Fanball Fantasy Recaps

(MyFantasyLeague.com Fantasy Times Sources - Dec 23, 2003) In a week 16 Fanball matchup, Turf Champions beat a strong Finches team by a score of 145.75 to 119.10, extending the winning streak for Turf Champions to 4 games.

Jamal Lewis

Turf Champions were led to their 26.65 point victory by a 36.10 point effort from Jamal Lewis, who tore apart the Browns defense for 205 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs in addition to 21 receiving yards. With this performance, Lewis was the number 2 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 16. They also got help from a 24.90 point effort from Ladainian Tomlinson, who got by the Steelers defense for 91 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs in addition to 8 receiving yards.

"This was a confidence booster," Turf Champions coach Thad Christofferson said.

Finches were helped out in a losing cause by a 26.70 point effort from Shaun Alexander, who beat the Cardinals defense for 135 rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs in addition to 7 receiving yards. They also got help from a 24.90 point effort from Laveranues Coles, who got by the Bears defense for 94 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs.

"They've had our number all season," Finches coach Margie Sennett said.

This brings the record for Turf Champions to 12-3, and drops Finches to a record of 10-5.

(MyFantasyLeague.com Fantasy Times Sources - Dec 23, 2003) In a week 16 Fanball classic, Cale squeaked by a tough THRASHERS team by a score of 136.60 to 123.70, extending the winning streak for Cale to 3 games.

Brad Johnson

Cale were led to their 12.90 point victory by a 30.40 point effort from Brad Johnson, who beat the Falcons defense for 346 passing yards and 4 passing TDs in addition to 1 rushing yards. With this performance, Johnson was the number 2 ranked quarterback for week 16. They also got help from a 29.90 point effort from Marshall Faulk, who beat the Bengals defense for 121 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 33 receiving yards.

"We're glad to get out of here with the 'W'," Cale coach Cale Sennett said.

THRASHERS were helped out in a losing cause by a 32.20 point effort from Kevan Barlow, who beat the Eagles defense for 154 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 33 receiving yards. With this performance, Barlow was the number 4 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 16. They also got help from a 26.40 point effort from Javon Walker, who beat the Raiders defense for 124 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs.

"Turnovers killed us," THRASHERS coach Nate Christofferson said.

Adding salt to the wound, THRASHERS could have scored 173.45 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Nate Christofferson left key players like Brett Favre and his corresponding 35.95 points on the bench.

This brings the record for Cale to 9-6, and drops THRASHERS to a record of 7-8.

(MyFantasyLeague.com Fantasy Times Sources - Dec 23, 2003) In a week 16 Fanball matchup, Drew beat a strong Troy team by a score of 98.40 to 80.30, extending the winning streak for Drew to 3 games.

Fred Taylor

Drew were led to their 18.10 point victory by a 29.50 point effort from Fred Taylor, who tore apart the Saints defense for 194 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 31 receiving yards. With this performance, Taylor was the number 6 ranked running back for week 16. They also got help from a 25.60 point effort from Daunte Culpepper, who got by the Chiefs defense for 260 passing yards and 3 passing TDs in addition to 16 rushing yards.

"We made a statement here today," Drew coach Drew Baden said.

Troy were helped out in a losing cause by a 31.00 point effort from Priest Holmes, who snuck past the Vikings defense for 55 rushing yards and 3 rushing TDs in addition to 50 receiving yards. With this performance, Holmes was the number 5 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 16. They also got help from a 20.90 point effort from Jerry Rice, who beat the Packers defense for 159 receiving yards.

"Our defense was a non-factor," Troy coach Troy Sennett said.

Compounding the issue, Troy could have scored 125.20 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Troy Sennett left key players like Jake Plummer and his corresponding 29.10 points on the bench.

This brings the record for Drew to 7-8, and drops Troy to a record of 5-10.

(MyFantasyLeague.com Fantasy Times Sources - Dec 23, 2003) In a week 16 Fanball classic, Martin embarrassed a hapless Addie team by a score of 95.15 to 43.35, extending the losing streak for Addie to 3 games.

Ahman Green

Martin were led to their 51.80 point victory by a 19.40 point effort from Ahman Green, who beat the Raiders defense for 127 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 2 receiving yards. They also got help from a 14.00 point effort from Bobby Engram, who snuck past the Cardinals defense for 55 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.

"We came to play," Martin coach Martin Christofferson said.

Addie were helped out in a losing cause by a 17.85 point effort from Michael Vick, who snuck past the Buccaneers defense for 119 passing yards and 2 passing TDs in addition to 39 rushing yards. They also got help from a 13.00 point effort from Curtis Martin, who got by the Patriots defense for 89 rushing yards in addition to 21 receiving yards.

"I'm really proud of our guys," Addie coach Addison Sennett said.

Martin took advantage of their schedule this week, as their point total would have gone for a loss against 5 out of 6 other potential opponents in week 16.

This brings the record for Martin to 7-8, and drops Addie to a record of 3-12.