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UPDATE: New Playlist for Weeks 10-14

Huge points were possible in Week 9, but for the majority of us, we played it safe and suffered the consequences.

Rising above the mediocrity, Eric was able to post a 325, to edge CarlP by two points and win the week, thanks to a lineup featuring J. Allen, Burrow, Ekeler, R. White, Warren, Tucker and the Browns D.

CarlP scored a 323, thanks to lineup led by Hurts, R. White, Warren, D. Johnson, Carlson and the Browns D.

This is the third weekly win for Eric in just nine weeks of the 2023 campaign, and Carl‘s second pay day this season. Congrats to both on their strong showings in Week 9.

The Rookie Report:

In week 9, Austin (312) earned bragging rights among the new owners. Congrats Austin on another weekly win.

The Leaderboard:

David’s lead over Eric narrows, while Trent and CraigS hold steady. Seth and TroyA move up, and I fall two spots.
1. David (2183)
2. Eric (2119)
3. Trent (2086)
4.  CraigS (2068)
5. Seth (2049) 
6. TroyA (2028)
7. JohnK. (2007)
Mr. Eames (2003), Jack (1967) and Major (1964) round out the Top 10.


Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. Kelce (32) 89%
2. T. Hill (28) 78%
3. Chase (27) 75%
4. Thielen (27) 75%
5. Kamara (26) 72%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 268.
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: Stroud (94), Dobbs (52)-off the bench,
Box B: Mayfield (29)
Box C: Mostert (33), Henry (26), Jacobs (25)
Box D: Stevenson (56), A. Jones (25), Mixon (23),
Box E: K. Mitchell (48), N. Harris (25),
Box F:
Box G: Lamb (50), D. Smith (25), Collins (24), Evans (22)
Box H: Cooper (43), Pittman (21)
Box I: Dell (44), D. Johnson (32), Higgins (31), Dotson (27)
Box J: T. Hill (31), Kmet (31), Ferguson (30), Hockenson (21)
Box K: Koo (56), McLaughlin (46), Hopkins (25)
Box L: Colts (46) Chargers (44), Raiders (29), Ravens (27), Packers (26) Chiefs (24)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 618 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: C.J. Stroud (94)
The Texans rookie signal caller threw for 470 yards and 5 TDs, but not a single owner played him in Week 9.

Lowest scoring player: Clayton Tune (-3) 
The Cardinals rookie QB had an abysmal day, throwing two picks and losing a fumble while being sacked seven times and throwing for less than 60 yards. Yikes!

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

Housekeeping:

Payment:
Thanks everyone. We have received payment from all 36 owners.

Looking Ahead:

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

A new playlist debuts in Week 10.
(Remember: Any trades caused by players moving boxes are free moves.)

Week 10 Bye Teams:
Kansas City, LA Rams, Miami, Philadelphia

Week 10 Thursday Night Game:

Carolina at Chicago 

Good luck to all in Week 10.

For the second time in three weeks, David wins the week, thanks to a lineup led by Allen, Burrow, McCaffery, Gibbs, R. White, Diggs, Chase, Theilen, Butker and the Jets D., which resulted in a 394.

In second place is one of the greatest comeback stories in league history. Two-time former league champ Dennis (1999 & 2008) returned to the league this season after more than a decade away, and posted a 382, thanks to a lineup featuring Tagovailoa, Burrow, Kamara, Gibbs, T. Hill, Chase, Theilen, Gay and the Cowboys D.

As previously mentioned this is David’s second win in the past three weeks, and the first pay day for Dennis, since Week 1 of 2011. Congrats to both on their strong showings in Week 8.

The Rookie Report:

In week 8, Ryan (282) and Zach (282) edged Austin by a mere two points to share bragging rights among the new owners. Congrats Ryan and Zach.

The Leaderboard:
With his win, David extends his lead in the standings over Eric. while Trent, CraigS and Seth surge, and TroyA and I stumble.
1. David (1898)
2. Eric (1794)
3. Trent (1777)
4.  CraigS (1756)
5.  JohnK. (1742)
6. Seth (1741)
7. TroyA (1740)
Mr. Eames (1705), JamesT (1690) and Michael (1687) round out the Top 10.


Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. Kelce (29) 80%
2. Chase (24) 66%
3. Mahomes (23) 64%
4. T. Hill (22) 61%
5. Warren (22) 61%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 303.
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 (46)
Box B: Levis (55), Mayfield (28)
Box C: Barkley (26)
Box D: Mixon (34)
Box E: 
Box F:
Box G: Lamb (64)
Box H: Hopkins (65), Godwin (21)
Box I: Shaheed (51), G. Davis (34), Osborn (28)
Box J: T. Hill (39), Kincaid (26), Ferguson (20)
Box K: McManus (55), Dicker (51), Koo (33)
Box L: Cowboys (69), Jets (34) Browns (28), 49ers (28)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 579 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: DeAndre Hopkins (65)
The veteran wideout caught four passes for 128 yards and three touchdowns from his rookie QB, and not a soul played him.

Lowest scoring player: Cairo Santos (0) 
The Bears kicker was limited to one extra point in a night worth forgetting in L.A.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 8: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:

Payment:
Thanks everyone. We have received payment from all 36 owners.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 8.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Week 9 Bye Teams:
Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, San Francisco

Week 9 Thursday Night Game:

Tennessee at Pittsburgh 

and the league returns to Europe for an early Sunday game between Kansas City and Miami.

Good luck to all in Week 9.

For the second time this season, Eric wins a week. Eric posted a 359, thanks to a lineup featuring J. Allen, Stevenson, Foreman, T. Hill, Addison, Kelce and Joseph.

And CraigS also has a case of deja vu as he earns a second runner up prize after seven weeks, scoring a 354 with a roster led by Mahomes, Foreman, Addison, Kelce, and Grupe.

This is the second weekly win of the year for Eric, (he won Week 1) and the second pay day for CraigS, after taking second in Week 4. Congrats to both Eric and CraigS on their strong showings in Week 7.

The Rookie Report:

The deja vu continues among our rookies, as Zach earns his second opportunity for bragging rights this season, with a 341. Congrats Zach on a great week.

The Leaderboard:
In Week 7 David stayed atop the leaderboard, but Eric, myself and TroyA all moved up while Trent tumbled a few spots.
1. David (1504)
2. Eric (1475)
3. JohnK. (1457)
4. TroyA (1439)
5. Trent (1427)
6. Ravi  (1410)
7.  Mr. Eames (1405)
CraigS (1401), Seth (1385), and Zach (1371) round out the Top 10.

An interesting mix of former champs and fresh blood represented in the Top 10, including rookie owner Zach.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. Kelce (28) 77%
2. T. Hill (25) 69%
3. Warren (23) 64%
4. Mahomes (21) 58%
5. Bills (20) 55%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 287.
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: Jackson (60), Minshew (58), Cousins (51), Lawrence (44)
Box B: M. Jones (33), Dobbs (22), Pickett (21)
Box C: Barkely (31)
Box D: Ford (45), J. Cook (32)
Box E: Edwards (30),
Box F: J. Kelly (33),
Box G: AJ Brown (47) St. Brown (35)
Box H: Kirk (32), Pickens (29)
Box I: Downs (43)
Box J: Waller (33), Goedert (31)
Box K: Hopkins (79), Lutz (44)
Box L: Eagles (22), Ravens (22), Seahawks (20)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 585 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Dustin Hopkins(79)
The Browns placekicker booted four fields from beyond 50+ yards, but not a soul played him.


Lowest scoring player: DeShaun Watson (-1) 
Keeping it in Cleveland, the Browns starting QB was 1 of 5 for 5 yards and a pick before suffering an injury that knocked him out for the rest of the game.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 7: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:

Payment:
Thanks everyone. We have received payment from all 36 owners.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 7.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Week 8 Bye Teams:
No teams on bye.

Week 8 Thursday Night Game:
Tampa Bay at Buffalo

Good luck to all in Week 8.

In a week with slightly more subdued scores, David posted a 372 to claim Week 6, thanks to a lineup led by Allen, Burrow, K. Williams, Hubbard, T. Hill, Chase, Theilen, Kelce and Butker.

Coming in second was Andrew (353) who edged my Week 6 team by a single point, thanks to a team featuring Hurts, Burrow, K. Williams, Hubbard, T. Hill, Chase, Theilen, Kelce, and Joseph,

This is the first weekly win for David since Week 18 of the 2021 season, and the second pay day for Andrew this season. Congrats to both on their strong showings in Week 6.

The Rookie Report:

In week 6, Austin (308) earned bragging rights among the new owners, edging Zach by a mere seven points. Congrats Austin on another great week.

The Leaderboard:
David‘s strong showing in Week 6 carried him straight to the top of the leaderboard. Trent also moved up in the standings.
1. David (1162)
2. Trent (1128)
3. Eric (1116)
4. JohnK. (1110)
5. Mr. Eames (1099)
6. TroyA (1096)
7.  Seth (1073)
Ravi (1065), Kerry (1062), and CraigS (1047) round out the Top 10.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. C. McCaffery (28) 77%
2. T. Hill (26) 72%
3. Chase (25) 69%
4. Mahomes (22) 61%
5. Burrow (22) 61%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 284.
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: Goff (41) Jackson (30)
Box B: Prescott (36), Carr (33) Ridder (27)
Box C: Henry (40), Pollard (29), Kamara (26), Swift (25)
Box D: Stevenson (24)
Box E: 
Box F:
Box G: St. Brown (45), AJ Brown (34), Lamb (31), McLaurin (24)
Box H: Pittman (31), Cooper (29), Wilson (26)
Box I: London (31)
Box J: Schultz (25)
Box K: McManus (54), Gay (34), Grupe (29)
Box L: Vikings (35), Ravens (23)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 470 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Harrison Butker (58)
The Chiefs K isn’t dating Taylor Swift, but he did boot a 60-yard FG to cap the Chiefs’ victory and deliver the best scoring performance of Week 6.

Lowest scoring player: Ryan Tannehill (-1)
Yes Deebo Samuel also scored a minus 1, but Deebo left after one play. The Titans QB played most of the game, but completed only 50% of his passes for less than 80 yards and an interception before leaving with an injury.  


For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 6: 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 6.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Week 7 Bye Teams:
Carolina/Cincinnati/Dallas/Houston/NYJets/Tennessee

Week 7 Thursday Night Game:

Jacksonville at New Orleans

Good luck to all in Week 7.

Mr. Eames was working a racing event in Illinois this weekend, but he was able to drive his team into the winner’s circle in Week 5.

The Eames team scored a 443, with a lineup featuring Mahomes, Burrow, Hall, Spears, T. Hill, Chase, Kelce and the Dolphins D.

Runner up for the week went to JamesT (412), who offered up a lineup led by Tagovailoa, Burrow, Achane, McLaughlin, T. Hill, Chase, M. Brown and Kelce, but most importantly, C. Samuel as his wildcard. Why did that matter?

Turns out rookie owner Zach also scored a 412, with a roster that included Mahomes, Burrow, Mixon, Warren, T. Hill, Chase, Theilen Kelce and 49ers D, but Bass (who became his wildcard) only scored one point, costing him the week.

This is the first weekly win for Mr. Eames, since Week 10 of the 2022 season, and the first pay day for JamesT, since entering the league last year. Congrats to Mr. Eames and JamesT on their strong showings in Week 5.

The Rookie Report:

In week 5, Zach (412) ended Austin’s four-week winning streak to earn weekly bragging rights among the new owners. Congrats Zach on an impressive week.

The Leaderboard:
In its second week, we saw some shuffling of names and positions in the standings. with Eric climbing three spots to knock David out of the top perch, and Trent jumping three spots.
1. Eric (814)
2. David (780)
3. TroyA (768)
4. Trent (765)
5. Mr, Eames (764)
6. Kerry  (760)
7.  JohnK. (758)
CraigS (749), Seth (741), and Austin (735) round out the Top 10.


Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. McCaffery (31) 86%
2. Kelce (26) 72%
3. Mahomes (21) 58%
4. Chase (19) 53%
5. Ravens D (18) 50%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 326.
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: Fields (59) Purdy (48), Goff (41), Wilson (35)
Box B: Ridder (41) Carr (24), Pickett (23)
Box C: Etienne (67), Mostert (29), Swift (28)
Box D: B. Hall (67),
Box E: 
Box F: K. Miller (22), Perine (21)
Box G: AJ Brown (36), Kupp (29)
Box H: DJ Moore(91), Pickens (46), Hopkins (36), Ridley (36)
Box I:  G. Davis (31), Addison (23), London (22)
Box J: Goedert (38), Thomas (28), Pitts (24), Waller (24)
Box K: Grupe (46), Fairbairn (41), Boswell (31)
Box L: Saints (52), Steelers (22)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 675 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: DJ Moore (91)
The Bears WR caught 8 passes for 230 yards and three TDs, but only one owner played him in Week 5.


Lowest scoring player: Mac Jones (-6) 
The Patriots QB made it two weeks in a row, as the lowest scoring player, this time being benched in the fourth quarter after throwing another pick six.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 5: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:

Payment:
So far, 34 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 5.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Week 6 Bye Teams:
Green Bay/Pittsburgh

Week 6 Thursday Night Game:

Denver at Kansas City

Good luck to all in Week 6.

For the second week in a row, we had eight owners top 400 points for the week. (A pretty clear sign it is time for a new playlist).

In the end, it was Andrew who posted a season high 484 to win the week, thanks to a lineup led by Hurts, Richardson, McCaffery, Swift, Achane, K. Williams, Nacua, Folk and the Cowboys D.

CraigS, another former league champion, was runner up, thanks to a team featuring J. Allen, Stroud, McCaffery, Walker, K. Williams, Jefferson, Nacua, and the Cowboys D.

This is Andrew’s first weekly win since Week 7 of the 2020 season when he won it all, and the first pay day for CraigS, since Week 9 of 2021. Congrats to both on their strong showings in Week 4.

The Rookie Report:

In week 4, Austin (382) ran his streak to four in a row to start his inaugural season. Impressive. Ryan (360) wasn’t too far behind.

The Leaderboard:
Week 4 features the debut of our overall standings.

Taylor Swift wasn’t the only person in Metlife Stadium for Sunday Night Football, as my cousin David also saw the Chiefs defeat the Jets. And on Monday night, he debuts atop the leaderboard for the 2023 season. His lovely wife Kerry sits third, 10 points behind last year’s champion TroyA, and tied with last year’s runner up, Eric.
1. David (436)
2. TroyA (433)
3. Kerry (423)
4. Eric (423)
5. CraigS (403)
6. JohnK. (399)
7. Trent (395)
Seth (386), Austin (382) and CarlP (378) round out the Top 10.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. McCaffery (34) 94%
2. Mostert (25) 69%
3. Kelce (24) 66%
4. Jefferson (23) 63%
5. K. Allen (23) 63%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 355.
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: Fields (49), L. Jackson (40), Lawrence (34)
Box B: Mayfield (35), Dobbs (35), Howell (30)
Box C: Henry (46) Jacobs (41), B. Robinson (41)
Box D: Montgomery (46), Pacheco (40)
Box E: Herbert (34),
Box F:
Box G: AJ Brown (67), D. Smith (24), St. Brown (23)
Box H: N. Collins (63), DJ Moore (44) Aiyuk (38), Godwin (31), Kick (26)
Box I: G. Davis (26), M. Brown (24)
Box J: Andrews (38), Kmet (38)
Box K: McManus (51), Fairbairn (36)
Box L: Seahawks (52), Jaguars (39), Vikings (38), Bucs (25)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 660 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Christian McCaffery (80)
The 49ers RB high-stepped his way into the end zone four times on Sunday. Fortunately, 94% of the league played him in Week 4.

Lowest scoring player: Mac Jones (-2) 
Bill Belichick had seen enough of his starting quarterback, opting to bench him late in the third quarter.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 4: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:

New playlist for Weeks 5-9.
Remember, all trades forced by players changing boxes are free moves.

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 4.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Week 5 Bye Teams:
Cleveland, L.A. Chargers, Seattle, Tampa Bay

Week 5 Thursday Night Game:

Chicago at Washington 

Good luck to all in Week 5.

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.

Veteran owner Heather was already over 400 points going into Monday night, so no surprise the Saints D only padded her lead. In the end, Heather scored a season-best 425 thanks to a lineup led by Mahomes, G. Smith, McCaffery, J. Cook, B. Robinson, Metcalf, Evans, Nacua, Tucker and the Saints D.

CarlP survived watching his Steelers win a wild one on Monday night to claim second place with a 378, thanks to a roster featuring Mahomes, Goff, McCaffery, Mostert, K. Allen, Evans, Tucker and the Cowboys D.

It was a strong showing for Weber State Wildcats in fantasy football, as third place went to yet another WSU colleague, Ravi (372).

This is Heather‘s first weekly win since Week 17 of 2020, and CarlP’s first pay day since Week 7 of last season. Congrats to Heather and CarlP on their strong Week 2 showings.

The Rookie Report:

In week 2, Austin (353) earned bragging rights among the new owners, edging Zach (352) by just one point. In fact, three of our four rookie owners finished in the top 11. Congrats Austin on a strong Week 2.

Past League Champs
In 29 seasons, we have had 17 different owners crowned league champion. In 2023, we have nine former league champions playing, including
Andrew (2020),
CraigS (2001),
Dennis (1999/2008)
Kerry (2005),
Major (2016),
Mike (2004/2006)
RandyH (1998/2017),
yours truly (2012/2021) and
TroyA, who has won the league a record nine times. (2002/2009/2011/2013-2015/2018/2019/2022).

The Leaderboard:
This feature will debut in Week 4.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. Christian McCaffery (30)
2. Cowboys D (23)
3. Patrick Mahomes (22)
4. Justin Tucker (21)
5. Justin Jefferson (19)

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 326.
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 (64), Cousins (60),
Box B: Stroud (39), Mayfield (36), Howell (34), Tannehill (33), J. Dobbs (33)
Box C: B. Robinson (46), Barkley (36)
Box D: D. Swift (53), Conner (25)
Box E: Z. Moss (36),
Box F: Ford (37), K. Williams (35)
Box G: D. Smith (48) Lamb (42), Higgins (36)
Box H: Pickens (48), Lockett (34), Kirk (33)
Box I: G. Davis (32), Addison (31)
Box J: Engram (15)
Box K: Aubrey (45), Moody (42) Boswell (38), Piniero (35), McManus (27)
Box L: Steelers (32), Buccaneers (29), Saints (21)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 563 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Daniel Jones (64)
The NY Giants QB scored more points than any other player in Week 2, but not a soul played him.

Lowest scoring player: Breece Hall (-1) 
The Week 1 hero turned Week 2 goat as he failed to amass enough stats to overcome the Jets loss to the Cowboys. His running mate, Dalvin Cook, only posted one point better, with a zero.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 2: 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 2.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Week 3 Thursday Night Game:

NY Giants at San Francisco 49ers 

Good luck to all in Week 3.

Almost as fast as Aaron Rodgers’ NY Jets debut lasted, Week 1 is in the books, and last year’s league runner up Eric, gets off to a strong start with a 319 to earn the first weekly win of the 30th season of this league..

Eric‘s team was led by Hurts, Carr, McCaffery, T. Hill, Hockenson, Folk and the Commanders D.

Taking second to open the season is sophomore owner Kristie, who posted a 310, thanks to a lineup featuring Hurts, Garopollo, McCaffery, Jefferson, K. Allen, Elliott and the 49ers D.

This is Eric‘s first weekly win since opening day of the 2021 season, and Kristie‘s first pay day ever. Congratulations to Eric and Kristie on a solid opening week.

Honorable mention to Tom (302), the only other player in Week 1 to exceed 300 points.

Hello Rookies:
This year we have four rookie owners.

Please welcome in alphabetical order: Austin, Ernesto, Ryan, and Zach.

Austin, Ryan and Zach are friends of long-time owner Trent.

Ernesto is a colleague at Weber State, and CarlP‘s neighbor.

Welcome all.

In week 1, Austin (266) earned bragging rights among the newbies. Congrats Austin on a great first week.

The Leaderboard:
This feature will debut in Week 4.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 253.
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: Tagovailoa (61), Cousins (34), Lawrence (30)
Box B: M. Jones (39), Love (33), Purdy (29), Mayfield (28)
Box C: A. Jones (39), Etienne (36), B. Robinson (36), Chubb (35)
Box D: B. Hall (34), Montgomery (19)
Box E: Allgeier (36),
Box F: J. Kelly (23), K. Williams (21)
Box G: Ridley (38), Diggs Olave (31), St. Brown (26)
Box H: Aiyuk (52)
Box I: Meyers (39), Pittman (36), Addison (27)
Box J: Engram (15)
Box K: Elliott (65), Maher (47), McLaughlin (40), Prater (37), Moody (36) Hopkins (35), Bass (34)
Box L: Cowboys (69), Jets (34) Browns (28), 49ers (28)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 566 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Tyreek Hill (75)
The Dolphins wideout caught 11 passes for 215 yards and 2 TDs in a victory over the Chargers.

Lowest scoring players: Tee Higgins(-1) Sky Moore (-1)
Higgins was targeted eight times by Joe Burrow, and failed to catch a single pass. Sky Moore’s coming out party was an 0-for game in prime time.

Daniel Jones and Ryan Tannehill (who both scored 0) are grateful for Tee Higgins’ and Moore’s even more lowly Week 1 performance.

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

Housekeeping:

Payment:
So far, 32 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:

Minnesota at Philadelphia 

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 2023 NFL season.

The Detroit Lions open at Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Sept. 7. 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.

Major thanks to the 30 owners who have already sent payment for the 2023 campaign.

So far, I’ve heard from 35 owners who have expressed an interest in playing.

This includes defending champion TroyA, as well as at least four rookie owners for this season.

I’m still waiting to hear back from a handful of past owners. We still have time to invite additional friends and family who might interested in playing in the league. The more, the merrier.

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

Good luck to all.

John K.