** Quick Hitters**
League Poll
The Flex Defensive Roster Spot poll has ended with league members voting NOT to change the way it is currently set up! An In Favor Of vote of at least 18 league members was needed for the poll to be passed and it closed with a vote of 12/7. Even if the remaining five league members votes were in favor of the poll, it would only tally a 17/7 total and an 18/6 vote would be needed. The League!, has spoken…
Financial Office
Newly added to our League Links section is the Financial Office. This is the weekly breakdown of each teams fees owed, Bounties & Fines balance and End of Year balances. This is located directly below the GM Office.
League Office
The League Office has also been added to our League Links. Here is a direct link to pay online any fees due. Please check the Financial Office for each teams current financial situation.
League Fees
Some of you qualify for your league fees to come out of your current Bounties & Fines balances. Those that do (have enough money to cover their league fees), look out for an email from me regarding this. For everyone else, the deadline for League Fees is December 1st. Please note that you will not be eligible for any prizes or awards until your league fees are in (i.e., monetary prizes, trophies, etc.).
Keeper’s Deadline
The Keeper’s Deadline is next week, so be sure to start emailing me your keepers so we can set those Keeper’s Values. Look out for an email from me regarding this as well… 🙂
**Origins Conference**
Barbaric Milk Jousters (2-8) at DeSeantourage (5-5)
X-Factors:
Barbaric Milk Jousters: Andrew Luck-QB (15.38) / DeSeantourage: Jameis Winston-QB (16.10)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, the 2-8 Barbaric Milk Jousters, who hope to end their 4 game losing streak, play 5-5 DeSeantourage at Ari Gold Stadium.
This is the first meeting between these two teams.
The Barbaric Milk Jousters were led in week 8 by a 14.00 point effort from Derrick Johnson, who beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 8 tackles. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Barbaric Milk Jousters can expect a 15.38 point effort from Andrew Luck in week 9, who is expected to get by the Green Bay Packers defense for 260.1 passing yards and 1.85 passing TD’s in addition to 24.65 rushing yards.
“We don’t play these games on paper,” Barbaric Milk Jousters coach Aaron Mathiason said.
DeSeantourage were led in week 8 by a 24.30 point effort from Tyreek Hill, who got by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 98 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD in addition to 7 rushing yards. In addition, Matt Forte was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 21.80 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, DeSeantourage can expect a 16.10 point effort from Jameis Winston in week 9, who is expected to get by the Atlanta Falcons defense for 261.81 passing yards and 1.71 passing TD’s in addition to 10.34 rushing yards.
“We have to suck it up,” DeSeantourage coach Theron K. Shavers said.
#3 Da South (8-2) at Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (3-7)
X-Factors:
Da South: Aaron Rodgers-QB (18.20) / Hakeem I Saw I Conquered: Matt Ryan-QB (15.72)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional classic, 8-2 Da South, who hope to extend their 3 game winning streak, play 3-7 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered at Giants Stadium.
Da South holds a 3-2 advantage in head to head games against Hakeem I Saw I Conquered since the 2014 season.
Da South were led in week 8 by a 30.84 point effort from Aaron Rodgers, who got by the Atlanta Falcons defense for 246 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 60 rushing yards. In addition, Muhammad Wilkerson was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 8.10 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Da South can expect a 18.20 point effort from Aaron Rodgers in week 9, who is expected to get by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 255.36 passing yards and 2.18 passing TD’s in addition to 19.68 rushing yards.
“We’ll have to find a way to contain Ryan,” Da South coach Dave Jackson said.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered were led in week 8 by a 23.42 point effort from Matt Ryan, who got by the Green Bay Packers defense for 288 passing yards and 3 passing TD’s in addition to 9 rushing yards. In addition, DeMarco Murray was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 18.80 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured toe, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered can expect a 15.72 point effort from Matt Ryan in week 9, who is expected to get by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 293.94 passing yards and 1.79 passing TD’s in addition to 7.52 rushing yards.
“We really have to take it to them,” Hakeem I Saw I Conquered coach Brian Liotta said.
In week 2, Da South defeated Hakeem I Saw I Conquered by 24.90 points, so coach Brian Liotta is looking for revenge this week.
Carolina Hitmen (6-4) at I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (6-4)
X-Factors:
Carolina Hitmen: Blake Bortles-QB (12.47) / I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: Drew Brees-QB (21.03)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, the 6-4 Carolina Hitmen face off against 6-4 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks at Snapple’s.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks hold a 1-0 advantage in head to head games against the Carolina Hitmen since the 2015 season.
Carolina Hitmen were led in week 8 by a 30.10 point effort from Tom Brady, who beat the Buffalo Bills defense for 315 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 15 rushing yards. With Brady on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string QB to carry the team this week. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Carolina Hitmen can expect a 12.47 point effort from Blake Bortles in week 9, who is expected to get by the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 235 passing yards and 1.44 passing TD’s in addition to 23.23 rushing yards.
“We will have to play sound football,” Carolina Hitmen coach Ronnell Morgan said.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were led in week 8 by a 19.00 point effort from Jamison Crowder, who beat the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 107 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With Crowder on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string WR to carry the team this week. In addition, Spencer Ware was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 4.70 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured concussion, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks can expect a 21.03 point effort from Drew Brees in week 9, who is expected to beat the San Francisco 49ers defense for 347.33 passing yards and 2.43 passing TD’s in addition to 1.79 rushing yards.
“We have to dictate the tempo,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2016, and is sure to be a classic showdown.
Breakin Tackles (2-8) at Maclin on Dat Ass (4-6)
X-Factors:
Breakin Tackles: Ted Ginn Jr.-WR (10.76) / Maclin on Dat Ass: Ryan Tannehill-QB (13.42)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, 2-8 Breakin Tackles, who hope to end their 5 game losing streak, challenge 4-6 Maclin on Dat Ass at Dick Field.
This is the first meeting between these two teams.
Breakin Tackles were led in week 8 by a 15.80 point effort from Allen Hurns, who got by the Tennessee Titans defense for 98 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, Julius Thomas was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 8.80 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Breakin Tackles can expect a 10.76 point effort from Ted Ginn Jr. in week 9, who is expected to sneak past the Los Angeles Rams defense for 45.87 receiving yards and 0.27 receiving TD’s in addition to 4.38 rushing yards.
“On any given day any team is capable of beating another team,” Breakin Tackles coach Chris Butler said.
Maclin on Dat Ass were led in week 8 by a 22.00 point effort from Jonathan Stewart, who got by the Arizona Cardinals defense for 95 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 25 receiving yards. In addition, Alex Smith was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 8.98 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured head, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Maclin on Dat Ass can expect a 13.42 point effort from Ryan Tannehill in week 9, who is expected to get by the New York Jets defense for 269.78 passing yards and 1.37 passing TD’s in addition to 10.39 rushing yards.
“We can’t look past these guys,” Maclin on Dat Ass coach Richard Glenn said.
BUCKNASTY BOYS at DaTaminator
X-Factors:
BUCKNASTY BOYS: Philip Rivers-QB (13.53) / DaTaminator: Matthew Stafford-QB (12.71)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, the 4-6 BUCKNASTY BOYS challenge 4-6 DaTaminator at CyberDine Field.
This is the first meeting between these two teams.
The BUCKNASTY BOYS were led in week 8 by a 13.00 point effort from Karlos Dansby, who beat the Washington Redskins offense for 6 tackles. With Dansby on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string LB to carry the team this week. In addition, Ryan Mathews was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 7.10 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured teeth, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the BUCKNASTY BOYS can expect a 13.53 point effort from Philip Rivers in week 9, who is expected to get by the Tennessee Titans defense for 284.37 passing yards and 1.78 passing TD’s in addition to 2.27 rushing yards.
“We should stick to the fundamentals,” BUCKNASTY BOYS coach Jesse Lowrey said.
DaTaminator were led in week 8 by a 20.50 point effort from Bobby Wagner, who beat the New Orleans Saints offense for 11 tackles. In addition, T.Y. Hilton was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 2.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured hamstring, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, DaTaminator can expect a 12.71 point effort from Matthew Stafford in week 9, who is expected to get by the Minnesota Vikings defense for 231.77 passing yards and 1.64 passing TD in addition to 13.46 rushing yards.
“We have to get our crowd into it early,” DaTaminator coach Tam Van said.
I Go Deep (6-4) at #2 Clam Diggers (8-2)
X-Factors:
I Go Deep: Le’Veon Bell-RB (22.37) / Clam Diggers: Ezekiel Elliott-RB (17.61)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, 6-4 I Go Deep face off against the 8-2 Clam Diggers at Clam Digger Stadium.
I Go Deep holds a 1-0 advantage in head to head games against the Clam Diggers since the 2015 season.
I Go Deep were led in week 8 by a 13.20 point effort from Everson Griffen, who beat the Chicago Bears offense for 5 tackles and 1.0 QB sack. In addition, Vontae Davis was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 1.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured concussion, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Go Deep can expect a 22.37 point effort from Le’Veon Bell in week 9, who is expected to beat the Baltimore Ravens defense for 105.1 rushing yards and 1.21 rushing TD’s in addition to 43.55 receiving yards.
“We have to take advantage of our opportunities,” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
The Clam Diggers were led in week 8 by a 26.60 point effort from T.J. Ward, who beat the San Diego Chargers offense for 7 tackles and 1 interception. In addition, Jatavis Brown was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 20.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Clam Diggers can expect a 17.61 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott in week 9, who is expected to beat the Cleveland Browns defense for 113.12 rushing yards and 0.66 rushing TD’s in addition to 25.06 receiving yards.
“We have to take advantage of our opportunities,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2016, and is sure to be a classic showdown.
**Legends Conference**
**Game of the Week**
#1 Beer, Cheese, & Brats (9-1) at House of Cards (6-4)
X-Factors:
Beer, Cheese, & Brats: Dak Prescott-QB (17.16) / House of Cards: Ezekiel Elliott-RB (17.61)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, 9-1 Beer, Cheese, & Brats, who hope to extend their 7 game winning streak, challenge the 6-4 House of Cards at They All Falls Down Stadium.
The House of Cards hold a 1-0 advantage in head to head games against Beer, Cheese, & Brats since the 2015 season.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led in week 8 by a 25.28 point effort from Dak Prescott, who got by the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 287 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 38 rushing yards. In addition, Theo Riddick was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 19.30 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Beer, Cheese, & Brats can expect a 17.16 point effort from Dak Prescott in week 9, who is expected to get by the Cleveland Browns defense for 263.44 passing yards and 1.4 passing TD’s in addition to 11.01 rushing yards.
“We have to be fundamentally sound,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes & Jeremy Bennett said.
The House of Cards were led in week 8 by a 21.80 point effort from Matt Forte, who got by the Cleveland Browns defense for 82 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 16 receiving yards. In addition, Terrelle Pryor was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 13.60 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured hamstring, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the House of Cards can expect a 17.61 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott in week 9, who is expected to beat the Cleveland Browns defense for 113.12 rushing yards and 0.66 rushing TD’s in addition to 25.06 receiving yards.
“There’s no love lost between these two teams,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2016, and is sure to be a game for the ages.
The Cruciates Curse (3-7) at NC Titans (6-4)
X-Factors:
The Cruciates Curse: Keanu Neal-DB (13.41) / NC Titans: Luke Kuechly-LB (15.58)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, 3-7 The Cruciates Curse play the 6-4 NC Titans at Titans Field.
The Cruciates Curse holds a 1-0 advantage in head to head games against the NC Titans since the 2015 season.
The Cruciates Curse were led in week 8 by a 34.82 point effort from Derek Carr, who tore apart the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 513 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 13 rushing yards. In addition, Jatavis Brown was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 20.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Cruciates Curse can expect a 13.41 point effort from Keanu Neal in week 9, who is expected to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense for 5.76 tackles and 0.14 interceptions.
“Turnovers will be the key,” The Cruciates Curse coach Champ Douglas said.
The NC Titans were led in week 8 by a 15.90 point effort from Luke Kuechly, who beat the Arizona Cardinals offense for 6 tackles. In addition, Larry Fitzgerald was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 7.40 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the NC Titans can expect a 15.58 point effort from Luke Kuechly in week 9, who is expected to beat the Los Angeles Rams offense for 6.29 tackles and 0.25 interceptions.
“We have to keep the continuity,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2016, and is sure to be a classic showdown.
Church of Zero Tolerance (6-4) at Phlying High (4-6)
X-Factors:
Church of Zero Tolerance: Jameis Winston-QB (16.10) / Phlying High: Drew Brees-QB (21.03)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, the 6-4 Church of Zero Tolerance challenge 4-6 Phlying High at The Linc.
This is the first meeting between these two teams.
The Church of Zero Tolerance were led in week 8 by a 26.60 point effort from T.J. Ward, who beat the San Diego Chargers offense for 7 tackles and 1 interception. In addition, Marvin Jones was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 3.30 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured foot, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Church of Zero Tolerance can expect a 16.10 point effort from Jameis Winston in week 9, who is expected to get by the Atlanta Falcons defense for 261.81 passing yards and 1.71 passing TD’s in addition to 10.34 rushing yards.
“We have to turn it up a notch,” Church of Zero Tolerance coach Larry Mrozowski & Eric Gadson said.
Phlying High were led in week 8 by a 22.00 point effort from Jonathan Stewart, who got by the Arizona Cardinals defense for 95 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 25 receiving yards. In addition, DeMarco Murray was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 18.80 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured toe, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Phlying High can expect a 21.03 point effort from Drew Brees in week 9, who is expected to beat the San Francisco 49ers defense for 347.33 passing yards and 2.43 passing TD’s in addition to 1.79 rushing yards.
“Field position will be key in this game,” Phlying High coach Jake Fields said.
Surprise Scorpians (3-7) at The Gremlins (6-4)
X-Factors:
Surprise Scorpians: Devonta Freeman-RB (14.69) / The Gremlins: Eric Kendricks-LB (11.47)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, the 3-7 Surprise Scorpians challenge 6-4 The Gremlins at Mogwai Coliseum.
The Surprise Scorpians hold a 1-0 advantage in head to head games against The Gremlins since the 2015 season.
The Surprise Scorpians were led in week 8 by a 30.10 point effort from Tom Brady, who beat the Buffalo Bills defense for 315 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 15 rushing yards. With Brady on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string QB to carry the team this week. In addition, Hunter Henry was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 1.40 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Surprise Scorpians can expect a 14.69 point effort from Devonta Freeman in week 9, who is expected to sneak past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 70.69 rushing yards and 0.52 rushing TD in addition to 31.84 receiving yards.
“We have to come together as a team,” Surprise Scorpians coach Robert Elliott said.
The Gremlins were led in week 8 by a 15.00 point effort from Vontaze Burfict, who beat the Washington Redskins offense for 10 tackles. With Burfict on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string LB to carry the team this week. In addition, Alex Smith was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 8.98 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured head, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Gremlins can expect a 11.47 point effort from Eric Kendricks in week 9, who is expected to beat the Detroit Lions offense for 5.23 tackles and 0.09 interceptions.
“We’ll have to find a way to contain Freeman,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2016, and is sure to be a classic showdown.
#5 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (7-3) at #4 Hyde Yo Wife (7-3)
X-Factors:
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Aaron Rodgers-QB (18.20) / Hyde Yo Wife: Kwon Alexander-LB (14.10)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, 7-3 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood, who hope to end their 3 game losing streak, challenge 7-3 Hyde Yo Wife at B.o.B. Field.
Hyde Yo Wife holds a 2-0 advantage in head to head games against Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood since the 2014 season.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led in week 8 by a 30.84 point effort from Aaron Rodgers, who got by the Atlanta Falcons defense for 246 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 60 rushing yards. In addition, Lorenzo Alexander was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 1.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured hamstring, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 18.20 point effort from Aaron Rodgers in week 9, who is expected to get by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 255.36 passing yards and 2.18 passing TD’s in addition to 19.68 rushing yards.
“We have to stretch their defense,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
Hyde Yo Wife were led in week 8 by a 24.00 point effort from Kwon Alexander, who beat the Oakland Raiders offense for 14 tackles. In addition, Jacquizz Rodgers was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 13.80 points, but he’s listed as out in week 9 due to an injured foot, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Hyde Yo Wife can expect a 14.10 point effort from Kwon Alexander in week 9, who is expected to beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 6.54 tackles and 0.14 interceptions.
“There are no easy games in this league,” Hyde Yo Wife coach Greg Stallworth said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2016, and is sure to be a epic battle.
Soul Snatchers (3-7) at Carnival of Pain (2-8)
X-Factors:
Soul Snatchers: Cam Newton-QB (18.43) / Carnival of Pain: Matt Ryan-QB (15.72)
Coming up in a week 9 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, the 3-7 Soul Snatchers play the 2-8 Carnival of Pain at The Fun House.
This is the first meeting between these two teams.
The Soul Snatchers were led in week 8 by a 23.30 point effort from Amari Cooper, who beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 173 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Soul Snatchers can expect a 18.43 point effort from Cam Newton in week 9, who is expected to get by the Los Angeles Rams defense for 243.69 passing yards and 1.58 passing TD’s in addition to 30.6 rushing yards.
“We need this win,” Soul Snatchers coach Marcus McKinley said.
The Carnival of Pain were led in week 8 by a 24.30 point effort from Tyreek Hill, who got by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 98 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD in addition to 7 rushing yards. In addition, Ryan Mathews was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 7.10 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured teeth, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Carnival of Pain can expect a 15.72 point effort from Matt Ryan in week 9, who is expected to get by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 293.94 passing yards and 1.79 passing TD’s in addition to 7.52 rushing yards.
“We aren’t just going to roll over for these guys,” Carnival of Pain coach Jamian Shavers said.
