Colin Kaepernick Looking for Payback in Seattle

Colin Kaepernick looked dominant in win against the Packers

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is getting ready for his first big test of the 2013 NFL season. Kaepernick will be facing a Seattle defense that allowed less than 320 yards of total offense per game last year. That was good enough for 4^th best in the NFL in that defensive category.

During week 1 this season, Seattle shut down 3^rd Year pro Cam Newton to under 120 passing yards. Cam Newton has a similar skill set to Kaepernick, but the Niner’s run game is much more of threat than what Carolina has to offer. This means that Seattle has to worry about much more than just stopping the quarterback.

During the Hawks/Niners matchup last season, Seattle held Kaepernick to under 250 yards passing with just one touchdown. Kaepernick had trouble with trouble with Seattle’s 12^th man (crowd noise), who made it hard to hear anything on offense. This is a condition he will once again become familiar with this Sunday night.

Kaepernick is a rising star in the NFL and seems to get better as each week passes. He’s more mentally prepared this time around and has shown growth and maturity since their last matchup.

Kaepernick’s skill set is incredibly hard to prepare for and his knowledge of the game makes him a defensive coordinator’s nightmare. The 25-year-old is determined to march into Seattle and silence the dominating crowd noise and his critics, while bringing a win back to San Francisco.

Colin Kaepernick Looking for Payback in Seattle

Colin Kaepernick looked dominant in win against the Packers

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is getting ready for his first big test of the 2013 NFL season. Kaepernick will be facing a Seattle defense that allowed less than 320 yards of total offense per game last year. That was good enough for 4^th best in the NFL in that defensive category.

During week 1 this season, Seattle shut down 3^rd Year pro Cam Newton to under 120 passing yards. Cam Newton has a similar skill set to Kaepernick, but the Niner’s run game is much more of threat than what Carolina has to offer. This means that Seattle has to worry about much more than just stopping the quarterback.

During the Hawks/Niners matchup last season, Seattle held Kaepernick to under 250 yards passing with just one touchdown. Kaepernick had trouble with trouble with Seattle’s 12^th man (crowd noise), who made it hard to hear anything on offense. This is a condition he will once again become familiar with this Sunday night.

Kaepernick is a rising star in the NFL and seems to get better as each week passes. He’s more mentally prepared this time around and has shown growth and maturity since their last matchup.

Kaepernick’s skill set is incredibly hard to prepare for and his knowledge of the game makes him a defensive coordinator’s nightmare. The 25-year-old is determined to march into Seattle and silence the dominating crowd noise and his critics, while bringing a win back to San Francisco.

PPR vs. Non-PPR – Know the Difference Before You Draft

In a world full of acronyms, just what the heck does PPR actually stand for?

Do you know the difference between a Standard Fantasy League and a PPR league?

What in the world does PPR actually stand for?

If you answered “Point per Reception,” you probably have a leg up on more than half the people in your fantasy league.

What’s the purpose of a PPR league?

This is an attempt by the fantasy football gods to take some of the shine away from the quarterbacks and level the playing field increasing the value of other position players. In a PPR league, pass-catching running backs and wide receivers get a huge bump in the number of points they score over a Non-PPR league. Having a dominant QB never hurt any team, but a pass-catching running back is worth his weight in gold.

A PPR League also DEVALUES running backs who can’t catch the ball. A-P and Michael Turner take a huge hit in value in PPR leagues because the QB doesn’t want to throw to them. However, RBs like Reggie Bush or Ray Rice rack up the points because the quarterback is always using them in a dump off situation. Every catch they make brings more points your team.

In a standard fantasy format (Non-PPR), having Drew Brees or Aaron Rodgers in last year’s fantasy line-up just about guaranteed you a spot in the league championship game. This was not the case in PPR formats.

In PPR Leagues, some fantasy players will wait until the 3^rd round before drafting a QB – Try that in a Non-PPR league and I guarantee you a finish in the bottom three.

Strategies for PPR Draft

Don’t rush to draft QB

Find WRs and TEs who get the most targets

Find RB’s who love to catch and run

Find WRs and TEs who get the most receptions

Don’t fixate on yards after the catch – Points result with every reception.