NFL Fantasy Football participation way down this year (so far)

Posted by Potomac on August 30, 2020, 9:03 am

Had our draft this evening. Anybody else playing FF?*

Posted by Potomac on September 3, 2020, 7:35 pm, in reply to "NFL Fantasy Football participation way down this year (so far)"

Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

we draft Monday, but I’m less than enthusiastic *

Posted by Gary Moeller on September 5, 2020, 7:24 am, in reply to "Had our draft this evening. Anybody else playing FF?*"

Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

Won't watch the NFL, but was very entertained by the boos of BLM in Chiefs game

Posted by Plaza21 on September 11, 2020, 1:14 am, in reply to "NFL Fantasy Football participation way down this year (so far)"

We are playing but the enthusiasm is way down, mostly due to the protests

Posted by Roustabout on September 11, 2020, 6:01 am, in reply to "NFL Fantasy Football participation way down this year (so far)"

We had to replace two people as well Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

Watched a few minutes cuz I have Watson @ QB

Posted by Potomac on September 11, 2020, 8:27 am, in reply to "We are playing but the enthusiasm is way down, mostly due to the protests"

Sat through more commercials than game, saw shots of helmets with messages, and moved on. At least Watson rallied to get ok fantasy points. Previous Message We had to replace two people as well Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

ratings down around 12% or more compared to last year's opener*

Posted by Potomac on September 11, 2020, 7:03 pm, in reply to "NFL Fantasy Football participation way down this year (so far)"

Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

i think a partly due to on field protests, but also partly due to the fact people got accustomed

Posted by arthurkirkland on September 11, 2020, 8:24 pm, in reply to "ratings down around 12% or more compared to last year's opener*"

to a life without sports during covid. for me personally, the politicization of the leagues aided that transition. i will still watch some nfl, but the appetite for a couple random teams on a thursday isnt quite what it was in years past. i figured thered be a spectacle and i wasnt all that interested in it. from what i hear though it wasn't that alienating of a demonstration. im perfectly happy with the teams that dont want to stand staying in the lockerroom. to me thats a workable solution. Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

and wasn’t that one way down and the one before that?

Posted by djtexillini on September 12, 2020, 12:03 am, in reply to "ratings down around 12% or more compared to last year's opener*"

eventually they’ll completely alienate half the public if they haven’t already Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

Better test will come after 2-3 weeks

Posted by Potomac on September 12, 2020, 7:00 am, in reply to "i think a partly due to on field protests, but also partly due to the fact people got accustomed"

Will annoyed fans mellow and go back to old viewing habits? When other sports get out of the way or the weather cools? NFL viewership was already in a decline, which makes these giant player contracts risky, IMO. I can only tolerate football on as a background scene or for a few minutes of critical action like a late rally. Previous Message to a life without sports during covid. for me personally, the politicization of the leagues aided that transition. i will still watch some nfl, but the appetite for a couple random teams on a thursday isnt quite what it was in years past. i figured thered be a spectacle and i wasnt all that interested in it. from what i hear though it wasn't that alienating of a demonstration. im perfectly happy with the teams that dont want to stand staying in the lockerroom. to me thats a workable solution. Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

The player protests pale besides the announcers and pregame shows.

Posted by Tactical on September 12, 2020, 7:42 am, in reply to "ratings down around 12% or more compared to last year's opener*"

Their constant harping about social injustice is what is making sports unbearable Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

And salaries will go down, resulting in accusations of racism.

Posted by OregonOrange on September 12, 2020, 8:36 am, in reply to "and wasn’t that one way down and the one before that? "

newspapers have also covered the protests and statements intensely*

Posted by Potomac on September 12, 2020, 9:07 am, in reply to "The player protests pale besides the announcers and pregame shows."

Previous Message Their constant harping about social injustice is what is making sports unbearable Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

that have to one-wokeup each other. dan le retard today

Posted by djtexillini on September 12, 2020, 10:09 am, in reply to "newspapers have also covered the protests and statements intensely*"

even worked in playing football is racist during covid Previous Message Previous Message Their constant harping about social injustice is what is making sports unbearable Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

capitalizing Black. so great. what a cuck*

Posted by djtexillini on September 12, 2020, 10:10 am, in reply to "that have to one-wokeup each other. dan le retard today"

Previous Message even worked in playing football is racist during covid Previous Message Previous Message Their constant harping about social injustice is what is making sports unbearable Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

Games aren't the same without packed stadiums.

Posted by Fanin on September 12, 2020, 10:48 am, in reply to "ratings down around 12% or more compared to last year's opener*"

lower ratings should not be a shock. Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all? you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Only thing that could get me to watch games is if they hired Bob Menery

Posted by Plaza21 on September 13, 2020, 2:45 pm, in reply to "NFL Fantasy Football participation way down this year (so far)"

You ask who’s Bob Menery? Go to his Instagram and listen. I can’t remember when I laughed so hard. Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

Well honestly one of the reasons I enjoy sports is the respite from the world

Posted by Roustabout on September 14, 2020, 8:04 am, in reply to "The player protests pale besides the announcers and pregame shows."

It was enjoyable and gave me that break. Now that is much less, making sports much less enjoyable Previous Message Their constant harping about social injustice is what is making sports unbearable Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

Agreed. It's why I've stopped listening to ESPN almost completely.*

Posted by Lex on September 14, 2020, 8:10 am, in reply to "The player protests pale besides the announcers and pregame shows."

Previous Message Their constant harping about social injustice is what is making sports unbearable Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

Front page of today's Post features photo of players with fists raised*

Posted by Potomac on September 14, 2020, 8:22 am, in reply to "The player protests pale besides the announcers and pregame shows."

Previous Message Their constant harping about social injustice is what is making sports unbearable Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

Rams-Cowboys down 28% demo, 23% audience on SNF from last year's opener

Posted by Plaza21 on September 15, 2020, 7:14 am, in reply to "NFL Fantasy Football participation way down this year (so far)"

https://deadline.com/2020/09/rams-nfl-sunday-night-football-ratings-down-cowboys-nbc-60-minutes-1234576202/ Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

I won my league game this week *

Posted by Roustabout on September 15, 2020, 11:07 am, in reply to "NFL Fantasy Football participation way down this year (so far)"

Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

congrats.*

Posted by arthurkirkland on September 15, 2020, 12:34 pm, in reply to "I won my league game this week *"

Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

football is the least effected by that from a watch perspective.*

Posted by arthurkirkland on September 15, 2020, 12:36 pm, in reply to "Games aren't the same without packed stadiums."

Previous Message lower ratings should not be a shock. Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

that's baseball imo*

Posted by Fanin on September 15, 2020, 1:25 pm, in reply to "football is the least effected by that from a watch perspective.*"

Previous Message Previous Message lower ratings should not be a shock. Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all? you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

I benefited from Hopkins’ strong debut in Arizona*

Posted by Potomac on September 15, 2020, 2:01 pm, in reply to "I won my league game this week *"

Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

i suppose its in the eye of the beholder.

Posted by arthurkirkland on September 15, 2020, 2:08 pm, in reply to "that's baseball imo*"

im sure i'll miss the energy of the crowd for college football... but the nfl slate didnt feel weird to me at all. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message lower ratings should not be a shock. Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?

True. In football, the players seem to feed more off the energy of the

Posted by Fanin on September 15, 2020, 2:18 pm, in reply to "i suppose its in the eye of the beholder."

crowd, which makes fans more relevant to me when watching. Basketball is really different without fans, but I've been watching some of the playoffs. Previous Message im sure i'll miss the energy of the crowd for college football... but the nfl slate didnt feel weird to me at all. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message lower ratings should not be a shock. Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all? you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

maybe because NFL has so much standing around and commercials

Posted by Potomac on September 15, 2020, 2:25 pm, in reply to "i suppose its in the eye of the beholder."

The crowd is very bursty. Of course, baseball is very slow, too. Previous Message im sure i'll miss the energy of the crowd for college football... but the nfl slate didnt feel weird to me at all. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message lower ratings should not be a shock. Previous Message Previous Message The paper has a story about how FF signups are way down, especially for services you pay for. Our modest league of ten dropped to eight and waffled, deciding to proceed without great enthusiasm, so we'd have something to talk about and give each other crap about. One of the members dropped out because of NFL protests. It was my turn to be the commissioner, and I decided to expand rosters by two so as to allow for extra churn from the virus, perhaps. How about you all?