3FL Notes (after S24:Week 9)

3FL Notes: S24: Week 9 Preview

Our highest scoring week of the year saw half of our teams reach triple digits and the league reach the 300k milestone. The 3FL has now accumulated 300,529 total points (regular season + playoffs).

We're back to NFL team byes and a new team is at the top of the standings. It's starting to get interesting!

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Week 8 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Yuengling Brewers - 133 points

Player MVPs:
Jalen Hurts (QB/Phi/YB) - 31 points
Kirk Cousins (QB/Atl/SS) - 30 points
CeeDee Lamb (WR/Dal/SS) - 26 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 28/48 - 58.33%
Yahoo! Projections: 26/48 - 54.17%

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Week 9 Information

Thursday Night: Houston Texans @ New York Jets
Sunday Night: Indianapolis Colts @ Minnesota Vikings
Monday Night: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Kansas City Chiefs
Bye Week: 49ers, Steelers

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 9:

Baltimorons (-1) vs. Stiletto Stompers
These two are right next to each other in the standings even though the 'Morons have scored 111 more points this season. It's supposed to be a blowout and the Stompers aren't helping to counteract that projection by starting a WR tonight who is on IR.

Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Lightning
Our two blue helmet with red background teams (FYI - there are a lot of new logo designs to pick from this year) face off in a matchup that's difficult to predict. Mostly because the Bolts do not currently have a QB on their roster who is going to play in an NFL game this week.

Marauders (-1/2) vs. Phys. Ed. Phenoms
On the other hand, the Marauders have three starting QBs on their team at the moment. Coach Hoss's choice could be the difference in this game, as could the five combined players going in tonight's Texans/Jets battle.

Predacons (-1) vs. Spiked Vipers
The Preds jumped up into the top spot after last week's win and are also leading the league in scoring. Meanwhile SpiVi is in last place and hasn't won in 10 straight games, and they're also our lowest scoring team. So what do those things mean? Nothing. It's the 3FL and we all know that anything can happen.

the HAW (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
They may have matching records but the CAPS have scored almost 20 more points per game than FitzCorp after our first eight weeks. This one seems like it will be closer than that margin, though. Coach HAW might have to deal with a third straight game that's decided by two or fewer points.

And the game of the week...

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Renegades
Last week the Brew Crew outscored everyone else in the league while the Renegades had our lowest score. That will not be the case again here. Our matchup of the #2 and #3 teams will be tight, with two 'Gades SNF players giving way to two Beermen on MNF as they try to complete a comeback.

Happy Halloween and good luck this week!

3FL Standings (after S24:Week 8)

3FL Notes: S24: Week 8 Preview

We just witnessed a 20+ point comeback for a 1 point victory thanks to the MNF double header. And suddenly we're halfway through our regular season. What's in store for the next seven weeks?

Thankfully we get break from the byes this week. All NFL teams are scheduled to play.

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Week 7 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Predacons - 137 points

Player MVPs:
Lamar Jackson (QB/Bal/P) - 38 points
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB/Det/P) - 27 points
Saquon Barkley (RB/Phi/M) - 24 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 24/42 - 57.14%
Yahoo! Projections: 23/42 - 54.76%

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Week 8 Information

Thursday Night: Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams
Sunday Night: Dallas Cowboys @ San Francisco 49ers
Monday Night: New York Giants @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Bye Week: None

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 8:

Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
This one is going to be fun. Both teams are in the top five and are currently on two game winning streaks. The matchups give a slight edge to the 'Morons, but they also have to hope that some of those Qs clear up before Sunday afternoon.

Predacons (-1/2) vs. Marauders
The Preds outscored everyone last week and have been on the good side of the biggest blowout for four out of the past five weeks. And the Marauders got just enough from a couple MNF players to close a 21 point gap and win by one. Both of these things are unlikely to happen again here, especially the second one since there are no scheduled prime time games for either team.

the HAW (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
Not only did the CAPS have to endure the previously mentioned comeback and lose by a single point (after scoring 115), but they now sit out of the playoff eight despite being the second-highest scoring team in the league. They have another tough battle this week and the 'Bums own our current longest winning streak at three games. Can they make it four?

Lightning (-1/2) vs. Renegades
Coach Val remains on top, but she shouldn't sleep on this game. Even though they sit in 10th place, the Bolts are actually favored in the projections and they have a real shot at their third victory. A Frieirmuuuuuth MNF comeback would make it even more sweet.

Misfits, Inc. (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
It's a contest that rests on the attention of the managers to swap out injured/suspended players, and I'm not sure if/when that will happen. It's hard to predict at this point but let's go with the team that has scored an average of ~2 more PPW this season.

And the game of the week...

Phys. Ed. Phenoms (-1) vs. Spiked Vipers
Our bottom two teams face off in what will give one a bit of hope and the other a near impossible chance at the postseason. SpiVi hasn't won in nine weeks and PEP has only earned a victory once so far this year (back in W3). The Phenoms are the definite favorites here, but it will come down to two Steelers on Monday Night to seal the game.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S24:Week 7)

3FL Notes: S24: Week 7 Preview

The Renegades are back on top and SpiVi is still looking for their first win after our lowest scoring week of the year. Will the MNF double header produce twice the amount of comebacks?

The league is playing another Sunday morning game in Old England, but this one will be more interesting since New England is in it. Hmm. They are, appropriately, the away team. Will the locals hold a grudge from 250 years ago and root against the Patriots?

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Week 6 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Yuengling Brewers - 118 points

Player MVPs:
Jordan Love (QB/GB/M) - 28 points
Baker Mayfield (QB/TB/R) - 26 points
Derrick Henry (RB/Bal/MI) - 25 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 19/36 - 52.78%
Yahoo! Projections: 19/36 - 52.78%

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Week 7 Information

Thursday Night: Denver Broncos @ New Orleans Saints
Sunday Morning: New England Patriots @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday Night: New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Monday Night: Baltimore Ravens @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Monday Later: Los Angeles Chargers @ Arizona Cardinals
Bye Week: Bears, Cowboys

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 7:

Predacons (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
This one is hard to call, mostly because almost half of the Stompers starters are on a bye. Will they be subbed out? Will Kirk Cousins make the most of his week in the spotlight? Or will Lamar Jackson pull the Predacons ahead during MNF?

Baltimorons (-1) vs. Lightning
The 'Morons have jumped up into second place and are our top scoring team after the first six weeks. They take on a Bolts squad that is projected to have only one player score in double digits (and that's the QB who has been injured for the past two weeks). It could be ugly.

Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Spiked Vipers
It's about time for a SpiVi win. They haven't earned a W since last year's playoff quarterfinals, and last week they posted the lowest score of the year (and their lowest weekly total since week two of the 2017 season). The matchups favor the 'Bums, but they'll be also be relying on a prime time comeback with four players in late games.

Yuengling Brewers (-1) vs. Misfits, Inc.
The Brew Crew outscored everyone last week, and that was while having a zero and a one in two of their skill positions. I'm not sure they'll repeat that feat in this one, but FitzCorp will need to swap some players to keep up no matter what.

Renegades (-1/2) vs. Phys. Ed. Phenoms
Well this is interesting. Coach Val's team is back in first place just in time for a household matchup. I'm not betting against the Renegades as they take on the 1-5 Phenoms, especially since PEP will be relying on a couple of Steelers' performances under the bright lights on Sunday night to close out the game.

And the game of the week...

the HAW (-1/2) vs. Marauders
So is Goff getting the start over Mahomes? He's taking reps with the HAW's first team as of Thursday, but I'll believe that when players are locked in on Sunday. The Marauders scored the second highest total last week but lost and that might happen again here. It's going to be a close one.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S24:Week 6)

3FL Notes: S24: Week 6 Preview

The Stompers lost, the Lightning won, and our highest scoring week of the year also saw our first tie. What's next? 

Don't forget there is another game across the pond at 9:30am on Sunday.

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Week 5 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Predacons - 117 points

Player MVPs:
Joe Burrow (QB/Cin/B) - 35 points
Lamar Jackson (QB/Bal/P) - 33 points
Ja'Marr Chase (WR/Cin/PEP) - 31 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 15/30 - 50%
Yahoo! Projections: 15/30 - 50%

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Week 6 Information

Thurdsay Night: San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Sunday Morning: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Chicago Bears
Sunday Night: Cincinnati Bengals @ New York Giants
Monday Night: Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets
Bye Week: Chiefs, Dolphins, Rams, Vikings

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 6:

Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
Last week saw the Stompers lose for the first time this season and they were our only remaining undefeated team. And this game is almost too close to call. But the 'Bums had better hope Breece Hall doesn't have to make up too many points as their last hope on MNF.

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Marauders
This one is shaping up to be a great battle, with only the slightest of edges going to the Marauders because of their RBs. But it's also possible Jalen Hurts finally has a breakout game and that could be all the Brew Crew needs to get back to .500.

Baltimorons (-1) vs. Predacons
The Preds just took over first place in the standings and they have recorded the Biggest Blowout™ for the past three weeks in a row. That all stops here, though, as the 'Morons have the better matchups and a chance at a quick start tonight.

Spiked Vipers (-1/2) vs. Lightning
Our bottom two teams face off in an interesting matchup. The Bolts finally won one last week but SpiVi could only muster a tie. Another loss here will make a difficult road to the postseason for either team. Ten combined Questionable players is already a bad start, but is it possible the Lightning won't even be able to complete their starting lineup?

Phys. Ed. Phenoms (-1/2) vs. the HAW
Both of these teams could use a little luck right now. PEP lost by a single point last week while the CAPS scored 96 points but somehow came out on the wrong end of the largest margin of victory. QBs will tell the story of this one, mostly because Mahomes is on a bye for Coach HAW. But after scoring only 6 points last week maybe Goff deserves a chance anyway?

And the game of the week...

Renegades (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
Perhaps the Renegades should have had an easy W last week, but they at least came away with a tie thanks to a big Vikings defensive performance. But Minnesota is on a bye this week. FitzCorp is quietly in third place, but they'll have to pick the right starters (and pick up a kicker) to stay there. It's going to be a close one.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S24:Week 5)

3FL Notes: S24: Week 5 Preview

All six winning teams scored more than 100 points last week, while the none of the losing teams scored more than 70. That was an interesting end to the first set of divisional games.

The byes start this week – make sure your team is ready. And don't forget about the 9:30am game on Sunday from Old England!

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Week 4 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Misfits, Inc. - 107 points

Player MVPs:
Derrick Henry (RB/Bal/MI) - 32 points
Kenneth Walker III (RB/Sea/B) - 29 points
Lamar Jackson (QB/Bal/P) - 24 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 14/24 - 58.33%
Yahoo! Projections: 14/24 - 58.33%

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Week 5 Information

Thursday Night: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons
Sunday Morning: New York Jets @ Minnesota Vikings
Sunday Night: Dallas Cowboys @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Monday Night: New Orleans Saints @ Kansas City Chiefs
Bye Week: Chargers, Eagles, Lions, Titans

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 5:

the HAW (-1/2) vs. Predacons
These two are matched up evenly but the Preds have half of their team marked as Questionable. And isn't Mahomes due for a breakout game? We'll have to wait for MNF to see if that happens, or if Kareem Hunt surprises everyone instead.

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Lightning
Things have not been good for the Bolts lately. They've lost their last seven straight (going back to last season) and another L here would put them on the records page. But they have a chance to turn things around against the Brew Crew, who has lost two in a row and (because of bye weeks) are starting Bo Nix at QB.

Baltimorons (-1) vs. Misfits, Inc.
Matching records or not, the matchups favor the 'Morons in a big way in this one. That is if they can find a single healthy RB and if FitzCorp doesn't outscore everyone again this week. 

Stiletto Stompers (-1/2) vs. Marauders
The Stompers are rolling right now and they are still our only undefeated team. The defending champs have a chance to hand them a first loss, but Saquon Barkley's bye is not helping that cause. Thursday and Sunday nights will tell the story with 1/3 of the combined players in one of those games.

Renegades (-1) vs Spiked Vipers
There are a lot of good players on IR between these two. SpiVi is still searching for their first win of the year and they may have to keep looking. Especially if the Renegades find a TE to plug into the lineup as a bye week replacement.

And the game of the week...

Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Phys. Ed. Phenoms
They have the same record and their scoring totals are within two points of each other after the first month of the season. The 'Bums start things off tonight, but PEP will have a chance for a Sunday night comeback during the Steelers game. Will it be enough?

Good luck this week.