D Up!: Steelers LBs about to go off

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 13, including a Pittsburgh Steelers quartet with a favorable three-week run ahead.

Week 13 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 13 inactives.

D Up! Former DB Scott now playing LB

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 12, like former safety Bryan Scott of the Bills.

Instant Replay: Still magic in Warner

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the aftermath of Sunday's games, including Kurt Warner's short-term value and what to think of the muddled Texans' and Chiefs' backfields.

D Up! Defensive midseason awards

Jim McCormick looks at the top performers so far in IDP leagues and advises whether or not their success will continue.

Life's little dilemmas

Matthew Berry knows that, in life as in fantasy football, one has to consider all the angles before deciding whether to start your quarterback versus a good secondary, or to add your mom as a Facebook friend.

D Up!: Dumervil, Durant tops on waivers

Jim McCormick looks at individual defensive players for Week 4 and says you should always look to upgrade in IDP leagues.

The Big Rotowski: Ochocinco impresses

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season every week.

Getting Defensive: Week 1

The San Diego Chargers top the list of must-start fantasy defenses. But don't sleep on the Cleveland Browns or a couple of other teams facing favorable matchups.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Week 1 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 1 inactives.

...Chicago, IL, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) runs past Chicago Bears cornerbacks Charles Tillman (33) and Nathan Vasher (31) to score a touchdown during the third quarter at Soldier Field...

Fantasy rankings: IDP

Fantasy football IDP (Independant Defensive Players) rankings for the 2009 season

...80) makes a 43-yard touchdown reception as Chicago Bears free safety Danieal Manning (38) and Charles Tillman defend during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008 in Houston...

Getting Defensive: A good chance your D will come up big this week

KC Joyner writes that you have to play a good fantasy defense this week. You don't really have a choice.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

D Up! Week 7: Get back on the bandwagon

Jim McCormick says it's time to look at some defensive players who had been tossed aside as busts.