Month: September 2022

In a low-scoring week, Nigel was able to field a strong performance in every box to score a 343 and win the week. Nigel‘s team was led by L. Jackson, Carr, Jacobs, J. Robinson, J. Williams, Thielen, Andrews and Tucker. His wildcard was Claypool who scored nine points.

Our runner-up was Brenda, who also scored a 343 thanks to a lineup featuring J. Allen, Carr, Cook, Patterson, J. Williams, Kupp, M. Brown, Theilen and Kelce, but she gambled on a former Arkansas Razorback (Burks) as her wildcard, and he only scored four points, so Nigel wins the tiebreaker.

This is Nigel’s first weekly win ever since joining the league in 2019, and Brenda‘s first payday since Week 12 of last season. Congrats to Nigel and Brenda on their strong showings in Week 3.

The Rookie Report:

For the second time in three weeks, Brett (293) earns bragging rights among our first-year owners.

Welcome Back
Week 3 brings a close to the option to add owners, and we’re pleased to welcome Mike, a two-time league champion (2004 & 2006), back to the fold after missing the first two weeks of the season. Glad to have you back sir for another campaign.

Family Affair
Many of our owners share family ties with one another, including one family that has had three generations play in the league. Here are some of the current blood lines in the league:

Spouses:
JohnK and Brenda
David and Kerry
Kel & Karen (who opt to keep a united front by fielding one team)

Fathers/Sons:
Jack/Jake
Tom/Trent* (Tom’s dad Roger was a long-time owner in this league)
Kraig/Dylan

Siblings:
Eric and Kraig

Cousins/Nephews:
JohnK and David
JohnK/Brenda and Trent
Eric and Dylan

The Leaderboard:
This feature will debut in Week 4.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 265.
For those of you who were disappointed with your scores this week  here are some players who were played by one or fewer owners:

Box A: Burrow (44), Rodgers (32), Cousins (30)
Box B: Lawrence (40), Brissett (30)
Box C: Chubb (25),
Box D: Singletary (31), B. Hall (23), Pierce (22)
Box E: Stevenson (35), Gordon (23)
Box F: Herbert (59)
Box G: Lamb (32), AJ Brown (31), McLaurin (27)
Box H: Cooper (36), Sutton (28), D. Johnson (24)
Box I: D. Smith (51), Boyd (43), Doubs (29)
Box J: Njoku (35), Pitts (24)
Box K: Zeurlein (55), Koo (38), Piniero (38), Prater (38)
Box L: Eagles (30),

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 550 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Lamar Jackson (71)
The Ravens QB sliced up the Patriots defense for 5 TDs

Lowest scoring player: Joey Slye (-1)
On a day when the Commanders were sacked 9 times, Joey didn’t even get to attempt a PAT

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 3: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:

Payment:
So far 35 of 36 owners have sent payment. Thanks to all who have already paid.

$35 covers your entry and the first 50 trades of the season.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 3.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Thursday Night Game:

Miami at Cincinnati 

In addition to the Thursday Night Game, we also have an early Sunday morning kickoff from London:
Minnesota vs. New Orleans

Good luck to all in Week 4, final week of play list #1.

John K.

Well, that didn’t take long.

In only his second week in the league, Steve Berry runs away with it, scoring 441, without changing a single player from his Week 1 lineup. Steve‘s team was led by Hurts, Carr, McCaffery, Pollard, Kupp, Waddle, Bateman, Andrews, McPherson and the 49ers D.

Heather with a 387, took second place, thanks to a team featuring Jackson, Carr, McCaffery, Kupp, Williams, Andrews, Tucker and the 49ers D.

This is Steve’s first weekly win in just his second week in the league, and Heather‘s first payday since Week 14 of last season. Congrats to Steve and Heather on their strong showings in Week 2.

The Rookie Report:
As already mentioned, Steve Berry (441) earned bragging rights among the newbies by not making a single trade to his Week 1 lineup. Congrats Steve on showing how patience can be rewarded.

Honorable mention to his colleague Kristie, who posted 341 in her second week in the league.

Past League Champs
In 28 seasons, we have had 17 different owners crowned league champion. In 2022, we have seven former league champions playing, including
Andrew (2020),
CraigS (2001),
Kerry (2005),
Major (2016),
RandyH (1998/2017),
yours truly (2012/2021) and
TroyA, who has won the league a record eight times. (2002/2009/2011/2013-2015/2018/2019).

The Leaderboard:
This feature will debut in Week 4.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 288.
For those of you who were disappointed with your scores this week  here are some players who were played by one or fewer owners:

Box A: Stafford (35), Murray (34)
Box B: Tagavailoa (100), Flacco (54), Goff (43)
Box C: A. Jones (65), Chubb (50), Ekeler (26)
Box D: Edwards-Helaire (37), Hall (30)
Box E: Pollard (31)
Box F: Herbert (18)
Box G: T. Hill (78), Diggs (67)
Box H: Cooper (36)
Box I: Lockett (29), Meyers (28)
Box J: Ertz (23) Geisicki (20), Higbee (17)
Box K: Gano (64), Succop (34), Bass (33)
Box L: Jaguars (45), Bills (41), Eagles (25), Chiefs (22)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 677 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Tua Tagavailoa (100)*
He sliced and diced the Ravens defense for 400+ yards and six TDs, but not a single owner played him in Week 2.

Lowest scoring player: Joey Slye (-3)
The Commanders K missed an PAT, and the offense tried two 2-pt conversions, so it was negative day all around.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 2: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:

Payment:
So far 33 of 35 owners have sent payment. Thanks to all who have already paid.

$35 covers your entry and the first 50 trades of the season.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 2.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Thursday Night Game:

Pittsburgh at Cleveland 

Good luck to all in Week 3.

Longtime owner Kim posted a 382 to win the debut week of the 2022 fantasy football season. Kim’s lineup was led by Mahomes, Carr, Taylor, J. Williams, Kupp, Kelce and York.

Runner-up was the inimitable Mr. Eames, who scored a 376, thanks to a team featuring Jackson, Winston, Taylor, J. Williams, Jefferson, Cooks and York.

This is Kim’s first weekly win since Week 15 of 2021, and Mr. Eames‘ first payday since Week 17 of the 2019 campaign. Congrats to Kim and Mr. Eames on their strong debuts in the 2022 campaign.

Hello Rookies:
This year we have nine rookie owners, a league record.

Please welcome in alphabetical order: Austin, Brett, Dylan, JamesH, JamesT, Kraig, Kristie, Luc, and Steve.

Austin, Kristie and Steve are colleagues of Kel of Kel&Karen fame.
Luc is a colleague of Mr. Eames.
Kraig and Dylan are father/son and Eric‘s brother/nephew, and
JamesH and JamesT are WSU colleagues. (JamesT had a bye in Week 1, but will jump into action in Week 2. )
Welcome all.

In week 1, Brett (330) earned bragging rights among the newbies. Congrats Brett on a great first week.

The Leaderboard:
This feature will debut in Week 4.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 292.
For those of you who were disappointed with your scores this week  here are some players who were played by one or fewer owners:

Box A: Cousins (35), Burrow (30)
Box B: Wentz (55), D. Jones (33), Mariota (29)
Box C: Barkely (66), Swift (52), Fournette (34), Mixon (33), Chubb (32)
Box D: Gibson (34)
Box E: Hilliard (32), J. Robinson (31), Carter (29)
Box F: Herbert (18)
Box G: AJ Brown (47), Diggs (47), Chase (45), Pittman (39)
Box H: Jeudy (33), St. Brown (25)
Box I: Landry(31)
Box J: Waller (20), Freiermuth (19)
Box K: Koo (50), Succop (44), Patterson (32)
Box L: Steelers (30), Bills (29), Vikings (23), Chargers (20)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 536 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Justin Jefferson (68)
The Vikings wideout caught 9 passes for 184 yards and 2 TDs.

Lowest scoring player: James Cook (-1)
Dalvin’s younger brother had an inauspicious start with the Bills, losing a fumble early, and spending most of the night riding the bench.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 1: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:

Revised playlist:
Jarvis Landry (NO) will replace D. Hopkins in Box I for Weeks 2-4, after being the highest scoring non-listed WR.

Payment:
So far, 29 of 35 owners have sent payment. Thanks to all who have already paid.

$35 covers your entry and the first 50 trades of the season.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 1.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Thursday Night Game:

LA Chargers at Kansas City 

Good luck to all in Week 2.

The preseason is over. The teams have cut down to their 53-man rosters, and we are days away from the kickoff of the 2022 NFL season.

The Buffalo Bills open at Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Sept. 8. That’s also the start of a new fantasy football season.

You can check out the play list for Weeks 1-4 and submit your lineup for Week 1.

Entry fee is $35 for an opening lineup and the first 50 trades of the season.

I’ll send an email to everyone as well, with how to send payment.

Good luck to all.

John K.