To say that last season was a nightmare is the understatement of the century. At this time last season, I was in the middle of a record 9 game losing streak and the owner of the lowest score ever in league history. I had already conceded that my season was over and decided to play for the upcoming season. I was hoping for redemption...but I never expected this. I don't even understand how I'm still undefeated. I COMPLETELY BUSTED on my 1st round pick, and though I had two 3rd's, I busted on one of those as well (Jordan Matthews), and then lost my starting QB in week 2 (Tony Romo). Yet here we are, still undefeated, at 7-0. I still don't fully by it, not because my team sucks, but because I really believe there are so many teams this season that are in the hunt, anyone can beat anyone on a given week. I keep thinking this is the week it all comes down, but the more I doubt my team, the more they prove me wrong. I just like that I'm playing for something and that every week still means something. Will I run the table? Probably not, but I sure as hell will enjoy the ride, and it's a hell of a lot better than losing that's for sure!
Kumamon Express (7-0) 114.10
Sons Of The Harpy (3-4) 106.60
Yeah....don't even ask how the hell I pulled this off. With Matt Forte on bye, and once again a slow start for the afternoon games, I really thought I was doomed. Matt Jones did nothing, and DeAndre Hopkins was disappointing, especially given the fact that the Texans were getting destroyed and had basically 3 quarters of garbage time, yet Hopkins couldn't even get to double digits. Meanwhile even though Julius Thomas was horrid (not even 1 point), Drew already had a great game from Allen Robinson and Rishard Matthews scored a 50 yard TD in the first quarter of the Dolphins game, plus Brady was being Brady (355 passing yards, 2 Passing TD's, and a rushing TD) so I thought I was beyond doomed. Then T.Y. Hilton scored back to back TD's (87 yards and 42 yards) to reel me back in. I thought I had a chance...even Latavius Murray scored a TD within minutes of the Raiders-Chargers game. Then my team went to SHIT. Eli was playing game manager and barely even managed 6 points, Murray was decent but Amari Cooper WENT OFF and outscored him as he had 133 yards and a score and Danny Woodhead wasn't getting jackshit as the Chargers were using Brandon Oliver more and just sucking. Suddenly it looked like it was finally happening, I was going to lose. In fact, I was so frustrated, I decided to reinsert Jordan Matthews in my lineup and take Michael Floyd out to "end the misery on Sunday Night". Then....the last two drives of the Chargers-Raiders happened. It was LITERALLY ALL WOODHEAD. He ended scoring two cheap TD's and all of a sudden..I was only down 14 with Greg Olsen and Jordan Matthews still to play. The sensible part of me came to my senses and I said to myself "no way am I gonna lean on Jordan Matthews to win, I'll go with Michael Floyd". Once again, VERY SMART MOVE. Greg Olsen was held to 65 yards and had I played Jordan Matthews I would've lost by like 3 points because he once again SUCKED. I was only needing 6 points to win and it alllllll was on Michael Floyd's shoulders. He's the Cardinals 3rd WR, could he get enough? His first catch was a 33 yarder and then towards the end of the half, he got a TD and the comeback was complete. Just wow, what a comeback win. For Drew, once again, that RB #2 spot is just killing him. Rashad Jennings was terrible, and Drew doesn't really have anyone worth a shit that's consistent there. Also Adrian Peterson really didn't do anything outside of a 75 yard run. He couldn't even eclipse 100 yards. Tough loss for Drew as he slides to 3-4, but he's still in good shape as far as the playoff hunt goes. As for me, I'll gladly take win #7 and hope to get #8 against Mark. Drew takes on Leland in what should be a tough and important matchup.
Game MVP
Danny Woodhead (Kumamon Express)
26 Rushing Yards, 11 receptions, 75 receiving yards, 2 Receiving TD's, 27.6 Points
No Soup For You (4-3) 121.44
Hoosier Daddy (2-5) 108.62
After starting 0-3, Leland's been on a ROLL, winning his 4th straight in dominant fashion. I liked Leland's team before the season, and I still like it. Todd Gurley is paying off HUGE and Leland's gamble has rewarded him big time. Gurley had another outstanding game with 163 total yards and 2 TD's. Gurley's legit and while redraft leagues will have Gurley as a top 5 pick no doubt, Leland gets the luxury of keeping him in ROUND 6. Smart move. Martavis Bryant has also paid off, as he added another TD. Calvin Johnson seems to be coming around as well, as he scored another TD and added 86 yards and Keenan Allen added a nice yardage game. LaDarius Green was good with a TD, and his role may expand if Antonio Gates misses more time. Leland wins despite poor games from Matt Ryan and DeMarco Murray. For Ryan...he's "that team". The one that's really good but always manages to play the highest scoring team. Andrew Luck looked shitty, but garbage time propelled him to 28 points. Devonta Freeman "only" scored 14 points this week. Mike Evans exploded with 164 yards and a TD, but unfortunately what's been hurting Ryan has been the rest of the receiving group. Golden Tate has been a bust, and with DeSean Jackson still out, Pierre Garcon just doesn't cut it. Justin Forsett also chipped in a TD, but it was too little too late. Ryan's not technically out of it, though he really needs to win this week to stay afloat. He takes on Eugene's red hot team next, while Leland has a tough matchup against Drew.
Game MVP
Todd Gurley (No Soup For You)
128 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TD's, 4 receptions, 35 receiving yards, 30.3 Points
Rocket Man (6-1) 119.14
Woe Is Me (2-5) 96.04
At the beginning of the season I would've guessed these records would've been switched (or in Eugene's case worse), but shit happens and Eugene just keeps winning. I made a mistake saying he would be without Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones forgetting Eugene has JAMES Jones as well. It was James on the bye, but still no Aaron Rodgers? No problem. This team continues to pull together and amaze. Alex Smith was a "fantasy game manager", he did just enough. It was just a total team effort as everyone but Larry Donnell had at least 10 points lead by Mark Ingram and his 21.80. Even Chris Johnson had a throwback CJ2K game with 122 rushing yards and a score. Not bad for a spot start for the surprising inactive Dion Lewis. Michael Crabtree added a TD, and Julio Jones was...well Julio Jones with 92 yards and a score. For Kenny....man...the frustrating season gets worse and worse. First of all, he made a trade with me for Jeremy Maclin after it seemed like Maclin was cleared to play. He wasn't. Then as if this season couldn't get any worse, Arian Foster tore his Achilles in garbage time, thus ending his and quite possibly Kenny's season as well. So much hope and hype surrounding Kenny's team and it all went to shit. What hurts Kenny even more, is that he doesn't even have the points to compete for a tiebreaker. If the rumors are true, what a letdown in what could be Kenny's final season in our league. He's basically in must win mode the rest of the way, and he'll take an equally desperate team in Matt. One of those guys will be guaranteed to go 2-6 and basically put that final nail in their playoff coffin. Eugene takes on Ryan next, as he hopes his magical season continues.
Game MVP
Mark Ingram (Rocket Man)
143 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TD, 2 receptions, 5 receiving yards, 21.80 Points
Light's Broken Bots (2-5) 106.6
BigBadBob (3-4) 70.98
Matt gets a much needed win here with his team on life support as Dad's team outside of Marshawn Lynch just didn't show up whatsoever. It wasn't even Edelman nor Odell Beckham who led the way, neither of those guys even got 10 points. Instead it was Jordan Reed, Stefon Diggs, and Ryan Fitzpatrick leading way, all of them scoring 20 or more points. Here's the optimistic twist for Matt. Diggs looks legit, and really strengthens that receiving core, and IF Jordan Reed CAN JUST STAY HEALTHY, he's a pretty dominant tight end. Also, Matt should be getting Roethlisberger back in Week 8, so there's some reason for Matt to not close the door shut just yet. For Dad, after a promising 3-0 start, he hasn't won since. His team is just under performing big time and I'm not even sure Randall Cobb is enough of a answer to rectify the situation. Dad takes on Alex and Dad really needs to get off this losing streak. Matt's got a do or die game against Kenny next week.
Game MVP
Jordan Reed (Light's Broken Robots)
11 receptions, 72 receiving yards, 2 receiving TDs, 24.70 Points
Shock The Monkey (4-3) 107.6
Channel 4 News Team (2-5) 107.34
Absurd. Albert doesn't learn his lesson and for a second straight week, he plays an inactive (this time Antonio Gates) and it seriously costs him a win and makes it even that much harder to make the playoffs with a 2-5 record. He plays ANYONE in that slot, he wins. Instead he plays a ragtag team (Mark had literally all his team on bye, Peyton, Emmanuel Sanders, Jeremy Hill, Alshon Jeffrey, and Ronnie Hillman) that had Josh McCown, Malcolm Floyd, and 3 COWBOYS and loses. Just wow. Mark survives a week he punted (which also bodes well for him as he won't have to worry about byes) thanks to Lamar Miller just going completely OFF in the first half of the Texans-Dolphins games with 175 rushing yards, 61 receiving yards, and two TD'S....IN ONE HALF. He could've had sooooo much more, but he basically sat out the 2nd half. 37.10 points..amazing, and this is the Lamar Miller that had all Fantasy Experts clamoring over. Speaking of throwback games, Darren McFadden looked like 2010 Raiders Darren McFadden with 152 rushing yards and a score. What a performance. Gary Barnidge had another 100 yard game, and Ted Ginn sealed the win with a nice game of his own. I like Mark's team as a darkhorse to win it all. If Lamar Miller plays like THIS....he's got a really solid team. Just like Leland, he started 0-3 only to reel off 4 straight wins. For Albert....just head scratching. A two time champion...you would think he'd check his roster to make sure Gates was active, especially since he had been a question mark all week. It cost him big time. He wasted away great performances from Philip Rivers (29 points, garbage time, but hey it counts) Gronk (22.3 Points) T.J. Yeldon (nearly 19 points) and Doug Martin (nearly 19 points as well). Albert will try to salvage his season against Mayra..which will be difficult as hell, while if Mark wants to keep his winning streak going, he'll have to go through me.
Game MVP
Lamar Miller (Shock The Monkey)
175 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TD, 3 Receptions, 61 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TD, 37.10 Points (All in 1st half)
Bigger Balls (4-3) 100.28
Winter Is Over (3-4) 60.4
Not even going to gloss over Alex's team it was awful as he once again put's up a poor scoring effort. Mayra's just reminding everyone that yes..she's still around and at 4-3 she's back to being 3rd place with this decisive win. She reaped the benefits of that Dolphins blowout as Ryan Tannehill got her nearly 32 points, while she double dipped with Jarvis Landry who ended up with 2 TD's of his own and 23.3 points. Those two guys nearly beat Alex by themselves. Antonio Brown finally came back with 124 receiving yards, and Le'Veon Bell had 121 rushing yards himself. Don't sleep on Mayra's team. With Big Ben coming back, that'll help Antonio Brown out big time and there's no doubt despite the slow start, Mayra's still as big of a contender as ever. As far as Alex..just too many busts, and injuries to overcome. I don't see it getting much better. Alex will take on my Dad and they both need a win in the worst way possible. Mayra takes on Albert as she trying to build momentum to the playoffs.
Game MVP
Ryan Tannehill (Bigger Balls)
282 Passing Yards, 4 Passing TD's ,3 Rushing Yards, 31.58 Points
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