DeAndre Hopkins impressing at rookie minicamp

Source: Draft Sharks

Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins flashed at rookie minicamp over the weekend.  Per insider Nick Scurfield, Hopkins "caught seemingly everything thrown his way," and made "at least one highlight-reel one-handed grab on all three days of practice."  HC Gary Kubiak wasn't shy about praising his team's new weapon.  “He’s special,” Kubiak said. “Ball skills are extremely special. Very long; long arms. Big hands; you saw the catch he made out here today. He’s going to help us early, and we know that, and that’s why we brought him here.”  We wouldn't read too much into rookie-camp performances -- guys are being hyped-up all over the internet right now.  But this buzz confirms that Hopkins is ready to step right into Houston's

Texans | Kubiak calls rookie WR Hopkins 'special'

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak has been impressed with what he's seen from first-round pick WR DeAndre Hopkins (Clemson). "He's special," Kubiak said Sunday. "Ball skills are extremely special. Very long; long arms. Big hands; you saw the catch he made out here today. He's going to help us early, and we know that, and that's why we brought him here." Our View: We agree with Kubiak here. Hopkins reminds us of Reggie Wayne (Colts) because of his body control and ability to make difficult catches seem routine. The team finally has a legitimate threat opposite superstar Andre Johnson. We like him as a WR4 with upside in 2013. His current ADP is WR43 and he's coming off the board at the end of round nine.

Texans | Coach praises DeAndre Hopkins

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak praised WR DeAndre Hopkins after his first practice with the team. "Impressed. Very impressed," Kubiak said. "Very competitive, that's number one." Our View: Hopkins is an impressive prospect who reminded some in the scouting community of Reggie Wayne (Colts) because of his sideline awareness, body control, and strong hands. He should start opposite Andre Johnson this year. His current ADP is WR44 and he's coming off the board at the beginning of round 10.

2013 Rookie Dynasty Draft – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Joshua S. Kelly / USA TODAY Sports

DeAndre Hopkins HOU (1st RD) -

While Cordarrelle Patterson may have the best upside from a raw skills perspective in this years class, it is Deandre Hopkins that is No.1 on my board. In Hopkins you have the most polished receiver in this class and he should be a slam dunk, week one starter opposite Andre Johnson.

At worst case Hopkins will be a bye week starting option in his rookie year and at best case he’s probably a weekly WR3 play. By next year we should see his floor at WR3, and his upside could blossom as far as a WR1 in PPR leagues, if the injury bug jumps up and bits Johnson again.

Rookie Dynasty Draft

DeAndre Hopkins expected to make instant impact

Source: Draft Sharks

Texans HC Gary Kubiak confirmed that the team is expecting rookie WR DeAndre Hopkins to make an immediate impact. “I’m expecting it right off the get-go,” Kubiak said. “He’s going in there, he’s gonna get the reps. It’s gonna be a very competitive situation, but we took him [in the 1st round] because we expect him to play very, very early and touch (the ball). This guy’s on his way to being a pro already, and we’ve got to help him get there real fast.” Hopkins is a polished and productive receiver. He should step right into the starting lineup alongside Andre Johnson. Can he be a starter for your fantasy team? Click here

Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins expected to be rookie starter

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak told the media, quot;It's gonna be a very competitive situation but we took him (former Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins) there because we expect him to play very, very early." Hopkins was selected with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He stirred up controversy when it was revealed he had trashed his hotel room at the NFL Combine. Last season, he caught 82 passes for 1,405 yards and 18 TDs. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Better late than never. The Texans have finally pursued a first-round talent to be paired with Andre Johnson. Hopkins is close to being NFL-ready but it could be argued he wasn't even the best receiver at Clemson last season. Keep an eye out for a receiver

HOU rookie wideout to have big role

Source: FFToday

DeAndre Hopkins could start opposite Andre Johnson

"It's gonna be a very competitive situation but we took him there because we expect him to play very, very early." Kubiak on WR Hopkins. (Houston Texans via Twitter)

FF Today's Take: Kubiak has tipped his hand that he expect Hopkins to be a starter opposite Andre Johnson but with DeVier Posey recovering from an Achilles injury, Kubiak doesn't have much choice. Hopkins will have fantasy

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 3-4

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.

SEE ROUND 1 HERE

ROUND 3

Randall Cobb, WR,

Texans | DeAndre Hopkins expected to start

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins is expected to start opposite WR Andre Johnson this season. Our View: Hopkins was a fantastic pick for the Texans in the first-round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He reminds many in the scouting community of Reggie Wayne (Colts) because of his crisp route running, body control, and strong hands. The team has been looking for a quality WR2 to start opposite superstar Andre Johnson and they have that with Hopkins. Fantasy owners should consider the rookie a WR4 with upside.

Saved by the Bell! Pittsburgh RB, other rushers, to set rookie pace

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When it comes to rookies conventional wisdom no longer applies. With a few notable exceptions, most first-year players, particularly quarterbacks, were once thought to be multi-year projects, the Steve McNair approach – observe, learn and wait.

But in this day and age where instant gratification is constantly sought after, time isn’t of the essence. Several players picked in April are immediately pressed into competitive situations where often times they emerge as the go-to option, evident in the rapid ascension of guys like Robert Griffin III, Doug Martin and Josh Gordon, to name a few, last year. Because nuances from the college game are commonplace

Report: Texans WR DeVier Posey will begin regular season on Physically Unable To Perform list

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

This is not unexpected considering that Texans wide receiver DeVier Posey would be less than nine months removed from surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon by Week 1, but here it is. ESPN's Adam Schefter has been told by a league source that Posey will open the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. That means he will miss at least the first six games on the schedule. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Posey was a third-round selection a year ago and caught six passes in 11 games as a rookie. If he was healthy right now, perhaps Houston would have a different view of its receiving corps heading into this draft, but a difference-making addition was needed either way. Now they have DeAndre Hopkins to go with Posey, Keshawn Martin, and Lestar

DeVier Posey - DeVier Posey to open season on PUP

Source: The Huddle

Houston Texans WR DeVier Posey, who tore his left Achilles' in the playoffs last year, will open the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Huddle Up: Posey could have contended for wingman duties opposite Andre Johnson, but his injury and the Texans' acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins in the draft put those plans on hold indefinitely.

NFL Draft Pick 1:27 - DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston Texans

Source: KFFL.com NFL

The Houston Texans added weaponry for Matt Schaub to help take some pressure off Andre Johnson.

DeVier Posey expected to open season on PUP

Source: Draft Sharks

ESPN's Adam Schefter hears that Texans WR DeVier Posey is expected to open the season on the PUP list.  That'd cost him the first 6 games of the year.  No surprise there.  Posey tore his Achilles in January.  That's an injury that usually takes a full year to return from.  Posey is unlikely to contribute much in 2013.  It's at least part of the reason Houston grabbed WR DeAndre Hopkins with the 27th overall pick of the draft.  Posey is off the fantasy radar for now.  Long term, he has a chance to join Hopkins in the starting lineup when Andre Johnson hangs up the cleats.

Texans finally add at WR, draft DeAndre Hopkins

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Texans finally got serious Thursday about finding a No. 2 wide receiver. Clemson wideout DeAndre Hopkins was the pick by Houston with the No. 27 pick. It's the first time that the Texans have selected a wide receiver before the third round since 2003. That year, they took Andre Johnson third overall. FANTASY ANALYSIS: It's an obviously overdue move. Hopkins doesn't have the eye-popping athleticism of some of the other WRs in this class, but he is a safe, solid choice. He is a fine route-runner with very dependable hands. Will he be a big-time producer in 2013? Probably not. Is he going to be more productive than Kevin Walter? I think so. Hopkins has a good shot at opening the season as a full-time starter across the field from Johnson.

DeAndre Hopkins heads to Houston

Source: Draft Sharks

The Texans selected Clemson WR DeAndre Hopkins with the 27th overall pick of the draft.  They've finally invested in a WR to play alongside Andre Johnson.  Hopkins is one of the more NFL-ready WRs in the class, making him a good fit for a Houston team built to win now.  Hopkins isn't a burner, but he has good size (6'1, 214 pounds) and sticky hands.  We like his long-term fantasy outlook, although he'll struggle for WR3 value in 2013.  Houston will continue to be a run-first offense, and Johnson remains the clear-cut #1 WR.

DeAndre Hopkins - Texans add needed WR in Clemson's Hopkins

Source: The Huddle

The Houston Texans selected Clemson WR DeAndre Hopkins with the 27th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: In their search for a complement to WR Andre Johnson, Houston pounced on Hopkins, the second wideout taken in the first round. Hopkins is a 6-foot-1, 200-pound junior possession-= type who rolled up some big numbers with the Tigers, catching 206 passes for 3,020 yards and 27 TDs in 3 years.

NFL Draft Pick 1:27 - DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston Texans

Source: KFFL.com NFL

The Houston Texans added weaponry for Matt Schaub to help take some pressure off Andre Johnson.

Texans | DeAndre Hopkins selected 27th overall

Source: Footballguys.com

The Houston Texans selected Clemson WR DeAndre Hopkins with the 27th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Our View: Andre Johnson wanted someone else to play receiver with him and he got his wish. Hopkins is a great route runner with good hands who will help Matt Schaub regain his form. How much opportunity he will have to put up yards behind Johnson and Arian Foster is a big question mark and will keep his value down early in his career.

My Last Minute Mock Draft

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by George Rev

My Last Minute Mock Draft

(Not accounting for trades)

Kansas City Chiefs #1 – Luke Joeckel – OT -Texas A&M
The Chiefs have more talent than most last place teams have had here in the past, but they really need to address concerns on the offensive line with OT Brandon Albert likely leaving. Jacksonville Jaguars #2 – Eric Fisher – OT – Central Michigam
If any QB in Jacksonville is going to have success, he’s going to need a little bit of protection. Not a flashy pick, but a effective one. In other news, I’m digging their new unis. Oakland Raiders #3 – Sharrif Folyd – DT – Florida
Remember

Andre Johnson - Andre Johnson hopes to play 5 more years

Source: The Huddle

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson said he would like to play five more seasons before his career is over.
Huddle Up: Johnson, who will be 32 when the season kicks off, looked to be running a career fade pattern after missing a combined 12 games over the the 2010 and 2011 seasons and recording 119 catches for 1,708 yards, but he nearly matched those totals in 2012 alone, hauling in 112 passes for a career-high 1,598 yards. He most certainly could use a more formidable running mate on the other side, but Johnson again figures to ranks among the top 10 fantasy wideouts this coming season barring an injury.

Texans | Andre Johnson hopes to play a few more years

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson said he would like to play five more seasons before his career is over.

Texans | Andre Johnson hopes team adds WR in draft

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson said he hopes the team selects a wide receiver during the 2013 NFL Draft because the offense needs more weapons. Johnson said he would work closely with any rookie receiver the team beings in.

The Five Best Fantasy Wide Receivers In 2013 (After Calvin Johnson)

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Guest Writer

Photo By: Cary Edmondson / US PRESSWIRE

It might just be spring, but fantasy football enthusiasts are always looking at rankings and predictions for the upcoming season. With a number of teams changing up personnel, the wide receiver position looks to be a bit unclear after Calvin Johnson. Unless something pops up, Johnson will be and should be the first wide receiver off the board. If you are looking for an elite wide receiver in 2013 though, where do you turn after that?

Dez Bryant

Some might think it is crazy to take the controversial Bryant this early, but with the Tony Romo extension, he has officially arrived. Bryant finished 2012 with 1382 yards and 12 touchdown catches. He

Kevin Walter - Kevin Walter joins Titans

Source: The Huddle

The Tennessee Titans signed WR Kevin Walter to a one-year veteran minimum contract that will pay $940,000 in 2013.
Huddle Up: Walter was the closest thing the Texans had to a wingman for Andre Johnson; he'll be a bit further down the pecking order in Tennessee, at least until Kenny Britt's next injury or arrest.

Texans | Ed Reed recruited by Andre Johnson

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating an ongoing story, free-agent FS Ed Reed (Ravens) went out to dinner with Houston Texans team officials, WR Andre Johnson, and OL Chris Myers Thursday, March 14. Johnson actively recruited Reed to potentially join the Texans.

Texans cut bait on WR Kevin Walter

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

One of the earliest moves during Tuesday's wild day of roster movement around the NFL was one of the most obvious. The Texans let go of wide receiver Kevin Walter, who had been with the team since 2006. Walter was due to make $3.15 million this season, but the Texans cleared $2.5 million in cap space by cutting him. Walter, who has been the Texans' No. 2 wideout since 2007, caught just 41 passes for 518 yards and two touchdowns last season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Walter is entering his age-32 season, and although he has blocking skills that some team will covet, he's just not very productive any longer. The Texans desperately need a more explosive option in their starting lineup next to Andre Johnson. Lestar Jean or Keshawn Martin could be that

Kevin Walter dumped by Texans

Source: Draft Sharks

The Texans have released WR Kevin Walter. The 31-year-old has gone from low impact to non-factor in fantasy football the past 2 years. He caught just 41 balls in 2012 after 39 the year before. Walter scored just 5 total TDs over the 2 seasons. His departure would be good news for WR Devier Posey, but the 2012 rookie suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in the playoff loss to New England. WR Lestar Jean and WR Keshawn Martin remain as candidates to start opposite WR Andre Johnson. Expect the Texans to address the position in free agency and/or the draft.

Santonio Holmes - Jets want to renegotiate with Santonio Holmes

Source: The Huddle

The New York Jets want WR Santonio Holmes to renegotiate his contract. He had a team-high $11 million base salary, and $12.5 million cap figure, in 2013. There is no word on whether general manager John Idzik wants Holmes to take a pay cut or restructure. There is offset language in Holmes' contract, meaning if he is released, he can't earn more than $7.5 million.
Huddle Up: It makes sense from the Jets' perspective to reduce Holmes' gaudy salary number; among wideouts only Andre Johnson is a bigger hit to his team's salary cap. Whether Holmes is agreeable, and to what extent, remains to be seen. The best-case fantasy scenario might be Holmes heading somewhere else, where a better quarterback and a more pass-friendly

Andre Johnson - Texans still seeking No. 2 wideout

Source: The Huddle

The Houston Texans must look to add a No. 2 receiving option in the offseason who can help take pressure off of WR Andre Johnson. There was a 71-catch difference between the number of balls Johnson caught (112) and the second-best wide receiver caught (WR Kevin Walter, 41) this past season.
Huddle Up: The Texans added a trio of young wideouts -- DeVier Posey, Lestar Jean and Keshawn Martin -- last offseason and they might just bank on one of three stepping forward rather thancommiting more resources to the position. If they do add another WR, though, it figures to be an older, experienced vet.

Texans | Need a No. 2 WR

Source: Footballguys.com

The Houston Texans must look to add a No. 2 receiving option in the offseason who can help take pressure off of WR Andre Johnson. There was a 71-catch difference between the number of balls Johnson caught (112) and the second-best wide receiver caught (WR Kevin Walter, 41) this past season.

Andre Johnson - Texans' Johnson triggers contract escalator

Source: The Huddle

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson has triggered a $3.3 million escalator in his contract and is now scheduled to earn a $9.5 million base salary in 2013.
Huddle Up: Well deserved after Johnson finished with the second-most catches (112) and most yards (1,598) in his 10-year career. The only disappointment for Johnson's fantasy owners were his 4 TD catches.

Texans | Andre Johnson triggers escalator

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson has triggered a $3.3 million escalator in his contract and is now scheduled to earn a $9.5 million base salary in 2013.

DeVier Posey has torn Achilles

Source: Draft Sharks

Texans WR DeVier Posey suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Patriots.  The 3rd-round rookie was coming on late in the year and hauled in his first NFL TD against New England.  But the Achilles injury puts his status for the start of the 2013 season in jeopardy.  It's an injury that often takes a full year to recover from.  Houston is dangerously thin at WR, with only Kevin Walter, Lestar Jean, and Keshawn Martin behind Andre Johnson on the depth chart.  They'll likely address the position through free-agency and/or the draft.

Texans WR DeVier Posey tears Achilles' tendon

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Texans aren't exactly stocked at wide receiver. Past Andre Johnson, they have Kevin Walter, who will turn 32 prior to next season and ... a blank space waiting to be filled by someone. The hope was third-round rookie DeVier Posey could take that step up next season. Now the Texans will be fortunate if Posey plays much at all next year. Posey tore an Achilles' tendon with about six minutes remaining in Sunday's playoff loss to the Patriots. After the game, he told John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, quot;It felt like I got shot. I've never felt anything like it." Posey caught three passes for 47 yards and a touchdown on the day. He caught just six passes in 11 games during the regular season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The Texans need a

Astrological Super Bowl Predictions: Who’s Dancing in the Bayou?

Source: Fantasy Football Fools by Jacob

There are many ways to predict the outcome of an NFL game. Some sites bring out the animal mascots or flip coins. Some dig through the numbers. Some claim to be gut-instinct experts. So when we looked at how we might predict the winner of this year’s Super Bowl, we thought why not look to the stars?

Stephanie Potter constructed the below Super Bowl predictions on behalf of Hollywood Psychics as a guest contribution for Fantasy Football Fools. Enjoy the read (and the astrological knowledge) and best of luck in your fantasy playoff leagues.

Every football fan hates to rule their team out from bringing home that

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

Patriots | Make Practice squad move

Source: Footballguys.com

The New England Patriots signed WR Andre Holmes (Cowboys) was signed to the practice squad Tuesday, Jan. 8. Holmes was used to simulate Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson for a few reps today on the scout team.

2012 Divisional Playoff Rankings

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

Quarterbacks Peyton Manning (Den) Tom Brady (NE) Russell Wilson (Sea) Matt Ryan Matt Schaub (Hou) Colin Kaepernick Aaron Rodgers (GB) Joe Flacco Running Backs Marshawn Lynch (Sea) Knowshon Moreno (Den) Frank Gore (SF) Arian Foster (Hou) Ray Rice (Bal) Steven Ridley (NE) Michael Turner (Atl) Dujuan Harris (GB) Danny Woodhead (NE) Jacquizz Rodgers Bernard Pierce (Bal) Ben Tate (Hou) Ryan Grant (GB) Wide Receivers Demaryius Thomas (Den) Wes Welker (NE) Eric Decker (Den) Julio Jones (Atl) Michael Crabtree (SF) Andre Johnson (Hou) Roddy White (Atl) Randall Cobb (GB) Sidney Rice (Sea) Greg Jennings (GB) Anquann Boldin (Bal) Golden Tate (Sea) Brandon Stockley

Breakfast Table: Field Turf of Dreams

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

For the last decade or so, Michael Salfino and Scott Pianowski have been putting together an email exchange centered around (but not limited to) the NFL. You might enjoy listening to them haggle. You might prefer a swift kick into the stomach. The Table isn't for everyone; we hope some of you enjoy it.

From: scott pianowski
Date: Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 3:52 AM
Subject: something wild breakfast
To: Michael Salfino

So here we are, the playoffs. I'm excited for the tournament as a whole, but the Wild Card slate doesn't seem that interesting to me.

You'll really have to sell me on the AFC matchups, given that I can't imagine anyone other than Denver or New

Mo Williams, Mo Problems: Cutting the cord on my sixth-round pick

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Back in October, Mo Williams was one of my building blocks in the Yahoo! Friends and Family League, my sixth-round pick, the 71st player off the board. We had some good times. The team is off to a solid start. We had an enjoyable 9 1/2 weeks.

But this is No Country for Injured Men, not in a league without IR slots. When the news came down Williams would miss at least six weeks due to his busted thumb, I knew it was time to move forward.

Thanks for the memories, baller.

One of my

2012 Playoff Rankings – Tavaner

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

The NFL Playoffs are now set after 17 grueling weeks of play! There are a ton of story lines to follow. Among the more intriguing are three rookie quarterbacks, one of whom is guaranteed to win a playoff game in their first year; a second year quarterback who took over in week ten; a Colt’s team who went from worst last year to a playoff team this year, riding an emotional high after the return of their head coach from a successful bout against leukemia; and a team that went from the favorite for a first round bye to the number three seed in a few short weeks.

These are the overall rankings for the playoffs. Some formats require you to choose from all the teams in the playoffs, others allow you to go week to week. These

2012 Wild Card Weekend – Tavaner

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

Quarterbacks Russell Wilson (SEA) Aaron Rodgers (GB) Robert Griffin III (WAS) Andrew Luck (IND) Joe Flacco (BAL) Andy Dalton (CIN) Matt Schaub (HOU) Christian Ponder (MIN) Running Backs Ray Rice (BAL) Adrian Peterson (MIN) Arian Foster (HOU) Marshawn Lynch (SEA) Alfred Morris (WAS) Benjarvus Green-Ellis (CIN) Vick Ballard (IND) DuJuan Harris (GB) Ben Tate (HOU) Ryan Grant (GB) Bernard Pierce (BAL) Brian Leonard (CIN) Wide Receivers Anquan Boldin (BAL) AJ Green (CIN) Andre Johnson (HOU) Greg Jennings (GB) Reggie Wayne (IND) Torrey Smith (BAL) T.Y. Hilton (IND) Jordy Nelson (GB) Sidney Rice (SEA) James Jones (GB) Pierre Garcon (WAS) Golden Tate (SEA) Marvin Jones

Submitted for your derision: Fantasy ranks for NFL playoff leagues

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Perhaps the dumbest thing a fantasy manager can possibly do is publish player ranks on a mainstream sports site on the morning of a draft. Definitely not recommended. Poor strategy, requiring a special combination of stupidity and hubris. Far from ideal.

Nonetheless, I'm doing it today. My first fantasy playoff draft is coming up in just a few short hours, and I'm publishing ranks in advance. (Again: Unwise). Obviously I'd prefer to post this thing much later in the afternoon, after the draft, but my schedule is pretty jammed. I've blocked off eight-and-a-half hours to watch the Big Ten get mauled across five bowl games. The conference requires my full attention. So let's just rank the NFL playoff field right

Submitted for your derision: Fantasy ranks for 2013 playoff leagues

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Perhaps the dumbest thing a fantasy manager can possibly do is publish up-to-date player ranks on a mainstream sports site on the morning of a draft. Not recommended. This requires a special combination of stupidity and hubris. Far from ideal.

Nonetheless, today you're getting my NFL playoff ranks just a few hours before my first postseason draft of 2013. I'd prefer to publish this thing much later in the afternoon, post-draft, but unfortunately my schedule is pretty jammed. I've blocked off most of the day to watch the Big Ten get mauled for eight-and-a-half hours, across five games. So let's just rank the field right now.

But first, a few details about league settings...

My upcoming draft is a

Texans | Andre Johnson in elite company

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson became the second player in league history with three seasons of 100 or more catches and 1,500 or more yards. He joins former Indianapolis Colts WR Marvin Harrison as the only player to ever accomplish that feat.

Texans | Andre Johnson plays well

Source: Footballguys.com

Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson caught 12 passes for 141 yards in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts.

First draft: Here’s a way-too-early 2013 fantasy football mock

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

So there may not be a worse time to draft a 2013 fantasy league than today, before the final week of the 2012 regular season has even kicked off. We still have dozens of injuries ahead, plus the usual off-season player movement and coaching changes. And then there's April's NFL Draft.

Thus, we begin this feature with an important warning: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

It's fine for me to conduct a one-man 2013 mock in 2012, of course, because I'm a fully licensed fantasy professional. Ordinary citizens shouldn't think about drafting a league for another seven or eight months, however. Today's exercise is simply a guessing game, based on an incomplete picture of the league. It's theoretical fantasy football. But

2013 NFL Draft – Future Fantasy Stars

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by George Rev

With the NFL season winding down I figured it’s time to start looking ahead into the next crop of young bucks. Now these are the guys that will feed your fantasy football addiction. They’ll have you sneaking on fantasy sites at work, blowing off the wife to get some pivotal insight from Mel Kiper Jr., and have you waking up late night with fantasy revelations dancing through your head. You NEED to know who’s going to be the next RG3 or Doug Martin. So I’ve decided to start writing this weekly analysis on the top offensive players in the 2013 class, who could make a difference on your squad next year. Hold the applause. Now the season isn’t over yet, and a draft order hasn’t been established yet, so the projections could

Exit Interview: Watch out Megatron, A.J. Green is stalking you

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Many offensive coordinators had their head in the clouds again this season, evident in the pass-first mentality most teams portrayed. As a result, pass catchers, unsurprisingly identical to quarterbacks, experienced unprecedented fantasy success. In total, 19 wide receivers averaged at least 10.0 points per game in standard formats, up one from last year and four more than five years ago. The usual suspects dotted the landscape, but several newcomers (e.g. Randall Cobb and Eric Decker) made their mark as well. Below is our recap of this season's WR flames and lames with a quick look at what notable names could bring rags or riches in 2013. Ring out the old, ring in the