berk i could have checked in on my team once a month all season and still be where i am today. ive been winning by 40 since week 3 and have not lost since game one. sometimes you cant get back to your team for an extended time period. maybe a sick family member or if your lucky really long honeymoon....lol if you plan it right you can leave for extended time periods but its not something to do all the time..lol in that case your 1000000 percent correct.