The Heart of Champions League has been my introduction to the standard format, where hunting for touchdowns is the name of the game. It’s a 12-man Standard league with one QB, two WR, two RB, one TE, one Flex (W/R/T), one SuperFlex (QB/W/R/T), one IDP (Individual Defensive Player), one Defense, and one Kicker, plus 7 bench spots and no IR slot. I started this league two years ago, and I’m finally starting to get the hang of it. This season, however, the league decided to shake things up by adding a Superflex right before the draft. Naturally, this threw everyone for a loop, but I came prepared with tools from TheFantasyFlyer.com. Using their two-QB rankings and ADP tool, I felt confident and made value picks.

The only thing I feel this league lacks is a more active chat. There’s no reason why managers shouldn’t be discussing trades, waivers, and big events in the fantasy football world. Overall, I do enjoy the league, but I wish the managers would interact more. They’re intelligent, have great character, and I’d love to get to know them better outside of just the draft.

Currently, I’m happy to be in the middle of the pack. Just as I was getting comfortable with the standard format, they added the Superflex, so I don’t mind being patient. That said, it puts me in a good position to make a playoff push. I’ve had some interesting matchups so far, and I’m coming off an impressive win against the manager who originally brought me into the league. I hope to carry this momentum into my next matchup against the 12th-ranked manager and the league commissioner.

Team Drafted:

QB: Jalen Hurts

QB: Kyler Murray

WR: Garrett Wilson

WR: Drake London

WR: Tee Higgins

RB: De’Von Achane

RB: Devin Singletary

TE: Pat Freiermuth

Flex: DeVonta Smith

IDP: Roquan Smith

Defense: LA Chargers

Bench:

Zamir White

Will Levis

Christian Kirk

Ladd McConkey

Romeo Doubs

Blake Corum

Will Shipley

S Jessie Bates

Note: I dropped Bates for Zach Charbonnet for my Week 1 roster.

Current Record & Standings:

4-3, #7 of 12

Standout Performer:

My standout performer in this league has to be Drake London. Although he had a slow start, he’s been the most consistent contributor. Thanks to London, alongside the reliable scoring from Jalen Hurts and Kyler Murray, I’ve been able to rack up a solid points base each week.

Biggest Disappointment:

Zamir White has been the biggest disappointment. After a promising 2023 season that made him look like a potential lead back, his start to this season has shown that it was just a mirage.

Biggest Fantasy Disappointment:

Tee Higgins' health and contract situation have been the biggest disappointments for this roster. I understand his caution—if I were on a franchise tag, I’d be careful with even minor injuries too. Unfortunately, this approach isn’t helping his fantasy consistency. When he plays, he averages around 16 points, but with every minor injury, he sits out. That’s not ideal for a fantasy manager looking for reliability.

Trades:

I haven’t completed any trades in this league. Honestly, it’s difficult to value pieces when quarterbacks are involved, and trades tend to be lopsided.

Second Half Strategy:

My start/sit decisions in this league can be tricky because there are bonuses for certain plays, but no points for receptions. I’m relying heavily on yardage and touchdown props each week to guide my decisions. This is a new strategy for me, but I hope it makes me more efficient. This is also my first time in serious playoff contention in this league. Wish me luck as I try to keep this hot streak and strong points total going!

Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below. See you on the next one!