2023 FBG Subscriber Contest (2 Viewers)

[SeniorVBDStudent]

and just like that my roster is back down from 23 to 20. ugh.

 

[joey]

Putting this here. No clue which way I’m turning anymore

QB - Joe Burrow - CIN/7 - $21
QB - Jordan Love - GB/6 - $9
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Isiah Pacheco - KC/10 - $18
RB - Khalil Herbert - CHI/13 - $13
RB - Kenneth Gainwell - PHI/10 - $8
WR - Davante Adams - LV/13 - $29
WR - Diontae Johnson - PIT/6 - $18
WR - Michael Thomas - NO/11 - $12
WR - Jalin Hyatt - NYG/13 - $4
WR - Tank Dell - HOU/7 - $3
WR - Michael Wilson - ARI/14 - $3
TE - Travis Kelce - KC/10 - $35
TE - Luke Musgrave - GB/6 - $6
TE - Jake Ferguson - DAL/7 - $6
PK - Riley Patterson - DET/9 - $4
PK - Greg Zuerlein - NYJ/7 - $4
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3


too exposed on week 10? Will likely change it another 20 times

 

[Deamon]

Can't see how this won't finish top 3.

QB - Joe Burrow - CIN/7 - $21
QB - Kirk Cousins - MIN/13 - $17
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Kenneth Walker III - SEA/5 - $19
RB - Alvin Kamara - NO/11 - $15
RB - Khalil Herbert - CHI/13 - $13
RB - Jaylen Warren - PIT/6 - $11
WR - Deebo Samuel - SF/9 - $19
WR - Mike Williams - LAC/5 - $17
WR - Jahan Dotson - WAS/14 - $14
WR - Gabe Davis - BUF/13 - $12
WR - Zay Flowers - BAL/13 - $10
WR - Nico Collins - HOU/7 - $10
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Evan Engram - JAX/9 - $15
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
PK - Anders Carlson - GB/6 - $3
PK - Ka'imi Fairbairn - HOU/7 - $3
TD - Jacksonville Jaguars - JAX/9 - $4
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3
TD - Carolina Panthers - CAR/7 - $3

 

[Angry Beavers]

QB - Trevor Lawrence - JAX/9 - $19
QB - Jordan Love - GB/6 - $9
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - James Cook - BUF/13 - $18
RB - Jaylen Warren - PIT/6 - $11
RB - Roschon Johnson - CHI/13 - $8
RB - Ezekiel Elliott - NE/11 - $7
RB - Zack Moss - IND/11 - $4
WR - Chris Olave - NO/11 - $27
WR - Calvin Ridley - JAX/9 - $21
WR - Jahan Dotson - WAS/14 - $14
WR - Zay Flowers - BAL/13 - $10
WR - Nico Collins - HOU/7 - $10
WR - Parris Campbell - NYG/13 - $4
TE - Chigoziem Okonkwo - TEN/7 - $14
TE - Juwan Johnson - NO/11 - $9
TE - Sam LaPorta - DET/9 - $9
PK - Younghoe Koo - ATL/11 - $6
PK - Riley Patterson - DET/9 - $4
TD - Baltimore Ravens - BAL/13 - $5
TD - Atlanta Falcons - ATL/11 - $3

Total value: 250

Latest version.... but maybe not the last...........

 

[chocula]

What does everyone think about stacking in this contest? Obviously, if you stack the right players then it will work well but I am asking more in general. I don't recall seeing many or any comments about stacking players so I assume it is to be avoided for a best ball contest.

 

[Puppies]

What does everyone think about stacking in this contest? Obviously, if you stack the right players then it will work well but I am asking more in general. I don't recall seeing many or any comments about stacking players so I assume it is to be avoided for a best ball contest.

I think the main drawback of stacking is having your QB and WR with the same bye week. So my gut feeling is you'll probably some of that in this contest, but probably not a great deal with high-priced QBs and WRs (especially on rosters with 2 QBs rather than 3) because it puts too many potential fantasy points on the bench in the same week. For example, if you roster Josh Allen and Stephon Diggs, it becomes more risky to have any other players on your roster with the same by week, and that potentially takes a lot of other players out of consideration.

But evrything in this contest is a trade-off (or a crap-shoot) ... so who knows??

 

[ZWK]

What does everyone think about stacking in this contest? Obviously, if you stack the right players then it will work well but I am asking more in general. I don't recall seeing many or any comments about stacking players so I assume it is to be avoided for a best ball contest.

Stacking is good. Last year I stacked each of my quarterbacks with at least 1 WR or TE, and I'm probably going to do that this year too.

Stacked QB-receiver duos have correlated production within a single game, which helps if you make the finals. You'll be trying to finish 1st out of 250ish, not middle of the pack, and correlated upside with your stacked players going off in the same game helps with that.

Stacked teammates also have correlated season-long production (if the offense is better than expected that's good for everyone on the team), which is helpful for making it to the finals. Less than 2% of teams make it the finals, so you're unlikely to make it if you just have a middle-of-the-pack or slightly above average squad - correlated upside gives you a better chance to have one of the better teams and therefore makes the finals. (Though you do want to be careful about investing too much in a single bye week.)

 

[chocula]

What does everyone think about stacking in this contest? Obviously, if you stack the right players then it will work well but I am asking more in general. I don't recall seeing many or any comments about stacking players so I assume it is to be avoided for a best ball contest.

Stacking is good. Last year I stacked each of my quarterbacks with at least 1 WR or TE, and I'm probably going to do that this year too.

Stacked QB-receiver duos have correlated production within a single game, which helps if you make the finals. You'll be trying to finish 1st out of 250ish, not middle of the pack, and correlated upside with your stacked players going off in the same game helps with that.

Stacked teammates also have correlated season-long production (if the offense is better than expected that's good for everyone on the team), which is helpful for making it to the finals. Less than 2% of teams make it the finals, so you're unlikely to make it if you just have a middle-of-the-pack or slightly above average squad - correlated upside gives you a better chance to have one of the better teams and therefore makes the finals. (Though you do want to be careful about investing too much in a single bye week.)

Trying to come up with more and more ideas this year. My team usually stinks, but I always feel like I have a decent team. This year, I cannot come close to what I feel like is a decent team. I am trying to have a team of studs as my flyers never seem to work out each year. Heck, maybe me hating my team is a good thing.

Thanks for the information

 

[-OZ-]

Alright. Where am I going wrong?

QB - Justin Fields - CHI/13 - $20
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
QB - Ryan Tannehill - TEN/7 - $8
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Javonte Williams - DEN/9 - $19
RB - Roschon Johnson - CHI/13 - $8
WR - Tyreek Hill - MIA/10 - $33
WR - DJ Moore - CHI/13 - $18
WR - Diontae Johnson - PIT/6 - $18
WR - Elijah Moore - CLE/5 - $11
TE - Kyle Pitts - ATL/11 - $18
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Isaiah Likely - BAL/13 - $5
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
PK - Michael Badgley - DET/9 - $3
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Tennessee Titans - TEN/7 - $3

 

[JaBoo]

Alright. Where am I going wrong?

QB - Justin Fields - CHI/13 - $20
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
QB - Ryan Tannehill - TEN/7 - $8
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Javonte Williams - DEN/9 - $19
RB - Roschon Johnson - CHI/13 - $8
WR - Tyreek Hill - MIA/10 - $33
WR - DJ Moore - CHI/13 - $18
WR - Diontae Johnson - PIT/6 - $18
WR - Elijah Moore - CLE/5 - $11
TE - Kyle Pitts - ATL/11 - $18
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Isaiah Likely - BAL/13 - $5
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
PK - Michael Badgley - DET/9 - $3
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Tennessee Titans - TEN/7 - $3

I like a lot of these players. However, one thing to consider is that 40% of the field is cut in weeks 13 and 14. So having your #1 QB, #2 WR, and two TEs on bye in week 13 could come back to bite you.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

Alright. Where am I going wrong?

QB - Justin Fields - CHI/13 - $20
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
QB - Ryan Tannehill - TEN/7 - $8
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Javonte Williams - DEN/9 - $19
RB - Roschon Johnson - CHI/13 - $8
WR - Tyreek Hill - MIA/10 - $33
WR - DJ Moore - CHI/13 - $18
WR - Diontae Johnson - PIT/6 - $18
WR - Elijah Moore - CLE/5 - $11
TE - Kyle Pitts - ATL/11 - $18
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Isaiah Likely - BAL/13 - $5
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
PK - Michael Badgley - DET/9 - $3
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Tennessee Titans - TEN/7 - $3

It's not bad. If you're going thin with 4 RB and WR each, I'd be nervous about Roschon and Elijah because they have high volatility. Picks like Gainwell or Elliott at RB and Thielen or Boyd at WR might not have the upside these guys have but MAY have safer floors. It's all a guessing game and this could be the winning lineup.

 

[Puppies]

Alright. Where am I going wrong?

QB - Justin Fields - CHI/13 - $20
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
QB - Ryan Tannehill - TEN/7 - $8
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Javonte Williams - DEN/9 - $19
RB - Roschon Johnson - CHI/13 - $8
WR - Tyreek Hill - MIA/10 - $33
WR - DJ Moore - CHI/13 - $18
WR - Diontae Johnson - PIT/6 - $18
WR - Elijah Moore - CLE/5 - $11
TE - Kyle Pitts - ATL/11 - $18
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Isaiah Likely - BAL/13 - $5
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
PK - Michael Badgley - DET/9 - $3
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Tennessee Titans - TEN/7 - $3

It's not bad. If you're going thin with 4 RB and WR each, I'd be nervous about Roschon and Elijah because they have high volatility. Picks like Gainwell or Elliott at RB and Thielen or Boyd at WR might not have the upside these guys have but MAY have safer floors. It's all a guessing game and this could be the winning lineup.

You must have missed it, but Mike Badgley was cut first by Washington, they by Tennessee, and finally signed to Detroit's practice squad. So he's not an active player. And if he becomes one, he would be very risky. You'll want to swap him out for a better choice. Riley Patterson is Detroit's kicker; not Mike Badgely, at least not yet.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

and just like that my roster is back down from 23 to 20. ugh.

and back up to 23 again 23 hours later. hey I just noticed that....23 and 23...this must be the Michael Jordan lineup!

#begins babbling incoherently about running back placekicker correlations and wanders off....

 

[-OZ-]

Alright. Where am I going wrong?

QB - Justin Fields - CHI/13 - $20
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
QB - Ryan Tannehill - TEN/7 - $8
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Javonte Williams - DEN/9 - $19
RB - Roschon Johnson - CHI/13 - $8
WR - Tyreek Hill - MIA/10 - $33
WR - DJ Moore - CHI/13 - $18
WR - Diontae Johnson - PIT/6 - $18
WR - Elijah Moore - CLE/5 - $11
TE - Kyle Pitts - ATL/11 - $18
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Isaiah Likely - BAL/13 - $5
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
PK - Michael Badgley - DET/9 - $3
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Tennessee Titans - TEN/7 - $3

It's not bad. If you're going thin with 4 RB and WR each, I'd be nervous about Roschon and Elijah because they have high volatility. Picks like Gainwell or Elliott at RB and Thielen or Boyd at WR might not have the upside these guys have but MAY have safer floors. It's all a guessing game and this could be the winning lineup.

You must have missed it, but Mike Badgley was cut first by Washington, they by Tennessee, and finally signed to Detroit's practice squad. So he's not an active player. And if he becomes one, he would be very risky. You'll want to swap him out for a better choice. Riley Patterson is Detroit's kicker; not Mike Badgely, at least not yet.

thanks I saw he was with the lions. Missed that it was the practice squad.

 

[Army Eye]

What does everyone think about stacking in this contest? Obviously, if you stack the right players then it will work well but I am asking more in general. I don't recall seeing many or any comments about stacking players so I assume it is to be avoided for a best ball contest.

I actually like the stack. It's a more aggressive approach, but just like in DFS, it gives you a higher potential 'ceiling' when the best-case scenarios happen. In this contest, you 'only' need to beat out 250 teams in the playoffs, but those are going to be 250 very stacked teams, so you are still gonna need monster scores to win. I went with the Hurts/Brown stack last year in the contest and it worked out pretty well. That was a perfect situation for the stack as I was confident Hurts was going to blow up big and just wanted to invest as much as possible in that. If you really like a specific passing offense for value, definitely consider stacking. Of course, the beauty of this game is that it's not just about the playoffs, you have to consistently score for 14 weeks to stay alive. The volatility of the stack will help you survive some weeks and be a negative on other weeks, but I think the large size of the rosters mitigates the downside well enough. They will be on bye one week, but that almost means every other week they're both in there! I made sure to have no other people on bye on my stack's bye week last year and sweated it out.

 

[msudaisy26]

QB - Brock Purdy - SF/9 - $12
QB - Kenny Pickett - PIT/6 - $10
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
RB - Bijan Robinson - ATL/11 - $33
RB - Joe Mixon - CIN/7 - $24
RB - James Cook - BUF/13 - $18
RB - Jaylen Warren - PIT/6 - $11
RB - Kenneth Gainwell - PHI/10 - $8
WR - Deebo Samuel - SF/9 - $19
WR - Chris Godwin - TB/5 - $19
WR - Skyy Moore - KC/10 - $12
WR - Adam Thielen - CAR/7 - $11
WR - Zay Flowers - BAL/13 - $10
WR - Isaiah Hodgins - NYG/13 - $6
TE - Juwan Johnson - NO/11 - $9
TE - Sam LaPorta - DET/9 - $9
TE - Hunter Henry - NE/11 - $8
TE - Cade Otton - TB/5 - $6
PK - Brandon McManus - JAX/9 - $4
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3
TD - Houston Texans - HOU/7 - $3

Not sure if this is final or not, but it feels very very close. Feel free to rip this roster apart. Considering going with JK Dobbins and Gabe Davis over just Bijan.

 

[msudaisy26]

Alright. Where am I going wrong?

QB - Justin Fields - CHI/13 - $20
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
QB - Ryan Tannehill - TEN/7 - $8
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Javonte Williams - DEN/9 - $19
RB - Roschon Johnson - CHI/13 - $8
WR - Tyreek Hill - MIA/10 - $33
WR - DJ Moore - CHI/13 - $18
WR - Diontae Johnson - PIT/6 - $18
WR - Elijah Moore - CLE/5 - $11
TE - Kyle Pitts - ATL/11 - $18
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Isaiah Likely - BAL/13 - $5
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
PK - Michael Badgley - DET/9 - $3
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Tennessee Titans - TEN/7 - $3

Please correct me if I am wrong, but QBs get 6 points per TD which makes running QBs not as great. I would combine Tannehill and Fields and get your favorite guy at the top.

Guys off acl injuries scare me, Peterson is the only guy off the top of my head really came back year 1 after the injury and looked like himself. Plus you have 3 extra dollars if you move off fields to upgrade from Javonte.

You need more receivers. I would come off Tyreek and try to turn him into 2 or 3 wrs.

Tight ends are fine.

I would go 3 defense and 2 kickers.

Good luck.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

QB - Brock Purdy - SF/9 - $12
QB - Kenny Pickett - PIT/6 - $10
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
RB - Bijan Robinson - ATL/11 - $33
RB - Joe Mixon - CIN/7 - $24
RB - James Cook - BUF/13 - $18
RB - Jaylen Warren - PIT/6 - $11
RB - Kenneth Gainwell - PHI/10 - $8
WR - Deebo Samuel - SF/9 - $19
WR - Chris Godwin - TB/5 - $19
WR - Skyy Moore - KC/10 - $12
WR - Adam Thielen - CAR/7 - $11
WR - Zay Flowers - BAL/13 - $10
WR - Isaiah Hodgins - NYG/13 - $6
TE - Juwan Johnson - NO/11 - $9
TE - Sam LaPorta - DET/9 - $9
TE - Hunter Henry - NE/11 - $8
TE - Cade Otton - TB/5 - $6
PK - Brandon McManus - JAX/9 - $4
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3
TD - Houston Texans - HOU/7 - $3

Not sure if this is final or not, but it feels very very close. Feel free to rip this roster apart. Considering going with JK Dobbins and Gabe Davis over just Bijan.

Looks good. Maybe shift $9 away from RB ($94) to WR ($77).

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

QB - Brock Purdy - SF/9 - $12
QB - Kenny Pickett - PIT/6 - $10
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
RB - Bijan Robinson - ATL/11 - $33
RB - Joe Mixon - CIN/7 - $24
RB - James Cook - BUF/13 - $18
RB - Jaylen Warren - PIT/6 - $11
RB - Kenneth Gainwell - PHI/10 - $8
WR - Deebo Samuel - SF/9 - $19
WR - Chris Godwin - TB/5 - $19
WR - Skyy Moore - KC/10 - $12
WR - Adam Thielen - CAR/7 - $11
WR - Zay Flowers - BAL/13 - $10
WR - Isaiah Hodgins - NYG/13 - $6
TE - Juwan Johnson - NO/11 - $9
TE - Sam LaPorta - DET/9 - $9
TE - Hunter Henry - NE/11 - $8
TE - Cade Otton - TB/5 - $6
PK - Brandon McManus - JAX/9 - $4
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3
TD - Houston Texans - HOU/7 - $3

Not sure if this is final or not, but it feels very very close. Feel free to rip this roster apart. Considering going with JK Dobbins and Gabe Davis over just Bijan.

Looks good. Maybe shift $9 away from RB ($94) to WR ($77).

It's REALLY HARD to accommodate someone like Robinson. I can't encourage you to drop him because he MIGHT be the next Adrian Peterson. Depending on your level of Robinson fetish, you could also switch Mixon with the Chicago back or get more creative and choose only one of Johnson or LaPorta to upgrade WR. Or downgrade Cook or Goodwin to a $10 player. GL.

Edited to add: I don't think...if you are going to make a change its as simple as dropping Warren or Gainwell....that would leave you with only 4 RBs and I wouldn't recommend that based on my preferences anyway.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

The good news is I have settled on 22 as the official sanctioned final roster size.

I was inspired by the battle against the Rabbit of Caerbannog.

From
the Book of Armaments:

"And Saint Attila raised the hand grenade up on high, saying, 'O Lord, bless this thy hand grenade, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy.' And the Lord did grin. And the people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and large chulapas...

(At this point, Brother Maynard's Brother is interrupted by Maynard himself, who tells him "Skip a bit, Brother." Maynard's Brother continues.)

And the Lord spake, saying, ''First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then shalt thou count to twenty two, no more, no less. Twenty two shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be twenty two. Twenty three shalt thou not count, neither count thou twenty one, excepting that thou then proceed to twenty two. Twenty Five is right out. Once the number twenty two, being the twenty second number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it.'

 

[Steeler]

Here is my breakdown. When do we have to post the roster to be eligible for the extra $100 from Joe?

Pos	Count	Salary
QB	2​	32​
RB	6​	79​
WR	6​	84​
TE	4​	35​
PK	3​	11​
TD	3​	9​
	24​	250​

 

[msudaisy26]

Here is my breakdown. When do we have to post the roster to be eligible for the extra $100 from Joe?

Pos	Count	Salary
QB	2​	32​
RB	6​	79​
WR	6​	84​
TE	4​	35​
PK	3​	11​
TD	3​	9​
	24​	250​

Labor day.

 

[KingPrawn]

The good news is I have settled on 22 as the official sanctioned final roster size.

I was inspired by the battle against the Rabbit of Caerbannog.

From
the Book of Armaments:

"And Saint Attila raised the hand grenade up on high, saying, 'O Lord, bless this thy hand grenade, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy.' And the Lord did grin. And the people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and large chulapas...

(At this point, Brother Maynard's Brother is interrupted by Maynard himself, who tells him "Skip a bit, Brother." Maynard's Brother continues.)

And the Lord spake, saying, ''First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then shalt thou count to twenty two, no more, no less. Twenty two shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be twenty two. Twenty three shalt thou not count, neither count thou twenty one, excepting that thou then proceed to twenty two. Twenty Five is right out. Once the number twenty two, being the twenty second number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it.'

Thats why I come here. Where else can you get such in depth analytics?

 

[TwinTurbo]

Lots of Jaylen Warren and Zay Flowers popping up in these rosters. They seem like they will be popular.

 

[scottybo]

QB - Tua Tagovailoa - MIA/10 - $14
QB - Aaron Rodgers - NYJ/7 - $14
QB - Kenny Pickett - PIT/6 - $10
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - Javonte Williams - DEN/9 - $19
RB - Khalil Herbert - CHI/13 - $13
RB - Raheem Mostert - MIA/10 - $10
WR - Jaylen Waddle - MIA/10 - $28
WR - George Pickens - PIT/6 - $15
WR - Jahan Dotson - WAS/14 - $14
WR - Michael Thomas - NO/11 - $12
WR - Allen Lazard - NYJ/7 - $12
WR - Josh Reynolds - DET/9 - $3
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - David Njoku - CLE/5 - $14
TE - Jake Ferguson - DAL/7 - $6
PK - Greg Zuerlein - NYJ/7 - $4
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
PK - Cairo Santos - CHI/13 - $3
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3
TD - Tennessee Titans - TEN/7 - $3

As much as I liked the 18 player rosters I've done lately, I feel better about 3 mid-range QBs (2 have ability to crack top 12) vs 1 $20 range and 1 $10-14 range. This one hits 22.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

Lots of Jaylen Warren and Zay Flowers popping up in these rosters. They seem like they will be popular.

which naturally makes me overly interested in Najee Harris and Odell Beckham.

 

[Galileo]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

 

[KingPrawn]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

I have $3 im not sure what to do with. Wanna borrow it?

 

[TwinTurbo]

Lots of Jaylen Warren and Zay Flowers popping up in these rosters. They seem like they will be popular.

which naturally makes me overly interested in Najee Harris and Odell Beckham.

This is the way

 

[joey]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

I saved a few bucks by
- moving from three $3 Ks to two $4 Ks ($1 savings)
- then I just committed to two $3 Ds and not rostering a 3rd ($3 savings for those going with 3 x $3)

Then again, I don’t know if I’ve even made it past week 7 in this contest.

 

[apalmer]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

I saved a few bucks by
- moving from three $3 Ks to two $4 Ks ($1 savings)
- then I just committed to two $3 Ds and not rostering a 3rd ($3 savings for those going with 3 x $3)

Then again, I don’t know if I’ve even made it past week 7 in this contest.

2 kickers is pretty risky. I've had lots of weeks where that 3rd K saved my skin. I agree you need to take some risks to win, but is $1 worth it here?

 

[Puppies]

How many weeks did all of you guys survive in this contest last year

I know a couple of you made the finals, and I'm trying to remember who.

I got bounced in week 11 last year, with 2 key players out with injuries and 3 players on BYE that week, coupled with the Roberto Blankenship fiasco.

Looking back.... had I not been eliminated in week 11, I would have made it to the finals, making the cut by 21, 31, and 42 points in weeks 12, 13, and 14. I hope I can somehow do better this year, but I'm not too optimistic at this point. I haven't been able to roser a lineup I'm really happy with. It seems like it's been harder this year (for me anyway) to identify value players.

 

[Puppies]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

I saved a few bucks by
- moving from three $3 Ks to two $4 Ks ($1 savings)
- then I just committed to two $3 Ds and not rostering a 3rd ($3 savings for those going with 3 x $3)

Then again, I don’t know if I’ve even made it past week 7 in this contest.

2 kickers is pretty risky. I've had lots of weeks where that 3rd K saved my skin. I agree you need to take some risks to win, but is $1 worth it here?

You can check with the forum 'historian' @TheWinz to verify this, but I believe statistically you are better off with 3 PK and 2 DEF, rather than 2PK and 3 DEF. Kickers statistically outscore defenses on average by close to 3 points per week in this scoring system.

 

[joey]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

I saved a few bucks by
- moving from three $3 Ks to two $4 Ks ($1 savings)
- then I just committed to two $3 Ds and not rostering a 3rd ($3 savings for those going with 3 x $3)

Then again, I don’t know if I’ve even made it past week 7 in this contest.

2 kickers is pretty risky. I've had lots of weeks where that 3rd K saved my skin. I agree you need to take some risks to win, but is $1 worth it here?

You can check with the forum 'historian' @TheWinz to verify this, but I believe statistically you are better off with 3 PK and 2 DEF, rather than 2PK and 3 DEF. Kickers statistically outscore defenses on average by close to 3 points per week in this scoring system.

I guess I was just remembering being burned by the $3 kickers last year (Blankenship, forget who else) and looking at this year’s $3 kickers…no thanks. You can say you‘re “safer” in this contest with 3 kickers, but it quickly became only TWO when one was cut. So I went with two $4 kickers who’s jobs are much more secure. Sure, if injuries hit…that’s true of this whole contest. I’m going with Stud QB and 1 backup QB. If my stud QB gets hurt, game over. All about risk/reward in this amazing/annoying/addictive/frustrating contest!

 

[KingPrawn]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

I saved a few bucks by
- moving from three $3 Ks to two $4 Ks ($1 savings)
- then I just committed to two $3 Ds and not rostering a 3rd ($3 savings for those going with 3 x $3)

Then again, I don’t know if I’ve even made it past week 7 in this contest.

2 kickers is pretty risky. I've had lots of weeks where that 3rd K saved my skin. I agree you need to take some risks to win, but is $1 worth it here?

You can check with the forum 'historian' @TheWinz to verify this, but I believe statistically you are better off with 3 PK and 2 DEF, rather than 2PK and 3 DEF. Kickers statistically outscore defenses on average by close to 3 points per week in this scoring system.

I guess I was just remembering being burned by the $3 kickers last year (Blankenship, forget who else) and looking at this year’s $3 kickers…no thanks. You can say you‘re “safer” in this contest with 3 kickers, but it quickly became only TWO when one was cut. So I went with two $4 kickers who’s jobs are much more secure. Sure, if injuries hit…that’s true of this whole contest. I’m going with Stud QB and 1 backup QB. If my stud QB gets hurt, game over. All about risk/reward in this amazing/annoying/addictive/frustrating contest!

I find it best to just roster all the $3 and $4 kickers. That way if one gets cut you still are covered. And in best ball you are almost guaranteed 15+ points any given week from your kicker.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

i am stuck with 18 players. i don't like the slop i end up with when i start diluting the roster.

 

[TheWinz]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

I saved a few bucks by
- moving from three $3 Ks to two $4 Ks ($1 savings)
- then I just committed to two $3 Ds and not rostering a 3rd ($3 savings for those going with 3 x $3)

Then again, I don’t know if I’ve even made it past week 7 in this contest.

2 kickers is pretty risky. I've had lots of weeks where that 3rd K saved my skin. I agree you need to take some risks to win, but is $1 worth it here?

You can check with the forum 'historian' @TheWinz to verify this, but I believe statistically you are better off with 3 PK and 2 DEF, rather than 2PK and 3 DEF. Kickers statistically outscore defenses on average by close to 3 points per week in this scoring system.

Agreed. Entire defenses can't get cut or injured, but kickers can. If I rostered 2 of each and had $3 extra to spend, I would always opt for a 3rd kicker, unless there were only 2 kickers I felt were safe from cuts.

 

[scottybo]

QB - Jalen Hurts - PHI/10 - $25
QB - Kenny Pickett - PIT/6 - $10
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - James Conner - ARI/14 - $20
RB - Alvin Kamara - NO/11 - $15
RB - Raheem Mostert - MIA/10 - $10
RB - Zack Moss - IND/11 - $4
WR - Garrett Wilson - NYJ/7 - $29
WR - Chris Olave - NO/11 - $27
WR - George Pickens - PIT/6 - $15
WR - Elijah Moore - CLE/5 - $11
WR - Marquez Valdes-Scantling - KC/10 - $7
TE - Dallas Goedert - PHI/10 - $18
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
PK - Cairo Santos - CHI/13 - $3
TD - Detroit Lions - DET/9 - $3
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3

Final answer until tomorrow. Back to 18 and high upside. Might swap Moss for a kicker.

Also don't know how I did it but
QB 35
RB 79
WR 79
TE 35
PK 6
TD 6

 

[themeanmachine]

QB - Trevor Lawrence - JAX/9 - $19
QB - Jordan Love - GB/6 - $9
RB - J.K. Dobbins - BAL/13 - $21
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Alvin Kamara - NO/11 - $15
RB - Chuba Hubbard - CAR/7 - $9
RB - Jerome Ford - CLE/5 - $8
RB - Deuce Vaughn - DAL/7 - $5
WR - Calvin Ridley - JAX/9 - $21
WR - Tyler Lockett - SEA/5 - $19
WR - Gabe Davis - BUF/13 - $12
WR - Donovan Peoples-Jones - CLE/5 - $9
WR - Van Jefferson - LAR/10 - $8
WR - DJ Chark Jr. - CAR/7 - $8
WR - Josh Downs - IND/11 - $6
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Evan Engram - JAX/9 - $15
TE - Sam LaPorta - DET/9 - $9
PK - Brandon McManus - JAX/9 - $4
PK - Graham Gano - NYG/13 - $4
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
TD - Washington Commanders - WAS/14 - $4
TD - Denver Broncos - DEN/9 - $4

 

[MikesVikes]

18 Players.

QB - Patrick Mahomes - KC/10 - $25
QB - Kirk Cousins - MIN/13 - $17
RB - Tony Pollard - DAL/7 - $29
RB - Josh Jacobs - LV/13 - $29
RB - Rachaad White - TB/5 - $19
RB - Ty Chandler - MIN/13 - $3
WR - Amari Cooper - CLE/5 - $21
WR - Drake London - ATL/11 - $18
WR - George Pickens - PIT/6 - $15
WR - Courtland Sutton - DEN/9 - $12
WR - Tank Dell - HOU/7 - $3
TE - Travis Kelce - KC/10 - $35
TE - Tyler Conklin - NYJ/7 - $7
PK - Brandon McManus - JAX/9 - $4
PK - Greg Zuerlein - NYJ/7 - $4
PK - Anders Carlson - GB/6 - $3
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3
TD - Tennessee Titans - TEN/7 - $3

 

[ZWK]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

I saved a few bucks by
- moving from three $3 Ks to two $4 Ks ($1 savings)
- then I just committed to two $3 Ds and not rostering a 3rd ($3 savings for those going with 3 x $3)

Then again, I don’t know if I’ve even made it past week 7 in this contest.

2 kickers is pretty risky. I've had lots of weeks where that 3rd K saved my skin. I agree you need to take some risks to win, but is $1 worth it here?

You can check with the forum 'historian' @TheWinz to verify this, but I believe statistically you are better off with 3 PK and 2 DEF, rather than 2PK and 3 DEF. Kickers statistically outscore defenses on average by close to 3 points per week in this scoring system.

Agreed. Entire defenses can't get cut or injured, but kickers can. If I rostered 2 of each and had $3 extra to spend, I would always opt for a 3rd kicker, unless there were only 2 kickers I felt were safe from cuts.

It cuts both ways. The advantage of a third kicker over a third defense is that one of your first 2 kickers might miss time, and your first 2 defenses won't. The advantage of a third defense over a third kicker is that your third defense won't miss time, and your third kicker might.

I always go with at least 3 of each, because they're cheap.

 

[TheWinz]

The good news is that I have the lineup I want. The bad news is that I am $3 over budget.

I saved a few bucks by
- moving from three $3 Ks to two $4 Ks ($1 savings)
- then I just committed to two $3 Ds and not rostering a 3rd ($3 savings for those going with 3 x $3)

Then again, I don’t know if I’ve even made it past week 7 in this contest.

2 kickers is pretty risky. I've had lots of weeks where that 3rd K saved my skin. I agree you need to take some risks to win, but is $1 worth it here?

You can check with the forum 'historian' @TheWinz to verify this, but I believe statistically you are better off with 3 PK and 2 DEF, rather than 2PK and 3 DEF. Kickers statistically outscore defenses on average by close to 3 points per week in this scoring system.

Agreed. Entire defenses can't get cut or injured, but kickers can. If I rostered 2 of each and had $3 extra to spend, I would always opt for a 3rd kicker, unless there were only 2 kickers I felt were safe from cuts.

It cuts both ways. The advantage of a third kicker over a third defense is that one of your first 2 kickers might miss time, and your first 2 defenses won't. The advantage of a third defense over a third kicker is that your third defense won't miss time, and your third kicker might.

I always go with at least 3 of each, because they're cheap.

D's and K's are priced equal, but they don't score equal. On average, K's score about 25% more, and that number is even higher if you can avoid the scrub kickers who get cut. When I get home from work, I will post some stats from my spreadsheet.

 

[TheWinz]

Crap! We only have until 11:59pm EST to post our lineup to be eligible for Joe's extra $100. I still only have like $12 written in stone.

 

[a_troll00]

Alright, here goes...

QB - Trevor Lawrence - JAX/9 - $19
QB - Jordan Love - GB/6 - $9

RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Kenneth Walker III - SEA/5 - $19
RB - James Cook - BUF/13 - $18
RB - Jaylen Warren - PIT/6 - $11
RB - Roschon Johnson - CHI/13 - $8

WR - CeeDee Lamb - DAL/7 - $31
WR - Calvin Ridley - JAX/9 - $21
WR - Drake London - ATL/11 - $18
WR - Jahan Dotson - WAS/14 - $14
WR - Skyy Moore - KC/10 - $12
WR - Jalin Hyatt - NYG/13 - $4
WR - Tank Dell - HOU/7 - $3

TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Jake Ferguson - DAL/7 - $6

PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
PK - Cairo Santos - CHI/13 - $3
PK - Ka'imi Fairbairn - HOU/7 - $3

TD - Chicago Bears - CHI/13 - $3
TD - Atlanta Falcons - ATL/11 - $3
TD - Houston Texans - HOU/7 - $3

Total value: 250

 

[(HULK)]

I think I'm locked in finally


Your team has been successfully entered .

QB - Anthony Richardson - IND/11 - $15
QB - Jordan Love - GB/6 - $9
QB - Sam Howell - WAS/14 - $8
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - James Cook - BUF/13 - $18
RB - Alvin Kamara - NO/11 - $15
RB - Jaylen Warren - PIT/6 - $11
RB - Tank Bigsby - JAX/9 - $9
RB - Ty Chandler - MIN/13 - $3
WR - Calvin Ridley - JAX/9 - $21
WR - Jahan Dotson - WAS/14 - $14
WR - Zay Flowers - BAL/13 - $10
WR - Jayden Reed - GB/6 - $7
WR - Alec Pierce - IND/11 - $7
WR - Parris Campbell - NYG/13 - $4
WR - Tank Dell - HOU/7 - $3
WR - Puka Nacua - LAR/10 - $3
WR - Michael Wilson - ARI/14 - $3
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Dalton Kincaid - BUF/13 - $10
TE - Luke Musgrave - GB/6 - $6
TE - Jake Ferguson - DAL/7 - $6
PK - Cameron Dicker - LAC/5 - $4
PK - Brett Maher - LAR/10 - $3
PK - Ka'imi Fairbairn - HOU/7 - $3
TD - Washington Commanders - WAS/14 - $4
TD - Seattle Seahawks - SEA/5 - $4
TD - Atlanta Falcons - ATL/11 - $3
Total value: 250

 

[TheWinz]

I went through the entire thread searching for posted rosters, and here are the folks I found:

@ZWK @SeniorVBDStudent @Drunken Cowboy @tjolitz58 @Galileo @Winning IS Everything @steelerfan1 @Irelad @fightingillini @Birdie048 @opensourcebeer @ClownDogs @Bill Dauterive @Grid71 @Ackme @Payne @BroncosFan07 @Stray Doug @rzrback77 @maxwell1295 @TheWinz @HairySasquatch @bamabuddha @Titans_fan @barackdhouse @rustycolts @Dacomish @joey @Deamon @Angry Beavers @-OZ- @msudaisy26 @scottybo @themeanmachine @MikesVikes @a_troll00 @(HULK)

I assume a handful of you have changed since you posted (me included), so don't forget to post your new roster before midnight tonight (EST) if you want in on Joe's extra $100 contest.

 

[BroncosFan07]

this should be my final entry….

Sticking with the larger lineup even though every year I like the looks of the 19-22 player lineups.

QB - Jared Goff - DET/9 - $14
QB - Aaron Rodgers - NYJ/7 - $14
QB - Kenny Pickett - PIT/6 - $10
RB - Joe Mixon - CIN/7 - $24
RB - Alvin Kamara - NO/11 - $15
RB - Khalil Herbert - CHI/13 - $13
RB - Raheem Mostert - MIA/10 - $10
RB - Tank Bigsby - JAX/9 - $9
RB - Kenneth Gainwell - PHI/10 - $8
RB - Zack Moss - IND/11 - $4
WR - George Pickens - PIT/6 - $15
WR - Jahan Dotson - WAS/14 - $14
WR - Courtland Sutton - DEN/9 - $12
WR - Zay Flowers - BAL/13 - $10
WR - Marvin Mims Jr. - DEN/9 - $8
WR - Tank Dell - HOU/7 - $3
WR - Josh Reynolds - DET/9 - $3
WR - Michael Wilson - ARI/14 - $3
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - Juwan Johnson - NO/11 - $9
TE - Sam LaPorta - DET/9 - $9
TE - Jake Ferguson - DAL/7 - $6
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
PK - Cairo Santos - CHI/13 - $3
PK - Ka'imi Fairbairn - HOU/7 - $3
TD - Jacksonville Jaguars - JAX/9 - $4
TD - Seattle Seahawks - SEA/5 - $4
TD - Tennessee Titans - TEN/7 - $3

Total value: 250

 

[joey]

Crap. Thought the final entry date was tomorrow!

ok. Did my final final tweaks and here’s what I’m locking in:

QB - Lamar Jackson - BAL/13 - $22
QB - Jordan Love - GB/6 - $9
RB - Nick Chubb - CLE/5 - $30
RB - Travis Etienne Jr. - JAX/9 - $23
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Raheem Mostert - MIA/10 - $10
RB - Zack Moss - IND/11 - $4
WR - Davante Adams - LV/13 - $29
WR - George Pickens - PIT/6 - $15
WR - Van Jefferson - LAR/10 - $8
WR - Marquez Valdes-Scantling - KC/10 - $7
WR - Jalin Hyatt - NYG/13 - $4
WR - Tank Dell - HOU/7 - $3
WR - Michael Wilson - ARI/14 - $3
TE - Travis Kelce - KC/10 - $35
TE - Luke Musgrave - GB/6 - $6
TE - Jake Ferguson - DAL/7 - $6
PK - Cameron Dicker - LAC/5 - $4
PK - Brandon McManus - JAX/9 - $4
TD - Jacksonville Jaguars - JAX/9 - $4
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3


lock me in, @TheWinz

 

[QuizGuy66]

massively behind on looking at this stuff. Anyway here's my rooster at this moment. Only submission 3 believe it or not (and this is just because I changed one guy from submission 2)

QB - Joe Burrow - CIN/7 - $21
QB - Jordan Love - GB/6 - $9
RB - Christian McCaffrey - SF/9 - $34
RB - Dameon Pierce - HOU/7 - $21
RB - Khalil Herbert - CHI/13 - $13
RB - Tank Bigsby - JAX/9 - $9
RB - Chris Evans - CIN/7 - $3
WR - Chris Olave - NO/11 - $27
WR - Skyy Moore - KC/10 - $12
WR - Zay Flowers - BAL/13 - $10
WR - Romeo Doubs - GB/6 - $9
WR - Alec Pierce - IND/11 - $7
WR - Puka Nacua - LAR/10 - $3
WR - Josh Reynolds - DET/9 - $3
WR - Laviska Shenault Jr. - CAR/7 - $3
TE - Darren Waller - NYG/13 - $17
TE - David Njoku - CLE/5 - $14
TE - Irv Smith Jr. - CIN/7 - $9
TE - Luke Musgrave - GB/6 - $6
PK - Jason Sanders - MIA/10 - $4
PK - Dustin Hopkins - CLE/5 - $3
PK - Ka'imi Fairbairn - HOU/7 - $3
TD - Denver Broncos - DEN/9 - $4
TD - Atlanta Falcons - ATL/11 - $3
TD - Los Angeles Chargers - LAC/5 - $3

Total value: 250

Will try and do more tweaking tomorrow night before Joe's deadline closes

-QG

 

[QuizGuy66]

Looking at my lineup I am shooting for owning the $3 player tiebreaker

Oh wait is that still a thing?

-QG