Ladies and gentlemen, we give you a nominee for the 2008 ‘game of the year.’ The 49ers and Cardinals ended up giving most viewers way more than they bargained for. It wasn’t even because the game came down to the wire with one final play, but mainly because the game was close at all.

The Niners came in as nine point ‘dogs in the desert, but in the end barely lost to Arizona 29-24. Although the entertainment value was high, the game lacked discipline from both sides as the teams racked up a combined 20 penalties for 164 total yards. Read more »

We’re just about a quarter of the way through the season already and many leagues are beginning to take shape. If you are comfortable at the top of your league, or embarrassed while at the bottom, just remember there is still a long way to go. All it takes is some good management and your team could go from pretender to contender, or the other way around, in a matter of weeks. Just make sure you have the right players in every week.

Here is a look at some of the most intriguing Week 5 matchups. It’s all about starting quality players when they have a favorable matchup, and the most savvy owners know when it’s time to take a chance on lesser players facing softer defenses. Take the first step here – in the fourth edition of The Good, Bad and Ugly.
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For the most part, the next time you see your fantasy team players in action it will be in Week One, as most starters sit in the fourth and final preseason game. So, with that said, what has the preseason action on the field, and the news off it, done for the players around the league?

Here is a brief glimpse at some of the most compelling NFL issues in the fantasy world. From star players like Peyton Manning and Steven Jackson coming back to camp, to players like Chad Johnson and Derek Anderson making news for not being on the field, we have it all covered.
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