Week 1 of 2008 almost never came. I've been in the same league the last few years, and this year an invite wasn't extended, and the other league we were all pised at the end, because somehow the points got changed mid year, then changed back once it was found out.
I know, geek wars!
So at the last second, our league got it together, and we picked out guys, auto drafted, and away we go to week one.
I was glad we drafted late. I got Tom Brady as my quarterback, so I'd have worried all preseason because he wasn't playing otherwise. So no worries, like I said, we drafted late.
So imagine how sick I felt, when 5 minutes into my Sunday viewing, the image of a Chief's defender falling into Tom Brady's knee filled my screen. I immediately flashed back to last season, where I decimated my team with trades just trying to field a decent running back. I was killed with injuries. Later in the day, I also had a running back go out, but he'll be okay for week 2.
And I'll be honest, I lost by 2 points week one. If Brady had stayed in the game til halftime, I'd have won. I have a good team. And the Patriots put him on IR Monday, so I was able to replace him with a decent quarterback. I know Phillip Rivers won't put up Brady like numbers, but I know he's a winner, and that means low turnovers, and solid numbers.
But other than that, I have 5 good recievers, and decent running backs all around. My defense is solid, my Tight End is an all pro, and his back up is the favorite target for the Tennessee quarterbacks.
Now if I could just get the beloved Rams to score, their kicker would put up fat points for me.
So between Tom Brady going down, and the Rams keeping Josh Brown off the field, I lost by two. The skies are sunnier this year for sure.
P.S. Jimmy Johnson keeps finishing high, but MacMurray and Vickers take turn finishing last when I play them, so my Nascar fantasy league is almost over...thank GOD!
