WEEK 17: CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP
- rondyfantasyfootba
- Dec 31, 2024
- 3 min read
Before we get in to the main event, let's all look down, and see what happened in the consolation bracket
Trash Panda (JASON) vs nWo4LIFE (DJ)
In the undercard nobody really cared about, Jason and DJ fought for the honor (read: punishment) of hosting next year’s draft party. DJ had Joe Mixon, who apparently showed up just to enjoy the snacks and drop a pitiful 6 points. Jason countered with Travis Kelce, who delivered a dominant 22 points, and Isiah Pacheco, who clearly missed the memo and chipped in a whopping 2.
But then Jason’s team decided it didn’t want to host this shindig. Joe Burrow and Malik Nabers lit it up for over 36 points each, and suddenly Jason’s squad looked like it remembered how to play fantasy football. Too bad it took 15 weeks of irrelevance to get here.
DJ, unfortunately, couldn’t keep up and will now be the proud host of next year’s draft. Better start googling how to make charcuterie boards and crab cakes, DJ. The rest of us are thirsty, boujee, and ready to judge.
Team Cady (ROB) vs Tua 3, 4 Concussions (ANDY)
The main event: Andy vs. Rob, the scrappy underdog vs. the walking wounded. Andy has been holding Lamar Jackson’s fantasy leash all season, and this week Lamar delivered, throwing down 30 points like it was a Sunday stroll. Meanwhile, Rob faced the kind of luck that makes you want to throw your laptop into a river. CeeDee Lamb was ruled out last minute, leaving Rob’s roster looking like a bad episode of Grey’s Anatomy: half his team was on IR.
Still, Rob fought like a cornered animal. Nico Collins only managed 9 points in the Christmas games, but Rob’s squad clung to the lead in projections: 143 to Andy’s 137.
Then Andy’s team decided to have a holiday party in the end zone. Mike Evans, Adam Thielen, and DeVonta Smith all scored touchdowns, turning the early window into a points parade. Sure, Hunter Henry put up a goose egg, but who cares when the rest of your team goes off?
Rob wasn’t done yet. Jonathan Taylor pulled a 27-point rabbit out of his hat, and Sam Darnold put up 28 points. We all were hoping this would be a real nail-biter heading into Monday night. But Rob needed his kicker to summon the power of Zeus and get 28 points, while hoping Andy’s tight end got lost on the way to the game.
Spoiler: neither happened.
Congratulations to Andy Holley, your 2024 Rondy Fantasy Football Champion!
From barely making the playoffs to turning on the afterburners, Andy’s team peaked at the perfect time, marching to a well-earned victory. Enjoy your place on the championship belt, Andy—you’ve earned it!
Final Notes
Total money from acquisitions and fees added to the pot was $107 this year, down $44 from last year, interestingly.
Below is the breakdown of what everyone owes. Please Venmo Andy directly; he’ll take care of sending Rob his runner-up share.
Thanks for playing, everyone. This league continues to be a beautiful dumpster fire of fun, sarcasm, thrills, and shattered dreams. See you at DJ’s house next year—don’t skimp on the snacks, big guy.
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