2024 Draft Order
1-Cowboys
2-Jinx
3-Steelers
4-Blue Fin Tuna
5-Destroyers
6-Scarlet Knights
7-Lunch Rush
8-Rotorheads
9-Raiders
10-Bombers
The following rules have been approved in the big sister ZFFL League and will be applied to this league as well for the upcoming season.
We also wanted to prevent a team that was run into the ground with talent to just not be able to run to another team, and we were thinking of a restriction that would help with this, "the moving owner's team would have to had been in the top 50% (5 teams) scoring for that previous year".
2. With more movement than ever with QBs, we will now allow an off-season free Team QB move, if your individual QB goes to a different team in the off season, and the QB slot is not owned by anyone and available in the pool. Obviously if it is owned, nothing can be done, tough luck. So i.e. you have the Cardinals QB slot. Kyler Murray gets traded to the Falcons on NFL draft day. To try and prevent an owner from getting out right screwed by this NFL action, the ZFFL or Trenches team owner would be allowed to drop the Cardinals QB slot and pick up the Falcons QB slot with a one time offer from the commish to accomplish this.
This seems fair since no one can predict this and an owner could really get screwed. We think these two additions to the rules will be fair to all and make these two areas a little better.
thank you as always
your commish
To All: As we start to tune in for year 35 of the ZFFL, a few reminders to keep in the back of your mind;
More to come................
your commish
To all Owners, FYI.
In our 35th year rule review, we will be revamping a few minor things aside from the scoring system. The below info will be in affect going forward and I wanted to get this up there so all owners know how to look at your players getting ready for this year's draft.
We will be tweaking the "PUP List" rule going forward and eliminating the ability to protect a player that is out for any reason other than being IR = OUT FOR THE YEAR according to the NFL team. No Team Positions will be included in this.
A good new interpretation of this old rule by the Mike of the Knights, Nick and Bob Homey brought out the fact that owners are getting an unfair advantage through the luck of the draw protecting extra players and then getting a boost in week 6 for your roster, and it is really apparent in players being suspended for being idiots or contract holdouts as an example.
As Mike also pointed out, we already have compensated for this with the 7/8/9 roster positions, which makes since.
You will have to decide on whether to protect that player and hold them in your protection list and you will be able to move them to your Teams IR roster for week 1 of the regular season or release them on cut down day. This will make the playing field fair for all and put a few more players into the draft pool that someone may be willing to take a chance on.
your commish
Hello all, I have some info from my yrly off-season Commish meeting with the Asst Commish to review and look at the status of the leagues going forward.
1-We will be tweaking the entire scoring system for the next off season (2025) to lower the average weekly scores. We started looking at the 1pt PPR vs .5pt PPR (and combinations for RB,RC and TEs) and ended up deciding to look at the entire scoring system. It is our intention to get the scores down some into the 50-60 range weekly. The exact changes will be posted before this years draft to ensure you have all the knowledge you need to go forward with managing your teams.
If you have any suggestions (realistic please) feel free to post for all to see. We know some of you have different perspectives on the scoring, and we will do our best to make it better, but also remember its the same for all of us, which is the built in guarantee of fairness......
These changes will also be applied to our sister league, Fantasy Trenches.
2-If there are any other league rules you would like reviewed for the upcoming or next year, please post your thoughts here, there's no bad idea, but please do not be insulted if its not applied. This will be posted in both leagues, but you do not have to post in both. One site will do for input to commish. We will be closing this suggestion window on July 4th. After that, the new plan will be posted for all, but remember it goes into affect the following year to be fair. thankyou
the commish
Released | Raiders | Cade Otton TE TB | Tue Jun 18 7:51pm ET |
Released | Raiders | Curtis Samuel WR BUF | Tue Jun 18 7:51pm ET |
Released | Raiders | Josh Palmer WR LAC | Tue Jun 18 7:51pm ET |
Released | Raiders | Jonathan Mingo WR CAR | Tue Jun 18 7:51pm ET |
Released | Raiders | Noah Brown WR HOU | Tue Jun 18 7:51pm ET |
Thu Apr 25 8:40pm ET | |||
Jersey Jinx | Chicago Bears | Cowboys | Green Bay Packers |
Sat Mar 2 11:41am ET | |||
Jersey Jinx | Evan Engram Quentin Johnston 2024 Rnd 1 Pick 2 | Cowboys | 2024 Rnd 1 Pick 1 |
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Rotorheads (0-0) | |
Blue Fin Tunas (0-0) | even |
Raiders (0-0) | |
Cowboys (0-0) | even |
Bombers (0-0) | |
Pylon LepreKahns (0-0) | even |
Steelers (0-0) | |
Scarlet Knights (0-0) | even |
Destroyers (0-0) | |
Jersey Jinx (0-0) | even |
NFC | W | L |
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Rotorheads | 0 | 0 |
Steelers | 0 | 0 |
Scarlet Knights | 0 | 0 |
Bombers | 0 | 0 |
Jersey Jinx | 0 | 0 |
AFC | W | L |
Pylon LepreKahns | 0 | 0 |
Blue Fin Tunas | 0 | 0 |
Raiders | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | 0 | 0 |
Destroyers | 0 | 0 |
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is returning from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in Week 8 of the 2023 season with the Minnesota Vikings, but he has expressed confidence he'll be full-go by training camp at the end of July since his arrival in Atlanta in March. That sentiment didn't change throughout the offseason program, and Cousins' participation in all aspects of the team's offseason program is promising. Cousins said he did everything at organized team activities, but it will be worth watching if he continues to do everything in training camp. The 35-year-old signal-caller will be in a non-contact jersey, but everything else should be business as usual. Cousins will still have plenty of weapons around him in Atlanta, but it's a downgrade in receivers and he's coming off a significant injury towards the end of his career. At best, fantasy managers should consider him a midrange QB2.
From RotoBaller
The Atlanta Falcons' new offense under head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson will clearly run through second-year running back Bijan Robinson. "In as simple of a form as you can possibly make it," Morris said, "it's 'get the ball to Bijan as much as you can in as many ideal situations that you possibly can.'" Robinson's 214 carries for 976 yards and four touchdowns made him the top-rushing rookie in 2023, and he also caught 58 passes for an extra 487 yards -- the fourth-most among RBs -- and also had four receiving TDs. His 272 touches ranked 12th among NFL players last year, and Robinson finished 10th with 1,463 total yards from scrimmage. The 22-year-old expects to be more of a runner than pass-catcher in 2024, and with more total touches likely coming his way, he should easily be considered a top-three fantasy RB.
From RotoBaller
The Athletic's Doug Haller writes that there is a lot of optimism from the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, with the biggest reason being that quarterback Kyler Murray is on the field. Murray was off to the side working with the team's conditioning staff at this time last year while trying to recover from ACL surgery. Murray's recovery affected Arizona's entire season in 2023 after he missed the first nine games. He spent the rest of the year learning a new offense and trying to find his way back, and it showed. An offseason built around Murray should make a difference in 2024. The 26-year-old put in extra work with his receivers on weekends, trying to perfect rhythm and timing. Murray probably isn't going to be an elite passer, especially given the lack of standout options at receiver in Arizona besides rookie first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr., but his elite rushing ability should give him a solid fantasy floor as a low-end QB2.
From RotoBaller
The Cincinnati Bengals' schematic expansion under new offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher was on display through the offseason program, and the shift to versatility and unpredictable usage was a recurring theme for every position group. All receivers worked inside and outside, tight end Mike Gesicki shifted all around the line of scrimmage, and the running backs were more active in the passing game. Quarterback Joe Burrow talked about extra "eye candy" and being able to dictate more to defenses with new personnel groups and scheme tweaks. It's unclear exactly how this will look in competitive games, but it has to be good news for all players in the offense, especially Burrow, who is looking to bounce back after another injury-plagued year in 2023.
From RotoBaller
The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that he has significant questions about the Cleveland Browns' receiving corps this year. WR1 Amari Cooper missed the whole offseason program because he's seeking a new contract, and new wideout Jerry Jeudy missed the last three weeks with a minor undisclosed injury. The Browns still have Cooper and tight end David Njoku, but there are a bunch of questions beyond them, and quarterback Deshaun Watson needs playmakers. Jackson said he didn't see many big plays from the Browns offense during offseason workouts, and he still wonders what the team will get from Jeudy, Elijah Moore and Cedric Tillman when the regular season begins. Watson has a lot of talent from under center, but injury question marks and the lack of receiving depth he has in Cleveland makes him a clear QB2 target in fantasy.
From RotoBaller
The Pittsburgh Steelers are waiving wide receiver Denzel Mims, according to NFL.com. The 2020 second-round pick by the New York Jets signed with the Steelers in October of last season and signed a reserve/futures contract in January, but his time with the team has come to an end. After a promising collegiate career at Baylor, Mims has now been released or waived by three franchises in four years. In 30 career games, Mims has racked up 42 receptions for 676 yards and no touchdowns. His future in the league is looking bleak, but another organization might give him an additional shot.
From RotoBaller
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, and he will get the chance to be Sean Payton's QB of the future. So far this offseason, Denver's coaching staff has continually praised Nix's maturity level and growth. "There is a maturity level," offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said. "I think when you draft a guy who is a little bit older, you hope that that comes with it, but he's certainly shown that. You can feel his 61 games played in college. With experience, a calmness comes along with it. So he certainly doesn't feel like a rookie." College football's all-time leader in career starts will be 24 years old when he takes his first regular-season snap, and he'll have to exceed expectations to elevate a weak supporting cast in the competitive AFC West. While the team expects Nix to perform well right away, he has limited fantasy upside due to a lack of weapons and the struggles rookies usually face.
From RotoBaller
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II has been in trade rumors over the last calendar year, but the 24-year-old said he wants to stay with the organization long-term. The team picked up his fifth-year option a few months ago, which was a no-brainer decision after he made two Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team in his first three NFL campaigns. Through the 24-year-old's first 50 contests, he has compiled 187 tackles, one forced fumble, seven interceptions, and 36 pass deflections. Denver has one of the weakest rosters in the league and is in the middle of the rebuild, so while it wouldn't be shocking if Surtain was on the trade block, it sounds like that is not the case.
From RotoBaller
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wants more guaranteed money in his deal and wouldn't mind a raise, either, as he looks to tweak his contract. Stafford will make $31 million, $32 million and $31 million in the final three years of his current deal, but nothing is guaranteed after the 2024 season. He received his deal several years ago, and the QB market just took a major leap with Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence's big extension. Stafford was a participant during mandatory minicamp, though, so no holdout is expected at training camp next month. The 36-year-old signal-caller bounced back from an injury-plagued year in 2022 to post 3,965 passing yards, 24 TDs and 11 interceptions in 15 regular-season starts last year in his third year in LA. Still, he was only the QB15 in fantasy last year and is an injury risk as he moves toward the end of his career.
From RotoBaller
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki "shifted all around the line of scrimmage" during offseason programs, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Several playmakers within Cincinnati's offense had their versatility on display recently and Gesicki was no exception. The 28-year-old is coming off a 29-catch, 244-yard, and two-touchdown season in New England where he operated behind Hunter Henry. He's due for increased volume in 2024 given that he projects as the Bengals' No. 1 tight end. A versatile skill set would allow him to get on the field even more, and it seems like the Bengals will explore using Gesicki in a variety of ways. It's too early to let this impact his fantasy stock, but he could flirt with the low-end TE2 tier this season.
From RotoBaller
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Brandin Cooks appear to have strengthened their rapport after playing together for a full season, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. "The connection between Brandin Cooks and Dak Prescott stood out most [from offseason programs]," Machota wrote. "It was a solid rapport last year at this time, but it was obvious during OTAs and minicamp that the two now have a full year working together. They were on the same page in all drills, but it particularly stood out on some deep ball throws." He added that Cooks has already cemented himself as the Cowboys' No. 2 receiver and could push for 1,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns in 2024. Such a stat line would bode quite well for the veteran's shot at being a weekly WR3/FLEX play in most fantasy leagues.
From RotoBaller
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III earned a shoutout from head coach DeMeco Ryans for making a "significant leap" over the last year, according to Mike Jones of The Athletic. Metchie sat out 2022 due to a cancer diagnosis but returned to catch 16 passes for 158 yards last year. While it's not wise to invest much stock into coachspeak, it's still worth noting that Ryans has a particularly favorable view of Metchie as he enters his third pro campaign. The presence of Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins, and Tank Dell will likely keep Metchie off the redraft radar, but he could be an appealing target in deeper dynasty leagues as the 2024 season approaches.
From RotoBaller
Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew II continue to split reps during offseason programs, but there's no clear favorite for the starting job, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. "While they've both taken quickly to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy's system, neither stood out much during practices," Reed wrote. "The defense decidedly had the upper hand regardless of who was at quarterback." Both quarterbacks will have plenty of opportunities to compete over the next couple of months, but for the time being, fantasy managers must continue to grapple with the uncertainty out of Las Vegas as they prepare their rosters for the 2024 season. Whichever signal caller wins the job would be a high-end fantasy QB3 by Week 1.
From RotoBaller
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) has recovered from core muscle surgery and was back on the field as a full participant at Tight End U on Tuesday, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. The 30-year-old is coming off a huge campaign in which he was named a Pro Bowler and First Team All-Pro after totaling 65 catches, 1,020 yards, and six touchdowns in 2023. He's the undisputed No. 1 tight end in San Francisco and has also firmly cemented himself as one of Brock Purdy's favorite targets. Now fully healthy and ready for the 2024 campaign, Kittle finds himself in the high-end TE1 tier for fantasy football once again.
From RotoBaller
Miami Dolphins DL Calais Campbell told reporters on Monday, June 17, that he will be 'very surprised if I don't play literally every position on the d-line at some point in time (in 2024).'
From TheHuddle
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in terms of his recovery from shoulder surgery, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
Fantasy Spin: Watson was able to throw some during offseason workouts and should be at least a limited participant when training camp starts. He has not posted great numbers since joining the Browns a few years ago and probably should be considered a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
From TheHuddle
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Takkarist McKinley (Cowboys) signed a one-year contract worth $1.125 million with the New York Jets on Tuesday, June 18.
From TheHuddle
Updating a previous report, free-agent S Tony Jefferson (Giants) signed a one-year contract worth $1.21 million with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, June 18.
From TheHuddle
Updating a previous report, free-agent S Marcus Maye (Saints) signed a one-year contract worth $1.3775 million - including a $167,600 signing bonus - with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, June 18.
From TheHuddle
Updating a previous report, free-agent DL Calais Campbell (Falcons) signed an undisclosed contract with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, June 18. WR Mathew Sexton was waived to make room for him on the roster.
From TheHuddle
1.12 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | SF |
2.47 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | DAL |
3.87 | Breece Hall | RB | NYJ |
4.57 | Tyreek Hill | WR | MIA |
4.89 | Bijan Robinson | RB | ATL |
6.31 | Justin Jefferson | WR | MIN |
6.67 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN |
7.48 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | DET |
10.39 | Saquon Barkley | RB | PHI |
10.76 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND |
10.77 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | DET |
11.92 | Puka Nacua | WR | LAR |
12.92 | A.J. Brown | WR | PHI |
13.03 | Garrett Wilson | WR | NYJ |
16.69 | Travis Etienne | RB | JAX |
Ravens | 46.5u |
Chiefs | -3 |
Thu 8:20pm ET |
Packers | 48.5u |
Eagles | -1.5 |
Fri 8:15pm ET |
Cardinals | 48u |
Bills | -7 |
Sun 1:00pm ET |
Panthers | 40.5u |
Saints | -4.5 |
Sun 1:00pm ET |
Texans | 48.5u |
Colts | +2.5 |
Sun 1:00pm ET |
Jaguars | 48.5u |
Dolphins | -3.5 |
Sun 1:00pm ET |
Vikings | 41.5u |
Giants | -1 |
Sun 1:00pm ET |
Steelers | 43u |
Falcons | -2.5 |
Sun 1:00pm ET |
Titans | 43.5u |
Bears | -4.5 |
Sun 1:00pm ET |
Patriots | 42.5u |
Bengals | -9.5 |
Sun 1:00pm ET |
Broncos | 42.5u |
Seahawks | -4.5 |
Sun 4:05pm ET |
Raiders | 43.5u |
Chargers | -3.5 |
Sun 4:05pm ET |
Cowboys | 44u |
Browns | +1.5 |
Sun 4:25pm ET |
Commanders | 41.5u |
Buccaneers | -4 |
Sun 4:25pm ET |
Rams | 51u |
Lions | -3.5 |
Sun 8:20pm ET |
Jets | 45.5u |
49ers | -5.5 |
Mon 8:15pm ET |
Bombers | Wed Jun 19 11:23am ET |
Blue Fin Tunas | Wed Jun 19 10:38am ET |
Raiders | Tue Jun 18 10:07pm ET |
Jersey Jinx | Mon Jun 17 9:46am ET |
Cowboys | Mon Jun 17 9:26am ET |
Scarlet Knights | Fri Jun 14 7:28pm ET |
Pylon LepreKahns | Thu Jun 13 3:33pm ET |
Commissioner | Thu Jun 13 1:54pm ET |
Steelers | Mon Jun 10 10:33am ET |
Rotorheads | Sun Jun 9 7:53pm ET |
Destroyers | Thu Mar 21 10:05am ET |
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