Well, Lumbergh Effed Her - Week #6 Summaries

by Shane Connolly
The Original Suburban Hoodrats 124 vs. Little Miss Sunshine 100
A couple strong performances and no weak ones lifted The Original Suburban Hoodrats to a week 6 victory, a .500 record and high point total for the week. Known stud Aaron Rodgers and realtive unknown Ryan Torain led the way for the Hoodrats with 23 and 22 points respectively. The wide receiver trio also came up big with a combined 39 points. On the other side this was a tough loss for Little Miss Sunshine who had the fourth highest score of the week. A no-show from Nate Washington as well as a mediocre game from star receiver Reggie Wayne held the team back from making a run at the week’s top score.

WhoDat-TasteMyGoldenSpray 113 vs. Sex Panther 83
Big performances from Matt Schaub and Jeremy Maclin paved the way to an easy win for WhoDat. Maclin stepped up when his Eagle teammate DeSean Jackson went down with injury and had a season high 27 points. Sex Panther couldn’t take advantage of another big performance by Drew Brees who scored 26 points. Percy Harvin was unable to follow up his big week 5, scoring only 3 points in week 6. The match-up lifted WhoDat into a four way tie for second place and dropped Sex Panther to the middle of the pack at 3-3.

aTouchofDowns 107 vs. Asstoria Brown Storm 66
Joe Flacco’s second best week of the year led aTouchofDowns for their second straight win. They also got a huge boost from the running back tandem of Brandon Jacobs and Joseph Addai who combined for 31 points. The loss was Asstoria Brown Storm’s first of the year. Antonio Gates, who had carried Asstoria Brown Storm to through most of the season was only able to contribute 1 point due to injury. Michael Turner also failed to live up to his usual production, scoring only 4 points.

Bull Bus LA 80 vs. OGs 61
This was the lowest scoring game of the week, but the win moved Bull Bus LA to 4-2. The stars carried Bull Bus LA to the win this week with Steven Jackson and Calvin Johnson scoring 36 points. The rest of the team did just enough with no one scoring less than 3 points to secure the win. Disappointing weeks from Miles Austin and Maurice Jones-Drew as well as a goose egg from Kevin Walter all contributed to OGs finishing with a weekly low of 61 points. The loss dropped OGs to 2-4.

Chachi in Charge 83 vs. Frank and Beans 91
Frank & Beans QB-RB dynamic duo of Peyton Manning and Rashard Mendenhall were able to outscore Chachi’s tough twosome of Tom Brady and Arian Foster 37 to 33 and while that wasn’t the whole difference in the game, it did make it a lot easier for Frank & Beans to take the week 6 match-up. A  big game from Mike Wallace (15 points) also separated Frank & Beans. The win moved Frank & Beans into 2nd place with point tie-breakers. The close loss dropped Chachi to a league worst 1-5 record.

Trailer Trashers 87 vs. Tiger’s Used *^%#* 89
Ben Roethlisberger was as good as Trailer Trashers could have ever hoped in his return scoring 26 points in week 6. However, it was not enough to beat Tiger’s Used Pussy. 19 points by Chris Johnson, most of them coming on a late run in the Monday night game, snatched away the victory from Trailer Trashers. A week 6 win for Trailer Trashers would have put both teams at 3-3, but the late Johnson run moved TUP to 4-2 and dropped Trailer Trashers to 2-4.

Butt Hair to the Max - Week #6 Summaries

by Charles Westerman
Greetings Butt Hairs.  Week six was a big one for your league.   With the last place Comeback Kids grabbing a win to improve to 2-4 and the first place New Marshal in Town’s dropping to 4-2, the parity in your league is pretty reflective of this years NFL season.  Let’s check out how we got here.  

Alec’s People who Win: 98.4 vs. A New Marshal in Town: 74.2
The resurrection of Ladainian Tomlinson’s career was the X factor in this one as he outscored Michael Turner 18.5  to 4.5.  The win came at a price though, just ask DeSean Jackson (although he probably doesn’t remember it).  Now Alec’s People has to decide which streaky Cincinnati Drama Queen he wants to start (Ochocinco or T.O.) instead of having the very productive Jackson to compliment Hakeem Nicks. 
Haywood JabBloumi: 97.3 vs. The Comeback Kids: 99.4
The Comeback Kids strong running core is starting to mesh.  The trio of Stephen Jackson, Ray Rice and Jamaal Charles, combined with Aaron Rodgers 4 & 1 at the goal line quarterback sneak to force overtime, the Kids were able to sneak a win themselves.  It was a tough loss to swallow for JabBloumi, who left the James “Hurt Somebody” Harrison Steelers D and their 16 points on the bench while the Jet’s put up 5 points against a surprisingly explosive Bronco’s offense (someone might want to put Brandon Lloyd in their starting lineup).
I’m Thinking RB’s: 84.6 vs. No Punt Intended: 87.7
Who knows how No Punt knew to start Ryan Torain (22.5) over Jones-Drew (6), but that single move got him the win in another nail biter.  Both teams left big receivers on the bench in some questionable lineup calls.  Look for Jennings (19) to keep producing with Jermichael Finley out for the season, and Calvin Johnson (20.5) is always going to be a football robot no matter what peewee is throwing him the ball.  It was also curious not to start Big Ben in his return against the Browns, while Brady was playing a tough Ravens D.     

NJ Hollywood - Week #6 Summaries

by Andrew Mishler


The Situation vs. Shoelace
Shoelace had five player score 11 points or more in this matchup and rode that
success to the 107-90 win over The Situation. His top players included Chris
Johnson, who scored 19 points and is improving on his lackluster start to the season
with each passing week, and Greg Jennings, who also scored 19. The Situation got
some solid play from Arian Foster, who scored 21, and the Steelers defense, which
scored 15, but the rest of his team failed to produce any big numbers.


Blade Runners vs. The Mudmonkies
Blade Runners has some of the worst luck this week. Two of his most reliable
players in Miles Austin and Antonio Gates decided to both have their worst games
of the season, scoring 1 point each. Their poor play spelled bad news for Blade
Runners, who lost 65-91 to the Mudmonkies. The Mudmonkies created a unusual
combination at RB with both BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Marshawn Lynch, but it
worked out perfectly for him as they combined for 18 points.


Big City Boozers vs. The Usual Suspects
Even if he is disgruntled with his playing time with the Giants, Brandon Jacobs is
starting to make an impact fantasy wise this season. He scored 15 points off of 2
TDs and led Big City Boozers to a 87-65 win over the Usual Suspects. While Big
City Boozers didn’t have a great game from fantasy breakout Brandon Lloyd, he
did earn a superb game from Mike Wallace, who benefited from the return of Ben
Roethlisberger at QB. The Usual Suspects had an all-around mediocre week from his
team, with only Kyle Orton and Matt Forte managing to put up more that 10 points.


7.0 vs. Roger
While DeSean Jackson was forced to leave in the first half due to a concussion, he
still scored two TDs beforehand, which was good enough for 19 points. His play
along with Aaron Rodgers, Steven Jackson and Pierre Garcon lifted 7.0 to an easy
92-51 win over Roger. Roger failed to get much production from any of the players
on his team. The most notable scores came from Willis McGahee, who didn’t have
a single carry against the Patriots, and Santonio Holmes, who scored only 3 points
and is still working his way into the Jets offense. Worst of all, Roger had some solid
scores waiting on the bench in Thomas Jones, who scored 17 points, and Mario
Manningham, who scored 11.


The Beerlympians vs. Albert is my Homeboy
Even though Ryan Torain was making his first start of the season on Sunday night,
the prospect of him going up against the Colts defense was too enticing for the
Beerlympians to pass up. He started Torain and the young RB didn’t disappoint,
scoring 22 points and leading the Beerlympians, along with Andre Johnson, to a 111-


91 win over Albert is my Homeboy. Albert is my Homeboy had a good week as well,
but starting Chester Taylor didn’t work out as he would have hoped. Taylor still
hasn’t found a role in the Bears offense, and most likely won’t find one for the rest of
the season.


Captain No Nads vs. Baba Booey
Even with Shaun Hill and Drew Stanton at QB, Calvin Johnson is still managing to
put up some monster numbers. He scored 20 points this week and helped give Baby
Booey a 95-70 victory over Captain No Nads. Baby Booey also received some good
play from Frank Gore, who picked up 14 points after rushing for 149 yards without
scoring a TD. Captain No Nads had some good scores from the Colts players on his
team, with Joseph Addai running for 16 yards and Austin Collie picking up 11, but
the rest of his team floundered, costing him any chance at winning the match.

Haverford Trust - Game #6 Summaries

by Andrew Mishler

Iced vs. Executioners
Executioners dominated in this matchup against Iced, winning 115-78. Looking at his bench, he could have won by even more if he had started players like Ryan Torain, who exploded onto the scene against the Colts to score 27 points, and Pierre Garcon, who had his best game of the season with 21 points. Nevertheless, Executioners still got some great production from Dwayne Bowe and Matt Schaub. Iced had a tough week, with a notably poor four points from Shonne Greene, who has failed to live up to expectations in fantasy this season. 

Lethal Weapons vs. Client 9
This low-scoring affair, won by Lethal Weapons over Client 9 by a score of 76-68, was full of fantasy busts. Michael Turner, Brandon Loyd and Chris Cooley all put up pedestrian numbers for Client 9 while Maurice Jones-Drew continued his mediocre 2010 campaign for Lethal Weapons with only five points.  In the end, Lethal Weapons came out on top due to another great performance by Tony Romo, who scored 24, and a rejuvenated Heath Miller, who scored 11 points with Ben Roethlisberger once again under center. 

3 & Out vs. Shake ‘n Bake
To win this matchup, 3 & Out made a great move by putting Chad Henne into his starting lineup over Brett Favre. Henne ended Week 6 with 17 points, while Favre finished with 8. The move was crucial to 3 & Out’s victory, as he defeated Shake ‘n Bake 80-72. While Shake ‘n Bake did fall just short of the win, he couldn’t have done anything about it. His team was made up of solid scores from Philip Rivers, Adrian Peterson and Brandon Marshall, but none reached above 20 points. 

Mutley vs. King Cobra
This nail biter, an 88-86 win for King Cobra over Mutley, was one that could have easily gone either way. After Jermichael Finley was lost for the season, Mutley decided to switch him out Andrew Quarless, the new starting TE for the Packers.  The switch didn’t go so well, as Quarless only managed to score 2 points. In addition, Hakeem Nicks couldn’t score a single point, which hurts even more considering Mutley would have won if Nicks played like he did in the first five weeks of the season.

Boyertown Crackers vs. D-Money
With D-Money defeating Boyertown Crackers 99-96, close matches seem to be the theme of the week. Even though Boyertown Crackers had three players score over 20 points in Peyton Manning, Joseph Addai and Steven Jackson, he was still unable to earn the victory since the rest of his team performed so badly. D-Money edged out Boyertown Crackers for the win mainly because of Andre Johnson, who scored 24 points off of 138 yards and a TD.

Dancing Bears vs. conVICKS
An abundance of injuries that have been mounting for conVICKS’ team has caused him to make use of fringe fantasy players like Earnest Graham and Kenny Britt. That didn’t help him this week, as Dancing Bears easily defeated him by 103-59. Dancing Bears had a great week from Chris Johnson and Greg Jennings on his way to his win. He even had Jeremy Maclin’s 32 points sitting on the bench in this matchup.

W Orange Football Mecca - Week #6 Summaries

 by Andrew Mishler

Double Secret Probation vs. Lee H.
Eli Manning never is talked about as one of the better fantasy QBs in the league, and yet he produces some solid scores almost every single week. Week 6 was no exception, as his 17 points was one of the biggest contributions to Double Secret Probation’s 112.4-97.3 win over Lee H. Besides Manning, the rest of DSP’s lineup also had some great scores, led by Arian Foster with 21.7 points and Andre Johnson with 19.8. Lee H. had a couple great scores from Aaron Rodgers and Rashard Mendenhall, but it wasn’t enough to overcome all of the great plays that his opponent had this week.
Hoofhearted vs. Brett M.
Inserting Ben Roethlisberger into a fantasy-starting lineup on his first game of the season would definitely classify as a risky move, but Brett M. reaped the rewards of his gamble by racking up 24.7 points from Roethlisberger and defeating Hoofhearted, 95.8-73.2.  Brett M. put even more trust into the Steelers this week by starting both Mike Wallace and the defense as well. He got the same results as he did by starting Big Ben, earning 15 points from Wallace and 19 from the Steelers defense. Meanwhile, Hoofhearted had a week to forgot. Tony Romo’s 26 points was the only meaningful contribution, as players like Kevin Walter and Laurence Maroney failed to deliver much of anything. 

Creeping Death vs. Squatter’s Rights
In a week when Creeping Death sat both Calvin Johnson’s 20.6 points and Jeremy Maclin’s 27.9, he still somehow managed to defeat Squatter’s Rights by a score of 84-71.4. Even with the two stud WR’s on the bench, Creeping Death had some solid outings from Joseph Addai, Tom Brady and Ahmad Bradshaw that helped him capture the victory. Miles Austin’s poor game was like a disease for fantasy owners in Week 6, as a lot of games could have ended differently if Austin had a typical Miles Austin score. Unfortunately for Squatter’s Rights, the disease spread to him even in the face of a 24.7 outing from Drew Brees and a 12.3 game from Anquan Boldin. 

Meet the Mutts vs. The Warriors (Come Out and Play)
This match came down the wire, with Meet the Mutts winning 110-108.5 over The Warriors. Meet the Mutts didn’t have any outstanding players in this match, but the overall productivity of his players, outside of the rare poor game from Hakeem Nicks, was enough to put together a great week in fantasy and snag the win. The Warriors made a great start at QB by going with Kevin Kolb, who earned 27.1 points. LaDainian Tomlinson also came up huge for him this week, scoring 18.7 points and proving  once again to be one of the best value picks this year. In essence, both owners did have a great week, but there can only be one winner.

Buddy’s Watching You vs. Titans
Brandon Jacobs may still have some bad blood with the Giants organization, but that didn’t hurt any of his production on Sunday. He had his best game of the season with 2 TDs, earning him 15.5 fantasy points. He was one of the leading forces for Titans 102.7-74.9 win over Buddy’s Watching You. Coincidentally, Titans other two great scores this week came from Chris Johnson, with 19.1 points, and the Titans defense, with 20 points. Buddy’s Watching You fell way short in this matchup, and one of the main reasons why might have been the curious decision to start Earnest Graham at running back. While Graham was the only other available RB on his roster that wasn’t injured, it earned him 0 points. His team will need to get healthy for him to stay in contention. 

Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah Fund vs. Team RamRod
There had to be some sweet satisfaction for RamRod in his 109.9-71.4 win over Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah fund. With a bench full of injuries and handcuffs, he was forced into starting Ryan Torain and Dwayne Bowe. Both players haven’t done much this season, but both decided to have breakout games in the same week, with Torain running for 22.9 points and Bowe catching 2 TDs for 22.8. Surprise games like those pushed RamRod to the win. Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah Fund didn’t have many noteworthy scores in his starting lineup outside of Frank Gore’s 14.9, but he did have 15.8 points from Deion Branch, who sat on the bench. It was Branch’s first game back with the Patriots, so Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah Fund can hope that Branch’s career will be reborn with New England.

Elks Den - Week #6 Recap

By Sean Gorman   

By week seven, there really are no secrets. You all have plenty of time to see which players will surprise and ones that continue to disappoint. This is the best time of the year for trades, as everyone is more familiar with the players on their teams. With that in mind, let’s examine the Week 6 results.

Green Death
Despite benching Ryan Torrain, who had a two touchdown one hundred yard rushing performance good for 17.45 points, Green Death played like they it belonged in first place. The story of the week? Big Ben is back! A team leading 21.39 points made all the difference for Green Death, who also got help from Arian Foster’s two touchdowns and 16.85 points and Chris Johnson’s 12.55. Not Johnson’s best day, but generally speaking if he does that every week he’s great back. GD suffered from the inconsistent play of Hakeem Nicks, as he dropped down to less than a point and could have gotten more points out of DeSean Jackson had he not gotten absolutely decked by Dunta Robinson. Jackson was still good for 15.90 points though. Green Death’s clear weakness is Tight End. It needs to trade one of its strong bench players and use its depth to pick one up. If GD gets one, this league will be hard to win.

Fire and Ice
Second Place Fire and Ice had just an above average week. Drew Brees did his thing with three touchdowns and 21.36 points, but with Austin Collie, Hines Ward and Marques Colston combining for 18 points it is difficult to rack up the big numbers. Joseph Addai and Rashard Mendenhall both had solid games with a touchdown and just over 10 points each, but Marcedes Lewis disappointed. His -.05 points is a huge letdown, which probably came from his quarterback getting dinged up. Luckily F and I has Aaron Hernandez, who can fill in for Lewis nicely if he has another stinker. Keep Lewis as your starter for now, but keep Hernandez in mind.

Where’s the Food
WTF had the second worst week in the league point wise, but remains four points out of second place. Tom Brady had only 7.89 points and couldn’t find Wes Welker, who finished with 2.65. Former Patriot great Randy Moss didn’t fare much better, with 2.75. The Brady Moss connection is over, and Where’s the Food is hoping Favre and Moss can get on the same page very soon. Solid play from the runningbacks-Matt Forte scored a tocudhwon and ended with 8.55 points, but it was LaDanian Tomlinson who stole the show. Tomlinson scored two TDs and ended up with 15.35 points. Jason Witten was invisible with 2.65 points and Danny Amendola had an awful performance with .95. At least WTF didn’t bench Mr. -1.02 in David Garrard.

Balco!
It was an okay week for Balco. Philip Rivers had trouble with the Rams D with only 8.98 points and Adrian Peterson ended with 9.55. Balco needs one of these players to score more than ten points each week if it wants to win. Scoring a touchdown and adding 103 yards, Pierre Garcon would have been a great start, as he finsiehd with just over 11 points. The Giant’s Steve Smith was not so fortunate, settling for 3.50 points on the day.  A kick return saved Percy Harvin’s day and he finished with 7.65. Look for him to get more involved in the offense as he continues to spend more time on the field again. Todd Heap had a good day with a TD and 8.45 points, but Ronnie Brown laid an egg with is 3.75 points performace.

Taco’s Al Vapor
Taco’s actually had a great week! It would have been better if Kevin Walter had done something, just anything at all but Matt Schaub finally played like he can with 18.25 points. On the other side of the field was Dwayne Bowe, who broke out with 17.4 points. This is a lesson for all owners: if your receiver if playing the Texans defense you MUST start him. Not bad games from Ray Rice or Mike Tolbert, but nothing to get excited about. The both finished with just over six points. Taco’s started the wrong Tony! Mr. Gonzalez made him pay with two TDs and 12.95 points. Al Vapor is deeeeeepppp at QB. Why not try to deal one of those guys for another runningback? Flacco, Schaub and Orton are all acceptable starters.

Uwannapieceofme
Miles Austin chocked with .6 points, but Uwannapieceofme still did alright. Peyton Manning was, well, Peyton Manning, eclipsing 300 yards with two TDs and 16.09 points. AJ had one of his best recieivng games all year, notching a touchdown and 12.9 points. Despite Mike Wallace’s 10.5 point effort, the injury to Antono Gates killed Piece of Me. Gates finished with less than a point. Brandon Jackson and Carnell Williams combining for 6.15 points was an issue too. This team’s running backs are atrocious-worst in the league. A trade need to be made for one NOW.

Wonder Twins
There’s no other way to look at it- Wonder Twins had an off week. The Kobl for Cutler situation didn’t work, as Cutler ended with 6.75 compared to Kolb’s 22.75. Greg Jennings was a bright spot with over 12 points, but Brandon Llyod was blanketed by Revis Island for 3.7 points and Kellen Winslow put up an anemic 2.15. Frank Gore and Feliz Jones combined for just over 12 points and Anthony Armstrong may not be ready to start every week for fantasy teams. Tough week WT.

4th and 20
If 4th and 20 plays like this every week, they’ll move right up the rankings. Aaron Rodgers’ rushing touchdown was a big part of his 16.96 point performance and the Lions defense couldn’t contain Brandon Jacobs. Big boy got two toucdhwons and 13.75 points! Reggie Wayne, Donaold Driver and John Juhn combined for just over five points but it didn’t matter. Dan Carpetner’s 15 points and Tennesee D’s 17 points carried this team. If your kicker and D can get you 30 points every week, a championship will likely happen. Will it happen again for 4th and 20? Probably not. But a great week nonetheless.

Bogimeisters
Well….someone has to have the worst week in the league. Macolm Floyd chocked with less than a point, Mojo was shut down for just over three points and Dallas Clark’s injury forced him to stay at 2.60 points. A 10.48 point showing by Josh Freeman isn’t bad, but its not secret that this team has the worst QB’s in the league. Calvin Johnson looked like the guy everyone expects him to be with 13.30 points, but the benching of Jeremy Maclin really hurt. The guy had two TDs and 159 yards for 19 points on the bench. If Mojo doesn’t step his game up, this will be one of the worst teams in the league at season’s end.

Bad News Barristers
Average week for Barristers. Tony Romo was mistake prone but points filled , finishing with 20.3. The risky play of Darren McFadden totally backfired, as he didn’t add a single point. Santana Moss and Michael Crabtree combined for only over 12 points, while Jamal Charles and Michael Turner combined for less than ten. The problem is simple: guys who are supposed to step up didn’t. That’s okay, as this team is talented, but this can’t happen every week. By the way, if V Jax doesn’t explode onto the scene upon his return, receiver help is needed. Neither Moss or Crabtree is a number one guy.

The Snookuation
The bottom feeding Snookuation didn’t do anything to help its chances of improving in the standings. Eli Manning’s two touchdowns got Snook 15.49 points and Steven Jackson notched over 11 against the Chargers, but everyone else was just average. Roddy White shocked the world by not scoring a touchdown and 4.15 while Visante Shiancoe gaves Snook the big goose egg. Mario Mannigham woke up and scored a TD and 8.55 points, but Knowshon disappointed with less than one point. Moreno is injury prone and on a team that hates to run. Uh oh… Overall this team has talent. They will not finish last in the league for sure. But with weeks like this Snook is not helping its cause.

The Replacement League - Week #6 Summaries

by Scott Zlotnick

Scrubs vs. The Scream Team Too
The Stream Team Too defeated the Scrubs, improving their record to 3-3.  Leading the way was Thomas Jones, who along with Jamal Charles, are forming the best 1-2 combo in football.  However, this is not good for fantasy owners of these players.  Jones has a slight advantage right now because he is getting the goal-line carries.  The Scrubs simply had a bad week, getting little production from many of their players.  At 1-5, their season outlook is pretty bleak, but all it takes is a two-game winning streak to get back in the thick of things. 

MG Midget Tossers vs. Media Maven
In a very close game, the Media Mavens edged the MG Midget Tossers, remaining undefeated on the season.  Leading the way was Big Ben Roethlisberger, who returned from his four game suspension in a big way, throwing three touchdown passes.  MG was hurt by yet another poor performance from MJD.  He has only had one big game this year and with the fantasy regular season at the half way mark, it’s time to get very concerned if you haven’t already. 

Xamira Swamis vs. BBG Blasters
In a battle of 4-1 teams, the BBG Blaster’s emerged victorious.  The Blaster’s were led by Jeremy Maclin’s big game.  After Desean Jackson got knocked out early in the second quarter, Maclin stepped up for the Eagles and got in a rhythm with Kevin Kolb.  Maclin should have another big game this week with the absence of Jackson forcing him to become the number 1 WR.  No one on the Swamis had a great week outside of Drew Brees.  All of the players, with the exception of Golden Tate, put up solid numbers.  The problem was you need at least a few of those solid numbers to be spectacular ones in order to get a win. 

Supremestaff.com vs. Pulse Promotions 
Pulse Promotions scored double the amount of points that Supre had this week, easily defeating them.  Pulse was led by Calvin Johnson, who finally after two seasons appears to be regaining his 2008 form where he was the most dominant wideout in football.  Supre just had one of the worst weeks you could possibly have, scoring only 42 points.  The only player who had a good week was Robert Meacham.  Miles Austin and Hakeem Nicks both had brutal weeks after having great week 5’s.  Just chalk this week up as an aberration and move on.  At 3-3, you still have a good chance of moving up the rankings. 

Itallionstallions vs. RavensClaw
In a matchup of 1-4 teams desperately in need of a win, RavensClaw was able to defeat the Itallionstallions in a close game.  The RavensClaw were helped by the big first quarter of Desean Jackson, who scored two TD’s before being KO’d by Dunta Robinson.  Look for Jackson to be out for 2-3 weeks, possibly missing the Colts game on Nov. 7 after the bye.  Brandon Tate and Kevin Walter, who combined for 2.2 points at the WR position, hurt the itallionstallions.  Tate was targeted seven times in the game, so look for him to become more involved in the Patriots offense as the season progresses.   

Meatballs vs. Sunaftmad
In a game decided by less than two points, Sunaftmad picked up a much-needed victory over the Meatballs.  Tony Romo, who had a big game in the Cowboys loss to the Vikings, led Sunaftmad.  Romo should continue to be a strong play as the season goes on and the Cowboys move to a more pass-orientated team due to their struggling offensive line.  In the loss, the Meatballs got some nice help from Dwayne Bowe, who seems to be putting his physical talents together and becoming Matt Cassel’s go to receiver.  However, Bowe lacks the mental toughness to be a consistent producer in a run-oriented offense like the Chiefs.

Joe Banner vs. the Rookie
 In a big matchup of 3-2 teams, Joe Banner easily defeated the Rookies.  Joe Banner was led by Greg Jennings, who got almost all of his points on a 89-yard TD catch.  Jennings openly criticized the Packers offensive coordinator this week for not getting Jennings more involved in the offense, so he responded by calling the deep ball for him.  The Rookies got 0 points from three players this week, so it’s very hard to win when this occurs.  When your top player is the Pittsburgh defense on the week, you know it just wasn’t a good week for you.  Just think about next week and don’t look back. 

Alabama Crab Danglers - Week #6 Summaries

by Scott Zlotnick
The Chicken Cutlet vs. Double Deuce 
In a close game, the Double Deuce defeated The Chicken Cutlet, improving their record to 3-3.  The Double Deuce were led by Ryan Torain, who appears to be a very strong fantasy option in a Redskins offense that has become run-oriented the last few weeks.  With no capable backup, Torain will be carrying the load for the remainder of the season behind an improving Redskins offensive line.  The Chicken Cutlet was hurt by their decision to bench Calvin Johnson, who had a big week against the Giants.  Although Wes Welker was a smart play, Johnson may have been a better option, especially considering it was the Patriots first game without Randy Moss’ deep threat ability.  

Webster’s Dicktionary vs. Nerfherder’s 
Webster’s Dictionary ran away with this one, defeating the Nerfherder’s by over 40 points and scoring over 140 points.  They were led by a bounce back week from Drew Brees, who has struggled to get it going in the early season.  Brees finally took some chances down field and connected on two long TD passes.  The aggressive play calling will certainly benefit Brees’ fantasy owners as the season goes along.  Outside of three players, the Nerfherder’s got little production from their team.  The one positive was Dwayne Bowe’s big day for the Chiefs.  No one has ever doubted his talents, but Bowe has a reputation for a lazy player who takes plays off.  His performance Sunday demonstrated the type of abilities he has when he decides to play.

Casual Socks vs. Lt. Blumpkin 
The Casual Socks got a big win this week, improving their record to 3-3 and getting back to .500.  They were led by the dynamic duo of Aaron Rodgers and Greg Jennings.  After openly complaining about his role in the offense (or lack their of) Rodgers connected with Jennings for an 89-yard TD strike, a fantasy owner’s dream play.  Look for them to continue this connection as the season moves forward, especially Sunday against an injured and weak Vikings secondary.  Lt. Blumpkin was hurt this week by the injury of Antonio Gates early in Sunday’s game.  Gates has been putting up huge numbers this year and his injury cost the team valuable points that may be the difference in a tiebreaker scenario.  The good news is Gates did not break his ankle as initially feared, but he will be a game-time decision on Sunday.

I Piss Excellence vs. Kosher Catfish
    In a blowout, Piss Excellence defeated Kosher Catfish, moving their record to 5-1 on the season.  Jeremy Maclin led the way, scoring 30 points for I Piss Excellence.  Maclin took advantage of Desean Jackson’s absence in the second half and Kevin Kolb found him often, connecting on two TD passes.  Maclin now has 6 TD’s on the season and will be the number one receiver for the Eagles until Desean Jackson returns from his concussion.  Kosher Catfish welcomed back Big Ben this week and he didn’t disappoint, throwing three TD passes.  Moving forward, Roethlisberger will be a top-5 fantasy QB and a big boost to the Catfish.

Wisco Wormburpers vs. The 40 Year Old Viking 
In a major upset, the 1-4 40 Year Old Viking knocked off the previously undefeated Wisco Wormburpers in a low scoring affair.  Peyton Manning carried the Viking to win after his disappointing week 5 performance.  Moving forward, it will be interesting to see how he does without Austin Collie and Dallas Clark.  Collie may only miss a few games, but Clark could be gone for the season.  Clark has become one of the best TE’s in the NFL and a safety blanket for Manning.  After a huge week 5 from both Miles Austin and Hakeem Nicks, both players had very disappointing week 6’s, combining for only 2 points!  Obviously, this will never happen again, so look for a bounce back week 6 from both players.

Touchdown Sportswear - Week #6 Summaries

Chelsea’s Chumps vs. LandSharks
Coaching paid off for Chelsea’s Chumps this week. After a terrible Week 5 by Arian Foster, the coach didn’t bench the running back, no she trusted him to have a bounce back week and he did. His points, along with the help of a headhunting James Harrison, and WR Mike Thomas helped make up for a less than stellar performance by Tom Brady. And on the other side, even though Andre Johnson was finally able to put up the numbers the Landsharks had been expecting all season, combined with a solid effort by Chad Henne, Frank Gore, and Chris Johnson, in the end the defense just wasn’t able to do enough. The loss was heartbreaking for the Landsharks, because a win would have meant a tie for the Unitas Division lead, but now instead of 5-1, they sit in third place in the division behind the Tailgaters and Tyler’s Tornados who are currently tied for the lead. The win put Chelsea’s Chumps in sole possession of first place in the Butkus Division after an Underdawgs tie.

Sirius Contenders vs. BullRiders
The woes continued this week for the lowly1-5 BullRiders after a close five-point loss to the Sirius Contenders. In Al Davis like fashion, the loss has prompted the team’s coach to make every player on his roster available to be traded in hope of requiring picks for next year’s draft. Even with a strong showing from the two LT’s (Tomlinson and Timmons) and a big day for all of the backs as well as Steve Smith and Anquan Boldin, it wasn’t enough to make up for the goose egg dropped by Tamba Hali, or the negative dos puntos Connor Barth pathetically mustered after being a hero against Cincinnati in Week 5.  Sirius was led to victory by an eagle-like aerial connection of Kevin Kolb and DeSean Jackson.  Fortunately Jackson put up big numbers this week for Sirius, because with his sirius concussion, they won’t have him for at least the next two to three weeks.  It could be a heartbreaking loss for Sirius, as they currently sit tied for third in the Butkus Division at 3-3 and are hoping to make a mid-season push.  On the bright side Ray Rice played well and had one of his best games of the season. 

Wasted Draft Picks vs. Ying Yang Twins
When you’re a middle of the road team trying to take that next step, you have to win the ones you’re supposed to.  That’s exactly what the 3-3 Wasted Draft Picks did by slipping past divisional rival Ying Yang Twins by a whopping four points.  Leading the way for the Wasted Picks was Joe Flacco, and Jabar Gaffney who had a big day after being in Bradon Lloyd’s shadow the past few weeks.  Ying Yang needs to find more team balance; they had a whole lot of offence and very little defense.  Another problem for Yang this week was that when there is no will, there’s no way to win, as both Willis McGahee and Will Smith were held pointless.  David Garrard’s miserable attempt at playing football against the Tennessee D on Monday night didn’t help either.

Malignant Apathy vs. Let it Bleed
Let it Bleed had a great Week 6: Ryan Torain torched Indy, Rashard Mendenhall proved that even with Big Ben back, the Pit offence is run through him.  Devon Bess, Austin Collie, and Michael Crabtree once again put to rest any remaining notions that they are nothing former great college receivers, and even Curtis Lofton showed why he’s considered one of the best emerging talents at linebacker in the league.  Let it Bleed played so well, that in fact they outscored all but two teams in the league…unfortunately, they played one of those teams.  With a roster filled with players looking for redemption, Malignant Apathy finally got that huge first win that had been alluding them all season.  The Peyton Manning to Pierre Garcon connection came up big and showed there’s nothing wrong with Indy’s offence after a poor showing in Week 5.  Marshawn Lynch was happy to score a touchdown in a new city and new role.  Brandon Jacobs was finally relevant and scored a big TD.  For the third straight week Roy Williams showed why Dez Bryant should’ve carried his bags.  The biggest and best surprise for Apathy was perhaps Deion Branch picking up where he left off in NE four years ago.

Underdawgs vs. Hoffman team
When you’re battling for the division lead every game counts and the Underdawgs wish they could have this one back.  Despite their name the then 4-1 Underdawgs looked to be the favorite in their Week 6 match-up with the 2-3 Hoffman team.  Hoffman team benefited greatly from the play of Percy Harvin which has picked up the last few weeks now that Moss’ presence makes him a dynamic x-factor type player once again.  Thomas Jones was stellar and looked like the player he was last year, and Brandon Marshall continues to do nothing but rack up catches and yards.  The Underdawgs were the victims of a lot of underachieving players this week, all though Greg Jennings 85 yard touchdown catch brought in a lot of points, Kyle Orton and Steven Jackson also continued to carry the team.  The defense was led by LBs Jerod Mayo and London Fletcher, unfortunately for the Underdawgs, they got little from their D-Line.  That wasn’t as bad, however, as Hoffman team’s LBs managing just three total points as both Lance Briggs and David Hawthorne put up zeros, perhaps the biggest reason why this one ended in a tie.

Tailgaters vs. Cougars
This game was an example of a top-placed team asserting its dominace over a last-ranked team.  The Tailgaters stayed atop their division thanks in large part to all of their deep wide receiver threats.  The team was led by a trio of speedy pass-catchers in Calvin Johnson, Jeremy Maclin, and Mike Wallace who all caught touchdowns.  Aaron Rogers and AP also came up big in helping the Tailgaters score the highest point total in the league this week.  It’s a bit bitter sweet, however, when your team is the top points getter and you play a team that had the second to lowest point total.  Don’t think of it as a waste of a big scoring week though, because a wins a win.  For the Cougs, Matt Shaub finnaly returned to form after a few down weeks, and Jamal Charles and Kenny Britt were solid, but Kevin Walter, Golden Tate, and Sean Considine’s goose eggs showed why this is a last place team.

Tyler’s Tornados vs. 2 Shorts and a Long 
The Tornados didn’t have as easy a time as the Tailgaters at reaching the 5-1 mark on the year.  They had to sweat out a victory over 2 Shorts and a Long by two short points.  For the Tornado’s Dwayne Bowe finally showed he was worth being a starting receiver, while Tony Romo had a big day, and a late Vernon Davis touchdown catch helped push the team to victory.  2 Shorts and a Long had great offensive production from guys like Felix Jones, Matt Forte, and Drew Brees, while Nate Burleson also added his first solid effort, but in the end one total point from the team’s three defensive linemen did them in.

Bush League - Week#6 Summaries

by Andrew Mishler

NY Mazmaniacs  vs. Don’t Come In Here
After weeks of injuries and poor games, it turned out to be the perfect week to start Pierre Garcon, as a couple of highlight reel catches on Sunday Night Football propelled him to 21 points.  His play coupled with some strong games from Peyton Manning, Steven Jackson and LaDainian Tomlinson gave NY Mazmaniacs the 107-100 win over Don’t Come In Here. NY Mazmaniacs even had points to spare on his bench with Jeremy Maclin, who had 32 against the Falcons. Don’t Come in Here had a good week as well, but came up short due to some poor play by Cadillac Williams and Marques Colston. Williams in particular has had a very poor start to the 2010 season, and might need to be benched until he shows any signs of life in the Tampa Bay offense. 

Upstate Flavor vs. Team Thirdball
Even though Ryan Torain broke out in a big way for Thirdball by scoring 24 points against the Colts, Upstate Flavor still managed to win this match 85-75 on the backs of the always-reliable Aaron Rodgers and the rejuvenated Roy Williams. While Thirdball’s other RB, Chris Johnson, also had a great week by scoring 21 points, he fell victim to some clunkers from Miles Austin and Malcolm Floyd. Outside of Rodgers and Williams, Upstate Flavor still had some solid players all around the rest of his starting lineup 

Deez Nunz vs. LA Arsonists
This low scoring affair, which was won by LA Aronsists over Deez Nunz by a score of 78-50, was highlighted by the play of Mike Wallace, who benefited from the return of Ben Roethlisberger at QB to score 15 points. Wallace, along with Frank Gore, who scored 16 points, were the biggest contributors for LA Arsonists this week. Deez Nuns got a surprisingly good performance out of the Rams defense and a solid game from Brandon Marshall, but that was all he had speak of on the day. Every other play had failed to put up any significant numbers, which Deez Nunz will have to hope does not become a trend in the upcoming weeks.

Birch Boys vs. Sticks
Even though DeSean Jackson had leave his game against the Falcons in the first half due to a blow to the head from Dunta Robinson, he was still in long enough to put up 2 TDs and 19 points. It was one best scores on the week for Sticks, who defeated Birch Boys, 107-76. Sticks had some great scores as well from Andre Johnson and Eli Manning and some solid scores from the rest of his starting lineup. Birch Boys was playing at a disadvange in this matchup from the begnning, as he started Donald Brown even though he was out for the game against Washington. To add to it, Kevin Walter went scoreless as well for the Texans this week. While Drew Brees and Rashard Mendenhall did well for Birch Boys, they couldn’t overcome to complete lack of production from the injured Brown and Walter.

Morgan Dollar vs. UGotBeat ByAGirl
At the beginning of the season, would you believe that it would be considered a poor outing for Kyle Orton if he only scored 14 points? Either way, that’s exactly what happened to UGotBeat ByAGirl in this matchup, as she lost 63-78 against Morgan Dollar. While Orton only put up 14 points for her, he still managed to lead the team, which is all you need to know about how the rest of her starting lineup performed. Arian Foster continued to put up great numbers for Morgan Dollar as scored 21 points against Kansas City and led the team in Week 6. Ahmad Bradshaw and Tom Brady chipped in with 16 and 11 points, respectively. 

Team MoneyMen vs. Team Redman
Ryan Mathews was considered a solid 3rd round pick in most drafts this year, but he has yet to live up to those expectations so far due mostly to injuries. He still managed to score 7 points this week, but it wasn’t enough for MoneyMen, who lost 59-92 against Redman. Redman was led by a breakout 25-point game from Dwayne Bowe and Tony Romo, who scored 20 points and is staying relevant in fantasy even as the Cowboys continue to lose.  Also, Jahvid Best had his fourth consecutive game under 10 points this week, with his last one coming in Week 2 when he scored an outstanding 45 points.

Commissioneer Sports 2010-2011 - Week #6 Summaries

by Sam Spiegelman

San Diego Redemption vs. Bafana Bafana Gold Rush

A disappointing four-point effort from Eli Manning versus the Lions was only topped off by the even more disappointing two-point afternoon for Philip Rivers facing off against the Rams. The quarterback battle was supposed to be the difference-maker between two evenly matched lineups. However, a dynamic effort on the part of Arian Foster and Jeremy Maclin proved to be the catalyst for Bafana Bafana, who was able to edge out a 40-33 fight Week 6. Despite Rivers’ big no-show, Foster and Maclin picked up the slack, combing for 19 points. On the other hand, San Diego Redemption’s top scorer, Andre the Giant, was only able to rack up six points despite a big afternoon himself. For SDR, it was a questionable decision to sit Greg Jennings in favor of Brandon Lloyd, especially considering the Packers’ aim to increase Jennings’ role in the offense, while Lloyd faced off against the Jets’ secondary. For BBGR, it was a bold move benching the Burner, but proved to be right decision when it was all said and done. Just be weary that eventually he’ll break loose for you, so don’t give up on him just yet. 

Jamarcus Russells Effort vs. Shawn Bennett

Talk about a day of redemption for Drew Brees; three touchdowns versus the Tampa Bay Bucs en route to eight points led the way for Shawn Bennett, who suffered his fourth loss on the season Sunday. But can you blame him? Solid efforts from Matt “I’m a Man, I’m” Forte, S-Jax and Braylon Edwards all contributed, but it was hardly enough when matching up with Chris Johnson, LaDainian Tomlinson and Megatron of Jamarcus Russells Effort. JRE was able to outduel Bennett to win his second straight game, climbing back from an 0-4 start to two games back in the AFC. With his array of talent, it’s difficult to count him out just yet. Getting Santonio Holmes and Marques Colston on track will really make the difference. As for Bennett, you can only hope the same for your future. Miles “Stone Cold Steve” Austin needs to get going, and you can only hope either Ochocinco or Steve Smith can emerge as another threat down the stretch. 

Wonka Factory Snozzberies vs. Pride Rock Baby Simbas

Four and five point efforts by the likes of Matty Ice and Austin Collie Collie Park paved the way for Wonka Factory Snozzberies to earn his third win on the season, moving to .500. On the bench, Dwayne Bowe scored a re-donk-ulous 10 points, while Matt Schaub compiled four points of his own. Inserting both of them into the starting lineup instead of Matt Ryan and Marcedes Lewis may be the right moves while your team searches for consistency. At 3-3, the level of your team’s play is perfectly represented. Can Maurice Jones-Drew get it going? Can Javhid Best get back on track? Can Randy be Randy with the Vikes?

Similar mistakes plagued Pride Rock Baby  Simbas this week – benching Aaron Rodgers in favor of Kyle Orton; using Tony Moeaki instead of King Felix Jones. Sometimes, you just need to have faith in your studs. I know A-Rod was questionable, but check the reports; he was cleared Thursday. And Jones has seen an expanding role in the ‘Boys’ offense; I didn’t see any news about Moeaki emerging as a Kansas City favorite. At .500, Simbas, you’re not out of it. The talent is there, but is the decision making? 

Temecula and the Calimen vs. Austin 3:16

Thirty-five to 24 – another Stone Cold stunner for Austin 3:16 (circa 1998 anyways). Led by the likes of Tony Romo, DeSean Jackson, All Day, D-Jax and another big week complementary of one Michael Crabtree, Austin 3:16 did lay the smack down on Temecula (promise, last WWF reference). Finally, an owner brave enough to admit Ryan Mathews is not who we thought he was (see: Denny Green) and Mike Sims-Walker is not worth our time in Jacksonville. All the right moves and it paid off with a fourth win on the season, sealing first place in the NFC for another week.

For Temecula, a second straight loss fortunately doesn’t impact your standing, as you’ve managed to hang onto the lead in the AFC. Peyton went back to being Peyton; Rashard Mendenhall stayed hot and there was a Dez Bryant sighting! And you cannot complain about four points out of Bo Scaife (wanted to give you props on that one). Given the bye week, it’s understandable to see you filling in holes with scrubs. With Fitz and the Cardinals’ running back tandem next week, I expect to see you get back on the winning path. Quick advice: you can live without B-Twice; look for a better option.

League Holliday Year 15 - Week #6 Summaries

by Sam Spiegelman

Smack Daddy vs. Cliff Holliday

The high score of the week belonged to Smack Daddy, whose team exploded all over Cliff Holliday like a 14-year old boy with his first girlfriend. Drew Brees, Ahmad Barshaw, Arian Foster, S-Jax, the Marshall Plan – it was a multiple of weapons all clicking on the same page Sunday that led to the offensive upsurge. What’s more is a 45-point and 34-point performance out of Kevin Kolb and Ryan Torain, respectively, could have added even more firepower to Smack Daddy. The depth and skill up and down this team is quite impressive. At 5-1, I see now signs of slowing down anytime soon.

For Cliff Holliday, I see a lot of talent and not too many results. By sending just eight men out to battle each Sunday, you need to have the best of the best. The biggest question mark right now is Shonn Greene, who has ceded carries to LaDainian Tomlinson for the most part, but proves us wrong with outstanding efforts whenever we elect to bench him. It’s a game of cat and mouse, and with your talent, it’s never too late. First moves: drop Julian Edelman and B-Twice. It’s the first step in the right direction. 

Top Guns vs. Dad Holliday

A 13-point decision between Dad Holliday and Top Guns proved to be the closest matchup on the week. Despite a short-lived Monday night for Vince Young, the efforts of Megatron and Peyton “Running up” Hillis, as well as the not-so-usual suspects Kenny Britt, Marcedes Lewis and Kareem Abdul Jabar Gaffney helped Dad Holliday to reach 134 points on the week. The win, however, proved to be a little bit lucky – not starting super-stud Aaron Rodgers or Greg Jennings or King Felix Jones, say what? Get your lineup straight, dude, and you’ll see even more of these wins.

A loss for Top Gun dropped him to .500 on the year. It could have been a different story had Jahvid Best performed to the level we all saw in the first two weeks of the season, or Antonio Gates hadn’t gotten injured against the Rams. You can’t be too disappointed with what you got – Tony Romo earned 30 points, Brandon Jackson made himself a viable option and Wallace flourished with Big Ben at quarterback. I’d love to see Marshawn Lynch break the starting lineup; finding which running back to remove, however, will be key. 

Viper vs. Big Dawgs

Some weeks it will kill you and others it will make the difference. The dynamic duo of Matt Schaub and Andre the Giant combined for 83 points Sunday after connecting for 138 yards on eight catches, including a touchdown. With those two alone, Big Dawgs basically cancelled out Viper’s top three scorers, leaving the rest of his team to do the dirty work. Frank Gore, Braylon Edwards and the Titans defense all followed up with 20-plus-point performances as the team reached 197 points. The 67-point beat down was due in part to the absence of a running game for Viper. No Joseph Addai and his 31 points this week – instead, Viper elected to start Tony Moeaki. Wait, you wouldn’t make that move either? Didn’t think so. Next time, be realistic in taking bold moves.  

The X Factor vs. Big Cats

I hate to see a team a predicament like this, Big Cats, but I’m out of advice for you. Shaun Hill, Mike Thomas in starting roles; Lee Evans, Louis Murphy leading your bench. Aside from Adrian Peterson, I’m not too afraid of your team. The first problem is you do not have a true starting quarterback. Hill is not the answer, nor is Sam Bradford or Carson Palmer for that matter. Next up is finding a WR1. Whether it’s Tim Hightower or Michael Bush or Run DMC, you need to find yourself a new wideout. Trust me; it’s a shocker for everyone to see Mike Thomas ain’t cutting it. As for The X Factor – it was a nice win to put you atop the North Division. Your team produced an all-around effort, and that includes your bench, which totaled 115 points. I think getting Percy Harvin will be one of your objectives going forward because the tandem of both Colts receivers is a risky situation. There’s no reason this team cannot make a statement come playoff time. 

Bubby’s Bombers vs. B-Train

What a game. DeSean Jackson with more rushing yards and touchdowns than the Burner; Chris Johnson handling Matt Forte and Maurice Jones-Drew combined; Brandon Pettigrew outscoring Vernon Davis – The B-Train is in the house! Despite Philip Rivers being outdueled by Wacko for Flacco, the B-Train won in pretty much every aspect of the matchup Week 6 against Bubby’s Bombers. Where you went wrong, however, was using the tandem of Giants receivers together; “We got ourselves a situation,” as Mike would say, when that goes down. Whether it’s Cedric Benson when available or Pierre Garcon or cough, Jeremy Maclin, you can’t let that go on.

For Bubby, the inconsistency at the running back position is killing you and me both, man. With three studs there, you have to expect them all to break out sooner or later – and the later is approaching quickly. A combined 40 points from I’m a Man I’m Forte, the Burner and MJD is not enough – Flacco did that himself! At 2-4, I’d usually say you’re on your own at this point, but with this collection of talent, a hot streak could pay major dividends.  

*Superstars* vs. PITT

An ugly loss for PITT leaves him with his fifth loss on the season, but I really can’t make any excuses for it. Your starting quarterback: Chad Henne; your starting running back: Chester Taylor; your receiving core: John Carlson, Mike Sims-Walker, Derrick Mason. Give me a break, bro. For goodness sake, Donald Brown is still on your roster; tell me the last time he played. I hate to break the news, but this season is over. Your lineup decisions, your waiver wire picks, your poor drafting – I don’t even feel sorry for you. However, Superstars earned a big win, moving to 4-2 and atop the North Division. Another solid afternoon for Kyle Orton, LeSean “the Real” McCoy, Rashard Mendenhall and Santana Moss led the team with 20-plus-point efforts, as well as a sneaky use of Seattle’s defense against a porous Chicago offensive line. All that added up to a 147-97 shellacking of PITT, thereby ending his season and propelling the Superstars.

League of Tax Free Shopping - Week #6 Summaries

by Sam Spiegelman

Tigris Tigers @ Wilmington Wookies

A rash of injuries has the Wilmington Wookies starting Shaun Hill again at quarterback, fresh off the show he put on against the Rams the week previous. But after 91 yards and a score, Hill was injured, leaving the Hill-to-Brandon Pettigrew connection to come to an end, falling short to Tigris Tigers by 39 points. A big performance out of Chris Johnson led the Wookies this week, but was easily matched by Tigers’ no-name, Ryan Torain. The Clinton Portis fill-in totaled 33 points, adding to the abundance of 30-plus-point performances from Aaron Rodgers and Greg “don’t call me Peter” Jennings. The win put Tigris Tigers at 4-2, but the team has a higher ceiling. Sitting Megatron, especially while he’s hot, is a no-no. I don’t care if Shaun Hill, Matthew Stafford or Joey Harrington comes back from the dead to play quarterback on your opponents’ team; you play your studs. 

Columbus Clobber Knockers @ Comptom Colons

In the quest to reach .500, Comptom Colons made a statement Sunday, doubling up the Columbus Clobber Knockers and topping 160 points. A double-digit effort from all starting players (except for the Dallas defense with nine) was the trick. Four players – Tom Terrific, Ahmad Bradshaw, S-Jax and LaDainian Tomlinson – all topped the 20-point mark. Blow out? Yes. Impressive? Yes. Contender? Yes.

For the Clobber Knockers, it’s painful to see a loss this bad. A not-so-Philip-Rivers-like day for Philip Rivers may have the problem; or Percy Harvin’s kickoff return for a touchdown not being a factor in this league. How about the fact you opted to play Deji Karim as your RB2? Ever hear of him? Me neither. I know LaDell Betts wasn’t the sexiest option, but please – give me him any day of the week. Deji Karim should not even better on your roster, let alone your starting lineup. Puh-lease! 

Kibera Weider @ FKAR

Peyton returned to being Peyton and Derrick Mason tore up the Pats – and that’s about it. The rest of Kibera Weider’s team forgot to come to the ballpark Sunday. Double doughnuts from Devery Henderson and Willis McGahee didn’t help; but did you expect either to have too much of an impact? McGahee and Brandon Jacobs are good players to hang around as backups, but at least Jacobs has the chance to score. Then again, what’s your excuse for Javon Ringer and Fred Taylor? Now ask me again why you have just one win this season. FKAR, fortunate to be facing off against KW Sunday, was led by Andre the Giant and waiver wire wonders Chris Ivory, who played a starring role for Saints, and Marshawn Lynch, who returned back to fantasy football relevance in his Seattle debut. What concerns about this team, FKAR, is Austin Miles’ inconsistency – something is stinking in Big D, and Miles is feeling it. Also, I don’t know how effective Wes Welker is going to be in the Pats’ offense without Randy Moss; let’s see if he can prove me wrong. 

Jordan @ Franchise 4 Kicking Your Ass

A three-point tilt in favor of Jordan was the game of the week in the league. Big Ben’s return the Stillers was a handsome reward for Hines Ward’s fantasy afternoon. That, in addition to small contributions from all players in the lineup helped Jordan to score 131 points Sunday, moving to 4-2. Matt “I’m a man, I’m” Forte and Maurice Jones-Drew continue their Jekyll and Hyde seasons, and until they begin producing to their capabilities consistently, I have concerns. I think DeAngelo Williams back next week will do this team well though.

For 4-2 Franchise 4 Kicking Your Ass, I wouldn’t read too much into Justin Forsett’s day. I like all three of your running backs right now more, but I am weary of the Ryan Mathews project which has yet to heat up out in San Diego. I’m also wondering if Jahvid Best can return to his early-season form – the Lions seemed to become pass-happy under Shaun Hill, but will hopefully revert back to their rushing attack following the bye week. It was good to see Arian Foster dominate in Kansas City and Matty Ice find his way into the end zone in Philly – both will be key down the stretch. Another suggestion, if I may: get Jeremy Maclin in there. 

Manning to Nicks @ Dreshertown Dragons

A four-game winning streak has Manning to Nicks atop of the league, despite lackluster performances on the season on behalf of Brett the Sexter and Ronnie Brown. However, the likes of Frank Gore, Pierre Garcon and the Marshall Plan were able to carry the team to victory Week 6 against Dreshertown Dragons, as well as a 20-point contribution from the Steel Curtain 2.0, who just happened to feast upon Browns rookie signal-caller Colt McCoy. I would keep waiting for Favre to break loose because I don’t see Carson Palmer or Sanchize as superior options. However, the same cannot be said for Brown. Both Shonn Greene and Santonio Holmes, to me, are emerging as better players each week than the Dolphins running back, who I thought would get more involved in the offense. The team, despite my advice, continues their love affair with the passing game.

For Dreshertown Dragons, a tough loss, yes, but there’s nothing to be discourages about. Drew Brees rebounded, Rashard Mendenhall and Anquan Boldin are studs and Felix Jones is seeing an increased role in the ‘Boys’ offense. Where you went wrong is using the two Baltimore wideouts in tandem – a big no-no. I understand you had a tough bye week, but this is always a situation is avoid; this week it cost you. 

Montclair Moonshiners @ The Best Team Ever (For real this time)

If this is the best team ever, the best team Sunday was the Montclair Moonshiners. In a 128-85 contest, the Moonshiners took advantage of strong efforts on the part of Matt “Stump the” Schaub and Joseph Addai, as well as needed double-digit scoring from one Brandon Jackson, Mike Wallace and Roddy White. It was impressive seeing Jackson find ways to make more of a difference in the Aaron Rodgers-dominated Packers offense. On the other hand, it was disappointing to see the Burner come up dry yet again.

A loss this week doesn’t hurt too much because I don’t expect too many more this season. A dominant committee of running backs between All Day and LeSean “The Real” McCoy, complemented by Tony Romo, who continues finding ways to put up numbers despite his offenses’ question marks, and a deep receiving core. The inconsistent play of Greg Olsen at the tight end spot worries me; it may be time to go with Kellen Winslow. And as Run DMC gets healthy, be weary of a decreasing role for Michael Bush – it may be time to return to the three wideout formation with Fitz.

Cyzk’s Revenge - Week #6 Summaries

by Sam Spiegelman

Eric vs. Hank @ Ryan Grant, I hardly knew ye

In a sheer battle of mediocrity, a win for Eric vs. Hank would put both teams at .500 in the division at the end of the day. EvH may have put forth the best his team is able to produce Sunday, with almost every player contributing. Each week, S-Jax and Maurice Jones-Drew are going to alternate big weeks and slow weeks; it’s when they both start streaking when your team will take charge. On the flip side, I think it’s a shock to see your team sitting at 3-3. With a pass-happy Philip Rivers at quarterback, dynamic receivers and adequate running backs each week, it’s tough to figure out the problem. However, the talent and depth on your roster will eventually pay off – don’t count out the postseason yet. 

Chumps @ ForeSkins

You didn’t expect the Manning-Hakeem the Dream connection to last forever, did you? For this week’s sake, it was just a blip on the radar. The G-Men took to the ground to take down the Lions, and Malcolm Floyd was injured early in his game, so Arian Foster, Anquan Boldin and Rashard Mendenhall tried to carry the team. A combined 48 points from the trio in impressive, but it was not enough to carry the team to victory, especially when facing a team clicking on all cylinders. Peyton returned to being Peyton; Chris Johnson was Chris Johnson and Ryan Torain and Michael Crabtree did the rest of the work. What’s encouraging for the 2-4 Chumps is if Torain continues on his torrid pace, I expect him to continue handing the load if and when Clinton Portis is healthy. 

Champion Dwarf Tosser vs. Melbot

The closest contest of the week was the six-point Melbot victory over Champion Dwarf Tosser, 90-84. Wacko for Andre the Giant came up huge, reaching 19 points after his fourth quarter clinic he put on against Houston. Oh, and double-digit efforts from Wacko for Flacco, Ahmad Bradshaw and Braylon didn’t hurt either. Finding a way to win without Michael Vick in the lineup is impressive, but its moves like benching Jeremy Maclin in favor of Dustin Keller that has you at .500. I know Keller got off to a hot start, but he’s playing with a run-first offense playing on the road. Save Keller for strong matchups; use Maclin regularly.

Speaking of .500, CDT was one stud away from becoming a four-win team Sunday before Miles “Stone Cold Steve” Austin was only able to deliver a single point for his team. Yeah, a few more picks on Trent Edwards Monday night would have been nice, but Miles is the real culprit. As his disappointing season continues, so will your team’s struggles. Get him straight and we’re having a completely new conversation. 

Elfboys @ Last Place

Win number two – it’s a start! But more importantly, Elfoys, here’s some advice. Derek Anderson, say goodbye. Greg Camarillo, say goodbye. Carolina defense (one exists?), say goodbye. Okay. A second win on the season finally showed some of your team’s potential. Matt “Stump the” Schaub, All Day, Hines Ward, even Dwayne Bowe had a hell of an afternoon. Now, it’s tough to dig yourself out of a 2-4 hole at this point in the season – but I’m saying there’s a chance. There is, however, not much of a chance for Last Place. Aaron Rogers will keep throwing, Antonio Gates will keep catching and Larry Fitzgerald will be Larry Fitzgerald. But there’s way too much inconsistency. Matt “I’m a Man Forte” and LT and Marques Colston and Jamaal Charles – I feel each week is a surprise with these guys. It’s an all or nothing team, and so far you, it’s leaning towards the latter.  

BearNaked Ladies @ Men without Helmets

Interesting…the two running backs the BearNaked Ladies thought his team could rely on this week totaled eight points, while the waiver wire wide receiver fill-ins combined for 25 points. What’s more interesting is the benching of DeSean Jackson in favor of Roy Williams? Lance Moore? Chris Cooley? What led to that decision? Drugs? Let’s say we had D-Jax in there instead of Cooley, and now you’re sitting at 3-3 and tied for the second in the division.

For Men without Helmets, a well-rounded team effort was means to winning this Sunday. At 5-1, sitting atop the league, things are looking up. Drew Brees and Frank Gore are gaining momentum, Brandon Jacobs is seeing goal line carries and the wide receiving core is among the best. Jacobs, however, is not the best RB2 option for this team to keep pace into the playoffs, and I don’t know what you can expect from either of the Denver running backs stashed on your bench. Your biggest task going forward will be to determine if Jacobs is your best bet, or if you need to make a move.

The Big House - Week #6 Summaries

by Sam Spiegelman

Boom Goes the Dynamite vs. Ron Mexico’s Pit Bulls

You hate to see a day where S-Jax finally finds the end zone go to waste, but that was the case Sunday when Boom Goes the Dynamite faced off against Ron Mexico’s Pit Bulls. A rebound afternoon from Drew Brees and another solid effort for Braylon Edwards also contributed. But the Chargers defense, who showed signs of brilliance versus the Seahawks a few weeks ago, could only account for three points against a rookie quarterback. The 89 points, however, were not enough to stop Ron Mexico, who made the right move in using Joe “Wacko for” Flacco over Vince Young, despite the matchup. He also made a bold decision to start Danny Woodhead, which paid off handsomely when he racked up over 110 yards and scored 11 fantasy points. A solid afternoon from Franke Gore, as well as a monster show put on by Jeremy Maclin, helped lead the way. By the way, need I say that Kevin Kolb is much better for Maclin and the other Philly receivers’ fantasy values?

The SHOCKER vs. Old School

As the Texans’ offense goes, so does The SHOCKER. As I told you last week, the Schaub would not be stumped back-to-back weeks, even if he just so happened to be facing the Kansas City Chiefs’ secondary (hey, Peyton couldn’t do too much work against them!) The Houston duo combined for 41 of The SHOCKER’s 98 points, complemented by 13, 12 and 10-point efforts from All Day, The Marshall Plan and good ol’ Derrick Mason. Ninety-eight total points were more than enough to take down Old School, whose team just had difficulty finding the end zone Sunday. Aside from D-Jax who scored twice before getting laid out by Dunta Robinson (see: $50,000 fine). Sanchize, the Real McCoy, Ray Rice, Miles “Stone Cold Steve” Austin and Santonio Holmes combined for one touchdown – not enough to win you games. There’s a lot of dependency on a run-first Jets offense and an inconsistent Dallas offense, which explains why you find your two games below .500 right now.

Ben Riback vs. Pain Curve

An injury-riddled San Diego receiving core led by the likes of Malcolm “in the middle” Floyd and Antonio Gates, both coming off impressive Week 6 efforts looking to exploit the Rams’ secondary, came up short due and missed time in their game, leading Pain Curve’s receiving core to accumulate a mere 19 points. In contrast, Andre the Giant put up 19 points alone for Ben Riback. It didn’t help that Maurice Jones-Drew had another disappointing day and Wes Welker struggled without Randy Being Manny in the Pats’ offense. Both are question marks going forward, as they’ll need to get straightened out for the team to be successful.

On the flip side, a nice effort from A-Rod, Andre the Johnson, Joseph Addai and Rashard Mendenhall led the way for Ben Riback to move to 4-2, and a third consecutive win. With his stars performing well, there was less reliance of Brandon Lloyd to stay as hot as he was. The looks solid coming down the stretch – Brandon Jackson getting a lot of carries; Percy  Harvin having an increased role; Roy Williams showing he still plays in the NFL. Finding the right matchups will be critical heading towards the playoffs.

Buttercup vs. Paydirt

A matchup of Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning, an eight-point differential – would you expect anything different? One team would move to .500, the other to 2-4. This Sunday, it was Buttercup who would fall a little short. Brady led the team with 13 points and a touchdown, the only score put up by the entire team. I’m no expert, well – I am sort of – but that can never be a good sign. Jamaal Charles teased up with over 100 total yards; Johnny Knox had 120 receiving yards, but neither reached the end zone. The same goes for Randy and Santana Moss. Solution: insert Ryan Torain. In a Mike Shanahan offense, there has to be a workhorse. Until Ryan  Mathews can establish himself as a threat in the Chargers’ offense, Torain can do his best to try and bring your team back to life.

Paydirt – an impressive win. A rebound afternoon from Manning, in combination with another great effort out of LaDainian and a welcome-back party, exclusively between Big Ben and his man Hines Ward, provided over half of your production Week 6. Ronnie Brown’s 75 total yards is somewhat encouraging, as they try to find ways to get him involved in the lineup. And Reggie Wayne’s 71 yards, a valiant effort, and will always be a potential Manning-to-Wayne touchdown connection. What concerns me is the tight end spot. Visanthe Shiancoe got zero targets versus the Cowboys – let’s shore up that situation, eh?

Lights Out vs. Calbears aka Team Gunze

It was Lights Out for Shawne Merriman this week in San Diego, and it was Lights Out for Calbears in Week 6. A 22-point edge favored Lights Out, now at 5-1 – but can you blame him? Ahmad Bradshaw remains prevalent in a dominant G-Men rushing offense; Chris Johnson tries to maintain his pace for 2,500 yards and Megatron keeps on coming! Even Tony Romo is producing, which is more than you can say about the Cowboys’ offense in general. On the other side, double-digit efforts from Philip Rivers, Austin Collie, Greg “Don’t call me” Peter Jennings and Gonzo was a good start, but the rest of the team failed to show up. The Burner failed to product yet again, and how much were you expecting out of Danny Amendola? At 2-4, the only hope for the team is if Rivers goes buck wild, The Burner lights up and Jennings rediscovers his chemistry with Aaron Rodgers. Oh yeah, slipping Marshawn Lynch or Thomas Jones into the lineup wouldn’t hurt.

The BUFF League - Week #6 Summaries

by Sam Spiegelman

Polk High vs. Atlanta Falcors

Heading into Sunday, Polk High, you knew Peyton would rebound from his previous week’s performance – too bad there was no way to know the rest of your team would take the afternoon off. Other than Peyton Manning’s 16 points, the rest of your team combined for just over 42 points; you don’t need me to tell you that won’t win you games. Fortunately, at 4-2, you were able to bear the loss. What concerns me is Matt “I’m a Man, I’m” Forte – he’s as inconsistent as they come. Also, the poor production from your tight end position – it’s difficult to see you put out Tony Moeaki instead of  Visanthe Shiancoe, but when the Vikings’ tight end gets zero targets, what other options do you have? On the flip side, Atlanta Falcors continued his winning streak, trying to stay alive in the playoff hunt. Big days from Tony Romo, Rashard Mendenhall and Andre the Giant led the way to your Week 6 annihilation, and the Titans defensive efforts on Monday Night Football only rubbed it in. Finding more consistency among your RB2 and flex positions will be a key going forward. It’s encouraging to see Felix Jones get more involved, but there’s no way of predicting how The Hoodie will use his running backs.


Yellow Yellow Jackets vs. Cock-A-Doodle-Damn

Now creeping back to .500 is Yellow Yellow Jackets, with a win led by his wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who along with all of the other Eagles receivers, has exploded with Kevin Kolb at the helm. Now consider this: starting Kolb in tandem with Maclin. Tom Terrific is a great quarterback, in reality, but the loss of Randy Moss and ever-changing offense The Hoodie runs, Kolb could be a more dynamic threat in Andy Reid’s air-it-out offense. It’s always encouraging to see Ray Rice stay hot, Brandon Jacobs finally score touchdowns instead of throwing helmets into the stands and Michael Crabtree emerge as a real threat. Let’s hope this production continues heading into the middle of the season.

As for C-A-D-D-, it’s a different story, slipping to 2-4, and a lot of questions cropping up about your team. Is Antonio Gates going to be alright? Will Deon Branch emerge as Tom Brady’s No. 1 target? What happened to Jahvid Best? All valid questions, but I think you’re okay. Gates seems to be healing up, and he’s a trooper; he’ll play through it. If Branch becomes inconsistent, you’ll have Fitz, Ocho and a rejuvenated Steve Smith with Matt Moore back at quarterback. As for Best, well, he’s a rookie. After the bye week, I expect the Lions to return to their rushing attack.

Xtreme2daMax! vs. Professional Bed Tester

Of the three capable signal-callers on the roster, Xtreme was able to select the elite one, despite the chance of him being rusty from his suspension. But Big Ben came out firing with three scores, and didn’t even head to the strip club following his big debut. His 19 points were a part of a 100-plus-point effort, with contributions from Austin Collie, D-Jax and Jamaal Charles. What’s encouraging, other than Big Ben’s instant chemistry with his team, is Charles’ growing role in the Chiefs’ offense, Collie staying hot and Aaron Hernandez emerging within the Pats’ offense. On the other hand, Jackson going down with a concussion may hinder some scoring come Week 7, so you’ll have to hope Johnny Knox and Dez Bryant can pick up the slack.

For PBT, a two-game losing streak has you falling to the bottom of the standings. Finally, Philip Rivers falling somewhat down to earth has exposed the weaknesses of your lineup. Maurice Jones-Drew, Miles “Stone Cold Steve” Austin and Ronnie Brown continue disappointing fantasy owners around the world. My advice would to be patient – players usually live up to their rankings; however, time is running out quickly.

The Nutty Nuggets vs. Motor Boatin’ Sons of Bitches

I like the bold of play of starting Mike Hart – but save it for next week, Nuggs. Joseph Addai was anointed starter early in the week, so save your audacity for Week 7. As for Hakeem the Dream and Brandon Lloyd – they finally cooled off, and your team felt the burn. A combined nine points from your wide receivers, including Mike Sims-Walker at the flex spot, helped you fall this week. Fortunately, DeAngelo Williams back next week should help you substitute at RB2; but I’d look elsewhere for your flex spot. MBSoBs, atop of the BUFF League, stays hot on his three-game winning streak with the likes of fantasy castoffs. Mark Sanchez, Marshawn Lynch, Dwayne Bowe – who would have thunk it? Bowe’s huge rebound performance against the Texans and Lynch’s debut with the Seahawks were both encouraging signs heading forward.

The Butterfly Sparkles vs. Gone Fishin

The potential is there, Butterfly Sparkles, but do your homework. Marion the Barbarian is quickly falling out of favor in Big D, and LaDell Betts was substituted for Chris Ivory (who, by the way, did work for the Saints on the ground). It’s moves like that that have you at 2-4. Granted Cedric Benson is on a bye week, but your only other options were Rashad Jennings and Brian Westbrook – tell me the last time they made a difference. As for the rest of your stars – Donald Driver, Marques Colston, Dallas Clark – they’ll rebound, but it may be too late.

Gone Fishin, on the other hand, has pulled off four in a row. Kyle Orton cooled off a bit, which is understandable considering he’s facing a stellar Jets defense. Big days from Joseph Addai, CJ, Anquan Boldin and Megatron were a part of the well-rounded team effort this week. Hines Ward received an added boost from Big Ben’s return, which provides you with an adequate option at the flex position heading down the stretch of the season.

Kickin Bart’s Ass vs. Rusty Kuntz

In the highest scoring matchup of the weekend, Rusty Kuntz was able to sneak his way to victory with a three-FG effort on the part of Rob Bironas Monday evening. Led by Arian Foster and Greg “Don’t call me Peter” Jenning’ return to existence, Rusty Kuntz received a well-rounded team effort from his superstar-filled lineup. Concerns going forward, however, include Wes Welker’s production without Randy Being Manny and The Burner being shut down more often than we all expected. If those two players can get back on track, I expect the team to make a lot of noise come playoff time. For KBA, a tough loss, especially considering the huge day out of Ryan Torrain, who has us all forgetting about Clinton Portis. However, you couldn’t expect much out of Peyton “Running Up” Hillis facing the Steel Curtain 2.0, or Ryan Matthews, who continues losing goal line carries to Mike Tolbert, and is stuck on a Chargers offense who can’t seem to get enough of a lead to establish the run. Your team is loaded with talent, you just need to let it all fall into place.

2010 NFL-FFA – Week #6 Summaries

By Paul Pearson

Brooklyn Comets at Road Dogs

Sometimes, one player’s misfortune can be another player’s gain. Jeremy Maclin, filling a void left by DeSean Jackson’s concussion, racked up 17 points and led the Dogs to a 66-30 victory over the Comets. Roy Williams contributed 12 points to the Dogs, and Ben Roethlisberger scored 11 in his first game back from suspension. The Comets didn’t get a double-digit score from a single player. In fact, they got nothing from the Giants defense/special teams.

Augusta Gnats at Stingrays

In this low-scoring affair, both teams had two players with zero points (Miles Austin and the Patriots defense for the Gnats, and Malcolm Floyd and Tony Moeaki for the Stingrays). But the Gnats got just enough production from just enough sources to beat the Stingrays by a score of 36-22. Lance Moore and Hines Ward led the way with seven points apiece. The Stingrays got 10 points from Tony Romo, but they were hampered by the negative-three score for Norv Turner, whose San Diego Chargers surprisingly fell to the St. Louis Rams.

Lancaster Bombers at Louisiana Lightning

Never underestimate the power of a goal-line running back, especially in fantasy football. Brandon Jacobs bulldozed his way to 35 yards and two touchdowns, and his 13 points paved the way to a 44-39 Bombers victory. A game-winning touchdown helped Andre Johnson contribute 10 points to the Bombers cause. The Lightning left Aaron Rodgers and his 12 points on the bench in favor of David Garrard, who was having a miserable outing Monday even before his game-ending injury and wound up with minus-one point.

Nevada Roadrunners at Outlaws

There are some weeks where getting minus-three points from Jack Del Rio, coach of the suddenly hapless Jacksonville Jaguars, would have hurt the Roadrunners. This was not one of those weeks. The Roadrunners beat the Outlaws by a score of 45-16 on the strength of Joe Flacco’s nine-point game. The Outlaws got no points from John Kuhn, Lawrence Tynes (a scratch for the New York Giants) or the St. Louis Rams defense. The top Outlaw performer was the touchdown-scoring Matt Forte with seven points.

Roosters at Chrisnics

Each team got 10 points from its top starter (Greg Jennings for the Roosters and Matt Schaub for the Chrisnics), and each team lost three points as a result of its coach (Todd Haley and John Harbaugh, both of whom suffered heart-breaking losses). But the number that best describes this game is zero. That’s how many points the Chrisnics generated from Nate Washington, John Carlson and the Philadelphia Eagles defense in a 39-29 loss. Aside from Jennings, the top performer for the Roosters was Mike Wallace, who got nine points and a touchdown in Ben Roethlisberger’s return from suspension.

Ragdolls at Boston Blazers

Arian Foster continued his breakout fantasy season. His two touchdowns and 14 points helped the Ragdolls beat the Blazers by a score of 43-35. He got help from Drew Brees, who came up with 11 points of his own in a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Blazers had a star of its own: LaDainian Tomlinson, who found the end zone twice and ended the day with 13 points. Unfortunately, his teammates on the New York Jets defense came up with no points. And Antonio Gates left his game with a toe injury before putting up a single point for the Blazers.

Waveriders at Red Menace

At least DeSean Jackson crossed the goal line twice and put up 14 points for the Menace before a Dunta Robinson hit ended his day. Other than that, it was a day to forget for the Menace, who had three starters with zero points (Hakeem Nicks, Mike Sims-Walker and the Washington Redskins defense) and two bench players with double-digit points (Kevin Kolb with 12 and Calvin Johnson with 10) in a 47-33 loss. Ryan Torain led the way for the Waveriders with two touchdowns, 100 yards rushing and 15 points. And Rob Bironas, one of the many beneficiaries of the Tennessee Titans’ whipping of the Jacksonville Jaguars, contributed a dozen points of his own.