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“Extra Point” takes a look at the league that the writer’s of drinkfive.com have upheld since the website’s inception. I will provide you with a situational glimpse into my team each week. You can take a more in-depth look at our league here: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/135498/7

Extra Point: Colonel Forbin

            Greetings from sunny southwest Florida! Apologies for my week one absence, I was only moving 1,417 miles! Regardless I’m here now, and Colonel Forbin’s ascent will begin from the depths of 9^th place with a week one loss.  My 78-point performance may be a blessing in disguise as it gives me 2^nd priority on the wavier wire and a chance to replace the now forever infamous Ray Rice. Owned in 88% of leagues, he was a great value pick for an RB3 this year, but now owners are left scrambling. The wavier wire is electric this week and I suggest you scoop up these #hashtag players.

Here’s my 2014 Roster (draft pick 5^th):

Drew Brees NO – QB

Vincent Jackson TB – WR

Michael Crabtree SF – WR

Julian Edelman NE – WR

Matt Forte Chi – RB

Le'Veon Bell Pit – RB

Jordan Reed Was – TE #Zach Ertz #Travis Kelce #Delanie Walker

Phil Dawson SF – K

Ray Rice Bal – RB #Terrance West #Justin Forsett #Chris Ivory

Mark Ingram NO - RB

DeSean Jackson Was – WR

Rueben Randle NYG – WR #Malcolm Floyd 

Dwayne Bowe KC – WR

Ben Roethlisberger Pit – QB

#waiver claims

“Extra Point” takes a look at the league that the writer’s of drinkfive.com have upheld since the website’s inception. I will provide you with a situational glimpse into my team each week. You can take a more in-depth look at our league here: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/135498/7

Extra Point: Colonel Forbin (0-2)

There’s no better way to describe week 2 than, THE FANTASY APOCALYPSE, Dave and Jason you nailed it with that one. If you avoided injury this week you are either lucky as hell, or you’re not in enough leagues!

Forbin’s crew was hacked up, with the loss of DeSean Jackson early in the 1^st quarter with a sprained right shoulder, and the fracture Mark Ingram suffered to his hand. Ingram provided a glimmer of hope on an otherwise gloomy Sunday posting over 16pts before exiting.  His 4-8 week timeline for return has sadly landed him on the wire. 

But the Colonel welcomes 2^nd year stud Knile Davis to the team. He has finally gotten the call with the apocalyptic injury to Charles, and this kid is going to deliver. He is an immediate RB1, start him.  He will get the start over the under-performing Matt Forte if Chicago’s receiving core is still gingerly running routes. Opposing defenses don’t have to respect the deep ball if Marshall and Jeffery can’t run past the safeties, and because of this the defense destroys the line with heavy blitzing.

Under-performance has been synonymous with VJax thru the first two games and I see a trend starting. Jackson is fantasy reliant on huge plays and Lovie Smith does not air out the ball! I HATE YOU LOVIE SMITH, you’re still making my team lose! Until McCown and his big play receiver can get on the same page, we need to look elsewhere.

My Victorious week 3 lineup:

Drew Brees NO – QB

Michael Crabtree SF – WR

Julian Edelman NE – WR

DeSean Jackson Was – WR (will play against former team)

Le'Veon Bell Pit – RB

Knile Davis KC – RB

Travis Kelce KC – TE

Phil Dawson SF – K

Matt Forte Chi – RB

Vincent Jackson TB – WR

Dwayne Bowe KC – WR

Ben Roethlisberger Pit – QB

Terrance West Cle - RB

Mohamed Sanu Cin - WR

“Extra Point” takes a look at the league that the writers of drinkfive.com have upheld since the website’s inception. I will provide you with a situational glimpse into my team each week. You can take a more in-depth look at our league here: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/135498/7

Extra Point: Colonel Forbin (1-2)

Chalk one up for the win column! What’s that I smell? I smell home cooking, it’s only the river. Apologizes for my tardiness this week, as I have just gotten back from a beautiful visit to sweet home Chicago. Now that my pizza levels are at maximum I may survive the winter in southwest Florida.

Hopefully Vincent Jackson’s keister was on your bench last week. Don’t let his first touchdown of the season fool you; he was an anemic 2-15-1. He should remain benched until proven otherwise. The injury to Josh McCown may be a blessing in disguise as Mike Glennon will return under center. VJax and Glennon were able to put up borderline WR1 performances on a few given weeks last year, and a much more consistent floor. But if any sort of rhythm develops it will be short lived, because Lovie Smith always goes back to his starters, ALWAYS, even if it means he’s going to lose the Superbowl. (clears throat)

Speaking of quarterback changes, the greatest thing since sliced bread (and the season premiere of South Park) has happened to the Washington Redskins. THE KIRK COUSINS ERA HAS BEGUN. Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson owners rejoice! Captain Kirk is a stud and his incredible accuracy and pocket awareness makes this a playoff contending team. Garcon is going to end up looking like a steal this year with an ADP of #43 and DeSean with an ADP of #54. Both of these guys would have gone an entire round earlier if Cousins were the QB from the start.

Here is the Colonel’s victorious Week 4 lineup:

Drew Brees NO – QB

Julian Edelman NE – WR

DeSean Jackson Was – WR

Michael Crabtree SF – WR

Le'Veon Bell Pit – RB

Matt Forte Chi – RB

Travis Kelce KC – TE

Phil Dawson SF – K

Vincent Jackson TB – WR

Dwayne Bowe KC – WR

Ben Roethlisberger Pit – QB

Terrance West Cle - RB

Mohamed Sanu Cin - WR

Knile Davis KC – RB