First the Miami Dolphins posted 70 points on Sunday. Then Taylor Swift showed up for the late game in Arrowhead.
Not to be outdone, 11 of our owners scored 400+ points in Week 3.
What a week for offense and pop culture. (And defense if you played the Bills or Browns.)
In the end, former league champion Kerry posted a 468 to put an exclamation mark on the week, thanks to a lineup featuring Mahomes, Goff, McCaffery, Walker, Mostert, Jefferson, K. Allen, Aubrey and the Chiefs D.
Sunday night, I thought Kraig had the week won with a 462, which most weeks would seal the deal. Alas, he had to settle for runner up, thanks to a team led by Tagovailoa, Goff, McCaffery, Walker, Mostert, Jefferson, K. Allen, Pittman, and Kelce.
A quick footnote on Kerry‘s win. Typically last-minute lineup changes backfire, but with seven minutes to go before kickoff, Kerry sent a “last-minute change” email adding K. Allen and Nacua to her lineup, in place of Collins and Atwell. That move added 73 points to her Week 3 score! Kudos Kerry.
This is the first weekly win for Kerry, since Week 15 of the 2020 campaign, and the first pay day for Kraig, since joining the league last season. Congrats to both on their strong showings in Week 3.
Honorable mention goes to Trent (457), Austin (440), David (436), TroyA (433), Eric (428), CarlP (418), JamesT (417), Ravi (408) and CraigS (403), all of whom scored more than enough points to win a typical week.
The Rookie Report:
In week 3, Austin (440) earned bragging rights among the new owners. Congrats Austin who has now won three weeks in a row to open his inaugural season.
The Ultimate Bridesmaid:
Last week I recapped the league champions over the 30 seasons we’ve run this league. But one owner deserves honorable mention for his amazing consistency, despite never winning it all.
Since joining the league in 2002. Eric has taken 8th once (2004), fifth two times (’05 and ’20), fourth four times (’09, ’10, ’12, ’14), finished third three times (’11, ’15, ’21) and placed second a record eight times (’02, ’03, ’06, ’07, ’08, ’13, ’16, ’22).
He’s only finished out of the money three times (2017-2019). Pretty impressive. And one of these seasons, I believe he will finally claim the ultimate prize.
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, and Trent’s brother Craig has also played in years past.)
Siblings:
Eric and Kraig
Cousins/Nephews:
JohnK and David
JohnK/Brenda and Trent
The Leaderboard:
This feature will debut in Week 4.
Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. McCaffery (31) 92%
2. Cowboys D (25) 69%
3. Mahomes (23) 64%
4. J. Jefferson (23) 64%
5. Tucker (22) 61%
Monday Evening Quarterback:
The average score for this week was 374.
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: Herbert (59)
Box B: Stroud (38), Purdy (38), Pickett (34), Garoppolo (31)
Box C: Etienne (33), Pierce (21)
Box D: Conner (37), Mattison (26)
Box E: Archane (100),
Box F: McKinnon (21)
Box G: Adams (63) AJ Brown (38) St, Brown (31), Olave (29)
Box H: M. Williams (41), Cooper (41), Kirk (23)
Box I: Thielen (47), M. Brown (25), Pittman (26),
Box J: La Porta (36), Engram (19)
Box K: Gay (86), McPherson (68), Boswell (53), Myers (51), Bass (44), Gano (38), Ryland (33)
Box L: Bills (46), Browns (41) Saints (24), Patriots (23)
If you picked the top scorers in every box, 710 points were possible this week.
The Extremes:
Highest scoring player: De’Von Achane (100)
The Dolphins RB scored four TDs and posted 100 fantasy points, but not a soul played him in Week 3.
Lowest scoring player: Rashid Shaheed (-1)
Yes, the former Weber State Wildcat had a 76-yard punt return for a TD, but that is credited to the Saints D/special teams unit. He was unable to haul in either of the two passes thrown his way.
For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 3: Results/Tally/Teams
Housekeeping:
Payment:
So far, 33 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.
Week 4 Thursday Night Game:
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Good luck to all in Week 4, last week of the current playlist.