F13 2013/2014 Fantasy Football League

[Yegolev]

Yahoo gave me a solid B, which I suppose is great for a first timer.  If you believe Yahoo, and since they didn't mention Michael Turner in the report card I'm not sure I do.

1.    (9)    Darren Sproles (NO - RB)
2.    (12)    Jamaal Charles (KC - RB)
3.    (29)    Andre Johnson (Hou - WR)
4.    (32)    Victor Cruz (NYG - WR)
5.    (49)    Robert Griffin III (Was - QB)
6.    (52)    Rob Gronkowski (NE - TE)
7.    (69)    Michael Turner (Atl - RB)
8.    (72)    Mike Williams (TB - WR)
9.    (89)    Stephen Gostkowski (NE - K)
10.    (92)    New England (NE - DEF)
11.    (109)    Bernard Pierce (Bal - RB)
12.    (112)    Eli Manning (NYG - QB)
13.    (129)    Michael Crabtree (SF - WR)
14.    (132)    Heath Miller (Pit - TE)
15.    (149)    Aaron Hernandez (NE - TE)
16.    (152)    Danario Alexander (SD - WR)

Hernandez was a mis-click.

When a bottom-half draft slot yields top-half results, that's the sign of a strong effort by the GM. Such was the case with Chalupa Batman, which flipped its ninth overall pick into a projected fourth-place finish in 4 chicks with 6 dicks League (9-5-0, 2,058 points). With their first five picks, Chalupa Batman focused on balance, selecting QB Robert Griffin III (49th overall), RBs Darren Sproles (9th) and Jamaal Charles (12th), and WRs Andre Johnson (29th) and Victor Cruz (32nd). They ended up with the best pair of RBs in the league, as they added Sproles and Charles.
The Season Ahead

With the most players (5) and most projected fantasy points on bye, Week 10 is shaping up to be a tricky one for Chalupa Batman. From the perspective of opponents' projected points, they have an easier-than-average slate. Along with having the fourth-easiest overall schedule, Chalupa Batman has the easiest first four games of the season. Starting in Week 3, Chalupa Batman will have to navigate a tricky part of the schedule, squaring off against projected top-tier teams in the league three times in a five-game span.
Draft Notes

    Strongest Position: With three better-than-average positions on Chalupa Batman, K (16.4% above the league average) and DEF (12.2%) are projected as especially strong units.

    Cream of the Crop: At three different roster spots, Chalupa Batman picked up projected top-2 players (including Darren Sproles, Rob Gronkowski, and New England).

    On the Decline: With five players projected to score significantly fewer points this season than last season, Chalupa Batman will be hoping that the pundits are wrong.

    Digging Deep: Aaron Hernandez is owned in less than 10% of all Yahoo! leagues (6%). Perhaps he will reward Chalupa Batman for their faith.

    All Their Eggs in One Basket: The fantasy hopes of Chalupa Batman might rest heavily on the fortunes of the New England Patriots, as they have four of them on their roster.

I figure I'll learn a lot about football this year.  Also, I really didn't have a hard-on for New England.

[sickrubik]

Michael Turner is a free agent.

[Nebu]

Michael Turner is a free agent.

Gostkowski is out at least 3-4 weeks.  Crabtree may not be back before the playoffs (achilles surgery).  Sproles is MAYBE the 13th best RB.  Pierce goes undrafted in most leagues.  Miller had knee surgery late last season and isn't even on the depth chart.  I'm not sure when he's coming back.

You need to make friends with the waiver wire.  STAT!

[sickrubik]

Sproles value is heavily dependent on PPR or not, indeed.

Miller should be back sooner than later. H'es not ruled out for W1 yet, and is participating in practice. But it's largely irrelevant when he's back as Gronk is far better anyway. Hell, with Gronk, just pick up... anyone as a bye week fill in. (Miller is up against Bills in Patriots bye week.)

Pierce is currently 50% owned. He definitely gets drafted in later rounds, for the handcuff.

[Nevermore]

Gostkowski is out at least 3-4 weeks.  Crabtree may not be back before the playoffs (achilles surgery).  Sproles is MAYBE the 13th best RB.  Pierce goes undrafted in most leagues.  Miller had knee surgery late last season and isn't even on the depth chart.  I'm not sure when he's coming back.

You need to make friends with the waiver wire.  STAT!

You mean Gronkowski (TE) not Gostkowski (K).  See if Zack Sudfeld is available on your waiver wire.  The value on Sproles depends a great deal on if the league gives any points per reception.  Waive Turner and Hernandez obviously, Crabtree too.  Normally I'd say Pierce is worth hanging on to, but it looks like you're in a 10 team league so there should be a lot of decent players on your waiver wire so he and Miller should be the next to go if you can get upgrades.  Getting a starting tight end while Gronk is out and at least one more running back should be your priorities.  I'd even get 3 RBs if there's enough talent on the wire, but I like hoarding RBs.  They get injured a lot and are hard to replace.

[sickrubik]

In one sentence you tell him to get rid of Pierce, but then tell him to get RBs. 

Go grab Julius Thomas at the very least. I can't imagine he's NOT available on any wire. But, there should be plenty of guys out there to plug in for now, yeah.

[Nevermore]

In one sentence you tell him to get rid of Pierce, but then tell him to get RBs. 

Did you miss the if you can get upgrades part?

[sickrubik]

But you're talking about stashing! :D I'm seriously just being a jerk, wasn't proving anything. I understood your point all quite fine. Given the value of Rice, I would always keep Pierce... just on the CHANCE he goes down, and that Rice owner suddenly needs someone.

Edit: Jesus christ, I just realized Danario Alexander is on your team too. He's out for the year.

Edit 2: Yeah, immediately go waive Turner, Hernanadez, Crabtree and Alexander. That'll free up four spots immediately.

[Nevermore]

A guy like Pierce would be gold in my league, but we have 14 teams and a RB/WR flex slot instead of the more common 3rd WR slot.  It was more of a 'next guy in line' kind of thing than a 'get rid of the guy' comment.  For all I know there are actual starters still available on the wire in a 10 team league.  But yeah, I missed Alexander too.  Right now I'd worry more about filling up the roster with guys who are actually playing this season than trying to upgrade backups. 

[Nebu]

You mean Gronkowski (TE) not Gostkowski (K). 

Oops.  I have never seen anyone take a kicker in the 9th round, so I assumed the TE.  Reading iz haard.

[shiznitz]

There are 3 Denver RBs to choose from.  Any one of them could get a touchdown.  It's a stretch but you don;t have a lot of (edit: good) options.

[MrHat]

FOOTBALL.

Don't forget to set your line ups for tonights game.

[HaemishM]

I am ready... for some football. 

[Nebu]

A am anxious to watch my A+ draft turn into an F- season. 

BRING IT ON!

[shiznitz]

Yahoo claims I am going to be 0-13 according to my draft.  I cannot wait to tell them to go fuck themselves when I win game 1 this week against Murdoc.

[MrHat]

Yahoo claims I am going to be 0-13 according to my draft.  I cannot wait to tell them to go fuck themselves when I win game 1 this week against Murdoc.

Yahoo! had nothing on the shit that is NFL.com.

This week's advice:

"Our NFL.com Fantasy experts have ranked Rob Gronkowski (TE) 258 slots ahead of Zach Sudfeld (TE) for Week 1. Based on thorough analysis of each player's expected performance, opponent strength and other factors, the Fantasy Guru overwhelmingly suggests Rob Gronkowski improves your lineup at TE."

NFL.com so far has been an ad-filled over graphiced shit hole with a chance for Hawaii.

[sickrubik]

yeah, NFL's fantasy stuff is... less than ideal.

[Nebu]

yeah, NFL's fantasy stuff is... less than ideal.

The even funnier point being that it's better than it has been in the past. 

[sickrubik]

yeah, NFL's fantasy stuff is... less than ideal.

The even funnier point being that it's better than it has been in the past. 

 

[MrHat]

Do we have a standard waiver wire in this league?

I seem to remember when I was in it a few years back that it was first come first serve grab 'em while they're hot during game time style.

Just want to clarify if it's since switched to Waiver Order processed on Wed or what not?

[Segoris]

No, it's first come first serve in both leagues.

[Flood]

Peyton, oh my.  So glad in 2 of 3 leagues I'm in they had Peyton as QB.

[sickrubik]

I have Manning and D. Thomas in two leagues. It's been a good night.

[Azuredream]

Conversely, I'm in two leagues and up against Peyton in both. FML.

[Segoris]

One league against D Thomas, one league I have Welker, and one league where I get to laugh at people against Manning + D Thomas (spoiler alert - that team will win this week! )

[MrHat]

Just realized our league is 6 points per passing TD.

Enjoy that 60+ game!

[Nebu]

Just realized our league is 6 points per passing TD.

Enjoy that 60+ game!

I'm not saying a word. 

[Paelos]

I'm getting owned this week by one guy. 

 

[MrHat]

Just realized our league is 6 points per passing TD.

Enjoy that 60+ game!

I'm not saying a word. 

When I say realized, I mean remembered:

6.   Peyton Manning
(Den - QB)
Vinegar Strokes
7.   Brandon Marshall
(Chi - WR)
Attack Monkies
8.   Demaryius Thomas
(Den - WR)
Los Sombreritos

Because I was going to take him and got robbed in the second round.

[shiznitz]

f13 is the only one of my three leagues where I don't have any Broncos.  In one, I have Manning and D. Thomas - 87 pts.  Pairing a QB and a WR from the same team when they have record seasons usually means Fantasy trophy, but it has obvious risks.

As to the argument that Manning has "blown his wad", each game is obviously an independent event.  Throwing 7 TDs in one game in no way implies "mean reversion" as the season progresses.  If Manning throws an average of 2 TDs a game for the rest of the season (a very juicy outcome for his owners), that is 37 TDs - a number several QBs have surpassed.

Lastly, don't forget that total points often determines who makes the playoffs in this league since the W-L records are narrowly dispersed.

[sickrubik]

I think shiznitz is having a conversation with himself.

[shiznitz]

Been known to happen.

[HaemishM]

Welp, now I get to regret letting Julian Thomas go. 

[sickrubik]

What about Julius Thomas?

[HaemishM]

I thought so little of him, I can't remember his goddamn name. /sadf