I really think that the fantasy football craze has created a slew of better football fans. In the past, fans — myself included — would vote only for the players on their favorite team for the Pro Bowl. But not anymore.

Thanks to a nation of fantasy football junkies, players from all sized markets are getting a ton of votes as evidenced by the early Pro Bowl returns. Drew Brees of the small-market New Orleans Saints leads all vote-getters, no doubt because he has been a fantasy stud across all league formats.

On behalf of the Black & Gold nation, I thank you for voting Brees. Now, go vote again!

Here are today’s great reads:

• Bears’ rookie running back Matt Forte is on the verge of running away with the top spot in our Rookie Report. [Bruno Boys]
• Braylon Edwards owns Monday Night Football, and the good news for his owners is that he has one more MNF tilt. [Roto Arcade]
• The Colts having something to play for down the stretch is really going to help Peyton Manning owners. [Bruno Boys]
• Hines Ward might not be concerned, but I think the Bengals are out to get him this weekend. [FanHouse]
• Cardinals’ rookie running back Tim Hightower — the guy who was going to save your fantasy season — is slipping. [FF Toolbox]

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