CraigS Feasts on Thanksgiving Weekend

Every week, CraigS is close, but it took until Week 12 for him to put it all together and earn a weekly win. Craig posts a 367 to win the week, thanks to a lineup led by Allen, Brady, Ekeler, Taylor, B. Robinson, Perine, Diggs, Godwin, Kelce, and the Dolphins D.

Rookie owner Dylan cracks the money for the first time all season, scoring a 353 with a team featuring Allen, White, Ekeler, Singletary, Jefferson, Higgins, Wilson, and Kelce, and without making a single trade off his Week 11 lineup.

This is CraigS’s first weekly win since Week 9 last season, and Dylan‘s first payday ever. Congrats to CraigS and Dylan on their strong showings in Week 12, can enjoying a little something extra following Thanksgiving.

The Rookie Report:
As mentioned above, Dylan earns the weekly bragging rights for the second time this season, but Austin also deserves honorable mention, cracking the top 10 with a 346.


The Leaderboard:

1. Eric (3215)*
2. CraigS (3198)
3. TroyA (3172)
4. Mike (3156)*
5. Seth (3125) *
6. Jack (3070)*
7. Mr. Eames (3055)
David (3018), Heather (3004), and Michael (2945)* round out the top 10.

With six weeks to go, Eric continues to hang onto the top spot, but things are getting tight, as only 90 points separates first from fifth. Adding to the drama, three former league champs, CraigS, TroyA and Mike are in the hunt.

Can Eric stave them off to win the league for the first time ever?
Does sophomore owner Seth have what it takes to close strong and claim the title?
A lot to be decided in the final third of the season.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 308.
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: Murray (49), Herbert (45), Cousins (39), G. Smith (39)
Box B: M. White (54), Lawrence (47), M. Jones (46)
Box C: J. Jacobs (106), Sanders (59), Stevenson (34), Chubb (33), Walker (27)
Box D: Elliott (29), Montgomery (27)
Box E: Dillon (38), B. Robinson (33), Murray (25)
Box F:
Box G: D. Moore (35), Cooper (32), Lamb (29)
Box H: Godwin (42), Metcalf (28), Lockett (25), Pittman (24)
Box I: Wilson (45), Thielen (30)
Box J: Schultz (24)
Box K: Folk (32), Elliott (32), MacPherson (30), Koo (28), Butker (26)
Box L: 49ers (37), Chiefs (25), Panthers (23), Vikings (21)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 559 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:



Highest scoring player: Josh Jacobs(106)
The Raiders RB scampered for 229 yards, including an 86-yard game winning TD, but not a single owner played him in Week 12.

Lowest scoring player: Bears Defense (0)
Facing a relatively unknown Jets QB, the Bears proved no match for Gang Green.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 12: Results/Tally/Teams


Housekeeping:

Exceeding 50 Trades:
As the first few owners start to go over 50 trades, just a reminder that each trade above 50 costs 50 cents each.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 12.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Thursday night game:

Buffalo at New England

Week 13 Bye: Arizona and Carolina

Good luck to all in Week 13.

Thanksgiving Comes Early for Brenda

Brenda has reason to give thanks early, as she posted a 392 to win Week 11. Her winning lineup was led by Mahomes, Mariota, Pollard, N Harris, Olave, Pickens, Kelce, Tucker and the Ravens D.

Coming in second, was Ravi, who scored a 373 thanks to a lineup featuring Mahomes, Mariota, Ekeler, Taylor, Singletary, Pacheco, Higgins, Kelce, Bass and the Jets D.

This is Brenda’s first weekly win since Week 12 last season, and Ravi‘s second payday of the 2022 campaign. Congrats to Brenda and Ravi on their strong showings in Week 11.

The Rookie Report:
Brett is becoming something of a fixture in this segment of the report, as he posted a 349 take fourth place for the week, and easily outpace his fellow rookies. Congrats Brett.


The Leaderboard:

1. Eric (2908)*
2. TroyA (2843)
3. Mike (2832)*
4. CraigS (2831)
5. Seth (2793) *
6. Jack (2765)*
7. Mr. Eames (2724)
Heather(2685), David (2671), and Michael (2606)* round out the top 10.

With seven weeks to play, the race remains tight atop the leaderboard, with only one point separating third and fourth place. Can Eric hold off three former league champs sitting right behind him?

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 283.
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 (51), D. Jones (50), Garoppolo (46), Prescott (43)
Box B: Dalton (48), Brissett (45), Tannehill (37)
Box C: Jacobs (41),
Box D: J. Williams (28)
Box E: D. Harris (27), L. Murray (200
Box F: Perine (44), Cook (25)
Box G: Adams (54), Cooper (44), Samuel (36)
Box H: Aiyuk (20)
Box I: Burks (31), Slayton (22)
Box J: Kittle (42), Freiermuth (24) Hooper (24) Knox (21)
Box K: Maher (69), McPherson (50), Koo (36),
Box L: Patriots (44), Falcons (35) Cowboys (30)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 600 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Tyler Bass(77)
In a high-scoring week for kickers, the Bills K hit six FGs.

Lowest scoring player: Graham Gano (-4)
A missed extra point and a poor offensive performance doomed Gano.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 11: Results/Tally/Teams


Housekeeping:

Exceeding 50 Trades:
As the first few owners start to go over 50 trades, just a reminder that each trade above 50 costs 50 cents each.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 11.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Thanksgiving Day Games:

Buffalo at Detroit
NY Giants at Dallas
New England at Minnesota

All teams in action in Week 12.

Good luck to all in Week 12.

Mr. Eames Squeaks Out Victory

Most weeks Mr. Eames uses his creativity to send in lineups featuring (sometimes obscure) player nicknames. In Week 10, that clever lineup spelled victory.

Mr. Eames‘ team scored a 364, led by Mahomes, Lawrence, Barkley, Taylor, Foreman, St. Brown, and Kelce.

Trent claimed second with a 361, thanks to a lineup featuring Mahomes, Brady, Barkley, Pierce, Warren, Kelce and Slye.

This is Mr. Eames’ first weekly win since Week 10 of the 2019, exactly three years ago, and Trent‘s first payday since Week 8 of the 2021 season. Congrats to Mr. Eames and Trent on their strong showings in Week 10.

The Rookie Report:
Once again, Brett (322) earns the weekly bragging rights among his fellow rookies. Honorable mention to Luc, who in a low-scoring week also topped 300 points.


The Leaderboard:

1. Eric (2617)*
2. Troy A(2536)
3. Seth (2517)*
4. Mike (2512)*
5. CraigS (2495)
6. Jack (2485) *
7. Mr. Eames (2450)
David (2387), Heather(2352) and Michael (2325)* and round out the top 10.
* – Won 100-pt bonus

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 282.
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: D. Jones (34), Cousins (33), Prescott (31)
Box B: Tannehill (36), Ryan (32)
Box C: A. Jones (47)
Box D: Wilson (45), Mostert (42), Pollard (40), Conner (34)
Box E: 
Box F:
Box G: Lamb (54), Adams, (46), Digg (40), Hopkins (30)
Box H: Watson (60), McClaurin (38), G. Davis (31)
Box I: Westbrook-Inkine (50), Slayton (38), R. Moore (28)
Box J: Kmet (34), Schulz (21)
Box K: Pinero (48), Fairbairn (34)
Box L: Steelers (24)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 577 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Justin Fields (72)
For the second week in a row, the Bears QB is the toast of the league.

Lowest scoring player: Y. Koo (0)
Koo’s poor showing on Thursday night resulted in a goose egg.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 10: Results/Tally/Teams


Housekeeping:

Exceeding 50 Trades:
As the first few owners start to go over 50 trades, just a reminder that each trade above 50 costs 50 cents each.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 10.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Thursday Night Game:

Tennessee  at Green Bay

Week 11 Bye Teams: Jacksonville, Miami, Seattle, Tampa Bay

Good luck to all in Week 11.

Jack Edges Eric for Week 9 Win

Week 9 featured six teams exceeding 400+ points, but two veteran owners finished 1-2.

Jack’s team posted a 453, led by Allen, Fields, Henry, Cook, Walker, Etienne, Hill, Kelce, and Tucker.

Eric‘s Week 9 team scored a 450, thanks to a lineup featuring Allen, Fields, Ekeler, Cook, Walker, Etienne, Hill, Kelce Tucker.

This is Jack’s first weekly win since Week 16 of 2019, and Eric‘s first payday since Week 15 in 2021. Congrats to Jack and Eric on their strong showings in Week 9.

The Rookie Report:
Dylan (356) torched the competition this week, easily besting the rest of this year’s rookie class for bragging rights in Week 9.


The Leaderboard:
A seismic shift hits the leaderboard as we reach the halfway mark of the season.

Five owners (Eric, Jack, Michael, Mike and Seth) played Justin Fields in Week 9, earning the wildcard/write-in bonus points for having a non-listed player outscore all the other players in play. (It’s been several seasons since this last happened.) That means all five of them had 100 points added to their overall score, rearranging the standings.

1. Eric (2313)*
2. Seth (2237)*
3. Mike (2209)*
4. TroyA (2189)
5. Jack (2187) *
6. CraigS (2157)
7. Mr. Eames (2086)
David (2073), Michael (2063)* and Heather(2056) round out the top 10.

* – 100-point bonus earned.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 336.
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: Murray (44), Burrow (30)
Box B: Lawrence (27)
Box C: Mixon (98)
Box D: J. Wilson (27)
Box E: Conner (24)
Box F:
Box G: Adams (56), Waddle (31)
Box H: Kirk (33), Lazard (29)
Box I: Wilson (26)
Box J: Goedert (34), Hockenson (23)
Box K: Folk (48), Zuerlein (31), Succop (30)
Box L: Patriots (45)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 597 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:



Highest scoring player:  Joe Mixon(98)
The Bengals RB rushed for four TDs and added a fifth via the air, and not a single owner played him.

Lowest scoring player: P.J. Walker (-5)
Threw a pick before being benched at the half.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 9: Results/Tally/Teams


Housekeeping:

New Play List for Weeks 10-14
(Reminder, you are not charged for any trades caused by players changing box assignments)

Payment:
All 36 owners have sent payment. Thanks everyone.

Exceeding 50 Trades:
As the first few owners start to go over 50 trades, just a reminder that each trade above 50 costs 50 cents each.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 9.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Thursday Night Game:

Atlanta  at Carolina

Week 10 Bye Teams: Baltimore, Cincinnati, New England, NY Jets

New play list debuts in Week 10.

Good luck to all in Week 10.

Ghost of Past Championships Haunts Week 8

TroyA, who has won the league a record eight times, wrapped up the Week 8 title with a 414, thanks to a line led by Tagovailoa, Dalton, Walker, Pollard, Hill, Hopkins, Myers, and the Eagles D.

Michael earned second with a 413, thanks to a lineup featuring Hurts, Henry, Pollard, Etienne, Kupp, Cooper, Aiyuk, and Succop.

This is TroyA’s first weekly win since Week 3 last season, and Michael‘s first payay since Week 6 of 2021. Congrats to TroyAand Michael on their strong showings in Week 8.

The Rookie Report:
Luc earned bragging rights in Week 8, as he posted a 388 for his best performance to date. Congrats Luc


The Leaderboard:

CraigS continues to hold down first place, but TroyA and Eric used their strong weeks to climb into second and third.
1. CraigS (1805)
2. TroyA (1782)
3. Eric (1763)
4. Seth (1741)
5. David (1723) 
6. Mr. Eames (1705)
7. Jack (1669)
Heather (1669), Mike (1666) and CarlP (1647) round out the top 10.


Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 316.
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: Murray (47), Prescott (38) Cousins (36)
Box B: Fields (52), Brissett (33), Hienecke (32), Mariota (32)
Box C: Kamara (69), A. Jones (45)
Box D: J. Williams (33), Gibson (30)
Box E: Foreman (40), Drake (35), Allgier (30), Herbert (29)
Box F:
Box G: AJ Brown (69), Waddle (45), Lamb (32), Evans (29)
Box H: Jeudy (26)
Box I: Doubs (24)
Box J: Conklin (36), Pitts (30)
Box K: Folk (67) Koo (33),
Box L: Saints (42), Browns (25)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 644 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:



Highest scoring player: Derrick Henry (71)
King Henry ran for 219 yards and two touchdowns.

Lowest scoring player: Evan McPherson (-3)
In a night that saw the Bengals struggle, a missed XP and missed FG didn’t help.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 8: 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 8.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Thursday Night Game:

Philadelphia  at Houston

Week 9 Bye Teams: Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, NY Giants, Pittsburgh, San Francisco

Final week of play list #2.

Good luck to all.