Fantasy Football 2020

[Drew]

I was 7-3 going against a 2-6 team up 28 so of course Debo ruins my night. I believe NFL coaching is at an all time low but some games it gets ridiculous. So you mean to tell me, a division rival of Jimmy G doesn’t know he can’t throw outside or deep? All night they let him throw in the only place he’s ever been able to throw, to the middle of the field.

Fantasy aside I used to bet but this year I’ve lost faith in the purity of games. As I watch games betting advertisements run across the sports ticker. Before they just gave you the line. Now they’re telling you where to bet, use NFL as promo code, there’s no separation anymore. Jerry Jones and Bob Kraft are 2 of the founders of DraftKings. Shouldn’t that be a conflict of interest. 

[on_the_edge]

Don't blame the Rams coaches. They were just playing the script the NFL handed to them. It is like blaming a face wrestler for being distracted by a heel wrestler's manager. We all know the heel will use it to attack the face but the face falls for it most of the time because the script says they should.

[Drew]

Nov 16, 2021 17:05:45 GMT -5 on_the_edge said:

Don't blame the Rams coaches. They were just playing the script the NFL handed to them. It is like blaming a face wrestler for being distracted by a heel wrestler's manager. We all know the heel will use it to attack the face but the face falls for it most of the time because the script says they should.

players just execute the game plan. Right or wrong. Browns players openly complained about the game plan after that Patriots loss and they weren’t the first or the last. Makes you wonder.

[on_the_edge]

Nov 16, 2021 17:32:59 GMT -5 Drew said:

Nov 16, 2021 17:05:45 GMT -5 on_the_edge said:

Don't blame the Rams coaches. They were just playing the script the NFL handed to them. It is like blaming a face wrestler for being distracted by a heel wrestler's manager. We all know the heel will use it to attack the face but the face falls for it most of the time because the script says they should.

players just execute the game plan. Right or wrong. Browns players opening complained about the game plan after that Patriots loss and they weren’t the first or the last. Makes you wonder.

Of course all players have to execute. From what I have read Stafford did not play good but also had balls dropped including possible TDs. Makes me think about the old joke.


Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team?

Coach: I am all for it.


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[on_the_edge]

What a rollercoaster ride this game FF is. Early on I thought I was done as I played the Titans D and say Indy's D and scary Terry. Plus my strength, RB, was letting me down as Run CMC and Swift were under performing plus Carter was not doing much (I later learned he went out hurt). But my two stud RBs scored a TD each and surpassed 20 points each. So currently I have a tad over a 20 point lead with Herbert to go tonight and all they have is Barkley on MNF. So 6-5 looks to be locked. I hope you gentleman had success this weekend.

[Drew]

I went 2-1 again this weekend. I should make the playoffs in each league but I’m down bad in a league already thanks to Swift’s injury. Looking like another 2-1 weekend

[on_the_edge]

Yea Swift hurt me but just a little. Luck for me I am going against someone who stopped playing as they have a couple in their lineup on byes this week. But I need to rack up points due to some poor choices early on to help with possible tie breakers for seeding in playoffs. Right now I sit in 4th place so would make regular playoffs. With a win this week, which I should get, I will at worse secure a place in the consolation playoffs. I am 2 games out of 3rd, have more points than him on the season and he was on pace to lose. But his opponent has AJ Brown in their lineup. No WR on their bench so hopefully they notice and pick up a FA for this week. The top 2 spots are pretty much out of reach but that is fine. I just need to get the the playoffs and be rolling strong to win the two games and take the top trophy.

[on_the_edge]

Well, this week was all about the RB and their injuries. Both my starting RBs went down and did not return. Swift - 2.40 points and Run CMC - 3.50 points. Meanwhile I sat Patterson as not sure if he would play and how he would play if he did. So of course, he went for 26.50 points. What saved me was my kicker went for 21 points. I thought I was going to have the record this season for most points by K and most FGs (5) but then I see the LV kicker, who I had earlier in the year, did the same. Eh, at least I have the tie for best in both.

Now the big issue is replacing Run CMC. That and reminding myself not to draft him again lol.

[Drew]

I went 2-1 again this week. Again i faced high score in the league i lost. It’s frustrating scoring 130 and I see other teams in the playoff race winning by only scoring 90. I feel like Alabama, I get everyone’s best shot every week.

In one league i found out 6 teams make the playoffs in a 10 team league…..

[on_the_edge]

What little hope I had has been dashed. First Run CMC was done for the season. I put in a waiver pick up for Alexander Mattison because with Cook out and a great matchup against the Lions I know he will do great at least this week. Sadly, I lost out. So, I ended up settling for Boston Scott. Now it looks like Swift might miss more than one week. Heck, he might be done for the year. I just need Patterson to stay healthy and hope that Henry can come back sooner than later or at the least that Michael Carter comes back healthy and runs strong. For a few weeks Yahoo had me predicted to be the 4th seed. Now they have me finishing 5th. The biggest sign of what a blow the RB injuries have been for me is the Power Index. Most of the season I was ranked 1st. A few times 2nd and worse was 3rd for a couple days. Yesterday I was down to 6th and today it is 7th. Oh well, that is FF for ya.