I bitched about this in the box last night, but I'll recap my playoff performance here because I'm procrastinating...
I expected to have the 6 seed, but snuck into 5th on a total points tie-breaker. I was not happy about this, because the 3rd place team suuuuuuucks and I really wanted to play him instead of the 4th place team (who has Mahomes and Derrick Henry). Turns out I was right to be upset about this seeding, as I lost 148.12-147.74. The 3-6 match, FWIW, was won 113.6-96.78 by the #6 seed.
I was in a big hole after Henry's monster day on Sunday. My opponent happens to be a Titans fan, so he was sending me Henry gifs all day to rub it in. I kept it within striking distance though, needing 24.7 points out of Chubb last night to secure the W. Those 2 first-half TDs had me feeling pretty prettayyyyy good, but alas... The game turned into a shootout, Kareem Hunt got most of the second half RB workload, and Chubb fell exactly 4 yards short of what I needed. It was fun to root for Hunt to get tackled at the 1 on that last TD to see if Chubb would come in for the goal-line carry, and then to hang on the slim hope of Justin Tucker actually missing a FG to see if Chubb could get me those last few yards in OT.
I bitched about this in the box last night, but I'll recap my playoff performance here because I'm procrastinating...
I expected to have the 6 seed, but snuck into 5th on a total points tie-breaker. I was not happy about this, because the 3rd place team suuuuuuucks and I really wanted to play him instead of the 4th place team (who has Mahomes and Derrick Henry). Turns out I was right to be upset about this seeding, as I lost 148.12-147.74. The 3-6 match, FWIW, was won 113.6-96.78 by the #6 seed.
I was in a big hole after Henry's monster day on Sunday. My opponent happens to be a Titans fan, so he was sending me Henry gifs all day to rub it in. I kept it within striking distance though, needing 24.7 points out of Chubb last night to secure the W. Those 2 first-half TDs had me feeling pretty prettayyyyy good, but alas... The game turned into a shootout, Kareem Hunt got most of the second half RB workload, and Chubb fell exactly 4 yards short of what I needed. It was fun to root for Hunt to get tackled at the 1 on that last TD to see if Chubb would come in for the goal-line carry, and then to hang on the slim hope of Justin Tucker actually missing a FG to see if Chubb could get me those last few yards in OT.
Fantasy football is fun. We have fun.
That's a wonderful tale that I enjoyed muchly. However, I have one even better.
I finished 3rd out of 12 teams in my league (10th in total scoring, however). Kinda scrambled to get there after losing Barkley (I picked second overall) early and was without Mostert for the bulk of the season. I leaned pretty heavily on Mahomes, DJ Moore, and Justin Jefferson the rest of the season. But alas, I probably overachieved given my scoring (I had some BAAAAD weeks early).
So I was ahead by 5.75 points heading into MNF--my opponent had Marquise Brown left to play. It was looking pretty good for most of the night and was looking like a lock when the Ravens were faced with 4th and 5 with the possibility of Willie Snead lining up at QB. You know what happens next. I went to bed with Brown having 1 catch for 6 yards. I woke up this morning with a swift kick to the nuts.
I'm sure I'll outscore the guy I would've matched up with this coming week, but I doubt I would've beaten the top seed. That guy went 11-2 and somehow has Davante Adams, Derrick Henry, and Tyreek Hill on his roster. I hate this stupid ass hobby.
I bitched about this in the box last night, but I'll recap my playoff performance here because I'm procrastinating...
I expected to have the 6 seed, but snuck into 5th on a total points tie-breaker. I was not happy about this, because the 3rd place team suuuuuuucks and I really wanted to play him instead of the 4th place team (who has Mahomes and Derrick Henry). Turns out I was right to be upset about this seeding, as I lost 148.12-147.74. The 3-6 match, FWIW, was won 113.6-96.78 by the #6 seed.
I was in a big hole after Henry's monster day on Sunday. My opponent happens to be a Titans fan, so he was sending me Henry gifs all day to rub it in. I kept it within striking distance though, needing 24.7 points out of Chubb last night to secure the W. Those 2 first-half TDs had me feeling pretty prettayyyyy good, but alas... The game turned into a shootout, Kareem Hunt got most of the second half RB workload, and Chubb fell exactly 4 yards short of what I needed. It was fun to root for Hunt to get tackled at the 1 on that last TD to see if Chubb would come in for the goal-line carry, and then to hang on the slim hope of Justin Tucker actually missing a FG to see if Chubb could get me those last few yards in OT.
Fantasy football is fun. We have fun.
That's a wonderful tale that I enjoyed muchly. However, I have one even better.
I finished 3rd out of 12 teams in my league (10th in total scoring, however). Kinda scrambled to get there after losing Barkley (I picked second overall) early and was without Mostert for the bulk of the season. I leaned pretty heavily on Mahomes, DJ Moore, and Justin Jefferson the rest of the season. But alas, I probably overachieved given my scoring (I had some BAAAAD weeks early).
So I was ahead by 5.75 points heading into MNF--my opponent had Marquise Brown left to play. It was looking pretty good for most of the night and was looking like a lock when the Ravens were faced with 4th and 5 with the possibility of Willie Snead lining up at QB. You know what happens next. I went to bed with Brown having 1 catch for 6 yards. I woke up this morning with a swift kick to the nuts.
I'm sure I'll outscore the guy I would've matched up with this coming week, but I doubt I would've beaten the top seed. That guy went 11-2 and somehow has Davante Adams, Derrick Henry, and Tyreek Hill on his roster. I hate this stupid ass hobby.
That is an incredible fake football and real football tale. If McSorley doesn't somehow injure himself on a non-contact play I doubt Lamar checks back in, and the Browns and you both likely win.
Oof, that's rough Flush. That 4th down play was fucking absurd, and also probably cost me. If they don't convert that, the Browns have the ball with like 5 minutes left and the lead. And Chubb almost certainly gets a chance to kill the clock and give me the 4 measly yards I needed to win.
Ts for your lost; we should drown our sorrows in delicious beer drinks.
Oof, that's rough Flush. That 4th down play was fucking absurd, and also probably cost me. If they don't convert that, the Browns have the ball with like 5 minutes left and the lead. And Chubb almost certainly gets a chance to kill the clock and give me the 4 measly yards I needed to win.
Ts for your lost; we should drown our sorrows in delicious beer drinks.
That sounds like a fantastic idea, friend. I like beer drinks.
Danger Russ vs Washington or Goff vs the Jets? Both projected to score 21.
Zeke vs SF or Dobbins vs Jax? Both projected to score 10.
Neither of those would have been anywhere close to a decision when the year started. What a sport!
Id go with Goff, I think. Russ doesn’t seem that trustworthy recently. He did get right last week, but it was against the Jets. I think Goff can do the same.
Kyler vs Philly or Josh vs Denver? Feels like Josh to me. Thanks, I'll hang up and listen.
Feels like Josh to me, too.
Should I start Josh, or Rodgers vs..... Looks like he's playing the Panthers. I'm thinking Rodgers.
Definitely Rodgers. For dong, tough call. A month ago I would have said 100% Murray. It seems like he might be past his injury, but still risky. 50/50 for me
In TRU SOTSG style, I lost in the championship game because Russell Wilson shit the bed and the Packers got stupid conservative and stopped using Davante Adams.
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