Best Golden Tate story: Attended a Super Bowl party two years ago. Ran out of booze. Tate walked in. Ordered a drink and the bartender said they had no alcohol. Undeterred, he pulled out a fat wad, slapped it down and said find bottles.
Bar reopened soon thereafter.
Legend.
Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller, Randall Cobb, Kenny Stills, Keke Coutee, David Johnson ...
The Houston Texans arguably feature the most injury-prone offense in the entire NFL. One pillow fight away from multiple missed games.
Stephen A. Smith just completely forgot that Christian McCaffrey was on the Panthers and says they should sign Le’Veon Bell. Then tried to justify it by saying the Panthers don’t have “receivers.”
#Panthers
Folks, I was wrong about David Montgomery. All of my research, film work and number-crunching brought me to what I felt was a believable conclusion. What I didn't account for was the play-calling stupidity of one Matt Nagy.
Apologies.
Your career needs to end. You deserve every extended middle digit. This is reprehensible. This is disgusting. This should silence you permanently in this industry.
No doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game - but how? This late in the season, a game of this magnitude is crucial to the regular-season outcome ... which suddenly seems so irrelevant.
The NFL OT rules need a complete overhaul.
If a team scores a TD first, the other team should have the opportunity to match with a TD of its own.
Flip of a coin determines too much.
Yearly reminder: If your fantasy team didn't make the playoffs and there is no material gain involved (e.g. keeper/dynasty/consolation), adding players from waivers and undermining those who made the postseason is 100% bush league.
This is indisputable. Sorry.
#fantasyfootball
If what Brian Flores said is true about Stephen Ross offering $100K per loss, this is the NFL's Pete Rose problem.
A man with direct ties to impacting game outcomes meddled through attempted bribery/coercion.
Force Ross to sell the franchise. There's no alternative.
One of my favorite Stephen Hawking quotes: “However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” Great words to live by. RIP, professor.
Doesn't matter what side of the aisle you're on. John McCain was an American hero who endured the deepest, darkest depths of hell. Stood up steadfastly for what he believed in. Modern day politicians should strive to match his tenor. RIP, Mr. Senator.
The amount of dudes in my feed commenting the Hunt incident “wasn’t that bad,” “shut up,” “he was provoked,” need to look in the mirror. Walk away. Diffuse. Committing assault isn’t the answer. It’s unacceptable behavior, period. Be a better human being.
Next year, should ESPN’s standard fantasy football game (the default version) have kickers or no? I’d suggest an extra flex spot. But this is just yes or no on kickers. Do you enjoy playing with them?
Dez Bryant one-for-one trades in Yahoo leagues the past 24 hours:
Dez for Dion Lewis
Dez for Julian Edelman
Dez for Jordan Howard
Dez for TY Hilton
People are drunk on the silly sauce.
A month ago I suffered a debilitating bike accident, a nasty setback filled with uphill battles. Since then I’ve worked hard to recover.
Still not quite there, but I’m trending in the right direction. My hope is to ruin rosters/bets, like always, soon.
Heart you,
#TeamHuevos
.
Likely resting starters:
New Orleans
Say they won't rest starters, but who knows:
LA Chargers
Seattle
Dallas
Also expected to rest:
Christian McCaffrey
This is why playing your fantasy league through Week 17 is beyond stupid.
Today, in a very surreal moment, I published my last submission on Yahoo Sports.
As a writer, it’s been a wonderfully enriching journey. Here’s to the next chapter, wherever it leads.
Readers THANK YOU for playing a major role with your clicks, feedback and snarky comments.
Regardless of your political affiliation, one thing we can agree on is John King isn’t a man, he’s a damn machine.
His memory bank and mastery of the touchscreen is remarkable.
Hat tip to Trent Frazier on an amazing Illinois career.
He was critical to this program's turnaround. He delivered giant shots, played relentless defense and provided unflappable leadership.
Will sorely miss his presence, swagger and smiles.
Bravo, Trent.
This is a dark day that will forever stain this country's history.
Treasonous. Seditious. Unacceptable. No matter your political affiliation.
Peaceful transition is what we've always adhered to. This is chaos. This isn't America.
Apologies in advance for the endless David Montgomery hype over the next few months. If you were sick of me talking about Royce Freeman, buckle the hell up.
Personal news ...
After seven glorious years living in the Denver area, the family truckster is loading up and relocating back to my roots in Champaign, Ill. Close to family. Illinois sports. Home.
Legal weed and sports betting without the views and 300 days of ☀️.
I-L-L!
Fun Fact of the Day:
Jamaal Williams has forced ONE missed tackle on 60 touches.
Aaron Jones has forced 11 missed tackles on 28 touches.
I'm no walking, talking genius, but Mike McCarthy is in serious need of a brain transplant. As the world of coaching morons turns ...
Philip Rivers may go down as the most underrated player of his generation. Top-10 in several passing categories all-time. Named to seven Pro Bowls. Ironman. Feel he’ll unfairly get glossed over due to the era he played in.
This performance by the Ravens should officially end the comical chatter this New England defense belonged with the likes of the 2000 Ravens and 1985 Bears.
They largely played a bunch of wimps until tonight.
I’m despondent. Just saw the news about
@MikeTagliereNFL
’s passing. He was a tremendous, loving and passionate human being who poured his heart and soul into his job/family. I will forever cherish our conversations.
Follow Mike’s life and live it to the fullest. RIP, my friend.
Here's my stupid early top-20 for '20 (.5 PPR):
1) CMC
2) M. Thomas
3) Saquon
4) Zeke
5) D. Cook
6) A. Jones
7) Chubb
8) A. Kamara
9) D. Henry
10) J. Jacobs
11) D. Adams
12) Tyreek
13) D. Hopkins
14) Julio
15) Lamar
16) Mixon
17) Godwin
18) Evans
19) Fournette
20) Ekeler
If you're throwing shade at me over CBB picks, please, unfollow. I'm not a professional handicapper who sells picks. Just a dude who scouts games, projects brackets and happens to wager cash for the hell of it. All picks are freely posted. Transparent. Quit your damn whining.
One of my biggest pet peeves in the fantasy industry is prevalent groupthink. Wish more people would rank how they truly feel instead of sticking close to the consensus. Don't be afraid to be wrong. We're all going to be, and often.
Be decisive. Be bold. Rank accordingly.
This NCAA Tournament has already delivered on all fronts -- historic upsets, scintillating individual performances, memorable buzzer beaters. This is the single greatest sports event nearly every year. Unchallenged.
#MarchMadness
Just finished Chernobyl. In a word, haunting. Cinematic brilliance and a lesson for all humanity to never forget. Undoubtedly the best miniseries I’ve ever watched. Bravo,
@HBO
.
Stop with the "what an epic choke job" by Illinois.
Folks, follow the advanced analytics. Every computer measurement had Loyola as a top-12 team entering the Dance. The Ramblers were always a legit contender and a gigantic roadblock for any top seed.
Be a smarter fan.
Absolutely love the Nickelodeon broadcast. Dynamic graphics. Brand extension. Tremendous energy.
Experimentation in the space is always needed.
Here's a less wholesome idea: Uncensored editions with foul-mouthed and brutally honest broadcasters.
I would pay for that.
Austin Ekeler is insightful, damn good at football and a man who understands fantasy.
His dismantling of the industry’s saddest wannabe is also a proud achievement.
Not to minimize recent events, but I do have an announcement:
Starting Monday, I'm joining
@SiriusXM
, hosting my own daily show on
@SiriusXMFantasy
with appearances on
@SXMCollege
. A certain someone is co-piloting. ...
Now, what do we talk about?
Details!!! 🎙️🧐👇
On Thursday's
@FantasyRecord
pod we're handing out one free NFL Game Pass subscription ($99), giving you access to every out-of-market preseason game LIVE. Retweet this or quote tweet why YOU deserve to win.
Get creative,
#TeamHuevos
. Winner announced on show.
#FantasyFootball
True story: My son, who was on defense at third base, decided in his first ever tee ball game to drop his pants and pee on the field. He yelled over to me, “Look dad! I’m peeing!”
Proud moment.
Enjoy it, Mr. Edholm.
The Casa de Evans bar room is fully stocked and ready to rock.
And before you ask, yes, I probably should upgrade my 65-inch for an 80. My wife agrees.
Enjoy the day,
#TeamHuevos
.
The sudden anti-Underwood sentiment expressed on this platform confirms the prevalent existence of idiots on this platform.
Folks, are you remotely familiar with how dominant this UConn team has been?
Illinois needed 5 peak Kendall Gills to have a shot.
JuJu receiving the same punishment as Gronk is ridiculous. Latter should've received a multi-game vacation. Not excusing what JuJu did, but Gronk's intentions were far more sinister. The NFL is clueless.
Hearing stories of fantasy commissioners withholding winnings for various reasons. If you're one, quit being a jerk. Promptly pay people who won fair and square. If you have not collected funds, it's on you. All participants should pay entry fees upfront. Mandate it.
Many people unfairly dog Chris Collinsworth. I am not apart of that crowd. He's a rock solid analyst who successfully incorporated groundbreaking advanced analytics into game broadcasts. For that, I'm thankful.
More cogent data presentations in sports, the better.
Chris Carson is one of the league's most brutalizing downhill power backs around.
Seattle: "Let's run Carlos Hyde up the middle twice within sniffing distance of the goal line."
Dumbfounding.
The outrage from Champaign is about to reach a deafening level if Michigan St. holds on to beat Michigan.
The argument: Illinois, which played three more games than the Wolverines and beat UM straight up, should have a share of the Big Ten title.
I tend to agree.
Seems pretty clear the check cleared for the refs at halftime in Madison.
There's home cooking then there's what's happening inside Kohl.
Stop hijacking games, zebras. Let these guys play.
Guarantee one month from now a report will surface Todd Gurley played through a torn meniscus during the NFL Playoffs. Only reasonable explanation for his nearly nonexistent workload.
The Super Bowl NEEDS Lamar Jackson. Unconventional and game-changing, he's the most entertaining show in the entire league.
Even the most casual football fan would watch the game with mouth agape. Please, football gods, make this happen.
Public service announcement: Don't send fantasy analysts your entire roster or say "Pick two RBs, three WRs and a QB from ... "
Set your own lineup, coward, at least the bulk of it. We're happy to help with one or two questions, but at least attempt to play the game.
Jay Glazer breaking news a NFL player tested positive for COVID-19 will be remembered with earth-shattering league moments like that time Antonio Brown was a Buffalo Bill.
The amount of OBJ questions that have entered my feed prompts its own curiosity: How in the hell did you make it to the fantasy playoffs with such a heaping pile of unreliability on your roster?
Seriously.
Regression happens, but considering Michael Thomas at No. 1 overall in 2020 PPR fantasy drafts is within reason. Produced even without Brees in the lineup. Sharpest route runner in the league. Prime years. Dominant target share. Ridiculously consistent. High floor.
ATTN:
@FantasyRecord
listeners. Tomorrow's pod we're talking up Kyler Murray through the lens of NFL Game Pass, giving you access to every out-of-market preseason game LIVE.
Want your own Game Pass? Quote tweet and tell us why YOU MUST HAVE IT! Will announce winner on pod.
Yes, sample size, but Tua Tagovailoa finished last season No. 1 in deep-ball completion percentage among eligible QBs.
On 29 passes of 20+ yards, he completed 14.
Adding Tyreek, obviously, doesn't hurt Tua's prospects.
One of the biggest gripes I have with the NFL is the offset schedule.
Two afternoon games? TWO?
Baffles me how unnecessarily front-loaded some slates are. Should be a minimum of three PM games every week.
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Sidelined for some time, I'm officially returning next week. Though I'll be eased in, expect plenty of horribly off-the-mark betting/fantasy content just in time for Week 1.
I'm ecstatic. Naturally, I have a few words ...
#sportsbetting
#fantasyfootball
NEWS! And for many of you the unfortunate kind. Thrilled to announce I’ve signed an extension with
@YahooSports
. More ruined rosters/brackets on the horizon. Come at me, trolls. The Noise shall not be silenced! Long live
#TeamHuevos
!
Reminder, David Montgomery has the second easiest remaining schedule for fantasy RBs.
His breakout is refreshing but it only reinforces how moronic Matt Nagy has been. Inexcusable misuse.