GM Larson at Risk of Last Place Punishment - Can the Team Turn Things Around?

LARSONFANTASY

11/20/20242 min read

It’s been a tough season for GM Larson, and Week 11 only piled onto the misery. Despite valiant performances by Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku, Larson’s team fell short against GM Salomone, suffering yet another defeat that drops them to a dismal 1-10 record.

The Standout Performers

In what might have been a glimpse of what could have been, Jerry Jeudy lit up the scoreboard with a stellar 26.2 points, showing the dynamic playmaking ability he’s known for. David Njoku wasn’t far behind, hauling in a solid 19.1 points, proving to be a reliable target in a week where tight ends across the league struggled.

However, the rest of Larson’s roster failed to deliver the support necessary for a victory. Depth has been a consistent issue for this squad all season, and Week 11 was no exception.

GM Larson expressed his frustration after the game:
"It’s been a brutal year, no doubt. Jeudy and Njoku really stepped up, but it feels like every week, I’m plugging one hole just for another to open up. I’ll fight to the end, but man, this one stings."

Salomone’s Crushing Blow

On the other side, GM Salomone’s team capitalized on Larson’s vulnerabilities. While details of Salomone’s roster aren’t the focus here, it’s clear they had enough firepower to secure the win comfortably. Larson’s defense—both metaphorically and literally—has been leaky all season, and this game was no different.

When asked about the victory, GM Salomone kept it concise, perhaps remember the controversy that followed GM Kvalsvik's post victory comments:
"I’ve been there before, and I know how tough it is at the bottom. But this league doesn’t show mercy. A win’s a win, and my team did what we needed to do."

What’s Next for GM Larson?

With this loss, Larson inches closer to a fate no fantasy manager wants: a guaranteed last-place finish. At 1-10, the playoff dreams are long gone, and now the focus shifts to avoiding the league's dreaded last-place punishment (we’ve all heard the stories).

If there’s any hope for redemption, it lies in tapping into Jeudy and Njoku’s potential and hoping for a miracle from the rest of the squad. But with just a few weeks left, time is not on Larson’s side.

Final Thoughts

Fantasy football is as much about resilience as it is about roster management, and while this season may be a wash for GM Larson, it’s all about how you bounce back. Keep grinding, GM Larson—the league's bottom spot might not be inevitable just yet.