Christmas Day Awards 2016

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Just as we did for Turkey Day in November, here’s a Christmas Day edition of some of our favorite fantasy football players and how they fit under your tree or in your stocking, and if they made the naughty/nice list in time for the championship game.

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The Grinch

The arch enemy of Christmas, the fun sucker of them all, and the one without a heart at all.

Unanimous Winner: Former Rams coach Jeff Fisher

Lump of Coal

That dirty mass of darkness that makes this year forgettable for us on the naughty list.

Winner: Allen Robinson
Honorable Mentions: Blake Bortles, DeAndre Hopkins, Michael Floyd

The Tiny Tim Award

That sweet, sweet soul whose crippling injury just makes you cry inside.

Winner: Keenan Allen
Honorable Mentions: Rob Gronkowski, Jamaal Charles, Arian Foster

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Grandma’s Knitted Sweater

You kinda have to just smile and hold on to it but try not to use it. Love you Grandma, but this isn’t going to help me get a date to the dance.

Winner: Greg Olsen
Honorable Mentions: Jeremy Hill, Spencer Ware, Randall Cobb

Sour Eggnog

Started off as a great idea but is starting to taste bad now.

Winner: Marvin Jones Jr.
Honorable Mentions: Donte Moncrief, Christine Michael

Clutch Stocking Stuffer

Not the top dollar stuff, but gifts that are dependable and useful especially if they are gift cards. A bit underrated if you ask me.

Winner: Larry Fitzgerald
Honorable Mentions: LeGarrette Blount, Jordy Nelson

Christmas Miracle/Best Present Ever

The one you asked for, hoped for, and basically begged for… and it happened!

Winner: David Johnson
Honorable Mentions: Matt Ryan, Mike Evans, Travis Kelce

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Red Ryder BB Gun

That classic childhood gift from that classic movie but also kinda useless at this point when you could just buy a real gun.

Winner: Andy Dalton (unanimous)

Mistletoe Award

You could kiss this special someone they’re so dang awesome.

Winner: Le’Veon Bell
Honorable Mentions: LeSean McCoy, Antonio Brown, Drew Brees

Department Store Fake Santa

The guy smells just like beef and cheese. As a kid you thought he was the real deal, turned out to be a sad sack with no real pull in getting gifts.

Winner: Brandon Marshall
Honorable Mentions: Brock Osweiler, Coby Fleener

Elf on the Shelf

Mischievous little guy that just needs to be dusted off from the attic and so they can unleash the fun.

Winner: Danny Woodhead is the permanent winner until his retirement
Honorable Mentions: Jacquizz Rodgers, Rex Burkhead, Jerick McKinnon

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The “Joseph and Mary” Award

Finding a small bundle of riches and gold in the midst of a stinky, crowded manager

Winner: Taylor Gabriel (Get it… Gabriel the angel… I digress)
Honorable Mentions: Tyreek Hill, JJ Nelson

Star on Top of the Christmas Tree

The crowning achievement of your Christmas tree and what people look at when they come into your home.

Winner: Ezekiel Elliott
Honorable Mentions: Tom Brady, Julio Jones, DeMarco Murray

On the Nice List 

The kinda kid we all think we really are; they are welcomed with open arms and bundles of gifts.

Winners: Dak Prescott, Jordan Howard, Melvin Gordon

On the Naughty List

The no-good, pouty, bad kids that are obviously detrimental and terrible influences to those around them.

Losers: Colin Kaepernick, Odell Beckham, Josh Norman, Jay Cutler, Alshon Jeffrey

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Fat Inflatable Outdoor Christmas Decorations

Lots of pizzazz, but the problem is they’re good for like a month and then they have to be deflated.

Winner: Amari Cooper
Honorable Mentions: Devonte Booker, Stefon Diggs, Jack Doyle

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