2023 Fantasy Football recap: The Atlanta Falcons were not your fault
If you are celebrating a fantasy football championship this week, congratulations. A lot went right for you, and its probably time to take those winnings and buy yourself the jersey of your fantasy MVP.
If you lost, its time to play the blame game and single out those who disappointed us all year. Maybe you even go buy yourself a Falcons jersey, because nothing screams fantasy busts quite like that group out of Atlanta.
The excitement levels for the Falcons were high heading into the season.
Not only did they have first-rounders in Kyle Pitts (2021) and Drake London (2022) ready to break out, but they also used the No. 8 pick to select Texas running back Bijan Robinson, an elite talent who was expected to be a top back all season and considered a no-brainer first-round fantasy pick.
Kyle Pitts was under utilized in 2023. Getty ImagesAfter Week 17, the Falcons are a hot mess, London is WR36, Pitts is TE14 and Robinson is RB12 in full-point PPR formats. Not goodnby any means, but also not your fault.
Consider your investment in the Falcons offensive weapons the fantasy football version of that moment in Good Will Hunting when Robin Williams character repeats to Matt Damon, Its not your fault, over and over again as you rapidly went through the various stages of grief this season.
The Falcons couldnt possibly misuse Pitts and London again this year, could they? Denial. How in the world is Tyler Allgeier getting more touches than Bijan? Anger.
Please, please, please! I will do anything to see Bijan get 20 touches in a game. Bargaining. Watching the three supposed superstars combine for just 75 yards in a 9-7 lossto Carolina in Week 14. Depression. And now, in your final stage, you have accepted your fate and vow never to draft any Falcons again. Ever.
But, as mentioned, none of this is your fault. The players are amazingly talented and, in the right offensive scheme, should soar to new heights. They just need a new scheme, and that means a new coach. Arthur Smith has systematically ruined the Falcons, which has trickled down to your fantasy teams. Now in his third season, he has wasted the talents of each of his past three first-round picks.
Bijan Robinson was largely upstaged by Tyler Allgeier. Getty Images## Betting on the NFL?
- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL
- Check out the best NFL betting sites
- Get the latest Super Bowl 2023 Odds.
- Get the BetMGM Bonus Code
Ask Smith and hell shift the blame to not having a proper quarterback, but his scheme is archaic and his play-calling was predictable. His continued attempts to prove he was the smartest person in the room each week by utilizing lesser-talented players because he assumed the opposition was focused on his top three stars? That was a disaster.
Maybe next year things will be different, but when looking to assign blame in the form of a fantasy bust, remember, the Falcons were not your fault.
Howard Bender is the head of content at FantasyAlarm.com. Follow him on X @rotobuzzguy and catch him on the award-winning Fantasy Alarm Radio Show on the SiriusXM fantasy sports channel weekdays from 6-8 p.m. Go to Fantasy-Alarm.com for all your fantasy football advice.
How many decks are used in poker?
In most popular poker variants, such as Texas Hold'em and Omaha, a standard deck of 52 playing cards is used. Each deck contains four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades) and consists of 13 ranks (Ace, 2 through 10, and the face cards: Jack, Queen, and King).
What is the bonus code for WPT Global Poker 2023?
The best bonus code for WPT Global is WPT777. By entering the bonus code, players will get a welcome bonus 100% up to $1,200 on the first deposit. The minimum deposit is $20.
What is the best WPT Global bonus code?
Use the WPT Global bonus code WPT777 when registering to get a 100% deposit bonus up to $1200 plus a $100 No Deposit poker bonus.
