Hey everyone, so I am going to switch up the format slightly too hopefully improve upon my efficiency in updating the blog post. It seems to have worked so far as I am posting Thursday as compared to Monday night after all the games are done, and you are all ready for the that week’s blog not the previous week's. So the overall change is that I am going to incorporate the power rankings information within the weekly matchups and have a sentence or two highlights for why you increased or decreased this week. I was getting a little repetitive and spending too much time on stuff I had written about in prior weeks (since teams don’t change much, except for last week). Smell My Finger (105) @ Indian Outlaws (120) First of all, we are still unsure whether Charcandrick West should’ve been called down against the Vikes or not. (Good for the Vikes but bad for SMF). However, this wouldn’t have changed the outcome of the game so I say they made the right call since the Vikes were having a tough game as it was. Also, what is happening to Lacy? He’s no RB1 right now and could be a major liability in the future if he doesn’t improve his stats. Could he be the next CJ Anderson? Maybe, but the good think for IOs is that he doesn’t have to Keeper him like CJ for TH. Also he was quick enough to pick up Starks as if he was anticipating the fall and risk of the GB running backs. It’s a tough call to start Starks over Lacy with limited output from either up until this week. Overall from IOs, I might have questions the benching of Odell Beckham Jr. for Alshon or Ivory but IOs knew the matchups and made a smart choice in his starting line-up to pick the better output players. Huge weeks from Ivory and Alshon which was a little expected based on their opponents. However, the 25 and 20 points is better than expected helping IOs recover from the Goose Egg that Lacy provided to the team. He could’ve benefited with Dalton in place of Palmer but with Palmer player a limping Steelers team without Big Ben, and Dalton playing a fairly tough Buffalo Defense, it was the right choice in my opinion. Even with a struggling Lacy, IOs has the backup Starks and two solid RBs with Foster and Ivory. He has enough solid WRs to play the flex position in any bye week so he is ready to make his move going forward. Now SMF did about the best he could, except for benching Steve Smith Sr… I mean what else does Baltimore have for WR so if he is playing then you have to start him (even if he was hurt the week before). It is easy to say in hindsight that SMF should’ve played Smith Sr. over Hankerson but both have had two big games this season and the rest busts so it was a flip of a coin if you think about it like that. I am kinda nervous about SMF RB situation going forward. Hyde has only had 1 double digit game since week one and Hill is struggling to keep his number one spot against Gio in Cinci. Hopefully, Charcandrick West can figure out the KC offense and provide a little depth to SMF’s Team. With another injury on this team (Sammy Watkins), the WR situation is also looking bleak. Hopefully the veteran Crabtree can fend off the rising star Amari Cooper and continue to be lifeline for SMF going forward. Mullynation (122) @ 302 Cadets (105) With 302 Cadet’s new weapon in the form of a bunker busting missile or Tank piercing shell (who is Devonta Freeman). I thought 302 was going to devastate Mullynation pushing her to 2-4 probably for the first time in any season. Mullynation had solid bench management this week and would’ve had an interest time starting two Phi RBs if it weren't for that trade with IOs. I mean she would’ve still earned the W but going forward her team has definitely improved. Hopefully Murray can be back to form earning at least 15+ points in weeks to come. Luck also had his best game of the year since being back from the shoulder injury however, this is kinda expected when you player the NE Pats since they always have fairly high scoring games because Brady is pretty greedy like that. Just like Murray, hopefully Luck can keep this high scores going in weeks to come. Decent output from her remaining starters but she will still need more if she wants to take down the power house BCH or the point-shaving 90* putters. 302 Cadets had a chance to switch roles with Mullynation and be 3-3 as compared to 2-4. If only Matthews would’ve scored in place of Murray in the Philly game it would’ve been a close matchup. 302 could have definitely earned some points with his benched Jon Stewart putting up 21 points (17 points more than his RB Dion Lewis or Flex Matthews. However, Stewart doesn’t have a double digit week at this point last week as well as playing the SEA defense is not a bet I would be willing to take (unless byes forced me into this hand). So 302 made the right choice at the time but turned out to be the wrong choice during our recap. 302 is gambling with a young hot (fantasy wise… that still sounds wrong… haha) QB who is currently number 5 on the points list for this year. Hopefully, his gamble will continue to pay off in weeks to come because it surely couldn’t be any worse than the veteran Peyton Manning. Another tough week from Antonio Brown but hopefully we see a change with a new QB and some output when Big Ben comes back (whenever that might be). With a new RB leading this team, I see a big change in this team going forward (but waiting one more week wouldn’t be the worst thing either) Twin City Tree Cats (formerly - Boys Toys 2) (86) @ Troooooll Hunters (140) Let’s just marvel in the 140 point output that T-Hunters actually achieved and without his top two rookies at that. But let’s not get himself too full of himself just yet. I mean 50 points did come from his DST and IDPs. However, a solid performance from Johnson and McCoy for the first time all year is a welcomed sight for this team indeed. Also more than 5 points with CJ is a win at this point after his performance early this season. (but he did get credit for at least 2 solo tackles which is pretty great!!) With many of his better players on a bye this week it was nice to see a great performance to make up for these benched players. Things can only go up from this point and he is still holding on to a 3-3. However, he has a tough 2nd half of the schedule and a win next week could make or a lost break his season next week. Hopefully, his rookies are up for the challenge and his veterans Megatron and breezy actually stay consistent. You know its going to be a rough start when you start two RBs from the San Diego team… Especially, with one of them being in your flex position. Obviously, the bye situation hurt Tree Cats this week forcing his hand but his still could’ve at least put another WR in the flex position. I mean, he most likely would’ve kept Gordon not Woodhead which would’ve helped much since Gordon put up -1 points. But it was still a bold strategy that didn’t help but not really hurt him this time around. Ideally, he would’ve only needed to put up around 95-100 points to beat the average T-Hunters and if that was the case it might have been a different story. Tree Cats is in for a tough few weeks if his team doesn’t start having some increased output with Manning leading the team in the wrong way. Hopefully something will change, whether that’s Tree Cats' team or the players output if he wants to avoid all of these name changes that are occurring on almost a bi-weekly basis. Big City Hillbillies (149) @ River Gypsies (115) RGs is having some poor luck against some top opponents that is the result of a 3-3 record. However, 115 isn’t that good of a score anymore as this was the 5th highest total of the week. So even though BCH put up top points, RGs still would’ve lost to most other teams. RGs could’ve added a little more points with a play of Landry or Tate in place of AJ Green, however you just gave up Freeman for him and an injured Yeldon (injured after the trade) you almost have to play him. So the real kicker is just a stronger output by BCH this week. Both DST were sub par (with Buf a -1 and Cardinals 1) I mean if you have one of the top producing DST this week at 25-28 points you almost win it on that alone. That’s how powerful our DST and DPs are. (I mean 50 points from T-hunters would have given almost anybody a win) However, still a strong output from Blount, Miller, and Sanders, with average performances from Ryan, Bell, and Gronk. I see stars in all areas of this line-up but if they aren’t producing then they are going to continue this 500 record trend. BCH is the team to beat right now, especially when he is winning without Dez and big Ben. Even though Rivers has been pretty great lately so it’ll be a tough decision when Ben finally comes back on who gets the start. BCH's one weakness right now is in the RB game with having to start Buck Allen (who?) at RB this week. And his RB number two is Doug Martin, who is showing glimpse of the past but is this sustainable? Right now his WRs are unstoppable right now and will only improve in weeks to come as they are talk about Dez’s return possibly (well doubtfully) this week. The fact they are talking about it is another great sign for the hot hand BCH is playing right now. We’ll just have to see if he can keep it up. Northside Angels (102.9) @ 90* Putters (102.7+1) (TITLE Fight) For a title fight this was more like the Sumo Wrestling in the fat suits as compared to a knockout boxing match. 90* Putters basically fell on NSA at the end and NSA couldn’t get up… Okay it was a little better than that. 90* had Josh Brown (NYG K) and he was down by .2 of a point, so he could’ve hit a few field goals to win more handly or ruined the perfect season that 90* has with a missed FG or XP. It was a risk that had to be made since he was down going into the Monday night game. (also pending any DP adjustments is always a concern when the matches are this close. 90* had a few missed chances that he would’ve been kicking himself for if he would’ve lost this week’s matchups. With Brandon Marshall being hot and playing a below average WSH team it should’ve been a easy pick to replace him for Maclin a KC WR (nuff said) or Cobb who has been horrendous the past 3 or so weeks. That would’ve given him a decent lead if he had thought that through. Also NSA could’ve had a chance to win with Ronnie in place of Chris Johnson (obviously not putting him over AP) but nobody has confidence in the Denver RBs (except T-hunters which is gone at this point) event when they play Cleveland. So it’s safe to say that NSA made the right choice but would’ve benefited greatly making the wrong choice. Maybe next time NSA. I am nervous about both of these teams sustainability going forward with their performance after this week. You are going to have to show me a real change of pace and a lot more points in coming weeks if you want to remain undefeated (90*) or improve that 500 record (NSA) I still like Rodgers, AP, and Larry for NSA and Brady, Lynch, and Edelman for 90*. Both TE are starting to emerge from their poor performance or suspension with decent points for TE this week. I still like 90* squad a little better and that home field advantage or intimidation 90* is giving off is the real X-factor this season. We’ll see if he can continue his reign in coming weeks when byes become a little more of a factor. Fortunately, Brady already had his by (including Edelman) which could save a few matchups when byes become a issue. NSA still has a fair amount of bye coming up (even this week) and hopefully AP can rebound for the Vikes, NSA, and the rest of our sake as we cheer on our home town team. Power Rankings: 1. Big City Hillbillies 5-1 (+1) Increased due to point domination on a weekly basis and holding a 5-1 record 2. 90* Putters 6-0 (-1) Decreased due to poor point output and a few (some teams might say a lot) of favorable matchups with opponents putting up lowest weekly points. Still Undefeated!! 3. Indian Outlaws 3-3 (+1) Earn the number 3 spot with a win over SMF and a fall by RGs. Still a solid team who’s just having some off weeks 4. Northside Angels 3-3 (+1) Tough break with a less than 1 point lose when the opponent has home field advantage. Unfortunately, only put up 103 points. However, he would’ve moved up if he would’ve pulled off a win against the Belt (Belts Abilities: +1 Ranking week of Win after Rankings are made) 5. River Gypsies 3-3 (-2) RGs falls due to the loss of the one and only Devonta Freeman. I mean a trade for AJ Green (71 point, 12 PPG) for Devonta (138, 23 PPG) is not the best. Fun fact –Devonta is the number 1 points leader for all players (including QBs). For that reason you fell a few spots… 6. The Mullynation 3-3 (-) Still having a tough time earning big blow out wins but earned a big one this week. I still think her RB situation is dire with only two FT starters and bye weeks to come. 7. 302 Cadets 2-4 (-) I wanted to move you up 302 because I fell you have a quality team and you will turn it around this 2nd have of the season. But you lost to Mullynation last week and I can’t justify moving you ahead of her. As such, you can stay at number 7. 8. Trooooooooll Hunters 3-3 (+2) Is actually moving up in the world with a win over Boy Toys 2 and a 50+ win at that. Hopefully Gurley will be his saving grace going forward since it looks like CJ has surely lost his starting spot at least for now. 9. Smell My Finger 1-5 (-1) Losing another tough match has brought SMF back down another spot. Hopefully a few of his players will turn it around so he can hopefully pick his own name next year. 10. Twin City Tree Cats (Formerly - Boy Toys 2) 1-5 (-1) Is having a rough year after Jordy went MIA this season. Another sub 100 point game has brought Boy Toys to number 10 once again this season as well as another name change at that. Predictions: Trooooooll Hunters (3-3, +595/-648) @ 302 Cadets (2-4, +607/-664) Gurley and Cooper are back and I feel they will walk toe to toe with Freeman and Brown this week. (DST and DPs will give T-Hunters the win) Northside Angels (3-3, +778/-643) @ Indian Outlaws (3-3, +651/-639) Tough bye week for NSA will be the factor not have Rodgers and Gio. Expect a lot of points from Palmer and Odell Beckham Jr. this week to earn IOs the win) The Mullynation (3-3, +715/-793) @ Smell My Finger (1-5, +629/-723) I don’t see Hyde and West putting up huge numbers against tough Defenses which will give Mullynation the win. Big City Hillbillies (5-1, +828/-724) @ Tree Cats (1-5,+571/-745) Can’t bet against this hot hand which BCH his holding. However, what a upset it would be if Tree Cats could pull it off. I’m cheering for you TC2. 90* Putters (6-0, +731/-560) @ River Gypsies (3-3, +768/-724) (TITLE Fight ReMatch) Still the 90* X factor will earn him the win. Even though he doesn’t have the home field advantage, there is just something about this team that others can’t figure out.
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