Cincinnati versus Houston – Sat 4:30pm Houston – 24 Cincy – 13 ** CORRECTOMUNDO!
Detroit versus New Orleans – Sat 8pm New Orleans – 41 Detroit – 30 ** HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES!
Atlanta vs. NY Giants – Sun 1pm Atl – 34 NYG – 17 ** A SWING AND A MISS!
Pittsburgh vs. Denver – Sun 4:30pm Denver – 20 Pittsburgh – 17 ** DOUBLE BONUS POINTS FOR THE UPSET SPECIAL!!
3-1 LAST WEEK W/ THE BRONCO’S PICK, MAKES ME FEEL ALL WARM AND INTELLIGENTLY.
ON THAT NOTE…
PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS — WEEK 2
New Orleans at San Francisco, Saturday @ 4:30pm
Drew Brees vs. ___________ (An actual team?)
This game is going to be all about how far SF defense bends dealing with the force that is Drew Brees and his band of merry WR’s. If SF jumps on opportunities (say turnovers and sacks) without allowing Brees to go all, you know, Drew Brees, then things could go well.
I think an important advantage in this matchup is Home field. The 49ers have it and its worth 3 points. But I also feel like Moore, Meachem & Colston have the chops to overcome Akers and Home Field.
FINAL PREDICTION – New Orleans – 27 San Francisco – 21
Denver at New England, Saturday @ 8pm
I’m going to try to stay away from the obvious names and the obvious predictions that every talking head is making… Tebow is a miracle & Patroits are going to destroy the Broncos.
I think this matchup comes down to 2 variables.
#1. Denver defense getting consistent pressure on Tom Brady. If they hurry & hit him all day, they can control the NE offense, to a degree. No one can actually control that offense, just make it run inefficiently. Denver’s defense must also stick to NE’s TE’s (thats what she said?) like glue. History supports this logic.
#2. Does Tebow have enough intestinal fortitude to overcome the legend and big moment heroics of Thomas Brady? I’m seeing a Tebow score to take a late lead but leaving 1:12 on the clock, of which Brady uses :62 seconds to march downfield for the winning score. Does that sound about right? I hope not, because I’m going in the opposite direction.
FINAL PREDICTION – Denver – 31 New England – 30 ** Yeah it looks and feels a bit crazy, as I stare at it now, but I’m sticking with it. John Fox is going to be dialed in!
Houston at Baltimore, Sunday @ 1pm
Houston can run all day! Baltimore used to be able to shut down offenses completely. This has CHAOS written all over it. Everything you thought you knew about this game could easily get turned on its head.
Logical Thoughts; TJ Yates is underwhelming, Arian Foster runs for 100 yds & 1 td, Texans defense performs admirably. Joe Flacco underwhelms and disappears at clutch moments, like 2 minutes to go in the 4th quarter. Ray Rice runs for 100+ yds and 1 TD and catches 5 passes for 50 yards and 1 TD. The Baltimore defense makes a play.
Reality; This game is going to be ugly. Both QB’s are indeed going to underwhelm, and the defenses will be predicated on stopping the run and bringing pressure on those QB’s. I see INT’s, Fumbles and boatloads of incompletions… One offensive player from each side will do their best to drag their respective team onto their back… Let’s go with Arian Foster & Billy Cundiff.
FINAL PREDICTION – Baltimore – 23 Houston – 16
NY Giants at Green Bay, Sunday @ 4:30pm
Eli, Eli, Eli. His arm may fall off this game. Can Eli attempt 60 passes while completing 45? Doubtful. Maybe 35! I think he has to throw to keep up with the Green & Yellow Juggernaut.
Meanwhile, the NYG are going to counter with a ferocious defensive blitz attack on Rodgers. The downside to this Russian Roulette of blitzing is, long passes to open WR’s for TD’s.
For all the hype, I think this game is a statement for the defending champion Packers.
The recaps are going to sting a little bit this week. Its time for a reality check. Some of you are welcomed with open arms to the Champagne Room. Others are still squabbling over that last golden ticket and still others should proceed down the hall to the coat room to leave the building ASAP. It’s cold and lonely out there in Fantasy Offseason Land. No Worries, you’ll get em’ next year tiger!
ZB-166 BGTD – 122 In what can only be described as the King Lion embarrassing the up and coming Lion when they tried to claim supremacy, this was a virtual bloodbath. It lies heavily on the 2 QB spots. Although, BGTD got a solid performance from Mark ‘I will never win a super bowl’ Sanchez with 31 FF pts, and Jimmy Graham (22) & Brandon Marshall (20), the rest of the team didn’t offer much point support and with Tom Brady being who we thought he was with (44 FF Pts) & Matty “Ice” Ryan bringing (35) to the table, Roddy White (24) and Cedric Benson’s (20) were “Icing” on the beatdown cake! Mmmmmmm, Cake!!!
TPS – 158 LIM – 130 WTF? In what can be best described by this video clip - The Peacock Slayers, even with Alex Smith getting them (-1 FF PTS), Eli Manning (43) & His Boy Victor Cruz (37) worked together with CJ1k (19) & SEABASS Janikowski with (23 = AKA 6 FG’s) to overcome another Ho-Hum 5 TD’s from Drew Brees (53) & Matthew Stafford (21). Nice Upset Peacock Slayers, even with your season over, you still bring the Pain!!
BLC – 117 D&H – 99 Finally! A team that didn’t score 100 Pts or more against me this season! OK. Ok. Focus Dreznin!
Kind of a Bottle Rocket contest. All kinds of high scoring anticipation and then… a couple of sparks, a loud “POP” and mostly fizzle. Top 3 scorers from BLC – Aaron Rodgers (DUH!) (36), Tony Romo (20) & Ravens Defense (18) just out-dueled Vince Young (31), Cam Newton (21) & Texans D (15). Look anytime, the defenses make up the 3rd highest scorers on BOTH teams, you know the rest of the rosters sucked with enough force to get a golfball through a garden hose. Doback & Huff… We hardly knew you. You can still play spoiler though in Week 13!
T1IAR – 117 BCLJ – 85 Wow. With a chance to control his playoff destiny, Battle Cry Leeroy Jenkins drops his 3rd game in a row and finds himself on the outside looking in for the final playoff spot. A playoff spot that seemed a lock 3 weeks ago is now out of his control and he needs help. I’ll visit the tiebreaker scenarios in the Week 13 section, but first let’s see who dropped the ball for LEEROY. again. for. the. 3rd. week. in. a. row. Ben Roethlesbergerstein (14 FF PTs) against Kansas City (ewwww) & Jaaaaaash Freeman (12) (Stick a fork in him) & in order of Suckitude… Calvin Johnson (10) (his production is 40-67% less then the beginning of the season), Matt Forte (9) (same for M4tay – 35-50% less = He got Hanie’d) & finally Mike Wallace (1). One in a Row on the other hand had nice showings from Ryan PicksPatrick (34) & Arian Foster (16) (even with 1/2 a game of Matt Leinart & 1/2 a game with T.J. Yates and a total of 65 rush yds and 2 fumbles) & Greg Jennings (15) (Suck on that Jordy Nelson!) Next week is the last gasp for these two, so time to DO WORK, fellas.
Week 13 predictions!
With 3 of the 4 playoff slots filled, (Ha! I said ‘Slots Filled’) this has become an interesting lurch to the finish line. The 4th and final spot is up for grabs between BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE (6-6), THATS ONE IN A ROW (5-6-1) & still Ccccchanging around BATTLE CRY LEROY JENKINS (5-7).
And don’t forget, the top spot, the king of the hill, the big banana, the godfather, numero uno is still up for grabs with a 3-way tie! Is there a $$$ prize for finishing first in the league? Get back to us Paulie! I think I found a trophy for the league winner as well, but we’ll save that for the playoffs!
The Playoff Seeding tiebreakers are (according to our leagues settings) going to be based on Head to Head matchups… Not total points scored, etc…
So on that note.
The battle for the 4th and final playoff spot tiebreaker reads a little something like this.
Jared vs. Paul (2-0)
Jared vs. Steve(1-1)
Paul vs. Steve (1-1)
Since Jared has a tie, that will effectively dictate the 4th spot if they win and are tied. If Paul & Steve are tied at the end, then based on total points scored. (Before week 13 — Steve has 1501 & Paul has 1464. A 37 point swing to overcome.)
As for the top seed…
Erin vs. Sean (2-0)
Sean vs. Dan (1-1)
Dan vs. Erin (N/A) They play each other in week 13.
So to recap, Erin owns Sean, just like last years final/Super Bowl. Points for Sean (1702) vs. Dan (1679) equals a 23 point gap to fill (Ha! I said Gap to fill!) Since Erin & Dan play each other for week 13, the head to head stuff doesn’t really matter since the loser falls to 8-5 and most likely the #3 seed.
I hope that helps to build a little more anticipation like this
Now onto the unfinished business! Week 13 Prognostications!
Trust me... It hurt me worse then the turkey!
DOBACK & HUFF (4-8) VS. THATS 1 IN A ROW (5-6-1)
Doback can play spoiler here, or 1 in a row puts in a last ditch effort to claim the final playoff spot! Looking at the top 5 matchups of the QB’s, RB’s & WR’s I cannot help but love, love, love… Doback.
I mean, Cam Newton against the Yuccaneers, Frank Gore against St. Louis porous run defense after last weeks beatdown against the Ravens. I expect Gore to run roughshod. I can totally get on board with starting 2 WR’s against Cleveland, usually. Not sure about both of them going off, but 1 for sure.
1 in a row has some tougher conflicts, such as… the underwhelming, league leading turnover machine Philip Rivers facing a staunch Jags defense. Arian Foster with T.J. Yates at QB playing a solid Falcons defense that will most certainly put 8 guys in the box to stop Foster. Finally, Ryan Pickspatrick against Tennessee. Last weeks TD showing is a mirage. He’ll revert back to Pickspatrick this week.
D&H – 134 T1IAR – 122
Awesome!
THE PEACOCK SLAYER (3-8-1) VS. BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE (6-6)
Another battle where a participant needs to win to secure the 4th playoff spot. Will The Peacock Slayers take down another team and crush some more dreams or will BOOM win again as in their previous matchup (101-64).
Even though, the prognosticator in me, thinks BOOM takes this matchup and the 4th playoff spot, I do see a crack in the foundation. His roster features 6 players playing against 2 teams. 3 NY Giants facing Green Bay and 3 SF 49ers facing St. Louis. Both seem like smart plays, but if things go awry in one of these games, this matchup could also change dramatically. For that reason alone, I am picking another upset.
TPS – 129 BGTD – 121
Oh how the mighty (hyped) have fallen!
BRANDON LLOYD CHRISTMAS (8-4) VS. BATTLE CRY LEEROY JENKINS (5-7)
Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Battle cry cannot seem to stop the bleeding and need a win here to have a chance at the 4th and final playoff spot. Christmas is on cruise control and looking to lockup the top seed with a win and a little help.
So onto the potential outcome! 3 word for X-mas – Rodgers, Romo & Murray! You can’t spell Battle CRY without CRY and this is what Leeroy will be doing once his Roethlisberger’s, Freeman’s & Forte’s sputter out again. Just looking at the matchups.
A brutal end to a brutal end of a season for Leeroy.
BLC – 148 BCLJ – 108
Champion BATTLE ROYALE
ZALLA’S BALLER’S (8-4) VS. LESS IS MOORE (8-4)
Defending Super Bowl champion ZB’s are continuing their dominance of this league and look to put their stamp on it again with a win and clinching of the #1 seed. MOORE is hoping to lick his wounds and change his momentum with a win and a shot at the top seed. Its the BATTLE ROYALE on CENTER STAGE! This matchup includes, the #2, #3 & #4 FF ranked QB’s. The #1 Tight End, Defense & Kicker and the #2 Wide Receiver, so you know these teams are legit and stuff.
I think there will be some tweaks to the rosters before the games begin, so I am guessing this outcome off the cuff.
LIM – 159 ZB’s – 149
With all the scores, my prediction is BOOM takes the 4th playoff spot with a losing record of 6-7 and CHRISTMAS takes the overall top seed by beating MOORE on overall points scored.
Have a great week and remember to do something nice for someone else with nothing in return!
2011-2012 NFL Division Champs, Wildcard & Super Bowl prediction
2012 NFL Predictions, Playoffs & Super Bowl
NFC Division Winners;
Cowboys (I really wanted to go Philly here, but I am forcing myself to go Boyz’. Just a hunch)
Packers (Just too strong not to be here)
Falcons (Saints & Bucs are gonna make this close)
Cardinals (Best of the worst?)
Wildcards – Buccaneers & Eagles
AFC Division Winners
Patriots (Toss up between them & Jets)
Chargers (Really? If not them, then whom? Oakland? Denver?)
Steelers (Big Ben being healthy to start season is the icing on the cake for me)
Texans (Indy being Peyton-less to start season is big deal)
NFC Division Winners; Cowboys (Im sticking with the Boyz!) Packers (Just too strong not to be here – Ditto) Saints (Falcons are gonna make this close — Yuccaneers are making me sad and while I like the Falcons still, the saints look GOOD!) 49ers (Best of the worst? No! One of the best of the good! Arizona got Beanie’d or Skelton’d or Kolb’d)
Wildcards – Wow. I got these wrong, for sure. Let’s go Falcons & Lions (Chicago Bears & New York Giants just miss out)
AFC Division Winners Patriots (Toss up between them & Jets)(Not a fan of Mark Sanchez) Broncos Chargers (Really? If not them, then whom? Oakland? Denver?)(Derailed! Carson Palmer to the rescue or when he takes his mask off… Is it? It is! TEBOW!) Steelers (Big Ben being healthy to start season is the icing on the cake for me) Texans (Indy being Peyton-less to start season is big deal)
Wildcards – Jets & Ravens (Looking good here and sticking with it, although I feel strong about Denver winning 9 and squeezing the NY Jets out!)
SUPER BOWL
Can the Raven's Defense (Ray Lewis & Terrell Suggs) support Flacco & the Offense?
Packers (vs) Ravens (As I mentioned. I don’t care for Sanchez and I don’t trust the Jets!)
2011-2012 NFL Division Champs, Wildcard & Super Bowl prediction
2012 NFL Predictions, Playoffs & Super Bowl
NFC Division Winners;
Cowboys (I really wanted to go Philly here, but I am forcing myself to go Boyz’. Just a hunch)
Packers (Just too strong not to be here)
Falcons (Saints & Bucs are gonna make this close)
Cardinals (Best of the worst?)
Wildcards – Buccaneers & Eagles
AFC Division Winners
Patriots (Toss up between them & Jets)
Chargers (Really? If not them, then whom? Oakland? Denver?)
Steelers (Big Ben being healthy to start season is the icing on the cake for me)
Texans (Indy being Peyton-less to start season is big deal)
Upset Sleepers – Nuggets beat Thunder in 7 games
Portland defeats Mavs in 6 games
I chose the Mavs to beat the Blazers as I think Tyson Chandler & Jason Terry make the difference swing Dallas’s way.
Same goes for the Thunder who have been mostly on cruise control while the facade of great basketball being played by Denver resounds from the Carmelo trade and emotions running high. The Thunder show up and dominate.
Anyhow, as we look ahead at week 15 we can’t help get the phrase “Don’t get cute here” or our take, “Don’t outsmart yourself, as you were obviously dumb enough to get yourself this far.” So subbing in Mike Goodson against Arizona for Adrian Peterson facing the Chicago Bears is the definition of “Getting Cute” or “Too Smart for your own good”. Ask yourself who got you to where you are right now? Names like Drew Brees, Peyton Hillis, Roddy White, Jason Witten & the NYG defense should resonate through your empty head right about now.
That seems like a good segue to visit our ANGELs we believe will lead you to the promised land this week. *One final time* I won’t be placing obvious names on this list or at least too many obvious names. Some will seem obvious but have a perplexing matchup or dynamic to their game. (i.e. – Greg Jennings is a must start, but he might have Matt Flynn throwing to him & same goes for Larry Fitzgerald and John Skelton) Just Saying.
SRQ 2010 Champion
Week 15 – ANGELS
Jay Cutler - We think he redeems himself somewhat this week against Minnesota. After the debacle at home this past week against NE, he can only go up, and we think the Bears recall they have a good RB as well. OY Vey. How this team leads their division is mind boggling. Its like Jacksonville. Minus 3 last play insane endings, they are 5-8. The Jags have been outscored by their opponents by 36 points. At least Chicago is 4-0 in their division. We think Cutler solidifies the Bears hold on the division this week. UPDATE – This game is taking place on the Frozen OUTDOOR Tundra of Minnesota Gohpers stadium. We will Pass on Cutler in the nasty weather instead of a climate controlled cushy dome. Instead look for Josh Freeman here.
Jon Kitna – Should have a solid week against a fluid Washington Redskins Defense who although they looked solid last week at home, will have less in the tank at Dallas this week. We think Kitna delivers a little special something under your tree.
Adrian Peterson – If Tavaris starts, Adrian is most likely affected negatively, but then you whisper to yourself, “Its ALL-DAY Peterson” and you remember he is a must start, because… “Did Adrian peterson get me here?” You bet your sweet patutie he did, even if the weather sucks, he is scratched up. UPDATE – I consider Peterson the F-150 of Running Backs. Matt Forte – He does face Minnesota Run defense which is no laughing matter. But he can catch, and since we are on board for Cutler, we think Forte gets that secondary love. LaGarrette Blount – Off the Sleeper list! Against Detroit, he should do work. Get past Suh and he should break the goal line. Jonathan Stewart – Faces Arizona defense that loves to allow running yards to opposing RB’s. Should do well this week. Ryan Torain – He is the guy, whatever that means in Washington. Your playing with fire here and you’ve been warned. He could be 1 of 3 things this week. A solid performer with 100+ and a score, a whelming kind of RB 60+/- yds with no score or lose you your championship by losing carries to Keiland and Davis. Good luck with that. UPDATE – A little nicked up, but still after last weeks performance, he must start, especially with Grossman as the QB, although look for 8 in the box.
Dwayne Bowe – But ONLY if Matt Cassel starts this week. If Brodie is under center, drop it like its hot, which may be D-Bowe’s motto when Brodie throws him the rock. Evidenced by the last 2 weeks ZERO points. UPDATE – We are sketchy on this pick to begin with. Even if Cassel makes it back, the Chiefs are going to run at least 60% of the time. You’ve been warned. Miles Austin – Kitna is going to throw as Garrett wants to win and try to secure the head coaching gig. Who else is going to catch these passes, Ogletree? Martellus? I don’t think so. UPDATE – Dez is out, Roy Williams is Questionable leaving Austin. May have double coverage, but we can see 5 catches for 80 and a score. Wes Welker - If you own him, your already starting him, but against a stout Green Bay defense that is going to be on the field a lot longer then usual, as unsure if Matt Flynn starts for GB at QB and they seem to have no running attack even though they have 6 RB’s. Welker goes to his happy place…the slot. (Insert crude joke here.) Pierre Garcon – He got moved from our sleeper list to our ANGELS list. Its like going from the practice squad to the starting lineup. In Pierre we trust! Mike Williams & Mike Williams 2.0 – Both WR’s have good matchups this week, but more importantly, if Mike Williams 2.0, the grunge version plays as he almost did this past week, he should have the better day. Tampa Bay has a few weapons like Winslow, Benn, Cadillac catching out of the backfield, where Seattle has squadooosh!
Jason Witten – He will produce this week against TE friendly Washington… lets say 9-12 points. Browns DST & Patriots DST - Solely on matchups. Browns face Cincinnati and Pats face GB with Rodgers…Maybe.
talladega_nights - Shake n' Bake
DEMONS The Usual Suspects wont be on here. Just some new players who will break your heart and leave you out of the money and reeling. Matt Hasselbeck – Especially if Mike Williams comes back. They will need MW to replace Deon Butler who is out. Its now or never for Hasselbeck. We thinks never.
Joe Flacco - New Orleans is sneaky good on defense and the team is firing on almost all cynlinders. Baltimore might find tough conditions, even at home. Ray Rice might represent, but we think Flacco leaves a bit to be desired. Ryan Fitzpatrick - Facing a surprisingly stout Miami Defense isn’t a situation we want our Fitzy involved in. UPDATE – Fitzy is looking a little better as every additional QB for other teams is ruled out, game-time decision or placed on IR/bench…. i.e. McNabb we are looking at you and Cassel. Mark Sanchez – Facing Pittsburgh defense and he seems to have forgotten how to actually play football. He is the next Joe Namath though, allegedly. UPDATE – Troy Polamalu is out for this game, so Sanchez’s stock just rose a point. Drew Stanton – Its Drew Stanton. Even though Tampa Bay is banged up on defense, I just don’t believe in Stanton. UPDATE – Drew is looking a little better as every additional QB for other teams is ruled out, game-time decision or placed on IR/bench…. i.e. McNabb we are looking at you and Cassel. Tavaris Jackson – Even with the weapons this guy is given… AP, Sidney Rice and maybe Percy Harvin, he will underwhelm for your team. UPDATE – Jackson is on IR and out for the year. Favre is crusty and most likely out, so Volcano Joe Webb has been named the starter. Just close your eyes and imagine the name above is Joe Webb versus Tavaris. Kyle Orton – Even though they are playing Oakland. The vaunted Oakland passing defense is a legend of yesteryear. I.E. – Jacksonville and Pittsburgh and San Diego I vs Oakland. I rest my case. WARNING * Orton is a risky play, but you already knew that. UPDATE – Orton might not play much if at all. Tebow has taken the majority of first team snaps. LeSean McCoy – I jumped on his bandwagon for the first time about 4 weeks ago. I’m officially jumping back off. I see nothing but bad fantasy performance here. I’m probably biased and he will catch 6 for 80 with a score, but in my gut, i think he goes for closer to 8 to 12 points..total. The only things named “Le” are “LeCar” and “LeCreuset” (which is a plate maker) and the infamous “Pontiac LeMans”. Cedric Benson – Look. If you can’t help yourself, I certainly cannot help you. If you find yourself in the semi-finals or championship and you are contemplating using Cedric Benson, do yourself a favor and just send me your next season’s leagues’ dues in a check to my work address. I’ll gladly take your donation for the advice I give. I’m the Madame Cleo of Fantasy Football jibberish. Rashad Jennings - I understand he has a TD in three straight games and he is facing the Colts non-existent run defense. Please tell me you’ve heard of Mojo (aka – Maurice Jones-Drew). If not, please spend the next 3 hours quietly meditating on how you ever made it this far. Rashad may get some carries and he may accumulate some yards, but we just don’t see 4 in a row for this backup.
Steve Johnson – Hello #1 WR coverage. I think Cameron Wake will be so far up Ryan Fitzpatrick’s posterior that Fred Jackson will get more targets then Steve Johnson. Anquan Boldin – Derrick Mason better get this guy a nice watch or a gold chain with the trinket of “Decoy” on it. ‘Quan will draw top coverage against stingy New Orleans and others will grow fat and happy. Hines Ward – Don’t trust him this week against pissed off Jets defense. Plus, Roethlisberger has looked banged up as well. Its gonna be a lot of Heath Miller & Rashard Mendenhall. UPDATE – Likely to be sipping Mojitos on Revis Island this weekend. Antonio Gates - Chances are he won’t be playing much if at all, and even if he does play next week or the week after, you won’t care by then. I’m sure that you, like me, have eaten up a deserved roster spot in hopes that AG makes it back, but just like in Old Yeller, its time to grab the gun and take Gates out back. “Thanks for always being there, doc.” <— points if you know the movie this quote is from. Let me know on Twitter at @seandreznin Packers DST – We are down this defense ONLY if Aaron Rodgers is OUT. If A-Rod plays then start GB Def. Olindo Mare - Been on a downward point slide for the past 3 weeks and facing an Atlanta juggernaut doesn’t make this very attractive.
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THE SLEEPERS
Kerry Collins - With Chris Johnson in the backfield and Kenny Britt back and of course everyone’s favorite “Decoy”, Randy Moss loitering about 5 yards off the line of scrimmage, we see a solid fantasy effort here. Colt McCoy – If he starts (He is the confirmed Starter for the remainder of the season (12/16/)) then he is a sleeper against Cincy Defense. Tim Hightower – If you need a filler RB, you could do worse. Last week was a gift, this week could be similar. Enjoy it while it lasts… two weeks from now he could be fumbling 3 times and Beanie to the rescue! Javarris James – I put him on here again, because if he gets you 8-10 points, are you going to complain?
One borrowed sleeper, is this. Either Louis Murphy or Jacoby Ford (whomever does not draw Champ Bailey). May the force be with you. Sidney Rice – He’s back and this time he brought Tavaris! Oy. Still he’s solid. Kenny Britt – He’s got his boy Collins making it rain down on him, not R.Kelly style, more Pacman Jones style. Moving on. Vincent Jackson – Keep up with the practice/injury reports, but if he goes, he should deliver some points. (12/17 UPDATE – BOOM! Nailed it! Too bad I had a Christmas party and left Malcolm Floyd in on one team = ZERO DNP) GRINCH!
Bo Scaife & Owen Daniels – Its all about the QB in one case, and reclaiming a starting gig on a high powered 2nd half offense.
Dallas DST / Dolphins DST / Oakland DST – All Matchup based guesses.
As for our SRQ 2010 league predictions.
Here goes the quick breakdown:
In the 9th place game;
TEBOW – 99 vs. HOT TUB – 70
In the 7th place matchup;
Calvin & Da Munks – 119 vs. Rooster – 117
In the 5th place contest;
BenBowski – 101 vs. Team RC – 121
In the 3rd place, Runner Up Game;
Cassel Fit for a King – 78 vs. Manning & Rivers, Inc. – 119
Finally, in the Battle Royale, Season 2 Conquest….
A Cool Winters Brees (11-3) Highest scoring team in league
vs.
Team EV’s All-Stars (10-4) Winners of 8 in a row
Looking at each teams rosters we notice that most players have nice matchups, which could result in a real slug it out points fest!
So much depends on weather conditions and little variables but the bottom line is this. Based on the projected season long averages, ESPN has Brees winning 142-120 over EV.
We call it a touch closer. 134 – 127 with the crown going to….
….
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…We’ll just have to play it out and see who the winning team is.
Insane Trophy for Champion - Ricky Bobby Style
Good luck to all teams and its been a hell of a season. We have some things to iron out for next season, but I would also suggest some fun additions as well. Maybe a ridiculous trophy and/or presentation, a punishment for the worst team, cash prizes for things like most points scored all season/ in a game / etc, etc, etc… All in all, a lot of fun. I hope you enjoyed it as well, and let me know if you’d like to see more of something or less of something in these write ups.
Week 14 Fantasy Football Predictions, Angels & Demons & Playoff Sleepers
ANGELS & DEMONS for Week 14
ANGELS Drew Brees vs. STL Def – Must Start anyhow, but should deliver the goods this week. Arian Foster – As long as he keeps bringing the wood, I am putting him on this list! Eli Manning – Looks to rebound on a Minn Pass Def that gives up some pts & may have Steve Smith and Hakeem Nicks back in limited fashion. Peyton Manning – He may throw 3 INTs this game but we feel he drops 3 TD’s as well. Now if he could just stop Javarris James from snagging the goal line TD’s! Philip Rivers – KC can give up some points to QB’s. We feel Rivers is going to have to throw his arm out of joint to keep the Chargers in this game. Joe Flacco – Facing Houston Def and for some reason, Ray Rice doesn’t score many TD’s, so we hypothesize Joe throws Mo. Mojo-Drew – Ought to go off One Mo’Gen. Brandon Lloyd – Resurrected against Arizona – Isn’t Everyone? Chris Johnson – Dare I say CJ…again? Look, it’s a tough call to sit him ever, but after the stinkers he has dropped on his owners and the unsteadiness of the Titans offense. Period. We think he gets a chance to run and catch his way to a good day against a porous INDY D. Peyton Hillis – Against Buffalo. I’ll get the caution tape now. Mike Vick – Facing Dallas. Did you see what a poorly playing Peyton did to them in the 4th qtr? If Vick is on his game, so are the points he brings for Kwanzaa. Matt Ryan & Mike Turner & Roddy White all face Carolina – This should make you feel like you did after your 3rd helping of Thanksgiving Food. Remember. Pass the Gravy Please! Aaron Rodgers…
LeSean McCoy…
Alright look, there are SOOOOO many juicy individual fantasy matchups this week, that if you were gonna start the guy, then keep on starting him. Including; Jamaal…
Vernon Davis…
Fred Jackson…
Ray Rice…
Mendenhall…
Hasselbeck…
Forte…
Jennings…
Roddy…
Moving On, Finally. Sigh.
DEMONS Sam Bradford – Just a Hunch, but we think New Orleans is almost running on all cylinders and playing at Home. D McNabb – He may just have to throw for over 300 yards to keep them in this game, but we have a feeling that the Skins’ score less TD’s then McNabb turns the ball over. We say 2 to 3. Matt Schaub – Against Baltimore on Monday night after the Ravens lost to the Steelers. Whew Whee! Andre Johnson better have on his fast cleats because there won’t be any other WR’s to throw the ball to. Unless you are starting Jacoby Jones this week! Good luck with that! Mark Sanchez – I want to say he rebounds nicely against Miami, but like Golfing with someone better then you or worse then you, you always seem to play up or down to their level. I feel this way about Sanchez going against Henne. They are both gonna suck. Good thing the Jets can run the ball. Carson Palmer – Pittsburgh D. Enough Said. No late Fantasy garbage points to pad his stats this week. Just shots to the dome! Jon Kitna – All signs point to Kitna having a solid day against Philly, but we feel he is going to let us down this game. Garrett has been good, and Tashard Choice is a nice surprise that they knew about all along, but Philly is amped up this week. I mean, its Jon Freaking Kitna. Felix Jones – Down on this guy. Just don’t trust him. Adrian Peterson – Look, I get it. His ankle is fine. The Giants are going to bring 8 in the box and force Favre/Jackson to throw and it isn’t going to be pretty. Black N’ Blue & Blood make Purple! Ahmad Bradshaw – against Minnesota Run Def. No thanks. Plus half the carries are going to Jacobs. Brandon Jackson – He may have lost his job last week. The job he has been sucking at anyways, you exclaim! Yes, that one. Rob Bironas – Yes! A kicker finally made my list! He was the best kicker for a stretch, but as the Titans offense has withered and rotted away, so have his chances to kick for points. Marshawn Lynch – Now his schedule makes the mirage seem so vivid, you can almost taste the delicious water and sweet palm figs, but alas, its Marshawn Lynch and other then playing the Carolina Kitties and having plays end on the 1 yard line, he won’t duplicate that performance.
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The playoff Sleepers…
Guys who maybe you don’t trust or who have fallen off a bit, who we feel, should have a solid week.
Kevin Boss – Can’t run on the Vikes, but you can pass on them. The Tampa Bay Bucs – LaGarrette Blount, Kellen Winslow, Mike Williams, DEF, etc. They face a Washington team that is reeling, festering and basically thrown in the towel on the season. Steven Jax – After underwhelming for 3 of the past 5 games, he Whelms in this one. Oh he Whelms, alright! Marcedes Lewis – Oakland Def doesn’t give up many yards to TE’s, but they do allow TD’s to the Big Slow Blockers. Ryan Fitzpatrick – Just call him Stella. Playing Cleveland is how he’ll get his groove back. Sidney Rice – Little tougher matchup with the NYG, but should be the man in Minnesota. Javarris James – Really there isn’t anyone else and he seems to get 5-8 carries a week resulting in 1-2 TD’s. Its better then Brandon Jackson or Ahmad Bradshaw this week. James Starks – So unsure about this guy right now, but if your dry as a bone at RB, and need a one week performance, either Starks or Chris Ivory or Tashard Choice may be available.
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As for the impending first round of the playoffs.
We have a couple of rematches. (10-3) Read between the Tynes vs. Cassel fit for a King (7-6)
They have faced each other twice already this season with the results; Tynes – 131 Cassel – 92 = Week 4
Tynes – 159 Cassel – 86 = Week 13
History is most certainly on the side of Read Between the Tynes (RBTT) as they have dominated in the previous 2 matchups. Looking at both teams and their individual player matchups, it would seem that Cassel Fit for a King (CFFK) would have a slight advantage. Everything always looks good on paper. If the WR’s DO WORK for RBTT then its gonna be tough sledding for CFFK, although they will need big performances from their QB’s. They may just get it. Tynes (RBTT) – 128 Cassel (CFFK) – 97. Ya Heard!
The other game consists of; (9-4) Team EV’s All-Stars vs. (8-5) Manning & Rivers, Inc.
They have also played twice this season EV – 127 M&R – 72 = Week 4
EV – 69 M&R – 50 = Week 10
Another situation of repeated abuse. The signs are all there. (M&R) flinches when (EV) raises her hand. M&R so stresses himself out and overwhelms himself trying to play the correct QB’s, RB’s, WR’s, etc…
One quick glance at the matchups screams disaster for…. M&R. Everyone in the league is concerned for M&R that a 3rd and severe beating may do irreverseable harm. Just make it quick EV.
EV – 133 M&R – 98. Boom-Shaka-Laka!
That does it for the G6 crowd. Now for the second class citizens flying coach who have to pay to check that 2nd bag.
#5 Rooster vs. #6 RC
Call it.
TOD. 3:19pm on Dec 8th, 2010.
Levitity shows that the body has been dead for at least 24 hours, but the autopsy will tell us for sure. It looks like Carson Palmer faking the funk on some nasty junk is the COD.
All these recreated CSI & EMT scenes preface our prediction of annihilation and an abrupt end. A little Donnie Darko for you? Yipes. Maybe Donnie Brasco instead… gotta keep this lighter. RC – 127 Rooster – 111
#7 Hot Tub vs. #8 BenBowski
ESPN calls this BIG, for Hot Tub.
We feel like its BIG, for BenBowski.
Flipping the coin….. still bouncing around…. Hot Tub – 119 Benbowski – 118
#9 TEBOW vs. #10 Calvin & Da Munks
Battle of the bottom dwellers… This game is for the fans. The stadium should be packed.
I went on a couple of dates with a girl who said she was a psychic or something to that effect. She kind of lost me after that. But I called her up to predict this game and she said… TEBOW – 103 D Munks – 102 Something about shakras and crystals and the moon in the 3rd stage of the coyote or something.
• Please remember that if your not in the money playoffs then stay off the waiver until after Wednesdays pick ups.
