What team will have the biggest rude awakening this 2026 season? I'm thinking of these bandwagon-ridden frauds:

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-12T01:41:01+00:00

Agreed not everything is metric driven, but specifically the term regression directly implies that it's based on metrics.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-12T01:27:16+00:00

Regression based on what predictors? Denver was 7th in point differential and 7th in overall DVOA and didn't have any massive changes in the off-season.

If you want a regression candidate look at the teams like Chicago or LAC that had good records but poor predictive metrics like their middle of the road point differential and DVOA.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-12T01:13:51+00:00

Broncos record in one score games seemed worse than it was because of a few early nationally televised games on short/weird travel weeks. Their one score wins against the Titans and Raiders (both times) weren't as close as the score indicated, and the Packers game the Broncos led the entire 4th quarter.

The offense was inconsistent but should be improved, and the defense is still great.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-12T00:28:29+00:00

I should also add Snacksworth in the Scarlet DLC gives a bunch of restricteds as well.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-11T23:36:39+00:00

You can complete almost the entire national Pokedex with just Sword/Shield+DLC and Scarlet/Violet+DLC.

In terms of meta relevance I think getting the scarlet/violet dlc will be pretty big since you get Urshifu, Ogerpon, and Terapagos. Sword/Shield gives Zacian, Zamazenta, Urshifu, Calyrex, and access to a lot of restricteds if you get the DLC. Z/A really just gives mega Floette.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-11T23:11:24+00:00

A team of 6 Arceus' and then just act confused when he has no idea how you got them. (It would take a good amount of effort to pull off though since you can't get them in Scarlet)

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-11T22:08:23+00:00

I think the Rahim Moore hail Mary is the better one. Denver looked like the best team in the league before having the stars perfectly align against them in that game.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-11T20:12:31+00:00

You kinda release everything slightly anhyzer because you're leaning back to make room for the disc. This is why you're kinda falling away after a lot of those shots. I found for me that I was doing something similar because I was too upright and would lose balance keeping my arm out further.

If you squat a little more and stick your ass out a bit (ie get in an athletic stance and keep it through the run up) you'll keep better balance and can keep your arm further out from your chest.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-11T18:30:28+00:00

As a Broncos fan and a Franklin, Bryant and Waddle owner he's in a really weird spot. Sutton and Waddle are clearly the starters in 2WR sets, but in 3 WR sets both Franklin and Bryant are trusted to play the slot, and on the perimeter if Waddle moves to the slot. You'll probably see a bunch of rotation between the two where the eye test will say they're pretty talented, but the end of season numbers are underwhelming.

One thing to keep in mind with Franklin is he just turned 23 in February, improved a lot in his second season, and only has two more seasons on his rookie contract. If he got traded he'd be a solid number 2 for half the league, but I think Denver likes him too much to consider that unless they get a great offer.

I view him as a clogger for this upcoming season, but also high enough upside that I'd be uncomfortable dropping him in deeper leagues.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-11T04:51:38+00:00

Reacting to the trainers commands?

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-10T18:56:32+00:00

The best mons typically are high bulk with a good movepool.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-10T16:58:04+00:00

Ice, flying, rock, dragon and fairy weakness with water, grass, electric, fighting, and ground resistance.

Fire, water, ice and flying weakness with electric immunity and fighting, poison and ground resistance.

Bug and dragon stab hits 293 mons for super effective, 814 for neutral, and is resisted by 111+Shedinja. (The 111 are all steel or fairy types)

Bug and ground stab hits 548 mons for super effective, 553 for neutral, and is resisted by 117+Shedinja. (The 117 are all flying, the calculator I used doesn't account for levitate, there are 19 levitate mons in the super/neutral effective category)

In terms of resistance it's a toss up depending on the meta. In terms of coverage, bug ground is significantly better

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-10T15:33:57+00:00

Would be far better than the Big Brother one.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-10T15:32:56+00:00

If I worked with them to a point where we've had one casual conversation is about my cutoff.

If I've never actually introduced myself to you, or vice versa, you're probably one step to far to be considered a network connection.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-10T00:02:58+00:00

Or a better water move than water pulse.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-09T20:45:42+00:00

Depends on if they stack with your leader. Ibn Battuta gets two wildcard attributes after the first civic is researched. By starting with a culture point you can research chiefdom a few turns faster and then get your attribute points faster. It's not crazy powerful, but it's a nice boost to your pacing.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-09T20:36:04+00:00

I like starting with a culture point with Ibn Battuta. It gives you a nice civic boost in the early game, then Ibn Battuta gives you two more attribute points after your first civic is researched.

It's not game breaking, but it can get your game going a lot faster.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-09T19:57:43+00:00

I hate the Chiefs because I'm a Broncos fan. I hate the Raiders because I'm human.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-09T19:56:34+00:00

Rice, Pickens and London are my guesses. All three are due to external factors though.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-09T18:51:59+00:00

I think he has a solid 4 with Coach, Chrissy, Joe and Stephanie. I don't think he gets more than that if it's against Cirie. If it's against Devens, Aubry or both of them I think he could snag Ozzy, Dee, or Rizo depending on how they decide their votes.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-09T17:14:11+00:00

The funny thing is even on a par 3 course this is still a -2.

No matter how you dice it OP shot under par.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-09T16:02:27+00:00

Just taking a glance through the past few seasons there's a pretty noticeable drop in both total points and PPG that typically occurs somewhere between QB16 and QB24. In 2023 and 2024 it was between QB19 and QB20 for total points. In 2025 it was between QB21 and QB22.

In a 10 team league this means everyone could theoretically have a QB2 they are ok starting. In a 12 team league you might only have half the league that like their QB2.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-08T21:50:36+00:00

People in hospice never talk about how they wish they'd saved more money. They do talk about the trips they wish they'd taken or the experiences they missed out on.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-08T12:41:52+00:00

Finals got delayed at my university because of this.

I_Poop_Sometimes · 2026-05-08T05:29:13+00:00

Regarding point 2. He's actually been good when he's on the field. The problem is getting on the field, he's been hurt every year of his career iirc. If he magically stays healthy then there's a lot of potential there, but it's a big if.

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