3FL Notes: S26: Week 2 Preview

The league kicked off our 26th year with the highest scoring week since 2022, and none of the matchups were particularly close. Our average margin of victory was nearly 45 points!

Things should get more competitive as the first set of intradivisional games starts this week. Make sure your team is ready to go!

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Week 1 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Lightning - 146 points

Player MVPs:
Caleb Williams (QB/Chi/R) - 35 points
Derrick Henry (RB/Bal/L) - 33 points
Josh Allen (QB/Buf/YB) - 32 points

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Predictions Tally

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

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Week 2 Information

Thursday Night: Detroit Lions @ Buffalo Bills
Sunday Night: Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs
Monday Night: New York Giants @ Los Angeles Rams
Bye Week: None until week 5

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

Predacons (-1/2) vs. Phys. Ed. Phenoms
Both of these teams scored 100+ points last week and we can expect another high-flying matchup. It starts tonight with a battle of the TEs and doesn't finish until three Preds play in Prime Time.

Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
Our first of two battles of the unwise should be a good one. Both teams are highlighted by strong backfields and decisions to be made at QB.

Marauders (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
Both of these teams lost last week, but Coach Hoss's squad scored twice as many points in W1 as the Stompers. The Marauders have the slight edge here, especially if they choose the correct QB and TE.

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Renegades
The Brew Crew has lost six straight games, going all the way back to week 13 of last season. The matchups look good for this one, though, especially if their Qs can play.

Misfits, Inc. (-1/2) vs. the HAW
I'm sure neither one of these teams wants to start the season 0-2. The CAPS will begin and end the week with late games, hoping they can jump out to a lead and then preserve it during MNF.

And the game of the week...

Spiked Vipers (-1/2) vs. Lightning
The Bolts put up our high total last week, scoring more than three times as many points as their opponent (and very nearly making the top five weekly totals of all time). This one is going to be much closer than that. Maybe a tie?

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S26:Week 1)

3FL Notes: S26: Week 1 Preview

Can the Predacons be our first team to three-peat after back-to-back championship victories? Or will we have a new name on the trophy? Can you believe we're starting our second quarter-century of the 3FL?

It all starts tonight. Wednesday for some reason. Get your team ready to go!

And remember, there is also a Thursday Night game this week in Australia, mate.

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Week 1 Information

Wednesday Night: New England Patriots @ Seattle Seahawks

Thursday Night: San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams

Sunday Night: Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants
Monday Night: Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs
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...

Predacons (-1/2) vs. Marauders
One of these two teams has been our champion for the past three years in a row and now they'll face off in our opening week. Can they make it four? The advantage tilts toward the Preds but with at least one player in every NFL time slot (and more than half in a night game) we'll have action from start to finish.

Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. the HAW
This should be a good one to start the season. The matchups are even and things begin early with a player from each team starting tonight and tomorrow night. It might come down to a FLEX performance to decide the winner.

Lightning (-1) vs. Stiletto Stompers
Between injuries and CEL designations the Stompers have some gaps to fill. The Bolts should cruise in this one, but you just never know. Especially in the first week of the year.

Misfits, Inc. (-1/2) vs. Phys. Ed. Phenoms
We'll know a lot more before the weekend starts, as the FitzCorp RBs are both on the field in the NFL's first two games. After that it will come down to how many passes the Corporation's QB throws to PEP's WR1 on Monday night.

Spiked Vipers (-1/2) vs. Renegades
Unlike a lot of our other matchups, this one won't start until Sunday after lunch. And then it will be all over before the end of that day. SpiVi is projected to win by a few but they'll need all they can get to complete the SNF comeback.

And the game of the week...

Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
Our first GOTW is a good one. Either team could win as things are pretty even across the board. It could come down to the Brew Crew's K on MNF. Or maybe we'll just end up with a tie?

Good luck in Week 1 and for the rest of Season 26!

3FL Notes: 2026 Draft Analysis

Nine of our twelve teams were at least intermittently present during the online draft on Thursday night. Here is an analysis of the results (in draft order):

1. Spiked Vipers: After having the last pick in the draft in 2025, SpiVi got to go first this time around. They not only won the Best Draft award but have put together quite a formidable team. Gibbs and Pickens and Lamar Jackson? Look out. Grade: A- (Yahoo! Grade: B+)

2. Renegades: Thanks to the thunderstorms that rolled through on draft night, autodraft took over for Coach Val this year and put together a decent squad. She probably wouldn't have picked 3 WRs in a row (or a backup TE), but it turned out ok. Grade: B- (Yahoo! Grade: B-)

3. Baltimorons: Yahoo! didn't give out any A draft grades this year, but it did give the 'Morons an F. I don't think it's that bad, especially with a decent set of RBs and the best TE in the game. And if Mahomes returns to form things could be even better. Grade: C (Yahoo! Grade: F)

4. the HAW: The CAPS got no love from Yahoo! either, with a draft day projected record of 2-12. They will win more than a couple games, even if they did pick a D and K slightly early. They're solid. Grade: C+ (Yahoo! Grade: D-)

5. Yuengling Brewers: This team is also better than the grade they were given. A talented core is rounded out by the earliest pick of a Kicker in recent memory. They just need to hope their starters can stay healthy. Grade: B- (Yahoo! Grade: D+)

6. Stiletto Stompers: Yikes. There is no award for worst draft, but the Stompers are at the bottom of Yahoo!'s list. I'd like to say it isn't that bad, but it's not good either. Grade: C- (Yahoo! Grade: F)

7. Misfits, Inc: It's been reported that a new CEO has taken over the Corporation, and the first draft under fresh leadership turned out ok. They're strong at WR but have to root for Dak for the second year in a row. Grade: C+ (Yahoo! Grade: C)

8. Predacons: Our 2x defending champ once again waited too long to take a QB. Four RBs in the first six picks give them a quality backfield but left holes elsewhere. Grade: B (Yahoo! Grade: B+)

9. Dumbbums: The 'Bums are right down the middle this year. Some good, some bad, some we'll have to wait and see. But surely better than Yahoo! thinks. Grade: C+ (Yahoo! Grade: D+)

10. Lightning: Taking a TE two rounds in a row was a bit odd, but this team has a lot of star power. They'll be able to keep up with anyone if they can stay away from injuries. Grade: B- (Yahoo! Grade: C-)

11. Phys. Ed. Phenoms: An autopicked team should probably not get an almost failing grade from the platform that autopicked for it. There are a lot of Ravens here but that could be good? Grade: C (Yahoo! Grade: D-)

12. Marauders: Coach Hoss went RB/WR for the first three times around the turn, giving them some good skill players but a tough decision at QB every week. But, the Rams D, too! Grade: C- (Yahoo! Grade: D-)

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

2026 Draft Order & Divisions

Using the updated double-secret reverse reveal draft pick method the draft order for the 26th season of the 3FL was chosen. Eight out of our twelve teams were present during the selection process.

2026 3FL Draft Order

1. Spiked Vipers

2. Renegades

3. Baltimorons

4. the HAW

5. Yuengling Brewers

6. Stiletto Stompers

7. Misfits, Inc.

8. Predacons

9. Dumbbums

10. Lightning

11. Phys. Ed. Phenoms

12. Marauders

Divisions will be based on the draft order, giving us the following league structure:

NORTH
Spiked Vipers, the HAW, Misfits, Inc., Lightning

EAST
Renegades, Yuengling Brewers, Predacons, Phys. Ed. Phenoms

SOUTH
Baltimorons, Stiletto Stompers, Dumbbums, Marauders

Rule changes will be put to a vote this summer. We will tentatively hold the live online draft at 9:00pm EDT on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Have a great off-season!

3FL Notes: 2025 Fantasy Player MVPs

Here are the top performers at each position for the 2025 season. Also, the playoff portion of our records page and individual statistics for each manager (on the sidebar) are up to date through the end of this year's postseason. We added a few playoff records again this year and have now played exactly 300 postseason games!

If there are any other stats you would like to see, let me know.

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3FL 2025 Fantasy Player MVPs

QBs

Josh Allen (Buf/SV) - 327 points
Matthew Stafford (LAR/PEP) - 309 points

Drake Maye (NE/P) - 300 points

Trevor Lawrence (Jax/L) - 276 points

Dak Prescott (Dal/MI) - 272 points

RBs

Jonathan Taylor (Ind/M) - 300 points
Christian McCaffrey (SF/L) - 295 points

Bijan Robinson (Atl/tH) - 275 points

Jahmyr Gibbs (Det/P) - 259 points

James Cook III (Buf/M) - 254 points

WRs
Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Sea/MI) - 225 points

Puka Nacua (LAR/B) - 221 points
George Pickens (Dal/SS) - 189 points

Amon-Ra St. Brown (Det/M) - 185 points

Ja'Marr Chase (Cin/YB) - 168 points

TEs
Trey McBride (Ari/MI) - 176 points

Dallas Goedert (Phi/YB) - 118 points

Travis Kelce (KC/M) - 108 points

Kyle Pitts Sr. (Atl/M) - 108 points

Harold Fannin Jr. (Cle/tH) - 107 points

Ks
Jason Myers (Sea/P) - 192 points

Brandon Aubrey (Dal/SV) - 181 points

Ka'imi Fairbairn (Hou/R) - 168 points

Cameron Dicker (LAC/tH) - 164 points

Will Reichard (Min/SS) - 148 points

Ds

Houston Texans (SS) - 156 points

Seattle Seahawks (PEP) - 145 points

Pittsburgh Steelers (D) - 131 points

Philadelphia Eagles (P) - 129 points

Los Angeles Rams (B) - 128 points

3FL Notes: Season 25 Wrap-up

The 3FL 2025 final standings are as follows:

1. Predacons

2. Baltimorons

3. Renegades

4. Marauders

5. Dumbbums

6. Phys. Ed. Phenoms

7. the HAW

8. Yuengling Brewers

9. Lightning

10. Spiked Vipers

11. Stiletto Stompers

12. Misfits, Inc.

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Week 17 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Dumbbums - 126 points

Player MVPs:
Derrick Henry (RB/Bal/D) - 45 points (2nd all-time, playoffs)
Drake Maye (QB/NE/P) - 37 points

Brock Purdy (QB/SF/R) - 36 points

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Playoff Predictions Tally

Yahoo! Projections: 5/12 - 41.67%

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Top Scoring Team of the Week
Number of times each team had the top point total for the week (playoffs include 8 teams only):

Marauders (4.5)

Predacons (3)
Baltimorons (2)
Dumbbums (2)

Phys Ed. Phenoms (2)
Renegades (1.5)
Lightning (1)
Misfits, Inc. (1)

Player MVPs to come...

SuperBowl XXV Champion!

Back-to-back!! Congratulations to Coach Sinkerbeam on winning his second championship in a row! It's our first title repeat since SuperBowls I and II.

The Predacons held on for a three point victory that wasn't assured until the final play of MNF. It was a thrilling finale for a quarter century of 3FL fantasy football.

Stay tuned later in the week for final stats and the 2025 wrap-up.

Thanks to everyone for another fun season!!

3FL Notes: S25: Week 17 (SuperBowl) Preview

Our champion will be from the East! The Predacons and Baltimorons both beat their higher-seeded opponents and will now meet for the title. Meanwhile the higher seeds won in the consolation bracket (where three of the four teams scored in triple digits). It was an interesting semifinal week.

This week there are seven different game times outside of the usual Sunday afternoon spots, including three today on Christmas and two on Saturday. Make sure your team is ready!

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Week 16 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Dumbbums - 118 points

Player MVPs:
Puka Nacua (WR/LAR/B) - 34 points
Joe Burrow (QB/Cin/D) - 30 points
Chase Brown (RB/Cin/D) - 28 points

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Playoff Predictions Tally

Yahoo! Projections: 3/8 - 37.5%

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Week 16 Information
Christmas Early: Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders
Christmas Late: Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings
Christmas Night: Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs
Saturday Late: Houston Texans @ Los Angeles Chargers
Saturday Night: Baltimore Ravens @ Green Bay Packers
Sunday Night: Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49ers
Monday Night: Los Angeles Rams @ Atlanta Falcons

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It's SuperBowl week in the 3FL!

For 7th Place:
#7 the HAW vs. #8 Yuengling Brewers
The seventh and eighth seeds will play for seventh place. Which is appropriate I guess. The CAPS scored 100 points last week but that wasn't enough for a consolation bracket win, while the Brew Crew was matched up against the highest scoring team of the week. Let's not forget that they both put up 87 points a couple weeks ago. Perhaps they'll do that again and end up in a draw.

For 5th Place:
#5 Dumbbums vs. #6 Phys. Ed. Phenoms
The fifth and sixth seeds will play for fifth place, which...you get the point. Our two highest scoring teams from last week face off to end the year on a W-2. It was one week too late for the 'Bums, who went from the lowest scoring team in the quarterfinals to outscoring everyone else in the semis. They'll be heavily favored here, but that's what was said about PEP last week, too.

For 3rd Place:
#1 Marauders vs. #2 Renegades
It seemed like this would be our championship matchup after these teams scored 130 points to start the playoffs. But it was not meant to be, as both of our teams with double-digit win totals struggled last week. They'll battle for the digital bronze trophy now, and the Marauders are projected to go over 100 points again. That would be tough to beat.

3FL SuperBowl XXV
#3 Predacons vs. #4 Baltimorons
Here we go! The Preds are back in the big game to defend their first ever title (and for a record eighth time in total). But last week they had more points on the bench (95) than in the starting lineup (92). Can they make the right sit/start calls in the biggest game of the year? Meanwhile the 'Morons have ended up here after two amazing playoff underdog victories. And they might be an underdog again. It's going to be a great matchup lasting across the entire week with at least one player on every scheduled game day.

Since both of these teams are in the same division this will be their third matchup of the year. They were both 9-5 this season, while the Preds scored more total points but the 'Morons won the East based on their divisional record. They split the season series, so the next tiebreaker goes to the higher seed. Just in case we need it.

Will the Predacons be our first back-to-back champion since years one and two of the 3FL? Or will Coach Drew be the first to earn one for the thumb? What is in store for the finale of a quarter century of fantasy football?? It all comes down to week 17!

Good luck this week!

Merry Christmas and thanks to everyone for another great season!!

3FL SuperBowl XXV Matchup