NFL Fantasy Football

[Balboa]

Another thing you have to take into account with young quarterbacks is the weapons they have, strong running game so they can mix the play calling up and of course top receivers, Leinart certainly has the receivers in Fitzgerald and Boldin, im not sure that Young or Cutler do. Great receivers can make a quarterback look good, Kitna in Detroit, Anderson in Cleveland???

[AZOffaly]

True Balboa, but the overall package is more of the differentiator between great teams and average teams. A lad could be on a poor NFL team, and still be a relatively decent NFL QB, even though the average punter mightn't call them any good, and their Fantasy Stats might be poor.

The things that make a good QB in this league (along with the obvious tools) are things like the ability to 'check down' through receivers, recognising coverages, making good decisions at the line and audibling, not taking unnecessary sacks, not throwing into double and triple coverage, and remembering that punt is not always a bad thing. Throw the ball away if you're in trouble, don't turn it over on your own 20 yard line.

You're dead right though, even doing all those things a QB won't get credit, or wins, without having a good running game and/or good receiving corps.

[the onion bag]

AZ, if I thought Trent Green could keep me from the inevitable 2-13 then I'd have no problem trading for him 

Anyway, I'll make damn sure not to miss the draft next year

[the onion bag]

Young is 13-7 as starting QB for the Titans which isn't a bad record considering he's perceived to have a dodgy arm and that they haven't the best receivers or running game in the league

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Young is 13-7 as starting QB for the Titans which isn't a bad record considering he's perceived to have a dodgy arm and that they haven't the best receivers or running game in the league

might have something to do with their brilliant defence

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Barring a disaster - another win for the Astros

[the Deel Rover]

a shock win for me last night especially since my main man brady wasn't playing , fair play to mc nabb he stepped up to the plate and got me 30 fantasy points

[ONeill]

Deel, you'll never know how close you were to a heartbreaking defeat. Late on Saturday I blinked and replaced a questionable Vinny Testaverde with his understudy. The latter scored minus 2 and the former +3.something. I would have clinched it by 0.50 if I hadn't changed.

Gutted.

[Rossie11]

Could be a costly one ONeill come end of season..
Although Deel had 15pts from a TE on the bench..
Leave him there again next week Deel..  

[the Deel Rover]

Deel, you'll never know how close you were to a heartbreaking defeat. Late on Saturday I blinked and replaced a questionable Vinny Testaverde with his understudy. The latter scored minus 2 and the former +3.something. I would have clinched it by 0.50 if I hadn't changed.

Gutted.

i noticed that you changed your quarter back o'neill thanks for that

[AZOffaly]

And it continues to heat up. Week 9 is done and dusted, and while we now have a clear top 4, there is still only 2 games seperating 2nd from 12th following a very interesting week of games.

In the first game of the week the GalwayImpactPlayers had less than 2 points to spare over the Faithful Turfmen, winning 82.25 to 80.82 as Larry Fitzgerald (WR-ARI) led the way with 19.70 points. The ImpactPlayers and Turfmen are both on 3-7, and realistically out of the running.

Next up saw the Curragh Rams' colours being lowered by basement dwelling Sydney's Sailors, as Kurt Warner (QB-ARI) led the way with 21.58 points in a 99.02 to 58.30 win. The Rams were greatly handicapped by bye weeks, and fall into a 3 way tie for second place at 7-3, while the Sailors move onto 2-8, and off the bottom on points difference.

The third game on the ticket saw the Ardboe Astros deal a heavy blow to the Craigyhill Terrors' hopes of Superbowl contention as they ran out 61.55 to 50.63 winners thanks largely to 20.45 points from New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey. The Astros season is still just about alive on 4-6, while the Terrors drop to 9th place on 6-4.

Moving along the card, the Red Hand Helmets were another minnow to deal a bubble team a serious dent as they rode Cleveland QB Derek Anderson all the way to a 84.32 to 66.31 win over the erstwhile 4-5 Mafiosi. The Mayomen fall to 4-6 and are clinging on by a fingernail, while the Red Hand Helmets are still probably out of contention, but will cause problems for any team between now and week 15.

Fifth up saw the Hegan's Helmets profiting from big weeks from Ben Roethlisberger (QB-PIT) and Tony Romo (QB-DAL) as they evened up the season's record with the Lurgan Langers, thanks to a 108.65 to 70.38 victory. Both teams are now on 6-4 and in a tie for 5th place, records wise. The Points Difference puts the Helmets at 6th, while the Langers are at 10th, so that was a big result for Hegan's Helmets.

Performance of the week, point wise, came in the next game as the Ruthless Rossies continued their good run in this battle of the 6-3 teams, and ran out 132.57 to 81.12 victors over the overmatched Crossmaglen Hitmen. The Rossies had a huge 28.50 point output from Darren Sproles, San Diego Running Back, and a 27 point outing from the much maligned Denver Bronco Defence. With this defeat the Crossmaglen Hitmen find themselves under pressure at 6-4 and in 5th place, but they are far from out of the running, while the Rossies leap up to 7-3 and 2nd place on points difference.

The 'we're not finished yet' performance of the week comes from the revamped L'Esprit de Biff, who had 21.10 points from Jason Campbell (QB-WAS) en route to a 91.72 to 67.53 point win over the shaneoneills. The oneills drop to bottom of the table on 2-8, while the Biffs move up to 8th place on points with a 6-4 record, and only 1 game out of the top 4. Quite a difference a win makes.

If the Biffs managed to meet the challenge at 5-4 from week 10, the Broncos couldn't quite do so, and are now in serious bother. They fall to 5-5, having come out the wrong end of a 74.11 to 46.03 result against the Cleveland Steamers. The Steamers have caused higher ranked teams bother before, and will do so again, even if their own 3-7 record probably means they are off the radar for the playoffs themselves.

Shock of the round in terms of the records of the respective teams is undoubtedly the crashing halt the 4-5 Lummoxes put to the previously unbeaten Bet with Paddy Power squad. A 70 point beating is a huge statement by the Lummoxes against an understrength Powers squad, and will give them a huge fillip for the rest of the season, as they move onto 5-5. The Powers stay clear on top, with two games to spare on 9-1 and remain favourites to top the table, although they may well be vulnerable in the playoffs if injuries don't clear up.

In another 6-3 battle, a costly managerial move by O'Neill's Chargers handed a 99.47 to 94.76 point win to the mayo warriors, who were doing battle without heavy hitter Tom Brady. In the circumstances Donovan McNabb's 30.87 at the helm of the Philadelphia Eagles was invaluable to the warriors, who move onto 7-3 and 3rd place on points. The Chargers are 6-4 and in 7th place, with 5 weeks to go.

It's coming along nicely.

1. Bet with Paddy Power 9-1-0 .900 1081.01 L-1 8 31
2. Ruthless Rossies 7-3-0 .700 934.12 W-7 12 27
3. mayo warriors 7-3-0 .700 913.42 W-6 13 20
4. Curragh Rams 7-3-0 .700 857.51 L-1 5 8
5. Crossmaglen Hitmen 6-4-0 .600 1064.00 L-1 10 19
6. hegans helmets 6-4-0 .600 983.40 W-1 4 9
7. O'Neill's Chargers 6-4-0 .600 955.47 L-2 17 12
8. L'Esprit de Biff 6-4-0 .600 843.64 W-1 14 25
9. Craigyhill Terrors 6-4-0 .600 815.69 L-2 16 8
10. Lurgan Langers 6-4-0 .600 788.87 L-2 3 4
11. Lummox Squad 57 5-5-0 .500 907.67 W-1 18 32
12. BallyhaiseBroncos 5-5-0 .500 905.58 L-1 15 18
13. Mayo Mafiosi 4-6-0 .400 747.86 L-1 9 40
14. Ardboe Astros 4-6-0 .400 722.52 W-2 7 6
15. Cleveland Steamers 3-7-0 .300 836.58 W-1 20 16
16. Faithful Turfmen 3-7-0 .300 836.21 L-1 11 14
17. Red Hand Helmets 3-7-0 .300 796.11 W-1 6 32
18. Galway Impactplayers 3-7-0 .300 777.22 W-2 19 14
19. Sydneys Sailors 2-8-0 .200 764.77 W-1 2 -
20. shane oneills 2-8-0 .200 681.50 L-4 1 -

[the Deel Rover]

Could be a costly one ONeill come end of season..
Although Deel had 15pts from a TE on the bench..
Leave him there again next week Deel..  

well rossie looks like the cull worked any way you took me over ya fecker ya 

[AZOffaly]

Best of the Best after Week 10.

Quarterbacks


1. Tom Brady (Patriots and mayo warriors)
   2686 yards 33 TDs 4 INTs,  2 Rushing TDs, 3 Fumbles Lost 275.67 points
2. Tony Romo (Cowboys and hegans helmets)
   2555 yards 23 TDs 11 INTs, 2 Rushing TDs, 2 Fumbles Lost 201.15 points
3. Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers and hegans helmets)
   2020 yards 22 TDs 7 INTS 1 Rushing TDs 2 Fumbles Lost 173.15 points
4. Derek Anderson (Browns and Red Hand Helmets)
   2231 yards 20 TDs 9 INTs 2 Rushing TDs 1 Fumble Lost  171.37 points
5. Peyton Manning (Colts and Curragh Rams)
   2386 yards 16 TDs 10 INTs 3 Rushing TDs 1 Fumble Lost  159.42 points
6. Brett Favre (Packers and O'Neills Chargers)
   2757 yards 16 TDs 8 INTs 0 Rushing TDs 2 Fumbles Lost 157.04 points
7. Carson Palmer (Bengals and Faithful Turfmen)
   2464 yards 16 TDs 10 INTs 0 Rushing TDs 1 Fumble Lost 145.58 points
8. Matt Hasselbeck (Seahawks and Lurgan Langers)
   2301 yards 15 TDs 8 INTs 0 Rushing TDs 2 Fumbles Lost 132.37 points
9. Donovan McNabb (Eagles and Mayo Warriors)
   2295 yards 13 TDs 4 INTs 0 Rushing TDs 4 Fumbles Lost 127.25 points
10.Drew Brees (Saints and Ruthless Rossies)
   2447 yards 14 TDs 12 INTs 0 Rushing TDs 3 Fumbles Lost 124.94 points
   
   
Wide Receivers
1. Randy Moss (Patriots and Galway ImpactPlayers)
   56 Receptions, 924 yards, 12 TDs 0 Return Yards, 0 Return TDs, 0 Fumbles Lost, 160.20 points
2. T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Bengals and O'Neill's Chargers)
   68 Receptions, 719 yards, 10 TDs, 0 Return Yards, 0 Return TDs, 1 Fumble Lost, 135.95 points
3. Wes Welker (Patriots and Crossmaglen Hitmen)
   61 Receptions, 651 yards, 7 TDs, 389 Return Yards, 0 Return TDs, 0 Fumbles Lost 131.15 points
4. Terrell Owens (Cowboys and Cleveland Steamers)
   50 Receptions, 855 yards, 8 TDs, 0 Return Yards, 0 Return TDs,  0 Fumbles Lost 127.00 points
5. Braylon Edwards (Browns and shane oneills)
   43 Receptions, 752 yards, 10 TDs,  0 Return Yards, 0 Return TDs,  1 Fumble Lost 125.10 points
6. Reggie Wayne  (Colts and O'Neill's Chargers)
   59 Receptions, 870 yards, 6 TDs, 0 Return Yards, 0 Return TDs, 1 Fumble Lost 118.70 points
7. Joshua Cribbs (Browns and Lummox Squad 57)
   1 Reception 7 Yards, 0 TDs,  1348 Return Yards,  2 Return TDs,  0 Fumbles Lost 117.40 points
8. Devin Hester (Bears and Lurgan Langers)
   7 Receptions 142 Yards 1 TD 948 Return Yards 3 Return TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 104.80 points
9. Nate Burleson (Seahawks and Ardboe Astros)
   28 Receptions 358 Yards 3 TDs 614 Return Yards 2 Return TDs 1 Fumble Lost 104.25 points
10.Plaxico Burress (Giants and Bet with Paddy Power)
   41 Receptions 588 Yards 8 TDs 0 Return Yards 0 Return TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 102.40 points
   
Running Backs

1. Adrian Peterson (Vikings and Craigyhill Terrors)
   1081 Rush Yards 8 Rush TDs 15 Rec 220 Rec Yards 1 Rec TD  324 Ret Yards 0 Ret TDs 3 Fumbles Lost 163.25 Points
2. Brian Westbrook (Eagles and Bet with Paddy Power)
   701 Rush Yards 5 Rush TDs 54 Rec 518 Rec Yards 4 Rec TDs 0 Ret Yards 0 Ret TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 151.45 Points
3. LaDainian Tomlinson  (Chargers and Craigyhill Terrors)
   733 Rush Yards 8 Rush TDs 36 Rec 269 Rec Yards 1 Rec TD 0 Ret Yards 0 Ret TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 135.44 Points
4. Joseph Addai (Colts and Sydneys Sailors)
   760 Rush Yards 7 Rush TDs 25 Rec 221 Rec Yards 2 Rec TDs 0 Ret Yards 0 Ret TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 126.05 Points
5. Maurice Jones-Drew (Jaguars and Faithful Turfmen)
   536 Rush Yards 5 Rush TDs 23 Rec 235 Rec Yards 0 Rec TDs 597 Ret Yards 1 Ret TD  2 Fumbles Lost  123.40 Points
6. Leon Washington (Jets and Curragh Rams)
   127 Rush Yards 1 Rush TD 21 Rec 118 Rec Yards 0 Rec TDs 896 Ret Yards 3 Ret TDs  1 Fumble Lsot  111.55 Points
7. Ronnie Brown (Dolphins - On IR)
   602 Rush Yards 4 Rush TDs 39 Rec 389 Rec Yards 1 Rec TD 0 Ret Yards 0 Ret TDs  0 Fumble Lost 109.55 Points
8. Reggie Bush (Saints and Galway ImpactPlayers)
   451 Rush Yards 4 Rush TDs 55 Rec 304 REc Yards 2 Rec TDs 12 Ret Yards 0 Ret TDs 1 Fumble Lost 106.85 Points
9. Marshawn Lynch (Bills and Crossmaglen Hitmen)
   751 Rush Yards 6 Rush TDs 15 Rec 120 Rec Yards 0 Rec TDs  0 Ret Yards 0 Ret TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 99.21 Points
10.Clinton Portis (Redskins and Crossmaglen Hitmen)
   766 Rush Yards 6 Rush TDs 23 Rec 176 Rec Yards 0 Rec TDs 0 Ret Yards 0 Ret TDs 2 Fumbles Lost 98.60 Points
   
Tight Ends

1. Antonio Gates (Chargers and Sydneys Sailors)
   50 Receptions 675 Receiving Yards 5 TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 95.75 Points
2. Tony Gonzalez (Chiefs and Ballyhaise Broncos)
   55 Receptions 644 Receiving Yards 4 TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 89.70 Points
3. Jason Witten (Cowboys and O'Neill's Chargers)
   47 Receptions 629 Receiving Yards 5 TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 89.45 Points
4. Kellen Winslow (Browns and Galway ImpactPlayers)
   47 Receptions 703 Receiving Yards 4 TDs 1 Fumble Lost  85.65 Points
5. Heath Miller (Steelers and Lummox Squad 57)
   31 Receptions 421 Receiving Yards 6 TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 74.05 Points
6. Dallas Clark (Colts and Crossmaglen Hitmen)
   34 Receptions 403 Receiving Yards 6 TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 73.85  Points
7. Jeremy Shockey (Giants and Ardboe Astros)
   43 Receptions 487 Receiving Yards 3 TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 67.15 Points
8. Chris Cooley (Redskins and shane oneills)
   32 Receptions 310 Receiving Yards 5 TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 66.00 Points
9. Benjamin Watson (Patriots and Cleveland Steamers)
   20 Receptions 232 Receiving Yards 5 TDs 0 Fumbles Lost 54.15 Points
10.Donald Lee (Packers and mayo warriors)
   33 Receptions 409 Receiving Yards 2 TDs 1 Fumble Lost  47.45 Points
   
Kickers

1. Rob Bironas  (Titans and Ballyhaise Broncos)
   22 FG Made, 2 FG Missed, 16 PAT made, 0 PAT missed, 86 points
2. Nick Folk (Cowboys and Lummox Squad 57)
   15 FG Made, 2 FG Missed, 35 PAT made, 0 PAT missed, 82 points
3. Shayne Graham (Bengals and Sydneys Sailors)
   19 FG Made, 1 FG missed, 20 PAT made, 0 PAT missed, 80 points
4. Stephen Gostkowski (Patriots and Mayo Mafiosi)
   11 FG Made, 1 FG missed, 46 PAT made, 0 PAT missed, 78.50 points
5. Mason Crosby (Packers and Faithful Turfmen)
   18 FG Made, 4 FG missed, 24 PAT made, 0 PAT missed, 78 points
6. Kris Brown  (Tesxans and Ruthless Rossies)
   18 FG Made, 2 FG missed, 19 PAT made, 0 PAT missed, 77.50 points
7. Josh Brown (Seahawks and L'Esprit de Biff)
   17 FG Made, 2 FG missed, 20 PAT made, 0 PAT missed, 74 points
8. Jeff Reed (Steelers and Curragh Rams)
   14 FG Made, 1 FG missed, 29 PAT made, 0 PAT missed, 72.50 points
9. Jason Hanson (Lions and Galway ImpactPlayers)
   16 FG Made, 4 FG missed, 23 PAT made, 1 PAT missed, 67.50 points
10.Matt Stover (Ravens and on Waiver Wire)
   18 FG Made, 3 FG missed, 12 PAT made, 0 PAT missed, 66 points
   
Defensive Teams

1. San Diego (Cleveland Steamers)
   161 Pts Allow 19.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 17 INTs 10 Fumbles Rec 3 TDs 0 Blk Kicks 2 Ret TDs 143.00 Points
2. Detroit (Galway ImpactPlayers)
   202 Pts Allow 26.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 15 INTs 13 Fumbles Rec 3 TDs 3 Blk Kicks 1 Ret TDs 138.00 Points
3. New England (Curragh Rams)
   135 Pts Allow 25.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 12 INTs 8 Fumbles Rec 3 TDs 0 Blk Kicks 2 Ret TDs 134.00 Points
4. Seattle (mayo warriors)
   133 Pts Allow 26.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 9 INTs 10 Fumbles Rec 0 TDs 0 Blk Kicks 2 Ret TDs 126.00 Points
=5.Green Bay (shane oneills)
   142 Pts Allow 26.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 9 INTs 7 Fumbles Rec 3 TDs 0 Blk Kicks 0 Ret TDs 122.00 Points
=5.Pittsburgh (Bet with Paddy Power)
   120 Pts Allow 25.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 7 INTs 10 Fumbles Rec 1 TDs 0 Blk Kicks 1 Ret TDs 122.00 Points
7. Tennessee (Ballyhaise Broncos)
   140 Pts Allow 23.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 13 INTs 8 Fumbles Rec 2 TDs 1 Blk Kick 0 Ret TDs 118.00 Points
8. Chicago (mayo warriors)
   175 Pts Allow 29.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 6 INTs 10 Fumbles Rec 0 TDs 5 Blk Kick 3 Ret TDs 117.00 Points
9. New York (Ardboe Astros)
   182 Pts Allow 32.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 9 INTs 7 Fumbles Rec 3 TDs 0 Blk Kick 0 Ret TDs 114.00 Points
10.Minnesota (Crossmaglen Hitmen)
   176 Pts Allow 19.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 8 INTS 10 Fumbles Rec 4 TDs 0 Blk Kick 0 Ret TDs 113.00 Points
   
Defensive Players

1. Terrence McGee (Bills and Ruthless Rossies)
   35 Tackles 0.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 2 INTs  0 Forced Fumble 0 Fumbles Rec 0 TD 16 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick 88.80 Points
2. James Harrison (Steelers and Galway ImpactPlayers)
   48 Tackles 6.5 Sacks 0 Safeties 1 INTs 6 Forced Fumble 3 Fumbles Rec 0 TD 2 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick 66.50 Points
3. Mike Vrabel (Patriots and Curragh Rams)
   35 Tackles 8.5 Sacks 0 Safeties 0 INTs 5 Forced Fumble 0 Fumbles Rec 0 TD 0 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick 66.30 Points
4. Ellis Hobbs (Patriots and Ardboe Astros)
   30 Tackles 1.0 Sack 0 Safeties 0 INTs 1 Forced Fumble 0 Fumbles Rec 0 TD 5 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick 66.05 Points
5. DeMeco Ryans (Texans and Cleveland Steamers)
   62 Tackles 2.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 1 INT 1 Forced Fumble 3 Fumbles Rec 1 TD 3 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick 58.50 Points
6. Julian Peterson (Seahawks and Lummox Squad 57)
   41 Tackles 8.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 1 INT 4 Forced Fumbles 1 Fumble Rec 0 TD 1 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick  57.50 Points
=7.Osi Umenyiora (Giants and Ardboe Astros)
   24 Tackles 9.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 0 INT 3 Forced Fumbles 2 Fumbles Rec 1 TD 0 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick 55.00 Points
=7.Thomas Howard (Raiders and Crossmaglen Hitmen)
   49 Tackles 1.0 Sack 0 Safeties 4 INTs 0 Forced Fumbles 0 Fumbles Rec 2 TD 8 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick 55.00 Points
9. Antonio Cromartie (Chargers and Ballyhaise Broncos)
   19 Tackles 0.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 6 INTs 0 Forced Fumbles 1 Fumble Rec 2 TD 12 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick 53.50 Points
10.Charles Woodson (Packers and L'Esprit de Biff)
   35 Tackles 0.0 Sacks 0 Safeties 3 INTs 0 Forced Fumbles 1 Fumble Rec 2 TD 6 Passes Def 0 Blk Kick 52.80 Points

[Lone Shark]

Out of that list of seventy I have the number 7 ranked kicker and the number 10 ranked defensive player.

Let this be a lesson to anyone not to miss the draft. 

[the Deel Rover]

Out of that list of seventy I have the number 7 ranked kicker and the number 10 ranked defensive player.

Let this be a lesson to anyone not to miss the draft. 

low odds on you missing the draft next year then lone shark