NFL Fan Forced Into Lifelong Commitment After Christian McCaffrey Pick Costed Him Fantasy Football League

Fantasy football punishments can get outrageous. But this one might top them all. Dan Carney, a (self-described) comedian, actor, and writer, just found himself in a spot of bother. By now, you’d be interested to know what actually panned out. So, let’s dive in.

He was made to propose to his one-month girlfriend by his friends. Why? Thanks to a bad fantasy football season and an even worse Christian McCaffrey pick. Carney shared the whole ordeal in a hilarious video on X. The caption? “Fantasy football punishments have gone too far.” The clip shows his friends gleefully enforcing the ultimate punishment. An over-the-top proposal that spirals into comedic chaos. The skit begins with Carney pleading.

“This is f—-d up. guys. Please don’t have me do this. I can’t propose to her. We dated for one month,” Carney implored. Ruthless as fantasy leagues tend to be, his friends retorted, “This is what you get for drafting McCaffrey.” Carney eventually pops the question. The answer?

His girlfriend was in on the act. And she responded with a twist. The twist? It’s a fake pregnancy prank. And it left Carney looking hilariously duped. “Performance of the year,” one friend remarked about Carney’s girlfriend’s performance. The video ends with Carney’s friends laughing about the prank, leaving viewers in stitches. However, Carney isn’t the only one sweating.

Christian McCaffrey’s name loomed large in the punishment. Once the 49ers star was the NFL’s most reliable fantasy pick. But McCaffrey’s 2024 season left managers like Carney in shambles. The current season is an absolute contrast to his 2023 glory days. Injuries sidelined him for most of the year. This includes Achilles tendinitis and a knee injury. He played only four games and failed to score a single touchdown.

This was a nightmare for fantasy managers. The consensus No. 1 pick, McCaffrey became a cautionary tale. Even backups like Jordan Mason were outperforming him by the season’s end. Fans are calling it the most disappointing season ever. And McCaffrey admitted, “This wasn’t my year.” However, fantasy leagues didn’t forgive or forget.

The Christian McCaffrey conundrum

McCaffrey’s fall from fantasy dominance highlights the risks of relying on injury-prone stars. He led the NFL in rushing with 1,459 yards in 2023. In 2024, he barely suited up. But he pledges to work on himself as he reflects back on this tumultuous season. “Football is the greatest game on the planet to me,” he wrote on Instagram. “It lifts you up and breaks you down and it can happen fast. It’s humbling in the best ways. You can do everything right and still fail.”

However, the contrasting performance index left many managers wondering if McCaffrey’s fantasy relevance is over. His reliability is questionable with mounting injuries at 29. Still, his talent gives hope for a resurgence. But CMC is resilient.

“Sometimes when it rains, it pours,” he wrote. “You can feel sorry for yourself and listen to the birds, or you can hold the line. I’m grateful for the support of everyone in my corner and promise I’ll work smarter and harder than ever to come back better from this.” His coach, Kyle Shanahan, shared optimism for 2025.

“Yeah, I believe so,” Shanahan said when asked about CMC’s chances to return in the playoffs. However, fantasy managers may not be quick to forgive. His 2024 season remains a lesson in fantasy football heartbreak.

On the other hand, Carney may have lost his league. But he won the internet. But if anything, it’s a reminder of how hilariously high fantasy football stakes can be.