FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUES AT THE URFL READY TO ROLL!

I've set up a few leagues to get started in 2013. The ones available right now are pretty early drafts so require a bit of planning, but can satisfy that urge for July. I'll be putting up more and higher dollar leagues in the coming weeks as needed.

Notice all the leagues are named after undrafted NFL stars.

To join a league, email me boss@ursheep.com, or use the JOIN US button to send a message through here. I'll contact you ASAP with your league assignment confirmation. We'll worry about franchise fees after your league is full. Franchise fees will be made via Leaguesafe.com and winnings paid out the same way BEFORE the NFL Super Bowl.

Be sure the read the rules in the URFL LEAGUES tab above, the actual available leagues are listed in a table just below them. You also might want to read some of my early posts about why I started this website. I have dozens of references of people who have played in the past and in fact I've been running a couple of private leagues, not listed here, for the past 11 years.

If you find higher payouts anywhere, you let me know, so I can play there instead. As is, after almost 15 years online, I know my payouts are higher than anyone's.

Any questions feel free to email me.

Let's kick it off!

Angelo
boss@ursheep.com

Fantasy Football Player Rankings: UR's June Top 120

Since it is all the rage to make NFL Top player lists this time of year, it only seems fair that there be a list made that ranks players for fantasy football point production purposes. While I have done this ranking already by position (see the "Preseason Rankings" tab, above), and will amend that page as necessary, this list may be considered my order of selection were I to draft today. Don't confuse this player ranking with an evaluation of talent, or of a player's value to his team. I also will not amend this list, but put up one similar, and updated, in July.

The rule assumptions are for a PPR league such as I run. See the URFL Leagues page (tab above) for more info on that, as well as scoring and lineup details.

1. Adrian Peterson - Has to be #1 right now.
2. Doug Martin - Almost getting too popular now. Sophomore slump?
3. Arian Foster - If he's healthy he stays here.
4. Ray Rice - Still the man on passing downs.
5. Alfred Morris - Like him, hard to take him here though in PPR.
6. CJ Spiller - Don't forget about FredJax, but dude can move.
7. Calvin Johnson - Seems safer to me than RBs to follow.
8. Jamaal Charles - Reid will use him often. Will he survive?
9. Trent Richardson - I'll let you have him, but belongs here.
10. Dez Bryant - Special abilities and I want him.
11. Brandon Marshall - Scored more PPR points than Megatron 2012.
12. Marshawn Lynch - Michael, Harvin,  and rock hands drop him.
13. Steven Jackson - Stays only if he gets 3rd down work.
14. Stevan Ridley - Assuming he'll be ready and get 2012 numbers.
15. Andre Johnson - Only Hopkins drops him a tad.
16. Matt Forte - Can score in bunches in PPR.
17. Chris Johnson - Assuming he'll be the 3rd down back.
18. AJ Green - Something bugs me about him. Seems thin...
19. Maurice Jones-Drew - Assuming he returns to his old job.
20. Demaryius Thomas - Beware of all those target-hogs in DEN...
21. Julio Jones - Should be higher but is a big play guy.
22. LeSean McCoy - New coach, Bryce Brown, call me skeptical.
23. Randall Cobb - A steal here, but lots of target competition.
24. Drew Brees - Sorry can't wait any longer on Brees.
25. Aaron Rodgers - Almost a sure 15 + points every week.
26. Peyton Manning - Probably should be higher
27. Roddy White - Like a Timex.
28. Percy Harvin - It's all where you take the chance...
29. Vincent Jackson - Underrated WR. PPR hurts him here.
30. DeMarco Murray - Would like to see him play 16 games.
31. LeVeon Bell - Assuming he becomes the PIT workhorse.
32. Jimmy Graham - Good but not worth his ADP. TE is deep.
33. Rob Gronkowski - If he shows up Game 1 he passes Graham.
34. Tom Brady - Seems to be dinking and dunking a lot.
35. Cam Newton - Must run in TDs to retain this value.
36. Darren Sproles - Gets PPR points when he plays. Always.
37. David Wilson - Allegedly will be the workhorse. We'll see.
38. Darren McFadden - Will be given another chance.
39. Larry Fitzgerald - Could be in decline mode...
40. Jordy Nelson - A slight risk, but big possible rewards.
41. Eric Decker - A steal here to me, and could be #1 in DEN.
42. BenJarvus Green-Ellis - If he caught passes would be higher.
43. Russell Wilson - A winner and stats from 2012 will rise.
44. Colin Kaepernick - Running ability a plus.
45. Matt Ryan - Virtual tie with Kaepernick.
46. Tony Gonzalez - Safest TE pick to me.
47. Jason Witten - 80 balls, maybe a few TDs too.
48. Reggie Bush - They'll feed him. LeShoure and Bell?
49. Lamar Miller - Give him a shot here. Beware of Gilly!
50. Danny Amendola - a PPR asset anywhere he goes.
51. Tony Romo - Free to fling + little run game = POINTS.
52. Robert Griffin - Steal him as your QB2 and tick somebody off.
53. Andrew Luck - Same here. Could be a steal here.
54. Aaron Hernandez - If no Gronk, he goes up.
55. Danario Alexander - Big plays, not much PPR.
56. Cecil Shorts - Like Steve Smith Jr. Needs to fight somebody.
57. Stevie Johnson - 80 balls easy even if you threw to him.
58. Eddie Lacey - Taking a gamble here. He can play.
59. Montee Ball - Many mouths to feed in the Munchie State.
60. Chris Ivory - Assuming he starts and makes it through camp.
61. Ryan Matthews - If you need a guy why not. It's a new day.
62. Wes Welker - Older, and see Bronco player comments above.
63. Anquin Boldin - Could get Crabtree's stats.
64. Steve Smith - Lack of TDs is a concern.
65. Matthew Stafford - May have topped out in 2011.
66. Torrey Smith - Safe starter. Could make a leap.
67. Rashard Mendenhall - If you need a RB. Think handcuff.
68. Zac Stacy - Just a good solid runner will get time.
69. Pierre Garcon - Well they do call it FOOT ball.
70. Dwayne Bowe - Good WR, needs the ball in his hands.
71. Mike Wallace - First of two big money grabs. Will play.
72. Greg Jennings - Second of two money grabs. Will play.
73. Lance Moore - Quietly a solid WR.
74. James Jones - Can he repeat 2012 success?
75. Mark Ingram - Can he catch anything with Sproles there?
76. Ahmad Bradshaw - He will surface and he will play some games.
77. Victor Cruz - The only Giant WR I want in 2013 is Randle
78. TY Hilton - With more balls coming his way watch out.
79. Mike Williams - Now a fine WR, better QB play and he's a WR2.
80. DeSean Jackson - If he had head on straight had WR1 talent.
81. DeAndre Hopkins - I like him this year. Schaub up to it?
82. Miles Austin - 'Boys will throw it a bunch. Check his health.
83. Antonio Brown - Solid, won't win you any games by himself.
84. Tavon Austin - Worth a shot at this point. But that offense..
85. Hakeem Nicks - I'll let you take him 40 picks early.
86. Joe Flacco - If his confidence stays up sky's the limit.
87. Eli Manning - Best QB left if you still need one.
88. Kenny Britt - Still top TD option in TEN. Playmaker.
89. Denarius Moore - See Britt comment, but for OAK.
90. Josh Gordon - Suspension + CLE offense = downgrade.
91. Jeremy Maclin - Maclin to me means mediocity.
92. DeAngelo Williams - Pundits asking for wrong guy's release..
93. Ben Roethlisberger - Biggest wildcard at QB in 2013.
94. Greg Olsen - Begin TE run here. Look at his numbers.
95. Kyle Rudolph - Long as Ponder is QB, Rudy is an option.
96. Vernon Davis - Always drafted too high. Inconsistency.
97. Bryce Brown - Freak RB, needs discipline then look out.
98. Andre Brown - Utilization is in question right now.
99. Andy Dalton - Pivotal season for a fiery competitor.
100. Carson Palmer - A comeback season and Luck 2012 stats.
101. Shane Vereen - You just never know.
102. Mikel LeShoure - Must stay healthy but will play.
103. Aaron Dobson - Probably Lloyd 2012 numbers. He can catch.
104. Owen Daniels - Solid when healthy. Scahub looks his way.
105. Sidney Rice - Technically still #1 WR in SEA.
106. Cordarelle Patterson - The new Harvin in Minnesota.
107. Giovanni Bernard - Change of pace only?
108. Stepfan Taylor - Will win this job eventually.
109. Rueben Randle - You'll let me have him here.
110. Fred Jackson - Reliable vet still knows the game well.
111. Antonio Gates - Too much value to pass at this point.
112. Heath Miller - Recovery questions only have him this low.
113. Jeremy Kerley - Best WR option in green NY.
114. Vick Ballard - Talk about Bradshaw drops him right now.
115. Greg Little - Has all the tools, worry about the worker.
116. Dennis Pitta - Expect Dickson to dig in to his production.
117. Brandon Myers - Giants like the TE near the red zone.
118. Malcolm Floyd - Again, look at his numbers with Rivers.
119. Jordan Cameron - New TEs will come forward in 2013.
120. Rob Housler - Has a golden opportunity to make a huge leap.
(tie)Chris Givens - Tough to build with new toys added.

PPR Fantasy Football Leagues and DROPS

Point-per reception leagues are extremely popular variations of standard fantasy football leagues. These PPR leagues most often score one point per each reception made. It is a fun and exciting variant on the traditional game, and has a long tradition of its own.

Drafting for PPR leagues is a bit different because of this one extra point per catch. Determing at what point TDs and yardage is worth more than dink-and-dunk grabs is one reason for the intrigue. It takes a bit more thought, as well as knowledge of stats, NFL team gameplans, and so on, to succeed in a PPR league. Too much emphasis on chasing receptions inevitably leads to letting other talent go by, but at the same time if you ignore the PPR, you're going to be angry when the 6 receptions for 40 yards stat line beats your TD and 30 yards. PPR is, in a way, a whole different beast.

If you're familiar with PPR leagues, I've already said too much, so let me get to the point. That is, to the MINUS one point. I believe that in PPR leagues any dropped pass should be a negative (-1). If a player is going to be rewarded for a catch, most of which are routine grabs, he should as well be penalized for failing to snag catchable passes. A drop should cost you.

Most fantasy league hosts do not yet offer a minus one. When it becomes an option I will utilize it for some leagues. It's now June, so I'll start setting up more leagues soon. Email me or use the button above to reserve your spots. I'll also take requests for buddy leagues if you have some people you want to play with in the same league.