2021 PVJ Reaches Halfway Point
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The 2021 FFPC Pros vs. Joes Challenge completes Week 1 tonight, everyone! Each of the seven league winners will receive a free entry into the 2022 FFPC Main Event, which has a value of $1,900, and it resumes tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET. (The seventh league is a "slow" draft that we don't cover live on The HSFF Hour.)
We will be showcasing the Pros vs Joes Challenge throughout the fantasy community in an effort to bring maximum exposure not just to the FFPC, but to each of the fantasy sites that many of you players follow in your league preparation and management year after year.
The entire high stakes fantasy football community will be watching these drafts live on The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour's YouTube channel. In addition, all six of the Pros vs. Joes drafts will be covered LIVE on The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour podcast with yours truly and Ferrell Elliott. Tune in to hear the pick-by-pick action plus interviews from the Pros and the Joes live as they draft their squads.
Here is the draft order for tonight's Sweet Baby Jesus League #3:
PRO - 1 - Josh Hayes - Rotoballer
JOE - 2 - Rob Vieyra
PRO - 3 - David Dodds - Alien Fantasy
JOE - 4 - Biplab Mandal
PRO - 5 - John Daigle - NBC Sports Edge
JOE - 6 - Derek Kappes
PRO - 7 - Nelson Verbit - Dynasty Depot
JOE - 8 - Robert Coe
PRO - 9 - Darren Armani - Fantasy Mojo
JOE - 10 - Matt & Andrew Stone
PRO - 11 - Marcas Grant - NFL
JOE - 12 - Edward & Mike Vu
Here is the remaining podcast schedule for the 2021 Pros Vs. Joes drafts:
- League #1: Mike Honcho Completed Draft Board
- League #2: Shake and Bake Completed Draft Board
- League #4: Jacked Up on Mountain Dew - Sunday, July 25th 8p ET
- League #5: Magic Man - Monday, July 26th 9p ET
- League #6: Winners Get To Do What They Want - Tuesday, July 27th 10p ET
TONIGHT'S LIVE STREAMING DRAFT BOARD (NO AUDIO)
TONIGHT"S LIVE AUDIO COMMENTARY
The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour normally airs each and every Friday night at 10/9c, and the next episode can be heard here. You can always hang out with the high stakes players in the show’s chat room if you want to listen to the program live, but access to full on-demand streaming is also available for listening anytime via a variety of apps, streaming services and websites including the HSFF Hour website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, Spreaker, Deezer, Vurbl, Podchaser, Audioburst, JioSaavn, Gaana, Breaker, Castbox, Overcast, PodBean, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Podcast Addict and Anchor on your iPhone or Android device as well.
Only Six Days Remain For EDS
We are just under a week away from one of our biggest announcements of the season we have each and every year, players. And here's how you can gain your edge in the chase for a half-million bucks:
Early Draft Slot Announcement:
All teams that are fully paid by MONDAY will be eligible for the Early Draft Slot Announcement and will receive their FFPC Main Event draft positions by Sunday, August 1st.
Also, if you haven't already registered your Main Event teams yet, do so now! Remember that you are getting off $400 off the regular price for each additional team you register after your first one. Simply click on JOIN button on the registration page to receive the discounted pricing.
Here is a quick overview of this year’s Main Event:
- $500,000 grand prize
- $3.9 Million total prize pool
- $11,800 league prizes
- Championship round payouts down to 125th place
- A hard cap of 3,000 total entries
- The FFPC is a licensed game operator
- 77 draft times to choose from
- 2- & 4-hour slow drafts underway now
2021 FFPC Main Event Draft Dates/Times
Remember that we got great news for all FFPC players heading out to Vegas for our live event in September, everyone. Las Vegas is expected to be fully re-opened, and we expect COVID-19 restrictions to be a thing of the past in time for our live events in September. So if you're thinking about coming out this year, think no more and book those flights!
In addition, we once again have the services of our wonderful FFPC Live Event group host, Greg Sidoris who will help you with your stay and any other Vegas-related needs. Please contact Greg at (216) 299-5390. You can also email him at CasinoConnectionUSA@gmail.com.
Here’s a comparison of what you’d pay without our group code:
| With FFPC Group Discount | Without FFPC Group Discount | |
| Tuesday | $79 | $132-190 |
| Wednesday | $79 | $132-190 |
| Thursday | $79 | $132-190 |
| Friday | $179 | $244-286 |
| Saturday Resort Fee | $179 $25 | $244-286 $37 |
Book FFPC Live Event Stays at Planet Hollywood Here
Jump in the $3.77 Million Prize Pool
As a reminder, the 2021 Footballguys Players Championship is going strong as we head to the end of July, players, so hop on into a draft or two today! Remember that for the first time in the contest's history, we will be awarding two separate six-figure prizes. Take your shot at the most lucrative grand prize in Footballguys history today, as the winner of the 2021 Footballguys Players Championship will take home a record $500,000 for his or her efforts, and the runner-up will pocket a cool $100,000 as well. The 2021 Footballguys Players Championship is waiting for your teams, players! Here are the details:
- Drafts ARE UNDERWAY and run through September 11th
- $3,700,000 prize pool
- $500,000 grand prize
- $100,000 runner-up prize
- Contest will pay down to 850th place
| LEAGUE | OPENINGS | ENTRY | PRIZES | DRAFT | TIMER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Footballguys #32473 | 9 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Starts When Full | 2 hrs | |
| Footballguys #32496 | 6 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Starts When Full | 6 hrs | |
| Footballguys #27364 | 8 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | TONIGHT 7:00p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27301 | 11 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | TONIGHT 8:30p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #30747 | 11 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | TONIGHT 10:00p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27200 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | TONIGHT 11:55p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27365 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 7:00p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27302 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 8:30p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #30748 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 10:00p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27201 | 11 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Tomorrow 11:55p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #32510 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Thursday 4:00p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27366 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Thursday 7:00p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27303 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Thursday 8:30p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #30749 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Thursday 10:00p E | 60 sec | |
| Footballguys #27202 | 12 of 12 | $350 | $3,770,000 | Thursday 11:55p E | 60 sec |
Join the Footballguys Players Championship Here
Make It a Tournament Tuesday
Our inaugural FFPC Best Ball Tournament has drafts going off daily, players! This tournament follows our best ball slim rules (no kickers or defenses) with an 18-round draft, 13-week regular season and single-week elimination playoffs from weeks 14-17 before a champion is crowned at the end of week 17!
Drafts are available daily in a Sit & Go draft format (30-second clock), Slow drafts (2- & 6-hour clock) and scheduled live drafts (60-second clock). Here are some more details on the inaugural tournament:
- $100,000 Grand Prize
- $550,000 Total Prize Pool
- $125 Entry
- A hard cap of 4,608 teams
| LEAGUE | OPENINGS | ENTRY | PRIZES | DRAFT | TIMER | TYPE | RDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB Tourney #31868 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Starts When Full | 30 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32490 | 3 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Starts When Full | 6 hrs | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32501 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Starts When Full | 2 hrs | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32313 | 9 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | TONIGHT 6p E | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32319 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | TONIGHT 8p E | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32325 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | TONIGHT 11p E | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32314 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Tomorrow 6p E | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32320 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Tomorrow 8p E | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32326 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Tomorrow 11p E | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32315 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Thursday 6p E | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32321 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Thursday 8p E | 60 sec | BBS | 18 | |
| BB Tourney #32327 | 12 of 12 | $125 | $550,000 | Thursday 11p E | 60 sec | BBS | 18 |
Register For the FFPC Best Ball Tournament Here
Have you taken the time to get your Main Event early draft slots, yet! Make sure you do it now before it's too late. I'll also invite you to go ahead and enjoy some drafts today in both the 2021 Footballguys Players Championship and our inaugural Best Ball Tournament, too. I'll see you in the chat room for Pros Vs. Joes #3 tonight!
Sincerely,
Eric Balkman
The Fantasy Football Players Championship
www.myFFPC.com
