Matt Pallister

For Redskins’ kickers, competition is constant

Unlike many position battles, there is no fallback, no second string when kickers compete. Despite that, they find the most support from within their ranks.

June 16, 2014

Colt McCoy, the backup’s backup, ‘in a great place’ with Redskins

There is nothing deceptive in the way Colt McCoy presents himself. He's tall and lean with static blue eyes, and he gives thoughtful answers to the questions he is asked — a straight shooter in the parlance of Tuscola, Texas, where he first became a football star in high school. But when he says, "I'm in a great place," it makes you wonder if there's more than a bit of wishful thinking at work.

June 10, 2014

PALLISTER: Looking ahead to 2014 fantasy football drafts

Evaluating the 12 players that should make up the first round of 2014 fantasy drafts. They won't all be drafted that high, but dependability is key to consistent success, and these dozen players are the most dependable fantasy options in a league that has become increasingly unpredictable.

December 12, 2013

PALLISTER: When fantasy football frustration intrudes on real life

Sometimes, it's just not your year. Sometimes, no matter how much you follow the NFL and how much knowledge you soak up, it's difficult to win a game in which you have so little control. I thought about this Sunday as I was bemoaning my fantasy fate.

December 5, 2013

PALLISTER: A Thanksgiving full of football is reality, not a fantasy

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday because of food and football. But it's family that makes all the difference (when I'm not getting yelled at, and even sometimes when I am). It's family that makes this year so special, and it's family that makes me more thankful than ever.

November 27, 2013

PALLISTER: Fantasy football predictions gone wrong? Just make more!

I'm not big on regret. We all make mistakes. I've made plenty of decisions that in hindsight were less than wise. For instance, I decided last week to predict success for Matt Ryan. Dumb.

November 21, 2013

PALLISTER: This fantasy owner just can’t quit you, Ray Rice

Ray Rice is one of "my guys." I was telling people early in his career that he was my favorite non-Bear to watch. He's a little guy who played big — smashing, spinning and straining his way to success. I was driving the bandwagon before there were any passengers, and I drafted accordingly.

November 14, 2013

PALLISTER: Aaron Rodgers injury affects every fantasy football league

Just like the Packers' offense, fantasy owners with Rodgers on their team are going to experience a dip in production. Even with Rodgers having a "mediocre" year, it's unlikely the backup can fill the void. If you're lucky enough to have Tony Romo or Matthew Stafford, good drafting. If not, good luck trying to grab Case Keenum or Nick Foles off the waiver wire.

November 7, 2013

Pallister: A midseason (for most) look at the NFL season thus far

Whether the team you root for has played 50 percent of its schedule or 43.75 percent, we're going to call what follows my midseason column

October 31, 2013

PALLISTER: The fantasy football impact of Week 7 injuries

Moves to consider in the wake of injuries to Jay Cutler, Reggie Wayne, Sam Bradford, Doug Martin and Jermichael Finley.

October 24, 2013

PALLISTER: Philip Rivers, Tony Romo top fantasy football value picks

Value is the key to winning at fantasy football. Entering Week 7, let's talk about fantasy football's best values. Moving forward, keep the following players in your lineup or do what you can to acquire them:

October 17, 2013

PALLISTER: Fantasy football this week, in open letters

When I make a prediction only to watch it go horribly wrong, I feel, as I did Monday night, like a politician caught in a sex scandal. I feel the need to get in front of the news and explain myself in the hope that my constituents will continue to believe in me.

October 3, 2013