Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Don’t Be Lured By Sleepers In 2011

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When it comes to drafting running backs for your fantasy football team this year, save the “sleepers” for other positions. Here are Jon’s top 25 running backs for 2011, along with some guys he thinks you should stay away from.

Fantasy Football Strategy Advice: Three Rules to Abide By

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Jon Washburn provides three sound pieces of fantasy football draft strategy advice that will help to put you in the right mindset and thought-process to win your league.

Adrian Peterson, you really shouldn’t skip the Adrian Peterson Football Camp

Adrian Peterson seems like a nice, well-meaning, decent guy. But as PFT breaks down, he makes some curious decisions about how to spend his time.

Fantasy Football Week 13 Injury Updates: Collie, Addai, Peterson, and many more

Jerod runs down the latest updates on all fantasy football-relevant Week 13 injuries. Among the names discussed: Adrian Peterson, Austin Collie, Joseph Addai, and many more.

Fantasy Football Week 12 Start / Sit Picks and Analysis

What!? Sit Michael Vick? Yes, that is indeed one of Jerod’s start em, sit em projections for Week 12. Among the other names discussed: Eli, Fred Jackson, Sidney Rice, T.O., and many more.

Week 2 Preview and Prediction: Minnesota Vikings vs. Miami Dolphins

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This upcoming Sunday marks the home opener for the Minnesota Vikings (0-1) against the Miami Dolphins (1-0). Both teams face a very difficult upcoming schedule, making this Week 2 game an early must win, especially for the Vikings.

Preview and Prediction for Thursday Night’s Saints-Vikings 2010 NFL Regular Season Opener

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Jerod previews the Vikings-Saints matchup that kicks off the 2010 NFL season on Thursday night. The Superdome was a house of horrors for Brett Favre last year; it could be worse this year.

NFC North Preview: Minnesota Vikings (Well, it’s kind of a preview…)

Griffin Gotta tries to explain why the Vikings, if there is any sports justice, will once again go down in purple and yellow flames of failure.

6 Bold Predictions for the 2010 NFL Season

It’s the preseason, which means educated guesswork is getting tossed around all over the Internet. Jerod provides his, with a six pack of bold predictions for the 2010 NFL season that are sure to piss off Vikings and Jets fans.

Photo Story: Brett Favre Seeks LeBron’s Counsel in Making a Decision

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After seeing the success that LeBron James’ ego had in executing his decision, Brett Favre’s ego decided it would be wise to seek The King’s counsel. We were on scene with a camera, plus a legal pad that we used to transcribe their discussion.

NFC Title Game Preview: Vikings-Saints Spread, Pick, and Analysis

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We’ve seen more dud games than not so far in these playoffs, but Minnesota-New Orleans sure doesn’t seem like it will follow that trend. With Drew Brees and Brett Favre at quarterback, we are sure to see some fireworks on Sunday night.

NFC Divisional Round Matchup Preview: Vikings-Cowboys Spread, Analysis, and Pick

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One of the biggest questions heading into this weekend’s Vikings-Cowboys divisional round playoff game is whether the suddenly mortal Adrian Peterson can get going against the suddenly stonewalling Dallas defense. See who Shea thinks will be moving onto the NFC Championship.

Trouble Brewing in Minnesota? Brad Childress Apparently Wanted to Bench Brett Favre

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In a surprising post-game revelation, Brett Favre alluded to the fact that Brad Childress attempted to bench him during Sunday night’s Vikings-Panthers game. Needless to say, Favre did not appreciate the suggestion. Vikings fans cannot be appreciating their team’s suddenly poor play.

Yet More Visual Evidence of Adrian Peterson’s Vicious Brilliance

I didn’t see this yesterday since I was tailgating, watching the Browns get trounced, and then in the air traveling back to Dallas…but oh my lord what a run by Adrian Peterson, who just destroys William Gay:

Bryce Garner: A “Beast” Among Boys

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Bryce Garner is the best 6th grade football player in America, so says Jerod. Garner, who wears #28 and plays for the Vikings, is already drawing comparisons to his idol: Adrian Peterson.