Zero RB Watch: NFC Week 17 – Sony Michel and Rashaad Penny Carry Fantasy Players to the Cusp

Shawn Siegele
December 28, 2021

Shawn Siegele examines the decline of the full-season Zero RB stars and the rise of the next wave. Sony Michel and Rashaad Penny have masterful performances and help RV squads into the FFPC best ball tournament finals.

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Shawn Siegele

Author of the original Zero RB article and 2013 NFFC Primetime Grand Champion. 11-time main event league winner. 2015, 2017, 2018 titles in MFL10 of Death.

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