Fantasy sports articles written by Dalton Del Don
January 2, 2012
Playoff Cheat Sheet: DDD's By-Position Rankings
Tom Brady might be on the No. 1 seeded Patriots, but he clocks in at No. 3 on the QB list
December 30, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 17 Game Caps
The NFC East championship, and a trip to the playoffs, is on the line when the Giants take on the Cowboys on Sunday night.
December 22, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 16 Game Caps
Jets and Giants face off, and the loser probably won't make the postseason
December 15, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 15 Game Capsules
Tebow vs. Brady in a Sunday afternoon hype-tacula
December 8, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 14 Game Caps
Eli and the Giants have lost four straight, and face rival Dallas on Sunday night
December 8, 2011
NFL Barometer: Titanic Rise
Tennessee's Chris Johnson struggled for the first half of the season, but his recent revival has him shooting back up the cheat sheets.
December 1, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 13 Game Caps
Can the Chargers get back into the win column in Jacksonville?
December 1, 2011
NFL Barometer: Wells Done, Beanie
Arizona's Beanie Wells gets a boost in fantasy value this week after a huge Week 12 performance. Find out who else is on the rise with the fantsy postseason around the corner.
November 23, 2011
NFL Barometer: Non-Action Jackson
Fred Jackson is on pace to top 2,000 yards this season, but a calf injury has put his status in doubt.
November 23, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 12 Game Caps
Giants look to rebound against the Saints on Monday night.
November 17, 2011
NFL Barometer: Beast Mode
Seattle's Marshawn Lynch is charging up the cheat sheets thanks to an expanded workload and a five-game scoring streak.
November 10, 2011
NFL Barometer: Whoa, Julio!
Playing in his first game since Week 5, Atlanta's Julio Jones's burst back onto the fantasy scene with two highlight-reel touchdown catches.
November 4, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 9 Game Caps
Revenge for the Steelers on Sunday night?
November 3, 2011
NFL Barometer: Fantasy Vi-King
Adrian Peterson is arguably the top running back in fantasy football, but he could put the discussion to rest if he continues becoming more active in the Vikings' aerial attack.
October 28, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 8 Game Caps
Michael Vick and his Dream Team have something to prove in prime time.
October 27, 2011
NFL Barometer: Murray Racer
DeMarco Murray's big game has him flying up cheat sheets this week.
October 21, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 7 Game Caps
The Vikings turn to Christian Ponder... against Green Bay's defense.
October 20, 2011
NFL Barometer: Greg Gets A Little Boost
Cleveland receiver Greg Little gets a bump in fantasy value this week after a strong performance in his starting debut.
October 14, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 6 Game Caps
Can Philly's Dream Team End the Nightmare in D.C.?
October 13, 2011
NFL Barometer: Battleground
Jamaal Charles (left) may be done for the season, but another KC running back gets a boost this week after receiving a heavy workload in Week 5.
October 7, 2011
Game Capsules: Week 5 Game Caps
Matthew Stafford leads the undefeated Lions into a Monday night matchup against the Bears.
October 6, 2011
NFL Barometer: Holding Down the Forte
The Bears have struggled a bit in recent weeks, but Matt Forte's big game in Week 5 helped secure a win - and give his fantasy value a boost.
September 29, 2011
NFL Barometer: Wallace on the Way Up
Mike Wallace is doing his best to back up his offseason talk with three straight 100-yard games to open the campaign.
September 23, 2011
Week 3 Game Capsules: Dalton Del Don Breaks Down the Entire Schedule
Can Romo's banged-up Cowboys Keep the Redskins from going 3-0?
September 21, 2011
NFL Barometer: Receivers on the Rise
Several receivers, including Tennessee's Kenny Britt, get a boost in value this week after a strong showing in Week 2.
September 16, 2011
Week 2 Game Caps: Eli and the Giants Look to Rebound vs. the Rams
Can the injury-riddled Giants get on track on Monday night? Del Don breaks down Week 2
September 14, 2011
NFL Barometer: Cam's the Man
Cam Newton is no longer playing against college competition, but it would have been tough to recognize that based on his Week 1 performance.
September 8, 2011
Dalton Del Don Breaks Down Week 1: Week 1 Game Caps
The Ryan Brothers face off Sunday Night when Dallas visits the Jets
August 31, 2011
NFL Barometer: Ocho Sinko
Chad Johnson is having trouble picking up the Patriots' system and is dropping a bit in the wide receiver rankings.
August 25, 2011
NFL Barometer: Late Round Backs to Look At
Willis McGahee has a new home in Denver, and even though he is the backup RB, he is worth considering near the end of your draft.
August 24, 2011
2011-12 Busts: Who Will Underperform This Year?
Kobe Bryant is still a great player, but he has a lot of mileage on him
August 18, 2011
NFL Barometer: Action Jackson
Vincent Jackson didn't make a major impact last season, but don't be surprised if he makes a big jump up the receiver ranks in 2011. See who else gets a mention in this week's Barometer.
August 10, 2011
NFL Barometer: Smith's Last Stand
This could be Alex Smith's last chance in San Fran, but with a new head coach and a new receiver on the roster, he'll have a chance to succeed in 2011.
August 4, 2011
NFL Barometer: Rising Rice
The addition of a new fullback, and the loss of Willis McGahee, combine to give Ray Rice a boost in this week's Barometer.
July 28, 2011
NFL Barometer: In the Know
With DeAngelo Williams going back to Carolina, Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno gets a boost in this week's edition.
July 21, 2011
NFL Barometer: Star of the Show
After an injury shortened season last year, Tony Romo's prospects are looking up for 2011.
January 4, 2011
NFL Playoff Cheat Sheet: By-Position List for the Postseason
Despite a road game this weekend, Aaron Rodgers clocks in as our No. 4 quarterback
December 31, 2010
Game Capsules: Week 17 Game Capsules
Dalton Del Don Breaks Down the Regular-Season Finales
December 30, 2010
NFL Barometer: Productive Patriot
New England' Benjarvus Green-Ellis has yet to reach the 1,000-yard mark, but his 12 rushing touchdowns have made him a viable fantasy option in all leagues. Green-Ellis will present an interesting dilemma for fantasy owners in 2011.
December 22, 2010
NFL Barometer: Witten Warms Way Up
Dallas' Jason Witten was pretty quiet over his first five games, but he has been the top tight end in the league since Jon Kitna assumed the starting quaterback role mid-way through Week 7.
December 21, 2010
Game Capsules: Week 16 Game Caps
Dalton Del Don on all this weekend's games
December 16, 2010
Game Capsules: Week 15 Game Caps
Del Don's Breakdown of all the Weekend Games
December 15, 2010
NFL Barometer: Back In the Nick of Time
Hakeem Nicks returned to action just in time for the fantasy playoffs, but he is not the only star who made a welcome return last week.
December 9, 2010
Game Capsules: Week 14 Game Caps
Dalton Del Don breaks down all the weekend games
December 8, 2010
NFL Barometer: Rising Receivers
Sidney Rice gets a bump in fantasy value after last week's big game, but he is not the only NFC North receiver to make the 'Risers' list this week. Find out who else gets a mention.
December 2, 2010
Game Capsules: Weekend Game Caps
Del Don Breaks Down Week 14
December 1, 2010
NFL Barometer: King of the Cassel
Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel's recent hot stretch earns him a mention in this week's 'Risers' section. See who else makes the list.
November 24, 2010
Game Capsules: Week 12 Game Caps
Dalton Del Don breaks down this weekend's games
November 24, 2010
NFL Barometer: Instant Offense
Vincent Jackson will return to the field this week, and he will have immediate fantasy value thanks to the Chargers' decimated receiving corps.
November 17, 2010
Game Capsules: Week 11 Game Capsules
Dalton Del Don breaks down all the matchups
November 17, 2010
NFL Barometer: Fast Riser
Santonio Holmes showed off his speed on a game-winning touchdown reception in Week 10, a play that really benefited his fantasy owners and also helped give him a nudge upward this week.
November 10, 2010
Game Capsules: Week 10 Game Caps
Vick and the Eagles look for revenge on Monday Night
November 10, 2010
NFL Barometer: Fitzgerald Back on Track
Larry Fitzgerald was a bit quiet earlier this season, but his fantasy value is on the rice after a couple decent games in recent weeks. Find out who else moves the meter this week.
November 5, 2010
Week 9 Game Caps: Breakdowns of all this weekend's matchups
Steelers look to rebound against the Bengals on Monday Night
November 3, 2010
NFL Barometer: Motor City Mover
Calvin Johnson has scored seven touchdowns over his last four games and has a league-leading eight receiving scores this season. See which players are up, and down, this week.
October 29, 2010
Week 8 Game Caps: Colts Looking for Revenge Against Houston
Houston travels to Indy for a rematch with Peyton Manning and the injury-riddled Colts.
October 27, 2010
NFL Barometer: The Other Manning Rises
Eli Manning has had turnover troubles, but he is also leading the league in touchdown passes and is on the rise thanks to a recent three-game hot stretch. Find out who made the list this week.
October 22, 2010
Game Capsules: Can Cowboys bounce back on MNF?
Dalton Del Don breaks down all the Week 7 matchups
October 13, 2010
NFL Barometer: Rice-ing Raven
Ray Rice exploded last week and also now appears to be the Ravens' goalline back as well. Find out who else is on the move this week.
October 6, 2010
NFL Barometer: Patriot Games
New England has traded Randy Moss and will count on a group of young receivers to replace him. How does the move affect Tom Brady's fantasy value?
October 1, 2010
Week 4 Game Capsules: Week 4 Game Caps
Pats vs. Phins could be a shootout
September 29, 2010
NFL Barometer: This Jet Taking Off
After a rough Week 1, Dustin Keller has rebounded in a big way. Find out who else is on the rise, and the decline, this week.
September 24, 2010
Week 3 Game Caps: Cutler is lighting it up in Mike Martz' offense
Jay Cutler seems to be enjoying Mike Martz' offense
September 22, 2010
NFL Barometer: Rising Saint
With Reggie Bush out a few weeks, Pierre Thomas becomes a strong fantasy option. Find out who else is up, and down, this week.
September 16, 2010
NFL Barometer: Week 1 Movers
Key Injuries in Green Bay and Philadelphia have their replacements on the rise, while several top picks, such as Shonn Greene, left a lot to be desired after the first week.
September 9, 2010
Game Capsules: Dalton Del Don Breaks Down Week One
An AFC Championship Preview on Monday Night?
August 30, 2010
NFL Barometer: Upgrades and Downgrades
Tom Brady appears to be in 2007 form
August 24, 2010
NFL Barometer: Upgrades and Downgrades
The pieces are in place for Matthew Stafford to have a breakout year
August 16, 2010
NFL Barometer: Upgrades and Downgrades
Johnny Knox looks like the No. 1 receiver in Mike Martz's offense
August 11, 2010
NFL Barometer: Upgrades and Downgrades
Clinton Portis and Rashard Mendenhall are on the rise, while the first week of camp hasn't been good to Darren McFadden and Lynell Hamilton.
June 24, 2010
Team Previews: 2010 Eagles Preview
Eagles Hope Quaterback Change Produces New Results