As stated all summer, this will be an unusual season on the field, and it will be an unusual season on FF4W. I'm plowing forward because it's the right thing to do. But whereas in past years I and the FF4W commenters were active in answering every question you threw at us (except for those questions that for some reason were asked two minutes before kickoff), this year probably will be different. For this season and this season only, largely because of the pandemic, my capacity is limited for personal and professional reasons. And while I can't speak for the commenters (I'll let them speak for themselves), we need to keep realistic expectations.
Again, 2020 is a blip. 2021 we'll be back to normal, "better than ever," etc. But this year, I'm taking a lean approach, and appreciate your patience and understanding. I'd also appreciate you all continuing to weigh in with each other. As always, the most accurate predictions win. So if you see a question lingering, answer it. What's the worst that can happen? That you get it wrong and they block you--and risk missing your fantastic Week 2 predictions?
So let's do what we can to help each other out. Unless you're in the same league with someone here, in which case I'd suggest creating a dummy Facebook account and offering terrible advice.
A couple weeks ago, who would have guessed the first canceled NFL game in 2020 could be because of unsafe air quality? While the latest I heard (as of six hours ago--midnight) is that the Cardinals-Niners contest should be a go, it's a bit worrisome, isn't it? I mean, even if they play all 60 minutes, can we really expect Raheem Mostert and Kenyan Drake to get a full complement of touches? How bad is this air today, and will anyone opt to sit? It's a bizarre logic question that can't be solved by any human, except maybe meteorologists--or perhaps only ex-football players who are now meteorologists.
And with Miles Sanders out, who's excited about Boston Scott? That many people? I hope not. Scott has been leapfrogging RBs on the Week 1 fantasy rankings. But is it all hype? I mean, given the matchup and Scott's pedigree as a merely "capable" back, can we really expect him to post double-digit points? And will he even lead the backfield in touches? Of course, a touchdown cures all ills, and maybe he'll find the end zone. But why couldn't Corey Clement be the top RB here? And we can't overlook Jason Huntley. So if you have Scott and don't absolutely have to start an RB4/5 with TD-dependent upside, then trade him ASAP while he still has a little value as a supposed Sanders handcuff.
Finally, expect a lot of injuries today. Pulled hamstrings, quads, groins, etc. While they're all professionals, with few exceptions they're also facing their first real game action in over eight months. Don't waste a waiver move or FAAB money this morning. Watch and wait. The wire will be hopping Wednesday morning.
Again, 2020 is a blip. 2021 we'll be back to normal, "better than ever," etc. But this year, I'm taking a lean approach, and appreciate your patience and understanding. I'd also appreciate you all continuing to weigh in with each other. As always, the most accurate predictions win. So if you see a question lingering, answer it. What's the worst that can happen? That you get it wrong and they block you--and risk missing your fantastic Week 2 predictions?
So let's do what we can to help each other out. Unless you're in the same league with someone here, in which case I'd suggest creating a dummy Facebook account and offering terrible advice.
A couple weeks ago, who would have guessed the first canceled NFL game in 2020 could be because of unsafe air quality? While the latest I heard (as of six hours ago--midnight) is that the Cardinals-Niners contest should be a go, it's a bit worrisome, isn't it? I mean, even if they play all 60 minutes, can we really expect Raheem Mostert and Kenyan Drake to get a full complement of touches? How bad is this air today, and will anyone opt to sit? It's a bizarre logic question that can't be solved by any human, except maybe meteorologists--or perhaps only ex-football players who are now meteorologists.
And with Miles Sanders out, who's excited about Boston Scott? That many people? I hope not. Scott has been leapfrogging RBs on the Week 1 fantasy rankings. But is it all hype? I mean, given the matchup and Scott's pedigree as a merely "capable" back, can we really expect him to post double-digit points? And will he even lead the backfield in touches? Of course, a touchdown cures all ills, and maybe he'll find the end zone. But why couldn't Corey Clement be the top RB here? And we can't overlook Jason Huntley. So if you have Scott and don't absolutely have to start an RB4/5 with TD-dependent upside, then trade him ASAP while he still has a little value as a supposed Sanders handcuff.
Finally, expect a lot of injuries today. Pulled hamstrings, quads, groins, etc. While they're all professionals, with few exceptions they're also facing their first real game action in over eight months. Don't waste a waiver move or FAAB money this morning. Watch and wait. The wire will be hopping Wednesday morning.