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The Kevin Cadle Trophy 2017 - Week 4 Recap

The fantasy season is already a quarter of the way through and now we can start to see what’s legit and what’s counterfeit. Some legit things include the prophetic nature of the weekly recap/review. Another is Kareem Hunt, drafted in the second round by Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag. Met with shock and incredulity during the draft, now owner Sam is having the last laugh. With this pick looking like a great value, it’s time to look back at some of the best picks in draft history.

In 2012 Cyborg Justice drafted Adrian Peterson in round 8. Coming off ACL surgery nobody could be sure what AD would have left. He proved all the doubters wrong rushing for over 2000 yards and 13 touchdowns, finishing as the RB1 in fantasy. The same year The Lynn Swann Crybabies drafted rookie Doug Martin who rushed for 1454 yards and 11 TDs, earning him the RB2 spot. Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag arguably won the draft (and the title) with his 15th round pick of rookie Alfred Morris, who finished as the RB5 that year.

Honourable mentions: Dez Bryant (Selected by Cyborg Justice in round 10, dropped by mistake, picked up by Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag and finished as WR3).

In 2013 Cyborg Justice was back at it again drafting Josh Gordon in round 11. Gordon hauled in an absurd 87 receptions for 1646 yards and 9 touchdowns (117.6 yards per game) in a season that is becoming harder and harder to fathom. GCT selected Antonio Brown with pick 58 and was rewarded with WR11 numbers.

In 2014 Goodfellas stole Antonio Brown in round 3, WR1 that year. It was a sensational year for rookie owner Dan who scored most points in the regular season (1598.08) but sadly they lost out to eventual winner The Lynn Swann Crybabies, leading to a rivalry which will be talked about for centuries to come.

In 2015 Brighton Tsunami Colts destroyed the draft, grabbing the RB1 Devonta Freeman with the 81st pick, the WR4 Allen Robinson the next round and Danny Woodhead in round 11 who finished as RB11. Unfortunately the Colts ended a disappointing 8th place due to poor management and a PED scandal.

Last season Wadstar Wildebeests took DeMarco Murray in round 5 who finished as RB5 and obliterated the league with the terrifying Bell and Murray tandem. Brighton Tsunami Colts grabbed LeGarrette Blount with the 104th pick who ended the season as RB7.

Next week we will look at the biggest busts in league history. Here comes the week 4 recap.

The top of the table is congested after week 4 with 5 teams sharing the overall lead. Week 4 leader Cyborg Justice could not overcome their week 4 misfortune and suffered defeat to Wadstar Wildebeests, who is fearlessly fighting through the curse of the champion narrative. Eli Manning and Charles Clay led Kent Exiles to a narrow victory over Cecil Martin’s Mavericks, who felt the true volatility of Sammy Watkins and Jack Doyle. Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag made a statement by destroying Coolhand and earning the second highest margin of victory in league history.  The Brewdog game of the week turned into a blowout as The Fail Marys held up their end of the bargain in what promised to be a high scoring matchup. GCT now sinks to 0-4 and is on the brink of inconceivable sadness. Chris Thompson fell back to earth but that didn’t stop Rochester Jeffersons laying the smack down on the Cleveland Clowns, who succumbed to more Big Ben road woes and Crowell ineptitude. Finally The Lynn Swann Crybabies were unable to exact revenge on the leagues tyrannous chief in the rematch of the Phantom Sack Game. Cliffe Woods Packers move to a healthy 3-1 and remain the winningest team in regular season history.

Week 4 Stats, Stats & Milestones

Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag scores their 12th 120 point game. Fantasy HQ tracks 120 point games and the lead is tied between Cliffe Woods Packers and The Lynn Swann Crybabies at 12 120 point outings.

The Fail Marys record their 5th 120 point score.

No team has ever started 0-4 and made the playoffs

Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag now holds the seasons top score with 133.14.

Week 4 In Quotes

“I just realised, I have TY Montgomery, TY Hill and TY/TH Cohen lol” George

“Richard Pryor has better chemistry with Cousins” Sam

“Fuck off Tom Daley” “I’ll second that… What a cunt” “What’s that cunt doing?” Dan, Mark & Aaron

“Fuck me fireworks worse than the Cuxton club” Aaron

“#keepthekicker” Matt

“BREAKING: JASON WITTEN HAS CAUGHT A PASS” Dave

Week 4 Standings (Record/True)

Week 4 Fantasy Fiascos

Terrance West - -0.70 Points (-7 Rushing Yards) (COOL) Chris Thompson – 0.70 Points (23 Rushing Yards, FUM, 4 Receiving Yards) (JEFF) Demaryius Thomas – 1.10 Points (11 Receiving Yards) (CYB) Sammy Watkins – 1.70 Points (17 Receiving Yards) (MAVS) Robert Woods - 1.70 Points (17 Receiving Yards) (COOL) Melvin Gordon – 2.90 Points (22 Rushing Yards, 7 Receiving Yards) (GCT) Antonio Brown – 3.40 Points (34 Receiving Yards) (CLE) Matt Ryan – 8.48 Points (242 Passing Yards, TD, 2 INT, 8 Rushing Yards, FUM) (LYNN)

Week 4 Fantasy Phenoms

Deshaun Watson – 33.72 Points (283 Passing Yards, 4TD, INT, 24 Rushing Yards, TD) (JEFF) Cam Newton – 33.04 (316 Passing Yards, 3TD, INT, 44 Rushing Yards, TD) (FA) Le’Veon Bell – 30.60 Points (144 Rushing Yards, 2TD, 42 Receiving Yards) (JEFF) Todd Gurley – 27.50 Points (121 Rushing Yards, 94 Receiving Yards, TD) (FAIL) Ezekiel Elliott – 25.90 Points (85 Rushing Yards, TD, 54 Receiving Yards, TD) (MAVS) Lamar Miller – 25.10 Points (75 Rushing Yards, TD, 56 Receiving Yards, TD) (FAIL) Bilal Powell – 25.00 Points (163 Rushing Yards, TD, 27 Receiving Yards) (FBAG)

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Matchups

Cyborg Justice (3-1) @ Cecil Martin’s Mavericks (2-2) H2H Record: CYB 3-3 MAVS

Both teams will be looking to bounce back from close defeats in week 4. Cyborg Justice completed the league’s first trade of the year with Uncles Sam’s Family Feedbag to secure the services of DeSean Jackson (for Alvin Kamara). Cecil Martin’s Mavericks still has some waiver wire work to do as injuries and bye weeks start to become a factor.

Kent Exiles (3-1) @ Rochester Jeffersons (2-2) H2H Record: KEX 3-1 JEFF

After the hot start things are looking dicey for the Exiles this week. A bye week for Freeman and injury worries for Montgomery means a risky backfield of McGuire/Gallman and Cohen. Paired with the boom or bust nature of the receiving core this could be peak times for owner George. Rochester Jeffersons are on a 2 game winning streak and Le’Veon Bell is starting to heat up. Bryant and Cooks both see favourable matchups making those Jeffersons the massive favourite this week.

Wadstar Wildebeests (2-2) @ The Lynn Swann Crybabies (1-3) H2H Record: WILD 3-2 LYNN

A rematch of the 2016 semi -final where The Lynn Swann Crybabies crapped the bed, revenge will be on the mind of owner Aaron once again. The Wildebeests have plus matchups all over the roster and are clear favourites here. The Crybabies have some waiver adds to make as lone QB Matt Ryan is on bye. A loss this week could spell doom.

GCT (0-4) @ Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag (3-1) H2H Record: GCT 4-1 FBAG

No team has ever started 0-4 and made the playoffs. It’s now or never for GCT. History is on their side this week but that is about it. With Gronk being a late inactive this really isn’t owner Lloyd’s season. Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag are the highest scoring team in the league and they show no signs of slowing down but historically this has been a bad matchup for the Feedbag, averaging a mere 77.24 over the previous 5 meetings.

The Fail Marys (3-1) @ Cleveland Clowns (1-3) H2H Record: CLE 2-1 FAIL

These two teams have only met 3 times and they have mostly been ugly games with an average of 76.57 per game. The Fail Marys are in cruise control as Todd Gurley continues to roll all over everybody, can the Seahawks slow him down? It’s do or die for the Cleveland Clowns this week who have never managed to replicate the consistency of their 2014 campaign.

Coolhand (1-3) @ Cliffe Woods Packers (3-1) H2H Record: CWP 2-1 COOL

Coolhand is on a 3 game losing skid and it doesn’t get any easier this week. They face a Cliffe Woods Packers team who average an enormous 115.37 in this head to head matchup. Owner Luke will be hoping for more from high draft pick Jay Ajayi whose Dolphins have looked putrid in the past 2 weeks.

Teams on bye: Broncos, Falcons, Redskins and Saints.

May all your ligaments sprain, Cyborg Justice

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The Kevin Cadle Trophy 2017 - Week 3 Recap

Week 3 was a crazy week for many reasons. Donald Trump urged NFL team owners to fire any player who kneels for the anthem and players responded in audacious fashion. Four games came down to the last 30 seconds of play; briefly curtailing the perception the league’s quality of play has taken a downswing. Brady mounted another 4th quarter comeback to squeak past the Texans. Golden Tate’s non touchdown lead to a 10 second run off to end the game and a heartbreaking loss for the Lions. Eagle’s rookie kicker Jake Elliott (yes, more kicker chat) hits a miracle 61 yard field goal to sink the Giants comeback and the pathetic unsportsmanlike conduct call on Von Miller sets up the Bills for a chip shot to put them out of sight against the Broncos. Sadly the Kevin Cadle Trophy didn’t see this level of drama as 5 of the 6 games ended in a blowout and most contests were a forgone conclusion by bedtime.

From an entire league of men on their knees to one fantasy owner. Here comes the week 3 recap.

Cyborg Justice tops the league at 3-0 after defeating Kent Exiles. GCT lose at the hands of Cecil Martin’s Mavericks and find themselves in a gulch of torturous despair and the sole owner of last place at 0-3. Going into the season GCT were the 2nd most consistent regular season team with a 0.586% winning percentage. Owner Lloyd is certainly on the hot seat and is surely the favourite for first coach fired this season. Wadstar Wildebeests could not defy their week 3 destiny as the curse continues to decay and fester, losing out to Rochester Jeffersons who also notched their first win. The Fail Marys bludgeoned Coolhand to fantasy death, beating them by an enormous 63.18 points. In the week’s big grudge matches the Cleveland Clowns finally got on the board taking down hated rival The Lynn Swann Crybabies and Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag failed to get revenge against league overlord Dave’s Cliffe Woods Packers (much to the chagrin of the other league owners). Both were highly anticipated matchups which disappointed in week 3. Tight end continued to be a chasm of agonising sorrow and kickers once again decided at least one game.

Week 3 Stats, Stats & Milestones

Cleveland Clowns reaches 20 wins in regular season history.

Cyborg Justice starts out 3-0 for 3rd straight year. Only 4 teams have ever reached 4-0. Goodfellas (2014), The Lynn Swann Crybabies (2014) and Cliffe Woods Packers (2015).

Cecil Martin Mavericks rack up the highest score of the year so far with 126.50 points.

Week 3 In Quotes (#newrule)

“I’m considering ruining Dan’s weekend with Cooper Kupp’s first outing” Aaron

“Oh Hyde is dead then lol…Amazing…The Wildebeest curse rolls on…Hold me Mark” Greg

“I just danced naked to the fridge lol…To Carlos” Greg

“If I hear the name Sammy Watkins again today I’m going to impale myself on the local park fence” Matt

“Why is Sammy on your bench Matthew? (No surname as I don’t want to see you on that fence…)” “A combination of historically low scoring, poor management and Michael Fabiano” Mark & Matt

“Kupp half empty” Danny

“Gurley make me angury” Luke

“Greg, Verrett is on IR, Kelce is going to kill everyone. Either that or they double team him and leave Hill open all game” George

“COME ALONG, BORT!” Luke

“Love that cheerleader’s arse behind the Ray Lewis interview” Mark

“Kickers forever” Greg

“Got to love a 50 yard field goal from NO. Lutz of points” Matt

“43.06 points. What a beautiful morning to wake up to” Luke

“Eat shit Dan” Aaron

Week 3 Standings (Record/True)

Week 3 Fantasy Fiascos

Ravens D/ST -4.00 Points (44 Points Allowed) (FBAG) Travis Kelce 0.10 Points (1 Receiving Yard) (CYB) Terrance West 0.60 Points (26 Rushing Yards, 1 Fumble) (COOL) Amari Cooper 0.60 Points (6 Receiving Yards) (CYB) Michael Crabtree 0.70 Points (7 Receiving Yards) (COOL)

Week 3 Fantasy Phenoms

Tom Brady 35.72 Points (378 Passing Yards, 5TD, 6 Rushing Yards, 1 Fumble) (GCT) Todd Gurley 32.90 Points (113 Rushing Yards, 2TD, 36 Receiving Yards, TD) (FAIL) Stefon Diggs 29.30 Points (173 Receiving Yards, 2TD) (WILD) Brandin Cooks 27.10 Points (131 Receiving Yards, 2TD, 1 2PT) (JEFF) Jordan Howard 26.40 Points (138 Rushing Yards, 2TD, 1 Fumble, 26 Receiving Yards) (CYB) Chris Thompson 24.80 Points (38 Rushing Yards, 150 Receiving Yards, 1 TD) (JEFF) Kareem Hunt 24.30 Points (172 Rushing Yards, TD, 11 Receiving Yards) (FBAG) Dalvin Cook 22.90 Points (97 Rushing Yards, TD, 72 Receiving Yards) (CWP)

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Matchups

Cyborg Justice (3-0) @ Wadstar Wildebeests (1-2) H2H Record: WILD 3-2 CYB

Although Cyborg Justice have started 2015, 2016 and 2017 3-0 they have never got to 4-0 in that time span. Will the curse relent this week for the Wildebeests or will bragging rights be at an all-time high? This matchup is historically terrible with the lowest H2H matchup average of the week (82.30). The Justice are a lowly 1-4 in week 4 games. In week 11 of 2015 the two teams clashed to produce the lowest winning score of all time. This is also a rematch of Fantasy Super Bowl IV where Wadstar Wildebeests triumphed and denied Cyborg Justice the chance to be a 2 time Super Bowl champ.

ABOVE: A pitiful winning score from Cyborg Justice.

Matt Prater travels to Minnesota for a dome game this week and the Vikings are giving up most points to kickers so far this season. Waiver adds Wendell Smallwood and Ryan Griffin will see the field this week in a situation sources are calling “Trustgate”. (Expect a dog fight in this one.)

ABOVE: Mark lies to Greg about playing waiver adds. The curse does things to a man.

Kent Exiles (2-1) @ Cecil Martin’s Mavericks (2-1) H2H Record: MAVS 3-1 KEX

History favours the Mavericks in this matchup and coming off the back of a huge win in week 3 Matt will be looking to cement his place as one of the league’s most consistent performers (0.557% regular win percentage).

Kent Exiles are still smarting after a devastating loss in week 3. Can George select the correct core from his dynamic selection of receivers in week 4 or will screams of “delete the league” echo across the league’s Whatsapp Monday morning?

Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag (2-1) @ Coolhand (1-2) H2H Record: COOL 3-2 FBAG

With Kareem Hunt on pace to break Eric Dickerson’s rookie rushing record, spirits are high in the Feedbag camp for the first time since the Obama administration. Big Bad Bilal is back to make up this RB duo of death. Those F-Bags average a colossal 117.92 in week 4 games.

After week 1 Coolhand was looking like a franchise poised to make a playoff run. Now 1-2 an all too familiar pattern is forming for the 4th year team. Owner Luke may have to lean on the Oakland offence in the no fly zone, a scary proposition after the Raiders meltdown last week.

The Fail Marys (2-1) @ GCT (0-3) (BREWDOG’S GAME OF THE WEEK: Sponsored by Punk IPA) H2H Record: FAIL 5-5 GCT

A strange quirk of scheduling sees these two teams in their 11th meeting in only 5 seasons. The two met in week 11 of 2013 and produced the 6th highest scoring game in league history and the dubious honour of highest losing score ever (127.40). This is a must win game for GCT. All eyes will be on Todd Gurley who lit up the scoreboard last week.

ABOVE: Crushing defeat for GCT

Cleveland Clowns (1-2) @ Rochester Jeffersons (1-2) H2H Record: JEFF 3-1 CLE

Rochester Jeffersons leads the all-time series 3-1 as both teams try to get back on track after slow starts. NFL.com predicts a close game and there are sure to be floods of tears on Sunday from one of the owners. Both teams are coming off emotional wins and whoever settles into the game first takes this matchup.

Cliffe Woods Packers (2-1) @ The Lynn Swann Crybabies (1-2) H2H Record: LYNN 5-4 CWP

When these two titans of the league battled in week 4 of the 2015 season, it was to be forever known as “The Batting the Ball Game”. Another highly suspicious plot hatched by the league’s answer to Roger Goodell. The game ended Cliffe Woods Packers 66.76 – 66.22 The Lynn Swann Crybabies. CWP had the Seahawks D/ST who finished on 7.00 points. Please read the following link to see what happened at the end of the game. A highly controversial play which potentially could have swung this matchup. Revenge will be on the agenda for the Crybabies.

https://www.sbnation.com/2017/1/7/14183816/seahawks-lions-illegal-bat-batgate-nfl-playoffs-wild-card

Week 4 is traditionally a high scoring week. Fire emojis are a certainty.

May all your labrums tear, Cyborg Justice

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The Kevin Cadle Trophy 2017 - Week 2 Recap

On Sunday evening the dreams of an entire sporting nation died as rookie kicker Younghoe Koo missed two field goals (including the game winner) against the Miami Dolphins. The South Korean diaspora of the United States have been waiting for a Korean born NFL star since 1986 and Koo’s place in the league is already in jeopardy after going 1 for 4 in his first two games, ultimately condemning the Chargers to their 0-2 record.

Why do NFL games have to be decided this way? A game which requires incredible fitness and durability, aerobic endurance, speed, quickness, strength, power and amazing hand eye co-ordination relying on the boot of predominately fat old men to decide who wins. It makes very little sense to me. In fantasy the kicker position is even more absurd. We spend so much time researching the draft and in season waiver wire adds to find the most consistent players but we’re completely comfortable with the fact that Cody Parkey can score 15 fantasy points and win the week for your team. I am using this platform to beg you all. Please can we lose the kicker position forever from 2018 onwards and add another WR slot?

Regards, Greg

From the misery of 2 million to the misery of 0-2. Here comes the recap.

It was a bad week to have a top tight end (unless it was Travis Kelce). Gronk, Jimmy Graham, Greg Olsen, Tyler Eifert and Jordan Reed all suffered varying degrees of injury this weekend. The tight end position is truly a dumpster fire.

Three teams went to 2-0 this week and three slipped to 0-2. It’s only week 2 but already it feels like next week has some must win games.

Week 2 Trends, Stats & Milestones

Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag move to 2-0 for the first time since 2012.

GCT opens up their campaign 0-2 for the first time since joining the league in 2013

Kent Exiles has the highest score in both week 1 (116.72) and week 2 (111.02).

Cyborg Justice’s close victory over the Cleveland Clowns marked the 40th regular season victory for the ball club (1 of 4 franchises to reach that milestone; CWP: 44, LYNN: 43, FBAG: 41)

The average score in week 2 was 88.56 points..

If we ever needed a reminder of why waiting on QB is smart. Let’s take a look at the top 3 QBs through 2 weeks:

Just as we all predicted. Alex Smith, Trevor Siemian and Carson Wentz.

Week 2 in Quotes

“Managed to get Hooper but dropped him already, tough matchup” “Solid waivering George” George & Danny

“Two words. Jack. Doyle” Mark

“Tommy to Rob. Hard.” Lloyd

“Reed is 100% reliable every week. Anyone want to trade for him?” Sam

“The only people staying up to watch that are Neil Reynolds and George” Aaron

“Allen. Who the Buck is Allen?” Lloyd

“Why did I reach for Crowell?” Dan

“Nsbshsvbsjsndd. End” Greg

“Fuck Sam. And you too. And fuck Azza” Danny

“#thewitchinghour” Sam

“Why is overtime now 10 minutes?” “New rule” “Glad you cleared that up George. Very informative” Sam, George & Aaron

“Now I’ve been forced to settle down with a baby my fantasy team has improved” Sam

“Unfortunately, the league has to be deleted. Goodbye cruel world” Dave

“Finally a Monday where I wake up happy. Gurley is a beast” Gary

“This is what you did to me, Georgie” Luke

 Week 2 Standings (Record/True)

Week 2 Fantasy Fiascos

Jaguars D/ST -1.00 Points (37 Points Allowed, 1 Sack, 1 Int) (GCT) Jordy Nelson 0.00 Points (Injury) (CWP) Jordan Howard 0.70 Points (7 Rushing Yards) (CYB) Bilal Powell 1.30 Points (13 Rushing Yards) (FBAG) Larry Fitzgerald 2.10 Points (21 Receiving Yards) (CLE) Ezekiel Elliott 2.20 Points (8 Rushing Yards, 14 Receiving Yards) (MAVS) Demarco Murray 2.80 Points (25 Rushing Yards, 3 Receiving Yards) (GCT)

Week 2 Fantasy Phenoms

Michael Crabtree 26.00 Points (80 Receiving Yards, 3 TDs) (COOL) Todd Gurley 23.60 Points (88 Rushing Yards, TD, 48 Receiving Yards, TD, 1 Fumble) (FAIL) Ty Montgomery 23.00 Points (35 Rushing Yards, TD, 75 Receiving Yards, TD) (KEX) Kareem Hunt 22.90 Points (81 Rushing Yards, 28 Receiving Yards, 2TD) (FBAG) Devonta Freeman 22.00 Points (84 Rushing Yards, 2 TD, 16 Receiving Yards) (KEX) JJ Nelson 18.00 Points (120 Receiving Yards, TD) (FAIL) Travis Kelce 16.30 Points (103 Receiving Yards, TD) (CYB)

Carson Wentz 24.82 Points (333 Passing Yards, 2TDs, 1 INT, 55 Rushing Yards) (FA) Chris Thompson 22.60 Points (77 Rushing Yards, 2TDs, 29 Receiving Yards) (FA) Buccaneers D/ST 19.00 Points (7 Points Allowed, 1 Sack, 2 INT, 2 Fum Rec, TD) (FA) Jermaine Kearse 18.40 Points (64 Receiving Yards, 2TDs) (FA) Jason Witten 15.70 Points (97 Receiving Yards, TD) (FA)

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Matchups

Cyborg Justice (2-0) @ Kent Exiles (2-0) H2H Record: CYB 6-4 KEX

Someone’s O has got to go. This top of the table clash will be the 11th matchup between the two franchises. Historically this game is a blowout one way or the other with the average margin of victory being 28.50 points, most notably in the 2016 Semi Finals when the Justice knocked out the former Brighton Tsunami Colts 105.46-65.54.

Cliffe Woods Packers (1-1) @ Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag (2-0) H2H Record: FBAG 6 – 3 CWP

A rematch of the inaugural Fantasy Super Bowl and one of the leagues fiercest rivalries. A matchup historically dominated by Uncle Sam’s Feedbag. When these two teams met in week 3 of the 2014 season they played out one of the most controversial games the league has ever seen. It is now infamously known as the “Phantom Sack Game”. At the end of regulation the game finished Cliffe Woods Packers 88.82 – 89.00 Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag, a heartbreaking loss and the 5th closest win in league history. However due to a stat correction the Bills magically added an addition sack overnight in one of the most vulgar displays of power since the Lewinsky scandal, handing the Feedbag a soul destroying 0.82 point loss. This could get ugly.

Wadstar Wildebeests (1-1) @ Rochester Jeffersons (0-2) H2H Record: WILD 2 – 0 JEFF

Rochester Jeffersons are off to their worst start in franchise history. Luckily for them they go up against a curse ridden Wadstar Wildebeests who have not only lost the number 1 pick in the draft to injury but have also never won a match in week 3.

The Fail Marys (1-1) @ Coolhand (1-1) H2H Record: FAIL 4-1 COOL

The Fail Marys historically have the edge in this matchup and this week’s schedule looks brutal for Coolhand. Almost the entire roster is on the road while Tyrod Taylor and Zay Jones get a home matchup against buzz saw Broncos defence.

GCT (0-2) @ Cecil Martin’s Mavericks (1-1) H2H Record: GCT 6-3 MAVS

GCT find themselves in unfamiliar territory this week after starting the season 0-2. Injuries to Murray, Gronkowski, Kelley and Coleman must be a worry for owner Lloyd. Cecil Martin’s Mavericks owner Matt may have one eye on revenge from the 2015 fantasy Super Bowl loss to GCT. He will be hoping for more out of first round pick and week 2 fantasy fiasco member Ezekiel Elliott.

The Lynn Swann Crybabies (1-1) @ Cleveland Clowns (0-2) H2H Record: LYNN 4-1 CLE

Game of the week potential here. Fireworks are certain. These two franchises have hated each other since day 1. Cleveland Clowns season is on the line and The Lynn Swann Crybabies want nothing more than to deal the killing blow.  The first 4 games went to The Crybabies including a playoff win on the way to a championship ring in 2014. The last meeting was a win for the Cleveland Clowns in week 13 last season. Crowell draws a potentially big day against the putrid Indianapolis Colts while LYNNs Ryan/Jones stack travel to Detroit to face a so far stingy defence. The winner of this match is sure to be top of the world and it could all come down to a Tuesday morning nightmare as Dan Bailey and Larry Fitzgerald play in the final game of the week.

One final note. Don’t forget there is a London game this week. Adjust your teams accordingly.

May all your tibias shatter, Cyborg Justice

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The Kevin Cadle Trophy 2017 - Week 1 Recap

The season opener is in the books and the biggest takeaway in the Kevin Cadle Trophy is that the curse of the champ is real.

2012 champion Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag followed his 2012 Super Bowl win  by missing the playoffs in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. After winning the whole thing in 2013 Cyborg Justice went on a losing streak of epic proportions in 2014 finishing 11th overall with a record of 2-13. 2014 victor The Lynn Swann Crybabies finished in a meagre 9th place in 2015. 2015 winner GCT almost bucked the trend in 2016 but ultimately finished 7th place missing the playoffs. 2016’s champ Wadstar Wildebeests and number 1 pick overall in 2017 draft looked to be on top of the world but the curse of the champ keeps on rolling. In week 1 first overall pick David Johnson left the game versus the Detroit Lions with a wrist injury and early reports say he will likely miss 8-12 weeks. Bagels for Hunter Henry and Texans D/ST cement the misery for owner Mark who later stated “My life is over”.

Week 1 Trends, Stats & Milestones

Opening week this year was a low scoring affair with teams averaging a pitiful 82.57 points. Below are the average week 1 scores since the league began. GCT’s 50.88 point outing and Rochester Jeffersons’ 50.12 effort were the two lowest week 1 scores in history.

2012 week 1 – 95.56 average (8 team league) 2013 week 1 – 105.40 average (10 team league) 2014 week 1 – 90.49 average (12 team league) 2015 week 1 – 92.42 average (12 team league) 2016 week 1 – 93.01 average (12 team league) 2017 week 1 – 82.57 average (12 team league)

Coolhand wins in week 1 for first time since debuting in 2014. Cliffe Woods Packers improved on their impressive week 1 record moving to 5-1 in week 1s. The Lynn Swann Crybabies week 1 misery continues, they are now 1-5 in league openers.

Week 1 Heartbreak

Another theme continuing in the Kevin Cadle Trophy is week 1 heartbreak. This round saw The Lynn Swann Crybabies lose by 1.50 points to Cyborg Justice. Week 1 in 2016 saw Mark’s Wildebeests crush Sam’s dreams by 0.66 points and back in 2014 Cliffe Woods Packers almost killed Greg by handing him and the Cyborg Justice a 0.12 point defeat on Day 1.

ABOVE: Dave destroys Greg’s season in 2014. Week 1 in Quotes

“Bdbshskdnndnd” Greg, Cyborg Justice

“I think I’ve drafted Joique by mistake” Wes, Rochester Jeffersons

“Freemmnaan nbnsoxjdjdiagrhspxjxjdbbccbkt” George, Kent Exiles

“Just kill me now” Danny, Cleveland Clowns

“Ye it’s more savage. I visited my grandma in the old people’s home today and 98 year old Henry could do a better job” Mark, Wadstar Wildebeests

“Fuck off Prater. This is bollox” Danny, Cleveland Clowns

“My life is over” Mark, Wadstar Wildebeests

“I feel vulnerable Dan” Sam, Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag

“Azza is unlucky he’s probably wasted that 22 D score! But it’s Azza so fuck him” Danny, Cleveland Clowns

“I think I’m quitting” Mark, Wadstar Wildebeests

“Delete the league” Danny, Cleveland Clowns

“Delete the league” Lloyd, GCT

“I think my 3 QB draft strategy worked. I cut the highest scoring one and started the lowest scoring one” Sam, Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag

Looking Forward

Although it was a bad week for overall scoring, rosters are looking as stacked as ever. Popular week 1 waiver adds such as Tarik Cohen and Kenny Golladay were already taken late in the draft as the league becomes more and more competitive each year.

Will we see patience from managers or mass dropping and waiver wire adds Wednesday morning and who will be this year’s Kevin Ogletree?

Look out for the Week 2 preview, which may or may not exist later this week.

May all your ACLs tear, Cyborg Justice

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Coming soon: A deep dive on Brighton Tsunami Colts head honcho, George Eghator.

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This week featured the closest game in league history with Wadstar Wildebeests eeking out a 0.06 point victory. Can Uncle Sam’s Family Feedbag come back from another devastating loss?

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