Every league has that one person.

That one kid who was so excited for the new season, trash talked all the way to the draft, and then autopicks… Frustrating to say the least.

Then he or she (but let’s be honest, fantasy football is a male-dominant society. However, she would be a keeper) wins the first game, and he does not shut his mouth about it. He insists on bringing it up every day and talking about how good he is.

However, something strange happens. He pulls a Houdini act and poof, he disappears and stops paying attention. Doesn’t fix his lineup, doesn’t make any waiver-wire pickups, doesn’t answer to any of your trades. He has Ryan Mathews sitting in his RB2 spot with Danny Woodhead and back up kicker sitting pretty on the bench. Gross.

One person ruins the entire league. If anyone plays that team, it’s an automatic win. You confront him; he just shrugs his shoulders and says “I don’t care.”

It infuriates you. You don’t show it, but inside, you’re fuming. How could he possibly not care? You care! That means everyone else should too!

Despite the anger that’s ballooned inside, you realize it’s just a game. It’s nothing to get mad about. It’s a free win. Take it, relax, drinking a cup of tea, take a nap, binge on Netflix, do whatever you have to do calm yourself down. It’s just a game.

Players I Love

QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers: Many people told me that I played too safe last week. Hey, I’m here to help you! I don’t want to get any picks wrong. But you guys challenged me, and I’ve answered you. Just wait until you hit the hate list. Meanwhile, let’s play safe. Big Ben, barring his miserable week against the Ravens, has been solid. Oh, and he is against the Jaguars. I repeat, the Jaguars.

QB Austin Davis, St. Louis Rams: He has been officially named the starter of the Rams, and they are playing the Eagles. Happy days. While their big boys have been doing work, their secondary is still very, very vulnerable. They have allowed second most touchdowns in the air all season, only behind – guess who – the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s certainly not a QB1, but he is a solid option for two-quarterback leagues.

RB Rashad Jennings, New York Giants: Atlanta Falcons: third most rush yards allowed, most rushing touchdowns allowed by a country mile, most points allowed to opposing running backs. Top 5 play.

RB Jerick McKinnon, Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings made it clear that Matt Asiata is the starter of the team despite the great week McKinnon. They said he is a “change of pace” back, but Asiata is natural fullback. Green Bay has allowed a lot of touchdowns, but they have allowed the most yards on the ground this season. With McKinnon’s big play ability, he could have a field day.

RB Steven Jackson, Atlanta Falcons: I said the Falcons run defense is a mess (and don’t get me wrong, they are an absolute mess), but their opponent, the Giants, is no brick wall either. While they haven’t been allowing tons of yardages, the problem lies in short-yardage situations. Steven Jackson may be old and fat, he is still a clear-cut starter and if anything, he will be keeping his goal line carries.

WR Kenny Stills, New Orleans Saints: He has been on my list already, and I’m sticking by him. His big play ability is still teasing me, even though he might end up like next Torrey Smith. He has a great matchup against the Tampa Bay team which has allowed third most yards in the air, and two of the games are against Cam-less Panthers and Bradford-less Rams. Lord please help me.

WR Doug Baldwin, Seattle Seahawks: Here’s a fun question: who is listed as #1 receiver of the Seahawks, leads the team in targets, and is second in reception? It’s your boy Doug, not Percy Harvin. It’s only matter of time before him and @DangeRussWilson connect. Washington’s secondary has always been poor, and this year is no exception, allowing third-most touchdowns to receivers in the league. With the favorable matchup, this could be his breakout performance.

WR Any Steelers Receivers: See Roethlisberger, Ben. It’s the Jaguars for heaven’s sake.

TE Garrett Graham, Houston Texans: He has total of 95 yards this entire season, including ZERO in week 1. None. Nada. Then why is he here? Because he leads the Texans’ tight ends in usage. The Cowboys have been better than what people thought they would be, but that’s like saying a dog poop smells better than you expected, but it still smells bad. They have allowed most fantasy points against the opposing tight ends. Graham is not an elite option, but if you are very, very desperate, he could be a sneaky play.

TE Jared Cook, St. Louis Rams: He is due. He has been Austin Davis’s favorite target, but yet to score a touchdown in three games. While his stats might be inflated because of his favorable matchup against the Cowboys last week, he has another one this week, as he faces off against the Philly defense. He doesn’t need to catch tons of balls; just catch few in the endzone.

Kansas City Chiefs D/ST: Did you see what they did to Tom Brady? Well he has not been typical Tom Terrific, but what they did against the Patriots was impressive. They have allowed ZERO TOUCHDOWNS ON THE GROUND. Only other team that can say the same thing? The Buffalo Bills. Kaep and Co. is not in for a fun week.

Players I Hate

QB Andrew Luck, Baltimore Ravens: You wanna hear bold? Here it is. Andrew Luck has been more than phenomenal this season, leading the all players in fantasy points this season. However, the Ravens have only allowed three touchdowns in the air against opposing teams this year, which is second least in the league. This will be the toughest challenge Luck has faced the entire year, as he played the Jaguars, the Eagles, and the Titans last three games.

RB Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs: Keeping up with the bold theme, here comes our next contestant, Jamaal Charles. He went off Monday against the Patriots that struggled to stop runs, but he will play the physical Niners side that allowed fourth-least yards against opposing running backs. Charles, who missed previous weeks with injuries, could be shying away from contact.

RB Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers: Did I tell you that the Chiefs allowed no touchdowns on the ground this season? Yeah, I think I did.

WR A. J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals: I told you I’m keeping it bold. The Patriots have allowed the least points against opposing receivers this season and allowed fifth least yards in the air. With Gio Bernard on fire and Andy Dalton being Andy Dalton, Green will be limited in some ways unless Sanu decided bring out his inner Peyton.

WR Julian Edelman, New England Patriots: The Patriots offense just looks horrible. Even Brady admitted it. Besides Gronk, Julian Edelman is their only reliable option in passing games, which is quite disappointing. No one knows who the starting running back will be week in and week out, and now they are going against the arguably the best defense in the league. They have only allowed two touchdowns in the air all year and third least yards to opposing wideouts. Besides Gronk, all Patriots must be benched.

TE Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys: He really hasn’t been playing like himself lately. He hasn’t found the endzone, hasn’t topped 70 yards yet, and slowly becoming a third option for Dallas as Terrence Williams has been emerging as the number two option. Unlike the Cowboys defense, the Texans have been able to hold the tight ends in check, as they have allowed third least points to them. Expect a lot of blocking for the veteran.

Atlanta Falcons D/ST: They can’t stop the run, period. Also, Eli Manning is starting to look less like Ryan Leaf and more like his brother. It’s going to be a shootout, and it’s not going to be pretty.