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OUTLOOK

INTRODUCING  ISSUE 03
LEAGUE
FRANCHISES AUGUST 2022

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DRAFT RECAP
ALL-PRO TEAMS
DODN AWARDS
GM INTERVIEW
AND MORE

CONTENTS

2021 SEASON RECAP & 2022 SEASON OUTLOOK

02 COMMISIONER'S LETTER
03 INTRODUCING FRANCHISES
04 2021 SEASON REVIEW
06 ALL-PRO TEAMS
07 2022 DRAFT REVIEW
19 ARCHIVES & RECORDS
25 DODN AWARDS

31 PRO BOWL RESULTS

42 RULE CHANGES

56 GM POWER RANKINGS

DODN AWARDS GM SPOTLIGHT: 61 GM SPOTLIGHT
70 DODN 5-YEAR CELEBRATION
2022 ISAAC SCHREIBER
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ultimate award but we down with GM, Isaac [email protected]
didn't forget about these Schreiber, to reflect on his WWW.NASTYNEWS.COM
minor accolades. Championship season and
outlook for 2022.

AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 01

LETTER FROM THE
COMMISIONER

One for the History Books to Jeremy and I sincerely appreciate it. I know
you all enjoy the Nasty News and will very
Season three, as of right now, was my favorite much enjoy the website I want to continue
season thus far. From the influx in sidebets building, but I may have to start "delegating"
made to the premature shit-talking in some things to some of you who are
playoffs leading to the biggest choke we'll interested in contributing so that I can
probably ever see... it was a fun year and I continue finding time for everything (ex: Isaac
personally enjoy the banter and activity that handling league fees & Payouts and Ben F
has increased each year in the chat (still handling Side Bet documentation).
waiting on Dave to join in on the fun). Regarding the introduction of "Franchises"
within our league... this change is meant to be
I started this season's Nasty News very early a fun one that gives teams an identity via
with anticipation of having it published much logo, color scheme, and history that can be
sooner. However, with the addition of tied together. I'll look to expand on this idea
customized "franchises" and myself putting in the future and will possibly look at
time into several of the logos, it has taken updating logos as needed since it was
much longer. Also, life got in the way for me somewhat rushed.
as it was a busy summer and I had to focus on Congrats to Isaac on his 1st and likely last
other things. Because of this, I had to cut Championship and good luck to everyone in
some items out this year and again ask for 2022!
help from other members of the league.
This year Ben F helped contribute in addition

KYLE TABATT

DODN COMMISSIONER
& GM of The Villains

AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 02

FRANCHISE INTRODUCTION

North

D-Train East

GM | B. Deters BREWCIFER

TROPICS GM | S. Maloney
GM | A. Borgerding
VILLAInS
shockers
GM | K. Tabatt
GM | T. Zirbes
SPARTANS
South
GM | C. Johnston

FOG West

GM | B. Ford WITCH
DOCTORS
SMOKE FROGS
GM | J. Thompson GM | I. Schreiber
BIRD LAW
ACADEMY GSHILOESNTTS
GM | G. Julson
GM | D. Konnight
AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 03
tds

GM | M. Macaulay

THE 2021 was inherited the season ago (RIP Risky ). They acquired an
SEASON ass-load of draft capital along with some young talent by
moving Ezekiel Elliot, Mark Andrews, Aaron Rodgers, Calvin
ROOKIE DRAFT Ridley, and Tyler Boyd (somehow netting Cooks and a ’22 1st).
Another year, another slate of rookies. This class, like every Both Brewcifer and the Tropics made a string of positional
other, came complete with the potential to give hope to the trades for their respective teams but did so in completely
hopeless, create a foundation of talented youth, supplement different ways. The Tropics flipped 8 different TEs for picks
already established rosters, and of course, crush the dreams of from June of '21 through May of '22, collectively moving Jarwin,
teams in need and setting them back another year. Henry, Schultz, Seals-Jones, Gesicki, Conklin, Cook, and Knox
The 2021 draft showed us a little of everything and it didn’t take for 2 1sts, 1 2nd, 3 3rd, & 2 4ths. Brewcifer on the other hand
long for the best player in the draft to come off the board. The was looking for cheap RB production and made several trades
Spartans took Jamar Chase with the 1.01 and paired him with late in the season that included the acquisitions of Mark
last year’s receiver of the draft, Justin Jefferson, setting up a Ingram, Jamaal Williams, Alex Collins, Chris Carson, Davonte
one-two punch of youth and talent unrivaled by the rest of the Freeman, Adrian Peterson, Marlon Mack, and Rashaad Penny
league. The Shockers were able to scoop up a couple young (dumped him before breakout).
running backs in Travis Etienne and Javonte Williams who they One of the more entertaining trades happened in week 10
hope will replace what they lost after trading away the top two when the Smoke Frogs had no QB to start going into a
backs from the previous draft (Taylor & Swift). The Twin City matchup they absolutely needed to win. There were several
TDs got burned the worst in the 1st round with their selection of capable options in Free Agency but rival teams scooped them
Terrace Marshall but they were able to hit on a RB in the 4th all up in an attempt to force the Smoke Frogs to "pay to play".
round in Elijah Mitchell. The Smoke Frogs also found Getting desperate with the games about to start, they elected to
themselves a RB gem in the final round in Rhamondre trade two 4th round picks to the Villains for QB Matt Ryan who
Stevenson. ultimately put up only 2.68 points in a 86-96 loss to the
Overall, this draft was very top heavy without showing much Spartans.
first year value after the top 9 guys. So many moves were made that it's impossible to address
them all, but it became clearer after year 3 that every GM has a
different expectation for the timeline of their team. This really is
what dynasty fantasy football is all about.

TRADES
Like every year, the trade bug got under the skin of many teams
in the league. This year got started off with a bang when the
Fog traded away George Kittle to TDs for two 1st round picks
and three 2nd round picks. Shortly after that, the Fog sent their
3rd overall draft pick, Najee Harris, to the Villains for stud
rookie Elijah Moore and two more future 1st round picks. This
really set the stage for an unbearable and pathetic year for the
once feared fantasy team. Not too long into the season, the
Shockers gave up yet again on a young stud RB, trading
Javonte Williams and a 2nd away for essentially a future 1st
and Mike Williams. Even the Silent Ghosts got in on the action,
acquiring Ezekiel Elliot for a 1st and two 2nds. The D-Train
were also very active as they reshaped their team from what

AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 04

REGULAR SEASON Witch Doctors were the top scoring team, eliminating
The 2021 regular season didn’t come without suspense. While Brewcifer and setting up a matchup with Bird Law Academy
the Villains, Bird Law Academy, and the Tropics (basically that will go down in history as an all-time great matchup.
by default) ran away with their divisions, the West had a battle In the semifinals, the Tropics pulled off an upset, winning by
that lasted until the bitter end. The Witch Doctors ended up 4.08 points (on the back of a 30 point game from Justin
pulling off the division win in the final week of the season which Jackson!) and knocking out the league MVP Villains, denying
allowed Brewcifer to sneak into the last wild card slot by just 3 them once again a taste of the championship game.
points! Their division rival Spartans were ultimately snubbed The real drama came in the other matchup after Bird Law
from the playoffs with the 3rd best record in the league (9-5). Academy GM, Garry, went deep into the night ranting and
The Silent Ghosts and the Spartans (and maybe the proclaiming himself the best fantasy manager in the league,
Shockers?) outperformed expectations while the Fog went full only to leave an inactive Dandre Swift in his starting lineup and
tank mode by not even rostering a defense for the better lose to the Witch Doctors by less than 2 points; this massive
portion of the season. The Villains were once again the choke caused his team a blown opportunity at the league's first
regular season MVP by scoring a league record 1,781.74 total dynasty and dynasty pot payout!
points! Bird Law Academy came in second with 1,717.6 A championship matchup nobody saw coming with contenders
points. from the league's two weakest divisions, the Witch Doctors vs
the Tropics. These two teams met once in the regular season
2021 PLAYOFFS which resulted in an extremely narrow victory going to the
The 2021 playoffs were no disappointment either. In the first- Witch Doctors (107.42 - 106.78). The championship game
round, Bird Law Academy and the Villains each earned a resulted in the same outcome with a more lopsided score as
bye while the Smoke Frogs underperformed scoring only the Witch Doctors absolutely pummeled the Tropics by
62.28 points out of a projected 135.02. The Tropics advanced almost 70 points (154.10 - 86.66) making them the 3rd Nasty
to the semifinals vs this lowest scoring team, a luxury that Bowl Champion in league history! I guess that Tyler Boyd trade
carried on from the regular season having a weak division. The worked out after all.

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TOO SWIFT

"Boat Wrap-Gate" Results of "Boat Wrap-Gate"

AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 05

1ASLTLT-PERAOM

POS PLAYER POINTS TEAM
QB Josh Allen
RB1 Jonathan Taylor 418 Bird Law Academy
RB2 Austin Ekeler
WR1 Cooper Kupp 353 Bird Law Academy
WR2 Deebo Samuel
WR3 Davante Adams 309 Witch Doctors
TE Mark Andrews
FLEX Justin Jefferson 367 Villains

300 Smoke Frogs

283 Bird Law Academy

248 Witch Doctors

278 Spartans

2ANLDL-TPERAOM

POS PLAYER POINTS TEAM
QB Justin Herbert 396 Spartans
RB1 267 Villains
RB2 Joe Mixon 264 Villains
WR1 Najee Harris 264 Spartans
WR2 Ja'Marr Chase 241 Silent Ghosts
WR3 234 Villains
TE Tyreek Hill 217 Villains
FLEX Stefon Diggs 239 Witch Doctors
Travis Kelce
James Conner

AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 06

REVIEWING THE 2022
ROOKIE DRAFT

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1.01 BREECE HALL
RB1 - FOG



With a plethora of 1st round picks, the Fog had many options coming into this draft but didn't shy away

from their love for Iowa State RB Breece Hall whom they selected with the 1st overall pick. Hall is

perceived by many to be in his own tier among all 2022 prospects. He offers a 3-down skillset meaning he

should remain on the field plenty for the Jets. He totaled 4,500+ yards from scrimmage, 50 TDs, and 80

catches over his three seasons in college. Although '21 rookie Michael Carter showed promise last season,

the Jets know he's just a No. 2 RB. Hall will likely shoulder 15-20 touches per game and the Fog will need

every one of them to count if they are to make a swift turnaround from last season's 12th place finish.




DRAKE LONDON 1.02
WR1 - D-TRAIN



The D-Train traded up to 1.02 prior to the draft and to the surprise of some, went with USC's Drake London

over RB Kenneth Walker. London is entering a Falcon's offense and will immediately start alongside TE

phenom, Kyle Pitts. Just like Pitts, London is a big-bodied pass-catcher with a basketball background. In

2021, the 6'4" 219lb WR only played in 8 games due to an ankle injury buy made every game count. He

commanded a 38% target share and led all WRs in contested catches (19) and in receptions per game (11). He

ended the year 3rd in yards per route run (3.52) in his draft class. At only 20 years old, London will hopefully

be a longtime anchor at the WR position for the D-Train as they continue adding pieces around him.




1.03 KENNETH WALKER

RB2- FOG

The Fog nabbed Kenneth Walker two picks after Hall which gives them a great duo to build around. Walker

is a good sized back at 211lbs and ran a 4.38 40 at the combine. In 2021, he led his class in rushing yards

(1,634), missed tackles (89), and explosive runs (46) which allowed him to win the Doak Walker Award - an

honor bestowed upon college's best RB. Walker's only knock is his receiving capability as he only

commanded a 4% target share in his final year, catching 13 passes for 80 yards. With Chris Carson retiring,

Walker should get plenty of touches in 2022 even though Rashaad Penny will be the premier back. However,

Seattle will likely find themselves behind a lot this year which means less carries for the team as a whole.




GARRETT WILSON 1.04
WR2 - BIRD LAW ACADEMY


After trading back two spots from the 1.02, Bird Law Academy selected Jets WR Garrett Wilson. In 2021, the

former Buckeye scored 12 receiving touchdowns, compiled over 1,000 receiving yards, and generated the

FBS’ 12th-highest passer rating when targeted (141.7). He also proved to NFL teams that he was more than

just a shifty slot receiver, averaging 3.00 yards per route run despite operating on the outside on 83% of his

routes run, which nearly matched his same yards per route run average from 2020 when he spent most of his

time inside. Wilson showed that he deserves targets as he was deemed open on 84% of his targets as well.

Wilson might not break out in his rookie year as he likely starts behind Elijah Moore and Corey Davis.

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1.05 JAMESON WILLIAMS

WR3 - FOG

The Fog continue their conquest of the 1st round grabbing their number one WR target, Jameson Williams

with the 1.05 pick. Upon transferring to Alabama, Williams quickly became a key target in the passing attack

where he was able to win with his blazing speed (4.48 40) and excellent footwork (79rec, 1572yards, 15TDs

in '21). However, his stature (6'2 180lbs) can lead to physicality issues at times and can be knocked off his

routes (38.5% contested catch rate PFF). With Williams recovering from his ACL tear in January's National

Championship Game and QB Jared Goff still at the helm for the Lions, the Fog might not reap the rewards of

this pick until 2023.




CHRIS OLAVE 1.06
WR4 - D-TRAIN




The D-Train sent a 3rd round pick to the Tropics to move up one spot and grab the 2nd Ohio State WR, Chris

Olave. Even with Michael Thomas returning, the Saints don't have much depth at the WR position. In 2021,

Olave had elite separation downfield finishing in the 96th percentile in separation versus single coverage and

caught 7 TDs on throws of 20-plus yards. Although he has impressive route running ability, he doesn’t offer

much after the catch. His forced broken and missed tackle rate ranked 43rd among 43 qualifying WRs in his

class and his yac per reception (4.2) ranked 37th. However, Olave likely has a high-floor in 2022 and should

offer additional youthful upside at the WR position for the D-Train.





1.07 TREYLON BURKS


WR5 - TROPICS

Rumor has it that the Tropics weren't sold on any one WR in this draft which is why they opted to trade back

one spot and select whichever prospect fell, this being Treylon Burks. Burks is big specimen at 6'2" 225lbs

and is expected to replace some of the production and YAC-ability of AJ Brown who was traded away. Burks

finished 1st in his class in yards per route run (3.57) while also ranking No. 1 in yards per route run when lined

up outside (6.08) among all WRs which is encouraging as he spent 77% of his career in the slot. His 8.5 YAC

rank 14th among 169 qualifying wide receivers (92nd percentile) over the past two seasons. Some sceptics

believe he could be the next N'Keal Harry while the Tropics and others are hoping he is the next AJ Brown.




GEORGE PICKENS 1.08

WR6 - BIRD LAW ACADEMY

Continuing their mission to add young talent at the WR position, Bird Law Academy grabbed Pittsburgh's

George Pickens after selecting Garret Wilson four picks earlier. Pickens broke out in his freshman year at

Georgia when he caught 49 passes for 727 yards and 8 touchdowns and was voted to the Coaches’ Freshman

All-SEC Team. He had a shortened junior season in 2020 due to covid then he tore his ACL prior to the start

of his junior season. He recovered in time to play four games at the end of the season but was too rusty to

make a significant impact. Pickens slid to the 2nd round of the NFL draft but looks to be a steal for the

Steelers who likely envision him replacing Claypool within 1-2 years (maybe sooner with the current hype).

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1.09 JAMES COOK
RB3 - VILLAINS

With a deep starting roster, the Villains could have went a number of ways with this pick but opted for

Buffalo's James Cook, pairing him with older brother Dalvin Cook of the Minnesota Vikings. The Bills made it

apparent that they were looking to upgrade the RB position and ended up selecting Cook in the 2nd round.

Cook has a slight frame and will likely need to put on some weight at the next level but he has great burst and

lateral agility. He is also an excellent pass catcher and will likely be used heavily on 3rd downs. He enters a

committee in 2022 but should garner touches right away with room for more as the season goes on. It may be

a year until Cook becomes the potential RB1 in his offense but it's a luxury the Villains can afford to wait on.




JAHAN DOTSON 1.10
WR7 - FOG


The Fog traded away Irv Smith to move up from 1.12 to select Washington's Jahan Dotson. The Commanders
surprised a lot of people by taking Dotson in the 1st round ahead of many other WRs. He doesn't profile as a
true alpha (5'11 182lbs) but he doesn't need to as Terry McLaurin was just extended another 3 years with big
money. Dotson runs great routes and has arguably the best hands in the draft class. He should provide a
higher floor than most rookies as he slots in as the #2 option in Washington. However, turnover-prone
Carson Wentz is at the helm and has questionable ability at this stage of his career as to whether or not he
can support multiple receiving options in fantasy. Dotson is a solid depth piece for the Fog nonetheless.




1.11
SKYY MOORE
WR8 - SPARTANS

The Spartans nailed their 1st round WR picks the last two seasons (Jefferson '20, Chase '21) and are hoping to

hit a 3rd time in the row with the selection of Chiefs WR Skyy Moore. Moore converted to WR when he arrived

at Western Michigan and then proceeded to post a 91st college dominator rating and soak up a 99th-percentile

target share. Moore is a tackle-breaking machine and will be a YAC maven. Pairing his skillset with the QB

talent of Pat Mahomes and the offensive scheming of Andy Reid could be an excellent combination. With the

offseason trade of Tyreek Hill, the Chiefs will need someone to fill that void and Moore has the speed,

quickness, and versatility to recieve those touches in his rookie season.







CHRISTIAN WATSON 1.12
WR9 - D-TRAIN




For the 2nd season in a row, an NDSU Bison is selected with the final pick of the 1st round (Trey Lance '21).

After selecting Dotson with the 1.09 and then trading him away to the Fog for the 1.12, the D-Train select

Christian Watson (6'5" 200lbs) to round out their trio of 1st round WRs. Watson is the biggest boom or bust

player in this draft. Athletically, he tested higher than his entire draft class at the position: 4.36 40yard dash

(92nd %), 38.5" vertical (84th %), & 136" broad jump (98th %). However, he is raw as a route runner and has

struggled with drops (11 over the last two seasons) which could land him in Rodgers' doghouse if not cleaned

up. If he hits though, the D-Train will have yet another young upside WR piece in their arsenal.

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2ND ROUND

2.01 | RB4 2.02 | RB5 2.03 | WR10 2.04 | RB6

RACHAAD WHITE TYLER ALLGEIER DAVID BELL ISAIAH SPILLER

2.05 | WR11 2.06 | RB7 2.07 | WR12 2.08 | TE1

ALEC PIERCE DAMEON PIERCE JOHN METCHIE TREY MCBRIDE

2.09 | WR10 2.10 | RB8 2.11 | RB9 2.12 | WR14

JALEN TOLBERT TYRION DAVIS-PRICE BRIAN ROBINSON JUSTYN ROSS

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3RD ROUND

3.01 | WR15 3.02 | RB10 3.03 | RB11 3.04 | RB12

WAN'DALE ROBINSON KEAONTAY INGRAM HASSAN HASKINS ZAMIR WHITE

3.05 | WR16 3.06 | WR17 3.07 | RB13 3.08 | RB14

TYQUAN THORNTON ROMEO DOUBS KEVIN HARRIS SNOOP CONNER

3.09 | WR18 3.10 | RB15 3.11 | WR19 3.12 | RB20
VET

M. VALDEZ-SCANTLING PIERRE STRONG DANNY GRAY TYLER BADIE

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4TH ROUND

4.01 | WR20 4.02 | TE2 4.03 | WR10 4.04 | TE3

CALVIN AUSTIN III JELANI WOODS KHALIL SHAKIR DANIEL BELLINGER

4.05 | WR22 4.06 | RB21 4.07 | WR23 4.08 | RB22

VELUS JONES ISAIH PACHECO KYLE PHILIPS TRESTAN EBNER

4.09 | TE4 4.10 | RB23 4.11 | QB1 4.12 | RB24

VET

GREG DULCICH MARLON MACK KENNY PICKETT JASHAUN CORBIN

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DRAFT CLASSES BY TEAM

D-TRAIN TROPICS S H OT COKME R S

1.02 DRAKE LONDON WR1 1.07 TREYLON BURKS WR5 4.12 JASHAUN CORBIN RB24
WR4 2.04 ISAIAH SPILLER RB6
1.06 CHRIS OLAVE WR9 3.01 WAN'DALE ROBINSON WR15
RB8
1.12 CHRISTIAN WATSON RB14
TE3
2.10 TYRION DAVIS-PRICE

3.08 SNOOP CONNER

4.04 DANIEL BELLINGER

BREWCIFER VILLAINS SPARTANS

2.06 DAMEON PRICE RB7 1.09 JAMES COOK RB3 1.11 SKYY MOORE WR9
3.04 ZAMIR WHITE RB12 2.07 JOHN METCHIE WR12 2.08 TREY MCBRIDE TE1
3.07 KEVIN HARRIS RB13 3.06 ROMEO DOUBS WR17 3.02 KEAONTAY INGRAM RB10
4.10 MARLON MACK RB23 3.11 WR19 4.08 TRESTAN EBNER RB22
4.01 DANNY GRAY WR20
CALVIN AUSTIN III

FOG BIRD LAW ACADEMY SMOKE FROGS

1.01 BREECE HALL RB1 1.04 GARRETT WILSON WR2 3.05 TYQUAN THORNTON WR16
1.03 KENNETH WALKER RB2 1.08 GEORGE PICKENS WR6
1.05 JAMESON WILLIAMS WR3 2.05 WR11 3.09 M. VALDEZ-SCANTLING WR18
1.10 WR7 3.03 ALEC PIERCE RB11
2.03 JAHAN DOTSON WR10 4.03 HASSAN HASKINS WR21 4.02 JELANI WOODS TE2
2.11 DAVID BELL RB9
2.12 WR14 KHALIL SHAKIR
3.10 BRIAN ROBINSON RB15
JUSTYN ROSS

PIERRE STRONG

TDS WITCH DOCTORS SILENT GHOSTS

2.01 RACHAAD WHITE RB4 4.07 KYLE PHILIPS WR23 2.02 TYLER ALLGEIER RB5
3.12 TYLER BADIE RB20 4.09 GREG DULCICH TE4 2.09 JALEN TOLBERT WR13
4.11 KENNY PICKETT QB1 4.05 WR22
4.06 VELUS JONES RB21
ISAIH PACHECO

= VETERAN PLAYER AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 14

D-Train

GM: BEN DETERS 2021 RECAP

After back to back 9-4 seasons resulting in divisional wins

and playoff appearances by the previous regime, new GM,

Ben, proceeded to tear the team down and make it their

own. Throughout the season, key pieces were shipped

away including DeAndre Hopkins, Ezekiel Elliott, Mark

Andrews, Brandin Cooks, Calvin Ridley, and Kareem Hunt.

Aside from a handful of future draft picks, some additional

young pieces were acquired including Cam Akers, Kenneth

Gainwell, Laviska Shenault, and Terrace Marshall which

ultimately resulted in a 3-11 finish (10th) and 1133 points

scored (10th) in '21 (both franchise lows for the D-Train).

STRENGTHS

The D-Train's strongest positions are at QB and RB. Dak

Prescott returns and should still finish Top 10 at the

position as Dallas remains a top 5 passing offense with

weapons aplenty.

Projected Starters At RB, the trio of David Montgomery, Damien Harris, and
Cam Akers will likely rotate between the starting spots.


Player '21 Finish Acquired Montgomery is a 3-down back and Harris has TD-upside.

QB Dak Prescott QB7 Startup - '19 Akers is a bit of a mystery coming back from injury but

RB David Montgomery RB21 Trade - '21 playing in the Rams offense gives him upside.

RB Damien Harris RB13 Startup - '19 WEAKNESSES
WR Drake London - Rookie 1.02
WR Jerry Jeudy Trade - '22 Although three WRs were drafted in the 1st round this year
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown WR91 Draft 2.04 - '21 (London, Olave, Watson), WR is still the weakest position
TE Irv Smith Jr. WR21 Trade - '22 group of this team. In addition to the rookies, Amon-Ra St.
FLEX Cam Akers Trade - '21 Brown is returning (WR21 '21) and Jerry Jeudy was brought
IR in from division-rival, the Tropics. With the rookies yet to
RB148 prove themselves, there are also question marks around

2022 Rookie Draft Picks

Pick Player Team Pos both veterans. St. Brown had a fantastic final 6 games in
Drake London ATL WR1 '21 but were due to insane volume due to injury (2nd in
1.02 NO WR4 targets behind Justin Jefferson). St. Brown will now have to
1.06 Chris Olave GB WR9 compete with a healthy Hockenson, Chark, Swift, and
1.12 Christian Watson SF RB8 rookie Jameson Williams. Jeudy meanwhile, is primed for a
2.10 Tyrion Davis-Price JAX RB14 breakout with Russell Wilson coming to Mile-High.
3.08 However, fellow WR Courtland Sutton could be better
Snoop Conner

4.04 Daniel Bellinger NYG TE3 breakout candidate due to his skillset meshing nicely with

AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 15 Wilsons.

KEY ADDITION: DRAKE LONDON 2021 FINISH:

The D-Train did a good job of adding young talent at all positions but 3-11 (10TH)
the key addition is likely WR Drake London who was taken with 2nd

overall pick of the draft. Before this selection, the best WR on the
team was likely Amon-Ra St. Brown. London should provide a steady PF: 1133 (10TH)
floor at the position with the occasional "boom" weeks layered in. He PA: 1506 10TH)
should slot in as the WR1 on the team and will compete immediately
with Kyle Pitts for the team lead in targets. Even with Marcus Mariota HISTORY
in at QB, the targets should come aplenty and the 6'4" WR has the
range to come down with the contested passes. London will be an 0
easy target to spot in the redzone as well.
RECORD:
POTENTIAL BREAKOUT OR COMEBACK:
IRV SMITH JR. 21-19

The D-Train have several players primed for a breakout/comeback DIVISION RECORD:
including RB Cam Akers (fully recovered from Achilles) and Jerry Jeudy
(QB upgrade in Wilson). However, Vikings TE Irv Smith might be in line 5-6
for the biggest jump of his career. The former Alabama TE has dealt
with injuries of his own (torn meniscus '21) and was previously behind PLAYOFF
longtime starter, Kyle Rudolph. Gone are both the injuries and APPEARANCES:
competition and in comes new offensive coordinator, Kevin
O'Connell, who is introducing a pass-first offense. Smith could 2 ('19, '20)
challenge Adam Thielen as the #2 option in this Kirk Cousins led
offense. In Smith's last action in 2020, he was 8th in YPT and 2nd in BEST PLACING:
QBR when targeted among TEs ('20 Stats: 30 rec, 365 yards, 5 TDs).
3RD ('19)

WORST PLACING:

10TH ('21)

1ST ROUND PICKS:

3
2022 - 1.02, 1.06, 1.12

CAREER POINTS:

PF: 4154 (7TH)
PA: 4250 (5TH)

RECORDS

NONE

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2021 DETAILED STATISTICS
D-TRAIN
2021 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

WEEKLY POINTS SCORED POINTS BY POSITION

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League Avg

QB

RB

WR

TE

DEF 200 400 600
0

2021 ROSTER & AGE AVG AGE 25.52

ALL-PLAY RECORD VS.

MISC

Best Player Dak Prescott 244.42 Points earned in lineup
18.8 points per game, 13 starts

Most Consistent Jonnu Smith Standard Deviation: 2.11
2.46 points per game, 7 starts

Worst Player Allen Lazard 1.1 Points earned in lineup
Best Week 1.1 points per game, 1 start
112.12
Points 11th Highest
Week 1

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Silent Ghost
by D.K.
D.K.

FLINT

TROPICS

2021 RECAP

Depending on how you look at it, 2021 was either a success

or a disappointment for the Tropics. They won the North

and progressed through the playoffs on the way to their

first ever championship appearance. An appearance that

was ultimately an embarrassment as the Witch Doctors

dismantled the Tropics with ease (154 - 87). They finished

the regular season with a mediocre 7-7 record (7th) and

1528 points scored (7th). If it wasn't for a lack of

competition in the North, its possible the Tropics might

have found themselves missing out on the playoffs all

together.

STRENGTHS

Wide Receiver upside is still the strength of the Tropics. In

addition to DK Metcalf, DJ Moore, Michael Pittmann, and

Rashod Bateman, the Tropics also added Treylon Burks and

Wan'Dale Robinson. Both of these WRs project to have a

significant role in their rookie season.

Projected Starters Jalen Hurts also returns at QB who will now be in his 3rd
season and was granted a new weapon in WR AJ Brown.

Player '21 Finish Acquired Beyond WR and QB, the Tropics are also the richest team
QB Jalen Hurts QB9 Waivers - '20 when measuring by future Draft Picks (9 1st Round Picks).
RB Nick Chubb RB11 Startup - '19
RB Josh Jacobs RB14 Startup - '19 WEAKNESSES
WR DK Metcalf WR12 Trade - '20
While the WR group for the Tropics is deep, it isn't exactly

WR DJ Moore WR19 Trade - '20 "top heavy." Metcalf was the only one who finished as a

WR Michael Pittmann WR15 Draft 2.05 - '20 WR1 in '20 but is now getting a downgrade at QB from

TE TJ Hockenson TE16 Trade - '21 Russell Wilson to Geno Smith. The rest of the group are all

FLEX Rashod Bateman WR73 Draft 1.08 - '21 slated for "breakout" seasons but we have yet to see it

2022 Rookie Draft Picks happen.
The RB group is also weakness for this team. Nick Chubb
Pick Player Team Pos will slot in fine as a low-end RB1 but he is still capped due
WR5 to his lack of receiving work and the presence of Kareem
1.07 Treylon Burks TEN RB6 Hunt. Josh Jacobs, however, is looking more like a low-end
2.04 Isaiah Spiller LAC

3.01 Wan'Dale Robinson NYG WR15 RB2 due to the addition of Zamir White and the new regime

wanting to utilize multiple RBs. Beyond these two starters,

the supporting cast consists of Michael Carter, Isaiah

Spiller, and Darrell Henderson. All three of these RBs are

AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 21 either behind starters or stuck in a committee.

KEY ADDITION: ISAIAH SPILLER 2021 FINISH:

The Tropics key addition this offseason has to be RB Isaiah 7-7 (2ND)
Spiller. Before drafting Spiller, the only 4 RBs on the roster were

Chubb, Jacobs, Carter, and Henderson. Some depth was badly
needed, especially if that depth has the opportunity to turn into PF: 1528 (7TH)
an every week starter. The former Texas A&M running back has PA: 1427 (7TH)
the capacity for 3-down spot starts with an all-encompassing
skill set and desirable size (6' & 217lbs), although his lack of top- HISTORY
notch speed could keep him from being elite. Nonetheless, his
college career was productive as he ended with back-to-back 0
seasons of 1,000 rushing yards and 100 missed tackles. With
starter Austin Ekeler entering his age 27 season, the 20 year-old RECORD:
Spiller could become a workhorse RB sooner rather than later
which would fill a huge need for the Tropics RB stable. 25-15

POTENTIAL BREAKOUT: MICHAEL PITTMAN DIVISION RECORD:

In 2021, Michael Pittman put up 1,082 yards and 6 TDs on his 8-3
way to a WR15 finish. Some may consider this a breakout,
however, the 2022 season could see even bigger results. PLAYOFF
Pittman got the true WR1 treatment in 2021 as he ran a route APPEARANCES:
on 96% of offensive dropbacks (3rd to only Cooper Kupp and
Ja’Marr Chase). He also finished the season tied for the league’s 2 ('19 '21)
8th highest target share (24%) and made 18 highlight-reel
contested catches (4th most in the NFL). With Matt Ryan under BEST PLACING:
center Pittman has the volume potential to be a top-12 fantasy
option as Ryan has a history of fueling top-end fantasy WRs like 2ND ('21)
Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley.
WORST PLACING:

7TH ('20)

1ST ROUND PICKS:

3
2022 - 1.07
2021 - 1.08
2020 - 1.07

CAREER POINTS:

PF: 4502 (4TH)
PA: 4024 (10TH)

RECORDS

NONE

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2021 DETAILED STATISTICS

THE TROPICS

2021 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

WEEKLY POINTS SCORED POINTS BY POSITION

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League Avg

QB

RB

WR

TE

DEF 250 500 750
0

2021 ROSTER & AGE AVG AGE 24.74

ALL-PLAY RECORD VS.

MISC

Best Player Nick Chubb 167.1 Points earned in lineup
15.19 points per game, 11
starts

Most Consistent Diontae Johnson Standard Deviation: 3.08
13.36 points per game, 8 starts

Worst Player James White 0.6 Points earned in lineup
0.6 points per game, 1 start

Best Week 135.86 9th Highest
Points Week 5

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DIE OLD, DY-NASTY
AWARDS

2 0 2
1

GM OF THE YEAR

(6 VOTES) 

WAIVER ADD OF THE YEAR

SMOKE FROGS - CORDARELLE PATTERSON

$0 FAAB (10 VOTES)

2021 DRAFT STEAL

TD'S - ELIJAH MITCHELL 4.05 (8 VOTES) 

HIGHEST SCORING TEAM

VILLAINS - 1782

MOST LIKELY TO IMPROVE

(4 VOTES EACH) 

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WORST FANTASY MOVE

BIRD LAW ACADEMY - PLAYED D'ANDRE
SWIFT (OUT) IN THE 2ND ROUND OF
PLAYOFFS & LOST BY 1.62 POINTS (8 VOTES) 

WORST GM

DAVID KONNIGHT - SILENT GHOSTS (5 VOTES) 

MOST LIKELY TO REGRESS

WITCH DOCTORS (4 VOTES) 

2021 DRAFT BUST

TERRACE MARSHALL (1.11) - TD'S (5 VOTES) 

SIDE BET KING

SMOKE FROGS - 8/12 BETS WON, $135 WON

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shockers

Projected Starters 2021 RECAP


Player '21 Finish Acquired The "fantasy gods" had it out for the Shockers in 2021,
QB Joe Burrow hitting the team with multiple injuries including some
RB Ezekiel Elliot QB8 Trade - '22 that were season-ending. JK Dobbins, Travis Etienne, and
RB Travis Etienne Gus Edwards never saw the field having gotten hurt in
WR Mike Williams RB7 Trade - '22 preseason. Before mid-season, the Shockers had a total of
WR Courtland Sutton 8 players that were sent to the IR for varying lengths of
WR Marquise Brown IR Draft 1.02 - '21 time, forcing the team to waive the white flag on the
TE Dalton Schultz season and continue building for '22. The team finished 3-
FLEX Robert Woods WR12 Trade - '21 11 (11th) and scored a franchise low 1036 points (11th).

WR44 Trade - '21 STRENGTHS

WR22 Trade - '21 After a few big trades, the Shockers might be the most
improved team from last year and have plenty of upside
TE3 Trade - '22 players. The RB group should be sufficient with Ezekiel
Elliot, Travis Etienne, and JK Dobbins (The last two being
WR51 Trade - '21 bounce-back candidates). The WR group, meanwhile,
might be the strongest the Shockers have ever rostered.
2022 Rookie Draft Picks Courtland Sutton is in for a monster season with the
upgrade at QB in Wilson while Mike Williams is looking to
Pick Player Team Pos improve upon his WR12 finish in '21. Both the QB and TE
Jashaun Corbin NYG RB24 positions also received upgrades in Joe Burrow (QB8 in '21)
4.12 and Dalton Schultz respectively (TE3 in '21).

“Shocking the World WEAKNESSES

One wife at a Time!" While the entire roster looks much better than a season
ago (especially the WR position which has been a constant
AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 27 struggle for this franchise), there are still questions
around RB depth and high-end quality at the WR position.
Beyond Elliot, Dobbins, and Etienne, the Shockers only
have Eno Benjamin and Khalil Herbert at the RB position.
If '22 starts out like it did last season, this team could be
scrambling to find a weekly replacement. However with
Herbert specifically, there are rumors that the Bears will
move to more of a RBBC approach which could vault
Herbert into a weekly flex option.
As far as the high-end quality at WR, the projected starters
for the Shockers could reach that level this year if
everything goes the way management is hoping it will.

KEY ADDITION: JOE BURROW 2021 FINISH:

After a terrible season by 2021 1st round draft pick Trevor 3-11 (11TH)
Lawrence, the Shockers sent the 2022 1.02 to Bird Law Academy

in exchange for Joe Burrow, Dalton Schultz, Rondale Moore, and
the 2.02. Burrow should solidify the QB position allowing the PF: 1036 (11TH)
Shockers to continue adding talent to other parts of the roster. PA: 1506 (3RD)
Finishing as QB8 in 2021, Burrow had an outstanding season
throwing for 4,611 yards and 34 TDs on his way to a Super Bowl HISTORY
appearance. He had a league-high 70.4% pass completion and
was PFF's highest-graded passer at 91.2 on the season. He also 0
put up 38 and 35 points in final weeks of fantasy playoffs. At
only 25 years old, Burrow should only get better as the Bengals RECORD:
continue to build around their franchise player.
8-32
POTENTIAL BREAKOUT: TRAVIS ETIENNE
DIVISION RECORD:
A 1st round pick in the '21 draft, Etienne had his rookie season
cut short by a preseason Lisfranc injury. Now a year removed 4-9
and also with James Robinson still recovering from his own
injury (Achilles), Etienne is likely to assume the RB1 role as the PLAYOFF
Jaguars install a new offense under head coach Doug Pederson. APPEARANCES:
During his final season as a Clemson Tiger, he led the country in
receiving yards and ranked second in receptions among running 0
backs. Etienne also racked up the most rushing attempts of 20-
plus yards (40) from 2018 to 2019 while only carrying the ball 20- BEST PLACING:
plus times once since 2018. There is a chance Etienne has a
rookie Kamara-like season due to his volume and efficiency. 9TH ('20)

WORST PLACING:

12TH ('19)

1ST ROUND PICKS:

5
2020 - 1.02, 1.04
2021 - 1.02, 1.04, 1.10

CAREER POINTS:

PF: 3422 (12TH)
PA: 4432 (1ST)

RECORDS

LONGEST LOSING STREAK
ALL TIME: 8 -'19

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2021 DETAILED STATISTICS
SHOCKERS
2021 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

WEEKLY POINTS SCORED POINTS BY POSITION

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League Avg

QB

RB

WR

TE

DEF 200 400 600
0

2021 ROSTER & AGE AVG AGE 25.93

ALL-PLAY RECORD VS.

MISC

Best Player Marquise Brown 106.8 Points earned in lineup
11.9 points per game, 9 starts

Most Consistent Javonte Williams Standard Deviation: 2.86
9.01 points per game, 9 starts

Worst Player Wayne Gallman -0.3 Points earned in lineup
Best Week -0.3 points per game, 1 start
100.02
Points 12th Highest
Week 5

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DAILY FANTASY SPORTS

BREWCIFER

2021 RECAP

2021 saw Brewcifer regress in points (1552 5th) and record
(6-8 8th) but they still made the playoffs for the 3rd
consecutive season (Round 1 Exit). It wasn't a pretty
journey there however, as they lost several key players
including Derek Henry and Chris Carson. To their credit,
Brewcifer did their best to patch the holes with aging value
backs in order to secure the remaining wildcard spot,
beating out the division rival Spartans by 35 points.

STRENGTHS

Pat Mahomes continues to lead this roster, offering high-

end stability at the QB position (QB4 in 2021). The TE group

is also strong with Darren Waller and Mike Gesicki. Both of

these TEs have traditionally been target hogs and run

routes more than they block at the position. Other solid

pieces include Derek Henry, Aaron Jones, Mike Evans and

Jaylen Waddle who will all be every week starters for

Projected Starters Brewcifer.


Player '21 Finish Acquired WEAKNESSES
QB Patrick Mahomes
RB Derek Henry QB4 Trade - '19 For the third season in a row, age and depth will continue
RB Aaron Jones to plague this roster. At RB, Derek Henry missed most of
WR Mike Evans RB16 Trade - '19 2021 to injury and is going into his age 28 season while
WR Jaylen Waddle Aaron Jones will be 27 and in a timeshare with AJ Dillon.
WR Chase Claypool RB12 Trade - '20 Brewcifer did attempt to replenish the position this year,
TE Darren Waller drafting three young RBs in Dameon Pierce, Zamir White,
FLEX Mike Gesicki WR8 Startup - '19 and Kevin Harris. Should Henry or Jones go down,
Brewcifer will need one of these guys to step up
WR16 Draft 1.07 - '21 immediately. The WR group is also lacking depth and some
of the upside of certain players got cannibilized by NFL
WR37 Draft 3.03 - '20 trades in the offseason. Both Waddle and Gesicki have slid
down in the pecking order for the Dolphins with the
TE19 Trade - '20 acquisition of Tyreek Hill. Waller slid to #2 in his offense
with the Davante Adams trade. Finally, Julio Jones (a
TE11 Trade - '21

2022 Rookie Draft Picks

Pick Player Team Pos
Dameon Pierce HOU RB7
2.06 LV RB12
3.04 Zamir White

3.07 Kevin Harris NE RB13 former weekly starter for Brewcifer) signed with the Bucs

4.10 Marlon Mack* HOU RB23 and could be as low as the #3 or #4 option behind Mike
Evans, Chris Godwin, and the RBs. Rumor has it that
*= Veteran Player Brewcifer is still looking to shore up some depth before

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KEY ADDITION: DAMEON PIERCE 2021 FINISH:

With no depth behind the aging Derek Henry and Aaron Jones, 6-8 (6TH)
Brewcifer traded up to take Dameon Pierce (5'10" 215lbs) in the

2nd round. Pierce enters an enticing situation with the Texans,
only having to compete with Rex Burkhead and Marlon Mack PF: 1552 (5TH)
for touches which means he could be a major contributor for PA: 1484 (5TH)
Brewcifer in year one. In college, Pierce was in a bit of a
committee at Florida but did get chances to shine when he got HISTORY
the ball, pacing the team with 13 TDs and scoring in 9 different
matchups. In 2021, he received a 93.5 rush grade (highest by an 1
SEC RB in a season since 2014). Pierce runs with intensity and
purpose and can easily truck linebackers at the second level. CAREER RECORD:
Even if the Texans draft a RB in 2023, Pierce should remain a
weekly contributor. 25-15

POTENTIAL COMEBACK: JULIO JONES DIVISION RECORD:

While a breakout is unlikely, Julio Jones is in a great spot to 6-6
have a surprisingly decent fantasy season, improving on his
forgetful 2021 season with the Titans. The 33-year-old dealt with PLAYOFF
several injuries and finished with a career-low in yards per APPEARANCES:
route run (1.84, still 25th overall). When we look at the six
games of healthy Jones (50%+ snap share), he averaged 2.18 3 ('19, '20, '21)
yards per route run and 22% target share. With the departure of
Rob Gronkowski and a recovering Chris Godwin, there is BEST PLACING:
opportunity for Jones to be a major factor (especially in the
Redzone) in a pass-heavy offense led by Tom Brady. Jones just 1ST ('19)
needs to stay healthy which has been the biggest hurdle.
WORST PLACING:

6TH ('21)

1ST ROUND PICKS:

1
2021 - 1.07

CAREER POINTS:

PF: 4573 (3RD)
PA: 4024 (11TH)

RECORDS

NONE



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2021 DETAILED STATISTICS
BREWCIFER
2021 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

WEEKLY POINTS SCORED POINTS BY POSITION

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League Avg

QB

RB

WR

TE

DEF 250 500 750
0

2021 ROSTER & AGE AVG AGE 27.51

ALL-PLAY RECORD VS.

MISC

Best Player Pat Mahomes 305 Points earned in lineup
21.8 points per game, 14 starts

Most Consistent LAR DEF Standard Deviation: 3.72
5.83 points per game, 6 starts

Worst Player TEN DEF 0 Points earned in lineup
0 points per game, 1 start

Best Week 173.08 2nd Highest
Points Week 5

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VILLAInS

Projected Starters 2021 RECAP


Player '21 Finish Acquired Picking up where they left off the season before, the
QB Russell Wilson Villains finished with a league high 1782 points and 11-3
RB Dalvin Cook QB16 Startup - '19 record (tied with UncleGarry) on their way to another
RB Najee Harris playoff appearance. However, the championship game
WR Cooper Kupp RB16 Startup - '19 continues to elude this team as they were once again
WR Deebo Samuel eliminated in the 2nd round. The team was anchored with
WR Stefon Diggs RB3 Trade - '21 strong seasons from several players including a record-
TE Travis Kelce breaking performance from WR Cooper Kupp.
FLEX Keenan Allen WR1 Trade - '20
STRENGTHS
WR2 Trade - '22
Going into 2022, the Villains still roster one of the league's
WR7 Trade - '20 strongest starting lineups and have plenty of depth at the
key positions. Returning WRs are Cooper Kupp, Stefon
TE2 Trade - '20 Diggs, and Keenan Allen who all finished as WR1s in 2021,
playing in high-powered offenses. Newcomer, Deebo
WR10 Trade - '20 Samuel, will only make this group stronger.
The Villain's RB depth is also a luxury many teams don't
2022 Rookie Draft Picks have as they will be rotating between Najee Harris, Dalvin
Cook, Saquon Barkley, and Javonte Williams.
Pick Player Team Pos At TE, Travis Kelce returns in his age 33 season and will
James Cook BUF RB3 remain the top target for Pat Mahomes, especially with the
1.09 John Metchie HOU WR12 departure of WR Tyreek Hill.
2.07 Romeo Doubs GB WR17
3.06 Danny Gray SF WR19 WEAKNESSES
3.11 Calvin Austin III PIT WR20
4.01 The weakest group for the Villians is still at the QB position
as starter, Russell Wilson had a down year in '21 finishing
AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 39 as QB16 (missed several games to finger injury). Wilson has
since been traded to the Broncos and while there is some
uncertainty on he'll perform, the cast around him is
strong. Wilson will likely lead a high-powered passing
attack but the upside he offers with his rushing will likely
continue to regress.
Declining age of some key players, while not an issue yet,
could be an issue in coming years if replacements aren't
waiting in the wings. TE Travis Kelce is on the wrong side of
30 and many are skeptical how long he can continue to
play at a high level. Though the Villains have a quality
backup in Dallas Goedert on the roster, he doesn't offer
the positional advantage that Kelce does.

KEY ADDITION: DEEBO SAMUEL 2021 FINISH:

In a surprise move this offseason, the Smoke Frogs sent WR 11-3 (4TH)
Deebo Samuel to the Villains in exchange for WR Adam Thielen

and the Shocker's '23 1st round pick. Not only does Samuel give
the Villains another weapon for the season, he also gives them PF: 1782 (1ST)
longevity as he turns only 27 years old this season. In 2021, PA: 1485 (6TH)
Samuel was the most efficient WR in the NFL and finished as
WR2 (1770 total yards & 14 TDs) with 30% of his output coming HISTORY
from rushing. He is bound to regress this year as no WR finished
ahead of Samuel in fantasy points over expected (FPoE) but he 0
should still finish as a WR1. The Villains are hoping that Samuel
and QB Trey Lance can form a deadly duo for the next several RECORD:
years.
24-16
POTENTIAL BREAKOUT: TREY LANCE
DIVISION RECORD:
Lance spent most of his rookie season backing up Jimmy
Garoppolo. He played in six games, starting just two and 8-3
attempted only 71 passes during the season. On the ground, he
averaged 53.7 yards in the three games that he played at least PLAYOFF
50% of the snaps. That’s a higher average per game than every APPEARANCES:
quarterback except Lamar Jackson. His ability to add fantasy
points with his feet will give him a solid floor and high-end 2 ('20, '21)
upside. While his passing volume was limited, he was the most
efficient rookie quarterback with a 7.0% touchdown rate and BEST PLACING:
8.5 yards/pass attempt. Given a supporting cast that includes
Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Brandon Aiyuk, Lance has as 3RD ('20)
much passing upside as any other quarterback and could match
what Jalen Hurts did in 2021 with his rushing upside. WORST PLACING:

10TH ('19)

1ST ROUND PICKS:

5
2022 - 1.09
2021 - 1.09, 1.12
2020 - 1.01, 1.03

CAREER POINTS:

PF: 4778 (2ND)
PA: 4301 (3RD)

RECORDS

MOST POINTS IN A SEASON,
ALL TIME: 1782 -'21

MOST WINS IN A SEASON, ALL
TIME: 11 - '21 (TIED)

LONGEST WIN STREAK, ALL
TIME: 8 - '21



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2021 DETAILED STATISTICS
VILLAINS
2021 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

WEEKLY POINTS SCORED POINTS BY POSITION

AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 41 K_Tabs All Opponents
League Avg

QB

RB

WR

TE

DEF 200 400 600 800
0

2021 ROSTER & AGE AVG AGE 26.88

ALL-PLAY RECORD VS.

MISC

Best Player Cooper Kupp 288.8 Points earned in lineup
22.2 points per game, 13 starts

Most Consistent Keenan Allen Standard Deviation: 3.67
13.2 points per game, 11 starts

Worst Player LAC DEF -2 Points earned in lineup
Best Week -2 points per game, 1 start
157.06
Points 5th Highest
Week 1

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2022 OWNER'S MEETING
5/25/22

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FEEBLE
FOOTBALL
MIND

Be Competitive

SPARTANS

2021 RECAP

The Spartans were the league's most improved team from

a season ago, ending the year with a 9-5 record and 1517

points scored (narrowly missing out on a wildcard playoff

spot by 35 points). The team was led by fantastic seasons

from QB Justin Herbert and the best young WR duo in

Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase. Had Deebo Samuel not

been traded away late in the season, the Spartans would

have likely been in the playoffs.

STRENGTHS

After drafting Justin Jefferson in 2020, the Spartans went

back to the LSU well, drafting WR Ja'Marr Chase with the

1st overall pick. This dynamic duo combined for 3000 yards

and 23 TDs in 2021. In 2022, the team added KC WR Skyy

Moore to round out this lineup. Moore has a good chance

to have an excellent rookie year himself, playing with QB

Pat Mahomes in an offense that parted ways this offseason

Projected Starters with Tyreek Hill. Aside from the WR core, the Spartans also
roster an underrated RB room that includes newcomer Joe

Player '21 Finish Acquired Mixon, and a potential breakout in AJ Dillon.

QB Justin Herbert QB2 Trade - '21 WEAKNESSES

RB Joe Mixon RB3 Trade - '22 While the Spartans arguably have the best young starting
lineup in the league, they could still use one or two more
RB AJ Dillon RB23 Trade - '21 players to rotate in the third WR slot and/or flex, especially
if WR Skyy Moore is slow to contribute and RB Clyde
WR Justin Jefferson WR4 Draft 1.08 - '20 Edwards-Helaire struggles to earn the lion's share of the
carries. There is already plenty of hype building for rookie
WR Ja'Marr Chase WR5 Draft 1.01 - '21 RB Isiah Pacheco and both Jerick McKinnon and Ronald
Jones could potentially steal some touches.
WR Skyy Moore - Draft 1.11 - '22

TE Hunter Henry TE9 Trade - '22

FLEX Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB40 Trade - '21

2022 Rookie Draft Picks

Pick Player Team Pos Outside of RB, Devin Singletary, the Spartans have little
Skyy Moore KC WR8 depth to be excited about starting on a weekly basis
1.11 Trey McBride ARI TE1 should they lose any starters to injury or players be on BYE
2.08 Keaontay Ingram ARI RB10 weeks. Much of the bench consists of 2nd and 3rd string
3.02 Tyler Ebner CHI RB22 WRs and RBs as well as some young TE hopefuls. Speaking
4.08 of TEs, the Spartans acquired Hunter Henry to be their

starter in an off-season trade. While Henry finished as TE9

in 2021, he was buoyed by his 9 TDs which could regress

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KEY ADDITION: JOE MIXON 2021 FINISH:

With no true "workhorse" RB on the roster and a plethora of 9-5 (7TH)
future draft picks, the Spartans elected to send a future 1st,

2nd, and Melvin Gordon away to acquire RB Joe Mixon ('21 RB3)
away from divisional opponent Villains. Mixon finished the '21 PF: 1517 (8TH)
season 3rd in touches (334) and 6th in touches per game (20.9). PA: 1399 (9TH)
He also ranked 3rd in goal-line carries (16) and tied Jonathan
Taylor/James Conner in red-zone TDs. The Bengals offensive line HISTORY
has been revamped entirely, ensuring that Mixon will be able to
repeat his top-10 PFF rushing grade from 2021. He also flashed 0
upside as a receiver down the Bengals' playoff stretch,
averaging six targets per game while running a route on 57% of RECORD:
offensive dropbacks through six games.
15-25 (10TH)
POTENTIAL BREAKOUT: AJ DILLON
DIVISION RECORD:
RB AJ Dillon entered 2021 as a backup with upside but proved
he's more valuable than that. He finished as the RB21, rushing 2-9
187 times for 803 yards and 5 TDs, adding 34 receptions for 313
yards and 2 TDs through the air. Additionally, his running mate PLAYOFF
Aaron Jones finished as the RB11, proving both can succeed. APPEARANCES:
With the departure of Davante Adams, there are 169 vacated
targets and a lack of established playmakers. The expectation is 0
increased RB usage, meaning more receptions for both backs.
Even if Jones earns the larger share, this will open up additional BEST PLACING:
carries for Dillon. The 6' 247lb power runner finished with the
22nd most touches last season and is set up for even more 7TH ('21)
volume, especially if Jones were to miss time.
WORST PLACING:

12TH ('20)

1ST ROUND PICKS:

4
2022 - 1.11
2021 - 1.01
2020 - 1.08, 1.12

CAREER POINTS:

PF: 3878 (9TH)
PA: 4251 (4TH)

RECORDS

NONE

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2021 DETAILED STATISTICS
SPARTANS
2021 SCHEDULE & RESULTS

WEEKLY POINTS SCORED POINTS BY POSITION

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League Avg

QB

RB

WR

TE

DEF 250 500 750
0

2021 ROSTER & AGE AVG AGE 25.05

ALL-PLAY RECORD VS.

MISC

Best Player Justin Herbert 330.7 Points earned in lineup
23.6 points per game, 14 starts

Most Consistent Blake Jarwin Standard Deviation: 2.96
4.2 points per game, 5 starts

Worst Player Adam 0 Points earned in lineup
Best Week Trautman 0 points per game, 1 start

143.02 8th Highest
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AUGUST 2022 | ISSUE 03 48

TABATT

"Tabatt makes one believe for a moment in the
American dream again." - The New York Times

KYLE J. TABATT with D. SAMUEL