Et tu, David Johnson?
It seems every year we get players responding negatively to fans/fantasy owners about fantasy sports on Twitter or in an interview.
Martellus Bennett tweeted earlier this month: "I don't care about your fantasy football team. Thanks! Sincerely real life football guy."
Last week, Odell Beckham tweeted: "No offense. I could care less about ur fantasy teams. This is my real life. Focusing on getting healthy and getting better. 1 day at a time."
LeGarrette Blount tweeted: "I really could care less about all y'all fantasy teams, get outta my mentions with that shit."
Golden Tate tweeted after MNF win in response to one of his fantasy owners who was disappointed with his performance: "Dear Jameson, This is the real world, & the @lions won. That's all that matters. Have a great night. Sincerely, Golden."
And finally, this week, the injured No. 1 overall fantasy selection, Johnson added: "Fantasy is the last thing on my mind right now."
My take, speaking to the athlete: There's nothing to be gained by the player responding this way. If someone crosses the line, says something derogatory, by all means, let them have it. Otherwise, let it go. In an era where the NFL has been on the wrong side of many courts of public opinion, fantasy football is the only thing keeping the public from boycotting. It's the reason the NFL grew so popular in the first place.
So don't get mad if someone tweets at you, hoping you will suit up for Monday Night Football. They are literally wishing you will play.
And if they're disappointed in your performance any given week, at least they are rooting for you in the first place.
Here's my best bets for Week 3:
