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Grealish returns, Willock injury latest and the race for seventh: Gameweek 37 notes

Our round-up of Wednesday’s Premier League action begins with the three early kick-offs.

A win for Everton and a defeat for Tottenham Hotspur kept things interesting in the race for seventh, with the team finishing in that position qualifying for the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round.

Providing the clubs in contention actually want to qualify for the new tertiary tournament and don’t view it with the same disdain they did the Intertoto Cup, it should ensure Spurs, Everton and Arsenal (who beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday) are near enough full strength in Gameweek 38.

Spurs (and with a massive goal swing, Everton) could still overhaul West Ham United in sixth place on the final day, so Fantasy managers should still be able to call upon their key assets from these clubs on Sunday amid the possible end-of-season rotation elsewhere.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1-2 ASTON VILLA

Ollie Watkins‘ (£6.4m) remarkably consistent run of FPL form continued in north London, with the Aston Villa striker notching his 23rd attacking return of the season.

He has blanked in only one of his last eight appearances, a run that coincides with him racking up the most penalty box touches in the division.

He registered six shots in the area against the Lilywhites, only one fewer than Spurs managed as a whole.

The galvanizing effect of the return of Jack Grealish (£7.5m) can’t be underestimated, with Villa looking more like the side we saw in the first half of the campaign.

A home fixture against a defensively sound Chelsea is hardly in his favour but Grealish as a Gameweek 38 punt would otherwise be worth exploring.

As for Spurs, they might have ‘something to play for’ on the final day, but you’d never tell by Wednesday’s flat display.

It was a bad day all round for their Fantasy assets, with an anonymous Son Heung-min (£9.7m) not producing a single shot or key pass, Gareth Bale (£9.2m) benched due to the demands of the swift fixture turnaround and Harry Kane (£11.9m) perhaps trying too hard on what may have been his farewell appearance in front of the north London faithful.

It’s just one goal in four Gameweeks for Kane but the chances keep coming, with only Christian Benteke (£5.5m) having had more shots among FPL forwards in that time.

Sergio Reguilon (£5.6m) had a topsy-turvy evening, claiming the assist for Steven Bergwijn‘s (£7.0m) strike before scoring a comical own-goal to bring Villa level.

NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED

Joe Willock (£4.8m) scored for the sixth straight match as Newcastle United edged out Sheffield United in the final game of the season at St James’ Park.

His Fantasy Premier League ownership has increased almost tenfold in the last two Gameweeks and he is the Premier League’s joint-top goalscorer from Gameweek 30 onwards, despite starting just three matches in that time.

Already among the top five most-bought FPL midfielders of Gameweek 38, there was a late scare in the win over the Blades when he walked gingerly from the pitch.

There was, thankfully, positive news on Willock from Steve Bruce at full-time – but less encouraging updates on fellow injury victims Joelinton (£5.7m), Allan Saint-Maximin (£5.2m) and Martin Dubravka (£4.8m):

Joelinton has a knock. Saint-Maximin, we don’t know yet if it’s a calf injury or whether it’s just a kick as well so we’ll see how he is. Dubravka has a bit of a hamstring but I don’t think there’s anything too bad. Joe Willock is just fatigued.

Fulham await Newcastle in Gameweek 38 and there is encouragement for Willock’s new and existing owners in the fact that the Cottagers are without a clean sheet in their last nine matches, conceding 18 goals in that time.

The Mapgies’ shut-out on Wednesday was, as it happens, their first since Gameweek 27 and only their second on Tyneside in 2020/21.

EVERTON 1-0 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Everton kept up the pressure on Spurs as they defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0.

Richarlison (£7.8m) ended a ten-game goal drought with the game’s only goal, nodding in a Gylfi Sigurdsson (£6.9m) corner.

But it’s Everton’s defence that has caught the eye over the last few months from a Fantasy perspective.

The Toffees have registered eight clean sheets from Gameweek 25 onwards, which is the best record in the division.

It’s on the road where they have really excelled, with six shut-outs in their last seven fixtures away from Goodison Park.

That good form on their travels will be put to the test in Gameweek 38 but a match at the Etihad mightn’t be all that daunting, with Manchester City likely to have one eye on their upcoming UEFA Champions League final clash with Chelsea.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£7.6m) has blanked against the might of Wolves and Sheffield United in consecutive Gameweeks but perhaps there could be some belated, unexpected joy at a mind-elsewhere Manchester City, who have shipped eight goals in their last three matches.

James Rodriguez (£7.7m) missed out against Wolves, with Carlo Ancelotti explaining:

James is out because he was a little bit tired. He didn’t play, he was out, then he played against Sheffield, we prefer not to take a risk.

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  1. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    So we expect Hamez to play on the weekend?
    Hoping for an open, fun MC-Eve fixture.

    1. Scholes Out For Summer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Wouldn’t go there imo, siggy a better option if you really want Everton

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Well I went there weeks ago and it's been terrible.
        Trying to decide whether to start him this week, maybe finally it pays off. Or just give up on it.
        It's him, Son or Greenwood (or two of) who I'm thinking of moving out.

        1. Scholes Out For Summer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          oh you alreazdy have him.

          Just get rid mate haha

          1. RogDog_jimmy
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            haha. that's the correct answer i think. but what if?!

            1. Scholes Out For Summer
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              its the hope that gets you mate

  2. Scholes Out For Summer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Have exact cash to do Dcl + Siggy —> Antonio + Mane

    Should I just pull the trigger now or wait at least another day? Mane could rise tonight, and doubtful he’d last until Sunday for team news

    1. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Do it!

      1. Scholes Out For Summer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        think i had to

        now watch Mane doesnt rise at all lol

  3. yanky
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    chances that Shaw starts gw38???

    1. yanky
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      need to start Shaw (wol) or Digne (mci)

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      i would imagine close to 0%

    3. Cantonesque
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'm gambling that he won't. Otherwise I would have to make transfers right now before price changes. OGS would be absolutely mad to play him surely.

  4. Sheffield Wednesday
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Greenwood > up to £7.8M mid?
    A) Willock* (ful)
    B) Torres/Foden (EVE)
    C) Pépé (BHA)
    D) Pereira (lee)
    E) .............

    Concerned that my Man Utd players only come on for cameo minutes given their European fixture, and not expecting many points from my Everton bench against Man City who may go full dress reheasal for CL final.

    Martinez (Forster)
    TAA AWB Dallas (Digne Holding)
    Salah Lingard Son Greenwood (Siggurdson)
    Bamford Iheanacho Kane
    1FT £0.6M

    1. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      If we get early news im tempted on torres

      1. No Kane No Gain
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        What news would you want. Specifically pep saying “Torres will start Striker”

        1. JonSnow
          • 6 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          leaked lineup? wouldn't be the first time

          1. Fitzy.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah, leaked lineups gave us Greenwood and Bamford benched this week...

      2. Sheffield Wednesday
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thankfully the deadline is 1:30am NZ time so I should manage to follow any "early news" for this last round of matches.

  5. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Got 28 from BB. Any good?

    1. Boxwoods
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Depends if it was a real bench.

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        This.

    2. jia you
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      3 more that my whole team scored lol

  6. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Best transfer for GW 38:
    A. Antonio
    B. Raphinha
    C. Wood
    D. Iheanacho

    1. leeboy104
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Antonio

    2. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      of those A

    3. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

  7. Budweiser
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Would you captain Trent or Bamford?

    1. JonSnow
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Bamford against WB that just conceded 3 and in front of the leeds crowd

  8. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Robertson or Mane?

    1. Alcapaul
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Mane

    2. Dr Mulholland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'm pondering the same question.
      Am veering towards Robo as an improvement on Coufal in my XI.

  9. Cali
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    What’s the priority here? Current lineup for GW38:

    Martinez (Forster)
    TAA, Coufal, Rudiger (Digne, Shaw)
    Salah, Son, Zaha, Raphina (ESR)
    Kane, DCL, Watkins

    1. leeboy104
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Zaha or Watkins out.
      Options:
      Torres, Lingard, Willock, Pepe
      Bamford, Antonio

      1. Cali
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks! I was tempted by the Son + DCL to Mane + Antonio/Bamford move but that still leaves me with Zaha and Watkins..

        1. leeboy104
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I'd actually get rid of DCL before Watkins having looked again. Your move is good. Could also consider Firmino.

          1. Cali
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Hmm you got me thinking. DCL + Zaha to Firmino + Torres/Lingard could actually be an interesting differential.

            1. FPL_Crisis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              firmino much stronger away, salah/mane stronger at home

  10. FPL_Crisis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    How many rage trades are you looking to do to finish off the season in style?
    rank has taken a battering since gw31 wildcard

    Ings+DCL to Antonio+Bamford or are the outgoing players going to troll me again.....

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      i'm going through the rage possibilities one day at a time. hopefully by sunday i'll be back to sanity.

      1. FPL_Crisis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I scored 30 this week, gw rank of 7m with this lineup

        Mendy
        Trent Shaw Dallas
        Salah (c) Bale Harrison Greenwood
        Kane Dcl Ings
        Forster Keane El Ghazi Holding

        The decisions around the united TGW has royally backfired

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I mean it looks so good on paper.

          Since WC31 I’ve bought in 3 keepers who have ended up being benched

          1. FPL_Crisis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            shocker. trying to make gw38 fun if that's still possible ha

            1. RogDog_jimmy
              • 3 Years
              2 years, 10 months ago

              I think making sure To have attacking players in the funnest game and only watch that one with your phone off might be fun.

              1. FPL_Crisis
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                2 years, 10 months ago

                fair call.
                Will definitely be tuned into the liverpool game + it's my birthday that day

  11. Price Changes
    Ragabolly
    • 14 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Risers: Firmino (9.1) Harrison (5.6)

    Fallers: Richarlison (7.7) Dias (5.9)

    1. Ragabolly
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      3 more price changes to go!

    2. The White Pele
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      cheers.

    3. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Here you are! Cheers RB!

    4. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers Ragabolly.

  12. RogDog_jimmy
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Alright - I'm thinking something here.

    Forster (Meslier)
    TAA, Coufal, Rudiger, Holding (Digne)
    Salah, Son, Lingard, (Rodriguez, Greenwood)
    Kane, DCL, Iheanacho

    1ft.

    Forster > Casilla - for a free is pretty much my only way of guaranteeing a positive transfer outcome.

    And just trust the rest of the squad - everyone seems as likely as anyone else to do well - and I give up trying to figure it out.

    1. leeboy104
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I'd just hope that Forster plays (given it might be his turn to rotate in) and use the ft on an attacker.

    2. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Tend to agree with the comment here by Leeboy

      Dcl to Antonio or Bam

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I think that I’m the only one on here who likes DCL against City.

        But you’re both right about the keeper thing. If we get word on Forster playing I won’t do that for sure.

        1. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          I am so utterly sick of Everton.

          I've missed out on all Dignes points and then bring him in again and blank and then sell and then all the blanks from DCL

          I hope we stuff them five nil

          1. RogDog_jimmy
            • 3 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Lol I feel that way too. Feels like Dignes 8pt today was the first Everton return in ages.
            Would be happy with none but now I have 3. Oops.

          2. FPL Theorist
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 10 months ago

            Me too, it's a real lesson learned for me. I brought in two Everton players for DGW26 because they had great fixtures in the double, and I'm still stuck with them. Benched Keane for 2 CS in DGW35 too, because I thought he would keep getting rotated.

  13. Lav
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Took a -8 for BB, only to transfer in a playing second GK who did not play. Could have saved 8 points. Sums up season.

    1. Pep Roulette
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      You took a -8 for a keeper?

      1. Lav
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Dire times for fantasy this year. Ive done many questionable moves, and I have been getting greens.

  14. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Meslier, DCL,
    To
    Ederson, Antonio?

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Same City who’ve let in 6 goals in two games since winning the league?
      Who will be resting everyone (if not Ederson)!!

      Not for me. Best CS chance I see is Leeds.

      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Great points

      2. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        But I have Meslier ugh

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Bring in Casilla for Meslier (or your backup if you have a Leeds spot spare)
          Bielsa said he’s playing Casilla.

  15. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Worth keeping Son and Kane for a pumped up Leicester?

    Can see Spurs getting breakaways though considering Leicester will be going for it!

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah I’m not getting rid.
      Wouldn’t be bringing in.

      Except maybe Son becomes Mane with a second move.
      Or maybe Kane becomes Firmino/Martial.

  16. FCSB
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Mendy
    TAA Shaw Dallas
    Salah Greenwood Son Lingard
    Kane Bamford DCL

    Forster JWP Holding Coleman

    2FT, 1.0 itb

    Early thoughts on best option:

    1. Son + DCL >> Mane + Iheanacho
    2. Son + DCL >> Raphinha / Torres + Antonio

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      2 with Raph

  17. FPL Theorist
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Forget Alisson -- River Plate just won a game with a midfielder playing 90 minutes in goal. All their keepers were ruled out due to COVID.

  18. Ronnies
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Chasing a 17 point lead in mini league, need differentials.

    Worth a-4 ?

    Bruno+Watkins > Mane+Rodrigo

    Cheers.

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure tbh, I'm half expecting Watkins to score against Chelsea myself, would say go for it if the hit wasn't involved.

    2. Salan
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Every differentials have chance to be worth.

      It's the last week, nothing you can lose.

  19. waldo666
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Sitting at 109k OR with my revised target of 100k seemingly in reach.

    Question is, do I look to use both my FTs or bank 1 as a way to move up the ranks? Not sure how much of a rise it would equate to, never even thought about it until someone mentioned it yesterday tbh.

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Use both, saving 1 is unlikely to be the difference of 100K +/-

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers TM, though it might be negligible.

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          The only difference is if the new player scores the same as the player you would have played when saving.

    2. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Wait do you get points for having transfers left over?

      1. waldo666
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        No, but if you are on equal points with someone then whomever has used the least transfers gets ranked higher, as I understand it.

        1. RogDog_jimmy
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Ah ok thanks. This is my first year so though I missed a trick.
          All about OR for me so no need to worry about that.

    3. Den Perry Did It
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      More points get you a better rank, use it.

  20. 272MK
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    DCL vs ManCity

    Watkins vs Chelsea

    Predict pts

    1. RogDog_jimmy
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      11
      2

      1. RogDog_jimmy
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        note i have dcl and not watkins. so i'm projecting positivity

    2. SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      2
      2

  21. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Chances of starting this gw?

    A. Bruno
    B. Shaw

    1. NZREDS
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Low for both, Shaw to be rested and Fernandez to be rested also or a late cameo

      1. SpaceCadet
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Might as well sell Bruno then. Cheers

  22. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Martinez
    TAA, Coufal, Dallas
    Salah, Son, Lingard, Greenwood, Jota*
    Kane, Wood

    Bench: Shaw, DCL, Coleman, Forster

    Was thinking of doing Jota > Raphinha this week but open for other ideas

    1. waldo666
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Stick with the plan, imo.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Good plan, stick

  23. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Which seems better?

    A: Son, DCL -> Mane, Antonio* (-4)
    B: Son, DCL -> Mane, Wood (-4)
    C: Martinez -> any keeper under 5.9

    *also have JLingz

  24. SpaceCadet
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Bruno dcl > mane Antonio/ bamford -4?

  25. Ruinenlust
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Will AWB stert?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      No need.

  26. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Apprehensive to move DCL on as City have been leaking goals and may play a weakened side. Thoughts?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      He can't score against weaker sides.

    2. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      I would be bored to have him the last GW of the season, if for free just move on: Antonio Bamford Firmino Nacho ...

  27. SomeoneKnows
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Martinez (Forster)
    TAA, Dallas, Coufal (Shaw, Coleman)
    Salah, Son, Lingard, Greenwood (Jota)
    Kane, Wood (DCL)

    A) Jota > Raphinha
    B) Jota > Willock
    C) DCL > Antonio
    D) Other ideas?

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A or DCL > Bamford, with A better bench line-up.

      Was Willock off injured? Not sure how bad.

    2. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      A

  28. Magic Zico
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Hello folks, any better transfer than Son > Mane here? Grealish?

    Got exact cash, trigger now or wait?

    Martinez (Lloris)
    TAA Dallas Coufal (Mitchell Konsa)
    Salah Raphinha Lingard Son* (Greenwood)
    Kane Bamford Nacho

    1. House Frey Wedding Planner
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Son to Mane seems good.

      Pepe for Son/Greenwood is also a consideration

      1. Magic Zico
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Ta, yeah Pepe is interesting albeit BHA is stronger in defence than CRY I guess

  29. jia you
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    I normally don't do brag posts but:
    GWR: 7.3m
    OR: 1.3m

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      😆 is 'ouch' a proper response?

      1. jia you
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        as good as any lol

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Only way is up 😉

    3. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      That's tough. Looking at your team, there's nothing particularly wrong with it, but you should've gotten rid of Cancelo

  30. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    So much excitement for home games/advantage 😀

    1. Magic Zico
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Is it going to be materialised in FPL points? I've got 10 out of 11 playing at home ... nervous 😛

      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        GW37 was mostly away wins, who knows how GW38 will go. At least the teams at home this week are better

        1. Magic Zico
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah I am nervous my team is not diversified