Boards PPR League Thread

Chonaic17 · 23-08-2019 3:06am

Ah **** that was definitely me who didn't reply to the poll - for some reason I stopped getting notifications for this thread.

In any case, I'm living in America now so I assume most times would have been awkward for me. Possibility I'll have to autodraft the opening round or two because I'll be at work, but I can live with it

fisgon · 25-08-2019 11:21am

Chonaic17 wrote: »

Ah **** that was definitely me who didn't reply to the poll - for some reason I stopped getting notifications for this thread.

In any case, I'm living in America now so I assume most times would have been awkward for me. Possibility I'll have to autodraft the opening round or two because I'll be at work, but I can live with it

I also sent an email to the whole league - if you're not getting emails maybe let me know, some people have changed email addresses or are not checking old ones.

TimeOutguy · 26-08-2019 4:25pm

fisgon wrote: »

Draft now set for Thursday the 29th at 10pm.

Sweet perfect time for me being 5 hours behind. Will stick around in work and make it look like Im staying longer Win Win situation

Onecoolcookie · 27-08-2019 8:06pm

Can't see the league on nfl.com, nor did an invite come through to my email not sure what the issue is

eagle eye · 27-08-2019 8:11pm

Onecoolcookie wrote: »

Can't see the league on nfl.com, nor did an invite come through to my email not sure what the issue is

Well it's on ESPN so you aren't going to see it on NFL.com.

Onecoolcookie · 27-08-2019 8:13pm

eagle eye wrote: »

Well it's on ESPN so you aren't going to see it on NFL.com.

Haha that's it sorted, cheers EE. Maybe a sign I'm in too many leagues this year!

fisgon · 28-08-2019 10:05pm

Onecoolcookie wrote: »

Can't see the league on nfl.com, nor did an invite come through to my email not sure what the issue is

You shouldn't need an invite either. Message me if you have any trouble getting in - I have sent a few emails to the league, not sure everyone is getting them.

In Exile · 02-09-2019 9:25am

How did everyone draft? Happy with what you got?

fisgon · 02-09-2019 11:13pm

In Exile wrote: »

How did everyone draft? Happy with what you got?

I made a conscious effort to try to draft guys I don't usually own, just to mix it up a little. As it came out I am reasonably happy, but who knows really?

Just want to try and avoid my usual one-place-outside-the-playoffs finish this year....

Neamhshuntasach · 11-09-2019 7:55am

Just noticed the waiver wire order is set to "Reset Each Week to Inverse Order of Standings".

It may have been that last year too and I didn't notice. Nearly all leagues I've played in long term switched from that as you basically can't get anyone worth while off the waivers if you're in the top 6.

eagle eye · 11-09-2019 10:12am

Neamhshuntasach wrote:

Just noticed the waiver wire order is set to "Reset Each Week to Inverse Order of Standings".

It may have been that last year too and I didn't notice. Nearly all leagues I've played in long term switched from that as you basically can't get anyone worth while off the waivers if you're in the top 6.

To the best of my knowledge it's always been that way and in my opinion it should stay that way just like the actual NFL.

In Exile · 12-09-2019 2:49am

eagle eye wrote: »

To the best of my knowledge it's always been that way and in my opinion it should stay that way just like the actual NFL.

Yeah, think it has always been like this. Makes it very interesting. Have to go dumpster diving, or keep an eye on players being released by other teams on the Thursday and try grab them in the 2nd waiver period.

fisgon · 12-09-2019 3:33pm

Neamhshuntasach wrote: »

Just noticed the waiver wire order is set to "Reset Each Week to Inverse Order of Standings".

It may have been that last year too and I didn't notice. Nearly all leagues I've played in long term switched from that as you basically can't get anyone worth while off the waivers if you're in the top 6.

It's always been like that, afaik.

To be honest, I would be happy to change it - I suggested it a while back but there wasn't much support. My preference would be for Free Agent Bidding, where everyone is given a budget at the beginning of the year and bids on FAs as they come up. More fun that way, and fairer.

eagle eye · 12-09-2019 10:04pm

fisgon wrote:

To be honest, I would be happy to change it - I suggested it a while back but there wasn't much support. My preference would be for Free Agent Bidding, where everyone is given a budget at the beginning of the year and bids on FAs as they come up. More fun that way, and fairer.

I disagree. This is a really good league,very tough every season. All good players in it. If one of them gets a bit if misfortune and lises two too players to IR they are going to struggle big time in this league. If their team.is failing miserably and they end up bottom them a few firsts on the waiver wire will help them still have a shot.
In a league where you have a few bad players then having auction money or a waiver wire that doesn't roll over is fair.

fisgon · 24-09-2019 7:52am

Huge scores in the league this week - 172, 169, 165, 153, 150 - never seen seen them as high.

Spare a thought for Finding Geno who scored 169.6 points and still lost....:(

Dodge · 24-09-2019 7:02pm

Some insane scoring alright. I was 4th highest in week one and lost but nowhere near 170!

In Exile · 25-09-2019 8:51am

fisgon wrote: »

Huge scores in the league this week - 172, 169, 165, 153, 150 - never seen seen them as high.

Spare a thought for Finding Geno who scored 169.6 points and still lost....:(

Worst part is I traded away Evans. Had I kept him (I desperately needed RB depth), I would have broken the 200 mark.

Neamhshuntasach · 13-11-2019 11:27am

eagle eye wrote: »

To the best of my knowledge it's always been that way and in my opinion it should stay that way just like the actual NFL.

NFL teams don't need to get players every week though. My lowest waiver position has been 9 at the beginning of a week. I haven't been able to get 1 player. Even players released to waivers on Wednesday. There is always someone ahead of me. I've only been able to grab free agents. I've now lost 3 in a row but I still end up with a crap waiver position every week. So it is pointless even submitting a request because I have zero chance of it.

None of the boards leagues reset waivers every week. None of the paid leagues from any of the big platforms in the US reset waivers. I play in about 10 leagues, all US based and the idea of resetting every week would not even be entertained. FAAB is becoming more popular and even that approach does not reset each week. 100 dollars to start with and you can blow all your budget if you want to in the 1st week. Or try use just enough to pip others. The current set up with resetting each week based on position would be like giving bottom placed teams higher FAAB dollars than those in higher positions and resetting every week.

Dodge · 13-11-2019 6:36pm

I’m fairly sure we voted on it when it was set up and the reset was the preferred option

Doesn’t bother me at all (and isn’t unique to this league amongst the ones I play in)

Spongey1975 · 13-11-2019 9:56pm

The whole purpose of the reset each week when it was set up was to keep it different to other boards league. Resetting is fair and to give out because you cant get the players you want is a bit weak. Its not fair that a person with a worse record than you gets access to a better player available on waivers?

I wanted to have a look to see who you got but the only players who have lost the last 3 weeks in a row is myself and eagle eye.

eagle eye · 13-11-2019 10:19pm

The PPR league is a top class league. We are very lucky to have a full group of excellent players who remain active.
If a guy falls behind in this league it's normally because he loses his best players to injury early on. I like that he gets the chance to get back into it by being top of the waiver wire.

In Exile · 29-11-2019 12:34pm

I kind of like it as it is. I've been bottom half of the waiver wire most weeks but I've picked up Darren Waller, DeVante Parker, Mohammed Sanu and Sam Darnold.

I got Sanu after he was traded to the Pat's and I think I was between 12-14th in the pecking order.

When I couldn't find anything to pick up, I like to start trading!

TimeOutguy · 04-12-2019 6:55pm

This was the roughest season I have had in this league. My team couldn't get out of its own way all season long

eagle eye · 04-12-2019 6:59pm

TimeOutguy wrote:

This was the roughest season I have had in this league. My team couldn't get out of its own way all season long

You and me both.

Dodge · 04-12-2019 7:37pm

2 of the play off spots are known. Last 2 spots down to 3 teams on the same 8-5 record. Will be a tough one

I’ve got a bit lucky recently with my lowest two scores of the year bringing wins. I think a win should be enough for me this week but it’ll be very close. As this league usually is

In Exile · 05-12-2019 9:58pm

Dodge wrote: »

2 of the play off spots are known. Last 2 spots down to 3 teams on the same 8-5 record. Will be a tough one

I’ve got a bit lucky recently with my lowest two scores of the year bringing wins. I think a win should be enough for me this week but it’ll be very close. As this league usually is

Think I could be the unlucky one to miss out. Final two games against the top two teams. Hopefully one of the other two 8-5s slip up!

fisgon · 07-12-2019 9:24am

Neamhshuntasach wrote: »

None of the boards leagues reset waivers every week. None of the paid leagues from any of the big platforms in the US reset waivers. I play in about 10 leagues, all US based and the idea of resetting every week would not even be entertained. FAAB is becoming more popular and even that approach does not reset each week. 100 dollars to start with and you can blow all your budget if you want to in the 1st week. Or try use just enough to pip others. The current set up with resetting each week based on position would be like giving bottom placed teams higher FAAB dollars than those in higher positions and resetting every week.

I agree with this - to me FAB is much better - but I think it is clear we are in the minority.

fisgon · 07-12-2019 9:27am

Dodge wrote: »

2 of the play off spots are known. Last 2 spots down to 3 teams on the same 8-5 record. Will be a tough one

I’ve got a bit lucky recently with my lowest two scores of the year bringing wins. I think a win should be enough for me this week but it’ll be very close. As this league usually is

The question is, can anyone beat Warriors - who has both Lamarr and CMc?

In Exile · 07-12-2019 12:03pm

fisgon wrote: »

The question is, can anyone beat Warriors - who has both Lamarr and CMc?

I actually think it could be the final that could be his toughest game. Carolina @ Indy, Baltimore@ Cleveland and TB (his two Wrs @ Houston)

In Exile · 07-12-2019 12:04pm

fisgon wrote: »

I agree with this - to me FAB is much better - but I think it is clear we are in the minority.

Should we put it to a vote? I'd be very interested in trying it for a season

TimeOutguy · 10-12-2019 2:45am

eagle eye wrote: »

You and me both.

My team finally showed up. In the consolation round of the playoffs

In Exile · 16-12-2019 6:53am

205 points is an absolutely amazing score today from Golden Tate.

Is that the biggest score we've had?

Onecoolcookie · 18-12-2019 2:33pm

In Exile wrote: »

205 points is an absolutely amazing score today from Golden Tate.

Is that the biggest score we've had?

Haha it's certainly the biggest I've ever had anyway

Losing Evans and Godwin in consecutive weeks has put a big dent in my chances of winning though

Dodge · 18-12-2019 6:35pm

Some team you have without them. I’ll need a fair bit of luck

In Exile · 23-12-2019 7:48am

Dodge wrote: »

Some team you have without them. I’ll need a fair bit of luck

Very close! If you started any other RB other than White, it could have been a very interesting final game.

In Exile · 23-12-2019 7:49am

Onecoolcookie wrote: »

Haha it's certainly the biggest I've ever had anyway

Losing Evans and Godwin in consecutive weeks has put a big dent in my chances of winning though

I should have been shot for trading you Evans!

Congrats. Think it's fair to say the best team won

Dodge · 23-12-2019 9:05am

In Exile wrote: »

Very close! If you started any other RB other than White, it could have been a very interesting final game.

Yeah. Was torn between White and Sanders and defo made the wrong choice there. Ah well

One point needed by Boone. Congrats to the Golden Tate Warriors!

fisgon · 23-12-2019 10:48pm

Dodge wrote: »

Yeah. Was torn between White and Sanders and defo made the wrong choice there. Ah well

One point needed by Boone. Congrats to the Golden Tate Warriors!

Funny, I am in almost exactly the same position in the Premier League final - I own Lamarr in that league, picked up Boone this week and am approx 1 point behind going into tonight.

I am not counting my chickens. How many times have we seen players getting injured in warmups or on the first play of the game? Still, Warriors has been putting up huge scores all year, and so would be a worthy winner. 200 plus in the semi was really something.

Onecoolcookie · 24-12-2019 2:29pm

Boone was terrible but just about did enough for me to retain my title

Great league, cheers to everyone for keeping active throughout the year and see you all again next season!

Dodge · 24-12-2019 2:58pm

Well done onecoolcookie! I have to live with the shame of starting James White in the final for a year now

fisgon · 25-12-2019 4:58pm

Congrats to Warriors - massive scorer all year and worthy winner, even though he only just won this week - if Boone had fumbled once on MNF he would have lost!

Having CMc and Lamarr on the same team - hard to beat that. Great league again, see you all next year......

eagle eye · 25-12-2019 5:16pm

My worst ever season, finished 11th. Worst before that was 7th one year.

Gotta come back strong next season.

Guffy · 25-12-2019 11:06pm

Any thoughts on a second division in this for next season if there enough takers?

eagle eye · 25-12-2019 11:54pm

Why not just set up another one separately? That way if you don't have enough entries you can get some of us to join up.

Guffy · 26-12-2019 12:07am

eagle eye wrote: »

Why not just set up another one separately? That way if you don't have enough entries you can get some of us to join up.

I have single ppr leagues no real interest in another one. Wouldn't mind a promotion relegation tiered league like the standard one. If ye have the appetite for it obviously.

eagle eye · 26-12-2019 12:50am

Guffy wrote:

I have single ppr leagues no real interest in another one. Wouldn't mind a promotion relegation tiered league like the standard one. If ye have the appetite for it obviously.

Well I'm only one member so I don't speak for everybody but imo this league is pretty awesome and competitive and I'd hate to change it in any way.

TimeOutguy · 12-08-2020 4:54pm

We doing this one again this year?

Dodge · 12-08-2020 6:50pm

TimeOutguy wrote: »

We doing this one again this year?

Hope so. Always do relatively well but don’t win it. So please wait until I do before scrapping it

eagle eye · 13-08-2020 12:09am

TimeOutguy wrote:

We doing this one again this year?

I'm in for another season. This is my favourite fantasy league, ultra competitive.

fisgon · 13-08-2020 4:20pm

Sorry, bit late with it this year, have kind of forgotten about FF with all that is going on.....

Anyway, reactivated... Please confirm here if you want to continue this year...

https://fantasy.espn.com/football/league?leagueId=778149&pendingReactivation=true

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