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.

D Up: Exploiting eligibility rules

Jim McCormick looks at players who can be exploited to expose loopholes in player eligibility rules.

Oct 11, 2009; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) moves in for a tackle on Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch (23) in the...

D Up! Injuries taking their toll

Jim McCormick examines the toll injuries have taken on elite IDP performers and reveals who will be directly affected by these, as well as listing some potential replacements from the waiver wire.

Week 6 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 6 inactives.

D Up!: Finding 2009's waiver wonders

Jim McCormick offers advice on how to succeed in IDP leagues, including finding more help on the waiver wire and among the rookies.

D Up!: Getting by the bye weeks

Jim McCormick dishes out advice on how to survive the precarious bye weeks in teams with individual defensive players.

Week 5 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 5 inactives.

D Up!: Laurinaitis turning into IDP star

Jim McCormick previews individual defensive players for Week 2 and says the Rams' James Laurinaitis is already looking like an IDP star.

Fantasy rankings: IDP

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

...CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 30, 2008: Defenisive lineman Corey Williams #99, linebackers D'Qwell Jackson #52 and Andra Davis #54, and defensive backs Mike Adams #20 and Brodney Pool #21 of...

D Up!: The best of the best reviewed

Jim McCormick reviews the 2008 season for IDP leagues and gives some Week 17 advice.

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 07: Running back LenDale White #25 of the Tennessee Titans rushes past D'Qwell Jackson #52 of the Cleveland Browns during the game on December 7, 2008 at LP Field in...

D Up! Week 4: Phillips takes charge in San Diego

Jim McCormick looks for big things from guys the Broncos and Panthers this week thanks to their favorable matchups.

Baltimore Ravens running back Le'Ron McClain (33) scores a touchdown against Cleveland Browns linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, in Baltimore...