Playoff time in the fantasy world. This is the best season for it as there is a great deal of parity on both sides of the league. We’re not likely to see teams resting starters to prep for the playoffs. At this point the 5-7 New York Giants have a legitimate playoff chance and even a shot a winning the division (should they win out). Yep, its that kind of season, which means its going to be that kind of playoff battle in the fantasy world.
My team was solid through the first 6 weeks and then went 3-4 over the last seven. Our decline began when Vick stopped playing, but it didn’t end there. Now my crew is dangerously close to being knocked out of the first round–a possibility that rests entirely on the shoulders of the once-great Ray Rice. It is there I’ll begin my weekly pics.
MIN over BAL
Numbers don’t lie, and Rice’s numbers have been abysmal. The Ravens have become a one-dimensional team. Be it Rice or any one of the nameless backups, they simply cannot run. Minnesota runs just fine, which is where I believe the difference will be felt.
HOU over JAC
Not worth saying much here. Wack on Wack crime.
CIN over IND
This has direct playoff implications. I dumped the IND D recently, because of how the IND running game was playing. They’ve fixed some of those problems, but I am not convinced there is enough balance to slow the CIN D.
GB over ATL
Matt Flynn rides again.
CLE over NE
Surprise call here. I feel like CLE is a real sleeper team who can take advantage of mismatches through good coaching. If they can shut down Gronk, i’m saying there’s a chance.
OAK over NYJ
I saw what OAK did to DAL. Romo is much better than whoever the Jets end up putting back there.
DET over PHI
Philly is playing well, but the DET line is due for some serious sack time. Foles cracks easily once touched, and he will be touched quite a bit.
PIT over MIA
Another playoff implications game. PIT is coming on strong while MIA is, well, M.I.A.
BUF over TB
Wack Bowl II
WAS over KC
This is about the QB game. RGIII is looking to rebound big and he will.
DEN over TEN
After the last few passing efforts Manning ought to do a remake of ‘Say my name’
AZ over STL
a must win.
NYG over SD
Another MUST win.
SF over SEA
I like what I’m seeing from Seattle, but the SF passing game did look pretty last week. This will be close.
CAR over NO
CAR is the real deal all of a sudden.
CHI over DAL
DAL is not the real deal.
Some Thoughts:
- They don’t make movies like Heat anymore. They could. They should. Haven’t seen anything like it.
- I wear too many damn hats. Cramps this whole idea of identity, y’know?