Before we get this week's matchups, there was a huge NFL trade today that impacts a couple of teams in our league. Trent Richardson was traded to Colts today for a 2014 1st round pick. This was surprising to say the least as Richardson was only 2 games into his 2nd NFL season. He's surrounded by a better offense now, and he should see a fantasy boost as soon as he gets the hang of the new offensive system. Unfortunately for Mike, this significantly decreases Ahmad Bradshaw's value. He goes from being the lead back to a timeshare, and though maybe the first couple of games he'll get more touches, once Richardson learns the system, he'll get the bulk of the carries. Very interesting to say the least. Here are the week 3 matchups.
Danny's Little Giants (2-0) vs
Passion ofthe Puente (2-0)
Matchup Stats
All Time Record: I lead series 4-2
Last Matchup: I beat Mike 92.5-90 in Week 7 of the 2012 season
Key Players
Danny's Little Giants: Cam Newton (Giants) DeSean Jackson (Chiefs) LeSean McCoy (Chiefs) Larry Fitzgerald (Saints) Pierre Garcon (Lions)
Passion ofthe Puente: Tony Romo (Rams) Vincent Jackson (Patriots) Wes Welker (Raiders) Brandon Marshall (Steelers) Arian Foster (Ravens) Tony Gonzalez (Dolphins)
Wild Cards
Danny's Little Giants: Newton's struggles, short week for Eagles, Fitzgerald's health, RB #2 problems
Passion ofthe Puente: RB #2 Problems
Prediction
Yahoo Says: I win 97-94
I say: Mike wins, he doesn't have near the problems I have and I also worry about the Eagles falling short of high expectations playing on a short week. If that does happen, the week is over before the Sunday games even start. Mike will keep his undefeated season in tact.
Tebow4President (1-1) vs
Dr. Light's Robots (0-2)
Matchup Stats
All Time Record: Matt leads series 2-0
Last Matchup: Matt beat Leland 143.5-102.5 in week 5 of the 2012 season
Key Players
Tebow4President: Matthew Stafford (Redskins) C.J. Spiller (Bills)
Dr. Light's Robots: Michael Vick (Chiefs) Jordy Nelson (Bengals) Reggie Wayne (49ers) Jamaal Charles (Eagles)
Wild Cards
Tebow4President: Consistent Production from WR core. Lamar Miller gaining ground?
Dr. Light's Robots: Vick over RGIII. Roddy White's injury. Joique Bell start over MJD. Tough 49ers matchup for Reggie Wayne.
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Matt wins 95-89
I Say: Matt wins. It seems like a very close matchup, and though Roddy White's been basically ineffective due to his injury and Joique Bell gets the start because MJD is hurt and has the worst matchup you can have against the Seahawks, I give the slight edge in the rest of the talent he has. Matt needs the win more than Leland that's for sure.
I'm A Paul Heyman Guy (1-1) vs
Not Even Lying (0-2)
Matchup Stats
All Time Record: Kenny leads series 3-2
Last Matchup: Kenny beat Drew 146.5-76 in the 2012 Michael Wiley Consolation Loser bowl
Key Players
I'm A Paul Heyman Guy: Andrew Luck (49ers) Hakeem Nicks (Panthers) Adrian Peterson (Browns) Reggie Bush (Redskins)
Not Even Lying: Drew Brees (Cardinals) Demaryius Thomas (Raiders) Randall Cobb (Bengals) Doug Martin (Patriots) Chris Johnson (Chargers)
Wild Cards
I'm A Paul Heyman Guy: Andrew Luck's difficult matchup vs 49ers. Reggie Bush's injury. Can ragtag WR's produce?
Not Even Lying: Team living up to expecations
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Kenny wins 103-85
I say: Kenny wins, I'm going to be accused of jinxing this to hell, but this should be the easiest pick of the week. I told Kenny if he somehow lost, I'd start looking for his replacement because he will quit the league. If you can't beat a team starting Charles Clay, Michael Floyd, Kendall Wright, a hobbled Reggie Bush, and a QB facing the 49ers D..your season is basically over.
The Bad Robofies (1-1) vs
Bigger Balls (1-1)
Matchup Stats
All Time Record: Dad Leads series 1-0
Last Matchup: Dad beat Mayra 83.5-68.5
Key Players
The Bad Robofies: Colin Kaepernick (Colts) Andre Johnson (Ravens) Anquan Boldin (Colts) Ray Rice* (Texans) Darren McFadden (Broncos) Jimmy Graham (Cardinals)
Bigger Balls: Aaron Rodgers (Bengals) Calvin Johnson (Redskins) Dez Bryant (Rams) Darren Sproles (Cardinals) Vernon Davis* (Colts)
*-Injured, could be game time decision
Wild Cards
The Bad Robofies: Ray Rice's availability.
Bigger Balls: Vernon Davis' availability
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Dad wins 100-98
I say: Mayra wins. Even if Ray Rice plays, it's tough matchup and he might be limited. I think because of Dad, Mayra will win what should be a tough matchup. Vernon Davis might also be ruled out, but he's not as important as Ray Rice.
Shock The Monkey (2-0) vs
Channel 4 News Team (1-1)
No Matchup Stats
Key Players
Shock The Monkey: Matt Ryan (Dolphins) Victor Cruz (Panthers) Matt Forte (Steelers) Jason Witten (Rams)
Channel 4 News Team: Peyton Manning (Raiders) A.J. Green (Packers) Steve Smith (Giants) Alfred Morris (Lions) Frank Gore (Colts)
Wild Cards
Shock The Monkey: No Steven Jackson
Channel 4 News Team: Frank Gore Rebound Game, is Mike Wallace officially back on track?
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Albert wins 98.69-98.50
I Say: Albert wins, I'm kind of surprised of the closeness of the score. I think Albert wins relatively easily this week. Mark's being forced to use Bilal Powell and that can't be good at all. I think the undefeated streak ends at 2 for Mark.
Springville-Warrior (1-1) vs
Hoosier Daddy (0-2)
No Matchup Stats
Key Players
Springville-Warrior: Russell Wilson (Jaguars) Julio Jones (Dolphins) Trent Richardson (49ers) DeMarco Murray (Rams) Eric Decker (Raiders)
Hoosier Daddy: Tom Brady (Bucs) Marques Colston (Cardinals) Marshawn Lynch (Jaguars)
Wild Cards
Springville-Warrior: Trent Richardson adjustment to new team. Edelman/Austin encore performances?
Hoosier Daddy: Brady's continued struggles. Ridley's poor play.
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Eugene wins 97-88
I Say: Eugene wins. Ryan's team is such a mess right now. He can't count on Brady nor Ridley, his receiver play is up and down, his tight end play is non existent, just a lot of question marks on Ryan's team. I think Eugene sends Ryan to a 0-3 start.
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