Fantasy football leagues are no strangers to drama, but one player’s audacious move has sparked a heated debate, leaving fans either applauding his creativity or condemning his antics. The controversy surfaced on Reddit’s r/fantasyfootballadvice, where a league member shared the story of a teammate who had been largely inactive throughout the season, resulting in a dismal 2-11 record.
With his postseason hopes long gone and his league-mates planning to expel him after the season, the eliminated player decided to go out in a blaze of fantasy glory.
In an unexpected twist, the dormant manager suddenly became active and executed a league-shaking move by outbidding everyone for San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo, who had recently been thrust into a starting role due to injuries to Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason. Guerendo’s newfound value made him one of the most coveted assets heading into the fantasy playoffs.
The fantasy troll used his entire $100 Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB) to secure Guerendo, leaving his competitors scrambling and empty-handed just as they were gearing up for the postseason.
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Mixed Reactions from the Fantasy Football Community
The bold move ignited fierce debate on social media, with users of platform X (formerly Twitter) split between admiration and outrage.
Some couldn’t help but praise the sheer audacity of the act:
- “Not all heroes wear capes,” one user wrote.
- “Gotta respect this level of trolling,” added another.
- “That’s how you make an exit from a league,” a third declared.
Others were far less amused, criticizing the player for what they viewed as unsportsmanlike behavior:
- “Eliminated teams shouldn’t be allowed to have FAAB dumps like this,” one user argued.
- “Some douchebag did that in my league a couple days ago. Last place team too. Special place in hell for people like this lmfao,” another fumed.
- “A**hole,” another bluntly stated.
The Isaac Guerendo Factor
The uproar centers around Isaac Guerendo, the 49ers rookie running back who had quietly been working his way up the depth chart. With injuries sidelining both Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason, Guerendo is now expected to carry the load for at least the next month. In 12 games this season, Guerendo has tallied 246 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and many fantasy managers see him as a potential game-changer for the playoffs.
For those who managed to snag Guerendo in their leagues, the hope is that his production will skyrocket during the final weeks of the regular season, providing a much-needed boost in championship runs. For those who missed out—especially due to the troll’s antics—the move has left a bitter taste.
A Troll’s Last Hurrah
The controversial play has reignited discussions about league rules, with many arguing that eliminated teams shouldn’t have the ability to influence playoff-bound managers in such a dramatic fashion. Some leagues already enforce rules preventing non-playoff teams from making waiver claims or FAAB bids late in the season, but this league had no such safeguards.
Whether viewed as a hilarious farewell or a disruptive act of pettiness, the player’s move will undoubtedly serve as a cautionary tale for leagues moving forward. As one user on X summed it up, “This is either genius or infuriating, depending on which side of the move you’re on.”
As the fantasy playoffs approach, one thing is certain: the story of Isaac Guerendo and the 2-11 troll will live on in fantasy football lore for seasons to come.
