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.

3FL Standings (after S24:Week 4)

3FL Notes: S24: Week 4 Preview

We're just three weeks into the season and only one undefeated team remains (along with two winless teams).  What's next as we finish up the last round of our first set of divisional matchups?

We've got another double dose of Monday Night Football for twice the end of week fun!

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Week 3 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Renegades - 126 points

Player MVPs:
Josh Allen (QB/Buf/R) - 33 points
Derrick Henry (RB/Bal/MI) - 29 points
Kyren Williams (RB/LAR/tH) - 28 points
Saquon Barkley (RB/Phi/M) - 28 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 9/18 - 50%
Yahoo! Projections: 9/18 - 50%

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Week 4 Information
Thursday Night: Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants
Sunday Night: Buffalo Bills @ Baltimore Ravens
Monday Evening: Tennessee Titans @ Miami Dolphins
Monday Night: Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions
Bye Week: None until next week

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 4:

Phys. Ed. Phenoms (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
With five players going in the prime time games this week, FitzCorp is hoping they can put together a big comeback and get back to their winning ways. But that also depends on some Q designations and the Phenoms choice of a FLEX player.

Predacons (-1/2) vs. Lightning
The Bolts could really use their first win since W12 of last season. The Preds have a different idea, though, and extending that streak would keep Coach Sinkerbeam's team atop the North with a perfect divisional record in the first set of games.

Stiletto Stompers (-1) vs. Spiked Vipers
Don't look now, but the Stompers are our top team and the only undefeated squad left. All this despite the fact that they are ninth in scoring. It looks like they'll get another W here, as long as the Cowboys do well tonight and some of those Questionable players take the field on Sunday.

Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
Scoring more than 300 points after the first three games is a good start and the 'Morons are one of two teams to do that. They have an even matchup here, but is Jaden Daniels poised for another breakout game that tips the scales toward the 'Bums?

Renegades (-1/2) vs. Marauders
Speaking of 300, the Renegades have the highest total in the league going into this week (1 point ahead of the Baltimorons). They've been our top scoring team in two out of three weeks so far this season. That might not happen again but they are in good hands with Josh Allen being the only player with a game scheduled after dinner on Sunday.

And the game of the week...

the HAW (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
This is projected to be the highest scoring game of the week by far and it's going to be a close one too. The excitement will last all week as there is a player in every scheduled game. The QB matchup is key, but so are all those Qs (with most of them on the Brew Crew side).

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S24:Week 3)

3FL Notes: S24: Week 3 Preview

Our first week of divisional games was not as close as anyone thought. But two teams scored more than 125 points and we saw some breakout individual player totals.

There are two MNF games to make things even more interesting this week!

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Week 2 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Yuengling Brewers - 138 points

Player MVPs:
Alvin Kamara (RB/NO/B) - 41 points
Kyler Murray (QB/Ari/MI) - 28 points
James Cook (RB/Buf/SV) - 26 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 6/12 - 50%
Yahoo! Projections: 6/12 - 50%

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Week 3 Information

Thursday Night: New England Patriots @ NY Jets
Sunday Night: Kansas City Chiefs @ Atlanta Falcons
Monday Evening: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills
Monday Night: Washington Commanders @ Cincinnati Bengals
Bye Week: None until week 5

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 3:

Predacons (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
FitzCorp is 2-0 but things are leaning away from them this week. The Preds got back to even after a terrible first game and they look solid here, but they're going to have to address the TE situation at some point.

Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. Renegades
So the Renegades came back to earth after their high flying start, going from the top total in the league in week one to the lowest total in week two. They'll be in in the middle this time around, and it will all come down to the QB duel on double MNF.

Marauders (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
These two are evenly matched and it should be a fun one to watch. Both are hoping for a big game from the Jets tonight, but Coach Hoss is also hoping that Jordan Love heals up by Sunday at 1pm.

Lightning (-1/2) vs. Phys. Ed. Phenoms
Both of these teams have point totals just about even with their North Division rivals, but they're both still looking for their first win of the season. It's a toss up as they match up well across the roster. But that's only if Joe Mixon is healthy enough to play.

the HAW (-1) vs. Spiked Vipers
These two teams are also winless through our first two weeks. Someone will pick up their first victory here, and it's looking like the CAPS should run away with it. It will still be entertaining to watch the five combined starters on Sunday night though.

And the game of the week...

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
The Brew Crew is riding an eleven game regular season winning streak into this matchup of unbeatens. Can they make it a dozen? Or will the Stompers roll to 3-0 and stand alone atop the division? They'll have to hope some of those Qs disappear before Sunday afternoon to have a chance.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S24:Week 2)

3FL Notes: S24: Week 2 Preview

The league kicked off our 24th year by scoring more than 1,000 points in week one and most of the matchups were super close. We saw point margins of 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 and 56.

The East Division currently holds the top three spots in the standings but that won't last because the first set of intradivisional games starts this week. Make sure your team is ready!

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Week 1 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Renegades - 125 points

Player MVPs:
Saquon Barkley (RB/Phi/M) - 30 points
Josh Allen (QB/Buf/R) - 29 points
Chris Boswell (K/Pit/B) - 26 points
Jake Moody (K/SF/R) - 26 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 5/6 - 83.33%
Yahoo! Projections: 4/6 - 66.67%

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Week 2 Information

Thursday Night: Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins
Sunday Night: Chicago Bears @ Houston Texans
Monday Night: Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles
Bye Week: None until week 5

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 2:

Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Renegades
Yes, I am aware that the Renegades were our highest scoring team by a wide margin. And they won the biggest blowout. And they have the best drafted team (A+!). But the matchups are leaning things in the direction of the 'Bums, and that's even if the overall #1 pick is able to get onto the field.

Spiked Vipers (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
They may be in last place now, but SpiVi was only a couple points away from a win and a much higher spot in the standings. They look poised for a rebound game this week. But we'll have to wait until after dinner on Sunday to have any idea about the outcome. Five players (including both QBs) are scheduled in the night games.

Phys. Ed. Phenoms (-1/2) vs. Predacons
The Preds earned an A grade for their draft and were projected to score the most points in the league in week one. That didn't happen and now they find themselves in 11th place after ending up on the wrong end of the biggest blowout. PEP was slightly better but still lost by a couple, so both are looking to not go 0-2 to start the season.

Marauders (-1/2) vs. Baltimorons
You'd think Coach Hoss's team would have an easy one this week based on the matchups, but we all know how these things go. Both teams start things off tonight but we'll have to wait for three Marauders in prime time to see if the comeback worked.

the HAW (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
The CAPS had a solid week to start the season but managed to end up with a loss. In fact, they outscored all but two of the teams in the league, including the Stompers. They'll get a chance to make up for it here and the projections are in their favor.

And the game of the week...

Lightning (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
This is going to be a good one. It might not be the highest scoring game of the week but it's looking like the most evenly matched. The Bolts will get a head start tonight and then FitzCorp will be waiting on the two WR night game performances for the comeback.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S24:Week 1)

3FL Notes: S24: Week 1 Preview

Can the Marauders defend the title from the Sunshine State? Or will we finally have another new name on the trophy? And will any of the teams with plain helmets change their logo?? There are a lot more options this year! The 24rd 3FL season will have these answers. 

It all starts tonight. Get your team ready to go!

And remember, there is also a Friday Night game this week in São Paulo, Brazil. Vamos então!

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Week 1 Information

Thursday Night: Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs

Friday Night: Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday Night: LA Rams @ Detroit Lions
Monday Night: NY Jets @ San Francisco 49ers
Bye Week: None until week 5

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 1:
The first week is always the toughest to predict, but here goes...

Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. the HAW
It's looking like a great set of matchups around the league as we kick off our 24th season. This one is even across all positions, and the four players set for prime time games will make it even more exciting as we end the week. The 'Morons have a slight edge thanks to the FLEX spot.

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
I'm not sure why these two are starting Defenses tonight against each other (and against two high powered offenses). But that should be a fun way to begin a matchup that features more than half of the players in games that start after 8pm EDT.

Spiked Vipers (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
This one might honestly come down to the health of a Kicker. There is a player in each of the six time slots so the points will be spread throughout the week, starting with two per side going in KC tonight.

Stiletto Stompers (-1/2) vs. Phys. Ed. Phenoms
Maybe we'll have a tie in week one? That would be a fun way to start things off. The Stompers have five of their starters on just two NFL teams, so they'd better be rooting for the Cowboys and Bucs. Those links will make or break their chances.

Marauders (-1/2) vs. Lightning
This battle of the autodrafted lineups gives us another close one. Coach Hoss has the advantage thanks to his RBs, but you'd have to think the Bolts aren't going to stick with teammates in the backfield by the time 1pm on Sunday rolls around. Right?

And the game of the week...

Renegades (-1/2) vs. Predacons
The teams with our top two draft grades face off in our first week to see if those letters mean anything. Lamar Jackson can give the Preds a head start tonight, but the Renegades (and their A+) have a couple players ready to lead a Monday Night comeback. 

Good luck in Week 1 and for the rest of Season 24!

3FL Notes: 2024 Draft Analysis

Most of our twelve teams were represented at some point during the online draft on Thursday night. Here is an analysis of the results (in draft order):

1. Renegades: It's not easy earning the Best Draft with the first pick. Christian McCaffrey and Josh Allen are probably the reason for that, but Coach Val needs to hope for healthy starters. And a Chubb return to prominence (in a few weeks). Grade: A- (Yahoo! Grade: A+)

2. Stiletto Stompers: That is a lot of Cowboys, which could actually be a good or a bad thing. But the Stompers could use a trade for a starting RB. Grade: C+ (Yahoo! Grade: B+)

3. Lightning: For future reference the WiFi on an Alaskan cruise may not be adequate for a fantasy football draft. I'm also wondering why the autodraft chose all those Dolphins and a backup TE? Grade: C- (Yahoo! Grade: C)

4. Dumbbums: Going with rookies at starting QB and FLEX is an interesting strategy. We'll see if the rest of the lineup can pick up the slack. The projections say the 'Bums will earn only one win this season, but I'm thinking...more than that? Grade: D (Yahoo! Grade: D)

5. Yuengling Brewers: The Hurts/Smith hookup highlights another solid draft by the Brew Crew. The bench might not be of much help, but their starting lineup looks scary. Grade: A (Yahoo! Grade: A-)

6. Phys. Ed. Phenoms: This team is way better than Yahoo! is thinking. The RBs are top notch and the WRs will perform well after getting in some reps. Maybe the grade is lowered because nobody knows some of the players on the bench? Grade: B- (Yahoo! Grade: C-)

7. Baltimorons: Well, at least the 'Morons were slightly above last year's draft grade of an F. But then again, they made the SuperBowl last season. So maybe Coach Drew knows something that Yahoo! doesn't? Grade: C- (Yahoo! Grade: D-)

8. the HAW: Mahomes and Justin Jefferson? We can stop right there. This is an above average team for sure, even if you don't look at the rest of the picks (which are actually quite good). Grade: B (Yahoo! Grade: B)

9. Predacons: I'm not sure there has ever been a grade this high for the Preds. But I don't think I agree. They picked RB-RB-QB like it was 2007 and the team ended up fine but not great. Grade: B (Yahoo! Grade: A)

10. Marauders: Coach Hoss will begin his title defense with an autodrafted team that appears to be right in the middle of the pack. The RBs could give them a slight bump. Grade: C+ (Yahoo! Grade: C)

11. Spiked Vipers: Taking Travis Kelce first may have been a little bit of a stretch, but it doesn't look like SpiVi deserved such a low score. I mean, they didn't even pick a Defense until the 10th round! Grade: C- (Yahoo! Grade: D-)

12. Misfits, Inc.: Having the last pick isn't usually the best but FitzCorp did what they could with it. Some of these players might just outperform their projections. They will probably need to find some help in the backfield, though. Grade: C (Yahoo! Grade: D)

The Comm-nosticator makes his first predictions soon. Stay tuned.