12.16.20

Gifford Leads Main Event & Jenckes on Top of FPC

Maniacs Tally 226.7 To Take Lead

John Gifford, Sr. Flies Up From 129th To 1st Place in Main

In a stunning week, John Gifford, Sr.'s Fantasy Maniacs moved up more than a hundred spots to take a nearly 20-point lead over Frank LaPrade's MoreCowbell in the 2020 FFPC Main Event. Congrats to LaPrade for having three teams in the top 12 as well! Leading a balanced attack for Gifford was Derrick Henry (36.2), Jonathan Taylor (30.5), Calvin Ridley (26.4), Tyreek Hill (26.1), Mike Gesicki (26), Kyler Murray (20.9) and Keenan Allen (20.2).

A.J. Kelsall's Mike Quick entry sprinted all the way up to third place with Steve Rizas' Pumpkinhead entry vaulting up to fourth. Rounding out the top five in the competition after one week of the Championship Round is Kimra Schleicher's Half Mill Thrill.

For a look at the top 20 teams in the Main Event, check out the list below heading into Week 15:

  1. Fantasy Mainiacs J1 JohnGif 379.77
  2. MoreCowbellME1 Frank LaPrade 360.78
  3. Mike Quick Ajsports 360.03
  4. Pumpkinhead Dipshits StevenRiz 356.8
  5. The Half Mill Thrill Firefly 354.85
  6. Romosexuals 1 Ski & Barn Dawg 353.95
  7. DJ 2020 ME FFPC djeschke1 352.85
  8. Chins chrisdub 352.35
  9. Steam Train Dream Train RockMachine 351.05
  10. MoreCowbellME7 Frank LaPrade 349.06
  11. @CrakRok @CrakRok 348.37
  12. MoreCowbellME2 Frank LaPrade 347.03
  13. 500Grand 500grand 346.24
  14. Hurricane Irma #10 Hurricane Irma 345.44
  15. SingingStar jpres429 344.83
  16. Templet salukihawk12 343.54
  17. Fantasy Assassins BradKru 343.46
  18. Bond 007 jerrypal 343.37
  19. Blitzers 6 DannyMueller 343.29
  20. Hungry Caterpillar RockMachine 343.21

Michael Jenckes in 1st Place in 2020 FPC

While he didn't need to make the massive jump that Gifford did, Michael Jenckes' Week 14 score of 220.3 was still enough to get him into first place in the 2020 Footballguys Players Championship. Thanks in part to Aaron Rodgers' 33.8, Travis Kelce's 31.6, Taylor, Allen Robinson's 27.3, Hill and Brandon Aiyuk's 21.9, Jenckes now holds a 19.06-point lead over Curtis Hirsch's Fairways & Greens.

Vin Ubaldino's Pissed Off For Greatness and the Arlington Isotopes (owned by Sean Stevens) are each less than a point off of second place as they reside in third and fourth respectively. Vince Lucido completes this week's top five with his Crusader squad that finds itself fewer than two points out of second place as well.

Here is the list of the top-40 teams in the FPC heading into Week 15 right now:

  1. 3503 FantasyRehab 384.3
  2. Fairways & Greens FPC Champ XV halliam1114 365.24
  3. Pissed Off For Greatness vinuba 365.18
  4. Arlington Isotopes smstevens1973 365.14
  5. Crusader Vincenzo 364
  6. JaGators II Jagator 363.62
  7. Steelers Rule Cvanson 363.39
  8. Fresh Prince of Helaire chadmccue05 360.4
  9. Hot Chubb Time Machine wanderer07 360.37
  10. The V Team PyantasyFootball 359.72
  11. frontline 7.22 frontline 358.55
  12. Meanest of Gene-est geofre44 356.92
  13. Power of the Shinkdog 2 TimShi 356.25
  14. Paper Champs FBG 11 Brian Harris 355.37
  15. Gucci Desperados A-Martin 354.92
  16. Cat-Like Reflexes CatLikeReflexes 354.66
  17. The Red Wranglers NAB 354.18
  18. rams gators last dancer 23 353.84
  19. Dreaming of Sundays PrimetimeAndyDalton 353.7
  20. MJK5 rampage 353.07
  21. Not in Kansas Anymore Waspguy 353.01
  22. Serenity Now FBG RickRam 351.19
  23. Cheetah's Cheetahs 351.15
  24. Virginia is for Lovers drewb223 351.03
  25. LuckyStrike ScottLeise 350.37
  26. d/\/\c 2 DanielFra 350.28
  27. Spearmint Rhinos Spearmint Rhinos 349.94
  28. 19451 cjm954 349.67
  29. Sharpie101 edelman24 349.5
  30. Benny Friedman - 9 MatthewStex 349.34
  31. RedZoneSavages Camp1 348.54
  32. Tying faith between our teeth Hosky 348.33
  33. Cloud of Dust StephenDuB 347.85
  34. Boondocks Boondock 347.68
  35. CrakRok40 @CrakRok 347.58
  36. Dudeplatinum BryanHol 347.46
  37. Midnight special Chitownbully 347.35
  38. Da Gildz Won Time!! Too Trey Uncle Leo 347.3
  39. Charles Barkley Ajsports 347.27
  40. Avengers Gamlerman 347.19

Michael Jenckes in 1st Place in 2020 FPC

While he didn't need to make the massive jump that Gifford did, Michael Jenckes' Week 14 score of 220.3 was still enough to get him into first place in the 2020 Footballguys Players Championship. Thanks in part to Aaron Rodgers' 33.8, Travis Kelce's 31.6, Taylor, Allen Robinson's 27.3, Hill and Brandon Aiyuk's 21.9, Jenckes now holds a 19.06-point lead over Curtis Hirsch's Fairways & Greens.

Vin Ubaldino's Pissed Off For Greatness and the Arlington Isotopes (owned by Sean Stevens) are each less than a point off of second place as they reside in third and fourth respectively. Vince Lucido completes this week's top five with his Crusader squad that finds itself fewer than two points out of second place as well.

Here is the list of the top-40 teams in the FPC heading into Week 15 right now:

  1. 3503 FantasyRehab 384.3
  2. Fairways & Greens FPC Champ XV halliam1114 365.24
  3. Pissed Off For Greatness vinuba 365.18
  4. Arlington Isotopes smstevens1973 365.14
  5. Crusader Vincenzo 364
  6. JaGators II Jagator 363.62
  7. Steelers Rule Cvanson 363.39
  8. Fresh Prince of Helaire chadmccue05 360.4
  9. Hot Chubb Time Machine wanderer07 360.37
  10. The V Team PyantasyFootball 359.72
  11. frontline 7.22 frontline 358.55
  12. Meanest of Gene-est geofre44 356.92
  13. Power of the Shinkdog 2 TimShi 356.25
  14. Paper Champs FBG 11 Brian Harris 355.37
  15. Gucci Desperados A-Martin 354.92
  16. Cat-Like Reflexes CatLikeReflexes 354.66
  17. The Red Wranglers NAB 354.18
  18. rams gators last dancer 23 353.84
  19. Dreaming of Sundays PrimetimeAndyDalton 353.7
  20. MJK5 rampage 353.07
  21. Not in Kansas Anymore Waspguy 353.01
  22. Serenity Now FBG RickRam 351.19
  23. Cheetah's Cheetahs 351.15
  24. Virginia is for Lovers drewb223 351.03
  25. LuckyStrike ScottLeise 350.37
  26. d/\/\c 2 DanielFra 350.28
  27. Spearmint Rhinos Spearmint Rhinos 349.94
  28. 19451 cjm954 349.67
  29. Sharpie101 edelman24 349.5
  30. Benny Friedman - 9 MatthewStex 349.34
  31. RedZoneSavages Camp1 348.54
  32. Tying faith between our teeth Hosky 348.33
  33. Cloud of Dust StephenDuB 347.85
  34. Boondocks Boondock 347.68
  35. CrakRok40 @CrakRok 347.58
  36. Dudeplatinum BryanHol 347.46
  37. Midnight special Chitownbully 347.35
  38. Da Gildz Won Time!! Too Trey Uncle Leo 347.3
  39. Charles Barkley Ajsports 347.27
  40. Avengers Gamlerman 347.19

Hop in the 2020-21 FBG Playoff Challenge

Looking for some playoff fun for only $35? Remember the FFPC and Footballguys.com have banded together once again, just as we did in 2010 and revolutionized the industry with the Footballguys Players Championship. This time, we bring you the Footballguys Playoff Challenge with a $100,000 grand prize and deep payouts. Plus all the excitement and perfect simplicity of the original playoff challenge format: no draft, no salary cap, no convoluted rules. Just pick 10 players and let ’em ride to the Superbowl. All of that goodness but now with just a $35 entry fee!

The main details of the Challenge are listed below:

  • Entry fee: $35 per team
  • Contest capped at a maximum of 10,000 entries
  • $100,000 Grand Prize
  • $300,000 in guaranteed prizes paying down to 1,600th place
  • Contest runs from the start of the NFL playoffs thru the Super Bowl
  • Each team consists of 10 players in an FFPC starting roster format
  • Each team chooses from 12 playoff teams but only 1 per team
  • All rosters will be locked on Saturday, January 4th at 4:35 pm ET
  • No roster adjustments will be allowed even for games starting later
  • For more details, see the full rules and payout structure on the contest page linked right here.

Register For the Footballguys Playoff Challenge Now


Prizes in Player Accounts


Congrats once again to all regular season winners! Regular season prizes in all leagues have been distributed, and here is what you need to do to get your cash:

  • If you qualified for a cash prize in any league/event, it is now in your FFPC account. No further action is required on your part.
  • If you qualified for a prize with a choice of either cash or entry into one of next year's FFPC events, a Prize Selection window will appear on your MyTeams page. You can make your selection immediately or delay your decision to a later time. Once your selection is made, your prize will be placed into your FFPC account.

PRIZE WITHDRAWAL PROCESS

  • You are now able to submit your withdrawal request.
  • All prize distribution by the FFPC is processed via check by mail or ACH transfer ONLY.
  • Any cash withdrawal of $600 or more will require a W-9 to be filled out and will generate an IRS Form-1099 for the 2020 year.
  • Please fill out your online W-9 when requesting the cash during the online withdrawal process.
  • Any funds left in your FFPC account can be used for next year's registration. Only funds that are requested for withdrawal are subject to filling a W-9 form.
  • Prizes can be used for the World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge

PRIZE-SPLITTING BETWEEN CO-MANAGERS

  • The FFPC offers prize splitting between owners and co-managers for a cash prize total of $2,000 or more.
  • The primary owner will always remain the sole legal prize winner and MUST authorize payment to his co-manager by writing/email. The primary owner may be required to fill out and sign an authorization form indicating the name & address of his co-manager and the amount he should receive. Both the primary owner and the co-manager will each fill out a W-9. Once these documents are received and approved by the FFPC, prizes will be released to both parties. At year’s end, both the primary owner and the co-manager will each receive IRS Form-1099 for their prize awards.
  • Please email Chris at chris@myffpc.com so she can help you initiate the prize-splitting process.

Grossman & Jenckes on FFPC Podcasts

On the latest Rotoviz Radio‘s The High-Stakes Lowdown podcast, I sit down with Adam Grossman, a high stakes player who has numerous FFPC best ball dynasty and FPC league championships to his name and who has a team in contention for the $500,000 grand prize in the the 2020 Footballguys Players Championship. In the episode, we talk about Diontae Johnson's drop problems, the rise of Brandon Aiyuk and much more.

You can check out a new episode of The High-Stakes Lowdown every Thursday during the NFL season on Rotoviz.com or wherever you get your podcasts. I’d also encourage you to check out all of the other great podcasts that Rotoviz Radio has to offer, too.

Then on Friday, yours truly and Ferrell Elliott talk to Michael Jenckes, the overall leader of the FPC heading into Week 15. We're going to discuss how he got there, the decisions on how he is going to try to stay there, and he'll give you some advice on starts and sits in the 2020 Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Main Event as well. As always, we also answer your calls, tweets, emails and more all on The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour!

The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour normally airs Friday nights at 10/9c, and the next episode can be heard here. You can hang out with the high stakes players in the show’s chat room if you want to listen live. You can also access full on-demand streaming available for listening anytime via a variety of apps including the HSFF Hour website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, Spreaker, Podchaser, Audioburst, Breaker, Castbox, Overcast, PodBean, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Podcast Addict and Anchor on your iPhone or Android device as well.

FFPC Quick Resource Links


In case you have any questions or want to check something at a moment's notice, I am including this section of the email every week. While you are enjoying the 2020 season, consider this your guide to all things FFPC:


Live From the NFL, It's Saturday Football!

As a reminder, players, the NFL makes its debut on Saturday this weekend as the Bills visit Denver at 4:30 pm ET, and Carolina has a date with the Packers at Lambeau that kicks off at 8:15 pm ET as well. Get those lineups adjusted early after the Chargers and Raiders do battle on Thursday night!


Get those lineups in by Thursday and Saturday this week, players! Enjoy the games in Week 15, but I'll see you in the chat room with Michael Jenckes and Ferrell Elliott on Friday night!

Sincerely,

Eric Balkman
The Fantasy Football Players Championship
www.myFFPC.com