TONE
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ZACH
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The rivalry between Tone and Zach traces back to the year 2016, when both stood on the brink of their second championship. On that fateful day, it was Tone who prevailed, seizing victory and proclaiming his place above his counterpart. Yet in the seasons that followed, Tone’s glory dimmed, his triumph of 2016 becoming more relic than reality. Still, he clings to it as proof — a banner waved high — that he is, without question, the better man.
Zach, however, has written his own tale since that clash: more playoff victories, more journeys to the Finals, more top-three finishes. On parchment and in numbers, his legacy far outshines Tone’s. And yet, between them, none of it seems to matter. Their feud has grown beyond standings, beyond trophies, into something primal — a contest that feels heavier than the league itself.
Thankfully, there is Rivalry Week — the arena where words turn to steel, where Moorbreaker is raised, and where the question is asked once more: who among them truly stands the greater?
The Trophy
Moorbreaker is not just any sword. It is said to be a blade that carries silence itself within its steel. Legends claim the sword was quenched not in water, but in the blood of brothers who swore never to speak again. Its edge never dulls, and when it cuts, it does so without a whisper — only the silence of finality follows.
Each year, the blade emerges for one purpose: The Annual Trial by Combat between Tone and Zach. The sword is not merely a trophy; it is a test of dominance, pride, and the right to wield silence over the other. For one year, the victor bears Moorbreaker — a symbol that he alone has the last word… or none at all.
CJ
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Long before fantasy lineups and playoff seedings, there was Strawberry Banks — the dorm at Hampton University where CJ and Mel first forged their bond. Roommates, wingmen, and self-proclaimed “original playas,” they spent those years chasing parties, girls, and glory under the banner of the Banks.
But legends are never without scandal. Their reign ended abruptly when an RA stormed their room. Some say it was Mel’s girl that betrayed them, others whisper it was CJ’s stash, and a few insist the truth lies with Mel’s cache of mysterious Chinese weapons. The truth has blurred with time, but the exile from Hampton only deepened their lore.
Now, years later — husbands, fathers, and career men — the spirit of Strawberry Banks lives on through rivalry week. Each season, CJ and Mel renew their duel, fighting not for crowns or coin, but for the Strawberry Cup, a relic that honors their past and decides their present.
The Trophy
Born from the storied halls of Strawberry Banks at Hampton University, the Cup is less a trophy and more a relic of two young men’s legend. Its silver form overflows with crimson berries, a reminder of CJ and Mel’s wild dormitory days — nights spent chasing laughter, love, and infamy. The Cup represents not only victory, but the sweeter spoils of competition, where bragging rights taste richer than gold.
Each year, during The Battle at the Banks, the Strawberry Cup is raised between them. It is not merely about fantasy football standings, but about rekindling the old rivalry — the contest that began with who could charm the prettier girl and now endures on the digital gridiron. To hold the Cup is to hold history, pride, and the eternal claim to be the true King of Strawberry Banks.
DRE
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DUNC
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Every great league needs a rivalry that defines it. Magic vs. Bird. Ali vs. Frazier. McDonald’s vs. Burger King. For JNIC, it’s Dre vs. Dunc. Two great friends, bonded by their mutual love of the Eagles, but the second fantasy football season kicks off, that brotherhood goes straight out the window.
The trash talk? Relentless. The memes? Elite. Honestly, we could build an entire wing of the Fantasy Hall of Fame just for the memes these two have dropped on each other. Most rivalries end once the season is over. Not these two. This rivalry is 12 months long. When Dunc and Dre play, it’s not just about a W. It’s about 365 days of leverage.
The rivalry hit its apex in the championship game. Dre had been chasing that elusive first title for twelve long years, and Dunc — never one to hold back — branded him “12 Years a Slave.” That should have been the dagger. But then Dre flipped the script. He beat Dunc. He finally broke through. And he didn’t just win — he told the league Dunc was cooked, that he had buried him on the biggest stage. Then, in a twist straight out of a 30 for 30 episode, Dre went back-to-back. Two straight titles. Suddenly, the bum jokes and booty memes were bouncing right back at Dunc.
So now? Every Dre vs. Dunc matchup is must-watch TV. The Commish has dubbed their rivalry as the Brotherly Shove Showdown — a nod to their Eagles fandom and Philly’s tush push. But make no mistake, this isn’t a shove. It’s a full-on brawl, every single time.
The Trophy
Forged in jest yet wielded in pride, the Brotherly Shovel is a symbol of both brotherhood and burial. Its golden blade is said to have first been raised in Philadelphia, where Dre and Dunc — comrades in Eagles green — turned from friends to fiercest rivals on the fantasy gridiron.
The Shovel is no ordinary prize. It is the tool by which one brother buries the other in shame, digging a pit deep enough to remind him of defeat for the rest of the season. Each year in the Brotherly Shove Showdown, the Shovel is lifted high, its weight heavier than standings or playoff seeding. For the winner, it is proof of dominance. For the loser, it is dirt in the mouth, a reminder that in this rivalry, brotherhood offers no shield.
WILL
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KENNY
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Some might call the rivalry between Will and Kenny a new chapter in the JNIC Fantasy Football League. And they wouldn’t be wrong. This is, by most measures, a freshly lit fire, forged only in recent seasons. But to leave it at that would be to miss the larger truth.
You see, this isn’t just about Will and Kenny. No, this is about something greater — a contest that stretches back generations. It’s about the police and the firemen, two sides of America’s front lines, two uniforms that represent service, sacrifice, and pride. Will and Kenny aren’t just fantasy managers; they are the torchbearers of a debate that’s been argued in firehouses and precincts for decades: which first responder stands taller? Which uniform commands more respect?
Now, here in the JNIC FFL, that burden takes a new form. Every lineup decision, every waiver claim, every Sunday matchup carries the weight of more than bragging rights. It’s the blue against the red, the shield against the flame. And at the end of it all, when the dust settles, one man doesn’t just win a game of fantasy football — he carries the legacy of his calling, and the honor of his brothers.
That’s the responsibility. That’s the rivalry. And that… is The Clash of Guns & Hoses.
The Trophy
Cast in gold, with revolvers and firehoses bound together beneath a rising flame, The Cross of Duty is more than a trophy — it is a symbol. It honors the burden both men carry, representing the eternal contest between blue and red, police and fire, two callings that stand side by side in service yet forever clash in pride.
Each year, in the Clash of Guns & Hoses, Will and Kenny meet not only as fantasy managers, but as heirs of this long-standing debate. The Cross of Duty is awarded to the victor, signifying that for one season, his side of the line — shield or flame — stands taller in the JNIC. To hoist it is to carry not just personal bragging rights, but the honor of an entire brotherhood.
STEVE
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ZAYN
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Some rivalries are born on the draft board. Others are born in the group chat. But this one? This one was born at the altar.
The year was 2012. Zayn became the first of the JNIC brothers to propose to his then girlfriend Latina. But what was supposed to be a simple show of support took a sharp turn. As Tina was showing everyone her new, glimmering diamond ring, Steve’s eyes were gleaming and drifting to another young lady — more specifically, to Leanna, Tina's first cousin and eventual maid of honor. What started as a spark grew into something more, and like any savvy fantasy GM, Steve played the long game; patiently… quietly. Five years later, the tables turned: Zayn was attending Steve’s wedding. But this wasn’t just another show of support. He was watching Steve marry into his family.
From that moment on, their bond extended beyond friendship. They were no longer just league-mates; they were cousins by marriage. Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas mornings, Mother’s Day brunches — Zayn and Steve couldn’t escape one another. And while family photos came with smiles, behind them simmered a chirping of endless fantasy babble from Steve, with his relentless opinions on every potential keeper, draft pick, every waiver wire claim, every trade. Zayn, forced to nod along at family gatherings, knew deep down the only way to silence Steve was on the fantasy gridiron.
Thus was born the In-Law Invitational. A rivalry that stretches beyond standings and stat lines, past fantasy and into reality. It’s not just about wins and losses — it’s about who carries the louder voice at the family table, who earns bragging rights over the Britton women, who walks into Christmas with their chest out. Each Rivalry Week adds another chapter to this saga — a family feud disguised as fantasy, where the true trophy is not just league supremacy, but dominance at the next holiday dinner.
The Trophy
Standing tall on its pedestal, the Holiday Heisman Trophy is a twist on one of sports’ most iconic figures. Instead of clutching the pigskin, the bronze Heisman stiff-arms with one hand while proudly securing a massive turkey leg in the other — a perfect ode to where this rivalry truly lives: at the dinner table.
The trophy symbolizes more than just fantasy bragging rights. It represents the collision of family and football, of stat lines and stuffing, of trash talk and turkey. When Zayn and Steve meet in the In-Law Invitational, they’re not just playing for a notch in the win column — they’re battling for supremacy over holiday dinners. The winner doesn’t just take the trophy home; he walks into Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter brunch, or Mother’s Day with a different aura. He gets the big piece of chicken (or turkey) while the other is left explaining why he’s stuck with the scraps.
Every year, as aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins gather for holiday dinners, the Holiday Heisman casts a long shadow. It’s a reminder that one of these men will dine like a king while the other watches — fork in hand, pride in pieces.
The Holiday Heisman Trophy is more than hardware. It’s proof of who gets the bigger plate and the Britton family’s nod of respect until the next Rivalry Week rolls around.
LANCE
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Yet another rivalry born anew, Takedown at the Tunnel has been simmering beneath the surface for years. Sherv and Lance have traded jabs and barbs long before fate finally matched them up in Rivalry Week. The smack talk had always been there; some loud, some subtle. But now it explodes onto the main stage — a meeting point in the shadows of the Lincoln Tunnel — where only one man leaves with bragging rights.
Lance is the embodiment of Jersey grit: quiet, calculated, a silent assassin. He doesn’t waste words. His actions, his execution, his very presence say everything that needs to be said. Though he now resides in Washington, D.C., he proudly carries the Essex County and the entirety of North Jersey with him wherever he goes. And when Rivalry Week comes around, he treks his way back up I-95 to the tunnel, defending not just himself, but the “J” in JNIC.
On the other side, there’s Sherv: the true New Yorker. Loud, brash, unapologetic. You hear him before you see him, and he thrives in the noise. From Queens, he marches, representing all of New York City with fire in his chest, determined to lay waste to Lance and seize Jersey as his own. For Sherv, victory at the tunnel is about more than fantasy football. It’s about proving New York’s dominance over its little brother across the Hudson.
This isn’t just a matchup of two owners. It’s a battle of identities, a clash of states, a cultural collision. The quiet storm of Jersey pride vs. the roaring thunder of New York bravado. Each year, Rivalry Week writes another chapter at the mouth of the Lincoln Tunnel: one man holding the line, the other crossing it in pursuit of conquest.
In Takedown at the Tunnel, there are no neutral grounds—only border wars, pride, and the weight of carrying your state on your back.
The Trophy
Molded in the spirit of 90’s wrestling glory, the WrestleMania I-95 Championship Belt is more than just any belt. It is the symbol of supremacy between New York and New Jersey. The belt’s golden strap stretches as far as the I-95 itself, a road that binds New York and Jersey, yet divides these two titans, as it does these two men. Its plates gleam with the weight of bragging rights, etched in bold letters: “Takedown at the Tunnel Champion.”
On one side, the belt honors Broadway, the pulsing energy of New York City, Sherv’s stomping grounds — loud, brash, unapologetic. On the other, it salutes the New Jersey, Lance’s forever home — disciplined and deliberate, like a quiet assassin. The belt is the midway point of their rivalry. Whoever wears it not only controls the corridor, but also the narrative.
This isn’t just hardware. This is identity. The belt stands as the prize in the annual Takedown at the Tunnel — a rivalry where the lion clashes with the panther, where thunder meets lightning, and two of the league’s strongest men battle not only for victory, but for the right to say they are the true Alpha and reign supreme throughout the Tri-State.