Well...for at the very least one more week..there is a rebirth of sorts for some of us who thought we were finished for the year. Sure there's a high percentage chance that we'll be done after this week, but hey if you have a chance, why not root for it? This week should be very interesting with byes/playoff spots and yes even Dad has something to play for....that ever elusive win #1. Here's this weeks matchups and predictions.
Bay Area Tanners (4-7) vs
BigBadBob (0-11)
All Time Record
I lead series 4-3
Who Needs This More?
Well a couple of days ago I would've said Dad since I was playing for nothing, but with a slim shot at still making the playoffs, I do, though I'm sure Dad wants it just as much so he can avoid going winless all year.
Key Players
Bay Area Tanners: Eli Manning (Browns) Brandin Cooks (Rams) Mike Evans (Seahawks) Brandon Marshall (Patriots) LaGarrette Blount (Jets) Spencer Ware (Broncos) Jordan Reed (Cowboys) Robert Kelley (Cowboys)
BigBadBob: Cam Newton (Raiders) Emmanuel Sanders (Chiefs) Frank Gore (Steelers) Devonta Freeman (Cardinals)
Wild Cards
Bay Area Tanners: Tough Matchups for Mike Evans/LaGarrette Blount. Let down for Robert Kelley? Will Brandon Marshall FINALLY get it going?
BigBadBob: Will Cam Newton finally play like an elite QB? Tough matchup for Devonta Freeman. Production from guys like Dennis Pitta, Rashad Jennings, Willie Snead
Predictions
Yahoo Says: I win 105-96
I Say: I win. Part of me just THINKS Dad is due. It's been 11 straight weeks of losing. He's bound to get a win you would think and he's got all hands on deck this week with no byes. I have the better team though, and I believe I SHOULD win..actually going with me for a change.
Bigger Balls (7-4) vs
SCLSU MudDogs (6-5)
All Time Record
Mayra Leads Series 3-0
Who Needs The More?
Alex does..his playoff spot is more in jeopardy than Mayra's. Mayra hasn't officially clinched, but she's basically a near lock to make it even with a loss this week.
Key Players
Bigger Balls: Matt Ryan (Cardinals) Antonio Brown (Colts) Amari Cooper (Panthers) Jay Ajayi (49ers) Lamar Miller (Chargers) Matt Forte (Patriots)
SCLSU MudDogs: Drew Brees (Rams) Larry Fitzgerald (Falcons) Julian Edelman (Jets) Le'Veon Bell (Colts) Carlos Hyde (Dolphins) Delanie Walker (Bears)
Wild Cards
Bigger Balls: Difficult Matchup For Matt Ryan.
SCLSU MudDogs: Can Edelman keep it up?
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Alex wins 117-114
I Say: Mayra wins. Alex's team has been on a roll the past couple of games, but he now faces a team who's still fighting for a bye in Mayra. Even though Alex is the favorite, I'm going to give the nod to Mayra here. Giving Tavon Austin a 9 point projection when he's got 9.6 points in 3 games COMBINED is crazy and I just feel a little more confident in Mayra's roster than Alex's this week.
Channel 4 News Team (6-5) vs
THE SPOILER (5-6)
All Time Record
Albert Leads Series 7-3
Who Needs This More?
Drew slightly needs this more than Albert, only because a loss ends Drew's season. A loss would be a huge blow to Albert, but he still would have a chance to make the playoffs.
Key Players
Channel 4 News Team: Doug Baldwin (Bucs) Jordan Matthews (Packers) T.Y. Hilton (Steelers) Jordan Howard (Titans) LeSean McCoy* (Jaguars) Tyler Eifert (Ravens) Doug Martin (Seahawks)
THE SPOILER: Allen Robinson (Bills) Donte Moncrief (Steelers) Devontae Booker (Chiefs)
Wild Cards
Channel 4 News Team: No Luck. How does No Luck affect Hilton? LeSean McCoy's health, tough matchup for Doug Martin.
THE SPOILER: As usual.....this entire team..will it work or fall apart?
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Albert wins 106-92
I say: Albert wins. This is a crucial matchup not only for Drew, but for me and Matt as we NEED Drew to win here (along with us winning) to keep our playoff hopes alive. The fantasy gods are even trying their best to help as Andrew Luck is not playing tomorrow which affects T.Y. Hilton (and Moncrief for Drew) and LeSean McCoy is probably going to play, but we'll see how that thumb affects his play. Despite all that, Albert is still an overwhelming favorite and because Drew trots out the most volatile of volatile players week in and week out you NEVER know what you're going to get. I WANT Drew to win...but I'm going with the proven safe squad in Albert.
Hoosier Daddy (9-2) vs
Shock The Monkey (4-7)
All Time Record
Ryan Leads Series 4-1
Who Needs This More?
I'm actually going to go Ryan here. I know Mark still technically has a chance to make the playoffs, but the point differential is so big...it's almost unrealistic to assume he'd catch it. Ryan needs this to officially cement his bye. Another loss, and things get a little murky.
Key Players
Hoosier Daddy: Ben Roethlisberger (Colts) Michael Crabtree (Panthers) Demaryius Thomas (Chiefs) Mark Ingram* (Rams) Ezekiel Elliott (Redskins) Greg Olsen (Raiders)
Shock The Monkey: Dez Bryant (Redskins) Jarvis Landry (49ers) DeMarco Murray (Bears) Latavius Murray (Panthers)
Wild Cards
Hoosier Daddy: Bounce back games from Big Ben, Olsen and Crabtree. Ingram's health. Will Thomas Rawls be the lead back?
Shock The Monkey: Supporting cast (Flacco, Crowder, Barnidge, Hill). Tough matchup for Latavius Murray.
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Ryan wins 110-90
I Say: Ryan wins. After a terrible loss last week, Ryan's in prime position to bounce back and get win #10 against Mark. He couldn't ask for a better opponent and with Ryan at full strength there should be no excuse for him to not easily win this week. Should be a lock.
Rocket Man (9-2) vs
Light's Broken Bots (4-7)
All Time Record
Eugene leads series 3-2
Who Needs This More?
Unlike Mark, with the points situation, Matt CAN still make it with tiebreakers if he wins out and gets help. So with Matt's playoff chances still in play, Matt needs it more. Eugene's already clinched and though a loss would hurt his bye chances, it wouldn't kill them.
Key Players
Rocket Man: Aaron Rodgers (Eagles) Julio Jones (Cardinals) Melvin Gordon (Texans) Travis Kelce (Broncos)
Light's Broken Bots: Tom Brady (Jets) Jordy Nelson (Eagles) Kelvin Benjamin (Raiders) Rob Gronkowski* (Jets)
Wild Cards
Rocket Man: Tough Matchup for Julio Jones. DeAndre Hopkins performance. Rishard Matthews legit? Devante Parker one game wonder? Kenneth Dixon usage.
Light's Broken Bots: Running back production. Good chance no Gronk again.
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Eugene wins 105-97
I Say: Eugene wins. It's looking like Gronk is trending down and will miss another game so if that happens, it will be a HUGE blow for Matt and Eugene was already a comfortable favorite before that news. If Gronk's out, can't see how Matt can fill that position with great production (he used Dwayne Allen and got a zero last week). Eugene should be able to win this comfortably.
Woe Is You (7-4) vs
No Soup For You (5-6)
All Time Record
Leland leads series 4-3
Who Needs This More?
Leland does. A loss here won't officially eliminate him, but it gets him that much closer to elimination.
Key Players
Woe Is You: Derek Carr (Panthers) Stefon Diggs* (Lions) Odell Beckham Jr. (Browns) Jonathan Stewart (Raiders) Todd Gurley (Saints)
No Soup For You: Philip Rivers (Texans) Randall Cobb (Eagles) David Johnson (Falcons)
Wild Cards
Woe Is You: Stefon Diggs health.
No Soup For You: Who's going to replace A.J. Green? Supporting Cast Depth
Predictions
Yahoo Says: Mike wins 92-78 (both guys have an empty slot right now)
I Say: Mike wins. The A.J. Green loss is a HUGE blow and the only viable option I see on Leland's bench is the disappointing Marvin Jones. I just look at that roster and outside of David Johnson, it's really not intimidating. Mike has injury questions of his own with Stefon Diggs and losing him would really suck, but for now I'll give him the slight edge.
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