Turns out I’m quite prophetic. I said MJD would speak up with his feet and he did, to the tune of a possible Lisfrancs injury in the first quarter of a game that quickly dissolved into a loss. So was my week. 8-5, and I still haven’t one a single fantasy football match up this season. 0-7 puts me quite close to being out of the playoffs. Maybe I’m long since out, but some part of me is an optimist and thinks that I can squirm into the top six.
In terms of the picks, I’m in the top 4 with Wickersham (71 – 33) and Mortensen (73 – 31) ahead of me. I am tied with Jaworski at 64 – 40. This week promises to be exciting. There are several games on the docket that could wind up being upsets and a few more that are nearly too close to call. I’m calling all of them.
TB over MIN
Historically, Tampa owns this match up. While history doesn’t mean so much given the new coaching staff in Tampa, one truth that holds up is the Tampa D and the relative 1 dimensionality of the MIN passing attack. If Tampa can take away #12, they can stack the line against AP.
CAR over CHI
Carolina needs a win like I need a raise. Their continued existence depends upon it. I say they wake up this week and get that W.
CLE over SD
This is my upset pick. Cleveland is emerging as a low level threat, and SD doesn’t do too well with those. I’m not sure how the superstars will perform on the CLE offense, but with nothing to lose, I see them winning.
GB over JAC
MJD? Done. Without his consistency, I doubt JAC can run the sort of ball control game they need to in order to keep Rodgers off the field.
IND over TEN
This should really be a big fantasy week for me. I may find my way to a win. Just like INDY
NE over STL
I want NE to lose so bad, but I cannot believe that STL has the firepower to make that happen. AZ lost in the ‘louis, but that was because of an offensive blackout. Trust Belicheck to read his notes from last week and make the proper adjustments.
NYJ over MIA
Jets aren’t that bad. Miami is though.
PHI over ATL
You fire a coach and people start to notice. Expect blanket coverage on the top two receivers. This will expose the relative weakness of the ATL running game. Better now than in the playoffs where they will likely be jacked by Green Bay.
WSH over PIT
PIT is reeling, despite some good games. I see a team that is pulling out wins, but is playing inconsistent football. Washington is playing good ball right now, and they are in a desperate dogfight to catch up to the Giants before the two teams meet again. Point-Washington.
OAK over KC
KC is terrible. Rarely have a seen a team so flat out bad and overlooked as they are. When you are so grossly overshadowed in your own town by, well, the RAMS! you stink.
NYG over DAL
Giants have never lost a game at the new Dallas Stadium. I don’t think they fall to the 3-3 Cowboys, especially with Murray on the bench. Jones is fumble prone and the QB turns it over more than even Sanchize…
NO over DEN
Who dat gon beat dem Saints? Everyone apparently. I don’t see Denver continuing this trend. Not with the heart of the Saints D back in action, and cool Brees throwing well.
SF over AZ
I am really torn here. Kolb is a better decision maker than Skelton, so if he were playing I would give the win to AZ. The Cardinal D has been stunning–especially at home. However, if the Cards cannot score, the Cards cannot win. Thus is what it will be.