That’s it, folks. The fantasy football regular season is a wrap. The first 13 games have come and gone, leaving a trail of misery and fantasy owners questioning what they did to deserve a season full of devastating injuries and unpredictable play. Of course, this season we saw some heroes. Deshaun Watson emerged, as did Alvin Kamara, Carson Wentz and a host of other up and coming stars. But we also saw David Johnson go down Week 1, Aaron Rodgers get hurt, Odell Beckham Jr. get injured for the season and eventually, Deshaun Watson tear his ACL.
It’s like for every good thing to happen this year, the fantasy football gods gave us three horrifying injuries.
Now, many of us are out of the running. Maybe not in every league, but mitigating the heartbreak can only go so far. A catch here, a yard there added up over the season, and you’re knocking on the door of fantasy immortality. And the worst part — veterans know that for all the heartbreak, Week 14 tears open the wound anew. It’s a new season come round 1 of the playoffs, and we know that if the vindictive beings that rule over the fantasy universe have been clever in how they break our heart, nothing will compare to a loss in the next three weeks.
Still, many are reeling after just barely missing the playoffs. And what happens if Gronk is suspended next week? Along with the usual tweets bemoaning a bad play, we’re going to do a special, Week 13 “I hate fantasy football” post. Since most people are eliminated at this time, the volume of such tweets is high. (There’s always daily fantasy.)
https://twitter.com/zach_v2820/status/937552657824313344
Dear multiple fantasy "experts" who advised me to spend $5 to acquire Tyrod Taylor and start him over Alex Smith: You all should resign immediately. But I am even more pathetic for listening to you. @CBSFantLeagues @FantasyPros
— . (@dshoalts) December 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/James_mcnerlin/status/937548413457043456
If I make the playoffs in my fantasy league I am hand carving a bronze statue of Tyrod Taylor in my front yard
— Edis (@EdisMoochy) December 3, 2017
I benched Alex Smith for Matthew Stafford. I hate Fantasy football.
— Vance Meek (@vancemeek) December 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/DavidKellington/status/937548821394997248
Gronk’s dirty hit shows he’s not a team player bc a suspension affects next week’s fantasy football playoffs #WhatsBrewing
— Francis in Glendale (@TFPWillEat) December 4, 2017
Kareem Hunt and Jordan Howard a combined 13 PPR points! #FantasyDuds
— The Vamp (@chrisLee1108) December 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/HeathPost/status/937546645339852800
https://twitter.com/_MOCHACHINO_/status/937539460727758849
I know this is an annoying subject. But tell me how i scored the 2nd most points in my fantasy football league and didnt make the playoffs. I hate this garbage.
— Rolando Rodriguez (@roly_is_here) December 4, 2017
Well my fantasy football playoffs run is over
Note to self: No @DezBryant , No @juliojones_11 , No @M_Ryan02 all 🗑
— Hangin On Like Wayne's Dreads (@IAMNIQUENEALS) December 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/jacobvarner14/status/937541529547272192
A guy I've outscored by almost 200 points is going to beat me into the playoffs, because fantasy football is stupid and worthless and I hate it!
— Clay Cunningham (@CJCunningham3) December 4, 2017
Thanks for ruining my fantasy football season, Tom Brady
— Maybe: The Percolator (@itsrichiemane) December 4, 2017
I hate fantasy football ill tell you what
— Pablo Joseph (@therealtroytimm) December 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/Booradley64/status/937489457514713093
https://twitter.com/ryantheflyinguy/status/937499956264386560
I hate fantasy football
— King of Fades and Dutchess of Bay Ridge (@B_Purvis82) December 4, 2017
Looking for Mike Evans’ Fantasy points today pic.twitter.com/V2UAMLybjn
— The 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 (@FF_Guesspert) December 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/CrazyHorse1190/status/937478934580645889
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.
I hate fantasy football.— Dan (@_TheDayman) December 3, 2017