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Ultimate Survivor - Leg 1 - League 11 (1 Viewer)

tri-man 47

Footballguy
Our draft order is set:

BassNBrew

tri-man 47

The Ghost of Common

Sake-Bombers

Mike Herman

Jeff Tefertiller

bicycle_seat_sniffer

JPeso

RiffRaff

radballs

Evilgrin 72

Workhorse

So BassNBrew will start us off and Workhorse will double up on the Round 1/2 turn.

Draft time:

Thursday, July 31st - 8:30 PM Eastern

General Ultimate Survivor rules:

These twelve leagues will all compete for the first five weeks of the NFL season. At the end of those five weeks, the top 4 teams in each league will advance to round two of the competition.

Leg 1 Details:

The Survivor leagues will vote off 2,1,2,1,2 in their five weeks (to get to 4 teams).

Owners will not submit lineups. The best available lineup will be scored from your entire roster of players based on the starting requirements as defined.

Each league will have 2 staff and 10 message board entries.

The following will apply to all drafts:

- Drafts will be conducted on MyFantasyLeague.com.

- Drafts will be 22 rounds

- There are no positional restrictions during the draft.

League 11 specifics:

Performance (see below)

Start 1 QB, 1RB, 1 WR, 1 TE, 3 flex (RB/WR/TE), 1 PK, 1 Def

Survivor

Offensive scoring, per website:

Event Range (Low-High) Points Test?

Number of Passing TDs 1-10 4 points each Test

Passing Yards 1-999 0.05 points each Test

Pass Interceptions Thrown 1-10 -1 point each Test

Passing 2 Pointers 1-10 2 points each Test

Number of Rushing TDs 1-10 6 points each Test

Rushing Yards 1-999 0.1 points each Test

Rushing 2 Pointers 1-10 2 points each Test

Number of Receiving TDs 1-10 6 points each Test

Receiving Yards 1-999 0.1 points each Test

Receiving 2 Pointers 1-10 2 points each Test

Length of Field Goal Made 1-30 3 Test

Length of Field Goal Made 31-99 0.1 points each Test

Extra Points 1-20 1 point each Test

Defensive scoring, per website:

Number of Punt Return TDs 1-10 6 points each Test

Number of Kickoff Return TDs 1-10 6 points each Test

Number of Defensive Fumble Recovery TDs 1-10 6 points each Test

Fumble Recoveries (from Opponent) 1-99 2 points each Test

Number of Interception Return TDs 1-10 6 points each Test

Interceptions Caught 1-99 2 points each Test

Number of Blocked Field Goal TDs 1-10 6 points each Test

Number of Missed Field Goal Return TDs 1-10 6 points each Test

Number of Blocked Punt TDs 1-10 6 points each Test

Sacked a QB 1-99 1 point each Test

Safeties 1-10 2 points each Test

Total Points Allowed 0-0 10 Test

Total Points Allowed 2-9 5 Test

Total Points Allowed 10-19 3 Test

Total Points Allowed 20-29 1 Test

Total Points Allowed 30-99 0 Test

 
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The week 4 byes for NEP and IND will add some interesting dynamics to the draft strategies for this first five week segment ...those teams have a few pretty good players that hold some appeal. :)

 
hey guys, I was reminded that when we get to the MFL site, we need to use our FBG names so commish (Clayton) knows who everyone is. He has his hands full.

 
So after we eliminate the staff, who will be joining me in the final four???

 
So after we eliminate the staff, who will be joining me in the final four???
Good question. I was thinking about this myself last night. Not familiar with a lot of names here. I would say that it should probably be even money that at least two of Sniffer, Evil, you and I are right there at the end. But, you never know. BNB knows stuff. Doesn't hurt that you pulled the one spot you mfer, lol. That's like taking candy from a baby.I was a bit upset about getting the 10 hole until I was gifted the one spot in the WCOFF a couple hours later. Good luck to all and sorry if I pulled a Bill Parcells, but I meant no disrespect.
 
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Actually, I think the highest draft spots (I'm at #2) carry a fair amount of risk for this five week sprint. What if you pick a top stud (LT, AP, etc.) and they start slowly (possibly due to a tough schedule)? I'd say the extra edge of grabbing a stud is negated to some degree by the narrow window. With our Survivor format, a bad week one by a stud could prevent someone from even getting to week two.

 
Actually, I think the highest draft spots (I'm at #2) carry a fair amount of risk for this five week sprint. What if you pick a top stud (LT, AP, etc.) and they start slowly (possibly due to a tough schedule)? I'd say the extra edge of grabbing a stud is negated to some degree by the narrow window. With our Survivor format, a bad week one by a stud could prevent someone from even getting to week two.
I'll take my chances with LT.Anyone have Clayton's mailing address...I owe him a check.
 
So after we eliminate the staff, who will be joining me in the final four???
Good question. I was thinking about this myself last night. Not familiar with a lot of names here. I would say that it should probably be even money that at least two of Sniffer, Evil, you and I are right there at the end. But, you never know. BNB knows stuff. Doesn't hurt that you pulled the one spot you mfer, lol. That's like taking candy from a baby.I was a bit upset about getting the 10 hole until I was gifted the one spot in the WCOFF a couple hours later. Good luck to all and sorry if I pulled a Bill Parcells, but I meant no disrespect.
Yeah...there are definately some tough competitors in this league. I thought this format offered some advantages until the posse showed up. We'll have to eliminate each other at some point in time so we might as well get it over early. EG will probably has his wife draft so we're golden there.
 
So after we eliminate the staff, who will be joining me in the final four???
Good question. I was thinking about this myself last night. Not familiar with a lot of names here. I would say that it should probably be even money that at least two of Sniffer, Evil, you and I are right there at the end. But, you never know. BNB knows stuff. Doesn't hurt that you pulled the one spot you mfer, lol. That's like taking candy from a baby.

I was a bit upset about getting the 10 hole until I was gifted the one spot in the WCOFF a couple hours later. Good luck to all and sorry if I pulled a Bill Parcells, but I meant no disrespect.
Yeah...there are definately some tough competitors in this league. I thought this format offered some advantages until the posse showed up. We'll have to eliminate each other at some point in time so we might as well get it over early. EG will probably has his wife draft so we're golden there.
:nerd:

I picked this legue cause of time slot really and the fact that I like the flex options.

 
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BassNBrew said:
So after we eliminate the staff, who will be joining me in the final four???
Good question. I was thinking about this myself last night. Not familiar with a lot of names here. I would say that it should probably be even money that at least two of Sniffer, Evil, you and I are right there at the end. But, you never know. BNB knows stuff. Doesn't hurt that you pulled the one spot you mfer, lol. That's like taking candy from a baby.I was a bit upset about getting the 10 hole until I was gifted the one spot in the WCOFF a couple hours later. Good luck to all and sorry if I pulled a Bill Parcells, but I meant no disrespect.
Yeah...there are definately some tough competitors in this league. I thought this format offered some advantages until the posse showed up. We'll have to eliminate each other at some point in time so we might as well get it over early. EG will probably has his wife draft so we're golden there.
:confused:I swear to God, if something comes up that prevents me from drafting, I will be furious. 11 spot sucks beanbag though.
 
BassNBrew said:
So after we eliminate the staff, who will be joining me in the final four???
Good question. I was thinking about this myself last night. Not familiar with a lot of names here. I would say that it should probably be even money that at least two of Sniffer, Evil, you and I are right there at the end. But, you never know. BNB knows stuff. Doesn't hurt that you pulled the one spot you mfer, lol. That's like taking candy from a baby.I was a bit upset about getting the 10 hole until I was gifted the one spot in the WCOFF a couple hours later. Good luck to all and sorry if I pulled a Bill Parcells, but I meant no disrespect.
Yeah...there are definately some tough competitors in this league. I thought this format offered some advantages until the posse showed up. We'll have to eliminate each other at some point in time so we might as well get it over early. EG will probably has his wife draft so we're golden there.
:kicksrock:I swear to God, if something comes up that prevents me from drafting, I will be furious. 11 spot sucks beanbag though.
It could be worse. :blackdot:
 
Okay, so I do have a few questions. If anyone doesn't want to risk "table talk" please either just point me in the right direction if this info already exists somewhere or PM me.

Definitely looking forward to this!

Questions:

- I see we're going to have a K and D, but not sure at how they're scoring. Where can I find this?

- In the general Ultimate Survivor rules (also pasted above) it says "Owners will not submit lineups. The best available lineup will be scored from your entire roster of players based on the starting requirements as defined." Isn't that what Best Ball is, or am I misunderstanding that?

- I've seen mention of using our Message Board names on the MFL site. Will we get invitations to that?

 
Okay, so I do have a few questions. If anyone doesn't want to risk "table talk" please either just point me in the right direction if this info already exists somewhere or PM me.

Definitely looking forward to this!

Questions:

- I see we're going to have a K and D, but not sure at how they're scoring. Where can I find this?

On the MFL site.

- In the general Ultimate Survivor rules (also pasted above) it says "Owners will not submit lineups. The best available lineup will be scored from your entire roster of players based on the starting requirements as defined." Isn't that what Best Ball is, or am I misunderstanding that?

your understanding it correctly, you line up will be optimized. Best Ball and Survivor are a little different but I believe the out come on any given week is the same. Lowest guy gets kicked out

- I've seen mention of using our Message Board names on the MFL site. Will we get invitations to that?

I got my invitaion via e-mail from clayton
 
Okay, so I do have a few questions. If anyone doesn't want to risk "table talk" please either just point me in the right direction if this info already exists somewhere or PM me.

Definitely looking forward to this!

Questions:

- I see we're going to have a K and D, but not sure at how they're scoring. Where can I find this?

- In the general Ultimate Survivor rules (also pasted above) it says "Owners will not submit lineups. The best available lineup will be scored from your entire roster of players based on the starting requirements as defined." Isn't that what Best Ball is, or am I misunderstanding that?

- I've seen mention of using our Message Board names on the MFL site. Will we get invitations to that?
Here is the league link: http://www4.myfantasyleague.com/2008/home/74491You can request your password from them.

 
- In the general Ultimate Survivor rules (also pasted above) it says "Owners will not submit lineups. The best available lineup will be scored from your entire roster of players based on the starting requirements as defined." Isn't that what Best Ball is, or am I misunderstanding that?
My understanding is that the Best Ball leagues use the cumulative five week score to determine the top four. In our Survivor format, we'll be booting guys out each week until it's down to four.
 
Clayton - thanks, I was able to get in.

Tri-man - thanks for your thoughts on that. That gives some explanation to something that, although not entirely relevant, still had me wondering...

 
Two more days!!!

I actually have not done a draft on the website yet ( :bag: ), so it was helpful to check it out ...to look over the draft site, and to preload some players in a Draft List (hint for any other on-line draft noobs).

So I be ready. :unsure: :scared: ;)

 
Might want to update the scoring.

Looks like Passing TDs are worth 4 points, all other TDs are worth 6 points, according to the MFL site:

http://football4.myfantasyleague.com/2008/...=74491&O=09
this is the correct scoring. pinned thread at the top of pool indicates this
I meant updating the first post in this thread to reflect this.Until this AM, I was under the impression that ALL TDs were 4 points.
Nah...let's change it after the draft.
 
Might want to update the scoring.

Looks like Passing TDs are worth 4 points, all other TDs are worth 6 points, according to the MFL site:

http://football4.myfantasyleague.com/2008/...=74491&O=09
this is the correct scoring. pinned thread at the top of pool indicates this
I meant updating the first post in this thread to reflect this.Until this AM, I was under the impression that ALL TDs were 4 points.
I updated the original post by copying full scoring data from the website. Sorry for the confusion - I had copied in data from the original Ultimate Survivor posting ...haven't looked back yet to see where the discrepency comes from.
 
The Ghost of Common said:
Might want to update the scoring.

Looks like Passing TDs are worth 4 points, all other TDs are worth 6 points, according to the MFL site:

http://football4.myfantasyleague.com/2008/...=74491&O=09
this is the correct scoring. pinned thread at the top of pool indicates this
I meant updating the first post in this thread to reflect this.Until this AM, I was under the impression that ALL TDs were 4 points.
I updated the original post by copying full scoring data from the website. Sorry for the confusion - I had copied in data from the original Ultimate Survivor posting ...haven't looked back yet to see where the discrepency comes from.
He's right.The original post when we were selecting leagues, I'm certain said 4 pts/all TDs.

I'm also too lazy to go find it - but I'm almost 100% certain that is what it said.
It did say that, but it was a mistype.My apologies.

 
The Ghost of Common said:
Might want to update the scoring.

Looks like Passing TDs are worth 4 points, all other TDs are worth 6 points, according to the MFL site:

http://football4.myfantasyleague.com/2008/...=74491&O=09
this is the correct scoring. pinned thread at the top of pool indicates this
I meant updating the first post in this thread to reflect this.Until this AM, I was under the impression that ALL TDs were 4 points.
I updated the original post by copying full scoring data from the website. Sorry for the confusion - I had copied in data from the original Ultimate Survivor posting ...haven't looked back yet to see where the discrepency comes from.
He's right.The original post when we were selecting leagues, I'm certain said 4 pts/all TDs.

I'm also too lazy to go find it - but I'm almost 100% certain that is what it said.
It did say that, but it was a mistype.My apologies.
Hey, no worries at all Clayton.I just wanted to make sure none of the league members were surprised at tonight's draft...

 
Pretty good draft. 3 hours total and I think most of the people in this draft really were well prepared. I apologize for holding things up on a couple of occasions but not more than four minutes.

I think the bye weeks were well played for the most part except I think some will regret not going deeper at some of the "non-important" positions like TE, K, and D.

It'll be fun to watch this one play out for the first five weeks.

 
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my squad:

QB - Big Ben, Cutler - nice

RB - Steven Jackson,Kevin Smith,Tatum Bell,Ahman Green, CHris Brown, Brandon Jackson

WR - Steve Smith, Chris Chambers, Anthony Gonzales Jr, Darrell Jackson, Drew Bennett,Justin McCariens, Deion Branch, Arnaz battle

TE - Jason Witten, LJ Smith

K - Robbie Gould, Josh Brown

Def - Philly,NYG

will add detail in the am, ready for bed

 
This league starts one RB, one WR, one TE, and three flex so I loaded up on RBs the best I could. Being a non-PPR league, the RBs were flying off the board.

Jeff Tefertiller - Jeff TefertillerPlayer YTD Pts Bye Drafted

Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB - 4 8.07

Manning, Eli NYG QB - 4 11.06

Rodgers, Aaron GBP QB - 8 7.06

Russell, JaMarcus OAK QB - 5 15.06

I really like the group as a whole. Having Eli and Hass on same bye might hurt. But, both fell a long ways and were best on the board. Week four should sting a lot of teams. Hopefully, I can get that far and see what happens. Feel good having two starters in week four.

Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB - 4 10.07

Jones, Thomas NYJ RB - 5 6.07

Maroney, Laurence NEP RB 4 5.06

Portis, Clinton WAS RB - 10 1.06

Slaton, Steve HOU RB ® - 8 21.06

Turner, Michael ATL RB - 7 3.06

White, LenDale TEN RB - 6 4.07

I went RB-heavy. 30 RBs went in first 3 rounds so it got ugly quick. I realize that Maroney, Bradshaw, and Jones have a bye issue, but I think I should be covered each week. In the first, I was hoping for Gore or MB3. Tough decision between Portis and Lynch. I did not like the RB choices in 2nd round so I took AJ and knew that I would have to take some RBs the next few rounds.

Curry, Ronald OAK WR - 5 14.07

Harrison, Marvin IND WR - 4 9.06

Johnson, Andre HOU WR - 8 2.07

Randle El, Antwaan WAS WR 10 22.07

I might be relying too heavily on the RBs since we only have to start one WR each week. Marvin was value and so was Curry, even though both have a bye issue. If Marvin is back, this team looks a lot better.

Clark, Desmond CHI TE - 8 20.07

Olsen, Greg CHI TE - 8 13.06

Watson, Ben NEP TE - 4 12.07

Took both Bears to get coverage in week four. One should have a decent game each week.

Brown, Kris HOU PK - 8 18.07

Went with one kicker and three defenses for bigger chance of catching a big game.

Raiders, Oakland OAK Def - 5 19.06

Seahawks, Seattle SEA Def 4 16.07

Texans, Houston HOU Def - 8 17.06

I like all three defenses. With Seattle and Oakland having bye issues, I felt I needed three.

Overall, I like the team okay and think the RBs and QBs should help me last until week four. Who knows after then. Only one team is eliminated in week four and I like my chances if I make it to week five. This was like the local redrafts of old where the RBs thinned out quickly.

 
Team BassNBrew

QB: Manning, McNabb - If not the best combo in the league, definately one of the top 3.

RB: LT, McFadden, Sproles, Rhodes, Hester - LT is a RB and a half. Really didn't need anything else here. McFadden can be an occasional flex and is the only player with a week 5 bye on my roster. Sproles/Hester secure the SD runnning game, protect me from injury and games where LT might rest in a blow out. Rhodes may steal an occasion TD in Indy. Given that depth isn't needed in this format, this should be a top half producing crew at RB

WR: Housh, Wayne, Brown, Rice, Hackett, Jones, Pattern, Meachem - WOW, I expect huge numbers here. Wayne or Housh will be a flex for me. Rice is a WR1 on his team and Brown is a 1a/b type. Jones won't do much but has the potential to post a big week. Reports from camp about Hackett have been good and he can get deep across form Smitty. Pattern/Meachem was a shot at the WR2 in NO. Another top 3 stable at this position.

TE: Heap, Wilcox - Heap has been the best value at Te in these drafts. Problem is his injury history. Rather than drafting a stiff later, I decided to back Heap up with Wilcox for protection. Not sure if this was the right move. Probably will produce in the bottom half of the league here.

D: San Diego, Minny, Buffalo - These rules are heavily weighted towards defense. With the value dropping on the draft board I decided to load up on D. I expect to see some 20 pt weeks form this group and gain significant ground on the competition. Definately the best Ds in the league and all will suit up every week.

K: Keading, Kasey - Two kickers with no bye issues.

Very usual draft for me. the 1/1/1/1/1/1/3 flex starters made things interesting. With LT secured at 1.1 and no bye issues, I had my RB position taken care of. My initial plan was Housh/CJ at the turn or a QB if one of those two was gone. I was shocked when Wayne fell to 3.1 so I had to select him. With the minimal starter requirments he was even more attractive. After my first three picks, LT/Housh/Wayne had me in a good position. Manning fell to 4.12 and I could pass. Earlier indications were that this draft would be a little soft so I decided to gamble on McNabb at 5.1 which was a reach but I didn't expect him to last. I wanted a second QB who had a chance to outscore Manning and only wanted to use two roster psoitions at QB. With both Manning and Wayne off in week 4 I now had to avoid other palyers with a simialiar bye. From there I loaded up on big play WRs and defense.

I expect this group to survive to week 6. The biggest potential pitfall is the Manning/Wayne bye week. McNabb has to be healthy. There will be a lot of talent sitting that week and only one elimination.

 
This league starts one RB, one WR, one TE, and three flex so I loaded up on RBs the best I could. Being a non-PPR league, the RBs were flying off the board. Jeff Tefertiller - Jeff TefertillerPlayer YTD Pts Bye DraftedHasselbeck, Matt SEA QB - 4 8.07Manning, Eli NYG QB - 4 11.06Rodgers, Aaron GBP QB - 8 7.06Russell, JaMarcus OAK QB - 5 15.06I really like the group as a whole. Having Eli and Hass on same bye might hurt. But, both fell a long ways and were best on the board. Week four should sting a lot of teams. Hopefully, I can get that far and see what happens. Feel good having two starters in week four.Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB - 4 10.07Jones, Thomas NYJ RB - 5 6.07Maroney, Laurence NEP RB 4 5.06Portis, Clinton WAS RB - 10 1.06Slaton, Steve HOU RB ® - 8 21.06Turner, Michael ATL RB - 7 3.06White, LenDale TEN RB - 6 4.07I went RB-heavy. 30 RBs went in first 3 rounds so it got ugly quick. I realize that Maroney, Bradshaw, and Jones have a bye issue, but I think I should be covered each week. In the first, I was hoping for Gore or MB3. Tough decision between Portis and Lynch. I did not like the RB choices in 2nd round so I took AJ and knew that I would have to take some RBs the next few rounds. Curry, Ronald OAK WR - 5 14.07Harrison, Marvin IND WR - 4 9.06Johnson, Andre HOU WR - 8 2.07Randle El, Antwaan WAS WR 10 22.07I might be relying too heavily on the RBs since we only have to start one WR each week. Marvin was value and so was Curry, even though both have a bye issue. If Marvin is back, this team looks a lot better.Clark, Desmond CHI TE - 8 20.07Olsen, Greg CHI TE - 8 13.06Watson, Ben NEP TE - 4 12.07Took both Bears to get coverage in week four. One should have a decent game each week.Brown, Kris HOU PK - 8 18.07Went with one kicker and three defenses for bigger chance of catching a big game.Raiders, Oakland OAK Def - 5 19.06Seahawks, Seattle SEA Def 4 16.07Texans, Houston HOU Def - 8 17.06I like all three defenses. With Seattle and Oakland having bye issues, I felt I needed three.Overall, I like the team okay and think the RBs and QBs should help me last until week four. Who knows after then. Only one team is eliminated in week four and I like my chances if I make it to week five. This was like the local redrafts of old where the RBs thinned out quickly.
The RB heavy start was interesting to say the least. I'll take my chances with Housh, Wayne, Brown, Rice, Hackett, Jones, Pattern, Meachem getting open deep for a TD that bascially matches others RB production. WRs historically have bigger top end games than second tier RBs.People drastically undervalued the D and K positions IMO. I would have take 3 Ks if Rhodes hadn't been sitting there late.
 
This league starts one RB, one WR, one TE, and three flex so I loaded up on RBs the best I could. Being a non-PPR league, the RBs were flying off the board. Jeff Tefertiller - Jeff TefertillerPlayer YTD Pts Bye DraftedHasselbeck, Matt SEA QB - 4 8.07Manning, Eli NYG QB - 4 11.06Rodgers, Aaron GBP QB - 8 7.06Russell, JaMarcus OAK QB - 5 15.06I really like the group as a whole. Having Eli and Hass on same bye might hurt. But, both fell a long ways and were best on the board. Week four should sting a lot of teams. Hopefully, I can get that far and see what happens. Feel good having two starters in week four.Bradshaw, Ahmad NYG RB - 4 10.07Jones, Thomas NYJ RB - 5 6.07Maroney, Laurence NEP RB 4 5.06Portis, Clinton WAS RB - 10 1.06Slaton, Steve HOU RB ® - 8 21.06Turner, Michael ATL RB - 7 3.06White, LenDale TEN RB - 6 4.07I went RB-heavy. 30 RBs went in first 3 rounds so it got ugly quick. I realize that Maroney, Bradshaw, and Jones have a bye issue, but I think I should be covered each week. In the first, I was hoping for Gore or MB3. Tough decision between Portis and Lynch. I did not like the RB choices in 2nd round so I took AJ and knew that I would have to take some RBs the next few rounds. Curry, Ronald OAK WR - 5 14.07Harrison, Marvin IND WR - 4 9.06Johnson, Andre HOU WR - 8 2.07Randle El, Antwaan WAS WR 10 22.07I might be relying too heavily on the RBs since we only have to start one WR each week. Marvin was value and so was Curry, even though both have a bye issue. If Marvin is back, this team looks a lot better.Clark, Desmond CHI TE - 8 20.07Olsen, Greg CHI TE - 8 13.06Watson, Ben NEP TE - 4 12.07Took both Bears to get coverage in week four. One should have a decent game each week.Brown, Kris HOU PK - 8 18.07Went with one kicker and three defenses for bigger chance of catching a big game.Raiders, Oakland OAK Def - 5 19.06Seahawks, Seattle SEA Def 4 16.07Texans, Houston HOU Def - 8 17.06I like all three defenses. With Seattle and Oakland having bye issues, I felt I needed three.Overall, I like the team okay and think the RBs and QBs should help me last until week four. Who knows after then. Only one team is eliminated in week four and I like my chances if I make it to week five. This was like the local redrafts of old where the RBs thinned out quickly.
, Too many QB's, one average kicker is not a good idea. The TE's are less than average and you have 3, Wr's are below average......solid Rb's.
 
Team BassNBrewQB: Manning, McNabb - If not the best combo in the league, definately one of the top 3.RB: LT, McFadden, Sproles, Rhodes, Hester - LT is a RB and a half. Really didn't need anything else here. McFadden can be an occasional flex and is the only player with a week 5 bye on my roster. Sproles/Hester secure the SD runnning game, protect me from injury and games where LT might rest in a blow out. Rhodes may steal an occasion TD in Indy. Given that depth isn't needed in this format, this should be a top half producing crew at RB WR: Housh, Wayne, Brown, Rice, Hackett, Jones, Pattern, Meachem - WOW, I expect huge numbers here. Wayne or Housh will be a flex for me. Rice is a WR1 on his team and Brown is a 1a/b type. Jones won't do much but has the potential to post a big week. Reports from camp about Hackett have been good and he can get deep across form Smitty. Pattern/Meachem was a shot at the WR2 in NO. Another top 3 stable at this position.TE: Heap, Wilcox - Heap has been the best value at Te in these drafts. Problem is his injury history. Rather than drafting a stiff later, I decided to back Heap up with Wilcox for protection. Not sure if this was the right move. Probably will produce in the bottom half of the league here.D: San Diego, Minny, Buffalo - These rules are heavily weighted towards defense. With the value dropping on the draft board I decided to load up on D. I expect to see some 20 pt weeks form this group and gain significant ground on the competition. Definately the best Ds in the league and all will suit up every week.K: Keading, Kasey - Two kickers with no bye issues.Very usual draft for me. the 1/1/1/1/1/1/3 flex starters made things interesting. With LT secured at 1.1 and no bye issues, I had my RB position taken care of. My initial plan was Housh/CJ at the turn or a QB if one of those two was gone. I was shocked when Wayne fell to 3.1 so I had to select him. With the minimal starter requirments he was even more attractive. After my first three picks, LT/Housh/Wayne had me in a good position. Manning fell to 4.12 and I could pass. Earlier indications were that this draft would be a little soft so I decided to gamble on McNabb at 5.1 which was a reach but I didn't expect him to last. I wanted a second QB who had a chance to outscore Manning and only wanted to use two roster psoitions at QB. With both Manning and Wayne off in week 4 I now had to avoid other palyers with a simialiar bye. From there I loaded up on big play WRs and defense.I expect this group to survive to week 6. The biggest potential pitfall is the Manning/Wayne bye week. McNabb has to be healthy. There will be a lot of talent sitting that week and only one elimination.
Good team BnB, you've given yourself a shot.
 
my squad:QB - Big Ben, Cutler - niceRB - Steven Jackson,Kevin Smith,Tatum Bell,Ahman Green, CHris Brown, Brandon JacksonWR - Steve Smith, Chris Chambers, Anthony Gonzales Jr, Darrell Jackson, Drew Bennett,Justin McCariens, Deion Branch, Arnaz battleTE - Jason Witten, LJ SmithK - Robbie Gould, Josh BrownDef - Philly,NYGwill add detail in the am, ready for bed
Qb's should be goodRb's are a little question but could work out. Jackson is unsigned, Kevin Smith is a rookie, you know about Tatum Bell, Ahman Green, probably good to have him early on in the season.Wr's - Could be OK, Darrell Jackson could be very good value if Marshall is suspended at allKers are fineTe's Very goodD's are fine although for k and D one week you'll only have 1, putting pressure on them to produce that week.
 
Didn't enter the selections pass round 20 but the DD says....

Week 1: Bnb 107.4, team 12 108.5, team 2 gone at 81.1

Week 2: BnB 104.1, team 11 106.1, team 9 gone at 88.5

Week 3: BnB 119.9 and high for the week, team 3 gone at 86.3

Week 4: Bnb 111.7 and high for the week, team 6 gone at 72.8

Week 5, Bnb 101.5, team 5 104.1, team 8 gone at 88.7 by a narrow margin.

 
My squad may not look very good on paper or by many pre-season ranks.

Other teams will look really good, but have more bye week issues than my squad.

(bye week 4 or 5 in parenthesis, since they count in this survivor format)

QB Romo, Delhomme

I like the duo. Probably pissed someone off when I took Delhomme.

RB McGahee, Rudi J, Freddy T, CJohnson, MoMo (4)

No primary RBs have a bye week. Hoping Chris J and Morris are usable at the flex.

WR Roy W (4), Coles (5), Mason, Porter, Booker, Gaffney (4), Glenn (4?), SSmith (NYG 4), Kelly

I was the last owner to take a WR, so they look pretty bad. The flex positions allow my squad to only start 1 WR.

TE Gonzo, McMichael (5)

Can't complain about this combo.

PK Folk, Prater

Cowboys should score well, Prater in the mile high air for the distance kicking bonus.

DT Patriots (4), Rams (5)

Patriots play crappy teams, Rams get a low scoring Buffalo team in week 4.

The draft went as planned for drafting at the 9 spot. I was able to pre-select single names and get the guy I submitted.

 
Done ...3 hours even.
2.5 if Ollie wasn't so slooooooooooooooooooooooooooow!
No kidding. Sorry about the hold up.QB: Schaub and Campbell - Below average for sure. No bye issues.RB: Larry Johnson, DeAngelo Williams, Jerious Norwood, Kevin Jones, and Adrian Peterson - I'm not too big a believer in either rookies or guys that switch teams. That explains the last four guys. No bye week issues. Average.WR: Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, Brandon Marshall, Javon Walker, Isaac Bruce, and Ted Ginn - Wasn't necessarily trying to lock up the Cards receiving game, but it came to make some sense to me given the other alternatives. Marshall needs to keep his head on straight. Walker was huge value in the 10th round despite his latest escapades and week 5 bye. Bruce should be somewhat of a steady eddy. Ginn is the flyer with a dreaded week 4 bye. Still, it seemed like insane value to still get him in the 14th. Above average.TE: 3 of em. Jeremy Shockey, Ben Utecht, and Jeff King. No bye issues. Above average.K and D: 3 of em for each position. No byes. Lots of variability in these positions week to week and that's why I went with 3.Should compete. We'll see. I've limited my downside quite a bit with some of my plays (i.e. players from the same teams). I just hope it carries me through past week 5.Good draft fellas.
 
Garcia, Jeff TBB QB 12.02

Rivers, Philip SDC QB 7.11

Ryan, Matt ATL QB ® 20.02

Bush, Reggie NOS RB 3.11

Grant, Ryan GBP RB 2.02

Jacobs, Brandon NYG RB 4.02

Jones, Felix DAL RB ® 10.02

Jones-Drew, Maurice JAC RB 1.11

Torain, Ryan DEN RB ® 14.02

Burress, Plaxico NYG WR 6.02

Galloway, Joey TBB WR - 5.11

Johnson, Calvin DET WR - 8.02

Nelson, Jordy GBP WR ® 22.02

Sweed, Limas PIT WR ® 16.02

Williams, Demetrius BAL WR 19.11

Williams, Reggie JAC WR 11.11

Clark, Dallas IND TE 9.11

Pope, Leonard ARI TE 21.11

Rackers, Neil ARI PK 17.11

Reed, Jeff PIT PK 18.02

Broncos, Denver DEN Def 15.11

Ravens, Baltimore BAL Def 13.11

 
Drafting dead last in a Survivor format with only 4 point passing TDs, 3 Flex and no PPR is really the kiss of death. The RB run leading up to the 1.12 was totally expected and yet still somewhat depressing. I knew going into the draft that I needed to take some risks given the fact that it would be pretty much impossible to get a stud RB without a bye week early in the draft, so my strategy was to aim for top 5 in WR, QB, TE and reach for those guys a bit if neccessary and hope to catch lightning in a bottle at the RB slot.

Leinart, Matt ARI QB - 7 -- 10.01

Palmer, Carson CIN QB - 8 -- 4.01

Pennington, Chad NYJ QB - 5 -- 21.12

I had Palmer as a top 4 guy in this short format and I was happy to get him in the early 4th. Leinart's weaponry indicate to me that he's got potential for a bust out week or two in the first five and Pennington is a starter and worth the late round flier. I think I did pretty well here.

Addai, Joseph IND RB - 4 -- 1.12

Dunn, Warrick TBB RB - 10 -- 11.12

Fargas, Justin OAK RB - 5 -- 9.12

Foster, De'shaun SFO RB - 9 -- 20.01

Jones, Julius SEA RB - 4 -- 8.01

Parker, Willie PIT RB - 6 -- 3.12

Williams, Ricky MIA RB - 4 -- 13.12

Well, I said it last night and I'll say it again: If I can survive Week 4, I should be in pretty good shape with this group. Addai at the back of the first round was value too good to pass up. I'm hoping to cover the 1 RB hole in week 4 with Parker/Fargas/Dunn and get contributions from my WR corps for the Flexes. Obviously it's a risk but my feeling is that the value I got in the 8th round or later with potential starters was too good to pass up and I'll take my chances being a little thin on the first bye week.

Berrian, Bernard MIN WR - 8 7.12

Curtis, Kevin PHI WR - 7 5.12

Hester, Devin CHI WR - 8 14.01

Owens, Terrell DAL WR - 10 2.01

Stokley, Brandon DEN WR - 8 19.12

When I factored in all the byes and the 5 week SOS, TO jumped right off the page for me as a must pick. I had him as the #1 WR by a WIDE margin in this format and couldn't pass him up at the turn. Curtis gives me a legit #2 WR and I think that Berrian is undervalued all over the place this year. Stokely could be a sneaky early play too. Not a lot of depth here, but I've got some nice upside too.

Boss, Kevin NYG TE - 4 15.12

Cooley, Chris WAS TE - 10 6.01

Cooley is my go-to here. I had him as the #3 TE in this format and was very happy to get him in the 6th. Boss might breakout this year but it's not as solid a backup TE as I would have liked.

Bironas, Rob TEN PK - 6 17.12

Dawson, Phil CLE PK - 5 18.01

Two upper tier kickers in the midst of a kicker run. I should be fine here.

Jaguars, Jacksonville JAC Def - 7 12.01

Lions, Detroit DET Def - 4 22.01

Redskins, Washington WAS Def - 10 16.01

The Jags are a legit top defense and the Skins have nice potential with Taylor in the fold. The Lions? Who knows? Wanted a 3rd defense and maybe I get lucky one week in a turnover-fest.

All in all, I think I'm as solid as could be expected drafting from the back. I should make it to week 4 but all bets are off after that. Thank goodness only one team gets dropped that week. Counting on a little luck to put me through after that.

 
my squad:

QB - Big Ben, Cutler -

These two guys will score fine for me and I think Im strong here. Both buys will play every week, no bye week issues.

RB - Steven Jackson,Kevin Smith,Tatum Bell,Ahman Green, Chris Brown, Brandon Jackson

Here is the weakness of my squad, I wanted MB3 at pick #7 badly but with the week 4 and week5 bye thing coming into play Sjax and Addai fell like a rock. I took Sjax. I know he's holding out, but he is under contract and has to report by August 8th to gain credit for the season for F/A. No biggie IMO and great value at 1.07 even with week 5 off. I have to get to week 5 for it to really impact the squad.

I corner the market on Lions RB's and the top 2 in Houston as well. The Lions players have week 4 off. Between these 4 players I should get decent flex production for at least 1 spot.

Brandon Jackson could be a steal, but he's my RB#6.

WR - Steve Smith, Chris Chambers, Anthony Gonzales Jr, Darrell Jackson, Drew Bennett,Justin McCariens, Deion Branch, Arnaz battle

Steve Smith is a hoss and will produce nicely at WR1. Chambers is the #1 WR option in SD and with Gates on the mend early should put up nice numbers especially early. Agonzo was an upside pick with a week4 bye. Then I just started grabbing starters at tremendous value. Darrell Jackson could be WR1 - I think Marshall gets a few game off for sure. Drew Bennett? starter, McCariens - the only WR worth having in Tenn. Branch as a just in case he plays. Battle in round 22.

TE - Jason Witten, LJ Smith

Witten is a stud LJ smith provides some depth and red zone target

K - Robbie Gould, Josh Brown

Def - Philly,NYG

The K and D are solid and I have one off week4 and one off week 5.

Week4 will be huge in this thing, scores will be low.

good draft, I would like to see what the staffers and BnB and Rads think of my team

will add detail in the am, ready for bed
my thoughts
 
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Garcia, Jeff TBB QB 12.02

Rivers, Philip SDC QB 7.11

Ryan, Matt ATL QB ® 20.02

Not thrilled with this group, but it'll do. With only 1 starter, 4 pt TDs, and 3 flex positions in best ball, IMO, the QB position is seriously de-emphasized, so I was willing to wait until pick 83 to grab a QB.

Bush, Reggie NOS RB 3.11

Grant, Ryan GBP RB 2.02

Jacobs, Brandon NYG RB 4.02

Jones, Felix DAL RB ® 10.02

Jones-Drew, Maurice JAC RB 1.11

Torain, Ryan DEN RB ® 14.02

This group, I am thrilled with. In a non-PPR with the possibility of 4 RBs starting in any given week, the TD-scoring backs were going to go fast and furious, so I took backs with my first 4 picks. Jones-Drew, Grant, and Jacobs are going to score 10+ TDs and Bush gives me the x factor of a huge game any given week, which is big in Survivor. Felix Jones and Torain are upside guys with the potential to be enormous in the event that Torain wins the starting job and/or Barber/Selvin Young suffer an injury. I feel like my backfield is as good or better than anyone's, which is the only position I can say that about.

Burress, Plaxico NYG WR 6.02

Galloway, Joey TBB WR - 5.11

Johnson, Calvin DET WR - 8.02

Nelson, Jordy GBP WR ® 22.02

Sweed, Limas PIT WR ® 16.02

Williams, Demetrius BAL WR 19.11

Williams, Reggie JAC WR 11.11

Unfortunately, picking at the back end and waiting until round 5 for a receiver, I was constantly left with either scraps or WRs with a week 4 bye. Wit the depth I have at RB, though, I'm hoping that my WRs won't count all that often unless they have big weeks, so I went for guys with big-play ability that can post huge weeks from time to time. Burress, I felt, was tremendous value at 6.2, both Galloway and Calvin Johnson have upside potential, and Sweed, D. Williams, and R. Williams will all likely start and may even be their teams primary red zone threats at WR. Jordy Nelson in round 22 was a flyer.

Clark, Dallas IND TE 9.11

Pope, Leonard ARI TE 21.11

I LOVE Dallas Clark this year and had to take him despite the week 4 bye, I still had him as a top 6 TE overall. Pope hopefully will catch a TD pass week 4, but I doubt many 2nd TEs will count for people in this league unless you have 2 of the top 6 or 7 guys. I wasn't willing to make that early investment without PPR.

Rackers, Neil ARI PK 17.11

Reed, Jeff PIT PK 18.02

I was going to take more than two kickers, but then I was lucky enough to get two of my top 6 guys (based on weeks 1-5 scoring) in rounds 17 and 18, so that'll do it for me - neither has a bye. I expect to get 7-8 points a week at a minimum out of this duo.

Broncos, Denver DEN Def 15.11

Ravens, Baltimore BAL Def 13.11

Likewise, I considered 3 DEF, but was able to grab two DEF without early byes, both of which I had ranked in my top 8 defenses on weeks 1-5 scoring, so I grabbed some extra WR help instead.
Overall, I like this draft from the #11 spot. I have very few bye problems considering the offenses on a bye week 4, and good depth at several positions. With the exception of the dreaded week 4, where I'll be without Burress, Calvin Johnson, Jacobs, and Dallas Clark, I have no issues at all, and with only 1 team eliminated week 4 and others having worse bye issues than myself, I think I'll get by if I make it that far. In other weeks, a scoring lineup of Rivers, Jones-Drew, Burress, and Dallas Clark with 3 flex coming from Ryan Grant, Reggie Bush, Brandon Jacobs, Calvin Johnson, and Joey Galloway will keep me in the mix. I think RBs will rule the roost in this format, as evidenced by the fact that 30 were plucked in the first 36 picks, so I feel like I was ahead of the curve by grabbing 4 in the first 4 rounds. While others were picking through scraps later, I was able to get good value at WR, QB, and TE in rounds 5-9.

 

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