American Football

[BonnieShels]

Just how good was that game?

I'm still shell-shocked after it. The craic in Sinnotts was only ninety altogether. A pleasure to watch it.

[Zizou]

So, the Draft was good.

[Daniel GUFC]

Everyone looking forward to next season? Not long now.....Come on the Pats!! :-)

[Clifford]

We all in for the fantasy again this season?

Drafts should be done soon if we are. Think I'm activated anyway last time I looked. Have a few buddies who can get us up to speed if we need a few.

[IsMiseSean]

Anyone know about the TV coverage this season? Sky seem to have the Thursday night game along with the 2 Sunday evening games.
Will CH4 be back with SNF & BBC with MNF again?

[WexCar]

Been crazy busy this summer and forgot about this. The league is activated. Those involved last year will be automatically entered so let me know if you want in or out. Anyone new to the league follow the below link & enter ID/password.

http://fantasy.nfl.com/registration/privateleaguejoin
League ID: 35253
League Password: 88909402


We all in for the fantasy again this season?

Drafts should be done soon if we are. Think I'm activated anyway last time I looked. Have a few buddies who can get us up to speed if we need a few.

I will open up more spots for some of your buddies.

[Real ale Madrid]

I see the draft is on in the afternoon - any chance we can push it back a few hours to the evening Wexcar?

[Real ale Madrid]

Anyone know about the TV coverage this season? Sky seem to have the Thursday night game along with the 2 Sunday evening games.
Will CH4 be back with SNF & BBC with MNF again?
All the same as last season - with the exception of MNF - C4 have taken over the terrestrial coverage of the London games and the superbowl so i doubt the MNF games will remain on the BBC but no-one seems to know what the story is. I'm guessing ESPN or channel 5.

[WexCar]

I see the draft is on in the afternoon - any chance we can push it back a few hours to the evening Wexcar?

Changed to 7pm GMT

[Clifford]

7 pm when is the draft?

[WexCar]

Apologies to anyone who missed the draft(it was today[wednesday] @7pmGMT), I had to put it together at the last minute to have a chance to be ready for week 1, having extremely limited internet access hasn't helped matters.

[Clifford]

No prob at all wex. Just happy to have it up and running. Did better missing this draft than another forum draft where I was there. Over complicating things altogether.

[SkStu]

Can somebody please explain the scoring to me as I can't make sense of it. I understand 0.1 PPY but beyond that I'm struggling especially at QB and DST.

There is also a maximum number of roster changes per week? That's really unfair. I wasn't able to replace my kicker this week as I had made so many injury and bye-week based changes. It also helps the players who are already at an advantage after being active on the waiver wire in the early weeks, which I wasn't, which is obviously my issue but now that I'm taking this league seriously, the maximum roster change rule is compounding the issue.

All that said, I'm 5-1 in my other league. :)

[strangeirish]

Defense / Special Teams



Sacks:2 points
Interceptions:2 points
Fumbles Recovered:2 points
Fumbles Forced:2 points
Safeties:2 points
Touchdowns:8 points
Blocked Kicks:3 points
Kickoff and Punt Return Yards:1 point per 10 yards
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns:6 points
Points Allowed 0:15 points
Points Allowed 1-6:12 points
Points Allowed 7-13:10 points
Points Allowed 14-20:8 points
Points Allowed 21-27:5 points
Points Allowed 28-34:2 points
Points Allowed 35+:0 points
Less than 100 Total Yards Allowed:13 points
100-199 Yards Allowed:10 points
200-299 Yards Allowed:7 points
300-399 Yards Allowed:4 points
400-449 Yards Allowed:0 points
450-499 Yards Allowed:-1 point
500+ Yards Allowed:-3 points
Offense

Passing Yards:1 point per 20 yards
Passing Touchdowns:6 points
Interceptions Thrown:-2 points
Every Time Sacked:-1 point
300-399 Passing Yards Bonus:3 points
400+ Passing Yards Bonus:5 points
50+ Passing Yards TD Bonus:2 points
Rushing Yards:1 point per 10 yards
Rushing Touchdowns:6 points
50+ Rushing Yard TD Bonus:2 points
Receiving Yards:1 point per 10 yards
Receiving Touchdowns:6 points
50+ Receiving Yard TD Bonus:2 points
Kickoff and Punt Return Yards:1 point per 10 yards
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns:6 points
Fumble Recovered for TD:2 points
Fumbles Lost:-2 points
2-Point Conversions:2 points

[WexCar]

Can somebody please explain the scoring to me as I can't make sense of it. I understand 0.1 PPY but beyond that I'm struggling especially at QB and DST.

I tried to be balanced with the points. Awarding points for all positive plays & giving a bonus for big plays while penalising for mistakes.



Offense
Passing Yards:1 point per 20 yards
Passing Touchdowns:6 points
Interceptions Thrown:-2 points
Every Time Sacked:-1 point
300-399 Passing Yards Bonus:3 points
400+ Passing Yards Bonus:5 points


Rushing Yards:1 point per 10 yards
Rushing Touchdowns:6 points
50+ Rushing Yard TD Bonus:2 points

Receiving Yards:1 point per 10 yards
Receiving Touchdowns:6 points
50+ Receiving Yard TD Bonus:2 points

Kickoff and Punt Return Yards:1 point per 10 yards
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns:6 points

Fumble Recovered for TD:2 points
Fumbles Lost:-2 points
2-Point Conversions:2 points

Kicking
PAT Made:1 point
PAT Missed:-1 point
FG Made 0-19:3 points
FG Made 20-29:3 points
FG Made 30-39:3 points
FG Made 40-49:3 points
FG Made 50+:6 points
FG Missed 0-19:-2 points
FG Missed 20-29:-1 point
FG Missed 30-39:-1 point

Defense / Special Teams
Sacks:2 points
Interceptions:2 points
Fumbles Recovered:2 points
Fumbles Forced:2 points
Safeties:2 points
Touchdowns:8 points
Blocked Kicks:3 points

Kickoff and Punt Return Yards:1 point per 10 yards
Kickoff and Punt Return Touchdowns:6 points

Points Allowed 0:15 points
Points Allowed 1-6:12 points
Points Allowed 7-13:10 points
Points Allowed 14-20:8 points
Points Allowed 21-27:5 points
Points Allowed 28-34:2 points
Points Allowed 35+:0 points

Less than 100 Total Yards Allowed:13 points
100-199 Yards Allowed:10 points
200-299 Yards Allowed:7 points
300-399 Yards Allowed:4 points
400-449 Yards Allowed:0 points
450-499 Yards Allowed:-1 point
500+ Yards Allowed:-3 points



There is also a maximum number of roster changes per week? That's really unfair. I wasn't able to replace my kicker this week as I had made so many injury and bye-week based changes. It also helps the players who are already at an advantage after being active on the waiver wire in the early weeks, which I wasn't, which is obviously my issue but now that I'm taking this league seriously, the maximum roster change rule is compounding the issue.

This year I added a reserve spot (player is kept on roster but it makes him unavailable for selection while in reserve, it also frees up a roster spot) on each roster to help deal with injuries.
The 3 weekly roster changes have been there since i started the league in 2010. The limit, if I recall correctly, was the default# and I just left it as is. To be honest its never been an issue for me, I take it into account when planning my roster, when I'm drafting or picking up players I check for clashes on bye weeks. I also found the flex position helps if I have short term injuries or bye weeks.

If you want a change I can contact the other owners and request a vote for a change on # of adds/drops & an increase in the # of reserve spots. (each reserve spot can be used only once)

[SkStu]

Thanks for the info WexCar. As I said, it is really my own fault for not staying more on top of my team and the wire. I personally don't think there should be a limit on roster changes. I also think the scoring should be simplified for future seasons.

On another note - I won the game by .05 points. Wow. You're lucky! ;)

[SkStu]

I've tried proposing some trades in our league but all I'm getting met with is silence!

Anyone here interested in trading a WR1 for take your pick of Matt Forte, Reggie Bush, Alfred Morris or Knowshon Moreno? Who you want should be reflected in what you offer...

[WexCar]

Yeah I've found trades fairly difficult to execute. the only ones I have success with are basically loan deals(we agree to reverse the trade the following week) to help with bye weeks or short-term injuries.

I've put 2 trade options to you. See what ya think. At least ya will have Harvin to call on in a week or 2.

[Real ale Madrid]

So Jamaal Charles eh?

Yep - thats my fantasy season over.

[SkStu]

Im into the final of the Bohs Bowl. After escaping relegation to our 2nd division on the last day of last year, my march to redemption is almost complete and I make my 3rd final in 7 seasons. My nickname on the Bohs board is Chokahontas... :)

Im also into the semi-final of this one and finished 2nd overall in the regular season which is great!

[Clifford]

We gonna give this another go?

Can we make it to the 12 needed?

[WexCar]

We gonna give this another go?

Can we make it to the 12 needed?

I have opened the league again for this year for those who wish to take part. Note that i have replaced WR3 with IDP(Individual Defensive Player) & have included 2 injured reserve spots on each team. Also there is no longer a limit on the number of transactions allowed per week.

Those involved last year will be automatically entered so let me know if you want in or out. Anyone new to the league follow the below link & enter ID/password.

http://fantasy.nfl.com/registration/privateleaguejoin
League ID: 35253
League Password: 88909402

[Real ale Madrid]

Any date for the Draft WexCar ?

[WexCar]

At the moment I have it set for Aug 31, 2014 4:00pm BST

[Clifford]

How many have we now? I have one more I think.

[WexCar]

we have 13. need one more team to proceed or I'll have to remove a team.

[Clifford]

Ok ill check and see if this new lad has one more buddy.

[WexCar]

Not sure if it was your buddy or not but the last spot is now filled.

[Clifford]

Excellento. Up and running.

Draft should be fun.

[Mr A]

Any chance of a thread title change? It jars against my OCD tendencies.

[Real ale Madrid]

Currently drafting but seems that the same people have the same pick each round.

[Clifford]

My mate also was there for the draft and said that to me today Real ale, small bit unfair surely? I'm happy enough with what I got, but if there was to be a new draft I'd not object either. Is it necessary and possible?

[Real ale Madrid]

So what's the outcome of yesterday - are we drafting again ?

Edit - just saw your post there Clifford - I'm not sure if we can re-draft, think its just an error somewhere - we should re-draft though if its possible. I had the 12th pick in each round. Worse again for the 13th and 14th pick. Usually the guy in 14th would pick last in round 1 and first in round 2 so essentially he/she would have 2 picks in a row.

[WexCar]

Sorry about the mix up with the draft order. I set the draft a month ago and forgot to recheck if I put it linear or snake. I can redo the draft but it will have to be done Wednesday night at the latest.

Can set it to Wed at 8pm if most people agree.( I have sent an e-mail to all league members)

[Clifford]

No harm done at all Wex, without you it wouldn't happen at all. Suits me fine for Weds. Was a bit too good to be true on paper as I had RG111 who might come good, but had Shady and Foster at RB and Garcon, Welker, Floyd, Bradshaw which was pleasing. I was number two on the list apparently! Thought it was a bit decent all right.

See y'all Wed night.

[Real ale Madrid]

Its been a long long time since I've seen a Patriots team take such a licking as they did last night. The Worst defeat in 11 years. Brady out of sync with offence, O line slow, D line porous, same problems as years gone by in the secondary. 2-2 is not a record that would say you rule them out but this is one hell of a hole they have dug for themselves - the hoodie has a huge job on his hands here to get this team into the play-offs.

13 consecutive years with a winning record, 11 play-off apprearances, 8 AFC Championship game appearances, 5 Superbowl appearances and 3 Superbowls later - is this the end of the Brady / Belichick era?

[WexCar]

Bradys quality has papered over the cracks in the last number of years. A shake up is definately overdue, the problem is its not easy to remove some one of Belichick or Bradys stature, so any changes will be behind the scenes.

Its not easy to replace a franchise QB, so Brady isnt going anywhere until then. I wasnt suprised to see them take Garropollo this year. They'll be keeping a good eye on QBs in the draft this year too. Not everyone can be as lucky as Indianapolis.

[BonnieShels]

Our D struggled to begin with last night. Thank God we have Peyton. We eventually just powered through Arizona.

Seems to be the theme so far this year.

[Real ale Madrid]

God I love Tom Brady. Thats probably a bit OTT but I do love him - in a Patsy Freyne / Padraig Harrington type worship way. What a player and what a competitior. Listening to him as I do every Monday evening on his WEEI weekly Radio interview - you could tell this performance meant something to him, the "Hoodie" and the whole team.

The Pats were as awesome Sunday night as they were poor the previous Monday. It will be very interesting to see how they follow up this week in Buffalo - where historically they don't have a great record and playing an opponent high on confidence.

Schedule looks tough so wins in next 3 games - Bills / Jets / Bears are essential before a November that sees them take on the Broncos / Lions / @Packers and @Colts!

[BonnieShels]

Detroit v Atlanta live from Wembley on Channel 4 now.

[Crosby87]

Big Ben has the most 500 yard games of all time now after yesterday....

[BonnieShels]

And he's still a scumbag. I haven't been able to warm to the Steelers in a long time since his "incident",

[Crosby87]

what the rape thing? thats half the league sadly.
Colt McCoy beats Dallas in Big D last night....thats why that sport is so hard to bet on.
Huge game this weekend between Brady and Peyton.

[swinfordfc]

what the rape thing? thats half the league sadly.
Colt McCoy beats Dallas in Big D last night....thats why that sport is so hard to bet on.
Huge game this weekend between Brady and Peyton.

Great to see Dallas beat every now and again! ..... although the running back for Dallas has great figures for the year so far - hope he can he it going

[BonnieShels]

They deserved to be beaten after allowing Romo back on. I was delighted because of that.

[swinfordfc]

Great to see Dallas beat every now and again! ..... although the running back for Dallas has great figures for the year so far - hope he can he it going

Running back is Demarco Murray - sorry took a while to get his name into my head!

[Crosby87]

Its amazing how many yards TY has recieving for Indy with just one TD. Killing fantasy owners. I think Indy coming off that debacle vs Pitt really blows out the Giants on Mon night.
Interesting game is Cards and Dallas, Romo says he will play. Cards coach coach of the year easily.

The Irish need some dominos to fall this weekend In College.

[Crosby87]

I amend that TR has some back issues again.....looks good for Cards either way.
Cards Colts parlay lads. Easy cash. I wouldnt be surprised if the jets somehow won.

[Real ale Madrid]

Let's put 50 on the Broncos!

[Crosby87]

Denver is being exposed. Cards 7-1.