Championship Spotlight: Soon 2 B Champ
Fantasy football certainly has its fair share of skill involved, much of that comes from an individual’s effort. There is, however, and unfortunately, a fair amount of luck involved. Things often need to happen at the right time, navigating injuries and weekly game flows, and making the right decisions on a weekly and season-long basis are just a few of the ways luck comes into play. But when someone does something so consistently, when does it stop being lucky and become skill? The focus of this case study is “The League’s” newly crowned champion Soon B Champ, which despite not having the most decorated regular-season resume has established itself as the best postseason team in league history. A closer look at its success over the last three seasons also paints a picture of a franchise, and owner, getting better at the game rather than relying on luck to accomplish its achievements.
Jason Lavine is doing things no other franchise in "The League" has done en route to re-writing the narrative surrounding his franchise.
If you remove postseason play, the history books are not kind to Soon 2 B Champ. It owns the worst regular-season winning percentage in league history, it took it seven seasons to qualify for its first postseason, and prior to 2023 it missed the playoffs in 13 of its first 18 seasons. The fact that it’s now one of four franchises with at least three championships with that kind of regular-season resume suggests much of its success is lucky. But something has changed in the last three years, and something certainly changes when this franchise does happen to get into the playoffs that suggest otherwise.
It's qualified for the postseason the last three years – its first stretch of three-straight playoff berths – it’s won double-digit games in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history, it won back-to-back scoring titles in 2024 and 2025 and a regular-season championship in 2024, and it capped it all off with its third title in 2025. It’s won at least one game in every postseason it’s played in, and it owns the best postseason winning percentage in league history. Soon 2 B Champ owner Jason Lavine chalks the playoff success up to luck, but his recent improvement isn’t an accident.
“One, I simply focused on it more, when I was traveling for the Chargers or Jets every week I didn't see football, now I am able to stay home for half the games and see more, and it has helped,” Lavine said through email. “Additionally, there are so many outlets out there to learn from and content creators that are good, so I follow those folks and that helped.”
Case in point right there, as Lavine said it himself: The amount of time and effort put in is what the player gets out and the transformation this franchise has undergone illustrates it perfectly. The biggest area of success has been Lavine’s recent Draft Day performances. 2025’s results speak for themselves:
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Lavine drafted Puka Nacua in the second round. He finished first in points among wide receivers.
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Lavine drafted Jonathan Taylor in the third round. He finished fourth in points among running backs and was the clear MVP of the first half of the season.
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Lavine drafted Kyren Williams in the fourth round. He finished ninth in points among running backs and averaged 16.43 points in the playoffs.
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Lavine drafted Caleb Williams in the sixth round. He finished sixth in points among quarterbacks and averaged 24.99 points in the playoffs.
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Lavine drafted Matthew Stafford in the 14th round. He finished first in points among quarterbacks and posted 36.88 points in Soon 2 B Champ’s semifinal victory over bijansexual.
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Lavine drafted Jake Ferguson in the 15th round. He finished fifth in points among tight ends.
Lavine, however, attributes his 2025 success to something else. He added Amon-Ra St. Brown and De’Von Achane via trade deadline deals, and he added Parker Washington, Chimere Dike, and Kenneth Gainwell via free agency which helped bolster his roster’s depth amid some late-season injury concerns.
“Relentlessly trying to pursue bottom of roster folks to help with depth, I got so many contributions during the middle of the season from free-agent acquisitions,” Lavine said through email. “Lastly, I won't make trades without feeling they help me to a large extent, so holding firm on prices was key.”
We’ve seen this change in the franchise’s success amidst major changes in “The League.” Priorities and strategies have shifted with the new keeper rules for many owners across “The League,” which led to the most active trade deadline in league history. Lavine was a part of that history with his deadline deals but relayed he hasn’t changed and will not change his approach moving forward because of “The League’s” changing landscape. The focus remains on drafting well and making smart trades to turn surplus into an advantage. The blueprint was established in 2025, we’ll see if Lavine and Soon 2 B Champ can build off it.
So where does 2025 and the franchise’s third championship leave Soon 2 B Champ in “The League’s” record books and moving forward? It’s certainly proven that its history is just that: history. The narrative surrounding the franchise has changed and it should be perceived as a yearly threat to win it all until further notice. With all that playoff success the only thing it was missing was year-over-year regular-season consistency and it’s finally achieved that and more. The goal for Lavine now: Keep proving that every season.
“Respect I hope,” Lavine said through email when asked what title number three means to him and his place among “The League’s” best franchises. “I think I am in the conversation as most improved over last five years and I hope it continues.”
"The League" Record Book
"The League" history
2005
Scoring title: Jamie A.
Regular-season title: Jamie A.
League champion: Jamie A. (defeated Pat)
2006
Scoring title: Jamie A.
Regular-season title: Jamie A.
League champion: Jamie A. (defeated Pat)
2007
Scoring title: Jamie C.
Regular-season title: David
League champion: Keith (defeated Alex)
2008
Scoring title: Keith
Regular-season title: Alex
League champion: Keith (defeated Jamie A.)
2009
*Realignment: first season with two five-team divisions. The Eastern Division: Alex, David, Keith, Jason, Pat; the Western Division: Jamie A., Jamie C., Joe, Kevin, Scott. Winner of each division is guaranteed a bye in the six-team playoffs.
Eastern Division title: David
Western Division title: Kevin
Scoring title: Kevin
Regular-season title: Kevin
League champion: Kevin (defeated David)
Third place: Pat (defeated Alex)
2010
*Keeper rules: owners draft knowing they will be eligible to keep three players from their roster for the following season.
Eastern Division title: David
Western Division title: Jamie C.
Scoring title: Kevin
Regular-season title: Jamie C.
League champion: Joe (defeated Jamie C.)
Third place: Keith (defeated David)
2011
*Year 1 of keepers
Eastern Division title: Jason
Western division title: Scott
Scoring title: Jason
Regular-season title: Jason
League champion: Jason (defeated Joe)
Third place: Keith (defeated Scott)
2012
*Year 2 of keepers
Eastern Division title: David
Western Division title: Jamie A.
Scoring title: David
Regular-season title: Jamie A.
League champion: David (defeated Joe)
Third place: Jason (defeated Jamie A.)
2013
*Year 3 of keepers
Eastern Division title: Alex
Western Division title: Jamie A.
Scoring title: Jamie A.
Regular-season title: Jamie A.
League champion: Jamie A. (defeated Alex)
Third place: Kevin (defeated Keith)
2014
*Year 4 of keepers
Eastern Division title: David
Western Division title: Jamie A.
Scoring title: Jamie A.
Regular-season title: Jamie A.
League champion: David (defeated Kevin)
Third place: Jamie A. (defeated Jamie C.)
2015
*Year 5 of keepers
Sacko Bowl: First season in which the consolation bracket is played to determine draft order selection order for the four non-playoff teams, and the team to finish last is deemed the "Sacko." Year 1's punishment is wearing a tutu for the entirety of Draft Day.
Eastern Division title: Pat
Western Division title: Joe
Scoring title: Pat
Regular-season title: Pat
League champion: Jason (defeated Joe)
Third place: Pat (defeated David)
Sacko: Keith
2016
*Year 6 of keepers
*Year 2 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: David
Western Division title: Kevin
Scoring title: Jamie A.
Regular-season title: Kevin
League champion: Kevin (defeated David)
Third place: Jamie A. (defeated Jason)
Sacko: Pat
2017
*Year 7 of keepers
*Year 3 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: Pat
Western Division title Jamie A.
Scoring title: Alex
Regular-season title: Jamie A.
League champion: Pat (defeated Alex)
Third place: Jamie C. (defeated Jamie A.)
Sacko: David
2018
*Year 8 of keepers
*Year 4 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: Keith
Western Division title Jamie C.
Scoring title: Jamie C.
Regular-season title: Jamie C.
League champion: Scott (defeated Keith)
Third place: Jamie C. (defeated David)
Sacko: Pat
2019
*Year 9 of keepers
*Year 5 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: David
Western Division title Jamie C.
Scoring title: Jamie C.
Regular-season title: Jamie C.
League champion: David (defeated Pat)
Third place: Jamie C. (defeated Jamie A.)
Sacko: Jason
2020
*Year 10 of keepers
*Year 6 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: David
Western Division title Jamie C.
Scoring title: David
Regular-season title: David
League champion: David (defeated Jamie A.)
Third place: Jamie C. (defeated Scott)
Sacko: Alex
2021
*Year 11 of keepers
*Year 7 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: Jamie A.
Western Division title: Alex
Scoring title: Alex
Regular-season title: Jamie A.
League champion: Jamie A. (defeated David)
Third place: Alex (defeated Jason)
Sacko: Scott
2022
*Year 12 of keepers
*Year 8 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: Scott
Western Division title: Pat
Scoring title: Jamie A.
Regular-season title: Scott
League champion: Kevin (defeated Jamie A.)
Third place: Pat (defeated Scott)
Sacko: Alex
2023
*Year 13 of keepers
*Year 9 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: Scott
Western Division title: Alex
Scoring title: Alex
Regular-season title: Alex
League champion: Scott (defeated Alex)
Third place: Jamie A. (defeated Jason)
Sacko: Kevin
2024
*Year 14 of keepers
*Year 10 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: David
Western Division title: Jason
Scoring title: Jason
Regular-season title: Jason
League champion: Joe (defeated Jason)
Third place: David (defeated Pat)
Sacko: Keane
2025
*Year 1 of post-reset keepers
*Year 11 of Sacko Bowl
Eastern Division title: Pat
Western Division title: Keane
Scoring title: Jason
Regular-season title: Keane
League champion: Jason (defeated Keane)
Third place: Pat (defeated Kevin)
Sacko: Jamie C.
"The League" all-time records
(All records are current as of 2025 season)
Longest regular-season winning streak (within one season) — 11 (Jason - 2011)
Longest regular-season winning streak (across seasons) — 17 (Alex - 2006-07)
Longest regular-season losing streak (within one season) — 13 (Scott - 2007, 2021)
Longest regular-season losing streak (across seasons) — 23 (Scott - 2006-09) ... *no 2008 season
Regular-season winning percentage:
- Jamie A. 165-116 (.587)
- David 162-119 (.577)
- Pat 151-130 (.537)
- Jamie C. 149-132 (.530)
- Alex 140-127 (.524)
- Keith 93-92 (.503)
- Kevin 132-134-1 (.496)
- Keane 45-51 (.469)
- Joe 119-147-1 (.448)
- Scott 113-154 (.423)
- Jason 118-163 (.420)
Best single-season record: David (12-1, 2007)
Worst single-season record: Scott (0-13, 2007)
Best single-season record (including playoffs): Jamie A. (15-2, 2006)
Most wins in a season: David (12 - 2007)
Most wins in a season (including playoffs): Jamie A. (15 - 2006)
Most division titles: David (8)
- David 8
- Jamie A. 5
- Jamie C. 4
- Pat 4
- Scott 3
- Alex 3
- Kevin 2
- Jason 2
- Joe 1
- Keith 1
- Keane 1
Most regular-season titles: Jamie A. (7)
- Jamie A. 7
- Jamie C. 3
- Alex 3
- Jason 2
- David 2
- Kevin 2
- Scott 1
- Pat 1
- Keane 1
- Keith 0
- Joe 0
Most scoring titles: Jamie A. (6)
- Jamie A. 6
- Jamie C. 3
- Alex 3
- Jason 3
- David 2
- Kevin 2
- Pat 1
- Keith 1
- Scott 0
- Joe 0
- Keane 0
Most playoff appearances: Jamie A. (18)
- Jamie A. 18
- David 16
- Pat 15
- Jamie C. 14
- Alex 11
- Keith 10
- Kevin 10
- Scott 9
- Joe 9
- Jason 8
- Keane 4
Most playoff games: Jamie A. (32)
- Jamie A. 32
- David 26
- Pat 24
- Jamie C. 20
- Alex 19
- Joe 18
- Keith 18
- Kevin 18
- Jason 18
- Scott 13
- Keane 5
Most playoff wins: Jamie A. (18)
- Jamie A. 18
- David 14
- Jason 13
- Joe 11
- Kevin 11
- Keith 10
- Pat 10
- Alex 8
- Jamie C. 6
- Scott 6
- Keane 1
Most championships: David, Jamie A. (4)
- David 4
- Jamie A. 4
- Kevin 3
- Jason 3
- Keith 2
- Scott 2
- Joe 2
- Pat 1
- Alex 0
- Jamie C. 0
- Keane 0
Most championship appearances: David, Jamie A. (7)
- Jamie A. 7
- David 7
- Joe 5
- Kevin 4
- Pat 4
- Alex 4
- Jason 4
- Keith 3
- Scott 2
- Jamie C. 1
- Keane 1
Longest playoff winning streak — 6 (David 2019-2021)
Longest playoff losing streak — 7 (Jamie C. 2017-Present)
Playoff winning percentage:
- Jason 13-5 (.722)
- Kevin 11-7 (.611)
- Joe 11-7 (.611)
- Jamie A. 18-14 (.563)
- Keith 10-8 (.556)
- David 14-12 (.538)
- Scott 6-7 (.462)
- Alex 8-11 (.421)
- Pat 10-14 (.417)
- Jamie C. 6-14 (.300)
- Keane 1-4 (.200)
Sackos — Pat, Alex (2)
- Alex 2
- Pat 2
- Jason 1
- David 1
- Keith 1
- Scott 1
- Kevin 1
- Keane 1
- Jamie C 1
- Joe 0
- Jamie A. 0
Weeks at No. 1 in Power Rankings: Jamie A. (18)
- Jamie A. 18
- Kevin 15
- Jason 15
- Jamie C. 12
- Alex 12
- Pat 11
- David 7
- Keith 3
- Scott 2
- Keane 1
- Joe 0
Consecutive weeks at No. 1 in Power Rankings: 8 (Jamie A. 2012, Jason 2011)
Weeks won: Jamie C. (32)
- Jamie C. 32
- Pat 27
- David 27
- Jamie A. 27
- Alex 19
- Kevin 18
- Joe 15
- Jason 11
- Scott 9
- Keane 6
- Keith 4
Weeks won in a season: 5 (David 2018, Jamie C. 2018)
