Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that I’ll be a guest on Robert Manni’s Guys’ Guy’s Radio show tonight from 7-7:30pm Eastern on Blog Talk Radio. We’ll be talking about the upcoming Super Bowl and social media.
Please tune in and call in (347-945-5834)!
The Sherpa
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that I’ll be a guest on Robert Manni’s Guys’ Guy’s Radio show next Wed. (Jan 16th) from 7-7:30pm Eastern on Blog Talk Radio. We’ll be talking about fantasy sports and Super Bowl predictions, among other things.
Please tune in and call in!
The Sherpa
Hi everyone,
I’m very pleased to announce that “4th & Inches with Jana and The Sherpa”, the weekly fantasy football show on Blog Talk Radio that I co-hosted this season, has been named one of 12 finalists in the Fantasy Sports Trade Association’s “Most Valuable Fantasy Content” category! The show provides analysis and fantasy football player recommendations for every game, every week. The winner will be announced at the FSTA’s convention in Las Vegas on Tuesday, January 25th.
Thanks to all of you who listened to our show during its first season - we’ll be back at it again for the 2011 season!
The Sherpa
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Hi everyone,
What New Year’s resolution should your favorite NFL team make? Find out in my latest football blog entry on The Huffington Post! Here’s the link: http://huff.to/gNRa2C
Happy New Year!
The Sherpa
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“4th & Inches with Jana and The Sherpa“, Wed. nights 9:30-10:30pm Eastern on Blog Talk Radio
Hi everyone,
Only the diehards who can’t stand to watch a football game without having some rooting interest in it join fantasy football leagues that play their league championship games during the last week of the NFL’s regular season. With that in mind here are my recommendations for Week 17 - all games are on Sunday this week, and all 16 games are division rivalry games, including a doozy of a regular-season finale in the NFC (yawn) West:
Miami at New England (Sunday early) - New England has a history of playing their starters most of the game even during season-ending contests that have no bearing on the Pats’ playoff seeding. It’s understandable, given that the Patriots often have a bye the first week of the playoffs. Still, with several key starters dealing with nagging injuries, it’s hard to believe that a big-picture coach like Bill Belichick would take unnecessary risks in what amounts to a glorified preseason game. Miami 24 New England 21.
Carolina at Atlanta - It’s easy to imagine Carolina rolling over and playing dead in this game against a superior opponent, but don’t underestimate the players’ desire to send John Fox out on a winning note in what will be his last game after a nine-year run coaching the Panthers. Carolina will put up a good fight, but the Falcons will pull this one out late in the game. Atlanta 21 Carolina 20.
Minnesota at Detroit - It wouldn’t be a Vikings’ game if we knew how healthy Brett Favre was. Thanks to the hole in the Metrodome roof this will be Minnesota’s second game of the season in Detroit, and they’ll make themselves right at home. The margin of victory will depend on how much the Vikings play injured star Adrian Peterson, but the outcome won’t. Minnesota 24 Detroit 13.
Pittsburgh at Cleveland - Hard as it is to believe, if the Steelers lose this game they could possibly drop to the AFC’s sixth seed, even with an 11-5 record. Ben Roethlisberger, Rashard Mendenhall, and the Steelers’ stout defense will ensure that doesn’t happen. Pittsburgh 27 Cleveland 10.
Oakland at Kansas City - A month ago it looked like a playoff berth might be at stake in this game, but the two teams have gone in opposite directions since then. Jason Campbell’s first season with the Raiders has been a huge disappointment, but at least he can look forward to a new head coach next season. Kansas City 24 Oakland 21.
Tampa Bay at New Orleans - Josh Freeman had the best game of his young career last week, but don’t let that trick you into starting him against New Orleans’ secondary. New Orleans has already punched its ticket to the playoffs, while Tampa Bay still has a shot, albeit a long one. Tampa also sports arguably both the best rookie running back (LeGarrette Blount) and the best rookie wide receiver (Mike Williams). That speaks well to the Bucs’ future, but they’ll come up short this Sunday. New Orleans 23 Tampa Bay 20.
Cincinnati at Baltimore - Carson Palmer is another quarterback coming off a stellar performance last week who figures to have a much tougher time this week. It would be fun to see Cincinnati’s young receivers come through with an encore performance against Ed Reed and crew, but that doesn’t figure to happen with a division title still within Baltimore’s grasp. Baltimore 24 Cincinnati 21
Buffalo at New York Jets - With the Jets having very little chance of moving up to the fifth seed there’s a good chance ailing quarterback Mark Sanchez’ day will be a short one. It doesn’t matter whether Mark Brunell or Kellen Clemens follows Sanchez - New York will rely on its ground game to grind out the victory and head into the playoffs with what passes as a head of steam for them. New York Jets 24 Buffalo 17.
New York Giants at Washington (Sunday late) - Depending on whether the Giants are able to win and gain an unlikely playoff berth, this could well be Tom Couglin’s last game. Washington has also had a messy season, but Anthony Armstrong’s recent emergence has been one of few bright spots. New York Giants 24 Washington 17.
Tennessee at Indianapolis - Indy’s in a win-and-you’re-in situation; it’s hard to imagine they won’t win with Peyton Manning at the helm in a game like this. Tennessee’s season has been a huge disappointment from start to finish. Indianapolis 31 Tennessee 21.
Chicago at Green Bay - Green Bay controls its own (wild card) destiny. Chicago would like to win, but with nothing to play for, it’s hard to see them risking injuries to their starters by playing them the whole game. Green Bay 24 Chicago 17.
Arizona at San Francisco - When the NFL’s schedule-making wizards set this season’s schedule, this is probably the game they figured would decide the NFC Worst West. Things obviously haven’t worked out that way. At least Jim Tomsula gets to face the Cards in his first (and in all likelihood last) game as the 49ers’ head coach. San Francisco 27 Arizona 21.
Dallas at Philadelphia - Here’s another game that the NFL’s schedulers probably figured would decide a division title. Michael Vick and Wade Phillips made sure that wouldn’t be the case. At least Vick will still be on his team’s sideline (presumably) Sunday. Philadelphia 24 Dallas 21.
San Diego at Denver - San Diego has arguably the best offense in football, the best defense in football, and the worst special teams in football (sorry, Giant fans). It all adds up to another season of shattered dreams and wasted opportunities. Look for the Chargers to take out their frustrations on the Tebows Broncos. San Diego 31 Denver 17.
Jacksonville at Houston - Houston was expected to contend for a playoff berth this season; Jacksonville wasn’t. It’s still highly unlikely for Jacksonville to get the necessary help from Tennessee against Indianapolis, but even without the services of Maurice Jones-Drew the last two games of the season, they’ve had a better year than their last two fans had any right to expect. Jacksonville 27 Houston 24.
St. Louis at Seattle (Sunday night) - It’s hard to believe this is the best NBC could do for a regular-season finale, but it’s the only game that amounts to a playoff game for both teams. Rest assured, if you find something else to do Sunday night, you’ll have plenty of company. St. Louis 24 Seattle 17.
Good luck in your fantasy league championship games this weekend!
The Sherpa
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“4th & Inches with Jana and The Sherpa“, Wed. nights 9:30-10:30pm Eastern on Blog Talk Radio
Hi everyone,
Week 16 featured a number of injuries and several inactive players, undoubtedly affecting many fantasy leagues’ playoff matchups. Congratulations to those of you who survived the obstacles and are now basking in the glow of a league championship. For the rest of you let’s take a look and see which players might be available on your league’s waiver wire who could make an impact in your league’s fantasy Super Bowl.
Who are the players who are injured, and who may be on your league’s waiver wire with the potential to make a difference for your fantasy team?
Quarterback
Running Back
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
Kicker
Defense
Final Thoughts
Have a great week, and good luck in your championship games!
The Sherpa
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@fantasy_sherpa on Twitter
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“4th & Inches with Jana and The Sherpa“, Wed. nights 9:30-10:30pm Eastern on Blog Talk Radio
Hi everyone,
How humble is Michael Vick? What great opportunity did Mike Singletary miss? Find out by reading our latest football blog entry on The Huffington Post!
Enjoy!
The Sherpa
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Hi everyone,
What holiday gifts should you get for DeSean Jackson and Rex Ryan? Find out in my latest football blog entry on The Huffington Post! Here’s the link: http://huff.to/hgot2a
Enjoy!
The Sherpa
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Hi everyone,
Most fantasy leagues have their “Super Bowl” this weekend, so if there’s ever a week to pay close attention to matchups rather than just “start your studs”, this week is it. Here are my recommendations for Week 16 - all games are Sunday during the day unless otherwise noted:
Carolina at Pittsburgh (Thursday night) - At first glance (and probably at second and third glance too) it would seem easy to predict a lopsided victory for the playoff-bound Steelers over a Panthers team that has racked up just two wins so far this season. Steelers’ RB Rashard Mendenhall should run wild against a substandard Carolina run defense, but don’t look for Ben Roethlisberger to have a big game against the Panthers’ pass defense. Panthers’ RB Jonathan Stewart won’t find much running room against a Steelers’ defense that barely gives up 60 yards a game to opposing rushers, but Jimmy Clausen should have one of the better games of his rookie season against a Steelers’ secondary that will be missing Troy Polomalu. Pittsburgh 24 Carolina 17.
Dallas at Arizona (Saturday night) - This Christmas night game won’t be much of a gift to NFL fans unless they’re unabashed Cowboy fans or like one-sided football games. Dallas 34 Arizona 21.
Detroit at Miami (Sunday early) - If you put together Detroit’s offense with Miami’s defense, you’d have a playoff-caliber football team. If you put together Miami’s offense with Detroit’s defense, you’d have a team that’s on the clock. Miami 17 Detroit 14.
New England at Buffalo - As well as New England has played in recent weeks it’s tempting to predict a Patriot blowout. However, Buffalo has also played better as of late and should keep this game close. New England 24 Buffalo 21.
Washington at Jacksonville - Washington’s head coach is feuding with his erstwhile starting quarterback. Jacksonville is fighting for a playoff berth. Rex Grossman will defy astronomical odds and have a second consecutive productive game, but it won’t be enough. Jacksonville 34 Washington 30.
New York Jets at Chicago - Both teams had huge road victories last week, but only one team has a head coach with an apparent foot fetish (to go along with his apparent sitophilia). The Jets will trip up the Bears in a close game to clinch their own playoff spot. New York 17 Chicago 14.
San Francisco at St. Louis - Those who love chaos and anarchy should root for a 4934 victory and a Seahawk loss - that would leave 3 teams atop the NFC West with 6-9 records with just one game remaining. Sadly, the Rams will refuse to cooperate. St. Louis 24 San Francisco 21
Tennessee at Kansas City - Tennessee has a quarterback with an injured thumb and a future Hall of Fame wide receiver who hasn’t even been targeted the last two games. Still, they’ll prevent Kansas City from popping champagne corks. Tennessee 27 Kansas City 24
Baltimore at Cleveland - Two teams headed in opposite directions will continue along their merry ways. Baltimore 24 Cleveland 14.
Indianapolis at Oakland (Sunday late) - Peyton Manning is back on track, and Nnamdi Asomugha may not be at full strength. However, Manning’s receiving corps resembles a mash unit, and the Raiders will run at will on their way to an upset victory. Oakland 24 Indianapolis 21.
Houston at Denver - Regardless of how healthy Arian Foster is, this game figures to be a shootout. Even though the game has zero playoff implications, it may well be the most entertaining game of the weekend. Denver 31 Houston 30.
San Diego at Cincinnati - Cincinnati’s season has been one prolonged train wreck, while San Diego’s started out as a train wreck but has turned around. Still, due to a head-scratching loss to the Raiders at home a couple of weeks ago, the Chargers find themselves still chasing the surprising Chiefs. They should have little trouble with the hapless Bengals. San Diego 28 Cincinnati 10.
New York Giants at Green Bay - Green Bay almost pulled off a stunning upset in New England last weekend without quarterback Aaron Rodgers. As you may have heard, the Giants figured out a way to shut down Michael Vick for 52 minutes. The Giants will play a full game this week and reprise their dramatic victory in the 2008 NFC Championship game (sarcastic trivia question: who was the Packer quarterback who through the game-changing interception in overtime in that game?). New York 20 Green Bay 17.
Seattle at Tampa Bay - Week 1 brought us the Battle of the Steve Smiths. Week 14 brought us the Battle of the Zach Millers. Week 16 brings us the Battle of the Mike Williamses. Regardless of who wins the wide receiver battle, Tampa Bay will win the game, throwing yet another monkey wrench into the wild, wacky NFC West. Tampa Bay 27 Seattle 17.
Minnesota at Philadelphia (Sunday night) - Brett Favre looked like he may have played his final game last Monday night. Michael Vick led an amazing comeback against the Giants Sunday afternoon. Logic suggests the Eagles should win handily, but there’s nothing logical about the NFL. Minnesota 24 Philadelphia 21.
New Orleans at Atlanta (Monday night) - The winner of this NFC South showdown will likely win the division crown. The loser will almost certainly make it as a wild card. Drew Brees should find his receivers open often enough to lead his team to victory. New Orleans 27 Atlanta 24.
Good luck in your fantasy league championship games this weekend!
The Sherpa
The Sherpa’s Fantasy Football Blog
@fantasy_sherpa on Twitter
Fantasy Football Sherpa’s fan page on Facebook
“4th & Inches with Jana and The Sherpa“, Wed. nights 9:30-10:30pm Eastern on Blog Talk Radio
Hi everyone,
Week 15 was another relatively quiet week on the injury front. Of course, you’ll probably disagree with that statement if you happened to be an Adrian Peterson owner with a playoff matchup last weekend, but if you’re still reading this post, I’ll take that as a good sign.
Who are the players who are injured, and who may be on your league’s waiver wire with the potential to make a difference for your fantasy team?
Quarterback
Running Back
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
Kicker
Defense
Final Thoughts
Have a great week!
The Sherpa
The Sherpa’s Fantasy Football Blog
@fantasy_sherpa on Twitter
Fantasy Football Sherpa’s fan page on Facebook
“4th & Inches with Jana and The Sherpa“, Wed. nights 9:30-10:30pm Eastern on Blog Talk Radio