Fantasy Football League

[Snake]

Well, this is sure to be the first of many threads of this type in here.

I would like to get a fantasy football league going of knowledgeable owners, who love to play just for the fun of it. I figure for the most part if you are in here, you may just fit the bill. If there is enough interest, we can go from there on determining where to play the league, type of league, exact rules, etc. Please post any interest and/or suggestions you may have.

[EaglesFan]

I'd have an interest in joining.

[redbuck]

Sure. Not an obsessive NFL fan but know enough about it to play a fantasy league.

[12th man seahawks fan]

I will join.

[Fumble]

I'll join as well...

[Snake]

5 of us so far is a good start, looking to get 12. Probably be easiest if we set it up in yahoo.

[fatboy]

yeah ill be there too

[Snake]

OK, since we are halfway there with interest, I have gone ahead and created the league in Yahoo. Here is the info:

Setting Value
League ID#: 255304
League Name: Pigskin-Fever Fantasy Classic
Password: snake
Draft Type: Live Draft
Draft Time: Sat Aug 19 9:00pm EDT
Max Teams: 12
Scoring Type: Head-to-Head
Start Scoring on: Week 1
Can't Cut List Provider: Yahoo! Sports
Max Moves: No maximum
Max Trades: No maximum
Trade Reject Time: 2
Trade End Date: November 17, 2006
Trade Review: League Votes
Waiver Time: 2 days
Post Draft Players: Free Agents
Playoffs: Week 15 and 16 (4 teams)
Roster Positions: QB, WR, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, W/R, K, D, D, DB, DB, DL, DL, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN, BN
Stat Categories: Passing Yards (50 yards per point)
Passing Touchdowns (6)
Interceptions (-2)
Rushing Yards (20 yards per point)
Rushing Touchdowns (6)
Reception Yards (20 yards per point)
Reception Touchdowns (6)
Return Touchdowns (6)
2-Point Conversions (2)
Fumbles Lost (-2)
Offensive Fumble Return TD (6)
Field Goals 0-19 Yards (3)
Field Goals 20-29 Yards (3)
Field Goals 30-39 Yards (3)
Field Goals 40-49 Yards (4)
Field Goals 50+ Yards (5)
Point After Attempt Made (1)
Tackle Solo (1)
Sack (2)
Interception (1)
Touchdown (6)
Fractional Points: No
Negative Points: Yes


I tried to keep the scoring somewhat simple. I did decide to use IDP, or Individual Defensive Players instead of Defensive Teams. If you have have never played this way before, you will find it a blast, and will never go back to Defensive Teams style of FF. Draft is set for Saturday, August 19, at 9:00pm Eastern Standard Time (6:00pm for our friends on West Coast)

I am hoping to get 12 for the league, but 10 will suffice. Remember to pre rank your players for the draft, in case a problem pops up and you cant make the draft, not sure if I would want to roll with what Yahoo will draft for ya :p

[EaglesFan]

For those that haven't played IDP leagues before (like me), I'm assuming the "D" slot can be used on any defensive players?

[Snake]

Yes, but I would suggest using LB's there. They tend to be the biggest point earners on the defensive side of the ball.

[EaglesFan]

Yes, but I would suggest using LB's there. They tend to be the biggest point earners on the defensive side of the ball.

Thanks, I figured that's what would get used there if that was the case.

[Snake]

So far, EaglesFan and Myself are the only ones signed up at the site. If you plan on playing in the league, please sign up at the site. The draft is exactly 3 weeks away. I would like to see the league filled up as soon as possible.

[D.C.]

So far, EaglesFan and Myself are the only ones signed up at the site. If you plan on playing in the league, please sign up at the site. The draft is exactly 3 weeks away. I would like to see the league filled up as soon as possible.

Lets make that three teams...I've just signed up and as you can tell I had a mental blank with my team name (also with my forum name).

[Snake]

Welcome to the Site DC. Lol, yer team name is almost as good as mine :p

We have 4 now signed up, 8 spots left.

[ktss12]

We're up to 5. I haven't played in a couple of years. I hope I don't pull a hammy :D :D

[Snake]

Lol, just dont draft Marcus Allen in the 1st round, and you should be ok :D

[EaglesFan]

Fred Taylor is one of those guys that seems to always stay healthy. ;)

[ktss12]

Fred Taylor is one of those guys that seems to always stay healthy. ;)

Hey Snake,
Something tells me we shouldn't trust this guy. ;) ;)

[Snake]

So far we have 5 owners signed up at the Yahoo site, we need 7 more to fill the league. If you have expressed interest in the league, or even if you haven't expressed interest yet, but want to get in the league, please go to the Yahoo site and sign up as soon a spossible. All league info is in Post#8 of this thread. If there are any other questions, or something is unclear, just let me know. We are now getting down to 2 weeks before the Draft.

Looking forward to a great, fun league. :D

And ya, ktss, we may want to keep an eye on EaglesFan ;)

[D.C.]

And ya, ktss, we may want to keep an eye on EaglesFan ;)

Since when has one ever been able to trust an Eagles fan...we have a reputation for good reason!

[Snake]

Is there anybody still interested in this, so far we have 5 people signed up and its a 12 man league. The draft is next Saturday evening. If interested, please sign up, we are starting to get into crunch time.

[D.C.]

What will you guys do if the league doesn't make 12 teams? I don't mind playing in a smaller league.

[Snake]

The draft time has changed guys. The draft will be at 7:45 PM EST, instead of 9:00 PM EST. The date is still the same.

With free spots still available, feel free to invite a friend or 2 into the league. At this point, we still have 7 open spots. I have told a few of my friends about the league as well.

[Packer Backer]

I'm in.

Cactus Pricks rule!

[ATLFalcons]

I'm in.

Brown's Bombers, LOCKED AND LOADED. I've put everything off for 7:45 PM on Saturday.

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[Snake]

We now have 8 teams, only 4 spots left....

[brady_branch]

I guess I'll join, don't know if I can make the draft, though...

I'll set my auto-rankings, just in case.

[Argonaut Fan]

I'll join too. I'm not sure that I will be available for the draft, but I will try.

[brady_branch]

So, who is everybody in the league?

I'm Blue-N-Silver.

[Snake]

I'll bet you can guess my team :rolleyes:

[Snake]

I'll join too. I'm not sure that I will be available for the draft, but I will try.

Edit: The League appears to be full... Ah well. I'm sure that there will be another game like this to pop up.


We still have 3 spots left, only 9 teams are signed up and in the league. If you want in, there is still space available.

[brady_branch]

I'll bet you can guess my team :rolleyes:

Hmmm... is it Snake's Squad?

[Argonaut Fan]

Nevermind... I'm in! I think i was trying to enter into the Football Plus league.
My team is the Crazy Canucks. I use it for all of my fantasy teams now. I have been in the lead of my fantasy baseball league with a team with the same name, so I'm hoping to have the luck come through with the name.

[ktss12]

My team is Crushing Defeat. Which is what I'll suffer every week....:D

[D.C.]

If I hadn't mentioned it already I'm the "Green Helmets"...original I know. :(

[D.C.]

My team is Crushing Defeat. Which is what I'll suffer every week....:D

That was my logic last year when called my team the "Winless Wonders"...actually thats the logic when naming many of my fantasy teams (bench warmers, the aforementioned winless wonders, the scout team, 0 for the season and because I figure I should show some improvement I have "better than some"). :D

[Argonaut Fan]

Ready for the draft? Here's my draft plan: All Canadians.

No, just kidding.

I changed my name, because "Football" was just missing originality. However now my name is here to stay. Looking forward to the draft!

[Snake]

OK guys, since we finally got to 10 owners, and are holding, I changed the the league to a 10 team league. 10 teams will be enough to have a nice, fun, competitive league. We are now full, and the draft is 3 days away!! Don't forget to do do your IDP homework. :cool:

[D.C.]

10 teams will be enough to have a nice, fun, competitive league.

Few enough team so that there is still quality players left in the free agent pool if someone ::cough me cough:: stuffs up their draft.

Looking forward to it.

[ATLFalcons]

I'm ready!! I'll have the laptop on standby if I don't get home in time for the draft.

[Packer Backer]

I should be there on time as well. At 4:45 here in Arizona, it should only be about 101 degrees out! ;)

[ATLFalcons]

I love the heat, but Arizona sounds too extreme for me! BTW, it's not that hot here in Atlanta.

[brady_branch]

I don't know if I can be there; but my auto-rankings are set. :D

[ATLFalcons]

The draft lasted an hour and 57 minutes and if I must say some myself, Blue-N-Silver (whoever that may be), might have come out on top. He was prepared and drafted lots of Colts, which could be a win/lose situation. I have to face him Week 6 so when the time comes I'll be ready.

[ATLFalcons]

One more thing, now that we aren't in the hectic chat room environment, can everyone identify their team?

[D.C.]

I'm happy with my draft, the only thing I would have done differently I wouldn't have drafted my second TE...I'm dropping one sometime before week 4.

[ATLFalcons]

I've already dropped Rod Coleman in favor of Orlando Huff. Huff has made 12 tackles tonight and my cousin (who was my 25th pick) has made 4 tackles. Things are looking up for Brown's Bombers!!

[D.C.]

The draft lasted an hour and 57 minutes and if I must say some myself, Blue-N-Silver (whoever that may be), might have come out on top. He was prepared and drafted lots of Colts, which could be a win/lose situation. I have to face him Week 6 so when the time comes I'll be ready.

Blue-N-Silver is Brady Branch.

Good luck to everyone this year, lets make this a good one!

[Argonaut Fan]

I can't believe that my 16h pick was wasted on Jim Leonhard. He has 1 career solo tackle. I was rushing, and didn't pick in time. The same thing happened with Priest Holmes. Oh well... I liked how the draft went. I got most of the defensive guys that I wanted. And I took a risk on Terell Owens. Hopefully he likes his new home in Dallas.

Edit: Mr. Leonhard has been officially droped.

[Packer Backer]

It was a fun draft guys... I've already made several moves. Turns out that sacks and tackles DO COUNT for defense... So load up!

Good luck everyone!

[ATLFalcons]

It was a fun draft guys... I've already made several moves. Turns out that sacks and tackles DO COUNT for defense... So load up!

Good luck everyone!
That's why I picked up Orlando Huff!! I might trade Derrick Burgess. Anyone interested?

[Argonaut Fan]

I am. But I want to see how my team stacks up with the guys I have right now. Maybe if he is still on the block after Week 1.

[brady_branch]

The draft lasted an hour and 57 minutes and if I must say some myself, Blue-N-Silver (whoever that may be), might have come out on top. He was prepared and drafted lots of Colts, which could be a win/lose situation. I have to face him Week 6 so when the time comes I'll be ready.

Thanks! Most of the Colts I drafted were accidental, only Harrison and Rhodes I drafted because they were Colts.

You're lucky, you only face me Week 6 (which is the Colts bye week).

[Argonaut Fan]

I don't know how much defense is going to factor into this league, but I feel pretty good about my defense. :)

[ATLFalcons]

Thanks! Most of the Colts I drafted were accidental, only Harrison and Rhodes I drafted because they were Colts.

You're lucky, you only face me Week 6 (which is the Colts bye week).


Whew!! I just knew that was the week my season would go down the drain. :)

[ATLFalcons]

The Pigskin-Fever Fantasy Classic started yesterday and currently in the lead with 99 points are Brown's Bombers. Those guys just happen to be lead by yours truly.;)

[brady_branch]

I changed my team name.

I'm winning so far against Green Helmets, but I'm holding my breath for tonight's game.

[Snake]

Lol, at least I don't have a Monday night vigil in this league. In one of my other leagues though, I have an 11 point lead and Janikowski vs LT. I am hoping some semblance of defense turns up in Oakland, and that we kick a lot of FGs, lol :p

[brady_branch]

I'm up by four, and he only has one guy playing tonight, a DB. However, his projected total is six, so I'm a little nervous... can't trust the Yahoo projections, though.

[ktss12]

Crushing Defeat is definitely living up to the name,
Carson Palmer got me 0 points....tough league:(

[ATLFalcons]

My points are turned in, I have Derrick Burgess and Ronald Curry from the Raiders, but I didn't start them.

[D.C.]

Crushing Defeat is definitely living up to the name,
Carson Palmer got me 0 points....tough league:(

In my other league he gave me 2 points (projected to get me 21 or something). :mad:

[brady_branch]

In my other league he gave me 2 points (projected to get me 21 or something). :mad:

For me, Peyton only gave me eight. Luckily Adam Vinatieri got me 15. ;) I'm in a bad situation with RBs. The Colts two RBs are terrible, and Reggie Bush doesn't get all the carries for his team.

[ATLFalcons]

Luckily Adam Vinatieri got me 15. ;)
Kickers will give you a lot of points. I got 12 points from Shayne Graham.

[brady_branch]

Last year my kicker (Nate Kaeding) gave me more points per week than my starting RB (Rudi Johnson).

[Packer Backer]

So far my team is hanging in there- This weekend will be a test to see if I can keep 1st place...:cool:

[ATLFalcons]

So far my team is hanging in there- This weekend will be a test to see if I can keep 1st place...:cool:
The Monday Night games really boosted you up!!

[brady_branch]

Look out. I'm lookin' to hit paydirt this week with the Colts playing Houston. :cool:

[Packer Backer]

Look out. I'm lookin' to hit paydirt this week with the Colts playing Houston. :cool:

You'll be just fine... ;)

[ATLFalcons]

Has anyone noticed we can't see our scores?? I'm wondering if I'm winning or not.

[D.C.]

Unless you're willing to buy stat tracker you have to wait about 5 hours after the last game until it is updated.

[AznInvasion]

I didn't know about the league you guys are in. I would of joined probably.

[ATLFalcons]

Unless you're willing to buy stat tracker you have to wait about 5 hours after the last game until it is updated.
I didn't know that. The first week they StatTracker was free.

[ATLFalcons]

I didn't know that. The first week they StatTracker was free.
I found out I just got my butt kicked! I started a player who was inactive and one of my starters didn't give me any points.

[D.C.]

I didn't know that. The first week they StatTracker was free.

They try and lure you in that way...personally I'd rather have that lag in the results because if there wasn't I'd probably spend more time watching my points unfold than watching a game (and I'd MUCH rather be watching a game, and that way it eliminates temptation). The only time it's a pain is when the league playoff roll around and you really want to know how your team did.

[brady_branch]

I'm going to crawl in a hole and hide after that game.

[Packer Backer]

Who did I tie with last week? That was unreal!

[Snake]

Well, the candles will soon be lit for my Monday Night Vigil, lol. I gotta hope that Brees goes off, Bush goes off, McAllister gets hurt, and Will Allen has a few sacks, lol. Not much to hope for when they are playing what may be the best team in the league :eek: Hopefully, the Saints emotions will be high, due to the circumstances. Even if I didn't have the guys playing tonight, I would probably be rooting for the Saints tonight.

[ktss12]

Hey Snake,

Here's hoping Drew Brees throws 4 INTs.
If the remaining players score their projected points, we would have a flat-footed tie. That would suck.

Kevin

[ATLFalcons]

Not much to hope for when they are playing what may be the best team in the league :eek:

:) Go Falcons and Alge Crumpler! I hope he gets 31 points so I can make up the deficit to AZ. Always remember hindsight is 20/20, I should have started Matt Hasselback (28 points) instead of Chad Pennigton (9 points). I had three startes with "0" points!! I need some relief!

http://www.homegrocer.com/images/products/rolaids%20orig%20bun.gif

[Argonaut Fan]

Who's Clam Chowder? I don't think he updated this week, luckily for me.

[Snake]

Well, the #1 jinx got me, lol. Seems like nobody can hold on to the #1 spot for more than a week. Hopefully this jinx holds out as I now play the current #1 team this week :eek:

Lol,I was in tears when Henderson ran that TD in, I knew that may have been been Brees best chance for a TD throw.

Good win Kevin :D

[Packer Backer]

Who's Clam Chowder? I don't think he updated this week, luckily for me.

Lucky you alright, he ended up winning that "tie" that we had in week 2. :confused:

[brady_branch]

Damn Colts. Always going and not having any running game. And damn Sean Payton. Always having Deuce McAllister play instead of Reggie Bush. Nothing against Deuce, but Reggie is the only real impact back on my team.

[ATLFalcons]

I've christened myself the Art Shell of this league, I have no control over my players and they just won't perform!!

[EaglesFan]

Well, the #1 jinx got me, lol. Seems like nobody can hold on to the #1 spot for more than a week. Hopefully this jinx holds out as I now play the current #1 team this week :eek:

Lol,I was in tears when Henderson ran that TD in, I knew that may have been been Brees best chance for a TD throw.

Good win Kevin :D

I'm thinking I might have survived the #1 jinx for this week.

[Packer Backer]

Damn Colts. Always going and not having any running game. And damn Sean Payton. Always having Deuce McAllister play instead of Reggie Bush. Nothing against Deuce, but Reggie is the only real impact back on my team.

Bush hasn't even scored yet.

[brady_branch]

I've christened myself the Art Shell of this league, I have no control over my players and they just won't perform!!

If you do that, I christen myself the Dennis Green of the league. Great passing game, zero running. All the talent in the world at QB and WR couldn't save me.

[ATLFalcons]

I don't think that's accurate, Kurt Warner was horrible against the Falcons on Sunday. I'm thinking of who you might be.....

[brady_branch]

Well, for last year at least.

[Snake]

Well, if nothing else, at least the league is competitive here at the start. 7 out of 10 of us are tied with 2-2 records, we have 1 4-0 team, and 2 1-3 teams. Not a bad start to the season. I just completed my early season overhaul, mainly on defense. And also got rid of that bum Lloyd :mad: Time to make a mid season charge :p

PS- Throw the damn ball to Randy Moss!!!!!!! :mad:

[brady_branch]

I'm a little mad at Yahoo right now. If you check in the Pick 'Em thread, you'll see why.

[Hawaiin Lion]

Well, if nothing else, at least the league is competitive here at the start. 7 out of 10 of us are tied with 2-2 records, we have 1 4-0 team, and 2 1-3 teams. Not a bad start to the season. I just completed my early season overhaul, mainly on defense. And also got rid of that bum Lloyd :mad: Time to make a mid season charge :p

PS- Throw the damn ball to Randy Moss!!!!!!! :mad:


He's only had 12 receptions for 136 yard...

[ATLFalcons]

My defense was the backbone this week for my team. My offense scored a measly 33 points (between 3 players) while my defense put up 41 points. I'm winning 74-40. Only if my offense would have come through.......

[Snake]

I feel like the Art Shell of the Fantasy League now, lol. Had an 8 point lead going into the MOnday game, opponent had Briggs left to play, so of course, Briggs scores 13 points :( Didnt help that I started the wrong QB, either. I took my man Brees out cause I thought the Eagles would kill him, and dang Carr gets me -2 points. Yep, definately the Art Shell of the league here.

[brady_branch]

My defense was the backbone this week for my team. My offense scored a measly 33 points (between 3 players) while my defense put up 41 points. I'm winning 74-40. Only if my offense would have come through.......

Ah, this was the week you played me with all my backups, right?

Damn Yahoo still won't let me in...

[ATLFalcons]

Ah Hah!! I said myself I would lose, but 6 of your starters had a BYE. A win is a win!!

[ATLFalcons]

I'm starting to feel I'm not to good at this fantasy thing. My team is 3-6 and I currently have to carry 3 QBs because Matt Hasselback is hurt. I need help!!

[brady_branch]

Anyone wanna tell me my record? I've completely given up on trying to get into Yahoo.

[ATLFalcons]

It's better than mine, you're actually in a tie for 1st place at 6-3! Peyton Manning leads your offense with 152 points (you also have Phillip Rivers with 86 points), Adam Vinatieri has 67 points, and Ray Lewis leads the D with 55 points.

[D.C.]

You're the Colts yeah? You are 6-3, in second place.

Doing well for a guy that can't access Yahoo! :cool:

[brady_branch]

Second place? :eek:

[D.C.]

We play each other this week...If you are curious, I'm in fourth. Other placings, EaglesFan is in the lead, you're in second (as I've previously mentioned) and Packer Backer is in third.

[brady_branch]

And to think I started 2-2....

[ATLFalcons]

You still haven't approached Yahoo about your problem??

[Snake]

Dang Brady, not sure if you want to, since you are doing so well, but I believe I can change your line up for ya, to help you out. If you want I can give you your team roster, and you just tell me who to play and who to bench weekly. This will at least let you optimize your line up, so to speak. Of course, your blind luck is running pretty high right now, don't know if I would want to mess that up, lol. You may actually lose a game or something if you try.

[brady_branch]

You still haven't approached Yahoo about your problem??

I have with my numerous other accounts, but they keep returning my mail to me. :confused:

Snake, who on my team has a bye? I'm pretty sure everyone's had theirs.

[Snake]

You have nobody on Bye this week. However, I did notice that you have Ben Troupe as your starting TE (133 yds 1 td) and Jeremy Shockey on the bench (306 yds 5 td).

You have a few guys listed as probable and questionable:
Santana Moss and Joseph Addai are both questionable, and Meshawn Johnson and Reggie Bush are both probable.

Doesn't appear to be much on yer bench to help ya out except for Deion Branch.

Let me know if you need a full roster.

[brady_branch]

Nope. Just start Shockey. Actually, start Branch at W/R, since IIRC I have Dominic Rhodes there, and he's not doing too good.

[Snake]

Nope. Just start Shockey. Actually, start Branch at W/R, since IIRC I have Dominic Rhodes there, and he's not doing too good.


Done and Done bro, just let me know if you need any thing else done if you continue to be unable to get access.

[Packer Backer]

I's like to make some trades to shake things up. No one on my roster is off limits so let's make a deal. ;)

[D.C.]

My team is Crushing Defeat. Which is what I'll suffer every week....:D

Second place...very impressive!

Congrats to EaglesFan for winning the whole lot and I hope to see you all in the league next season.

[Snake]

Yes, congrats to all this year. We had a very competitive league, which was indicated by the amount of teams that had a chance of making the playoffs going into the last week of the regular season. I will be running the redraft league again next year, and all who were in this year get first shots at teams in league. I am also thinking about adding a Dynasty league next year if we have enough serious, interested coaches.

Congrats EaglesFan, you now have bragging rights of being the Pigskin Fever Classic Fantasy Football Champion of 2006!!

[EaglesFan]

Thanks again everyone.

I was a little surprised by the final standings. 8 teams at .500 or more with three tied for first is a little closer than I'm used to seeing.

[D.C.]

I will be running the redraft league again next year, and all who were in this year get first shots at teams in league. I am also thinking about adding a Dynasty league next year if we have enough serious, interested coaches.

I can assure that I'll be back and playing.

[brady_branch]

Where did I finish? Did I make the playoffs?

[D.C.]

Where did I finish? Did I make the playoffs?

Fifth. You missed the playoff but you could say you "won" the consolation round (if you want to look at it tat way). :)

[Fumble]

i will be involved as will my friend who has played 2 straight years now..

Next year we MUST have Elway or the Highway back...

This season, there was not any trades it seems... and zero trash talking...

[brady_branch]

That's the best I've ever finished in a fantasy league of any kind. I think I finished eighth, twelfth, and twelfth in this baseball season, and last year finished seventh, sixth, and fifth in football.

[ATLFalcons]

I had fun trying Fantasy Football for the 1st time and I'll be back again next season!

[brady_branch]

I'll make a new account and play again next year. I hope.

[ATLFalcons]

Yeah, come back it was fun!! I still can't believe I beat your team!

[redlegsfan21]

I'll join you guys next year. This year I had in only one team and they lost in the championship game. I also had the second best record in the league (though I didn't play the #1 team in the championship).

[brady_branch]

Yeah, come back it was fun!! I still can't believe I beat your team!

Hey. It was on the week that Manning, Harrison, Vinatieri, Freeney, and Addai all had byes. And I couldn't access Yahoo.

[ATLFalcons]

A win is a win! :)