Anita Marks Archive
As it turns out, Saturday is Joe Flacco's Birthday - as well as Jim Caldwell's, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. So, the big question is, who's going to truly celebrate late Saturday night? Well, let's break it down... ... Read More
The playoffs are a few weeks away in the NFL, but they are front and center in Fantasy Football! Hopefully your team made it to post-season play in your Fantasy Football League. Lets break it down! ... Read More
Heading into Week 13, a few players are banged up and some big names are going on the IR this week: Chris Cooley, Jamal Lewis, and possibly Clinton Portis. So hopefully you were very active on your free agent wire to make sure you have a player like Jamaal ... Read More
One of the top storylines heading into Fantasy Football in Week 11 is the suspension of wide receiver - Dwayne Bowe. As for the rest, lets break it down... ... Read More
Heading into Week 10, let's look at some top fantasy football leaders in the top 3 categories: At QB Aaron Rodgers, Matt Schaub, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees; at RB Maurice Jones Drew, Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson, and Mike Turner; at WR Vincent Jackson, and Reggie Wayne. ... Read More
Heading into Week 8, QB musical chairs are in full effect: No more Shaun Hill - make room for Alex Smith. No more Kerry Collins - make room for Vince Young. And soon to follow, JaMarcus Russell and possibly Jake Delhome. Lets break it down... ... Read More
Heading into Week 7 in the NFL, the Fantasy Football MVP this season is Matt Schaub. And congratulations to those who drafted him in the fourth or fifth round. Keep in mind, there are six teams on a bye this week, so it will be a little more difficult ... Read More
Every game, as I go from the pregame show into the stadium, I see fans rushing through the walkways, sprinting from the concession line to their seats to hear Bruce Cunningham introduce the Ravens' starting Def--scratch that--Offense!? This past Sunday, the Ravens introduced the starting offense and the stadium ... Read More
It's definitely personal. It's definitely going to be a battle. But who will get the victory in tonight's Monday Night Game? I'm not talking about the score at the end of the game, because we all know that preseason games are hard to read, but who will win the ... Read More
There are so many storylines to Michael Vick's re-entry into football. Whether the topic is debating if he should or should not be in the league? If the Eagles are the right fit? Will the fans embrace him eventually? How will he be used? Or how good will he ... Read More
Joe Flacco- some concerns this preseason about Joe Cool struggling...but Cam Cameron says no worries! Second year QB Joe Flacco is making all the right reads and understands the defensive schemes... so why all the INTs? He is working behind an O-Line that is still learning as a cohesive ... Read More
ORIOLES... Brain Matusz gives O's fans a glimmer of hope that the future is bright...on the bump vs the Tigers last night, Matusz went 5 innings and gave up 1 run, 6 hits, 3 walks and notched 5K's... Matusz is the 5th O's pitcher to win his MLB debut ... Read More
ORIOLES... Come back for some home cooking after going 2-7 on the road... Hernandez was the most impressive on the road vs. the Yankees AND the Red Sox... the O's kick it off vs the Royals with the much anticipated MLB debut of Chris Tillman - scheduled for Wednesday ... Read More
ORIOLES...23 games in 24 days - WOW!!! from Chicago to New York and then Boston! Trade action around this time... Salazar to the Padres... reports are the Angels and Dodgers are interested in George Sherill... Huff, Mora, or Baez could be traded as well...only time will tell. All eyes ... Read More
ORIOLES... Finished the first half of the season winning 2 of 3 vs the Blue Jays... looking forward to a few opportunities in the starting rotation...Brad Bergesen as this club's ACE... David Hernandez staying in the BIGS... and Chris Tillman getting the call-up...STAY TUNED! Congrats to Adam Jones for ... Read More
ORIOLES - Still having a tough time on the road...this week Adam Jones and George Sherill return to Seattle for a three-game series...CONGRATS to Adam Jones for being the only Oriole selected to represent Baltimore at the All-Star Game - much deserving! Other news...Chris Ray joins Koji on the ... Read More
ORIOLES...Still having a tough time getting the job done on Sunday (3-9 record this season)...O's take 2 of 3 from the Nats and finish Interleague play at 11-7... back to reality with the Red Sox coming to town for a three-game series...Red Sox Nation invasion! Be ready... first match-up ... Read More
ORIOLES... feeling hot hot hot...and for good reason! Not just because they are down in sunny south FL to take on the Marlins starting Tuesday, but they just swept the Phillies in the City of Brotherly Love, have won 7 of 8, and are 9-3 in Interleague play. The ... Read More
ORIOLES... Their bats came alive over the weekend... last 2 games = 19 runs / previous 11 games = 19 runs! Hello!! Inter-league play continues this week...the Mets are coming to The Yard (no Santana) and then the O's head to the City of Brotherly Love... Rich Hill, Brad ... Read More
Orioles...Coming off a horrible road trip (1-5)... bats NEED to start cranking! I LOVE interleague play... the Braves and the Mets come to THE YARD... and it is time for Matt "Switch Hitting Jesus" Weiters to start CRUSHING it. Matt was 2 for 17 (.143) on this trip to ... Read More
Playoff Scenario in AFC Seed 1=Tenn (13-2) - Get 1st round bye and will rest starters vs Indy Seed 2=Pitt (11-4) - Get 1st round bye and will rest starters vs Clev. (Pitt = 5-0 in division) Seed 3=MIA (10-5) Need to beat Jets this week to advance to ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 15 QBs: Matt Cassel, Tarvaris Jackson and David Garrard RBs: Pierre Thomas, Michael Turner and Dominic Rhodes WRs: Andre Johnson, Steve Smith and Randy Moss TEs: Dallas Clark, Tony Gonzalez and David Martin Ds: Cowboys, Jets and Eagles DUDS OF WEEK 15 QBs: Joe Flacco, Eli ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 14 QBs: Matt Schaub, Peyton Manning and Matt Ryan RBs: Brian Westbrook, DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart and Pierre Thomas WRs: Antonio Bryant, Brandon Marshall and Deion Branch TEs: Tony Gonzalez, Visanthe Shiancoe and John Carlson Ds: Colts, Cardinals and Steelers DUDS OF WEEK 14 QBs: Tony ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 13 QBs: Donovan McNabb, Aaron Rodgers and Tony Romo RBs: Brian Westbrook, DeAngelo Williams and Steve Slaton WRs: Mark Clayton, Larry Fitzgerald and Bernard Berrian TEs: Jason Witten, Tony Gonzalez and John Carlson Ds: Titans, Colts and Ravens DUDS OF WEEK 13 QBs: Matt Cassel, Peyton ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 12 QBs: Matt Cassel, Trent Edwards, Chad Pennington and Drew Brees RBs: Michael Turner, Matt Forte and Pierre Thomas WRs: Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Lance Moore TEs: Tony Gonzalez, Heath Miller and Kevin Boss Ds: Ravens, Buccaneers and Bears DUDS OF WEEK 12 QBs: Donovan ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 9 QBs: Kurt Warner, Tyler Thigpen, Peyton Manning RBs: Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Ray Rice, Peyton Hillis WRs: Derrick Mason, Donald Driver, Michael Jenkins, Antonio Bryant TEs: Owen Daniels, Brent Celek, Derek Fine Ds: Steelers, Falcons, Giants DUDS OF WEEK 9 QBs: Brad Johnson, Brett Favre, ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 8 QBs: Drew Brees, David Garrard, Philip Rivers, Matt Schaub RBs: Brian Westbrook, Leonard Weaver, LaDainian Tomlinson WRs: Roddy White, Santana Moss, Steve Smith TEs: Dallas Clark, Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez Ds: Texans, Giants, Ravens ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 7 QBs: Matt Cassel, Kyle Orton, Matt Schaub RBs: Steven Jackson, LenDale White, Mewelde Moore WRs: Calvin Johnson, Randy Moss, Steve Smith, Andre Johnson TEs: Owen Daniels, Greg Olsen, Visanthe Shiancoe Ds: Bears, Packers, Patriots DUDS OF WEEK 7 QBs: Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Jay Cutler ... Read More
Going into Week 7, you are probably at that crossroad in your season where you are kicking butt and taking names, or you need to have a string of victories to make it to postseason play. If that's the case, here are a number of interesting storylines to consider ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 5 QBs: Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers and Kyle Orton RBs: DeAngelo Williams, Brandon Jacobs, Steve Slaton WRs: T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Andre Johnson, Roddy White TEs: Chris Cooley, Jason Witten, Heath Miller Ds: Panthers, Bears, Giants ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 4 QBs: Brett Favre, Matt Schaub, Drew Brees RBs: Larry Johnson, Steven Jackson, LaDainian Tomlinson WRs: Laveranues Coles, Lance Moore, Greg Jennings TEs: Jason Witten, Zach Miller, Antonio Gates Ds: Jets, Buccaneers, Titans ... Read More
STUDS OF WEEK 2 QBs: Jay Cutler, Philip Rivers, Kurt Warner, Aaron Rodgers RBs: Brian Westbrook, Marion Barber, Darren McFadden WRs: Anquan Boldin, Santana Moss, Calvin Johnson, Brandon Marshall TEs: Tony Scheffler, Jason Witten Ds: Packers, Giants, Titans ... Read More
Heading into week 2, Anita gives you the studs and duds of week 1, more injury reports, and more help for your fantasy leagues this week. Think you're the biggest fantasy freak out there? Tell Anita what you think, share how you did, or make judgements and predictions of ... Read More
Each week throughout the NFL season, Anita Marks will take a look at the NFL's storylines and trends that could have an impact on your Fantasy Football roster. This week, Anita takes a look at the league's opening week matchups and shares some tips and insights. Good luck to everyone ... Read More
Ray Lewis takes on the NFL Who else is healthy and actually ready to play this season? Ravens camp started with a few roadblocks...an absent Suggs, no insurance that Ray Lewis will retire a Raven, and a questionable QB spot. Just a few days in, add injured tackles Adam ... Read More
