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**Recaps**
Origins Conference
Georgia Boy Takes Out DaTaminator
Difference Maker: Derek Carr-QB (23.76 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, Georgia Boy beat a strong DaTaminator team by a score of 181.26 to 151.02, extending the winning streak for Georgia Boy to 5 games. With their 181.26 points, Georgia Boy is now the proud record-holder of the 20th-highest weekly point total in league history.
Georgia Boy were led to their 30.24 point victory by a 23.76point effort from Derek Carr, who snuck past the Baltimore Ravens defense for 199 passing yards and 4 passing TDs. With this performance, Carr was the number 4 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 17.90 point effort from Melvin Gordon, who snuck past the New Orleans Saints defense for 36 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 43 receiving yards.
“We brought our A-game,” Georgia Boy coach Dave Jackson said.
DaTaminator were helped out in a losing cause by a 23.30point effort from A.J. Green, who beat the Miami Dolphins defense for 173 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Green was the number 5 ranked wide receiver for week 4. They also got help from a 20.60 point effort from Bobby Wagner, who beat the New York Jets offense for 6 tackles.
“We came out flat,” DaTaminator coach Tam Van said.
This brings the record for Georgia Boy to 5-0, and drops DaTaminator to a record of 2-3.
Coming up in week 5, 1-4 DeSeantourage are at DaTaminator, where DaTaminator are an early 0.7-point favorite, while 4-1 I Go Deep are at Georgia Boy, where Georgia Boy are an early 0.2-point underdog.
I Go Deep Powdered Barbaric Milk Jousters
Difference Maker: Russell Wilson-QB (22.86 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, I Go Deep powdered a strong Barbaric Milk Jousters team by a score of 152.76 to 135.36, extending the winning streak for I Go Deep to 4 games.
I Go Deep were led to their 17.40 point victory by a 22.86 point effort from Russell Wilson, who beat the New York Jets defense for 309 passing yards and 3 passing TD’s. With this performance, Wilson was the number 5 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 20.80 point effort from Kurt Coleman, who beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 6 tackles and 1 interception.
“This is the outcome we practiced for all week,” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
The Barbaric Milk Jousters were helped out in a losing cause by a17.50 point effort from Tony Jefferson, who beat the Los Angeles Rams offense for 9 tackles. With this performance,Jefferson was the number 3 ranked defensive safety for week 4. They also got help from a 17.30 point effort from Navorro Bowman, who beat the Dallas Cowboys offense for 7 tackles.
“We weren’t mentally prepared,” Barbaric Milk Jousters coach Aaron Mathiason said.
Adding salt to the wound, the Barbaric Milk Jousters could have scored 153.26 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Aaron Mathiason left key players like Frank Gore and his corresponding 15.50 points on the bench.
This brings the record for I Go Deep to 4-1, and drops the Barbaric Milk Jousters to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, 2-3 Breakin Tackles are at the Barbaric Milk Jousters, where the Barbaric Milk Jousters are an early 16.6-point favorite, while I Go Deep are at 5-0 Georgia Boy, where Georgia Boy are an early 0.2-point underdog.
I Got Sacks Edge Hakeem I Saw I Conquered
Difference Maker: Michael Crabtree-WR (26.80 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks edged a tough Hakeem I Saw I Conquered team by a score of 164.18 to 160.90, behind the support of 67,219 faithful fans at Snapple’s.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were led to their 3.28 point victory by a 26.80 point effort from Michael Crabtree, who got by the Baltimore Ravens defense for 88 receiving yards and 3 receiving TD’s. With this performance, Crabtree was the number 3 ranked wide receiver for week 4. They also got help from a 18.80 point effort from Antonio Brown, who snuck past the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 64 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s.
“I’m happy Crabtree finally got going,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered were helped out in a losing cause by a 23.90 point effort from DeMarco Murray, who got by the Houston Texans defense for 95 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 24 receiving yards. With this performance,Murray was the number 1 ranked running back for week 4. They also got help from a 20.40 point effort from Carlos Dunlap, who beat the Miami Dolphins offense for 4 tackles and 2.0 sacked a qb.
“It’s going to be a long plane ride home,” Hakeem I Saw I Conquered coach Brian Liotta said.
Causing further embarrassment, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered could have scored 182.32 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Brian Liotta left key players like Matt Ryan and his corresponding 35.52 points on the bench.
This brings the record for I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks to 3-2, and drops Hakeem I Saw I Conquered to a record of 2-3.
Coming up in week 5, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are at the 2-3 BUCKNASTY BOYS, where the BUCKNASTY BOYS are an early 14.3-point favorite, while the 3-2 Clam Diggers are at Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, where Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are an early 16.9-point favorite.
Carolina Hitmen Outshine DeSeantourage
Difference Maker: Julio Jones-WR (38.00 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, the Carolina Hitmen beat a solid DeSeantourage team by a score of 159.28 to 138.26, extending the losing streak for DeSeantourage to 4 games.
The Carolina Hitmen were led to their 21.02 point victory by a 38.00 point effort from Julio Jones, who tore apart the Carolina Panthers defense for 300 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Jones was the number 1 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. In addition, Jones entered the The League! – E.F.F.L. Hall Of Fame with this performance as the 7th-ranked individual weekly player score in league history. They also got help from a 23.88 point effort from Blake Bortles, who got by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 207 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 36 rushing yards.
“It wasn’t pretty but we’ll take it,” Carolina Hitmen coach Ronnell Morgan said.
DeSeantourage were helped out in a losing cause by a 18.50 point effort from Antoine Bethea, who beat the Dallas Cowboys offense for 11 tackles. With this performance, Bethea was the number 2 ranked defensive safety for week 4. They also got help from a 15.40 point effort from K.J. Wright, who beat the New York Jets offense for 4 tackles.
“We dug ourselves a deep hole,” DeSeantourage coach Theron K. Shavers said.
This brings the record for the Carolina Hitmen to 4-1, and drops DeSeantourage to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, DeSeantourage are at 2-3 DaTaminator, where DaTaminator are an early 0.7-point favorite, while 2-3 Maclin on Dat Ass are at the Carolina Hitmen, where the Carolina Hitmen are an early 3.1-point underdog.
Breakin Tackles Gash BUCKNASTY BOYS
Difference Maker: Ben Roethlisberger-QB (29.90 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, Breakin Tackles gash a strong BUCKNASTY BOYS team by a score of 161.50 to 115.84, extending the losing streak for the BUCKNASTY BOYS to 3 games.
Breakin Tackles were led to their 45.66 point victory by a 29.90 point effort from Ben Roethlisberger, who got by the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 300 passing yards and 5 passing TD’s. With this performance, Roethlisberger was the number 5 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. They also got help from a 27.80 point effort from Will Fuller, who got by the Tennessee Titans defense for 81 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“We sent a message here today,” Breakin Tackles coach Chris Butler said.
The BUCKNASTY BOYS were helped out in a losing cause by a 26.60 point effort from Cameron Heyward, who beat the Kansas City Chiefs offense for 6 tackles and 3.0 QB sacks. With this performance, Heyward was the number 1 ranked defensive end for week 4. They also got help from a 17.84 point effort from Philip Rivers, who beat the New Orleans Saints defense for 321 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s.
“We came up a little short,” BUCKNASTY BOYS coach Jesse Lowrey said.
This brings the record for Breakin Tackles to 2-3, and drops the BUCKNASTY BOYS to a record of 2-3.
Coming up in week 5, 3-2 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are at the BUCKNASTY BOYS, where the BUCKNASTY BOYS are an early 14.3-point favorite, while Breakin Tackles are at the 1-4 Barbaric Milk Jousters, where the Barbaric Milk Jousters are an early 16.6-point favorite.
Clam Diggers Smack Maclin on Dat Ass
Difference Maker: Luke Kuechly-LB (26.20 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, the Clam Diggers smack a strong Maclin on Dat Ass team by a score of 181.20 to 137.52, behind the support of 69,643 faithful fans at Clam Digger Stadium. With their 181.20 points, the Clam Diggers are now the proud record-holder of the 20th-highest weekly point total in league history.
The Clam Diggers were led to their 43.68 point victory by a 26.20 point effort from Luke Kuechly, who beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 11 tackles. With this performance, Kuechly was the number 3 ranked defensive linebacker for week 4. They also got help from a 21.70 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott, who beat the San Francisco 49ers defense for 138 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 19 receiving yards.
“These guys always find a way to win,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
Maclin on Dat Ass were helped out in a losing cause by a 16.40 point effort from Aaron Donald, who beat the Arizona Cardinals offense for 4 tackles and 1.5 QB sacks. With this performance, Donald was the number 2 ranked defensive tackle for week 4. They also got help from a 15.00 point effort from Christine Michael, who snuck past the New York Jets defense for 58 rushing yards in addition to 32 receiving yards.
“Hat’s off to them,” Maclin on Dat Ass coach Richard Glenn said.
This brings the record for the Clam Diggers to 3-2, and drops Maclin on Dat Ass to a record of 2-3.
Coming up in week 5, the Clam Diggers are at 2-3 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, where Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are an early 16.9-point favorite, while Maclin on Dat Ass are at the 4-1 Carolina Hitmen, where the Carolina Hitmen are an early 3.1-point underdog.
Legends Conference
The Cruciates Curse Jinx Surprise Scorpians
Difference Maker: Derek Carr-QB (23.76 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, The Cruciates Curse beat a strong Surprise Scorpians team by a score of 170.66 to 133.62, extending the losing streak for the Surprise Scorpians to 3 games.
The Cruciates Curse were led to their 37.04 point victory by a 23.76 point effort from Derek Carr, who snuck past the Baltimore Ravens defense for 199 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s. With this performance, Carr was the number 4 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 23.30 point effort from A.J. Green, who beat the Miami Dolphins defense for 173 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“A win is the greatest feeling in the world,” The Cruciates Curse coach Champ Douglas said.
The Surprise Scorpians were helped out in a losing cause by a 20.02 point effort from Joe Flacco, who got by the Oakland Raiders defense for 298 passing yards and 1 passing TD in addition to 1 rushing yards. With this performance, Flacco was the number 6 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 14.90 point effort from Brandon Marshall, who got by the Seattle Seahawks defense for 89 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“We got out-coached,” Surprise Scorpians coach Robert Elliott said.
This brings the record for The Cruciates Curse to 1-4, and drops the Surprise Scorpians to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, the Surprise Scorpians are at the 1-4 Soul Snatchers, where the Soul Snatchers are an early 13.8-point favorite, while 5-0 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood are at The Cruciates Curse, where The Cruciates Curse are an early 10.9-point underdog.
NC Titans Pulverize The Gremlins
Difference Maker: Luke Kuechly-LB (26.20 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, the NC Titans pulverize The Gremlins by a score of 164.76 to 120.62, extending the winning streak for the NC Titans to 3 games.
The NC Titans were led to their 44.14 point victory by a 26.20 point effort from Luke Kuechly, who beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 11 tackles. With this performance, Kuechly was the number 3 ranked defensive linebacker for week 4. They also got help from a 20.40 point effort from Carlos Dunlap, who beat the Miami Dolphins offense for 4 tackles and 2.0 QB sacks.
“It was a hard-fought contest,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
The Gremlins were helped out in a losing cause by a 17.50 point effort from Tony Jefferson, who beat the Los Angeles Rams offense for 9 tackles. With this performance, Jefferson was the number 3 ranked defensive safety for week 4. They also got help from a 12.00 point effort from Eric Kendricks, who beat the New York Giants offense for 6 tackles.
“They outplayed us in every phase of the game,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
This brings the record for the NC Titans to 4-1, and drops The Gremlins to a record of 2-3.
Coming up in week 5, 3-2 Hyde Yo Wife are at the NC Titans, where the NC Titans are an early 6.9-point underdog, while The Gremlins are at 1-4 Phlying High, where Phlying High are an early 73.3-point underdog.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood Nip Carnival of Pain
Difference Maker: Matt Ryan-QB (35.52 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood nipped past a tough Carnival of Pain team by a score of 165.02 to 157.78, extending the winning streak for Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood to 5 games.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led to their 7.24 point victory by a 35.52 point effort from Matt Ryan, who tore apart the Carolina Panthers defense for 503 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 14 rushing yards. With this performance, Ryan was the number 3 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. They also got help from a 17.90 point effort from Melvin Gordon, who snuck past the New Orleans Saints defense for 36 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 43 receiving yards.
“We almost gave this game away,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
The Carnival of Pain were helped out in a losing cause by a 23.88 point effort from Blake Bortles, who got by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 207 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 36 rushing yards. With this performance, Bortles was the number 3 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 19.80 point effort from Matt Jones, who beat the Cleveland Browns defense for 117 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 21 receiving yards.
“We got a wake-up call today,” Carnival of Pain coach Jamian Shavers said.
Adding salt to the wound, the Carnival of Pain could have scored 181.98 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Jamian Shavers left key players like Tyreek Hill and his corresponding 15.60 points on the bench.
This brings the record for Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood to 5-0, and drops the Carnival of Pain to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood are at 1-4 The Cruciates Curse, where The Cruciates Curse are an early 10.9-point underdog, while the 2-3 House of Cards are at the Carnival of Pain, where the Carnival of Pain are an early 66.8-point underdog.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats Smoke Phlying High
Difference Maker: Bobby Wagner-LB (20.60 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, Beer, Cheese, & Brats smoked a strong Phlying High team by a score of 175.64 to 131.58, behind the support of 70,526 faithful fans at Lambeau Field.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led to their 44.06 point victory by a 20.60 point effort from Bobby Wagner, who beat the New York Jets offense for 6 tackles. With this performance, Wagner was the number 5 ranked defensive linebacker for week 4. They also got help from a 19.30 point effort from Jordan Reed, who snuck past the Cleveland Browns defense for 73 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s.
“We fed off our fans,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes & Jeremy Bennett said.
Phlying High were helped out in a losing cause by a 23.90 point effort from DeMarco Murray, who got by the Houston Texans defense for 95 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 24 receiving yards. With this performance, Murray was the number 1 ranked running back for week 4. They also got help from a 16.50 point effort from Sean Lee, who beat the San Francisco 49ers offense for 9 tackles.
“Penalties & turnovers killed us,” Phlying High coach Jake Fields said.
This brings the record for Beer, Cheese, & Brats to 4-1, and drops Phlying High to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, 2-3 The Gremlins are at Phlying High, where Phlying High are an early 73.3-point underdog, while Beer, Cheese, & Brats are at the 4-1 Church of Zero Tolerance, where the Church of Zero Tolerance are an early 14.3-point underdog.
Church of Zero Tolerance Purge Soul Snatchers
Difference Maker: LeSean McCoy-RB (16.80 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, the Church of Zero Tolerance purged a strong Soul Snatchers team by a score of 139.82 to 116.70, extending the losing streak for the Soul Snatchers to 4 games.
The Church of Zero Tolerance were led to their 23.12 point victory by a 16.80 point effort from LeSean McCoy, who snuck past the New England Patriots defense for 70 rushing yards in addition to 38 receiving yards. They also got help from a 15.10 point effort from Josh Norman, who beat the Cleveland Browns offense for 4 tackles and 1 interception.
“We’ll use this win as a stepping stone for the next game,” Church of Zero Tolerance coach Larry Mrozowski said.
The Soul Snatchers were helped out in a losing cause by a 17.80 point effort from Le’Veon Bell, who beat the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 144 rushing yards in addition to 34 receiving yards. They also got help from a 14.60 point effort from Cam Newton, who snuck past the Atlanta Falcons defense for 165 passing yards and 1 passing TD in addition to 30 rushing yards.
“They just made more big plays than us,” Soul Snatchers coach Marcus McKinley said.
The Church of Zero Tolerance took advantage of their schedule this week, as their point total would have gone for a loss against 15 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 4.
This brings the record for the Church of Zero Tolerance to 4-1, and drops the Soul Snatchers to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, 4-1 Beer, Cheese, & Brats are at the Church of Zero Tolerance, where the Church of Zero Tolerance are an early 14.3-point underdog, while the 1-4 Surprise Scorpians are at the Soul Snatchers, where Soul Snatchers are an early 13.8-point favorite.
House of Cards Expose Hyde Yo Wife
Difference Maker: Zach Brown-LB (37.90 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, the House of Cards squeaked by a tough Hyde Yo Wife team by a score of 172.90 to 165.72, silencing a hostile crowd of 70,450 at B.o.B. Field.
The House of Cards were led to their 7.18 point victory by a 37.90 point effort from Zach Brown, who beat the New England Patriots offense for 13 tackles. With this performance, Brown was the number 2 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. They also got help from a 29.90 point effort from Ben Roethlisberger, who got by the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 300 passing yards and 5 passing TD’s.
“We finally got the monkey off our backs,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
Hyde Yo Wife were helped out in a losing cause by a 38.00 point effort from Julio Jones, who tore apart the Carolina Panthers defense for 300 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Jones was the number 1 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. In addition, Jones entered the The League! – E.F.F.L. Hall Of Fame with this performance as the 7th-ranked individual weekly player score in league history. They also got help from a 18.80 point effort from Antonio Brown, who snuck past the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 64 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s.
“We came up a little short,” Hyde Yo Wife coach Greg Stallworth said.
Adding salt to the wound, Hyde Yo Wife could have scored 205.86 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Greg Stallworth left key players like Will Fuller and his corresponding 27.80 points on the bench.
Hyde Yo Wife drew the short straw with their schedule this week, as their point total would have resulted in a win against 18 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 4.
This brings the record for House of Cards to 2-3, and drops Hyde Yo Wife to a record of 3-2.
Coming up in week 5, Hyde Yo Wife are at the 4-1 NC Titans, where the NC Titans are an early 6.9-point underdog, while the House of Cards are at the 1-4 Carnival of Pain, where the Carnival of Pain are an early 66.8-point underdog.
**Double Header/Inter-Conference Games**
Beer, Cheese, & Brats Eliminate DaTaminator
Difference Maker: Bobby Wagner-LB (20.60 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, Beer, Cheese, & Brats beat a strong DaTaminator team by a score of 175.64 to 151.02, behind the support of 71,377 faithful fans at Lambeau Field.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led to their 24.62 point victory by a 20.60 point effort from Bobby Wagner, who beat the New York Jets offense for 6 tackles. With this performance,Wagner was the number 5 ranked defensive linebacker for week 4. They also got help from a 19.30 point effort from Jordan Reed, who snuck past the Cleveland Browns defense for 73 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s.
“We took them out of their game early,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes & Jeremy Bennett said.
DaTaminator were helped out in a losing cause by a 23.30 point effort from A.J. Green, who beat the Miami Dolphins defense for 173 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Green was the number 5 ranked wide receiver for week 4. They also got help from a 20.60 point effort from Bobby Wagner, who beat the New York Jets offense for 6 tackles.
“We’ll just have to put this loss behind us,” DaTaminator coach Tam Van said.
This brings the record for Beer, Cheese, & Brats to 4-1, and drops DaTaminator to a record of 2-3.
Coming up in week 5, 1-4 DeSeantourage are at DaTaminator, where DaTaminator are an early 0.7-point favorite, while Beer, Cheese, & Brats are at the 4-1 Church of Zero Tolerance, where the Church of Zero Tolerance are an early 14.3-point underdog.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood Run Through Barbaric Milk Jousters
Difference Maker: Matt Ryan-QB (35.52 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood beat a strong Barbaric Milk Jousters team by a score of 165.02 to 135.36, extending the winning streak for Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood to 5 games.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led to their 29.66 point victory by a 35.52 point effort from Matt Ryan, who tore apart the Carolina Panthers defense for 503 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 14 rushing yards. With this performance, Ryan was the number 3 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. They also got help from a 17.90 point effort from Melvin Gordon, who snuck past the New Orleans Saints defense for 36 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 43 receiving yards.
“We knew what we had to do and went out and did it,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
The Barbaric Milk Jousters were helped out in a losing cause by a 17.50 point effort from Tony Jefferson, who beat the Los Angeles Rams offense for 9 tackles. With this performance,Jefferson was the number 3 ranked defensive safety for week 4. They also got help from a 17.30 point effort from Navorro Bowman, who beat the Dallas Cowboys offense for 7 tackles.
“They outplayed us in every phase of the game,” Barbaric Milk Jousters coach Aaron Mathiason said.
This brings the record for Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood to 5-0, and drops the Barbaric Milk Jousters to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, 2-3 Breakin Tackles are at the Barbaric Milk Jousters, where the Barbaric Milk Jousters are an early 16.6-point favorite, while Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood are at 1-4 The Cruciates Curse, where The Cruciates Curse are an early 10.9-point underdog.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered Vanquish Church of Zero Tolerance
Difference Maker: DeMarco Murray-RB (23.90 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered beat a strong Church of Zero Tolerance team by a score of 160.90 to 139.82, silencing a hostile crowd of 69,067 at The No One’s Welcome Bowl.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered were led to their 21.08 point victory by a 23.90 point effort from DeMarco Murray, who got by the Houston Texans defense for 95 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 24 receiving yards. With this performance, Murray was the number 1 ranked running back for week 4. They also got help from a 20.40 point effort from Carlos Dunlap, who beat the Miami Dolphins offense for 4 tackles and 2.0 QB sacks.
“We had a gameplan and executed it,” Hakeem I Saw I Conquered coach Brian Liotta said.
The Church of Zero Tolerance were helped out in a losing cause by a 16.80 point effort from LeSean McCoy, who snuck past the New England Patriots defense for 70 rushing yards in addition to 38 receiving yards. They also got help from a 15.10 point effort from Josh Norman, who beat the Cleveland Browns offense for 4 tackles and 1 interception.
“We only have to look in the mirror,” Church of Zero Tolerance coach Larry Mrozowski said.
This brings the record for Hakeem I Saw I Conquered to 2-3, and drops the Church of Zero Tolerance to a record of 4-1.
Coming up in week 5, the 3-2 Clam Diggers are at Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, where Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are an early 16.9-point favorite, while 4-1 Beer, Cheese, & Brats are at the Church of Zero Tolerance, where the Church of Zero Tolerance are an early 14.3-point underdog.
Carolina Hitmen Gun Down Surprise Scorpians
Difference Maker: Julio Jones-WR (38.00 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, the Carolina Hitmen beat a strong Surprise Scorpians team by a score of 159.28 to 133.62, extending the losing streak for the Surprise Scorpians to 3 games.
The Carolina Hitmen were led to their 25.66 point victory by a 38.00 point effort from Julio Jones, who tore apart the Carolina Panthers defense for 300 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Jones was the number 1 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. In addition, Jones entered the The League! – E.F.F.L. Hall Of Fame with this performance as the 7th-ranked individual weekly player score in league history. They also got help from a 23.88 point effort from Blake Bortles, who got by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 207 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 36 rushing yards.
“It hasn’t sunk in yet,” Carolina Hitmen coach Ronnell Morgan said.
The Surprise Scorpians were helped out in a losing cause by a 20.02 point effort from Joe Flacco, who got by the Oakland Raiders defense for 298 passing yards and 1 passing TD in addition to 1 rushing yards. With this performance, Flacco was the number 6 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 14.90 point effort from Brandon Marshall, who got by the Seattle Seahawks defense for 89 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“They always have their team ready to play,” Surprise Scorpians coach Robert Elliott said.
This brings the record for the Carolina Hitmen to 4-1, and drops the Surprise Scorpians to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, 2-3 Maclin on Dat Ass are at the Carolina Hitmen, where the Carolina Hitmen are an early 3.1-point underdog, while the Surprise Scorpians are at the 1-4 Soul Snatchers, where the Soul Snatchers are an early 13.8-point favorite.
Hyde Yo Wife Embarrass BUCKNASTY BOYS
Difference Maker: Julio Jones-WR (38.00 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, Hyde Yo Wife embarrassed a hapless BUCKNASTY BOYS team by a score of 165.72 to 115.84, extending the losing streak for the BUCKNASTY BOYS to 3 games.
Hyde Yo Wife were led to their 49.88 point victory by a 38.00 point effort from Julio Jones, who tore apart the Carolina Panthers defense for 300 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Jones was the number 1 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. In addition, Jones entered the The League! – E.F.F.L. Hall Of Fame with this performance as the 7th-ranked individual weekly player score in league history. They also got help from a 18.80 point effort from Antonio Brown, who snuck past the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 64 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s.
“I’m happy we came out on top,” Hyde Yo Wife coach Greg Stallworth said.
The BUCKNASTY BOYS were helped out in a losing cause by a 26.60 point effort from Cameron Heyward, who beat the Kansas City Chiefs offense for 6 tackles and 3.0 QB sacks. With this performance, Heyward was the number 1 ranked defensive end for week 4. They also got help from a 17.84 point effort from Philip Rivers, who beat the New Orleans Saints defense for 321 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s.
“It wasn’t meant to be,” BUCKNASTY BOYS coach Jesse Lowrey said.
This brings the record for Hyde Yo Wife to 3-2, and drops the BUCKNASTY BOYS to a record of 2-3.
Coming up in week 5, 3-2 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are at the BUCKNASTY BOYS, where the BUCKNASTY BOYS are an early 14.3-point favorite, while Hyde Yo Wife are at the 4-1 NC Titans, where the NC Titans are an early 6.9-point underdog.
Maclin on Dat Ass Exterminate The Gremlins
Difference Maker: Aaron Donald-DL (16.40 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, Maclin on Dat Ass beat a strong The Gremlins team by a score of 137.52 to 120.62, silencing a hostile crowd of 65,232 at Mogwai Coliseum.
Maclin on Dat Ass were led to their 16.90 point victory by a 16.40 point effort from Aaron Donald, who beat the Arizona Cardinals offense for 4 tackles and 1.5 QB sacks. With this performance, Donald was the number 2 ranked defensive tackle for week 4. They also got help from a 15.00 point effort from Christine Michael, who snuck past the New York Jets defense for 58 rushing yards in addition to 32 receiving yards.
“We weren’t going to just lie down,” Maclin on Dat Ass coach Richard Glenn said.
The Gremlins were helped out in a losing cause by a 17.50 point effort from Tony Jefferson, who beat the Los Angeles Rams offense for 9 tackles. With this performance, Jefferson was the number 3 ranked defensive safety for week 4. They also got help from a 12.00 point effort from Eric Kendricks, who beat the New York Giants offense for 6 tackles.
“They were the better team today,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
Maclin on Dat Ass took advantage of their schedule this week, as their point total would have gone for a loss against 17 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 4.
This brings the record for Maclin on Dat Ass to 2-3, and drops The Gremlins to a record of 2-3.
Coming up in week 5, Maclin on Dat Ass are at the 4-1 Carolina Hitmen, where the Carolina Hitmen are an early 3.1-point underdog, while The Gremlins are at 1-4 Phlying High, where Phlying High are an early 73.3-point underdog.
Clam Diggers Outlast The Cruciates Curse
Difference Maker: Luke Kuechly-LB (26.20 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, the Clam Diggers squeaked by The Cruciates Curse 181.20 to 170.66, behind the support of 66,275 faithful fans at Clam Digger Stadium. With their 181.20 points, the Clam Diggers are now the proud record-holder of the 20th-highest weekly point total in league history.
The Clam Diggers were led to their 10.54 point victory by a 26.20 point effort from Luke Kuechly, who beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 11 tackles. With this performance, Kuechly was the number 3 ranked defensive linebacker for week 4. They also got help from a 21.70 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott, who beat the San Francisco 49ers defense for 138 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 19 receiving yards.
“Our fans were the 12th man today,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
The Cruciates Curse were helped out in a losing cause by a 23.76 point effort from Derek Carr, who snuck past the Baltimore Ravens defense for 199 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s. With this performance, Carr was the number 4 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 23.30 point effort from A.J. Green, who beat the Miami Dolphins defense for 173 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“Our defense didn’t show up today,” The Cruciates Curse coach Champ Douglas said.
Compounding the issue, The Cruciates Curse could have scored 197.66 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Champ Douglas left key players like Eddie Royal and his corresponding 18.80 points on the bench.
The Cruciates Curse drew the short straw with their schedule this week, as their point total would have resulted in a win against 19 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 4.
This brings the record for the Clam Diggers to 3-2, and drops The Cruciates Curse to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, the Clam Diggers are at 2-3 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, where Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are an early 16.9-point favorite, while 5-0 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood are at The Cruciates Curse, where The Cruciates Curse are an early 10.9-point underdog.
NC Titans Squeak By I Got Sacks
Difference Maker: Luke Kuechly-LB (26.20 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, the NC Titans squeaked by a tough I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks team by a score of 164.76 to 164.18, extending the winning streak for the NC Titans to 3 games.
The NC Titans were led to their 0.58 point victory by a 26.20 point effort from Luke Kuechly, who beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 11 tackles. With this performance, Kuechly was the number 3 ranked defensive linebacker for week 4. They also got help from a 20.40 point effort from Carlos Dunlap, who beat the Miami Dolphins offense for 4 tackles and 2.0 QB sacks.
“We knew what we had to do and went out and did it,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were helped out in a losing cause by a 26.80 point effort from Michael Crabtree, who got by the Baltimore Ravens defense for 88 receiving yards and 3 receiving TD’s. With this performance, Crabtree was the number 3 ranked wide receiver for week 4. They also got help from a 18.80 point effort from Antonio Brown, who snuck past the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 64 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s.
“It just wasn’t meant to be,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
This brings the record for NC Titans to 4-1, and drops I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks to a record of 3-2.
Coming up in week 5, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are at the 2-3 BUCKNASTY BOYS, where the BUCKNASTY BOYS are an early 14.3-point favorite, while 3-2 Hyde Yo Wife are at the NC Titans, where the NC Titans are an early 6.9-point underdog.
Carnival of Pain Punish DeSeantourage
Difference Maker: Blake Bortles-QB (23.88 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, the Carnival of Pain beat a strong DeSeantourage team by a score of 157.78 to 138.26, extending the losing streak for DeSeantourage to 4 games.
The Carnival of Pain were led to their 19.52 point victory by a 23.88 point effort from Blake Bortles, who got by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 207 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 36 rushing yards. With this performance, Bortles was the number 3 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 19.80 point effort from Matt Jones, who beat the Cleveland Browns defense for 117 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 21 receiving yards.
“The first one is always the sweetest,” Carnival of Pain coach Jamian Shavers said.
DeSeantourage were helped out in a losing cause by a 18.50 point effort from Antoine Bethea, who beat the Dallas Cowboys offense for 11 tackles. With this performance, Bethea was the number 2 ranked defensive safety for week 4. They also got help from a 15.40 point effort from K.J. Wright, who beat the New York Jets offense for 4 tackles.
“This is a bittersweet moment,” DeSeantourage coach Theron K. Shavers said.
This brings the record for the Carnival of Pain to 1-4, and drops DeSeantourage to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, DeSeantourage are at 2-3 DaTaminator, where DaTaminator are an early 0.7-point favorite, while the 2-3 House of Cards are at the Carnival of Pain, where the Carnival of Pain are an early 66.8-point underdog.
Breakin Tackles Down Phlying High
Difference Maker: Ben Roethlisberger-QB (29.90 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, Breakin Tackles beat a strong Phlying High team by a score of 161.50 to 131.58, behind the support of 68,751 faithful fans at The Barn.
Breakin Tackles were led to their 29.92 point victory by a 29.90 point effort from Ben Roethlisberger, who got by the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 300 passing yards and 5 passing TD’s. With this performance, Roethlisberger was the number 5 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. They also got help from a 27.80 point effort from Will Fuller, who got by the Tennessee Titans defense for 81 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“We believed and it came true,” Breakin Tackles coach Chris Butler said.
Phlying High were helped out in a losing cause by a 23.90 point effort from DeMarco Murray, who got by the Houston Texans defense for 95 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 24 receiving yards. With this performance, Murray was the number 1 ranked running back for week 4. They also got help from a 16.50 point effort from Sean Lee, who beat the San Francisco 49ers offense for 9 tackles.
“I take full responsibility for this loss,” Phlying High coach Jake Fields said.
This brings the record for Breakin Tackles to 2-3, and drops Phlying High to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, Breakin Tackles are at the 1-4 Barbaric Milk Jousters, where the Barbaric Milk Jousters are an early 16.6-point favorite, while 2-3 The Gremlins are at Phlying High, where Phlying High are an early 73.3-point underdog.
I Go Deep Condemn Soul Snatchers
Difference Maker: Russell Wilson-QB (22.86 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, I Go Deep beat a strong Soul Snatchers team by a score of 152.76 to 116.70, extending the winning streak for I Go Deep to 4 games.
I Go Deep were led to their 36.06 point victory by a 22.86 point effort from Russell Wilson, who beat the New York Jets defense for 309 passing yards and 3 passing TD’s. With this performance, Wilson was the number 5 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 20.80 point effort from Kurt Coleman, who beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 6 tackles and 1 interception.
“We feel very fortunate to come away with this win,” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
The Soul Snatchers were helped out in a losing cause by a 17.80 point effort from Le’Veon Bell, who beat the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 144 rushing yards in addition to 34 receiving yards. They also got help from a 14.60 point effort from Cam Newton, who snuck past the Atlanta Falcons defense for 165 passing yards and 1 passing TD in addition to 30 rushing yards.
“They out-muscled us in the trenches,” Soul Snatchers coach Marcus McKinley said.
This brings the record forI Go Deep to 4-1, and drops the Soul Snatchers to a record of 1-4.
Coming up in week 5, I Go Deep are at 5-0 Georgia Boy, where Georgia Boy are an early 0.2-point underdog, while the 1-4 Surprise Scorpians are at the Soul Snatchers, where the Soul Snatchers are an early 13.8-point favorite.
Georgia Boy Knock Down House of Cards
Difference Maker: Derek Carr-QB (23.76 pts)
In a week 4 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, Georgia Boy squeaked by a tough House of Cards team by a score of 181.26 to 172.90, extending the winning streak for Georgia Boy to 5 games. With their 181.26 points, Georgia Boy is now the proud record-holder of the 20th-highest weekly point total in league history.
Georgia Boy were led to their 8.36 point victory by a 23.76 point effort from Derek Carr, who snuck past the Baltimore Ravens defense for 199 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s. With this performance, Carr was the number 4 ranked quarterback for week 4. They also got help from a 17.90 point effort from Melvin Gordon, who snuck past the New Orleans Saints defense for 36 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 43 receiving yards.
“We’re happy we could pull this one out at the end,” Georgia Boy coach Dave Jackson said.
The House of Cards were helped out in a losing cause by a 37.90 point effort from Zach Brown, who beat the New England Patriots offense for 13 tackles. With this performance, Brown was the number 2 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 4. They also got help from a 29.90 point effort from Ben Roethlisberger, who got by the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 300 passing yards and 5 passing TD’s.
“Not to take away anything from our opponents, but we didn’t play like we’re capable of playing,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
Compounding the issue, the House of Cards could have scored 190.30 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Mike Friery left key players like Steve Smith and his corresponding 19.10 points on the bench.
The House of Cards drew the short straw with their schedule this week, as their point total would have resulted in a win against 20 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 4.
This brings the record for Georgia Boy to 5-0, and drops the House of Cards to a record of 2-3.
Coming up in week 5, 4-1 I Go Deep are at Georgia Boy, where Georgia Boy are an early 0.2-point underdog, while the House of Cards are at the 1-4 Carnival of Pain, where the Carnival of Pain are an early 66.8-point underdog.
**Top 5 E.L.S.I.E. Poll**
1. Georgia Boy (5-0)
2. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (5-0)
3. NC Titans (4-1)
4. Beer, Cheese, & Brats (4-1)
5. I Go Deep (4-1)
**E.L.S.I.E. Island**
In our first Double Header Weekend where four are eliminated from E.L.S.I.E. Island, the Soul Snatchers (116.70), The Gremlins (120.62), Phlying High (131.58) and the Barbaric Milk Jousters (135.36) were all voted off of the island with the lowest fantasy scores of the remaining island members. To Mr. McKinley, Mr. Arcand, Mr. Fields and Mr. Mathiason, we bid you farewell…
- Week 4 Elimination:
Barbaric Milk Jousters, coached by Aaron Mathiason - Week 4 Elimination:
Phlying High, coached by Jake Fields - Week 4 Elimination:
The Gremlins, coached by Dan Arcand - Week 4 Elimination:
Soul Snatchers, coached by Marcus McKinley - Week 3 Elimination:
BUCKNASTY BOYS, coached by Jesse Lowrey - Week 2 Elimination:
DaTaminator, coached by Tam Van - Week 1 Elimination:
Surprise Scorpians, coached by Robert Elliott
**Bounties & Fines**
Bounties – $5.00
“The Snickers Award” – The Most Satisfying Player of the Week (Fantasy Gem) – Julio Jones-WR (38.00 fantasy points)
Origins: Carolina Hitmen
Legends: Hyde Yo Wife
“The Buddy Ryan Award” – The Highest Defensive Scoring Player of the Week (Fantasy Gem) – Zach Brown-LB (37.90 fantasy points)
Origins: None
Legends: House of Cards
“The Gold Standard Award” – Team with the Highest Score in a Single Week
Origins: Georgia Boy (181.26)
Legends: Beer, Cheese, & Brats (175.64)
“The World Beater Award” – Largest Margin of Victory in a Single Week
Origins: Breakin Tackles (45.66)
Legends: NC Titans (44.14)
“The Joe Montana Award” – The Most Satisfying QB of the Week – Matt Ryan (35.52)
Origins: None, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered did not Start Ryan.
Legends: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
“The Jim Brown Award” – The Most Satisfying RB of the Week – DeMarco Murray (23.90)
Origins: Hakeem I Saw I Conquered
Legends: Phlying High
“The Jerry Rice Award” – The Most Satisfying WR of the Week (Voided if the Fantasy Gem)
Origins: Voided, Fantasy Gem
Legends: Voided, Fantasy Gem
“The Kellen Winslow Award” – The Most Satisfying TE of the Week – Jordan Reed (19.30)
Origins: Clam Diggers
Legends: Beer, Cheese, & Brats
“The Lou Groza Award” – The Most Satisfying K of the Week – Mike Nugent (16.00)
Origins: None
Legends: None
“The Reggie White Award” – The Most Satisfying DL of the Week – Cameron Heyward (26.60)
Origins: BUCKNASTY BOYS
Legends: None
“The Lawrence Taylor Award” – The Most Satisfying LB of the Week (Voided if the Defensive Fantasy Gem)
Origins: Voided, Fantasy Gem
Legends: Voided, Fantasy Gem
“The Deion Sanders Award” – The Most Satisfying DB of the Week – Logan Ryan (26.00)
Origins: None
Legends: None
Bounties – $10.00
“The Prophet Award” – Having Five Starters Score 20 Points or More in a Single Week
Origins: None
Legends: None
Fines – (-$5.00)
“The Bridesmaid Award” – Closest Loss of the Week
Origins: I Got Sacks (0.58)
Legends: Hyde Yo Wife (7.18)
“The Doormat Award” – Largest Margin of Defeat in a Single Week
Origins: BUCKNASTY BOYS (45.66)
Legends: The Gremlins (44.14)
“The Just Not Enough Award” – Team with the Lowest Score in a Single Week
Origins: BUCKNASTY BOYS (115.84)
Legends: Soul Snatchers (116.70)
“The Out Performed Award” – Biggest Out Performance of a Starter/Bench Player
Origins: Hakeem I Saw I Conquered – Started Cam Newton-QB (14.60) while out performed by Matt Ryan-QB (35.52)
Legends: Hyde Yo Wife – Started Brandin Cooks-WR (3.10) while out performed by Will Fuller-WR (27.80)
Fines – (-$10.00)
“The Hindsight Award” aka Poor Coaching Decisions – The Losing Team with the Most Points Left on the Bench
Origins: Maclin on Dat Ass (48.94)
Legends: Hyde Yo Wife (69.96)
Fines – (-$15.00)
“The Bench Warmers Award” – Having All of Your Starters Score 15 Points or Less in a Single Week
Origins: None
Legends: None
**Keeper’s Violations**
Week 1:
Keeper 1 Violation – Forfeiture of Tiebreakers, on the Breakin Tackles franchise for dropping (K1) Justin Houston-LB. The franchise will lose any and all tiebreakers (divisional or conference) for the remainder of the season.
Week 2:
Keeper 3 Violation – Forfeiture of Draft Pick, on the Breakin Tackles franchise for dropping (K3) Jarvis Landry-WR. The franchise will lose their 3rd, 4th or 5th Round selection in the upcoming fantasy draft. The round selected will depend on where team finishes that season. A playoff team will lose their 3rd Round selection and a team finishing last in their division will lose a 5th Round selection. By default, a 4th Round selection will be lost if the other two selector’s are not met.
Week 3:
Keeper 1 Violation – Forfeiture of Tiebreakers, on the Clam Diggers franchise for dropping (K1) Julius Peppers-LB. The franchise will lose any and all tiebreakers (divisional or conference) for the remainder of the season.
**League Perks**
This is more of an FYI for all league members what League Perks have been used, are still in effect, or have not been utilized as of yet for the 2016 season. This is here so that no league member gets blind sided later on when a perk is used.
Used:
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered used their League Perk to move up three spots in this seasons draft.
I Got Sacks used their 10 point Home Field Advantage for their first four home games (4/4).
In Effect:
None.
Have Not Been Used As of Yet:
I Got Sacks can use their contracts as they see fit in 2016.
Hyde Yo Wife can use their contracts as they see fit in 2016.
Surprise Scorpians have not used their immunity League Perk as of yet.
