Fantasy Football: Alpha Possibilities From Week One

One game doesn't make an entire season, but fantasy footballers do not have the luxury of wating for a good sample size. In addition to start/sit, waiver wire pick-ups and Top 10 Defense ranks for and against (beginning after Week Three), I will be posting alpha seeking possibilities. Today here are two possible sources of alpha.

1. The Pittsburgh Steelers' running game is no good.
2. The Arizona Cardinals can stop the run.

Fantasy Football: Late Drafts

How much did last night's performances by Pittsburgh Steelers' RB Willie Parker change? Prior to last night, he was a RB3, at best, being taken in the 6th/7th round.

Fantasy Football: 2009's Ben Roethlisberger?

In 2007, Pittsburgh steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for 32 TDs in fewer than 404 passing attempts. This made him a trendy 2008 QB (ADP 48). In 2008, his TDs dropped to 17 in 469 attempts.

In 2008, San Diego Chargers' QB Philip Rivers threw 34 TDs in 480 attempts. Going into 2009, he is considered a consensus Top 6 QB (ADP 40).

Have I led the horse close enough to the water?