by Sam Spiegelman
Biggest Kahunas
Benching Matt “I’m a man, I’m” Forte and King Felix Jones is probably the move I’m most proud of this week. Mitch Cumstein, whatever the hell you are, I congratulate you on the decision. Jamaal Charles had a favorable matchup versus the Jaguars and Marshawn Lynch is a breakout game away from everyone remembering why he was a first-round draft selection a few years back. Forte has been as inconsistent as they come, especially disappointing since his start to the season when we were all ready to anoint him the second coming of Marshall Faulk. The Dallas running back situation, which continues to be a huge question mark, seems to favor Felix Jones but he has yet to have a real breakout performance. Going with Charles has to be the right move at this point, because despite sharing carries with Thomas Jones, he is still an explosive run away each touch.
Sleeping on the Couch
Maybe you haven’t heard, but Marion the Barbarian has fallen out of favor in Big D, as they are all about King Felix taking control of their backfield. I understand Arian Foster was on his bye week, but the combo of Barber and Ryan Mathews is one of the most pathetic running back tandems you can find in a fantasy lineup these days. Both are backups at this point in the season, and although Tim “Get em” Hightower is barely starting-worthy, he has got to be in there over Barber. A new RB2 is essential if you want to get on the winning side of things, I'm Relieved Apple Didn't Barf on Me in Vegas.
You did what? Don’t try it again!
Keiland Williams, eh? Did you think he was going to be the big game-changer this week Scrotation Marks? Last time I checked Ryan Torain was getting the carries, so I’m curious where you’re getting your news from. I see you did not plan your bye week well – while LaDainian Tomlinson had to sit, James Starks was your only other healthy option. James WHO? Come on man. Sixty-five points with Keiland Williams in your lineup is probably a complement more than anything. Here’s the plan – get some new backups. Drop Keiliand, Starks and pick up anyone who actually sees the field once in a while.
Trick or Treat?
At first, I admit I was a hater. I was not big on Davone Bess, and to this second I am still a bit undecided. For trick and treat I want to help you distinguish between who is someone to believe in and who you can get rid of; Bess straddles the fence. He’s scored in three straight weeks, including one in which his counterpart Brandon Marshall went off. Listen, somebody has to step up opposite The Marshall Plan if the ‘Fins are going to have a real passing game, and so far Bess is separating himself from the rest of the pack. While Andre the Giant and Roddy White do their thangs, I am not hating Bess.
Friday, October 29, 2010
1st and 10 - Week 7 Awards
by Sam Spiegelman
Biggest Kahuna
Owen Daniels and Dustin Keller maxin’ and relaxin’ on their bye weeks, so waiver wire fill-in Todd Heap was inserted into the starting lineup. Two touchdowns later, Liveness was handsomely rewarded. The 22-plus-point effort by the Ravens tight end was an example of excellent scouting, as well as taking a little bit of a chance. Heap’s status was up in the air after suffering a concussion the week previous, and even in the middle of his game versus the Buffalo Bills Heap was removed because he lost his head (not literally, please). So while it wasn’t the biggest leap on the week, it was definitely a move involving a little bit of smarts and a little bit of chance. Well done.
Sleeping on the Couch
What was going in your head, Stormtroopers, when you decided to start Brandon Lloyd ahead of Greg Jennings? Are you dyslexic or something? Top-10 wideout versus Brandon Lloyd, favor Lloyd? Come on man. Jennings is the top wide receivers on an Aaron Rodgers pass-first offense in Green Bay. I know Lloyd was off to a hot start, but you knew that sooner or later he was going to get revealed. And he did – Week 6. There was no reason to keep him in your lineup after that, especially over a stud like Jennings. I hope you like stiff couches.
You did what? Don’t try it again!
So this week it may not have made too much of a different, but going forward I would not recommend to use Jabar Gaffney instead of Steve Smith. It was understandable with Smith was hobbled and had Jimmy Clausen trying to emulate a quarterback for a while, but when healthy and with a decent signal-caller lining up behind center, he’s a wideout you start each week. With the array of wide receivers you have, Smith may have to fill in alongside Megatron or Santonio Holmes – Stone Cold Miles Austin has got to ride the pine.
Trick or Treat?
In honor of Halloween, I want to provide you with some advice on who in your lineup is tricking you, where you could be treated instead. Wes Welker has been an excellent Patriot – fast, steady hands, reliable, but he’s lost without a legitimate Randy Moss-esque threat in the offense. No, Deon Branch does not count either. Going forward, I’d like to see Mike Williams or Terrell Owens crack Welker’s roster spot. Both seem to be enjoying their role in their offenses, and until I see something different from Welker and the Pats, I’d keep him down and out.
Biggest Kahuna
Owen Daniels and Dustin Keller maxin’ and relaxin’ on their bye weeks, so waiver wire fill-in Todd Heap was inserted into the starting lineup. Two touchdowns later, Liveness was handsomely rewarded. The 22-plus-point effort by the Ravens tight end was an example of excellent scouting, as well as taking a little bit of a chance. Heap’s status was up in the air after suffering a concussion the week previous, and even in the middle of his game versus the Buffalo Bills Heap was removed because he lost his head (not literally, please). So while it wasn’t the biggest leap on the week, it was definitely a move involving a little bit of smarts and a little bit of chance. Well done.
Sleeping on the Couch
What was going in your head, Stormtroopers, when you decided to start Brandon Lloyd ahead of Greg Jennings? Are you dyslexic or something? Top-10 wideout versus Brandon Lloyd, favor Lloyd? Come on man. Jennings is the top wide receivers on an Aaron Rodgers pass-first offense in Green Bay. I know Lloyd was off to a hot start, but you knew that sooner or later he was going to get revealed. And he did – Week 6. There was no reason to keep him in your lineup after that, especially over a stud like Jennings. I hope you like stiff couches.
You did what? Don’t try it again!
So this week it may not have made too much of a different, but going forward I would not recommend to use Jabar Gaffney instead of Steve Smith. It was understandable with Smith was hobbled and had Jimmy Clausen trying to emulate a quarterback for a while, but when healthy and with a decent signal-caller lining up behind center, he’s a wideout you start each week. With the array of wide receivers you have, Smith may have to fill in alongside Megatron or Santonio Holmes – Stone Cold Miles Austin has got to ride the pine.
Trick or Treat?
In honor of Halloween, I want to provide you with some advice on who in your lineup is tricking you, where you could be treated instead. Wes Welker has been an excellent Patriot – fast, steady hands, reliable, but he’s lost without a legitimate Randy Moss-esque threat in the offense. No, Deon Branch does not count either. Going forward, I’d like to see Mike Williams or Terrell Owens crack Welker’s roster spot. Both seem to be enjoying their role in their offenses, and until I see something different from Welker and the Pats, I’d keep him down and out.
Commissioneer Sports 2010-2011 - Week 7 Awards
by Sam Spiegelman
Biggest Kahunas
Shawn Bennett bought into what Ochocinco was selling. He promised a big game and he delivered. Bennett opted to trust his stud wideout and keep a tempting Steve Smith-versus-the Rams on the sidelines. Oh, and did it pay off handsomely or what. Seven points for the Ocho; one for Smith. While it’s not the biggest, boldest move in history by any stretch of the imagination, it’s deserving of recognition.
Sleeping on the Couch
Where were you when Kenny Britt torched the Eagles for 15 points? Oh, you weren’t there because you opted to start Jabar Gaffney instead? Gotcha. Should have seen that one coming. Well, while you let Jabar do his thang, Britt made defensive backs look like junior varsity players.
You did what? Don’t try it again!
Benching the NFL’s leading rusher? Yeah, that seems to be a smart move. I mean, anytime you have the opportunity to start the epitome of inconsistency at both running back positions, I’m going for it 100 percent of the time. Forget that I have this year’s breakout rusher Ahmad Bradshaw in a matchup against Dallas’ nonexistent defense; I’d prefer Cedric Benson versus the Falcons any day. Don’t let this happen again – ride your players while they’re hot, Wonka.
Trick or Treat?
Trick or Treat is telling you if this is the kind of player you want in your lineup each and every week. In spirit of the holiday, Temecula, I wanted to tell you you’re being tricked by Danny Woodhead. He is an excellent role player on a football team; he’s not even worth stashing on your bench in fantasy. Consider this: The Law Firm has a strong hold on the leading running back job in New England, but regardless, it is never smart to rely on the Hoodie.
Biggest Kahunas
Shawn Bennett bought into what Ochocinco was selling. He promised a big game and he delivered. Bennett opted to trust his stud wideout and keep a tempting Steve Smith-versus-the Rams on the sidelines. Oh, and did it pay off handsomely or what. Seven points for the Ocho; one for Smith. While it’s not the biggest, boldest move in history by any stretch of the imagination, it’s deserving of recognition.
Sleeping on the Couch
Where were you when Kenny Britt torched the Eagles for 15 points? Oh, you weren’t there because you opted to start Jabar Gaffney instead? Gotcha. Should have seen that one coming. Well, while you let Jabar do his thang, Britt made defensive backs look like junior varsity players.
You did what? Don’t try it again!
Benching the NFL’s leading rusher? Yeah, that seems to be a smart move. I mean, anytime you have the opportunity to start the epitome of inconsistency at both running back positions, I’m going for it 100 percent of the time. Forget that I have this year’s breakout rusher Ahmad Bradshaw in a matchup against Dallas’ nonexistent defense; I’d prefer Cedric Benson versus the Falcons any day. Don’t let this happen again – ride your players while they’re hot, Wonka.
Trick or Treat?
Trick or Treat is telling you if this is the kind of player you want in your lineup each and every week. In spirit of the holiday, Temecula, I wanted to tell you you’re being tricked by Danny Woodhead. He is an excellent role player on a football team; he’s not even worth stashing on your bench in fantasy. Consider this: The Law Firm has a strong hold on the leading running back job in New England, but regardless, it is never smart to rely on the Hoodie.
Haverford Trust Week 7 Game Recaps
by Andrew Mishler
Shake n’ Bake vs. Mutley
There might not have been anyone angrier or the controversial touchdown-turned-fumble call late in the fourth quarter of the Steelers and Dolphins game that Mutley. Had Ben Roethlisberger scored the go-ahead touchdown instead of fumbling the ball away at the half-yard line, Mutley would have scored 8 more points than he did this week and squeaked out a close victory over Shake n’ Bake. Unfortunately for him, he found out the hard way that football really is a game of inches. Shake n’ Bake racked up 122 points in this contest, led by four 20-point scores in Adrian Peterson (28), Philip Rivers (22), Steve Smith of the Giants (21), and Knowshon Moreno (20). He improved to 4-3 with the win to keep pace with the rest of his division. Mutley still had a respectable week, scoring 116 off of Hakeem Nicks (27) and Thomas Jones (23). He too is now 4-3 and still tied for the lead in his division.
Executioners vs. Lethal Weapons
Darren McFadden comes out of nowhere and runs wild against the Broncos for 48 points and you kept him on the bench? Your opponent started Roddy White and got 39 points from him? Not a problem for Executioners, who somehow won by a score of 105-103 against Lethal Weapons in that exact fashion. To make up for McFadden’s huge absence, Dwayne Bowe (20), Ahmad Bradshaw (18), Todd Heap (17) and Rob Bironas (17) all came through with some great scores. The win gives him two in a row and puts him in a two for second in the division at 4-3. While Lethal Weapons did have a great game from White as well as Maurice Jones-Drew (17) and Percy Harvin (16), an injury to Tony Romo (5) early in the game against the Giants cost ultimately cost him a win. He’ll move to 3-4 and second to last in his division.
King Cobra vs. Boyertown Crackers
Prior to the match, King Cobra decided to put all of his faith in the Patriots offense by starting Tom Brady (10), BenJarvus Green-Ellis (8), and Deion Branch (3). It didn’t end well, and the rest of King Cobra’s team didn’t do much else either. Boyertown Crackers easily dispatched him, scoring 112 points. His team was led by some WRs who were revived from the fantasy graveyard in Hines Ward (24) and Marques Colston (19). With the win, his overall record is now 4-3 with a tie for first in the division. King Cobra now falls back to 4-3 with the loss to fall to a tie for second in the other division.
D-Money vs. Iced
Say hello to the sleeper of the year, at least so far: Steve Johnson. Although the Bills lost a close game to the Ravens, Johnson still piled up 158 yards and a touchdown, giving him 26 points. It was enough to lead D-Money and push 90 points to claim the victory over Iced. Aaron Rodgers (20) added to Johnson’s score with another great game, which is becoming the norm for him this season. D-Money now leads his division at 5-2, one game ahead of the rest of the pack. While Drew Brees (27) had an impressive fantasy score in defeat to the Browns, Iced got nothing of value from the rest of his team and ended with 56 points. This loss was his fourth consecutive, dropping him to a dismal 1-6 record.
conVICKs vs. 3 & Out
It's not often that you'll see a kicker and a defense lead a team in scoring. But that's what happened for 3 & Out this week, as Dan Carpenter and the Raiders defense both scored 20 points, helping him to 91 points total. Aside from them, Mike Williams (14) of Seattle had his second solid game in a row and is proving to be Matt Hasselbeck's favorite target with the departure of Deion Branch. 3 & Out moves to 4-3 and is now red hot with a 3 game winning streak, which is the longest active streak in the league. With a few players on bye and another few nursing injuries, convicks was forced into a hole from the beginning of this match. While he managed to get some decent production out of Beanie Wells (11) and Zach Miller (12), he also left every single on of Kenny Britt's 45 points on the bench, as did many other fantasy owners. Convicks is now sitting at 1-6 and is 4 games back of the lead in his division, which should all but eliminate him from playoff contention.
Client 9 vs. Dancing Bears
Right team, wrong time. While Dancing Bears didn’t receive many points from Jeremy Maclin (5) this week, his bench was loaded with other WRs who would have given him the victory in this matchup against Client 9, included Johnny Knox (14), Terrell Owens (14), and Santata Moss (12). While Client 9 went through some similar strggules with his team, he still managed to win 90-85 with the help of Michael Turner (31) and Anquan Boldin (15). Luckily for Dancing Bears, he could afford the loss, as he only dropped to 4-3 and still is tied for the lead in his division. Client 9 matched his record with the victory but is still trailing the leader of his division by one game.
Shake n’ Bake vs. Mutley
There might not have been anyone angrier or the controversial touchdown-turned-fumble call late in the fourth quarter of the Steelers and Dolphins game that Mutley. Had Ben Roethlisberger scored the go-ahead touchdown instead of fumbling the ball away at the half-yard line, Mutley would have scored 8 more points than he did this week and squeaked out a close victory over Shake n’ Bake. Unfortunately for him, he found out the hard way that football really is a game of inches. Shake n’ Bake racked up 122 points in this contest, led by four 20-point scores in Adrian Peterson (28), Philip Rivers (22), Steve Smith of the Giants (21), and Knowshon Moreno (20). He improved to 4-3 with the win to keep pace with the rest of his division. Mutley still had a respectable week, scoring 116 off of Hakeem Nicks (27) and Thomas Jones (23). He too is now 4-3 and still tied for the lead in his division.
Executioners vs. Lethal Weapons
Darren McFadden comes out of nowhere and runs wild against the Broncos for 48 points and you kept him on the bench? Your opponent started Roddy White and got 39 points from him? Not a problem for Executioners, who somehow won by a score of 105-103 against Lethal Weapons in that exact fashion. To make up for McFadden’s huge absence, Dwayne Bowe (20), Ahmad Bradshaw (18), Todd Heap (17) and Rob Bironas (17) all came through with some great scores. The win gives him two in a row and puts him in a two for second in the division at 4-3. While Lethal Weapons did have a great game from White as well as Maurice Jones-Drew (17) and Percy Harvin (16), an injury to Tony Romo (5) early in the game against the Giants cost ultimately cost him a win. He’ll move to 3-4 and second to last in his division.
King Cobra vs. Boyertown Crackers
Prior to the match, King Cobra decided to put all of his faith in the Patriots offense by starting Tom Brady (10), BenJarvus Green-Ellis (8), and Deion Branch (3). It didn’t end well, and the rest of King Cobra’s team didn’t do much else either. Boyertown Crackers easily dispatched him, scoring 112 points. His team was led by some WRs who were revived from the fantasy graveyard in Hines Ward (24) and Marques Colston (19). With the win, his overall record is now 4-3 with a tie for first in the division. King Cobra now falls back to 4-3 with the loss to fall to a tie for second in the other division.
D-Money vs. Iced
Say hello to the sleeper of the year, at least so far: Steve Johnson. Although the Bills lost a close game to the Ravens, Johnson still piled up 158 yards and a touchdown, giving him 26 points. It was enough to lead D-Money and push 90 points to claim the victory over Iced. Aaron Rodgers (20) added to Johnson’s score with another great game, which is becoming the norm for him this season. D-Money now leads his division at 5-2, one game ahead of the rest of the pack. While Drew Brees (27) had an impressive fantasy score in defeat to the Browns, Iced got nothing of value from the rest of his team and ended with 56 points. This loss was his fourth consecutive, dropping him to a dismal 1-6 record.
conVICKs vs. 3 & Out
It's not often that you'll see a kicker and a defense lead a team in scoring. But that's what happened for 3 & Out this week, as Dan Carpenter and the Raiders defense both scored 20 points, helping him to 91 points total. Aside from them, Mike Williams (14) of Seattle had his second solid game in a row and is proving to be Matt Hasselbeck's favorite target with the departure of Deion Branch. 3 & Out moves to 4-3 and is now red hot with a 3 game winning streak, which is the longest active streak in the league. With a few players on bye and another few nursing injuries, convicks was forced into a hole from the beginning of this match. While he managed to get some decent production out of Beanie Wells (11) and Zach Miller (12), he also left every single on of Kenny Britt's 45 points on the bench, as did many other fantasy owners. Convicks is now sitting at 1-6 and is 4 games back of the lead in his division, which should all but eliminate him from playoff contention.
Client 9 vs. Dancing Bears
Right team, wrong time. While Dancing Bears didn’t receive many points from Jeremy Maclin (5) this week, his bench was loaded with other WRs who would have given him the victory in this matchup against Client 9, included Johnny Knox (14), Terrell Owens (14), and Santata Moss (12). While Client 9 went through some similar strggules with his team, he still managed to win 90-85 with the help of Michael Turner (31) and Anquan Boldin (15). Luckily for Dancing Bears, he could afford the loss, as he only dropped to 4-3 and still is tied for the lead in his division. Client 9 matched his record with the victory but is still trailing the leader of his division by one game.
Well, Lumbergh Effed Her - Week 7 Summaries
by Scott Zlotnick
Little Miss Sunshine vs. Bull Bus LAIn a blowout, Bull Bus LA defeated Little Miss Sunshine, improving their
record to 5-2. Although player scored over 20 points, every player on the team had a
least 10 points. The top scorer on the team this week was Hines Ward, who is
clearly enjoying having Big Ben back at QB. His TD this week was spectacular,
eluding two Dolphins CB’s to get in the end zone. Look for his production to stay
consistent now that Roethlisberger is back and the Steelers go back to a pass
oriented offense. Not only did Little Miss Sunshine lose this week, they lost Tony
Romo for more than likely the rest of the season. They know turn it over to Ryan
Fitzpatrick, who has been a revelation this season in Buffalo. Fitzpatrick has come in
and energized the offense, leading to big plays and big points. He is a top-5 fantasy
QB right now.
Sex Panther vs. aTouchofDowns
In another blowout, Sex Panther beat aTouchofDowns, moving their record to
4-3. Sex Panther got a huge week from the Redskins defense and by defense I mean
Deangelo Hall. His 4 interceptions and a touchdown were huge for the defense,
which dominated the Bears and Jay Cutler all day. ATouchofDowns got a big week
from Joe Flacco and the 49ers defense but received little production from the rest of
their team. After his big return game to the Patriots, Deion Branch came back to
earth this week and struggled to get anything going. The same could be said for the
man he replaced in New England, Randy Moss, who was clearly frustrated with the
lack of passes he was getting from Brett Favre.
Trailer Trashers vs. The Original Suburban Hood Rats
For the third time, we have another blowout, with the Trailer Trashers
defeating The Original Suburban Hood Rats, moving them a game closer to .500.
Leading the way was Roddy White, who has become the best receiver in the league
this season. Despite a fumble that led to a Bengals TD, White had 32 points. His
ability to run after the catch with his size has made him a force this season and he
has been the number one fantasy receiver this season, taking over for Andre
Johnson. The Hood Rats had one of the most unfortunate weeks you could have,
benching both Darren McFadden and Kenny Britt, who combined for 83 points. If
those two had played instead of Michael Crabtree and Ryan Torain, we would have
been talking about a Hood Rats victory.
Asstoria Brown Storm vs. Chachi in ChargeFinally, a close game. The Asstoria Brown Storm edged out Chachi in Charge,
moving into sole possession of first place at 6-1. Leading the charge was Michael
Turner, who finally appears healthy and back to the player fantasy owners expect
him to be. Turner should only get stronger as the season goes on, especially with the
way Roddy White is playing. Teams will be forced to decide how they will cover a
team featuring Turner, White, and Tony Gonzalez, who doesn’t appear to be losing a
step. Things should open up in the front seven and lead to holes in the defense. The
Brown Storm were hurt by having Steve Johnson on the bench, where he put up 21
points and would have led the team to victory had they played him over Larry
Fitzgerald, who is becoming almost irreverent. Without a legitimate QB and Anquan
Boldin, Fitzgerald has really struggled to get going this season. At almost the 2/3
mark of the regular season, it is time to consider benching Fitzgerald. With Ryan
Fitzpatrick at QB, Johnson is a much safer play and is a speedy receiver who is
capable of gaining big chunks of yards quickly.
Frank and Bean’s vs. Tiger’s Used $%@&*
Tiger’s Used Pussy improved their record this week to 5-2 with their defeat of
Frank and Bean’s, whose record dropped to 4-3. Tiger was led by the Giants duo of
Eli Manning and Hakeem Nicks. While it is always a risk to play a QB/WR combo,
there may be not better combination going in the NFL right now. Nicks has become
a top-flight WR who uses his combination of size and speed to dominate smaller
CB’s. Frank and Bean’s were hurt by the poor play of Rashard Mendenhall, whose
role appears to be shrinking with the return of Big Ben. Although Rashard is still a
must play, his numbers are surely to be lower than the first four weeks when Big
Ben was suspended.
OGs vs. WhoDat-TasteMyGoldenSpray
In the lowest scoring but closest scoring game of the week, WhoDat defeated
the OG’s, improving their record to 5-2. WhoDat was led by the strong performance
of Matt Ryan, who had a big bounce back week after a rough game in Philadelphia.
The connection of Ryan to White is becoming what Schaub to Johnson was last
season, an unstoppable duo. There’s only so much you can do to contain them. Next
week, it may be smart to play Thomas Jones over Ryan Mathews, who has not had
the season people expected of him. The OG’s lost this week due to the poor
production of their WR’s. It will be interesting to see how Miles Austin adjusts to Jon
Kitna and how long it will take to build chemistry between the two.
Little Miss Sunshine vs. Bull Bus LAIn a blowout, Bull Bus LA defeated Little Miss Sunshine, improving their
record to 5-2. Although player scored over 20 points, every player on the team had a
least 10 points. The top scorer on the team this week was Hines Ward, who is
clearly enjoying having Big Ben back at QB. His TD this week was spectacular,
eluding two Dolphins CB’s to get in the end zone. Look for his production to stay
consistent now that Roethlisberger is back and the Steelers go back to a pass
oriented offense. Not only did Little Miss Sunshine lose this week, they lost Tony
Romo for more than likely the rest of the season. They know turn it over to Ryan
Fitzpatrick, who has been a revelation this season in Buffalo. Fitzpatrick has come in
and energized the offense, leading to big plays and big points. He is a top-5 fantasy
QB right now.
Sex Panther vs. aTouchofDowns
In another blowout, Sex Panther beat aTouchofDowns, moving their record to
4-3. Sex Panther got a huge week from the Redskins defense and by defense I mean
Deangelo Hall. His 4 interceptions and a touchdown were huge for the defense,
which dominated the Bears and Jay Cutler all day. ATouchofDowns got a big week
from Joe Flacco and the 49ers defense but received little production from the rest of
their team. After his big return game to the Patriots, Deion Branch came back to
earth this week and struggled to get anything going. The same could be said for the
man he replaced in New England, Randy Moss, who was clearly frustrated with the
lack of passes he was getting from Brett Favre.
Trailer Trashers vs. The Original Suburban Hood Rats
For the third time, we have another blowout, with the Trailer Trashers
defeating The Original Suburban Hood Rats, moving them a game closer to .500.
Leading the way was Roddy White, who has become the best receiver in the league
this season. Despite a fumble that led to a Bengals TD, White had 32 points. His
ability to run after the catch with his size has made him a force this season and he
has been the number one fantasy receiver this season, taking over for Andre
Johnson. The Hood Rats had one of the most unfortunate weeks you could have,
benching both Darren McFadden and Kenny Britt, who combined for 83 points. If
those two had played instead of Michael Crabtree and Ryan Torain, we would have
been talking about a Hood Rats victory.
Asstoria Brown Storm vs. Chachi in ChargeFinally, a close game. The Asstoria Brown Storm edged out Chachi in Charge,
moving into sole possession of first place at 6-1. Leading the charge was Michael
Turner, who finally appears healthy and back to the player fantasy owners expect
him to be. Turner should only get stronger as the season goes on, especially with the
way Roddy White is playing. Teams will be forced to decide how they will cover a
team featuring Turner, White, and Tony Gonzalez, who doesn’t appear to be losing a
step. Things should open up in the front seven and lead to holes in the defense. The
Brown Storm were hurt by having Steve Johnson on the bench, where he put up 21
points and would have led the team to victory had they played him over Larry
Fitzgerald, who is becoming almost irreverent. Without a legitimate QB and Anquan
Boldin, Fitzgerald has really struggled to get going this season. At almost the 2/3
mark of the regular season, it is time to consider benching Fitzgerald. With Ryan
Fitzpatrick at QB, Johnson is a much safer play and is a speedy receiver who is
capable of gaining big chunks of yards quickly.
Frank and Bean’s vs. Tiger’s Used $%@&*
Tiger’s Used Pussy improved their record this week to 5-2 with their defeat of
Frank and Bean’s, whose record dropped to 4-3. Tiger was led by the Giants duo of
Eli Manning and Hakeem Nicks. While it is always a risk to play a QB/WR combo,
there may be not better combination going in the NFL right now. Nicks has become
a top-flight WR who uses his combination of size and speed to dominate smaller
CB’s. Frank and Bean’s were hurt by the poor play of Rashard Mendenhall, whose
role appears to be shrinking with the return of Big Ben. Although Rashard is still a
must play, his numbers are surely to be lower than the first four weeks when Big
Ben was suspended.
OGs vs. WhoDat-TasteMyGoldenSpray
In the lowest scoring but closest scoring game of the week, WhoDat defeated
the OG’s, improving their record to 5-2. WhoDat was led by the strong performance
of Matt Ryan, who had a big bounce back week after a rough game in Philadelphia.
The connection of Ryan to White is becoming what Schaub to Johnson was last
season, an unstoppable duo. There’s only so much you can do to contain them. Next
week, it may be smart to play Thomas Jones over Ryan Mathews, who has not had
the season people expected of him. The OG’s lost this week due to the poor
production of their WR’s. It will be interesting to see how Miles Austin adjusts to Jon
Kitna and how long it will take to build chemistry between the two.
League of Tax Free Shopping Week 7 Results
By Sean Gorman
Wilmington Wookies vs. Columbus Clobber Knockers
This one sided affair was highlighted by the play of Knockers’ Week 7 leaders Phillip Rivers and Mike Williams, as they notched 27 and 25 points. Even on an off day Rivers was serviceable, proving that he is a top 5 fantasy quarterback. Ray Rice and Cedric Benson had weak performances with eight points each, but it didn’t really matter thanks an awful week by Wookies. Roy Williams, Brandon Lloyd and Chris Johnson combined for 13 points, Alex Smith had an anemic 11 point game before getting pulled and Davonne Bess was the only player over 15 points with 18. A league low on Wookies part made this an easy win for Knockers.
Compton Colons vs. Kibera Weider
Putting together one of the strongest efforts of the week, Colons relied on 51 combined points between Ahmad Bradshaw and Steven Jackson to defeat Weider. Steve Johnson scored more than starters Santana Moss and Steve Smith by himself and is someone that Colons should consider starting next week. Big time games from Joe Flacco, who had 38 points and Jason Witten with his 26 points helped Weider stay competitive, but Marion Barber, Derrick Mason and Devery Henderson combining for 11 points led to the defeat.
FKAR vs. Jordan
Despite watching a 40-point game from Eli go to waste, Jordan had no trouble in defeating FKAR. Big Ben held his own with 34 points and his favorite target Hines Ward made an impact with 36 points of his own. Maurice Jones Drew still isn’t reaching his potential, but had a decent total of 22 points. Ben Watson stuck out like a sore thumb with only two points, although it had no real impact on the one sided outcome. FKAR had 5 players under 10 points, so a strong 18 point effort from its Seattle D was basically negated. Kyle Orton returned back to Earth with 17 points, as this team was outmatched at every position but team defense.
Manning to Nicks vs. Franchise 4 kicking your ass
The league’s best team was tested in Week 7 and did just enough to secure its sixth victory. Nicks’ name makes perfect sense, as it was the North Carolina graduate who scored 41 points to help it win. Starting Brett Favre over Carson Palmer was a mistake, as Palmer outscored the vet by 32 points. Frank Gore made up for the bad decision, scoring 29 points while his quarterbacks struggled. Matt Ryan gave Franchise 4 a good chance to win by scoring 39 and Nick’s teammate Steve Smith didn’t come up short with 35. Maclin and Moss didn’t have their best games, combining for 21 points, which may have been the difference. Benching Lee Evans’ 44 points didn’t help either.
Dreshertown Dragons vs. Montclair Moonshiners
It’s hard to believe that a league leader would have Matt Hassleback and Brandon Jackson on its roster, but Roddy White’s 55-point eruption helped the Moonshiners complete one of its best weeks to date. Jackson and David Akers chipped in with 18 and 15 points, but Moonshiners was also helped by the Falcons running game. White’ teammate Michael Turner was one of the top running backs this week, scoring 38 points. The Dragons didn’t have a bad week, getting 37 from Marques Colston and 28 points from his quarterback, but the White Turner tandem was almost impossible to defeat this week.
The Best Team Ever vs. Tigris Tigers
The Best team ever didn’t play like it this week, suffering a 30-point defeat to the Tigris Tigers. Chad Ochocino’s 36 points and AP’s 35 points were the highest totals in the contest, but the Tigers consistency sealed the victory. Tigris benched 55-point man Darren McFadden but it didn’t matter. Aaron Rodgers, Thomas Jones, Knowshon Moreno and Ryan Torain all scored over 20 points while Greg Jennings fell just short with 19. Too many players with solid point totals was impossible to overcome and injured Tony Romo’s seven point dud certainly hurt as well. Larry Fitzgerald continues to disappoint TBTE, starting Donald Driver may not be a bad idea.
Wilmington Wookies vs. Columbus Clobber Knockers
This one sided affair was highlighted by the play of Knockers’ Week 7 leaders Phillip Rivers and Mike Williams, as they notched 27 and 25 points. Even on an off day Rivers was serviceable, proving that he is a top 5 fantasy quarterback. Ray Rice and Cedric Benson had weak performances with eight points each, but it didn’t really matter thanks an awful week by Wookies. Roy Williams, Brandon Lloyd and Chris Johnson combined for 13 points, Alex Smith had an anemic 11 point game before getting pulled and Davonne Bess was the only player over 15 points with 18. A league low on Wookies part made this an easy win for Knockers.
Compton Colons vs. Kibera Weider
Putting together one of the strongest efforts of the week, Colons relied on 51 combined points between Ahmad Bradshaw and Steven Jackson to defeat Weider. Steve Johnson scored more than starters Santana Moss and Steve Smith by himself and is someone that Colons should consider starting next week. Big time games from Joe Flacco, who had 38 points and Jason Witten with his 26 points helped Weider stay competitive, but Marion Barber, Derrick Mason and Devery Henderson combining for 11 points led to the defeat.
FKAR vs. Jordan
Despite watching a 40-point game from Eli go to waste, Jordan had no trouble in defeating FKAR. Big Ben held his own with 34 points and his favorite target Hines Ward made an impact with 36 points of his own. Maurice Jones Drew still isn’t reaching his potential, but had a decent total of 22 points. Ben Watson stuck out like a sore thumb with only two points, although it had no real impact on the one sided outcome. FKAR had 5 players under 10 points, so a strong 18 point effort from its Seattle D was basically negated. Kyle Orton returned back to Earth with 17 points, as this team was outmatched at every position but team defense.
Manning to Nicks vs. Franchise 4 kicking your ass
The league’s best team was tested in Week 7 and did just enough to secure its sixth victory. Nicks’ name makes perfect sense, as it was the North Carolina graduate who scored 41 points to help it win. Starting Brett Favre over Carson Palmer was a mistake, as Palmer outscored the vet by 32 points. Frank Gore made up for the bad decision, scoring 29 points while his quarterbacks struggled. Matt Ryan gave Franchise 4 a good chance to win by scoring 39 and Nick’s teammate Steve Smith didn’t come up short with 35. Maclin and Moss didn’t have their best games, combining for 21 points, which may have been the difference. Benching Lee Evans’ 44 points didn’t help either.
Dreshertown Dragons vs. Montclair Moonshiners
It’s hard to believe that a league leader would have Matt Hassleback and Brandon Jackson on its roster, but Roddy White’s 55-point eruption helped the Moonshiners complete one of its best weeks to date. Jackson and David Akers chipped in with 18 and 15 points, but Moonshiners was also helped by the Falcons running game. White’ teammate Michael Turner was one of the top running backs this week, scoring 38 points. The Dragons didn’t have a bad week, getting 37 from Marques Colston and 28 points from his quarterback, but the White Turner tandem was almost impossible to defeat this week.
The Best Team Ever vs. Tigris Tigers
The Best team ever didn’t play like it this week, suffering a 30-point defeat to the Tigris Tigers. Chad Ochocino’s 36 points and AP’s 35 points were the highest totals in the contest, but the Tigers consistency sealed the victory. Tigris benched 55-point man Darren McFadden but it didn’t matter. Aaron Rodgers, Thomas Jones, Knowshon Moreno and Ryan Torain all scored over 20 points while Greg Jennings fell just short with 19. Too many players with solid point totals was impossible to overcome and injured Tony Romo’s seven point dud certainly hurt as well. Larry Fitzgerald continues to disappoint TBTE, starting Donald Driver may not be a bad idea.
3YKffl Week #7 Recap
By Sean Gorman
Steele vs. Feinberg
Roddy White’s explosion for 38 points made all the difference in this one sided affair, as Matt Ryan’s favorite target went for a career high 201 yards with two touchdowns. Rashard Mendenhall and Brandon Lloyd disappointed for Steele, combining for zero points. Terrell Owens continued to play well for Steele with 88 yards and a TD for 11 points, but Marques Colston matched that effort with 13 points of his own. Normally a shoe in for 10 points, the Pittsburgh Steelers D was also a letdown, scoring zero for Steele. Feinberg loses Romo for at least 6-8 weeks, but the way Matt Ryan is playing makes it almost irrelevant. There’s no shame in having Ryan as your QB at this point. Miles Austin had an off day for Feinberg with zero points, but it didn’t really matter in this overwhelming victory.
Meyers vs. Freedman
Sparked by 24 point efforts from Eli Manning and Adrian Peterson and a strong 19 point performance by Hakeem Nicks, Meyers ran away with this one. Johnny Knox and Brandon Jackson held their own with 11 and 13 points and all but one of Meyers players scored at least 10 points. Freedman had a decent week, but someone has to be the guy who plays the hot hand at the wrong time. Despite four picks Drew Brees managed 17 points, Michael Turner matched Peterson’s effort with 24 points of his own and the Giants’ Steve Smith held up his end with 13 points. A huge blunder on Freedman’s part cost it the game, as bench players Darren McFadden scored 41 more points than starter LeSean McCoy. Freedman should feel free to start the former first rounder when healthy. Meyers also came up a little short, letting a 48 point effort by Kenny Britt go to waste on the bench.
Goldstone vs. Horwitch
It’s a shame that somebody had to win this pair of pathetic performances. Goldstone didn’t have a single player exceed 10 points, but was more consistent than its opponent. Joe Flacco scored half the team’s point on the bench by himself with 20 points. Normal fantasy studs Randy Moss, Greg Jennings and Jeremy Maclin combined for 15 points while Tom Brady managed an anemic 5 points. Brady isn’t the fantasy QB he used to be without Moss. Horwitch owned the game’s top scorer with Ahmad Bradshaw scoring 12 points. Bradshaw leads the league in rushing and is a viable top 10 back now. The other players on Horwitch’s roster completely dropped the ball, all failing to reach more than five points. Brandon Marshall and Calvin were anything but elite, combining for three points on the week. Tough weeks for both teams, if they continue to play at this level they will be the leagues bottom feeders.
Berman vs. Chaiken
In the week’s most competitive contest, Carson’s Palmer’s 36 points was enough to give Chaiken the victory. Chris Ivory continued to struggle by laying a goose egg, while Frank Gore and Dwayne Bowe lived up to their potental and dropped 15 points each. Mike Williams and Santana Moss combined for only nine, but the play of Palmer, Gore and Bowe was enough to secure the win. Berman got a solid week of out Aaron Rodgers when he scored 16 points and Hines Ward and the Mojo chipped in with 18 and 16 points. Clearly Ward’s value goes up with the return of Big Ben, as their chemistry is strong. Ray Rice failed to eclipse 10 points again and Thomas Jones’ 16 point effort went to waste on the bench for Berman. While he has all the physical skills, Larry Fitzgerald isn’t a legitimate WR threat without a quarterback. This was proven once again this week when he didn’t score a single point.
Steele vs. Feinberg
Roddy White’s explosion for 38 points made all the difference in this one sided affair, as Matt Ryan’s favorite target went for a career high 201 yards with two touchdowns. Rashard Mendenhall and Brandon Lloyd disappointed for Steele, combining for zero points. Terrell Owens continued to play well for Steele with 88 yards and a TD for 11 points, but Marques Colston matched that effort with 13 points of his own. Normally a shoe in for 10 points, the Pittsburgh Steelers D was also a letdown, scoring zero for Steele. Feinberg loses Romo for at least 6-8 weeks, but the way Matt Ryan is playing makes it almost irrelevant. There’s no shame in having Ryan as your QB at this point. Miles Austin had an off day for Feinberg with zero points, but it didn’t really matter in this overwhelming victory.
Meyers vs. Freedman
Sparked by 24 point efforts from Eli Manning and Adrian Peterson and a strong 19 point performance by Hakeem Nicks, Meyers ran away with this one. Johnny Knox and Brandon Jackson held their own with 11 and 13 points and all but one of Meyers players scored at least 10 points. Freedman had a decent week, but someone has to be the guy who plays the hot hand at the wrong time. Despite four picks Drew Brees managed 17 points, Michael Turner matched Peterson’s effort with 24 points of his own and the Giants’ Steve Smith held up his end with 13 points. A huge blunder on Freedman’s part cost it the game, as bench players Darren McFadden scored 41 more points than starter LeSean McCoy. Freedman should feel free to start the former first rounder when healthy. Meyers also came up a little short, letting a 48 point effort by Kenny Britt go to waste on the bench.
Goldstone vs. Horwitch
It’s a shame that somebody had to win this pair of pathetic performances. Goldstone didn’t have a single player exceed 10 points, but was more consistent than its opponent. Joe Flacco scored half the team’s point on the bench by himself with 20 points. Normal fantasy studs Randy Moss, Greg Jennings and Jeremy Maclin combined for 15 points while Tom Brady managed an anemic 5 points. Brady isn’t the fantasy QB he used to be without Moss. Horwitch owned the game’s top scorer with Ahmad Bradshaw scoring 12 points. Bradshaw leads the league in rushing and is a viable top 10 back now. The other players on Horwitch’s roster completely dropped the ball, all failing to reach more than five points. Brandon Marshall and Calvin were anything but elite, combining for three points on the week. Tough weeks for both teams, if they continue to play at this level they will be the leagues bottom feeders.
Berman vs. Chaiken
In the week’s most competitive contest, Carson’s Palmer’s 36 points was enough to give Chaiken the victory. Chris Ivory continued to struggle by laying a goose egg, while Frank Gore and Dwayne Bowe lived up to their potental and dropped 15 points each. Mike Williams and Santana Moss combined for only nine, but the play of Palmer, Gore and Bowe was enough to secure the win. Berman got a solid week of out Aaron Rodgers when he scored 16 points and Hines Ward and the Mojo chipped in with 18 and 16 points. Clearly Ward’s value goes up with the return of Big Ben, as their chemistry is strong. Ray Rice failed to eclipse 10 points again and Thomas Jones’ 16 point effort went to waste on the bench for Berman. While he has all the physical skills, Larry Fitzgerald isn’t a legitimate WR threat without a quarterback. This was proven once again this week when he didn’t score a single point.
No Sissies Week #7 Recap
by Kevin McCune
Weezies Weezies vs. Barbara Barbarians
The Barbarians got a lot of production from their defense this week. Ware, McIntosh, and
Barber all came up big, but it was not enough to overcome the Weez’s trio of receivers
Bowe, Britt, and Ochocinco. Seriously though, I don’t think anyone expected this out
of these guys. I mean child please, Chad hadn’t done anything since week one, up until
the last two weeks Bowe had had a bad case of the dropsies all season, but the biggest
surprise was Britt. He’s been solid the last few weeks near the redzone, but a 7-cath, 225
yard, 3 TD performance sounds like something off Madden, and helped Weez kiss the
baby on a battle in which the winner got a share of the league lead. The Barbarians still
dropped 200 points in the loss, and will look to rebound against I am NFmeL this week.
Bud Guzzler vs. Doomsday Defense
Doomsday warded off sole possession of last place by defeating Guzzler. Even with
Cowboy Roy laying a goose egg on Monday night, Matt Ryan, Curtis Lofton, and Frank
Gore all more than made up for his poor performance. For Guzzler, big named players
continued to bring little results. Larry Fitzgerald continued to be not Larry Fitzgerald
without Warner under center. Chris Johnson had one of his worst performances of the
year, and to top it all off, Romo got sidelined before being a factor. Call it bad luck, call it
what you will. Stephen Tulloch was really the lone bright spot on an underperforming D.
Atlanta Ironman vs. Team Bud LightThe Atlanta Ironman were great in this one, but Team Bud light was better. Ironman
had Turner the Burner, but Bug light had the better Dirty Bird. A ridiculous individual
point total for Roddy White, along with big games for Roethlisberger, Jones-Drew,
and Greenway defeated solid performances by pretty much the whole Ironman roster.
Ironman got nothing from the D-line, as Bud Light’s D-lineman outscored their
counterparts 25-8.
phily’s phlunky’s vs. #1 MemesBoyz
In a battle that saw little to no quarterback play with Matt Hasselbeck going up against
Tom Brady, the phlunky’s knocked off the MemesBoyz. The difference was made in
the receiving game where the MemesBoyz wideouts put up a respectable 28 points;
unfortunately they were outscored by phlunky WR Hakeem Nicks, who put up 38 all by
himself. Adrian Peterson put up big numbers for the Boyz, but it still wasn’t enough, as
Darren Sproles finally did anything for the phlunky’.
Anna’s Annihilator’s vs. steel lions
Anna made sure not to lose a chance at being tied for first in the league, as she knocked
off the steel lions this week. The Annihilator’s got strong performances out of everyone
on their offense with Phillip Rivers, Steven Jackson, and Davone Bess leading the charge.
The D came up huge too, led by Scott Fujita’s 11 tackles, 1 sack, and INT performance
in his return to the Big Easy. Not much went right for the steel lions, and Jay Cutler’s
inconsistencies hurt the team, or maybe he’s just DeAngelo Hall’s best friend, and he
was doing him a solid by throwing those four interceptions. The D-line was huge, with
Coefield and Cole combining for 32 points, but they couldn’t make up for Mike Wallace
and LeSean McCoy being the lone bright spots on the offense.
The Easy Riders vs. I am NFmelA win meant a share of first, and a loss meant a share of fifth. Thankfully NFmel was
playing the 1-5 Easy Riders, but unfortunately for mel, it wasn’t quite so easy of a ride.
The Riders captured only their second win of the season, thanks in large part to… Any
dogs in the house? Whoof whoof Ray Lewis who had 15 tackles, a sack, forced fumble,
and fumble recovery. While Ray led the D, Knowshon played great back off of injury,
and Hines Ward made sure mel couldn’t ketchup. Mel had strong performances by T.O.,
and Desmond Bishop, but everyone else was only solid.
Shake N Bake vs. Team HeavyTo keep their head above water in the league standings, Team Heavy came into this one
needing a win against 2-4 Shake N Bake, and they got it. Bake only had two real good
performances out of Carson Palmer and Quintin Mikell, everyone else was just solid or
below average. When that’s the case, you never gonna get too many opportunities to win.
Heavy flexed their muscles getting a double digit scoring performance out of everyone
except for Tyson Alualu, and Ben Watson.
Weezies Weezies vs. Barbara Barbarians
The Barbarians got a lot of production from their defense this week. Ware, McIntosh, and
Barber all came up big, but it was not enough to overcome the Weez’s trio of receivers
Bowe, Britt, and Ochocinco. Seriously though, I don’t think anyone expected this out
of these guys. I mean child please, Chad hadn’t done anything since week one, up until
the last two weeks Bowe had had a bad case of the dropsies all season, but the biggest
surprise was Britt. He’s been solid the last few weeks near the redzone, but a 7-cath, 225
yard, 3 TD performance sounds like something off Madden, and helped Weez kiss the
baby on a battle in which the winner got a share of the league lead. The Barbarians still
dropped 200 points in the loss, and will look to rebound against I am NFmeL this week.
Bud Guzzler vs. Doomsday Defense
Doomsday warded off sole possession of last place by defeating Guzzler. Even with
Cowboy Roy laying a goose egg on Monday night, Matt Ryan, Curtis Lofton, and Frank
Gore all more than made up for his poor performance. For Guzzler, big named players
continued to bring little results. Larry Fitzgerald continued to be not Larry Fitzgerald
without Warner under center. Chris Johnson had one of his worst performances of the
year, and to top it all off, Romo got sidelined before being a factor. Call it bad luck, call it
what you will. Stephen Tulloch was really the lone bright spot on an underperforming D.
Atlanta Ironman vs. Team Bud LightThe Atlanta Ironman were great in this one, but Team Bud light was better. Ironman
had Turner the Burner, but Bug light had the better Dirty Bird. A ridiculous individual
point total for Roddy White, along with big games for Roethlisberger, Jones-Drew,
and Greenway defeated solid performances by pretty much the whole Ironman roster.
Ironman got nothing from the D-line, as Bud Light’s D-lineman outscored their
counterparts 25-8.
phily’s phlunky’s vs. #1 MemesBoyz
In a battle that saw little to no quarterback play with Matt Hasselbeck going up against
Tom Brady, the phlunky’s knocked off the MemesBoyz. The difference was made in
the receiving game where the MemesBoyz wideouts put up a respectable 28 points;
unfortunately they were outscored by phlunky WR Hakeem Nicks, who put up 38 all by
himself. Adrian Peterson put up big numbers for the Boyz, but it still wasn’t enough, as
Darren Sproles finally did anything for the phlunky’.
Anna’s Annihilator’s vs. steel lions
Anna made sure not to lose a chance at being tied for first in the league, as she knocked
off the steel lions this week. The Annihilator’s got strong performances out of everyone
on their offense with Phillip Rivers, Steven Jackson, and Davone Bess leading the charge.
The D came up huge too, led by Scott Fujita’s 11 tackles, 1 sack, and INT performance
in his return to the Big Easy. Not much went right for the steel lions, and Jay Cutler’s
inconsistencies hurt the team, or maybe he’s just DeAngelo Hall’s best friend, and he
was doing him a solid by throwing those four interceptions. The D-line was huge, with
Coefield and Cole combining for 32 points, but they couldn’t make up for Mike Wallace
and LeSean McCoy being the lone bright spots on the offense.
The Easy Riders vs. I am NFmelA win meant a share of first, and a loss meant a share of fifth. Thankfully NFmel was
playing the 1-5 Easy Riders, but unfortunately for mel, it wasn’t quite so easy of a ride.
The Riders captured only their second win of the season, thanks in large part to… Any
dogs in the house? Whoof whoof Ray Lewis who had 15 tackles, a sack, forced fumble,
and fumble recovery. While Ray led the D, Knowshon played great back off of injury,
and Hines Ward made sure mel couldn’t ketchup. Mel had strong performances by T.O.,
and Desmond Bishop, but everyone else was only solid.
Shake N Bake vs. Team HeavyTo keep their head above water in the league standings, Team Heavy came into this one
needing a win against 2-4 Shake N Bake, and they got it. Bake only had two real good
performances out of Carson Palmer and Quintin Mikell, everyone else was just solid or
below average. When that’s the case, you never gonna get too many opportunities to win.
Heavy flexed their muscles getting a double digit scoring performance out of everyone
except for Tyson Alualu, and Ben Watson.
SCHOEP'S Week #7 Recap
by Kevin McCune
Just Kaeding vs. Virginia Charger Fan
No joke about it, this was a game Just Kaeding was supposed to win, the surprise was that they did it on the shoulders of Matt Ryan and not Tom Brady, in fact Ryan’s point total actually helped make up for a mediocre performance put in by the Beiber mop. Danny Amendola and Maurice Jones Drew came up big after down weeks. Harvin kept benefiting from Moss' presence. On the other side, Virginia will be looking for a new QB once again this week, with the announcement that Kolb will be benched in favor of
Vick (Don’t worry after a couple weeks Kolb’ll be back). Kolb and Cassel weren’t bad for Virginia this week, they just weren’t as good as Ryan and Brady. Adrian Peterson was a monster again posting 27.2 points for Virginia.
Raider Nation vs. Phil’s p-hoes
The dream of a perfect season ended in week 7 and so did the league lead as Radier Nation ran into a formidable foe. Phil’s p-hoe’s needed the W to move within one game of first place, and they did it while starting a quarterback who didn’t play in Vince Young, another QB who threw 4 picks in Brees, and a kicker who was on his bye week in Nick Folk. So how’d they do it? Well Dez Bryant might not carry shoulder pads, but he carried this team dropping 35.2 points. Thomas Jones also came up big, and even with
the four picks, Brees still had a better game than Raider QB’s Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco. Miles Austin, Christopher Ivory, and Tony Moeaki all had less than mediocre performances contributing to the Nation’s first defeat.
Call of Booty vs. Agustin
Booty had to be smiling this week upon seeing the schedule and realizing they’d be playing1-5 Agustin. Well, Agustin is now 1-6, but one has to question some of the coaching moves. Agustin started Josh Johnson at QB, and obviously got 0 points from him. Agustin also elected to go with the injured DeSean Jackson and Shonn Greene on a bye week. But in reality, the match up hardly mattered because Booty could of beat half
the teams in the league with their 130.56-point mark. The running back trio of Bradshaw, Gore, and Charles led Booty.
The Assassins vs. Raider HaterRaider Nation lost, and with a win, Raider Hater could have been tied for first in the league, but that dream was murdered by a group of Assassins. No Schaub no problem, Eli got enough points for two quarterbacks, and the Assassins caught a break with huge games from their receivers Roddy White and Marques Colston. The Hater’s got a big game from Carson Palmer, but poor performances by Maclin, Driver, and Ryan Matthews did them in.
The Destroyers vs. Jokeland HatersThe Destroyers continued to Destroy nothing but their record, as they fell to 1-6 on the year. It didn’t help that the Big D connection of Romo and Roy got a whopping 5.56 points between them. Even a burner performance by Turner couldn’t make up for a surprisingly bad game by Brandon Lloyd and Brent Celek. Hines Ward and Darren Sproles, as well as a huge 15-point performance by David Akers led the Haters.
Just Kaeding vs. Virginia Charger Fan
No joke about it, this was a game Just Kaeding was supposed to win, the surprise was that they did it on the shoulders of Matt Ryan and not Tom Brady, in fact Ryan’s point total actually helped make up for a mediocre performance put in by the Beiber mop. Danny Amendola and Maurice Jones Drew came up big after down weeks. Harvin kept benefiting from Moss' presence. On the other side, Virginia will be looking for a new QB once again this week, with the announcement that Kolb will be benched in favor of
Vick (Don’t worry after a couple weeks Kolb’ll be back). Kolb and Cassel weren’t bad for Virginia this week, they just weren’t as good as Ryan and Brady. Adrian Peterson was a monster again posting 27.2 points for Virginia.
Raider Nation vs. Phil’s p-hoes
The dream of a perfect season ended in week 7 and so did the league lead as Radier Nation ran into a formidable foe. Phil’s p-hoe’s needed the W to move within one game of first place, and they did it while starting a quarterback who didn’t play in Vince Young, another QB who threw 4 picks in Brees, and a kicker who was on his bye week in Nick Folk. So how’d they do it? Well Dez Bryant might not carry shoulder pads, but he carried this team dropping 35.2 points. Thomas Jones also came up big, and even with
the four picks, Brees still had a better game than Raider QB’s Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco. Miles Austin, Christopher Ivory, and Tony Moeaki all had less than mediocre performances contributing to the Nation’s first defeat.
Call of Booty vs. Agustin
Booty had to be smiling this week upon seeing the schedule and realizing they’d be playing1-5 Agustin. Well, Agustin is now 1-6, but one has to question some of the coaching moves. Agustin started Josh Johnson at QB, and obviously got 0 points from him. Agustin also elected to go with the injured DeSean Jackson and Shonn Greene on a bye week. But in reality, the match up hardly mattered because Booty could of beat half
the teams in the league with their 130.56-point mark. The running back trio of Bradshaw, Gore, and Charles led Booty.
The Assassins vs. Raider HaterRaider Nation lost, and with a win, Raider Hater could have been tied for first in the league, but that dream was murdered by a group of Assassins. No Schaub no problem, Eli got enough points for two quarterbacks, and the Assassins caught a break with huge games from their receivers Roddy White and Marques Colston. The Hater’s got a big game from Carson Palmer, but poor performances by Maclin, Driver, and Ryan Matthews did them in.
The Destroyers vs. Jokeland HatersThe Destroyers continued to Destroy nothing but their record, as they fell to 1-6 on the year. It didn’t help that the Big D connection of Romo and Roy got a whopping 5.56 points between them. Even a burner performance by Turner couldn’t make up for a surprisingly bad game by Brandon Lloyd and Brent Celek. Hines Ward and Darren Sproles, as well as a huge 15-point performance by David Akers led the Haters.
Bush League Week#7 Summaries
by Andrew Mishler
Team Thirdball vs. Birch Boys
How do describe the kind of game that Roddy White had this week? Dominating? Unstoppable? Uncontainable? All of just seems to fall short, as White completely abused the Bengals’ secondary on his way to 36 points, helping Thirdball to 101 points and a victory to place him in a tie for third place. The rest of Thirdball’s team, while stacked with usual fantasy stars, underperformed. These players included Philip Rivers (14), Chris Johnson (6), and Miles Austin (3). The most concerning score for him has to be Miles Austin, who will now be catching passes from the mediocre Jon Kitna. His opponent, Birch Boys, was cursed with an up and down lineup in Week 7. While players like Todd Heap (17) and Anquan Boldin (15) played well in the Ravens win over the Bills, Rashard Mendenhall and DeAngelo Williams were no where to be found. Both of them scored only three points. Birch Boys is now ice cold with a 3-game losing streak.
Sticks vs. Don’t Come in Here
Ben Roethlisberger hasn’t quite been at the top of his game after coming off his four game suspension, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been effective in the fantasy world. He scored 20 points for the second consecutive game and led Don’t Come in Here, along with Adrian Peterson (25), to a close 107-103 win over Sticks. It was a much-needed win for Don’t Come in Here, as he was on a 3-game losing streak. The win puts him at a 3-4 record and back in the playoffs picture. He also notably has a breakout game from Marques Colston (19), who scored in double digits for the first time this season and proved the value of patience in fantasy football. Sticks had an impressive week himself from the likes of Eli Manning (23) and Percy Harvin (16). Unfortunately for him, Larry Fitzgerald (3) once again had a poor outing as he continues to be saddled with poor QB play.
UGotBeat ByAGirl vs. NY Mazmaniacs
With Peyton Manning on bye, NY Mazmaniacs was forced to pick up Alex Smith and start him. It didn’t help him that Smith (9) was injured at the start of the second half. Still, due to another huge game from Hakeem Nicks (24) as some solid supporting scores from Steven Jackson (16) and Brandon Jackson (14), NY Mazmaniacs managed to cruise to an 87-46 win over UGotBeat ByAGirl. The win brings him to a 4-3 record and a tie for third. For UGotBeat ByAGirl, it was obviously a week to forget. Her starting WRs combined for -2 points, with Mike Thomas plagued with the ancient Todd Bouman at QB and Reggie Wayne on his bye week. The loss puts her on a 3-game losing streak and drops her to 2-5 record. It will be tough for her to climb out of that hole.
LA Arsonists vs. Upstate Flavor
Since becoming the starting QB for the Chiefs, Matt Cassel has worn the label of being a liability. But with Matt Schaub on his bye week, LA Arsonists had no choice but to start Cassel. Luckily, his team didn’t miss a beat on their way to scoring 99 points. Coming off of a 21-point performance, Cassel followed it up with 17 points this week against Jacksonville. LA Arsonists had plenty of other contributors in his lineup, including Frank Gore (17), Dan Carpenter (16), and Mike Wallace (14). While he started the season at 1-4, he is now making a great comeback with a 2-game winning streak, placing him at 3-4. While Upstate Flavor had another solid game from Aaron Rodgers (16) as well as a surprise score from Jason Witten (16), he was brought down by the collective efforts, or lack there of, of Ronnie Brown (3), Michael Crabtree (3), and Roy Williams (0). He is still in great position at 4-3, so this loss could still be only a speed bump in the season for him.
Team Redman vs. Morgan Dollar
When Tony Romo (5) went down with an injury against the Giants on Monday night, the hopes of many fantasy owners of winning their matches went down with him. Luckily for Redman, Dwayne Bowe (23) and Steve Smith (18) made up for Romo’s absence in his Week 7 match against Morgan Dollar, leading him to a 106-61 win. Riding a 4-game winning streak, Redman is now tied for first in the league at 5-2. Morgan Dollar tried to jumpstart his team by starting sleepers like Danny Woodhead (4) and Buster Davis (5), but it fell flat. On the bright side, Mike Williams (14) of the Seahawks had another great game, giving Morgan Dollar a great amount of options at WR once Vincent Jackson is free to return to the Chargers. Even with the loss, Morgan Dollar still holds a 5-2 record and is tied for first.
Team MoneyMen vs. Deez Nunz
Welcome back, Caron Palmer. After starting the season off poorly and facing questions on whether or not he still had the skills to be an effective QB, Palmer (35) responded with his best game of the season. His play, along with Hines Ward (21) and the Chicago Bears defense (19), helped MoneyMen to 120 points, the highest total of the week in Bush League. Deez Nunz played great as well, putting up 104 points. His top contributors were Michael Turner (28), Knowshon Moreno (20), who had a stellar score even in a blowout loss to the Raiders, and Chad Ochocinco (18). The loss is Deez Nunz’ fourth in a row, dropping him to a 2-5 record.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Napoleon’s Minions – Week 7 Summaries
By Paul Pearson
Happy Ending Boy.
A pair of relatively accurate quarterbacks helped the Boys score 111 points and hold on to the top spot in the league. Matt Ryan threw for three touchdowns, completed a two-point conversion and scored a team-leading 25 points. The other starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, found the end zone twice and put up 18 points. Knowshon Moreno added 20 points of his own, and the Kansas City Chiefs defense/special teams contributed 17. The biggest blemish was a donut from the untargeted Roy E. Williams.
Necessary Roughness.
There are good days to be a receiver, and then there are days like the one Roddy White had Sunday. Despite losing a fumble, White caught two touchdowns and a two-point conversion and scored 44 points to help the Roughness amass 174 points (the highest score by any team this week) and rise one spot in the league standings, to 2nd place. In all, the Roughness got double-digit points from eight players, including Ben Roethlisberger (22), Dwayne Bowe (21) and Drew Brees (20). Jonathan Stewart wasn’t quite as fortunate; he got only 2 points.
Chunga’s Revenge.
Eli Manning’s 25-point Monday night wasn’t enough to keep the Revenge from slipping a spot in the league rankings, to 3rd place. Philip Rivers added 17 points, and Mike Williams of the Seattle Seahawks contributed 14 to the Revenge, who ended up with a total score of only 112. Five starters were held to single digits, including the fumbling Steve Smith of the Carolina Panthers with 3. But the biggest disappointment on this squad has to be the New Orleans Saints defense/special teams, who put up only 1 point and allowed the longest run by a punter since the AFL-NFL merger.
Aging Alcoholics.
Peter Griffin and the boys should probably send Darren McFadden a nice basket of fruit. McFadden’s four touchdowns and 47 points fueled a 158-point performance that helped the Alcoholics climb three spots in the standings, to 4th place. Kerry Collins, filling in for the injured Vince Young, threw for three touchdowns and contributed 21 points to the Alcoholics total. Miles Austin, one of the victims of Tony Romo’s collarbone fracture, had the lowest point total (3), and the Alcoholics wasted a 14-point afternoon from Johnny Knox.
Joe Zujkowski.
If you like to start your morning with donuts, then you should have spent your Sunday with the Zujkowskis roster. Three starters (Javon Ringer, Donald Driver and Brent Celek) wound up with no points, but the Zujkowskis were able to stay in 5th place in the league with 105 points. The top scorer was Joe Flacco, who threw for three touchdowns and wound up with 21 points in an overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills. Marques Colston amassed 17 points in a losing effort against the Cleveland Browns, and Steve Smith of the New York Giants caught a touchdown Monday night en route to a 16-point total.
Sarge’s 13.
Eight of the 13’s starters were held to single digits, and the team paid a steep price for its 81-point week by falling two points in the league standings, to 6th place. Top scoring honors were shared by Jason Witten and David Akers with 15 points apiece. (Chad Henne scored the same amount but languished on the bench.) Brandon Jacobs lost a fumble but scored a touchdown in an 11-point effort. But the 13s were hindered by Jay Cutler’s five turnovers (and 7 points), Tony Romo’s broken collarbone (5 points) and Wes Welker’s virtual disappearance from the New England Patriots offense (2 points).
Napoleon.
One would guess the Napoleons would have started Kenny Britt if given a second chance. Britt’s three touchdowns and 56 points – no, that’s not a typo – did the now-7th-place Napoleons no good in a 106-point week that cost them a spot in the standings. The top starter was another receiver, Hakeem Nicks, who found the end zone twice and compiled 22 points. The Napoleons also got 13 points each from Greg Jennings and Vernon Davis. The lowest scorer among the starters was Robbie Gould, with 2 points. Chris Ivory and Danny Woodhead were held to 4 points apiece.
Team Ramrod.
Two quarterbacks led the way in a 141-point week that allowed the Ramrods to rise a spot in the league standings, to 8th place. Carson Palmer, losing a shootout to the Atlanta Falcons, threw for three touchdowns and scored a team-leading 39 points. Ryan Fitzpatrick wasn’t too far behind; he threw a stunning four touchdowns and scored an equally stunning 34 points against a Baltimore Ravens defense celebrating the return of Ed Reed. Tony Gonzalez was the low scorer with 2 points. Tim Hightower and DeAngelo Williams were held to 3 points each.
Green Geckos.
A 23-point Sunday night effort by Adrian Peterson could not keep the Geckos from dropping from 8th to 9th place in the league standings in a 117-point week. Other than All Day, the top performer for the Geckos was Hines Ward, with 22 points. The Chicago Bears defense/special teams added 19 points, but the Geckos were hurt by single-point afternoons from both Ryan Mathews and Benjamin Watson. In fact, no Gecko scored more than a single touchdown, and a 15-point performance by Brandon Jackson was wasted on the bench.
Green Gangsters.
Double-digit scores by seven starters did not lift the Gangsters out of the league cellar, but that might change if they can keep compiling scores like this week’s 137. The suddenly-a-fantasy-factor-again Michael Turner found the end zone twice and scored a team-leading 26 points. The Seattle Seahawks defense/special teams recovered four fumbles and added 18 points to the total. The least impressive performer was Michael Crabtree, who cobbled together only 3 points for a San Francisco 49ers team that now has to travel to London without Alex Smith.
SCRUF – Week #7 Summaries
By Paul Pearson
Team EMAC at Team Gary Boys
No single starter put up dominant numbers in this matchup, but a balanced attack helped the EMACs defeat the Boys by a score of 98.1-81.4. It could have been much easier for the EMACs, who left Kenny Britt and his jaw-dropping 44 points on the bench. The top EMAC starters, with 14.6 points apiece, were Cadillac Williams, beneficiary of that late touchdown that helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the St. Louis Rams, and Santana Moss, who is probably pleased as punch that DeAngelo Hall wasn’t covering him on Sunday. The Boys did get 19.9 points from Joe Flacco, who beat the Buffalo Bills in overtime. But the donut put up by Driver, the forgotten receiver on the Green Bay Packers lineup, was too much for the Boys to overcome.
More Cowbell at Springfield GMEN.
Tony Romo’s collarbone fracture did more than just hurt the Dallas Cowboys’ chances this season. It also proved fatal for the GMEN, who got only 5 points from their quarterback and fell to the Cowbells by a score of 108.1-86. Marques Colston did rack up 24.2 points in a losing effort against the Cleveland Browns, but Romo was one of six GMEN starters with single-digit scores, including Ronnie Brown, who was held to 4.4 points by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. By contrast, the Cowbells got double-digit scores from six of its starters, including Chad Ochocinco, who led the way with 23.8 points. Ironically, both teams left a 21-point quarterback on the bench (Eli Manning for the Cowbells and Matt Ryan for the GMEN).
Devlin Magregor at Springfield Flush.
Even though no individual player broke the 25-point barrier, this was the highest-scoring matchup of the week. The Magregors had the third-highest point total in the league, but they had the misfortune of playing the Flushes, who put up the second-highest score and prevailed in a 143.3-122.3 shootout. Adrian Peterson of the Magregors led all players in this game with 24.2 points, but Deion Branch, a week after announcing his return to the New England Patriots in a bold way, was held to 5.9 points by a San Diego Chargers defense that’s far better than the team record would indicate. The Flushes had an outstanding Monday night. Steve Smith of the New York Giants led all Flush players with 22.6 points, followed by Jason Witten with 20.
KILLER B’s at Pigskin Fetish.
The Fetishes had the misfortune of running into a buzzsaw this week. The B’s put up the league’s highest point total in a 148-87.8 blowout. There were plenty of stars in the B’s lineup, but Roddy White shone the brightest with 37.6 points. The only single-digit score for the B’s came from the Philadelphia Eagles defense/special teams, who scored only 2 points and seemed to make a pregame resolution not to tackle Kenny Britt. Mike Williams of the Seattle Seahawks led the Fetishes with 20.2 points, and his namesake Mike Williams of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 10.7 points of his own. However, the third Williams on the roster (Roy E.) was shut out in a game that may seal the Dallas Cowboys’ fate as cellar dwellers this season.
B G Express at The Hoagies.
Every fantasy football player has “one of those weeks” from time to time. This week, it was the Hoagies’ turn. They got very little production from any of their players and fell to the Express by a score of 115.4-48.7. It’s never a good sign when your top scorer (Hoagie QB Philip Rivers with 13.9) wouldn’t even crack the top three on your opponent’s squad. The Hoagies also didn’t get any help from the New York Giants defense/special teams, who put up 0 points despite spending the majority of the Monday night game facing the immortal Jon Kitna. Speaking of the Giants, Hakeem Nicks led the Express with 29.3 points, followed closely by Carson Palmer with 28 and Michael Turner with 27.4. In fact, the score could have been even more lopsided if the Express hadn’t left Willis McGahee and his 13.9 points on the bench.
Wonder Twins at Rocky Mountain Oysters.
The Twins have to be kicking themselves for not starting Darren McFadden, who had missed the previous two weeks with a hamstring injury. McFadden’s league-high 44.6 points would have made all the difference in a game the Twins lost by a score of 100.3-78.8. Instead of benefitting from McFadden’s epic performance, the Twins had to absorb a negative-2 score from Mike Thomas and a 7.8 score from the very mortal Matt Forte. The top Twins starter was Greg Jennings, who scored 16.4 points in a Sunday night nail-biter. The Oysters were hardly perfect themselves, taking a negative-3-point hit from the ambushed New Orleans Saints defense/special teams. But Hines Ward racked up a team-high 24.6 points for the victorious Oysters, while Knowshon Moreno put up 22.5, despite running for a Denver Broncos team that was finished well before halftime.
NJ Hollywood League - Week 7 Recap
By Sam Spiegelman
Albert Is My Homeboy (1-6) 83 vs. The Situation (4-3) 85
Albert Is My Homeboy (1-6) 83 vs. The Situation (4-3) 85
You’d think a matchup against a team that’s lost five straight would be a mismatch. You’d think a team that is tied for first in the Black Division would come out firing. You’d think The Situation of all people would have an advantage. After a two-point victory, he did. While dealing with two super-studs on their bye weeks, The Situation squeaked by using C.J. Spiller and Jabar Gaffney to replace Arian Foster and Reggie Wayne. The heroics of The Burner, of course, saved the day and salvaged the fourth win of the season, putting him at a game over .500. It was a valiant effort, however, by Albert, who came up just short Week 7. It could have been a different story if Tony Romo had not been injured Monday night too. With LT and Andre the Giant returning to the lineup, a second victory may be on the horizon, but it is certainly too late for Albert at this point.
The Mudmonkies (7-0) 118 vs. Captain No Nads (3-4) 108
The rich got richer Sunday, as Mudmonkies kept his perfection going in a 10-point ousting of Captain No Nads, who likely felt like he was stripped of his manhood. Five double-digit efforts, including a team-high 20 points from Knowshon Moreno paved the way. A healthy, productive Moreno only improves this high flying team as now every position in the starting lineup is solidified. A playoff spot is inevitable at this point, and maintaining this consistency will be the main factor going forward. The same may not be the case for Captain No Nads, who made just one roster move Week 7, deciding to use Philip Rivers ahead of Matty Ice. The move cannot be faulted, however, as anyone would have done the same. Dealing with Indy running back situation (on a bye week, injuries, who will be the starter) hindered the team, forcing Danny Woodhead into a starting role. For goodness sake, he barely deserves backup considerable. There are bright spots on the team, but it is not looking to promising at this point.
The Usual Suspects (3-4) 91 vs. The Beerlympians (3-4) 73
The Usual Suspects scramble back towards .500 made a little more progress Sunday as the team was able to earn a comfortable win (despite sitting the two most productive weapons on the team). Wacko for Flacco and Run DMC combined for 66 points while riding the pine, while Kyle Orton scored 16 and the three running backs totaled just 20 points, not even half of McFadden’s sum. It’s hard to blame TUS for his moves – Orton, the NFL’s leading passer at the time, seemed to have a favorable matchup versus the Raiders, and McFadden was a question mark due to his injury situation. Nonetheless, a win is a win. For The Beerlympians, I’m sure a 12-pack was downed after coming up short this week. Overall, the team disappointed considering their previous week’s efforts. Rashard Mendenhall, Ray Rice and Jeremy Maclin combined for 15 points after scoring 63 in Week 6. The inconstancy proves to be this team’s thorn-in-the-side as embodied by the .500-ish record. However, the team has enough talent to get postseason considerations, especially as Dwayne Bowe emerges and Michael Vick returns to a starting role in Philly.
Roger (1-6) 39 vs. Blade Runners (4-3) 102
The position we all love to find ourselves in: facing good ol’ Roger. Thirty-nine points from the NJ Hollywood League’s most pathetic offense is not shocking really. But you have to hand it to him; at least he’s trying. Starting Vince Young, out for the week; starting Dallas Clark; out for the year; starting Santonio Holmes, enjoying a bye week. Classic Roger. It looks like the team is trying to throw games more than win games as evident by his roster moves. I’m wasting my energy just discussing this team. So Blade Runners, I don’t want to give you too much credit for beating a 1-6 team, but you do deserve some. Using Steve Johnson as a bye week fill-in for Braylon Edwards, especially over a sluggish Wes Welker, was quite the move. Big Ben manning the quarterback position for the week was successful, too. The team has the talent, but figuring out the WR1 position will be the biggest obstacle to transforming a 4-3 team to a playoff power. Stone Cold Miles Austin has led the way in the disappointment department, and Jon Kitna is definitely not the answer. Get what you can for Austin and Welker and solve that situation.
Shoelace (5-2) 92 vs. 7.0 (4-3) 92
Not a tie – league rules state the team with more overall points (including reserves) wins. Advantage: Shoelace. One hundred twenty-one total points earned Shoelace its fifth win on the season after a miserable 0-2 start. And despite three of his players facing byes, 29 points from his reserves made the difference. Eli Manning led the team in points, scoring 29 points on Monday Night Football to make this contest even more dramatic. Fellow G-Men Ahmad Bradshaw, as well as Greg Jennings and Johnny “Hard” Knox reached double-digit scoring. On the other side, a fifth win for 7.0 would have positioned the team atop the division and in sole possession of first place. Damn Eli! All of his passes to Hakeem the Dream were essentially nullified, hindering his team’s productivity. Six points scored by the reserves made the difference in the tiebreaker in Week 7; what a heartbreaker.
Baba Booey (5-2) 118 vs. Big City Boozers (2-5) 83
One of the few team owners bold enough to start Kenny Britt in spite of his first quarter benching Sunday was Baby Booey, who was handsomely rewarded for his macho confidence (or utter ignorance). Regardless, Britt’s 40-point afternoon of having his way with the Eagles’ secondary led the scoring for the team, especially with the loss of Donald Driver and the not-so-impressive effort of The Marshall Plan haunting the wide receiving core. Despite a 5-2 record, however, I see this team as fading down the stretch. Michael “Not to be confused with Reggie” Bush is conceding carries to Darren McFadden while his other options are nothing to get excited about. Marion the Barbarian has clearly fallen out of favor in Big D and Jahvid Best has cooled down considerably. Perhaps your wide receiver depth should be used to get yourself a RB2. Somewhere to look: your Week 7 opponent. Speaking of Big City Boozers, a tough loss again as once again Brett Favre was too preoccupied with postgame sexting than throwing touchdowns. Another excellent effort from All Day and Mike Wallace; even Brandon Jacobs is making his mark on the G-Men’s offense. Larry Fitzgerald and Brandon Lloyd, however, are both question marks with Fitz dealing with a rookie signal-caller and Brandon Lloyd being…well, Brandon Lloyd. I don’t see too much of a turnaround materializing by inserting the Sanchize at quarterback or Beanie Wells at running back; the season may as well be over.
League Holliday Year 15 - Week 7 Recap
By Sam Spiegelman
*Superstars* (5-2) 125 vs. Cliff Holliday (2-5) 123
In the closest content on the week, *Superstars* was able out edge out a two-point victory over Cliff Holliday, but you can really thank Cliff for the win. The 2-5 Cliff Holliday opted to start Josh Cribbs and Mr. Ben Watson Sunday instead of finding an actual wide receiver and starting Kellen Winslow. Talk about your Monday morning quarterback. I see why Cribbs seems like an appealing option; there’s no one else even on your team. Mohammed Massaquoi, Julian Edelman, B-Twice – that is not a backup wide receiving core. I don’t even know if they could make it rain for that matter. It’s time to cut ties with these wideouts and look for a new bench; otherwise these five losses are going to become a usual thing. Superstars, on the other hand, went with his regulars, and survived the disappointing efforts. Rashard Mendenhall and Stone Cold Miles Austin both came up small this week – a first for Mendenhall and the trend for Austin. Expect a rebound performance from the running backs, especially after Knowshon’s breakout day against the Raiders. For Austin, it’s time to ride the pine; Deon Branch and Danny Amendola seem to be better options with Jon Kitna taking snaps in Big D.
Top Guns (3-4) 123 vs. Smack Daddy (6-1) 173
Two teams clearly going in opposite directions; Top Guns, losing its third consecutive game while Smack Daddy earned its fifth straight win. All eight players scored in double figures, four of which topping the 25-point marks. The team is thriving off this season’s sleepers – Ahmad Bradshaw is the NFL’s leading rusher; Ryan Torrain has showed the world why Mike Shanahan brings him to every team he coaches and Aaron Hernandez emerging as a favorite target for Tom Terrific. With the star power of Drew Brees, S-Jax and the Marshall Plan, it’s not a real brain-buster as to why this team is so successful. The same cannot be said, however, for Top Guns, who has compiled three straight losses after a 3-1 start to the season. Ray Rice’s disappointing season, Jahvid Best’s cool down, Maurice Jones-Drew’s up-and-down year and Ryan Mathews letdown have really led to struggles finding consistency in the running game. With the loss of Tony Romo, the team will have to lean on the Sanchize to try and get you out of the hole. I just can’t see that materializing. Unless you can use your RBs as trade bait for a start quarterback, this might be the end for you, Top Guns.
The X Factor (5-2) 203 vs. Viper (4-3) 153
If I told you The X-Factor would oust Viper by 50 points after Week 4, you’d question my credibility as a fantasy expert. The X-Factor was just earning his second win on the season, inching back to .500, while Viper sported a 4-0 record atop the South Division. Talk about a turnaround. The X Factor’s four consecutive wins now puts him in a tie in the North Division, due mostly to the emergence of Percy Harvin, the biggest Vikings benefactor of the Randy Moss acquisition. It doesn’t hurt that Jason Witten has finally shown up or that Hines Ward finally has a real quarterback throwing him the ball. Having Reggie Wayne and LT returning in Week 8 is a sign of the depth of the team, which puts them as a Super Bowl contender. For Viper, it seems to be a problem of finding the right starters on a weekly basis. Brandon Lloyd had such a hot start to the season, but as soon as he cooled off, Steve Johnson all of a sudden puts together a 44-point afternoon. With Peyton returning, the quarterback position can b e solidified. However, injuries to Joseph Addai and Donald Driver remain question marks, and I’m not sure your reserves can get the job done in this league.
Bubby’s Bombers (2-5) vs. Big Dawgs (5-2) 216
Two hundred sixteen points by Big Dawgs was the highest total by any team in League Holliday in Week 7. The credit must be given to the NFL, however, for allowing this week to be the bye week for about half of his starters. With Stump the Schaub, Andre the Giant and Braylon Edwards maxin’ and relaxin’, the opportunity for Marques Colston, Dwayne Bowe and Ochocinco came; and they relished in the opportunity. The wide receiving core combined for 112 points, good for about half of the scoring output on the team. While Colston may still continue with his up-and-down season, Bowe and Ocho seem to be viable options each week as their teams elect to air it out, which makes Big Dawgs a strong contender moving forward. The receivers for Bubby could make the difference for his team as well…if they were playing. Michael Crabtree’s impressive back-to-back weeks took a turn for the worse this past Sunday, and for some reason Evan Moore appeared as a superior option to Dez Bryant. Bogus decision-making like that will only help you lost games bro. With Beanie Wells beginning to take a hold of the Arizona gig, Bryant coming to his own, B-Jax getting more involved in the Packers offense and Santonio returning from his bye week, you’ll have a plethora of options to try and revive your season. Just promise me Eric Moore, or was it Evan Moore, stays on the bench.
Big Cats 171 (2-5) vs. B-Train (4-3) 167
A close one between Big Cats and B-Train really came down to who had their best players in the lineup this week. While each team put up an impressive amount of points, their benches did just as well as a job. Big Cat’s 171 points were not to be outdone by the 161 scored by his reserves, but fortunately for him he survived. Carson Palmer looked like 2006 Carson Palmer, totaling 59 points off a 400-yard, three-TD effort. The only doughnut came from starting Mike Thomas, who probably did appear to be the best bet considering the wide receiver quandary haunting this team. However, running backs are a position of strength; use that depth to try and grab a receiving stud…if you want to make a run that is. B-Train’s run hit a bump in the road as perhaps two or three mistakes cost him his fifth win. I can never doubt the decision to start Philip Rivers over Eli Manning, but I can easily condemn using Visanthe Shiancoe over Hakeem the Dream. At a game over .500, the talent on your team should be enough to help you earn a spot in the playoffs, but some research could do you some good.
Dad Holliday (3-4) 164 vs. PITT (1-6) 113
Getting to take your shot against PITT is always something to look forward. The team has dropped five straight and remains a mainstay at the bottom of the East Division. The 113 points is just around the average number of points his lineup produces each week, which is of course worst in League Holliday. Aside from Big Ben doing his best to carry both his team and PITT’s team, the rest of the lineup scored just 71 points. In other words, those seven players equaled the production of Dad Holliday’s three wideouts – and he started Jabar Gaffney. Nonetheless, getting by without starting Kenny Britt is impressive, and he can now stand to start him in the coming week as he tries to escape the 3-4 hole. There are a lot of question marks on this team, especially concerning the consistency. However, if Aaron Rodgers and Greg Jennings can keep on keeping on, I’m saying there’s a chance…sort of.
The BUFF League - Week #7 Summary
By Sam Spiegelman
Atlanta Falcors (2-5) 62 vs. Xtreme2daMax! (5-2) 94.8
Wanna know about the Cowboys’ offensive woes? Talk to Atlanta Falcors who is dealing with an injured Tony Romo and King Felix, who might as well be hurt. The two Cowboys combined for fewer points than Davone Bess; call it what you’d like. And when Bess is your top scorer, you know your team is in bad shape. Poor Kenny Britt got benched in favor of yes, Jabar Gaffney, as the team managed a mere 62 points against Xtreme2daMax! Xtreme, who was dealing with bye weeks and injures alike, found a weak to squeak by and earn his fifth win on the season. Dez Bryant’s three-score evening Monday led the way, but contributions from Big Ben, Jamaal Charles, Beanie Wells and Johnny Knox did not hurt. While D-Jax and Austin Collie try to return from injuries, I would suggest cutting ties with Jay Cutler and looking for added wide receiver depth. A playoff team can’t help but gather depth right now.
Motor Boatin’ Sons of Bitches (6-1) 144.9 vs. Yellow Yellow Jackets (3-4) 49.8
This got ugly…quick. Carson Palmer, Roddy White, Dwayne Bowe…should I go on? You know it’s an outstanding offensive output when Brandon Marshall is your lowest scorer. I could go on all day talking about Motor Boatin’ SOBs lineup – it’s out of this world and it might be unstoppable if Palmer continues at this pace. I would hate to rely on Palmer at this point, but the magnitude of talent on this should be able to propel a playoff run. The same cannot be said for Yellow Yellow Jackets, who may not see the postseason light at this 50-point per game pace. The team has just lost its pizzazz. Tom Brady looks awfully human without Randy Moss; Ray Rice continues to lead the race for the biggest fantasy bust and you’re not going to get too far when your top scorers are riding pine. It’s time to get on the Run DMC / Buffalo Bills offense bandwagon while you can; it may be your last hope.
Kickin Bart’s Ass (4-3) 109.6 vs. The Nutty Nuggets (2-5) 78
We were waiting a while, but Knowshon finally decided to kick some ass of his own. A breakout game against the Raiders paved the way for a decisive 30-point victory of the Nugs not only put the team over .500, but it may have helped you solidify the direction of this team. If Moreno can continue what he started Sunday, you’ll have a three-headed monster at running back and at the flex position. The same cannot be said about the Nutty Nuggets, who saw Alex Smith as their best shot at surviving Matt Schaub’s bye week. Alex Smith, really? The next mistake, using Danny Woodhead. While Woody may be a valuable player in real life situations, in no way is he cracking a fantasy lineup anytime soon. For one, he’s Danny Woodhead. Second, never trust the Hoodie. I can’t say there’s too much hope left in making the playoffs for you, Nugs.
Professional Bed Tester (3-4) 81 vs. The Butterfly Sparkles (2-5) 76.4
In a game that came down to the classic Monday Night finale, the feeble Cowboys stars were both able to successfully make as the matchup as least exciting as possible. For Professional Bed Tester, Stone Cold Miles Austin managed just 3.8 points, compared to the 1.3 pointed totaled by Marion the Barbarian – by the way, if you are still starting him, please check for your manhood. The other receiver going for PBT Monday was “The Other” Steve Smith, who topped 100 yards and score, delivering the third win of the year and inching closer towards .500. For The Butterfly Sparkles, it’s the same story in another week. There have been no moves made even to better your team, and you’re still sporting LaDell Betts, Rashard Jennings and Deverey Henderson on your bench. Barber is one thing, but Jennings? Two wins are impressive with that kind of preparation; enjoy them – more don’t seem to be coming too quickly.
Gone Fishin (5-2) 133 vs. Rusty Kuntz (3-4) 121.9
Five straight wins after an 0-2 start, who woulda thunk it? Gone Fishin sports the unlikeliest of personnel, but yet he’s seeing results and that is all you can ask for. Kyle Orton, Willis McGahee and Steve Johnson led the way (now do you understand when I say this team is loaded with outcasts?). The entire team reached double-digit points scored except for Chris Johnson – yeah, that Chris Johnson. Seeing the team excel even without a major contribution from the best player is more than an encouraging sign. It’s tough to say that this team’s momentum will die out soon, but there’s a good chance they may face a few more bumps in the road along the way. Just ask Rusty Kuntz – he ran into one Sunday. Outstanding afternoons on the part of Eli Manning and the Burner, complemented by double-digit efforts from sleeper-of-the-year candidate Ahmad Bradshaw and a resurgent Greg Jennings would usually be enough to garner a victory in most weeks. It’s disappointing, but on the flip side, it means this team can only get better. With Arian Foster and Santonio Holmes back next week, this team looks like it is talented enough to make a playoff push.
Cock-A-Doodle-Damn (3-4) 112.2 vs. Polk High (4-3) 92.5
Would have been to have Peyton save the day again this week, Polk High, wouldn’t it? While Manning was getting his GTL on somewhere in Indy, Josh Freeman did his best impersonation of number 18, scoring 15 points, second only to the Seattle defense on the team. Ninety-two points is a valiant effort, but sometimes it might be too much to expect Freeman to follow in Peyton’s footsteps. I do, however, like the fill-in. On the flip side, Cock-A-Doodle-Damn needed no fill-ins; his team was at full fledge Sunday. Matty Ice and All Day led the way with 20-plus-point efforts, as well as strong contributions from Thomas Jones and Ochocinco. But in all honesty, this team will live up to its 3-4 record. The players won’t show up every week – they’re too many questions marks, too much inconsistency and not enough depth. The playoffs are a possibility, but you’re a RB2 and WR2 from really making any noise.
Week 7 Recap: The Big House
By Sam Spiegelman
Ron Mexico’s Pit Bulls (3-4) 93 vs. Calbears aka Team Gunze (3-4) 126
Ron Mexico’s Pit Bulls (3-4) 93 vs. Calbears aka Team Gunze (3-4) 126
The all-rebound team, Calbears, plain and simple. Can’t you see it? Thomas Jones, The Burner, Greg “Don’t call me Peter” Jennings, Steve Johnson and T.O. – don’t tell me you weren’t ready to quit on these guys at any point in your life. Jones continues to make his mark on this dynamic Chiefs offense; The Burner came up huge after flailing for the first few weeks, scoring twice and topping 120 yards against a solid rush defense; Jennings reemerged as an Aaron Rodgers favorite; I’m sure Steve Johnson has come back from something, I mean, he’s Steve Johnson and Owens, well, you know that story. All in all, an overall team effort propelled the 30-point victory of Ron Mexico, who I am sure is wondering why his team will not be making the playoffs. Losing Dallas Clark for the season, DeAngelo Williams and Marques Colston disappointing – I know the story. But hope is not all lost – take a gander at Tony Moeaki, Jermaine Greshman, Owen Daniels or Brandon Pettigew as tight end fill-ins, or even Todd Heap when he’s healthy. While hovering around .500, you’re not out of anything…yet.
Ben Riback (4-3) 57 vs. Buttercup (3-4) 81
I’m going out on a limb when I say this, but it is usually not a good sign when your bench is outscoring your starting lineup. Two doughnuts and a combined seven points from your running backs – that’s usually not the right ingredients to winning games. However, it seems to be just a blip on the radar. Why you opted to bench Ochocinco for Roy Williams is beyond me; the dude promised a big game – don’t you trust your players? Rashard Mendenhall will bounce back, and your RB2 situation should resolve itself depending on Joseph Addai’s health. Please, do not get too excited with Carson Palmer scoring 28 – you do not want to make a mistake there. However, he did outscore both of Buttercup’s QBs. But Buttercup was able to get the win Sunday and that’s all that counts. A well-rounded effort combined for 81 points. I can’t comprehend using Ryan Mathews over Ryan Torrain, or even King Felix for that matter – can’t you read my lips? B-U-S-T. I think moving one of your RBs (maybe Mathews if anyone is down) would a better wideout could do your team so good and get your out of this 3-4 blunder.
Old School (2-5) 94 vs. Boom Goes The Dynamite (2-5) 117
The streak continued for Old School, as even a 40-point effort from one Kenneth Britt couldn’t help from getting plowed by a fellow 2-5 team in BGTD. Every single player scored in double-digits (except for Donald Driver, injury). You can’t ask for more than that. I love the team BGTD puts on each week, but I can’t help but wonder if you’re just a move away from taking this team to another level. A more dynamic, more consistent wideout would be the catalyst; you may want to sell high. For Old School, no one is buying what you’re selling. Your team is a pillar of the all-disappointment team in 2010. Ray Rice and Miles Austin lead the way and it is not looking much brighter. Rice seems to fade more and more each week, yielding carries to Willis McGahee. Stone Cold Miles Austin takes an even bigger hit with Tony Romo going down because trust me, Jon Kitna is not the solution for his fantasy illness.
Pain Curve (5-2) 105 vs. Paydirt (3-4) 75
It’s like you even needs to Antonio Gates to come into the game just to catch a touchdown; were you just rubbing it in, Pain Curve? Double-digit efforts from Gates, Matty Ice, Maurice Jones-Drew and Anquan Boldin helped the team to top the century mark, earning the fifth win on the year and putting the team in excellent postseason position. Despite having probably the most up-and-down running back tandem in the history of fantasy football, I can’t say I hate the team. The loss of Malcolm in the Middle Floyd for a few weeks might be a thorn in the side, but that’s nothing a surplus of talent can’t fix (see: Cedric Benson). Perhaps someone interested would be Paydirt, who relies on the Cadillac and the Law Firm to carry his team. Unfortunately, Peyton took the week off and couldn’t bail you out. Lucky scores from Cadillac and Mario Manningham made the game a little more competitive, but this was a one-way matchup. What’s encouraging is Matt Moore back at QB in Carolina, which may provide you with an adequate complement to Reggie Wayne and Dexter McCluster. Put the team on Peyton’s back; see what happens.
Lights Out (6-1) 110 vs. THE SHOCKER (4-3) 75
A three-game winning streak for Lights Out continued Sunday as he was able to snatch his fourth straight en route to a commanding 6-1 start, basically cementing his status in the playoffs. Despite losing his starting quarterback in the process, that little thing I mention here and then –depth – finally comes to surface. Using Big Ben instead of Romo, and likely Aaron Hernandez in place of Jason Witten, will be a quick fix. Ahmad Bradshaw’s surge this season as proved invaluable, as he is now the NFL’s top rusher. And while we’re on the topic of Giants, Hakeem the Dream rebounded big time. He and Roddy White make a dynamic duo at wide receiver. Lights out looks light out midway through the season; just ask THE SHOCKER. Kevin Kolb came up small, just ask Andy Reid. And other than All Day and a lucky guess in Davone Bess, he was your leading scorer. Fortunately, getting Stump the Schaub and Arian Foster back for Week 8 will be a much needed boost. Two areas that concern me: Fitz and tight end. Greg Olsen has been on vacation since like Week 2, and Fitz isn’t exactly dominating with Max Hall at quarterback. I hate to say this but Lee Evans is looking mighty appealing right now.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Alabama Crab Danglers – Week 7 Summaries
By Paul Pearson
The Chicken Cutlet at Kosher Catfish
A pair of stars led the way for the Cutlets in a 116.05-63.85 victory over the Catfish. Michael Turner put up a whopping 29.4 points in a close shave over the Cincinnati Bengals, while Joe Flacco added 25.4 in an overtime-aided win over the still-winless Buffalo Bills. Only two Cutlet starters fell short of their Yahoo projections: the New York Giants defense/special teams (3 points) and Peyton Hillis (who still scored 13.65 in a stunning upset of the New Orleans Saints). Chad Ochocinco led the Catfish starters with 19.8 points, but the Jacksonville Jaguars defense/special teams took 3 points off the board, and Donald Driver contributed nothing to the cause. And to make matters worse, the Catfish wasted a 26.2-point performance by the benched Ben Roethlisberger.
I Piss Excellence at the 40 Yr Old Viking
It looks like someone forgot to tell the Viking about bye weeks in the NFL schedule. Peyton Manning and Dallas Clark (who, adding injury to insult, is out for the rest of the season with a wrist injury) took up spots that could have helped the Viking avoid a 97.6-74.4 defeat at the hands of the Excellence. Steve Smith of the New York Giants did his part for the Viking by scoring 19.1 points, while David Akers put up 15 in a losing effort for the Philadelphia Eagles. Philip Rivers led all starters in this contest with 21.7 points, while Marques Colston contributed 20.2. But the Excellence could have blown the Viking off the field by starting Darren McFadden (with an eye-popping 46.6 points) and Hines Ward (22.1).
Websters Dicktionary at Lt. Blumpkin
In the closest matchup of the week, the Blumpkins rode Eli Manning’s 32.2-point Monday night performance to a 109.5-103.3 victory. The 16 points from the Tennessee Titans defense/special teams (including a late interception returned for a touchdown) helped negate the 0.3-point afternoon for John Carlson. The Dicktionaries should feel fortunate to get 22.8 points from Drew Brees on a day when the Cleveland Browns clearly had his number. Unfortunately, the Dicktionaries got only 4.8 points from Brees’ teammate Chris Ivory and only 3 points from a normally stout Pittsburgh Steelers defense/special teams. They also could have used the 12.5 points Michael Bush scored on the bench.
Wisco Wormburpers at Nerfherders
To be honest, the Nerfherders never really had a chance in this one. The Wormburpers got double-digit scores from eight of their starters and annihilated the Nerfherders by a score of 182.35-73.15. Roddy White’s 35.1-point afternoon led the way for the Wormburpers, while his Atlanta Falcons teammate Matt Ryan scored 30.45. The only Wormburper starter held to single digits was Miles Austin, with 3.8 points on a Monday night when he went from catching balls from Tony Romo to trying to hook up with Jon Kitna. Dwayne Bowe did his best to help the Nerfherders by scoring 20.1 points, while Maurice Jones-Drew put up 18.1. And no one in the Nerfherders starting lineup actually put up a goose egg, but Brent Celek came awfully close with 0.8 points.
Casual Sacks at Double Deuce
Even the 38.6 points from the benched Carson Palmer would not have been enough to save the Sacks from losing to the Deuces, who prevailed by the score of 86.45-65.85. Knowshon Moreno flexed his muscles for the Deuces by scoring a pair of touchdowns and 21 points. Percy Harvin helped the cause Sunday by scoring 16.6. The lowest scorer for the Deuces was Brandon Lloyd, with 4.6. The Sacks did get a healthy 22.15 points from Aaron Rodgers, along with with 14.8 from Terrell Owens (who has to be happy as a clam to be out of Buffalo, regardless of the Cincinnati Bengals’ record). But a fumble from the otherwise-essentially-unused Demaryius Thomas led to a negative-1.3 score.
FiOS Football - Week#7 Summaries
By Paul Pearson
P Funk Tribe at Big O.
The Big Os got plenty of points from plenty of sources and prevailed over the Tribe by a score of 114-87. Marques Colston led the way for the Big Os with 29 points, followed by the suddenly-relevant-again Terrell Owens with 23 and the not-dead-yet-no-matter-what-the-Jets-might-say Thomas Jones with 20. The Big Os had an easy time setting this week’s lineup; four of its bench players had bye weeks, and the fifth (Roy E. Williams) might as well have taken Monday night off. Aaron Rodgers led the way for the Tribe with 24 points, but five of his fantasy teammates were held to single digits, including Chris Ivory, who was able to compile only 4 points against the Cleveland Browns.
To the victor go the spoils at Ninja Stars.
Each team could have won this game with a change at a couple of positions. But the Stars got just enough points from Tony Romo (7) before his collarbone fracture Monday to erase a Victors lead and wind up with a 97-97 tie, the first blemish on the Stars season. The Victors got 22 points from a surprisingly strong Seattle Seahawks defense/special teams, but they left Felix Jones and his 9 points on the bench in favor of Rashard Mendenhall, who scored only 5. They also could have used Donovan McNabb’s 10 points instead of Jay Cutler’s 8 points in a game where he seemed to complete more passes to the Redskins than to the Bears. Similarly, the Stars could have won the game by starting Sam Bradford (14 points) instead of Romo or Antonio Gates (15 points) instead of Benjamin Watson (2). Percy Harvin of the Stars led all scorers with 25.
Ann-Tics at Scarlet Pack.
The Tics had a week to remember. Roddy White led the way with an awe-inspiring 48 points in a 157-112 victory over the Pack. The Tics also got 29 points from Adrian Peterson, 28 from Hines Ward and 24 from Knowshon Moreno, who surprisingly remained relevant even after his Denver Broncos fell into a Grand Canyon-size hole against the Oakland Raiders. In fact, the Tics may be one of the few teams in fantasy football that was able to shrug off a 7-point performance by Brett Favre. The Pack got 31 points from Ben Roethlisberger, despite his lost-fumble-that-wasn’t-officially-a-lost-fumble. Greg Jennings added 19 points of his own in a Sunday night victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Suckawoodz at Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes II.
Please raise your hand if you saw a 44-point performance coming from Ryan Fitzpatrick in a visit to the Baltimore Ravens. Now put your hand down, because we all know you’re lying. Fitzpatrick’s stunning four-touchdown afternoon made all the difference for the Shoes in a 111-93 win over the Woodz. That performance, as well as a 30-point outing from Michael Turner, helped the Shoes overcome a 1-point, 1-fumble day for C.J. Spiller and a donut from the bye-week Adam Vinatieri. The Woodz were able to get 27 points out of Steve Smith of New York Giants, as well as 23 from Philip Rivers, whose San Diego Chargers are inventing new ways to lose each week. However, Mike Thomas hurt the Woodz cause with his fumble and his negative-2 points.
NM Agency at Pussy Galore and her Abrocats.
Normally, starting one player who has a bye week (Reggie Wayne) and another one who might as well be on a bye week (the untargeted Donald Driver) is enough to doom any fantasy football team. But the Abrocats had Carson Palmer up their sleeve. His 3-touchdown, 46-point effort helped the Abrocats beat the Agency by a score of 108-76. Other than Palmer, the top scorers for the Abrocats was LeSean McCoy with 18. The Agency had only three players break the double-digit barrier, including Drew Brees with a team-leading 24 points. (His total would have been much closer to Palmer’s if it weren’t for the four interceptions Brees threw.) The Agency didn’t have any zeros in the starting lineup, but they did get only 2 points from Jonathan Stewart.
Lovely & Talented at Scarlet Eagles.
This game came down to which defense/special teams inflicted the least amount of damage to its own team. The Talented got negative-5 points from the New Orleans Saints, but that was 8 points better than the negative-13 score the Eagles got from the Denver Broncos. Eight was also the margin of victory for the Talented in a 112-104 contest. Both sides left epic performers on the bench. The Talented wasted 49 points by Darren McFadden and 37 from Eli Manning, but they were able to use 33 points from Hakeem Nicks, 27 from Matt Cassel and 23 from Frank Gore. The Eagles benefitted from 36 points from Matt Ryan, 28 from Chad Ochocinco and 23 from Jason Witten. But they wasted 53 points from Kenny Britt.
Bringers of Awesome at WiFis and Bigger GBs.
Double-digit performances by six starters sparked a 122-86 win for the Bringers. Joe Flacco led all players in this contest with 27 points in an overtime victory of the Buffalo Bills. Maurice-Jones Drew, who might be the last effective offensive weapon left for the Jacksonville Jaguars, added 25 points, while Dwayne Bowe contributed 23 to the Bringers’ cause. The margin of victory would have been even larger if the Bringers had started Mike Williams of the Seattle Seahawks, who scored 25 points on the bench. By contrast, the GBs got its top score from Johnny Knox (20) and wasted an 18-point performance by Davone Bess. Javon Ringer got only a pair of touches for the Tennessee Titans and produced a big, fat zero for the GBs.
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