4th


Draft and Forget (or Draft Expert Leagues)

11) FFPC $77 Dynasty DE #22 Loss 1-2 6th
12) FFPC $35 DE #5278 Win 3-0 1st
13) FFPC $35 DE #6174 Win 3-0 1st
14) FFPC $35 DE Double UP Win 3-0 1st
15) FFPC Pros vs Joes Contest Win 3-0 6th
16) FFPC $35 DE #7685 Loss 0-3 10th
17) Fantasy Index Experts Win 3-0 2nd
18) Fantasy Index Auction Win 2-1 3rd

So 18 games each week.
11-7 this week


37-17 overall

Friday, September 22, 2017

Ask the Expert Question: Two weeks into the season and the injuries are piling up. Pick one of your favorite backups who a Week 2 injury has put in line for a major role, and say why you like him.

Two weeks into the season and the injuries are piling up. Pick one of your favorite backups who a Week 2 injury has put in line for a major role, and say why you like him.

Corey Coleman is out for at least 8 weeks with a broken hand. Rashard Higgins stepped in during the week 2 matchup and caught seven balls for just under 100 yards (topping his season totals from 15 games last year!). He has rocketed from practice squad to the Browns #1 WR at the moment based on his good chemistry with whomever is at their helm. If you need some waiver wire help at WR or Flex pick him up. 

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly at http://www.fantasyindex.com/ with answers to a new question posted Thursday morning.




Sam Hendricks is the author of Fantasy Football Guidebook, Fantasy Football Tips and Fantasy Football Basics , all available at http://www.ExtraPointPress.com/, at all major bookstores, and at http://www.amazon.com/ and www.BN.com. He is a 25+ year fantasy football veteran who regularly participates in the National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC), Fantasy Football World Championship (FFWC) and finished 7th and 16th overall (out of 228 top players) in the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). He won the Fantasy Index Open in 2013. In 2015 he won his Pros vs Joes Challenge division and finished 5th overall. 



Check out the latest book from Extra Point Press…a military thriller from Sam Hendricks Just One More...







Fantasy Football Tips (2nd Edition): 230 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635151

Books from Extra Point Press:




Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650


Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

FFGuidebook.com Week 2 Results

 I am in 18 Leagues this year. Divided them into active management-I set a lineup each week and do adds/drop
and Draft and Forget or DraftMasters (DM) or Draft Experts (DE) where a computer sets optimal lineup for each week after the games  are played and no add/drops/waivers allowed. You play the hand you are dealt after the draft.
In leagues where it is scored by total points I give myself a win if I beat half of the teams in the league. 

Active Management (wins in bold)
1) FootballGuys (FBG) Players Championship (FPC)  Loss 0-2
2) Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) $250 Classic Win 1-1 6th place
3) FFPC $250 Dynasty #38 Win 1-1 8th overall
4) FFPC $77 Dynasty #7 Win 2-0 1st overall
5) FFPC $77 Dynasty #17 Win 2-0 1st overall
6) FFPC $35 Classic # 6019 Loss 1-1 8th
7) Pro Football Forecast Magazine Experts PPR Win 2-0 2nd
8) Pro Football Forecast Mag Experts Non-PPR  Win 2-0 2nd
9) Scott Fish Bowl (SFB420) 2017 Win 2-0 1st
10) Local League Win 1-1


Draft and Forget (or Draft Expert Leagues)

11) FFPC $77 Dynasty DE #22 Win 1-1 6th
12) FFPC $35 DE #5278 Win 2-0 2nd
13) FFPC $35 DE #6174 Win 2-0 1st
14) FFPC $35 DE Double UP Win 2-0 2nd
15) FFPC Pros vs Joes Contest Win 2-0 6th
16) FFPC $35 DE #7685 Loss 0-2 10th
17) Fantasy Index Experts Win 2-0 3rd
18) Fantasy Index Auction Loss 1-1 7th

So 18 games each week.
14-4 this week
26-10 overall

Friday, September 15, 2017

Ask the Expert Question: Of all the impressive performances in Week 1, which one player performance or team do you believe will turn out to be a fantasy -- not likely to be repeated again this season? Pick one and say why.

Of all the impressive performances in Week 1, which one player performance or team do you believe will turn out to be a fantasy -- not likely to be repeated again this season? Pick one and say why.

Karen Hunt. He averaged 8.7 yards per carry. Had 246 total yards and scored three times. All in all 41 points in PPR leagues. All against a befuddled and incoherent NE defense. It was a fantasy. A perfect storm. Is he good. Yes! Is he going to be that good in any other games this season.....doubt it. 

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly at http://www.fantasyindex.com/ with answers to a new question posted Thursday morning.



Sam Hendricks is the author of Fantasy Football Guidebook, Fantasy Football Tips and Fantasy Football Basics , all available at http://www.ExtraPointPress.com/, at all major bookstores, and at http://www.amazon.com/ and www.BN.com. He is a 25+ year fantasy football veteran who regularly participates in the National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC), Fantasy Football World Championship (FFWC) and finished 7th and 16th overall (out of 228 top players) in the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). He won the Fantasy Index Open in 2013. In 2015 he won his Pros vs Joes Challenge division and finished 5th overall. 



Check out the latest book from Extra Point Press…a military thriller from Sam Hendricks Just One More...







Fantasy Football Tips (2nd Edition): 230 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635151

Books from Extra Point Press:




Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650


Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

FFGuidebook.com Week 1 Results

 I am in 18 Leagues this year. Divided them into active management-I set a lineup each week and do adds/drop
and Draft and Forget or DraftMasters (DM) or Draft Experts (DE) where a computer sets optimal lineup for each week after the games  are played and no add/drops/waivers allowed. You play the hand you are dealt after the draft.
In leagues where it is scored by total points I give myself a win if I beat half of the teams in the league. 

Active Management (wins in bold)
1) FootballGuys (FBG) Players Championship (FPC)  Loss 0-1
2) Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) $250 Classic Loss 0-1 9th place
3) FFPC $250 Dynasty #38 Loss 0-1 10th overall
4) FFPC $77 Dynasty #7 Win 1-0 1st overall
5) FFPC $77 Dynasty #17 Win 1-0 1st overall
6) FFPC $35 Classic # 6019 Win 1-0 6th
7) Pro Football Forecast Magazine Experts PPR Win 1-0 4th
8) Pro Football Forecast Mag Experts Non-PPR  Win 1-0 4th
9) Scott Fish Bowl (SFB420) 2017 Win 1-0 
10) Local League Loss 0-1


Draft and Forget (or Draft Expert Leagues)
11) FFPC $77 Dynasty DE #22 Loss 0-1 7th
12) FFPC $35 DE #5278 Win 1-0 2nd
13) FFPC $35 DE #6174 Win 1-0 2nd
14) FFPC $35 DE Double UP Win 1-0 2nd
15) FFPC Pros vs Joes Contest Win 1-0 5th
16) FFPC $35 DE #7685 Loss 0-1 8th
17) Fantasy Index Experts Win 1-0 1st
18) Fantasy Index Auction Win 1-0 4th

So 18 games each week.
12-6 in week 1
12-6 overall

Friday, September 8, 2017

Ask the Expert Question: Who will be the Fantasy MVP, and why?

Who will be the Fantasy MVP, and why?

Philip Rivers. Why? Because QBs always win this award right? Look you can draft Rivers in the 11th, 12th or 13th rounds in most drafts. He finally has all of his main WRs healthy (Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams and Travis Benjamin) and two quality TEs in Antonio Gates and the breakout candidate Hunter Henry. Throw in a decent bell cow RB in Melvin Gordon and you have all the ingredients of top-5 QB. He has done it before. In fact, it seems like every three or four years in happens. He is due. And he can give you the Championship if you waited on QB and took him late.


ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly at http://www.fantasyindex.com/ with answers to a new question posted Thursday morning.


Sam Hendricks is the author of Fantasy Football Guidebook, Fantasy Football Tips and Fantasy Football Basics , all available at http://www.ExtraPointPress.com/, at all major bookstores, and at http://www.amazon.com/ and www.BN.com. He is a 25+ year fantasy football veteran who regularly participates in the National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC), Fantasy Football World Championship (FFWC) and finished 7th and 16th overall (out of 228 top players) in the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). He won the Fantasy Index Open in 2013. In 2015 he won his Pros vs Joes Challenge division and finished 5th overall. 



Check out the latest book from Extra Point Press…a military thriller from Sam Hendricks Just One More...







Fantasy Football Tips (2nd Edition): 230 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635151

Books from Extra Point Press:




Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650


Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634

Friday, September 1, 2017

Ask the Expert Question: What is one late-round, lightly regarded player you hope to draft onto every fantasy team? And say why.


What is one late-round, lightly regarded player you hope to draft onto every fantasy team? And say why.


I will give you three (one at each position). RB Javorius Allen BAL, WR Marquise Goodwin SF and free agent TE Gary Barnidge. All are going undrafted in many 12-team 20 round leagues. You can get them in the late rounds easy (18th -20th). Allen has been arguably the best RB in Baltimore. I know T. West and Danny Woodhead have the top roles locked, but we are talking sleepers right. Draft him and hope for the home run. Goodwin has the speed to take the top off of defenses. SF may surprise some people this year with their style of offense under Hoyer. Goodwin is going to be streaky but good on the weeks you hit with him. Finally Barnidge is a stash and pray possible top-10 TE depending on where he lands. Draft him and wait it out for the first five weeks to see if and where he goes. Now I have just given up all my deep sleepers before the Labor day drafts!!!!




ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly at http://www.fantasyindex.com/ with answers to a new question posted Thursday morning.


Sam Hendricks is the author of Fantasy Football Guidebook, Fantasy Football Tips and Fantasy Football Basics , all available at http://www.ExtraPointPress.com/, at all major bookstores, and at http://www.amazon.com/ and www.BN.com. He is a 25+ year fantasy football veteran who regularly participates in the National Fantasy Football Championship (NFFC), Fantasy Football World Championship (FFWC) and finished 7th and 16th overall (out of 228 top players) in the 2008 and 2009 Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC). He won the Fantasy Index Open in 2013. In 2015 he won his Pros vs Joes Challenge division and finished 5th overall. 



Check out the latest book from Extra Point Press…a military thriller from Sam Hendricks Just One More...







Fantasy Football Tips (2nd Edition): 230 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($12.95) www.amazon.com/dp/1936635151

Books from Extra Point Press:




Fantasy Football Guidebook (2nd Edition): Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95) http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428650


Fantasy Football Basics: The Ultimate "How to" Guide for Beginners available ($10.95) at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982428634