TheFallenOne's Challenge

[TheFallenOne]

Are you a mastermind or a windbag? Lots of speculation after the draft,... always been that way on every football forum I've seen. People insist that player X is gunna do this or team Y will do that, even though FA is still underway...even though we've yet to start training camps or get through the preseason with our teams in one piece. A lot of hot air being blown around if you ask me.

Answers these questions so we know NEXT year, who to listen to in May/June ...and who to ignore. Each of these 20 questions allows for 5 answers. At one point per correct answer, maximum score = 100. Answers are not rankable. Simply list the correct individual or team (any order) within the statistical top-5 to get the associated point. NFL.com official stats will decide what constitutes a correct answer.

SCORING INDEX

0 points = CHICKEN TURD. Too afraid to try this? CTs have no right posting on these boards unless in the form of a question.

1-20 points = NOOB. A 'noob' needs to shut the hell up during the offseason and pay more attention to his wiser peers.

21-40 points = TYPICAL JOE BLOW. This guy knows a bit but can't distinguish himself from the masses of casual NFL fans out there.

41-60 points = NFL VETERAN. Vet's have enough knowledge and experience to get most of the answers correct and, hence, may be worthy of your attention occasionally.

61-80 points = FANTASY CONTENDER. Contenders, will frequently challenge for dominance in a typical 12-team fantasy league. Usually only bad injury luck or a freak NFL game event keeps these guys away from a title or runner-up slot.

81-100 points = FANTASY CONSULTANT. When a consultant posts something, you should probably pay attention. These are the guys you want answering your weekly lineup questions.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Review the following questions. Read them carefully.

2. Prepare you answers and PM (private message) them to me so no one else can poach your thoughts. DO NOT POST THEM HERE PLEASE.

NOTE: I just joined these boards and have no connection to anyone here including mods or admin. Your PMs are safe with me.

3. Deadline for a submission is June 15th, at which time, I will post everyone's submission at the same time, date-marked, in the order received.

4. Once posted, I'll ask admin to lock the thread until the close of Week 17, at which time results will be tallied and resulting ranks assigned. Don't be a CHICKEN TURD!

5. I'll post first so all those people who are sending me submissions by PM can rest assured that I won't be using their responses as the basis for my own. I'll post by Wednesday May 9th.

QUESTIONS/TEMPLATE

A. Based on the college draft results and free agency signings to-date, which 5 NFL teams will improve their year-end win:loss standings by the biggest margin?

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B. Based on the college draft results and free agency signings to-date, which 5 NFL teams will decline in their year-end win:loss standings by the biggest margin?

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5.

C. List the top 5 rookies for 2007 in terms of total TD production (any position)

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5.

D. List the top 5 QBs (in terms of total passing yards) who were NOT starters for that team in 2006

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5.

E. List the top 5 QBs in 2007 by quarterback rating. QB must make 10 official starts in the season to qualify as a correct answer.

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5.

F. List the top 5 RBs in 2007 based on total yards from scrimmage (i.e. rushing + receiving totals)

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5.

G. List the top 5 RBs in 2007 based on total touchdowns

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5.

H. List the top 5 WRs in 2007 based on total receiving yards

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5.

I. List the top 5 WRs in 2007 based on total receptions

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5.

J. List the top TEs in 2007 based on receiving yards PLUS touch downs, where each TD registered will be converted to 50 yards receiving for the purpose of tallying results.

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5.

K. Which Head Coaches, serving their first season with a new team, will register the most improvement over the number of games won versus the season prior? Or [next criteria] the least amount of erosion in terms of games lost versus the season prior?

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5.

L. List 5 encumbant starters (any position) who will lose their status to a back-up for reasons other than injury?

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4.
5.

M. Answer the following:

1. NFC East Division Winner =
2. NFC West Division Winner =
3. NFC North Division Winner =
4. NFC South Division Winner =
5. NFC team with the worst regular season record =

N. Answer the following:

1. AFC East Division Winner =
2. AFC West Division Winner =
3. AFC North Division Winner =
4. AFC South Division Winner =
5. AFC team with the worst regular season record =

O. List the top 5 defenses in terms of rushing yards against

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2.
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4.
5.

P. List the top 5 defenses in terms of passing yards against

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4.
5.

Q. List the top 5 individual defenders by sack totals

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R. List the top 5 individual defenders by interception totals

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S. List the top 5 punt or kick returners in terms of total return yardage

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T.List the top 5 NFL kickers in terms of FG accuracy (scores versus attempts)

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Good luck. Have fun with it!

*FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

[TheFallenOne]

Clarification for QUESTION D

Here's a PM I got and response provided:

what does starter in 2006 mean? like the start of the year or the whole season?

ANSWER

Number one on the depth chart.

For example Jeff Garcia would not be considered the 'starter' for the Eagles in the 2nd half of the (2006) season. He only played because McNabb went down.

Jay Cutler, however, would be the starter for the second half of the (2006) season, because Shanahan made the decision to bench Plummer.

Hope that clears it up.

[MS72]

ok man, just sent mine in.

[ColossalCanadian]

meh, thats a lot of work, i may just submit and be a chicken turd, maybe ill do it if i find the time

[TheFallenOne]

Originally Posted by ColossalCanadian

meh, thats a lot of work, i may just submit and be a chicken turd, maybe ill do it if i find the time

I won't bust your balls about it. I can only encourage you to participate.



LOL - jj man!

[TheGWH]

Wow this is going to be ALOT of work, but hey, I'll take my time.

[TheFallenOne]

Originally Posted by TheGWH

Wow this is going to be ALOT of work, but hey, I'll take my time.

Take your time, deadline is June 15th.

[hit_'em88]

bow to the king of too much free time i'll get mine in as soon as i'm done researchin luckily school gets out soon this'll take all day

[TheFallenOne]

As promised, here's my early submission:

A. Based on the college draft results and free agency signings to-date, which 5 NFL teams will improve their year-end win:loss standings by the biggest margin?

1. AZ
2. DET
3. STL
4. TB
5. WAS

B. Based on the college draft results and free agency signings to-date, which 5 NFL teams will decline in their year-end win:loss standings by the biggest margin?

1. ATL
2. CHI
3. GB
4. IND
5. KC

C. List the top 5 rookies for 2007 in terms of total TD production (any position)

1. Dwayne Bowe (KC)
2. Dwayne Jarret (CAR)
3. Calvin Johnson (DET)
4. Chris Henry (TEN)
5. Marshawn Lynch (BUF)

D. List the top 5 QBs (in terms of total passing yards) who were NOT starters for that team in 2006

1. Carr
2. Garcia
3. Huard (Huard only played because Trent Green went out with a concussion)
4. Brady Quinn [R]
5. Schaub

E. List the top 5 QBs in 2007 by quarterback rating. QB must make 10 official starts in the season to qualify as a correct answer.

1. Brady
2. Brees
3. Lienart
4. Manning
5. Palmer

F. List the top 5 RBs in 2007 based on total yards from scrimmage (i.e. rushing + receiving totals)

1. FWP
2. Gore
3. LT2
4. SJax
5. Westbrook

G. List the top 5 RBs in 2007 based on total touchdowns

1. FWP
2. LJ
3. McGahee
4. Rudi
5. T. Jones

H. List the top 5 WRs in 2007 based on total receiving yards

1. Boldin
2. Fitzgerald
3. Holt
4. Ocho Cinco
5. Roy Williams

I. List the top 5 WRs in 2007 based on total receptions

1. Boldin
2. Coles
3. Housh
4. Andre Johnson
5. Javon Walker

J. List the top TEs in 2007 based on receiving yards PLUS touch downs, where each TD registered will be converted to 50 yards receiving for the purpose of tallying results.

1. Cooley
2. Gates
3. Gonzo
4. Heath Miller
5. KW2

K. Which Head Coaches, serving their first season with a new team, will register the most improvement over the number of games won versus the season prior? Or [next criteria] the least amount of erosion in terms of games lost versus the season prior?

1. Cam Cameron
2. Lane Kiffen
3. Mike Tomlin
4. Norv turner
5. Ken Wisenhunt

L. List 5 encumbant starters (any position) who will lose their status to a back-up for reasons other than injury?

1. Delhomme
2. Dunn
3. DeShaun Foster
4. Michael Vick
5. Andrew Walter

M. Answer the following:

1. NFC East Division Winner = PHI
2. NFC West Division Winner = SEA
3. NFC North Division Winner = CHI
4. NFC South Division Winner = CAR
5. NFC team with the worst regular season record = ATL

N. Answer the following:

1. AFC East Division Winner = NE
2. AFC West Division Winner = SD
3. AFC North Division Winner = CIN
4. AFC South Division Winner = JAX
5. AFC team with the worst regular season record = OAK

O. List the top 5 defenses in terms of rushing yards against

1. BAL
2. CHI
3. JAX
4. MIN
5. SD

P. List the top 5 defenses in terms of passing yards against

1. BAL
2. DEN
3. JAX
4. NE
5. PIT

Q. List the top 5 individual defenders by sack totals

1. Leonard Little
2. Shawne Merriman
3. Julius Peppers
4. Julian Peterson
5. Adalius Thomas

R. List the top 5 individual defenders by interception totals

1. Champ Bailey
2. Tory James
3. Rashean Mathis
4. Ed Reed
5. charles Tillman

S. List the top 5 punt or kick returners in terms of total return yardage

1. Devin Hester
2. Dante Hall
3. Terrence McGee
4. Justin Miller
5. Michael Turner

T.List the top 5 NFL kickers in terms of FG accuracy (scores versus attempts)

1. Elam
2. Gould
3. Hanson
4. Rackers
5. Stover

[NFL_WIZARD]

I am all for the concept, but it is too long. if you make it like 5 questions , I will play. Guessing a kickers accuracy means nothing......

[TheFallenOne]

Originally Posted by NFL_WIZARD

I am all for the concept, but it is too long. if you make it like 5 questions , I will play. Guessing a kickers accuracy means nothing......

Not necessarily. You have to select a K in most fantasy leagues so I threw it in as the 20th question. You can look at a K's historical success, his age, whether he plays at home in a dome, how effective his team is inside the red zone.

I agree it's pretty futile, but not totally.

[MaddHatter]

Great Challenge and I'm glad to say I just completed and sent in my test... there were a few answers that may change prior to June 15 pending how spring training goes, but we shall see.

[TheFallenOne]

No problem regarding amendments, so long as I get your PM before June 15th expires.

We have 5 entries now. Not a bad response rate so far. Hopefully we can get at least 10.

[MS72]

oh, so we can change our answers?

[TheFallenOne]

Originally Posted by MS72

oh, so we can change our answers?

You can. I can't. Just PM me closer to the June 15th deadline with ALL your changes at once please. I don't want to get confused with too many independent PM's