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Emeraldegg
12/30/19 4:51:48 PM
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Welcome everyone, to the playoff round! First off, let me say a big thank you for everyone who picked during the season, especially those who were out of the running but picked anyway. This competition wouldn't exist without you all, so thanks a bunch for playing.

So the rules for this wildcard round, the top 4 in the final standings from the regular season get to sit this round out! The rest of the 8 who made it (yes it was an even 12, no ties needed), I'll list the games here the same as usual, HOWEVER, due to the potential of the equivalent of screen-cheating because of the low amount of games (IE people changing their picks based on what others do), the playoffs are always done via PM.

However, me being the host, I would normally take the PM's but since I am in this, I will have someone not in the competition take the picks for me, and he will send them to me once the games are locked in. Same rules apply, you can change your picks anytime before the games lock, but do be mindful of making a ton as since these are done via PM, it can be quite inconvenient if there's a bunch in a row. Think carefully before making them.
So please PM your picks to @Arti who will be my proxy for this competition. Thanks arti!

Normally I'd list the games first and the standings after but since this is the final standing for the season, we're doing it now!

1. Emeraldegg (173-83) [8-8]
2. DpObliVion (172-84) [10-6]
3. Xuxon (171-85) [11-5]
4. th3l3fty (169-87) [12-4]
5. MegamanX (167-89) [9-7]
6. davidponte (166-90) [12-4]
7. Paratroopa1 (164-92) [11-5]
8. Camden (163-93) [8-8]
8. pronouncemyname (163-93) [9-7]
8. chriswar22 (163-93) [10-6]
8. thekitchensink (163-93) [11-5]
8. Crescent-Moon (163-93) [13-3]
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13. Vengeful_KBM (162-94) [10-6]
14. LadyVyxx (161-95) [8-8]
14. crazyisgood (161-95) [9-7]
16. theawesomestevr (160-96) [10-6]
16. SwiftyDC (160-96) [12-4]
18. ZeroSignal620 (159-97) [8-8]
19. Whiskey_Nick (158-98) [8-8]
20. foxhead84 (157-99) [8-8]
20. Wicklebee (157-99) [11-5]
20. Arti (157-99) [11-5]
23. fortybelowsummer (155-101) [8-8]
24. KommunistKoala (154-102) [8-8]
24. LiquidOshawott (154-102) [9-7]
26. KCF0107 (153-103) [7-9]
26. UltimaterializerX (153-103) [10-6]
26. HBJDubs (153-103) [10-6]
29. Jukkie (152-104) [6-10]
29. WiggumFan267 (152-104) [8-8]
29. HanOfTheNekos (152-104) [9-7]
32. Reg (150-106) [7-9]
32. kenrmcha (150-106) [7-9]
32. Cody11533 (150-106) [7-9]
32. MrSmartGuy (150-106) [10-6]
36. Seginustemple (149-107) [8-8]
37. DoomTheGyarados (147-109) [0-16]
37. TheKnightOfNee (147-109) [7-9]
39. Meow1000 (146-110) [0-16]
40. Junior_Cigano (142-114) [0-16]
41. MysteriousStan (139-117) [0-16]
42. Bartz (138-118) [0-16]
43. MZero11 (135-121) [0-16]

Very very tight race for the finish, a couple of people dropped out last minute, and a couple took their place. (continued in next post)
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Arti
12/30/19 4:57:30 PM
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Emeraldegg
12/30/19 5:01:10 PM
#3:


So, on to business, myself, DpObliVion, Xuxon, and th3l3fty do not need to pick this round. Good job guys!
If you are @MegamanX, @davidponte, @Paratroopa1, @Camden, @pronouncemyname, @chriswar22, @thekitchensink, or @Crescent-Moon, you must pick this round. The rules are that the top half advance to the divisional round, while the bottom half are eliminated. I will be including tiebreakers in the picks, I think I'll do 3 this year instead of 4, too much work.

As for week 17, the aforementioned Crescent-moon slid right into that final playoff spot with a 13 win week to top the boards. Good job crescent, clutch! Upset of the week, only 2 people took Miami over New England, myself and @WiggumFan267. Good job wigs!

Saturday, January 4th
4:30 PM
Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans

8 PM
Tennessee Titans @ New England Patriots

Sunday, January 5th
1 PM
Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints

4:30 PM
Seattle Seahawks @ Philadelphia Eagles

Tiebreaker 1: Which team will win by the largest margin? Ties count, so if teams tie, and you picked one, you got it.

Tiebreaker 2: Which team will have the most rushing yards this round? Ties count, so if two teams tie, and you picked one, you got it.

Tiebreaker 3: Which player in Seattle/Philadelphia will have the most receiving yards?

Edit, i realize these probably aren't the best tbs, I made them in a hurry, so in the event of more than 1 person getting them all right, I'll just let them in the next round.
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Whiskey_Nick
12/30/19 5:03:46 PM
#4:


Bills
Titans
Saints
Seahawks

TB1- Saints
TB2- Titans
TB3- Nelson Agholor

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Emeraldegg
12/30/19 5:13:39 PM
#5:


Nick I dunno how to break this to you but...
You see that line in the other post? You're below it. You didn't make it bud...i know it's difficult but cheer up you can try again next year
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Crescent-Moon
12/30/19 5:25:10 PM
#6:


My numbers had KBM in sole possession of 13th... That's an awful spot to be.

Frankly though I was almost four full games out entering Packers/Vikings with 17 games left in the season.. Honestly I'm satisfied with just being able to salvage that. That was effectively my "Super Bowl" already.

I think some people quit too easily/early with things like this.

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Crescent-Moon
12/30/19 5:27:11 PM
#7:


Emeraldegg posted...
Nick I dunno how to break this to you but...
You see that line in the other post? You're below it. You didn't make it bud...i know it's difficult but cheer up you can try again next year
From my observations over the last few years, he does it when he's already out. If he's in he doesn't make it public.

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Whiskey_Nick
12/30/19 5:29:57 PM
#8:


Yes, I always post regardless

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Emeraldegg
12/30/19 5:57:10 PM
#9:


Lol I'm just messing with nick, we're tight like that
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Whiskey_Nick
12/30/19 6:11:45 PM
#10:


I am now hurt beyond repair by Emerald's comments. As such I will continue to do everything the exact same as I am currently.

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ZeroSignal620
12/30/19 6:28:01 PM
#11:


I went for broke and paid dearly. Better luck next year!

That being said: Bills, Pats, Saints, Seahawks

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Fastbreak
12/30/19 6:31:41 PM
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Crescent-Moon posted...
My numbers had KBM in sole possession of 13th... That's an awful spot to be.

Frankly though I was almost four full games out entering Packers/Vikings with 17 games left in the season.. Honestly I'm satisfied with just being able to salvage that. That was effectively my "Super Bowl" already.

I think some people quit too easily/early with things like this.

I quit when emerald was getting a bit overwhelmed and I didnt think I would make playoffs

...because fantasy playoffs were about to start and I assumed the same here since we were talked about them and forgot it was actual playoffs. Oops!

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Emeraldegg
12/30/19 6:53:11 PM
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Okay, I do need to say this, for the future, please no one feel they have to quit to lessen my workload. I appreciate any concern on my behalf but I promise you I can handle it.
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chriswar22
12/30/19 7:24:36 PM
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Whiskey_Nick posted...
Bills
Titans
Saints
Seahawks

TB1- Saints
TB2- Titans
TB3- Nelson Agholor

lol TB3
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HBJDubs
12/30/19 8:06:32 PM
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My worst year ever, mostly due to missing half a week and having a sluggish start, but I'm glad I got a lot of ground back the last few weeks of the year

With that said, Bills Titans Saints Seahawks

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TheKnightOfNee
12/30/19 8:40:24 PM
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Once again, my strategy of "always pick Lions" did not seem to pay off.

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pronouncemyname
12/31/19 12:59:19 AM
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Wow I'm usually terrible at this and always finish at the bottom. Can I still post picks here anyway or does it have to be by PM?
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Emeraldegg
12/31/19 9:40:39 AM
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I mean, if you absolutely want to and don't want to do it by PM, I'll allow it
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Crescent-Moon
01/01/20 3:51:20 PM
#19:


I am off work Saturday, so expect my picks to come in early afternoon-ish on Saturday.

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Emeraldegg
01/02/20 10:03:53 PM
#20:


Bump
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davidponte
01/02/20 10:27:53 PM
#21:


I should probably send my picks in
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pronouncemyname
01/03/20 2:39:49 AM
#22:


Texans
Titans
Saints
Eagles

TB1 Saints
TB2 Titans
TB3 Tyler Lockett
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VengefulKaelee
01/03/20 3:22:30 PM
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Crescent-Moon posted...
My numbers had KBM in sole possession of 13th... That's an awful spot to be.

:(

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davidponte
01/03/20 3:47:31 PM
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My pick is in!

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Meow1000
01/03/20 7:58:46 PM
#25:


I get the feeling Titans/Pats is going to be the definitive game of the first round

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Emeraldegg
01/04/20 11:51:01 AM
#26:


Game in like 1+ hrs
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ertyu0078
01/04/20 12:35:07 PM
#27:


Bills
titans
saints
eagles
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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 1:10:30 PM
#28:


I wouldn't mind too much just posting mine out in the open honestly. If someone wants to make a late change solely to try to win a silly online league, that's their problem~

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Emeraldegg
01/04/20 1:16:38 PM
#29:


Oh I looked at the wrong thing on espn's ticker thing, today's not till 4, whoopsies

If you want to post your picks in here, go for it
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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 1:22:27 PM
#30:


Emeraldegg posted...
Oh I looked at the wrong thing on espn's ticker thing, today's not till 4, whoopsies

If you want to post your picks in here, go for it
Silly person, 1PM is for tomorrow~


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davidponte
01/04/20 1:37:17 PM
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go pats

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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 1:40:03 PM
#32:


I have 3 different picks from pronounce.. This could get ugly for someone.

Bills
Patriots
Saints
Seahawks

Saints
Saints
Diggs

I don't expect any of these to be blowouts, so the first TB is mainly for the team I think is most likely to win big. Still might waffle on a tiebreaker.

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davidponte
01/04/20 1:43:00 PM
#33:


Bold of you to think that Quandre Diggs is going to line up at WR tomorrow.

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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 1:45:20 PM
#34:


My fault for not paying enough attention to the third tiebreaker to remember who is actually playing..

I'mma fix that..

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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 1:51:54 PM
#35:


And now it dawns on me that you were screwing around with me. I am admittedly a bit slow in that regard.

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davidponte
01/04/20 1:54:25 PM
#36:


Oh wait now I'm confused. It's a player from Seattle or Philly right? Technically there is a Diggs on Seattle but it's the safety.

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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 2:01:53 PM
#37:


Ok yes I should've included the first name I get it. I didn't bother to think about it much.

Stefon Diggs.

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davidponte
01/04/20 2:04:17 PM
#38:


Am I going crazy here or does Stefon Diggs not play for the Vikings?

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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 2:06:44 PM
#39:


davidponte posted...
Am I going crazy here or does Stefon Diggs not play for the Vikings?
...When has Stefon Diggs not played for the Vikings?

He was the one who caught the "Minneapolis Miracle" against the Saints a couple of years ago.

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davidponte
01/04/20 2:07:25 PM
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Yeah but the tiebreaker is asking for a player from the Seattle/Philly game isn't it?

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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 2:08:06 PM
#41:


https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2976212/stefon-diggs

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davidponte
01/04/20 2:08:25 PM
#42:


what is going on lmao

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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 2:09:55 PM
#43:




davidponte posted...
Yeah but the tiebreaker is asking for a player from the Seattle/Philly game isn't it?
I... May have somehow completely ignored that part of the tiebreaker.

I'mma just call this a "silly kitty" moment.

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davidponte
01/04/20 2:10:42 PM
#44:


I thought I was going insane there for a second

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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 2:14:14 PM
#45:


davidponte posted...
I thought I was going insane there for a second
So did I~

I'm not sure how I totally overlooked the actual question.. Being on my phone isn't exactly an excuse for that.

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Crescent-Moon
01/04/20 2:23:40 PM
#46:


I guess I will just go with Metcalf for now and make this madness stop

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thekitchensink
01/04/20 2:32:54 PM
#47:


Whew, glad that silly pick of Steelers over Ravens or the week 16 Monday Night switch to Vikings over Packers for purposes of hedging fantasy didn't cost me my spot here.

Picks incoming shortly

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Xuxon
01/04/20 3:16:39 PM
#48:


ertyu0078 posted...
Bills
titans
saints
eagles
i like these picks

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thekitchensink
01/04/20 4:12:36 PM
#49:


I really wanted to go Bills/Titans today, but I went Bills/Pats.

Emeraldegg posted...
Edit, i realize these probably aren't the best tbs, I made them in a hurry, so in the event of more than 1 person getting them all right, I'll just let them in the next round.

On this point, if you're concerned in the future, you can always make the last tiebreaker a "how many yards" question, as the chance of two people submitting the same tiebreaker in that case is extremely small.

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Emeraldegg
01/04/20 4:19:49 PM
#50:


Yeah I am definitely going with something like that in the future, I was just in a rush and didn't think it through properly.
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