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[South Park]

Well, that was an embarrassing blowout. Buffalo played near perfectly, at least in the 2nd half.

The saving grace is my fantasy team players crushed it, am now projected to get 151.79 pts this week

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And on the other side of the coin the South Park Q/Cows were completely routed before they even got the chance to play a single player, I was watching the game and I was just seeing the numbers going up and I was like this game is lost and I have done nothing yet, probably the only thing more embarrassing during that game was the Rams defeat, I do not really have a good memory but this has to be one of the worst losses for a Super Bowl winning team on week one that we had ever seen.

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[wheelz1200]

That should have been the superbowl last year.  Buffalo has to be the hands down favorite, they looked unstoppable.  If they stay healthy I can't see them losing many games this year.  That d was way tougher than I thought it would be.  Holding the Rams at home to 10 points isn't an easy feat.  Can't wait til this weekend!!

[bbc.reporter]

Well, that was an embarrassing blowout. Buffalo played near perfectly, at least in the 2nd half.

The saving grace is my fantasy team players crushed it, am now projected to get 151.79 pts this week

💪💪

I didn't get the time to do a draft recap but one of the things that made me shout at the screen is when you grabbed G. Davis right before me !!!

I am not quite certain why the Rams would not give the ball to Cam Akers after Stafford has showed that his elbow might not be 100% and the Bill's defense is strong this game and playing more than 100% hehe. It appears Akers might only be the introduction to my fantasy team. I am speculating that Tyreek Hill is next to have no or lower than projected points. Lamar next after Hill. I might trade them for a bag of peanuts by week 5.

Its a good idea to sit guys your not sure of that have either moved into another scheme or come off a serious injury until you can gauge their usuage.

A lot of teams will restrict a players touches when coming back from injuries and players that go to new teams may not get the full workload for a variety of reasons.

For example Josh Gordon popped around to alot of teams and never had any workload because he was too stupid to learn the playbooks.


Case in point on my team I am sitting Julio, JujJu and Bobby Trees until I see their workload.  But I fully expect W00ds to come out on all cylinders.

Speaking of W00ds, I called LA would be screwed without him. No-one gave him the credit he deserved for that teams success and now the idiots are all scratching their heads after this disaster.

This is why I did not draft one Ram (I would have grabbed Kupp in the third though, he is immune with stafford pineing on him continuously).


Oh and the Injury curse has hit me already, KITTLE out on all my teams before week 1 !
To a lesser extent Lazard injured in practice as well. but he was a gamble anyway that I didn't have alot of faith in.

I got Kirk Cousins from the waiver wire already hehehe. I am not very optimistic about Lamar's contract extension and this might negatively affect his performance with his team.

In any case, Cam Akers I will give a chance. However, I am presently regretting that I chose him instead of Travis Etienne who was my candidate for rookie of the year last season before his injury. I think he will have a similar performance as Najee Harris' performance last season.

[Hueristic]

That d was way tougher than I thought it would be.  Holding the Rams at home to 10 points isn't an easy feat.  Can't wait til this weekend!!

2 Words, VON MILLER.

I got Kirk Cousins from the waiver wire already hehehe. I am not very optimistic about Lamar's contract extension and this might negatively affect his performance with his team.

In any case, Cam Akers I will give a chance. However, I am presently regretting that I chose him instead of Travis Etienne who was my candidate for rookie of the year last season before his injury. I think he will have a similar performance as Najee Harris' performance last season.

Kirk is a dependable upper middle of the road guy, I played him a few times last year with no regrets.

I really don't know anything about Travis Etienne, I don't bother with rookies if I can help it.

They tend to get way hyped and their adp gets pushed far too high and very few of them pan out.

I'd rather gamble on an old man like Gordon and Julio with upside that I know has been done in the past.  I have thought Julio was over rated forever and have stayed away from him but Brady needs a deep threat and if he still has any gas then he should slide right into that dumb ass shirtless wonders slot.


EDIT:

CASE in Point.

Denver Broncos Javonte Williams to split with Melvin Gordon

https://sports.yahoo.com/denver-broncos-javonte-williams-split-175103071.html

[suchmoon]

Ja'Marr my dude... justifying my... uhm... "unconventional strategy" with early picks.

Hopefully Titans can get a few more sacks.

Otherwise a dreadful first week. Should have started Lions RB, who could have possibly known LOL.

[morvillz7z]

Ja'Marr my dude... justifying my... uhm... "unconventional strategy" with early picks.

Hopefully Titans can get a few more sacks.

Otherwise a dreadful first week. Should have started Lions RB, who could have possibly known LOL.

Congrats on the easy win, my team put an absolute stinker out there. Less than 25pts between my first four round draft picks...😭, AJ Dillon almost outscored them all. At least i didn't pick any injuries, ahhh...

Some wild finishes in today's games, Brian Daboll already a fan favorite in NY, going for the lead late in the 4th and not to tie, got a lucky break with TEN kicker missing the game-winning FG.  Barkley looks crazy good, and i don't have him in any of my leagues this year....pain.

NFL hardly ever disappoints...

[bbc.reporter]

It appears that I should have followed how everyone ranked their draft picks instead of trying to speculate and outsmart everyone. Choosing Christian McCaffrey instead of Jonathan Taylor was my biggest mistake and presently my biggest regret. You are welcome Hhampuz hehe.

News update on Lamar's contract extension. This is head shaking. What type of contract does he want with the kind of economy the whole world is presently in. Will this cause Lamar to play better to prove himself for a better contract?



Report: Lamar Jackson turned down long-term deal worth up to $290M with Ravens

Source https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/report-lamar-jackson-turned-down-long-term-deal-worth-up-to-290m-with-ravens/

[ChiBitCTy]

It appears that I should have followed how everyone ranked their draft picks instead of trying to speculate and outsmart everyone. Choosing Christian McCaffrey instead of Jonathan Taylor was my biggest mistake and presently my biggest regret. You are welcome Hhampuz hehe.

News update on Lamar's contract extension. This is head shaking. What type of contract does he want with the kind of economy the whole world is presently in. Will this cause Lamar to play better to prove himself for a better contract?



Report: Lamar Jackson turned down long-term deal worth up to $290M with Ravens

Source https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/report-lamar-jackson-turned-down-long-term-deal-worth-up-to-290m-with-ravens/

It’s week one. Nothing is set in stone, we’ve still got 17 weeks left in the season. I personally would have drafted Taylor but my next pick would be Christian McCaffrey. He’s an extremely versatile running back and he pick it up. Again, we are looking at just one week here. But if you’re truly down on him he can trade him to me!

Can’t believe the Bears won. I put some btc on the Niners but I guess this is one of those times I’m “happy” to have lost the money. Still going to be a shitty season for them but this was impressive.

[suchmoon]

Congrats on the easy win, my team put an absolute stinker out there. Less than 25pts between my first four round draft picks...😭, AJ Dillon almost outscored them all. At least i didn't pick any injuries, ahhh...

It ain't over yet. Maybe the Broncos will make it up for you

But yeah I'm currently winning mostly because you had a bad week so far.

[bbc.reporter]

It appears that I should have followed how everyone ranked their draft picks instead of trying to speculate and outsmart everyone. Choosing Christian McCaffrey instead of Jonathan Taylor was my biggest mistake and presently my biggest regret. You are welcome Hhampuz hehe.

News update on Lamar's contract extension. This is head shaking. What type of contract does he want with the kind of economy the whole world is presently in. Will this cause Lamar to play better to prove himself for a better contract?



Report: Lamar Jackson turned down long-term deal worth up to $290M with Ravens

Source https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/report-lamar-jackson-turned-down-long-term-deal-worth-up-to-290m-with-ravens/

It’s week one. Nothing is set in stone, we’ve still got 17 weeks left in the season. I personally would have drafted Taylor but my next pick would be Christian McCaffrey. He’s an extremely versatile running back and he pick it up. Again, we are looking at just one week here. But if you’re truly down on him he can trade him to me!

Can’t believe the Bears won. I put some btc on the Niners but I guess this is one of those times I’m “happy” to have lost the money. Still going to be a shitty season for them but this was impressive.

Agreed, however, I am very disappointed in my fantasy team being the first participant to pick in the draft. Jonathan Taylor would have me on the lead vs. you this week if I did not speculate on Christian McCaffrey. Next season, my first 6 picks will be the safest picks. Also, I learned that MacCaffrey is prone to injuries hehehe.

In any case, do you have a bag of peanuts? I might trade Cam Akers by week 5 or 6 if Sean McVay decides to use Henderson more than Akers.

Also, where is Mike Evans?

[DireWolfM14]

First week of fantasy football and almost everybody is disappointed in their performance.  Even the winners are disappointed.  And, I said almost everybody is disappointed.  I'll tell you who isn't disappointed; uncle nutildah.  Really, dude?  Saquon Barkley?  Who would have thought!  Be honest, are pre-draft performance-enhancing drugs involved?  Ayahuasca?

[Hueristic]

My god, I am a curse to anyone I draft!

Last year only one guy made it to the end and this year I already had 5 Injuries before the week 1 Half!

Kittle   Injured in practice
Lazard Injured in Practice
Keenan Allen (hamstring) second quarter
Tee Higgins (concussion) second quarter

EVEN my fucking Kicker Carted off on a fucking kickoff!

H. Butker carted off 1st quarter


At least Kittle and Lazard had the decency to drop before I ran them out onto the pitch!



 
I think CBS sports is just reporting on my team!

Fantasy Football: Keenan Allen and Tee Higgins injury updates plus more injuries from Week 1

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/fantasy-football-keenan-allen-and-tee-higgins-injury-updates-plus-more-injuries-from-week-1/


I wonder If I can extort some players this way?

Pay me the Corn or I draft you next year!!!

Mohahahaha!

Agreed, however, I am very disappointed in my fantasy team being the first participant to pick in the draft. Jonathan Taylor would have me on the lead vs. you this week if I did not speculate on Christian McCaffrey. Next season, my first 6 picks will be the safest picks. Also, I learned that MacCaffrey is prone to injuries hehehe.

I had McCaffrey last year and he got injured right at the start of 2 games netting me shit for points and a loss for the week, never touching him again.

I blame him for my injury curse!

He cursed you as well as now you don't have LT.

[wheelz1200]

Well that sucked, dak out with mangled hands. I guess I deserved that drafting a Dallas qb as a giants fan.  With that being said.......Giants LETS GO!!!!  Alright I guess it's just one game and giants got real lucky but they've been crap for so long I don't know how it feels being undefeated after game 1 

Justin Jefferson.  Dang you do you man.  What a game he had.  And muh boy saquon killed it.  Tonight's game should be awesome with russ going back to Seattle well done nfl well done.

[Hueristic]

Well that sucked, dak out with mangled hands. I guess I deserved that drafting a Dallas qb as a giants fan.  With that being said.......Giants LETS GO!!!!  Alright I guess it's just one game and giants got real lucky but they've been crap for so long I don't know how it feels being undefeated after game 1  

Justin Jefferson.  Dang you do you man.  What a game he had.  And muh boy saquon killed it.  Tonight's game should be awesome with russ going back to Seattle well done nfl well done.

I missed that game, did the giants kick ass or did the titans suck balls or was it somewhere in between?

Can’t believe the Bears won. I put some btc on the Niners but I guess this is one of those times I’m “happy” to have lost the money. Still going to be a shitty season for them but this was impressive.

That was highly unexpected...It was the gods using the weather.

Should have started Lions RB, who could have possibly known LOL.

not ME!

Looks at Patterson on bench



Well Congrats to the giants and The Bears and someone shoot the Pats for me!

[nutildah]

Be honest, are pre-draft performance-enhancing drugs involved?  Ayahuasca?

But really. Can't deny the power of conventional wisdom. I learned such from IMDB ratings maybe 8 years ago or so. (Internet Movie Database... shit is always dead-smack between Critic and Audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.)

It's a marathon tho, not a sprint. The trick is paying attention to who to grab when your players get injured. Which Heuristics already has a lot of experience with. Damn.

[DireWolfM14]

Can’t believe the Bears won. I put some btc on the Niners but I guess this is one of those times I’m “happy” to have lost the money. Still going to be a shitty season for them but this was impressive.

Congrats to your team starting the season off with a win.  That was actually a good game, and fun to watch...  Except for the part where the Niners lost.  

EVEN my fucking Kicker Carted off on a fucking kickoff!

I'm sorry, but this had me LOLing my ass off.

I don't know how it feels being undefeated after game 1  

I remember our first season with Harbaugh as our coach, I was coming down the mountain, turned on the radio to check the scores, and couldn't believe my ears when I heard the Niners had spanked the Bucs.  It must have been a similar feeling after being used to sucking for so long.

Tonight's game should be awesome with russ going back to Seattle well done nfl well done.

That is some good scheduling work by the NFL.  Wilson against...  Hmmm, does Seattle even have a QB?  IDK!  

I missed that game, did the giants kick ass or did the titans suck balls or was it somewhere in between?

Looks like the Giants pulled off a decent come back, here're the highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrqkDFVyW-0

Was a good game for both teams, I really like Daboll's call to go for two with a bit over a minute left in the game.  The risk paid off, and any time the opposing team misses a field goal as time runs out makes for an instant classic.

[ChiBitCTy]

It appears that I should have followed how everyone ranked their draft picks instead of trying to speculate and outsmart everyone. Choosing Christian McCaffrey instead of Jonathan Taylor was my biggest mistake and presently my biggest regret. You are welcome Hhampuz hehe.

News update on Lamar's contract extension. This is head shaking. What type of contract does he want with the kind of economy the whole world is presently in. Will this cause Lamar to play better to prove himself for a better contract?



Report: Lamar Jackson turned down long-term deal worth up to $290M with Ravens

Source https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/report-lamar-jackson-turned-down-long-term-deal-worth-up-to-290m-with-ravens/

It’s week one. Nothing is set in stone, we’ve still got 17 weeks left in the season. I personally would have drafted Taylor but my next pick would be Christian McCaffrey. He’s an extremely versatile running back and he pick it up. Again, we are looking at just one week here. But if you’re truly down on him he can trade him to me!

Can’t believe the Bears won. I put some btc on the Niners but I guess this is one of those times I’m “happy” to have lost the money. Still going to be a shitty season for them but this was impressive.

Agreed, however, I am very disappointed in my fantasy team being the first participant to pick in the draft. Jonathan Taylor would have me on the lead vs. you this week if I did not speculate on Christian McCaffrey. Next season, my first 6 picks will be the safest picks. Also, I learned that MacCaffrey is prone to injuries hehehe.

In any case, do you have a bag of peanuts? I might trade Cam Akers by week 5 or 6 if Sean McVay decides to use Henderson more than Akers.

Also, where is Mike Evans?

Again, it's week one.  Like I said I would have drafted Taylor of McCaffrey is a star as well and there will be weeks when he scores more than Taylor.  He's also more involved in the passing game than any running back in recent memory (since Matt Forte or so).  He will be fine.   And Evans, what do you mean? He had like 70 yards and a TD.  That's an awesome game.  He will also have some much bigger games. Week one, deep breaths lol

First week of fantasy football and almost everybody is disappointed in their performance.  Even the winners are disappointed.  And, I said almost everybody is disappointed.  I'll tell you who isn't disappointed; uncle nutildah.  Really, dude?  Saquon Barkley?  Who would have thought!  Be honest, are pre-draft performance-enhancing drugs involved?  Ayahuasca?

I will be disappointed if Penny can't muster 4.6pts this evening but when I say I have the worst luck ever I mean it.  I'm predicting something like 4.2 pts scored, so hence I will then be like everyone else, sour lol.

[suchmoon]

That is some good scheduling work by the NFL.  Wilson against...  Hmmm, does Seattle even have a QB?  IDK!  

Someone is actually passing the ball, I'm shocked too:



I'm kinda rooting for Geno here LOL

[bbc.reporter]

It appears that I should have followed how everyone ranked their draft picks instead of trying to speculate and outsmart everyone. Choosing Christian McCaffrey instead of Jonathan Taylor was my biggest mistake and presently my biggest regret. You are welcome Hhampuz hehe.

News update on Lamar's contract extension. This is head shaking. What type of contract does he want with the kind of economy the whole world is presently in. Will this cause Lamar to play better to prove himself for a better contract?



Report: Lamar Jackson turned down long-term deal worth up to $290M with Ravens

Source https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/report-lamar-jackson-turned-down-long-term-deal-worth-up-to-290m-with-ravens/

It’s week one. Nothing is set in stone, we’ve still got 17 weeks left in the season. I personally would have drafted Taylor but my next pick would be Christian McCaffrey. He’s an extremely versatile running back and he pick it up. Again, we are looking at just one week here. But if you’re truly down on him he can trade him to me!

Can’t believe the Bears won. I put some btc on the Niners but I guess this is one of those times I’m “happy” to have lost the money. Still going to be a shitty season for them but this was impressive.

Agreed, however, I am very disappointed in my fantasy team being the first participant to pick in the draft. Jonathan Taylor would have me on the lead vs. you this week if I did not speculate on Christian McCaffrey. Next season, my first 6 picks will be the safest picks. Also, I learned that MacCaffrey is prone to injuries hehehe.

In any case, do you have a bag of peanuts? I might trade Cam Akers by week 5 or 6 if Sean McVay decides to use Henderson more than Akers.

Also, where is Mike Evans?

Again, it's week one.  Like I said I would have drafted Taylor of McCaffrey is a star as well and there will be weeks when he scores more than Taylor.  He's also more involved in the passing game than any running back in recent memory (since Matt Forte or so).  He will be fine.   And Evans, what do you mean? He had like 70 yards and a TD.  That's an awesome game.  He will also have some much bigger games. Week one, deep breaths lol

I posted the question before he made the touchdown hehehe. Yes I am happy. Tom Brady was throwing everything on Julio Jones for much of the game, however.

In any case, Cam Akers ruined my first week. I hope week 2 will be better for him after Sean McVay's statements.

Also, I was shocked to see the score was 0 - 7 when I started to watch the game.

[Hueristic]

I posted the question before he made the touchdown hehehe. Yes I am happy. Tom Brady was throwing everything on Julio Jones for much of the game, however.

Good, I may have to play him next week!

It's a marathon tho, not a sprint. The trick is paying attention to who to grab when your players get injured. Which Heuristics already has a lot of experience with. Damn.

*Runs off to scour waiver wire.