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2001 - 2002 Season

Fantasy football

Internet features|Features from print|Injury reports
Weekly fantasy tips|Weekly matchups
The Fantasy Doctor||In Our Opinion|Fantasy spins

 

Internet features

April 17, 2002
Basic-scoring league draft boards
It’s never too early … our Fantasy Football Guide will have the final say, but here’s how things stand today

Nov. 1, 2001
Fantasy football rants
The PFW staff vents about the biggest disappointments on their fantasy teams

Sept. 5, 2001
We want to hear about your fantasy football feuds

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Features from print
Comeback candidates: Key fantasy players who are coming off 2001 injuries
As published in print June 3, 2002

Looking ahead to fall: How rookies may impact each team's fantasy prospects
As published in print April 29, 2002

Supersleepers: Try to unearth an underrated gem in late rounds of draft
As published in print Aug. 20, 2001

Picking defensive players: If you think drafting offensive players is challenging, try this
As published in print July 30, 2001

Yardage-league overview: Versatility is the key
As published in print July 16, 2001

Ask the Experts: What is the most intriguing fantasy football issue in training camp?
As published in print July 2, 2001

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Injury reports

Super Bowl XXXVI
Conference championship games
Divisional playoffs games
Wild-card games
Week 17
Week 16
Week 15
Week 14
Week 13
Week 12
Week 11
Thanksgiving Day games
Week 10
Week Nine
Week Eight
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 13
Week 12 - Sunday/Monday games
Week 12 - Thursday game
Week 11
Thanksgiving Day games
Week 10
Week Nine
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, Jan. 4, 2002
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Dec. 28, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Dec. 21, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Dec. 14, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Dec. 7, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Nov. 23, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

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Friday, Nov. 16, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Nov. 9, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Nov. 2, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor provides your pigskin prescriptions

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor provides your pigskin prescriptions

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor provides your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Oct. 12, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor provides your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Oct. 5, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Sept. 28, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Sept. 21, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Sept. 14, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

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Friday, Sept. 7, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Aug. 31, 2001
Here to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns with your pigskin predictions

Friday, Aug. 24, 2001
Ready to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns for the 2001 season with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Aug. 17, 2001
Ready to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns for the 2001 season with your pigskin prescriptions

Friday, Aug. 10, 2001
Ready to help
The Fantasy Doctor returns for the 2001 season with your pigskin prescriptions

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"In our opinion" daily fantasy columns
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002
Fantasy prospects brighten in Atlanta
Don’t be surprised if Vick, Finneran put up big numbers as early as next season

Wednesday, Jan 2, 2002
Appreciated players make good keepers
Sub: The stock has risen for these players in keeper leagues this season

Monday, Dec. 31, 2001
Week 16 observations: Season’s top surprises, disappointments

Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001
Terrell could be a fantasy terror in ‘Big D’
Niners’ tempestuous receiver figures to register some impressive numbers this weekend

Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001
Picking All-Pros for a combo league
Andy Hanacek gives his take on which fantasy players have been at the top of their class this year.

Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001
Who will make up the Brown-Rice tandem of 2002?
The answer could lie in New Orleans, Pittsburgh or Tennessee

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Monday, Dec. 24, 2001
Week 15 observations: Don’t risk your season on potential rather than production

Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001
Watch out for style changes
Fantasy fortunes of 49ers, Bears could hang in balance

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001
Toughing out the playoffs
NFL teams that clinch always a threat to rest players, making things complicated for fantasy playoff teams

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001
McNair looks like a keeper
Strong finish could carry over into ’02

Monday, Dec. 17, 2001
Week 14 observations: In the playoffs, stick with the players who got you there

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001
Executive decisions
Saints, Steelers and Vikings hold key to fantasy playoff berth

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001
All you need is a little patience
Making transactions for the sake of change won’t work in the long run, and these three fantasy teams prove it

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Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001
Need a running back? Try a fullback
These five stand out as the league’s top fantasy FBs

Monday, Dec. 10, 2001
Week 13 observations: Kickers — a fantasy owner’s pesky nuisance

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001
The sparks will fly in St. Louis
Look for some huge fantasy numbers in this Sunday’s 49ers-Rams battle

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001
The most wonderful time of the year
Getting away from your fantasy team for several hours can prevent playoff-berth panic

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001
Fantasy notebook: WRs outdoing RBs
Also, Dayne’s stock is falling while Weinke’s is rising

Monday, Dec. 3, 2001
Week 12 observations: Stocking up on receivers is a viable draft strategy

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001
The latest cry for help
Decisions on Bettis, Culpepper, top huge list  of concerns

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Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001
Fantasy notebook
Favre looking to throw more in red zone, and Green’s TD totals are suffering

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001
The blame game
Robert Smith’s departure leads to downturn, re-evaluation of players’ fantasy value

Monday, Nov. 26, 2001
Week 11 observations: Options to consider if you must play a tight end

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001
Cold-weather conservatives
These backs could benefit from cold weather strategies

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001
Need a QB? Try one of these four
Chandler, McNair, Miller and Stewart have made strides toward a starting fantasy spot

Monday, Nov. 19, 2001
Week 10 observations: Bennett, Schlesinger and Buckhalter can surprise

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Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001
What’s in a name?
If the name is ‘Smith,’ a lot more than you might think

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001
Jekyll & Hyde QB situation
Jay Fiedler and Kordell Stewart have been up and down all season, leaving me to guess as to whom I should start

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001
Updating his résumé
Packers WR Bill Schroeder has added ‘consistent scorer’ to his job description

Monday, Nov. 12, 2001
Week Nine observations: Some precarious RB situations in the AFC

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001
Are the Saints alive?
Will New Orleans ever emerge from its offensive doldrums?

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001
A backup boon
If you packed it in after drafting your starters, you probably missed out on drafting prime depth that could be helping you now

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Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001
Steelers wideouts on the rise
Burress, Ward emerging as potential fantasy starters

Monday, Nov. 5, 2001
Week Eight observations: Utilize the waiver wire to pick up players who are producing

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001
Let’s go, Slash!
It’s time for Steelers QB Kordell Stewart to rise to the occasion

Wednesday, Oct.31, 2001
Better safe than sorry
If you’re winning, don’t obsess over one or two starters’ lack of production

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001
Stepping up
Rookie wideouts are coming to the forefront

Monday, Oct. 29, 2001
Week Seven observations: A team’s performance is frequently crucial to a player’s fantasy value

Friday, Oct. 26, 2001
Running backs on the brain
Thoughts on possible up-and-comers Huntley, Brookins and Canidate among others

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Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001
Elite backs have disappointed
Running backs such as Eddie George and Corey Dillon started slowly but should bounce back

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001
Stopgap measures
Batch, Brady, Chandler merit starting consideration

Monday, Oct. 22, 2001
Week Six observations: Consider the circumstances before jumping on board an emerging player

Friday, Oct. 19, 2001
Defensive duds worth noting
A number of shaky defenses could prove to be pertinent fantasy factors this weekend

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001
Damage control
It’s time to make wholesale changes if you’re winless

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001
De-fense … de-fense!
They’re usually underappreciated, but defenses are making an impact in fantasy football

Monday, Oct. 15, 2001
Week Five observations: Cutting the cord with your top draft pick

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Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001
Now or never?
Fantasy futures of Culpepper, Emmitt Smith and Horn might be reaching Week Five crossroads

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001
To keep or not to keep
Michael Bennett has done nothing for your fantasy team, but he plays for the offensive-minded Vikings …

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001
Bearing down
With Miller at quarterback, WRs Robinson and Booker have seen their fantasy values rise

Monday, Oct. 8, 2001
Week Four observations: Maybe roster depth has its place after all

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001
Better than ever
Rams, Ravens continue to pack the most explosive fantasy punches on offense, defense respectively

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001
Buying into Priest is fantasy blasphemy
One big day against a bad run defense doesn’t make Holmes a rushing deity

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Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001
Introducing three new starting running backs
Alexander, Alstott and Smith will start for their teams. Should they start for your fantasy team?

Monday, Oct. 1, 2001
Week Three observations: Try to anticipate injuries — it could pay off handsomely

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001
Whassup with Moss and Owens?
Are attitude problems at the root of their early-season ineffectiveness?

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001
Building momentum
Workhorse George is traditionally slow out of the gate

Monday, Sept. 24, 2001
Week Two observations: Some fantasy football questions to ponder

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001
Ravens remain a real fantasy puzzle
Just how much does Elvis Grbac really have to work with in Baltimore?

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Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001
Reflection, rest and relaxation
These fantasy players likely benefited most from the postponement of games

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001
Vikings will rise again
Favorable schedule, talent will help put Culpepper and Co. back on track

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001
A position of strength
The NFC West appears to be loaded with reliable fantasy tight ends

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001
Who are the one-week wonders?
Don’t rush to sign these players just yet; they may let you down later

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001
What to do without McCaffrey?
One fantasy owner’s plight following the season-ending injury to Broncos WR Ed McCaffrey

Monday, Sept. 10, 2001
Week One observations

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Friday, Sept. 7, 2001
The art of the deal
Wheeling and dealing is half the fun of fantasy football

Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001
It looks like Daunte!
Following your most welcome suggestions, Minnesota’s Culpepper will be the fourth overall pick in PFW’s inter-office fantasy draft

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001
In a tizzy over teams
Weekend bonanza of fantasy football leaves me wondering how good my teams are

Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001
New kid on the block
Weinke, the NFL’s newest starting quarterback, could make for a reliable fantasy backup

Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001
A plea for help — again!
With the fourth overall pick in PFW’s inter-office draft, whom should I select?

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2001
Bringing up the rear
Analyzing the bottom five starting QBs on PFW’s draft board

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Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001
Last but not least
Picking 10th in a 10-team league has its benefits

Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001
Dixie treat
Falcons RB Anderson could be ready to put up some big-time fantasy numbers

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2001
Taking a flying leap
How to handle and analyze those blockbuster-trade offers

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001
Movin’ on up
Once Aaron Brooks is named the Saints’ starting QB, he should shoot up your draft board

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001
Get ready for more from Elvis
It only stands to reason that new Baltimore QB Elvis Grbac will pick up the slack with RB Jamal Lewis out for the season

Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001
Dare to draft Dolphins
Where does Miami’s offense fit in fantasy-wise?

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Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001
King Henry?
If the Bills’ rookie running back maintains his pace, he might earn such a moniker

Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001
Don’t completely buck the Broncs’ backfield
But with Davis’ bad knee, tiptoe through the RB trio

Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001
Take five
Five fantasy-related questions for which I can’t wait to see the answers

Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001
Kickers in the news
Longwell, Carney and Kasay on the comeback trail

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Fantasy spins
Friday, Jan. 4, 2002
New faces join keeper leagues

Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002
Jerry Rice; Jerome Bettis; Injury news

Wednesday, Jan 2, 2002
Seattle QB call; Michael Vick; Injury news

Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001
Steelers RBs; Dolphins WRs; Martin Gramatica; Todd Bouman; Injury news

Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001
Jamel White; Peter Warrick; Rising QBs; Injury News

Friday, Dec. 21, 2001
Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala; Cris Carter; Injury news

Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001
Jeff Garcia; Tampa RBs; Injury news

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001
Jerome Bettis; Isaac Bruce; Favorable matchups; Injury news

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001
Shaun Alexander; Todd Bouman; Baltimore RBs; Travis Henry; Injury news

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Friday, Dec. 14, 2001
Fred Taylor; Rod Smith; Brian Griese; Injury news

Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001
Shaun Alexander; Eddie George; Kris Brown; Akili Smith; Injury news

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001
Arizona WRs; Tim Brown; Shaun Alexander vs. Ricky Watters; Injury news

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001
Jerome Bettis; Daunte Culpepper; Brian Griese; Doug Flutie; Injury news

Friday, Dec. 7, 2001
Steve McNair; Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala; Terry Glenn; Daunte Culpepper; Injury news

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001
Ricky Watters; Terrell Davis; Chris Chandler; Injury news

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001
Jerome Bettis; Steve McNair; Moe Williams; Mark Brunell; Injury news

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001
Eddie Kennison, Daunte Culpepper, Mike McMahon, Bengals' struggles; Injury news

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Friday, Nov. 30, 2001
Rob Johnson; Anthony Thomas; Rod Smith; Mark Brunell; Jerome Bettis; Injury news

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001
Donovan McNabb; Kurt Warner; Daunte Culpepper; Wade Richey; Injury news

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001
Willie Roaf; Shayne Graham; Injury news

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001
Jason Brookins, Rod Smith, Kevan Barlow, Mark Dixon; Injury news

Friday, Nov. 23, 2001
Mike Anderson; Steve McNair; Tyrone Wheatley; Corey Dillon; Injury news

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001
Patriots quarterbacks; Fred Taylor; James Stewart; Injury news

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001
Tom Brady; Doug Flutie; Rod Smith; Jerome Pathon; Injury news

Friday, Nov. 16, 2001
All bark, no bite: Fantasy owners need touchdown-makers

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Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001
Denver tight ends; Chris Chambers; Trung Canidate; Eric Moulds; Injury news

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001
Terry Allen; O.J. McDuffie; Steve McNair; Tim Seder; Injury news

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001
Edgerrin James; Shaun Alexander; Terrell Davis; Drew Bledsoe; Injury news

Friday, Nov. 9, 2001
Elvis Grbac; Mark Brunell; Derrick Alexander; Injury news

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001
Edgerrin James; Doug Flutie; Chris Chandler; Fred Taylor

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001
Matt Hasselbeck; Doug Flutie; Charlie Batch; Terrell Davis

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001
Terrell Owens; Denver running backs; Freddie Mitchell; Emmitt Smith; injury news

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001
Eddie George; Emmitt Smith; Matt Hasselbeck; injury news

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001
Edgerrin James; Terrell Davis; Randall Cunningham, Jason Brookins; Terry Glenn; injury news

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Friday, Oct. 26, 2001
Edgerrin James; Cowboys QBs; Elvis Joseph; Ravens Offense; injury news

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001
Anthony Thomas; Randall Cunningham; Wayne Chrebet; injury news

Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001
Brett Favre; Olandis Gary

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001
Marcus Robinson; Germane Crowell; Tim Biakabutuka; Marshall Faulk

Friday, Oct. 19, 2001
Randy Moss; Marshall Faulk; Brian Griese; Chris Weinke

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2001
Brian Griese; Chris Weinke; Reggie Wayne

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001
Tyrone Wheatley; Duce Staley; Randy Moss; Michael Bennett

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001
Seattle quarterbacks; Brian Griese; Randy Moss; Marshall Faulk; Elvis Grbac

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Friday, Oct. 12, 2001
Trent Dilfer; Eddie George; Terry Glenn

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001
Keith Poole; Derrick Alexander; Warrick Dunn; Antonio Freeman

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001
Lions QB; Mike Vick; Jerome Pathon

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001
Tony Boselli; Giants running backs; Lions offense

Friday, Oct. 5, 2001
Ray Lewis; Ricky Watters; Michael Vick; Quincy Carter

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001
Giants running backs; Steelers passing game; Quincy Carter; Antowain Smith

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001
Stephen Davis; Terry Glenn

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001
Jamal Anderson; Garrison Hearst/Kevan Barlow; Warrick Dunn; Travis Taylor; Ricky Watters

Friday, Sept. 28, 2001
Eric Moulds; Tony Martin; Michael Vick; Chiefs WRs

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001
Ike Hilliard; Duce Staley; Matt Hasselbeck; Barret Robbins

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Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001
Jeff George; Steve McNair; Jerome Pathon; Stacy Mack

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001
Fred Taylor; Jim Miller; Vikings’ offense; Drew Bledsoe

Friday, Sept. 21, 2001
Mike Anderson; Derrick Alexander; Freddie Mitchell; Rob Moore

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001
Ed McCaffrey; Nick Goings; Randy Moss; Terrell Davis

Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001
Steve McNair; Ty Detmer; Patrick Jeffers

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001
Terry Glenn; Jeff George

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001
Ty Detmer; Kurt Warner; Steve McNair; Keith Poole

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001
Ed McCaffrey; Nick Goings; Randy Moss; Terrell Davis

Friday, Sept. 7, 2001
First-timers at QB; Chief concerns; Feast or Famine

Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001
Brett Favre; Ike Hilliard; James Allen; Ravens, Broncos RB situations

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001
Garrison Hearst; Moe Williams; Terry Glenn; Ryan Leaf

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The Archives
2001 - 2002 Season

Online writers — features and columns by our PFW staff, columnists, national correspondent, AFC reporters, NFC reporters and contributing writers
College football — articles, college notepad, key college game previews, PFW's college top 10, Scouting Combine, Senior Bowl, top 25 predictions
Fantasy football — articles, injury reports, weekly fantasy tips, weekly matchups, The Fantasy Doctor, "In our opinion" daily fantasy columns, Fantasy spins
Free-agency — news and notes, updates and features
General features — Internet features, features from our print edition, MVP meter, Rookie meter, They said it, 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, trends, tips and timely stats
"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 2001-2002 NFL season

 

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