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Week 5 Recap & Week 6 Preview

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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

Week 4 Recap & Week 5 Preview

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Week 4 Recap:

JD (4-0) 70.9 vs. Mike (1-3) 66.7

This turned out to be the game of the week by a margin of 4.2 points. Just goes to show you, you’d rather be lucky than good. But ideally, you’re both. JD had 25 from Davante Adams before he got injured and the rest of his team scored 8.1 or less. Mike actually had two players in double digits, with Michael Thomas getting 13.1 and Deshaun Watson getting a humbling 11.6. Absolutely disgusting and you both deserved to lose.

Moose (3-1) 137.7 vs. Joe (2-2) 144.2

Well you can’t win them all. But scoring 137.7 you should win most. Moose has now averaged 141 points per game through 4 weeks. Joe comes out of nowhere to beat Chase and Moose in back to back weeks. He’s led by Cooper Kupp with 24.5 and Christian McCaffrey with 27.9. Solid outings from Kerryon Johnson with 17.5 and Austin Hooper just kept catching them for a 9 catch- 130 yards yard performance vs. Tennessee Defense. Moose got Lamar Jackson’s 24.4, a monster 42.5 from Nick Chubb, 26.2 from #3 Fantasy Rb Austin Ekeler, but his wideouts disappointed combining for only 12.4 points. Biggest difference in this matchup was Joe’s 15 points from his Defense to Moose’s 0 as Green Bay’s defense looked like swiss cheese to Philly’s Jordan Howard.

Brad (2-2) 96.1 vs. Trey (2-2) 108.5

Let this game provide lessons to us all. Lesson #1 Start Your Studs (If They Are Active). Lesson #2 Know Who Your Studs Are.  Lesson #3 Be Consistent. Brad lost because he misinterpreted an injury status, benched a Stud that he didn’t respect like a stud, and got cute by playing matchup solely over talent. Trey got 30.4 on TNF from Aaron Rodgers, 18.5 from the other Bucs receiver, Mike Evans, and got a solid 35.5 from his peripherals. Chris Godwin’s stats through 4 weeks: Mike Evans stats through 4 weeks: Godwin- 26-386-4 on 33 targets, Evans- 18-368-4 on 35 targets. Godwin has outscored Evans ¾ weeks. And he will be in my starting lineup every single fucking week from here on out… (pending injury and bye week of course).

Scotty (3-1) 123.4 vs. Jen (0-4) 98.6

Jen remains beaten despite getting a solid 19.1 from Chris Carson who she acquired via trade from Brad this week. Carson was credited for 21 broken tackles, which is the most ever recorded in a single game, since people have been tracking broken tackles. Jen getting returns on her investments. Of course, as good as that move was from a management stand point, she started a player that was inactive. This is hugely egregious, and you just hate to see it. Unless of course, you’re Scotty who I’m sure loved to see it. Scotty’s kicker outscored his Qb 4-3.7, but Leonard Fournette’s 225-yard rushing explosion helped lead the way. His 30.3 fantasy points combined with Courtland Sutton’s 20.6 and NE D/ST’s 26 was enough to get the job done. NE D/ST’s 89 fantasy points through 4 weeks would have them ranked as Rb #4, Wr#1, and Qb#5. That’s right. A Defense and Special Teams unit has outscored every single wide receiver in fantasy points through 4 weeks of the season. Their schedule over the next 4 weeks is @ Washington (Keenum? Haskins? McCoy?), NYG (Rookie Daniel Jones), @ NYJ, and Cleveland (Who doesn’t have an offensive line). Jesus Scotty. That’s all I have to say. Jesus…

Kenny (3-1) 103 vs. Chase (1-3) 71.3

The old #1 Overall Pick vs. #12 Overall Pick. First vs. Last. It’s not surprising that the team with the top draft pick, thus better drafting position won this matchup. What IS surprising is that he won without the #1 overall pick, Saquon Barkley. His replacement, who Kenny smartly had for just this occasion, scored 24.2. Golladay scored 20.7 and Kenny got 31.3 from his peripherals. Chase got solid production out of Mahomes with 21 and LeSean McCoy got 15.7, but 7 players scored 6.9 or less. Including only 14.5 from his 3 peripherals. Chase would love more consistency from Odell and Julio right now.

Katon (1-3) 109.4 vs. Tommy (2-2) 131.3

Katon is definitely the best 1-3 team. He got 24.6 from Robert Woods, who was due. 23.4 from Philip Rivers and 18 from Bears D/ST. Keenan Allen disappointed with 6.8 vs. Miami and even his kicker was missing extra points. Tommy got a solid 21.8 from *checks notes* Todd Gurley, 19.7 from Carson Wentz, then he started Derrick Henry, AJ Brown, and Corey Davis from the Titans who combined for 55.9 against Atlanta. 14 from Wil Lutz helps.

Week 5 Preview:

Battle of the Bad!

Jen (0-4) vs. Mike (1-3)

Something’s got to give! Jen is averaging 93.2 points per game, Mike is averaging a slightly better 96.7. Both Qb’s have juicy matchups with Jen getting Brissett @ KC on SNF and Mike gets Deshaun Watson vs. Atlanta. Both could be in shootouts. Jen’s David Johnson gets @ Cincy on a short week. Cincinnati is giving up an average of 34.4 fantasy points to opposing running backs, making DJ a Top 10 play and Chase Edmunds an intriguing flex play. (not for Jen). Jen gets Kittle back post bye vs. Cleveland and Mike gets Mike Thomas vs. Tampa Bay. Both teams will have a key player featured on Thursday Night Football, Jen having Chris Carson vs. the Rams and Mike having Tyler Lockett vs. the Rams. Who will win?!

Trey (2-2) vs. Chase (1-3)

Chase has to face the ghost of season past, squaring off against Aaron Rodgers, who beat him in Super Bowl 10. Rodgers will be @ Dallas. Trey has 2 Top 20 Rb’s in Jacobs and Mack. Jacobs faces Chicago defense. And Mack is banged up after exiting Week 4’s contest early with an ankle injury. A surprise for Trey has been Seahawks Tight End Will Dissly who is now ranked 5th amongst fantasy tight ends and has scored a touchdown in 3 straight weeks and has 4 in 4 games. Wilson had this to say about Will Dissly, “We go to Bible study together, we talk, we’re connected pretty good, and I just really admire him.” No better way to look for a tight end then see the one praising Jesus with the Quarterback. Speaking of needing Jesus, let’s look at Chase’s team. Mahomes faces Indy and is #1 Fantasy Qb as he should be. Sony Michel has 0 broken tackles this season. Julio faces Houston, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is @ Pittsburgh, and Odell Beckham Jr. has a MNF game against a well-rested and surprisingly effective 49ers defense. They’ve had 2 weeks to prepare for the Browns terrible offensive line. Let’s see if Odell and MNF Odell once again.

Joe (2-2) vs. Scotty (3-1)

Joe coming off a big win over the best team in the league, while Scotty waltzes in after facing the worst team in the league. Joe is led by #1 Fantasy Rb Christian McCaffrey, #2 Fantasy Wr Cooper Kupp, #3 TE Austin Hooper. Scotty has 3 Top 11 Running backs in 7. Kamara, 10. Fournette, and 11. Aaron Jones. Of course, the biggest difference maker for Scotty has been Pat’s D/ST. If you include them Scotty is starting 4 Running Backs in the Top 11 at the position. Is Scotty for real at 3-1? Or will Joe bring them both to 3-2 after this week?

Moose (3-1) vs. Tommy (2-2)

Moose has #2 Qb Lamar Jackson, #3 Rb Austin Ekeler, #4 Rb Nick Chubb (#5 if you include Pats D/ST), #8 Wr Amari Cooper, #4 Tight End Travis Kelce. Kelce has been slacking. He plays the Colts this week, think he’s due for a 12-146-2 stat line. Tommy has #6 Qb Carson Wentz, #6 Rb Derrick Henry and #3 Kicker Wil Lutz. You see the difference? Moose wins.

JD (4-0) vs. Katon (1-3)

Looking at these teams you would think their records would be swapped, but let’s dig in. JD has #4 Fantasy Qb Dak Prescott against Green Bay at home. #5 Fantasy Running back Mark Ingram @ Pit, and #5 Tight End Darren Waller vs. Chicago. Davante Adams is listed as questionable, but I doubt he plays as he battles the painful turf toe. Katon has whew… #5 Fantasy Qb Matt Ryan, #8 Fantasy Rb Ezekiel Elliot facing a Green Bay running defense that has been fleeced by Dalvin Cook, destroyed by Jordan Howard, ram shackled by Phillip Lindsay. Oh, and one more thing… Zeke is due. Katon gets Melvin “Fucking” Gordon back against a Denver defense that just gave up 225 yards rushing to Leonard Fournette. He has #1 Fantasy Wideout Keenan Allen in that same Denver matchup, and Bears D/ST face Oakland in London. Katon is going to beat the living shit out of JD this week and hand JD his first loss of the season. BEAT… THE…LIVING…SHIT… out of him. It’s going to be worse than Louisiana’s dominance over Texas so far this season 😉

Brad (2-2) vs. Kenny (3-1)

Oh yeah, I have a team too. The worst part of my team is the manager. So that’s both a good thing and a bad thing. The good thing is I have one of the Top 5 teams in the league. The bad thing is my own self-sabotage might cost me a playoff spot. I feature #3 Fantasy Qb Russell Wilson, #2 Fantasy Rb Dalvin Cook, #2 Fantasy Wideout Chris Godwin, and #1 Fantasy Tight End Evan Engram. Matchups aren’t bad, aren’t good. Kenny has Barkley out due to that high ankle sprain and Kenny Golladay is out due to bye week. He’s looking at starting Jordan Howard in the flex vs. the Jets. He’ll have Andy Dalton vs. Arizona, Wayne Gallman vs. Minnesota, and Phillip Lindsay vs. the Chargers in LA. Adam Thielen came out and said they need to pass the ball better. Well here is their chance facing a Giants team that’s ranked 29th against fantasy wideouts. Should be a good game but look for Brad to start at the very least, the wrong flex.

Thanks and Good Luck This Week!

-Commish