Week 8 Recap:
Scotty (6-2) 172.6 vs. Brad (4-4) 129.9
Well I scored third most points and lost this week. Scotty had Aaron Jones, Tevin Coleman, and NE D/ST combine for 104 that led to his highest scoring game of the season with 172.6. Newly acquired #1 Rb Christian McCaffrey scored 28.1 and #2 Rb Dalvin Cook scored 25.1 to combine for 53.2 for Brad. Chris Godwin scored his second lowest score of the season, Allen Robinson scored his second lowest score of the season, and Brad still managed a 129.9, which is motivating, but also debilitating. I’ve been debating what’s worse, having a shitty team with shitty luck or having a good team with shitty luck. Last year I was marginally depressed around this time with the shitty team with shitty luck, so I think the good team with shitty luck is better? Maybe? When scoring 130+ Brad is 4-0. When scoring 129.9 or less he is 0-4. Just need to score 130+ more, am I right?!? (Sobs uncontrollably into his mocha while typing this).
Chase (3-5) 123.1 vs. Moose (6-2) 99.5
Revenge is best served like a run-down whore. In the bathroom of a Chili’s To Go with a paper bag over her head. That about sums up Chase’s team victory over Moose this week. Chase picked up Ryan Tannehill off them streets and started him for 19.3, Latavius Murray had his second huge game in a row with 34.3, 57-year-old Matt Schaub was able to throw for 400+ yards and Julio got 22.2. Chase gets revenge on Moose in the Super Bowl 10 Rematch. Moose was without Lamar Jackson and Amari Cooper this week. He did get a monster 25.3 from David Montgomery, which has to make Moose feel good about sticking with the rookie and buying his time. Moose had 4 players in single digits and Kyler stunk it up for the second week in a row. Brad scored more than both teams and lost.
Katon (1-7) 61.1 vs. Mike (4-4) 120.7
Mike doubles up Katon (pretty much) and wins his second in a row. Mike got 27.6 from Deshaun Watson who had an incredible touchdown throw after getting kicked in his eye, spinning around, and throwing a strike to his tight end. Mike got his weekly 9.5 from James White. (White has scored 10.2, 10.1, 9, 9.6, 8.1, 8.7, 9.5) this season for an average 9.3 points. You need 15? He’ll get you 9.5. You need 5? He’ll get you 9.5. Mike got 23.7 from #1 Fantasy Wr. Mike Thomas, 16.3 from #6 Wideout DJ Chark, and 15.4 from #11 Tyler Lockett. These three combined for 55.4, almost enough to beat Katon by themselves. Katon’s three wideouts combined for *checks numbers a third time* 7.7 points. Truly horrific performance. Katon has Rivers and Melvin Gordon and the Chargers just fired Whisenhunt their OC, so maybe they get better? Maybe? Brad scored more than both teams and lost.
JD (6-2) 98.9 vs. Jen (1-7) 83.9
JD gets the win scoring 98.9 and sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. I’m at a loss for words while writing this one. JD missing Mark Ingram, Dak Prescott, and Davante Adams. It’s… um. It’s something. Jen had a touchdown called back for George Kittle, his third this year. JD started Chase at Quarterback and scored 16. JuJu had his best game of the season with 21.3 and helped propel JD to victory. Brad scored more than both teams and lost.
Kenny (5-3) 118.2 vs. Tommy (2-6) 82.1
Kenny got 23.5 from Saquon Barkley who had an incredible run where he broke tackles, stiff armed someone like a bitch and got a solid gain. 27.7 from Kenny Golladay and 17.5 from the real Eagles Rb Jordan Howard who is now 17th best running back in fantasy football. One second. (Brad pukes into a trashcan violently, wipes his mouth, and continues…). Tommy can’t catch a break here. Gurley only gets 10.4 against 32nd ranked Cincy. Le’Veon and Henry combine for 11.4. Edelman was lone bright spot with 22.7. Tommy is in trouble. Brad scored more than both teams and lost.
Joe (5-3) 127.2 vs. Trey (5-3) 142.6
Joe fared well post-CMC, putting up a respectable 127.2. Joe and Brad may have made a blockbuster, but our players had nothing to do with the players that went off against us. Trey got 30.1 from Aaron Rodgers, 39.2 from Mike Evans, and 18.3 from DeAndre Hopkins. Rest of his team was alright. Brad scored more than Joe and lost.
Week 9 Preview:
Brad (4-4) vs. JD (6-2)
Brad has scored 1021.8 points this season to JD’s 830, and here we are. Brad 4-4 and JD 6-2. Brad is averaging 127.7 per game to JD’s 103.8, and here we are. Brad 4-4 and JD 6-2. Honestly there’s no point in looking at this matchup. JD will most likely score his highest game of the season, I’ll have a down week. Brad will move to 4-5 and JD will be 7-2. I think this is an important reminder to everyone that most of this shit is out of our control and doesn’t matter. And honestly JD SHOULD have some good luck on his side. As you may recall, his first season he was rushed into the 12th spot last minute and had 0 time to prep and had a rough year. He was publicly castrated due to attempted trade with Jen a couple years ago. And Louisiana has made Texas their little bitch in football this year. LSU beat Texas, Saints beat Dallas and Houston. You know what JD. Celebrate your victories where you scored 114.5, 70.9, 114.7, 98.9! You are due for some luck! You enjoy this season and don’t apologize to anyone. Fantasy Football is a game of strategy, skill, and above all things… LUCK. And this season, the Fantasy God’s have smiled on you JD. You are their chosen one.
Mike (4-4) vs. Tommy (2-6)
Mike is averaging 104.5 points per game and will be without #1 Wr Mike Thomas, Joe Mixon, and Brandin Cooks. Tommy will be without Todd Gurley, Saints D/ST, and Wil Lutz. Tommy has Le’Veon vs. Miami, Edelman vs. Baltimore on SNF and Epstein did not kill himself.
Joe (5-3) vs. Jen (1-7)
Joe’s team is like looking into the sun. You can do it for a few seconds, but you’ll be seeing dark spots for a couple minutes afterwards. Let me try to dissect this. Wilson faces TB’s Pass Funnel Defense. That’s good. Conner has sprained AC Joint. That’s bad (but not terrible). Ty Johnson out snapped Tra Carson despite Carson getting the start. Important note as he’ll be facing Oakland. Tyreek Hill faces Minnesota, Dede Westbrook faces Houston. 49ers D/ST play @ Arizona on TNF. He doesn’t have a kicker, Cooper Kupp, Austin Hooper, and Greg Zuerlein all have byes. Josh Gordon and Kerryon Johnson are on IR. DeSean Jackson has back to Questionable for a few days before he’s moved to Out again, which is probably when Joe is going to pick up a kicker. Stafford faces Oakland and for some reason Joe has Danny Dimes on his roster still. Jen is starting the Mustache when Movember starts on November 1st. Excellent. Carson faces a tough TB Run Defense. Frank Gore plays Washington, Kittle plays Arizona on TNF. (Arizona is 32nd against Fantasy Tight Ends so far this season.) Should be a good game!
Scotty (6-2) vs. Chase (3-5)
Scotty comes in hot after his 170+ point explosion against Brad’s sorry ass. In comes Chase riding high off his revenge victory over Moose last week. Chase will be missing Julio Jones and Latavius Murray to byes this week. He’ll hope to have Patrick Mahomes back, but he’s listed as Doubtful to start the week. Chase is starting 3 Top 30 Rb’s. Pretty impressive. Scotty is starting #6 Rb, #3 Rb, and #23 Rb with Alvin Kamara on a MFing bye week. We’ll have to see how Courtland Sutton responds to a new Quarterback this week as Joe Flacco’s “injured” after mouthing off about the coaching during the post-game press conference. ESPN says Scotty has a 63% chance to win without a kicker in his lineup, so not sure if Chase can hang.
Katon (1-7) vs. Trey (5-3)
Katon is averaging 69 points per game the last two weeks and Trey is averaging 145.9. Trey is averaging more than what Katon has scored in the past two weeks combined. If Katon has a good week and Trey has a bad week then maybe this matchup will be worth talking about? But right now, it’s not.
***Diversity and Inclusion Matchup***
Kenny (5-3) vs. Moose (6-2)
The ACTUAL game of the week combining Kenny’s Luck with some tough matchups for Moose. The big story of this matchup will be the primetime games of Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football. Moose has Lamar Jackson against New England’s vaunted defense on SNF. Kenny has Saquon Barkley vs. Dallas on MNF and Moose has Amari Cooper vs. Giants. This matchup may come down to which players on Kenny’s teams get the ball this week. He has Lindsay in a time share with Royce Freeman. He has Golladay who alternates doing well with Marvin Jones, and he has Jordan Howard who relinquishes third downs to Miles Sanders. Should be a great game between two potential playoff contenders.
Thanks, and Good Luck This Week!