2008 Woodie Awards
From The Fantasy Football Files
Brad Holland Assistant Editor
Issue date: 9/15/05 Section: Sports
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We aren't here, however, to tell you what you already know. The Peyton Mannings, the Ladanian Tomlinsons, the Randy Moss-es...these guys are automatics. The only reason they should be on your bench is if you're looking to throw a game. This feature is about finding that diamond in the rough...that trout in a lake full of catfish-it's about picking players who will help turn an awful team into a merely bad team; a mediocre team into a playoff contender; a playoff team into a championship team. And like I said, we've got the expert to help you through. It's a pity we can't let you know who he is, because we have no business having him around. He's that good. Believe me when I tell you, this guy knows his stuff. And he's going to help you win your 2005-06 football pool. Flattered? Good. Now let's get started.
Lots of action last Sunday, week 1 of the NFL season. But if past seasons have taught us anything, it's not to pay attention to week 1. The trick is to figure out which players are starting trends, and which are just plain flukes.
Now let's get down to it. Did anybody know Willie Parker's name before last Sunday? We do now. After his dominating 209 combined yard performance against the Titans, fantasy owners were crawling all over each other to get to the add/drop boards. But don't expect too much for too long-with the return of Jerome Bettis and/or Duce Staley, there could be a severe reduction in Willie Parker touches and Willie Parker yardage.
Regardless, the man, the number, the legendary "Fantasy Expert no. 81" says not o ne of Parker's 209 yards of offense was a fluke. If you haven't stopped reading to pick him up yet, do so now. This column can wait.