Fantasy Football Rookie Edition: Who's Got Luck?
"Who's more ready to play right now? Who's more ready to call an offense?" Mike Valenti said about his fantasy football pick. 'Who's used to that? It's Luck ... You can play Luck this year."
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"Who's more ready to play right now? Who's more ready to call an offense?" Mike Valenti said about his fantasy football pick. 'Who's used to that? It's Luck ... You can play Luck this year."
Mike Valenti and Terry Foster went head-to-head with Detroit Lions starting quarterback Matthew Stafford on Monday.
Valenti said Nelson will get "8 to 10 touchdowns" this year.
Football is baaack. I have never quite figured out how many "a's" to add into "back" in order to indicate excitement, I went with three.
A lot is expected of a top-10 draft pick, no matter their position. See who will do what once the season kicks off.
The Detroit Lions lose to the Oakland Raiders 31-20 on Saturday night during preseason play in Oakland.
Mike Valenti, host of the Valenti & Foster show, and a fantasy fanatic broke down his fantasy draft list for those in attendance at the Fantasy Football Convention at Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak. Here it is.
97.1 The Ticket is hosting the Fantasy Football Convention today at Fifth Avenue Billiards in downtown Royal Oak. Can't be there? Follow along with action LIVE on Twitter here.
Outside of a few players, a kicker's fantasy success depends more on his team than his talent. Here are the top 10 kickers.
A strong defense/special teams unit could make the difference in your fantasy football league. Here are the top 10 to target.
With the official release of Madden 13 just a week away I took the opportunity to download the demo on the Playstation 3 this week and have to admit I can't wait for the game to hit stores shelves on August 28th!
"I honestly don't know what the deal with Jahvid is," Matthew Stafford said. "Coach Schwartz probably has a better grasp on that than any of us. We're hoping to see him back soon if we can."
If it seems you're seeing lions everywhere these days, it doesn't just mean your football obsession has gotten out of hand. There actually are lions everywhere.
Tight ends came into their own in 2011. Will more records be broken in 2012? Check out your top 10 fantasy football options.
Football is back, and not a moment too soon. Here are the five must-watch match-ups for the upcoming 2012 NFL season.
Stafford threw two touchdown passes, and Johnson had five catches for 111 yards to help the Lions cruise to a 27-12 victory on Friday night.
A slow start led to a big finish for the Detroit Lions beating the Baltimore Ravens 27-12 on Friday night.
Fantasy football draft strategies depend on your league's settings and who's available. Read up on the different approaches.
Big names dominate fantasy football drafts, but often don't pay off. Check out these reaches and sleepers to get an edge.
The NFL becomes more of a passing league every year. Here are the top 10 fantasy football options at wide receiver.
Fantasy football owners want a workhorse running back who can carry an offense. Here are your top 10 options.
"We gotta learn from the mistakes that were made this off-season and move on and come together as a team to make sure they don't happen again," Stafford said.
The keyword is "upside." And these guys have it. Here are the top 10 fantasy football quarterbacks for the 2012 NFL season.
The Cleveland Browns' preseason-opening win in Detroit came at a significant cost.
The coach of the Lions is showing some love to Detroit's other boys in blue.
A passing boater rescued a man who fell off a personal watercraft Saturday in Anchor Bay, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.
Police are seeking tips to help solve a "smash and grab" style jewelry theft at Helzberg Diamond Outlet in Auburn Hills.
Isle Royale National Park officials announced Duncan Narrows Campground will be closed from July 13 to 31, with the possibility of an extension if necessary.
All lanes of eastbound Interstate 94 at Moross Road in Metro Detroit were shut down for hours for a police investigation on Tuesday.
The entire state of Michigan will be under an air quality alert on Wednesday due to particulate pollution from Canadian wildfire smoke, environmental officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
All lanes of eastbound Interstate 94 at Moross Road in Metro Detroit were shut down for hours for a police investigation on Tuesday.
The entire state of Michigan will be under an air quality alert on Wednesday due to particulate pollution from Canadian wildfire smoke, environmental officials said.
Cooling centers are open, and some events are canceled, for Tuesday in response to a heat wave.
Police say a man who was held after Saturday's shooting at a shopping mall in Auburn Hills has been released from custody.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by a bison that charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
The latest announcement from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services comes hours after officials said the number of cases had grown to more than 2,600.
The ambulance is designed to connect children with specialized care as quickly and safely as possible.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 2,600 cases.
According to event organizers, the swim raised about $130,000 this year alone.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game win streak.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Heat Advisory in effect in Southeast Michigan as temperatures soar. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us how long we can expect the heat.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 3,300 cases in 55 counties.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Maine fatally shot a man in his car on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
The number of cases of a parasite that causes an illness known as cyclosporiasis has been growing across the country, particularly in Michigan. The exact cause remains under investigation.
President Trump claims that passage in the Strait of Hormuz will be open to all countries except Iran and its customers. CBS News has this report.