Recent Articles from this Column
February 5, 2013
Payne's Perspective: Super Bowl Reactions
The Har-Bowl became the Har-Bust for brother Jim who did not coach a good game on the world's biggest stage.
January 29, 2013
Payne's Perspective: Super Bowl Props
Beyonce never goes anywhere without Jay-Z, right? Here's where to put your money for Super Bowl Sunday.
January 22, 2013
Payne's Perspective: How They Got Here
Frank Gore and the rushing game will be key for the 49ers in the Super Bowl against the Ravens.
January 15, 2013
Payne's Perspective: Is there Value in the ATL?
Finally, an exciting playoff weekend. Now it's on to the conference title games where the Falcons might make for a crafty pick.
January 7, 2013
Payne's Perspective: Playoff Beast Mode
Marshawn Lynch was in Beast Mode against the Redskins on Sunday in a game that saved a rather boring wild-card weekend.
December 25, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Gambling in Week 17
Week 17 can be a crapshoot, but those in the gambling mood might consider rolling the dice on Clyde Gates. Yes, Clyde Gates.
December 18, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Sammy in St. Louis
There is more to Sam Bradford's recommendation this week than a stellar Week 15 performance.
December 11, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Waiver Wire Offers Playoff Help
Rod Streater is coming off two solid performances and is clearly peaking at the right time for fantasy owners.
December 4, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Scheffler's Ready to Roar
Detroit's receiving options in flux, Tony Scheffler figures to see more targets in the Lions offense.
November 27, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Rodgers Gets His Wings
Jacquizz Rodgers is seeing more work for the Falcons, and in critical times too, making him a waiver-wire target this week.
November 20, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Replacing Gronk
With Rob Gronkowski out, Visanthe Shiancoe becomes a viable option - and big red-zone target - for the Patriots, and fantasy owners.
November 13, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Time for Backups to Rise Up
Quarterback injuries were the story of Week 10, Who do you turn to in Week 11 if your QB is down and out?
November 6, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Oakland Backfield in Flux
Mike Goodson could be all smiles this week if his ankle injury turns out less severe than teammate Darren McFadden's.
October 30, 2012
Payne's Perspective: He's No Fluke
Santana Moss is proving to be RGIII's favorite, and most trusted, receiver in Washington.
October 23, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Don't Bury this Bear
Jay Cutler likely was dropped in some leagues earlier this season, but he has too much value to be on the waiver wire.
October 16, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Freeman to the Rescue?
Week 7 is a bye-week killer, but Josh Freeman could provide fantasy salvation.
October 9, 2012
Payne's Perspective: RB Options not in the Cards
Ryan Williams' season-ending shoulder injury has opened a hole in the Arizona backfield that seemingly no one wants to fill.
October 2, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Players to Target Week 5
Andre Roberts has flown under the radar, but he's thriving playing opposite Larry Fitzgerald.
September 25, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Lions Savor View From Hill
Shaun Hill's exploits in relief of Matthew Stafford earned him the highest passer rating of the week and a potential waiver claim should Stafford miss time.
September 18, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Bradford Measures Up
In his third year, Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is turning himself into a viable weekly fantasy starter.
August 12, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Payne's Peculiar Predictions
Bold Predictions From The Keyboard of Kevin Payne
July 15, 2012
Payne's Perspective: The Rookie Running Backs
Robert Turbin is a dark horse rookie running back.
July 1, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Potential 2012 Fantasy Busts
Beanie Wells is on Kevin Payne's list of players to devalue.
June 24, 2012
Payne's Perspective: 2012 Sleepers
Sidney Rice and Robert Meachem headline wide receiver sleepers according to Kevin Payne.
March 11, 2012
Payne's Perspective: Manning On The Move
Peyton Manning has met with several teams in the last few days. Get caught up on his situation and the rest of the action around the league.