Strike Gold for Your Fantasy Football Team

If you are one of the millions of NFL fans who plays fantasy football every weekend, you understand how exciting and demoralizing each week can be.  Fantasy football has at least done one good thing for the game: it's widened the view of the average football fan to not just include their home team. 

As you progress each week, figuring out which players to add on your active roster can be difficult: injuries take their toll, player performance can affect their playing time, and so on. Week one in the NFL was a veritable war zone, with the so-called "top performers" not getting quite the stats they needed, while some rookies and unknowns had some huge games.  If you think your team needs a leg up on the competition already, take a look at some of these fantasy players who would make a great waiver pickup for week #2.

-    Julius Thomas, TE:  This pickup is a no-brainer.  In an offense that is clearly steered by the greatest quarterback in league, Thomas has emerged as a go-to guy for Peyton Manning.  Their offense features quite a few weapons, and Thomas will undoubtedly be seeing a lot of looks this season.  Snatch him up if he is still available!

-    Le'Veon Bell, RB:  If you were one of the knuckleheads (like me) who picked up Issac Redmond off of waivers, then you are likely 0-1 to start the season.  Fortunately, Bell has mostly gone undrafted due to the injury he sustained. The word is that he will be making a comeback in several weeks, so now would be a great time to pick him up.

-    Terrelle Pryor, QB:  While he likely won't be reaching Aaron Rodgers-type passing numbers this season, Pryor showed that he could be a real fantasy asset with his legs. Someone has to score some points in Oakland this season, and Terelle Pryor looks like the key playmaker available.

Whether you end up watching the games each week as a fan, or are avidly watching each game to determine the fantasy impact for your football team, remember to be comfortable.  As autumn quickly draws near, the weather gets colder, warm beverages become commonplace and nothing quite beats a Sunday afternoon watching the games by a fire.  Grab a pair of NFL slippers and keep your feet warm as you bask in the glory of your winning team.

Football Sunday? Peace Be With You, Brother

The time of year is upon us when wives, fiancés and girlfriends lose their husbands or boyfriends to that magical game known as football.  Week one of the NFL has been check marked, and as we roll into the second week of the season, there is undoubtedly still some tension in most households.  If you happen to be one of those families where neither party sees eye to eye when it comes to the worship and practice of this fanatical religion, consider a couple of these points to foster peace amongst yourselves.

-    Both Parties Should Maintain An Open Mind

While men are generally the majority sex that follows the sport of football, they can also be a teensy bit callous towards their female counterpart when the season rolls around.  Withdrawing into their own world, they need to keep a thankful heart that their wife/girlfriend/fiancé allows them to indulge; at the same token, they should also be aware of how their behavior can come off, and should go the extra mile towards pleasing her.  Buy her flowers or do the laundry for her in the morning before the game comes on.  Little acts like this can help both sides feel more at ease with the situation.

-    Invite People, Have Parties

Instead of making Sundays into a one or two-man job, invite several couples over so that both the men and women can mingle as desired.  There is even a chance that all parties will ultimately become engrossed in the football games, which will enhance the experience.

                                  
-    Wear Comfortable Clothes

While this might seem like a strange observation to make, the reality is no one wants to be enjoying a football game sitting around in a Sunday suit; the traditional day of rest should be treated as such.  Put on some comfortable shorts, sweatpants, your favorite team jersey and some Happy Feet shoes and slippers as you confidently claim you could perform the last play that the running back completed.  Even better, you can grab a pair of NFL slippers to complete the ensemble.  Follow these tips and you will certainly have a much more enjoyable season than in previous years; unless your team happens to have a losing season!