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1998 - 1999 Season

Fantasy football

Articles|Injury reports|Weekly fantasy tips
The Fantasy Doctor|Mock drafts|Draft boards
In Our Opinion

 

Articles

Young, T.D. spearhead '98 all-fantasy team
The All-Pro Team
As published in print Jan. 4

Fantasy fun doesn't have to end in Week 17
Playoff draft board
As published in print Dec. 28

Marking the calendar
Run with Dallas, Green Bay; pass on Oakland
As published in print Nov. 23

Jaguar combo among oddities in fantasy redraft
As published in print Nov. 16

Ask the experts:
Which player has been the biggest fantasy disappointment this year?
As published in print Nov. 9

Young paces midseason fantasy all-stars
As published in print Nov. 2

Ask the experts:
Which player has been the biggest fantasy surprise this season?
As published in print Oct. 26

Trading post:
Striking a deal means haggling with liars, thieves and fools
As published in print Oct. 12

Rookie report
As published in print Sept. 28

Ask the experts
As published in print Sept. 14

Auction aggravation
As published in print Sept. 8

Hey buster, avoid these players on Draft Day
As published in print Aug. 17

Unproven QB's make for risky business
As published in print Aug. 17

Note to self: Remember these supersleepers
As published in print Aug. 17

Bored?
Check out these training-camp nuggets
As published in print Aug. 10

Pieces are in place for breakout players
As published in print Aug. 3

Editor's predictions
Six members of the PFW staff select their top 25 fantasy picks for a basic-scoring league
As published in print Aug. 3

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Injury reports

Super Bowl XXXIII - Injury report
Conference title games - Injury report
Division playoff games - Injury report
Wild-card games - Injury report
Week 17 - Injury report
Week 16 - Injury report
Week 15 - Injury report
Week 14 - Injury report
Week 13 - Injury report
Week 12 - Injury report
Week 11 - Injury report
Week Ten - Injury report
Week Nine - Injury report
Week Eight - Injury report
Week Seven - Injury report
Week Six - Injury report
Week Five - Injury report
Week Four - Injury report
Week Three - Injury report
Week Two - Injury report
Week One - Injury report

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Weekly fantasy tips

Week 17 - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week 17 - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week 16 - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week 16 - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week 15 - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week 15 - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week 14 - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week 14 - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week 13 - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week 13 - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week 12 - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week 12 - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week 11 - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week 11 - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week Ten - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week Ten - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week Nine - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week Nine - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week Eight - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week Eight - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week Seven - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week Seven - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week Six - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week Six - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week Five - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week Five - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week Four - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week Four - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week Three - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week Three - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week Two - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week Two - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid
Week One - Late-week fantasy football tips
Week One - Fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid

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The Fantasy Doctor

Thirtysomething
Some of this year's biggest QB surprises weren't just in their 30's - they were ranked in the 30's
Part 5 of 5
As published in print Dec. 28

Standout RB's found in second, third tiers
Part 4 of 5
As published in print Dec. 21

Bad rerun
Many highly rated WR's flop for second year in a row
Part 3 of 5
As published in print Dec. 14

Razor-Sharpe
Shannon's game, wit have been clicking this season
Part 2 of 5
As published in print Dec. 7

Hollow Hollis
Jaguar's kicker's numbers leave fantasy owners feeling empty
Part 1 of 5
As published in print Nov. 30

Injured QBs to return soon, Doc says
As published in print Oct. 19

The Doctor checks the vital signs of early-season disappointments
As published in print Sept. 21

The Doc predicts Bruce will be on the loose
As published in print Aug. 17

Oiler ground game keeps McNair from elite
As published in print Aug. 3

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Mock drafts

PFW's third annual 'retro' draft
As published in print Nov. 16

PFW Draft '98
Annual fantasy draft conducted on Sept. 3
As published in print Sept. 8

10-team, 6-point TD pass mock draft conducted Aug. 17

10-team basic-scoring mock draft conducted Aug. 12
As published in print Aug. 17

12-team basic-scoring mock draft conducted Aug. 2

10-team league-yardage mock draft conducted July 28
As published in print Aug. 3

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Draft boards

Playoff draft board
Based on basic-scoring system
As published in print Dec. 28

Basic-scoring draft board - Updated Aug. 16
Based on basic scoring system
As published in print Aug. 17

PFW's draft board - Updated Aug. 9
Based on basic scoring system
As published in print Aug. 3

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"In our opinion" daily fantasy columns
Thursday, April 22, 1999
Fallout of this year’s NFL draft on fantasy football
Q&A with Pro Football Weekly editor-in-chief Ron Pollack

Tuesday, December 22, 1998
The year in review
Young earns MVP honors; Sanders named Letdown Player of the Year

Friday, December 18, 1998
Picks to click
Testaverde, Moulds should enjoy this week’s winter frolics

Thursday, December 17, 1998
Draft Steeler
Kordell Stewart was a big-time fantasy bust this year, but what does his future hold?

Wednesday, December 16, 1998
Saturday stories
A fantasy tale from the past, and a look ahead to this week’s action

Tuesday, December 15, 1998
Give the kicker his due
Placekickers rank among the top scorers in the game and can play a huge role in a fantasy team’s success

Friday, December 11, 1998
Picks to click
Young, Faulk, Rison should produce big numbers this weekend

Thursday, December 10, 1998
For abolishing all scoring leagues
The Tommy Vardells and Leroy Hoards of the world are further proof that yardage leagues are more representative of a player’s worth than scoring leagues

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Wednesday, December 9, 1998
That little something extra
Looking for a player to get you over the top in the playoffs? Try Cincinnati’s Jeff Blake or Jacksonville’s Jamie Martin

Tuesday, December 8, 1998
Holding on
Players to keep in your fantasy football league

Friday, December 4, 1998
Picks to click
‘Old man’ Carter is one of this week’s fantasy best bets

Thursday, December 3, 1998
Food for thought
Here are some ideas to spice up your fantasy football league

Wednesday, December 2, 1998
The real must-see TV
Who needs ‘Friends’ when fantasy points are at stake in Philadelphia?

Tuesday, December 1, 1998
All things running back
Vikings won’t miss a beat with Hoard; a few things to keep in mind for next year’s team

Friday, November 27, 1998
Picks to click
Manning will shine in NFL’s Relocation Bowl; Taylor will run wild on the Colts

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Wednesday, November 25, 1998
Jon on the spot
Kitna is getting his chance in Seattle; don’t pass up the chance to pick him up

Tuesday, November 24, 1998
Coming soon: The arrival of Jake Plummer
Plummer highlights a group of young QB’s whose fantasy values could increase in ’99

Friday, November 20, 1998
Picks to click
Favre, Watters are among this week’s fantasy football best bets

Thursday, November 19, 1998
An improvement of Titan-ic proportions
Oiler QB Steve McNair has taken the next step toward becoming a fantasy football star

Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Ready, aim … no thanks
The best move a member of PFW’s in-house fantasy league made was not trading Jaguar rookie RB Fred Taylor

Tuesday, November 17, 1998
Help is here
If you’re a playoff contender in need of RB help, here are some options that could put you over the top

Friday, November 13, 1998
What to do?
If you have a receiver who plays in a three-wide set, here's some help deciding whom to start

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Thursday, November 12, 1998
Making the call
Fearless fantasy football predictions

Wednesday, November 11, 1998
Edgar should excel, but is Raymont reliable?
Injuries have turned Edgar Bennett and Raymont Harris into full-time starters.

Tuesday, November 10, 1998
Sleepers who woke up
Testaverde, Moulds head the list of this year’s biggest fantasy football surprises

Friday, November 6, 1998
Picks to click
Plummer, Packer wideouts should come through in Week 10

Thursday, November 5, 1998
The Dillon dilemma
Is Bengal RB Corey Dillon ready to emerge as a fantasy superstar?

Wednesday, November 4, 1998
Gone to the dogs
When your bark is louder than your bite on Draft Day, a 3-6 record is pretty easy to figure

Tuesday, November 3, 1998
It’s a QB thing
Chalk up Irvin’s rise and Moore’s fall to their quarterbacks

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Friday, October 30, 1998
Picks to click
These players should produce big fantasy numbers in Week Nine

Thursday, October 29, 1998
Dishonor roll
The list of midseason fantasy disappointments is filled with big-name stars

Wednesday, October 28, 1998
Second-half surges
A look at NFL rookies and their second-half prognoses

Tuesday, October 27, 1998
When tied, play on
Fantasy overtime can make for some exciting finishes — and controversial decisions

Friday, October 23, 1998
Picks to click
Favre, Kaufman are among the best fantasy bets for Week Eight

Thursday, October 22, 1998
The mule rule
Midseason stubborness can break a team

Wednesday, October 21, 1998
Kerry on
Collins may be a bad guy, but that shouldn’t stop you from signing him to your fantasy squad

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Tuesday, October 20, 1998
Follow the music
Hop on the Doug Flutie bandwagon; his fantasy value is rising

Friday, October 16, 1998
Picks to click
Be sure to put these players in your fantasy lineup this week

Thursday, October 15, 1998
Charged up?
Fantasy football analysis of the Charger coaching change

Wednesday, October 14, 1998
Sorry, Emmitt
One of PFW’s fantasy football prognosticators was dead wrong in his assessment of Cowboy RB Emmitt Smith

Tuesday, October 13, 1998
Breakdown
With QB position suddenly shaky, one fantasy football owner examines his options

Friday, October 9, 1998
Bombs away
In yardage leagues, get a quarterback from a losing team

Thursday, October 8, 1998
Mixed signals
George’s injury leaves fantasy football owners in lurch

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Wednesday, October 7, 1998
Moss is the boss
Defying math and history, Viking rookie WR Randy Moss has emerged as one of the top fantasy receivers

Tuesday, October 6, 1998
The Bucs should stop here
Have any Buccaneers on your team? Their fantasy values are dropping — fast

Friday, October 2, 1998
Sunken treasure
If you want to land the next Priest Holmes, take a dive into the free-agent pool

Thursday, October 1, 1998
The mother lode
The 49er offense is a gold mine for fantasy football owners

Wednesday, September 30, 1998
Better to be good than lucky
Yes, injuries played a huge role, but wise drafting deserves more credit in Taylor-Holcombe matter

Tuesday, September 29, 1998
Better late than never
It took three weeks, but Robert Holcombe was finally able to show just how valuable a fantasy football back he can be

Friday, September 25, 1998
Picks to click
A few players who should come up big in Week Four

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Thursday, September 24, 1998
Breaking it down
A hands-on primer on how to make your fantasy football lineup choices

Wednesday, September 23, 1998
Decision ’98
When you start 0-3 (and likely 0-4), do you give up or keep battling?

Tuesday, September 22, 1998
Score, score, we want more!
With Leon and Keyshawn Johnson showing a nose for the endzone, one wonders how many touchdowns will be left for Curtis Martin

Friday, September 18, 1998
Keep hope alive
Sure, it’s been a lousy two weeks for these guys, but things will get better

Thursday, September 17, 1998
Great Scott
Is Darnay becoming a top fantasy receiver?

Wednesday, September 16, 1998
Fantasy fodder
The early scoop on: Curtis Martin, QB injuries, John Elway, Terrell Davis and the rookie running backs

Tuesday, September 15, 1998
Sky’s the limit
Garrison Hearst is playing a lead role in the 49ers’ success, and, as a result, his fantasy value is skyrocketing

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Friday, September 11, 1998
Picks to click
Fantasy owners may want to hitch their wagons to these players in Week Two

Thursday, September 10, 1998
Chief concerns

Wednesday, September 9, 1998
Marks of greatness
The NFL has its share of McGwire-esque records. What are the odds that one — or any — will be broken?

Tuesday, September 8, 1998
All guts, all glory
If Week One is any indication, this draft strategy is sure to bring many wins this season

Friday, September 4, 1998
Changing on the fly
Here are a few players who might have gone undrafted but are worth having on your team

Thursday, September 3, 1998
Board games
Having the final say on PFW’s fantasy rankings makes drafting harder, not easier

Wednesday, September 2, 1998
Don’t believe the hype
Moss, Smith will cost too much in fantasy drafts

Tuesday, September 1, 1998
Auction this!
One fantasy owner details his plight during the most difficult of drafts

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Friday, August 28, 1998
Sharpe thinking
Shannon Sharpe is in the perfect situation to not only put up big yardage numbers, but reach the endzone a bunch of times, as well

Thursday, August 27, 1998
It isn’t easy being Green …
… or a fantasy drafter trying to size up the Dolphins’ prospects

Wednesday, August 26, 1998
Small soldiers
Here’s some advice for players in smaller fantasy leagues

Fantasy football Q & A

Tuesday, August 25, 1998
A call for backup
These five ‘No. 2’ QB’s could give you the best bang for your buck

Friday, August 21, 1998
Wake-up call
A list of 20 ‘sleepers’ who should be wide awake this season

Thursday, August 20, 1998
Ouch!
Robert Edwards’ continuing injury woes are enough to scare off this fantasy drafter

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Wednesday, August 19, 1998
Dillon dilemma
Is the Bengal back bona fide or just a flash in the pan?

Tuesday, August 18, 1998
Buc the trend and wait for Alstott to fall to you
Alstott will be a better fantasy player than most draft boards would have you believe

Friday, August 14, 1998
Age discrimination
Fresh legs vs. veteran savvy: There are places for both — specific places

Fantasy Roundtable

Thursday, August 13, 1998
Dandy Randy
Moss is turning heads in Minnesota, but he has only so much fantasy potential in ’98

Wednesday, August 12, 1998
Handling the holdouts
PFW evaluates the fantasy-football impact of the holdouts of Dorsey Levens, Curtis Enis and Warren Moon

Fantasy football banter

Tuesday, August 11, 1998
Drafting Bledsoe not the soundest of choices
A shaky RB position, new teammates and a new offense could force Bledsoe’s ’98 fantasy production to tumble

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Friday, August 7, 1998
Tactical maneuvers
If you don’t like your options in the early rounds of the draft, why not borrow a page from the Jimmy Johnson playbook and trade down? I did

Thursday, August 6, 1998
Jam session
It’s time to play traffic cop and unclog the Bears’ backed-up backfield

Wednesday, August 5, 1998
Eye on the tiger
Stay away from Bengal QB Jeff Blake in your fantasy football draft

Tuesday, August 4, 1998
Here’s a tip: Aikman’s on the rise
New offense should send Aikman’s fantasy numbers skyward

Fantasy football banter

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The Archives
1998 - 1999 Season

Online writers — features and columns by our PFW staff, columnists, AFC reporters, NFC reporters and contributing writers
Fantasy football — articles, injury reports, weekly fantasy tips, The Fantasy Doctor, mock drafts, draft boards, "In our opinion" daily fantasy columns
Free-agency
General features
Handicapper's Corner — staff selections, games of the week, PFW Players of the Week, NFL standings, weekly handicapping columns, predictions
"In our opinion" daily columns — opinions on general football topics
Joel Buchsbaum — college player evaluations, NFL player analysis and other NFL articles by PFW's contributing editor
NFL Draft — player evaluations, printouts, feature stories, commentaries, draft recaps
NFL Europe
Ron Pollack — articles and commentary by PFW's editor-in-chief
Season in review — the 1998-1999 NFL season

 

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