Congrats to Wichita Walt, our 2024 GLF champion. And to the Weemsters for being the Super Bowl winner.
There's still a game tonight, but almost everything decided already. The Winged Warriors, led by QB Josh Allen, have beaten the OG Cardinals to secure the fourth title in franchise history with an 12-5 record, previously winning in 1996, 2004 and 2016.
The Weemsters beat the Madd Dogs in the Super Bowl, their third in franchise history winning also in 2011 and 2017, but Wichita Walt winning his game denied the Weemsters from being the first team to win back-to-back championships since 1998 and 99 win Mike Friedel (no longer in the league) accomplished it. The Weemsters finish in second place with an 11-6 record, and also win the scoring title by a comfortable margin, and will end up with 50 percent of the total prize pot.
Still to be determined is third place between the Roosters and OG Cardinals, but the Roosters can claim that by closing out a win tonight against the Big Czeck. The Czeck needs two TDs from George Kittle tonight without Brock Purdy scoring, which seems unlikely. The Roosters would get to 11-6 with the win, one game ahead of the Cardinals, who would own the tiebreaker if both end up tied.
The Pickem' contest still has next week to go to determine the winner, with the Madd Dogs holding a one-game lead over the Weemsters.
More to come later with the financial payouts.
One Cinderella advances to the Super Bowl, while another falls just short, and three teams still have a chance win the league championship as we head into the final week.
The Madd Dogs entered the playoffs with a 3-10 record but have won three straight playoff games, including an upset over the top-seeded Roosters this week. They will play the Weemsters, the league's leading scorer, in the Super Bowl this week. The winner gets 20 percent of the pot for winning the playoff tournament.
Meanwhile, Wichita Walt has moved back into first place overall and will play the OG Cardinals this week in a matchup of the two highest other seeds. A win would give the Warriors the title;
Here's a rundown team by team:
Wichita Walt -- Wins the title with a win, drops to either second or third with a loss, depending on whether the Weemsters win the Super Bowl or not. The Warriors could actually drop to fourth if they lose, and the Roosters outscore the Warriors by 69 points in the final week, which seems unlikely.
Weemsters - A lot riding on the final week for the Weemsters, who have a 48-point lead in the scoring race. They could sweep all the honors if they win the Super Bowl, and Wichita Walt loses his game. That would give the Weemsters first overall, and 70 percent of the pot. The Weemsters take second if they win, and Wichita Walt wins. But if the Weemsters loses, and the OG Cardinals and Roosters both win, the Weemsters drop all the way out of the money to fourth place, though they would likely still win the scoring title.
OG Cardinals - The Cardinals made a dramatic comeback this week against the St. Louis Browns to move into third place, which gave them a matchup against Wichita Walt this week. The Cardinals can win the league championship if they win, and the Weemsters win. A loss, and they finish either third or fourth, depending on whether the Roosters win their game.
Roosters -- Eliminated from title hopes with the loss this week, they can still take second with a win, a Wichita Walt win and a Weemsters loss in the Super Bowl. They take third if the Cardinals win and Weemsters lose, but finish out of the money in fourth if both the Cardinals and Weemsters win.
Big Czeck - Unless the Big Czech outscore the Cardinals by 68 points, they lose tiebreakers to both the Cardinals and Weemsters, so the best they can likely do is fourth place with a win
Madd Dogs - It's all or nothing in the Super Bowl this week for a 20 percent share of the pot. The Dogs are also leading the pickem contest by three games, with two weeks stlll to go there.
The Scotts, Browns, Bucking Broncos and Hurricanes have been eliminated. The Broncos came so close to getting into the Super Bowl but Jordon Love not able to get that second TD Monday night. If Love had scored one more, it would have changed a lot of the things in the league seedings and title chances of several teams. The Browns are second in scoring an have a longshot chance of catching the Weemsters but must must outscore them by 48 points this week.
A couple of upsets in the playoffs this week as the No. 1 and 2 seeds fall and a couple of Cinderellas -- the Dogs and Broncs -- march on to the semifinals. The Roosters now hold the top seed and face the Madd Dogs while the hottest team in the league and leading scorer Weemsters take on the Bucking Broncos.
Two weeks left in the regular season and Wichita Walt, though they lost in the playoffs, still hold the lead in the regular season standings with more points than the Roosters. The two 9-7 teams and the two 8-5 teams are both still alive, but obviously need to win and have the leaders drop a game or two. And nobody wants to be tied with the Weemsters, who have opened up pretty good scoring leading with the Browns 40 behind in second. The non playoff teams are seeded and go 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 5, 3 vs. 6. Next week, the Super Bowl matchup and then power seeding with 1 vs. 2, 3 vs. 4, etc., among the other teams.
With three weeks to go in the Pickem contest, the Madd Dogs hold the lead with Weemsters and Broncos not far behind.
Acquired | The Big Czeck | Kenny Pickett QB PHI | Sat Dec 28 10:54am CT |
Released | The Big Czeck | Patrick Taylor RB SF | Sat Dec 28 10:54am CT |
Acquired | OG Cardinals | Anthony Richardson QB IND | Thu Dec 26 11:50am CT |
Acquired | OG Cardinals | Bryce Young QB CAR | Thu Dec 26 11:50am CT |
Acquired | OG Cardinals | Drake Maye QB NE | Thu Dec 26 11:50am CT |
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W | L | T | |
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Wichita Walts Winged Warriors | 12 | 5 | 0 |
Weemsters | 11 | 6 | 0 |
Trojan Roosters | 11 | 6 | 0 |
OG Cardinals | 10 | 7 | 0 |
The Big Czeck | 9 | 8 | 0 |
Great Scott's | 9 | 8 | 0 |
St. Louis Browns | 7 | 10 | 0 |
Keltner's Bucking Broncos | 6 | 10 | 1 |
Madd Dogs | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Hamilton Hurricanes | 3 | 13 | 1 |
Dynasty | Bucs rookie running back Bucky Irving had 89 rushing yards and a touchdown in the Bucs in a playoff-sealing win against the Saints. Dynasty Analysis: It's telling that Irving had all but two or the running back carries in a game of this importance for Tampa Bay. In other words, he's gone from a luxury to a necessity and has the looks of a future RB1 in dynasty leagues. Irving's value could go up even higher with a solid postseason. Regardless, few other rookies saw an increase in value like Irving did and he's a very solid hold in dynasty leagues moving forward.
Dynasty | Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans had nine catches for 89 yards in a season-ending win over New Orleans. Dynasty Analysis: Evans finishes just north of 1,000 yards on the season and keeps his streak of 11 straight 1,000 yard seasons alive in the process. This was one of the tougher seasons for him to hit it as he missed a few games in the middle of the year, and the Bucs had to run a final play to get him over the top (and activate a nice little $3 million bonus in the process). Evans has been as steady as they come and will probably be undervalued in dynasty leagues yet again next year.
Dynasty | Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix completed 26-of-29 passes for 321 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in a blowout win against Kansas City. Dynasty Analysis: Nix was surgical against a Kansas City team that played most of their backups and sat anyone critical since they had already secured the top seed in the AFC playoffs. Nix finishes the year just south of 4,000 passing yards with 29 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions. For a rookie who had a lot to prove, this has to be considered a complete and total success. Nix led the Broncos into the playoffs and is clearly the long-term answer at the position. He may be a little undervalued going into next season considering Sean Payton could realistically use him similarly to the way he used Drew Brees in the past, making him a weekly "set it and forget it" option in dynasty leagues.
Dynasty | Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims had five catches for 51 yards and two touchdowns in a win against Kansas City. Dynasty Analysis: Mims has really come on with five touchdowns and two different 100-yard games over the last five games of the season. It's a small sample size, but Mims has really come on strong of late. While we need to see more consistency, it's hard not seeing his dynasty value rising this off-season.
Los Angeles Rams running back Ronnie Rivers took over as the team's top option in the backfield after Blake Corum (forearm) left with an injury on Sunday against the Seahawks. He led the team with 48 rushing yards on 12 carries and added four catches on five targets for 34 receiving yards. The third-year running back from Fresno State could be the primary backup to RB Kyren Williams in the playoffs since Corum was diagnosed with a fractured forearm and will miss the playoffs. Williams is definitely a high-usage back, leaving Rivers almost no fantasy floor, but he could have an increased role after Corum's injury in Week 18.
From RotoBaller
Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz ended up with five receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys.
Fantasy Spin: Ertz regained his status as a TE1 in most fantasy leagues this season, and he finished the season strong. Ertz had 11 receptions for 116 yards and three touchdowns in the final two games, and he has six scores in the final seven outings. Ertz is a top-notch fantasy option in postseason leagues and DFS play. The Commanders travel to meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round.
From TheHuddle
Washington Commanders WR Jamison Crowder didn't have any offensive touches in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys, but he had three punt returns for 23 yards with one fumble lost.
From TheHuddle
New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III completed 22 of his 29 pass attempts for 241 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's Week 18 win over the Buffalo Bills. He also rushed 10 times for 16 yards and an additional touchdown on the ground. Milton didn't take a sack or throw an interception in the victory, but he did lose a fumble on a botched hand-off with Antonio Gibson. The Patriots needed a loss to secure the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, and in order to get some extra film on Milton, they benched Drake Maye after the opening drive. Milton performed better than anyone could have imagined, completing each of his first 11 pass attempts. He totaled two touchdowns and showed phenomenal mobility. The win dropped New England from No. 1 to No. 4 in the draft order, but that's arguably a fair price to pay in exchange for the assurance that New England has two talented, young playmakers in its quarterback room entering 2025. Maye will remain the starter while Milton is likely headed for the backup role.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo made his Rams debut on Sunday against the Seahawks. Despite playing mostly with second-string skill players, he racked up 334 passing yards to go with two touchdowns and one interception along with five rushing yards. Without much of a ground game, Jimmy G attempted 41 passes and finished with 27 completions (65.8% completion percentage). Next week, he's expected to return to his role as backup QB to Matthew Stafford as the Rams host a game in the wild-card round against either the Lions or Vikings. Whenever the Rams season concludes, the veteran will be a free agent, but his strong showing in Week 18 should help him find work as a backup, either with the Rams or another team next season.
From RotoBaller
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. caught six of 10 targets for 72 yards and no touchdowns in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win against the Jaguars. The 27-year-old recorded five or more receptions in six of his last seven games of the season, but it was a year mostly filled with inconsistency at the quarterback position. The reception (69), yardage (808), and touchdown totals (3) were all the lowest outputs since his rookie season in 2020. After setting career highs in receptions and yardage in 2023, this season surely did not meet expectations, especially for fantasy managers who drafted him. With Anthony Richardson under center in 2025, Pittman's outlook doesn't look much better unless the QB can fix his accuracy issues after posting a miserable 47.7% completion rate in 2024. If the Colts get him on track, then Pittman could end up being a value in next year's fantasy drafts assuming his price will be fairly depressed.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (forearm) was diagnosed with a fractured forearm, according to head coach Sean McVay. The rookie suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He won't be available for the postseason, meaning Ronnie Rivers and Cody Schrader will presumably operate behind Kyren Williams. Without question, Corum wasn't as advertised during his first season in the league, amassing 207 yards off 58 attempts, adding seven catches for 68 yards. Even worse, he didn't find the end zone. Unless something changes, Corum's fantasy value will be much lower entering the 2025-26 campaign. But he'll likely see attention from Williams' fantasy managers for insurances purposes.
From RotoBaller
Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota completed 15-of-18 passes for 161 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys in relief of starter QB Jayden Daniels. Mariota also rushed five times for 56 yards and a score.
From TheHuddle
Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler rushed three times for 12 yards in Week 18 against the Dallas Cowboys in his first game since late November. He also added two receptions for 20 yards on two targets.
Fantasy Spin: Ekeler wouldn't normally be someone to focus upon for fantasy purposes if this were the regular season, but he is a decent late-round pick for depth in fantasy postseason leagues. The Commanders travel to meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round next weekend.
From TheHuddle
New York Giants running back Devin Singletary had 22 yards off seven attempts in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He added one catch for negative yardage. Singletary, who signed a three-year deal with the G-Men in March 2024, had a good start to the season, finding the end zone twice in New York's first three games. However, he eventually lost the starting job to rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. and has remained the backup ever since. With Tracy likely to remain the No. 1 option on the depth chart entering the 2025-26 campaign, Singletary will presumably continue to operate behind him. As a result, his fantasy value doesn't look promising heading into next season, although he'll likely draw interest for those looking for an insurance policy.
From RotoBaller
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed 10 times for 28 yards and a touchdown in the team's 23-16 loss against the New England Patriots. The yardage was enough to push Cook over the 1,000-yard mark. His one-yard touchdown plunge tied the franchise's single-season record for rushing touchdowns (16) and placed him in a tie atop the NFL with Derrick Henry. Surprisingly, that score came in the third quarter in a game where starters played sparingly. Rookie Ray Davis led the team in carries (15). Cook and the Bills will host the Denver Broncos in the first round of the playoffs.
From RotoBaller
Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis picked up 15 carries for 64 yards in the team's 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 18. The rookie also caught a two-yard touchdown pass, his third receiving score of his debut campaign. Davis saw increased opportunities with Buffalo having clinched the second seed in the AFC playoffs before the game. Head coach Sean McDermott utilized reserves to keep his starters healthy for the postseason. He'll return to spot duty behind James Cook in the first round of the playoffs.
From RotoBaller
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel caught seven passes for 52 yards in the team's 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots in the final game of the regular season. His seven receptions were a season-best mark. The 28-year-old has mostly been an afterthought in the Buffalo offense this season, so it makes sense that one of his best games came when the Bills rested some starters. Amari Cooper (family matter) was inactive. Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid were active but did not play a snap. Mitchell Trubisky quarterbacked the majority of the game. Samuel will return to a minimal role in the first round of the playoffs.
From RotoBaller
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco wasted no time in getting the team on the board on Sunday, completing his first three passes of the game with the third being a 40-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce. The 39-year-old would go on to complete 23-of-40 passes for 264 yards, with just the one touchdown pass and no interceptions in the 26-23 overtime win over the Jaguars. Jonathan Taylor again did most of the heavy lifting, logging a whopping 34 carries for 177 yards and a TD. The veteran certainly made the Colt receivers relevant for the last few games, including Josh Downs -- who had been somewhat quiet the last four weeks -- busting out for 10 receptions and 94 yards on Sunday. Flacco has said he wants to play in 2025, and despite some turnover issues he can still sling it, so he'll likely be somewhat fantasy-relevant at some point next season once he's thrust into action.
From RotoBaller
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught two of 10 targets for 31 yards in the team's 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots. He also rushed once for nine yards. Amari Cooper (family matter), Khalil Shakir, and Dalton Kincaid did not play, leaving several opportunities for the rookie. Four of his 10 targets came on consecutive plays on Buffalo's final drive. His targets came from backup quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White. Josh Allen played one snap only to extend his consecutive starts streak. Coleman will be an integral part of the Buffalo offense when the team hosts the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round.
From RotoBaller
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught a game-high 10 passes for 43 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Although the wideout didn't find the end zone, he still had a quality end to the 2024-25 campaign. He'll finish the season by posting career-highs in receptions (93), yards (699), and touchdowns (three). While Robinson has a way to go before becoming a trustworthy fantasy option, his value could increase heading into next season if the Giants secure a quality quarterback moving ahead.
From RotoBaller
Vikings | 56.5u |
Lions | -3 |
Sun 7:20pm CT |
Weemsters | Sun Jan 5 6:47pm CT |
Keltner's Bucking Br | Sun Jan 5 6:26pm CT |
Madd Dogs | Sun Jan 5 5:25pm CT |
OG Cardinals | Sun Jan 5 3:41pm CT |
Commissioner | Sat Jan 4 3:44pm CT |
Wichita Walts Winged | Thu Jan 2 8:47pm CT |
Hamilton Hurricanes | Tue Dec 31 2:35am CT |
Great Scott's | Mon Dec 30 10:41pm CT |
Trojan Roosters | Mon Dec 30 9:30pm CT |
St. Louis Browns | Mon Dec 30 4:22pm CT |
The Big Czeck | Mon Dec 30 2:19pm CT |
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