Ryan Lester Article Archive

  1. NFL Fantasy Football: Talkin' About Practice Week 13

    Cedric Benson (hip) was able to practice today. He should be able to go, and put up huge numbers, against Detroit. Bernard Scott (toe) missed practice today. With Benson healthy and L.J...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about about 9 hours ago 155 reads 0 comments

  2. Lester's Blue Line Specials Volume Eight

    Need some help with your fantasy hockey team? You’ve come to the right place. Try these hot players on for size. R.J. Umberger, C, Columbus Blue Jackets R.J. has seven points (3 goals, 4 assists) last week with a +5 plus/minus rating...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about about 14 hours ago 25 reads 0 comments

  3. Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 12/1/09

    Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.   Jarrett Jack, Toronto Raptors 27 MIN, 18 PTS, 6-11 FG, 4-4 FG, 2 3PM, 1 REB, 3 AST, 1 TO Jack continues to be a force off the bench for the Raptors...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about about 16 hours ago 59 reads 0 comments

  4. NFL Week 13 Fantasy Fill-Ins

    Before we get started, check out my Week 13 NFL picks . I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about about 18 hours ago 649 reads 0 comments

  5. Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/30/09

    Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.   Carlos Delfino, Milwaukee Bucks 27 MIN, 15 PTS, 5-12 FG, 2-4 FT, 3 3PM, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 1 TO ...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 1 day ago 43 reads 0 comments

  6. Fantasy Football Pitfalls: Week 13

    Before we get started, check out my Week 13 NFL picks . I’m going to look at the matchups each week and pick five fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. Here’s a look at players who could struggle this week...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 1 day ago 23,734 reads 0 comments

  7. Falcons QB Matt Ryan Out Week 13

    It's never too early to start planning for next week's fantasy match-up, especially as the fantasy playoffs draw near. Even though their is an epic Patriots-Saints game tonight, those of you that own Matt Ryan have other issues on  your mind...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 2 days ago 234 reads 1 comments

  8. Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin Vol. 4

    I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to. Nate Robinson, PG/SG, New York Knicks Nate escaped from D’Antoni’s doghouse by averaging 18.8 points, 1...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 2 days ago 101 reads 0 comments

  9. Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: Nov. 29, 2009

      Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article ). You can also check out this week’s NBA schedule to help you set your fantasy lineup (click to read the article )...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 2 days ago 599 reads 0 comments

  10. NFL Week 12: Get 'Em or Don't Sweat 'Em

    There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 2 days ago 144 reads 0 comments

  11. Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/28/09

    Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article ). You can also check out next week’s NBA schedule to help you set your fantasy lineup (click to read the article )...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 3 days ago 88 reads 0 comments

  12. Fantasy Basketball Finishing Touches

    Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article ). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 4 days ago 64 reads 0 comments

  13. Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/27/09

    Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article ). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 4 days ago 33 reads 0 comments

  14. Fantasy Basketball: Week Six Schedule

    Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article ). Now, here’s a look at the Week Six NBA schedule...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 5 days ago 508 reads 0 comments

  15. Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/25/09

    Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball round table (click to read the article ). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 6 days ago 54 reads 0 comments

  16. NFL Fantasy Football Out on a Limb 2009, Volume 12

    Before we get started, click here for my Week 12 NFL Picks . Time for another edition of Fantasy Football Out on a Limb. I scour the rosters to select a player who I feel will outperform a higher profile player in that given week...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 6 days ago 229 reads 2 comments

  17. Fantasy Football Week 12: Talkin' About Practice

    Cedric Benson (hip) missed practice today. There won’t be an answer on his status until Sunday morning, so monitor the situation. If he didn’t have such a cushy matchup against Cleveland, I’d say hold off on him this week...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 7 days ago 110 reads 0 comments

  18. Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/24/09

    Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night:   Nick Young, Washington Wizards 32 MIN, 20 PTS, 8-16 FG, 2-2 FG, 2 3PM, 4 REB, 2 AST, 1 TO Young finally got some run, and he took full advantage of it...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 7 days ago 49 reads 0 comments

  19. Lester's Blue Line Specials Volume 7

    Need some help with your fantasy hockey team? You’ve come to the right place. Try these hot players on for size. Filip Kuba, D, Ottawa Senators Kuba was a machine over the past week with eight points (one goal, seven assists)...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 7 days ago 36 reads 0 comments

  20. Fourth & 1 Debate: Waiver Wire Additions

      Hatty of  www.hattywaiverwireguru.com  was responsible for this week’s Fourth & 1 Roundtable debate topic. Click here to see the full article .   This Week’s Topic : Waivers are about to close in some leagues for the playoffs...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 7 days ago 65 reads 0 comments

  21. NFL Week 12 Fantasy Fill-Ins

    I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups.   Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks Matt struggled last week against the Vikings, but almost everyone they've faced this year has struggled against them...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 7 days ago 642 reads 0 comments

  22. Marc Gasol Among the Biggest Surprises: Fantasy Hoops Roundtable

    A bunch of top fantasy basketball minds have agreed to participate in a Roundtable Debate. I’ll kick things off: This Week’s Topic Looking at the season’s early surprise players, which ...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 7 days ago 149 reads 1 comments

  23. NBA Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts from Nov. 23

    Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Sergio Rodriguez, Sacramento Kings 18 MIN, 16 PTS, 6-8 FG, 3-5 FT, 1 3PM, 7 AST, 1 TO Nice assist total, but he’s just not a player to add right now.

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 8 days ago 59 reads 0 comments

  24. Fantasy Football Pitfalls: Week 12

    I’m going to look at the match-ups each week and pick five fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. Here’s a look at players who could struggle this week...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 8 days ago 4,939 reads 0 comments

  25. Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin Vol. 3

    I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems, so you don’t have to.   Dahntay Jones, SG/SF, Indiana Pacers Jones averaged 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.0 steals, 1...

    Ryan Lester Written by Ryan Lester about 9 days ago 1,192 reads 0 comments

 


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