Bruno Boys Fantasy Football

We are once again going to be doing LIVE Q & A sessions on http://www.brunoboys.net throughout the 2010 season. In fact, we are committed to helping you win your fantasy match-up on a weekly basis and have decided to bring back our DAILY LIVE CHAT from Week 1 to Week 17. That is right Bruno Boys Nation, from September 6, 2010 until January 2, 2011 we will have a LIVE CHAT each and every day

In the meantime, let’s get started with our first Preseason LIVE CHAT of the 2010 season. Tonight at 9:00 PM EST Bruno Boys Matt will answer your fantasy football draft strategy questions. Also, if you are in an Auction league, make sure to ask Matt for his opinion, as he is our resident Auction Draft Guru.  Here is more information about tonight’s LIVE Q & A.....

DATE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 29,  2010

TIME:  9:00 PM (EST) - 10:00 PM (EST)

Now, let’s jump right in and start asking the Bruno Boys staff your fantasy football draft day questions!

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The two auction articles I wrote have generated many questions and comments by email and the Bruno Boys Forum. I have to admit, I am really psyched that so many fantasy football owners are giving auction drafts a try and are thinking and planning on a different level than most other fantasy owners. This week, I decided to take the best questions I’ve received and answer them in a mailbag format. These mailbags are going to be a regular feature here at Bruno Boys. If you have a fantasy football theory question, feel free to email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Your email just might make my next mailbag. Here are the questions that made this week’s mailbag…

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The two auction articles I wrote have generated many questions and comments by email and the Bruno Boys Forum. I have to admit, I am really psyched that so many fantasy football owners are giving auction drafts a try and are thinking and planning on a different level than most other fantasy owners. This week, I decided to take the best questions I’ve received and answer them in a mailbag format. These mailbags are going to be a regular feature here at Bruno Boys. If you have a fantasy football theory question, feel free to email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Your email just might make my next mailbag. Here are the questions that made this week’s mailbag…

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How many times after a failed fantasy football season do you look back and wonder, what happened to my team? I drafted well, heck I even made a couple good pickups. The problem you likely had lies within this column, as the Bruno Boys bring you the Top 10 injuries of 2009. You may have only had one of these guys listed below, maybe two or three, but if you didn’t have the depth or good replacements on the waiver wire, your team likely limped through the fantasy football season. On top of the injuries, we will fill you in on the guys who replaced them and if those injured stars can come back in a big way in 2010.

1. Clinton Portis, RB, Washington Redskins: Portis missed the final eight games of the season after he suffered concussion on November 8th against the Atlanta Falcons. The problem with the injury was that many believed Portis would be coming back, as the Redskins waited an entire month before putting him on injured reserve. His season was not productive, with only a single 100-yard rushing game and one touchdown. His injury helped fantasy football owners pick up Ladell Betts, who played well before his season ending injury. That then opened the door for Quinton Ganther, a player on many championship rosters that excelled in the final weeks of the season. It’s hard to say what Portis’ role will be under new head coach Mike Shanahan (who traded Portis when he was in Denver) but one things for sure…you will want to keep a close eye on what Washington does at the running back position for 2010.

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In attempt to prepare you in every way, shape and form for your Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge we bring to you our Fantasy Football Game Day Weather Report - Championship Round. This weekly report will give you a glimpse at what the Weather is expected to look like at each location across the NFL and it will also give specific advice on players who’s value might rise or fall due to bad Weather. With both the AFC and NFC Championship games being indoors you will not have to worry about inclement weather affecting your fantasy football players. Happy Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge to all!

New York Jets @ Indianapolis Colts

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Time: January 24, 2010 @ 3:00 PM ET
Temp:  47 degrees - 0 % Chance of Rain
Venue: Indoors -  No Wind

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With many of you out there in Bruno Boys Nationplaying our Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge, we want to make sure you enter the Championship Round knowing what players we feel you should play with caution. Obviously it’s your team and your gut, so you are the final decision makers, but if these guys fail to get the job done for your fantasy squad don’t say the Bruno Boys didn’t tell you so.  With that being said the Bruno Boys present the Fantasy Football Championship Round Sit Ems.

QUARTERBACKS – SIT ‘EM

Mark Sanchez (New York Jets) @ Indianapolis

Yes, it doesn’t really seem feasible for him to be your starting quarterback this weekend anyways as the other three options really are too good to bench. I mean, would you ever choose Sanchez over the likes of Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, or Brett Favre in a must win game? Any of those three should post between 15-20 fantasy points, with Sanchez in the wings with 8-11 maximum.

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The good news coming from the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs is that the teams advancing to next week’s action saw the vast majority of their players stay healthy. Not only is that a good thing for me as it means fewer items to report on, but it also is a good thing for all of you, considering you only have four teams to pick players from for your Fantasy Playoff Gridiron Challenge. Although everyone who can make an impact and score some fantasy points should be on the field next weekend, there were a couple players who got dinged up that may be held out of practice this week, and as a result, see a slight dip in value.

Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans Saints: Thomas tweaked his ankle in New Orleans’ win over the Arizona Cardinals this past weekend, but he believes the injury should have no impact on his status for the conference championship game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Saints seem to be running with a committee type approach, with Thomas, Reggie Bush, and Lynell Hamilton seeing an even amount of carries on Saturday. Thomas’ performance was rather lackluster, gaining 52 yards on 13 carries and 18 yards on 4 receptions without a touchdown. This injury shouldn’t limit Thomas, but his amount of touches might. Check out our running back rankings to see if Thomas can be an option for your lineup.

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In attempt to prepare you in every way, shape and form for your Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge we bring to you our Fantasy Football Game Day Weather Report - Divisional Round. This weekly report will give you a glimpse at what the Weather is expected to look like at each location across the NFL and it will also give specific advice on players who’s value might rise or fall due to bad Weather. Remember Weather reports are changing by the minute so you want to make sure you continue to check for updates until opening kick off of each Divisional game. Happy Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge to all!

Arizona Cardinals @ New Orleans Saints

Location: New Orleans, LA
Time: January 16, 2010 @ 4:30 PM ET
Temp:  58 degrees - 0 % Chance of Rain
Venue: Indoors -  No Wind

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With many of you out there in Bruno Boys Nationplaying our Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge, we want to make sure you enter the Divisional Round knowing what players we feel you should play with caution. Obviously it’s your team and your gut, so you are the final decision makers, but if these guys fail to get the job done for your fantasy squad don’t say the Bruno Boys didn’t tell you so.  With that being said the Bruno Boys present the Fantasy Football Divisional Round Sit Ems.

QUARTERBACKS – SIT ‘EM

Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys) @ Minnesota

If there is one quarterback that could struggle this weekend, it’s Tony Romo (Not counting young QBs Mark Sanchez and Joe Flacco as you shouldn’t even be considering them). The Minnesota Vikings’ pass defense wasn’t exactly dominant (#21 in the NFL), but their pass rush is second to none. If they are able to disrupt Romo early, he could be forced into making mistakes. Romo could still be good for 17 fantasy points, but QBs Drew Brees, Kurt Warner, and Peyton Manning should all trump Romo’s production quite easily.

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The final countdown! In a pinch for a skill player that will produce at a high level during your fantasy football playoff challenge, but not sure what route to go? Well, no need to fret the small stuff because the Bruno Boys will help make your lineup decision easier. From Quarterbacks to Defenses, we have you covered on who you should feel comfortable about plugging into your Divisional Round lineup. Now, it’s time to cut to the chase and read our Fantasy Football Divisional Start Ems advice.

QUARTERBACKS – START ‘EM

Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) vs. Arizona

With the game that Aaron Rodgers posted on the Arizona Cardinals during Wild Card weekend, is there really a better quarterback option than Brees? Your QB choices may be depending on your format, and Brees is no guarantee to win this game against playoff winner Kurt Warner, but if you are playing in a weekly format, Brees should be used. He plays at home against a Cardinals defense that is fresh off of allowing Rodgers to post 39 fantasy football points. This game should be a track meet that features many big plays, and Brees, as well as Kurt Warner, should be a valuable options when choosing your quarterbacks this weekend.

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