Anthony Maggio Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings

by Anthony Maggio | Sep 7, 2016 | 2016 Season, Fantasy Football

Quarterbacks
Andrew Luck vs. Detroit
Aaron Rodgers at Jacksonville
Drew Brees vs. Oakland
Russell Wilson vs. Miami
Ben Roethlisberger at Washington
Matthew Stafford at Indianapolis
Derek Carr at New Orleans
Kirk Cousins vs. Pittsburgh
Carson Palmer vs. New England
Eli Manning at Dallas
Matt Ryan vs. Tampa Bay
Jameis Winston at Atlanta
Blake Bortles vs. Green Bay
Brock Osweiler vs. Chicago
Philip Rivers at Kansas City
Robert Griffin III at Philadelphia
Tyrod Taylor at Baltimore
Andy Dalton at NY Jets
Dak Prescott vs. NY Giants
Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Cincinnati
Joe Flacco vs. Buffalo
Alex Smith vs. San Diego
Marcus Mariota vs. Minnesota
Jimmy Garoppolo at Arizona
Jay Cutler at Houston
Blaine Gabbert vs. Los Angeles
Ryan Tannehill at Seattle
Carson Wentz vs. Cleveland
Sam Bradford at Tennessee
Case Keenum at San Francisco

Running Backs
Todd Gurley at San Francisco
Ezekiel Elliot vs. NY Giants
DeAngelo Williams at Washington
Lamar Miller vs. Chicago
David Johnson vs. New England
Devonta Freeman vs. Tampa Bay
Mark Ingram vs. Oakland
Adrian Peterson at Tennessee
LeSean McCoy at Baltimore
Latavius Murray at New Orleans
Doug Martin at Atlanta
Eddie Lacy at Jacksonville
Spencer Ware vs. San Diego
Ryan Mathews vs. Cleveland
Matt Forte vs. Cincinnati
Rashad Jennings at Dallas
Duke Johnson at Philadelphia
Carlos Hyde vs. Los Angeles
Frank Gore vs. Detroit
Jeremy Langford at Houston
Danny Woodhead at Kansas City
DeMarco Murray vs. Minnesota
Matt Jones vs. Pittsburgh
Giovani Bernard at NY Jets
Christine Michael vs. Miami
James White at Arizona
Jeremy Hill at NY Jets
Arian Foster at Seattle
LeGarrette Blount at Arizona
Ameer Abdullah at Indianapolis
TJ Yeldon vs. Green Bay
Charles Sims at Atlanta
Chris Ivory vs. Green Bay
Thomas Rawls vs. Miami
Charcandrick West vs. San Diego
Theo Riddick at Indianapolis
Isaiah Crowell at Philadelphia
Melvin Gordon at Kansas City
Justin Forsett vs. Buffalo
Derrick Henry vs. Minnesota
Terrance West vs. Buffalo
Bilal Powell vs. Cincinnati
Shane Vereen at Dallas
Darren Sproles vs. Cleveland
Jerick McKinnon at Tennessee
Tevin Coleman vs. Tampa Bay
Shaun Draughn vs. Los Angeles
Chris Thompson vs. Pittsburgh
James Starks at Jacksonville
CJ Spiller at Oakland
DeAndre Washington at New Orleans
Buck Allen vs. Buffalo
Zach Zenner at Indianapolis
Tim Hightower vs. Oakland
Fitzgerald Toussaint at Washington
Benny Cunningham at San Francisco
CJ Prosise vs. Miami
Jordan Howard at Houston
Andre Ellington vs. New England
Tyler Ervin vs. Chicago
Chris Johnson vs. New England
Damien Williams at Seattle
Ka’Deem Carey at Houston
Mike Gillislee at Baltimore
Alfred Morris vs. NY Giants
Robert Kelley vs. Pittsburgh
Paul Perkins at Dallas
Lance Dunbar vs. NY Giants
Josh Ferguson vs. Detroit
Brandon Bolden at Arizona
Robert Turbin vs. Detroit
Alfred Blue vs. Chicago
Jamaal Charles vs. San Diego

Wide Receiver
Antonio Brown at Washington
Julio Jones vs. Tampa Bay
Odell Beckham Jr. at Dallas
DeAndre Hopkins vs. Chicago
AJ Green at NY Jets
Brandon Marshall vs. Cincinnati
Allen Robinson vs. Green Bay
Mike Evans at Atlanta
Dez Bryant vs. NY Giants
Amari Cooper at New Orleans
Alshon Jeffery at Houston
Jordy Nelson at Jacksonville
Sammy Watkins at Baltimore
Keenan Allen at Kansas City
Brandin Cooks vs. Oakland
TY Hilton vs. Detroit
Randall Cobb at Jacksonville
Eric Decker vs. Cincinnati
Donte Moncrief vs. Detroit
Jeremy Maclin vs. San Diego
Golden Tate at Indianapolis
Larry Fitzgerald vs. New England
Doug Baldwin vs. Miami
Marvin Jones at Indianapolis
Jarvis Landry at Seattle
Michael Crabtree at New Orleans
Julian Edelman at Arizona
John Brown vs. New England
Corey Coleman at Philadelphia
Jordan Matthews vs. Cleveland
Michael Floyd vs. New England
Tyler Lockett vs. Miami
Tavon Austin vs. San Francisco
Willie Snead vs. Oakland
Allen Hurns vs. Green Bay
Vincent Jackson at Atlanta
Sterling Shepard at Dallas
DeSean Jackson vs. Pittsburgh
Stefon Diggs at Tennessee
Pierre Garcon vs. Pittsburgh
Torrey Smith vs. Los Angeles
Will Fuller vs. Chicago
Rishard Matthews vs. Minnesota
Mohamed Sanu vs. Tampa Bay
Travis Benjamin at Kansas City
Steve Smith Sr. vs. Buffalo
Eli Rogers at Washington
Kevin White at Houston
Tajae Sharpe vs. Minnesota
Kamar Aiken vs. Buffalo
Michael Thomas vs. Oakland
Philip Dorsett vs. Detroit
Kenny Stills at Seattle
Terrelle Pryor at Philadelphia
Tyler Boyd at NY Jets
Kenny Britt at San Francisco
Terrance Williams vs. NY Giants
DeVante Parker at Seattle
Jermaine Kearse vs. Miami
Robert Woods at Baltimore
Mike Wallace vs. Buffalo
Quinton Patton vs. Los Angeles
Chris Hogan at Arizona
Davante Adams at Jacksonville
Jamison Crowder vs. Pittsburgh
Braxton Miller vs. Chicago
Seth Roberts at New Orleans
Anquan Boldin at Indianapolis
Sammie Coates at Washington
Danny Amendola at Arizona
Justin Hardy vs. Tampa Bay
Nelson Agholor vs. Cleveland
Chris Conley vs. San Diego
Brandon LaFell at NY Jets
Cole Beasley vs. NY Giants
Victor Cruz at Dallas
Jeremy Kerley vs. Los Angeles
Dontrelle Inman at Kansas City
Eddie Royal at Houston
Breshad Perriman vs. Buffalo
Rashad Greene vs. Green Bay
Dorial Green-Beckham vs. Minnesota
Charles Johnson at Tennessee
Jarius Wright at Tennessee
Albert Wilson vs. San Diego
Tyrell Williams at Kansas City
Andrew Hawkins at Philadelphia
Marqise Lee vs. Green Bay
Brian Quick vs. San Francisco
Pharoh Cooper at San Francisco
Josh Doctson vs. Pittsburgh

Tight Ends
Jordan Reed vs. Pittsburgh
Travis Kelce vs. San Diego
Coby Fleener vs. Oakland
Delanie Walker vs. Minnesota
Gary Barnidge at Philadelphia
Zach Ertz vs. Cleveland
Antonio Gates at Kansas City
Martellus Bennett at Arizona
Dwayne Allen vs. Detroit
Jason Witten vs. NY Giants
Julius Thomas vs. Green Bay
Zach Miller at Houston
Jared Cook at Jacksonville
Eric Ebron at Indianapolis
Charles Clay at Baltimore
Clive Walford at New Orleans
Jesse James at Washington
Tyler Kroft at NY Jets
Jordan Cameron at Seattle
Vance McDonald vs. Los Angeles
Kyle Rudolph at Tennessee
Crockett Gillmore vs. Buffalo
Jacob Tamme vs. Tampa Bay
Lance Kendricks at San Francisco
Cameron Brate at Atlanta
Luke Willson vs. Miami
Larry Donnell at Dallas
Will Tye at Dallas
Dennis Pitta vs. Buffalo
Jimmy Graham vs. Miami
Ryan Griffin vs. Chicago
Matt Spaeth at Washington
Austin Seferian-Jenkins at Atlanta
Brent Celek vs. Cleveland
Darren Fells vs. New England
Maxx Williams vs. Buffalo
Richard Rodgers at Jacksonville
Garrett Celek vs. Los Angeles

Kicker
Justin Tucker vs. Buffalo
Steven Hauschka vs. Miami
Stephen Gostkowski at Arizona
Chandler Catanzaro vs. New England
Matt Prater at Indianapolis
Phil Dawson vs. Los Angeles
Mason Crosby at Jacksonville
Chris Boswell at Washington
Nick Folk vs. Cincinnati
Nick Novak vs. Chicago
Dan Bailey vs. NY Giants
Randy Bullock at Dallas
Cairo Santos vs. San Diego
Matt Bryant vs. Tampa Bay
Blair Walsh at Tennessee
Josh Lambo at Kansas City
Adam Vinatieri vs. Detroit
Connor Barth at Houston
Dustin Hopkins vs. Pittsburgh
Mike Nugent at NY Jets
Roberto Aguayo at Atlanta
Dan Carpenter at Baltimore
Jason Myers vs. Green Bay
Andrew Franks at Seattle
Greg Zuerlein at San Francisco
Caleb Sturgis vs. Cleveland
Ryan Succop vs. Minnesota
Patrick Murray at Philadelphia
Sebastian Janikowski at New Orleans
Wil Lutz vs. Oakland

Defense
Seahawks vs. Miami
Rams at San Francisco
Chiefs vs. San Diego
Vikings at Tennessee
Packers at Jacksonville
Bengals at NY Jets
Cardinals vs. New England
Texans vs. Chicago
Washington vs. Pittsburgh
Bucs at Atlanta
Steelers at Washington
Lions at Indianapolis
Titans vs. Minnesota
Patriots at Arizona
Jets vs. Cincinnati
Eagles vs. Cleveland
Raiders at New Orleans
Jaguars vs. Green Bay
Browns at Philadelphia
Bills at Baltimore
Bears at Houston
Chargers at Kansas City
Dolphins at Seattle
Giants at Dallas
Saints vs. Oakland
Cowboys vs. NY Giants
Falcons vs. Tampa Bay
Ravens vs. Buffalo
Colts vs. Detroit
49ers vs. Los Angeles

Fantasy Football Party Mock Draft #5

by Anthony Maggio | Sep 2, 2016 | 2016 Season, Fantasy Football

Sorry folks, I got to this as soon as I could! I’ve had four drafts, a preseason event and a podcast since Monday, this on top of my full-time gig, some animal dying in my garage (still haven’t had time to look for it) and my lawn turning into a jungle. I intend to rectify the last two things in the coming days. Anyhow, our fifth and final preseason mock draft featured a trio of former Fanballers in addition to the FF Party crew, and Bent Brewstillery proved to be an amazing host. Thanks again to Bartley, Lacey and the rest of the crew there. Enjoy all of my money as I enjoy all of your delicious beer and booze.

Mock draft, right. Stay on task, Maggio. Rudy walked into the draft right as his pick came up, and got busy owning it from there. Love the squad he put together, with the exceptions of Rishard Matthews (former Dolphin) and Snowflake (actual fake Dolphin from a movie). He didn’t really need Philip Rivers either, but the Henry and Booker picks are exactly what you do with your bench in a 10-teamer. Aim for the big upside.

Andy S had a similar go of things, as in a 10-team league it’s far more defensible to pay up for nice things—Cam Newton and Jordan Reed, in this case. Everyone will have good talent, so going elite at those positions and then shooting for the moon with a Kevin White type gets the job done.

Along those lines, Harley went Gronk early to mix things up and ultimately drafted well to use DeAngelo as a flex until Josh Gordon returns (with a one-week gap there) and Sterling Shepherd as an upside guy late. Still worry about Jeremy Langford, though, and Kamar Aiken I think lacks the upside to draft in a 10-teamer with Breshad Perriman starting to make some noise.

Jason properly paired Ajayi with Arian Foster, but the Foster/Bell RB combo comes with a lot of risk. Throw in Julian Edelman and Tyler Lockett and I’m a little nervous here. He got great value on Carson Palmer as well, though didn’t really need him in a 10-team with Rodgers already there. I think he was trying to thin the herd a little for Tuvey, though, who had yet to draft a QB at that time.

John “The Commissioner” Habermaier was pretty steady up until taking Stephen Gostkowski with Drew Brees still on the board and no QB on his roster yet. That said, Michael Thomas and Christine Michael are again the type of players you want on your bench in a 10-team league. Lots of potential upside.

Zoneblitz’s own Andy Tellijohn got solid value with Demaryius Thomas and Copy Fleener. I don’t love his bench much, and his squad is pretty NY Giants heavy. But otherwise no complaints here.

Aaron grabbed three players I’ve largely avoided in Rawls, Hyde and Hurns, but did get a good price on Gio Bernard, Dez Bryant and Alshon Jeffery. Just too much injury risk and offense questions overall with this squad for my liking in a 10-team league. I also don’t love pairing K and DEF from the same team—makes bye week a little rough.

Tuvey’s squad is solid per usual, though I don’t like Devonta Freeman as a third-rounder in a 10-team standard league. I anticipate a much smaller workload this season in a more even split with Tevin Coleman. I like the value he got out of his bench guys, though only Michael Floyd has the true big ceiling potential.

Michael Rand, meanwhile assembled a very nice team while going RB heavy, with my only complaint here relying on two guys coming off of season-ending knee injuries last year as starting receivers. Getting good value on John Brown could be the solution there, as could a breakout from Eli Rogers. Throw in McKinnon as the handcuff with benefits to Peterson and an undervalued Justin Forsett and you’d hardly know he was doing the ultimate multitasking—mock drafting at a brewstillery while also keeping his 2-year-old entertained. Bravo for BOTH Rands.

Chris Long also went running backs early and wound up with a solid squad. He sniped Brees from Tuvey, who thought he could wait with Long already having Tom Brady on his roster. Having both Jeremy Maclin and Travis Kelce might be a bit of a heavy investment in the Chiefs passing game, but besides that I’ve got little to quibble with here. Nicely done.

I’d like to thank EVERYONE who participating in our five preseason mock events, especially Harley Schultz, who made it out to four of the five to help us out. Big thanks as well to Urban Growler, Eastlake, Tin Whiskers, Northgate and Bent for working with us and hosting events for us preseason.

And thank YOU for reading and following along, and good luck this season!

Fantasy Football Party Mock Draft #4

by Anthony Maggio | Aug 31, 2016 | 2016 Season, Fantasy Football

In our fourth and penultimate mock draft event, I failed to insert draft round into the fields when entering players—realizing only in the 7^th or 8^th round and at that point figuring it wasn’t much use changing course. So, this will be a shorter review than usual since I can’t really analyze round value. I think you’ll live.

Overall I really liked the team that Andy put together—solid in all areas, balanced, and if I remember correctly he didn’t really reach for anyone. John Brown came at a value thanks to his lingering concussion symptoms, which have me scared enough to drop him a half dozen spots or so in my rankings.

Brandon’s team is probably my second favorite. The more mock/actual drafts I’m in, the more I like how things play out from the No. 1 spot. Letting value fall and getting to take advantage with back-to-back picks works out nicely if you know what you’re doing, and seems to be more beneficial on this specific turn than at the end of the snake based on what I’ve seen in my travels. I think there are better flyers than Cameron Artis-Payne at running back, but overall this team was well constructed.

Logan did a nice job of balancing risk with reward on his squad in the WR, QB and TE departments, though taking on three guys who won’t play the first month of the season (Brady, Eifert, Gordon) could come back to bite him—especially since he eschewed RB depth to make up for it. Devonta Freeman has a timeshare in his future, Thomas Rawls might as well and has injury concerns to boot, and DeAngelo Williams is old and only guaranteed a productive role for three weeks. I know its tempting to grab those injured/suspended guys (included Le’Veon Bell) when you see their value as they fall in drafts, but you can only really take one, maybe two, without incredibly deep benches. Remember, all these guys have bye weeks to consider, too.

Brian lacked conviction with many of his picks, but ultimately put together a decent starting lineup. WR could be a bit thin, but otherwise really no complaints here.

I like Lalyn’s WR and TE position quite a bit, and I won’t really knock any QB considering in a 10-teamer you can comfortably stream the position, but he took a couple of guys at RB that I worry about in Langford and Hyde. In both cases it’s more about the team circumstance than the player, though I don’t think either player is particularly special. Langford is especially ordinary, if that’s a thing. Bilal Powell could be a late-round steal, and Justin Forsett is shaping up that way too with Kenneth Dixon’s injury, so he’s got some outs here.

Harley did a nice job getting value on Aaron Rodgers in the 6^th-ish round, but will need to work on his RBs most likely. Counting on Arian Foster for anything more than Le’Veon Bell coverage is playing with fire, and Charles Sims isn’t the greatest asset in standard leagues.

Phil Jennings tried to get a QB run started with a 3^rd-round pick of Cam Newton, but it failed to take so ultimately may have been a bit of a reach. The Landry/Benjamin/Matthews WR trio in a standard league isn’t dynamite, but DeSean Jackson as a late pick was helpful there. Same goes for the late Matt Forte/TJ Yeldon picks. Ultimately this is a team Phil can sneak up on anyone with using various lineup formations to disguise his otherwise singular intentions of overthrowing his opponent from within.

Sorry, I blacked out there. What happened?

As for Bo, Tuvey and I, overall I don’t have any complaints except for my continued concern with drafting Allen Hurns and Tyler Lockett at their current ADPs. Lockett wasn’t a huge issue for Bo, though, considering he’s a WR4. But Hurns is a WR3 for Tuvey. I see a future of coin-flipping between Hurns and Snead on a weekly basis. My squad would look much better in a PPR format. Maybe I shouldn’t have used my ½ PPR cheat sheet. Alas, I still think it’s a strong top-to-bottom lineup with both upside and depth to sustain injuries and be a contender.

We’ve got one more mock draft left! Join us at Bent Brewstillery in Roseville Wednesday night if you’d like to play!