Troll Hunters (121) @ 302 Cadets (90)
Troll Hunters had a fairly solid week expect for those New Orleans players. THs is still betting on the veteran Breezy and rookie Willie Snead and it’s not paying off. However, why not try again next week right? He will probably have to due to byes. On the other had 302 had a mediocre night with no one over 15 points which is not going to win you any games. Additionally, there could have been a little help with Allen Hurns but this wouldn’t have earned him the win in any books. The steelers DST putting up 2 points is not what you want when teams can easily put up 20+ points from this one spot. Freeman showed he was human since the first time since week 2 only (which is still way above average) 13 points. However, the rookie Gurley takes Cleveland by storm with 28 points which includes 2 TDs. 28 points is excessive for expectations but seeing him produce top points is a welcomed sight for the THs. The other top rookie on THs had a career high points and his 3 TD of the year. TH could’ve had a little bench love but at this point it was unnecessary for this week. We’ll see if both these top RBs for both 302 and THs to produce for another well needed win for both teams in coming weeks. Northside Angels (134) @ Indian Outlaws (150) Honestly, this isn’t as exciting of a match because both teams had their entire bench on bye so they just had to play whatever hand they were dealt. The only big move that happened this week was IOs picking up the Rams DST which gave him the hands down victory. Only 3 other pick ups would’ve given him the lead but if NSA added them in IOs place then this would’ve been a much different story. NSA had great output from Ryan Tannehill, Chris Johnson, and TY Hilton. AP had less than ideal but at least it was in the double digits. His dead weight was his keeper Isaiah Crowell earning 9 years on 8 carries (not a good average at all). IOs also had quality performance from Palmer and Foster who are no longer on the IOs team… Hopefully Dalton keeps up his top 3 performance to make up for this loss. Foster was replaced by Ingram who hopefully doesn’t lose anymore reps to the backups Khiry and CJ. He needs a stronger performance from the WR if he wants to beat the number 1 DEZire. Maybe Reshad Jones will keep his TD streak going with a turkey to get his third “strike” or TD in 3 games. Both teams put up big numbers with a lot of individuals on the bye week. We’ll see if these two teams can keep these point totals coming once these rested starters rejoin the mix. Big City Hillbillies (104) @ Twin City Tree Cats (79) BCH dodged a bullet this week putting up the 3rd least amount of points and still earning a win this week. With a few tough byes hurting him this week, his poor points couldn’t have come at a better time as he’ll need a few more points next week if he wants to keep his win streak going. With Forte on a bye, BCH had to start a struggling Alfred Morris who netted less than a single point. There was limited bench support based on his week’s option. His only saving grace was Philip Rivers and Doug Martin this week providing half his point total. On the other side, Tree Cats could’ve had a decent point increase if TC2 benches the struggling Rookie Gordon for a higher risk but also productivity WR. However, his QB situation has been horrendous and was once again the case week 8 for TC2. Hopefully, his recent trade for Palmer will boost his productivity in future weeks. The problem is the Palmer still has his bye so that’s just one more week when TC2 will have to gambling on the Manning Brothers. It might have been a good trade as Khiry Robinson is starting to get a few more red zone touches as well as CJ spiller stealing the future touches. We’ll have to wait and see if this deal pays off or if he just traded away his top producing player. Whether Ingram produces in the future or not this was a great trade for TC2 going forward. Hopefully, this team can turn it around in the coming weeks. 90* Putters (136) @ River Gypsies (137) TITLE FIGHT (Points Adjusted Caused Win) Another heart breaking loss for RG this week but at least it wasn’t at the hands of the homefield location which has plagued him in the past. However, a 0.8 loss is still back breaking as he moves to 3-4 as well as not taking back the Belt which could be out of sight for the rest of the year. Let’s start with RG and his RB (Flex spot) LeGarrette Blount. He has 2 great weeks and two horrendous weeks (with a below average one in the middle). If he plays any of his benched RBs he would’ve earned the win (not to mention his former #1 who is traded away RG has now lost 1 game due to the trade and we’ll keep counting.) Yeldon was originally injured so that was a reasonable reason to bench him (even though he had his best week of the year.) Also Duke Johnson and R. Jennings have been at least slightly more consent which would’ve been a safer player. RG went for the homerun (any NE running back) and didn’t pay out this week. Maybe next week Blount will keep this rollercoaster ride going and put up 20+ points. 90* Putters also made a great pickup for Ted Ginn Jr. who earned him the win this week. He is fairly consistent and obtained a few big runs in week 7 which helped him with the win. Another big night for Tom Brady even though one did end up Gronks hands, 27.7 points is still top among QBs in week 7. Both Lynch and the Seahawks DST had big games Thursday night which was almost cause for quits in RG mind. However, Tyrann Mathieu was one tackle or pass block away from a win with plenty of game left Monday night. Unfortunately, for RGs the game didn’t go to OT and ended the week once again losing by less than 1 point. Maybe next time RG but for this week 90* Putters X-factor earned him another win. The Mullynation (122) @ Smell My Finger (102) Mully won this match outright, she had Diggs on the bench which could’ve given her some free points if needed. Luck once again had a consistent 20+ week which helped Mully move past her 500 record. We’ll see though if he can keep this up or revert back to his week 2-3 self. Brandon Mathews also had a stellar game who outperformed the 2014 RB #1. So this might be a good sign he is doing well, however he might be stealing future Murray reps which will make her weekly picks a little more difficult. Also a great performance from Jordan Reed after being out for a few weeks put Mullynation over 120 this week. With Eifert on a bye, she couldn’t have picked a better TE. Hopefully her RBs can produce more or her weeks being over 500 could be numbered… SMF WR actually performed fairly well this week averaging over 10 points. However, the 2 from Hyde and 14 Newton isn’t gonna help you win any games unless you maybe play TC2 (which looks to be getting more difficult in weeks to come). Week 8 Power Rankings: 1. Big City Hillbillies 6-1 (-) Even though he lost to 90* in points this week, BCH did have Forte on a Bye week and the number 1 WR had the worst week of the year and still remains number 1. As such, this week is a little deceiving. Still deserves the number 1 spot. 2. 90* Putters 7-0 (-) Still Undefeated!! What what! He can’t not be number 2 if he’s not number 1. 3. Indian Outlaws 4-3 (-) Puts up big numbers but losing his top RB (who he only had for 2 solid weeks) Made a solid trade for Ingram which is the reason he didn’t fall any spots. 4. Northside Angels 3-4 (-) Another tough break with putting up the 4th highest points and coming up with a lose. He still put up 134 with Rodgers and Gio on his bench. We might have to say Hillman too since it looks like he might have earned his top spot at Denver. Once he can bench Crowell, I think NSA is still a solid team. 6. The Mullynation 4-3 (-) With her RB situation dire as Murray is on a bye and she has to start a TEN RB for week 8. That also assumes they will continue to produce in weeks to come. Tough to move up much more at this point. 5. River Gypsies 3-4 (-) (*Moves up due to points adjustment and the win) I want RGs to drop further but I can justify it this week. He put up the 3rd best point total and that is without AJ Green on his bye. However, this is the first game RGs would’ve won with Devonta on his team… as such, he deserves at least a 1 rank drop. 7. Trooooooooll Hunters 4-3 (+1) Is actually moving up in the world again with a decent points producing week and Gurley leading the trend upward. However, with his other starter Shady McCoy on bye, THs has to start a shaky Ameer or CJ. Without any actual points producing from these two, this puts him in a tough spot for week 8 just as Mully is a few spots above him with a cap until their starters come back from their byes. 8. 302 Cadets 2-5 (-1) I still think 302 has a solid team and I am glad I dodged this team during a bad week. However, putting up only 90 points and nobody really on byes for him. I expect to see him win a few more games and move up a few spots. Everyone is cheering for you 302 (except for your weekly opponent) 9. Smell My Finger 1-6 (-) Losing another tough match keeps SMF near the bottom. Char West and Evans had a good game however Hyde still only has 2 weeks over double digits. Except for his two good games, he’s basically a wasted spot. Hopefully he has a little consistency which is tough against tough DST like STL, ARZ and SEA (again) in the next 4 weeks. Hopefully, Hill and Ellington can steal more touches from Gio and C. Johnson to move SMF up the rankings and hopefully avoid another season name change. 10. Twin City Tree Cats (Formally - Boy Toys 2) 1-6 (-) Once again putting up the lowest score of the week. Hopefully D. Thomas can move him up the rankings and Ingram/Palmer can turn this season around. There still is plenty of season left to move up the rankings before the year ends. Predictions: (5-0 last week hopefully I pick your team since I must be lucky) Trooooooll Hunters (4-3, +716/-737) @ Smell My Finger (1-6, +729/-845) Indian Outlaws (4-3, +801/-773) @ Big City Hillbillies (6-1, +932/-802) 90* Putter (7-0, +869/-695) @ 302 Cadets (2-5, +696/-785) (TITLE FIGHT) The Mullynation (4-3, +838/-894) @ Tree Cats (1-6,+650/-849) River Gypsies (3-4, +904/-862) @ Northside Angels (3-4, +912/-803)
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River Gypsies
10/28/2015 11:18:15 pm
Moving me out the top 5 Hayden? You'll pay for this. I am now handing over the curse of the one point loss to you. This will cause you to miss the playoffs this year, and you have only yourself to thank. (Much as may be the case for me and Freeman...)
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