Case for why you should avoid C.J. Anderson in fantasy drafts
9 HRS AGO - Can C.J. Anderson lead Denver’s RBBC? (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) By Matt Kelley Expand
9 HRS AGO - Can C.J. Anderson lead Denver’s RBBC? (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) By Matt Kelley (@Fantasy_Mansion) Special to Yahoo Sports Let’s start with the hot take: C.J. Anderson is a fraud. Now let’s go on a deep dive to back it up. Heading into the 2016 NFL season, Justin Forsett was the Baltimore Ravens’ incumbent primary running back. He was the most familiar with the offense. He was a team leader. He was eventually cut. I am old enough to remember Forsett’s unceremonious release and will be avoiding this season’s version in Fantasy Football leagues, which brings us back to Anderson. Like Forsett, Anderson tenuously sits in the No. 1 running back position for the Denver Broncos, and like Forsett, he may not open the season on the roster. California Mirage Looking back Anderson’s football resume, the perception of him being a talented, high-upside play is more myth than reality. During his time at Cal, the then 215-pound Anderson could not supplant 200-pound scat back, Isi Collapse
Closing Time: Lewis Brinson gets the call, Eduardo Nunez gets shipped
20 HRS AGO - Lewis Brinson highlights a look around the league for all of Tuesday night’s action (Getty Images) Expand
20 HRS AGO - Lewis Brinson highlights a look around the league for all of Tuesday night’s action (Getty Images) Lewis Brinson is the latest prospect getting called up who deserves your fantasy attention. He struggled mightily during his first stint in Milwaukee earlier this year, going 3-for-31. But that’s obviously a small sample, and the former first round pick destroyed minor league pitching after getting sent back down, as he’s hit .345 with 10 homers and 11 steals over 68 games in Triple-A this year (owning a strong 151 wRC+). It’s unlikely the Brewers called him up not to be an everyday player, and he finds himself in a good situation in a lineup that’s scored the seventh-most runs in baseball in 2017. Moreover, Miller Park is one of the best hitter’s parks in the league, as only Coors and Chase Field have increased run scoring more in the NL over the past three seasons. Brinson is still available in more than 90 percent of Yahoo leagues, a number that will surely start changing soon. Collapse
How to play Yahoo Fantasy Football: Drafting a team
20 HRS AGO - Last time we showed you how to join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league. Now that you’re in, Expand
20 HRS AGO - Last time we showed you how to join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league. Now that you’re in, the next big event will be your draft. The draft is crucial to your team’s success, so knowing when your draft is and being able to choose your preferred players is key. Even if you have a conflict and can’t make your draft, you can still come out with a team that fits your strategy. First step, enter your draft, which you can do either on a computer or on iOS or Android. Then from there, you’ll get a screen like this, if you’re on your computer: This shows what pick you have, what positions you must fill depending on your league settings and anything else you could possibly need. You can click on any player you want to see stats, analysis and more. When it’s your turn to draft, simply click on the available player you want and click the draft button, which will appear during once you’re on the clock. The players who are projected to be the best are listed at the top, and they go on Collapse
Stats to guide you to QB bargains and busts in your Fantasy Football draft
1 DAY AGO - Kirk Cousins could prove to be a bargain in fantasy drafts this season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) Expand
1 DAY AGO - Kirk Cousins could prove to be a bargain in fantasy drafts this season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) Yards per passing attempt is the foundation for quarterback performance. It’s the reason why since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger teams that win YPA by any margin have won about three quarters of games. But YPA doesn’t just predict wins and losses. It also predicts the quarterback stat that we care most about in fantasy with our signal-callers: passing touchdowns. The TD% of attempts for quarterbacks closely tracks YPA. Last year, 17 of 30 qualifying QBs (224 attempts) had a variance in these two stats, adjusted for league average where 100 is exactly average, of just seven points. The bottom line: YPA is the dog and TD% is the tail. If a QB has a much stronger TD% (and thus number of TD passes) than his YPA, he hasn’t really earned them and last year’s total has less predictive weight. And if he’s sporting a much stronger YPA than TD%, he was probably just very unlucky in converting Collapse
2017 Fantasy Football defense rankings
1 DAY AGO - Don’t take a defense too early in your Fantasy Football draft. But when you are ready to make your Expand
1 DAY AGO - Don’t take a defense too early in your Fantasy Football draft. But when you are ready to make your pick, lean on our expert rankings to guide the way. 2017 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros Collapse
Juggernaut Index, No. 19: Colts fantasy fortunes rest on Andrew Luck's shoulder
1 DAY AGO - It’s all about the health of Andrew Luck’s surgically repaired shoulder, Colts fans. (Photo by Expand
1 DAY AGO - It’s all about the health of Andrew Luck’s surgically repaired shoulder, Colts fans. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) Indianapolis Colts training camp opens with the team’s $139 million franchise quarterback on the physically unable to perform list, still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Andrew Luck isn’t expected to see action in exhibition games, but the belief in Indy is he’ll be ready for the regular season opener. Nothing to see here, people. Just a routine six seven eight-month return from a procedure to repair a partially torn labrum. No big deal. Actually, things probably are just fine with Luck. It’s not as if his surgery was some experimental overseas procedure. Luck has finally begun a throwing program, even if he’s not yet spinning the ball at full capacity. He also played with the injury last season while producing some of the best rates of his career: 63.5 Cmp%, 5.7 TD%, 2.4 INT%, 7.8 Y/A. Perhaps the most reassuring detail about Luck’s recovery is Collapse
Yahoo's 2017 Fantasy Football draft kit: Study up to win your league
1 DAY AGO - Whether you’re playing Fantasy Football for the first time or a seasoned pro looking to add Expand
1 DAY AGO - Whether you’re playing Fantasy Football for the first time or a seasoned pro looking to add another championship to your trophy case, Yahoo Sports is here to help you get ready for the 2017 NFL season with our Fantasy Football Draft Kit. We have advice from some of the top fantasy analysts in the business, including the most accurate expert for draft rankings from last season. If you’re wondering how to sign up to play, we have you covered there, too. Looking for a quick way to prep before making your picks, check out our rankings or try a mock draft because practice makes perfect. Want to dive deeper, we’ve rounded up all our tips below so you can study and come out ahead of the competition. The only way you’ll miss out is if you don’t play. So sign up now and let the fun begin. Note: This page will be updated as we continue to preview the upcoming season. Where to start your draft prep Overall top 150 Expert Mock draft: Rounds 1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 Mock Draft now: Get ready for Collapse
Would LeBron James Really Be Tempted To Beat Kyrie Irving’s Ass?
1 DAY AGO - If he saw Kyrie Irving, LeBron James would reportedly feel tempted to "beat his ass".
Celebrity 98 Mile: Wes Welker vs. Brian Scalabrine
2 DAYS AGO - Scalabrine took on Welker in the first official rap battle of T&R's Celebrity 98 Mile.
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Isaiah Thomas Reportedly Receives Great News Regarding Hip Injury
19 HRS AGO - Celtics fans: you can breathe a sigh of relief. Star point guard Isaiah Thomas won’t need Expand
19 HRS AGO - Celtics fans: you can breathe a sigh of relief. Star point guard Isaiah Thomas won’t need surgery on his injured... Read More » Collapse
Great News For Celtics: No Hip Surgery For Isaiah Thomas
20 HRS AGO - The Celtics received some great news on Wednesday, as Isaiah Thomas will not require surgery on Expand
20 HRS AGO - The Celtics received some great news on Wednesday, as Isaiah Thomas will not require surgery on his ailing hip. Collapse
Jae Crowder Appears Ready To Fight For Playing Time With Gordon Hayward
20 HRS AGO - Crowder appears ready to fight for his minutes, based on his Twitter reactions.
Celtics’ Jae Crowder Fires Back At Tweet About His Potential Lack Of Playing Time
1 DAY AGO - Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder isn’t afraid to respond to critical tweets, and he did so Expand
1 DAY AGO - Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder isn’t afraid to respond to critical tweets, and he did so again Tuesday when someone... Read More » Collapse
2017 Fantasy Football TE rankings: Rob Gronkowski not a lock to be No. 1
1 DAY AGO - Opinions vary on when to draft a tight end in Fantasy Football. In years past Rob Gronkowski has Expand
1 DAY AGO - Opinions vary on when to draft a tight end in Fantasy Football. In years past Rob Gronkowski has gone off the board in the first round, but that won’t be the case in 2017. Our experts have stacked the position for you, so you’ll know where to turn when you’re looking for a tight end. 2017 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros Collapse
2017 Fantasy Football RB rankings: Everyone chasing David Johnson
1 DAY AGO - The talent at the top of the running back board is deep, with David Johnson being the unanimous Expand
1 DAY AGO - The talent at the top of the running back board is deep, with David Johnson being the unanimous No. 1 choice right now. But don’t worry if you miss out on the Arizona Cardinals star, several other ball-carriers are worthy of first-round picks in Fantasy Football drafts. 2017 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros Collapse
The Ringer Introduces Celtics-Cavs Kyrie Irving Trade Scenario
1 DAY AGO - The Kyrie Irving situation has everyone talking. Since news dropped of Irving’s desire to Expand
1 DAY AGO - The Kyrie Irving situation has everyone talking. Since news dropped of Irving’s desire to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers, fans and... Read More » Collapse
Fantasy WR Busts 2017: Cooper won't leave owners in the black
1 DAY AGO - Forget Cooper’s end year total matching one of his jersey numbers says Brad Evans. (AP) The road Expand
1 DAY AGO - Forget Cooper’s end year total matching one of his jersey numbers says Brad Evans. (AP) The road to title town is full of potholes. How many wheel-displacing hazards one avoids ultimately determines success. Below we list candidates, drafted often inside the top-60 overall, who we believe drive off a cliff in 2017. To ensure full accountability, we also included our biggest hits/misses from 2016. Tuesday’s topic: WRs. [Now’s the time to sign up for Fantasy Football! Join for free] T.Y. Hilton, Ind (15.9 ADP, WR8) There’s no denying Hilton’s reliability, he’s surpassed 1,000 yards for four straight seasons, and has managed 46 starts over the past three years. Heading into 2017, however, his draft stock has crept higher than an army of White Walkers scaling The Wall. This sort of thing happens on the heels of a career campaign in which a player reels in 91 balls. But it’s worth noting that Hilton’s target volume was inflated by Donte Moncrief’s seven-game absence. In fact, T.Y. Collapse
Celebrity 98 Mile: Wes Welker vs. Brian Scalabrine
2 DAYS AGO - Scalabrine took on Welker in the first official rap battle of T&R's Celebrity 98 Mile.
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Fantasy RB Busts 2017: The Jay Ajayi hype train may soon derail
19 HRS AGO - Jay Ajayi’s unsteady play in 2016 is one reason why owners should pump the brakes in Round 1. (AP) Expand
19 HRS AGO - Jay Ajayi’s unsteady play in 2016 is one reason why owners should pump the brakes in Round 1. (AP) The road to title town is full of potholes. How many wheel-displacing hazards one avoids ultimately determines success. Below we list candidates, drafted often inside the top-60 overall, who we believe drive off a cliff in 2017. To ensure full accountability, we also included our biggest hits/misses from 2016. Tuesday’s topic: RBs. [Now’s the time to sign up for Fantasy Football! Join for free] Ty Montgomery, GB (56.42 ADP, RB18) The source of much debate in 2016, Montgomery continues to exist as a powder keg for fantasy enthusiasts. Wowing after contact, the RB/WR racked up the second best breakaway run rate of the season with an impressive 9.1 percent. While that’s an eye-popping stat, he also faced a light front nearly 90 percent of the time. Yeah, having Aaron Rodgers as a QB certainly has its perks. But I still don’t see a clear path to touches for Montgomery. Sure, he was promoted Collapse
Great News For Celtics: No Hip Surgery For Isaiah Thomas
20 HRS AGO - The Celtics received some great news on Wednesday, as Isaiah Thomas will not require surgery on Expand
20 HRS AGO - The Celtics received some great news on Wednesday, as Isaiah Thomas will not require surgery on his ailing hip. Collapse
Jae Crowder Appears Ready To Fight For Playing Time With Gordon Hayward
20 HRS AGO - Crowder appears ready to fight for his minutes, based on his Twitter reactions.
2017 Fantasy Football kicker rankings
1 DAY AGO - The Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker has a good chance to be the first kicker taken in fantasy Expand
1 DAY AGO - The Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker has a good chance to be the first kicker taken in fantasy drafts. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Don’t take a kicker too early in your Fantasy Football draft. But when you are ready to make your pick, lean on our expert rankings to guide the way. 2017 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros Collapse
2017 Fantasy Football WR rankings: How early are you picking a receiver?
1 DAY AGO - Many Fantasy Football leagues saw receivers taken at the top of drafts in 2016. While that trend Expand
1 DAY AGO - Many Fantasy Football leagues saw receivers taken at the top of drafts in 2016. While that trend seems to have slowed some, our experts survey the receiver landscape, headed by unanimous top choice Antonio Brown. 2017 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros Collapse
2017 Fantasy Football QB rankings: Brand names still rule the top
1 DAY AGO - There are several great young quarterbacks in the NFL, but when it comes to our Fantasy Football Expand
1 DAY AGO - There are several great young quarterbacks in the NFL, but when it comes to our Fantasy Football rankings, veterans like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Drew Brees rule the top of our board. 2017 Fantasy Football Rankings powered by FantasyPros Collapse
Would LeBron James Really Be Tempted To Beat Kyrie Irving’s Ass?
1 DAY AGO - If he saw Kyrie Irving, LeBron James would reportedly feel tempted to "beat his ass".
Closing Time: Derek Fisher returns, Trevor Cahill packs up
1 DAY AGO - For Derek Fisher, the future might be now (AP) Get out the phone, dial up Derek Fisher. Goodbye, Expand
1 DAY AGO - For Derek Fisher, the future might be now (AP) Get out the phone, dial up Derek Fisher. Goodbye, Fresno. Hello, Houston. Apparently the Astros need some clutch perimeter shooting, or a veteran on defense. Scratch that, this Fisher is around for insurance, ready to go if George Springer (quad) needs a DL stint (or at least an extended absence). Remember, the Astros clinched the AL West around Flag Day. Fisher could also slot in left field; Marwin Gonzalez shifted to shortstop last week, taking over for the injured Carlos Correa. [Now’s the time to sign up for Fantasy Football! Join for free] Fisher isn’t one of the premiere prospects in baseball, but we should at least term him “interesting.” The 23-year-old OF posted a .318/.384/.583 line at Triple-A, with 21 homers and 16 steals (albeit he’s been caught 10 times). He had a five-game trial in Houston a month back and looked the part — 5-for-21, two homers, a steal, three walks. Maybe this story is about to go somewhere. Fisher is Collapse
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