Week 5 Recap

Joe (3-2) 157.7 vs. Scotty (3-2) 155.2

In miraculous fashion, Joe comes back on MNF with an incredible 20-point performance from 49ers D/ST. Scotty entered MNF up 17.5 points with Joe just having a defense left. But if there is any person in the league to not chalk that up to an easy victory it would be Scotty, who has NE D/ST that is averaging 20.8 points per game. But just incredible game guys. This has been the game of the year so far and unfortunately all anyone could talk about in the group message was Brad’s ki… you know what I’ll get to that later. This was CMC’s 49.1 vs. Aaron Jones 48. Perhaps even crazier of a stat is the fact that Scotty got 0 from Sammy Watkins. So he got 155.2 with 8 players…

Brad (3-2) 187.7 vs. Kenny (3-2) 127.6

Going into Week 5 Kenny had one of the lowest Points Against at 337.6 or 84.4 points per game. After this week that average increases to 105.1 per game. This was Kenny’s best scoring game of the season. His previous high score was 103 points in Week 4. Despite scoring his highest, he loses by 60.1 points. This explosion was due in large part to Will Fuller, who Brad wind up started thinking Atlanta-Houston could be a shootout and that Robby Anderson wasn’t valid due to Darnold being out. ESPN wanted me to start Miles Sanders over Fuller, and I’m glad I went in a different direction. My decision was rewarded with one of the best performances in our league’s history. Fuller gets 50.3, Brad gets 187.7. The trio of Godwin, Robinson, and Fuller combined for 105.1 fantasy points enough to beat Trey, Chase, Katon, or Tommy this week. Brad’s 187.7 was more than the combined score of Trey and Chase’s matchup, which was 175.7. This tremendous performance was overshadowed a bit by Robbie Gould on MNF. Brad had a shot to beat his previous record of 191.9 if Gould could score 10 fantasy points. He missed 3 field goals and the record stands. What is it with this league and kicker drama?

Jen (0-5) 125.7 vs. Mike (2-3) 139.7

Like Kenny, Jen had her best game of the season and still couldn’t get it done. She had some solid performances from Chris Carson (21.7) and George Kittle (17.2), but Mike had an answer for that in the names of Deshaun Watson (46.7) and Michael Thomas (37.6). It’s a tough loss for Jen, who appears to already be eliminated from the playoffs. But her lineup is coming along, and I have no doubt she’ll be competitive in games moving forward, might be able to even play spoiler. And who knows. There are still 8 games left. Maybe she gets a winning streak going. Never say never.

Trey (3-2) 99.2 vs. Chase (1-4) 76.5

Gross. Trey had 30.7% of his points come from Josh Jacobs against the Bears in London. He also got a solid 19 from Marlon Mack who had an incredible run against the Chiefs where he jump-cut 3 or 4 times in a row and broke off for a big gain. It was crazy… Chase floundered despite Sony Michel getting his season best 19.5 as Mahomes came down to Earth with a just-okay 21.5 points. Trey pulls off his second win in a row scoring between 99-108.5. A win is a win, am I right?

JD (5-0) 114.7 vs. Katon (1-4) 92.8

Well well well. It appears Katon in fact, did NOT beat the shit out of JD. Instead JD beat up on Katon. This was due in large part from Dak playing from behind and racking up the yardage to the tune of 28.1 points and Tyler Boyd catching a long bomb to get his total up to 25.3. Katon watched a Packers defense that got shredded by Jordan Howard look decent against Zeke, who only got 15.9. Katon had 6 players score 6.8 or less and Matt Ryan’s 34.9 wasn’t enough to carry the weight. Katon will need Melvin Gordon to get going if his team is going to be able to compete during the bye weeks and make it into the playoffs.

Moose (4-1) 142.1 vs. Tommy (2-3) 97.7

Moose has taken the Chase role from 2018, with just consistent dominance over his opponents. Moose got 40 from Amari Cooper and 36 from Eagles D/ST, which combined equaled 77.8% of Tommy’s total score. Moose has now had games of 154.2-141.5-130.8-137.7-142.1 for an average of 141.3 points per game. Chase, who has scored the least amount this season is averaging… 98.1. Tommy got 23.2 from Julian Edelman, 16.9 from Gurley who had a pair of touchdowns against the Seahawks on TNF, and 13.8 from Derrick Henry. Tommy’s peripherals combined for 15 points, which was no match for Moose’s considering the D/ST got 36.

Week 6 Preview:

*Breaking News* Moose trades Chase Matt Breida, Mark Andrews, and Michael Gallup for Odell Beckham Jr, Rex Burkhead, and OJ Howard.

JD (5-0) vs. Kenny (3-2)

JD’s undefeated season gets hit with the bye week bug this week as he’ll be without his starting Tight End, D/ST, and some flex options. He’ll be scouring the waiver wire to complete his starting lineup. Kenny looks all set on his end, but with some less than favorable matchups. JD’s best play is Mark Ingram vs. Cincinnati. He’s going to eat. Kenny’s best play is Adam Thielen vs. Philly’s Defense. JD is averaging 113.4 and Kenny is averaging 102.1, but JD’s Darren Waller has been averaging 10.9. Is it enough for Kenny to hand JD his first loss of the season? Or will Dizzle move on to a virtual lock of a playoff spot, by moving to 6-0? Should be a great game.

Trey (3-2) vs. Moose (4-1)

Trey enters Week 6 with two wins despite scoring 108.5 or less to face a Moose team that is averaging 141.3 points per game. Trey will have his Rb1, Rb2, Rb3, Rb7, and Wr4 on bye this week. Moose traded away three of his bench players for Odell Beckham Jr’s playmaking ability. Trey has gotten lucky the past two weeks, but not sure if that luck is sustainable. Moose features #4 Qb Lamar Jackson, #3 Rb Austin Ekeler, #5 Rb Nick Chubb, #2 Wr Amari Cooper and #4 Tight End Travis Kelce. Trey will have #5 Tight End Will Dissly and #10 Wr Mike Evans squaring off against Carolina’s cornerback Bradberry who held Evans to a 4-61 line in Week 2. #21 Wr Hopkins is in a prime spot to bounce back in a potential shootout against the Chefs. Trey has some intriguing matchups, but not sure if he can hang with Moose.

Brad (3-2) vs. Tommy (2-3)

Brad enters this week listening to Roses by Outkast thinking his shit doesn’t stink after a Week 5 explosion. Brad may have blew his load too early (again) and now hobbles into a capable Tommy team led by his Trio of Running backs. Brad is looking to be without Fantasy’s #1 Tight End and his backup Tight End Chris Herndon, who as I’m writing this is not practicing due to a hamstring injury. Despite this Brad features #2 Fantasy Qb Russell Wilson @ Cleveland, #2 Fantasy Rb Dalvin Cook against Philly’s incredible run-stopping defense, #1 Wr Chris Godwin facing Carolina (8-121-1 stat line in first meeting), #8 Fantasy Wr Will Fuller. That’s right. He moved up from #66 to #8 thanks to last week’s 50-point outing and not gets a potential shootout against the Chiefs. Tommy will have Wentz @ Min, #7 Rb Henry @ Denver (remember Fournette had a 225-yard rushing game against Denver who is completely depleted on defense from injuries), Le’Veon Bell’s floor and ceiling should increase with Sam Darnold coming back. Tommy will be without TY Hilton due to bye week and Brad is hoping to get 2018 #1 Fantasy Wr Tyreek Hill back from his shoulder/chest frame injury. Difference could be Tommy’s Olsen vs. whatever Tight End Brad digs up as Olsen posted a 6 catch 110-yard performance against Tampa in Week 2. Should be a good game. Let us not forget that since Brad defeated Tommy in Super Bowl #3 by 1 point, Tommy has dominated this series. He’s won 7 of the last 9 or 78%. The Fantasy Gods have committed to making that heart-breaking SB loss up to Tommy, but continually beating the shit out of Brad every year.

Katon (1-4) vs. Scotty (3-2)

Scotty will be featuring 4 Top 10 Fantasy Running Backs this week, having #9 Kamara (16.2 avg), #7 Fournette (17.1 avg), #4 Aaron Jones (21.4 avg), and #5 NE D/ST (20.8 avg). Of course, New England gets a Giant’s team that is eviscerated by injuries and are looking to be without their top Rb (Barkley, Wr (Shepherd) and Tight End (Engram). What in the actual fuck is up with NE’s schedule? Katon disappointed last week in taking down undefeated JD and is searching for answers after dropping Michael Gallup for a kicker. Katon could’ve used Gallup last week as Keenan Allen and Robert Woods underwhelmed. He does have #6 Fantasy Qb Matt Ryan going up against Arizona’s secondary who will be without Patrick Peterson for one more week. Ryan has had 300+ yards passing in every game this season and has had double digit touchdowns in 4/5 games. Zeke will be facing a Jet’s Defense who will still be without CJ Mosley. Dallas is coming off an embarrassing ass whooping at home and now get a rusty Sam Darnold. Katon needs Melvin Gordon to be Melvin Gordon but facing Pittsburgh who will try to slow down the game with their third string Qb doesn’t look too promising. His Bears D/ST is out on a bye.

Mike (2-3) vs. Joe (3-2)

Joe has been smashing lately having absolutely nailed his first-round pick. Joe had pick #4 and looked destined to get Zeke or DJ when Katon surprisingly took Zeke at #3 after Barkley and Kamara went 1 and 2. Joe has been riding White LaDainian Tomlinson all season and is #1 Fantasy Rb. A complete monster. Tampa Bay shut CMC down in Week 2 of this season but would be surprised if they are able to contain him twice. Kerryon Johnson is in a nice spot for Joe against a below-average run defense in Green Bay on MNF. Cooper Kupp gets San Fran, who’s been surpassingly good this year, specifically in the trenches, which is where the Rams have underperformed. Rams play better at home and Kupp’s consistency has locked him in as a sure-fire starter each week. Josh Gordon is over due for a big game for Joe and Joe has continued his kicker-whispering ways with #1 Fantasy Kicker Greg Zuerlein. Mike is coming off a win in the bottom bowl over Jen. This is due to his #3 Fantasy Qb Deshaun Watson, who lit up the Falcons and is looking for a repeat performance in a shootout against Kansas City. Mike has 3 Top 12 Wideouts in #4 Mike Thomas, #5 DJ Chark Doo-doo-da-doo-doo-doo, and #12 Tyler Lockett. If Mike wants to hang with the big boys, he needs to get more production out of Joe Mixon (#32 Rb) and James White (#34 Rb).

Jen (0-5) vs. Chase (1-4)

Oh boy… Jen will be without Jacoby Brissett and Frank Gore this week due to bye week. David Johnson is banged up with a back injury adding to her long list of injuries this season. Chris Carson has been very effective for her and may be the best player on her team after shipping away Tyreek Hill for points now. Kittle finally got in the end zone last week and will continue to produce for her. Ridley has a favorable matchup against Arizona. Chase will feature a brand-new team (cue Aladdin’s brand-new world song in background while reading this). He’ll have #1 Fantasy Qb Patrick Mahomes, #7 Fantasy Wr Julio Jones, then new comers #18 Rb Matt Breida, #3 Tight End Mark Andrews, and #32 Wr Michael Gallup. Keep in mind Gallup missed a couple weeks, he’s averaging 18 points per game, which would make him Fantasy’s Wr#7 if he stayed on that pace through all 5 weeks. This was a big trade that makes Chase much better and more competitive right now. Unfortunate timing for Jen, who is looking down the barrel of an 0-6 start.

Good Luck This Week!

-Commish