Michael Smith will battle Mike James

Source: Draft Sharks

The Bucs will reportedly let Michael Smith and Mike James compete for the backup RB job. James is a rookie power back, while Smith, an undersized speedster, enters his 2nd year. Both guys were late-round picks. They’d likely share carries in the event of an injury to Doug Martin. We wouldn’t bother grabbing either guy as a handcuff. There’s still a chance the cap-flush Bucs sign a veteran like Ahmad Bradshaw.

For those about to MOCK: Notable trends seen in early fantasy football drafts

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, South Carolina tight end Justice Cunningham, had his name called in front of a small group of reasonably sauced lingerers at last month’s NFL Draft, Fantasyland’s finest quickly began formulating thoughts and assembling cheat sheets for this year’s fake football drafts.

Mock season officially kicked off …

Over the next several weeks, armchair quarterbacks of various backgrounds will hone their draft skills in preparation for main events come August. During these exercises, participants will tinker with new strategies, rack their brains over complicated backfields and shout out expletives when desired players are pilfered just before their pick, all the while proclaiming

LeGarrette Blount - Belichick happy with Blount addition

Source: The Huddle

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he believes the team got good value when they acquired RB LeGarrette Blount. 'With LeGarrette, he's been a productive player. He didn't play as much last year with the emergence of [Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin] down there, so I can certainly understand that Tampa was in. We felt like he was a talented guy that we wanted to have on our team,' Belichick said.
Huddle Up: While Belichick and the Pats are pleased with Blount's addition, it only spells further headaches for fantasy GMs trying to get a read on the Pats' backfield situation. In addition to Blount and fellow newcomer Leon Washington, holdovers Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen, Brandon Bolden will also be in the

Patriots | Coach happy with LeGarrette Blount addition

Source: Footballguys.com

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he believes the team got good value when they acquired RB LeGarrette Blount. 'With LeGarrette, he's been a productive player. He didn't play as much last year with the emergence of [Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin] down there, so I can certainly understand that Tampa was in. We felt like he was a talented guy that we wanted to have on our team,' Belichick said.

Mike James - Mike James could be Bucs' RB2

Source: The Huddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Mike James could have the inside track as the team's backup running back behind RB Doug Martin, according to general manager Mark Dominik.
Huddle Up: There's your handcuff alert, though hopefully Martin doesn't go down and your league isn't so big so as to require you to lock up Martin's backup.

Handcuff alert: Buccaneers rookie RB Mike James has 'inside track' on backup job

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Doug Martin touched the ball 368 times last year. Not that the Bucs seem to have a problem with that. Martin is one of the best young running backs in the league and has the body to take on that kind of workload. But in the event that he is fell by injury, the Bucs need someone more suited than Brian Leonard to be their No. 2 guy. And it sounds like they found him in sixth-round rookie Mike James. According to Stephen Holder of the Tampa Bay Times, Bucs general manager Mark Dominik quot;repeatedly" mentioned James' name during a Friday radio interview and said he has the "inside track" on being Martin's direct backup. FANTASY ANALYSIS: James' size is similar to Martin's, but he is nowhere near as gifted as a runner. But he's a better

Top 15 Fantasy Football Rookies in 2013

Source: Athlon Sports

Doug Martin (1,454) and Trent Richardson (950) were No. 2 and 3 among all rookie NFL running backs last year in rushing yards. They were both first-round picks and played as such in their first season.

Mike James the favorite for #2 RB spot

Source: Draft Sharks

Bucs GM Mark Dominik says 6th-round rookie Mike James has the "inside track" to the #2 RB job.  James hails from Miami, where he was part of a committee backfield.  He topped out this past year with 147 carries and 621 yards.  He was busy in the passing game, though, hauling in 30 balls for 344 yards and 3 scores.  James goes 5'10 and 223 pounds with a 4.58 40 time.  His competition for backup duties will come from Brian Leonard, who's more of a pass-catching FB, and 2012 7th-rounder Michael Smith.  None of these guys will have standalone value, and the winner of the #2 spot will hardly be worth considering even as Doug Martin's handcuff.  If Martin goes down, Tampa would likely go with a committee attack.

Bucs GM: James has inside track to No. 2 job - Mike James | TB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Bucs GM Mark Dominik "repeatedly mentioned" No. 189 overall pick RB Mike James as having the "inside track" to the No. 2 job behind Doug Martin.

Buccaneers | Mike James could be No. 2 RB

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Mike James could have the inside track as the team's backup running back behind RB Doug Martin, according to general manager Mark Dominik.

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,

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 1-2

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.

ROUND 1

Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings (PK1, RB1) – Is there even an argument for anyone else? Only a lunatic contrarian would veer away from the game's best back, coming off an all-time

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, Rounds 1-2

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.

ROUND 1

Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings (PK1, RB1) – Is there even an argument for anyone else? Only a lunatic contrarian would veer away from the game's best back, coming off an all-time

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

RB LeGarrette Blount traded to Patriots

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Another player-for-player trade has been made official during the draft. It contains players who most likely would have been cut if no trade had been worked out, but here it is: The Patriots sent a seventh-round pick in this draft and running back Jeff Demps to the Buccaneers for running back LeGarrette Blount. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The fantasy values here are close to nil. Demps, a silver medalist in the 2012 Olympics, wants to play football, but he has made it clear that he is first concentrated on running track. If he gets on the football field, he could be a gimmick player for the Bucs, but there's no guarantee that he'll ever see playing time. Tampa Bay needs to get a better backup behind Doug Martin. Same goes for Blount. He looked great

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

Josh Freeman - Freeman disappointed in not winning

Source: The Huddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman said he is more disappointed in not winning than he is in not getting a new contract this offseason. 'It bothers me a lot, knowing the type of team we have and our capabilities, being close but not quite getting there," Freeman said. 'The only reason you play this game is you want to go out and win. You want to win championships and you want to walk away and have a handful of rings. That's why you play the game. The drive is there, the intensity is there. We've just got to find a way to put it all together."
Huddle Up: The Bucs are 24-32 in Freeman's 56 career starts with the QB posting one winning season (10-6 in 2010) so far. He is coming off a career year, though, with 4,065 yards

LeGarrette Blount - LeGarrette Blount still available

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still looking to trade RB LeGarrette Blount. Several teams have shown interest in Blount and a trade could occur during the 2013 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Blount could likely be had for a late-round pick, as the Bucs are set at running back with Doug Martin and Brian Leonard. He'll need to land in the right situation to regain his fantasy value.

Tiers for Beers: All hail the Viking, Peterson tops pre-draft RB ranks

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

It may seem insane-ludi-ridiculously early for fantasy football ranks, but with the NFL draft beginning Thursday, it's time for a refresher. In the first-part of a special four-part series, the Noise tackles RBs, and gets you a leg up on scoring extra beer money this fall. Team Huevos, shout, shout, let it all out in the comments section below.

Similar to other sports, no two NFL seasons are mirror images of one another. Depth-chart turnover and altered coaching strategies are ever-present, events that typically thwart widely-accepted beliefs.

Buccaneers | Montee Ball visiting

Source: Footballguys.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to meet with University of Wisconsin RB Montee Ball Monday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 9. Our View: Ball is a strong inside runner who can be a workhorse RB. He's had 663 carries for the Badgers over the last two years. The Bucs are looking for better depth at the RB position behind starter Doug Martin.

Brian Leonard - Leonard could be Bucs' third-down back

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may decide to use RB Brian Leonard as their third-down back after deciding to release RB Danny Ware. Ware was the team's third-down back in 2012.
Huddle Up: Leonard caught only 11 passes this past season -- the second-lowest total of his 6-year NFL career -- and it's hard to imagine Doug Martin not getting the lion's share of 3rd-down work after catching 49 passes as a rookie this past season.

Brian Leonard - Brian Leonard agrees to terms with Bucs

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms with free-agent RB Brian Leonard on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Leonard is a pass-catching fullback who could pick up a little slack for Doug Martin without taking too big a bite out of his touches.

LeGarrette Blount - Bucs looking to trade Blount

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to trade RB LeGarrette Blount this offseason even though he signed a one-year deal. The Buccaneers could receive a mid-round pick in a trade for Blount.
Huddle Up: Easier to trade a guy with a bargain contract, and it's clear that Doug Martin is the go-to guy in Tampa Bay. Blount could wind up as a between-the-tackles member of a committee, but his fantasy value at this juncture is negligible.

LeGarrette Blount - LeGarrette Blount re-signs

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed RB LeGarrette Blount to a one-year deal worth $1.75 million. The deal includes a $1.25 million base salary, $350,000 reporting bonus and $150,000 workout bonus.
Huddle Up: Blount is a backup/complement to Doug Martin, who at worst case might take some goal line carries off the Muscle Hamster's plate. No reason to worry about Martin's fantasy value taking a significant hit.

LeGarrette Blount re-signs with Bucs

Source: Draft Sharks

The Bucs have re-signed RB LeGarrette Blount to a 1-year deal.  He was set to become a restricted free agent.  Blount's new contract is reportedly for $1.75 million with no guaranteed money.  That gives you an idea of just how far he's fallen.  Blount quickly fell behind Doug Martin last summer, and was even passed by D.J. Ware later in the season.  He finished with just 41 carries, 151 yards and 2 TDs.  Blount will need an injury to Martin to even sniff fantasy value in 2013.

Josh Freeman - Bucs meet with Freeman's agent

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers met with the agent for QB Josh Freeman at the NFL scouting combine. "It was really positive," agent Erik Burkhardt told The Tampa Tribune of the recent meeting he had with Bucs officials at the NFL scouting combine. "They said they definitely believe in Josh, that he is their guy, that they want to reach their goals with him and that they know he is capable of doing the job and are committed to him." Freeman is entering the final season of a five year contract.
Huddle Up: It sounds like the Bucs are looking to commit to Freeman despite the QB finishing the 2012 season with a thud (2 TDs and 9 interceptions over his last 3 games). Still, Freeman's season as a whole was a marked improvement over his

LeGarrette Blount - Blount could get first-round tender

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are considering putting a first-round tender on RB LeGarrette Blount. If they did tender Blount, he would make $2.879 million in 2013 if he did not sign an extension. General manager Mark Dominik does not want to leave himself short at the running back position in the event of injury.
Huddle Up: Blount was a forgotten man with only 9 carries over the second half of the season as rookie Doug Martin took off, and it sounds like he'll be back as an insurance policy and a fantasy-handcuff to Martin.

North Carolina RB Giovani Bernard gets Ray Rice comparisons

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

At this time last year, the incoming running back getting compared the most to Ray Rice was Boise State product Doug Martin. That parallel looked pretty good as Martin gained more than 1,900 yards during his rookie season, was named a Pro Bowl alternate and recorded one of the most productive games in NFL history when he ran for 251 yards and four touchdowns versus the Raiders in Week 9. So, who is getting the Ray Rice tag in 2013? North Carolina running back Giovani Bernard, according to the National Football Post. quot;NFL personnel expressed to us how much Bernard reminded them of Ravens' running back Ray Rice during his positional workout," NFP's Russ Lande wrote Wednesday. Lande also wrote that Bernard did so well at his workout, "he

Buccaneers | Doug Martin headed to Pro Bowl

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore.

Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch misses practice again Thursday

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has rushed for more than 100 yards in each of his last five games and nine of his last 11. That success must be taking quite a toll on his feet. Lynch sat out a second consective day of practice Thursday because of a foot injury. However, there is no palpable concern that Lynch will miss or be restrained in Sunday's playoff game against the Falcons. Lynch played through a back injury for much of the regular season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: And I'd say he played pretty well. The Falcons allowed the 11th-most fantasy points to running backs this season and they were torched by Bucs RB Doug Martin in the regular-season finale. Lynch should top 20 touches and 100 yards again this weekend without much of a problem.

Alfred Morris (RB)

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by George Rev

Back in week 11 I told everyone to buy low on Alfred Morris after he came off his two worst games of the season. Since I told you that Morris has averaged 17.85 fantasy points a week, and finished the season ranked #2 in rushing yards only behind superhuman Adrian Peterson (who isn’t even real). You’re welcome. Morris is just the kind of physical downhill runner Mike Shanahan loves, and should continue to be a pivotal part of the Redskins offense next season. With Robert Griffin III’s health questions at the end of the year, I think it’s a safe bet that RG3 will not carry the ball quite as much as he did this year. The Skin’s philosophy is still run first, and I believe Morris will receive even more of a workload next year. I have Morris higher than most ranked as a top 5 RB next year behind only Adrian Peterson, Arian Foster, Marshawn Lynch, and Doug Martin. I believe he is worth a 1st round pick, and should be a very safe and reliable player week in, week out.

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.

Join FFLibrarian's 2013 Playoff Challenge

Source: Fantasy Football Librarian by Fantasy Football Librarian

Greetings and happy 2013. We've had a lot of travel and holiday fun in our home with a hearty dose of great fantasy football season endings. My sister, a fantasy football newbie, made it to her league's championship game but did lose by a mere 4 points; not too shabby for someone brand new to FF though, eh? Also a huge thanks to the Fantasy Football Nerd for running his annual league which donates $500 to the league winner's charity of choice. I ended up winning the league so Joe at FFN made an extremely generous donation to the Healing Hearts Fund here at a local hospital in Knoxville, which provides support for families who are

Vikings | Adrian Peterson amazing after contact

Source: Footballguys.com

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson led the NFL in yards after contact, posting 1,019 yards after being hit. He led by a wide margin, as Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie RB Doug Martin was second on the list at 683 yards.

Buccaneers | Doug Martin finishes season strong

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin rushed for 142 yards and one touchdown on 28 carries in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Muscle Hamster drops 160 yards, TD on ATL - Doug Martin | TB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Doug Martin exploded for 142 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries and added four receptions for 18 yards to lead the Bucs to a 22-17 upset victory at Atlanta in Week 17.

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: 2012, the year we all bowed down to the Purple Jesus

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

In a year where quarterbacks were consistently front page news, most rushing attacks took a back seat, further damaging the position's once sterling reputation. Though new points sources emerged (e.g. Alfred Morris, Doug Martin and Trent Richardson) and Adrian Peterson, less than a year from major reconstructive knee surgery, posted the greatest single season, regardless of position, in NFL history,  RBs collectively suffered yet again.  Just 12 rushers averaged 12.0 fantasy points or better, down from 16 in 2012 and 17 in 2011. Suffice it to say, with certified workhorses the lone exception, RB remains a position in transition. Below is our recap of this season's RB

Fantasy Beat – Championship Week

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

 

 

 

 

Justin Fensterman and Trevor Ray discuss several players that let their teams down last week in the semis and what they expect from them this week. They also discussed some of the surprises from last week.

Doug Martin, Eli Manning, Brandon Lloyd, Danny Woodhead, Beanie Wells, Sam Bradford, Adrian Peterson, Drew Brees, RGIII, Brandon Weeden, James Jones, Knowshon Moreno, Steve Smith, Anthony Fasano and Lance

Vikings | Lots of yards after contact for Adrian Peterson

Source: Footballguys.com

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson has gained most of his yards this season after contact. He has 909 yards after contact. The closest in that category are Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (572) and Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris (543).

Doug Martin - Workload won't change for Bucs' Martin

Source: The Huddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said that he will not lighten the workload of RB Doug Martin because the team has been eliminated from playoff contention. Schiano said the team is trying to establish a culture of winning.
Huddle Up: Good news for Martin's fantasy owners who survived the RB's surprisingly dismal 35 total yards on 12 touches this past week against the Saints.

Week 16 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Michael Ivins / USA TODAY Sports

If you happened to draft Brandon Lloyd this past summer like I did, you’ve probably been shaking your head when watching the Patriots play on prime-time television the past two weeks as the veteran has looked like a Pro Bowl star. In that time Lloyd has been targeted a whopping 25-times, hauling in 17-receptions for 279-yards a score and even picking up a fumble recovery in the end zone for another touchdown.

Problem is, many of you didn’t have him in your lineup let alone on your team at this point, after Lloyd struggled throughout the season and was demoted out of two receiver sets against the Dolphins and Colts.

Outside of Wes Welker  and Lloyd

Buccaneers | Doug Martin's workload won't change

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said that he will not lighten the workload of RB Doug Martin because the team has been eliminated from playoff contention. Schiano said the team is trying to establish a culture of winning.

Week 16 – RB Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Derick E. Hingle / USA TODAY Sports

For all the success Doug Martin has had in his rookie season, fantasy owners had to be disappointed and a little shocked by his numbers against the Saints last week. Playing against one of the worst run defenses in the league, Martin appeared to be a shoe in for over 100-yards and at least one score, but the Saints built up a big lead in the first half, forcing the Buccaneers to stick with the passing game.

Don’t expect the same situation this week as Tampa Bay heads back home to play the Rams. Look for St. Louis to give them a competitive game, but the game scripts will play out the way we’ve grown accustomed to seeing from this team most of the year, and

Mostly NFL Notes: Colin Kaepernick is here to stay

Source: Roto Arcade by Dalton Del Don

As an Arian Foster owner in numerous leagues, it was frustrating to see him not score in a game for just the second time all season, especially at home in such a favorable matchup, but he really piled on the yards late, finishing with 165 rushing, so it's tough to complain too much. In fact, his 6.1 YPC was by far the best of the year. He also had a 27-yard touchdown run called back due to a hold…Reggie Wayne picked a poor time to have his three lowest yardage totals of the season, which have occurred over the past three games, including a season-low 14 yards Sunday…Vick Ballard was highly impressive. He's an interesting keeper league commodity moving forward…Sunday marked

Monday Brunch: What’s happened to Josh Freeman?

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

For a solid six weeks in the middle of the season, Josh Freeman had full Circle of Trust privileges. The fourth-year quarterback rolled up 16 touchdown passes against just three picks over that stretch, and the surging Buccaneers looked like a team no one wanted to face in the playoffs.

Alas, the Pirate Ship has taken on water in the last month. Maybe it's worse than that. If you needed the Tampa Bay offense at New Orleans in Week 15 - a tasty matchup on paper - you're probably at the bottom of the ocean now, trying to figure out what the hell just happened. No one expected the Bucs to come up with a Big Easy Bagel.

Wanting some answers, I rewatched the Tampa Bay-New Orleans tape Monday morning. Was this a

Sunday Scene, Week 15: Another insane line for Adrian Peterson, in an impossible season

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

In the NFL, it's not often that we can accurately say we've never seen something before, that an individual or team accomplishment is completely without precedent in the league's 90-plus-year history. But at this point, I think that's where we are with Adrian Peterson.

All-Day rushed for another 212 yards on Sunday, raising his league-leading season total to 1,812. Here's the highlight run, an 82-yarder. Peterson has topped the 200-yard plateau in two of

3TFO: Buccaneers @ Saints, Week 15

Source: ProFootballFocus.com by Thomas Maney

All six New Orleans linebackers have a negative run grade this season, which might mean plenty of handoffs to Bucs running back Doug Martin.

Week 15 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: The Star Ledger / USA TODAY Sports

Finally! Dynasty owners like myself with David Wilson on their bench have been waiting for the ultra talented rookie to receive an opportunity to show case what he can do. Earlier in the season he had a long touchdown run against the Browns, but because of early fumbling issues and pass protection concerns, Andre Brown moved past Wilson on the depth chart.

Brown was placed on injured reserve a few weeks back and the Giants countered with Craig Lumpkin as added depth. Lumpkin saw a few snaps against the Redskins, but the Giants decided to use Ahmad Bradshaw as the teams feature back again as a counter to the Brown’s injury, rather than working Wilson in as a