John K's Fantasy Football

With minutes to play in the Monday night game, the winner of the game and our league was very much in doubt. The Chiefs win was enough to give me a one-point win over Trent.

My team scored a 346, thanks to a lineup featuring Mahomes, Burrow, Taylor, D. Williams, Booker, Kupp, D. Johnson, Pittman and Gonzalez.

Trent posted a 345, thanks to a roster led by J. Allen, Burrows, Taylor, Hubbard, Booker, Kupp, Woods, Gonzalez and the Bills D.

This is my second weekly win in the past three weeks, while Trent earns his third pay day of the 2021 season. Congrats to Trent on his strong showing.

Rookie Report:
Mel  (255) earned a low-key win over Seth and Ravi this week.

The Leaderboard:
The top three spots on the leaderboard remained unchanged this week, while Tom and David climbed and Michael dropped a notch. Only seven points separates Major and Trent, while David edges Liam by a single point .
1.   Major (1829)
2.  Trent (1822)
3.  Eric (1795)
4.  Tom(1755)
5. Michael (1737)
6.  Davis (1720)
Liam, John K, TroyA and CarlP round out the Top 10.

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: Brady (52), Rush (39), G. Smith (32)
Box B: White (57), Fields (51),
Box C: Ekeler (41), N. Harris (32)
Box D: Gordon (31)
Box E: Carter (57)
Box F: Dillon (15)
Box G: Samuel (43) Lockett (42) , Cooks (32), K. Allen (28), Metcalf (28)
Box H: AJ Brown (61), Cooper (39), Lamb (29), Dio. Johnson (26)
Box I: Parker (24)
Box J: Hockenson (26)
Box K: Slye (44), Bullock (34), Folk (29)
Box L: Eagles (34)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 520 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: A. J. Brown (61).*
Brown slashed the Colts for 155 yards and a TD, but only one owner played him in Week 8.

Lowest scoring player: Austin Seibert (-1)
Seibert and his Lions had little to show for Sunday’s action.


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

Housekeeping:

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

Trades over 50
Our first team exceeded 50 trades this week. Just a reminder, each trade over 50 costs .50 cents each.

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:
DET/SEA/TB/WFT

Thursday Night Game:
NY Jets at Indianapolis

Good luck to all in Week 9 – final week of the current play list.

In Week 7, two former league champions battled for the weekly prize.

RandyH (league champ in 1998/2017) scored a 390, thanks to a lineup led by Stafford, Burrow, Henry, Taylor, Kupp, Chase and the Cardinals D.

Major (2016) was the runner up, with 383, thanks to lineup featuring Burrow, Henry, Taylor, Mitchell, Kupp, Chase, Woods and the Cardinals D.

It’s Randy‘s first weekly win since Week 4 of the 2018 campaign, and Major‘s second payday of the 2021 season. Congrats to both owners on the strong showing in Week 7.

Rookie Report:
Mel  (339) earned bragging rights over Seth and Ravi this week.

The Leaderboard:
The top of the standings remain topsy-turvy, as we have another new leader for the fourth week in a row, as Major jumps two spots to take first, followed by Trent, who slips to second, while Eric drops to third.
1.   Major (1490)
2.  Trent (1477)
3.  Eric (1455)
4. Michael (1428)
5. Tom (1413)
6.  Liam (1410)
TroyA, David, John K and SteveB round out the Top 10. A mere 80 points separates first and sixth.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 294. 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: Rodgers (43), Carr (38), Brady (36)
Box B: Heinicke (45), Tagovailoa (44), M. Jones (37), Wentz (31)
Box C: Patterson (21)
Box D: Swift (48)
Box E: Harris (46), K. Herbert (35), Mitchell (30), Conner (26), Gaskins (25)
Box F: Bolden (31), Perine (27)
Box G: McLaurin (39), M. Brown (32), D. Samuel (29), Metcalf (26)
Box H: Godwin (37)
Box I: Bateman (22)
Box J: Pitts (43), Uzomah (42),Gesicki (31)
Box K: Siebert (45), Gano (36), Bullock (34), McPherson (34)
Box L: Giants (28), Titans (25)

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

The Extremes:

Highest scoring player: Ja’Marr Chase (73).
The rookie WR shredded the Ravens D for 200+ yards and a TD.

Lowest scoring player: Ammendola (0)
The Jets K didn’t have much to show for another dismal Sunday.


For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 7: 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 7.

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

Week 8 Bye Teams:
BAL/LV

Thursday Night Game:
Green Bay at Arizona

Good luck to all in Week 8.

Heading into Monday night, only four owners were over 300 points. By the end of MNF with the Bills and Titans, all but five owners topped 300.

In the end, my Week 6 lineup scored 433 to win the week, thanks to a lineup led by Mahomes, Henry, Robinson, Dar. Williams, Kupp, D. Johnson, A. Brown, Kelce, Tucker, and the Rams D.

Michael, came in second with a 397, thanks to a roster featuring Allen, Burrow, Henry, Fournette, Collins, Adams, Chase, Kelce, and Tucker.

It’s my first weekly win since Week 8 last season, and Micheal‘s second pay day of the 2021 campaign. Congrats Michael on another strong performance this season.

Rookie Report:
Seth  (307) earned bragging rights over Mel and Ravi this week.

The Leaderboard:
The race atop the leaderboard is tight — very tight, as Trent and Eric swap spots, with Trent taking a two-point lead over Eric, and former league champion Major sitting in third.
1.   Trent (1151)
2.  Eric (1149)
3.  Major (1107)
4. Michael (1099)
5. Liam (1096)
6.  TroyA (1076)
Kel&Karen , Andrew, CraigS and Tom round out the Top 10 which continues to show a lot of volatility.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 342. 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: Prescott (61), Cousins (51), Stafford (47), Carr (40), Rodgers (35)
Box B: Tagovailoa (36), Bridgewater (37), Lawrence (29),
Box C: Cook (39), A. Jones (36)
Box D: Mixon (52)
Box E: Harris (30), Murray (24)
Box F: Drake (27)
Box G: Diggs (33), Hopkins (31), Cooks (26), Jefferson (24)
Box H: Lamb (54), Theilen (44) Sutton (31),
Box I: Ruggs (34), Beasley (32)
Box J: Fant (32), Gesicki (29)
Box K: Wright (53), Boswell (40), Bass (32)
Box L: Ravens (23)

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 556 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:

Highest scoring player: Dak Prescott (61).*
* Not a single owner played Prescott, who threw for 400+ yards and three TDs, before Derrick Henry erupted for 82 points on Monday night.

Lowest scoring player: Several players tied for 1 point (Elliott, Gainwell, Mattison, Santos)
Hopefully you avoided playing one of those in Week 6.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 6: 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 6.

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

Week 7 Bye Teams:
BUF/DAL/JAX/LAC/PIT/MIN

Thursday Night Game:
Denver at Cleveland

Good luck to all in Week 7.

Five owners topped 400 points in Week 5.

In the end, David edged CraigS 477-472, thanks to a lineup featuring Allen, Burrow, Henry, Hunt, Moss, Mattison, Adams, A. Brown, Kelce, and Gonzalez. David‘s score is the highest total of the season, to date.

CraigS‘ roster was led by Allen, Henry, Taylor, Hubbard, Mattison, Adams, Cooper, Woods, Kelce and Elliott.

It’s David‘s first weekly win since Week 10 of last season, and CraigS’ first payday since Week 3 of 2020. Congrats to both on their strong Week 5 showings.

Honorable mention to Eric, (431), TroyA (425), and Kerry (406), who all scored over 400+ points in Week 5.

Rookie Report:
Mel  (340) earned bragging rights over Seth (327) and Ravi (321) 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:
Eric jumps into the lead, Trent falls a spot. TroyA and Liam are in a dead heat, with former league champ Major and Mr. Eames lurking.
1.  Eric (788)
2. Trent (760)
3. TroyA (752)
4. Liam (752)
5. Major (727)
6.  Mr. Eames (722)
Tom, Michael, Kel&Karen and Seth round out the Top 10.

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 347. 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 (84), Brady (81), Herbert (78), Prescott (43) Rodgers (35)
Box B: Wentz (56), Winston (49), Ryan (39), Lawrence (30),
Box C: Chubb (56), Ekeler (47), Elliott (41), Harris (36), Jones (36), Patterson (27)
Box D: J. Williams (28), Gibson (24)
Box E: Gaskin (40), Pollard (27)
Box F: Dillon (28)
Box G: M. Williams (65), M. Brown (49), Metcalf (37), Hopkins (31), Jefferson (31)
Box H: Claypool (43), Sutton (39), Lamb (34)
Box I: 
Box J: Andrews (58), Knox, (40), Pitts (39)
Box K: Joseph (59), Folk (50), Seibert (40), Crosby (37), Koo (34), Boswell (33),
Box L: 

If you picked the top scorers in every box, 649 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:

Highest scoring player: Lamar Jackson(84).
Leading an incredible comeback, he threw for a career high 400+ yards and four TDs, and only one owner played him in Week 5.



Second highest scoring player: Tom Brady (81)
The GOAT threw for 400+ yards and 5 TDs in defeating the Dolphins, and not a single owner played him..


Lowest scoring player: Wright (-3)
Filling in for Lambo, Wright and the Jags couldn’t make much happen.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 5: 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 5.

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

Week 6 Byes:
ATL/NO/NYJ/SF

Thursday Night Game:
Tampa Bay at Phildelphia

Good luck to all in Week 6.

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.