Soooooooooooo guess who is back? Your good old Editor in Chief!! We have seen a lot of creativity the past week or so with a celebrity from the one and only Chris Hanson (with an “o”). You know him best for works on Game of Thrones, Presidents Cup, and my personal favorite “Do I really have to say it? Uh… ‘Please Take a Seat’” . On top of this unique and out of the ordinary post, we had another celebrity appearance from our Red Zone League’s own Commander and Chief. Who somehow managed a masterpiece added to the blog earlier during his busy schedule. So that being said, this won’t be too creative and will be mediocre at best. However, it will have the facts and the analysis. It’ll get to the point and focus on mistakes compared to bold moves. Because we all know that it’s the mistakes that haunt you weekly in Fantasy Football and some may even haunt you the rest of the season… Weekly Recap Northside Angels (141) over Troll Hunters (105) Let's start things off my saying stop playing dirty you so called "angels". What's the deal with telling Jordy to get only 1.4 points and giving me false hope that I might actually break my current losing streak. Then you have your starting "angels" spare no mercy and dominate your opponents. My only win from a positional battle was DST and DP (and Jordy who NSA told to Jordy to underperform). You surely can't win games with matchups like that. I was given hope all weekend that this was the week I was going to begin to turn this around but my ray of sunshine turned to storms Sunday evening. There was no ray of sunshine left Monday knowing that once again the battle was lost… Overall, though NSA keeps his momentum rolling with another comfortable win. Only real discussion point for NSA is why his players didn't get 15-20 points a given week and as such, there isn't much to talk about. Jordy had a rough week but I am assuming this won't be a normal occurrence by any means. Trolls Hunters is actually not too exciting either. My team got me 100 pts which is kinda the norm these days. He better be hopeful that Doug Martin remains sidelines for a few more weeks because he needs all the help he can get at RBs. Not to say his WRs have been producing lately but at least we know that have this year. He RBs on the other hand are currently looking like Trolls… Hopefully they can become the hunters soon and save this from spiraling down the drain. Indian Outlaws (98) over 90* Putters (89) I don't even want to talk about how bad this game was… I understand that Zek was on a bye but you really dodged a bullet. I mean Mike Davis had only like 1 run and it happened to be a TD. Everyone else on your bench was below 1 pt primarily because injuries are plague this bench. It's tough to add fill ins when you have no spots to put these players on your team. IOS also had a DST that got annihilated by the hottest new talent Ajayi… that wasn't expected but almost cost him a win. He had average output from Bell (because let's be honest 18 pts is avg for him) and solid work from Cooks and Tyrell Williams. This is the reason IOS was somewhat competitive this week without one of his Stars. I don't expect this to happy often and 90* missed a golden opportunity to beat a weakened IOS. On the other hand, 1.7 pts combined from your RB1-2 will lose you games as it did here for 90*. However, it's not like he had better options. His only reliable RB has a ailing shoulder and one was on the brink of retiring… (definitely surprised but not really). His only hope was a 20+ pt game from his WRs to cover his poor RB performance. Cobb started strong but Sanders was only average… Average won't beat IOS (unless you are Le'vion). It was actually somewhat interesting knowing that 90* had a chance unlike his brother noted above. IOS is happy because a win is a win and the older of the two Hanson brothers failed to defeat the weakened IOS. IOS has another week against the younger Hanson brother who has a somewhat weakened team himself. We shall see if IOS can keep his streak going or if TH can break both streaks (IOS winning and TH's losing streak). Boy Toyz 3 (101) over Suzy's Pancakes (95) I really don't know how Boy Toyz 3 actually winning and tied for first at that. I am his QB got 15, RB2 7, WR2 2, Flex 3, you shouldn't win with this. However, you got the TD king Melvin Gordon and the AJ green, giving you a combined 60 points. Anyone can win, with two players with scores like that. However, he does have Latavius Murray who it was looking like he was going to losing his starting role. That might have changed this past week and this could add a some depth to this RB squad. Kelvin was on a bye so I understand starting the hot Cameron Meredith, but you dodged Suzy this week with two all start performances. You've basically put yourself in a great spot to make the playoffs this year and this win puts you that much closer. Good work Boy Toyz good work indeed. Suzy's pancakes on the other hand had a few killers on bye which forced him to start Zach Zenner (Ouch) but actually turned out okay. Everything here is average compared to Boy Toyz which was horrible but two saving graces. I guess the strategy here is to bust on all players except two. 90* putters tried that approach but missed when sanders didn't put out being the other super star for him. Suzy's pancakes is similar to Troll Hunters, he's players have been okay but nothing like they started the season. We'll see as we make the turn into the 2nd half of the season whether or not he can turn things back around to earn one of those playoff spots. There are 2 spots for 6 teams at either 3-4 or 2-5… everyone has a chance to make the "Show". Some have a easier route then others based on byes and remaining schedule but I am saying everyone has a chance, so don't give up just yet anything could happen this 2nd half of the season. A Cornell Education (137) over River Gypsies (104) This matchup was basically ACE rubbing the trade win over RGs using Murray and Crabtree to show RGs his place at the bottom of the league. Now that being said, there are 3 teams at 2-5 and 3 more teams at 3-4. So like I said before, everyone still has a statistical chance of making the playoffs but also being the worst team in the league. We know the name change for Suzy's pancakes gave him a initial boast of motivation but that has since died down bring him back to earth in the middle of the pack. Back to the matchup though, ACE used his newly acquired talent to earn win number 2 as they put up 2 of the top 3 points on his team (each around 20 pts.) On the other hand, RGs used DeAndre Hopkins to provide a measly 6.8 points which is 3rd worst on his team. Needless to say, if this trade didn't occur, RGs would be in a lot better position right now. RGs had a mediocre week similar to Pancakes and THs. ACE, had a few studs show up and bring home the victory. No one on either bench would've changed the outcome as Gio and Rodgers did well if played, but no mix up of bench players by RGs would've earned him a win this week. Overall, its always fun playing a team you traded with, however, it only stays fun if your new players play well or you win. Neither of those happed for RGs so this is turning into another Jordy/Charles trade stealing wins away from the losing party. Vicious Veg-Heads (139) over The Mullynation (127) - Title Fight The veg heads are alive and are ready to begin part 2 of the season. Quick trade recap though since we have another trade battle this week. We have a Allen Robinson/Blount match up against Mike Evans. 28 points for Robinson/Blount (all from Blount) and 26 from Evans. Basically, Mullynation didn't lose this game because of her trade. She also gained Devontae booker who is expected to get more time out in the mile high city. However, Veg Heads was ready to fight against the queen bee and she wasn't prepared for his full force. She still put up around 130 points but she simply wasn't ready for the curse to come back. Now let me clarify, we I said Mully is back to her old self, I was referring to the curse where her opponents puts up their best score of the year. Her old self is also putting up 130+ pts which almost happened. The story line here though is that Veg Heads wanted a taste of what it feels like to be holding the "BELT" and all his players on the bench or not decided to score mad points this week. So the is really nothing Mully could have done this week. The worst thing to know is that her curse has be reinstated by Dan Wanous after Dan Rosenthal broke the curse weeks ago. We all thank you for your selfless deed Veg-Heads and we appreciate you making Mullynation mortal again. The spark that Veg Heads needed was the Jay Ajayi push and the retirement of Foster this past week has solidified his role even more (not that 400+ yds in two games wouldn't do that anyway). Forte seems to be back on track at least for the time being. If Robinson can turn this around this team can make the most miraculous run to the playoffs that we have yet to see in the Red Zone league. The 2nd half of the season is underway and we'll see if Mully can once again shake this curse and get her RBs back on track. McCoy and his lingering injury won't help matters but the emergence of Booker could be her saving grace. For now, we know that the BELT is in the hands of a hard working farmer who has burned plenty of healthy crops over the past few weeks. He seems to have figured out a good mix of players but we'll see if he can keep this up for weeks to come now that the BELT is hanging over his shoulder each and every week going forward. Power Rankings - Week 8 1. NorthSide Angels 5-2 (+1) One thing this team isn't missing is RBs. He's got two starting RB1s and plenty of depth at the RB2 with James White, Crowell, etc. Solid WRs as well with TY Hilton and Jordy… Topping it off with Breezy and Gronk puts him is a pretty solid spot at the top of the list. 2. The Mullynation 5-2 (-1) I have Mullynation drop a spot because of McCoy (her old reliable the first half of the season) has since questioned his reliability. She has his handcuff which is a bonus and who has a new starting RB Booker with CJ return 5-7 weeks at best... She easily has the potential to jump back up next week. The unknown with her RB2 situation forced to down a spot, but by no means is she scraping by. Plenty of depth for now gives her a top 2 spot on this list for week 2. 3. Twin City Tree Cats 5-2 (+2) I can't believe I am saying this but I like a number 3 twin city tree cats for week 8. No bye problems and some easy matchups for Christine Michael and AJ Green. Enough depth at RB to survive byes and a injury if worst comes to worst. Quality WR with Green and Benjamin with the flyer Pryor in his flex. Yah you are starting Palmer which is worrisome but he's better than Rivers against Denver (that's basically a another bye week right there). Overall, I expect a solid week for the TC2s who earned them the number 3 spot. 4. Big City Hillbillies 2-5 (+4) Yah yah, BCH is 2-5 but he shouldn't be, his team is ready for the 2nd half of the season with one weak spot in Gio. Gio could be a solid RB2 as he is looking better then Hill. But that is always true and Hill still remains the RB1 in Cinci… However, his WR are still producing above and beyond any other taem. Julio and Crabtree are doing work. With D Thomas still a top 15 WR. I still expect Cooper (my man) to start capitalizing on this red zone targets but we have a solid WR core giving him the number 4 spot. 5. Indian Outlaws 5-2 (-2) You had a horrible week last week only have 1 startable RB going into the waivers and found yourself a serviceable one. This week is no different with Bell on a bye but worse because ODB is MIA too. Would expect to regain some ground next week but as week 8 is considered, it's gonna be a battle. Maybe pull a TC2s and prove me wrong with your studs getting 30 points each. On second thought, how about you let me take care of that and you pull what you did last week one more time. The Troll Hunters would greatly appreciate that. 6. Vicious Veg-Heads 2-5 (+4)Veg-heads have earned the Title Belt which gives him the +1 ranking stat. Actually it really doesn't because Veg Heads earned this one. Yah he has his new RB1 on a bye but as we learned last week, any of his players can put up 20+ points, and don't remind Mullynation of that fact. 2 healthy RB1/2 and 3 above average WRs. Yah Robinson hasn't done anything and if can't do anything against Tennessee you should be worried. But at least this team has survived long enough to get back into the race. I won't be surprised if VV make a run for play off contention… but I wouldn't be surprised either if the Veg Heads pulls a Veg Head move. Hopefully only one (Jordy/Charles) is enough for you this year. 7. River Gypsies 2-5 (+2) Yah, based on the clip below, Hilter foretold your power ranking demise and you are now below Veg Heads on this weeks power rankings. Yah you were 6th in points last week, but that is still 6th. Your players are simply performing average and average isn't good enough anymore. Talk to Mully if you need some sympathy. Her average is 130 pts and she still can't win. That being said, you have a few tough matchups and a few generous ones. You lose this week to 90* and you are instantly going to be number 10. Watch out for his magic, it worked on IOS last week but 90* focused too much on the defensive magic and not enough boasting his own players. All I am saying is watch your back and maybe have a glass of Holy water before bed each night. 90* Putters finds ways to win without a full team, don't take this guy lightly... 8. Troll Hunters 3-4 (-4) Troll Tolls found himself with 3 startable RB1s or boardline RB2 (mainly lacy) Winter is coming for the Troll Hunters and the trolls are looking for revenge. One actual startable RB with a few other TD dependent options. If the "Quizz" can keep his job long enough to give Doug Martin the Boot that would be ideal. Seeing Martin ease back really slow for at least 3-4 weeks would be more realistically ideal. However, it's a week to week at this point. One week Dough Martin might take back his job leaving TH with a lone Gurely Man who has been flex material at best so far this season… This could be a long 2nd half of the season for these RBs. WRs are still performing average (sometime above/sometime below). They all need to start putting up big numbers to have a remote change against better team's at full strength. 9. Suzy's Pancakes 3-4 (-3) This is going to be a tough week for Suzy's Pancakes. Is main beacon of hope is on a bye and Riddick is only just starting to get back into practicing. Gore has been a decent RB2 and Stewart could come back strong from his bye. However, he has a number of WRs which are in that WR2ish-3ish range that could drag him down this week. He'll need all the help he can get playing this angry Mullynation team. That being said, VV was kind enough to bring back the curse. Maybe Suzy's will bring back some life lost after Bell reclaimed his throne. 140 pts for Suzy's, if that is the case, we definitely know Mullynation is cursed it has no intentions of leaving anytime soon. 10. 90* Putters 3-4 (-3) All I can say it ouch, I mean the only thing going right for 90* putters was his magic and Carlos Hyde. One of which failed him last week being injured but the 98 pts from IOS is definitely the work of magic (even with Zek on a bye). His RB situation is horrendous only getting slightly better with Jeremy Hill who is the most Roller Coaster player of our Decade. That being said, there is plenty of up side with Hill at least and a 1 pt game is okay when you know he could possibly get your 20. That is really not the case for West or Jones. Plenty of WR2s still on this team, even after losing Decker (wow that seems like forever ago) and don't forget his RB1 (AP). You work on the voodoo magic and knock RGs out of the running we will allow you to move up at least one spot. I promise you that!! Predictions Troll Hunters over Indian Outlaws: Marshals will walk all over the Browns
Big City Hillbillies over Vicious Veg-Heads: DThomas time to shine 90* Putters over River Gypsies: #Sorcerer will prevail Twin City Tree Cats over Northside Angels: Gordon/Michael over Johnson/Ware Mullynation over Suzy Pancakes: Rookies ready to play (Gillslee/Booker)
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By: Hayden HansonMr. Hayden Hanson (Editor in Chief) is an Accountant-extraordinaire, as well as an aspiring writer. He has written several moderately-successful self-help books, the most famous of which is "What Do You Mean You Can Smell My BO?" Gustav Travers of the New York Times praised the book as "A vulnerable, courageous look into the mind of a man who has literally no sense that other people exist. And also no sense of smell. Nope, he definitely doesn't have that either. Just musk, like a hog that's gotten into the cabbage." Archives
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