The NFL’s Monday night double-header ran a little late to get the final scores, but that’s no reason you can’t get acquainted with the team managers and their top players from Week 1. And don’t forget to send your fantasy questions, rants or trade suggestions to write me at plthomp son@tribune.com and log on to redeyechi cago.com to critique these teams yourself.
Team: Fantasy Phil Phillies
Manager: Phillip Thompson, RedEye reporter
Best performer: 49ers RB Frank Gore (2 TDs, 87 yards rushing, 83 yards receiving)
Team: Skates Wolfpack
Manager: Skates, Chicago Wolves mascot
Best performer: Cardinals RB Edgerrin James (1 TD, 73 yards rushing, 13 yards receiving)
Team: Glenn Jeffers Tower of Power
Manager: Glenn Jeffers, Chicago Tribune At Play reporter
Best performer: The Ravens defense/special teams, (3 sacks, 3 interceptions, shutout, 60-yard interception return for TD)
Team: Hot Boyz Hitmen
Managers: Tone Kapone and Shag Nice, Power 92 DJs
Best performer: Bears defense/special teams, (84-yard punt return for TD, shutout, 2 interceptions, 3 sacks)
Team: The Slide Whistlers
Managers: T.J. Miller and C.J. Sullivan, comedians
Best performer: Giants RB Tiki Barber, (110 yards rushing, 61 yards receiving)
Team: Trey The Choklit Jok Mornin Jumpoffs
Manager: Trey The Choklit Jok, Power 92 DJs
Best performer: Jaguars RB Fred Taylor
Team: Soxman’s Sideliners
Manager: Soxman, White Sox cheerleader and local superhero
Best performer: Patriots QB Tom Brady (2 TDs, 163 passing yards)
Team: GQ Smoove-Movers
Manager: GQ, actor
Best performer: Eagles QB Donovan McNabb
