NJFFL Media Awards — Week 2

Week 2 brought pure chaos across the board with fireworks at the top and absolute trainwrecks at the bottom. Some managers looked like certified geniuses, while others left points rotting on the bench.

Top Score

Mike Donnelly and the Jersey City Crop Dusters took the league to the woodshed this week, hanging a monstrous 191 points to lead the entire league. Dropping 191 isn't just a win; it is a statement that set the high-water mark for Week 2.

Low Score

Jared Luciani’s Maine Machine sputtered completely, limping to a league-low 64 points. Somebody check the lineup, because scraping together just 64 points leaves the Machine stranded at the bottom of the pile.

Biggest Blowout

Pat Gabriele and the West Hartford Wolverines showed no mercy, dismantling the Chicago Icemen by 102 points. A 102-point margin of victory is pure domination, making this blowout the easiest call on the board.

Closest Game

Mike Gabes and the Alaska Lookouts survived a tight one, edging past the Louisville Lightning by 14 points. With blowouts everywhere else, a 14-point margin was the skinniest sweat of the week.

Player of the Week

Joe Borell got an explosive performance from Florida Finatics wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who erupted for 68 points. Delivering 68 points single-handedly tilts matchups, making Smith-Njigba the runaway top dog of the slate.

Bench Blunder

Joe Borell somehow found himself on both sides of history as the Florida Finatics watched quarterback Jared Goff rack up 51 points on the bench. Leaving 51 points stranded on the pine is an agonizing blunder that hurts to look at.

Bust of the Week

Mike Gabes plugged tight end Mike Gesicki into the Alaska Lookouts lineup and got rewarded with a flat 0. Starting a goose egg is fantasy poison, and delivering 0 points earns Gesicki this week's ultimate dud award.

Manager of the Week

Jersey City Crop Dusters owner Mike Donnelly takes the managerial crown after orchestrating a 191-point victory. Putting up 191 in a win proved to be the best all-around manager week across the league.

Heartbreak Hero

Joe Christiano and the Philadelphia Phreaks did everything right by scoring 136 points, but still took the loss. Putting up 136 and walking away empty-handed is a brutal outcome worthy of maximum sympathy.

Captain's Call

Florida Finatics owner Joe Borell struck gold by slapping the captain’s "C" on Seattle wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who delivered 68 massive points. Nailing the captaincy for 68 points is masterclass decision-making.

Value Play of the Week

Dominic DiYanni and the Louisville Lightning got absurd production from Patrick Mahomes, who piled up 47 points on a minuscule $0.2M cap hit. Getting 47 points from the Kansas City passer for practically nothing against the cap is unmatched value.

Waiver Wire Steal

Mike and Ron Klepacky of the Tampa Sea Captains cashed in on the waiver wire, riding FAAB pickup Dalton Schultz to 25 big points. Getting 25 points out of the Houston tight end off the wire is roster management at its finest.

Looking Ahead

Get ready for Week 3, because the standings are already on fire and nobody's roster is safe.