Gobble-gobble, motherf*ckers. Turkey day is finally here, my 2nd favorite holiday after Draft Day of course! Back in 1492 or whatever when God created Thanksgiving, he did so to celebrate the 3 F’s: family, food, and football. However, I don’t think even God could’ve predicated that a fourth F would quickly come along and trump the importance of the other 3 combined. I’m speaking of course about fantasy. This Thanksgiving, I’d like to quickly reflect on why I’m so thankful for fantasy. It has given me so many great memories of random NFL games over the years I would otherwise have no interest in. It has taught me the importance of personal finances and budgeting, particularly as it relates to FAAB. It has bought me my single most prized possession, the belt, which I rightfully earned as your 2019 Fantasy Champion, only to relinquish to Brent last year. I’ve been on a quest to get it back ever since. Most importantly, however, is that this “game” has kept me connected as a part of all your lives, for better or worse, for the better part of a decade now. Sure, we may now all live scattered across the tri-state area and no longer see each other with the frequency I would like, but I know where to find y’all come Sunday’s at 1:00 in the fall. I’ve got a lot of shit to do and not a lot of time to do it so I’m going to keep this one rather short….
#10. South Jersey 4th & Schlong – Brad Peditto (Previous Ranking: 9)
Yeah, this one is easy. Brad has pretty much assured himself of the standup stage. Poor guy was victimized by this Sunday Night’s Cucking of the Week. Just add it to the long list of misery that has been the 2021 Bradley’s Fantasy season. Hopefully 2022 goes better.
#9. The Martians – Ryan O’Connell (Previous Ranking: 6)
Ryan’s team is currently in free-fall. Only cracking 120 points once in the past 5 games and has lost 4 of those, it’s getting late early for our boy. Absolutely, absolutely has to win this week against Beans to have a shot, but even that might not be enough.
#8. Beans Corp – Brendan Cahill (Previous Ranking: 8)
Honestly, they are close on paper with Ryan’s team but seeing as these are two teams trending in opposite directions, I’ll give Beans the slight edge here. Winner of 2 in a row, Beans Corp suddenly is seeing the board clearly again and feels dangerous. A massive, massive game awaits v Ryan in week 12.
#7. Norse Horse – Kris Blaine (Previous Ranking: 7)
The last of the 4-7 teams, non-playoff teams but has the most point scored on the year, so I guess 7th is the right spot for the Nordics?? I honestly don’t know what to make of Kris’s team this year. Are they good, are they bad? They are in the League so I have to write about them, I just don’t really care to be frank. He’s playing Max this week so he’ll probably lose.
#6. HOCKEYPRO69 – Abie Leider (Previous Ranking: 3)
Abie man, I’m sorry. What looked destined to be an all time great fantasy season for the 69ers was quickly derailed by some of the worst injury league (outside Brad) that we’ve ever seen. Derrick Henry, Raheem Mostert, Julio, D Hop, etc. etc. have all missed extended time, at Pat Mahomes has had a slump. He started fast but has now faded fast and I’m real quick from officially declaring Abie #dead. Sad.
#5. Buffalo Bonez – Thomas Antonello (Previous Ranking: 5)
I think Thomas has been ranked 5th for like 6 week in a row now. Anyway, his team is pretty decent at the top with Najee, Ekeler and Justin Jefferson and Lamar. I do have some concerns about that depth though, because after that top 4, you have an ok Marquise Brown and then not much else. Still, 4th most points at this stage of the season means for sure your team is for real.
#4. Thomas and Friends – Andrew Vignali (Previous Ranking: 10)
Finally, after 2 poor weeks in a row, the boys finally got on track, and I enjoyed an easy one against Ryan. It appears my Jalen Hurts fears may have been overexaggerated. Dalvin Cook is starting to find the endzone again. Just need DK to get going and my team will be all the way back and one of the favorites come playoff time. I have a huge game against Jack this week.
#3. Abie Baby – Max Cohan (Previous Ranking: 4)
I think Max might have pulled the trade of the Century with Beans to take his otherwise average team to one of the best on paper. I mean, Beans kept CMC stashed away on his bench for like 6 weeks, only to trade him to Max the day before he gets cleared to come back? Makes no sense. Add a fleece job of Thomas for Calvin Ridley and Max might be executive of the year.
#2. The Flandrew’s – Brent Gotkin (Previous Ranking: 2)
Brent’s team is good. Sadly, they can’t break into the top spot because Jack’s team exists. So, it’s #2 for like the billionth straight week.
#1. Jonathan Taylor Thomas 2.0 – Jack Staub (Previous Ranking: 1)
He has Jonathan Taylor, Deebo Samuel, Tyreek Hill, Ja’Marr Chase, Tom Brady. Enough said.
Biggest Rise: Thomas and Friends
Biggest Fall: HOCKEYPRO69/The Martians
A huge Thursday of NFL action awaits us in week 12. Bears-Lions might be the worst Thanksgiving game of all time, but its still NFL football played on Thanksgiving, so I’ll be tuned in. I hope everyone has a safe, healthy, and Happy Thanksgiving. As always…
Go League.
Must Be Sunday 