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Patriots vs. Vikings Line Up 2 Points: Adrian Peterson Indicted, Fantasy Disaster

The Patriots vs. Vikings betting was under review following news that Adrian Peterson was indicted for child abuse in Montgomery, Texas.  TMZ.com reported the news late Friday. Minnesota was a +3.5 home underdog prior to the news and at 8 pm EST, BetOnline moved the line up 2 points in favor of New England to -5.5.   The team deactivated Peterson late Friday.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/12/2014

Fantasy NFL Week 2 Rankings – Latest NFL Odds

The Fantasy NFL Week 2 rankings are in across the Net as we also have this week’s NFL betting odds posted below, courtesy of Bookmaker.eu.

Top 5 Quarterbacks Week 2:

*1 – Peyton Manning – “Manning completed 22-of-36 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Colts.”

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/11/2014

2014 Week 2 Top Fantasy NFL Wide Receivers

ESPN.com has released their 2014 Week 2 Top Fantasy NFL Wide Receivers breakdown with Denver’s Demaryius Thomas, Detroit’s Calvin Johnson and Cincinnati’s A.J. Green topping the list. 

ESPN.com says of Thomas: “As the clear-cut No. 1 wideout on the best offense in football, Thomas has zero downside.”

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/11/2014

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 2 Best Roster Additions: Kelvin Benjamin, More

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 2 best roster additions have been offered across the Net and Gambling911.com breaks them down below.

Everyone is talking about Allen Hurns of the Jacksonville Jaguars following his 2 touchdowns and 23 fantasy points.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/09/2014

Jaguars Allen Hurns Makes Fantasy NFL History

The Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns made the historic ranks of Fantasy NFL with his improbable 23 fantasy points against the Eagles Sunday.  Philadelphia bettors breathed a sigh of relief once the Eagles managed to erase an initial 17-point deficit and, not only come from behind, but cover the 11-point spread as well.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/08/2014

NFL Fantasy Value – Emmanuel Sanders: Cris Collingsworth Says You Did Good

Chris Collinsworth of NBC Sunday Night Football proclaimed the Denver Broncos Emmanuel Sanders had great NFL Fantasy value, and with good reason.

Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders got into the long-pass action for the Broncos, pulling in a pass for 40-yards. Following the two-minute warning, Manning once again connected with Thomas for the score.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sep/07/2014

Top Fantasy Quarterbacks 2014 Week 1: Sit or Play Matt Ryan?

Christopher Harris of ESPN.com asks whether to sit or play Matt Ryan in Week 1.   

Ryan is ranked number 7 among quarterbacks when it comes to Fantasy Football.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/07/2014

Fantasy Value 2014: Arian Foster, Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins

Gambling911.com has your Fantasy value 2014 look at three of the Houston Texans top playmakers and their season betting odds/props

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/05/2014

Fantasy Value 2014: Nick Foles, Matt Ryan, Tom Brady

Gambling911.com has your Fantasy Football value for three quarterback in 2014: Nick Foles, Matt Ryan and Tom Brady.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/04/2014

2014 NFL Fantasy Values: Demaryius Thomas, Le’veon Bell, Demarco Murray

2014 NFL Fantasy values are explored for Demaryius Thomas, Le’veon Bell and Demarco Murray, including some future prop bets for each.

Broncos Demaryius Thomas Fantasy Value from RotoWorld 2014: Grieving Demaryius Thomas had five catches for 52 yards on six targets in Thursday's preseason opener.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/30/2014

Fantasy Values 2014 NFL: Drew Brees, AJ Green, Dee Bryant

Today we look at NFL Fantasy values for Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, AJ Green of the Cincinnati Bengals and Dee Bryant of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/28/2014

Fantasy Football Illegal in Kansas: Prosecution Possible

Fantasy Football may be legal under federal law but don’t tell that to the state of Kansas.

Clearly, Fantasy Football is illegal there based on this statute:

21-6404 says "As with any other illegal gambling matter, if a fantasy sports league involves the elements of a prize, chance and consideration then it is an illegal 'lottery' prohibited by Kansas criminal law".

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/28/2014

Fantasy Value 2014: Adrian Peterson, LeSean McCoy, Jamaal Charles

Gambling911.com has your Fantasy value heading into the new 2014 Football season for Adrian Peterson, LeSean McCoy and Jamaal Charles. 

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/28/2014

Fantasy Football 2014 Worst Three Picks: Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin, Reggie Bush

Matthew Berry of ESPN.com offered up his Fantasy Football 2014 “Likes” and “Dislikes”, making Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin and Reggie Bush his least favorite fantasy picks.

Lynch, he says, gives him the “heebie jeebies”. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/26/2014

AP: Fantasy Football Looking a Lot More Like Gambling

Some of the newest incarnations of fantasy football look a lot more like gambling than intricate, outsmart-your-opponent strategy games.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/25/2014

Fantasy Sports Players Are Giving Up Their Day Jobs

(Associated Press) - Cory Albertson was cruising at 30,000 feet and, like others on the plane to Detroit, taking care of some business on his laptop.

 

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/23/2014

ESPN’s ‘Outside The Lines’ to Feature Expose on Fantasy Football Betting This Sunday

ESPN’s popular “Outside the Lines” will feature an expose on Fantasy Football betting this coming Sunday August 17, 2014, Gambling911.com’s Thomas Somach can report exclusively. Airing will occur at 9 am EST on ESPN.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/13/2014

NFL Launches Pay-for-Play Fantasy Sports Leagues

The National Football League (NFL) has become the first of the North American professional sports leagues to launch a pay-for-play fantasy sports League.

The fantasy gambling concept, legal under federal law, will become available in 43 states.

Entrance fees will vary from $4.99 to $124.99 with prizes that include top-of-the-line sports memorabilia.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jul/23/2014

It is Christmas at NorthBet: Free Fantasy Football Offered

Northbet, the premier boutique online sportsbook that also features free Fantasy Football in addition to wagering, wants to wish all Gambling911.com readers a very merry Christmas and they have plenty of gifts for their customers as we see below. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/21/2012

2011 Fantasy Football Drafts Have Players Frazzled After NFL Lockout

Matt Koesters of The News and Tribune this weekend points out the chaos caused to 2011 Fantasy Football leagues post-NFL lockout, specifically as they apply to draft picks. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/06/2011

Apple Users Rejoice Over New Sports Handicapping App

Submitted by Payton on, Nov/12/2010

Fidelity Investments Fires Workers Over Fantasy Football

According to the Star Telegram, Fidelity Investments fired four workers for involvement in a Fantasy Football league.

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/16/2009

LeGarrette Blount Hurts Fantasy Owners, Bettors

Fantasy owners and bettors alike are pulling their hairs out over the LeGarrette Blount "punch" during Thursday night's game in Boise State, followed by his season long suspension.

Submitted by Guest on, Sep/05/2009

2009 Jacksonville Jaguars Preview

Every season a team comes from relative obscurity to have a great season and make a playoff run. In 2009 that team could be the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/01/2009

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