Room 733

 As I think of what to write I gaze upon the room. Here we have kids that didn't so much as grab their folders for TSIA2 prep. Sure, not every student is eager to begin work especially during first period, but that wasn't it. Which begs the question, why ? The answer is simply that the vast majority of these kids didn't have the slightest intention of participating. Invisible to most, Mrs. Lindy walked around the room like a ghost as students either stared into their chrome books, their phones, or congregated around Ms. Walker. It quickly became obvious this class was toast. Their teacher did shout out instructions to the kids, but only for the kids to do work for her class as opposed to having them focus on TSIA2. To pour it on more the class was constantly interrupted by the violent rumblings that rivaled volcanic eruptions. A deafening bang would echo through the room as random kids would enter our domain without the courtesy of stopping the door before it slammed. One student that wasn't in the class came in to complain about one of her other teachers. As she told her story to Ms. Walker her voice raised higher and higher as if to compete with the decibel level of the room. A seemingly impossible task with a class room of chatter and the repeated door slams. This easily went on for north of 15 minutes. How could anyone focus in this environment? If it wasn't the sounds disrupting thought it was room itself providing distractions. At one point I noticed a trail of residue on the ceiling. I followed it around the room and then it hit me. The walls of this classroom reminded me of the inside of a dirty microwave. Covered in silly string that hung from the ceiling and covered parts of the walls. A fitting symbol of the lack of respect that started with their own teacher. Through all this negativity clouding the room in darkness one minute glow remained. A tiny ember of hope. What was this light ? I was drawn to it like the great Jay Gatsby himself drawn to the green light at the end of the dock. I slowly approached, in fear of putting it out. Finally, I arrived to witness why we're all here. The innocence of one student buried in the corner with a blank stare at her TSIA2 worksheet. She wanted to learn and needed help. After a few short minutes she picked things up herself.

Hey, I guess this class wasn't so bad after all. 

2024 NFL Mock draft

 

The world is changing, but demand for the NFL keeps getting bigger. This year's draft kicks off with the Bears. As many of you know by now the city of Chicago has never seen a 4,000 yard passer or a QB throw for 30+ TDs. They remind me of a story I know called the puppy who lost his way.... by Chrissy Taylor. The Bears franchise has been lost in the woods for quite some time and nobody, especially their GMs and coaches has known where to find them. You gotta think, you need a QB. You got a responsibility. You don't just blindly pick one and call it quits. You find that puppy and you get to work building a nice home. Now maybe that puppy is a dawg and that dawg is this year's Number 1 pick and that pick my friends.... that was a revolution.

1. Chicago Bears - 

Caleb Williams - Hard to like the personality. Hard to ignore the talent. 

2. Washington Commanders -

Jayden Daniels - Rumors are swirling he doesn't want to play for them after he was joined by other top QB prospects during his top 30 visit. Doesn't bode well for his mental toughness if true. He's still -600 odds according to Vegas to go 2nd. I'll trust the Vegas odds makers for now.

3. New England Patriots - *TRADE* Vikings send picks 11,23 + 2025 1st and 2026 3rd for the 3rd pick.

Minnesota Vikings  - 

Drake Maye - The Minnesota miracle part 2 ? The Vikings seem to be stuck with one move after acquiring pick 23. All in. Moving up to number 3 would be a miracle in itself, but a package of 3 firsts and a 3rd is certainly not laughable. If they are able to pull this off could Maye replace Gordon Bombay as the Minnesota Miracle Man ? He would certainly have the offensive support system to flourish and realize his ceiling. 

4. Arizona Cardinals -

Marvin Harrison Jr - They say they are "open for business", but I think it would take the entire fortune of King Midas, the controlling stake of Globo gym and Donkey Kongs entire banana hoard combined to get the Cardinals to trade out of this spot. AZ has a desperate need for an alpha WR and sticking at 4 will give them their top choice in one of the greatest WR classes. Who's been more of a slam dunk WR prospect than MHJ ? Not many.

5. Los Angels Chargers - 

Malik Nabors - Let me just ask, who trusts Jim Harbaugh ? We know he loves to build his teams inside out, sure, but would he really pass on one of this year's "Big 3" at WR ? Would he really leave his offense completely bereft of WR talent ? Why be so publicly adamant about building the O-line before the draft? Why hype up JJ McCarthy as the greatest Michigan QB of all time ? Is it possible these are all smokescreens in efforts to drive up McCarthys price into the top 4 making the 5 spot the cat bird seat for a WR ? When will I stop asking questions ? Justin Herbert is the best QB he's ever had and this is the worst WR core in the league currently. It would be criminal to pass on one of the 3 slam dunk WR prospects. Nabors is a combination of Steve Smith and Jamar Chase. He would be the most talented play maker Herbert has ever had. If you truly want to compete in a division with Mahomes you're going to need a surplus of fire power. Not a duo of Josh Palmer and Quentin Johnston. Nabors is a can't miss prospect

6. New York Giants - 

JJ McCarthy - In a scenario where JJ is available here would the Giants really pass on an opportunity to land a new Franchise QB ? It's hard to imagine they want to continue to believe Danny Dimes is the answer. 

7. Tennessee Titans - 

Joe Alt - In a draft loaded with OL talent Joe Alt stands above the class. Coming in at 6'9" 321 lbs with a PFF grade of 90.7 last season Alt has franchise left tackle all over him. He's given up just 1 sack the past two seasons combine across 774 pass blocking snaps. 

8. Atlanta Falcons - 

Dallas Turner - The Falcons have internal ties or connective tissue as mock experts say to Laitu Latu. I'm just not sure he goes this high with medical concerns despite his immense pass rushing talent. Turner on the other hand comes without the added medical risk. After erupting at the combine he's well within the conversation of first defensive player off the board. He posted a 4.46 and 40.5 in vert at 6'3" 247 lbs. Not just a shorts hero, he has the production and tape to match. He can beat tackles inside and out. With  Bull rushes and speed rushes

9. Chicago Bears -

Rome Odunze - The Bears only have 2 more draft picks after this one. Trading back makes a lot of sense, but would accumulating day 2/3 picks really be worth passing on a true blue chip prospect to pair with Caleb Williams ? I don't think so. If Rome is available he's the pick. Odunze has shades of Larry Fitzgerald in his game. Not to mention a lot of heart and competitive spirit as he tried to break the 3 cone record countless times during the combine while most had gone home. He doesn't separate like Nabors or MHJ, but he's Incredible at contested catches and high pointing the ball

10. New York Jets - *TRADE* Raiders send picks 13,77,208 for 10,138

Las Vegas Raiders - 

Michael Penix Jr - Remember last year when the Pats traded back so the Steelers could leap the Jets and take a tackle? Oh how the turntables.... 10 is a bit rich for Michael Penix according to most, but if the Raiders want him they may have to make a move like this to jump ahead of the Broncos and Pats. Penix would easily be the best arm Talent since Derek Carr and likely since Carson Palmer. Penix not only leads this QB class with the highest average depth of target per attempt, but also the quickest release time as well at 2.77 seconds. He's capable of not just pushing the ball down field, but also threading the needle into tight windows. His 4.58 pro day 40 highlights an athleticism that wasn't showcased in college. In the right offensive ecosystem he can really flourish. Is Vegas that system? I'm not sure, but Davante Adam's ain't a bad start. 

11. New England Patriots -

Brian Thomas Jr - Thomas was a member of the Pats top 30 visits and would present immense upside at the X position for a team starving for pass catching talent. Thomas lead the nation with 17 receiving TDs last season before crushing the combine. Coming in at 6'3" 209 lbs with 4.33 wheels and a 38.5 vert the upside is Tantalizing

12. Denver Broncos *TRADE* AZ trades picks 27,35,162 for pick 12

Arizona Cardinals

Quinyon Mitchell - The Cardinals have the draft capital to make a big move from 27 if they are in love with a guy. Mitchell's elite instincts and reading abilities along with his 4.33 wheels at 6'0" 195 is enough to make any team fall in love. He also graded out at 91.5 from PFF last season. Do not throw out routes against him. Oh yeah aaaand he can tackle. 

13. New York Jets -

Brock Bowers - We have seen the fruits of the Bucs giving an old Brady an "All in" season. Could the Jets be following a similar blueprint ? Sure, they could add some juice to the O-Line with prospects like JC Latham, Fuaga or Fashanu, but wouldn't it be more fun to see what Rodgers can do with a full compliment of weapons? The window might just be one year with Rodgers who could retire at anytime. Bowers is one of the greatest TE prospects of all time. He wreaks havoc in the flats and over the middle. A true match up nightmare. An offense with Wilson, Williams, Hall and Bowers should be able to keep pace with anyone. 

14. New Orleans Saints -

JC Latham - The Saints have been looking for an answer at tackle and Trevor Penning isn't it. Their draft slot is perfect to land one of the top lineman. JC Latham lead the class in time of engagement. Translation, once he gets his hands on you it's over. 

15. Indianapolis Colts - 

Xavier Worthy - I believe the Colts are taking a WR whether it's trading up for Malik Nabors who they brought in for a pre draft visit or staying put at 15 and taking Brian Thomas or a WR that's.... Worthy of selection. The Colts have Michael Pittman Jr  and Josh Downs as possession guys. Alec Peirce has flashed on rare occasions, but they seem set on relegating him to a reserve role. Put Worthy opposite Pittman in a dome on a team that defenses should have plenty of attention on the run game and you can set the league on fire. Worthy is a special talent that plays Stronger than his size. I believe he will be more productive in the NFL then he showed the last couple years with Quinn Ewers. 

16. Seattle Seahawks -

Laiatu Latu - This one is really difficult to place. He's the best pass rusher in the class, but carries medical red flags. I think the mid first makes sense although his lack of top 30 visits is alarming. Latu generated 81 hurries the last 2 seasons en route to a 96.1 PFF grade last season. Scared money don't make money. Roll the dice on Latu. He's special

17. Jacksonville Jaguars - 

Olumuyiwa Fashanu - I watched most of the Jags games last year and the glaring need that stood out the most was O-line help. Etienne had no where to run in the 2nd half and Lawrence was unbelievably frustrated. Especially after a lineman was immediately pushed back onto his ankle week 14. The Jags have to address their line issues early. Fashanu never gave up a sack in college. Instant upgrade.

18. Cincinnati Bengals -

Amarius Mims - Essentially rinse and repeat pick 17. Burrow suffered his 2nd season ending injury of his career. At some point you have to invest heavily in a protection plan. Mims is built like a mountain. He'd make a great body gaurd for Burrow and he's a Terror at the 2nd level. 

19. Los Angeles Rams - 

Byron Murphy - It's hard to believe this will be McVays first time selecting in the first round. Rumor has it he's a lock to take an offensive player. Perhaps he would be tempted by a Thomas or Worthy, but if Murphy is available he's likely the best player available. Murphy generated 36 hurries and 6 sacks while earning a 91.1 PFF grade. He comes in at 297 lbs with 4.87 speed. No he's not Aaron Donald, but he's showcased the production and athleticism to be the next man up. Aaaaand he can catch!

20. Pittsburgh Steelers - *TRADE* Bucs send picks 26,57,246 for picks 20,84,195

Tampa Bay Buccaneers  - 

Adonai Mitchell  - Godwin is in a contract year and although Mike Evans just resigned he will be 31 at the start of the season. I think the Bucs are a sneaky team to target a WR in round 1. Mitchell had inconsistent play and admittedly doesn't run routes at full speed. So why move up for him or take him round 1 at all ? He's 6'2" 205 with a 39.5 in vert and 4.34 speed. It's a combination that will have some NFL teams drawn in like a Tractor beam

21. Miami Dolphins  - 

Jared Verse - The Dolphins D-Line has been decimated by injury and Free Agency. They need some able bodies. Verse generated 20 sacks and 61 hurries over the last 2 seasons. Verse is a Game Wreaker. Miami needs all the help they can get trying to stop Josh Allen. 

22. Philadelphia Eagles -

Terrion Arnold - The Eagles were 28th in pass yards allowed and 29th in passer rating allowed last year. They need help. Cooper Dejean makes a lot of sense, but so does taking a Bama corner with an 88.4 PFF grade. Arnold defended 79 targets last season and surrendered a passer rating of 50.7 on those throws. He lacks elite athleticism at 189 lbs and 4.5 speed, but his coverage skills and tackling ability are plenty worthy of a top 25 pick. 

23. New England Patriots - 

 Taliese Fuaga - Across 729 career pass blocking snaps in college Fuaga gave up a grand total of zero sacks. He received a grade of 88.2 from PFF last season. He did however surrender 18 hurries the past 2 seasons. The only blemish you can really find on his resume.

24. Dallas Cowboys  -  *TRADE* KC trades picks 32,95,159 for pick 24.

Kansas City Cheifs - 

Cooper DeJean - Whaaat ? The Cheifs trade up and it's not for a WR ? Blasphemy? Probably, but they also need to replace Snead. Sure, if a top WR prospect starts to slide they may choose that route, but I don't think they will fall. Besides, Dejean is such a playmaker maybe Andy Reid could use him on offense as well. DeJean has unbelievable ball skills. He tracks passes like a WR. He's versatile in coverage. He can play inside and out. Health concerns have been mostly quelled by his workout where he posted 40 times in the 4.43-4.45 range and a 38.5 vert. 

25. Green Bay Packers - 

Troy Fautanu - Fautanu is very smooth laterally. He played on 1221 pass blocking snaps the last 2 years and only surrendered 2 total sacks. His hurry totals were high, but that can be expected over 1200+ pass block snaps. He has a versatile skill set that can help keep Jordan Love upright.

26. Pittsburgh Steelers  - 

Jackson Powers-Johnson - I do believe 2 of the top targets for the Steelers are Brian Thomas and Troy Fautanu who they would likely envision as their center. Thomas likely won't be available at 20 and since Fautanu does contain some medical concerns I think the Steelers could go another route. By trading down they can pick up some added day 2 ammo to work another deal. The Pittsburgh Steelers also send picks 51, 178 and a 2025 5th to the Niners for Brandon Ayiuk. As for pick 26, selecting Powers-Johnson here makes a lot of sense. They get a strong center that can maul people in the run game and help upgrade their o-line overall. His lateral quickness is a question mark, but Hard to ignore his top tier strength.

27. Denver Broncos -

Bo Nix - Well Broncos fans you have your QB. I hope it's everything you dreamed of. Nix gets added to a QB room consisting of Jarret Stidham, Zach Wilson and Ben Dinucci. This quartet may very well form the 4 horseman of the Apocalypse for the Broncos franchise. Nevertheless, trading back earns Denver some much needed draft capital and although 27 still seems early for Nix and his noodle arm it's a much easier pill to swallow. Nix had the lowest depth of target of any QB in this class. He completed over 400 passes at or behind the line of scrimmage in his career. Sean Payton had success with Brees when his arm strength went away though. Broncos Nation.... God speed.

28. Buffalo Bills - 

Troy Franklin  - Will the Bills try trading up for a WR ? Possibly, but Franklin was one of their top 30 visitors and will be available here. Franklin's stock has gone down in the community since the combine, due to "only running 4.41". Criticism eerily similar to Tank Dell last season. Franklin is like an upgraded version of Robbie Anderson to me. The dude put up 17.1 ypc with Bo Nix last season en route to posting 1383 with 14 TDs. Franklin lives the Fast Life. He's a perfect fit with Josh Allen. 

29. Detroit Lions - 

Graham Barton - Barton can play all over the line. Goff needs clean pockets as much as anyone and you can never have too much depth at O-line. 

30. Baltimore Ravens -

Jordan Morgan - Across 920 pass block snaps the last 2 seasons Morgan surrendered just 3 sacks. He received a grade of 83.5 per pff last season and will be a viable add to a depleted Ravens O-line

31. San Francisco 49ers - 

Nate Wiggins - Wiggins allowed just a 44.4 passer rating on the 41 targets he saw in coverage last season. He's 6'1" 173 lbs but blazed a 4.28 40. He's a liability in the run game and likely needs to put on some weight, but it's hard to ignore his elite athleticism. The Niners need secondary juice. Wiggins has Juice

32. Dallas Cowboys  - 

Jer'Zhan Newton - The Cowboys have a lot of needs after a more than underwhelming start to the offseason. Trading down to get day 2 ammo makes sense for them. In 7 of their last 10 games the Cowboys gave up over 100 yards rushing. They were particularly bad up the middle and you can never have too many guys that can rush the passer. Enter Jer'Zhan "Johnny" Newton. 6'2" 304 lbs DT that generated 64 hurries and 26 QB hits over the last 2 years. He can also Disrupt the run game. If Dallas lands him he will have Cowboys fans saying Heeeeeeeres Johnny

BONUS PICK

33. Carolina Panthers - 

Ladd McConkey 

The Good The Bad and The Ugly

 

Incredible journeys have been traveled. Numerous bad beats taken. Lots of suffering endured. Fortunes have been both lost and found. Battles have been conqured. Alliances formed and broken. 

It's week 8. 

There is still much to be determined as we continue to navigate the hellacious path of minefields week to week that is Fantasy Football. Nothing easy is worth having and what is worth more than a PWS title ? There have been winners and losers thus far, but everything can change in just 1 single week in the NFL. Let's take a gander at the landscape of PWS.

The Good

KHH 

Is there anything better than KHH right now ? Short answer no. Lamar - Good. CMC - Good. Jordan Addison - Good. Kamara with broke arm checkdown McGee Derek Carr  - Good. Mark Andrews - Good. Waiver priority  - hella-good. So much good begs the question... how could it go bad? George seems destined to overcome his titanic woes and cruise to his first title in 15 years. 

What if though.... what if Lamar reverts back from his MVP form to his past years of sitting on the sidelines is December? If so can George overcome ? What if Zay Flowers over takes Mark Andrews as Lamars top target and Andrews becomes more bust than boom? What if CMC breaks down much like he has not once but twice in his career? Could George overcome ? There are doomsday scenarios that keep G-baby up at night. Will the fear of those nightmares sway George to mismanage the hoes further establishing him as the Dallas Cowboys of the league? Only time will tell.

DraftJoshAllen.com

Has their been a more quiet contender than everyone's favorite Muddog Tyler Branch ? He's been in the top 3 all season. Josh Allen bust weeks and uneven play can't phase him. Losing not just James Conner, but Fantasy World shattering De'Von Achane. Who cares ? Broken shoulder Derek Carr has capped Olave's upside for the shorterm. Doesn't matter. Josh Jacobs has been severely underwhelming. Yawn. Branch just stays winning. His trajectory could put him on a collision course with none other than George Bradley in the post season. Who doesn't want to see that come to fruition ? Tyler is a legit contender despite all the tribulation my Muddog Bretheren has endured. Just imagine if his players get healthy/start achieving their upside? 

The Cream Team

At first they were getting creamed but now they hot and their opponents are getting Reamed. Brotherly shoves, Swifties loves, Hockensens sticky gloves and Pachecos TD lugs have Sam saying "I'm the tower of power too sweet to be sour" 

Sam has overcome early losses and RB mediocrity to sit at 5-2. With the current state of the standings he appears to be a near lock for the playoffs. Where could it go bad ? It appears as though the Cream Team although too hot to handle and too cold to hold right now lacks the elite upside it takes to capture eternal PWS glory. I fear not even 2 boss ass TEs can overcome the capped upside of Sam's RB stable. Will he make a legendary league winning trade to change the course of his legacy ? Only time will tell.

The Dirty Birds

But Joe.... they don't have any RBs. I know. It's true their RBs could be labeled bad if not down right ugly. They don't currently have the backs needed to carry them to a championship. I still think there's a good chance the Dirty Birds fly into the playoffs. Their "Big 3" are nothing short of special. So what if.... just what if Soliz gets his hands on a boss ass RB? What if najee goes down, Matt Canada gets fired or assassinated by a crazed Steelers fan ? Warren could have a nuclear eruption. What if Soliz is able to find a RB benefactor via trade ? Impossible? I think it's definitely possible from the looks of many "punt" PWS trades over the last couple of years. 

WelkersemohaM

What is it about Mike that has people sending him their best players every year ? Is it that Payroll Cowboy Charm ? Has he secretly mastered the art of hypnotism ? Is he taking out Branch loans and bribing people under the table ? Whatever the case Mike has assembled yet another Super team. What could go wrong with the roster stacked with clearly the most talent ? Could JT breakdown yet again ? Could Burrow single handedly nose dive Chases value ? Could Kupp get Puka-ed ? Could Kelce elope with Taylor Swift leaving Mahomes more lost on the field than the puppy who lost his way ? Possible, or perhaps this is the year Mike's Super team finally goes the distance.

The People's Champ

Brett has done a more than admirable job navigating the early pitfalls of the season as he sits 6th in the standings and 5th in points. Brett is also ever prepared for doomsday Sundays picking up seemingly every available handcuff and at times couch potatoes. Never know when a couch potato like Darrell Henderson might just become an RB2. Brett has an elite stack and an elite RB. So what if Fields comes back and picks up the DJ Moore DB roast tour ? What if Gibbs lives up to the hype ? What if Mishew mania unlocks Pittman ? Could Brett capture that ever elusive green jacket? It is firmly within the range of outcomes for The People's Hero.

The Bad

The Papa Burgundys

Their uneven, underwhelming start is largely due to unfortunate injuries particularly in the RB department. Tua has been unable to carry the team thus far. The burgundys replacements have been ugly and one might even dare to say toilet store esk after 6 straight weeks under 100. So how could the Burgundys possibly rise back to number one in the news team ratings ? Enter Jaylen Waddle. Now equipped with a stack with elite upside they might just have the volatility to go as Soliz would say... BOOM 💥. What if that's not enough ? What else might it take? Perhaps the Return of the King Fantasy Football edition could level the playing field? Haters will speak of the usage of spears. Especially in negative game scripts, but what if Vrabel decides to just run every last bit of Henry to stay relevant in the AFC south ? Not convinced? Well what if the Titans venture to the opposite end of the spectrum and have a fire sale ? Henry goes to a contender and becomes a CMC like 2nd half as he enjoys one last ride of RB1 glory. Oh yeah and that would vault Spears into RB2 territory for good measure.

PS Josh Palmer might actually be good now and JSN might take over as Seattle's numero uno.

Miller Gold Agency

It has definitely been bad if not borderline ugly for the Agency thus far. Burrow and JT tanked their early season prospects. Then Chase was shipped off just before his return to glory. How do you live with that kind of failure? The answer is simple. You fight. You need some things to break right in the 2nd half sure, but it's not outside the realm of possibility. What if Burrow bounces back ? What if Ridley actually is utilized appropriately? What if Rashee Rice becomes a high end WR 2 ? Hell what if Javontae and Rhamondre don't suck ? Every week brings new changes to the landscape. Find a way to survive till they do.

The Cake Eaters

A Roster as talented as the cake eaters has had very little cake to eat, yet been stuck with the massive dinner bill not even Rich pretty boy Banksy can afford. Phillip has been left washing dishes in the back kitchen wondering where it all went wrong. Perhaps, things haven't gone as wrong as they seem. Perhaps Phillip has everything needed to rise up in epic fashion. Ekeler, Saquon and Breece lightning all hold league winning upside. What if they all go on a run ? What if Devonta Smith cries and Hurts starts utilizing his skill set to perfection ? What if Kyler Murray returns and gets off to a hot start ? Who's to say Phillips phone wouldn't be blown up with texts from George pleading for him ? What if Phillip lands Lamar? So much potential for a 2-5 team. I wouldn't bet against a playoff run. 

Sunday Scaries

Drew has been on arguably the best run in PWS history since his 2nd year in the league. It's hard to fathom how things have fallen so far off course. The cherry on top this past week was Bijans "headaches". What the heck was that ? Drew might be in dead last, but his resume makes it hard to count him out. Imagine a world where Bijan doesn't have headaches. Imagine a world where Bijan gets goaline carries. Imagine Trevor Lawrence living up to the hype. Imagine Higgins being healthy. Imagine Dameon Pierce scoring TDs. The road back might be long and riddled with obstacles, but one that can be Navigated by a true Champion like Drew.

The Ugly

AggSwaggg

Nothing was uglier than the injury suffered by Nicholas Chubb. Heartbreaking. Devastating. Was the Jefferson injury the "coup de grace" ? Can the swaggies survive till the Receiving king returns ? Will a return even save their season ? Will Watson ever decide to play and play well? Magic 8 ball says outlook bleak.

Week 1 After math

 

Every new Football season induces so many great feelings. Everyone has high hopes for their fantasy team. Everyone has aspirations of claiming their main leagues title. For glory. For bragging rights and yes even for some cold hard cash. The anticipation for week 1 of the NFL season is indescribable as the insatiable desire to see your players are as good or even better than you thought. When that magical week finally arrives it never fails to bring chaos. Half of us feel our fantasy prowess and summer preparation vindicated while the other half feels like Kevin Malone after losing to Phyllis in poker.  Allow me to examine what that looks like in PWS specifically.

THE HAVES

The Dirty Birds

Who is feeling better than the guy to execute the first true Zero RB strategy in league history and escape week 1 with a victory despite his QB getting ZERO points? Soliz avoided RBs in the draft like a plague. For the outsiders reading this you may be thinking zero RB has been a common strategy for years and we are behind the times. you could not be more wrong. This league is still standard scoring and although there have been many strategies investing very little in RBs there has never been someone to walk away from a draft without a starting RB. After receiving much criticism  Soliz was content to ride into week 1 without making any moves. He refuted every bit of criticism with boasts of "BOOM" weeks by his WRs. Tyreek Hill fulfilled the prophecy week 1. The only question that remains is will Soliz look to double down on his squad or will he be looking to spend some early FAAB on the likes of Kelly, Kyren, or even Justice Hill ?

KHH

Speaking of BOOM weeks, how about Aaron Jones and CMC ? Stepping up in a big BIG way for Lamar and the rest of the hoes roster. Did the win come at the cost of Aaron Jones for multiple weeks or will Jones fight through it for his most loyal of managers, George Bradley? Does George trust Lamar ROS ? Will George jump back aboard the Titanic? In the midst of all these burning questions will George simply stop at a gas station on his way to work and pick up the latest fantasy magazine for answers ? Only time will tell.

The Papa Burgundys

He may have lost dobbins, but that didn't stop him from leading the league in scoring. In a week that begged the question "are QBs dead" Tua stood tall amongst his peers with a statement game. Is this the beginning of the next great QB, or just another flash in the pan like last year ? Will Holeman look to break the bank for one of the available RBs on waivers ? We will know shortly. Either way the outlook is great for the 4 time Champ.

Sunday Scaries

What more can you say that hasn't already been said about the man quickly becoming "Mr. Consistent" aka The defense whisperer aka All I do is win Drew Jones ? He took a goose egg from Higgins on the chin and still finished 2nd in scoring thanks to the tyrannical  and utterly terrifying Dallas Defense and Aiyuk. The lack of goaline carries for Bijan are concerning, but he looked better than advertised in his NFL debut. With no holes on his roster Drew might be the early betting favorite to capture the 2023 Championship.

DraftJoshAllen.com

The winner of a surprisingly dramatic match up must have a lot of mixed feelings. On the one hand Branch escaped with a victory. On the other Josh Allen might have ran his patience thin. Pollard is a stud and should be in tons of positive game scripts thanks to the dominant Dallas Defense. Carr wants to take shots and it should just be a matter of time before he starts connecting with Olave. Puka might be the darling of September. Possibly even the season if Kupp can't get healthy. All in all I'd say Branch is in good shape.

Agg Swaggg

The Swagggies somehow come out of week 1 with a victory despite starting multiple players that would have even a 16 man league manager scratching their heads. Right now it might not matter as long as Watson is putting up 20+ paired with Jefferson and Chubb, but when bye weeks and injuries start to take place it's hard to imagine being able to fall back on Adam Thielen, Allen Lazard, Courtland Sutton and Hollywood. With 8 players on the roster worthy of immediately dropping will the Swagggies look to utilize their FAAB, or will they be drunk off a week 1 win ? I can't wait to find out.

THE HAVE NOTS

Miller Gold Agency

If there was anyone more depressed than myself after week 1 it would be Dylan. Watching his golden stack of Burrow to Chase get completely neutralized by rust and bad weather must have been miserable. Jonathan Taylor can't come back soon enough. The silver lining for the Agency is without question Calvin Ridley. He looked ungaurdable in the first half of week 1. Should prove to be a common thing rest of season. Dylan will need to find a way to topgrade Tyler Boyd and Swift. Perhaps we will see Dylan active in the early waiver bidding. I'm excited to see.

The Peoples Champ

That says it all. After all the hype we won't get to see a potential meteoric year 2 rise from baby Jefferson. The Chargers "aggressive" "downfiled throwing" "pass heavy" offense we heard about all summer long left a lot to be desired. The Hawks face planted week 1 against an opponent many of us thought to be a bottom dweller this year and on top of that lost 2 lineman. Not an ideal start, but if the Chargers offense can start to resemble the one they claimed to be this summer many of these deficiencies can be masked.

WelkersemoahM

Kupp on IR. Bad. Mahomes without Kelce, not ideal. After week 1 Mike needed to make a move and he nailed it. Perfectly selling high on Pittman after what could prove to be a fools gold performance week 1. Also getting value in return for an injured player on an offense with an already decimated O-line is probably a smart move as well. Still there's much to be desired and more moves needed without the good health of Kupp and a full complement of weapons for Mahomes in order for the squad to make a special run. 

The Cream Team

The Cream Team was true to their name week one and got creamed thanks to duds by their studs. Sam had the misery of witnessing Pacheco in a 3 way committee. Cam Akers do his best Dionte Johnson efficiency impersonation while also getting wally pipped by Kyren Williams twice at the goaline. Scary Terry is not at full strength and Travis Kelce is hurt. All that being said the silver linings to week 1 for the cream team come in the form of Gainwells usage and the Gus bus. With new RB blood in the mix for week 2 will it HURT SO GOOD again ?

Little Giants 

The highest scorer of the losers saw the Hawks and Steelers both implode. Both squads had good outlooks coming into the season so we should see brighter days for Geno and Najee, but week 1 was definitely concerning. What wasn't concerning was Breece Hall. He looks better than ever and could be a top 5 back in just a couple weeks if Zach Wilson can prove to have any competency at all running the offense.

The Straight haired Pimps

I must admit this was one of my most embarrassing losses. At least in recent memory. When I saw my opponent was starting not only Allen Lazard but Adam Thielen as well I thought it was a joke. The joke turned out to be my week 1 performance. So many dark and negative thoughts building. Threatening to consume my very soul, but I've looked at my team countless times since Sunday. Reviewing the stats. Looking back at the film. Looking ahead to see how it all projects for week 2. We will be making changes and we will be spending FAAB. I cannot live with my own failure. We will be aggressive in making changes to better position ourselves.

See you boys in week 2!