Eric (45 points)
1. Packers (8)
2. Chiefs (11)
3. Saints (12)
4. Browns (4)
5. Chargers (10)
For those who don't know Klein from the fantasy league, this squad is a perfect example of what he is: some variation of idiot savant who repeatedly makes nonsensical plays and hits paydirt with them.
Chiefs in round two was vintage Klein, and it's paying off early.
Chargers in the 5th is looking like a huge steal, while the Packers and
Saints are good bets for at least 3 more years of quality production.
The scary thing about this team is how unlucky Klein was in season one -
the Aaron Rodgers injury, the Chiefs injuries, the Saints playoff
matchup, San Diego's struggles in close games.
1. Broncos (15)
2. Redskins (3)
3. Panthers (12)
4. Eagles (10)
5. Jets (8)
The bottom line is that I absolutely nailed 4/5 picks and horrifically missed on one. If I had taken the Colts instead of the 'Skins in round 2, I would already be a massive favorite to win this pool. The Brock Osweiler Broncos worry me deeply, but you can't argue with the production from season one. The Panthers, Eagles and Jets are all looking high-value late round plays.
Toph (38 points)
1. Falcons (4)
2. Steelers (8)
3. Cowboys (8)
4. Bears (8)
5. Cardinals (10)
This team is not nearly as bad as their year one total would indicate. Four of Toph's five teams have franchise quarterbacks contracted to long-term deals and the fifth is up-and-coming Arizona. It's unlikely any of these teams will match Atlanta's pathetic 2013 total anytime soon.
Alex (41 points)
1. 49ers (14)
2. Bengals (11)
3. Texans (2)
4. Dolphins (8)
5. Bills (6)
The Niners quietly banged out fourteen wins, but the Texans (also rather quietly, considering how remarkable it actually was) lost their last fourteen games of the season. But of all this year's dregs, Houston is the team best-poised to flip from rags to riches. A franchise QB, generally talented roster, new coaching staff and natural regression could lead to double-digit returns as soon as next season. Trouble is, there's nothing exciting going on in Cincinnati, Buffalo or Miami. They may still wind up as anchors for Alex's team.
1. Seahawks (16)
2. Ravens (8)
3. Lions (7)
4. Rams (7)
5. Titans (7)
Seattle was year one's top producer and would likely be the hypothetical #1 pick of year two. Meanwhile, we just saw what Baltimore's floor is - and it's eight wins. This is a team with no virtually no downside. The John Harbaugh/Ossie Newsome combo is just too solid. But Baltimore's ceiling isn't a lot higher. Joe Flacco's contract is going to keep the Ravens in a middling win range for the duration of this bet. None of their three seven-win teams has emerged as a safe contributor at this point.
Zack/Paul (40 points)
1. Patriots (13)
2. Colts (12)
3. Giants (7)
4. Buccaneers (4)
5. Jaguars (4)
This team's hopes of a comeback are riding on Lovie Smith, Jacksonville's ability to select a franchise quarterback in three months, and Eli Manning. New England and Indy can only win so many games. These guys need production from their bottom three, and they need it soon.
