Taking 1st place this week with a strong showing is newcomer Adrianna, going 8-10 with 51 points and no challengers. I guess that's how you avoid a tie! Looks like someone will having bragging rights around the house for a week and maybe longer, right SteveF and RyanM? She was soooooo looking forward to it too.

Taking 2nd with another good performance was JakeFSF with 39. Look like he's serious about defending his title.

Our 2013 Champ, 2014 Bridesmaid, and 2015 Runner Up DannyG took 3rd with 38. He's off to another strong start as well.

Getting the consolation prize is first year player Robert coming in at 37.

Honorable mention goes to Jeff, Jim, and Steven (our resident webmaster)- all just one point off the pace at 36.

The spreads are set so you can start picking your games.

The pick sheet will also be sent out by email.

Good luck to everyone this week and get those picks in before game time!

Picking up right where he left off, and wasting no time establishing himself as the front runner was our defending champion, Jake "From State Farm" with and impressive 9 for 10 and 53 points to kick off the season. Should I just send him the check and trophy now?

For 2nd place we had a three way tie between Jeff, Keith and SteveF with 37 points.

Honorable mention goes to MikeH just 1 point off the pace at 36.

As it stands with 51 players, this years weekly payout will be as follows, 1st $120, 2nd $80, 3rd $40 and $15 for consolation prize. Checks will be written every four weeks.

Total points payout will be $500, $320, $150 and $50 for consolation.

Almost everybody has the hang of using this website. Any question about making picks, ask now.

Okay, the spreads are set for Week 2, so pick away and second place luck to you all.

-Commish

Let's all welcome our newest donors to the cause, Adrianna and Ryan M. Welcome to the water and thanks for your donations!

By now everyone should have logged in and are ready to make picks. If you do not have a login or can't get logged in, email [email protected] and get it fixed ASAP.

The first game of the season is Thursday night, Carolina @ Denver. The deadline to get your pick in for that game is kickoff. Something new this year, the deadline for all picks will be game time for every game. This means less pressure to get picks done by Friday or Saturday.

Spreads are being entered today for Week 1, and the selection sheet will be sent out to help you prepare for your picks. The selection sheet is a guideline, and in the event of a typo the point spread on the website will be the Word of The Commish.

Pick 'em well, and welcome back, Football!