I am a football fan, and every week I am forced to live multiple paradoxes to complement my fanhood.
Just a sample from this week:
Browns vs. Jets: I like the Browns, they are an up and coming team. Nevermind that, There is Fantasy war to be waged. Derek Anderson is my QB, I got him from free agency in the pickup of the year. I want him to throw TD passes, just not to Braylon Edwards, my opponent has him. YES NO MAYBE TD
Pats* vs Steelers: I like offense in this one. I am forced to play two Pats wide receivers with Kevin Curtis struggling, Chris Chambers unreliable and Larry Fitzgerald injured while playing on a field getting wintery weather. I had to play Wes Welker and Donte Stallworth. Stallworth did nothing, and Welker saved the day with a decent day and a score. I also played Hines Ward, who did nothing this week. I am cheering for Levi's Colts, so I want my guys to score and the Pats to lose.
Redskins vs Bears: This made things easy as I need the Bears to lose to bolster the Vikes position in the NFC North, and I have Clinton Portis. Portis sucked running the ball, and vultures stole my points in the red zone. At least he was good receiving the ball.
Packers vs Raiders: Another easy one, I want the Packers to get killed. I also started Justin Fargas, but he got knocked out, and the Pack won. Grrrr.
Colts vs Ravens: I want Levi's Colts to win. This game almost caused a heart attack, as my opponent had McGahee and Derrick Mason. Thankfully it was a blowout, but it was close to getting me a loss. In the third quarter I was hoping that the Ravens would get picked off in the red zone, or throw a TD to a third string WR, as long as it's not Mason or McGahee. Score but don't hurt me. LOL I had Dallas Clark, who was a non-factor considering the Colts didn't need to pass after the half.
Titans vs Chargers: My opponent had the Tennesee defense, I had their kicker. I want the Titans to get no turnovers but I want them to stall in the red zone and get a field goal. Now that is complicated fanhood!
Vikings vs 49ERS: This is easy and complicated. I want AP to bust loose to break the rookie rushing record. I also want the Vikings to win at all cost. AP rushed for three yards, but the Vikings killed the 49ERS anyway. I also have the Vikes D, who killed the Niners.
Lions vs Cowboys: I want the Cowboys to beat the Lions so my team can make the playoffs. I just don't want them to do it using their Kicker or Tight End, my opponent has both. I also don't want Calvin Johnson doing anything at WR. What a nail biter with Witten fumbling at the goal line, then scoring the game winning TD.
If you like football, fantasy is not for you. Better to gamble on the games and cheer for one team, rather than cheering for one teams RB while hoping the other teams WR doesn't score and their defense doesn't give up any points. It's a heart attack waiting to happen.
Just a sample from this week:
Browns vs. Jets: I like the Browns, they are an up and coming team. Nevermind that, There is Fantasy war to be waged. Derek Anderson is my QB, I got him from free agency in the pickup of the year. I want him to throw TD passes, just not to Braylon Edwards, my opponent has him. YES NO MAYBE TD
Pats* vs Steelers: I like offense in this one. I am forced to play two Pats wide receivers with Kevin Curtis struggling, Chris Chambers unreliable and Larry Fitzgerald injured while playing on a field getting wintery weather. I had to play Wes Welker and Donte Stallworth. Stallworth did nothing, and Welker saved the day with a decent day and a score. I also played Hines Ward, who did nothing this week. I am cheering for Levi's Colts, so I want my guys to score and the Pats to lose.
Redskins vs Bears: This made things easy as I need the Bears to lose to bolster the Vikes position in the NFC North, and I have Clinton Portis. Portis sucked running the ball, and vultures stole my points in the red zone. At least he was good receiving the ball.
Packers vs Raiders: Another easy one, I want the Packers to get killed. I also started Justin Fargas, but he got knocked out, and the Pack won. Grrrr.
Colts vs Ravens: I want Levi's Colts to win. This game almost caused a heart attack, as my opponent had McGahee and Derrick Mason. Thankfully it was a blowout, but it was close to getting me a loss. In the third quarter I was hoping that the Ravens would get picked off in the red zone, or throw a TD to a third string WR, as long as it's not Mason or McGahee. Score but don't hurt me. LOL I had Dallas Clark, who was a non-factor considering the Colts didn't need to pass after the half.
Titans vs Chargers: My opponent had the Tennesee defense, I had their kicker. I want the Titans to get no turnovers but I want them to stall in the red zone and get a field goal. Now that is complicated fanhood!
Vikings vs 49ERS: This is easy and complicated. I want AP to bust loose to break the rookie rushing record. I also want the Vikings to win at all cost. AP rushed for three yards, but the Vikings killed the 49ERS anyway. I also have the Vikes D, who killed the Niners.
Lions vs Cowboys: I want the Cowboys to beat the Lions so my team can make the playoffs. I just don't want them to do it using their Kicker or Tight End, my opponent has both. I also don't want Calvin Johnson doing anything at WR. What a nail biter with Witten fumbling at the goal line, then scoring the game winning TD.
If you like football, fantasy is not for you. Better to gamble on the games and cheer for one team, rather than cheering for one teams RB while hoping the other teams WR doesn't score and their defense doesn't give up any points. It's a heart attack waiting to happen.
