FanDuel Contest: Vegas and $1 Million?

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

 

Do you like playing fantasy baseball? Do you like making money? Are you a fan of Sin City?

Thanks to FanDuel.com, you have a chance to enter a contest to win a free trip to Vegas, oh, and to pocket a grand prize of $200,000. All it will cost you is $10. Interested? If so, and why on earth wouldn’t a chance to seem some Vegas show girls, to put a $20 spot down on the craps

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

FanDuel Contest: Vegas and $1 Million?

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Fantasy baseball may never be the same. Thanks to FanDuel.com, you have a chance to enter a contest to win a free trip to Vegas, oh, and to pocket a grand prize of $200,000. All it will cost you is $10. Interested? If so, and why on earth wouldn’t a chance to seem some Vegas show girls, to put a $20 spot down on the craps table, or to walk away with enough money to put your kids through school

Green Bay Packers have battle for #4 WR spot

Source: Draft Sharks

Packers beat writer Tyler Dunne sees “a wide open competition” for the 4th spot on the WR depth chart. The departure of Greg Jennings leaves Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson and James Jones atop the ranks. But in the Packers' prolific offense, the #4 spot is worth monitoring. Dunne sees 2nd-year-man Jarrett Boykin battling with rookie 7th-rounders Kevin Dorsey and Charles Johnson for that honor. Johnson is easily the most intriguing of the bunch. The 24-year-old racked up 72 grabs for 1,200 yards and 16 TDs at tiny Grand Valley state last season. He goes 6’2, 215 pounds and ran a 4.38 40-yard dash. He'll likely need some seasoning at the next level but could be a deep sleeper if he grabs that #4 WR job.

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 5-6

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, w/one FLEX) 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 ROUNDS 1-2 HERE

FanDuel Contest: Vegas and $1 Million?

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Fantasy baseball may never be the same. Thanks to FanDuel.com, you have a chance to enter a contest to win a free trip to Vegas, oh, and to pocket a grand prize of $200,000. All it will cost you is $10. Interested? If so, and why on earth wouldn’t a chance to seem some Vegas show girls, to put a $20 spot down on the craps table, or to walk away with enough money to put your kids through

FanDuel Contest: Vegas and $1 Million?

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

Fantasy baseball may never be the same. Thanks to FanDuel.com, you have a chance to enter a contest to win a free trip to Vegas, oh, and to pocket a grand prize of $200,000. All it will cost you is $10. Interested? If so, and why on earth wouldn’t a chance to seem some Vegas show girls, to put a $20 spot down on the craps table, or to walk away with enough money to put your kids through school not appeal

Fanduel Contest: Vegas and $1 Million?

Source: Baseball Guys by Ray Flowers

 

Fantasy baseball may never be the same. Thanks to FanDuel.com, you have a chance to enter a contest to win a free trip to Vegas, oh, and to pocket a grand prize of $200,000. All it will cost you is $10. Interested? If so, and why on earth wouldn’t a chance to seem some Vegas show girls, to put a $20 spot down on the craps table, or to walk away with enough money to put your kids through school not appeal to you?

$1 million Daily Fantasy Baseball Championship on

Finley staying with the Pack

Source: FFToday

$8.25 million base salary for 2013

Ten minutes after the deadline passed, Jermichael Finley announced the news himself. The tight end is staying in Green Bay. "Ecstatic 2 b back w @packers. Best place on earth," Finley tweeted. "Thank u 2 my agents & family @blakebaratz @Jhart5266. I appreciate all that u do. #pack." The Packers will pay Finley's $3 million roster bonus due Tuesday and stick to his $8.25 million base salary for 2013. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

FF Today's Take: In the end, the Packers chose to keep

Free Agent Flames/Lames: It’s time to take Reggie Bush seriously again

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Roughly seven weeks ago the final seconds ticked off the Superdome clock. Confetti cascaded from the rafters. A champion was crowned. Baltimore fended off a late-charge by San Francisco to take Super Bowl XLVII. Its fans entered a perpetual state of euphoria. The rest of the pigskin community, however, mourned.

Tears streamed down wing-stained checks. Jerseys went into hibernation. Fantasy discussions around the water-cooler subsided. Life became unfulfilled.

The annual football famine was officially underway.

Now multiple firings, several cuts and one bloated Joe Flacco contract later, the NFL is again a hot topic. In recent days, seismic trades (e.g. Alex Smith to KC, Percy

UPDATE: Vikings sign WR Greg Jennings to 5-year deal

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Vikings, ever so desperate for a skilled wide receiver following the trade of Percy Harvin, have their man. Former Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings signed with Green Bay's NFC North rival on Friday. Jennings signed a five-year contract with Minnesota that will last through his age-34 season. Jennings played in every game from 2008-10 and was one of the league's most productive wideouts. But he has battled injuries in recent years. He was limited to just eight games last season due to a groin injury that became a abdominal tear that became a sports hernia. He caught 36 passes for 366 yards and four touchdowns. Update: According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Jennings' five-year contract has a $45 million total base salary and could earn

Vikings sign WR Greg Jennings to 5-year deal

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Vikings, ever so desperate for a skilled wide receiver following the trade of Percy Harvin, have their man. Former Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings signed with Green Bay's NFC North rival on Friday. Jennings signed a five-year contract with Minnesota that will last through his age-34 season. Jennings played in every game from 2008-10 and was one of the league's most productive wideouts. But he has battled injuries in recent years. He was limited to just eight games last season due to a groin injury that became a abdominal tear that became a sports hernia. He caught 36 passes for 366 yards and four touchdowns. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The fantasy take on this one is pretty straightforward. Jennings, entering his age-30 season, isn't quite

Dolphins | Brian Hartline framework surfaces

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating an earlier report, the Miami Dolphins believed to be using Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson's four-year, $14 million deal as framework for signing WR Brian Hartline.

James Jones expecting more targets in 2013

Source: Draft Sharks

Packers WR James Jones can do simple math.  He believes the subtraction of free-agent WR Greg Jennings will mean the addition of more targets in 2013.  "It's exciting because it means more opportunities," Jones said.  His 98 targets this past season were a career high.  But Jennings didn't impact Jones' workload.  Jones saw 49 targets in the 8 games Jennings played, and 49 targets in the 8 games he missed.  With Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb still around, Jones' target upside is capped.  And while he should improve upon last year's 12.3 yards-per-catch average in 2013, he's unlikely to match the 14 scores.  We'd bet against him matching last year's 16th-place fantasy finish -- despite the departure of Jennings.

Packers | James Jones likes receiving corps

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers WR James Jones said he likes the trio of himself, WR Jordy Nelson and WR Randall Cobb heading into the 2013 season, even if impending free-agent WR Greg Jennings signs elsewhere. 'I can see me, Jordy and Randall getting about 80 catches apiece. I can see us all having over 1,000 yards,' Jones said. He added it is doubtful a receiver on the team would catch 100 balls, only because QB Aaron Rodgers likes to spread the football around.

Donald Driver will retire

Source: FFToday

Wideout played his entire 14-year career in Green Bay

Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver announced he is retiring after 14 seasons on ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" on Thursday. "I'm going to officially put the cleats on the shelf. I'm going to walk away from the game," the four-time Pro Bowler said. The Packers announced that he will take part in a formal news conference at Lambeau Field on Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. (ESPN)

FF Today's Take: It's been rumored in recent days that

Jennings put his house up for sale

Source: FFToday

WR's time in Green Bay looks to be coming to an end

Impending free agent WR Greg Jennings placed his Green Bay home on the market Monday. It appears that the Packers have made it clear to Jennings, who will be a free agent in March, that they will not be amongst one of the suitors for his services. The Packers appear to be ready to move on without Jennings, and have their faith placed in Jordy Nelson, James Jones, and

Jordy Nelson active

Source: Draft Sharks

As expected, Packers WR Jordy Nelson is active for tonight's matchup with the Niners. The Packers also decided to activate Donald Driver after the vet was a healthy scratch last weekend. He's still not expected to play too significant a role.

Nelson, Cobb both active versus San Francisco - Jordy Nelson | GB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Jordy Nelson (knee, ankle) and Randall Cobb (illness) are active for Green Bay's Divisional Round game against the 49ers.

Jordy Nelson probable for Divisional Round

Source: Draft Sharks

Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ankle) is listed as probable for this weekend's game against the 49ers.  Better news: he was a full participant in Friday's practice.  Of course, Nelson was a full-go last Friday before playing just 19 of 68 offensive snaps against the Vikings.  It's unclear just how much Nelson will play this Saturday night, making him a risk/reward fantasy option.

Nelson Probable, Starks expected to play

Source: FFToday

Nelson remains a risky fantasy play

While the Packers just had a walk through today, the NFL asked the league to issue a final injury report. The Packers have ruled rookie WR Jarrett Boykin (ankle) out. Everyone else who had been dealing with injury or illness this week is listed as probable for the Packers NFL divisional playoff game at San Francisco Saturday night. Receivers Jordy Nelson (ankle) and Randall Cobb (illness) returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis and appear ready to play Saturday. During the portion of practice open to

Jordy Nelson returns to limited practice Thursday

Source: Draft Sharks

Packers WR Jordy Nelson returned to a limited practice on Thursday.  He's listed on the injury report with an ankle, but we know he has a knee issue too.  Nelson will play against the 49ers on Saturday night, but his snaps will likely be limited again.

Packers' offense should be near full strength vs. 49ers

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Packers wide receivers Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson missed practice on Wednesday but they were back on Thursday in limited fashion and appear to be good to go for Saturday's divisional playoff against the 49ers. Nelson saw reduced snaps against the Vikings last week as he continues to be nagged by ankle and knee injuries, but he will play. Cobb missed Wednesday's session because of an illness and while head coach Mike McCarthy said Cobb is still not feeling his best, he also said quot;I don't have any doubt" he will play. Tight end Jermichael Finley went through a full practice, and running back James Starks, who hasn't played since Dec. 2 because of a deep bone bruise in his knee, was also a full participant. FANTASY ANALYSIS: The

Cobb and Nelson practice Thursday

Source: FFToday

Limited, but expected to play versus 49ers

Green Bay Packers receiver Randall Cobb returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday and coach Mike McCarthy expects him to play against the 49ers on Saturday. "Important for him to practice," McCarthy said via the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel. "Important to be outside. Randall took reps we set up for him. I think by game time he'll be fine." Receiver Jordy Nelson was also back after he missed Wednesday with an ankle injury. He was limited. (

Packers | Jordy Nelson limited

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 10.

Jordy Nelson - Packers' Nelson returns to practice

Source: The Huddle

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) was taking part in practice Thursday, Jan. 10.
Huddle Up: Nelson, who has been in and out of the lineup for the entire second half of the season, missed practice Tuesday and Wednesday but should be able to give it a go Saturday night. How long he plays and how effective he is, however, are the 2 key questions.

Jordy Nelson, Cobb both at practice Thursday - Jordy Nelson | GB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Jordy Nelson (knee, ankle) and Randall Cobb (illness) both returned to Packers practice Thursday.

Packers | Jordy Nelson returns to practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) was taking part in practice Thursday, Jan. 10.

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.

Jordy Nelson: (Knee) Misses Practice Wednesday

Source: RotoWire.com NFL

Jordy Nelson: Nelson (knee) missed practice Wednesday, but the reason for his absence remains unknown, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Nelson claims he did not injure his knee or ankle during Saturday's Wild Card game. However, there has been speculation of a possible calf injury. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Jordy Nelson held out Wednesday

Source: Draft Sharks

Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) was held out of practice on Wednesday.  While he's fully expected to play against the 49ers on Saturday night, it doesn't look like he'll be at 100%.  Nelson was limited to just 19 snaps in last weekend's win over the Vikings.

Packers | Jordy Nelson injury update

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) should return to practice Thursday, Jan. 10, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. McCarthy said the injury is something that has been ongoing and something he has been fighting through.

McCarthy hopeful Jordy will practice Thursday - Jordy Nelson | GB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Packers coach Mike McCarthy expects Jordy Nelson (knee, ankle) to return to practice on Thursday.

Cobb, Nelson sit Wednesday

Source: FFToday

Packers receivers miss practice

Three days before they're set to play the San Francisco 49ers in a divisional playoff game at Candlestick Park, the Packers were without Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Jarrett Boykin. Nelson's injury has been a mystery since he went out briefly in the wild-card game against Minnesota, although there was some indication he might have been kicked in the calf. He swore after the game that it was not the knee or ankle he had hurt previously. Cobb's absence comes a day after he practiced and might be flu related. The Packers

Cobb, Nelson not practicing on Wednesday - Jordy Nelson | GB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Jordy Nelson (knee) remained out of Packers practice Wednesday.

Packers | Jordy Nelson will not practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) will not take part in practice Wednesday, Jan. 9, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. The goal is for Nelson to return to practice Thursday, Jan. 10.

Nelson misses practice Tuesday

Source: FFToday

Packers WR likely to play Saturday

Jordy Nelson (knee) was held out of Packers practice on Tuesday. Nelson said he felt "great" after limping off the field late in last week's game. However, his snaps have been limited and it remains to be see whether or not he will be anything more than a fourth receiver against the 49ers on Saturday. (Rob Demovsky on Twitter)

FF Today's Take: Headed into 2013, Nelson could be a good buy low candidate in drafts, keeper leagues, and dynasty leagues. The Packers are not expected to hang onto

Jordy Nelson missing from practice Tuesday - Jordy Nelson | GB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Jordy Nelson (knee) was held out of Packers practice on Tuesday.

Jordy Nelson limited in Wild Card win

Source: Draft Sharks

Packers WR Jordy Nelson was clearly limited in the team's win over the Vikings on Saturday night.  He played just 19 of 68 offensive snaps, finishing with 3 catches on 6 targets for 51 yards.  It's unclear how much the reduced playing time had to do with Nelson's bum knee -- and how much had to do with the recent play of Greg Jennings, James Jones, and Randall Cobb.  We'll keep an eye on Nelson's practice reps this week, but he's shaping up as a risk/reward fantasy play for this weekend's game against the 49ers.

Packers | Wanted to be smart with Jordy Nelson

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Sunday, Jan. 6, that the team wanted to be smart with WR Jordy Nelson's (knee) reps in the NFC Wild Card game against the Minnesota Vikings. His limited playing time was based on personnel groups.

Jordy Nelson - Nelson limps off late in game

Source: The Huddle

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ankle, knee) entered the NFC Wild Card game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, with a knee injury, and he appeared to roll his right ankle before hitting his knee on the turf in the fourth quarter. He limped off the field, but was smiling on the sidelines afterward.
Huddle Up: It's been a touch-and-go second half of the season for Nelson, who missed 5 of the Packers' final 9 regular-season games and then came up gimpy again late Saturday. Nelson finished with 3 catches for 51 yards on 6 targets in the contest, but his health will once again be under scrutiny in practice this week leading up to Saturday night's divisional-round game in San Francisco.

Jordy Nelson active

Source: Draft Sharks

Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) is active for tonight’s matchup against the Vikings. No surprise here. Green Bay will have all their weapons in tact in a win-or-go-home game.

Packers | Jordy Nelson limps off

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ankle, knee) entered the NFC Wild Card game against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 5, with a knee injury, and he appeared to roll his right ankle before hitting his knee on the turf. He limped off the field, but was smiling on the sidelines after.

Packers should have WRs Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson back

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Green Bay Packers should have the services of wide receivers Randall Cobb (ankle) and Jordy Nelson (knee) as both are listed probable for Saturday night's game against Minnesota. The Vikings just narrowly beat the Pack last week and this meeting will be the third this season. There have only been a handful of games this year where all four of Green Bay's top WRs were healthy and able to play. James Starks is also listed as questionable and has not played in over a month. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Green Bay should have all the motivation they'll need. They lost to Minnesota last week by only three points and could have ended their season with a victory. The Vikings could be without their top cornerback Antoione Winfield which would of course

Jordy Nelson probable for playoff opener

Source: Draft Sharks

Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) is probable for this weekend's game against the Vikings. Green Bay played it safe with him this week, but he was never in danger of missing the Wild Card game. Nelson just posted 87 yards and a score against Minnesota last week.

Packers | Jordy Nelson probable

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 4, and is probable for Wildcard weekend.

Jordy Nelson - Packers' Nelson insists he'll play

Source: The Huddle

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee, hamstring) said he has no doubt he will play in the Packers playoff game Saturday, Jan. 5. Nelson was a full participant in the team's practice Thursday.
Huddle Up: Nelson caught 3 passes for 87 yards and a TD in Week 17 -- his first action since Week 13 -- and if he plays, Aaron Rodgers should have a full complement of WRs against a banged-up Vikings' secondary.

Jordy Nelson: 'No doubt' I'm playing Saturday - Jordy Nelson | GB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Jordy Nelson (knee) insisted after Thursday's full practice that there's "no doubt" he will play against the Vikings on Saturday.

Packers | Jordy Nelson fully practices

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 3.

Packers | Jordy Nelson says he is playing

Source: Footballguys.com

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (hamstring) said he has no doubt he will play in the Packers playoff game Saturday, Jan. 5.