06.18.23

Judd and Friends Wins $500,000 in Playoff Challenge

(Photo: Bleeding Green Nation)

Judd and Friends Cash $500,000

Jalen Hurts' Massive Game Propels Judd and Friends To 1.7-Point Victory

The 2022-23 World Famous Playoff Challenge featured another half-million-dollar winner this year, as Judd and Friends' Judd Team 3 won it all. While Jalen Hurts' 90.4 led the way (double points for the Pro Football Championship), it was Travis Kelce's 46.2 points that helped Judd and Friends secure the bag. You can check out Judd and Friends' winning six-wideout lineup below:

  • QB - Jalen Hurts
  • RB - Austin Ekeler
  • RB - Christian McCaffrey
  • WR - Ja'Marr Chase
  • WR - Stefon Diggs
  • WR - Tyreek Hill
  • WR - Justin Jefferson
  • WR - Christian Kirk
  • WR - CeeDee Lamb
  • TE - Travis Kelce
  • PK - Graham Gano
  • DT - Seattle Seahawks

Pocketing $100,000 for second was Bruce's Seth Hut Hut with MattPed's Rocky Mountain High 2 taking home a cool $50,000 for third. ham6 owned by paydirt brought in $25,000 for fourth with mrcheapoman getting a squad into fifth place for $12,500.

Pending stat changes, here are the top 25 finishers in this year's challenge, along with their winnings:

  1. Judd Team 3 Judd and Friends 557.75 $500,000
  2. Seth Hut Hut Bruce 556.05 $100,000
  3. Rocky Mountain High 2 MattPed 553.35 $50,000
  4. ham6 paydirt 552.25 $25,000
  5. Mrcheapoman mrcheapoman 550.85 $12,500
  6. Wilbur3 wilburfcks 550.65 $12,500
  7. One Time For The Kids Rlevy1991 549.25 $10,000
  8. EDK Modog814 549.25 $10,000
  9. rcleary1 PC1 Ryan_Cleary3 547.95 $10,000
  10. Jimmit 2 Billman 546.15 $9,000
  11. Seige 2 TheSeige 544.55 $8,000
  12. Bob Guizzy 544.35 $6,500
  13. Z31 GiuseppeLia 544.35 $6,500
  14. Fantasyportfolio.win (1) Draft Guy 544.35 $6,500
  15. ¡LeedsCarajo!200.4 LeedsCarajo 543.15 $5,000
  16. HallBall 2 Frogblood546 543.05 $4,500
  17. Tallahassee beastboy 542.35 $4,000
  18. Hurts $ilk 541.15 $3,000
  19. The Texas Hangmen jasonboris 541.15 $3,000
  20. Straight Cash Homie 6 HurricaneDitka 541.15 $3,000
  21. Hurts Rent-A-Car DubJay 541.05 $2,500
  22. Occupy Fantasy DFS Magic 4 brianmjester 541.05 $2,500
  23. Maddingly3 marcmar 540.75 $2,500
  24. Pensky File HarleyCop 540.55 $2,500
  25. ShipChaser_3 GoodFunk 540.45 $2,500

2022-23 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge Full Leaderboard

loonzilla64 Is $100K FBG Champ

loonzilla64 won the 2022-23 Footballguys Playoff Challenge title and $100,000 grand prize that comes along with it on Sunday. Thanks to Hurts' and Kelce's performances, loonzilla64's BEEFO 6 nipped charlie48's DABOYS3 team by a slim 3.4-point margin. Here's the lineup that got loonzilla64 the six-figure prize:

  • QB - Jalen Hurts
  • RB - Saquon Barkley
  • RB - Austin Ekeler
  • RB- Christian McCaffrey
  • WR - Ja'Marr Chase
  • WR - Gabe Davis
  • TE - Evan Engram
  • TE - T.J. Hockenson
  • TE - Travis Kelce
  • TE - Dalton Schultz
  • PK - Justin Tucker
  • DT - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

charlie48 still takes home $50,000 for second with Runts - Joker--run by jrl2002--and robthedog24's RMB11 splitting $37,500 in their third-place tie. MndBender99's Holeshot#3 rounded out the top five, winning $10,000 for its efforts.

For a look at the top-20 teams in the Footballguys Playoff Challenge after the action completed, check out the list below (prizes pending stat updates):

  1. BEEFO 6 loonzilla64 562.55 $100,000
  2. DABOYS3 charlie48 559.15 $50,000
  3. Runts - Joker jrl2002 556.05 $18,750
  4. RMB11 robthedog24 556.05 $18,750
  5. Holeshot#3 MindBender99 553.45 $10,000
  6. Senor_17 GoodFunk 552.75 $10,000
  7. Knights GiovannyTan 552.15 $9,000
  8. Ponta107 Ponta01 552.05 $7,500
  9. Sleepingtiger sleepingtiger 550.15 $5,000
  10. Slim Reaper craiglewandowski 549.25 $3,333
  11. Rabid Wombats Hurts RabidWombat 549.25 $3,333
  12. EDK Modog814 549.25 $3,333
  13. GT4 nickz 548.95 $3,000
  14. SupremeGator Davis3143 548.75 $2,500
  15. Vegas Hoss VegasHoss 548.25 $2,500
  16. PBL-Opt Lineup 1 PBLBuriedCones 547.85 $2,250
  17. Gooseman gonephishin2 547.85 $2,250
  18. Lex Pace (PHI) apace929 547.35 $1,666
  19. Top of Food Chain 1 jasen@laramiehomes.com 547.35 $1,666
  20. Syd Vicious 4 Hed1Staticx 547.35 $1,666

2022-23 Footballguys Playoff Challenge Full Leaderboard

GiuseppeLia Cashes $100,000 in P/C 2

The 2022-23 FFPC Playoff Challenge #2 closed out on Sunday after three crazy weeks of action. After the dust settled, GiuseppeLia's You Sure Got a Purdy Mouth 6 came out on top (thanks to Hurts and Kelce on Sunday evening) to win the $100,000 grand prize. The winning roster is below:

  • QB - Jalen Hurts
  • RB - Saquon Barkley
  • RB - Christian McCaffrey
  • RB - Joe Mixon
  • WR - Christian Kirk
  • WR - CeeDee Lamb
  • TE - Travis Kelce
  • TE - Dawson Knox

This year's competition also featured a massive 44-way tie for second as well. You can look at that tie below as the top 45 teams are listed, obviously pending stat changes as well:

  1. You Sure Got a Purdy Mouth 6 GiuseppeLia 376.25
  2. StumpJumpersP2-1 shannonosh 373.95
  3. Syd Vicious 11 Hed1Staticx 373.95
  4. Spokanimals II DeanDeCx 373.95
  5. R for Gore III R4Gore 373.95
  6. EDK Modog814 373.95
  7. The Texas Hangmen jasonboris 373.95
  8. BearDenFPC#2.1 BearDen 373.95
  9. Snow Pond Loonies 7 JohnGif 373.95
  10. Nexus Clipper54 373.95
  11. FA-Impemba jimpemba777 373.95
  12. Last Call Chuck_Nukes 373.95
  13. Chippy mcdoc 373.95
  14. Dental Dynamic Duo Onzelo1961 373.95
  15. You Sure Got a Purdy Mouth 12 GiuseppeLia 373.95
  16. RotoViz - Curtis CPatrickNFL 373.95
  17. No Mercy NoMercy77 373.95
  18. I Like TDs MichaelAnd 373.95
  19. Fammm filthy 373.95
  20. Armed 2 irish6@cox.net 373.95
  21. VegasWife V Woody29 373.95
  22. GetBuckets GetBuckets 373.95
  23. BegBorrowandSteel dcris 373.95
  24. Mishka mtaxi 373.95
  25. adreamking adreamking 373.95
  26. Wildcats KM54 373.95
  27. Majewtj7 2boys28 373.95
  28. Itzme752 Itzme752 373.95
  29. MFJNCREW MFJNCREW 373.95
  30. Batch9 Batch9 373.95
  31. Blantons is My Favorite 2 Jp33988 373.95
  32. Attim Brown MarkMes 373.95
  33. ImaKikYoAzz Antwaunp 373.95
  34. Assassins 2-2 Saints787 373.95
  35. Falcons19 ScottKei 373.95
  36. Belly Div Round #2 $200 Jeff Millon 373.95
  37. Tealjo3 Tealjo 373.95
  38. Mucho Dinero kevkev 373.95
  39. The Jostros 28 TEXAS FELON 373.95
  40. Cave Adsum BadCo 373.95
  41. Miss New Bootyyyyy Miss New Booty 373.95
  42. Lou & Brew's Playoff Challenge 2 #3 Hitimewine.net 373.95
  43. Tau11 dtaul 373.95
  44. Red Label RedLabel 373.95
  45. Daddy’s team IRONDADDY 373.95

2022-23 FFPC Playoff Challenge #2 Full Leaderboard

Well, It Had To Happen At Some Point

The fourth annual 2022-23 Footballguys Playoff Challenge #2 closed out with the Pro Football Championship in an unprecedented 157-way tie for first place with Hurts and Kelce leading the way for Super Sunday double points to get the win in the competition. Here was the winning lineup:

  • QB - Jalen Hurts
  • RB - Saquon Barkley
  • RB - Christian McCaffrey
  • WR - Ja'Marr Chase
  • WR - Stefon Diggs
  • WR - Christian Kirk
  • WR - CeeDee Lamb
  • TE - Travis Kelce

For a look at the final scoreboard in the Footballguys Playoff Challenge #2 pending stat changes from the Super Bowl, check out the link below:

2022-23 Footballguys Playoff Challenge #2 Full Leaderboard

Prizes Deposited This Friday

If you won any prizes in any of our four Playoff Challenges, you can expect them to be deposited into your account this weekend. After the NFL applies its Big Game stat corrections and the scores become final from the league on Friday, we will get your prizes to you. Congrats to you this season, players!

Register For High-Stakes Leagues Now

It may only be February, players, but registration is open for the 2023 FFPC Main Event, Footballguys Players Championship and all high stakes leagues now. So if you want to jump in on next year's chase for life-changing money or if you wanted to kick things up a notch with one of our high stakes leagues, do so right now and reserve your spot for 2023 greatness!

Register For the 2023 FFPC Main Event Here

Register For the 2023 Footballguys Players Championship Here

Register For 2023 FFPC High Stakes Leagues Here

The Fantasy Fun Continues Today

Even though the 2022 NFL season is history, you can begin your quest for a big grand prize right now in the 2023 FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament! This tournament will follow best ball slim rules (no kickers or defenses) with a 14-week regular season and single week elimination playoffs from Weeks 15-17 before a champion is crowned at the end of week 17. For just $125 per team, a maximum of 1,440 teams will battle for the $25,000 grand prize with a $170,875 prize pool!

This tournament is running now until April 27th, which is the start of the NFL Draft. However, 130+ rookies are already loaded into the player pool and are ready to be drafted by you!

The main details of the tourney are listed below:

  • Entry fee: $125 per team
  • Contest capped at a maximum of 1,440 entries
  • $25,000 Grand Prize
  • $170,875 in guaranteed prizes
  • 20-Round Best Ball Slim Format
  • 30-second, 60-second two-hour & six-hour draft options available
  • Draft until April 27th
  • For more details, see the full rules and payout structure on the contest page linked right here.
Here's what we have going on over the next few days:
LEAGUEOPENINGS ENTRY PRIZESDRAFTTIMER TYPE RDS
Never-Too-Early #51673
10 of 12
$125
$170,875
Starts When Full
30 sec
BBS
20
Never-Too-Early #531695 of 12$125$170,875Starts When Full6 hrsBBS 20
Never-Too-Early #53109
11 of 12
$125
$170,875
Starts When Full
2 hrs
BBS
20
Never-Too-Early #5164412 of 12$125$170,875TONIGHT 8p E60 secBBS 20
Never-Too-Early #5164512 of 12$125$170,875TONIGHT 10p E 60 secBBS 20
Never-Too-Early #5164612 of 12$125$170,875Tomorrow 8p E60 secBBS 20
Never-Too-Early #5164712 of 12$125$170,875Tomorrow 10p E60 secBBS 20
Never-Too-Early #5164812 of 12$125$170,875Thursday 8p E60 secBBS 20
Never-Too-Early #5164912 of 12$125$170,875Thursday 10p E60 secBBS 20

Enter the 2023 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament Here

Never-Too-Early To Draft Superflex

Here's your cordial invitation to jump in the FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Superflex Best Ball Tournament, everyone. It will run before the NFL draft launches and conclude on April 27th.

This tournament will follow best ball slim rules (no kickers or defenses) with a 14-week regular season and single week elimination playoffs from Weeks 15-17 before a champion is crowned at the end of week 17. For just $35 per team, a maximum of 1,296 teams will battle for the $5,000 grand prize with a $44,625 prize pool!

Superflex scoring allows for one quarterback to be started as a flex. Superflex quarterback scoring is four points per passing touchdown, one point per 25 passing yards, negative two points for each interception and a point for every 10 yards rushing.

Drafts are available daily with either a two-hour or a six-hour clock, Sit & Go drafts with a 30-second clock and scheduled live drafts with a 60-second clock.

This tournament is running now until April 27th, which is the start of the NFL Draft. However, 130+ are already loaded into the player pool and are ready to be drafted by you!

The main details of the tourney are listed below:

  • Entry fee: $35 per team
  • Contest capped at a maximum of 1,296 entries
  • $5,000 Grand Prize
  • $44,625 in guaranteed prizes
  • 20-Round Best Ball Slim Format
  • 30-second, 60-second two-hour & six-hour draft options available
  • Draft until April 27th
  • For more details, see the full rules and payout structure on the contest page linked right here.
Here are the open drafts happening over the next few days:
LEAGUEOPENINGS ENTRY PRIZES DRAFTTIMER TYPERDS
Never-Too-Early SFX #52946
11 of 12
$35
$44,625
When Full
30 sec
BBS-SF
20
Never-Too-Early SFX #5317212 of 12$35$44,625When Full6 hrsBBS-SF 20
Never-Too-Early SFX #53159
11 of 12
$35
$44,625
When Full
2 hrs
BBS-SF
20
Never-Too-Early SFX #5140512 of 12$35$44,625TONIGHT 7p E 60 secBBS-SF 20
Never-Too-Early SFX #5140612 of 12$35$44,625TONIGHT 9p E60 secBBS-SF 20
Never-Too-Early SFX #5140712 of 12$35$44,625Tomorrow 7p E60 secBBS-SF 20
Never-Too-Early SFX #5140812 of 12$35$44,625Tomorrow 9p E60 secBBS-SF 20
Never-Too-Early SFX #5140912 of 12$35$44,625Thursday 7p E60 secBBS-SF 20
Never-Too-Early SFX #5141012 of 12$35$44,625Thursday 9p E60 secBBS-SF 20


Enter the 'Never-Too-Early' Superflex BB Tournament Here

Cash in on Reduced-Price Orphan Squads

Make 2023 the year you jump into year-round fun with some dynasty leagues. Numerous available teams have already been posted right here. And if you're not sure if you want to jump headfirst right away, we have numerous orphaned teams for you that are in fantastic shape at both the $77 and $250 levels right now. Many others have just had their prices lowered, such as the one below:

$250 RotoViz TriFlex Superflex #297 REDUCED TO $179

QB: D. Prescott (DAL), R. Tannehill (TEN), C. Wentz (WAS)

RB: J. Jacobs (LV), N. Harris (PIT), A. Ekeler (LAC), N. Chubb (CLE), M. Gordon (KC), K. Drake (BAL), C. Hubbard (CAR), D. Hilliard (TEN)

WR: T. McLaurin (WAS), H. Renfrow (LV), N. Brown (DAL), D. Samuel (SF), B. Skowronek (LAR), M. Thomas (NO), O. Beckham (FA)

TE: L. Thomas (WAS), D. Goedert (PHI), W. Dissly (SEA)

2023 Draft Picks: 1.9, 2.9, 3.9, 4.9, 5.9, 6.9, 7.9

2024 Draft Picks: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7

Simply click on the purchase button next to this team or the team you want to take over and start playing dynasty fantasy football at the FFPC today!

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Stop At the Depot For This Special Promo

Any FFPC dynasty owners new to Dynasty Depot can get a 60-day rookie membership for just $5. Join hundreds of other Dynasty Depot members to buy or sell FFPC dynasty teams in the only FFPC-approved dynasty marketplace. Use promo code "FFPC5" to take advantage.

As a reminder, our partners over at Dynasty Depot have their dynasty team auctions going on now! Buy your favorite team with your favorite players or sell your existing dynasty teams at auction. With Dynasty Depot, you can earn points that will transfer from the FFPC to their leaderboard weekly in standard, best ball, superflex and superflex best ball leagues. It's all happening at DynastyDepot.com.

Jared Smola on the HSFF Show

Check out The High Stakes Fantasy Football Show on the Bettor Sports Network live Thursday night at 7/6c. Yours truly and a rotating guest host chop it up each and every Thursday evening, taking you through all the issues high stakes players are facing and much more.

On Thursday, I'm joined by Jared Smola from Draft Sharks, and I would STRONGLY encourage you to download the app so you can participate in the show and--most importantly--take advantage of all the great giveaways we've offered to viewers so far, including--but not limited to--signed jerseys from both retired and current pro sports superstars.

Download the Bettor Sports Network Apps Below:


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Draft 2023 Best Ball Leagues Today

Some FFPC drafters have already complete(d) their first 2023 drafts of the year, and now you can, too! Join in the fun now with redraft best ball live and slow draft leagues at entry fees of $5, $35, $77 and $250 open for entry. And don't forget that more than 130-plus 2023 rookie class players are included in the draft pool as well.

Slow drafts are filling and launching as soon as they are full, so you can be drafting in minutes. Drafts with 30-second, 60-second, two-hour and six-hour clocks are available. And be sure to download the FFPC iOS and Android apps for a more streamlined draft experience. The links are below:

Download the FFPC iOS App Here

Download the FFPC Android App Here

Drafts have already begun, so any of you that love early drafting can jump in now and draft your first 2023 Best Ball team today!

FFPC Apparel on Sale Right Now

The Home of Season-Long Fantasy Football is now wearable thanks to The FFPC Store! Check out the league champion shirts we have along with some of the other cool T-shirts and other items that you're gonna love. Click the link below, and get the gear you've been waiting for!

Shop the FFPC Store Here

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 checking out all things FFPC for the 2022-23 season, consider this your guide:

The 2022 Main Event
The 2022 Footballguys Players Championship
The 2022 FFPC Best Ball Tournament
The 2022 Terminator Tournament
The 2022 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament
The 2022 Super Bracket Tournament
The 2022 Superflex Best Ball Tournament
The 2022 Superflex Best Ball Tournament 2
The 2022 Superflex Best Ball Tournament 3
The 2022-23 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge
The 2022-23 Footballguys Playoff Challenge
The 2022-23 FFPC Divisional Playoff Challenge
The 2022-23 Footballguys Divisional Playoff Challenge
2022 High Stakes Leagues
2023 Dynasty Leagues
2022 Online Satellite Leagues

Thanks for reading, everyone! Now's the time to jump in a few drafts in the 2023 FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Best Ball Tournament and the 2023 FFPC 'Never-Too-Early' Superflex Best Ball Tournament. And don't forget to grab some dynasty orphans today, too!

See you Thursday night on The Bettor Sports Network's High Stakes Fantasy Football Show with DraftSharks' Jared Smola, everyone!

Sincerely,

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