The Spartans broke out this year making the playoffs for the first time. With some great production out of the WR's this year along with better RB production made this team the AFC West champ. Problem this year was health as if the RB's stayed healthy all year, this team could be crusing to a Super Bowl win. With two above average QB's going into next year along with this squad, look for this team to build on what they have already achieved and go for more.
2007 MVP: Larry Fitzgerald
2007 Disapointment: Vince Young
2006 Results: 7-6, 1163.10, 3rd in AFC West, 3rd in AFC WC
2007 Results: 9-4, 1306..08, 1st in AFC West
Difference: +2 Wins
A breakout year for the Wolverines earned them their first divison championship. This team has a horrible lack of depth which looked to hurt during the bye weeks, but instead the guys he had to play dominated. This team easily had the best rookie class with Adrian Peterson leading the way along with Dwayne Bowe putting up fantasy points like seasoned veterans. Along with them they got the usual production from Peyton with a little extra from Portis to make up for the drop off in Frank Gore's production.
2007 MVP: Adrian Peterson
2007 Disapointment: Cedric Benson
2006 Results: 8-5, 1275.58, 2nd in AFC East, 2nd in AFC WC
2007 Results: 10-3, 1322.18,1st in AFC East
Difference: +2 Wins
Breakout Award: Somerville Spartans
-Had a great year coming off of two years just out of being elite
Tough Luck Award: Pat's Dyantsy
-High in scoring, but could not pick up wins despite great weeks
Turnaround Team: N.E. Chowderhead
-Broke out in the second year and came out of nowhere for 9 wins
Lame Duck: Hotsauce
-A possible playoff team busted all over the field
IR Ward: El Paso Bandits
-Lost their starting QB and top RB
Divison Dominator: AABC
6-0 again, and 18-0 overall in the NFC West
Waiver Hawk: Denver Roncos
-Ryan Grant really boosted this team through the end of the season
Best Rookie Manager: Denver Roncos
+7 Win difference this year out of a the rookie manager
Another strong year from the 2005 AFC champs, but a shade under where they were in past years. Argonauts were dealt a devastating blow with the shortened Larry Johnson season, but the slack was picked up and then some by Tom Brady. With six 100+ scoring players, two over 200 points and one over 300, the Argonauts picked up the scoring title despite losing out on the division for the first time. With some great breakout performances this year, look for this team to make that final push next season
2007 MVP: Tom Brady
2007 Disapointment: Larry Johnson
2006 Results: 9-4, 1329.00, 1st in AFC East
2007 Results: 8-5, 1322.18, 2nd in AFC East, 1st in AFC WC
Difference: -1 Win
Last year's champ struggled early but picked up the pace late for a strong run to the playoffs. This team lacked the one huge player this year for most of the year until Marques Colston stepped up and started producing. However, the injury to Carnell Williams desimated this RB core killing any shot at steady production this year relying on Lamont Jordan and Ladell Betts. Despite all of this, the team came out on top of a weak class of AFC wild card teams and took their spot in the playoffs again.
2007 MVP: Marques Colston
2007 Disapointment: Donte Stallworth
2006 Results: 9-4, 1413.72, 1st in AFC West
2007 Results: 6-7, 1074.94, 2nd in AFC West, 2nd in AFC WC
Difference: -3 Wins
Los Banditos struggled for the second year in a row, really stinking it up after a good start. The team could not stay healthy, or get decent production from those inserted into the lineup trying to salvage anything this year. The Bandits had to rely on their kicker for a large portion of their points this year with only 3 skill players picking up more than 100 points. Mark will try to use his trading skills along with a good draft position to improve this team, but it might take more than just one season
2007 MVP: Santonio Holmes
2007 Disapointment: Javon Walker
2006 Results: 6-7, 1035.51, 3rd in AFC West, 3rd in AFC WC
2007 Results: 4-9, 904.16, 3rd in AFC West, 5th in AFC WC
Difference: -2 Wins
The Dynasty had a rough year this year, being killed by the schedule. Despite finishing in the top 8 of points scored, they still were not even in the wild card race in the last week of the season. The rookie manager struggled with consistency with Brees and LT coming on too late to save the season. Beyond that, the team was mediocre with a few high scoring affairs. This is just the first year from this rookie manager, so look for this team to make some changes and challenge teams more next year.
2007 MVP: LaDainian Tomlinson
2007 Disapointment: Marty Booker
2006 Results: 9-4, 1163.26, 2nd in AFC West, 1st in AFC WC
2007 Results: 5-8, 1113.36, 3rd in AFC West, 3rd in AFC WC
Difference: +2 Wins
There was no courage from this team as they lost their early and often, but showed signs of life by finishing strong with some hope for next year. They also picked up the #1 pick after a rough year, which is pretty much the best news for this team. Their high scorer this year was Antonio Gates, who was better than expected, but only managed 169 points. Only one WR managed more than 50 points this year. Shane will look to rebuild in his second off-season with the team.
2007 MVP: Jamal Lewis
2007 Disapointment: Eli Manning
2006 Results: 5-8, 1048.68, 4th in AFC West, 5th in AFC WC
2007 Results: 3-10, 838.26, 4th in AFC West, 6h in AFC WC
Difference: -2 Wins
The Baby Eaters had a strong start, picking up wins despite very low point totals. This team ended up finishing near last in total points despite being in the playoff race until late. This team actually hanged with the Spartans for the divison lead before falling off the face of the earth in the last few weeks. That production can be attibuted to Braylon Edwards' strong start, but could not get any help from other players. The team has cap problems and holes, so don't look for a quick fix.
2007 MVP: Braylon Edwards
2007 Disapointment: Julius Jones
2006 Results: 2-11, 937.99, 4th in AFC West, 6th in AFC WC
2007 Results: 5-8, 915.21, 4th in AFC West, 4th in AFC WC
Difference: +3 Wins
The AABC boys had another great year dominating the NFC West going 6-0 to improve to 18-0 all time in the division. Among the top performers this year are Brian Westbrook and T.J. Houshmandzdeh. However, an off year from Carson Palmer and a sophomore slump from Jones-Drew held this team back from what could have been 13-0. A good eye on the waiver wire scored this team Ernest Graham who broke out and helped carry this team through the second half.
2007 MVP: Brian Westbrook
2007 Disapointment: Carson Palmer
2006 Results: 10-3, 1209.28, 1st in NFC West
2007 Results: 11-2, 1412.40, 1st in NFC West
Difference: +1 Win
The Roncos came out of the regular season strong, winning the NFC East in their first year under new managment. This team really rode their new aquisitions of Tony Romo and Greg Jennings. Feeding off of Romo's success, Jason Witten also thrived this year with nearly 200 points. This team did a great job on the waiver wire, picking up Ryan Grant who helped carry this team through the second half. This team will look to build on great talent and move closer to being a championship team.
2007 MVP: Tony Romo
2007 Disapointment: Mark Clayton
2006 Results: 3-10, 772.65, 4th in NFC East, 5th in NFC WC
2007 Results: 10-3, 1212.23, 1st in NFC East
Difference: +7 Wins
The Chowderheads broke out this year earning the first wild card spot from an NFC West team. The Chowderheads did not look impressive coming out of pre-season, but turned a lot of heads with strong play. Reggie Bush appeared to be the #1 option on the team, but ended up being 5th in total points this year. It was Brett Favre who led the way along with Wes Welker and the defenses. These players along with Bush faded towards the end, but the Chowderheads remain optimistic for next year.
2007 MVP: Brett Favre
2007 Disapointment: Nate Washington
2006 Results: 4-9, 898.54, 3rd in NFC West, 4th in NFC WC
2007 Results: 9-4. 1069.44, 2nd in NFC West, 1st in NFC WC
Difference: +5 Wins
The Stews are coming off their worst regular season ever and lost out on the NFC East for the first time. Ben Roethlisberger recovered from a bad 2006 to lead this team in points. The wide recievers had carried this team the past couple years, but really struggled this year by either QB (Smith and Moss) or getting passed on the depth chart (Driver). This team now looks to upgrade all over the field with poor performances at RB as well with the exception of Joseph Addai
2007 MVP: Ben Roethlisberger
2007 Disapointment: Travis Henry
2006 Results: 11-2, 1447.64, 1st in NFC West
2007 Results: 7-6, 1316.1, 2nd in NFC West, 2nd in NFC WC
Difference: -4 Wins
Acorn could not repeat success in their first year and eneded up in the cellar of the NFC this year. Acorn picked up Derek Anderson early in the year and rode his success as much as he could. However, the rest of the team struggled and could not keep pace. There was some good production early from Patrick Crayton, but it soon fell off. This team's RB's really had problems this year, with the top two failing to top 100 points. The Captain will be out this off-season trying to get back to 2006 form.
2007 MVP: Derek Anderson
2007 Disapointment: Shawn Alexander
2006 Results: 8-5, 1209.28, 2nd in NFC East, 1st in NFC WC
2007 Results: 4-9, 1084.94, 3rd in NFC East, 4th in NFC WC
Difference: -4 Wins
Vilma struggled mightily again, falling out of the playoff race early. Willis McGahee and Hines Ward played well, but no one else followed suit. The rest of the team really struggled, especially Marc Bulger, who came to the team in the off-season. Vilma's struggles can be seen just by the defense started all year. With the Miami defense, which struggled all year, Vilma could not count on positive points on a weekly basis. Vilma looks towards the off-season with a long list of needs.
2007 MVP: Willis McGahee
2007 Disapointment: Marc Bulger
2006 Results: 5-8, 1013.36, 2nd in NFC West, 3rd in NFC WC
2007 Results: 6-7, 941.27, 3rd in NFC West, 3rd in NFC WC
Difference: +1 Win
Hotsauce struggled after a weak 2006 that somehow landed them in the playoffs. This year, the team had just Reggie Wayne and lacked anyone else to help out. Matt Hasselbeck was at QB and could not carry the load that was expected until late in the year. Rookie QB's Trent Edwards and Jamarcus Russell failed to get playing time that could have helped Hasselbeck and RB's Edgerrin James and DeShaun Foster also failed to produce. There were too many busts this year for Hotsauce, who looks to reload with new money.
2007 MVP: Reggie Wayne
2007 Disapointment: DeShaun Foster
2006 Results: 6-7, 1075.22, 3rd in NFC East, 2nd in NFC WC
2007 Results: 4-9, 1077.48, 4th in NFC East, 5th in NFC WC
Difference: -2 Wins
Zubes took this team over mid-season and could not do anything to help it out. With a broken roster lacked multiple strong players. Randy Moss was the best guy on the team with a ridiculous season, but beyond that, many guys had just average seasons. What really killed this team was a lack of depth with only backups at QB and no backups anywhere else. This destroyed any shot at winning on a bye week and if one starter struggled or got hurt, the team had no chance. This team needs to use cap wisely and add some depth.
2007 MVP: Randy Moss
2007 Disapointment: Laurence Maroney
2006 Results: 2-11, 983.64, 4th in NFC West, 6th in NFC WC
2007 Results: 3-10, 924.76, 4th in NFC West, 6th in NFC WC
Difference: +1 Win