Out of the sandbox

Another season is done, and the writing staff has really enjoyed covering this wonderful league. First congrats to Derek, for winning another title, and thanks to Sloney, also has the #1 pick in the 2026 draft, which draft prep for that begins now. But before we totally switch gears to the 2026 season, here is one last look back at the 2025 season: Golden Gate:  Queen - We Are The Champions (Official Video) - YouTube Finished: 1st 2026 Draft 1st Pick: 1st overall Season Recap: Derek took four first round picks, Chase, Barkley, Henry, and London, and interestingly it was his trade of Henry to Sloney which is the biggest reason that Derek will now have the first pick in 2026. In the title game it was Burrow, Chase, and McBride that did the most for him, and helped in the fact that Ryan's team picked the worst week to no show. Derek had the 4th most points scored during the season, but the team stepped up the most when it matters the most and he will once again find his name on the tr...

 Went 4-1 last week, but it does not matter, it is Championship week here in the greatest Fantasy League around and the writing staff just wants to thank all 11 of you for letting us write about your wonderful league for another year. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe 2026! Now let's get to it. Championship: Brought to you by:  Heart Of A Champion It has all come down to this: Derek vs Ryan for the trophy that means more than anything in the world. Not to mention, that Cash Money!!  QB: Burrow vs Arizona (Sunday 1pm) vs. Goff at Minnesota (Thursday 4:30pm)  Burrow seems to be back and Chase x2, Chase Brown and Jamar Chase, plus Higgins has definitely liked having him back, the weather is looking like warm but an 80% chance of rain and possible storms on Sunday so we will see if that does affect him in any way. Meanwhile we know the weather will be nice inside the dome in the beautiful twin cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, giving Goff and R...

 3-1 last week is not bad, I mean who could have seen Jennifer & Ronny getting a win right? Anyway, let's move forward and get right to it. Reminder, not only do we have a Thursday night game, but we also have two games on Saturday, before the normal Sunday slate and Monday night game.  Semi Finals: Hootie n Blowfish World Tour (138.35) vs. Go Blue (140.45) James Franklin (Keegan-Michael Key) Leads Penn State Out of Tunnel | Big Ten Football Matchup gets going tomorrow and Ryan should have a lead after that, with JSN going, while the world tour just has their kicker going. They also have their defense going on Saturday, before the real fun starts. Both have players going on Monday night as well so this one will not be decided until late Monday night/early Tuesday morning. Let's take a look at the breakdown: QB: Stroud vs. Goff-Advantage Ryan WR1: La Dee Dee vs. JSN-Advantage Ryan WR2: DK vs. Waddle-Advantage Hootie RB1: CMC vs. JTT-Push RB2: Achane vs. Cook-Push TE: Kittle...

 A 4-1 week ends our regular season with a record of 44-25. But now: Jim Mora Playoffs! YouTube Yes Jim, it's THE PLAYOFFS!!! First congratulations to everyone on a great regular season, the writing staff is deeply honored we get to write about your fantastic league. A bigger congratulations to Ryan and Greg for getting first round byes, so guys, take it easy and relax this week. And as you relax Greg, make sure you read each preview for the four matchups this week because the writing staff will be giving you some speech ideas for you when you get your speech for the award that only you could have won!  Quarter Finals: Puka Mi-Puka Yu (151.16) vs. Hootie n Blowfish World Tour (143.23) This should be an outstanding matchup that besides one Monday night performer, it is an all-Sunday matchup. Before we take a closer look at it, Greg, pay attention: Jim Carrey is better than Jim Carrey  QB: Patty vs. Dak- Advantage Patty RB1: Hall vs. Gibbs- Advantage Gibbs RB2: CMC vs. H...

 Went 3-2 last week and that brings our season record to a respectable 40-24. This final week of the regular season but not much drama this week. Really it is the calm before the storm. Since the top 6 and  the bottom 4 is pretty much locked up. But let's get to this week's games, starting with the matchup of the week! Go Blue 10-3 (149.42) vs. Hootie n Blowfish World Tour 6-7 (132.12) Big time matchup though it does get off to a slow start, as of press time, each team is starting one player. The defending champs are going with Bates, while The Wiseguy has Goff. Hootie's squad will have to make sure they are near a TV during their world tour Sunday at 1pm and watch the Jets/Dolphins game, ouch, since they have Hall and Achane running in that one. Sadly for Rite Aid he will also have to focus on a little on that game as he has Mr. Waddle.  But he has JTT Jonathan Taylor Thomas In Green Tights JSN, and James Cook III and that is enough. Ryan gets the win and the one seed, 1...