2008 Woodie Awards
Fantasy Football Journal: I am 0-1
Marlon Scott
Issue date: 9/19/07 Section: Sports
Popcorn, pizza, chips and chicken wings, these are a few of my favorite things to eat while watching football. As Sunday progressed in week one of the NFL season I needed all the comfort food I could find because my team went down in flames.
Apparently, no one on the Rams defense covered Steve Smith the whole game. In addition, my primary weapon, Steven Jackson, not only failed to score, but also fumbled twice.
My wide receivers were outscored 58 -11 because Eli Manning threw so many touchdowns to Plaxico Burress that he hurt his shoulder.
Most of my points came from the San Diego Chargers defense who manhandled the Chicago Bears.
Resisting the urge to hurt myself, I accepted my week one loss and prepared to bounce back in week two.
*Detailed week 1 results below*
The first thing I did was drop the New Orleans saints defense and Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter to do some shopping on the free agent list.
I picked up wide receivers Wes Welker and Ronald Curry. They both put up decent numbers in week one. I expect Marques Colston and Jerricho Cotchery to have a better game in week two.
Unfortunately, I am worried about my Rams offensive players since they lost Orlando Pace. Steven Jackson is going to still get the touches (if he does not fumble) but Marc Bulger may be running for his life instead of throwing the ball. It may be time to insert my backup Phillip Rivers.
The Chiefs looked horrible in week one and they are facing the Bears in week two. Tony Gonzalez is getting benched. Hello Heath Miller (yeah Steelers!).
Marion Barber III has officially earned the number two running back spot.
The strongest players on my opponent's team this week is quarterback Jake Delhomme, wide receiver Reggie Wayne and running back Cedric Benson.
I expect to be 1-1 next week. If the Rams choke again, I apologize in advance for the colorful adjectives that may appear in next week's journal.
*Detailed week 2 results below*
FFJ league scoring system:
Passing, rushing, receiving, defensive TD's = 6 pts
Receiving, rushing yards =1pt every 10 yards
Passing yards =1 every 25 yards
Interceptions, safeties, 2 pt conversions = 2pts
Sacks, extra points = 1pt
Field goals = 3pts (+2 for FG over 50 yards)
Passing interceptions, Fumbles lost = -2pts
Points Against
0-6 = 8pts
7-13 = 6pts
14-20 = 4pts
21-27 = 2pts
Yards Allowed
0-49 = 12pts
50-99 = 10pts
100-149 = 8pts
150-199 = 6pts
200-249 = 4pts
250-299 = 2pts
Results for week one are in the top section; week two is in the bottom section.
Previous fantasy football articles:
2007 Fantasy Football Journal 09/12/07
2007 Fantasy Football Journal 09/05/07
2007 Fantasy Football Journal 08/27/07
Apparently, no one on the Rams defense covered Steve Smith the whole game. In addition, my primary weapon, Steven Jackson, not only failed to score, but also fumbled twice.
My wide receivers were outscored 58 -11 because Eli Manning threw so many touchdowns to Plaxico Burress that he hurt his shoulder.
Most of my points came from the San Diego Chargers defense who manhandled the Chicago Bears.
Resisting the urge to hurt myself, I accepted my week one loss and prepared to bounce back in week two.
*Detailed week 1 results below*
The first thing I did was drop the New Orleans saints defense and Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter to do some shopping on the free agent list.
I picked up wide receivers Wes Welker and Ronald Curry. They both put up decent numbers in week one. I expect Marques Colston and Jerricho Cotchery to have a better game in week two.
Unfortunately, I am worried about my Rams offensive players since they lost Orlando Pace. Steven Jackson is going to still get the touches (if he does not fumble) but Marc Bulger may be running for his life instead of throwing the ball. It may be time to insert my backup Phillip Rivers.
The Chiefs looked horrible in week one and they are facing the Bears in week two. Tony Gonzalez is getting benched. Hello Heath Miller (yeah Steelers!).
Marion Barber III has officially earned the number two running back spot.
The strongest players on my opponent's team this week is quarterback Jake Delhomme, wide receiver Reggie Wayne and running back Cedric Benson.
I expect to be 1-1 next week. If the Rams choke again, I apologize in advance for the colorful adjectives that may appear in next week's journal.
*Detailed week 2 results below*
FFJ league scoring system:
Passing, rushing, receiving, defensive TD's = 6 pts
Receiving, rushing yards =1pt every 10 yards
Passing yards =1 every 25 yards
Interceptions, safeties, 2 pt conversions = 2pts
Sacks, extra points = 1pt
Field goals = 3pts (+2 for FG over 50 yards)
Passing interceptions, Fumbles lost = -2pts
Points Against
0-6 = 8pts
7-13 = 6pts
14-20 = 4pts
21-27 = 2pts
Yards Allowed
0-49 = 12pts
50-99 = 10pts
100-149 = 8pts
150-199 = 6pts
200-249 = 4pts
250-299 = 2pts
| GridironGovs 65 | Team 12 107 |
|---|---|
| QB Marc Bulger 13 | Donovan McNabb 11 |
| RB Steven Jackson 1 | Rudi Johnson 7 |
| RB Ronnie Brown 7 | Willie Parker 8 |
| WR Marques Colston 4 | Plaxico Burress 32 |
| WR J. Cotchery 5 | Chris Chambers 9 |
| WR Joey porter 2 | Steve Smith 17 |
| TE Tony Gonzalez 2 | Vernon Davis 0 |
| K Matt Stover 8 | Stephen Gostowski 8 |
| DST Chargers 23 | Panthers 15 |
| GridironGovs (0-1) 102 | Team 5 (1-0) 96 |
| QB Marc Bulger 18 | Jake Delhomme 29 |
| RB Marion Barber 20 | Cedric Benson 10 |
| RB Steven Jackson 9 | Brandon Jackson 5 |
| WR Marques Colston 13 | Darrell Jackson 6 |
| WR J. Cotchery 16 | Reggie Wayne 7 |
| WR Wes Welker 9 | Troy Williamson 2 |
| TE Heath Miller 3 | Ben Watson 10 |
| K Matt Stover 8 | Adam Vinateiri 10 |
| DST Chargers 6 | Jaguars 17 |
Results for week one are in the top section; week two is in the bottom section.
Previous fantasy football articles:
2007 Fantasy Football Journal 09/12/07
2007 Fantasy Football Journal 09/05/07
2007 Fantasy Football Journal 08/27/07
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