We're down to the final 3 games of the regular season. All 6 playoff spots are up for grabs and as of today 9 teams are still vying for those 7 elusive spots. Here are this weeks matchups as the road to the playoffs continues.
Danny's Little Giants (7-3) vs
Hoosier Daddy (2-8)
Matchup Stats
All Time Record: Ryan Leads series 2-1
Last Matchup: I lost to Ryan 113-105.5 in Week 6 of the 2012 Season
Key Players
Danny's Little Giants: Matthew Stafford (Steelers) Pierre Garcon (Eagles) Vincent Jackson (Falcons) Brandon Marshall (Ravens) LeSean McCoy (Redskins) Torrey Smith (Bears)
Hoosier Daddy: Cam Newton (Patriots) DeSean Jackson (Redskins) Larry Fitzgerald (Jaguars) Eddie Lacy (Giants) Julius Thomas (Chiefs)
Wild Cards
Danny's Little Giants: Which Chris Johnson will show up?
Hoosier Daddy: Ben Tate or Stevan Ridley?
Predictions
Yahoo Says: I win 103-99
I say: Ryan wins. This is the definition of a trap game. Just like Drew, Ryan's 2-8 record is deceiving, especially when you factor in how many close games he's won. The talent is there, and I stubbornly refuse to believe my team will just show up and win. It's going to be tougher than that to keep pace, and I'm still waiting for that crucial letdown game. Didn't happen last week, perhaps it happens this week.
NEXT!!!!!! (4-6) vs
I'm A Paul Heyman Guy (3-7)
Matchup Stats
All Time Record: Leland Leads Series 2-0
Last Matchup: Leland beat Drew 96.5-75 in week 11 of the 2012 season
Key Players
Next!!!!: Tom Brady (Panthers) Steve Smith (Patriots) Danny Woodhead (Dolphins) Andre Ellington (Jaguars)
I'm A Paul Heyman Guy: Andrew Luck (Titans) Danny Amendola (Panthers) Adrian Peterson (Seahawks) Reggie Bush (Steelers) Jordan Cameron (Bengals) Keenan Allen (Dolphins)
Wild Card
Next!!!: Brady Tough Matchup. Reliability at every other position
I'm A Paul Heyman Guy: Tough Peterson Matchup. WR Production
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Drew wins 98-81
I Say: Drew wins. Quietly Leland has built up a 3 game winning streak, and the main reason he's been winning is actually the Dad way. Teams have been underachieving big time against him. Leland's not gonna be keep point wise, but if Drew's main players struggle, Leland could keep his playoff hopes alive. I'm thinking what I thought the last three weeks, no way that happens, and I've been wrong the past three weeks too. I'll still give the edge to Drew because with that team he SHOULD beat Leland, which would end Leland's playoff drive for the season.
Dr. Light's Robots (5-5) vs
Bigger Balls (5-5)
Matchup Stats
All Time Record: Matt leads series 2-0
Last Matchup: Matt beat Mayra 97.5-92 in Week 13 of the 2012 Season
Key Players
Dr. Light's Robots: Robert Griffin III (Eagles) Jordy Nelson (Giants) Jamaal Charles (Broncos) Jordan Reed (Eagles) Andre Brown (Packers)
Bigger Balls: Antonio Brown (Lions) Alshon Jeffrey (Ravens) Darren Sproles (49ers) Knowshon Moreno (Chiefs) Vernon Davis (Saints)*
Wild Cards
Dr. Light's Robots: Jordy Nelson without Rodgers again. Andre Brown full workload
Bigger Balls: Big Ben at QB. No Dez Bryant. Vernon Davis' health.
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Matt wins 102-88
I Say: Matt wins. Matt ended Mayra's playoff hopes last season, he might do it again this year as well. One of the most important matchups of the week as both teams are 5-5 and one of them will drop to under .500. Matt's been on a roll, and I think he has the better the team this week especially with Mayra having no Dez Bryant who's on bye.
Passion ofthe Puente (6-4) vs
Shock The Monkey (6-4)
No Matchup Stats
Key Players
Passion ofthe Puente: Wes Welker (Chiefs) Josh Gordon (Bengals) Marshawn Lynch (Vikings) Tony Gonzalez (Bucs)*
Shock The Monkey: Nick Foles (Redskins) Victor Cruz (Packers) Matt Forte (Ravens) Rob Gronkowski (Panthers)
Wild Cards
Passion ofthe Puente: Romo on bye, Glennon Fill in. Tony Gonzalez going to play? Marques Colston back?
Shock The Monkey: Steven Jackson Production. Receiver production outside of Victor Cruz.
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Mike wins 96-94
I Say: Mike wins. After 6 weeks both of these teams were 5-1. Since then, they've gone a combined 2-6. At least Mike is coming off a win. It's not as urgent as Matt/Mayra, but it's still pretty damn important to pick up this win. The loser gets lost in the pack even more. I think overall Mike's team is stronger, even though Mike Glennon is a huge wild card. Slight edge to Mike here.
Not Even Lying (6-4) vs
Springville-Warrior (3-7)
No Matchup Stats
Key Players
Not Even Lying: Drew Brees (49ers) Demaryius Thomas (Chiefs) Calvin Johnson (Steelers)
Springville-Warrior: Russell Wilson (Vikings) Eric Decker (Chiefs) Gio Bernard (Browns) Antonio Gates (Dolphins)
Wild Cards
Not Even Lying: How much will Harvin play? RB production
Springville-Warrior: Supporting cast production
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Kenny wins 98-84
I Say: Kenny wins. This is exactly the kind of game you want, when going on a playoff run. Kenny is very dependent on his top 3 players, but against a thin team like Eugene, 3 players who perform like the should might be enough. Kenny's running back situation will once again being a problem, and Percy Harvin might be on a snap count initially, but I think it'll be enough to overcome Eugene. For Eugene, his main core will have to play out of their minds to keep up, as the rest of his team is made up of marginal players such as Eddie Royal, Doug Baldwin, and Fred Jackson. I can't see Kenny losing this week (and yes, I'm hoping this is reverse psychology and Kenny loses, lol).
The Bad Robofies (8-2) vs
Channel 4 News Team (5-5)
Matchup Stats
All Time Record: Albert leads 3-2
Last Matchup: Albert beat Dad 138-129.5 in Round 1 of the 2012 Wane McGarity Bowl Playoffs
Key Players
The Bad Robofies: Andre Johnson (Raiders) Jimmy Graham (49ers)
Channel 4 News Team: Peyton Manning (Chiefs) A.J. Green (Browns) T.Y. Hilton (Titans) Alfred Morris (Eagles) Frank Gore (Saints)
Wild Cards
The Bad Robofies: Carson Palmer at QB. Benching Ray Rice. RB production. Reuben Randle and Aaron Dobson Production. Jimmy Graham health.
Channel 4 News Team: TE Production.
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Albert wins 81-99
I Say: Albert wins. Deja vu all over again. Albert "struggles" during the regular season, barely makes the playoffs, guys get hot and boom finals. It's happened every year, and it's looking like that yet again. His schedule is also friendly so there's a good shot he'll get one of those 6 spots. It'll start this week against Dad I think. I know, I know, for 6 weeks I've been saying Dad's going to lose (although to be fair, I did pick him over Kenny two weeks ago). But this 100% has to be the week Dad loses. He's grown out of patience with Colin Kaepernick and Ray Rice and is benching them both. Albert SHOULD and I repeat SHOULD easily win this week...but then again......
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