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2000 - 2001 Season

Fantasy football

Internet features|Features from print|Injury reports
Weekly fantasy tips|Weekly matchups
The Fantasy Doctor|Mock drafts
Draft boards|In Our Opinion

 

Internet features
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000
Fantasy football Q&A with Kurt Warner

Friday, Aug. 18, 2000
Buchsbaum provides his training camp thoughts on running backs

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000
Move Kitna up on your draftboard

Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000
Drop Akili Smith down on your draft board

Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000
Auction review
In examining PFW’s 1999 mock auction, the author unearths several valuable lessons

June 28, 2000
Sneak peek at PFW's Fantasy Football Guide 2000:
Jake Plummer
Ricky Williams
Sebastian Janikowski
Bubba Franks
Keyshawn Johnson
Kurt Warner
Fred Taylor

Thursday, June 8, 2000
Quarterback update
Detroit’s Batch falls on PFW draft board

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Tuesday, June 6, 2000
Baltimore’s Lewis moves up on PFW draft board

Tuesday, May 9, 2000
Fantasy draft tips:
For yardage league
For basic scoring league

Friday, May 5, 2000
Auction league draft strategy:
Part 1: Developing a game plan
Part 2: Flexibility leads to major bargains

Monday, April 24, 2000
Free-fall
Testaverde’s fantasy stock takes a plunge

Friday, March 31, 2000
Survey says …
Fans respond in kind (some not so kind) to PFW’s early-bird fantasy football draft board

Friday, March 17, 2000
The NFL draft could be the salvation of fantasy players who want more RB options

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Features from print

Fantasy supersleepers
Here are some promising players you may have overlooked
As published in print Aug. 14, 2000

Defensive player rankings
Updated rankings of defensive linemen, linebackers and defensive backs
As published in print July 24, 2000

Training-camp intrigue
PFW’s editors debate the most interesting fantasy issues to watch when camps open later this summer
As published in print June 26, 2000

Cause and effect?
Teams' red-zone efficiency may affect kickers' fantasy value
As published in print May 30, 2000

Sudden impact
Many recently drafted rookies will have a profound effect on skill-position vets in 2000
As published in print April 20, 2000

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Injury reports

Late Super Bowl
Super Bowl
Conference championship games
Divisional playoff games
Wild-card games
Week 17
Week 16
Late Week 15
Week 15
Late Week 14
Week 14
Week 13
Late Week 12
Week 12
Late Week 11
Week 11
Late Week 10
Week 10
Late Week Nine
Week Nine
Late Week Eight
Week Eight
Late Week Seven
Week Seven
Week Six
Week Five
Week Four
Week Three
Week Two
Week One

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Weekly fantasy tips

Week 17
Week 16
Week 15
Week 14
Week 14 - Thursday game
Week 13
Week 13 - Thanksgiving games
Week 12
Week 11
Week 10
Week Nine
Week Eight
Early Week Eight
Week Seven
Week Six
Week Five
Week Four
Week Three
Week Two
Week One

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Weekly matchups to exploit and avoid
Week 17
Week 16
Week 15
Week 14
Week 13
Week 12
Week 11
Week 10
Week Nine
Week Eight
Week Seven
Week Six
Week Five
Week Four
Week Three
Week Two
Week One

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The Fantasy Doctor

Friday, Dec. 22, 2000
The Fantasy Doctor’s Awards
Pro Football Weekly’s fantasy answer man rewards the very best (and worst) fantasy football had to offer

Friday, Dec. 8, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Dec. 1, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Nov. 24, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Nov. 17, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Nov. 10, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Oct. 27, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

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Friday, Oct. 20, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Oct. 13, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Oct. 6, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Sept. 22, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Sept. 15, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Sept. 8, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Sept. 1, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Aug. 18, 2000
Ready with remedies
The Fantasy Doctor returns to cure what ails you

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Mock drafts

July, 2000
Mock I
12-team mock draft

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Draft boards
Defensive draft board
As published in print July 24, 2000

2000 yardage-league draft board
As published in print July 10, 2000

2000 basic-scoring draft board
As publised in print June 26, 2000

May, 2000
Offseason draft board

March, 2000
Offseason draft board

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"In our opinion" daily fantasy columns
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000
God bless fantasy football
Granted, it’s really just mindless fun, but on a personal level, it meant a lot more this season

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000
Making my wish list, but checking it only once
Some things that could have improved my fantasy football experience this year

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000
Doubling the fun
This season has seen more running backs score double-digit touchdowns

Monday, Dec. 18, 2000
Week 16 observations
Reviewing this season and looking ahead to next

Friday, Dec. 15, 2000
My 2000 NFC Fantasy All-Pro team

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000
Who woulda’ thunk?
All-Fantasy Surprise team has plenty of candidates

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000
'Tis the season
2000 AFC Fantasy All-Pro Team

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Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000
Waiver claims key to finalists’ success
PFW league’s top two teams full of firepower, thanks to owners’ wise moves

Monday, Dec. 11, 2000
Week 15 observations
Formulating a strategy for your championship game

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000
No-brainer no longer
Rams’ Warner is hardly an automatic point machine heading into most leagues’ fantasy playoffs

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000
‘Slash’ wakes up from deep hibernation
Kordell Stewart has emerged, finally, from his multiyear slump and probably won’t fall back into it any time soon

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000
Owner receives No. 1 seed — literally
Fantasy team goes WR happy in winning PFW league’s top playoff spot

Monday, Dec. 4, 2000
Week 14 observations
Consider the running backs with fresh legs

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Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000
Brooks comes through down by the bayou
Second-year Saints QB could make fantasy presence felt down the stretch.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000
For keepers, these players could be a last-second steal
Signing some of those injured superstars right before the free-agent deadline could pay dividends next year

Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000
Fantasy notebook:
McNabb’s running ability makes him worthy of starting
Stewart’s on fire, but a downward swing could be coming

Monday, Nov. 27, 2000
Week 13 observations
These AFC players could be more valuable in the remaining weeks

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000
Don’t fear Parmalee
Martin’s backup capable enough to fill position

Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000
Saintly substitute
What he lacks in experience, QB Aaron Brooks can make up in athletic ability

Monday, Nov. 20, 2000
Week 12 observations
These NFC players could help during the stretch run

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Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000
Mile High dark horse
QB Gus Frerotte will be looking to make the most of starting opportunity for Denver

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000
How bad is the diagnosis, doc?
Quarterbacks are dropping left and right, leaving owners to fight over Trent Dilfer

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000
Tag team
Rookie Morton has biggest upside among Williams’ replacements

Monday, Nov. 13, 2000
Week 11 observations
Being prepared for injuries will lessen their impact

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000
Don’t give up on the Rams
Although Faulk is temporarily out of the mix, St. Louis still has the ingredients for a tasty fantasy recipe

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000
Making something out of nothing
Injuries make roster changes a challenge

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000
Airing it out
Alstott no longer the centerpiece of Bucs’ fantasy offense

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Monday, Nov. 6, 2000
Week 10 observations
Things to consider when choosing a QB each week

Friday, Nov. 3, 2000
Need a Bear on your roster?
Based on last year’s success, don’t fear signing Miller

Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000
Revitalized RBs
With Dayne, Anderson on your team, a fantasy roll might be in the offing

Wednesday, Nov 1, 2000
What was I thinking?
These guys have proved us wrong — for better or worse — in the first half

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000
Fantasy notebook
Favorable schedule could give Giants’ offense life again

Monday, Oct. 30, 2000
Week Nine observations
Study the teams more than the players

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000
Saints alive!
Ricky Williams & Co. are on a big-time fantasy roll

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Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000
Run, rookie, run!
Will any of the AFC East’s rookie RBs emerge as top-flight backs?

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000
Who are the real Carolina Panthers?

Monday, Oct. 23, 2000
Week Eight observations
Unearthing some RB sleepers at midseason

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2000
Looking for advice
With my fantasy playoff prospects fading, should I consider trading Kurt Warner?

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000
Can Flutie help your team?
One-time starter gets another chance with Johnson injury

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2000
Running backs coming out of the woodwork in Philadelphia, Buffalo

Monday, Oct. 16, 2000
Week Seven observations
These quarterbacks are performing above expectations

Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000
‘Dirty Birds’ indeed
Falcons are woefully short right now on fantasy firepower

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Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000
Think the Steelers' QB situation is tough? Try this one
Two quality quarterbacks can create headaches for fantasy owners

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000
Fantasy notebook
Will Cardinals’ hot streak stand up to Eagles’ point-pinching defense?

Monday, Oct. 9, 2000
Week Six observations
A team-by-team look at trends in the NFC

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2000
Looking for some fantasy firepower?
Triple-threat Brian Mitchell could be the answer

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2000
Pittman or Jones?
The Cardinals find themselves with a RB controversy

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000
Fantasy notebook: The new G-men
Niners, Chiefs QBs rising stars in fantasy circles

Monday, Oct. 2, 2000
Week Five observations
Scouring the AFC for diamonds in the rough

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Friday, Sept. 29, 2000
Getting maximum value
If you have Grbac on your team, trade him now

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000
Who will put the best foot forward?
If form holds true, a red-hot kicker will make his presence felt this weekend

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000
On the rise
Peyton’s place will be in the fantasy-football Hall of Fame

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000
Fantasy notebook: Bettis still driving the bus for Pittsburgh
Freeman, Levens absent from Packers resurgence

Monday, Sept. 25, 2000
Week Four observations
Base your strategy on what teams are doing, not on what you think they should do

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000
Bay Area bombers?
Those fuming 49ers are a hot fantasy topic

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000
No sophomore slump
Browns’ Couch will be a fantasy stud

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000
Fantasy notebook: Focus on running backs
Enis won’t start, but he may be worth keeping

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Monday, Sept. 18, 2000
Week Three observations
Always seek to make subtle upgrades in your lineup

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000
Fantasizing about the Ravens' offense
Baltimore’s scintillating second-half display vs. Jaguars demonstrates staggering fantasy potential

Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2000
Down and out
Westbrook injury will impact all of Redskins fantasy players

Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000
They got next
Look for Travis Taylor, Albert Connell to step up in wake of teammates’ injuries

Monday, Sept. 11, 2000
Week Two observations
Don’t ignore the new trend in the NFL

Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000
Movin’ on up
Falcons’ Jefferson could be a great fantasy option in the wake of WR Joey Galloway’s season-ending injury

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000
Judging Week One
Are these guys for real?

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Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000
You’re in good hands with Alstott
Jack of all trades is the focal point of Tampa Bay’s offense

Monday, Sept. 4, 2000
Week One observations
Projecting into the near future

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2000
Brandon’s Fantasy Adventure
Executive editor gets help from unexpected source in picking inter-office fantasy team

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000
Do yourself a favor:
Make sure you draft your own fantasy team

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000
Things that made us go "Hmmm" in the PFW fantasy football draft

Friday, Aug. 25, 2000
Words that don’t mix
Giants and fantasy football haven’t gone well together — until now

Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000
Beware of the Black Cat
Panthers seem destined for fantasy failure as injury jinx keeps team on the ropes

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Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000
It’s Lamar’s show
Wannstedt declares running back ‘the guy’

Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000
Ricky don’t lose those numbers
More all-around duties for Saints RB Ricky Williams increase his fantasy potential

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000
Dropping like flies
Because of injuries to key skill-position players, the arrow is pointing down on several Panthers and Packers

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000
Rethinking ‘the Little Man’
There will be nothing little about Stewart’s fantasy production in 2000

Friday, Aug. 11, 2000
Injury to Jeffers will have huge impact on fantasy football rankings

Friday, Aug. 11, 2000
Things you should know about running backs

Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000
Slim pickings?
Aside from Anderson, Falcons’ fantasy weapons are hard to find

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000
Fantasy market report
A look at players whose stock has risen and fallen in recent weeks

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000
Move Kitna up on your draft board

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The Archives
2000 - 2001 Season

Online writers — features and columns by our PFW staff, columnists, AFC reporters, NFC reporters and contributing writers
College football — articles, college notepad, key college game previews, PFW's college top 10
Fantasy football — articles, injury reports, weekly fantasy tips, weekly matchups, The Fantasy Doctor, mock drafts, draft boards, "In our opinion" daily fantasy columns
Free-agency
General features — Internet features, features from our print edition, Hall of Fame features, team reports, training camp reports
Handicapper's Corner — staff selections, games of the week, PFW Players of the Week, NFL standings, weekly handicapping columns, predictions
"A closer look" — in-depth analysis of general football topics
"In our opinion" daily columns — opinions on general football topics
"PFW spins" — short-takes on current events
Joel Buchsbaum — college player evaluations, NFL player analysis, NFL draft coverage, NFL notepad, NFList, college game previews and other NFL articles by PFW's contributing editor
NFL Draft — player evaluations, printouts, feature stories, commentaries, draft recaps
Ron Pollack — articles and commentary by PFW's editor-in-chief
Season in review  — the 2000-2001 NFL season
XFL — the inaugural year

 

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