Shark Pool Home League #3 (FBG Home Leagues) (3 Viewers)

[H8fulHuck]

Continued…

Your Tight End​

Tight end is the only position where SeniorVBD managed to accidentally look like a genius. Evan Engram is the starter, and while he’s projected for a solid 10.25 points per game, he’s also one bad drop away from being the next Eric Ebron. The bench is stacked with Colston Loveland (a rookie reach) and Hunter Henry (the definition of overpriced), so you’ve got more tight ends than you’ll ever need—unless you’re planning to start a TE at flex just to troll your league. The overall grade is A+, but that’s mostly because everyone else is starting guys who peaked in 2017. This group is a strength, but only because the bar for tight ends is buried somewhere under Soldier Field.

Your Quarterback​

SeniorVBD’s quarterback room is the only thing keeping this team from being a full-on fantasy dumpster fire. Joe Burrow is the crown jewel here, projected to put up 29.1 points per game and carrying an A+ starter grade. He’s the kind of guy who can single-handedly drag a team to the playoffs—assuming his offensive line doesn’t treat pass protection like a suggestion. Brock Purdy is the backup, and while he’s got a safe floor, he’s about as exciting as a checkdown on 3rd and 12. Still, in a single-QB league, this is a luxury suite compared to the league’s Motel 6 options. The bench is solid, but not deep enough to survive a Burrow injury without a prayer. This is a clear team strength, but let’s be honest: if you’re relying on your QB to bail out the rest of your roster, you’re basically the 2019 Panthers

Your Running Back​

Running back is the only other position where SeniorVBD didn’t completely fumble the bag. Saquon Barkley is the lead dog, and while he’s got a safe floor, he’s also got a history of disappearing faster than your playoff hopes after Week 8. RJ Harvey is a rookie reach that screams ‘panic pick’—the kind of move that gets you roasted in group chats. Brian Robinson Jr. is here too, but with a Week 12 bye overlap with Harvey, you’re one twisted ankle away from starting a guy who’s only on the roster because his mom drafted him. The bench is a collection of lottery tickets and handcuffs—Roschon Johnson, Jaylen Wright, and Elijah Mitchell—so if you’re banking on depth, you’re basically hoping to win the lottery with scratch-offs. This group is above average, but only because the rest of the league is drafting RBs like it’s 2015.

 

[H8fulHuck]

The "A-" Team: Overachievers or Just Lucky?​

Let’s start with the so-called class of the league: farfromforgotten and Cjw55106. Both somehow landed A- grades, but let’s not crown them yet. farfromforgotten is riding the Mahomes hype train, but with Tua as backup, this team’s depth is thinner than a Chip Kelly playbook. Cjw55106 went full ADP autopilot—Herbert and a rookie QB? That’s like buying insurance for your insurance. These teams look strong on paper, but one injury and they’ll be streaming QBs like it’s 2015. If they don’t use the Footballguys Weekly Rankings (https://www.footballguys.com/rankings), they’ll be back in the B-minus basement by October.

The "Bargain" Bin: Value Picks or Just Cheap?​

H8fulHuck and Dreamers both earned the Bargain Hunter tag, but let’s be honest: their rosters look like they shopped at the fantasy equivalent of a dollar store. H8fulHuck is banking on Bo Nix and Trevor Lawrence—one’s a rookie, the other’s still trying to prove he’s not just a pretty face. Dreamers has Lamar and Jordan Love, which is great if you like rollercoasters and disappointment. These teams might sneak into the playoffs if everyone else’s rosters spontaneously combust, but don’t bet on it.

Rookie Mania: The Kids Are... Not Alright​

TheWinz and BarackDHouse LG3 both went all-in on rookies, but this isn’t Madden Franchise mode. TheWinz is rolling with Goff, Caleb Williams, and J.J. McCarthy—if you like QB committees and existential dread, this is your squad. BarackDHouse LG3 is hoping Jayden Daniels and Ja'Marr Chase can carry a team with the Cowboys defense as a top asset. If you’re looking for a team to implode by Week 6, look no further.

Veteran Villages and Safe Spaces: Boring Their Way to Mediocrity​

Bri and MinistryofPain are clinging to veterans like it’s 2017. Baker Mayfield and Dak Prescott? That’s not a QB room, that’s a retirement home. MinistryofPainat least has C.J. Stroud, but pairing him with Kyler Murray is like mixing oil and water—expect fireworks, but mostly from the other team. BroadwayG and thaguru played it safe, but in fantasy, safe is just another word for ‘middle of the pack.’ If you want to finish 6th, follow their blueprint.

your review omitted two teams.

henceforth I will refer to you as H8fulPHuk....see what I did there?

Your interpretation is spot on with my intent.

 

[TheWinz]

My favorite roast quote so far is...
This is like buying three backup generators for a house with no electricity.

 

[H8fulHuck]

Pulled up the two missing teams from the team evaluation. Weird take placing Bryce Young and Joe Burrow in the same class as solid QBs. Hmmm

Safe and Sound, But Can They Break Through?​

BroadwayG and SeniorVBD sit comfortably in the B grade range with balanced rosters featuring solid QBs like Bryce Young and Joe Burrow. Their touchdown defenses (Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos) provide steady scoring, but neither team projects to dominate. They’ll need to capitalize on matchups and stay active on the waiver wire (check out Footballguys’ Waiver Wire Reports) to push into the playoff conversation.

 

[H8fulHuck]

@TheWinz
I know you are dying to see your roast. Buckle your chinstrap and stuff your jersey with rolls of Charmin my friend…

Unfortunately, your roster construction looks like you drafted with one hand on a rookie magazine and the other on the panic button. Your “Rookie Revolution” approach is bold—if by bold you mean “let’s see how many unproven players I can start before my season implodes.”

We’ll dig into your strengths (yes, there are a few, but don’t get cocky), your glaring weaknesses (spoiler: hope you like RB roulette), and your playoff odds, which are about as stable as a Nathan Peterman start

Rookie Overload: The Winz’s Youth Movement​

You went all-in on rookies like a kid in a candy store with someone else’s credit card. Ashton Jeanty, Omarion Hampton, Brian Thomas Jr., and Matthew Golden headline your starting lineup, which is great if you’re running a developmental camp, less so if you want to win now. Sure, there’s upside, but you’re one injury or rookie wall away from fielding a lineup that would make the 2017 Browns look competent. Your WR starters are strong, but your bench is emptier than the Patriots’ offensive playbook. If you’re banking on these rookies to carry you, you might want to start scouting the waiver wire now.

RB Depth: The Wheel of Misfortune​

Your running back room is a masterclass in "quantity over quality." You’ve got a bench full of lottery tickets and reaches—Brashard Smith and Woody Marks are the kind of picks that make your league mates double-check your Wi-Fi connection. Najee Harris is here too, presumably to remind you what disappointment feels like. With bye week conflicts (Jeanty and Charbonnet both out in Week 8), you’re one twisted ankle away from starting a guy whose mom is still sewing his jersey. If you want to survive, hit up the Footballguys Waiver Wire Reports (https://www.footballguys.com/waiver-wire) before your RB room turns into a support group.

Playoff Odds: The Definition of Mediocre​

Your playoff chances hover around 46%—which is basically a coin flip, but with the coin weighted against you. If everything breaks right, you could sneak in, but if your rookies hit the rookie wall or your RBs implode, you’ll be watching the postseason from your couch, eating wings and wondering where it all went wrong. Your starters are just good enough to keep you in the hunt, but your bench is a graveyard for WRs and TEs. You’ll need to work the wire and pray for breakout weeks to avoid being the league’s punchline.

Bench Construction: All-In on the Wrong Positions​

You somehow managed to build a bench that’s stacked at QB and RB, but at WR and TE, it’s a barren wasteland. Your WR bench is so bad, it’s graded F—like, JaMarcus Russell-level F. If one of your starters goes down, you’ll be scrambling for practice squad heroes. At TE, George Kittle is a solid anchor, but behind him, you’ve got nothing. It’s like building a house with a steel front door and cardboard walls. If you want to avoid disaster, start trading your excess QBs for anything with a pulse at WR or TE

 

[H8fulHuck]

@TheWinz continued..

Bye Week Bombs and Strategic Moves​

Week 8 is shaping up to be your personal doomsday, with both Jeanty and Charbonnet on bye. That’s a lot of RB firepower sitting on the bench, and your depth isn’t exactly inspiring confidence. The Footballguys Weekly Rankings (https://www.footballguys.com/rankings) will be your lifeline when you’re forced to start someone you picked up five minutes before kickoff. Consider swapping out the Rams D for the Bears, and maybe, just maybe, try to trade with someone who isn’t actively rooting for your demise. TheWinz, you’ve got potential—but right now, your team is a high-wire act with no safety net.

Your Quarterback​

TheWinz’s quarterback room is the fantasy equivalent of a clown car: it looks like chaos, but somehow there’s a method to the madness. Jared Goff is the starter, which is like showing up to a drag race in a minivan—sure, he’ll get you there, but don’t expect to win any style points. Goff’s projected points are solid, but his C+ starter grade screams ‘mid’ louder than a Kirk Cousins primetime game. The bench, however, is stacked with rookie lottery tickets: Caleb Williams (a reach by our rankings) and J.J. McCarthy (a rare value pick). If you’re hoping for a rookie breakout, you’ve got more eggs in this basket than an Easter Sunday. The overall A+ grade for depth is impressive, but in a single-QB redraft league, hoarding QBs is like stockpiling kickers—overkill. This group is a strength on paper, but unless you’re planning to start three QBs in a one-QB league, you’re just flexing for the waiver wire vultures.

Your Running Back​

TheWinz’s running back strategy is a masterclass in rookie roulette. Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton headline the starters, both rookies with high upside but about as much proven NFL production as your neighbor’s golden retriever. The C- starter grade is generous—this is the fantasy equivalent of betting your mortgage on a scratch-off ticket. The bench, though, is loaded with bodies: Zach Charbonnet (lottery ticket), Najee Harris (a reach so far he might as well be playing tight end), and Jerome Ford (a rare steal). The A+ bench grade means you’ve got depth, but it’s the kind of depth that makes you wish you could start six RB3s. With a glaring Week 8 bye conflict and a bench full of ‘maybe’ guys, this group is a liability disguised as a strength. In a league that starts two RBs and three flexes, you’ll need every ounce of that bench depth just to survive the inevitable rookie faceplants.

Your Wide Receiver​

Wide receiver is where TheWinz went full ‘stars and scrubs’—and then forgot to draft the scrubs. The starting lineup is stacked: Brian Thomas Jr. (safe floor), Jerry Jeudy (steal), Jaylen Waddle (breakout candidate), Jordan Addison (reach), and Matthew Golden (rookie reach). The A+ starter grade is the only thing keeping this team’s hopes alive, but the bench is emptier than a Raiders playoff game—literally, it’s an F. If one of your starters so much as sneezes, you’re rolling out waiver wire fodder faster than the Bears cycle through head coaches. In a league with three flex spots, this is a high-wire act with no safety net. Sure, you’ll look great until the first injury, then you’ll be scrambling like Nathan Peterman in a blitz. This group is a strength—until it isn’t, and then it’s a full-blown disaster.

Your Tight End​

George Kittle is the lone bright spot at tight end, and he’s carrying this group like Atlas with a pulled hamstring. The A- starter grade is nice, but the bench is a wasteland—an F that would make even the 2015 Browns blush. If Kittle gets hurt (and let’s be honest, he’s one pancake block away from IR at any moment), you’ll be streaming tight ends like you’re picking lottery numbers. In a league that only requires one TE, you can get away with this, but it’s a razor-thin margin for error. The overall D- for the position is a warning sign: you’re one bad week away from starting a guy whose claim to fame is being ‘tall.’ This group is a strength as long as Kittle’s healthy, but the second he’s not, you’ll be wishing you’d drafted literally anyone else.

Your Team Defense​

TheWinz went with the Los Angeles Rams defense, which is about as exciting as drafting a punter in the first round. The B- starter grade is fine, but the bench is non-existent—an F that says ‘I’ll just stream, thanks.’ In a league where you only need one defense, this is a neutral factor at best. The Rams have a safe floor, but if you’re banking on them to win you a week, you’re probably also the kind of person who drafts defenses before their kicker. This group won’t lose you the league, but it sure isn’t going to win it, either. If you’re looking for upside, you’ll find more of it in a Jeff Fisher offense.

 

[TheWinz]

Thanx for that, @H8fulHuck
These are so fun to read. I especially like the part where they say Brian Thomas Jr is still a rookie. But the overall gist is correct on my team - I left the draft room thoroughly unimpressed with myself or my team. That reminds me - I need to go put in a waiver claim for a 4th QB!

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

what about Green Baby Green?

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

H8fulHuck, you have a natural talent for this! I'm a big fan. Favorites included:

think of it as the Kirk Cousins of draft results: technically competent, but nobody’s buying your jersey.
a bench that’s deeper than the 2017 Browns’ draft regrets
you’re one injury away from starting a guy whose mom doesn’t even roster him in her home league

edited to add: the bar for tight ends is buried somewhere under Soldier Field

Keep up the good work!

 

[H8fulHuck]

what about Green Baby Green?

It literally doesn’t show green or you in the summary. No eye deer
Link

Individual team roasts exist so here’s to you Green Baby Green

Green Baby Green fantasy football draft, where the only thing greener than your team’s name is your running back depth chart. In this 12-team, full PPR redraft league with three flex spots and a single QB, you’ve managed to assemble a roster that’s equal parts star power and “what were they thinking?”—a true testament to the ‘Reach for the Stars’ team tag.

Your overall grade clocks in at a B-, which is basically the fantasy football equivalent of getting a participation trophy at the spelling bee. You’re not the worst, but you’re definitely not scaring anyone into trading up for your bench. The league’s settings—three flexes and full PPR—should reward depth and pass-catchers, but your bench is so thin at wide receiver and quarterback that it might as well be a rumor.

You’ve got some undeniable firepower at wide receiver, but your running back starters look like they were picked by someone who auto-drafted after round one. Meanwhile, your bench is a graveyard of “reaches” and “lottery tickets” that would make even Matt Millen blush. Your playoff odds hover around 47%—so, basically a coin flip, but with the coin weighted toward disappointment

Wide Receiver Wonderland (But Only on Sundays)​

Let’s start with the only thing keeping your team from being a full-blown disaster: your wide receiver starters. Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown, Cooper Kupp, and George Pickens? That’s a murderers’ row—if only the rest of your roster didn’t look like it was drafted by someone who thinks the NFL still uses leather helmets. Your WR starters are A+ and will keep you competitive every week, but your bench is emptier than the stands at a Jaguars preseason game. If one of your starters sneezes, you’re rolling out Tre Harris and hoping for divine intervention.

Running Back Roulette: The Wheel of Misfortune​

Your running back situation is the fantasy football equivalent of drafting Trent Richardson in 2014—painful and avoidable. Jahmyr Gibbs is a stud, but after that, you’re relying on a committee of rookies, reaches, and guys who might not even be on the field by Week 6. Your bench is loaded with lottery tickets, but your starters are a D+—which is generous. If Gibbs gets hurt, you’ll be scouring the waiver wire like a bargain hunter at a yard sale. Pro tip: bookmark the Footballguys Waiver Wire Report (https://www.footballguys.com/waiver-wire) now, because you’re going to need it.

Quarterback: The One-Man Show​

Jalen Hurts is your only quarterback, and while he’s a fantasy cheat code, your bench is so barren that if Hurts misses a game, you’ll be starting a scarecrow. Your QB bench grade is a flat F, which is fitting because that’s what your team will get if Hurts goes down. In a one-QB league, you can get away with this—until you can’t. Hope Hurts stays healthy, or you’ll be streaming QBs like you’re speed-dating at a retirement home.

Bye Week Bombs and Flex Fiascos​

Week 12 is going to be a bloodbath at wide receiver, with both Tyreek Hill and Tre Harris on bye. Your bench WRs are so uninspiring that you might as well start a cardboard cutout. With three flex spots, you need depth, but your bench is a collection of reaches and rookies who might not even see the field. Your team defense is fine, but let’s be honest—if you’re counting on the Vikings D to save your season, you’re already in trouble

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

smack talk aside, RB is the problem position on my roster.

I entered the draft ASSUMING that Chris Brown would be available for me at 2.10 when this was the latest he went in all four of the Shark Pool drafts. ***/U/ME.

literally everything was scrambling after I took Barkley at 1.03.

Now what could be a problem is that Robinson's job security as RB1 MAY be in peril as Johnson's MAY be as RB2. Harvey may never wrestle RB1 from Dobbins...because Payton loves committees...but if the Broncos are VERY successful this year both Harvey and Dobbins will impress (think Ingram/Kamara).

Barkley - nothing to say (don't jynx it!)
Harvey - a Sean Payton committee with underrated Dobbins...Harvey only pays off if the Broncos are very successful (I think they can be)
Robinson - rumors this his RB1 status being threatened by Crosskey-Merritt...but I'm not worried about Ekeler and I think he'll keep RB1 status early in the season
Johnson - RB2 under an underrated Swift....has not impressed early in his career unlike Monangai who the rumor mill says could become the RB2
Wright - on paper he's Achane's backup but camp story is that he's not impressing in that role compared to other scrubs and rookies
Mitchell - a last round flyer...was depth in SF and is now depth in KC...but Hunt is oooooold and Pacheko seems to be a little brittle

if you just looked at FBG projections my choices make a lot of sense...the problem is the real world never matches projections on a player by player basis.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

my notes may be off but I thought Green Baby Green was lizballard03?

 

[H8fulHuck]

Green Baby Green continued

Playoff Odds: Flip a Coin, Then Light It on Fire​

Your playoff chances are hovering just below 50%, which is fitting for a team that’s one injury away from starting a fantasy football support group. If your WRs stay healthy and Gibbs becomes the next Marshall Faulk, you might sneak in. But if you have to rely on your bench, you’ll be watching the playoffs from the same place as the 2023 Panthers—on your couch, wondering where it all went wrong. Good luck, Green Baby Green. You’re going to need it.

Your Quarterback​

Green Baby Green’s quarterback room is basically the Jalen Hurts Show, and the rest of the cast is a bunch of cardboard cutouts. Hurts is a fantasy cheat code with a B+ starter grade and a projected 26.7 points per game, but if he so much as sneezes, this team’s QB depth is an F—meaning you’re one Hurts injury away from streaming QBs like it’s 2015 and you’re praying for a Case Keenum miracle. In a single-QB redraft league, you can get away with this, but it’s like driving a Ferrari with no spare tire: looks great until you hit a pothole. The bench is so barren, it makes the 2015 Browns QB room look deep. If Hurts stays healthy, you’re golden; if not, you’ll be fighting for waiver wire scraps with the rest of the league’s bottom-feeders.

Your Running Back​

This running back group is the fantasy football equivalent of a mullet: business up front, absolute party (and not the good kind) in the back. Jahmyr Gibbs is a solid D+ starter (yes, D+—because apparently, the rest of your RB starters are so bad, Gibbs can’t carry them to a passing grade), but the bench is loaded with A+ depth. That’s right, you hoarded every lottery ticket and handcuff in the draft, so if the NFL turns into a scene from The Walking Dead, you’re set. But for now, you’re starting Tyrone Tracy Jr. and hoping he’s not just a preseason mirage. The rest—Jordan Mason, Braelon Allen, Trey Benson, Jaydon Blue, DJ Giddens—are a who’s who of ‘Who?’ and ‘Why?’ You’ve got more reaches than a yoga class, and if Gibbs goes down, you’ll be praying for a miracle. Compared to the league, you’re a bench RB hoarder with no actual starting firepower. Good luck

Your Wide Receiver​

Wide receiver is the only place this team looks like it belongs in a real fantasy league—A+ starters, but a bench so thin it makes the 2023 Patriots offense look loaded. Tyreek Hill and A.J. Brown are a terrifying duo, and George Pickens and Cooper Kupp round out a starting group that could actually win you weeks. But after that? You’re rolling out Tre Harris and DeAndre Hopkins, who’s so old he probably remembers when the forward pass was invented. The bench is an F, so if one of your starters pulls a hammy, you’ll be scouring the waiver wire for the next Travis Fulgham. You’re top-heavy, and in a league with three flex spots, that’s a recipe for disaster once bye weeks and injuries hit. This group is a C- overall: elite at the top, but one injury away from starting a scarecrow.

 

[H8fulHuck]

Green Baby Green TE and D roast…

Your Tight End​

Sam LaPorta is a B- starter and the only thing keeping this tight end group from being a total punchline. You backed him up with Cade Otton (A+ bench, which is hilarious given Otton’s career highlight is existing) and Taysom Hill, who’s more gadget than tight end at this point. The overall B+ grade is pure fantasy math magic, because if LaPorta misses time, you’re left with a TE committee that would make even the 2016 Jets blush. In a league with three flexes, you could’ve punted TE and loaded up elsewhere, but instead you’re banking on LaPorta being a weekly difference-maker. If he’s not, you’ll be streaming tight ends and praying for a Taysom Hill wildcat touchdown. Compared to the league, you’re above average—until you’re not

Your Team Defense​

You drafted the Minnesota Vikings defense, which is like buying a lottery ticket and then immediately lighting it on fire. B grade for starters, but an F for bench—because you didn’t bother with a backup, so when the Vikings hit their bye, you’ll be streaming defenses like a fantasy football peasant. In a league with three flexes and only one defense slot, this is fine, but you’re not exactly striking fear into the hearts of your opponents. The Vikings are a classic ‘lottery ticket’—they might win you a week, or they might give up 40 points to the Bears. Overall, you’re middle of the pack, which is a nice way of saying you’re just as forgettable as the Vikings’ secondary.

 

[H8fulHuck]

More reaches than a yoga class

 

[TheWinz]

I was going over the teams a bit and noticed @Dreamer drafted:
RB Isiah Pacheco
WR Xavier Worthy
WR Crashee Rice
WR Hollywood Brown
TE Travis Kelce

Congrats to @barackdhouse on your free win week 10

 

[H8fulHuck]

I was going over the teams a bit and noticed @Dreamer drafted:
RB Isiah Pacheco
WR Xavier Worthy
WR Crashee Rice
WR Hollywood Brown
TE Travis Kelce

Congrats to @barackdhouse on your free win week 10

Crashee gets a 10 week bye on top after week 4 if Rodger gets his way. OF COURSE Dreamers plays me in the first month of the season.

And who drafts 3 TE with the same bye week? Not naming names but I face a team with zero projected TE points week 8. It’s like he went on auto draft… oh wait. He did.

 

[Dreamer]

I was going over the teams a bit and noticed @Dreamer drafted:
RB Isiah Pacheco
WR Xavier Worthy
WR Crashee Rice
WR Hollywood Brown
TE Travis Kelce

Congrats to @barackdhouse on your free win week 10

Zero chance these guys all make it to week 10, but I'll jump off that bridge when I get there.
Great write ups.

 

[barackdhouse]

Once again, hard to take the rate my team tool seriously when it gives my starting WRs a C+

Chase, Metcalf, Egbuka, Coleman is a really solid top 4. C+ is a ludicrous grade there. Watch Rodgers target Metcalf 140 times. Egbuka is going to challenge for ROTY and Coleman is about to break out. And we only have to start 2. Tillman and Mims whatever ok my bench is a C+.

They love my TEs duh I took Bowers and McBride early. Arroyo as my 3rd might become Flex starter material. Even though the rate my team tool says you can only start one TE.

QB I only took Daniels. Thought he was good value in the 5th. No need to draft a 2nd QB in this format if you draft a running QB that you aren't benching (yet).

RB is a glaring weakness and I agree with the rate my team grade of an F here. I do think Kaleb Johnson is a worthy week 1 FF starter whether he comes in behind Warren or not. When you go with a zero-RB build this is exactly the kind of guy you want to grab.

I think Tuten is quickly making his way into a meaningful role.

Judkins is likely to still be suspended and even if not, he missed all of training camp and the preseason. I'd rather have Ford but Sampson *could* be relevant for me week 1 as well.

Skattebo - I don't know how long it's gonna be but he will be relevant soon.

Tucker may be taking over the Rachaad White role and could also be relevant immediately.

Monangai has looked really good and I think he takes over the #2 in Chicago right away.

Hunter has been talked up with the Rams but IDK. Just another late RB dart throw but that's how you gotta do it with zero-RB builds. I would have liked to grab a couple other guys that I missed out on but if I can figure out how to survive the first couple weeks of the season I think my team can be a juggernaut. Will obviously need a couple of these RBs to hit though.

 

[barackdhouse]

and oh waited until the last round and got the Dallas DEF. May not be what they once were, but as waiting on DEF goes...

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

H8fulphuk, apologies in advance as I dont have your natural skillset for this, but in the interests of parity I felt a review was in order.

You mean Positions Other than Runningback Matter?
With this roster, I'd be hateful too.

B-List Celebrity quarterbacks

Bo Nix
Stevie's little brother. I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain. But hey, you can Go Your Own Way. Bo knows Fleetwood Mac.

Trevor Lawrence
Marcus Mariotta's stunt double. Latin Name: Quarterbackus Jim Bachus. Committed to helping Shahid Rafiq "American Dream" Khan's plot to move the Jaguars to London.

STRONG Running Back Group
(That's what you get when 6 of 7 picks in rounds 2-7 are running backs)

D. Achane
My QB is working on not punching Tyreek's face in. Its a work in progress.
Fortunately none of the 3 of us have any injury concerns and Tyreek is REALLY good at 9 routes.

A. Kamara
I love New Orleans. I'm living in a gangster paradise. It was only "breaching the peace".

J. Connor
Father Time doing his best Terminator impression. John Connor? Nope; James. Close enough.

J. Mixon
Backup runningbacks give Demeco Ryans a chubb. :cough:

J. Dobbins
Wow! 34 teams in 2.5 seasons. That's gotta be a record.

M. Sanders
Am I Blue? No; he's about to displace you as RB2. Already projected to get more carries.

M. Lloyd
It's been a long time since I achieved fame in Back To The Future. Let's give runningback a try.

The Wide Receiver Group that didn't exist

P. Nacua - sweet! my qb1 has sciatica and my qb2 is chasing "actresses" around town.

T. Hunter - learning how to play cornerback and wide receiver in the NFL. should be easy.

D. Samuel - wouldn't run the ball for player's coach Kyle Shanahan. running to Dan Quinn. solid decision-making.

R. Shaheed - should be a solid 15-20 targets available after winner of epic QB battle feeds Kamara, Olave and Hill

L. Burden - should be a solid 5-10 targets available after QB who can't hit the side of a pitchback net feeds moore, odunze, loveland, kmet, swift, johnson, and monangai

B. Aiyuk - solid chance to play at some point in 2025

Tight Ends and Defenses Grouped Together To Reflect Draft Priority Given

Z. Ertz - Happy 50th birthday!

B. Bills - Special Teams Wide Right.

N. Patriots - Solid Pick. Roster highlight.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

I wonder where my RB3 is going to land.

 

[H8fulHuck]

I wonder where my RB3 is going to land.

dark horse, my favorite team pittsburgh. they dont have a RB who can go out there and get a first down on 4th and 1
team has extra 2026 picks and plenty possible camp bodies to trade if washington prefers a defensive player in return.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

I wonder where my RB3 is going to land.

dark horse, my favorite team pittsburgh. they dont have a RB who can go out there and get a first down on 4th and 1
team has extra 2026 picks and plenty possible camp bodies to trade if washington prefers a defensive player in return.

has everyone in pittsburgh lost faith in Johnson?

 

[Tha Guru]

Bill as my #5 RB is looking mighty tasty about now.

 

[H8fulHuck]

I wonder where my RB3 is going to land.

dark horse, my favorite team pittsburgh. they dont have a RB who can go out there and get a first down on 4th and 1
team has extra 2026 picks and plenty possible camp bodies to trade if washington prefers a defensive player in return.

has everyone in pittsburgh lost faith in Johnson?

Diontae, yes.
Kaleb, i'm excited to see him get going in the regular season. better vision burst and speed incoming. don't know of any pittsburghers who had faith and lost it

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

I wonder where my RB3 is going to land.

dark horse, my favorite team pittsburgh. they dont have a RB who can go out there and get a first down on 4th and 1
team has extra 2026 picks and plenty possible camp bodies to trade if washington prefers a defensive player in return.

has everyone in pittsburgh lost faith in Johnson?

Diontae, yes.
Kaleb, i'm excited to see him get going in the regular season. better vision burst and speed incoming. don't know of any pittsburghers who had faith and lost it

theres a lot of talk on the innerwebs about the rookie (Monangahela or some ridikerous name like that) impressing whereas Johnson hasn't impressed anyone. maybe just web babble.

 

[TheWinz]

I wonder where my RB3 is going to land.

dark horse, my favorite team pittsburgh. they dont have a RB who can go out there and get a first down on 4th and 1
team has extra 2026 picks and plenty possible camp bodies to trade if washington prefers a defensive player in return.

has everyone in pittsburgh lost faith in Johnson?

Diontae, yes.
Kaleb, i'm excited to see him get going in the regular season. better vision burst and speed incoming. don't know of any pittsburghers who had faith and lost it

theres a lot of talk on the innerwebs about the rookie (Monangahela or some ridikerous name like that) impressing whereas Johnson hasn't impressed anyone. maybe just web babble.

Are you talking about Kyle Monangai? I would be very impressed if he takes over the PIT backfield, or even gets a PIT carry.

 

[BlackCrowes]

I wonder where my RB3 is going to land.

dark horse, my favorite team pittsburgh. they dont have a RB who can go out there and get a first down on 4th and 1
team has extra 2026 picks and plenty possible camp bodies to trade if washington prefers a defensive player in return.

has everyone in pittsburgh lost faith in Johnson?

Diontae, yes.
Kaleb, i'm excited to see him get going in the regular season. better vision burst and speed incoming. don't know of any pittsburghers who had faith and lost it

theres a lot of talk on the innerwebs about the rookie (Monangahela or some ridikerous name like that) impressing whereas Johnson hasn't impressed anyone. maybe just web babble.

Are you talking about Kyle Monangai? I would be very impressed if he takes over the PIT backfield, or even gets a PIT carry.

his version of Locomotion is a classic

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

I wonder where my RB3 is going to land.

dark horse, my favorite team pittsburgh. they dont have a RB who can go out there and get a first down on 4th and 1
team has extra 2026 picks and plenty possible camp bodies to trade if washington prefers a defensive player in return.

has everyone in pittsburgh lost faith in Johnson?

Diontae, yes.
Kaleb, i'm excited to see him get going in the regular season. better vision burst and speed incoming. don't know of any pittsburghers who had faith and lost it

theres a lot of talk on the innerwebs about the rookie (Monangahela or some ridikerous name like that) impressing whereas Johnson hasn't impressed anyone. maybe just web babble.

Are you talking about Kyle Monangai? I would be very impressed if he takes over the PIT backfield, or even gets a PIT carry.

lol. I was confusing Kaleb and Roschon Johnson.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

It doesn't particularly matter, but I cant figure out when waivers opens based on sleeper documentation. During the season, players are available for waiver claims after the prior game they play in. I'm guessing sleeper just arbitrarily picks a day before next wednesday (I believe waiver claims process next tuesday night (?)).

 

[TheWinz]

It doesn't particularly matter, but I cant figure out when waivers opens based on sleeper documentation. During the season, players are available for waiver claims after the prior game they play in. I'm guessing sleeper just arbitrarily picks a day before next wednesday (I believe waiver claims process next tuesday night (?)).

B. Pre-Season Acquisitions

1. After the conclusion of your draft, waivers will be locked until the week leading up to Week 1. The first pre-season blind-bidding period will run overnight on the Wednesday before the season starts at 3:00 AM EST.

Is this what you were talking about?

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

It doesn't particularly matter, but I cant figure out when waivers opens based on sleeper documentation. During the season, players are available for waiver claims after the prior game they play in. I'm guessing sleeper just arbitrarily picks a day before next wednesday (I believe waiver claims process next tuesday night (?)).

B. Pre-Season Acquisitions

1. After the conclusion of your draft, waivers will be locked until the week leading up to Week 1. The first pre-season blind-bidding period will run overnight on the Wednesday before the season starts at 3:00 AM EST.

Is this what you were talking about?

sort of.

the question is when can the blind-bid waiver claims be entered...if you go to sleeper now and click on the waivers icon there are no players available to claim. at some point (sunday? tuesday?) prior to that wednesday, you should be able to see the players that you can submit a claim for.

as an aside, I was apparently confused as I thought waivers would run tuesday night 8/30 but based on what you posted it looks like they run wednesday night 9/3.

 

[TheWinz]

It doesn't particularly matter, but I cant figure out when waivers opens based on sleeper documentation. During the season, players are available for waiver claims after the prior game they play in. I'm guessing sleeper just arbitrarily picks a day before next wednesday (I believe waiver claims process next tuesday night (?)).

B. Pre-Season Acquisitions

1. After the conclusion of your draft, waivers will be locked until the week leading up to Week 1. The first pre-season blind-bidding period will run overnight on the Wednesday before the season starts at 3:00 AM EST.

Is this what you were talking about?

sort of.

the question is when can the blind-bid waiver claims be entered...if you go to sleeper now and click on the waivers icon there are no players available to claim. at some point (sunday? tuesday?) prior to that wednesday, you should be able to see the players that you can submit a claim for.

as an aside, I was apparently confused as I thought waivers would run tuesday night 8/30 but based on what you posted it looks like they run wednesday night 9/3.

I see and understand your question now. @fbghomeleagues can you tell us when the waiver wire opens for the first time? It's currently not open, but just want to know when we may be able to submit our claims. Thanx in advance

 

[fbghomeleagues]

It doesn't particularly matter, but I cant figure out when waivers opens based on sleeper documentation. During the season, players are available for waiver claims after the prior game they play in. I'm guessing sleeper just arbitrarily picks a day before next wednesday (I believe waiver claims process next tuesday night (?)).

B. Pre-Season Acquisitions

1. After the conclusion of your draft, waivers will be locked until the week leading up to Week 1. The first pre-season blind-bidding period will run overnight on the Wednesday before the season starts at 3:00 AM EST.

Is this what you were talking about?

sort of.

the question is when can the blind-bid waiver claims be entered...if you go to sleeper now and click on the waivers icon there are no players available to claim. at some point (sunday? tuesday?) prior to that wednesday, you should be able to see the players that you can submit a claim for.

as an aside, I was apparently confused as I thought waivers would run tuesday night 8/30 but based on what you posted it looks like they run wednesday night 9/3.

I see and understand your question now. @fbghomeleagues can you tell us when the waiver wire opens for the first time? It's currently not open, but just want to know when we may be able to submit our claims. Thanx in advance

It'll be the Friday before and I will message each league when it's ready

 

[Ministry of Pain]

When is @H8fulHuck going to review my team?

 

[H8fulHuck]

When is @H8fulHuck going to review my team?

Ooooh SNAP!!!! Ghost Pepper sauce with a hint of reaper incoming.

I didn’t want to jam everyone’s roast on here, so anyone else who wants theirs.. holla

 

[H8fulHuck]

First the good news. You earned the first FBG team trophy. It’s a fire extinguisher lubed with aloe. Use the PASS method to put out that dumpster fire then rub in that lotion to sooth the burn marks. Last place only means you can’t lower expectations any further @Ministry of Pain

Welcome to the brutal reality check for MinistryofPain in the Shark Pool 3 FBG Home League, where the stakes are as high as your hopes and the roster is a mixed bag of brilliance and dumpster fire. This 12-team, full PPR redraft league demands sharp drafting and savvy roster management, and your overall grade of B- screams 'solid effort with glaring flaws.' Your starters hover around a C+ overall, but your bench is flexing an A+ like it’s compensating for something — spoiler alert, it is.

With a projected total of nearly 250 points combining starters and bench, you’re not exactly the fantasy equivalent of a 2008 Lions 0-16 season, but don’t get too comfy. Your playoff chances are a lukewarm 41% average, climbing to a hopeful 62% if the stars align and your WR corps stops looking like a graveyard of broken dreams and rookie prayers. Buckle up, because this report will roast your roster’s strengths, expose the weaknesses, and offer some strategic tips to avoid turning your season into a Hue Jackson Browns-style disaster.

Quarterback Quandary: A Carnival Funhouse of Talent​

Mitch Trubisky QB trophy well earned MoP. Your QB room is a wild ride, MinistryofPain, with Kyler Murray leading the starters at a C+ grade — a reach that’s more like drafting blindfolded while hoping for a miracle. Backup QBs like Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud bring an A+ bench grade, which is impressive but also a cry for help disguised as a roster. You’ve got upside here, but the downside risk is real; it’s like juggling JaMarcus Russell and Nathan Peterman in the same draft. In a non-superflex league, this QB depth is a luxury, but relying on Murray’s health and Fields’ consistency is a gamble that could blow up like a Mark Sanchez butt fumble. Use Footballguys Weekly Rankings (https://www.footballguys.com/rankings) to navigate this QB funhouse and avoid a Mitch Trubisky-level bust.

bust.

Running Back Riches and Roster Roulette​

Your RB starters are the crown jewel, boasting an A+ grade and a projected 61.78 points per game. Derrick Henry and Bucky Irving anchor this group with safe floors and high upside, unlike a Trent Richardson or Bishop Sankey rerun. However, your bench RBs are an F — yes, an F — thinner than toilet paper in a hurricane. This lack of depth is a ticking time bomb, especially if injuries strike. Ken Walker III and TreVeyon Henderson offer some hope but come with tags like "overpriced" and "value," which screams uncertainty. This RB group is your best shot at a playoff push, but don’t get cocky; your depth screams Chip Kelly playbook-level chaos.

 

[H8fulHuck]

Wide Receiver Woes: Built on Hope and Duct Tape​

If your RBs are the shining light, your WR starters are the dark abyss, graded a dismal D-. Chris Godwin and Calvin Ridley lead a corps that looks like a graveyard of broken dreams and rookie prayers. Jayden Higgins, a rookie reach, is a bench bright spot but not enough to save this sinking ship. The WR group’s upside is middling, and the downside is steep — think Laquon Treadwell meets Kevin White. Your WRs are the weak link that could torpedo your playoff chances faster than a Rich Kotite Jets meltdown. Picking up Tyler Lockett from free agency is a smart move, but it’s a band-aid on a broken leg. Check out Footballguys Waiver Wire Reports (https://www.footballguys.com/waiver-wire) to find some WR lifelines before it’s too late.

Tight End and Team Defense: A Mixed Bag of Steals and Struggles​

Your TE starters are a D+ mess, but the bench grades an A, thanks to Jake Ferguson and Mike Gesicki, who are decent steals in a position often plagued by Eric Ebron-level drop disasters. Bye week conflicts at TE could cause headaches, so tread carefully. Your team defense is a bright spot with an A- starter grade and solid bench support, projecting a combined 24.36 points. The Ravens defense is your anchor, but don’t get too excited — even the best defenses can age like milk left in the sun. Overall, your TE and defense units offer some stability but won’t carry you alone. Keep an eye on matchups and bye weeks to avoid a Hue Jackson-style collapse.

In summary, MinistryofPain has a roster that’s a Jenga tower waiting to collapse if injuries hit or your WRs continue to underperform. Your RBs and bench QBs provide a solid foundation, but the WR corps and TE starters need urgent attention. Use Footballguys tools to stay ahead of the waiver wire and trade market, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll avoid turning this promising B- grade into a full-on fantasy dumpster fire.

 

[H8fulHuck]

Over compensating at QB with quantity over quality.

Your Quarterback​

The MinistryofPain QB room is a paradox wrapped in a reach tag, boasting a starter Kyler Murray who posts solid production but is ranked well below his ADP, joined by C.J. Stroud and Justin Fields—both also draft reaches—turning this position into a carnival funhouse of mirrors with high upside but questionable value. Their overall QB grade is an A+, thanks mostly to bench depth, which is rare but feels like overcompensation for a starter grade stuck at C+. In a redraft league with just one QB spot, this glut of high-profile but overvalued QBs is like drafting your fantasy team blindfolded, and it’s more a headache than a strength for championship hopes.

Your Running Back​

Running back is the shining star here, with a starter grade of A+ anchored by Derrick Henry and a trio of promising backs like Bucky Irving and Ken Walker III, delivering strong projected points and a safe floor tag that screams reliability in a league demanding two starters. However, the bench is an F, making depth thinner than toilet paper in a hurricane—one injury and this RB corps could look like a graveyard of broken dreams. Still, the overall RB grade is A+, a rare oasis in this roster’s desert, but the lack of bench support means this strength is precariously perched like a Jenga tower waiting to collapse.

Your Wide Receiver​

Wide receiver is the MinistryofPain’s dumpster fire, with a starter grade of D- dragging down the overall WR grade to a dismal D+, despite a bench grade of A+ that suggests some hidden gems like Zay Flowers and Calvin Ridley lurking in the shadows. The starters’ production is underwhelming, and the corps feels built on hope and duct tape, with Chris Godwin tagged as a reach and Jayden Higgins a rookie reach who might as well be a Laquon Treadwell clone. In a league requiring two WR starters plus three flex spots, this WR group is a cry for help disguised as a roster and a major liability for playoff aspirations.

Your Tight End​

Tight end is a mixed bag with a starter grade of D+ but a bench grade of A, resulting in a middling overall C that reflects a room led by Jake Ferguson and Mike Gesicki—both steals but hardly game-changers. The projected points are low, and the bye week conflict between Ferguson and Gesicki adds a layer of complexity that feels like a Chip Kelly playbook at TE. This position is a neutral factor at best, offering some value but lacking the consistency or upside to elevate the team’s championship chances in a league with a single TE spot.

Your Team Defense​

Team defense is surprisingly solid, boasting an overall A+ grade with the Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals providing steady production, though the Cardinals’ ranking versus ADP is a catastrophic -226, making them a massive reach and a kicker situation aging like milk left in the sun. The defense’s projected points contribute nicely to the overall score, and in a league with one TD spot, this group is a rare bright spot. Still, the reach tags and ranking disparities suggest some inefficiency, so while TD is a strength, it’s not without its own brand of chaos.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

@H8fulHuck
-I'm thin at WR no doubt, only have to start two
-If my RBs hit like I hope from all 4 rounds, I can go 4 wide at RB and that's usually an edge when you can stack the Backs
Also think others that are pretty thin at RB will hit me up for possible trades over the next few weeks
-Kyler Murray, Justin Fields and CJS, someone is going to end up being a reliable Top 10 QB, maybe more
Tight End was mostly a punt for us after we waited but Ferguson had a strong 2023 season, hurt some last year and then Dak was gone for the season, I like him to rebound there especially since they have no running game, pass happy equals targets we hope.

Thank you, enjoyed and good stuff, i'm not one of the favorites for sure

 

[Gatorade]

@H8fulHuck
-I'm thin at WR no doubt, only have to start two
-If my RBs hit like I hope from all 4 rounds, I can go 4 wide at RB and that's usually an edge when you can stack the Backs
Also think others that are pretty thin at RB will hit me up for possible trades over the next few weeks
-Kyler Murray, Justin Fields and CJS, someone is going to end up being a reliable Top 10 QB, maybe more
Tight End was mostly a punt for us after we waited but Ferguson had a strong 2023 season, hurt some last year and then Dak was gone for the season, I like him to rebound there especially since they have no running game, pass happy equals targets we hope.

Thank you, enjoyed and good stuff, i'm not one of the favorites for sure

You strategy looks a lot like mine in SP#2
Barkley, Jacobs, Walker and Kamara
I might even start 5 RB with A. Jones
This did leave a few teams light at RB
Good luck. I hope it works out for both of us.

 

[H8fulHuck]

@H8fulHuck
-I'm thin at WR no doubt, only have to start two
-If my RBs hit like I hope from all 4 rounds, I can go 4 wide at RB and that's usually an edge when you can stack the Backs
Also think others that are pretty thin at RB will hit me up for possible trades over the next few weeks
-Kyler Murray, Justin Fields and CJS, someone is going to end up being a reliable Top 10 QB, maybe more
Tight End was mostly a punt for us after we waited but Ferguson had a strong 2023 season, hurt some last year and then Dak was gone for the season, I like him to rebound there especially since they have no running game, pass happy equals targets we hope.

Thank you, enjoyed and good stuff, i'm not one of the favorites for sure

It's FBG roast. I can't take credit for those sick burns other than the fire extinguisher trophy part. Added that when the FBG roast said you were projected 12th.

I like your team more than FBG review. Love starting 4 RB since we have three flex spots. You are missing an elite WR but you've got plenty of good options. Nice move taking Godwin. He'd be much higher if healthy week 1 and will give your team a great boost when he comes back. I did something similar with Aiyuk.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

First the good news. You earned the first FBG team trophy. It’s a fire extinguisher lubed with aloe. Use the PASS method to put out that dumpster fire then rub in that lotion to sooth the burn marks. Last place only means you can’t lower expectations any further @Ministry of Pain

It rubs the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again!

 

[H8fulHuck]

now go away or i shall taunt you a second tiiiiiiiiiiimmmma

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

now go away or i shall taunt you a second tiiiiiiiiiiimmmma

(I told them we already got one)

 

[TheWinz]

First the good news. You earned the first FBG team trophy. It’s a fire extinguisher lubed with aloe. Use the PASS method to put out that dumpster fire then rub in that lotion to sooth the burn marks. Last place only means you can’t lower expectations any further @Ministry of Pain

It rubs the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again!

SVBD, if you let me go, I won't press charges, I promise!

 

[Ministry of Pain]

@TheWinz
Painful turns almost every time with you behind me. At 11 I could get 1 of the 3 guys I wanted and you typically would double dip at whatever position
It was a very humbling experience to draft with folks who have some clue about the way I look at players.
I felt you did an outstanding job at the 12-spot.

Really started with Jeudy and Waddle, then you snatched Golden
You and I cleaned out a lot of potential upside QB2 types, if someone sustains an injury at Quarterback I think we might get a few calls
There wasn't much left at RB and WR when we were doing this, mostly late round dart throws.
i kind of pigeon holed myself on those turns by going RB 4 x the first 4 rounds,
Godwin when i took him was just gonna miss a couple games and now it's 6 weeks, I might have gone in a different direction there had I known the severity

 

[TheWinz]

@TheWinz
Painful turns almost every time with you behind me. At 11 I could get 1 of the 3 guys I wanted and you typically would double dip at whatever position
It was a very humbling experience to draft with folks who have some clue about the way I look at players.
I felt you did an outstanding job at the 12-spot.

Really started with Jeudy and Waddle, then you snatched Golden
You and I cleaned out a lot of potential upside QB2 types, if someone sustains an injury at Quarterback I think we might get a few calls
There wasn't much left at RB and WR when we were doing this, mostly late round dart throws.
i kind of pigeon holed myself on those turns by going RB 4 x the first 4 rounds,
Godwin when i took him was just gonna miss a couple games and now it's 6 weeks, I might have gone in a different direction there had I known the severity

The one that hurt the most for me was when you took Jakobi Meyers. I would've welcomed him as my WR4 big time. All in all, I think our teams are pretty close, but I do like my bench players more. Of course I do, because they are my dart throws!

 

[Bri]

It doesn't like my draft, never has