Congratulations are in order for all the winners in Sunday's Landshark Maniacs playoffs, including Big Lough O, which won the league championship by beating the Northeast Dragons, and the Southern Rebels, which beat the People's Pigskin by a score of 167-145 for the title of Best of the Rest (that is, best among fantasy football teams that didn't make the playoffs). Here's how your favorite fantasy team did in the last week of the regular season.
Kurt Warner, QB. The stats: 4 for 6 passing, 31 yards and 1 fantasy point. The Arizona Cardinals, who had already been eliminated from the race for a first-week playoff bye, pulled most of its starters before halftime. Um...oops?
Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB. The stats: 6 rushes, 19 yards and 1 fantasy point. Um...ditto?
Matt Forte, RB. The stats: 16 rushes for 101 yards, 3 receptions for 23 yards and 12 fantasy points. Forte and the rest of the Chicago Bears showed just enough to keep themselves relevant to fantasy football players during the off season. (Of course, the fact that they were facing the Detroit Lions didn't hurt.)
Greg Jennings, Flex. The stats: 3 receptions, 29 yards and 2 fantasy points. Once again, the Green Bay Packers managed to put up all kinds of points without any significant contribution from the man who was supposed to be their primary receiver.
Chad Ochocinco, WR. The stats: 0 receptions, 0 yards and 0 fantasy points. Ochocinco slipped on the Giants Stadium turf during the pregame warmups and left the Sunday night game against the New York Jets with a knee injury. If only tweets had fantasy value...
Nate Washington, WR. The stats: 6 receptions, 83 yards and 8 fantasy points. It was heartening to see that the Tennessee Titans, who were eliminated from the playoffs the previous week, were motivated to play a strong game and help Chris Johnson reach the 2,000-yard mark.
Kevin Boss, TE. The stats: 0 receptions, 0 yards and 0 fantasy points. Meanwhile, the New York Giants, another team knocked out of the playoffs the previous week, laid a giant egg against the Minnesota Vikings. (It's interesting how no one is complaining about the Vikings, who wrapped up a first-round bye, getting gifts from its opponents.)
Jay Feely, K. The stats: 3 for 3 in field goals, 4 for 4 in extra points and 14 fantasy points. If nothing else, we've found a kicker to target in this summer's fantasy drafts.
San Francisco 49ers, D/ST. The stats: 8 sacks, 6 points allowed and 15 fantasy points. Mike Singetary has its team heading in the right direction.
Bench. Matt Cassel, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Julius Jones got 6 fantasy points each. The Philadelphia Eagles defense/special teams got 3.
Remember, the People's Pigskin will be competing in the NFL Fantasy Playoff Challenge. We'll be back tomorrow to get your help in setting the lineup.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Pick the People's Team - Week 17
OK, fellow fantasy football fans. It's all come down to this.
There's one week left for the People's Pigskin to claim the title of Best of the Rest. The Southern Rebels currently hold a 2-point lead, and it's time for you, the Internet, to vote on our lineup for the final week of the NFL regular season. Here's how the lineup looks right now.
Quarterback. Our current starter is Kurt Warner, whose Arizona Cardinals face the Green Bay Packers and still have a chance at earning the NFC's No. 2 seed and a bye. If you want to bench Warner, Matt Cassel can come off the bench.
Running back. Warner's teammate, Chris "Beanie" Wells, remains a starter. He's joined by Matt Forte, who seems rejuvenated after Monday night's victory. His Chicago Bears get the Detroit Lions this week. Either one can be benched in favor of Derrick Ward. (Please note that the plan is to keep Donald Brown on the bench, since the Indianapolis Colts have shown they are quite willing to bench starters late in the season, even if a 16-0 season is on the line.)
Flex. This spot seems to be good luck for Greg Jennings, so he's staying right there. His Green Bay Packers get the Cardinals. Again, Derrick Ward is available to fill his slot.
Wide receiver. The starters remain Chad Ochocinco, whose Cincinnati Bengals play the New York Jets on Sunday night, and Nate Washington, whose Tennessee Titans visit the Seattle Seahawks. If either receiver is benched, T.J. Houshmandzadeh gets the call. (Please note that the plan is for Austin Collie, like Brown, to stay on the bench because of the Colts' bench-happy ways.)
Defense/special teams. The San Francisco 49ers won't be going to the playoffs, but they do get the starting nod here, since they get to close out their season against the Detroit Lions. If you don't like that matchup, you can vote to start the Philadelphia Eagles instead.
No changes at tight end (Kevin Boss) or kicker (Jay Feely).
The lineup poll is open and will remain open until Sunday. So will the fantasy football MVP poll right below it. Please vote now.
We'll be back with some thoughts on the Pro Bowl rosters.
There's one week left for the People's Pigskin to claim the title of Best of the Rest. The Southern Rebels currently hold a 2-point lead, and it's time for you, the Internet, to vote on our lineup for the final week of the NFL regular season. Here's how the lineup looks right now.
Quarterback. Our current starter is Kurt Warner, whose Arizona Cardinals face the Green Bay Packers and still have a chance at earning the NFC's No. 2 seed and a bye. If you want to bench Warner, Matt Cassel can come off the bench.
Running back. Warner's teammate, Chris "Beanie" Wells, remains a starter. He's joined by Matt Forte, who seems rejuvenated after Monday night's victory. His Chicago Bears get the Detroit Lions this week. Either one can be benched in favor of Derrick Ward. (Please note that the plan is to keep Donald Brown on the bench, since the Indianapolis Colts have shown they are quite willing to bench starters late in the season, even if a 16-0 season is on the line.)
Flex. This spot seems to be good luck for Greg Jennings, so he's staying right there. His Green Bay Packers get the Cardinals. Again, Derrick Ward is available to fill his slot.
Wide receiver. The starters remain Chad Ochocinco, whose Cincinnati Bengals play the New York Jets on Sunday night, and Nate Washington, whose Tennessee Titans visit the Seattle Seahawks. If either receiver is benched, T.J. Houshmandzadeh gets the call. (Please note that the plan is for Austin Collie, like Brown, to stay on the bench because of the Colts' bench-happy ways.)
Defense/special teams. The San Francisco 49ers won't be going to the playoffs, but they do get the starting nod here, since they get to close out their season against the Detroit Lions. If you don't like that matchup, you can vote to start the Philadelphia Eagles instead.
No changes at tight end (Kevin Boss) or kicker (Jay Feely).
The lineup poll is open and will remain open until Sunday. So will the fantasy football MVP poll right below it. Please vote now.
We'll be back with some thoughts on the Pro Bowl rosters.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Call It a Halftime Report
The People's Pigskin remains in contention for the highly sought title of Best Fantasy Football Team Not to Make the Landshark Maniacs Playoffs.
Our team currently trails the Southern Rebels by a score of 94-92. As of Monday afternoon, that makes our matchup the closest one in the league. Here's how we got here.
Kurt Warner, QB. The stats: 24 of 38 passing, 313 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 rush for 10 yards, 1 fumble and 19 fantasy points. Warner's Arizona Cardinals wrapped up the NFC West title last week, and this week Warner became the second quarterback (after Fran Tarkenton) to throw at least 100 touchdowns for two teams.
Derrick Ward, RB. The stats: 7 rushes, 32 yards and 3 fantasy points. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled off a mother of an upset against the New Orleans Saints, but it was despite Ward's performance, not because of it.
Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB. The stats: 17 rushes for 68 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 reception for 25 yards and 14 fantasy points. Wells will definitely go much higher this fall in fantasy drafts.
Greg Jennings, Flex. The stats: 4 receptions, 111 yards and 11 fantasy points. The Green Bay Packers played their way into the NFL playoffs, and Jennings got everything but the touchdowns.
Chad Ochocinco, WR. The stats: 4 receptions, 31 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 rush for minus-2 yards and 9 fantasy points. Ochocinco, on the other hand, got nothing but the touchdown, which wrapped up the AFC North title for his Cincinnati Bengals.
Nate Washington, WR. The stats: 4 receptions, 39 yards and 3 fantasy points. You may notice that his stats are nearly identical to Ochocinco's in every way except one: no visits to the end zone.
Kevin Boss, TE. The stats: 5 receptions, 49 yards and 4 fantasy points. Not a single New York Giant covered himself in glory Sunday in the team's final appearance in Giants Stadium, and Boss was no exception.
Jay Feely, K. The stats: 2 for 2 on field goals, 1 for 1 on extra points and 8 fantasy points. A much better afternoon for Feely and the rest of the Jets than last Sunday. His team is now in "win and you're in the playoffs" status.
San Francisco 49ers, D/ST. The stats: 3 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 sacks, 6 points allowed and 21 fantasy points. Not bad at all for a team with no postseason bid to motivate it.
Bench. Matt Cassel, Donald Brown and Austin Collie scored 9 fantasy points each. The Philadelphia Eagles defense scored 4.
We'll be back with our lineup poll for week 17. Until then, enjoy Monday night's thrashing.
Our team currently trails the Southern Rebels by a score of 94-92. As of Monday afternoon, that makes our matchup the closest one in the league. Here's how we got here.
Kurt Warner, QB. The stats: 24 of 38 passing, 313 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 rush for 10 yards, 1 fumble and 19 fantasy points. Warner's Arizona Cardinals wrapped up the NFC West title last week, and this week Warner became the second quarterback (after Fran Tarkenton) to throw at least 100 touchdowns for two teams.
Derrick Ward, RB. The stats: 7 rushes, 32 yards and 3 fantasy points. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled off a mother of an upset against the New Orleans Saints, but it was despite Ward's performance, not because of it.
Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB. The stats: 17 rushes for 68 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 reception for 25 yards and 14 fantasy points. Wells will definitely go much higher this fall in fantasy drafts.
Greg Jennings, Flex. The stats: 4 receptions, 111 yards and 11 fantasy points. The Green Bay Packers played their way into the NFL playoffs, and Jennings got everything but the touchdowns.
Chad Ochocinco, WR. The stats: 4 receptions, 31 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 rush for minus-2 yards and 9 fantasy points. Ochocinco, on the other hand, got nothing but the touchdown, which wrapped up the AFC North title for his Cincinnati Bengals.
Nate Washington, WR. The stats: 4 receptions, 39 yards and 3 fantasy points. You may notice that his stats are nearly identical to Ochocinco's in every way except one: no visits to the end zone.
Kevin Boss, TE. The stats: 5 receptions, 49 yards and 4 fantasy points. Not a single New York Giant covered himself in glory Sunday in the team's final appearance in Giants Stadium, and Boss was no exception.
Jay Feely, K. The stats: 2 for 2 on field goals, 1 for 1 on extra points and 8 fantasy points. A much better afternoon for Feely and the rest of the Jets than last Sunday. His team is now in "win and you're in the playoffs" status.
San Francisco 49ers, D/ST. The stats: 3 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 sacks, 6 points allowed and 21 fantasy points. Not bad at all for a team with no postseason bid to motivate it.
Bench. Matt Cassel, Donald Brown and Austin Collie scored 9 fantasy points each. The Philadelphia Eagles defense scored 4.
We'll be back with our lineup poll for week 17. Until then, enjoy Monday night's thrashing.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Saturday Afternoon Update
Those of you fortunate enough to have access to NFL Network on Christmas night (either in your own home or whoever was hosting was you) got the gift of seeing the San Diego Chargers make mincemeat of the Tennessee Titans. Unfortunately, one of the victims of this slaughter was Nate Washington, who put up only 3 fantasy points for the People's Pigskin. Washington was the only Titans receiver to get more than 1 catch. That means he was Vince Young's favorite target, but that's cold comfort for fantasy football players.
Speaking of fantasy football, there's still time for you to vote on our poll about what to do with the rest of our lineup for week 1 of our battle against the Southern Rebels. That poll will close on Sunday before kickoff, so please vote now.
While you're pondering how you'll vote, you can also check out the Alice in Chains Fantasy Football Charity League. Ten musicians/personalities have agreed to auction various items next month to benefit a charity. Which charity? The one chosen by the winner of this fantasy league. The finalists: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who's playing for Mending Kids International, and Matt Willig, the former NFL lineman, who's playing for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. You can follow their two-week matchup by clicking here.
We'll be back Sunday with the results of our lineup poll.
Speaking of fantasy football, there's still time for you to vote on our poll about what to do with the rest of our lineup for week 1 of our battle against the Southern Rebels. That poll will close on Sunday before kickoff, so please vote now.
While you're pondering how you'll vote, you can also check out the Alice in Chains Fantasy Football Charity League. Ten musicians/personalities have agreed to auction various items next month to benefit a charity. Which charity? The one chosen by the winner of this fantasy league. The finalists: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, who's playing for Mending Kids International, and Matt Willig, the former NFL lineman, who's playing for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. You can follow their two-week matchup by clicking here.
We'll be back Sunday with the results of our lineup poll.
Friday, December 25, 2009
A Christmas Day Update
This update will be brief, since there's a good chance you're checking this blog and your other fantasy football sites in between holiday conversations with friends, relatives, neighbors and various hangers-on.
First, thanks to those of you who voted in the Nate Washington and Christmas football polls. You voted to keep Washington in our starting lineup for week 1 of our fifth-place matchup against the Southern Rebels. Washington and the rest of the Tennessee Titans host the San Diego Chargers tonight, and you can watch keep track of the Pigskin-Rebels matchup by clicking here.
You also voted to keep playing football on Christmas Day. Santa Claus (who undoubtedly played defensive end in college with his knowledge of sacks -- ho, ho, ho) would be pleased. You can see the results of both polls below.
Speaking of polls, there's still time to vote on the rest of our lineup. That poll will close Sunday.
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First, thanks to those of you who voted in the Nate Washington and Christmas football polls. You voted to keep Washington in our starting lineup for week 1 of our fifth-place matchup against the Southern Rebels. Washington and the rest of the Tennessee Titans host the San Diego Chargers tonight, and you can watch keep track of the Pigskin-Rebels matchup by clicking here.
You also voted to keep playing football on Christmas Day. Santa Claus (who undoubtedly played defensive end in college with his knowledge of sacks -- ho, ho, ho) would be pleased. You can see the results of both polls below.
Speaking of polls, there's still time to vote on the rest of our lineup. That poll will close Sunday.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Something to Celebrate: Victory!
Before we get into last week's results, we should let you know that there's a new poll up. This one concerns Nate Washington, whose Tennessee Titans will face the San Diego Padres on Friday night. (Yes, on Christmas Day.) Nate currently sits in our starting lineup. Your votes will determine if he stays there. If you vote to bench him, Austin Collie will take his spot, at least temporarily.
Now, on to last week. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he's given the People's Pigskin a chance to play for the title of "Best of the Rest."
The Internet's favorite fantasy football team hung on Monday night to seal a 150-126 victory over the Houston Wreckin' Crew. Here's a breakdown of last week's portion of the results.
Kurt Warner, QB. The stats: 23 of 37 passing, 233 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, 2 rushes for minus-2 yards, 1 fumble and 13 fantasy points. The turnovers remain a concern, but Warner remains upright, and that's the important thing for Arizona Cardinals fans and fantasy football players.
Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB. The stats: 17 rushes for 110 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 reception for 13 yards and 18 fantasy points. Wells has settled nicely into the Cardinals lineup, and his value is sure to skyrocket in fantasy drafts next year.
Julius Jones, RB. The stats: 12 rushes, 65 yards and 6 fantasy points. ESPN also credits Jones with 2 receptions, but it also says he gained 0 yards on those catches. If a player gets the ball and doesn't go anywhere, did he really make a catch?
Greg Jennings, Flex. The stats: 5 receptions for 118 yards, 1 touchdown and 17 fantasy points. What's more amazing: Jennings putting up those numbers against the Pittsburgh Steelers, or the fact that a receiver puts up those numbers against the Steelers is no longer surprising?
Chad Ochocinco, WR. The stats: 1 rush for 26 yards, 3 receptions for 79 yards, 1 touchdown and 15 fantasy points. Frankly, he should get an extra point for the way he paid tribute to Chris Henry in the end zone.
Austin Collie, WR. The stats: 1 rush for 2 yards, 3 receptions for 27 yards, 1 touchdown and 8 fantasy points. That's about as low a point total as you can generate in a game where you score a touchdown.
Kevin Boss, TE. The stats: 3 receptions, 57 yards and 5 fantasy points. He didn't get one of the dozens of touchdowns the New York Giants scored against the Washington Redskins, but at least he wasn't scratched.
Jay Feely, K. The stats: 0 for 2 on field goals, 1 for 1 on PATs and minus-1 fantasy points. How many of you would have voted differently in our kicker poll if you had known Feely would react the way he did to Henry's death?
Philadelphia Eagles, D/ST. The stats: 3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery, 3 sacks, 13 points allowed and 15 fantasy points. This defense may be the real key to the NFC East title.
Bench. Matt Cassel scored 22 points. (Who knew?) Derrick Ward scored 12. Nate Washington scored 9, and T.J. Houshmandzadeh scored 7.
We'll be back tomorrow with a preview of our next matchup.
Now, on to last week. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, and he's given the People's Pigskin a chance to play for the title of "Best of the Rest."
The Internet's favorite fantasy football team hung on Monday night to seal a 150-126 victory over the Houston Wreckin' Crew. Here's a breakdown of last week's portion of the results.
Kurt Warner, QB. The stats: 23 of 37 passing, 233 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, 2 rushes for minus-2 yards, 1 fumble and 13 fantasy points. The turnovers remain a concern, but Warner remains upright, and that's the important thing for Arizona Cardinals fans and fantasy football players.
Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB. The stats: 17 rushes for 110 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 reception for 13 yards and 18 fantasy points. Wells has settled nicely into the Cardinals lineup, and his value is sure to skyrocket in fantasy drafts next year.
Julius Jones, RB. The stats: 12 rushes, 65 yards and 6 fantasy points. ESPN also credits Jones with 2 receptions, but it also says he gained 0 yards on those catches. If a player gets the ball and doesn't go anywhere, did he really make a catch?
Greg Jennings, Flex. The stats: 5 receptions for 118 yards, 1 touchdown and 17 fantasy points. What's more amazing: Jennings putting up those numbers against the Pittsburgh Steelers, or the fact that a receiver puts up those numbers against the Steelers is no longer surprising?
Chad Ochocinco, WR. The stats: 1 rush for 26 yards, 3 receptions for 79 yards, 1 touchdown and 15 fantasy points. Frankly, he should get an extra point for the way he paid tribute to Chris Henry in the end zone.
Austin Collie, WR. The stats: 1 rush for 2 yards, 3 receptions for 27 yards, 1 touchdown and 8 fantasy points. That's about as low a point total as you can generate in a game where you score a touchdown.
Kevin Boss, TE. The stats: 3 receptions, 57 yards and 5 fantasy points. He didn't get one of the dozens of touchdowns the New York Giants scored against the Washington Redskins, but at least he wasn't scratched.
Jay Feely, K. The stats: 0 for 2 on field goals, 1 for 1 on PATs and minus-1 fantasy points. How many of you would have voted differently in our kicker poll if you had known Feely would react the way he did to Henry's death?
Philadelphia Eagles, D/ST. The stats: 3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery, 3 sacks, 13 points allowed and 15 fantasy points. This defense may be the real key to the NFC East title.
Bench. Matt Cassel scored 22 points. (Who knew?) Derrick Ward scored 12. Nate Washington scored 9, and T.J. Houshmandzadeh scored 7.
We'll be back tomorrow with a preview of our next matchup.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Pick the People's Team - Week 6
Thanks to everyone who voted in this week's waiver polls. The winners (if someone being picked up from waivers for fantasy football can be called a winner) were Nate Washington and Matt Prater. Both of them are now part of our roster.
Now, it's the moment you've been waiting for all week -- the chance to pick the starters for the Landshark Maniacs matchup between the People's Pigskin and Tinks Revenge. Here's a look at the current starters and the options for lineup changes.
Quarterback. Once again, Kurt Warner is our starter. And despite predictions for more balance in the Arizona Cardinals play calls, he remains an invaluable part of any fantasy team. If you disagree, you can vote to bring Trent Edwards off the bench (and persuade your friends to do likewise).
Running back. Our starters are Matt Forte (who is reportedly recovered from his knee injury) and Steve Slaton, who faces the Cincinnati Bengals. If you want to send one of these players to the bench, we can put Derrick Ward into the lineup.
Flex. America's favorite touchdown celebrator, Chad Ochocinco, is in our flex spot this week. He didn't get to unveil his "Ricky Bobby" tribute last week, so maybe we'll get to see it this week. Hopefully, it won't involve praying to Tom Cruise. Anyway, if you want to take a pass on his antics, Nate Washington is an option.
Wide receiver. Our current starters are Greg Jennings (whose quarterback is showing his loyalty to his offensive line) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who caught two touchdowns for the Seattle Seahawks last week. If you want to bench one of them, Nate Washington can fill in.
We already discussed our kicker. There are no changes at tight end (Chris Cooley) or defense/special teams (Philadelphia Eagles).
Here's the poll. This system depends on votes by you, the Internet, so be sure to participate. And don't forget about our team loyalty poll. We'll be back with a Landshark Maniacs preview and/or some random thoughts.
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Now, it's the moment you've been waiting for all week -- the chance to pick the starters for the Landshark Maniacs matchup between the People's Pigskin and Tinks Revenge. Here's a look at the current starters and the options for lineup changes.
Quarterback. Once again, Kurt Warner is our starter. And despite predictions for more balance in the Arizona Cardinals play calls, he remains an invaluable part of any fantasy team. If you disagree, you can vote to bring Trent Edwards off the bench (and persuade your friends to do likewise).
Running back. Our starters are Matt Forte (who is reportedly recovered from his knee injury) and Steve Slaton, who faces the Cincinnati Bengals. If you want to send one of these players to the bench, we can put Derrick Ward into the lineup.
Flex. America's favorite touchdown celebrator, Chad Ochocinco, is in our flex spot this week. He didn't get to unveil his "Ricky Bobby" tribute last week, so maybe we'll get to see it this week. Hopefully, it won't involve praying to Tom Cruise. Anyway, if you want to take a pass on his antics, Nate Washington is an option.
Wide receiver. Our current starters are Greg Jennings (whose quarterback is showing his loyalty to his offensive line) and T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who caught two touchdowns for the Seattle Seahawks last week. If you want to bench one of them, Nate Washington can fill in.
We already discussed our kicker. There are no changes at tight end (Chris Cooley) or defense/special teams (Philadelphia Eagles).
Here's the poll. This system depends on votes by you, the Internet, so be sure to participate. And don't forget about our team loyalty poll. We'll be back with a Landshark Maniacs preview and/or some random thoughts.
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