


SUNDAY AT 1 — FINAL EDITION
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
One last kickoff. One last overreaction. One last chance to pretend we knew what we were doing all season. The money was on the line. The narratives were locked in. And the league wrapped up exactly how it always does: with chaos, regret, and one man standing over the wreckage holding a trophy.
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CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
CRUSHERS (135.70) def. Jobu Needs a Refill (122.00)
Coach Chuck didn’t just win the title. He controlled it. From the opening slate, this felt like a veteran performance from a defending champ ...

PETE CARROLL INVITATIONAL:TOILET BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP
Red Zone Assassins (172.22) def. The Shottenheimers (134.82)
This was not just a toilet bowl. This was a full porcelain-shattering event.
Coach John kicked the stall door clean off its hinges behind a Brock Purdy masterclass. Nearly 48 points from Purdy, plus a nuclear Charbonnet game and vintage Ja’Marr Chase, turned what was supposed to be a shame parade into a victory lap. When the dust settled, the RZA didn’t just survive the Pete Carroll Invitational. They conquered it.
Coach Chris did what Coach Chris does best when money is not on the line. He showed up. Lawrence ran, Stevenson cooked, and Amon-Ra stayed reliable, but it wasn’t enough to keep up with a team playing like they suddenly remembered how fantasy football works. Puka tried to help. The Rams defense tried harder than expected. Still flushed.
RESULT:
Red Zone Assassins claim the Pete Carroll Invitational Championship
Prize: First choice of draft slot next season
Reward for losing: Emotional growth. Maybe.
Coach John: “We didn’t win the league. We won something better. Control.”
Coach Chris: “This checks out.”
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PETE CARROLL APPROVED FINAL VERDICT
RZA escape the sewer with power, leverage, and options.
The Shottenheimers exit the same way they entered. Loud. Entertaining. Ultimately irrelevant.
Next season starts now.
And somewhere, Pete Carroll is clapping aggressively and chewing gum in approval.
PCI Week 2

PETE CARROLL INVITATIONAL – ROUND 2 RECAP
Win and survive. Lose and clean the toilet bowl.
This round separated the teams who still care from the teams already Googling “early fantasy draft strategies.” No money on the line, just pride, shame, and Pete Carroll’s eternal grin judging everyone.
The Shottenheimers (205.36) def. Droppin’ Deuces (125.10)
When the money is gone, Coach Chris becomes unstoppable. Trevor Lawrence cooked. James Cook cooked harder. And then Puka Nacua absolutely committed fantasy arson with 56.5 points. This was not a matchup. This was Coach Chris reminding the league that his team is very good at the exact wrong time.
Coach Brad had some nice moments, but you cannot survive a nuclear Puka event. Droppin’ Deuces is officially flushed from the PCI.
Coach Chris: “Imagine if this mattered.”
Red Zone Assassins (159.50) def. Cranjis McBasketball (125.96)
Brock Purdy dropped five touchdowns like it was a Tuesday drill, Ja’Marr Chase did Ja’Marr Chase things, and the Red Zone Assassins showed up angry and focused. Meanwhile, Cranjis tried to win a playoff game while starting Kareem Hunt and Josh Jacobs in witness protection mode.
Coach Jackson fought hard, but this was the end of the road.
Coach John: “Still alive. Still annoying.”
WHO’S OUT
Droppin’ Deuces
Cranjis McBasketball
Please collect your participation trophies and exit through the gift shop.
WHO ADVANCES
The Shottenheimers
Red Zone Assassins
Both teams now stand one step from Pete Carroll Invitational glory, heading into the championship fueled by confidence, chaos, and zero concern for how they got here.
VIBE CHECK
Coach Chris is putting up historic numbers now that no one can stop him.
Coach John is fully embracing the “why not us” energy.
And Pete Carroll is somewhere clapping aggressively and chewing gum at unsafe speeds.
Championship round. The bowl is tiny. Pete Carroll chewed gum through your dignity and called it “competing.”
PCI WEEK 1

Because someone has to win the toilet bowl.
Red Zone Assassins (125.70) def. The Year (108.20)
And just like that, The Year is over. Coach Neil got solid effort from CMC and Kyren, but once again the supporting cast vanished like a bye-week defense left in the lineup. Herbert looked lost, Diggs was quiet, and the door slammed shut. Coach John advances behind Brock Purdy actually playing quarterback and Ja’Marr Chase doing exactly what superstars do. Survival secured. Elimination confirmed.
Coach John: “Survive and advance. Style points are optional.”
The Shottenheimers (233.00) def. Buffalo Soldier (139.20)
This one barely qualifies as a contest. Coach Chris unleashed pure postseason rage with a historic 233-point explosion. Trevor Lawrence went full boss mode, Amon-Ra became inevitable, and Puka lit the fuse. Coach Dave’s lineup wasn’t terrible, but that doesn’t matter when the other team is playing fantasy football on easy mode. Buffalo Soldier is officially bounced from the PCI after running into the wrong buzzsaw at the wrong time.
Coach Chris: “One loss and you’re out? Cool. Let’s make it memorable.”
PCI WEEK 1 BODY COUNT ☠️
Eliminated: The Year, Buffalo Soldier
Still Alive: Red Zone Assassins, The Shottenheimers
Blink and you’re gone. That’s the Pete Carroll way.
PCI WEEK 1 VIBE CHECK
Most Dangerous Remaining Team
The Shottenheimers — Coach Chris just dropped 233 like it was a warmup drill. If this keeps up, the Pete Carroll Invitational is about to turn into a highlight reel narrated by pain.
Cool and Calculated
Red Zone Assassins — Didn’t explode, didn’t implode. Just did enough to send Neil home and keep the engine running. Quiet teams are always the ones you regret ignoring.
Bye Week Menaces
Cranjis McBasketball — Watching from the shadows with a clipboard and bad intentions. Coach Jackson didn’t have to play, which somehow makes this more unsettling.
Droppin’ Deuces — Resting up, lurking, and absolutely capable of ruining someone’s week with zero warning and maximum embarrassment.
Best Seat on the Couch
The Year — Season ended exactly how it lived: decent effort, questionable decisions, and a lineup that always felt one tweak away from competence.
Worst Possible Timing
Buffalo Soldier — Ran into a buzzsaw powered by Trevor Lawrence, Amon-Ra, and pure disrespect. Eliminated before the popcorn finished popping.
Final Word
The Pete Carroll Invitational is officially underway, and the rules are simple: win or disappear. No consolation prizes. No “what ifs.” Just box scores, shame, and group chat receipts. If you’re still alive, congrats — you’re one bad lineup decision away from joining the eliminated.

WELCOME TO THE PETE CARROLL INVITATIONAL
Where everyone smiles, claps loudly, and pretends this is fine.
Congratulations to the brave few who have failed upward into the Toilet Bowl. You didn’t make the real playoffs, but you did earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the Pete Carroll Invitational, sponsored by excessive gum chewing and misplaced optimism.
Here’s how the parade of sadness lines up:
1. Droppin' Deuces
The top seed in the PCI. Missed the actual playoffs on tiebreakers, which is the fantasy equivalent of tripping at the finish line and landing face-first in a puddle. Enjoy your bye, king of the losers.
2. Cranjis McBasketball
Also eliminated on tiebreakers. Imagine needing one more yard, or one fewer fumble, or one correct lineup decision. Painful. But hey, you also get a bye in the tournament no one wanted to qualify for.
3. Red Zone Assassins
A dangerous team… if only games ended after the first quarter. Coach John enters the PCI like a drunk arsonist: unpredictable, chaotic, and somehow capable of blowing up his own chances at any moment.
4. Buffalo Soldier
The vibes were good. The record was not. Coach Dave limps into the PCI with a team held together by duct tape, prayer, and the ghost of Cooper Kupp’s past relevance.
5. The Shottenheimers
Once a playoff hopeful, now a cautionary tale. Coach Chris arrives in the PCI after a collapse so steep it should be studied by geologists. If inconsistency were a sport, he’d be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
6. The Year
The league’s bottom-feeder swims proudly into the tournament he was destined for since Week 3. Leaving bye-week players active? A bold strategy. Maybe next season he’ll try this new thing called setting a lineup.
| Acquired | CRUSHERS | Chigoziem Okonkwo TE TEN | Sat Dec 27 9:12am ET |
| Released | CRUSHERS | Isaiah Likely TE BAL | Sat Dec 27 9:12am ET |
| Acquired | Red Zone Assassins | New Orleans Saints D/ST NO | Wed Dec 24 8:13pm ET |
| Acquired | Red Zone Assassins | Detroit Lions D/ST DET | Wed Dec 24 8:13pm ET |
| Released | Red Zone Assassins | Audric Estime RB NO | Wed Dec 24 8:13pm ET |
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| CRUSHERS (9-5) | 135.70 | |
| Jobu Needs a Refill (9-5) | 122.00 | F |
| Romulan Warbirds (7-7) | 151.28 | |
| Steel Curtain (8-6) | 84.68 | F |
| The Shottenheimers (5-9) | 134.82 | |
| Red Zone Assassins (6-8) | 172.22 | F |
| Boomer Esiason | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Jobu Needs a Refill | 9 | 5 |
| Red Zone Assassins | 6 | 8 |
| Buffalo Soldier | 5 | 9 |
| Ken Anderson | W | L |
| Fighting Jive Turkeys | 8 | 6 |
| Cranjis McBasketball | 7 | 7 |
| Romulan Warbirds | 7 | 7 |
| Chad 'Ocho Cinco' Johnson | W | L |
| Hunka Hunka Bernie Love | 9 | 5 |
| Droppin' Deuces | 7 | 7 |
| The Year | 4 | 10 |
| Ickey Woods | W | L |
| CRUSHERS | 9 | 5 |
| Steel Curtain | 8 | 6 |
| The Shottenheimers | 5 | 9 |
Dynasty | Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will reportedly take his time to decide if he wants to return for another season or opt to retire. Dynasty Analysis: At age 37, Stafford put on a master class in what could be his best season of all as he posted 4,707 passing yards with 46 touchdowns and just eight interceptions as the Rams just missed the Super Bowl, falling to Seattle in the NFC title game. It's Los Angeles or bust for Stafford, who would obviously continue to elevate the values of players like Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and Kyren Williams among others.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs had 13 rushing touchdowns in 15 regular-season starts, but a knee injury he suffered in Week 11 against the New York Giants hampered him the rest of the way and made him a disappointment when fantasy managers needed him the most. The 27-year-old had 929 rushing yards on 234 carries and added 36 catches for 282 yards and another score on 44 targets. Jacobs didn't have a single 100-yard rushing performance and finished under 1,000 yards for only the third time in his seven-year NFL career. The three-time Pro Bowler was the RB12 in half-PPR scoring, and his 234 carries ranked 16th among all RBs. Jacobs has double-digit rushing touchdowns in four of his seven seasons and will be Green Bay's RB1 again in 2026. The volume should be there if he's healthy, but fantasy managers should target Jacobs as more of an RB2 than an RB1.
From RotoBaller
Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason had a career-high 159 rushing attempts for 758 yards (career-low 4.8 yards per carry) and a career-high six rushing touchdowns in 16 games (five starts) in 2025 in his first year with the team. The 26-year-old added a career-best 14 receptions on 16 targets for 51 yards through the air. He'll be under contract with the Vikes again in 2026 after signing a two-year, $10.5 million deal in March of last year. Mason's fantasy ceiling was capped while working in a timeshare with Aaron Jones, who is also under contract through next season, and he finished as the RB34 in half-PPR scoring while averaging only 7.7 fantasy points per game. In what should be a similar role in 2026, Mason will be an RB3/flex target later in fantasy football drafts as the power back for Minnesota. Those who roster the oft-injured Jones would be wise to handcuff him to Mason.
From RotoBaller
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce could hang up his cleats after 13 seasons in the NFL. It's still unclear if he'll return for a 14th campaign with the Chiefs after playing out the two-year, $34.25 million deal he signed with KC in April of 2024. The 36-year-old future Hall of Famer was slightly better in 2025 than he was in 2024, but he still finished with fewer than 1,000 yards receiving for the third straight season. Kelce hauled in 76 of his 108 targets for 851 yards and five touchdowns in 17 starts. He became the third TE in history to reach 13,000 receiving yards, and he also had at least 75 catches for the 10th straight season. Kelce clearly is no longer in his prime, but he was still a top-five fantasy TE in half-PPR scoring in a season in which the Chiefs didn't even make the postseason. If Kelce returns to the Chiefs for one more run at it in 2026, he'll still be a top-10 fantasy target at the TE position, albeit one with more injury risk than ever before.
From RotoBaller
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor finished behind only Christian McCaffrey in overall fantasy points at the RB position in 2025 in his sixth year in the league. Taylor led the NFL in carries (323) and rushing touchdowns (18) while gaining 1,585 yards on the ground (4.9 yards per attempt). He added a career-best 46 receptions on 55 targets for 378 receiving yards and two more touchdowns in 17 starts. The 27-year-old former second-round selection in 2020 out of Wisconsin has run for 3,016 yards and 29 touchdowns on 626 rushing attempts for the Colts the last two years, and he's found the end zone double-digit times on the ground in four of his six NFL campaigns. The three-time Pro Bowler will remain the centerpiece of Indy's offense in 2026, and with quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) expected to return, he should maintain high-end upside as a top-five RB for fantasy football managers.
From RotoBaller
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (shoulder) threw the football around on Monday and said he felt "good." "I threw a good bit (today). I threw as much as I would in a practice, and it felt great. I'll be just fine," Maye said. The second-year signal-caller injured his right (throwing) shoulder in the AFC Championship game win over the Denver Broncos and was listed as questionable for the Super Bowl after three practices last week. Maye was limited in two practices and did not see the field last Friday while dealing with an illness. The Patriots haven't been concerned at all about his availability for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, against the Seattle Seahawks, so fantasy managers shouldn't be either. The matchup against a tough Seattle defense should be more concerning, especially since Maye hasn't been nearly as good in his first three career playoff games as he was during the regular season.
From RotoBaller
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (knee) was asked to participate in the Pro Bowl games on Tuesday, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Fields declined and will instead focus on his offseason training. The 26-year-old signed a two-year, $40 million deal in free agency last offseason to serve as the Jets' starting QB, but that experiment failed miserably in head coach Aaron Glenn's first year at the helm. The former 11th overall pick by the Chicago Bears in 2021 out of Ohio State made nine starts in 2025 before being benched for veteran Tyrod Taylor, and he ended the year on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury. Fields cut down on turnovers, but he threw for only 1,259 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception, and he wasn't as aggressive as a runner. He definitely won't be handed the starting job back in 2026, but it's unclear who he'll be competing with in training camp this summer. Fields' stock in dynasty/keeper leagues has taken a big hit.
From RotoBaller
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff said he is excited to work with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and that other quarterbacks that have worked with Petzing have given him great reviews.
Fantasy Spin: Goff will have to learn a new offense this offseason but will have most of his pass catchers back next season. He has been very productive during his time with Detroit but will probably start next season as a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.
From TheHuddle
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) will not require offseason surgery for a herniated disc in his back, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Stafford's availability for the start of the 2025 season was in question due to his back injury, but not only was he ready, but he played at an MVP level, throwing for 4,707 yards, 46 touchdowns, and only eight interceptions in the regular season. It was something that the Rams managed throughout the year. The 37-year-old veteran is still on the fence about his playing future, but he's leaning towards returning for an 18th NFL campaign in 2026. If Stafford does return, he'll have QB1 expectations from fantasy managers with both receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams returning. However, there will also be considerable injury risk for a player at his age near the tail end of his career.
From RotoBaller
Denver Broncos passing-game coordinator Davis Webb reached an agreement with the team on Monday to become their offensive coordinator, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Webb interviewed for three head-coaching jobs and also had other offensive-coordinator opportunities this cycle, but he chose to stick around in Denver under head coach Sean Payton. He'll be taking over the OC job from Joe Lombardi, who was fired following the team's AFC Championship game loss to the New England Patriots. It's a promotion for Webb, a former backup QB in the NFL, although Payton will most likely continue to call plays for the Broncos' offense in 2026. The Broncos retaining Webb is excellent news for the entire offense, particularly quarterback Bo Nix (ankle).
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Rams WR Davante Adams is expected to return to the team next season, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Fantasy Spin: Adams was not able to reach 1,000 receiving yards this season but did lead the NFL with 14 receiving touchdowns. He will continue to be a big part of the passing game next season and will be a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in fantasy leagues.
From TheHuddle
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that he has "no reason to believe" that wide receiver Davante Adams won't be back in 2026, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop. Adams signed a two-year, $44 million contract with the team in March of last year, so the 33-year-old is under contract with the team through the 2026 campaign. In his first year in L.A. while working with McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford, Adams showed he still has it, catching 60 of his 114 targets for 789 yards and a league-high 14 touchdowns in only 14 regular-season games. He wasn't all that efficient and took a back seat to star wideout Puka Nacua, but the six-time Pro Bowler was Stafford's go-to target in the red zone. Adams finished as the WR8 in half-PPR scoring. With Nacua not going anywhere as the target hog in this offense, Adams will be a regression candidate if he's unable to find the end zone as he did in 2025. There's also the chance of Adams' value tanking if Stafford retires this offseason.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that he doesn't have a timetable for when quarterback Matthew Stafford will make a decision about his future, but McVay is "hopeful" that the QB will return for his 18th NFL campaign in 2026, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. The Rams' head coach said he thinks Stafford "deserves as much time as he needs" to make a decision and said he doesn't "get the sense that (Stafford) wants to let it drag on either." "I'm keeping my fingers crossed." The 37-year-old is under contract through the 2026 season after he agreed to a reworked contract last February. He had the best season of his career in 2025 and is the odds-on favorite to be named MVP after leading the league in passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46). Durability will be a concern if Stafford returns for another season, but he proved last year that he still has what it takes to be successful with a strong supporting cast on offense.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee will receive time to decide if he wants to continue his playing career next season, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Fantasy Spin: Higbee has been limited to only 13 games over the last two seasons and has been held to under 500 receiving yards in each of the last three seasons. He will likely see a few targets each game if he plays in 2026 but will probably only be a No. 2 tight end in fantasy leagues.
From TheHuddle
Dallas Cowboys club officials have held preliminary contract-extension talks with pending free-agent running back Javonte Williams, but talks are on hold until Williams finalizes hiring an agent, according to The Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins. The Cowboys have already made it clear that re-signing Williams will be a top priority this offseason after he had a career year in his first season in Dallas in 2025. After four seasons with the Denver Broncos, Williams set career highs across the board with the Cowboys, carrying the ball 252 times for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns in 16 starts. He added 35 receptions on 51 targets for 137 yards and two more scores. Williams finished as the RB11 in half-PPR scoring as Dallas' unquestioned lead back all year long. He finished the year on Injured Reserve due to a shoulder injury, but Williams should be fully healthy by the start of the 2026 campaign. If he returns to Dallas, which is expected, the 25-year-old will be a low-end RB1/high-end RB2 target in fantasy.
From RotoBaller
The Dallas Cowboys have not held any contract talks with wide receiver George Pickens' agent, two people briefed on the situation told Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News. It's not concerning that the Cowboys haven't talked to Pickens about an extension yet, and they have expressed a desire to re-sign Pickens since the 2025 season ended. The 24-year-old broke out in his first year with Dallas, setting career highs in catches (93), receiving yards (1,429), and touchdowns (nine), to earn his first Pro Bowl nod. People close to Pickens were hopeful for a contract worth at least $30 million per season after the Cowboys acquired him from Pittsburgh last offseason, but after the big year he had in 2025, that average salary figure will most likely rise. If a long-term deal isn't worked out, the Cowboys can place the franchise tag on Pickens, starting Feb. 17. Most likely, Pickens will remain in Dallas for at least one more season on the franchise tag, where he'll be an early-round fantasy pick as a WR1.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (back) will not need to undergo surgery this offseason to repair a herniated disc in his back, according to head coach Sean McVay.
Fantasy Spin: Stafford entered the season with a back injury but was able to play and was one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He is expected to play again next season and can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.
From TheHuddle
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard's RB15 finish in 2024 made him a popular early-to-mid-round pick in 2025, but after missing time and ceding primary early down work to a more efficient Rico Dowdle upon his return, he finished as the RB40. Dowdle, who was on a one-year deal, has been vocal about wanting to be featured as a lead back, but whether he returns to Carolina or not, it's unlikely that Hubbard will again see the type of volume that made him a fantasy league-winner in 2024. Hubbard's usage in the passing game has ranked among the least efficient in the league over his five-year career, and his near-300 touches in 2024 came largely as a result of the unexpected absence of second-round pick Jonathon Brooks, who could be back to fight for a starting role in 2026. Regardless of who Hubbard finds himself sharing a backfield with next season, the 27-year-old has likely seen the last of his bell-cow duties.
From RotoBaller
Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was hired as the new defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 1.
From TheHuddle
| Seahawks | 45.5u |
| Patriots | +4.5 |
| Sun 6:30pm ET | |
| Hunka Hunka Bernie L | Wed Jan 28 12:11pm ET |
| CRUSHERS | Sun Jan 25 9:27pm ET |
| The Shottenheimers | Sun Jan 25 8:14pm ET |
| Buffalo Soldier | Sun Jan 25 5:41pm ET |
| Cranjis McBasketball | Sun Jan 18 10:39am ET |
| Romulan Warbirds | Sat Jan 17 7:19pm ET |
| Fighting Jive Turkey | Fri Jan 16 10:28pm ET |
| Red Zone Assassins | Fri Jan 16 11:56am ET |
| Jobu Needs a Refill | Sun Jan 11 5:35pm ET |
| Commissioner | Tue Jan 6 3:01pm ET |
| Droppin' Deuces | Mon Jan 5 4:36pm ET |
| The Year | Fri Jan 2 8:33am ET |
| Steel Curtain | Tue Dec 30 6:27pm ET |
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