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Fantasy Football gains momentum, new NFL season begins

Liam Flanary and Braden Lyons • September 19, 2023

The National Football League (NFL) season began last weekend with the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Detroit Lions matchup at Arrowhead Stadium, giving Fantasy Football fanatics another go at winning their own season. 

Fantasy Football is an online game where groups, ranging from 4-16 people, who are able to choose what players they believe will accrue the most points that season. The “game” is set up so that Fantasy points correlate exactly with how their chosen “team” plays in each NFL game. For example, a touchdown represents six Fantasy points, a reception represents one point, and every yard a player moved forward counts as 0.1. 

Each week, as the NFL season progresses, Fantasy Football members are matched up against a particular opponent to see which team earns the most points that week. During the final weeks of the NFL season, playoffs also begin within the fantasy league to determine who comes out on top.

Junior Blake Heselius has drafted his fantasy football team already this year and believes he has the best team in the school. He recently drafted wide receiver Justin Jefferson from the Minnesota Vikings as the 2nd pick in his draft, which has paid off after his win in week one of the season.

“I’m excited for this NFL and fantasy season, and I’m ready to win my fantasy league which will give me an extra  $1000 in my pocket,”  Heselius said.

The hardest part of fantasy football is choosing between all of the talented players in the NFL. The list created can be used as a help guide through the process and hopefully win the championship in one’s own fantasy football league.

Justin Jefferson, WR, MIN

Christian McCaffrey, RB, SF

Austin Ekeler, RB, LAC

Jamarr Chase, WR, CIN

 Tyreek Hill, WR, MIA

 Travis Kelce, TE, KC

 Stefon Diggs, WR, BUF

 Derrick Henry, RB, TEN

 Saquon Barkley, RB, NYG

 Josh Jacobs, RB, LV

 Davante Adams, WR, LV

 A.J. Brown, WR, PHI

 Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, DET

 Tony Pollard, RB, DAL

 Nick Chubb, RB, CLE

 Joe Mixon, RB, CIN

 CeeDee Lamb, WR, DAL

Garrett Wilson, WR, NYJ

Travis Etienne Jr., RB, JAX

Aaron Jones, RB, GB

Chris Olave, WR, NO

Jaylen Waddle, WR, MIA

Najee Harris, RB, PIT

DeVonta Smith, WR, PHI

Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC

Jalen Hurts, QB, PHI

Josh Allen, QB, BUF

Mark Andrews, TE, BAL

Calvin Ridley, WR, JAX

Lamar Jackson, QB, BAL

Tee Higgins, WR, CIN

Deebo Samuel, WR, SF

Kenneth Walker III, RB, SEA

Keenan Allen, WR, LAC

Joe Burrow, QB, CIN

Breece Hall, RB, NYJ

Miles Sanders, RB, CAR

T.J. Hockenson, TE, MIN

Amari Cooper, WR, CLE

George Kittle, TE, SF

Terry McLaurin, WR, WAS

Alvin Kamara, RB, NO

DeAndre Hopkins, WR, TEN

Justin Fields, QB, CHI

Justin Herbert, QB, LAC

DJ Moore, WR, CHI

Rachaad White, RB, TB

Trevor Lawrence, QB, JAX

Tyler Lockett, WR, SEA

Mike Evans, WR, TB

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About the Contributors
Liam Flanary
Liam Flanary, Editor-in-Chief
Senior Journalism IV student I like to play golf, go to the beach and surf with friends, and play video games. My favorite movie is Iron Man.
Braden Lyons
Braden Lyons, Editor-in-Chief
Senior Journalism IV student I play football for the school and hope to continue in college. I'm a part of National Honors Society, Operation Smile, and some other clubs. Outside of school, I enjoy eating, hanging out with friends, and working out.
Brendan White
Brendan White, Sports Editor
Senior Journalism 3 Student, Sports Editor I have played baseball for Cox for the past 3 years. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, as well as going to the beach and playing golf. I am also the greatest fantasy football player ever.