NFL Playoff Bracket Picks - the battle of RealGM members

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NFL Playoff Bracket Picks - the battle of RealGM members 

Post#1 » by bwgood77 » Wed Sep 6, 2023 7:50 pm

If anyone wants to do a playoff bracket, here is the link...password is NBA.

https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?from=espn&challengeId=236&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=a94c8046-74d7-4eec-a634-6c6180776675&joinKey=52b6d6fc-82db-3aef-9103-62f4755a1fe8

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Group Name - RealGM 2023, Password - NBA (you may not need this with this link) - link - https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?from=espn&challengeId=230&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=2cd83380-e418-43b2-a4b8-017122560350&joinKey=52b6d6fc-82db-3aef-9103-62f4755a1fe8

Hey all, once again we will be having the NFL Picks against the spread competition for all of RealGM forum members.

It only takes a couple minutes to join and also to make your picks each week, and you can see how you do against fellow forum members as well as experts. It adds an extra interest to the games on Sunday, so hopefully people join in and participate to make things fun. Your worst week will be dropped, so no worries if you completely forget one week, or join after the first weekend you are not out of it, that will just end up being your week dropped.

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https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?from=espn&challengeId=230&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=2cd83380-e418-43b2-a4b8-017122560350&joinKey=52b6d6fc-82db-3aef-9103-62f4755a1fe8


Password is NBA (may not need with this link but just in case)

Please use RealGM username for name of entry (or espn account or both)
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When does it start?
Register and submit your entry no later than the first weekend of the NFL season - Sunday, September 10th, at 1:00 pm ET, but preferably sooner. However,, if you completely miss week one, no big deal because each participant's worst week is dropped, so you could still sign up by the following week and not be behind.
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How to Play?
1. Join group. Pick an entry name that matches your RealGM username. If you don't already have an account, you can click on "Play Now for Free" and it will ask you to log in or create an account and you can create account there. Many participants use their realgm username for their espn account and their contest entry name.

Rules
[*] Each Tuesday, spreads will be posted on ESPN for the the upcoming week.

[*] Lock-time. All entries will use a rolling lock which allows a player to pick any game that has yet to kick off. Selections submitted after the deadlines are considered invalid, and no points will be received. It is good to make preliminary picks a few days before the games and adjust your picks leading up to the games as you see fit to eliminate the chance of forgetting to make any picks that week at all.

[*] Overall tie-breaker - higher number of points scored for Week 17.
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Competition
Beat the Commish Champion
The player with the highest number of correct picks throughout the season wins the title.

Each correct winning pick will receive one (1) point. Points are not lost for incorrect picks. Picking every game, every week is essential.

However, to ensure people don't drop out if they forget a week or have a terrible week, each entry will have their lowest scoring week dropped from their score.
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Re: NFL Picks Against the Spread competition - the battle of RealGM members 

Post#2 » by Dirk » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:34 pm

hermes wrote:I just have to finish some cartoons and then some gory films, but I definitely won't miss this.


bisme37 wrote:Not sure I can last the season with my bad back, but I'll give it a go.


Froob wrote:I'll get more wins than the Patriots.


durden_tyler wrote:I am a professional gambler. Only lost my life savings six times.


Howard Mass wrote:I'm aiming to be inside the top 40.


makubesu wrote:I would love to do this again for the upcoming season if you are up for it!

makubesu wrote:I would love to do this again for the upcoming season if you are up for it!

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Post#3 » by hermes » Wed Sep 6, 2023 11:09 pm

i don't watch gory movies
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Post#4 » by durden_tyler » Thu Sep 7, 2023 12:45 am

Thanks for bringing this back!
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Post#5 » by Howard Mass » Thu Sep 7, 2023 2:51 am

I'm in.
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Post#6 » by bwgood77 » Thu Sep 7, 2023 7:08 pm

hermes wrote:i don't watch gory movies


Doesn't clone wars ever get gory? Bodies getting blown up and ripped apart?
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Post#7 » by Saints14 » Thu Sep 7, 2023 7:48 pm

Love it! I'm in
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Post#8 » by codydaze » Thu Sep 7, 2023 8:04 pm

Going to give this a try this year. I'm in.
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Post#9 » by hermes » Thu Sep 7, 2023 10:42 pm

bwgood77 wrote:
hermes wrote:i don't watch gory movies


Doesn't clone wars ever get gory? Bodies getting blown up and ripped apart?

yeah but they don't show it

its a cartoon for kids!
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Post#10 » by bwgood77 » Thu Sep 7, 2023 11:39 pm

Saints14 wrote:Love it! I'm in


Good luck!
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Post#11 » by durden_tyler » Thu Sep 7, 2023 11:44 pm

i know this is tougher for the NBA since it'sa daily sched but that sounds swell as well considering this is basketball first forum and most will join?
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Post#12 » by bwgood77 » Fri Sep 8, 2023 12:03 am

durden_tyler wrote:i know this is tougher for the NBA since it'sa daily sched but that sounds swell as well considering this is basketball first forum and most will join?


I don't think there is a competition picking all the NBA games throughout the season. That would require a lot of time and people would be likely to forget days.
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Post#13 » by durden_tyler » Fri Sep 8, 2023 1:34 am

bwgood77 wrote:
durden_tyler wrote:i know this is tougher for the NBA since it'sa daily sched but that sounds swell as well considering this is basketball first forum and most will join?


I don't think there is a competition picking all the NBA games throughout the season. That would require a lot of time and people would be likely to forget days.


Yeah a few site does but yeah not ESPN i guess.
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Post#14 » by bwgood77 » Fri Sep 8, 2023 11:51 pm

codydaze wrote:Going to give this a try this year. I'm in.


Great to hear...good luck!
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Post#15 » by bwgood77 » Sat Sep 9, 2023 11:13 pm

durden_tyler wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
durden_tyler wrote:i know this is tougher for the NBA since it'sa daily sched but that sounds swell as well considering this is basketball first forum and most will join?


I don't think there is a competition picking all the NBA games throughout the season. That would require a lot of time and people would be likely to forget days.


Yeah a few site does but yeah not ESPN i guess.


They do a season long run of all NBA picks? Or are you just talking about daily contests?
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Post#16 » by durden_tyler » Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:29 am

bwgood77 wrote:
durden_tyler wrote:
bwgood77 wrote:
I don't think there is a competition picking all the NBA games throughout the season. That would require a lot of time and people would be likely to forget days.


Yeah a few site does but yeah not ESPN i guess.


They do a season long run of all NBA picks? Or are you just talking about daily contests?

Yeah season long. i use Covers
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Post#17 » by bwgood77 » Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:02 pm

Dirk wrote:
hermes wrote:I just have to finish some cartoons and then some gory films, but I definitely won't miss this.


bisme37 wrote:Not sure I can last the season with my bad back, but I'll give it a go.


Froob wrote:I'll get more wins than the Patriots.


durden_tyler wrote:I am a professional gambler. Only lost my life savings six times.


Howard Mass wrote:I'm aiming to be inside the top 40.


makubesu wrote:I would love to do this again for the upcoming season if you are up for it!

makubesu wrote:I would love to do this again for the upcoming season if you are up for it!

Extending the invite to former players.

Wo1verine wrote:

Scooby Snax wrote:i've signed up again this year

Stromile12 wrote:in

El Turco wrote:

RIPskaterdude wrote:

hermes wrote:[

xNewYorkMadex wrote:


ATL Boy wrote:

Mamba Mentality wrote:

Duke4life831 wrote:


SD2042 wrote:

NyCeEvO wrote:

Geoffrey P wrote:

Mr. E wrote:


Ralnor wrote:

LLcoleJ wrote:

kdawg32086 wrote:

ElectricMayhem wrote:

Slot Machine wrote:

TheKingofSting wrote:

WVU wrote:

Greatness wrote:


If anyone wants to do a playoff bracket, here is the link...password is NBA.

https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?from=espn&challengeId=236&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=a94c8046-74d7-4eec-a634-6c6180776675&joinKey=52b6d6fc-82db-3aef-9103-62f4755a1fe8
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Post#18 » by LewisnotMiller » Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:08 pm

I had a surprisingly good week 1. 6/6.
Shame I only put money on 1 game...lol
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Re: NFL Playoff Bracket Picks - the battle of RealGM members 

Post#19 » by hermes » Fri Jan 19, 2024 2:43 pm

my bracket is pretty well busted

what was i thinking picking miami? forgot to consider the cold weather i guess (even though we've had below zero wind chills here for a week straight!)

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