Fantasy Research
Fantasy football research resources designed to help you catch that rising star or avoid the guys in poor situations or on the decline.
Buyer Beware - Overused Running Backs
Too many carries often lead to eventual injury or ineffectiveness down the line for a running back subjected to the brutal pounding dished out in the NFL. About Football discusses some potentially overused running backs whose production could suffer as a result.
Too many carries often lead to eventual injury or ineffectiveness down the line for a running back subjected to the brutal pounding dished out in the NFL. About Football discusses some potentially overused running backs whose production could suffer as a result.
Fantasy Backs Over the Age of 30
More than any other skill position it seems, running backs tend to see their skills diminish significantly around or after the age of 30. Of course there are always exceptions, but knowing which guys might be hitting that wall soon can help you minimize your risks when drafting your fantasy football team.
More than any other skill position it seems, running backs tend to see their skills diminish significantly around or after the age of 30. Of course there are always exceptions, but knowing which guys might be hitting that wall soon can help you minimize your risks when drafting your fantasy football team.
Over the Hill
A key to avoiding trouble on draft day is to be aware of players who are either over the hill or fast approaching it simply because their production, especially that of a running back, can drop off drastically as they creep up on the end of their career.
A key to avoiding trouble on draft day is to be aware of players who are either over the hill or fast approaching it simply because their production, especially that of a running back, can drop off drastically as they creep up on the end of their career.
Contract Year
With the money tossed around during free agency these days, a great contract year can mean instant financial security, so there's a lot of added motivation. You can use that motivation to your advantage if you know which players to look for.
With the money tossed around during free agency these days, a great contract year can mean instant financial security, so there's a lot of added motivation. You can use that motivation to your advantage if you know which players to look for.
Third-Year Wide Receivers
The third year in the NFL is often a breakout season for wide receivers, so About Football has put together this list of receivers who are entering year three, along with some comments on their fantasy football potential.
The third year in the NFL is often a breakout season for wide receivers, so About Football has put together this list of receivers who are entering year three, along with some comments on their fantasy football potential.
Offensive Line Rankings
The success of your running back or quarterback hinges partly on the ability of his offensive line. So before you make your final decision on who to draft, check our NFL offensive line rankings to see who has an advantage as well as who's at a disadvantage.
The success of your running back or quarterback hinges partly on the ability of his offensive line. So before you make your final decision on who to draft, check our NFL offensive line rankings to see who has an advantage as well as who's at a disadvantage.
Top Rookies
A look at the possible effect this year's rookies. We rank the top ten based on their fantasy football potential.
A look at the possible effect this year's rookies. We rank the top ten based on their fantasy football potential.