It had to end at some point. After a run of eight different winners in eight seasons from 2016 to 2023, the Oxford Pythons have become the first team to win the Britannia Bowl twice with a 149.32-115.56 victory over 2017 winners the Derby Otters.
The Pythons were led, as has been their modus operandi over the course of the season, by the Ravens duo of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, who combined for over 50 points. Jalen McMillan and Adam Thielen both chipped in with multi-touchdown performances.
It’s a much deserved title for the Pythons, who high-scored with 2228.04 points during the regular season, blowing everyone else out of the water with the nearest rival over 300 points behind.
The Otters were let down by pedestrian showings from everyone outside of diamond in the rough Baker Mayfield (34.56 points) and Travis Kelce. Zero touchdowns from Charbonnet, Dowdle, Brian Robinson, Rachaad White, Davante Adams and AJ Brown does not a championship make.
There’s always next year.
The trophy will be presented in Nottingham in February, as ever. Congratulations Pythons.
Rookie Draft Order
The 2025 UKD Rookie Draft will begin on Saturday 10th May 2025. The draft order is as follows:
- Coventry Eagles
- Chippenham Beavers
- Flitwick Fireflies
- Gateshead Spartans
- Cymru Cobras
- Nottingham Bandits
- Lurgan Leopards
- Oxford Seahawks
- Andover Sandslashers
- Wigan Wombats
- Derby Otters
- Oxford Pythons
Off-season Schedule
Owners Meeting will kick off the Thursday before the Super Bowl (February 6th). This means all rule change suggestions must be in by then. Once discussed, we’ll vote on any suggestions from the following Thursday. Thread for suggestions: https://www42.myfantasyleague.com/2024/mb/topic_show.pl?bid=202411959&tid=6484896
Trading will re-open at midnight on the night of the Super Bowl.
The Rookie Draft will begin on Saturday 10th May.
The Free Agency Auction will begin on July 1st.
Pro Bowl 2024
The 2024 UKD Pro Bowl was won by the Midlands:
Midlands 136.18
QB - J.Burrow (Cobras) RB - J.Gibbs (Cobras) RB - D.Achane (Eagles) WR - Z.Flowers (Fireflies) WR - D.London (Otters) TE - T.Hockenson (Eagles) Flex - N. Collins (Fireflies) Flex - Z.Charbonnet (Otters)
South 118.84
QB: Sam Darnold (Seahawks) RB: Jonathan Taylor (Seahawks) RB: Bucky Irving (Sandslashers) WR: Tee Higgins (Beavers) WR: Justin Jefferson (Pythons) TE: Brock Bowers (Pythons) FLEX: Brian Thomas Jr (Beavers) FLEX: Bijan Robinson (Sandslashers)
North 110.34
QB B. Nix (Spartans) RB J. Warren (Bandits) RB A. Jones (Wombats) WR M.Nabers (Spartans) WR L. McConkey (Bandits) TE T. McBride (Leopards) FLEX J. Williams (Leopards) FLEX M. Evans (Wombats)