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LET THE PLAYOFFS BEGIN!
By Pewter Power Commissioner on Tue Dec 11 7:56:16 a.m. ET 2007
Write New Article The PPFL regular season is over. Grabbing the #1 Seed in the playoffs is Bring the Wood, led by Brian Westbrook and supported with great talent such as McGahee, Parker, Hasselbeck, & Braylon Edwards this is a team with a shot at the championship. In the #2 spot a team on the rise Wallbangers. Wallbangers was in 5th place after week 8 and by winning 7 in a row was able to finish the regular season as our #2 team. Wallbangers got a HUGE boost with the return of A.Peterson and looks strong heading into the playoffs with the likes of Moss, Brees, & Houshmandzadeh. Guess who's back and our #3 Seed, its Golgatha Gladiators. After back to back playoff appearances in 2004 & 2005, the Gladiators return. Still looking for his first PPFL title, coach Bowen returns after a years vacation in hopes that 2007 will be the year of the Gladiators. Led with a balanced attack featuring Addai, Wayne, CJ, Fitz, & M.Barber the Gladiators are definitely looking to be the last team standing. The 4th and final seed for this years playoffs belongs to Killer Bytes. One of the original members of the PPFL, the Killer Bytes are making their 3rd appearance in the playoffs. Averaging over 201 pts the last four weeks makes the Killer Bytes a team to keep your eye on this playoff season. Coach/GM Leopold's acquisition of K.Warner in week 5 is paying dividends. Warner leads the team with 96.7 pts over the last 3 weeks and with J.Lewis, S.Jackson, & B.Marshall picking up their production the Killer Bytes seem ready to stake a claim at their first PPFL Championship.

Jeff Dunham - Achmed the Dead Terrorist
By Pewter Power Commissioner on Fri Nov 30 8:34:57 a.m. ET 2007
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Clayton Healing At Rapid Pace

By Pewter Power Commissioner on Fri Oct 26 2:27:07 p.m. ET 2007

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Michael Clayton

Add Bucs wide receiver Michael Clayton to the list of quick-healing players who are currently hobbled. Running back Michael Pittman, who was ruled out for 6 to 8 weeks after injuring his ankle vs. the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, stated on Wednesday that he could possibly be back after the bye week. Clayton is rehabbing a high ankle sprain that he sustained vs. the Detroit Lions on Sunday and is expected to be out a couple of weeks.
However, Clayton was seen walking around the players' locker room on Thursday with no apparent limp or affect from the injury, but did have a long, black sleeve on his leg. He believes that his ankle is healing quicker than expected and doesn't plan on missing that much time.
"I feel good. I came in on Tuesday and had a great workout," Clayton said. "It's getting better and getting better rapidly. So I'm just keeping my faith in God, letting him take care of it and just keeping everything positive right now."
The injury to Clayton came at a bad time as the fourth-year wide receiver seemed to be getting more opportunities in the passing game after a rough start to the season. Clayton, who has been plagued with dropping passes in the last two seasons, had an issue with dropped passes early this season. In a Week 3 victory vs. the St. Louis Rams, Clayton dropped a pass from quarterback Jeff Garcia with less than two minutes remaining in the first half as the Bucs were driving for a potential score. He redeemed himself with a 12-yard reception two plays later, but also fumbled on the play.
To his credit, Clayton never let those two plays linger and just kept moving forward with every game. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound wide receiver finally showed the talent that wowed Bucs fans during his rookie season with two big catches in a 13-10 victory vs. Tennessee in Week 6. With two receptions for 53 yards, Clayton felt like he was becoming more of a weapon in the offense.
Clayton made another big catch vs. the Lions, a 20-yard reception from Garcia, on the first drive of the game, but left with a high ankle sprain and never returned. He is just glad that the injury is minor compared to being lost for the season. Clayton never had any swelling in his ankle from the injury.
"It didn't swell at all. My body never really swells," Clayton said. "I was fortunate because it's one of those injuries where you are not hurt at all or it's a season-ending injury. I just look back at the film and know that the man up stairs had something to do with it. I just feel like the man is on my side and I'm just keeping faith in everything."
The former first-round draft pick has six receptions for 109 yards (18.2 avg.) this season and plans on returning, at worse, after the bye week on Nov. 11. In his absence, wide receiver Maurice Stovall will get his opportunity to start in place of Clayton. Stovall recorded his first reception of the season, a 4-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter, vs. the Lions. The Bucs also activated wide receiver Chad Lucas to the active roster from the practice squad.
"No later than the bye week. Worse case scenario I will be back after the bye week," Clayton said. "At the rate that I'm going right now it could be a couple of weeks. I'm still pressing to play this weekend if it's possible. I'm approaching the situation, that's what I'm saying and what I'm professing so we will see if we can get it done."
Bucs head coach Jon Gruden likes the fact that Clayton is eager to get back on the field, but is cautious about the prospect of him playing Sunday vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. Clayton has yet to practice this week and that will be the final test from him if there's any opportunity for him to suit up this weekend.
"I don't know about that. He's got to practice," Gruden said. "We are prepared to go with Maurice Stovall and Mr. Lucas. He's got to get out here and practice. We appreciate the want-to, but he's got to get out here and practice."

Bennett traded to Bucs

By Pewter Power Commissioner on Tue Oct 16 8:04:57 a.m. ET 2007

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Michael Bennett

The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs have traded backup running back Michael Bennett to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
It's a move that came out of nowhere, at a time when all rumor and speculation had linked the Bucs to Vikings running back Mewelde Moore.
The trade apparently was fueled by the availability of running back Priest Holmes, who reportedly will emerge from the non-football injury list and practice with the team on Wednesday. Holmes hasn't played since 2005.
For the Bucs, it's the fourth straight deadline trade.
On October 17, 2006, the Bucs traded defensive tackle Booger McFarland to the Colts for a second-round pick that was used on the defensive back with a name that sounds like the Wednesday special at the Olive Garden.
On October 18, 2005, the Bucs acquired quarterback Tim Rattay from the 49ers for a second-day draft pick.
On October 19, 2004, the Bucs traded receiver Keenan McCardell to the Chargers for a three and a six.
Bennett, a first-round draft pick in 2001, emerged as a potential star in 2002, but a foot injury derailed his career.

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Injury ravaged Bucs, Colts to face off

By Pewter Power Commissioner on Sun Oct 7 11:02:23 a.m. ET 2007

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Michael Pittman

The defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts have jumped out to an early division lead, but injuries to some of their key players are a cause for concern.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can relate.

The Colts look to overcome their injuries and start 5-0 for the third straight season when they host the surprising but banged-up NFC South-leading Buccaneers on Sunday.

Indianapolis defeated Denver 38-20 on Sunday, but lost wide receiver Marvin Harrison, running back Joseph Addai, safety Bob Sanders and linebacker Rob Morris to injuries.

"Coach (Tony) Dungy always says guys have to be ready to step up and step in, and we did that, but you hope we can get some of these guys back. You don't like seeing guys leave the game due to injuries," quarterback Peyton Manning said.

Harrison, an eight-time Pro Bowler, left in the second quarter with a bruised left knee and did not return. Addai, who rushed for a season-high 136 yards and his team-high fifth touchdown of the season, went out early in the fourth quarter with a bruised shoulder.

Sanders, a Pro Bowl safety who was instrumental in the Colts' Super Bowl run last season, injured his ribs during the first half. Morris had the most severe injury. The team's first-round pick in 2000 had surgery on Tuesday to repair a tendon in his left knee and was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

But uncertainty continued to swirl around three of the Colts' biggest names.

"No one's out, and if they can practice by Friday, it would be a plus, definitely," Dungy said. "You can sit and wait and hope that they'll come back, but I've never been one to do that. You have to move on."

If Addai can't play, the Colts will likely use a committee of Kenton Keith, Luke Lawton and Clifton Dawson. Keith has 23 carries for 134 yards, including 10 for 80 yards against the Broncos.

The Colts rushed for a season-high 226 yards against the Broncos, the first time this year they gained more yards on the ground than through the air.

Despite being decimated by injuries last week, the Colts proved a healthy Manning is enough to win.

Manning, who has started 148 consecutive games since his rookie year in 1998, led the Colts to six scores on their final eight possessions, finishing 20-of-27 for 193 yards and three touchdowns. The Super Bowl MVP and two-time league MVP has thrown for 1,066 yards, eight touchdowns and just one interception on the season.

Indianapolis tied a franchise record with its 11th straight home victory. The Colts have won the last four AFC South titles and again find themselves in a familiar position -- leading the division.

The Buccaneers (3-1), meanwhile, went 4-12 last season, but have won their last three games to take an early lead in the NFC South.

Tampa Bay defeated Carolina 20-7 on Sunday, and like the Colts, suffered costly injuries to some of its top players.

The Bucs lost running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams and left tackle Luke Petitgout for the year, as both will undergo season-ending knee surgery this week.

"Experience and production at those positions is something an offense relies on," Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden said.

"To see a guy have a serious injury is hard to swallow, it's hard to take. But we've got a lot of resolve on the team. We can't look at this as a season-ending situation. The season's just beginning. We're excited about what we have left."

The Bucs will use of a combination of Michael Pittman and Earnest Graham to replace Williams, the 2005 NFL offensive rookie of the year and Tampa Bay's leading rusher the past two seasons. Pittman and Graham finished with 138 of Tampa Bay's season-high 189 rushing yards against the Panthers.

"Pittman helped us win a couple division championships here and Earnest Graham is clearly a capable runner and receiver," Gruden said. "We'll move on and do the best we can in the absence of these two players."

Tampa Bay has been led by its defense, which is allowing the fewest points (11.0 per game) and fifth-fewest yards (291.8) in the league. The Bucs are coming off their best defensive effort of the season, holding the Panthers to 236 total yards and a meaningless touchdown with 23 seconds left.

The Bucs weren't nearly as good defensively in their last meeting with the Colts on Oct. 6, 2003, as Indianapolis trailed 28-7 in the fourth quarter before rallying to tie the score at 35 with 35 seconds left. The Colts went on to win 38-35 in overtime, with Manning finishing 34-of-47 for 386 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.

Has Anyone Seen This RB?

By Pewter Power Commissioner on Wed Sep 26 11:09:46 a.m. ET 2007

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L.J. - Missing in Action

After 3 Weeks Larry Johnson has ZERO TD's and 140 rushing yards on 50 carries. That's 2.8yds/att. To go with that he has 11 receptions for 71 yards and only 32 fantasy points. It might be a little early to give up on LJ, but Rayge might want to listen to some trade offers.
Injury Report:
---Running backs---
Steven Jackson (Killer Bytes) could miss up to three weeks with a partial tear in his groin. OUCH!
Deuce McAllister (Dirty Dogs) tore the ACL in his left knee on Monday night and is out for the season. Tough break Dogs, time to get on the phone and start working some deals for a replacement.
Brian Westbrook (Bring the Wood) sustained an abdominal strain against Detroit, so he could be listed as questionable for Week 4.
Ahman Green (Bring the Wood) hurt his knee in Week 3, and it appears he's questionable to face Atlanta.
Shaun Alexander (Dirty Dogs) has a broken bone in his wrist but is not expected to miss time.
Rudi Johnson (Dirty Dogs) hurt his hamstring in a loss to Seattle, and he could miss Monday night's game against New England.
---Wide receivers---
Hines Ward (WallBangers) has a sprained knee and is listed as doubtful for Week 4, according to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

NFL - Week 1

By Pewter Power Commissioner on Tue Sep 11 9:29:35 p.m. ET 2007

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Week 1 Thoughts

In case you didn't notice, the NFL season, and thus the fantasy football season, is underway. But of course you noticed. You've already cursed up a storm because you have Steven Jackson, your opponent this week had Plaxico Burress, and you picked Jacksonville in your survivor pool.

But don't worry. It's a long season. Well, I guess if you did pick Jacksonville in your survivor pool then it's an incredibly short season. But let's not dwell on the negative.

Here are a few things that I took away from the action in Week 1:

Brady Quinn will be the Browns' starting QB by Week 6.

I actually think it might be sooner than that, but I'm guessing the Browns will be looking to the future after they get shellacked at New England and fall to 0-5. It's not that I expected Charlie Frye or Derek Anderson to light the world on fire against the Steelers Sunday, but their ineptness will only make the cries for Quinn grow louder and louder. And Cleveland has a brutal schedule to open the season, so don't expect Frye and/or Anderson to improve anytime soon. Is the former Golden Domer ready for primetime? No, but the Browns might as well give him some on-the-job training. Quinn is obviously the team's quarterback of the future, and his strong preseason also suggests that he could be their best option in the short term, as well. Don't expect him to be a fantasy factor until at least 2008, though.

If you own Randy Moss, trade him. Now.

What? Trade a guy who caught nine passes for 183 yards and a touchdown yesterday? Yep, I think that's exactly what you should do. Look, it's all well and good that Moss and Tom Brady seem to have established a nice connection already in their first game action together. But Moss' value will never be higher than it is right now. You're fooling yourself if you think the Moss of 2003 will re-appear this year. Brady has and always will spread the ball around, no matter how talented any individual receiver is on his team. If (when) teams gear up to stop the revitalized Moss, Tom will have no problem looking for Wes Welker, Donte Stallworth or Ben Watson. I still don't think Moss will play 16 games this year, either. Put out some trade feelers for him and see what kind of response you get.

Steven Jackson owners need to be worried.

There are a couple reasons as to why I say this. First off, Jackson caught just one pass for three yards yesterday. That may not seem like such a big deal since it is just one week, but he caught at least two passes in 15 of 16 games last year, and only once did he have fewer than 19 yards. The Panthers had Dan Morgan shadow Jackson all over the field, and that could be the blueprint on how to stop the Rams, who managed a disappointing 238 total yards of offense at home in Week 1. Another reason why Jackson owners should worry is because it has just been announced that All-World left tackle Orlando Pace will miss the rest of the season after tearing the labrum and rotator cuff in his right shoulder Sunday. It's true that Jackson was actually at his best last year down the stretch while Pace was missing time with a triceps injury, but the Rams had veteran Todd Steussie to fill in for Pace last year. Steussie will miss at least half of this season with a broken foot, and the Rams with either have to go with journeyman Adam Goldberg or look to sign a free agent (Kenyatta Walker?) this time around. I think Jackson will still probably be a top 10, but not a top 5, running back this year.

Ryan Boyer covers fantasy football for Rototimes.com and contributes to the Fantasy Hot Sheet. Send any questions, comments, concerns or praise to rboyer@rototimes.com

Draft Completed

By Pewter Power Commissioner on Tue Sep 4 9:05:47 a.m. ET 2007

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2007 PPFL Draft

Well we ended up with 7 teams, so I created a ghost team to even out the schedule.
Blind Bidding:
You have $100 to spend on 2 free agents to complete your rosters. Blind bidding is currently open and runs until 6:30pm, Thursday. Free agents are awarded to the highest bidder. Note this is a blind bid, so no one will be able to see your bid, or players that you are bidding on. Please click waivers to enter your bids.
Schedule:
Each team will play every other team 2 times during the season plus the league average for the first 14 weeks of the season.
Playoffs:
The playoffs begin Week 15 with the top 4 teams going into the playoffs.
Rosters:
16 players - We will have a blind bidding period starting today and ending Thursday at 5:00pm. This will give everyone equal opportunity to bid on free agents. Free Agents are award to the top bid for that player.
Good luck to everyone and I'm looking forward to another great season of fantasy football.
The Commish

Welcome to our home for 2007

By Pewter Power Commissioner on Wed May 9 8:31:16 a.m. ET 2007

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