Greetings from the NFC North fantasy football fans ... it's that time of year again ... and whether you're a seasoned pro or rookie, you gotta' be wondering if picking a Detroit Lions player (or two) for your roster is in your best interests this season.

I'll be the first to admit I'm not much of a fantasy football afficianado, but I do know it involves a lot of player evaluations in deciding whether you start 'em or you sit 'em ... there's opportunities to trade or pick up players...

I am B&G through n through, but I can't help but notice the offseason moves the patriots seem to always pull off. First, to trade and sign a guy like Haynesworth for close to nothing, then do the same with " Ochocinco " for the same amount he was making in Cincy....How do they seem to pull these trades/signings off every year?

All I know if we continue to model our franchise after theirs, we will always be in good shape.

This past week’s Thanksgiving Day game against the Cowboys proved to be a real shoot-out with a much improved team led by interim coach Jason Garrett. Chris Ivory a.k.a. “The Beast” was unleashed against the Cowboys for two rushing touchdowns in the first quarter of the game. By halftime, the Saints had a commanding 14 point lead of 20-6. The Cowboys came into the third quarter with a chip on their shoulders and scored a 60 yard touchdown run by Miles Austin. All the Saints could manage during...

This past week’s bye gave me an opportunity to scout other teams that are in the playoff race this season. I enjoyed watching the Falcons’ “come from behind” win over the Ravens. However, the main event of the week was the Eagles versus the Redskins on Monday Night Football. Michael Vick’s performance will be remembered as one of the best Monday Night performances of all time by a quarterback. It was the football equivalent of watching Michael Jordan drop 50 points on the New York Knicks. It seemed...

The Steelers’ “Steel Curtain Defense” crumbled to the Super Bowl Champs. Once again the Saints bounced back from a loss. The first half of the game was definitely a defensive battle. Jonathan Vilma played a major part in curtailing the Steelers’ running game including a ruthless sack on Roethlisberger. The Saints defense was able to stop the Steelers on a goal line stance and force them to a field goal even after a penalty was called on the Saints which reset it to 1st and Goal. The Saints can...