The Inaugural Class of the GoingFor2 Fantasy Football Hall of Fame
Fantasy football has given us decades of heartbreak, glory, and unforgettable Sunday afternoons. For every manager who’s ever screamed at a red-zone carry or fist-pumped after a 70-yard touchdown, there have been legends who defined the game. Today, we’re proud to announce the inaugural class of the Fantasy Football Hall of Fame, honoring the players who didn’t just dominate the NFL but shaped the way we play fantasy.
LaDainian Tomlinson – The King of Fantasy Football
Few players in NFL history defined fantasy greatness quite like LT. The San Diego Chargers’ running back was a cheat code from 2001–2011, with his 2006 season (1,815 rushing yards, 508 receiving yards, and 31 total touchdowns) still standing as the gold standard. If you had Tomlinson on your roster, you weren’t just competing—you were terrifying the rest of your league. He remains the ultimate “league-winner.”
Peyton Manning – The Quarterback Who Changed Everything
Manning’s precision passing, command of the offense, and gaudy stat lines made him a fantasy cornerstone for over a decade. His 2013 season—5,477 yards and 55 touchdowns—was the stuff of fantasy lore. Drafting Peyton often meant locking in a 25+ point advantage every week, and he helped managers rethink the value of quarterbacks in fantasy strategy.
Randy Moss – The Deep Threat Dream
Moss was electric, unpredictable, and unstoppable. From his rookie year in 1998 with 17 touchdowns to his legendary 2007 campaign with 23 scores from Tom Brady, Moss was the definition of a fantasy WR1. If you played against Moss in his prime, you knew one 70-yard bomb could erase your Sunday in an instant.
Adrian Peterson – The Last Great Workhorse
“AD” or “All Day” was exactly that for fantasy managers—dependable, explosive, and relentless. Peterson’s 2012 season, where he came back from an ACL tear to nearly break the single-season rushing record (2,097 yards), is still considered one of the greatest fantasy seasons ever. He was the last of the true workhorse backs you could ride to a championship.
Calvin Johnson – Megatron, the Matchup Nightmare
At 6’5” and 237 pounds with 4.35 speed, Calvin Johnson was a fantasy cheat code in cleats. His 2012 season—1,964 yards receiving—remains the NFL single-season record. For nearly a decade, “Megatron” was an auto-start WR who could single-handedly swing matchups with his big-play ability. Every week, he was a highlight waiting to happen.
Tony Gonzalez – The Blueprint Tight End
Before today’s era of dominant fantasy tight ends, there was Tony Gonzalez. From the late ‘90s through the 2010s, he was the gold standard, finishing his career with over 15,000 receiving yards and 111 touchdowns. In fantasy, Gonzalez was as reliable as they come, giving managers weekly consistency at a position that was often a nightmare for others. He paved the way for the idea that tight ends could be true game-changers.
The Legacy of the First Class
This inaugural class represents not just NFL greatness but the very foundation of fantasy football dominance. Tomlinson, Manning, Moss, Peterson, Johnson, and Gonzalez gave managers the thrill of dominance, the agony of playing against them, and the unforgettable memories that make fantasy football more than just a game.
These are the legends who made Sundays sacred. And now, they take their rightful place in the Fantasy Football Hall of Fame.
