September 25, 2024
Three weeks behind us in the schedule.
One team undefeated.
The other 9 teams are either 2-1 or 1-2.
Clearly nobody is out of the playoff hunt. Arguably, I think 4 to 5 teams are out of the most points title.
My first impression is this; that wench Fantasy Karma has reached out and touched all teams early this year. A few teams have been “stroked” by her, some have been “gut kicked” by her, and one or two have been “groin kicked” by her.
No matter what you do or what you say, she won’t care.
I’m not sure yet, as it’s only been 3 weeks, but it could be that scoring is down. Or maybe it’s just that scoring is down for The Reckoning despite a 2-1 record. I have to think that even The Dinamos know that a PF/PA DIFFerential of 116.2 is the responsible for “0” losses. Especially when the “PF” is -54.60 behind the leader. Staying in the family, Sleepy Squad is hoping that their two starting QB’s don’t soil their pants again this weekend. Speaking of soiled pants, I feel bad for Anal Explosion. Seems like the rest of the league so far has “dumped” on them. The Anal E boys have a PF/PA differential of -81.10, the worst in the league. That makes it difficult to say, “Hello Win Column!” Speaking of win columns, Sloppy Sparrowsare finding it hard to match their “hot knife through butter” approach that they took last year through the season. Sigh! Is there no respect for our defending champs? Somebody say respect? While Offsides Mother F******! May be 2-1 the league is scoring points at will against them so far. They lead the league in scoring. But also lead the league in points given up. That’s a PF/PA DIFF of -8.10. Oh, by the way welcome to the league Jeremiah! It’s been 2 years since Devils Snare has worn the championship crown. Two players remain from that roster. And both (Chase & Kupp) have missed time to injuries. When The Reckoning faced Finkle & Einhorn in week 1, I had a difficult time knowing which roster to root for. F&E has our former starting RB’s (Gibbs & Mixon) and our 2023 round 2 draft pick in Diggs. With a PF/PA DIFF of 3.20 they could easily be 2-1 instead of 1-2. Every football season I have off FF topic convo’s with FNG about HS football. From those talks I know he has a passion for the game and elite knowledge about FF in general. Every year I see his roster and expect to beat him. Yet every year FNG is at the top of standings. 2024 is no exception and a PF/PA DIFF of 49.50 certainly helps. As the former commissioner and founder of the pillars for this league I know full well how easy & difficult it is to be the commissioner. Before FF I knew Big Daddy back when he was a kid when he was a counselor for me at “Safety Town,” Yes we go waaay back. Shit I suddenly feel really really old. Wait, I am. sigh. Through the years he & I have seen a lot of FF. Be it drafts, ownership changes, collection (or lack of) league fees, payouts, trades, waivers, head to head competition, & championships. Through all that there has bene one constant. His team has always been Big Daddy. And Big Daddy is always a worthy opponent. At various times they have been The Reckoning’s “Daddy.” 2024 round 1 went to The Reckoning. Despite a PF/PA Diff of -26.30 I know in W11 we will be in for a battle of epic proportions. It’s ok if you beat his team, but please always “respect the commish”
Finally, I want to express my gratitude to Sean for taking point again in the View Askew FF League. And for inviting my son & I to join the league. If the past 13 months has taught me anything, it’s that there are no guarantees in anything, especially tomorrow.
Thank You Sean!