fanfootballtn 33 Posted December 17, 2014 Going into Sunday night's game, I thought I had lost my match up until Dez exploded with 32 points. But before then, I felt really bad while sinking into a depression I thought maybe I should quit playing FF. All of this preparation after the NFL draft, 100's of mock drafts over the summer, 13-2 record and lose at the end for what? FF takes up a lot of time and those who you love pays for it especially the wife It can often affect your job performance if you are add/dropping players at work or reading the latest injury updates. The interesting thing is you don't have to gamble and still be as competitive as the next person. Bragging rights of who were the better miniature GM especially among friends and family is like a season finale of "The League" If you lost $1000 or simply just to your wife in fantasy football, take time to reflect on what's important and walk away from the computer. Kiss your son or daughter on the forehead while tucking them in tonight and their smile will make you feel better. It will bring you back to reality from all of this "fantasy dream." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnificent Bastard 190 Posted December 17, 2014 I think you are leaning in the right direction. YOU shouldn't play anymore. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Filthy Fernadez 2,696 Posted December 17, 2014 Bah......start doing a little bit of Fanduel and you'll feel better. Making some bread on the side where week to week it's a restart is so much better than investing so much time and effort into 1 season where 1 bad week or decision derails all the previous efforts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMath3333 10 Posted December 17, 2014 So, fellow crackhead, who are your Top 10 for 2015? Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank M 181 Posted December 17, 2014 Going into Sunday night's game, I thought I had lost my match up until Dez exploded with 32 points. But before then, I felt really bad while sinking into a depression I thought maybe I should quit playing FF. All of this preparation after the NFL draft, 100's of mock drafts over the summer, 13-2 record and lose at the end for what? FF takes up a lot of time and those who you love pays for it especially the wife It can often affect your job performance if you are add/dropping players at work or reading the latest injury updates. The interesting thing is you don't have to gamble and still be as competitive as the next person. Bragging rights of who were the better miniature GM especially among friends and family is like a season finale of "The League" If you lost $1000 or simply just to your wife in fantasy football, take time to reflect on what's important and walk away from the computer. Kiss your son or daughter on the forehead while tucking them in tonight and their smile will make you feel better. It will bring you back to reality from all of this "fantasy dream." If you're that invested, you could walk away from fantasy football and something else will come up that will suck away all your time. The substance is irrelevant. It's the cause of the obsession that's the problem. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 928 Posted December 17, 2014 I see no problem with it as long as you keep it under control. I've been in my dynasty league for about 7 or 8 years now and basically just consider it a fun little hobby which helps me kill some time at work when it's slow and gives me another reason to watch football. And hopefully make a little money too You people that are in 10-15 leagues might wanna take a step back and re-evaluate things though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfros 53 Posted December 17, 2014 I feel ya. Especially the bit about the wife paying for it. (and the kids). I also spend an ungoldly amount of time and emotional energy on FF....and every year from Sept to December it takes a toll on significant relationships (mainly on Sundays when I am tuned into the games and not available and/or very edgy and tense). I cycle between feeling very jealous of single guys or guys with wives/kids who don't care and feeling grateful but guilty that mine do care and wish I was freed up more. Lose-lose situation. It's just so much damn fun to play and each year I win at least 1 league which is like hitting that one spectacular golf shot---keeps you coming back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarvis Basnight 119 Posted December 17, 2014 This should be the last year of FF for the OP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NEWPOSTERGUY! 267 Posted December 17, 2014 - everything in moderation, ya fockin' hippie bastids!! 1!! 11! ... except booze, of course. hth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted December 17, 2014 You people that are in 10-15 leagues might wanna take a step back and re-evaluate things though Yes those people are in need of a life coach. Seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT 137 Posted December 17, 2014 If make believe football actually causes you agita, takes away time from your wife and kids, and affects your job performance, the answer is pretty clear. You would be an imbecile to continue unless you place the value of make believe football above your health, family and career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Showboat 145 Posted December 17, 2014 I actually think this all ties back to the luck versus skill debate. If you've convinced yourself that fantasy football success is due to some great skill, you begin to spend more and more hours honing your "skill". You begin to obsess over little details and over-analyze your mistakes because they represent a personal failure. It is very liberating, once you realize that fantasy football success (and failure) is mostly luck. You can still do your homework, so that you make reasonble decisions and even take some reasonable chances. You can even pretend that that you are a great GM (thus, the fantasy part). However, at the end of the day, all you can do is watch how the chips fall. If you don't enjoy that, you should probably quit playing fantasy football. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted December 17, 2014 I actually think this all ties back to the luck versus skill debate. If you've convinced yourself that fantasy football success is due to some great skill, you begin to spend more and more hours honing your "skill". You begin to obsess over little details and over-analyze your mistakes because they represent a personal failure. It is very liberating, once you realize that fantasy football success (and failure) is mostly luck. You can still do your homework, so that you make reasonble decisions and even take some reasonable chances. You can even pretend that that you are a great GM (thus, the fantasy part). However, at the end of the day, all you can do is watch how the chips fall. If you don't enjoy that, you should probably quit playing fantasy football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFantasyFootballSow 5 Posted December 17, 2014 This is probably how Phil Emery feels IRL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warren2600 3 Posted December 17, 2014 I'm in 3 leagues and made it to the dance in each. Oh...sorry wrong board. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozapd 8 Posted December 18, 2014 I'm sure some will disagree but I say fantasy football is 49% skill and 51% luck. It does take a little skill to be successful consistently year in and year out. How many years of making 75% of fantasy playoffs do you need to prove some skill is needed. Granted luck can cancel out skill some years by way of injury, etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotgumbo1 12 Posted December 18, 2014 Going into Sunday night's game, I thought I had lost my match up until Dez exploded with 32 points. But before then, I felt really bad while sinking into a depression I thought maybe I should quit playing FF. All of this preparation after the NFL draft, 100's of mock drafts over the summer, 13-2 record and lose at the end for what? FF takes up a lot of time and those who you love pays for it especially the wife It can often affect your job performance if you are add/dropping players at work or reading the latest injury updates. The interesting thing is you don't have to gamble and still be as competitive as the next person. Bragging rights of who were the better miniature GM especially among friends and family is like a season finale of "The League" If you lost $1000 or simply just to your wife in fantasy football, take time to reflect on what's important and walk away from the computer. Kiss your son or daughter on the forehead while tucking them in tonight and their smile will make you feel better. It will bring you back to reality from all of this "fantasy dream." Pal... I've been playing for eons but never have I ever let it derail my personal life or affect my relationships with the wife and kids. Has my wife been frustrated at times with all the behind the scenes silliness? Why of course. But to the point that it affects job performance and personal moods like it has to you? Maybe you need to take big step back. This stuff is not worth it. Good luck with everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fozapd 8 Posted December 18, 2014 One thing to note: why 100s of mock drafts. Just grab a current adp to see about when players you like are going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TUM301 10 Posted December 18, 2014 To me anyway, in fantasy football making the playoffs is skill but winning it all has much more luck involved. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Simms 11 127 Posted December 19, 2014 You don't need to spend as much time as you are spending on Fantasy Football. Do some mocks - not 100s, no need to watch every game glued to the computer. Go out and do something with the family, check your scores when you get home. The outcome will be the same either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
