John K's Fantasy Football

Mike, a two-time league champion, broke free of the pack by fielding a Week 4 roster with players the rest of us passed over, including Hurts, Heinicke, Ekeler, C. Patterson, Chase, McLaughlin and the Bills D to post a 399.

How many of you seriously considered playing those QBs and RBs in Week 4?
Just for perspective, 25 of us played Mahomes (17) or Allen (8) in Box A, Cousins (19) or Carr (6) in Box B, and 30 of us were on Henry (22) or Kamara (8) in Box C. Among the wideouts, 17 of us played Adams and 19 played Kupp. Sounds like it’s time for a new play list.

Trent was the runner up, thanks to a lineup featuring Mahomes, D. Jones, Henry, K. Hunt, M. Brown, McLaughlin and the Bills D to score a 388 and win his second pay day of the young season.

It’s Mike’s first weekly win since Week 16 of last year, and Trent’s second pay day in as many weeks. Congrats to Mike and Trent on the strong Week 4 showing.

Honorable mention to Kel&Karen and SteveB, who both topped 380 points this week.

Rookie Report:
Seth celebrated a belated birthday by scoring a  362, to earn bragging rights over Mel and Ravi this week. His Chiefs’ tandem of Mahomes and T. Hill helped propel the strong showing this week.

Overall Standings:
The overall standings for the league debut this week. Your score reflects the cumulative total for the season, after we toss your highest weekly score, along with the two lowest.

The Leaderboard:
Trent debuts at the top of the leaderboard, thanks to his strong performances so far this season.
1. Trent (388)
2. Kel&Karen (373)
3. Eric (371)
4. Liam (369)
5. Michael (364)
6. Major (363)
Seth, Mr. Eames, Tom and Kim round out the Top 10.

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: Hurts (52), Prescott (40), Rodgers (34), L. Jackson (33)
Box B: D. Jones (65), Darnold (50), Ryan (46), Heinicke (43)
Box C:  Ekeler (58), Barkley (40), Taylor (40), Edwards-Helaire (38), Elliott (34),
Box D: Edmonds (41), Robinson (29),
Box E: C. Patterson (50),
Box F:
Box G: McLaurin (46), Jefferson (29)
Box H: D. Samuel (64). D. Johnson (36), Golladay (29)
Box I:  Boyd (33), Mooney (31), Shenault (27)
Box J: Uzomah (40), Gesicki (21)
Box K: Succop (41), Bullock (36), Bass (30), Blakenship (27)
Box L: Chargers (22)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 606 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:

Highest scoring player: Tyreek Hill (78).
Hill lit up the Eagles D (and the fantasy scoreboard) for 186 yards and three TDs.

Lowest scoring player: Brandon McManus (0)
The Ravens D tamed the undefeated Broncos offense.

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

Housekeeping:

I’ve received payment of $35 from 30 of our 31 owners so far. Thank you.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 4.

New play list begins with Week 5.
Be sure to check your lineups. Remember, you are not charged for trades due to players moving to new box assignments.

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

Thursday Night Game:
LA Rams at Seattle

Good luck to all in Week 5.

Sometimes it feels like there are only a few things you can take for granted: death, taxes and TroyA‘s uncanny ability to play fantasy football. The eight-time league champ posted a 438 to win Week 3, thanks for to lineup featuring Murray, Cousins, Carson, Mattison, Adams, Kupp, Kelce, McLaughlin, and the Broncos D.

Trent took second with a 395, with a roster led by Murray, Jones, Carson, Hunt, Adams, Claypool, Kelce, McLaughlin and the Broncos D.

It’s TroyA‘s and Trent’s first pay days of the season, and TroyA‘s first weekly win since Week 14 of last season, and Trent‘s first pay day since Week 15 of 2019. Congrats to both on the strong Week 3 showing.

Rookie Report:
First-year owner Ravi posted a 305, to earn bragging rights over Seth and Mel this week. His Browns also had an impressive week.

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 & CraigW * (Tom’s dad Roger was a long-time owner in this league)
Mel/Major & Rashawd

Cousins/Nephews:
JohnK and David
JohnK/Brenda and Trent&CraigW

The Leaderboard:
Will debut in Week 4.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 307. 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: J. Allen (65), Stafford (59) Herbert (48), Prescott (37), Rodgers (31)
Box B: Darnold (39)
Box C: N. Harris (44), Elliott (42), Ekeler (36), Edwards-Helaire (29),
Box D: Robinson (36),
Box E:  Barber (32), Z. Moss (29)
Box F: Bernard (28), Hines (27),
Box G: K. Allen (25)
Box H: D. Moore (38),
Box I:  D. Jackson (41), E. Sanders (38), Green (29), Kirk (29)
Box J: Andrews (29), Gesicki (26), Kittle (27)
Box K: Crosby (54), McManus (44), Joseph (30)
Box L: Browns (45), Cardinals (31), Saints (30)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 567 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:

Highest scoring player: Chase McLaughlin and Josh Allen (65).
Remember when McLaughlin’s job with the Browns was thought to be tenuous???


Lowest scoring player: Buccaneers Defense (0)
Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense sliced and diced the defending champs on Sunday.

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

Housekeeping:

I’ve received payment of $35 from 26 of our 31 owners so far. Thank you.

If you haven’t sent payment, please do so today.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 3. We are entering the final week of Play List #1 and the debut of the overall standings for 2021.

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

Thursday Night Game:
Jacksonville at Cincinnati

Good luck to all in Week 4.

Week 2 came down to one owner, and only one owner, opting to play Derrick Henry.

DaveT did and his lineup scored a 425, thanks to strong showings by Murray, Cousins, Henry, Edmonds, McKissick, Lockett, Cooks and Kelce.

Michael, the only other owner to reach 400 points this week, had a lineup featuring Mahomes, Cousins, McCaffery, Singletary, T. Williams, Adams, Lockett, M. Jones, and Kelce.

It’s DaveT‘s and Michael’s first pay days of the season, and DaveT‘s first weekly win in his three seasons playing in the league, and Michael‘s first pay day since Week 4 of last year. Congrats to both on the strong Week 2 showing.

Rookie Report:
First-year owner Mel posted a 318, taking 12th place this week and and bragging rights for the week over Seth and Ravi.

Past League Champs:
In 27 seasons, we have had 17 different owners crowned league champion. In 2021, we have eight former league champions playing, including
Andrew (2020),
CraigS (2001),
Kerry (2005),
Major (2016),
Mike (2004/2006),
RandyH (1998/2017),
yours truly (2012) and
TroyA, who has won the league a record eight times. (2002/2009/2011/2013-2015/2018/2019).

The Leaderboard:
Will debut in Week 4.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 319. 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: L. Jackson (54), Wilson (51), Brady (48), Herbert (29)
Box B: Carr (52), D. Jones (52), Bridgewater (40), Darnold (35)
Box C: Henry (93), A. Jones (51), Ekeler (38)
Box D: D. Henderson (26), D. Harris (20)
Box E:  Singletary (38)
Box F: Pollard (49), J. White (25)
Box G: McLaurin (42), Evans (31)
Box H: J. Jones (36), D. Moore (32), D. Johnson (29)
Box I:  Ruggs (43), M. Brown (39), Pittman (31), M. Williams (31)
Box J: Gronkowski (26), Tonyan (25)
Box K: Gano (65), Hopkin (42), Folk (42), Joseph (37), McManus (37), Zeurlein (36)
Box L: Bills (46), Bucs (29), Jags (26)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 616 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:

Highest scoring player: Derrick Henry (93) who gashed the Seahawks defense.


Lowest scoring players: Tua Tagovailoa and Jason Sanders (-1) as the Bills “squished the fish”

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

Housekeeping:

I’ve received payment of $35 from 24 of our 31 owners so far. Thank you.

If you haven’t sent payment, please do so today.

Please join me in welcoming back Rashawd, who is returning to the league after sitting out several seasons.

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:
Carolina at Houston

Good luck to all in Week 3.

Eric posted a 417 to win Week 1, thanks to a lineup led by Mahomes, Cousins, McCaffery, Hunt, T. Williams, T. Hill, Parker, Kelce and Tucker.

Major was close on Eric’s heels, with a 391, thanks to a roster featuring Mahomes, Cousins, McCaffery, Montgomery, Hunt, T. Williams, Theilen, Kelce, Tucker and the Panthers D.

It’s Eric‘s and Major’s first pay days of the season, and Eric‘s first weekly win since Week 9 of last season, and Major‘s first pay day since Week 14 last year. Congrats to both on the strong Week 1 debut.

Hello Rookies:
The 2021 season features three new owners to the league, Ravi, Seth and Mel. Welcome aboard.

In Week 1, Seth, earned bragging rights among our freshman class, with a 382 to place third. Talk about beginner’s luck.

The Leaderboard:
Will debut in Week 4.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 333. 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: Hurts (63), Prescott (56), Wilson (55), Stafford (58)
Box B: Carr (53), Winston (51), Goff (45)
Box C: Chubb (39), Mixon (37)
Box D: Swift (37), Montgomery (34) Edmonds (29), Gordon (28), Gaskin (25)
Box E:  Singletary (26)
Box F:
Box G: Cooper (56), Lamb (35)
Box H: D. Samuel (66)
Box I:  Chase (36)
Box J: Waller (40), Gronkowski (39), Hockenson (35)
Box K: Gould (35), Carlson (34), Boswell (25)
Box L: Saints (27)
If you picked the top scorers in every box, 557 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:

Highest scoring player: Tyreek Hill (66)*


Lowest scoring player: Aaron Rodgers (-1) and Jets K Ammendola
First he lost out on hosting Jeopardy!, then he had an inauspicious start to the 2021 season.

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

Housekeeping:

I’ve received payment of $35 from 20 owners so far. Thank you.

If you haven’t sent payment, please do so today.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 1.

Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. It’s been a long off season and I’m rusty.

Week 2 kicks off Thursday Night with

NY Giants at Washington.
Please add or drop Giants or WFT players prior to kickoff.

Good luck to all in Week 2.

As of Week 1, we have 30 owners in the league. (This number could increase through Week 3.)

With 30 owners paying in $35, our total collected is $1050 (prior to any extra trades).

Operating expenses: 
Web site hosting fee $155.40
Web Domain name: $29.16
Total: $185

Weekly winnings ($15 x 18 weeks) = $270

Total collected: $1050
Minus operating expenses – $185
Minus weekly prize money – $270

Remaining prize money for top six teams overall: $595 (+ any additional funds collected for extra trades).

Winning share looks to be just over $28 at a minimum,

The preseason is over. The teams have cut down to their 53-man rosters, and we are days away from the kickoff of the 2021 NFL season.

The Dallas Cowboys open at Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Sept. 10. 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.

Hi All,

In less than a week, I’ve heard back from 24 owners who want to play again in 2021, and there are still more who might be back. So, I will start pulling things together and send an email with payment info, etc.

If you know of friends or family who might be interested in playing this year, there is always room for more. Send me an email address or best contact info and I’ll be happy to reach out to them.

One month until the season starts. Can’t wait.

The NFL is getting ready to kickoff a new season. One with 17 games over an 18-week season.

I’m planning to send an email out to the league early next week, but this is a test.

If you see this message, and want to play Fantasy Football in 2021, please send me an email.

Otherwise, watch for the official email next week.

— John K.

Believe it or not, through pandemic, injuries and benchings, somehow the NFL navigated a 17-game regular season. Phew!!!

The final week belongs to Heather, who posted a 499 thanks to a lineup led by L. Jackson, Hurts, Henry, Taylor, Wilson, A. Brown, Diggs, A. Brown, Waller and the Ravens D.

Kerry and I tied for second, with a 491, thanks to identical rosters featuring Watson, Hurts, Henry, Taylor, Wilson, Mattison, Adams, Diggs, C. Samuel, Waller, Gay and the Ravens D.

While she’s come in second two times this season, this is Heather‘s first weekly win in her four seasons playing in the league. Congrats!!! Kerry and I have enjoyed multiple paydays this season. Congrats to Heather and Kerry on the strong showing to end the 2020 campaign.

The Leaderboard:



We crowned a first-time champion in 2020. Congratulations to Andrew  who took the lead in Week 7 and held on for the remaining 10 weeks of the season.  Andrew first played in the league in 1998, so this has been 22 years in the making. Congratulations Andrew on a breakthrough performance.

Andrew (5223)
JohnK. (5180)
Heather (5153)
TroyA (5113)
Eric (5054)
Major, CraigS, Kerry, Mr. Eames and Mike round out the Top 10.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 376. 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 (64), Brady (56), Herbert (54), Brees (36), Allen (35)
Box B: Newton (63), Lock (47), Stafford (37)
Box C: Chubb (42), Jacobs (34)
Box D: Gordon (30)
Box E:  Michel (43)
Box F: B. Hill (40)
Box G: Cooks (64), AJ Brown (53), Jefferson (38)
Box H: Godwin (50), Lockett (45)
Box I:  Jeudy (55), Claypool (35), Parker (29)
Box J:
Box K: Zuerlein (59), Fairbairn (40)
Box L: Rams (41), Bills (19)
If you picked the top scorers in every box, 

733 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:

Highest scoring player: Derrick Henry(84)

Lowest scoring player: Numerous (-1)

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 17: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:

Remember each trade over 50 costs .50.

Amounts Won/Owed

I’ll send out word via email on how much owners owe in trades. Please settle up ASAP so I can pay this year’s winners.

Looking Ahead:

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

That’s it for Week 17 and the 2020 fantasy football season.

Stay safe and well this postseason and offseason.

God willing, I’ll be in touch with all of you next August to see if we want to do this all again.

Thanks for playing.

Mike posted a 450 to win Week 16, thanks to a lineup led by Rodgers, Hurts, A. Jones, Sanders, Dobbins, Fournette, Adams, Diggs, Kelce and Gay.

David was close on Mike‘s heels, with a 444, thanks to a roster featuring Mahomes, Hurts, D. Johnson, Dobbins, Adams, Diggs, Kelce, Hopkins, and the Ravens D.

It’s Mike‘s second weekly win of the season, and David‘s second pay day of the 2020 campaign. Congrats to both on the strong showing in Week 16.

The Leaderboard:
With a final week to go, Andrew continues to hold onto the top spot, but his lead is less than 50 points. Heather is the big mover this week, climbing into third place. TroyA moves up a spot, while Major and Eric tumble. 

Andrew (4784)
JohnK. (4737)
Heather (4726)
TroyA (4685)
Major (4660)
Eric, CraigS, Kerry, Mr. Eames and Mike round out the Top 10.
As I suggested last week, it looks like we are headed for a photo finish, especially given the unpredictable nature of Week 17.

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: J. Allen (56), Brady (55), Roethlisberger (49), Watson (46), Cousins (35)
Box B: Dalton (57), Trubisky (38), Ryan(33)
Box C: 
Box D: Gaskin (70), Elliott (35)
Box E:  S. Perrine (65) AJ Dillion (57)
Box F: Bernard (37)
Box G: Cooks (44), Ridley(36), D. Johnson (36), Theilen (32),
Box H: Evans (68), Smith-Schuster (36)
Box I:  C. Samuels (55), Agholor (55), Lamb (46), Gallup (46)
Box J: Waller (27), Kittle (24), Cook (24), Andrews (24)
Box K: Sanders (40)
Box L: Bucs (44)
If you picked the top scorers in every box, 

671 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:

Highest scoring player: Alvin Kamara (98)*


Lowest scoring player: Matthew Stafford (-1)

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 16: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:

Speaking of trades, as some owners exceed 50 trades, remember each trade over 50 costs .50.

As soon as the final trades are in for Week 17, I’ll send out word on how much owners owe in trades. Please settle up ASAP so I can pay this year’s winners.

Thanks to everyone who has sent payment already. I’m waiting on payment from one owner. $30 covers your initial lineup and first 50 trades.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 16.

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

We are down to final week. All teams play on Sunday in Week 17.

Stay safe and well.

Good luck to all in Week 17.