It’s time for Week 3 people.
And I’ve begun to notice a few new folks have jumped on board.
It makes me happy to know that more people have found us and have joined the mix.
But…while compiling this week’s field, I’ve noticed that some of our players could use some pointers to ensure they stay in the running.
Let’s briefly review a couple of things.
Make sure to pick all of the games
Some of our players left a game here and there blank.
While I do contact the folks I know & remind them to pick, the truth is I don’t know everyone involved. And that’s fine.
But what isn’t okay is to miss a game. I’m sure it’s an honest mistake, but you don’t want a blank pick to cost ya.
Consider this a friendly heads up to review your sheet before turning it in. A quick once-over will keep things straight.
Pick the total points scored in the Monday Night game
There will definitely be times during the season when several people are in a position to Win the week. (like last week)
The primary tiebreaker we use are the Monday Night points total. That is, the total points scored in the game by both teams.
In the event of a tie, the closest pick to the final score determines the Winner.
An easy way to come up with a score prediction is to picture what you think the final score will be.
For instance, if you think Philadelphia will defeat Chicago 31-28, that points total is 59. Simple enough, right?
You will be surprised how often it boils down to that facet of the competition.
Please use First Name and Last Initial
This helps me out a ton.
Yes, you will notice some players that only go by one name [AHEM!] like Otis.
For the most part, this helps to differentiate between players because we have had two Williams. Or two Seans. Or two Sarahs.
You get the picture.
Thanks for your ear on that. On with the show.
Update
Had some last-minute entries (hey, life happens) & since it’s before Kickoff, I snuck ’em in. The more, the merrier…right? The adjusted numbers are below.
This week we have a pool of 66 players shooting at a $330 pot.
Pot’s right.
(for those that don’t know: when wagering moolah, once the pot is considered “right” that means that the Winner can expect to gain that amount. In other words, “the house” is guaranteeing that specific amount in the prize pool. Regardless of what happens, if you Win you get that money – no excuses)
Here’s this week’s field:
FOR THE WEEK
- the pot is $330
- there are 66 players
- the unanimous pick this week (we got one!) is the field taking Kansas City to take care of business in Miami. Uh-ooooooo!! You know what’s coming now.
- the underdog pick this week has Keya taking Arizona to Win a Division Road Game on Sunday. I love that selection. That’s exactly the kind of pick that can put you in the Winner’s Circle. Good Luck Keya!
- Our reining Champ is Cleve III. Man, I’m sure Cleve got a little tense after the Sunday Night ballgame, but everything worked out. Those points saved ya!
ANNOUNCEMENT: while I do my best to get each & every pick correct, sometimes I make mistakes. If I do mess up, just reach out to me (you can leave a comment below the post & I’ll fix it ASAP). I need to know before the affected game Kicks Off, otherwise, that puts the rest of the field at a competitive disadvantage. Sound good?
Okay, that’s it. Enjoy the game everyone.
And good luck.