by Sam Spiegelman
Ruling Barons (7-1)
To have just one loss on the year sporting Jay Cutler (the quarterback, not the body builder) at the helm, well you deserve some credit. I think a lot of credit falls onto Megatron, Reggie Wayne and The Law Firm. Honestly, I think your team is playing well above the talent on the roster, and you’re in store for a little bit of a decline down the stretch run. Fortunately, seven wins at this point points you in prime spot for the playoffs. Here’s to hoping Jamaal Charles stays hot, Steve Smith steps up and The Marshall Plan goes all Brandon Marshall.
The Three Jakes (5-3)
There is definitely some light at the end of the tunnel for The Three Jakes. Aside from Philip Rivers playing out of his mind and Hakeem the Dream stepping up in a big way, the role players are starting to fall into shape. Brandon Lloyd’s torrid pace, Dustin Keller’s emergence and the addition to Randy Moss could mean big things for Nate Washington. If DeAngelo Williams can get healthy, and Ray Rice can revert to his 2009 form, this team can become a force to be reckoned with. Until them, it is simply average.
Our Gang (3-5)
Getting Big Ben back into the lineup was huge; losing Kenny Britt hurt just the same. I like Jonathon Stewart’s chance to make some noise while DeAngelo Williams is out, but until Matt Moore can prove he can beat defenses through the air I don’t know how high his ceiling is. Injuries have forced Brandon Tate and Fred Jackson into the lineup – chances of them scoring are around the same as mine. I think the widespread rash of injuries has halted this team’s chances of making the postseason.
Fluffhead (2-6)
This is the best damn 2-6 team I have seen. Aaron Rodgers is playing out of mind (last week was a blip on the radar), Rashard Mendenhall is a workhorse and both Marques Colston and Mike Williams seem to be hitting their stride. Injuries and bye weeks have forced some lineup moves I don’t like – Ryan Mathews, Rob Gronkowski; you’re better than that, Fluffhead. You can scrap Max Hall and Laurence Maroney; better backups are needed. But overall, I think this team can go on a run. There talent is definitely there; the only question is if it is simply too late.
Slackers (6-2)
Excuse me for being corny, but no one is slacking on this team. Drew Brees, Peyton “Running up” Hillis, Ochocinco, Gates, S-Jax – the production is there. I like the two-tight end system you got going on, and even the Danny Woodhead plug-in is a clever chance to get a cheap score. If Santonio Holmes can pick up the pace with the Jets offense, there is no doubt this team could emerge as the biggest threat in the playoffs.
Kidd Miller (5-3)
The potential is there, evident by the five wins thus far. I’m just wondering how much the recent injuries will hinder this team down the stretch. Matty Ice and Carson Palmer are both amidst hot streaks, and so was Percy Harvin when he had Randy Moss attracting double teams. With Moss ousted from Minny and an ankle injury plaguing him, he’s a liability. The revolving door at quarterback in Arizona makes Larry Fitzgerald anything but a sure thing and I think we are all waiting for Stone Cold Miles Austin to breakout. Aside from Frank Gore, there is not much to get excited about in the running back position either. I’m not sure if Kidd Miller is playoff bound.
Terrapins (4-4)
I love my Terrapins, but I do not know how much faith I can put in Ryan Fitzpatrick as my fantasy quarterback. Then again, I don’t know how confidence I am starting Brandon Jackson or Mike Tolbert in a given week either. There are some bright spots – Dwayne Bowe, Gonzo, even Maurice Jones-Drew at times. But the loss of Tony Romo and the lack of solid running back play makes .500 seem the best possible finish to this season.
Fracram (1-7)
Way too much faith in the Philly offense, Fracram, which may be why you are stuck with just one win on the season. The team does get a boost from Michael Vick returning to the lineup, but you’re starting dudes like Darren Sproles, John Kuhn, James Jones. As a great man in San Fran once said – “I want winners.” I’m just not seeing it in your squad this year.
Manute Spud and Bird Esq. (5-3)
You can never count a Peyton Manning team out of the playoff hunt. That being said, however, you are leaning on Seyi Ajirotuto, Jordan Shipley and one Jerricho Cotchery at this point in the season. Your team’s depth extends only onto Danny Amendola, Marion the Barbarian and Jason “I do vat” Avant. Aside from Manning and All Day, the production has just not been there this season, and it doesn’t look too promising that it’s on the way. Five wins to this point is something to be proud of; not too many more seem to be coming.
Hitters (4-4)
I think .500 is exactly what Hitters is at this point in the team – for every superstar there is a question mark, which is not exactly the formula for the postseason. However, there is a lot of talent overall on this roster; with the right pieces falling into place this could potentially make some noise. While I am not a fan of Joe Flacco, I am a believer in the Blount. I’m also riding the LT resurgence train. I like how rookie Dez Bryant is meshing with Jon Kitna and T.O. with Carson Palmer. Of course, Andre the Giant will continue to play huge. If everything gels, expect a playoff run.
Corey Kotlierre’s Killers (3-5)
Heading into the season there were some high expectations, I’m sure. Tom Brady, Jahvid Best, Thomas Jones – we all thought they were going to go buck. But with Moss’ departure from the Pats, Brady has reverted back into a game manager more than a playmaker; Best’s best day are behind him, as he seems to have ran flat into a rookie wall and Jones, well, I feel like Jamaal Charles on about to steal some of his load down the stretch. The rest of team is rounded out with guys like Jordy Nelson and Jacob Tamme – I don’t think that spells out a playoff run.
Pine Apple (3-5)
With the lack of any true elite teams in the league, I have trouble ruling a comeback out of the realm of possibilities for Pine Apple. Stump the Schaub seems to have hit a stumbling block as of late, but there is a sure amount of firepower on the Texans offense to have faith he can turn it around. Ahmad Bradshaw, the Burner and Run DMC are running buck on the league and the trio of Greg Jennings, Steve Johnson (yeah, I said it) and Steve Smith are high upside plays. When Zach Miller is healthy, he’s another receiving threat, as is Brandon Pettigrew with Matthew Stafford getting him the ball. Feel free to lean on Kyle Orton down the stretch if Schaub does not turn around.
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