Defending League Champ Takes Week 5

In the first weekend of October, defending champ TroyA wins his first week of the season with a 361, thanks to a lineup led by L. Jackson, Walker, Chase, Kraft, Fairbairn and the Broncos D.

SteveB rode a Monday night surge into second place with a 350, thanks to a roster featuring Conner, Hunt, Sermon, Chase, McLaurin, D. Moore, Bowers, and Tucker. SteveB edged Ravi (347) by three points.

This is TroyA‘s first weekly win since Week 16 last season, and SteveB’s first pay day since Week 12 a year ago. Congrats to TroyA and SteveB on their strong Week 5 showing.

Two owners failed to clear the Mendoza line in Week 5.

Sending our get well wishes to Heather as she recovers from a recent surgery. Hope you are feeling better soon.

The Rookie Report:
In week 5, Chad (271) earned bragging rights among the newbies, while the other three rookies finished in the lower third for the week.

The Leaderboard:
In only the second week of the leaderboard, a new name tops the league as Ravi jumps three spots to move ahead of RandyH. Ryan, CraigS, Trent, Kerry and TroyA all move up the standings in Week 5.

1. Ravi (673)
2. RandyH (659)
3. Ryan (649)
4. CraigS (636)
5. Trent (628)
6. Kerry (625)
7. TroyA (603)
Tom (602), Andrew (601) and John K. (601) round out the Top 10.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. Purdy (26) 70%
2. Aubrey (19) 51%
2. N. Harris (19) 51%
2. Kelce (19) 51%
5. Broncos (16) 43%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 275.
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 (70), Murray (51), Prescott (37), Mayfield (34)
Box B: Cousins (87), Flacco (55), D. Jones (34)
Box C: Hubbard (35)
Box D:
Box E: Dowdle (28), R. White (25)
Box F:Bigsby (61), Tracy (36)
Box G: Evans (31), Collins (29), )
Box H: London (56), G. Wilson (41), Shaheed (32), Kirk (24)
Box I: J Smith-Schuster (36)
Box J: Pitts (26)
Box K: Reichard (55), Koo (53), McLaughlin (50)
Box L: Giants (33), Vikings (32), Bears (24)
If you picked the top scorers in every box, 635 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Kirk Cousins (87)
The Falcons QB joined the 500-yard club, threw four touchdowns, and not a single owner thought he was worth playing in Week 5.

Lowest scoring player: The Panthers D (0)
It was a long day in Chicago as the Panthers could do little to stop the Bears.

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

Housekeeping:

Payment:
We’ve received payment from all 37 owners. Thanks for taking care of that so efficiently.

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:
Kansas City, LA Rams, Miami, Minnesota

Thursday Night Game:

San Francisco at Seattle

Good luck to all in Week 6.

John K.

Luc’s Late Rally Edges Andrew

Week 4 came down to the wire, but Jared Goff’s scintillating night on MNF delivered victory to Luc, who edged Andrew.

Luc posted a 356, thanks to a lineup led by Mahomes, Goff, Mason, Jefferson, Kelce, Aubrey, Worthy and the 49ers D. He also got help from Charbonnet and Smith-Njigba Monday night.

Andrew held onto second with a 344, thanks to a Week 4 lineup featuring Daniels, K. Williams, Robinson, B. (WAS), Mason, Lamb, D. Johnson, and the 49ers D.

This is Luc‘s first weekly win since Week 13 a year ago, and Andrew‘s first pay day since Week 6 last year. Congrats to Luc and Andrew on their strong showings in Week 4.

The Rookie Report:
In week 4, Rose (278) earned bragging rights for the week among the rookie owners, edging Chad (275) by three points. Congrats Rose  on a strong Week 4 and your second win of the season among the newbies.

Congratulations are still in order for rookie owner Chad, who got married and is on his honeymoon this week. Talk about dedication. Chad still found time to submit his moves for the week despite being on a different continent.

NEW PLAY LIST for Weeks 5-9

The Leaderboard:
A familiar name (and two-time league champ) debuts atop the standings for 2024.

1. RandyH (334)
2. Eric (333)
3. Heather (332)
4. Ravi (326)
5. Ryan (319)
6. Dennis (319)
7. CraigS (317)
Kerry (313), Andrew (302) and John K. (302) round out the Top 10.

Admittedly, it is early, but the leaders include six former league champions.
(For the uninitiated, we toss the highest score and two lowest scores of the season.)

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. J. Allen (26) 70%
2. Daniels (23) 62%
3. Achane (20) 54%
3. Barkley (20) 54%
3. Charbonnet (20) 54%
3. Mason (20) 54%


Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 272.
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: Love (50), Prescott (38), Jackson (35), Burrow (34) ,
Box B: Fields (50), Mayfield (41)
Box C: Henry (83), Kamara (34), Taylor (29)
Box D: Swift (62), K. Walker III (53),
Box E: C. Brown (34), Z. Moss (24)
Box F: Allgeier (28), Bigsby (22)
Box G: Collins (55), Evans (32), Pittman (29)
Box H: Nabers (35), Pickens (27)
Box I: Addison (38), Thomas Jr. (28), McConkey (24), Sutton (24)
Box J: Freiermuth (22)
Box K: Folk (79), Koo (71), Joseph (56), McPherson (46), Karty (46), Little (35)
Box L: Bucs 26, Falcons (25), Broncos (23) Titans (22), Raiders (21)
If you picked the top scorers in every box, 583 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Derrick Henry (83)
King Henry rumbled 87 yards to paydirt on the first play from scrimmage, and never looked back, enroute to 199 yards rushing and two TDs.

Lowest scoring player: Rashee Rice (1)
The talented Chiefs WR suffered a serious leg injury while defending against a turnover, and never returned to the field.

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


Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 4.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

The new play list debuts in Week 5.

Week 5 Bye Teams:
Detroit, LA Chargers, Philadelphia, Tennessee

Thursday Night Game:

Tampa Bay at Atlanta

Good luck to all in Week 5.

John K.

RandyH Annihilates the Field

According to RandyH, he was just playing a hunch when he wrote-in Jauan Jennings in Box I. Some hunch.

RandyH posted the highest score of the young season, with a 437, thanks to a lineup featuring J. Allen, G. Smith, Kamara, Charbonnet, Chase, Metcalf, Jennings, Kincaid, and Aubrey.

Taking second place with a 372 is one of our rookie owners: Beth. Her lineup was led by J. Allen, Goff, Barkley, Charbonnet, Jefferson, Godwin, McLaurin and Aubrey.

This is Randy‘s first weekly win since Week 17 of the 2022 campaign, and Beth‘s first pay day ever in only her third week in the league. Congratulations to RandyH and Beth on their strong Week 3 performance.

Honorable mention to Ravi (351), last week’s winner, who would appear to be on track to debut near the top of the standings next week.

The Rookie Report:
In week 3, Beth (372) earned bragging rights among the newbies, and the first pay day among our rookie owners on the young season. Congrats Beth  on a strong 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:
JohnK/Will
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.)

Cousins:
JohnK
 and David
Will/Trent

Uncles/Aunts/ Nephews:
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. Charbonnet (28) 76%
2. Achane (24) 65%
3. J. Allen (23) 62%
4. Mason (21) 57%
5. Lamb(16) 43%

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: Burrow (48), L. Jackson (46), Prescott (44), Purdy (41), Rodgers (35), Willis (34)
Box B: Dalton (46), Fields (38), C. Williams (34), D. Jones (30), Nix (32)
Box C: Henry (53), K. Williams (42), Taylor (42), J. Cook (28),
Box D: A. Jones (44),
Box E: Hubbard (50)
Box F:
Box G: Olave (29), Collins (22)
Box H: Cooper (39), Nabers (38),
Box I: D, Johnson (39), Meyers (26)
Box J: Goedert (47), Kmet (35)
Box K: Lutz (46)
Box L: Packers (38), Broncos (30), Bills (25)
If you picked the top scorers in every box, 596 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Saquon Barkely (73)
The Eagles RB had another monster game, with 17 carries for 147 yards and two TDs, including a 65-yard scoring gallop.

Lowest scoring player: Rasheed Shaheed (-1)
The popular write-in pick in Week 3 was targeted five times, but didn’t catch a pass.

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

Housekeeping:

Payment:
We’ve received payment from all 37 owners. Thanks for taking care of that so efficiently.

We can still add owners prior to Week 3. So if you know someone who might like to play, it’s not too late.

$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:

Dallas at NY Giants

Week 4, final week of the current play list.

Good luck to all in Week 4.

John K.

Ravi and Kerry Reach 300+ to Top Week

The points were out there, but we just couldn’t string enough strong performances together to dominate the week.

Only two owners topped 300+, with Ravi earning a 326 to win Week 2, thanks to a lineup featuring Mahomes, Mayfield, K. Williams, Dobbins, Charbonnet, Bowers, Fairbairn, and the Chargers D.

Kerry‘s Week 2 team scored 313 and was led by Mahomes, Daniels, B. Robinson, Achane, Dobbins, Charbonnet, Rice and Aubrey.

This is Ravi‘s first weekly win since Week 14 of last season, and coincidentally, that’s also the week of Kerry‘s last pay day. Congratulations to Ravi and Kerry on their strong showing in Week 2.

Honorable Mention:
Shout out to sophomore owner Ernesto (288), the only owner to play Darnold, he collected 15 bonus points in Box A and finished a very respectable fourth this week.

Dubious Distinction:
With so many popular players not scoring well (Josh Allen, and T. Hill to name just a few), it shouldn’t come as a surprise to see four owners finish below the Mendoza line. We won’t mention any names to protect the innocent. The good news, we drop the two lowest scores.

The Rookie Report:
In week 2, Rose (259) earned bragging rights among the newbies while opting not to make any Week 2 trades. Congrats Rose  on a strong showing and a top 10 finish in Week 2.


Past League Champs
In 30 seasons, we have had 17 different owners crowned league champion. In 2024, 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 10 times. (2002/2009/2011/2013-2015/2018/2019/2022/2023).

The Ultimate Bridesmaid:
In addition to the league champions listed above, 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 five times (’09, ’10, ’12, ’14, ’23), 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.

The Leaderboard:
This feature will debut in Week 4.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. T. Hill (28) 76%
2. J. Allen (22) 59%
3. Kupp (22) 59%
4. Charbonnet (19) 51%
5. Daniels (18) 49%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 243.
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 (52), Darnold (44), Hurts (44), Cousins (31)
Box B: Carr (42)
Box C: Kamara (81), J. Cook (54), Jacobs (29)
Box D: Pollard (31), A. Jones (29), B. Robinson (36)
Box E: 
Box F: Gibson (28)
Box G: Harrison (56), Jefferson (55), Collins (46), Adams (39),
Box H: Metcalf (54), Nabers (44), Godwin (41), Ridley (30),
Box I: Shaheed (39) Smith-Ngibia (35)
Box J: Bowers (28)
Box K: D. Carlson (56), Seibert (49), McPherson (43), Myers (35), McLaughlin (31)
Box L: 

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

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Ka’imi Fairbairn (89)
For the second week in a row, the highest scoring player was a kicker, as the Texans placekicker booted four 50+ yard FGs on Sunday Night.

Lowest scoring player: Graham Gano (-1)
Injured on the opening play of the game, Gano was a no-go for the rest of the Giants contest vs. the Commanders.

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

Housekeeping:

Payment:
We’ve received payment from all 37 owners. Thanks for taking care of that so efficiently.

We can still add owners prior to Week 3. So if you know someone who might like to play, it’s not too late.

$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:

New England at NY Jets 

Good luck to all in Week 3, especially navigating the growing number of injured players. UGH.

Kel&Karen Kick Off Season with Weekly Win

When Karen sent her email last week with her and Kelly‘s Week 1 lineup, she wrote: “Maybe this will be our year…..”

It may be premature to make any predictions for the season, but they are definitely off to a great start.

Kel&Karen posted a 357 to edge Trent by a single point, thanks to a lineup featuring J. Allen, Daniels, B. Hall, Mixon, Dobbins, T. Hill, and D. Samuel.

Trent‘s inaugural lineup of 2024 was led by J. Allen, Daniels, Hall, Achane, Ford, T. Hill, Kupp, and Fairbairn. He edged his cousin Will by a mere three points.

This is Kel&Karen‘s first weekly win since Week 12 of last season, and Trent‘s first pay day since Week 15 of last year. Congratulations to Kel&Karen and Trent on a solid opening week.

It was a solid start to the season as 14 owners exceeded 300 points for the week.

On the flip side, only one owner failed to crack the 200-point threshold. Yours truly with a 188. UGH!!!

Apparently I need to do a little more research or stop playing bad hunches.

Hello Rookies:
This year we have four rookie owners.

Please welcome in alphabetical order: Beth, Bridget, Chad and Rose.

Beth is the significant other of Tom.

Chad is a friend of long-time owner Trent.

Rose is a colleague of Kelly of Kel & Karen fame. Bridget is Will‘s significant other, and Will, who first played in 2008, is back for the first time in many moons.

Welcome all.

In week 1, Chad (292) earned bragging rights among the newbies, edging Rose (289) by three points. Congrats Chad  on a strong first week.


The Leaderboard:
This feature will debut in Week 4.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. T. Hill (25) 67%
2. McCaffery(21) 57% *
3. J. Allen (16) 43%
4. Bengals D (15) 41%
5. LaPorta (14) 38%
McLaurin (14)

* Note: The 21 owners on McCaffery were switched to Breece Hall.

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: Tagovailoa (39),
Box B: Mayfield (48), Carr (44)
Box C: Barkley (52)
Box D: Pollard (31), A. Jones (29), B. Robinson (29)
Box E: Dobbins (48),
Box F: J. Williams (16)
Box G: Evans (32), Collins (29), Jefferson (23)
Box H: Godwin (32), R. Rice (29), Pickens (21)
Box I: J. Reed (61), A. Pierce (39), Shaheed (35) Worthy (27), Lockett (24)
Box J: Bowers (17)
Box K: Moody (78), Santos (36), Sanders (32)
Box L: Bears (40), Vikings (34), Chargers (24), Steelers (24), Seahawks (21)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 588 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Chris Boswell (93)
The Steelers K accounted for all of Pittsburgh’s points Sunday, hitting on six FGs, including four from over 50+ yards, and made an emergency punt.

Lowest scoring player: Chuba Hubbard (0)
So many choices, but a fair number of us took the Panther running back and he scored 0 points, despite recording actual statistics. His six carries for 14 yards was indicative of the kind of day Carolina had in Week 1.

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

Housekeeping:

Payment:
So far, 36 of 37 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:

Buffalo at Miami 

Good luck to all in Week 2.

The 2024 Season is about to Kick Off

The preseason is over.

The teams have cut down to their 53-man rosters, and we are days away from the kickoff of the 2024 NFL season.

The Baltimore Ravens open at Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Sept. 5. That’s also the start of a new fantasy football season.

The NFL also has a rare Friday night game (Sept. 6), with the Green Bay Packers at the Philadelphia Eagles, from Brazil.

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 25 owners who have already sent payment for the 2024 campaign.

So far, I’ve heard from 38 owners who have expressed an interest in playing.

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

I’m still waiting to hear back from a handful of past owners as well as a few new ones who are considering playing.

We still have time to invite additional friends and family who might be 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.

Fantasy Football is Back for 2024

Well that didn’t take long.

In less than 24 hours, we had enough owners (28 and counting) signal their interest in playing again this season. So we will start gearing up for the 31st season of John K. Fantasy Football.

In a week or two, I’ll update the site with more information, and the first playlist of the season will be posted by Monday, Sept. 2.

The entry fee for the season will be $35. That covers your initial Week 1 lineup and your first 50 trades for the season.

If you know of others who might be interested in playing this season, please send me an email, or have them send me one. I’ll be happy to follow up with more details.

Can’t wait for the regular season to kick off in a little less than a month.

John K.

Another Season is Just Around the Corner

The NFL preseason kicked off Thursday night with the annual Hall of Fame Game.

That means another season of JohnK FFB is about to gear up.

I’ll be sending a formal email on Aug. 10 with more details. In the meantime …

The first five owners who see this message and email me between now and Aug. 10 will receive 5 free trades for the 2024 season.

Don’t miss out on getting a head start on the 2024 season.

Season Ends with Repeat Weekly & League Champions

After taking several years off, former league champ Dennis closes the 2023 comeback tour with back-to-back weekly wins.

Dennis (406) was the only owner to top 400 points in the finale, thanks to a lineup led by J. Allen, Carr, Taylor, Cooner, T. Hill, Olave, Engam D. Carlson and the Raiders D.

Runner up was Jack, who was on the road in Texas this Sunday, while his team scored a 375, thanks to a roster led by Prescott, Murray, Taylor, A. Jones, Chandler, Lamb, Olave D. Carlson and the Cowboys D.

This is the second weekly win for Dennis in as many weeks, and Jack‘s first pay day since Week 15 of 2022. Congrats to Dennis and Jack on their strong showings in Week 18.

The Rookie Report:

In week 18, Ryan (347) earned the final bragging rights among the new owners. Congrats Ryan on putting a strong finish on your rookie season.

For the season, Austin won weekly bragging rights nine times, Ryan five, Zach four and Ernesto 1 (Ryan and Zach tied once). Austin finished 13th overall.

Gentleman, I hope you enjoyed the season, and we’d love to have you back for a sophomore year.

The Leaderboard:

For a second year in a row, and a record 10th time TroyA is our league champion. Congratulations!!! Talk about a model of consistency.

The final week saw two owners surge (David and Jack) as several owners jockeyed for the final standings.
1. TroyA (5283)
2. David (5107)
3. Jack (5085)
4. Eric (5082)
5. Mr. Eames (5051)
6. CraigS (5041)
7. Trent (5037)
Major (5005), Heather (4981)and Ravi (4954) round out the Top 10.

Congratulations to all of you who finished in the money, as well as all of you who won a week during the 2023 season.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. Prescott (16) 44%
2. Lamb (15) 42%
3. Allen (13) 36%
3. Chandler(13) 36%
3. Godwin (13) 36%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 262.
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 (40), Love (38), Lawrence (34), Browning (31)
Box B: Carr (44), Mullens (43), Ridder (34), Taylor (31)
Box C: B. Robinson (48)
Box D: Mixon (43), J. Williams (24)
Box E: 
Box F:
Box G: Collins (66), Jefferson (64), Nacua (20)
Box H: Addison (25), Hopkins (24)
Box I: D. Johnson (38), Meyers (35), Jeudy (30)
Box J:
Box K: Dicker (40), Santos (33)
Box L: Buccaneers (42)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 534 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Nico Collins (66)
The Texans wide receiver had a huge night to help Houston earn a playoff berth, but not a single owner played him.

Lowest scoring player: Moody (-2) 
A lot of players earned -1 because they did not play, but the 49ers K missed an extra point en route to his team’s loss vs. the Rams.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 18: Results/Tally/Teams

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

Housekeeping:

Extra Trades:
As some owners start to exceed 50 trades on the year, just a reminder that all trades over 50 cost .50 each.

I’ll be sending out messages to each of you re: amounts owed, and/or amount won. We’ll try to settle up ASAP so the winners can receive their money.

Amounts Won/Owed 2023

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 18 and the 2023 regular season.
As always, I hope you had some fun and enjoyed the season.

Enjoy the postseason and offseason. (I’ll email re: possible playoff fantasy football.)

God willing, I’ll be in touch in early August 2024 to see if you are all interested in doing this again for another season.

Until then, take care.

John K.

Ghost of Seasons Past Claims Week 17

The new year began with a nod to our past. Two-time league champion Dennis (1999 & 2008) returned to the league in 2023 after being away for several years, and in Week 17 his comeback reached a new height, as he won a week for the first time since Week 1 of 2011.

Dennis‘ lineup posted a 431, thanks to a roster led by Prescott, Flacco, McCaffery, Conner, Singletary, Lamb, Godwin, Njoku, Fairbairn and the Bills D.

Dennis’ former colleague at the Standard-Examiner, Mr. Eames took second, with a 398 thanks to a team featuring Hurts, Mahomes, McCaffery, Etienne, Singletary, Lamb, Adams, Godwin, Aubrey and the Browns.

As previously mentioned, this is the first weekly win for Dennis in over 12 years, and the second pay day for Mr. Eames, this season. Congrats to both on their strong showings in Week 17.

The Rookie Report:

In week 17, Ryan (344) earned bragging rights among the new owners. Congrats Ryan on a great showing this week.


The Leaderboard:

With a week to go, it appears all but certain that TroyA is headed toward yet another league title. The rest of the standings remain very much up in the air, with Mr. Eames making a huge surge this week.
1. TroyA (4981)
2. Eric (4781)
3. David (4761)
4. Mr. Eames (4738)
5. CraigS (4723)
6. Jack (4714)
7. Heather (4693)
Trent (4688), Major (4635)and Ravi (4611) round out the Top 10.

Good luck to all in the running as we enter what is often the most difficult week to navigate in fantasy football.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. McCaffery(35) 97%
2. Mahomes (27) 75%
3. Kelce (21) 58%
4. Chandler(20) 55%
5. Kupp (19) 53%
5. Lamb (19) 53%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 299.
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: Love (48), Fields (37), Stafford (26)
Box B: Murray 34, Carr (27)
Box C: Pacheco (60), Achane (45), Taylor (29)
Box D: Conner (39), Ford (38), Warren (36)
Box E: Herbert (41)
Box F: J. Hill, (32), Mitchell (21)
Box G: Moore (52), Aiyuk (38), St. Brown (32), Nacua (27)
Box H: Flowers (41)
Box I: Reed (40), Cooks (24), McLaurin (23)
Box J: J. Johnson (32), Kincaid (24)
Box K: Butker (70), Fairbarin (45), Santos (35), Gay (34), Myers (31)
Box L: Jaguars (49)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 627 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: CeeDee Lamb (86)
The Cowboys star wideout caught 13 passes for 227 yards and a 92-yard TD.

Lowest scoring player: Havrisik (-3) 
The Rams K missed two PATs.

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


Housekeeping:

Extra Trades:
As some owners start to exceed 50 trades on the year, just a reminder that all trades over 50 cost .50 each.

Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 17.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 


No more bye weeks

No more Thursday Night games.

Saturday Games:

Pittsburgh at Baltimore

Houston at Indianapolis

Good luck to all in Week 18.