Ultimate Survivor-League 12 (1 Viewer)

[Ministry of Pain]

Analysis to come

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

My early thoughts are it was a fun draft and even though MFL booted us and there were other hiccups, it went very smoothly. Maybe being such a late draft helped, but many people seemed to come away with contenders. Good group.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Nothing I like better than a best ball league. I would equate it to playing Omaha in poker...the more cards in play the better. We had a very diverse group tonight but I compete with BSS and Pasquino in Dyansty, drafted with Gray several times so I felt I had some grip on what would happen and where I needed to get guys. I'll go thru my picks and I encourage others to post their teams before I start chewing them up. I drew the 5 slot.

6 pts ALL TD, PPR, QB/2RB/3WR/TE/Flex/PK/Def

1.05: WR-Randy Moss...I wanted him and when AJ and Fitz went 3 and 4 I knew the right move was to lock him up. You could tell the RBs were going to fall, no need to venture into the unknown. Moss should be good enough some weeks to cover 2 of my WR spots. I was going to take a Patriot no matter what with this pick, no bye week issues...Brady would have sent me in very different directions so I was happy to get this.

2.08: RB-DeAngelo Williams...I have been getting him right about here in leagues with a lot of FBG. He was the #1 back last year and even with JStew lurking and playing, it only help DWill IMHO. He gets a breather when he needs it and he can explode on any given week. I am looking forward to see what he does for an encore and also start plotting his next contract which is pretty soon. Might be a year away but they are going to lock him up long term...they have to. Schedule is not soft, does have a bye but I felt 4 weeks of him was better than 5 of some others. I took him happily, this was not a tough decision at all.

3.05: WR-Dwayne Bowe...guys were falling and I felt I could get him int he 3rd. I liked him even in the 2nd, no bye week issues so I paired him with Moss. Moss and Bowe have week 8 byes so this combo will not exist likely in the next round of this competition. Bowe had 5 catches the other night in about 1 quarter...no matter who is chucking the ball they are going to want to get it to Bowe. I think he is an excellent #2 WR with WR1 potential.

4.08: TE-Antonio Gates...Week 5 bye or not this guy will kick butt for the other 4 weeks. I am high on SD and think they will do very well against a softer schedule. You can do worse than wheeling this guy out every week, that's for sure. I also felt if I got a decent TE2 that Gates could roll inot the flex if need be.

5.05: QB-Carson Palmer...Probably a little before where others would take him. No bye week issues though and I couldn't have bye week issues at all positions. I still believe in this format that 3-4 weeks of going 8-3 or better will likely get you in, still had to not be tempted by other QBs...I passed on McNabb fyi...some of you just threw up and that's fine, but I felt Palmer offered a lot, has an array of weapons to throw to and I also thought I could balance this with my QB2.

At this point I liked the way the draft unfolded. I didn't reach for RBs, got 2 stud WRs, stud TE, anchor in at QB...this was looking pretty good to me.

6.08: RB-Felix Jones...will have a couple of big games, I liked this pick and reached for him a little ahead of where others would take him.

7.05: RB-Larry Johnson...laid off him in the 5th, the 6th..at a point its silly. KC has a pretty tough schedule early but I think as an RB3 and alongside Felix they have no bye week issues. I think this was excellent value really.

8.08: WR-D.Driver...solid WR3, wanted Coles, Morgan, Hixon...didn't get those guys so I had to grab soemthing else. Some are down on Driver but in best ball WR3...I don't think it's a bad pick. DOes have a week 5 bye.

9.05: RB-Ahmad Bradshaw...he will get touches and if/when Jacobs pulls up he might get even more touches. As my RB4, but platooning in the RB2/3 group I like him. I feel I can get at least 1-2 starts out of him perhaps more. I was done at RB until round 21...I usually like a little more at RB but in this format I was comfortabe with what I had.

10.08: Def/ST-Pittsburgh...it was simply time and at this point int he draft there was not a lot of sure points. meaning you were looking at reaches, guys you might never get points out of. I have seen the STeelers as high as the 7th round...someone had to take the 1st defense and I felt like I might have the #1 WR, #1TE, #1RB...why not grab a possible #1 Defense. And I would pile on a couple mor edefenses as well but this is a good start.

11.05: QB-Eli Manning...almost waited too long to get my QB2 but was happy with this.

12.08: Def/ST New England...thy kept leaving quality picks so I scooped them up. WHen NE is ahead 28-10, I think the defense will be able to figure out they need to stop the pass. They were runaways 2 years ago when the pats offense was nuclear, even if they are not as strong the offense will make it easier for them to gamble.

13.05: WR-Michael Jenkins...time to start grabbing WRs

14.08: WR-Chris Chambers...a steal at this point

15.05: TE-Anthony Fasano...I am pretty high on him and my Miami homer picks will start soon.

16.08: WR-Patrick Crayton...easy pick at this point in the draft.

17.05: PK-Nate Kaeding...week 5 bye but I planned on 3 of them

18.08: WR-Robert Meachem...swinging for the fences

19.05: Def/ST-Miami Dolphins...they look good on defense and will rack up sacks. At a certain point you need to stop swinging for the fences and grab players/teams you think will actually score some points.

20.08: PK-Mason Crosby...same bye week as Kaeding but I got a plan for that.

21.05: RB-Mike Goodson...the SP has gotten me to take notice of this guy. Just a small insurance plan and price to pay. If Stewart were to go down for awhile, he might get a few touches. There really wasn't a lot down here and I didn't want WR8.

22.08: PK-Dan Carpenter...week 6 bye so he will get the kicking duties alone in week 5 when my other 2 kickers are off. Laugh all you want but having 3 PK and 3 Def/ST I think is important because lets say you took 1 PK like Neil Beufort Zod did and let's say his PK only score 3 XP that week and I get 12-15 from one of my Kickers...that's a good spread when just a handful of points could decide going 5-6 vs 8-3 that week.

Look forward to the write ups from everyone. I will post my reviews of these teams by the weekend.

Cheers and thanks toy Clayton Gray for doing an immense amount of hard work. I'm not kissing up to him but he does more for FBG than many will ever know. Good stuff and thanks to David, Joe, and the FBG staff for selecting me and giving me the opp to enjoy this.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

It's late but I'll go first (edit: Turns out I'm second).

QB: McNabb, Orton

They're okay. I don't think those two will make or break me. Orton needs to hang on to his job long enough to cover McNabb's bye.

RB: Steven Jackson, Reggie Bush, Addai, Hightower, McGahee, M. Morris

I'm fine with these guys. Happy to get Jackson at 1.09. In PPR the starters should be contributors and hopefully someone else emerges as a flex candidate.

WR: Welker, Boldin, Mason, Lance Moore, Breaston, D. Thomas, Crabtree, Heyward-Bey, Engram

Some bye week issues here so I just threw a lot at the wall and I hope something sticks. The first four guys look decent, but I'll need some of the later players to come through on byes and flex.

TE: Shiancoe, M. Lewis

If I didn't get Witten I was going to wait. I waited. Maybe Favre helps me out in Minnesota.

K: R. Longwell

One kicker. That's my risk play, I suppose. I decided I needed more WR depth so I got the kicker I wanted (good team, four dome games in first five weeks) and figured I'd roll with it. In hindsight I probably should have taken Gould as a backup and not chosen M. Morris. But hopefully he stays healthy and this position doesn't cost me.

D: Eagles, Bills.

Time ran out on me so I was handed Eagles D. I took the Bills because I like a couple of their games early.

Overall I'm not unhappy with my draft. The only pick I'd really want back was in the 21st round, so that's not bad. I didn't nail it by any means, but I think my team can advance if I get some breaks. I didn't leave thinking I screwed up, so I feel like I'm in contention. Fun group and I'll let MOP do the team-by-team analysis eventually.

NBZ

 

[Tau837]

First time I ever played in a survivor league, and the format made it interesting: 5 weeks, PPR, best ball, 1/2/3/1/1/1/1, 6 points for all TDs, 1/20 passing yards, 1/10 rush/rec yards, no turnover penalties).

Brady

Pennington

I was in the 1.6 slot and felt I had to take Brady once MJD, AP, Moss, and AJ were gone, given the format. Unfortunately, this meant I was chasing at the other positions the rest of the draft. I actually considered not taking a backup and just rolling the dice on the #1 ranked QB... but I caved and added Pennington relatively late. Hopefully I won't need Pennington to score for me.

Jacobs

Parker

Ward

Julius Jones

McClain

Probably not one of the stronger groups in this league, particularly given this is PPR. But still, 4 starters, plus McClain, who could score in my lineup once or twice if he is getting the goal line opportunities... only need 2-3 good scores each week, which is possible.

Owens

Marshall

Santana Moss

Gage

Stuckey

Burton

Demetrius Williams

High risk high reward group. MOP snagged Bowe right before I would have taken him, leaving me to take Owens. Hopefully these guys will collectively get a number of long TDs, and hopefully they'll spread them out... only need 3-4 scores from this group each week.

Zach Miller

Scaife

Baker

Didn't get a premier TE, so took three. That said, I like the potential of each one of these guys, and I think they will combine for one of the stronger TE performances in the league.

Gostkowski

Graham

Totally blew the kicker pick, reaching a couple rounds early on Gostkowski. That said, he's the top kicker, and I felt okay not taking a third.

Chargers D/ST

Jaguars D/ST

49ers D/ST

The Chargers D/ST is the only selection I made that has a bye within the 5 week period (during week 5), so I added two more defenses. Both the Jags and 49ers seem to have solid matchups during week 5, so hopefully this won't be an issue.

It was fun. Looking forward to the season.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Team BSS:

QB - Matt Schaub, Matt Hasslebeck

I wanted a nice solid duo that I didnt have to overpay for, lots of elite QB had bye weeks in weeks 4 & 5, feel fortunate to have a pair this good, look at Seattles schedule, cakewalk

RB - Marion Barber, John Stewart(4), Donald Brown, Fred Taylor, Laurence Maroney, Michael Bush

After MB3 I basically skipped this positon and tried to grab for value later, Stewart should perform even with the goose egg he will get in week4. Donald Brown was a high risk/reward type pick. I figure one of Taylor/Maroney should score decent on any given week. And reports are that Michael Bush will get plenty of carries as Fargas is relagated to 3rd back and McFadden is basically a fancy WR.

WR - Andre Johnson, Marques Colston(5), Bernard Berrian, Steve Smith (NYG), Nate Washington, Greg Camirillo, Jeremy Maclin(4), Deion Branch

Very strong here with AJ and Colston up top. Berrian with Favre in tow and I expect Steve Smith(NYG) to be a solid ppr performer this year. Kerry Collins has an excellent deep ball and that is what Nate Washington excells at. Camirillo is ahead of schedule with his knee as was PPR gold last year. Branch and Maclin are just fillers. Happy with this core

TE - Jason Witten, Donald Lee(5)

Went stud TE in round3 with Witten. Given that 3 other elite TE's have a week 4/5 bye (Gates,Gonzo,Olsen)I decided to grab the only guy that has a chance to score every week. Then ignored the position until round 22. I was hoping to grab Jermichael Finely, but his recent hype lead to people snatching him much soon than I wanted, I have him in like 3 dynasty leagues. So I took the other guy.

K - Josh Brown, Jason Hanson

2 kickers without bye week issues that should lead to a maximized score

Def - Tennessee Titans, Seattle Seahawks

Titans should be fine and Seattle plays alot of pansies early.

Overall: Nice balanced squad IMO. lets see how injuries play out.

draft order for those interested:

1.03 Johnson, Andre HOU WR

2.10 Barber, Marion DAL RB

3.03 Witten, Jason DAL TE

4.10 Colston, Marques NOS WR

5.03 Schaub, Matt HOU QB

6.10 Berrian, Bernard MIN WR

7.03 Stewart, Jonathan CAR RB

8.10 Brown, Donald IND RB

9.03 Smith, Steve NYG WR

10.10 Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB

11.03 Taylor, Fred NEP RB

12.10 Bush, Michael OAK RB

13.03 Washington, Nate TEN WR

14.10 Maroney, Laurence NEP RB

15.03 Camarillo, Greg MIA WR

16.10 Titans, Tennessee TEN Def

17.03 Maclin, Jeremy PHI WR

18.10 Seahawks, Seattle SEA Def

19.03 Brown, Josh STL PK

20.10 Branch, Deion SEA WR

21.03 Hanson, Jason DET PK

22.10 Lee, Donald GBP TE

 

[coolnerd]

1.01 Jones-Drew, Maurice JAC RB

This is PPR.

2.12 Tomlinson, LaDainian SDC RB

At this point worth the age risk

3.01 White, Roddy ATL WR

Needed to get a high end guy here,

4.12 Grant, Ryan GBP RB

He’s a starting RB, not expecting another worth anything to be around later

5.01 Warner, Kurt ARI QB

Wanted a guy who could put up big games

6.12 Bryant, Antonio TBB WR

Starts the theme of injury risk WRs even though he expected to be back by week 1

7.01 Olsen, Greg CHI TE

Wanted his upside

8.12 Lynch, Marshawn BUF RB

I know he is out for 3 weeks, but that’s a good thing to actually know.

9.01 Avery, Donnie STL WR

Expected back early enough by the last report.

10.12 Ravens, Baltimore BAL Def

Oops, wasn't paying attention, but I am ok

11.01 Harvin, Percy MIN WR

Expecting weeks of nothing or a bunch from him

12.12 Celek, Brent PHI TE

Hopefully his post season translate to regular

13.01 Russell, JaMarcus OAK QB

The QBs I wanted all went in the 11th/12th rounds, probably guessing a couple of boom games and not much else

14.12 Walker, Mike JAC WR

Starting if healthy, not a minor concern with this guy

15.01 Schilens, Chaz OAK WR

Would have been long gone if not injured, kinda hoping for his retun than anything

16.12 Falcons, Atlanta ATL Def

Thinking they will improve

17.01 Choice, Tashard DAL RB

Shown he can put up numbers when handed the ball

18.12 Floyd, Malcom SDC WR

More risk at WR, but he seems to make the most of his chances

19.01 Brown, Chris HOU RB

Hey needed to draft a Texans somewhere

20.12 Feely, Jay NYJ PK

I have a kicker

21.01 Elam, Jason ATL PK

Even one who plays in a dome

22.12 Leftwich, Byron TBB QB

Looking like the starter in TB, not bad for a last pick.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

1.01 Jones-Drew, Maurice JAC RBThis is PPR.2.12 Tomlinson, LaDainian SDC RBAt this point worth the age risk3.01 White, Roddy ATL WRNeeded to get a high end guy here,4.12 Grant, Ryan GBP RBHe’s a starting RB, not expecting another worth anything to be around later5.01 Warner, Kurt ARI QBWanted a guy who could put up big games6.12 Bryant, Antonio TBB WRStarts the theme of injury risk WRs even though he expected to be back by week 17.01 Olsen, Greg CHI TEWanted his upside8.12 Lynch, Marshawn BUF RBI know he is out for 3 weeks, but that’s a good thing to actually know.9.01 Avery, Donnie STL WRExpected back early enough to reestablish number 1 role10.12 Ravens, Baltimore BAL DefOops, wasn't paying attention, but I am ok11.01 Harvin, Percy MIN WRExpecting weeks of nothing or a bunch from him12.12 Celek, Brent PHI TEHopefully his post season translate to regular13.01 Russell, JaMarcus OAK QBThe QBs I wanted all went in the 11th/12th rounds, probably guessing a couple of boom games and not much else14.12 Walker, Mike JAC WRStarting if healthy, not a minor concern with this guy15.01 Schilens, Chaz OAK WRWould have been long gone if not injured, will let sit and hope that returns to form a month or so in16.12 Falcons, Atlanta ATL DefThinking they will improve17.01 Choice, Tashard DAL RBShown he can put up numbers when handed the ball18.12 Floyd, Malcom SDC WRMore risk at WR, but he seems to make the most of his chances19.01 Brown, Chris HOU RBHey needed to draft a Texans somewhere20.12 Feely, Jay NYJ PKI have a kicker21.01 Elam, Jason ATL PKEven one who plays in a dome22.12 Leftwich, Byron TBB QBLooking like the starter in TB, not bad for a last pick.

I was hoping you would post before I did so i can see all your players up at once. I am just gonna rip you for the injury and suspensions...how can you in a 5 week sprint take on that much in the injury dept? I thought you were trying to field a team of GI medical ward stand ins from the set of Blackhawk Down for god's sake. QB: Warner...major injury risk, hip is bothering him...you want to take him fine, but what would have hurt to grab Leinart in the 22 round instead of Lord Byron? Holy gaucomoleRB: Marshawn lynch...won't be a factor as he is suspended for 3 weeks and when he returns might be eased into it...best case scenario you get a stellar week 5 out of him...maybe.And now lets look at WR shall we?WR: Antonio Bryant(Knee surgery out rest of preseason)-check, Donnie Avery(out for at least 4-6 weeks)-check, Percy Harvin(rookie)-check, Mike Walker(clouded in injuries)-check, Chaz Schillens(broken foot and out 8 weeks minimum)-check...dear gawd man, what were you thinking? Take one of them fine, two perhaps, but so much unnecesary injuries and a rookie in the mix...I was more than surprised and was told not to hand out advice at the table when I started questioning you last night. I have not reviewed all the teams and I probbably will have some choice words for different owners, and CoolNerd you are without a doubt one of the good guys in the SP, always courteous, always willing to help others, so it's painful for me to question you much but I have to say that I would not give you much more than a 10-20% chance tops of advancing. There would have to be some devastating injuries to some of the other teams for you to breeze into the next round of 48. Your still a great member of the SP and maybe the fact I hate this team means it will run over everyone, who knows?

 

[Dreamer]

I don't think he read the rules.

 

[coolnerd]

I don't think he read the rules.

My emphasis was on the "best ball" concept. i wanted a bunch of guys who could throw up huge weeks (even if it just one or two) versus nice safe players who with no bye week/injury issues. thought it more fun to swing for the fences and miss versus pick a solid team and finish 6th.

 

[Bob N. Weaver]

I don't think he read the rules.

My emphasis was on the "best ball" concept. i wanted a bunch of guys who could throw up huge weeks (even if it just one or two) versus nice safe players who with no bye week/injury issues. thought it more fun to swing for the fences and miss versus pick a solid team and finish 6th.

I think what is being questioned is the fact that teams are eliminated 2/1/2/1/2 over the 5 week span. So, for example, before Lynch and probably Schilens will even play, 5 of 12 teams will have been eliminated.

Actually in our league, there is no elimination until after Week 5 (for clarification purposes). The 2/1/2/1/2 format you speak of is for the survivor format and not the "best ball" elimination format ("best ball" in this context does not refer to the weekly position scoring which is the same for all 12 leagues).I'll post on my roster later today when I get some time to remember wtf I did?

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I don't think he read the rules.

My emphasis was on the "best ball" concept. i wanted a bunch of guys who could throw up huge weeks (even if it just one or two) versus nice safe players who with no bye week/injury issues. thought it more fun to swing for the fences and miss versus pick a solid team and finish 6th.

I think what is being questioned is the fact that teams are eliminated 2/1/2/1/2 over the 5 week span. So, for example, before Lynch and probably Schilens will even play, 5 of 12 teams will have been eliminated.

Actually in our league, there is no elimination until after Week 5 (for clarification purposes). The 2/1/2/1/2 format you speak of is for the survivor format and not the "best ball" elimination format ("best ball" in this context does not refer to the weekly position scoring which is the same for all 12 leagues).I'll post on my roster later today when I get some time to remember wtf I did?

and owned

 

[Dreamer]

I don't think he read the rules.

My emphasis was on the "best ball" concept. i wanted a bunch of guys who could throw up huge weeks (even if it just one or two) versus nice safe players who with no bye week/injury issues. thought it more fun to swing for the fences and miss versus pick a solid team and finish 6th.

But this team is only for the first 5 weeks.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I don't think he read the rules.

My emphasis was on the "best ball" concept. i wanted a bunch of guys who could throw up huge weeks (even if it just one or two) versus nice safe players who with no bye week/injury issues. thought it more fun to swing for the fences and miss versus pick a solid team and finish 6th.

I think what is being questioned is the fact that teams are eliminated 2/1/2/1/2 over the 5 week span. So, for example, before Lynch and probably Schilens will even play, 5 of 12 teams Cool Nerd will have been eliminated.

Sorry, I should be ashamed of myself.Feel free to use my team as a pinata in return but be prepared for some debate.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I don't think he read the rules.

My emphasis was on the "best ball" concept. i wanted a bunch of guys who could throw up huge weeks (even if it just one or two) versus nice safe players who with no bye week/injury issues. thought it more fun to swing for the fences and miss versus pick a solid team and finish 6th.

I think what is being questioned is the fact that teams are eliminated 2/1/2/1/2 over the 5 week span. So, for example, before Lynch and probably Schilens will even play, 5 of 12 teams will have been eliminated.

Actually in our league, there is no elimination until after Week 5 (for clarification purposes). The 2/1/2/1/2 format you speak of is for the survivor format and not the "best ball" elimination format ("best ball" in this context does not refer to the weekly position scoring which is the same for all 12 leagues).I'll post on my roster later today when I get some time to remember wtf I did?

True but you are going head to head vs all 11 other teams each week. IIRC, you can go 0-11, 11-0, 8-3...if you post 3 weeks of 8-3 or better and you don't completely take a dump the other 2 weeks you will advance. Last year I got lucky and went 11-0 and 10-1 on a couple weeks and that pretty much pushed me into the round of 48.

 

[Tau837]

I don't think he read the rules.

My emphasis was on the "best ball" concept. i wanted a bunch of guys who could throw up huge weeks (even if it just one or two) versus nice safe players who with no bye week/injury issues. thought it more fun to swing for the fences and miss versus pick a solid team and finish 6th.

I think what is being questioned is the fact that teams are eliminated 2/1/2/1/2 over the 5 week span. So, for example, before Lynch and probably Schilens will even play, 5 of 12 teams will have been eliminated.

Actually in our league, there is no elimination until after Week 5 (for clarification purposes). The 2/1/2/1/2 format you speak of is for the survivor format and not the "best ball" elimination format ("best ball" in this context does not refer to the weekly position scoring which is the same for all 12 leagues).I'll post on my roster later today when I get some time to remember wtf I did?

Yep, completely whiffed on that. Don't think that would have changed my draft at all, though, since either way the goal is to maximize points each week. Or at least I hope my strategy will work.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Not overly thrilled with how I did. We'll see.

My results:



1.07 7 Slaton, Steve HOU RB

Good start and bye week.

2.06 18 Royal, Eddie DEN WR

Great schedule early, solid PPR WR1.

3.07 31 Westbrook, Brian PHI RB

Slipped due to byes and health concern. I'll definitely take 4 solid games from him in 5 weeks.

4.06 42 Gonzalez, Anthony IND WR

Targeted WR2 here for Round 4, and Indy has a nice Sept. schedule.

5.07 55 Rice, Ray BAL RB

Ray Rice was a big target here. Glad to get him.

6.06 66 Cutler, Jay CHI QB

Draft starts to unravel a bit here as Big Ben goes 1 pick too soon. Okay, Plan B - get a big play QB and a few more later.

7.07 79 Washington, Leon NYJ RB

Wanted Ward, but happy to take big play RB from the Jets.

8.06 90 Ryan, Matt ATL QB

Here's Plan B at QB - big play "Matty Ice". Hate that nickname, not much better feeling about the selection. Will plan on 3 QBs.

9.07 103 Keller, Dustin NYJ TE

Wanted Zach Miller, missed again by 1 spot.

10.06 114 Curtis, Kevin PHI WR

Thin at WR, so time to pound the position.

Yet again the next guy on my list goes one pick early in Burleson. Kevin Curtis isn't a bad 2nd choice, but another Week 4 bye is a concern.

11.07 127 Clayton, Mark BAL WR

Pounding WR with a solid WR2 on his team with potential for 2-3 scoring weeks.

12.06 138 Bess, Davone MIA WR

Looks like the PPR machine for Miami this year.



13.07 151 Muhammad, Muhsin CAR WR

Targeted him here. Steve Smith may not be 100%, but even if he is Moose is a solid possession WR with TD potential.

14.06 162 McCoy, LeSean PHI RB

Wasn't planning to handcuff Westy, but in Round 14? Have to take him.

15.07 175 Boss, Kevin NYG TE

Steal of a TE here for TE2. Will definitely be Eli's RZ target inside.

16.06 186 Hill, Shaun SFO QB

QB3 target was circled early on. Glad to have him and his running ability and big FF score potential.

17.07 199 Redskins, Washington WAS Def

Waited on defense as scoring system is not so great. Took a good schedule (STL,@DET,TB) for 3 game stretch.

18.06 210 Tynes, Lawrence NYG PK

Great schedule for a solid PK1. Meadowlands should be fine in Sept.

19.07 223 Jets, New York NYJ Def

Solid DEF2. I trust Rex Ryan.

20.06 234 Sweed, Limas PIT WR

Big swing time. Sweed has looked quite good and takes over WR3 spot in Pittsburgh. Big Ben could have a few good games vs. CIN and DET.

21.07 247 Prater, Matt DEN PK

Denver - also a good schedule and who knows if offense stalls. Nice counterpunch to Eddie Royal, slightly.

22.06 258 Nelson, Jordy GBP WR

Last big swing. Sniped Clayton (sorry dude), but best WR on the board and James Jones may not be 100%. WR3 in GB is solid pick.

Overall team:

Player YTD Pts Bye

Cutler, Jay CHI QB - 5

Hill, Shaun SFO QB - 6

Ryan, Matt ATL QB - 4

3 QBs and big plays counteract only having 2 in two of the weeks. Several favorable matchups (SEA x2, DET, STL, ATL, SF) in the mix.

McCoy, LeSean PHI RB - 4

Rice, Ray BAL RB - 7

Slaton, Steve HOU RB - 10

Washington, Leon NYJ RB - 9

Westbrook, Brian PHI RB (P) - 4

Westbrook and Slaton to lead my top area of strength. Ray Rice and LWash solid RB3/Flex combo, which will help Week 4.

Bess, Davone MIA WR - 6

Clayton, Mark BAL WR (Q) - 7

Curtis, Kevin PHI WR - 4

Gonzalez, Anthony IND WR - 6

Muhammad, Muhsin CAR WR - 4

Nelson, Jordy GBP WR - 5

Royal, Eddie DEN WR - 7

Sweed, Limas PIT WR - 8

Took 8 here because never got great value at the position. Gonzalez and Royal WR1/WR2 for me and no bye week issues. The rest all start for their teams except Sweed and Nelson, but both of them have TD potential. Curtis can go deep too. Not bad, not great. Hopefully solid.

Boss, Kevin NYG TE - 10

Keller, Dustin NYJ TE - 9

NY/NY combo at TE. ZMiller was the goal but sniped. He should get a ton of looks in OAK with Schilens out, but who trusts OAK anyway? Keller is the WR2 and Boss is a nice RZ target.

Prater, Matt DEN PK - 7

Tynes, Lawrence NYG PK - 10

Two K with solid jobs, no bye week issues. Above average I think.

Jets, New York NYJ Def - 9

Redskins, Washington WAS Def - 8

Good schedule, not a bye week issue. Getting LWash KR/PR potential for NYJ also helps.

Overall a decent job but a solid group of drafters made this a bit tougher than expected. We shall see how it plays out.

 

[coolnerd]

I don't think he read the rules.

My emphasis was on the "best ball" concept. i wanted a bunch of guys who could throw up huge weeks (even if it just one or two) versus nice safe players who with no bye week/injury issues. thought it more fun to swing for the fences and miss versus pick a solid team and finish 6th.

I think what is being questioned is the fact that teams are eliminated 2/1/2/1/2 over the 5 week span. So, for example, before Lynch and probably Schilens will even play, 5 of 12 teams Cool Nerd will have been eliminated.

Sorry, I should be ashamed of myself.Feel free to use my team as a pinata in return but be prepared for some debate.

Naw you are pretty tame. And if I saw my team from where you guys are i would have questions also.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I don't think he read the rules.

My emphasis was on the "best ball" concept. i wanted a bunch of guys who could throw up huge weeks (even if it just one or two) versus nice safe players who with no bye week/injury issues. thought it more fun to swing for the fences and miss versus pick a solid team and finish 6th.

I think what is being questioned is the fact that teams are eliminated 2/1/2/1/2 over the 5 week span. So, for example, before Lynch and probably Schilens will even play, 5 of 12 teams Cool Nerd will have been eliminated.

Sorry, I should be ashamed of myself.Feel free to use my team as a pinata in return but be prepared for some debate.

Naw you are pretty tame. And if I saw my team from where you guys are i would have questions also.

MOP is the one I rely on for solid analysis of teams. They're fun to read, but it's just an opinion. Last year I was in a Survivor league with him and he trashed my team pretty good...and then I advanced. Just have fun with the lineup. You don't have to manage it or anything, so just sit back and see how it plays out.I wouldn't have taken Lynch, though. Just sayin'.

 

[Clayton Gray]

Quarterbacks

4.11 - Tony Romo - Dal

11.02 - Brett Favre - Min

I was bummed about getting a top-two pick as I knew I'd have to pass on Brady. Oh well. This is a great duo for five weeks.

Running Backs

1.02 - Adrian Peterson - Min

2.11 - Michael Turner - Atl

3.02 - Darren McFadden - Oak

14.11 - Mewelde Moore - Pit

18.11 - Ladell Betts - Was

20.11 - Sammy Morris - NE

Would have preferred Jones-Drew, but whatever at the 1.02. In the second, I was very surprised to see Turner and Tomlinson both available. There was probably no way to get both, but I figured taking Turner first was my best shot. It didn't work, but I love McFadden with the PPR. The reserve backs are ho-hum, but each could turn in a couple of nice showings.

Wide Receivers

5.02 - Santonio Holmes - Pit

7.02 - Roy Williams - Dal

8.11 - Ted Ginn - Mia

10.11 - Sidney Rice - Min

15.02 - Johnnie Lee Higgins - Oak

19.02 - James Jones - GB

21.02 - Devery Henderson - NO

22.11 - Antwaan Randle El - Was

Oof. I'm obviously missing a real WR1, but this isn't too bad considering the draft was 50 picks old when I took Holmes. Williams should be fine as a WR2. The remainder of this group is full of guys that should turn in a great game or two (or more). That's my goal in best-ball leagues. Out of that group, I love the potential of Jones - he might be the SOD here.

Tight End

6.11 - Chris Cooley - Was

9.02 - Owen Daniels - Hou

I really wanted Cooley, so woohoo. I added Daniels because I felt he was too good to let slide to anyone else. This duo should be fantastic.

Place Kicker

16.11 - Joe Nedney - SF

17.02 - Josh Scobee - Jac

With no free agency, I like getting two solid kickers with good job security. Check.

Defense

12.11 - Indianapolis Colts

13.02 - Houston Texans

Was salivating over the possibility of landing either the Chargers or the Patriots in the 12th, but alas it was not to be. I like the schedules of these two units, so they should make a nice pair.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Team BSS: 1.03 Johnson, Andre HOU WR2.10 Barber, Marion DAL RB 3.03 Witten, Jason DAL TE4.10 Colston, Marques NOS WR 5.03 Schaub, Matt HOU QB 6.10 Berrian, Bernard MIN WR 7.03 Stewart, Jonathan CAR RB8.10 Brown, Donald IND RB 9.03 Smith, Steve NYG WR 10.10 Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB11.03 Taylor, Fred NEP RB 12.10 Bush, Michael OAK RB 13.03 Washington, Nate TEN WR14.10 Maroney, Laurence NEP RB15.03 Camarillo, Greg MIA WR 16.10 Titans, Tennessee TEN Def 17.03 Maclin, Jeremy PHI WR 18.10 Seahawks, Seattle SEA Def 19.03 Brown, Josh STL PK 20.10 Branch, Deion SEA WR 21.03 Hanson, Jason DET PK 22.10 Lee, Donald GBP TE

I love Andre Johnson as much as anyone, can't fault the pick but I believe Randy Moss is the clear #1 with NE and should have at least 2 games early on where he establishes himself and the Pats, I would have gone Moss but I sure am glad you passed. AJ is a great pick and I'm sure he won't fail you. MB III, Witten, Colston, Schaub to pair with AJ...those are all solid picks. I am not as high on MB III this year but I doubt he falls too far off the price you paid. 6.06- WR Bernard Berrian...Why? Pretty ginger hamstring, you have a solid 1-2 with AJ and Colston, would have preferred something you can bank on. JStew and Brown don't get me too excited about your RB2 spot. Brown isn't going to be asked to do a lot at first being a rookie. You ended this up with Taylor, MBush and Maroney...the Pats are not a great team to own the RBs for...I would ahve gone with Faulk over those 2 others. Nate Washington and Greg Camarillo give you some depth. Not sure if Cam is going to be ready to roll in the opener but I believe he is the best WR when healthy for the Miami Dolphins...in PPR anyways. Overall BSS I think you have a well rounded team. I don't think it is blowing anyone away but you always have a good solid effort...decent chance of advancing from what I have seen so far.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Quarterbacks4.11 - Tony Romo - Dal11.02 - Brett Favre - MinI was bummed about getting a top-two pick as I knew I'd have to pass on Brady. Oh well. This is a great duo for five weeks.Running Backs1.02 - Adrian Peterson - Min2.11 - Michael Turner - Atl3.02 - Darren McFadden - Oak14.11 - Mewelde Moore - Pit18.11 - Ladell Betts - Was20.11 - Sammy Morris - NEWould have preferred Jones-Drew, but whatever at the 1.02. In the second, I was very surprised to see Turner and Tomlinson both available. There was probably no way to get both, but I figured taking Turner first was my best shot. It didn't work, but I love McFadden with the PPR. The reserve backs are ho-hum, but each could turn in a couple of nice showings.Wide Receivers5.02 - Santonio Holmes - Pit7.02 - Roy Williams - Dal8.11 - Ted Ginn - Mia10.11 - Sidney Rice - Min15.02 - Johnnie Lee Higgins - Oak19.02 - James Jones - GB21.02 - Devery Henderson - NO22.11 - Antwaan Randle El - WasOof. I'm obviously missing a real WR1, but this isn't too bad considering the draft was 50 picks old when I took Holmes. Williams should be fine as a WR2. The remainder of this group is full of guys that should turn in a great game or two (or more). That's my goal in best-ball leagues. Out of that group, I love the potential of Jones - he might be the SOD here.Tight End6.11 - Chris Cooley - Was9.02 - Owen Daniels - HouI really wanted Cooley, so woohoo. I added Daniels because I felt he was too good to let slide to anyone else. This duo should be fantastic.Place Kicker16.11 - Joe Nedney - SF17.02 - Josh Scobee - JacWith no free agency, I like getting two solid kickers with good job security. Check.Defense12.11 - Indianapolis Colts13.02 - Houston TexansWas salivating over the possibility of landing either the Chargers or the Patriots in the 12th, but alas it was not to be. I like the schedules of these two units, so they should make a nice pair.

I think this team overall is fairly solid although I want to highlight one great move that Clayton pulled in this. He went into the 10/11 turn and grabbed what I think could easily be the top WR in MN with Sydney Rice and then grabbed Brett Favre 2 picks later so I thought that was a very nice move. I wanted Favre and forgot to get him in the 10th and went with Pitt instead. We'll see, I ended up grabbing Eli in the 11th so it's possible I came out even.Again I am not blown away yet by anyone.

 

[Bob N. Weaver]

Drafting from the basement (12-slot): My overall strategy was to get good value players, while discounting Bye Week 4/5 players, but not necessarily avoiding them. If they were good value at the time, I was going to pull the trigger. As it turns out, it may look like I avoided the 4/5s like the plague, but circumstances never presented in which I was faced when a week 4/5 player each atop my draft board. I know I was getting razzed for appearing to rely too much on the Draft Dominator and that’s fine and in good fun. DD was a big help in helping in clarifying the value with the unique league rules, and no, MOP, I didn't always select what was served up on the "D-D-Cue" (I may have to revise my nickname).

1-12 Portis RB Was

2-01 Manning QB Ind

My plan was to grab 2 stud receivers here unless Brady or Manning fell to me. I ended up grabbing none because I was surprised Andre Johnson and LFitz went 3 and 4, letting Portis slip. Portis should get plenty of touches including a nice amount of PPR catches.

3-12 K Smith RB Det

4-01 D Clark TE Ind

There was a fair value RB drop-off after KSmith so I got my 2nd RB who can catch. Hook-ups always intrigue me so I netted Peyton's TE. Still no WR though.

5-12 H Ward WR Pit

6-01 K Moreno RB

Had to grab best available WR, so Hines it was. Probably my shakiest pick was here at 6 with a dinged Moreno. I really didn’t know his exact status, but I wanted some D-D-Cue.

7-12 J Morgan WR SF

8-01 L Coles WR Cin

Casting call for wideouts and these 2 fit the bill to fill in my 2nd and 3rd WRs.

9-12 C Henry WR Cin

10-01 D Hixon WR NYG

Take a chance with the x-con and another Bengal WR. Hixon will hopefully be filling some shoes that departed and catch balls plentifully.

11-12 C Taylor RB Min

12-01 Giants D

Someone has to catch Favre's dump-offs. Giants D impressed me last week against Carolina.

13-12 M Sanchez QB Jets

14-01 R McMichael TE StL

Was not thrilled with the QB2s left like Alex Smith so took a chance on Sanchez. Bulger's safety valve (besides SJax) could be gold this year.

15-12 R Bironas PK Ten

16-01 K Brown PK Hou

What? Two PKs in a row? Lots of jabs from the peanut gallery. I figured I might as well lead the PK pack (1 taken already) and grab some good ones for guaranteed 5 week consistent production.

17-12 I Bruce WR SF

18-01 M Stafford QB Det

Always a place in my heart for The Rev even if he is a freakin' 49er. In round 17 he was great value and should put up respectable numbers again especially if Crabtree misses time out of the blocks. Mixing it up with another rookie QB (not a DD-endorsed move).

19-12 Raiders Def

20-01 Robert Royal TE Cle

Best available D. Robert Royal- who he??

21-12 J Forsett RB Sea

22-01 J Fargis RB Oak

LB fodder - In case their RB1s get hurt.

QBs: I may be in trouble if Peyton goes down, but for that to happen in 1st 5 weeks is rather low. Rookies may surprise if they win their respective jobs. I think Peyton will do some mentoring with the rooks. I think I have a top 3 group here mainly because of PM of course. No bye week issues.

Manning, Peyton IND QB

Sanchez, Mark NYJ QB ®

Stafford, Matthew DET QB ®

RBs: A few good ppr backs that should produce. Moreno is a ? The Justins may not be contributing too much to my best ball score. Middle, maybe upper-middle group of guys here. No bye week issues.

Fargas, Justin OAK RB (P)

Forsett, Justin SEA RB

Moreno, Knowshon DEN RB ®

Portis, Clinton WAS RB

Smith, Kevin DET RB

Taylor, Chester MIN RB

WRs: No superstars, but 3 WR1s (for their respective teams) in the group (and 3 aging vets ). This was definitely the position that suffered due to the progression. Lower middle group of guys here. No bye week issues.

Bruce, Isaac SFO WR

Coles, Laveranues CIN WR

Henry, Chris CIN WR

Hixon, Domenik NYG WR

Morgan, Josh SFO WR

Ward, Hines PIT WR

TEs: I'm excited with the first 2 guys here. They should receive plenty of attention from their QBs this year. Looking back, maybe I should have not added another TE, but picked up a 7th WR. No bye week issues.

Clark, Dallas IND TE (P)

McMichael, Randy STL TE

Royal, Robert CLE TE

PKs: Some top tier kickers with no bye week issues.

Royal, Robert CLE TE

Bironas, Rob TEN PK

DEF: I think this pair is solid with no bye week issues.

Giants, New York NYG Def

Raiders, Oakland OAK Def

If I can hang near the middle of the pack through Week 3, I feel confident I can ascend in Weeks 4 and 5.

 

[alonegunman]

My goal going in was to build a balanced team and remain flexible based on how the draft unfolded. Making the finals of last year’s contest also showed me the importance of depth (along with a little luck). Just like a “real” draft, the mid to late round picks are what really separate the teams. Hit a home run on a couple of these picks and you’re a virtual lock to advance. If not, you are stuck in the middle of the pack, hoping for a break…..unfortunately, that’s where I see my team. I had the #8 slot.



QB

Ben Roethlisberger

Trent Edwards

I only wanted to draft 2 QBs, so it was important avoid week 4 or 5 byes. This left Brady and P. Manning at the top of my list. If Brady fell to 1.08 or Manning to 2.05 (very nice schedule) I would’ve taken them. They went earlier, so I decided to wait and make my move on QB a few rounds later…taking Big Ben in round 6. I made the mistake of waiting too long for a second QB in these drafts last year, so I pulled the trigger on Edwards in round 11. Not an elite duo by any means, but should do OK.



RB

Chris Johnson

Ronnie Brown

LenDale White

Ricky Williams

Earnest Graham

Jamaal Charles

Shonn Greene

At 1.08 I considered Steven Jackson, but the Bulger injury concerned me…so I decided to go with Chris Johnson and his big play ability instead. In round 2 I wanted to stay away from week 4 and 5 bye weeks, so I passed on some very talented backs (DeAngelo, Turner, Westbrook) and took Ronnie Brown. He has a decent schedule, but I hated the pick immediately after I made it. In retrospect I probably should’ve gone with one of the stud backs with a bye or Jacobs . I went with other positions for a few rounds before coming back for Fatdale and taking some (hopefully) value picks later on. Probably should’ve gone with another WR in this format instead of Shonn Greene, but we shall see. I really wanted Westbrook in round 3, but Pasquino sniped him one pick before me. He also snagged Ray Rice one pick before me in round 5 and Leon Washington in round 7. Overall not a group that screams domination, but they should provide a couple solid starters each week and a decent flex option.

WR

Steve Smith

T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Jerricho Cotchery

Nate Burleson

Earl Bennett

Brian Robiskie

Miles Austin

Tried to avoid week 4 and 5 players in the early rounds, but Steve Smith was too good to pass up (even with the shoulder injury). I added Housh and Cotchery in the next couple rounds to round out my starters. Was happy to add Burleson later on (even though I had Housh) and took some fliers on Bennett and Robiskie. Miles Austin looks to be a wasted pick, but it was round 19. I’m feeling a little weak here in a PPR, start 3 WR format. I obviously need Steve Smith, Housh and Cotchery to stay healthy and Burleson (or Bennett, gulp) to really come through in week 4. I have a bad feeling the lack of depth here may come back to haunt me.



TE

Kellen Winslow

Heath Miller

I wanted to stay flexible enough to nab an elite TE if the opportunity presented itself, but they all went by round 5. My backup plan was to get two starters with some upside. Again, not flashy….but should be OK.



K

Phil Dawson

Adam Vinatieri

I waited too long and once I missed out on the good ones without week 4 and 5 byes I decided to wait until the last two rounds. I knew Vinatieri was banged up, but not a lot of options that late in the draft. I need to hope Vinatieri can make it and the Cleveland offense is good enough to get close and then kick FGs. I should’ve taken Tynes instead of Shonn Greene in round 18. A VERY weak area for my team.

DEF

Chicago

Tampa Bay

Was hoping to land the Vikings, but they went in round 11…..so I decided to wait a bit and nabbed Chicago when they fell to round 16 due to the week 5 bye. Added Tampa in round 20. Ok here.



Overall

I’m cautiously optimistic at advancing, but like everyone…I need to stay healthy and catch some breaks. Was “sniped” a few times by Pasquino (Westbrook, Ray Rice, Leon Washington), but I apparently got him back a couple times (Rothlisberger, Burleson). Should be a fun five weeks.

Good luck to everyone and I hope to join three of you in the next round.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Drafting from the basement (12-slot): My overall strategy was to get good value players, while discounting Bye Week 4/5 players, but not necessarily avoiding them. If they were good value at the time, I was going to pull the trigger. As it turns out, it may look like I avoided the 4/5s like the plague, but circumstances never presented in which I was faced when a week 4/5 player each atop my draft board. I know I was getting razzed for appearing to rely too much on the Draft Dominator and that’s fine and in good fun. DD was a big help in helping in clarifying the value with the unique league rules, and no, MOP, I didn't always select what was served up on the "D-D-Cue" (I may have to revise my nickname).

1-12 Portis RB Was

2-01 Manning QB Ind

My plan was to grab 2 stud receivers here unless Brady or Manning fell to me. I ended up grabbing none because I was surprised Andre Johnson and LFitz went 3 and 4, letting Portis slip. Portis should get plenty of touches including a nice amount of PPR catches.

3-12 K Smith RB Det

4-01 D Clark TE Ind

There was a fair value RB drop-off after KSmith so I got my 2nd RB who can catch. Hook-ups always intrigue me so I netted Peyton's TE. Still no WR though.

5-12 H Ward WR Pit

6-01 K Moreno RB

Had to grab best available WR, so Hines it was. Probably my shakiest pick was here at 6 with a dinged Moreno. I really didn’t know his exact status, but I wanted some D-D-Cue.

7-12 J Morgan WR SF

8-01 L Coles WR Cin

Casting call for wideouts and these 2 fit the bill to fill in my 2nd and 3rd WRs.

9-12 C Henry WR Cin

10-01 D Hixon WR NYG

Take a chance with the x-con and another Bengal WR. Hixon will hopefully be filling some shoes that departed and catch balls plentifully.

11-12 C Taylor RB Min

12-01 Giants D

Someone has to catch Favre's dump-offs. Giants D impressed me last week against Carolina.

13-12 M Sanchez QB Jets

14-01 R McMichael TE StL

Was not thrilled with the QB2s left like Alex Smith so took a chance on Sanchez. Bulger's safety valve (besides SJax) could be gold this year.

15-12 R Bironas PK Ten

16-01 K Brown PK Hou

What? Two PKs in a row? Lots of jabs from the peanut gallery. I figured I might as well lead the PK pack (1 taken already) and grab some good ones for guaranteed 5 week consistent production.

17-12 I Bruce WR SF

18-01 M Stafford QB Det

Always a place in my heart for The Rev even if he is a freakin' 49er. In round 17 he was great value and should put up respectable numbers again especially if Crabtree misses time out of the blocks. Mixing it up with another rookie QB (not a DD-endorsed move).

19-12 Raiders Def

20-01 Robert Royal TE Cle

Best available D. Robert Royal- who he??

21-12 J Forsett RB Sea

22-01 J Fargis RB Oak

LB fodder - In case their RB1s get hurt.

QBs: I may be in trouble if Peyton goes down, but for that to happen in 1st 5 weeks is rather low. Rookies may surprise if they win their respective jobs. I think Peyton will do some mentoring with the rooks. I think I have a top 3 group here mainly because of PM of course. No bye week issues.

Manning, Peyton IND QB

Sanchez, Mark NYJ QB ®

Stafford, Matthew DET QB ®

RBs: A few good ppr backs that should produce. Moreno is a ? The Justins may not be contributing too much to my best ball score. Middle, maybe upper-middle group of guys here. No bye week issues.

Fargas, Justin OAK RB (P)

Forsett, Justin SEA RB

Moreno, Knowshon DEN RB ®

Portis, Clinton WAS RB

Smith, Kevin DET RB

Taylor, Chester MIN RB

WRs: No superstars, but 3 WR1s (for their respective teams) in the group (and 3 aging vets ). This was definitely the position that suffered due to the progression. Lower middle group of guys here. No bye week issues.

Bruce, Isaac SFO WR

Coles, Laveranues CIN WR

Henry, Chris CIN WR

Hixon, Domenik NYG WR

Morgan, Josh SFO WR

Ward, Hines PIT WR

TEs: I'm excited with the first 2 guys here. They should receive plenty of attention from their QBs this year. Looking back, maybe I should have not added another TE, but picked up a 7th WR. No bye week issues.

Clark, Dallas IND TE (P)

McMichael, Randy STL TE

Royal, Robert CLE TE

PKs: Some top tier kickers with no bye week issues.

Royal, Robert CLE TE

Bironas, Rob TEN PK

DEF: I think this pair is solid with no bye week issues.

Giants, New York NYG Def

Raiders, Oakland OAK Def

If I can hang near the middle of the pack through Week 3, I feel confident I can ascend in Weeks 4 and 5.

Let's break this down. I don't know BNW all that well but he got my attention the other night in the draft. Whether I was hazing you or jealous is yet to be determined but we'll see a tthe outcome of this post. Portis and Manning at the 1/2 turn...safe solid good foot forward. there are no deductions for interceptions so QBs are going to score a lot of points, why not Manning, he has the track record. Good solid 1/2 turn.

Kevin Smith and Dallas Clark on the 3/4 turn...I like it. You need WRs but we'll get ot them. Portis and KSmith is a perfect 1/2 punch. One is aveteran and steady, with Smith you migth get a real pop here. He was gold the 2nd half of the season last year and should keep it going. You have Manning, why not Clark? Double dipping is agreat strategy and you implemented it perfectly with the TE who is the 2nd best receiver on the Colts, I love that pick.

Hines Ward and Moreno on the 5/6 turn, again you can see the value he racked here. moreno was going in the 3rd not long ago. He had a rough 1st preseason game, sprains the MCl and everyone goes running for the Hillis(haha). Ward is not a WR1...more like a WR2, an even better WR3 but he will be fine if you surround him with a dew other decent WR2 and WR3s...look you cannot grab 2 RBs, a QB, and 3 WRs, plua TE on the 1/2 turn all at once...there are going to be poisitions you put off a bit. but he anchored his QB and TE early which I like, got a nice 1-2 punch at RB, now he can work on WR. Again, I like this draft so far as it seems to have a plan to it. Many were just shooting shotgun blasts in a dark outhouse.

7/8/9/10...Josh Morgan, L.Coles, D.Hixon, C.Henry...a masterpiece for the middle rounds and value at WR. I would not be surprised of at least 2 of these are top10-20 the 1st few weeks of the season, I like them all. I really like the Coles/Henry combo as you now are likely that at least 1 of them starts every week for you. You really just need Morgan or Hixon to rotate the WR3 spot for you. I love what you did here and was jealous that I didn't get these guys, I like them all...absolute A+ for this portion of th edraft. That's how you let a position go and then "Hammer" it as so many like to talk about...this is textbook.

The rest is solid. I like the Bruce pick to go with Morgan, Crabtree isn't going to do anything the beginning of the season and he already has missed a lot of camp. I like the 17/18 turn and event he 21/22 turn with Justin Forsett.

My money is on you being one of the 4 that advances, great job Bob and you were a great representative for FBG as you did use the DD software very effectively and they should want you back next year.

Two thumbs up.

 

[Bob N. Weaver]

Wow thanks MOP. I hope you are right. I've always appreciated your in depth weekly RB feature. Your ability to breakdown the drafts - I think you could do this for a living.

 

[Dreamer]

Dreamers

1.10 Gore, Frank SFO RB- Should get plenty of work, and I hate to blow my 1st pick.

2.03 Wayne, Reggie IND WR- Love Wayne this year, solid and could be spectacular.

3.10 Thomas, Pierre NOS RB- Love Thomas too. Hopefully Bush doesn't steal too many touches.

4.03 Rodgers, Aaron GBP QB- Hated taking a bye guy but wanted a top tier QB.

5.10 Gonzalez, Tony ATL TE- Same deal. Hopefully they lean on him in the tough games early.

6.03 Jackson, Vincent SDC WR- Another bye guy, but I need #1 WRs and I think he breaks out this year.

7.10 Walter, Kevin HOU WR- Sneaky good, and I need depth. Too many other Hou weapons to cover him.

8.03 Hester, Devin CHI WR - I love his potential this year, and he should have a big game or 2.

9.10 Lewis, Jamal CLE RB - Depth and solid production.

10.03 Shockey, Jeremy NOS TE - Wanted another TE to go with Gonzo, big week potential, bye weeks be darned.

11.10 Cassel, Matt KCC QB - Should be throwing a lot, another "should have a big week or 2" guy.

12.03 Galloway, Joey NEP WR - Love Galloway this year, especially this late.

13.10 Cowboys, Dallas DAL Def - Solid. They better be, I only have them.

14.03 Bradley, Mark KCC WR - KC will throw. To Bowe and ????

15.10 Delhomme, Jake CAR QB - Could have big weeks, since the bad ones don't count, I'll take him.

16.03 Folk, Nick DAL PK - He kicks the ball.

17.10 Reed, Jeff PIT PK - Him too.

18.03 Duckett, T.J. SEA RB - Need depth, should get looks and maybe redzone love.

19.10 Harrison, Jerome CLE RB - Jamal insurance.

20.03 Jordan, Lamont DEN RB -Maybe the rook stays hurt and they lean on Lamont, knows the system.

21.10 Garcon, Pierre IND WR - Hopefully he wins the #2 or #3 job and good Wayne insurance anyway.

22.03 Bennett, Martellus DAL TE - I think he has a big week and I need another TE for weeks 4 & 5.

I like the team, it seems like the players I really wanted went just before I picked in every round so I though I'd reach a little for big week potential. Hopefully the big weeks all come at the right times. Very astute group of drafters, value was hard to come by so we'll see how it goes. I felt comfortable taking the players with bye weeks as long as I back them up twice. I'm okay with only Dallas D, we'll see how that works out, D is so hard to predict.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Dreamers1.10 Gore, Frank SFO RB- Should get plenty of work, and I hate to blow my 1st pick.2.03 Wayne, Reggie IND WR- Love Wayne this year, solid and could be spectacular.3.10 Thomas, Pierre NOS RB- Love Thomas too. Hopefully Bush doesn't steal too many touches. 4.03 Rodgers, Aaron GBP QB- Hated taking a bye guy but wanted a top tier QB. 5.10 Gonzalez, Tony ATL TE- Same deal. Hopefully they lean on him in the tough games early. 6.03 Jackson, Vincent SDC WR- Another bye guy, but I need #1 WRs and I think he breaks out this year.7.10 Walter, Kevin HOU WR- Sneaky good, and I need depth. Too many other Hou weapons to cover him. 8.03 Hester, Devin CHI WR - I love his potential this year, and he should have a big game or 2.9.10 Lewis, Jamal CLE RB - Depth and solid production.10.03 Shockey, Jeremy NOS TE - Wanted another TE to go with Gonzo, big week potential, bye weeks be darned. 11.10 Cassel, Matt KCC QB - Should be throwing a lot, another "should have a big week or 2" guy.12.03 Galloway, Joey NEP WR - Love Galloway this year, especially this late. 13.10 Cowboys, Dallas DAL Def - Solid. They better be, I only have them.14.03 Bradley, Mark KCC WR - KC will throw. To Bowe and ???? 15.10 Delhomme, Jake CAR QB - Could have big weeks, since the bad ones don't count, I'll take him.16.03 Folk, Nick DAL PK - He kicks the ball. 17.10 Reed, Jeff PIT PK - Him too.18.03 Duckett, T.J. SEA RB - Need depth, should get looks and maybe redzone love.19.10 Harrison, Jerome CLE RB - Jamal insurance.20.03 Jordan, Lamont DEN RB -Maybe the rook stays hurt and they lean on Lamont, knows the system.21.10 Garcon, Pierre IND WR - Hopefully he wins the #2 or #3 job and good Wayne insurance anyway. 22.03 Bennett, Martellus DAL TE - I think he has a big week and I need another TE for weeks 4 & 5.I like the team, it seems like the players I really wanted went just before I picked in every round so I though I'd reach a little for big week potential. Hopefully the big weeks all come at the right times. Very astute group of drafters, value was hard to come by so we'll see how it goes. I felt comfortable taking the players with bye weeks as long as I back them up twice. I'm okay with only Dallas D, we'll see how that works out, D is so hard to predict.

This is a mixed bag for me. I like the early picks but again some of you seem to not grasp the concept of best ball and also not covering yourself. Dallas has to be a top5 defense week in and week out or they lose ground for you. Lets say that Dallas loses a ball game in the 1st 5 weeks of the season(not a real stretch) and get lit up for 27 points and you end up with virtually zero from them. And that week MOP rolls out Pitt/NE/Miami and 1 of them ends up with 20 points...that is a mighty big swing when the numbers are tallied up at the ned of th eweek. Remmber that because it will come up durign the 1st 5 games, almost garanteed. So while I do really think you were solid up top, some short sigthed approach at Def could really cost you. I think your WRs are a little week in the supporting cast but pretty solid up top. I like Gore in the 1st to anchor your RBs...You would be one of th efavorties to make it into the next round, certainly in the top half but I am concerned(cheering actually) that you are not going to get what you need at a key spot. While it is best ball, its not total points so you still have to fill in slots every week...there are 10 slots and you are possibly weak at 1 spot for the moment. Other teams have weaknesses as well so you are in the fight for sure. Good Luck!!!

 

[Dreamer]

Thanks for the writeup. I agree on the one D, however defensive scoring in this system means only a 5ppg swing from the best to the worst (12-7), and 20 pt weeks are few and far between. I planned to take a 2nd D with the last pick but the available D's made me sad. So I took Marty B. to shore up my Gonz/Shockey 4/5 TE bye problem. I'd rather have 2 TEs in weeks 4 & 5 than another below average D for 1-5. It probably means an average or poor D score once or twice, but I'll take that if I'm wrong about Dallas. Good luck to all this season.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Thanks for the writeup. I agree on the one D, however defensive scoring in this system means only a 5ppg swing from the best to the worst (12-7), and 20 pt weeks are few and far between. I planned to take a 2nd D with the last pick but the available D's made me sad. So I took Marty B. to shore up my Gonz/Shockey 4/5 TE bye problem. I'd rather have 2 TEs in weeks 4 & 5 than another below average D for 1-5. It probably means an average or poor D score once or twice, but I'll take that if I'm wrong about Dallas. Good luck to all this season.

5 ppg swing...OK, but lets take that out of a vacuum for a minute. Dallas nets you 2 points on a given week. You get average play out of everyone else...trust me that every week some defense will rack up 15-20 points. Def/ST=6, Sacks=1, INT/FUM=1...and I think you net decent points if the defense holds to under 10. Pittsburgh holds a team to 7 points and they return one to the house...that's 11 points right there, add in a few sacks, a couple turnovers, it adds up quick so 20 will be a pretty common number for a few defenses almost every week. You have to factor in that if you have a bad week you could post a 2-9 record to be added to some of your other weeks. You'll see when this plays out but having 1 defense would scare me. Even 2 defenses might not be enough for some owners depending on who they have.But again I do emphasize I thought the rest of your draft was rather solid.

 

[Dreamer]

Thanks for the writeup. I agree on the one D, however defensive scoring in this system means only a 5ppg swing from the best to the worst (12-7), and 20 pt weeks are few and far between. I planned to take a 2nd D with the last pick but the available D's made me sad. So I took Marty B. to shore up my Gonz/Shockey 4/5 TE bye problem. I'd rather have 2 TEs in weeks 4 & 5 than another below average D for 1-5. It probably means an average or poor D score once or twice, but I'll take that if I'm wrong about Dallas. Good luck to all this season.

20 will be a pretty common number for a few defenses almost every week.

I don't think so. I think maybe 1 team a week scores 20. Maybe. A few more around 15, but I didn't think any available to me would. They will of course. I gambled, and it will probably be my undoing in this contest. That's how I roll.

 

[Gottabesweet]

A win again ov -

Brees, Drew NOS QB - 5 2.09

Flacco, Joe BAL QB - 7 12.09

Quinn, Brady CLE QB - 9 16.09

(Happy here with 6 pts per TD, Brees should be good for all five weeks. Maybe Flacco will have a good game but I doubt it. Quinn was just a shot late.

Benson, Cedric CIN RB - 8 6.09

Buckhalter, Correll DEN RB - 7 14.09

Jackson, Fred BUF RB - 9 7.04

Mendenhall, Rashard PIT RB - 8 13.04

Rhodes, Dominic BUF RB - 9 17.04

Sproles, Darren SDC RB - 5 9.04

Wells, Chris ARI RB ® (P) - 4 8.09

My RB's are my weak spot, With a PPR league I'm hoping Jackson (Lynch out first three) and Sproles carry me. Maybe Benson, Rhodes or Wells can steal some goalline love and Buckhalter for weeks 1/2 before Moreno takes charge

Burress, Plaxico FA* WR - - 22.09

Edwards, Braylon CLE WR - 9 4.09

Evans, Lee BUF WR - 9 5.04

Fitzgerald, Larry ARI WR - 4 1.04

Jennings, Greg GBP WR - 5 3.04

Robinson, Laurent STL WR - 9 18.09

I didn't take Plax it was auto picked. I really like my top 3 of Fitzgerald, Jennings and Evans. Maybe Braylon can bounce back. Robinson should be ok since Avery is hurt. No depth but top 4 is hard to beat (I hope)

Davis, Vernon SFO TE - 6 10.09

Scheffler, Tony DEN TE - 7 15.04

Davis is suppose to be a stud every year, If not my TE's are the suck.

Lindell, Rian BUF PK - 9 20.09

Rackers, Neil ARI PK - 4 19.04

Saints, New Orleans NOS Def - 5 21.04

Vikings, Minnesota MIN Def

(Vikings have a very very nice opening 3 or 4 weeks.

 

[Bob N. Weaver]

(Happy here with 6 pts per TD, Brees should be good for all five weeks. Maybe Flacco will have a good game but I doubt it. Quinn was just a shot late.

My money is on Flacco (or even Quinn) for Week 5. It's tough to have dead space (Plaxico) on you team in a contest like this. I agree the RBs are your weak spot - a lot of back-ups on your team. Jackson, if his thumb is ok may be a good play while Lynch is in timeout and Beanie may surprise if healthy.I like Fitzgerald even with the bye and Robinson is looking like the real deal. Weeks 4 and 5 could present problems with only 4 eligible receivers each week.Good luck!

 

[alonegunman]

Wide Receivers

5.02 - Santonio Holmes - Pit

7.02 - Roy Williams - Dal

8.11 - Ted Ginn - Mia

10.11 - Sidney Rice - Min

15.02 - Johnnie Lee Higgins - Oak

19.02 - James Jones - GB

21.02 - Devery Henderson - NO

22.11 - Antwaan Randle El - Was

Oof. I'm obviously missing a real WR1, but this isn't too bad considering the draft was 50 picks old when I took Holmes. Williams should be fine as a WR2. The remainder of this group is full of guys that should turn in a great game or two (or more). That's my goal in best-ball leagues. Out of that group, I love the potential of Jones - he might be the SOD here.

Ouch....Injuries are an absolute killer in a 5-week season with no roster changes. It will be a challenge to overcome losing your WR2, but stranger things have happened. I'm suddenly liking my Miles Austin 19th round pick (as a WR7) a bit more. ETA: Reports of a negative x-ray now coming out, so never mind.....maybe

 

[Tau837]

Is there a reason that the league site is not set up for decimal scoring?

 

[BassNBrew]

Is there a reason that the league site is not set up for decimal scoring?

All of them are like that.

 

[Tau837]

Is there a reason that the league site is not set up for decimal scoring?

All of them are like that.

Why?

 

[BassNBrew]

Is there a reason that the league site is not set up for decimal scoring?

All of them are like that.

Why?

Clayton is clueless?

 

[Tau837]

Is there a reason that the league site is not set up for decimal scoring?

It is...looks like a photo finish for 8-3 this week.

No it isn't. The only decimals used appear to be for kickers. Seems odd not to count 47 yards rushing as 4.7 points but to count a 47 yard FG as 4.7 points. More than odd, it seems silly. Why not give teams credit for each yard gained?

 

[da_budman]

Is there a reason that the league site is not set up for decimal scoring?

It is...looks like a photo finish for 8-3 this week.

No it isn't. The only decimals used appear to be for kickers. Seems odd not to count 47 yards rushing as 4.7 points but to count a 47 yard FG as 4.7 points. More than odd, it seems silly. Why not give teams credit for each yard gained?

not sure but thats the way the rules were written. I think changing it now would be a mistake. ( and no before you ask it wont affect my standing at all in the league I am in)

 

[Tau837]

Is there a reason that the league site is not set up for decimal scoring?

It is...looks like a photo finish for 8-3 this week.

No it isn't. The only decimals used appear to be for kickers. Seems odd not to count 47 yards rushing as 4.7 points but to count a 47 yard FG as 4.7 points. More than odd, it seems silly. Why not give teams credit for each yard gained?

not sure but thats the way the rules were written. I think changing it now would be a mistake. ( and no before you ask it wont affect my standing at all in the league I am in)

You are probably right. Can you tell me where it says this in the rules?

 

[da_budman]

Is there a reason that the league site is not set up for decimal scoring?

It is...looks like a photo finish for 8-3 this week.

No it isn't. The only decimals used appear to be for kickers. Seems odd not to count 47 yards rushing as 4.7 points but to count a 47 yard FG as 4.7 points. More than odd, it seems silly. Why not give teams credit for each yard gained?

not sure but thats the way the rules were written. I think changing it now would be a mistake. ( and no before you ask it wont affect my standing at all in the league I am in)

You are probably right. Can you tell me where it says this in the rules?

under the scoring system. it says 1 point for 10 yards receiving for example. It doesnt say .1 per receiving yard. Note that Kickers are scored differently. Doesn't make much sense to do it that way in this day and age but that is the way it is written. Since several people questioned it I assumed that they were using the scoring system as written. To change it after the fact is not a good idea IMHO.

 

[BassNBrew]

under the scoring system. it says 1 point for 10 yards receiving for example. It doesnt say .1 per receiving yard. Note that Kickers are scored differently. Doesn't make much sense to do it that way in this day and age but that is the way it is written. Since several people questioned it I assumed that they were using the scoring system as written. To change it after the fact is not a good idea IMHO.

fwiw, it's always been decimals in the past.

 

[da_budman]

Is there a reason that the league site is not set up for decimal scoring?

It is...looks like a photo finish for 8-3 this week.

No it isn't. The only decimals used appear to be for kickers. Seems odd not to count 47 yards rushing as 4.7 points but to count a 47 yard FG as 4.7 points. More than odd, it seems silly. Why not give teams credit for each yard gained?

not sure but thats the way the rules were written. I think changing it now would be a mistake. ( and no before you ask it wont affect my standing at all in the league I am in)

You are probably right. Can you tell me where it says this in the rules?

copied and pasted from the ultimate survivor threadLeague 12 - Tuesday, August 18th - 10:30 PM Eastern -- THIS LEAGUE IS FULLLeague LinkStaff: Gray, PasquinoMB: Shipshewana Psychos, alonegunman, bicycle_seat_sniffer, Bob N. Weaver, Neil Beaufort Zod, Just Win Baby, Dreamer, Ministry of Pain, coolnerd, A win again ovPPR (6 pt pass TDs, 6 pt rush/receive TDs, 1/20, 1/10, 1 PPR)Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 flex (RB/WR/TE), 1 PK, 1 DefBest BallKicker scoring1 point for each PAT3 points for each FG plus 0.1 point for every yard past 30Example: a 42-yard FG would be 4.2 pointsScoring Rules for Defense/STSack - 1 pointFumble Recovery - 2 pointsINT - 2 pointsSafety - 2 pointsTD scored - 6 pointsPoints scored against:0 = 10 points2-9 = 5 points10-19 = 3 points20-29 = 1 point30+ = 0 pointssays to me 1/20 and 1/10 and that is the way it is being scored. as I said, I am not basing my opinion on anything other than what I read the rules to be. My standings wouldn't change for week 1 in League 8 no matter which way it is scored. I just think the best thing to do is follow the rules as written (and what I would do it I was commish).

 

[da_budman]

under the scoring system. it says 1 point for 10 yards receiving for example. It doesnt say .1 per receiving yard. Note that Kickers are scored differently. Doesn't make much sense to do it that way in this day and age but that is the way it is written. Since several people questioned it I assumed that they were using the scoring system as written. To change it after the fact is not a good idea IMHO.

fwiw, it's always been decimals in the past.

Interesting. Don't know why they would set it up differently this year then but it is their league to set up as they see fit. Maybe it was an oversight, or mayby they intended the change? There was certainly ample time to make the correction pre week 1 if they intended it to be decimal scoring.

 

[Tau837]

copied and pasted from the ultimate survivor threadLeague 12 - Tuesday, August 18th - 10:30 PM Eastern -- THIS LEAGUE IS FULLLeague LinkStaff: Gray, PasquinoMB: Shipshewana Psychos, alonegunman, bicycle_seat_sniffer, Bob N. Weaver, Neil Beaufort Zod, Just Win Baby, Dreamer, Ministry of Pain, coolnerd, A win again ovPPR (6 pt pass TDs, 6 pt rush/receive TDs, 1/20, 1/10, 1 PPR)Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 flex (RB/WR/TE), 1 PK, 1 DefBest BallKicker scoring1 point for each PAT3 points for each FG plus 0.1 point for every yard past 30Example: a 42-yard FG would be 4.2 pointsScoring Rules for Defense/STSack - 1 pointFumble Recovery - 2 pointsINT - 2 pointsSafety - 2 pointsTD scored - 6 pointsPoints scored against:0 = 10 points2-9 = 5 points10-19 = 3 points20-29 = 1 point30+ = 0 pointssays to me 1/20 and 1/10 and that is the way it is being scored. as I said, I am not basing my opinion on anything other than what I read the rules to be. My standings wouldn't change for week 1 in League 8 no matter which way it is scored. I just think the best thing to do is follow the rules as written (and what I would do it I was commish).

IMO this doesn't address whether or not decimal scoring is used... and there is really no reason not to use it IMO. I just assumed we would use decimal scoring.ETA: At this point, I'm guessing this was an oversight.

 

[da_budman]

copied and pasted from the ultimate survivor threadLeague 12 - Tuesday, August 18th - 10:30 PM Eastern -- THIS LEAGUE IS FULLLeague LinkStaff: Gray, PasquinoMB: Shipshewana Psychos, alonegunman, bicycle_seat_sniffer, Bob N. Weaver, Neil Beaufort Zod, Just Win Baby, Dreamer, Ministry of Pain, coolnerd, A win again ovPPR (6 pt pass TDs, 6 pt rush/receive TDs, 1/20, 1/10, 1 PPR)Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 flex (RB/WR/TE), 1 PK, 1 DefBest BallKicker scoring1 point for each PAT3 points for each FG plus 0.1 point for every yard past 30Example: a 42-yard FG would be 4.2 pointsScoring Rules for Defense/STSack - 1 pointFumble Recovery - 2 pointsINT - 2 pointsSafety - 2 pointsTD scored - 6 pointsPoints scored against:0 = 10 points2-9 = 5 points10-19 = 3 points20-29 = 1 point30+ = 0 pointssays to me 1/20 and 1/10 and that is the way it is being scored. as I said, I am not basing my opinion on anything other than what I read the rules to be. My standings wouldn't change for week 1 in League 8 no matter which way it is scored. I just think the best thing to do is follow the rules as written (and what I would do it I was commish).

IMO this doesn't address whether or not decimal scoring is used... and there is really no reason not to use it IMO. I just assumed we would use decimal scoring.ETA: At this point, I'm guessing this was an oversight.

1/10 and .1 per yard are NOT the same thing. If decimal scoring were to be used it should have said .1 per yard and .05 per yard for passing. If it was an oversight, the rules were written poorly(and before anybody important gets upset with me, it's just my opinion. I am not complaining. I'm happy to be included in the contest no matter what the scoring system is )

 

[Tau837]

copied and pasted from the ultimate survivor threadLeague 12 - Tuesday, August 18th - 10:30 PM Eastern -- THIS LEAGUE IS FULLLeague LinkStaff: Gray, PasquinoMB: Shipshewana Psychos, alonegunman, bicycle_seat_sniffer, Bob N. Weaver, Neil Beaufort Zod, Just Win Baby, Dreamer, Ministry of Pain, coolnerd, A win again ovPPR (6 pt pass TDs, 6 pt rush/receive TDs, 1/20, 1/10, 1 PPR)Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 flex (RB/WR/TE), 1 PK, 1 DefBest BallKicker scoring1 point for each PAT3 points for each FG plus 0.1 point for every yard past 30Example: a 42-yard FG would be 4.2 pointsScoring Rules for Defense/STSack - 1 pointFumble Recovery - 2 pointsINT - 2 pointsSafety - 2 pointsTD scored - 6 pointsPoints scored against:0 = 10 points2-9 = 5 points10-19 = 3 points20-29 = 1 point30+ = 0 pointssays to me 1/20 and 1/10 and that is the way it is being scored. as I said, I am not basing my opinion on anything other than what I read the rules to be. My standings wouldn't change for week 1 in League 8 no matter which way it is scored. I just think the best thing to do is follow the rules as written (and what I would do it I was commish).

IMO this doesn't address whether or not decimal scoring is used... and there is really no reason not to use it IMO. I just assumed we would use decimal scoring.ETA: At this point, I'm guessing this was an oversight.

1/10 and .1 per yard are NOT the same thing. If decimal scoring were to be used it should have said .1 per yard and .05 per yard for passing. If it was an oversight, the rules were written poorly(and before anybody important gets upset with me, it's just my opinion. I am not complaining. I'm happy to be included in the contest no matter what the scoring system is )

OK, I can't argue with this. I just find it strange nowadays to have an enlightened league that doesn't use decimal scoring. What would be the rationale?But maybe these Survivor leagues aren't enlightened...?

 

[da_budman]

copied and pasted from the ultimate survivor threadLeague 12 - Tuesday, August 18th - 10:30 PM Eastern -- THIS LEAGUE IS FULLLeague LinkStaff: Gray, PasquinoMB: Shipshewana Psychos, alonegunman, bicycle_seat_sniffer, Bob N. Weaver, Neil Beaufort Zod, Just Win Baby, Dreamer, Ministry of Pain, coolnerd, A win again ovPPR (6 pt pass TDs, 6 pt rush/receive TDs, 1/20, 1/10, 1 PPR)Start 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 flex (RB/WR/TE), 1 PK, 1 DefBest BallKicker scoring1 point for each PAT3 points for each FG plus 0.1 point for every yard past 30Example: a 42-yard FG would be 4.2 pointsScoring Rules for Defense/STSack - 1 pointFumble Recovery - 2 pointsINT - 2 pointsSafety - 2 pointsTD scored - 6 pointsPoints scored against:0 = 10 points2-9 = 5 points10-19 = 3 points20-29 = 1 point30+ = 0 pointssays to me 1/20 and 1/10 and that is the way it is being scored. as I said, I am not basing my opinion on anything other than what I read the rules to be. My standings wouldn't change for week 1 in League 8 no matter which way it is scored. I just think the best thing to do is follow the rules as written (and what I would do it I was commish).

IMO this doesn't address whether or not decimal scoring is used... and there is really no reason not to use it IMO. I just assumed we would use decimal scoring.ETA: At this point, I'm guessing this was an oversight.

1/10 and .1 per yard are NOT the same thing. If decimal scoring were to be used it should have said .1 per yard and .05 per yard for passing. If it was an oversight, the rules were written poorly(and before anybody important gets upset with me, it's just my opinion. I am not complaining. I'm happy to be included in the contest no matter what the scoring system is )

OK, I can't argue with this. I just find it strange nowadays to have an enlightened league that doesn't use decimal scoring. What would be the rationale?But maybe these Survivor leagues aren't enlightened...?

maybe it's a old school contest all I know is watching the games tonight in those old uniforms , then seeing the officials in their goofy orange and white stripes, made me hungry for Ice cream.

 

[Bob N. Weaver]

Guess I live to see another week thanks to the format. 0-11 isn't too pretty. Hoping to turn this around with some better scoring from my RB/WR/Flex positions. No one on my team went off like at least one on almost all other teams. I have to bank on strong weeks 4 and 5 when other teams will be dealing with byes, but I have to pull up to middle of the pack by week 3. Impressive week Clayton.