Harmon Draft Guide: NFC Fantasy Playoff Schedules
Team
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Chicago
@ DEN
SEA
@ GB
Detroit
MIN
@ OAK
SD
Minnesota
@ DET
NO
@ WAS
Green Bay
OAK
@ KC
CHI
New York Giants
@ DAL
WAS
@ NYJ
Philadelphia
@ MIA
NYJ
@ DAL
Dallas
NYG
@ TB
PHI
Washington
NE
@ NYG
MIN
Atlanta
@ CAR
JAX
@ NO
New Orleans
@ TEN
@ MIN
ATL
Tampa Bay
@ JAX
DAL
@ CAR
Carolina
ATL
@ HOU
TB
San Francisco
@ ARI
PIT
@ SEA
Arizona
SF
CLE
@ CIN
Seattle
STL
@ CHI
SF
St. Louis
@ SEA
CIN
@ PIT
Harmon Pops on with Eau Claire to Talk Fantasy Draft Season
It’s draft season, and that means that it’s time to get yelling about ninjas, busts and possible danger zones for our would-heroes. Mike Harmon, one-third of the FOX Fantasy Football Show (your Fantasy Freaks), jumped onto WBIZ 1400 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to get you amped for your draft.
Mike Harmon Joins Jim Kaska on [...]
Harmon Updated QB Rankings 8.25.11
Peyton got you worried? Do you trust Michael Vick?
Take a deep breath. Here are my updated QB ranks heading into the third preseason games.
1 Aaron Rodgers GB
2 Drew Brees NO
3 Tom Brady NE
4 Philip Rivers SD
5 Michael Vick PHI
6 Tony Romo DAL
7 Peyton Manning IND
8 Matt Ryan ATL
9 Ben Roethlisberger PIT
10 Eli Manning NYG
11 Matt Schaub HOU
12 Joe Flacco BAL
13 Matthew Stafford DET
14 Josh Freeman TB
15 Jay Cutler CHI
16 Sam Bradford STL
17 Matt Cassel KC
18 Kevin Kolb ARI
19 Mark Sanchez NYJ
20 Kyle Orton DEN
21 Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF
22 Donovan McNabb MIN
23 Matt Hasselbeck TEN
24 David Garrard JAC
25 Colt McCoy CLE
26 Jason Campbell OAK
27 Cam Newton CAR
28 Chad Henne MIA
29 Alex Smith SF
30 Rex Grossman/John Beck WAS
31 Tarvaris [...]
Harmon Updated RB Rankings
1 Jamaal Charles
2 Adrian Peterson
3 Chris Johnson
4 Ray Rice
5 Arian Foster
6 Rashard Mendenhall
7 Maurice Jones-Drew
8 Michael Turner
9 LeSean McCoy
10 Frank Gore
11 Matt Forte
12 Darren McFadden
13 Steven Jackson
14 Shonn Greene
15 DeAngelo Williams
16 Ahmad Bradshaw
17 Peyton Hillis
18 Knowshon Moreno
19 LeGarrette Blount
20 Ryan Mathews
21 Cedric Benson
22 Jonathan Stewart
23 Daniel Thomas
24 Mark Ingram
25 Felix Jones
26 Beanie Wells
27 Marshawn Lynch
28 Jahvid Best
29 Ryan Grant
30 Fred Jackson
31 Joseph Addai
32 Tim Hightower
33 BenJarvus Green-Ellis
34 Mike Tolbert
35 Pierre Thomas
36 Reggie Bush
37 Rashad Jennings
38 C.J. Spiller
39 Ryan Torain
40 LaDainian Tomlinson
41 James Starks
42 Brandon Jacobs
43 Michael Bush
44 Ronnie Brown
45 Roy Helu
46 Willis McGahee
47 Delone Carter
48 Javon Ringer
49 Thomas Jones
50 DeMarco [...]
Harmon Updated WR Rankings 8.25
1 Roddy White
2 Andre Johnson
3 Larry Fitzgerald
4 Calvin Johnson
5 Hakeem Nicks
6 Miles Austin
7 Mike Wallace
8 Greg Jennings
9 Reggie Wayne
10 Vincent Jackson
11 Mike Williams
12 Dwayne Bowe
13 DeSean Jackson
14 Brandon Marshall
15 Marques Colston
16 Dez Bryant
17 Stevie Johnson
18 Brandon Lloyd
19 Santonio Holmes
20 Wes Welker
21 Anquan Boldin
22 Chad Ochocinco
23 Mario Manningham
24 Jeremy Maclin
25 Kenny Britt
26 Percy Harvin
27 Austin Collie
28 Sidney Rice
29 Santana Moss
30 Pierre Garcon
31 Steve Smith (CAR)
32 Julio Jones
33 Johnny Knox
34 A.J. Green
35 Mike Sims-Walker
36 Mike Thomas
37 Lee Evans
38 Malcom Floyd
39 Jordy Nelson
40 Lance Moore
41 Danny Amendola
42 Hines Ward
43 Braylon Edwards
44 Jerome Simpson
45 Davone Bess
46 Michael Crabtree
47 Greg Little
48 Mike Williams (SEA)
49 Plaxico Burress
50 Earl Bennett
51 Nate Burleson
52 Roy Williams
53 Steve [...]
Harmon Updated TE Rankings 8.25
1 Antonio Gates, SD
2 Dallas Clark, IND
3 Vernon Davis, SF
4 Jermichael Finley, GB
5 Jason Witten, DAL
6 Brandon Pettigrew, DET
7 Tony Gonzalez, ATL
8 Jimmy Graham, NO
9 Marcedes Lewis, JAC
10 Zach Miller, SEA
11 Jermaine Gresham, CIN
12 Rob Gronkowski, NE
13 Greg Olsen, CAR
14 Dustin Keller, NYJ
15 Kellen Winslow, TB
16 Heath Miller, PIT
17 Owen Daniels, HOU
18 Jared Cook, TEN
19 Chris Cooley, WAS
20 Lance Kendricks, STL
21 Ben Watson, CLE
22 Todd Heap, ARI
23 Aaron Hernandez, NE
24 Visanthe Shiancoe, MIN
25 Tony Moeaki, KC
26 Brent Celek, PHI
27 Kevin Boss, OAK
28 Anthony [...]
Harmon Updated Kicker Rankings 8.25
1 Nate Kaeding, SD
2 Mason Crosby, GB
3 Stephen Gostkowski, NE
4 Sebastian Janikowski, OAK
5 Garrett Hartley, NO
6 Matt Bryant, ATL
7 Neil Rackers, HOU
8 Dan Carpenter, MIA
9 Rob Bironas, TEN
10 Alex Henery, PHI
11 David Buehler, DAL
12 Nick Folk, NYJ
13 Josh Brown, STL
14 Billy Cundiff, BAL
15 Robbie Gould, CHI
16 Adam Vinatieri, IND
17 David Akers, SF
18 Matt Prater, DEN
19 Ryan Succop, KC
20 Connor Barth, TB
21 Lawrence Tynes, NYG
22 Jason Hanson, DET
23 Jay Feely, ARI
24 Shaun Suisham, PIT
Harmon Updated Team Defense Rankings 8.25
1 Green Bay
2 Pittsburgh
3 Philadelphia
4 New York Jets
5 Chicago
6 Baltimore
7 San Diego
8 New England
9 Detroit
10 New Orleans
11 Dallas
12 Atlanta
13 New York Giants
14 San Francisco
15 Kansas City
16 St. Louis
17 Arizona
18 Tampa Bay
19 Houston
20 Minnesota
21 Oakland
22 Miami
23 Tennessee
24 Seattle
25 Carolina
26 Cleveland
27 Cincinnati
28 Denver
29 Washington
30 Indianapolis
31 Buffalo
32 Jacksonville
Ryan Williams Falls: Beanie Wells is the Last Man Standing in the Desert
Arizona fans were obviously thrilled to hear the news that the Cardinals and star wideout Larry Fitzgerald had come to terms on a monstrous new contract. Unfortunately, that raucous enthusiasm was tempered on Friday night against Green Bay when second-round pick Ryan Williams was lost for the year with a ruptured patella tendon in his [...]
Jerricho Cotchery Released: Is Derrick Mason Coming In?
The New York Jets released Jerricho Cochery, as expected, on Thursday afternoon.
His absence, combined with the previous departure of receiver/returner Brad Smith, leaves a gap in the New York receiving corps. Dustin Keller is the rock-solid tight end in the offense, and the team did work quickly to sign both Santonio Holmes and Plaxico [...]
Gold In The Desert: Arizona Calls Up Paul Goldschmidt
You watched all day on Twitter, Facebook and the four-letter to see where the big names would be dealt. You wondered whether the Yankees would try to buy a few starting pitchers or which oft-injured starter would join the Red Sox to replace Clay Buchholz (how the hell did the Rich Harden thing even get [...]
Phillies DL Switch: Polanco Out, Madson Back
The Phillies activated reliever Ryan Madson from the disabled list on Friday for the weekend series against the Mets. Madson had been sidelined with a hand injury since mid-June. He was recalled following a one-inning rehab outing at Class-A Clearwater.
Madson reclaims the closer role for the first-place Phillies. Antonio Bastardo returns to the setup [...]
David Wright Targets July 22 Return
Aaron Taube of MLB.com reports that New York Mets third baseman David Wright will begin a rehabilitation assignment on Friday. Sandy Alderson met with reporters and spoke of a July 22nd target for Wright’s return against the Marlins.
Wright has missed two months of the season because of a stress fracture in his lower back. [...]
On the Comeback Trail: Brad Lidge Pitches at Double-A
Brad Lidge started his rehab assignment on Monday night for Double-A Reading. Lidge retired the side in order and his velocity reached the low-90s.
For the time being, Antonio Bastardo remains the closer in Philadelphia while Lidge, Ryan Madson and Jose Contreras are on the mend. Madson will begin his rehabilitation assignment on Wednesday.
I’m Going to Pitch in the All-Star Game
I knew that would grab your attention.
Obviously, I haven’t gotten the call as a replacement player. But, if we were another day or two out, it just might come down to lottery tickets.
As the countdown clock winds down to the red carpet pre-game festivities, it seems that the “honor” of playing in the game [...]
Pro Forecast Draft: My Squad
On Tuesday night, I sat down to participate in another Fantasy Football Draft in anticipation of an on-time 2011 NFL season. I joined an esteemed panel of know-it-alls, including fantasy hero Maurice Jones-Drew, to match wits and throw another log onto the fire with hopes of getting this 2011 season popping.
I drew the No. [...]
NL Snubs, Taking Out “Add-On” Votes & Inevitable Replacements
On Sunday morning, we watched the selection show for this year’s Major League Baseball All-Star festivities in Arizona. As always, fans and pundits threw up their hands in disbelief as their favorite players were left off of the rosters. I’ll admit to having raised an eyebrow when the show signed off and a few would-be [...]
Harmon FAD Roster: Set It, Forget It and Count Your Points
You say it’s too early to get cracking on Fantasy Football 2011. Poppycock!
OK, so it’s probably a little early, but why not whet our appetite for the pigskin. The NBA Finals are done, the NHL Final is close and baseball is but 40% in.
So, here’s my squad in this one. PPR league in which [...]
2011 Fantasy Football Teaser: Top 20 QBs
The 2011 NFL Draft gets underway in a mere seven hours, whetting the appetites of fans worldwide. A report released Thursday morning indicated that the league’s year — i.e., the start of business activity, including free agency – would begin on Monday following the draft weekend.
In the spirit of the debates raging in pubs everywhere, [...]
Tulowitzki Heats Up: Earning His Pay
The Rockies received a great start from Esmil Rogers, he of the 6.13 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 2010, against the Pirates on Thursday afternoon. He pitched seven innings, surrendering a single run against seven strikeouts.
That’s a great story for Rockies fans, but fantasy owners are fired up to see Troy Tulowitzki finding his stride. [...]
Sweep The Leg: Nishioka Broken Up Over Double Play
Tsuyoshi Nishioka came over from Japan to jumpstart the Minnesota offense. He struggled at the outset of the season, producing five hits in 24 at-bats with eight strikeouts. On Thursday, Nishioka’s ability to learn on the job and acclimate to big league pitching was abruptly halted when Nick Swisher broke up a double play in [...]
Trouble in Oakland: Bailey to Visit Dr. Andrews
I put the finishing touches on a column to project the saves category for 2011 on Monday morning. In that piece, I included Oakland receiver Andrew Bailey among the top 15 in the category.
I believe the sent message was still floating into cyberspace when news came down about Andrew Bailey’s departure from a spring [...]
The Fourth Horseman Deals: Hamels Owns Sox
We’ve spent a lot of time extolling the virtues of the Philadelphia rotation this off-season. Joe Blanton has been the afterthought of the quintet, with former World Series hero Hamels not receiving much more attention.
Cliff Lee’s ridiculous numbers, pinpoint control and spurning of a huge offer by the Yankees and Roy Halladay’s dominance obviously [...]
Week 17 Target Leaders
1. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI: 17
2. Percy Harvin, MIN: 14
2. Brandon Lloyd, DEN: 14
2. Jerome Simpson, CIN: 14
5. Pierre Garcon, IND: 13
6. Benjamin Watson, CLE: 12
6. Santana Moss, WAS: 12
6. Stevie Johnson, BUF: 12
6. Brandon Marshall, MIA: 12
10. Andre Roberts, ARI: 11
10. Andre Caldwell, CIN: 11
12. Reggie Wayne, IND: 10
12. Greg Jennings, GB: 10
12. Rob Gronkowski, [...]
Week 14 Targets: Andre Johnson Leads
1. Andre Johnson, HOU: 14
1. Roddy White, ATL:14
3. Wes Welker, NE: 13
3. Marques Colston, NO: 13
5. Sidney Rice, MIN: 12
5. Dustin Keller, NYJ: 12
5. Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ: 12
8. Louis Murphy, OAK: 11
8. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI: 11
8. Owen Daniels, HOU: 11
11. Derrick Mason, BAL: 10
11. Deion Branch, NE: 10
11. Bernard Berrian, MIN: 10
11. Hines Ward, PIT: [...]
