Sort by: Most Relevant Publish Date

LARRY JOHNSON  

Every Year, the AFC conference seems to be the strongest conference in the NFL. From the regular season to the Super Bowl, the AFC games are more competitive and as a result, an AFC team usually comes out on top in the Super Bowl.

Penn State had a history of producing prolific running backs that fizzled in the pros, until Larry Johnson came along.

If you want to win the AFC West Title, there are two things that must occur: have a strong running game and a defense that can stop the run. Teams in the AFC West have to face L.T., Larry Johnson and Fargas/ Darren McFadden twice a year.

One question has arisen this offseason in terms of fantasy running backs: Larry Johnson, LaDainian Tomlinson, or Shaun Alexander? I'll answer this question and give you my top 10 running backs for the 2006 Fantasy Football season.

As expected, the AFC is poised to once again be the power conference of the NFL. Led by the re-tooled New England Patriots, the fantastic San Diego Chargers, and defending champion Indianapolis Colts the conference doesn't appear to lack talent in any of its four divisions.

Today, I'm going to show you all my All-NFL Offensive team. This means that if I were a General Manager of a NFL franchise, then I would target these players to both succeed on the field and in the locker room

The NFL is one of the most unpredictable professional sports organizations, which is one reasons it has so much appeal. Every team and their fans have hope going into the next season because you can go worst to first. Who will surprise in 2007?

The 2003 NFL Draft featured everything from total flops to surprise trades and absolute steals. We focus on the selections that changed franchises for the better following the 2003 draft.

In an NFL season where some consistent backs are having off seasons, a model of consistency, old and new, shines through the rest.

A look at some NFL teams' lofty off season expectations versus their current blunt reality. In addition, all 32 NFL teams have been assessed and ranked accordingly following the halfway point of the 2006 NFL season.

Every serious football fan knows that, in order for any NFL team to be successful, they have to be at least somewhat proficient at running the football. Football fans in general have always had a love affair with the game's greatest running backs too.

Wow, what a week! Just like I predicted, week two in the NFL restored some semblance of normalcy - at least for some teams and also offered a glimpse of what could be in store for the majority of the teams in the league.

More signings and releases in the NFL.

The Kansas City Chiefs travel to Reliant Stadium in Houston to do battle with the Texans in week one of the NFL schedule. This game promises to be a pretty decent match up as the Texans are on the rise.

The 2007 NFL power rankings will rank every team in the NFL. This week will look at the teams after their week 1 performances.

I went 12-4 in my week one predictions. Here are your best bet winners for week two of the NFL season.

The NFL Power Rankings on AC for Week 2. There are new top and bottom teams in the rankings as well as a lot of top ten movement this week.

The best bets on the board for the third weekend of NFL action.

The best bets on the board for the second week of the NFL season.

Running backs aren't as sexy as quarterbacks in the NFL, but they are the sexiest position on the planet in fantasy football. These games could decide more than one fantasy football match-up that week.

From the Super Bowl Champions to the team with the worst records, and everyone in-between, it's time to take the annual look into the 32 NFL Teams. It's time to separate the contenders and the pretenders and everyone else. Where does your team rank?

An in-depth preview of the four teams in the AFC West for the 2006 NFL season, including record projects and offseason personnel changes.

The best bets on the board for week one of the NFL season.

The 2007 NFL Power Rankings will rank every team in the NFL every week. This week: Preseason.

Subplots are what drive NFL fans as we anxiously await Week 1 of the games that matter. Until then, there's training camp and pre-season, all a precursor to the real thing.

A preview of the 2006 NFL season for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Who are the best QB's in the AFC East?

After his latest season ending injury, Adrian Peterson has a decision to make...and I know the answer.

How did AFC West teams do in the first two rounds of the draft?

The AFC's performance in the 2003 evaluated. Take a look at the winners, the losers, and those who are still scratching their heads. Each team will receive a grade based on analysis of player, value, and team needs.

When looking at a running back to feel a roster spot for your fantasy football team, check for receiving yardage and receiving touchdowns. A rusher who can run and catch is a bonus to your team.

Every year about half of the playoff teams change. Here are the six playoff teams from last year that won't make the playoffs this year.

Even though the season just started, these head coaches are already feeling the pressure.

Peyton Manning and the Colts finally got the monkey off their backs last season by bowling over the Bears for the title. Which team is in pole position this fall?

After barely missing the playoffs last year, look for the Chiefs to draft heavily on defense in 2006, to give the offense a chance to carry them into the playoffs.

As proven by teams in the past, a high-powered offense sometimes isn't enough to carry a team. The 2005 Kansas City Chiefs figured that out. But they bring in a new coach, hell bent on playing well in the new season. Can that be the difference in 2006?

In the good old days of the AFC West, it was old-fashioned 38-35 shootouts, gunslingers like Dan Fouts and John Elway, fans wearing ridiculous oversized orange cowboy hats and wideouts with names like Winslow and Smith. Man, have times changed.

The AFC is not as predictable as some might say.

A lot of surprising things happen every season. I'm here to tell you what those surprises are...before they happen!

This division has the potential to have any of 3 teams in the Super Bowl, and none of them is from Oakland. Jake Plummer could have the best season of all quarterbacks this year. LJ could rush for 2000 miles. San Diego could shock the world. Who wins?

A look at each team in the AFC West including and offensive, defensive and fantasy outlook followed by our predictions for the team in the 2006 season.

Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs or Raiders? This division has always been close, and this year is no exception. Will the revolving door of quarterbacks and head coaches hurt or help these teams?

Hey, fantasy football exploded over the last few years, and I'm going to tell you right now who to pick and why to pick them #1-#10, QB,HB,WR, and more.

How will the Patrios improve their team with their two first round draft picks?

If Rivers puts together a solid campaign, the Chargers should edge out the Denver Broncos for the AFC West title. There's no rebuffing the Broncos capable roster, but there is a few minor question marks surrounding their offense.

Gone is the Daunte Culpepper/Randy Moss combination that had been the biggest part of the Viking offense in 2004. Moss left last season, and Culpepper followed this offseason. Can they rebound with a veteran quarterback and a young defense?

Chris Berman's schtick is old and annoying. In honor of how bad he is here are some of the worst nicknames he has come up with.

The team called "soft" by many will win the Super Bowl

LaDainian Tomlinson stats are comparable to the NFL great backs at such a young age.

Some would point to the International Crochet Knit Offs as the pinnacle of competition and they may have a point. But nothing says sports like the Super Bowl...

Time for my predictions for the first round of the NFL 2006 playoffs. It should be a fun week, so let's get right to the analysis.

Past 5th round picks include players like LB Zach Thomas, WR Joe Horn, DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, and WR/KR Dante Hall. Recent 5th round picks like DE Robert Mathis, RB Michael Turner, and S Gibril Wilson have found success in the NFL.

Well, the fantasy football season of 2006 has ended. Some leagues ended it in week 15 of the NFL season and some waited until week 16 or 17, but now it's time to evaluate the top players of the past year , and come up with hints for next season!

As we approach the mid-way point of another NFL season, it is now time for my annual NFL column ranking the league's general managers. I'll be honest and admit that it doesn't take a rocket scientist to compile this column.

A ranking of all the runningbacks in NFL football. Gives advice on which players to draft, and when.

A team-by-team preview of the AFC West, and how it looks to shake out over the 2006 NFL season.

My list of the top ten fantasy football running backs in the NFL.

Shaun Alexander is the latest NFL star to experience the impact of the Madden Curse - playing poorly and then breaking his foot. Alexander is just one of many who have felt the curse's wrath.

Zac was at it again with his NFL picks last week, going 10-3 in week 6. Here are his picks for week of the NFL.

Zac's Backs returns for another exciting NFL season. I made some interesting picks here in week 1. See if you agree or disagree.

This is an official list of the invitees for the 2008 NFL Combine held at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ron Johnson is a writer, professor, and life-long student of the world. His impressive novella "Silver Thaw" (available from Salvo Press) showcases his story-crafting abilities.

Running backs win championships is the golden rule of fantasy football. But ask owners of first-round picks Steven Jackson, Larry Johnson, Shaun Alexander, Frank Gore, Reggie Bush and Laurence Maroney how their teams are doing.

Larry Brown looks at NBA and college jobs.

The Celtics recent success takes me back to the days of Larry Bird

It's over, put your tailgates up and throw away your foam fingers. Football season is long gone and there is nothing you can do about it. Sure the Arena Football League has started play, but who actually watches that crap.

With all the negativity going on in professional sports, when a class individual leaves us, he needs to be remembered

What is the scoop on the woman who won the Google Co-Founder's heart?

Especially with your first few draft picks, you expect consistent production that can help your fantasy team win the championship. These top players have question marks are are riskier than other selections.

who should you draft in your fantasy football league?
Breaking down quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs and the order you should draft them.

Here's how to get that extra edge over your fantasy football opponent in week 3.

Jeff Sugar analyzes the top 25 running backs in drafting order to make sure that you know who to draft when the time is right.

We will be taking a look back at the last 10 years of NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.

Need a last minute fix to your fantasy line up. I've got your answers.

In the AFC West, the offensive firepower possessed by the Chargers will be hard to contain. Unfortunately, for the rest of the division, they may be just as good defensively.

If this season has proven anything to me, any team can win at any time. So, I'm predicting a few upsets in Week 3.

TSW brings you the top fantasy picks at the running back position for Week 3.

Here's a new Fantasy Football rule: Draft a player with a long injury history, and you're not allowed to complain when he goes down in Week 1. Don't want to violate that rule?

Will the Broncos find a pass rush to offset the production they will miss from the injured Ebenezer Ekuban?

Week 2 Fantasy Predictions by Uzo Ometu of TheSportsWatchers.com.

Drafting a quarterback is an important element of a winning fantasy football team. You should always draft a stud running back with your first pick, but you definitely want a good QB after that. Here are the top choices to go with in 2006.

Welcome to Fantasy Football 101. The key to building a successful fantasy football team is to draft key players. A stud running back is the cornerstone for a successful fantasy football team.

Running backs are the most important part of any fantasy team. Here are the top-50 fantasy running backs.

The players that are sure thing if they are still on the draft board in your league.

Having a roster decision to make in week 1? These players have very favorable match-ups.

Predictions for the 2007 AFC West Division.

A quick review of the rosters and draft results of the 10-team league from AC.

These 5 guys will not perform up to their draft position. They will not be terrible, just should not be drafted as high as they will be.

These players are getting a lot of attention but will not necessarily get you a lot of points once the regular season begins.

I will pick 5 players I believe will score more points than a higher profile player. Scoring will be 6 points for rushing or receiving TD, 4 for a passing TD, .1 points per yard for rushing or receiving and .05 points per passing yard. I'll also do a Super Stretch Pick

This list will feature the top 15 running backs for a keeper league.

I have composed a list of teams in the running for Owens' services and given them each odds of landing the outlandish receiver who single-handedly turned the Philadelphia Eagles into a national soap opera.

Void the rest of your ballots. LT is your only choice for MVP.

Denver and San Diego will fight it out for division supremacy but look for them to see each other again come January.

The fantasy football season is headed into the weeks where championships are won and lost. Is your first round pick helping lead your charge to a title? Or have you been scrambling all year because your alpha dog let you down?