Sunday, December 16, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-15


We had technical difficulties on the podcast. Well, not on the podcast, but on the host site. We couldn’t get on until Friday. Again no guest this week. Most leagues are down to the final four as it is semi-final weekend.

Listening to a local fantasy football radio show on Sunday morning, the hosts used the term “Semi-Final Weekend,” which I found interesting. That makes next week “Championship Weekend.” A lot of fantasy players like to say they’re going to the Super Bowl, but I’ve always found this to be a bit silly sounding. Yes, the bashers will say fantasy sports in general is silly, but of course that’s the opinion of the uninformed. The name Super Bowl is trademarked by the NFL and the league doesn’t like anyone using it without permission. I’m not sure how NFL.com refers to the fantasy football championship game, but I know Yahoo! CBS, ESPN, and all the rest use the term “Finals” or “Championship.” Hopefully you’re on your way there.

Remember, your starters are your starters. If you have to choose between two back-ups, look at the match-up. Still close? Go with the real team that has the better record. Teams with good records tend to win more games/score more points (smiley face).

Now, here’s what we know injury-wise:

QB Robert Griffin III is out against Cleveland.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw is out meaning David Wilson will get the start.

WR Roddy White is active and will start.

With RB Donald Brown out, Vic Ballard will get almost all of the carries for the Colts. Problem is they don’t run a whole lot.

WR Danny Amendola is active.

Jordy Nelson is out.

Double-check your roster before kick-off, just in case someone suffered a freak injury in warm-ups, or a player was yanked from the starting line-up.

Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!

Sunday, December 9, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-14


No guest on the podcast. We’re at that time of year when most people are out of the play-off race, so it’s hard to round up guests. That may be a blessing actually. You’ve come this far, perhaps it’s best not to over-think things.

Remember, your starters are your starters. If you have to choose between two back-ups, look at the match-up. Still close? Go with the real team that has the better record. Teams with good records tend to win more games/score more points (smiley face).

Now, here’s what we know injury-wise:

QB, Ben Roethlisberger is active.

QB Tim Tebow is active, but Mark Sanchez will start.

RB Michael Turner is active.

RB Chris Ivory is doubtful, which will mean more carries for Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas. But that’s still a committee.

RB DeMarco Murray is probable.

RB Donald Brown is out. That means more carries for Vick Ballard against a fairly porous Titans D at home in Indianapolis.

WR A.J. Green is active.

Double-check your roster before kick-off, just in case someone suffered a freak injury in warm-ups, or a player was yanked from the starting line-up.

Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!

Sunday, December 2, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-13


Philly Dave was this week’s guest on the podcast. Dave questioned how the national media was covering the turmoil in Philadelphia. We also chatted about the post-season in fantasy football and how to prepare.

Speaking of turmoil, we of course had that tragic situation in Kansas City on Saturday. The Chiefs will host the Carolina Panthers as planned. The decision to play was made based on the wishes of the Chiefs players according to CBS Sports. Our thoughts are with the Chiefs organization, the fans, and most importantly, those directly affected by the events that took place.

Something else we have talked about on the podcast, and it comes up a lot this time of year, is what to do when you’re out of it, or there is a team in your league that is out of it, and the owner has given up. Certainly if you’re out of it, you’re likely not reading this or any other fantasy football blog, or listening to fantasy football podcasts. If you are, remember this is the time to see how guys are doing down the stretch, so you have a sense for next season.

If it looks like someone has given up--- a player on IR is active for example--- contact your commish as soon as you can. Have him or her notify the rest of the league, and either have the commish set a roster based on projections, or ask the other owners what they think should be done.

Now, here’s what we know injury-wise:

QB Tim Tebow is inactive, though he is only on 4% of rosters in Yahoo! and it’s likely the same on other sites.

WR Danny Amendola  is inactive, but don’t look to other Rams receivers to put up monster numbers, at least not with any degree of reliability.

WR Percy Harvin is out.

RB DeMarco Murray will see limited action today. Felix Jones will see the bulk of the carries, but his numbers will then be limited.

Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-12


Dan Koabel was this week’s guest on the podcast. We talked about jockeying for a playoff position and how we were going to be able to watch the games Thursday. We were at the same house and has it turns out, we were not able to watch the games, but instead kept checking our phones.

By the way, there are NO more BYES, just in time for your playoff run. Where are you in the standings? Have the playoffs already started figuratively? With two games to go, everyone in our league is mathematically alive, though #12 would need A LOT of help. Two have clinched, but are seeking the all-important first round bye.

If you have been eliminated, don’t throw in the towel; that’s not fair to the other teams. It is not unsportsmanlike though, to play a few hunches, or maybe test out some match-ups. As long as you do it with the best intentions.

CBS Sports is reporting that the NFL has placed microchips in the pads of some players in order to measure distance traveled, speed, left/right motion, and other physical movements. The data collected could help fantasy football in terms of statistical analysis.

Now, here’s what we know injury-wise:

QB Jay Cutler will start!

QB Colin Kaepernick will start for the 49ers.

WR Plaxico Burress (no, you’re not reading a post from 2009) was signed by the Steelers this week, and will see action particularly in the red zone. They are playing the lowly Browns, so if you’re desperate for a WR this may be an option.

WR Antonio Brown is out.

WR Julio Jones will play only if the Bucs/Falcons game becomes a shoot-out. Otherwise he’s going to rest his sore ankle. He is listed as active, however.

RB Darren Sproles is probable.

Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-11


Mark Challifoux was this week’s guest on the podcast. We discussed what to do when your team is out of it.

Your BYES for this week: Minnesota, New York Giants, Seattle, and Tennessee

If you use Yahoo! you may have experienced some trouble last Sunday. Our league did. Only one owner was affected and eh wisely emailed the commish (me) with his roster move. I was able to retroactively set his roster.

It’s surprising this hasn’t happened before and it reminds us all to have a back-up plan. An email to your commissioner being the first line of defense. Most of the major sites will allow commissioners to adjust rosters even after kick-off. If you can’t get the site to work, text, call, or email your commissioner. As log as there’s a time-stamped communication, no one should gripe.

To assuage concerns going forward, Yahoo! set up a FAQ to explain how they are handling various scenarios. They still don’t know what caused the outage, by the way.

To make it up to fans they are offering a complimentary football weekly Scouting Report for the remainder of the year.

This is a big deal for Yahoo! as it may push people to competing sites. If you already use another site, let us know if there have ever been any serious issues or blackouts.

MEANWHILE…

RB Demarco Murray will likely miss the Cowboys game against the Browns. RB Felix Jones has been putting up decent numbers, even though he has gotten relatively few carries as the featured back---- this just in, Murray is OUT.

RB Rashard Mendenhall is starting.

WR Wes Welker is expected to play.

WR Andrew Hawkins is out for the Bengals

WR Julio Jones will start even though he didn’t practice all week.

WR Pierre Garcon is expected to start against the Eagles.

TE Aaron Hernandez is expected to start as well.

TE Owen Daniels is expected to start.


Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!

Sunday, November 11, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-10


Dan Koabel was this week’s guest on the podcast. He won our league last year, rather easily, but missed this year’s draft; the only owner to do so. How has it affected his season?

We also discussed making sound decisions, sticking with them, and not second-guessing or regretting choices. Someone on your bench scored 30 points? O.K. But what did the match-up look like going in? If it was a toss-up between him and another player, then you can lament it a little. However, you have to choose someone.

WR Percy Harvin is out.

WR Antonio Brown is out.

RB Ahmad Bradshaw is expected to play.

RB Darren McFadden is out.

RB Darren Sproles is out, likely for the rest of the season.

RB Demarco Murray is out. Felix Jones will likely get most of the carries, though he has been underwhelming to say the least.

RB Ben Tate is out, paving the way for a pretty substantial day for Arian Foster

QB Brady Quinn is out, and Matt Cassel again start for the Chiefs. Avoid this start if you can obviously.

Your BYES for this week: ArizonaCleveland, Green Bay, and Washington

Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Check out some fun videos on the history of NFL team colors.

Also, the NFL website has a series called the N 'if' L.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!


Sunday, November 4, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-09


No guest on the show this week due to a trip to Vegas.  And by the way, it is really hard to won even a three team parlay. That being said…

Your BYES for this week: New England, St. Louis, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49ers.

QB Ryan Tannehill will likely start against the Colts. It’s a decent match-up if you have a QB on a bye. WR Brian Hartline though is likely out.

Michael Vick looks like somewhat of a sleeper pick at New Orleans. He’s projected by most FF experts to only get around 20 points, but with LeSean McCoy probably running all over the Saints D, that could open things up for the receivers. Also, Vick should be able to get quite a few yards on the ground.

WR Calvin Johnson could be limited in today’s game. That could mean more targets for Titus Young against a below average Jacksonville D.

RB Darren Sproles is out, probably for several weeks. Pierre Thomas will see most of the touches, but the Eagle run D is pretty solid allowing 110 yards rushing and two TDs. Keep an eye on Mark Ingram.

RB Donald Brown is questionable for the Colts. Vick Ballard is a great option though.

RB Demarco Murray is out, but the experts say Felix Jones simply isn’t a viable replacement. I disagree. He won’t get you Murray-type numbers, but the other backs in the Cowboys stable are unproven. And it’s slim pickins on the waiver wire.

Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-08


The No Huddle Episode 12-08

Elliott Ford from NFL Review UK was on the show to help us preview the American Bowl in London.  We also discussed the announcement that there will be two games in London in 2013. Elliott and co-host Matt  actually haven’t posted a video this year, but promise to chronicle the American Bowl weekend.

Not as bad a week for BYES as last week. We have four (4) for week 8: Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Houston. Baltimore and Houston hurt. Likely any stars you have on Buffalo or Cincinnati can be replaced with little reduction in point totals.

QB Brady Quinn makes his second start in Kansas City. Opponent Oakland has given up the 9th most fantasy points to QBs, and the Chiefs are at home. However, that is one inconsistent team.

WR Jordy Nelson is out.

RBs Felix Jones and Ahmad Bradshaw will play even though both are nursing foot injuries.

With the NFL trade deadline approaching teams are asking Carolina about obtaining RB DaAngelo Williams. Depending where he lands, his value could go up. Jonathan Stewart could also see an increase in value as he would be the n umber 1 back for the Panthers. However, Mike Tolbert has 2 TDs and Stewart has none. Williams has scored 2, QB Cam Newton has rushed for 3.

Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!


Sunday, October 21, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-07


Rocky LaPorte shared his fantasy football experience with us on the week’s show.  Rocky is a Chicago guy, who loves his Bears and has been playing fantasy football for about ten years.

This is the worst week for BYES with six (6) teams getting the week off. All other BYE weeks have only four (4) teams, at the most, taking a breather. BYES end after week 11.

Looks like RB Ahmad Bradshaw will play despite a sore foot, as will RB Adrian Peterson. Peterson is solid start, Bradshaw is more risky considering his foot and the match-up with the Redskins.

RB DeMarco Murray is out. If you haven’t already, grab Felix Jones.

QB Kevin Kolb is out.

TE Jimmy Graham is out. David Thomas will start in his place.

Here’s the link to that article from Bloomberg Businessweek that I mentioned on the podcast.


Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!

Sunday, October 14, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-06


Josh Sneed was our guest on this week’s show. Been a rough year for Josh, but he’s confident his team can recover.

Your BYES for week 6: Carolina, Chicago, Jacksonville, New Orleans. Nothing you can’t handle, unless you have Maurice Jones Drew or Drew Brees. Next week is brutal for byes by the way.

TE Aaron Hernandez is expected to play.

TE Jermichael Finley is questionable.

WR Greg Jennings is out.

WR Pierre Garcon is questionable.

Looks like QB Robert Griffin III will play.

I would stay away from any Jets at this point. They are a mess, and it’s hard to tell who if anybody will emerge as a reliable fantasy starter.

Speaking of: if you need a good defensive match-up, grab the Colts D. They are likely on your league’s waiver wire.

More issues for New York teams. The Giants face a solid defense on the road in San Francisco.

Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!

Sunday, October 7, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-05


Imagination Mover Smitty was on the show this week. 

First off--- BYES: Dallas, Detroit, Oakland, and Tampa Bay. This should not hurt anyone too much, as all of these teams are having issues. The Colts and Steelers are back after a week off. This bodes well for the former, and is pretty good for the latter. Indianapolis, however, hosts Green Bay.

Smitty helped breakdown the situation in New Orleans, where fans like him are about ready to have a breakdown. A lot of talent there, so if you have a Saint or two, don’t panic. In fact, as Smitty points out, their suspect defense means the offense has to generate more numbers. Great for fantasy, worrisome for Saints fans.


Don’t forget to look at the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering.

Also, check your league’s tools. I just discovered a neat one in Yahoo! I have no idea how long it has been available, but you can see how players at certain positions have performed against a certain team. For example, if you have New England RB Danny Woodhead, who is playing against Denver this week, you can look and see how the running backs that have previously faced the Broncos have fared. Very handy indeed. It pays to poke around.

WR Danny Amendola is out.

We may have a committee in New York. The Giants will use both Ahmad Bradshaw and Andre Brown at RB, and favor whoever is running better in a particular game.



As always, double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

Good luck in your games!

Sunday, September 30, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-04


Philly Dave brought his 12 years of fantasy football experience to this week’s show. We discussed when you should consider giving up on a star player and move on.

Forgot to stress this on the show: Colts and Steelers have a bye. The Colts have played better than expected, sporting a 1 and 2 record. The Steelers have been underwhelming, also at 1 and 2, though they still have the talent to come out of the bye week strong.

WR Hakeem Nicks is out. The last time Nicks was out, back-up Ramses Barden went off for 10 receptions and 162 yards. Obviously that makes him a good play Sunday night against the Eagles. WR Victor Cruz and TE Martellus Bennett should also see increased production, though in Cruz’s case that didn’t happen last time Hicks was out.

WR Pierre Garcon is likely to play today, but his role may be limited due to an injured foot.

WR Darrius Heyward-Bey is out. You could look to the Raiders’ other receivers but consistency hasn’t been hallmark in Oakland, so as well as they played against Pittsburgh, you might want to look elsewhere.

Both of the Patriots TEs are banged up. Ron Gronkowski with a hip injury, Henandez with an ankle injury. Does this mean trouble for Tom Brady, or simply more targets for Wes Welker? Hard to say, but Brady is too talented to let this affect his performance. The situation is more interesting considering recently signed TE Kellen Winslow asked for, and received, his release from the Patriots after only one week with the team.

Still anguishing? Here’s a handy tool: the NFL team stats page. Simply find the team your player is opposing in their category (rushing, passing) and see how that match-up looks against the other player you’re considering. Not foolproof to be sure, but an easy way to make an informed decision, especially if kickoff is fast approaching.

Don’t forget to double-check the official injury report at NFL.com 30 minutes prior to the start of the game your player is in.

Questions? Ask away with an email TheNoHuddle@gmail.com or tweet @TheNoHuddle.

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You can find the podcast at Podbean or in iTunes.

Our comedy podcast is available at Podbean as well, and in iTunes.

As always, good luck in your games!

Sunday, September 23, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-03


Mark Chalifoux was our guest on this week’s show.  Mark seemed to be the person to talk to about a stat table from the ChicagoSun-Times showing the decline of running formations and the running game in general in the past few seasons. No link is available, so I scanned it in:



Fascinating stuff, especially if you’re a numbers person. Two out of three (2 out of 3) formations featured only one (1) RB. That’s incredible. Multiple TE formations remain, but that position continues to be on the upswing. WRs, of course, are the beneficiaries of these 1 RB formations so making them your flex player, if your league has that position, makes a lot of sense. This will be something to keep a close eye on as the season progresses.


In the course of trying to find that link, I came across a site called TeamRankings.com < http://www.teamrankings.com/> Very interesting if you like to crunch, nay obsess, over the numbers.

Some Week 3 Newas and Updates:

RB Steven Jackson is out. Rookie Darryl Richardson will start, and Isaiah Pead could also get some touches.

WR Pierre Garcon is out.

The Jets/Dolphins game is a match-up of the biggest collection of inconsistent players we’re likely to see this season. It could be feast, famine, or both, for either team. Both could solidify this Sunday, so keep an eye on this game. Speaking of that game, TE Dustin Keller is out.

If you have either Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers, you may be monetarily tempted to look at other options. Brady comes off a tepid game against Arizona while Rodgers was underwhelming against the Bears last week. Brady faces an always tough Ravens defense in Baltimore. However the Ravens this season have actually been more of an offensive powerhouse, with the D ranked 27th overall. As for Rodgers, he faces a Seahawk D ranked 6th, and they are at home. They slapped down the Cowboys pretty good last week, but don’t let that give you pause. Start both of them. It’s Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.

Questions? Ask away: TheNoHuddle@gmail.com

Like us on Facebook follow us on twitter, @TheNoHuddle, as we will be tweeting a lot on Sunday. Email thenohuddle@gmail.com and bookmark the blog here, thenohuddle.blogspot.com.

You can find the podcast on Podbean or in iTunes.

As always, good luck in your games!

Friday, September 14, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-02


Paul Morrissey was our guest on this week’s show. As a Giants fan, Paul was somewhat impressed by the Cowboys’ performance in week one, however he is nowhere near sold on Tony Romo. Listen to the show for some hilarious insight.

We’re still at the point where your starters are your starters, barring injury of course. For week 2, if you do have a sit or start dilemma, go with the guy who has the better surrounding talent. This especially true of QBs and WRs. A RB can have a solid game no matter who hands him the ball, but once that ball is in the air you have to have some rapport.

It should also be noted that this post is going up early (Friday). Busy weekend ahead. Last night the Packers thumped the Bears. It was largely due to an incredible defensive performance by Green Bay, who sacked Bears QB Jay Cutler 7 times (!) and picked him off 4 times. The Packers’s D was likely inspired by Cutler’s comments earlier in the week, in which he dared the Green Bay D to get physical with the Bears’ WRs. Well done, Jay! Never underestimate so-called “bulletin board” comments.

Some news of note as you look at your match-ups.

RB Ryan Mathews has been practicing more, but at this point it is unclear as to whether or not he will start, or see any playing time this week. Ronnie Brown, his back-up, is an o.k. option.

RB Trent Richardson is mad, and wants to take it out on the Bengals. We’ll see. On the other side of the ball, the Browns could have a decent defensive game against the Bengals.

How about the Ravens offense? We all knew about Ray Rice and the receiving core looked good last year, but they seem to be playing at a higher level now, which also let’s their defense rest a bit.

Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas (no kin to original Dolphins investor, TV personality Danny Thomas) sat out practice Thursday. Speculation is we could see RB Lamar Miller Sunday. Check the injury report arouns 12:30 EDT Sunday. Reggie Bush should still get the bulk of the carries in either case.

Again, if you had a starter disappoint last year, and he doesn’t have a history of being “streaky,” stick with him. After this week, we should have a good idea of where NFL teams are as far as overall offense and defense, and that in turn will make it easier, or more anguishing, to compare match-ups.

 Questions? Ask away: TheNoHuddle@gmail.com

Like us on Facebook follow us on twitter, @TheNoHuddle, as we will be tweeting a lot on Sunday. Email thenohuddle@gmail.com and bookmark the blog here, thenohuddle.blogspot.com.

You can find the podcast on Podbean or in iTunes.

As always, good luck in your games!

Sunday, September 9, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 12-01


Tim Harmsotn was our guest on this week’s show. He correctly predicted big things for TE Marcellus Bennett of the New York Giants who had 4 catches for 40 yards and a score.

As for the rest of the games, there are a lot of lopsided contests in week 1. However, your strategy for this week is pretty simple: start your starters. You drafted them in that order for a reason, right? If you have a situation where it’s a toss-up, go with the stronger match-up obviously. For example, Philadelphia at Cleveland, you would start all Eagles (plus the D/ST) and no Browns. I wouldn’t even start K Phil Dawson quite frankly. Trent Richardson at RB? He’s coming off an injury, and is playing against savage defense. If healthy he will get most of the touches, but if you have a better option use it.

Watch the Seattle at Arizona game closely. QB John Skelton is the Cardinal’s starter, but is owned by only 5% of teams in Yahoo! The talent around him could give him a lift, but the opposite is being forecast by the experts. Boomer Esiason during Wednesday night’s radio broadcast of the Giants/Cowboys game mentioned that WR Larry Fitzgerald’s numbers will suffer with Skelton at the helm. So, here’s another tip. Keep an eye on highly touted back-up Matt Flynn.

Pretty easy, for week 1. If you can, go to the NFL’s website around 12:30 EDT to see who is out for the 1:00 games, and again at 3:30 and 7:30. Some of you may have drafted a Ben Tate, or a Ronnie Brown (though he actually plays Monday night) and are waiting to see if starters Arian Foster or Ryan Mathews will play. At this point Mathews is out, but the NFL website is really the best resource for injury reports.

Questions? Ask away…

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Sunday, January 1, 2012

The No Huddle Episode 11-17

It’s Week 17 of the regular season in the National Football League, and they say if this is your championship week you are crazy. Judging from the number of downloads of this week's episode though there are a lot of week 17 Championship nuts. I used to be one. Wish I still was.

As we discussed on episode 17, the main reason for wrapping things up in week 16 is because a lot of NFL teams, with their play-off spot locked in choose to rest key players. However, that's been known to happen in week 16, and isn't a guarantee for week 17.

This year only two teams have their position set: the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans. We'll get to the latter in a minute, but in Wisconsin Aaron Rodgers, and probably a few other offensive stars, will take a breather. The rest of the play-off picture is, well, weird from a fantasy stand point.

New Orleans can secure a first round bye if they beat Carolina AND San Francisco loses in St. Louis. Saints coach Sean Peyton doesn’t think the latter scenario is likely, and as been talking about sitting QB Drew Brees. Both games start at 1:00. What if the Rams are beating the 49ers in the 3rd quarter (for some insane reason) and the Saints are trailing Panthers? Does he put Brees in? Does he start Brees and then watch the scoreboard?

No one else is talking about resting their starters, because everyone that’s alive in the NFL play-offs needs to win to either clinch, or to get a more favorable spot. The only exception would be the aforementioned Houston Texans who are the third seed in the AFC no matter what. However, back-up QB TJ Yates will want to get plenty of experience with the first team offense, so no one will be resting in Houston.

Week 17 is a bit more volatile than week 16 to be sure, but your starters are your starters. Meanwhile, here is the latest on injuries.

RB LeSean McCoy is out with an ankle injury.

RB Jackie Battle is out.

RB Reggie Bush is out.

RB Mark Ingram is out

RB Darren McFadden is out

RB James Starks is out, which could mean a decent day for either John Kuhn, Ryan Grant or both.

TE Jake Ballard is out.

WR Greg Jennings is out.

WR Lance Moore is out.

I'm really interested to see what the Saints do with Drew Brees. It’s the national game on FOX so a lot o the country will get to see it.

If you’ve come this far, I think it bodes well for 2012, as the folks who play further into the fantasy play-offs are more in tune down the stretch and can see who’s hot going into next season.

Remember, copy your league stats for the draft, which is only 7 and half months away!

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On the football side, we’ll see you next August.