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Fortos Fantasy Football: Week 12 round up

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Week 12 and we are are now in the last quarter of the season. We are getting ready to run our two minute drill-hurry up offense-red zone stand. Where is Tebow when you need him? In all seriousness, #15 has taken the NFL world by the horns. Who could not like the guy? He is a winner, through and through. Who cares if he only throws 10 passes a game—he hasnt had an interception by the way– and he is a true game changer in Denver and for the Broncos. I just heard on ESPN this morning that I guy like Tebow can take a small market franchise like Denver and make them a national team. With #15 under center you will have more games on Sunday and Monday nights than you would if you had a guy like Orton, Cutler or even Jake the Snake winning 10 or 12 games and sweeping the division.

Think about it–America’s team, (no not the Packers) the Cowboys haven’t won anything since Troy but they still get their fair share or the talkin’ heads in the booth named; Al, Chris, Mike, Jon and some guy named Jaws. God, I miss Madden. Don’t you? Turkey Day games just aren’t the same without John and a turducken!

Enough of my commentary…

Team Updates

Jinx: With Vick missing his second game and will likely not suit up for week 13 either, I have put all my chips on the table and playing the one-two punch with the Lions Stafford and Megatron (aka Calvin Johnson). It is paying its dividends earning me 27 points on Turkey Day. I also brought Andre Johnson back to my roster after I released him earlier in the season when he went down with an injury. He only earned me 2 points but that is what you would expect with the AFC’s hottest team losing two QBs in consecutive weeks. I think it is time to call Grandpa Favre! Points: 1272

Qyainators: All I can say is what the heck is up with the Patriots Brady and Welker? They have earned Nicole’s Qyainators more points in the coveted one-two punch in this league than any other. This week alone they earned a whopping 52 points! More than half of Nicole’s total points (91) for the week. Nicole keep it up, little girl, you are doing awesome! Points: 1075

Wildcats: In a wild Monday Night game between the Giants and the Saints, Russell’s Wildcats put up some big numbers. Eli Manning lost the game but put up a very impressive 406 passing yards to earn 23 points. Having a great game for the Wildcats was the Bills Stevie Williams earning 13 points but losing a lot of my respect by his bone-head move with his end-zone dance making fun of the Jets Burress’ shooting himself in the leg. Come on guys, little kids look up to you as role models. It is time to start acting like adults instead of some bullsh**t gangsta. Points: 1062

Dreamchaser: On the other side of the ball from Russell’s Manning was Drew Brees. Putting up an impressive 364 passing yards, throwing for 4 TDs, and running for one, not only broke a NFL record but is also chasing one of the greatest QBs of all time, Dan Marino, for passing yards in a season. #13 is in the Hall and when Drew retires he will don the yellow jacket too. Funny thing is that he was almost a Dolphin when he was traded by the Chargers a few years ago. I guess it is destiny, or maybe some guy named Payton. points: 1034

Juneau: With Cam still not cooling his heels yet earning 19 points for Tyler’s Juneau it just shows you that this is a different NFL than it was just a few years ago. Rookies are expected to play AND perform as soon as they come out of the gate. There is no more of this sitting back and learning for a few years. The NFL is no longer a veterans league.  It is a league of who can perform now and if you can’t you ride the pine. That being said, it opens up an interesting question next year and the undisputed number 1 draft pick being Stanford’s Andrew Luck (QB). It looks like it will go to the hapless Colts. What is interesting is what will happen there with Peyton and Luck. Will the current philosophy play out that I just mentioned or is it really STILL Peyton’s team? We will see in September, I guess. Tyler who will your QB next year? Are you going to stick with number 1 in Newton or possibly gamble on Luck?? points: 955

Chargers: The Chargers have thrown in the towel…

 

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Fortos Fantasy Football: Week 10 round up

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Week 10 proved to be a great week for the team managers in Forto’s Fantasy Football. Nicole’s Qyainators and Russell’s Wildcats are battling for second place and the other teams are not far behind. As we turn into the home stretch some of the most popular (ie. point getters) are going down with injuries and causing the team managers to make trades at key positions like Quarterback and Running Back.

Team Updates

Jinx: Fantasy super-star Vick and the supposed “Dream Team” this year are going down in flames. Their fourth quarter performances this year have all but sealed their fate in the NFC. Vick supposedly broke two ribs in the beginning series of the game Sunday and did not tell his coach about it until afterwards. Maybe that is the reason why he only earned me 10 points. Two of his star receivers earned the big GOOSE EGG. Jackson did not even play because he slept through at meeting and my guy, Maclin didn’t do anything. I have been saved week to week by breakout performances by Texans running back Arian Foster.

Qyainators: With just eight points separating second from third place Nicole’s Qyainators are poised to make a run down the stretch. With one of the best one-two punches in the game with Brady and Welker, Nicole will be tough to beat. Her defense continues to put up huge numbers and with the annual turkey day game being played by her Cowboys she will head into the last quarter of the season on a high note (hopefully).

Wildcats: Russell’s Wildcats are on fire! With a almost unheard of 30 point performance by his Chicago defense, the Wildcats are surely to give the Qyainators a running for second place bragging rights in the coming weeks. I am sure Russell would love to have his name engraved on the coveted Forto’s Fantasy Football trophy, too.

Dreamchaser: Michele’s Dreamchaser put up a solid 85 point performance in Week 10 with great games by her QB, Brees and her two top wide receivers: Bryant and Nelson. It doesn’t hurt that her Kicker, the Bears Gould put up a 16 point performance this week against the Lions. Michele is not out of it yet! We still have 6 weeks of football left and anything can happen at anytime!

Juneau: Tyler’s Juneau are in fifth place but that does not mean he is down and out. In a season plagued by injuries, Juneau is figuring out what it takes to play fantasy football. He did have a great Week 10 with his Tight End, the Patriots Gronkowski earning him a whopping 23 points! When you have Tom Brady throwing you the ball anything is possible!

Chargers: Sadly we must report that Kyle and his Chargers team seem to look like they are no longer interested in playing in the league. He was having a very good year, often earning high points without even filling out his roster….

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Fortos Fantasy Football: Week 9 round up

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It is week nine in the National Football League and that means that Forto’s Fantasy Football is at the half way point. While there is still a lot of football to be played, the team owners need to remain cognizant of player injuries as well as playing their players that offer the most bang for the buck. Hopefully by now the team owners have realized that Fantasy Football is not about their favorite players or teams but about performance on the field.

It always amazes me that some of the most popular players have such terrible seasons in fantasy football. Just look at players like Tim Tebow, Chad Ochocinco, Chris Johnson, and even Donavan McNabb.

Team Updates

Jinx: Heading into the second half I am still sticking with 90% of the roster that I started with. With the exception a poor performance by Vick and Maclin in a dismal Monday Night game versus the Bears, I did have a very good week by my running backs.

Qyainators: Nicole is holding strong in second place but Russell’s Wildcats are moving up fast. In fact, after week 7, the Wildcats were in second place! The Qyainators did have a good week by her defense, The Cowboys in a 13 point performance against the Seahawks.

Wildcats: Russell’s Wildcats had a solid 87 point week and solid third place in the league. As I said, Nicole had better watch out, one bad week by one of her players or a good week by one of the Wildcats and we have a strong running for second place.

Dreamchaser: Michele’s Dreamchaser had a very good 98 point week after a lot of roster changes after Week 8.

Chargers: Kyle had a great 110 point week and he is not even putting forth an effort.

Juneau: Tyler made a big mistake this week. He forgot to move his quarterback, the Panthers rookie phenom Cam Newton off the bye week! Hopefully next week Juneau has a great week. I am sure he will be thankful that the bye weeks are almost over.

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Fortos Fantasy Football: Week 7 round up

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We are heading into the second half of the season in Forto’s Fantasy Football. The standings are the same as last week but that does not discount the moves and trades that are happening with a flurry, especially with Tyler’s Juneau.

Team Updates

Jinx: It was the bye week for most of my team. All of my bug point getters were off this weeks except one: Arian Foster the Texan’s superstar running back. He earned me a whopping 40 points this week and brought me a solid first place position that just might be hard to beat.

Qyainators: One thing’s for sure, Nicole IS my daughter! Her team was also all on the off week and she traded and moved her players around accordingly. While she struggled this week and it was to be expected with all of her bench players trying to earn her a top spot, she is only 64 points behind her dad.

Wildcats: Russell’s Wildcats had another great week! Be careful, Nicole or the Wildcats will tangle with the Qyainators for second! Russell had a great performance by his running backs: the Vikings, Peterson and the Bears, Forte each earning him 23 points.

Dreamchaser: Injuries still continue to hurt Michele’s team. Both of her running backs earned her a big fat goose egg but her QB, the Saints, Brees had a great game with 33 points.

Chargers: There is a reason why the Packers are the Super Bowl Champs and why Aaron Rodgers is the top QB in the league. Kyle’s one-two punch with Rodgers and WR Jennings continue to pay dividends but they are heading into a bye week next week. We will see what happens to the Chargers in week 8.

Juneau: Tyler: C’Mon Man! what happened? You had 6 players on bye week and you didnt move anyone from your bench. That hurts. I know he will pay attention this week.

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Fortos Fantasy Football: Week 5 round up

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The Forto’s Fantasy Football season is in full swing! My team, Jinx took over the lead this week from my daughter, Nicole (Qyainators), not because of spectacular play by my guys but consistent play from all of them. As we head into the second week of the bye weeks and injuries are still, and always will be, an issue it is time for the team managers to think about their status for the stretch.

Team Updates

Jinx: With two of my top point getters, Texans WR Andre Johnson (injury) and Raven RB Ray Rice (Bye) out this week I had to do some creative switching around but luckily I had solid play from my QB, Vick and Lions WR Calvin Johnson’s 73 yard TD pass on Monday night to earn his team a 5-0 start for the first time since 1956. Are the Lions for real? Do you think they will lose before their annual turkey day game against the Super Bowl Champs, the Packers. It could be their year!

Qyainators: Nicole’s QB and one of her WRs and RBs consistently put up numbers in the teens or more. This was not a break out week for her superstars as they put up huge numbers the first quarter of he season. What hurt her this week was one of her WR, the Bucs Mike Williams earned a goose egg and her Defense, Tampa lost points (-2). That being said both of these players do play on the same team and they got taken to the cleaners in a 48-3 whipping by the 49ers.

Chargers: Kyle’s team still is holding strong in third but he still does not have a full roster. There is a saying: play em’ till the wheels fall off. Well if Kyle doesn’t do something soon he will have go to Coscto real quick and buy a new set of rubber.

Wildcats: Russell’s Wildcats had a great week with a solid performance from his QB, the Giants Eli Manning (23 points) and two great outings by his running back and a wide receiver; a record setting day by the Vikings super-star Peterson with 30 points and a 24 point performance by the Chiefs Bowe.

Dreamchaser: The bye week killed Michele’s team, Dreamchaser. She had three players on the off week that earned her no points at all. The good thing is now most of her top players have had their off week and she should be set for the season, she is in 5th place and 133 points behind first. There is still two and a months of ball to be played and if she is careful she still has a run at the title.

Juneau: Tyler’s team is one of those teams that “looks good on paper.” He has the talent on his roster but his players are consistently under-performing. I think Tyler picks a lot of his players because he likes them as players–just like any 17 year old male would do–but that does not win fantasy leagues. In this league performance wins trophies not flash. This is a stats driven league. Juneau is 177 point out of first place but this is the year of the Lion’s right? A little advice, son, re-vamp the whole team. Pay real close attention to the ‘Projected Points’ column on the iPhone app. If a player has projected points of less than 15 don’t play him. I do think Juneau can recover if he takes the time to tweak his roster otherwise it will be a long year…

 

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