Final Post... All the Marbles!!

Cue the ESPN 30 for 30 music...

What if I told you that the most unlikely of teams find themselves battling for the big kahuna?

What if I told you that one team tried to make the dumbest trade in league history, and still found himself in the championship?

What if I told you that one team was known for calling all other teams his b*tch?

Two teams. One Ron Jeremy trophy. The Bluffton Bombshells championship...

Dang It!! I'm STILL DUMB!!! v Big Red is my B*TCH

First off, let's just congratulate both these teams for the path they took to get here...

One team upset the 4th seed and the 1st seed - the 1st seed being "the most dominate team in league history." The other team beat the 3rd seed and the 7th seed - he can thank the 7th seed for doing the dirty work in round one and then barely breaking 70 point against him round two. Either way... you beat the opponent you are facing that week and you move on. Now to the comparisons....

QB - Goff v Watson

At the beginning of the season I might have given the advantage to Goff. He started off moving his LA Rams offense up and downtime field like a machine. Then something happened (Kupp got injured) and he seemed to have lost his mojo. Luckily, he is facing the downtrodden Arizona Cardinals this week. However, Watson is clearly the better quarterback at the moment. He has his Houston team in the playoffs and fighting for a first round bye. I have to give the slight edge to Watson and his ability to pick up yards with his feet and his trustworthy receiver (Hopkins).

RB - Johnson/McGuire v Peterson/Lindsay

The difficult part predicting what is going to happen with the running backs is trying to figure out what STUPID is going to play at running back. I think he will stay with what he has in the starting line-up, but he does have five other options on the bench. Nonetheless, the advantage still goes to the Peterson/Lindsay combo. Peterson has a tough matchup against an underrated Tennessee defense. However, Lindsay could have a monster week against an Oakland defense that cash this season once they traded away Khalil Mack.

WR - Thomas/Diggs v Jones/Beckham

This is where the heavyweight battle really takes main stage. Both teams have been reliant upon their terrific receiving group and nothing is better than watching them face-off. Diggs has become the main guy in Minnesota and Cousins have began to favor him over Thielen recently. Thomas is always Brees' favorite wide receiver, but that is saying much considering how poor their offense has looked recently. Honestly, I think Jones is the best receiver in this matchup (maybe even in the NFL). The real issue is the fact that Beckham is coming off of an injury and you don't know what the NY Giants offense is really going to do. I am going to give the advantage to Thomas/Diggs - but it is razor thin.

TE - Gronkowski v Brate

This is the classic case of a big name against an up-and-comer. Gronkowski is clearly the better option - but by how much? Gronk has scored less than 10 points 55% of the time he plays. Brate has scored less than 10 points 75% of the time. There is a level of consistency difference, however if you have watch Gronk play - he is slowing down. Call it too many hits to the head, call it too many beers shotgunned, call it too many ingested tide pods - the dude is slowing down. Nonetheless, the advantage is clearly with Gronkowski.

FLEX - Golladay v Baldwin

This is the other amazing factor for these teams - both teams have great starting wide receivers and then start a third receiver at flex. I guess there is something to be said about going wide receiver heavy in a PPR league. Golladay is essentially the only guy worth throwing the ball to in Detroit. They call him the "mini-tron" because of his resemblance to Calvin Johnson. Baldwin is working his way back from his injury and he is quickly earning the trust of Wilson in Seattle. Baldwin is a guy that could easily be a number receiver on many people's fantasy teams and BRIMB has him as his flex. Advantage Baldwin

DST/K - Cowboys/Succop v Ravens/Crosby

I hate picking this matchup, I really do. But if I had to choose a side, I would go with Ravens/Crosby for the pure fact that Philip Rivers is not afraid to throw the ball into tight coverage. The LA Chargers are a terrific offensive team, and they are going to score points. However, along the way the Baltimore defense will cause a few turnovers and America will get what they love to see... an extremely made Philip Rivers.

Prediction: Big Red is my B*tch! - I trust this team name will change.

Let me remind you of a few things....

1. This is a PPR league

2. You are playing for a one of a kind Ron Jeremy trophy

3. Money is at stake, but more importantly your manhood

4. Cards at my house on Thursday

5. Anybody want to trade next year's draft picks with me?

We going to the 'ship

It is the big week before the big week. In the grand scheme of things, I almost like the semifinals more than I like the finals. I enjoy watching two teams give everything they got to win their conference/region etc. This week will be no different...

1. Hernandez Hit Men v 5. BIG RED IS MY B*TCH

Who doesn't love a fantastic matchup between one dominate team and a team that has the power to knock off a giant?

QB - Watson v Mahomes
Mahomes is clearly the favorite in this matchup - but by how much? If you really breakdown the position battle; Mahomes plays on Thursday and against a tougher defense. Watson has the lowly J-E-T-S and should be able to have plenty of time to prepare. I give a slight edge to Mahomes, but this is closer than you think.

RB - Peterson/Lindsay v McCaffrey/Chubb
Lindsay has been a diamond that was plucked from a coal mine - actually won the title of "Pick-up of the Year." Peterson has somehow managed to put together a decent season, especially considering the injuries to Washington's line and their quarterback. Yet, Chubb and McCaffrey still have a clearcut advantage in this matchup. McCaffrey plays on Monday Night Football and will look to secure the win and road to the championship for HHM.

WR - Jones/Beckham v Tate/Landry
As big as an advantage as HHM has in the running back department - BRIMB has just as big in the wide receiver department. Jones and Beckham have the firepower to each score in the 30's and really put HHM in a big hole. Tate and Landry are serviceable, but they aren't going to win you any matchups. Advantage BRIMB

TE - Brate v Ebron
Ebron is the clear top tight end in this matchup. Luck loves to throw to his tight ends and since Doyle has been dealing with injuries and finally placed on the IR - it has been the Ebron show in the red zone. However, Ebron is going against a Dallas linebacker group that is sports one of the best young linebackers in the league. Vander Esch is in the running for defensive rookie of the year - look for him to make a statement this game and make a couple big time defensive plays. Advantage is still Ebron.

FLEX - Boyd v Jackson
Boyd has been the second diamond in the coal mine that BRIMB found. This week he has a fantastic matchup against Oakland and could really put up some big numbers. Jackson is going to be "the guy" in LAC's backfield and that could really tighten this position battle up. Advantage Boyd - but not by much.

K/DST - Ravens/Crosby v Browns/Maher
Sadly, it may come down to this battle. If it does, BRIMB has to like his Ravens defense - and so do I.

Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men

7. Team Dez Nuts v 6. Dang it! I'M STILL DUMB!!

We are now entering the side of the bracket that was thrown completely out of whack - not one top seed won on this side of the bracket.... NOT ONE!!

QB - Luck v Goff
If you watched how Goff played last week - you know two things: A) Chicago's defense is for real, B) Goff really misses Kupp. Goff has the best running back in the NFL - and I am sure the LARs are planning on using him against a soft Philadelphia run defense. On the other hand, Luck seems to be the catalyst for the Indianapolis offense. Advantage Luck

RB - Miller/Martin v Johnson/Drake
This is one weak running back tandem against another weak running back tandem. Johnson is the best back of the four - but currently the Arizona offense has looked awful. Honestly, when comes to picking a pair of running backs - just flip a coin. We all know how good I am that, right Bob?

WR - Lockett/JuJu v Thomas/Diggs
Lockett has been a pleasant surprise this season - actually somewhat consistent. JuJu was always going to have a big season, it actually reminds of when Harrison was playing with Reggie Wayne in Indy. Everyone knew Wayne was going to be the guy, but Harrison still hung around and played multiple years. Antonio Brown is better than Harrison, but JuJu might be the next big wide receiver for Pittsburgh. With that being said, Diggs is beginning to look like a legitimate number one receiver in Minnesota and Thomas is already Brees' favorite target. Advantage Thomas/Diggs

TE - Kelce v Gronk
This is a fun matchup, almost like the passing of the torch. Does the old sensei still have one last big battle left in him? Will the young jedi surpass his master? Kelce plays and looks like the Gronkowski of past - hogging targets and completely destroying mismatched linebackers. Gronk is slowly on his way out, one too many hits to the head or one too many tye-pods! Kelce has the advantage.

FLEX - Thompson v Golladay
Golladay is now the guy that Detroit looks to when needing to generate offense. Their defense is going to make a few big plays and get the offense in great position - Golladay just needs to capitalize. Thompson was a crucial part in a Washington offense (when healthy), when they threw the ball. Unfortunately, their quarterback went down and now they just flat-out suck. Advantage goes to Golladay

K/DST - Jags/Vinny v Giants/Rosas
I know I am never a huge fan of this matchup - but there has to be an advantage given. The Jaguars defense has struggled this season, but they should be licking their chops in this matchup against the Washington offense. The Jaguars defense might score 25 points this week - and that might be needed for Dez Nuts!

Prediction: Dang it! I'M STILL STUPID!!

Mwah

Playoffs: Week 1 Results

In the NBA they have a famed playoff slogan, "Win or Go Home!" This week there are four more teams that are going home - some of which were not expecting to this early! That is the beauty of the playoffs, that is why everyone loves March Madness. In March, you are looking for the perennial top tier team to lose because they happen to have played a terrible game and their opponent got hot in the second half.

Everyone knows what I am talking about - and not it has trickled over to the Bluffton Bombshells...

1. Hernandez Hit Men v 8. The Trashmen

 The top team continues to steam roll the competition...

As it has happened all season long, McCaffrey and Mahomes have continued to dominate. However, this week was a little different with a big game from Landry - which was needed. Hernandez Hit Men is looking like the favorite from this point on, but anything can happen.

The Trashmen had a good season. Eventually, his lack of running backs caught up to him and he couldn't solely rely on Adams to carry his team. Without a huge game from Ertz, this was hopeless.

Result: Hernandez Hit Men
Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men....RIGHT!!
Competitor's Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men...RIGHT!!

2. White Condomints v 7. Team Dez Nuts

You know when you are watching a game and you know that one team is clearly better - but their coach makes a bonehead decision and you can't figure out why they decided to do that for the life of you - that is this matchup...

First, let's congratulate Team Dez Nuts for beating the best team in the playoffs and scoring the highest point total this week. Smith-Schuster was unreal this week and if anyone doubted the trade Dez Nuts made earlier in the season to pick him up - who is laughing now?

Now, if you were a manager and you picked up Spencer Ware after the Kareem Hunt debacle - wouldn't you play him? Isn't that the reason why you picked him up? Would you really play Adam Humphries over the starting running back in the best offense in the NFL? White Condomints - you freaking moron...

Next, if you made a trade midseason to acquire a defense specifically for the playoffs - why would you not start them? Why would you leave them on the bench? Like seriously, what are you doing with your life that Fantasy Football is not the number one priority???

Result: Team Dez Nuts
Prediction: White Condomints.... WRONG!!
Competitor's Prediction: White Condomints....WRONG!!

3. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood v 6. Dang! I'M STILL STUPID

Now, this is eerily similar to March Madness. There is always one side of the bracket that gets thrown completely out of whack and the inferiors win games they shouldn't....

Not only did the 2 seed lose, but so did the 3 seed. I'M STILL DUMB won, even though Goff scored -.3 as a quarterback! When is the last time a fantasy team has won a matchup with negative points from a quarterback, in fact when is the last time a quarterback has scored negative points in the playoffs? Gronkowski finally had a good week and now that he has been passed around the league and finally found a home, he could make one owner extremely happy!

This was a close matchup going into MNF - but the game was ugly and so was the overall result for Mr. Rodgers. Thanks to no bonuses (which was voted upon) Barkley ends up scoring less that 30 points on a game when he rushed for 170 yards, if bonuses where turned on - he would have earned quite a few more points from the bonuses and who knows what would have happened.

Result: DANG IT! I'M STILL DUMB!!
Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood....WRONG!!
Competitor's Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood....WRONG!!

4. Steady Diet v 5. Prible is my B*tch

This week belonged to the underdog - as they ended up going 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs.

You can't kick a man when he is down, and let's be honest Steady Diet is down. A terrible way to end the season, 1-4 with a crushing loss in the playoffs. Funchess and Washington's defense didn't help the cause - but really? You can't score more than 100 points in the playoffs?

PIMB is looking like a dangerous team. If OBJ can return to full health and be ready for the 2nd round we will have a nice matchup between HHM and PIMB. Can the underdogs continue their success?

Result: PIMB wins
Prediction: PIMB...RIGHT!!
Competitor's Prediction: PIMB....RIGHT!!


Overall Record: 45-29
Competitor's Record: 44-28

Playoff Predictions

There are two types of people in this world....

A) People who love the holiday season

B) People who hate the holiday season


As the holiday season approaches you can't help but get excited for a little time with family and friends. Maybe you are a hot chocolate by the fire kind of person, roasting chestnuts, eating a yule log. Maybe you are a big family get together kind of person, checking out your third cousin (far enough separation?), playing old maid with your three aunts you only see during this time of the year. Which way you celebrate the holidays, there is no real wrong way - even if you are the type of person that sits on your phone looking at fantasy football stats and figuring the optimal lineup for the deep playoff run you are about to make!

This year our league has opened their arms and allowed 8 teams to make to the playoffs. Which means we now have 4 first round matchups, as oppose to two matchups and two byes (like when we only had 6 teams make the playoffs). Let's break it down....

1. Hernandez Hit Men v 8. The Trashmen

If you are in the playoffs you are rooting for The Trashmen. Nobody wants to face-off against Hernandez Hit men, and I mean  nobody.

It is going to take huge weeks from Ryan, Adams, and Ertz for The Trashmen to compete. Hines has finally found his role as the pass-catching running back for Indy. However, everyone else on The Trashmen roster either have a terrible matchup or they just simply can't be trusted. There is something to be said about a team that can't be trusted - they are a dangerous team to face-off against!

Hit Men have been on a roll ever since week one - with only one stumble along the way. Even without Gordon in the lineup this week Hit Men still sport the top quarterback, a top five running back, a reliable running back, a decent back-up running back, a top five tight end, and two wide receivers that have low floors and high ceilings. The only way this team loses is if everyone decides to have a down week.... at the same time. Even then Hit Men's down week has beaten many teams good weeks.

Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men

2. White Condomints v 7. Team Dez Nuts

You remember the stumble that Hernandez Hit Men had in the regular season? White Condomints was the benefactor of that stumble. The difficult part about this matchup: Team Dez Nuts roster consists of multiple players that once spent time with White Condomints.

Team Dez Nuts is a team that barely made the playoffs - yet also was able to score 125 points last week with Luck having the worst week of his career! This team is the definition of scary. Lockett and Smith-Schuster are big play makers for high flying offenses. Martin has taken over the starting role for the Oakland Raiders. Travis Kelce is only the best tight end in the league. This team is sneaky good!

On the flip side, White Condomints has the best wide receiver tandem. Cohen has been a big playmaker for the Chicago Bears - who seem to try and get him the ball whenever they can. George Kittle is a poor man's Travis Kelce and Humphries lead his team in targets and receptions last week. If Prescott can have a decent week, this matchup should fall in favor of the two seed!

Prediction: White Condomints

3. Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood v 6. Dang it! I'm STILL Dumb!

Mr. Rodgers took advantage of the slippery slope that Steady Diet found themselves on at the end of the season and snatched the three seed. Mr. Rodgers has two terrific running backs, a third running back that was the lead back, but is coming off of injury. In all reality, Barkley and White will leaned heavily upon this week. Hilton has an injury that he has been nursing this week and with the tough defense he is matched up against - he is going to need to make a big play to salvage his week.

However, Dummy over here has a terrific group of receivers and a decent running back (David Johnson, in case you were unsure). This is going to be a matchup between running backs (Rodgers) and wide receivers (Dumb).

I do think that Mr. Rodgers gets a little more help from his "role players"

Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood

4. Steady Diet v 5. Prible is my B*tch

One team is on a downward spiral and the other is riding the coat tails of its wide receiver playmakers.

Steady Diet look fantastic at the beginning of the year - mainly because Kamara was a freak, and he still is! Hill has the ability to explode at any given time, but this week he has the toughest secondary as his matchup - which means he will probably have a fantastic week! After those two? There is not much to lean on, especially consider Newton just threw four interceptions last week. He is going to need to rebound in a huge way if Steady Diet is going to make any noise in the playoffs and complete his journey for back-to-back championships!

PIMB has a team that is built for the playoffs. Watson is an extremely solid quarterback, who has a great matchup this week. Lindsay has been the surprise of the season and now solidifies PIMB at the running back position. Jones and Beckham are the second best tandem at wide receiver. Boyd has also been a fantastic surprise of the season. Look out league, PIMB is going to be making a deep run this year....

Prediction: Prible is my B*tch

Mwah

Regular Season Wrap-up

It is the end of the regular season and what a wonderful time it was. First let's go through some of the various end of the season awards....

MVP - Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City QB
This should come as no surprise to anyone involved with fantasy football, or the NFL for that matter. The front-runner for the MVP of the NFL was the highest scoring player in fantasy football. Not to mention, the next closest quarterback is close to 70 points away - talk about a degree of separation. Hernandez Hit Men was fortunate enough to have the best player in fantasy football and it has vaulted his team to the top of the league!

Best RB - Todd Gurley, LA Rams RB
This should also come as no surprise to anyone involved with fantasy football. Gurley finishes as the top running back in fantasy football - and he was expected to be. Gurley also finished as 2nd overall in the MVP standings. The difficult will be moving forward, as he will be in unfamiliar territory... Loser's Bracket.

Best WR - Tyreek Hill, Kansas City WR
Yes, I know Hill did not finish as the top wide receiver in the league - that honor belongs to Adam Theilen. However, Hill did record a few of the most explosive weeks this year. In his 12 game regular season schedule (fantasy football) Hill was able to surpass 30 points four times. Some owners might be against this type of "boom or bust" type of player, but there is no denying the fact that Hill is going to win you multiple games purely because of his explosive performances.

Best TE - Travis Kelce, Kansas City TE
It is no surprise that Kelce is the third player for Kansas City to make this list. Kelce has been the top wide receiver tight end in fantasy football from the get go. Ertz has made a strong case, but Kelce is the top dog and could really make a few waves in the postseason. With Kansas City releasing their starting running back, it could be Kelce who takes over games as the NFL season winds down.

Best K - ????
In a season where there have been a record number of misses - I refuse to name a best kicker. This is a message to all NFL kickers.... DO BETTER!! Because you know all the players in the NFL will be reading this blog.

Best DEF - Chicago
Khalil Mack

Best Waiver Wire Pickup - Phillip Lindsay, Denver RB
Lindsay has been a pleasant surprise for PIMB. Lindsay is currently the 11th ranked running back in fantasy football - which places him in the RB1 territory. Lindsay is going to make a run at the top ten during the postseason and his steadfast play will be one to monitor as PIMB attempts to make a deep run in the playoffs.

Steal of the Draft - James White, New England RB, drafted 79th overall
White is currently ranked as the 8th best running back in fantasy football and the 26th best player overall. White has been a huge reason why Mr. Rodgers finds himself in the playoffs and will be a huge part of his ability to make a run. White is averaging just under 20 points per week and outside of quarterbacks (who traditionally go low in the draft) he has the highest difference between player rank and draft position.

Swindle of the Year - The Trade that Never Happened
What if I told you... it was the first time in league history that a trade has been denied
What if I told you... both team owners agreed to the trade, but it was still denied
What if I told you... the media slandered the Comissioner's name and his position was questioned
ESPN 30 for 30: The Trade

But in all seriousness, the "Swindle of the Year" has to go to The J-Bones and his acquiring of James Conner just before week one started. What did he give up for the 5th ranked running back? Jimmy Graham. The difference in weekly output? Conner: 22.3 points Graham: 9.1 points

Postseason Team to Beat: White Condomints
Did you think I would ever say anyone else? WC has the best wide receiver tandem. WC has one of the most versatile running backs in the league - Cohen. Condomints also picked up the backup to his woman beating running back - Ware. Hernandez Hit Men.... Condomints is going to wrap you up! (See what I did there???)

Now let's get to the quick wrap-up of the final week...

White Condomints (11-2) v WeinerLover (7-6)

Message: Don't mess with White Condomints!

Even after the video fiasco and losing Kareem Hunt, White Condomints was still able to score the highest points this week, making him one of the top teams to beat. It is interesting as his first round matchup will be against many of his former players.

WeinerLover was already in the playoffs before this week started. It looked as if he gave his guys a little rest - this time next week they better have performed a little better or it could be an early exit for The Lover of Weiners.

Message Sent...

Result: White Condomints
Prediction: White Condomints.... RIGHT!!
Competitor's Prediction: OSCARMEYER WEINERLOVER.... WRONG!!

The Trashmen (6-7) v Col. Morad (3-10)

With this win, The Trashmen guaranteed themselves a playoff spot - and it was needed. The Trashmen avoided a disaster by staying away from the huge mess at 5-8 and forced his way into the playoffs. His reward? Playing the number 1 seed, Hernandez Hit Men.

The writing was on the wall for Col. Morad well before this week, but still a controversial move to leave Fournette in the lineup. Not that he would have made up the difference, but if he would have The Trashmen might have lost and not made the playoffs. What could have been!

Result: The Trashmen
Prediction: The Trashmen.... RIGHT!!
Competitor's Prediction: The Trashmen.... RIGHT!!

Steady Diet (9-4) v Sagging TD's (2-11)

Talk about limping into the playoffs - Steady Diet has hit a downward spiral. At least this week Steady Diet avoided the record book for the lowest point total in a week, even if it was by .2 of a point. Steady Diet is still a scary team to face in the playoffs, with Tyreek Hill and Kamara both having the ability to score over 40 points at any given time.

Sagging TD's has been abysmal this whole season. Part of it would be because of injuries, part of it would be because of matchups. Either way, not a good season - but a fantastic way to end it!

Result: Sagging TD's
Prediction: Steady Diet.... WRONG!!
Competitor's Prediction: Steady Diet... WRONG!!

Mike McCarthy is Gay (3-10) v M. Rodger Neighborhood (9-4)

MMIG had a rough season - even if Thielen was on the roster! You would have thought a team with Brady and his number one receiver (Edelman) might have been more productive - guess not!

Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood has been riding Barkley all season long and he hopes to continue this adventure into the postseason. Mr. R is one of the top teams and has found a few gems along the way. James White has turned into an extremely valuable running back and he will be relied upon for success.

Result: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood.... RIGHT!!
Competitor's Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood.... RIGHT!!

Prible is My B*tch (9-4) v Hoosier Daddy (5-8)

Hoosier Daddy's season has come to an end - as he needed to win this week to even have a chance at making the playoffs. However, it does turn out that even if he did win - he would have lost out on the tiebreaker through points. It is amazing to me that a team with Russell Wilson and Todd Gurley find themselves on the outside looking in.

PIMB has done the dirty work that no other playoff team could do last year: knock out Todd Gurley. Lindsay has become one the best players for a roster that also includes Julio Jones, OBJ, and Watson. How unreal is that? Talk about a tremendous pickup - PIMB is sending a message with this big win, this is a team to be afraid of!

Result: PIMB
Prediction: PIMB.... RIGHT!!
Competitor's Prediction: Hoosier Daddy.... WRONG!!

Team Dez Nuts (6-7) v Hernandez Hit Men (12-1)

Hernandez Hit Men continues to roll over the competition - this makes it 10 weeks scoring more than 130 points (with one week being 129.6). Let it be known, if you want to beat HHM - you need to score points! Run CMC has become one the best running backs in football and Chubb has been a pleasant surprise. Let's be honest - who doesn't like a nice Chubb!

Dez Nuts winds up losing this week - but still locks up a playoff spot. In fact, Dez Nuts scored enough points that they are not even the last seed to make the playoffs. Dez Nuts beats out The Trashmen by one point to avoid this same matchup in round 1 of the playoffs! Hopefully Luck and Vinny get the message and show up or it could be an early exit for those Nuts.

Result: Hernandez Hit Men
Prediction: Team Dez Nuts.... WRONG!!
Competitor's Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men.... RIGHT!!

The J-Bones (5-8) v Grau's Beeyatch (5-8)

The J-Bones did everything in their power and came within inches of claiming a playoff spot from the grave! The J-Bones did have the toughest schedule, their opponents scored a total 1688.4 points and the next closest? 1617.4 points. Unlucky, but there is always next year!

Grau's Beeyatch also had a shot at the playoffs - but was unable to close the deal! Everyone except for Elliott and Cooper (both Thursday night games) underperformed, and that is not a recipe for success!! Good luck to both teams in the consolation bracket - I am sure you will be extremely concerned about the outcome!

Result: The J-Bones
Prediction: The J-Bones... RIGHT!!
Competitor's Prediction: Grau's Beeyatch... WRONG!!

Season Record: 43-27
Competitor Record: 42-28

Final Week Predictions

Yessssss, it is finally here! The final week of the regular season. Hopefully you checked out the scenarios and followed along with what all could play out. If your team had a 100% beside it.... Welcome to the Playoffs! If you team did not, you still have some work to do. Which brings us to our matchups.....

White Condomints v OSCARMEYER WEINERLOVER

In a matchup that really has no effect on who is in the playoffs or who is out of the playoffs - this is something that does not need to be closely watched.

White Condomints can not really move up into first and they have a very slim chance to move down - as they would also have to be outscored by 100 points from the team in 3rd place. However, WeinerLover can shuffle around and move between 5th and 6th place. That does not sound like a big difference - but it is the difference between what side of the bracket they are on.

WeinerLover will be hoping that Thomas and Diggs can have big weeks and carry the load in terms of points. Having a healthy Gronkowski will help shoulder the need for points, and it will all be needed as White Condomints has not scored less than 125 points since week one. Look for Brown, Hopkins, and Hunt to carry this team to the post season.

Prediction: White Condomints

The Trashmen v Col. Erran Morad

Col. Morad is already knocked out of the playoffs and The Trashmen are fighting for a position. The Trashmen will be needing Adams and Ertz to keep up their stellar play in order to pull off the victory. Richard is the pass catching running back in Oakland - and he is matched up in a game that will create plenty of opportunity for his ability. Will it be enough?

Col. Morad should take pride in his chance to knock a team out of the playoffs. He can easily move Mike Davis up to replace the suspended Fournette and insert whoever he wants in the FLEX. Unfortunately, without Fournette in the lineup - this team is going to be relying on a few players that have been extremely inconsistent. Look for The Trashmen to take down this victory and make the push for the playoffs extremely interesting.

Prediction: The Trashmen

Steady Diet v Sagging TD's

Steady Diet is already locked in the playoffs and Sagging TD's is already locked out of the playoffs.

To be completely honest, this matchup is extremely boring - and everyone already knows what is going to happen this week...

Prediction: Steady Diet

Mike McCarthy is Gay v Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood

Mike McCarthy is Gay is already eliminated from contention and Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood is already in the playoffs. However, this is the battle of team names - is Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood going to let his opponent slander their team's head coach?

MMIG has a team that recently handed out a tough loss to another team in the playoff race - and don't look now, but they might be making it two in a roll. Thielen has been extremely consistent, with a slight drop as of late. However, Edelman and Brady make a nice stack and it has been working very well for MMIG.

Unfortunately, Mr. Rodgers has the 2nd best running back in fantasy football - Barkley. Barkley is one of two playmakers for the NYGiants, and he has been touching the ball all season long. James White also has turned into the go to running back for Brady. Hilton is a player whose performance can really take off. He will have a tough matchup this week, against the Jacksonville Jaguars - but Luck trusts Hilton and will be looking to get him the ball.

Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood

Prible is my Bitch v Hoosier Daddy

PIMB is already in the playoff, but he is a position to keep Hoosier Daddy and his stallion running back - Todd Gurley - out of the playoffs. We all know what happened last season with Gurley in the Fantasy Football Playoffs.

PIMB will be relying on Watson, his two stud receivers, and the rookie running back (Lindsay). PIMB has one of the strongest looking teams on paper and he will be looking to make his mark this week against Hoosier Daddy.

Hoosier Daddy has been "up and down" with the play of Mike Evans. Gurley has been dominate and the recent play of Jones has given Hoosier Daddy an extremely deadly running back tandem. People also should not sleep on Josh Adams - who has recently become Philly's running back of choice. If Hoosier Daddy can get anything out of Evans, Fitz, or Olsen - he should be in good position. But will he?

Prediction: PIMB

Team Dez Nuts v Hernandez Hit Men

Team Dez Nuts really needs to win this week against the top team in the league. Hernandez Hit Men could sit half of his players and still finish first overall.

However, Dez Nuts could win this week and show the world that Hernandez Hit Men is not invincible. Luck has a tough matchup against Jacksonville - but we are still talking about Andrew Luck. Miller exploded last week, with the help of a 97 yard touchdown run. Between that and the 97 yard touchdown reception from JuJu - Dez Nuts was feeling good. They will be hoping they can get that same performance.

HHM will be sitting back easy and enjoying this week - as it does not matter for him. However, he could also knock out Dez Nuts and watch McCaffrey and Chubb run through the opposing defenses. The biggest downfall will always be Tate and Landry and if they can actually pull their weight. Luckily for HHM it hasn't really been needed, because of the terrific play from his running backs. Will the injury to Melvin Gordon prove to be deadly?

Prediction: Team Dez Nuts

Matchup of the Week

The J-Bones v Grau's Beeyatch

In the only matchup between two teams that need to win and both have a chance at the playoffs - things will get interesting this week.

QB - Stafford v Rodgers
Both of these quarterbacks have struggled these past few weeks. Stafford will need to put together a decent week. Rodgers has the better matchup, and he is the better quarterback. Advantage Rodgers

RB - Conner/Coleman v Elliott/Collins
Elliott is the best running back in this matchup. Conner and Coleman make up the best duo. Conner has been fantastic this season and has shown that Bell is not needed and no matter who the Pittsburgh Steelers throw-in at running back, they will be able to perform. Coleman has taken over the role for Atlanta and will need to be helpful in terms of scoring points. Advantage Conner/Coleman

WR - Allen/Ridley v Jeffery/Sanders
Allen is the best wide receiver in this matchup; however, Ridley has a really tough against Baltimore's defense. On the flip side, Jeffery has been very inconsistent and has struggled as of lately. Sanders has been Denver's top wide receiver all season long, even before they trade D. Thomas. Sanders has a good matchup against Cincy - who has struggle to maintain wide receivers. Advantage Jeffery/Sanders

TE - Reed v Rudolpho
Jordan Reed has quietly been a terrific option for Washington. However, with the loss of Smith - Reed's productive may take a hit. Although, he is probably still going to outscore Rudolph... who has been quiet without the production this season. Rudolph is a clear cut 3rd option behind Diggs and Theilen and with Dalvin Cook returning from injury - it just moves Rudolph down a little further. Advantage Reed

FLEX - Mack v Cooper
Everybody saw what Amari Cooper did on Thanksgiving day. The explosion of points was ridiculous and probably helped many teams win last week. However, that is an anomaly more than an expectation. Mack has been in concussion protocol this week and could see his touches drop because of it. Look for The J-Bones to replace Mack with Breida - who has been playing phenomenally. Advantage Breida

D/K - Steelers/Lutz v Chargers/Gostkowski
Lutz is a kicker who is one of the highest scoring teams in NFL history. He has a clear advantage over Gostkowski. The more interesting aspect of this matchup is the defenses - who actually play each other in real life! As it stands, Chargers are slightly more talented - but then so is the Steelers offense. This would be very interesting if left untouched. I will give the edge to the kicker..... Lutz.

Prediction: The J-Bones

Mwah


P.S. Happy final week of the regular season!

Race to the Postseason

Who doesn't love a good race? I know I do, except when it is NASCAR. I just can't get over the constant turning and no real lead changes. Did you know the average NASCAR race only changes leads 17 times. That may sounds like a lot, but considering well over half of those are due to pit-stops and car malfunctions - there is not a whole lot of action taking place.

On the flip side, we have teams jostling in and out of the playoff picture all season long. Yes, we have had our teams that were constantly at the bottom - those are like the women trying to make it big in NASCAR. I just want to yell out, "Listen ladies, it ain't going to happen!" Same to you Sagging TD's, Col. Erran Morad, and Mike McCarthy is Gay! These teams were all knocked out of the playoff pictures weeks ago - yet in the past three weeks two of these teams have managed to beat another team in the playoff push.... crush those dreams boys!!!

Then you also have your teams that have been locked in the playoffs for essentially midway through the season (Hernandez Hit Men, Steady Diet, White Condomints) - these are the top dogs of NASCAR the Earnhardts, Stewarts, and Gordons. But the racers, the ones trying to make the postseason - that is where the fun is at...

1. Hernandez Hit Men - 100%

Hernandez Hit Men have looked dominate all the way through the season. They also are virtually a lock for the title of Regular Season Champs. The only way they can lose that spot, IF....

Hernandez Hit Men lose, White Condomints wins - and WC outscores HHM by 90 points.

It has been a good run for HHM and he did all by never trading a single player.

"X" Factor: Melvin Gordon's injury

2. White Condomints - 100%

White Condomints is known around many circles as the "Crooked Commissioner" - old "Double C" some of his friends call him. Yet, he hasn't broken any rules? Odd, to call someone crooked if they have done anything wrong? Anywho, White Condomint has virtually locked himself into 2 seed in the playoffs - he can move up with the above scenario and he can move down by.....

White Condomints loses, Steady Diet wins and outscores WC by 95 points.

It has been a good run for WC, last year the trades didn't work in his favor - this year they did (I guess it is your turn next year Nut Boy)!

"X" Factor: Quarterback decisions and outcomes

3. Steady Diet - 100%

Steady Diet has looked better as we enter the final regular season week. The injury to AJ Green has really destroyed his wide receiving corps - nonetheless he still does tout players who at any given moment can score 40+ points. Steady Diet has had the most 40 point performances, with 4 (the rest of the league combined had 2). Steady Diet also put up the 2nd most 30 point performances - second only to Hernandez Hit Men. Steady Diet is locked into the playoffs - but could lose his position at number 3, IF

Steady Diet loses, Mr. Rodgers' Neighborhood wins and outscores SD by 13 points.

4. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood - 100%

Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood has looked good and much of that is thanks to his risky decision to take Saquon Barkley with the 7th overall pick. The rookies has performed above expectations, performing as the current 3rd player overall. Barkley is the 2nd overall running back, behind Gurley. This was a risky decision that has panned out extremely well - guess you didn't need to make a trade with Dez Nuts after all! Mr. Rodgers is guaranteed a playoff spot, but he could move up or down....

Up, IF...

Steady Diet loses, Mr. Rodgers' Neighborhood wins and outscores SD by 13 points.

Down, IF....

Rodgers Neighborhood loses, and WeinerLover wins and outscores him by 86 points or if PIMB wins and outscores him by 79 points

"X" Factor: Saquon Barkley continuing this type of performance

5. Prible is my B*tch - 100%

PIMB clenched their playoff berth with last week's win over WeinerLover. This roster looks extremely good on paper - having two of the top tier wide receivers and also one of the most surprising rookies running backs (Lindsay). However, the biggest surprise is the FLEX play of Tyler Boyd. Boyd was added from the waivers by PIMB and is currently the 15 ranked wide receiver. With the combination of Boyd and Lindsay (who was also added from waivers and is currently the 11 ranked running back) PIMB might have just earned themselves the "Waiver Watcher" badge. They are locked in the playoffs, but their position can jostle....

Up, IF

PIMB wins, Rodgers Neighborhood loses and PIMB outscores RN by 79 points and also is not outscored by a winning WeinerLover.

Down, IF

PIMB loses, WeinerLover wins or outscores PIMB by 8 points

or

PIMB loses, Dez Nuts wins and outscores PIMB by 40 points

"X" Factor: Lindsay and Boyd continuing their above and beyond play

6. OSCARMEYER WEINERLOVER - 100%

Weinerlover has gone through the most team name changes - and who could fault them? It is never a good thing when your first team name change is to "I AM STUPID." WeinerLover was apart of the trade that almost separated The Beatles; the trade that was the reason for WWII; the trade that cause the Rocky v Drago fight; the trade that sent many single mothers, working third shift into a downward spiral towards the pit of Hell. The Trade will always be remembered - yet somehow WeinerLover was able to recover and still swindle his way into the playoffs, but he still can move around....

Up, IF....

WeinerLover wins, Rodgers Neighborhood loses and WeinerLover outscores RN by 86 points, and also outscores PIMB by 8 points

or

WL wins, PIMB loses

or

WL wins, PIMB wins - but WL outscores PIMB by 8 points

Down, IF....

WL loses, Dez Nuts wins - and outscores WL by 30 points

"X" Factor: A healthy Gronk

7. Team Dez Nuts - 40%

Team Dez Nuts finds himself in a interesting position. Currently, sitting inside the playoff cut-off but not by a favorable margin of any means. Team Dez Nuts made a few gigantic trades - some not in his favor. Many people will point to the trade made with White Condomints, however the trade was not as slanted as you might think....

Brown v JuJu - 224 points (Brown) and 209 points (JuJu)

Luck v Hunt - 240 points (Luck) and 230 points (Hunt)

Gronk/Thompson v Ingram - 104 points (Gronk/Thompson) and 98 points (Ingram)

Doesn't seem that uneven to me - but hey, that is just one guy's opinion.

Dez Nuts is in the playoffs now - but that could change this week....

In, IF....

Team Dez Nuts wins

or

Team Dez Nuts loses and....
2 of the following teams win - Hoosier Daddy, Trashmen, Grau's Beeyatch
These three teams and and Team Dez Nuts would then be in a tie and it would come down to points.

Dez Nuts is trailing both Hoosier Daddy and Trashmen in points - but only by 8 points.

"X" Factor: Dez Nuts is going to need some big point this week - a win is not looking likely against HHM

8. Hoosier Daddy - 35%

Hoosier Daddy has been in the middle of the pack the entire season - mainly because of the up and down play of Mike Evans. Todd Gurley is the best running back in the NFL and Hoosier Daddy has been enjoying the steady play. However, Evans' performance has fluctuated and with it - so did Hoosier Daddy's performance.

Hoosier Daddy is currently the last team to make the playoffs, but there is a possibility he could find himself on the outside looking in - or moving up to avoid Hernandez Hit Men.

Up, IF....

Hoosier Daddy wins and Team Dez Nuts loses and HD doesn't get outscored by Nuts by 8 points.

Down, IF....

Hoosier Daddy wins and can not win the tie breaker between Team Dez Nuts and a winning Trashmen and Grau's Beeyatch.

or

Hoosier Daddy loses and Trashmen and Grau's Beeyatch win

or

Hoosier Daddy loses and can not win the tie breaker between a losing Trashmen and Grau's Beeyatch

"X" Factor: Mike Evans

9. The Trashmen - 30%

The Trashmen find themselves just outside the playoffs, but only by 1 point. The Trashmen have lived off of the play of Davante Adams and Zach Ertz. Both players are on respective teams that have constantly found themselves playing catchup - which is good for the receiving threats. This week The Trashmen have a good matchup - but they do not control their own destiny....

In, IF....

The Trashmen win, Hoosier Daddy wins but Trashmen outscore HD by 2 points
The Trashmen lose, Hoosier Daddy lose by Trashmen outscore HD by 2 point
The Trashmen win, Hoosier Daddy lose

"X" Factor: Adams and Ertz

10. Grau's Beeyatch - 20%

Grau's Beeyatch has been leaning heavily on his tandem of Cowboys players Elliott and Cooper. Cooper had a huge game last week - which was perfect timing for Grau's Beeyatch. Elliott has been steady all season long, but this week he is needed more than ever.

In, IF....

Grau's Beeyatch win, The Trashmen and Hoosier Daddy lose
Grau's Beeyatch win, The Trashmen and Hoosier Daddy win - but Grau's Beeyatch outscores them by  30 points
Grau's Beeyatch lose, The Trashmen and Hoosier Daddy lose and Grau's Beeyatch outscore both them and The J-Bones

"X" Factor: Cooper having another big week!

11. The J-Bones - 10%

Even after a big loss last week - which really hurt the chances of The Jones to make the playoffs, he still has a chance. He will be relying on James Conner - the running back who was once traded for Jimmy Graham - and his continual play to carry the heavy lifting. With Conner leading the way, the supportive cast is going to have to perform well. There is still a chance for The J-Bones to make the playoffs - albeit by a slim margin....

In, IF....

The J-Bones win (which means that Grau's Beeyatch lost) and...

The Trashmen and Hoosier Daddy lose and The J-Bones outscore both teams by 3 points.

Luck would have it that Hoosier Daddy is matched up against PIMB and is projected to lose that matchup. The J-Bones are going to be watching Col. Erran Morad's team closely as he need Morad to pull off the upset and beat The Trashmen.

"X" Factor: Col. Erran Morad and Prible is my B*tch

All other teams will be working to try and beat these teams - I highly encourage you to attempt to ruin someone's season!

Be on the lookout for this week's predictions!

Mwah

Week 12 Results

Short Post Coming, be on the lookout for the Playoff Push and Week 13's Predictions....


White Condomints v Sagging TD's
Result: White Condomints
Prediction: White Condomints....RIGHT
Competitor's Prediction: White Condomints....RIGHT

Team Dez Nuts v Col. Erran Morad
Result: Team Dez Nuts
Prediction: Team Dez Nuts...RIGHT
Competitor's Prediction: Col. Erran Morad...WRONG

The Trashmen v Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
Result: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood...RIGHT
Competitor's Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood...RIGHT

Steady Diet v Grau's Beeyatch
Result: Grau's Beeyatch
Prediction: Grau's Beeyatch....RIGHT
Competitor's Prediction: Grau's Beeyatch...RIGHT

Mike McCarthy is Gay v Hoosier Daddy
Result: MMIG
Prediction: Hoosier Daddy...WRONG
Competitor's Prediction: Hoosier Daddy...WRONG

The J-Bones v Hernandez Hit Men
Result: Hernandez Hit Men
Prediction: The J-Bones...WRONG
Competitor's Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men....RIGHT

Prible is my B*tch v OSCARMEYER WEINERLOVER
Result: PIMB
Prediction: PIMB...RIGHT
Competitor's Prediction: OSCARMEYER WEINERLOVER...WRONG

Season Overall: 38-25
Competitor's Season Overall: 39-24

Week 12 Predictions

Short post coming....

Family time over Fantasy Football - yes, I know, it felt just as weird typing as I am sure it sounded when you read it! So let us get to it....

White Condomints v Sagging TD's
Prediction: White Condomints

Team Dez Nuts v Col. Erran Morad
Prediction: Team Dez Nuts

The Trashmen v Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood

Steady Diet v Grau's Beeyatch
Prediction: Grau's Beeyatch

Mike McCarthy is Gay v Hoosier Daddy
Prediction: Hoosier Daddy

The J-Bones v Hernandez Hit Men
Prediction: The J-Bones

Prible is my B*tch v OSCARMEYER WEINERLOVER
Prediction: PIMB


Enjoy Thanksgiving boys!

Mwah

Week 11 Results

First off, let me just say - this past week's Monday Night Football game was by far the best game that I have watched in a long time. It had everything you could ask for in a game - long bomb touchdowns, broken play touchdowns, back-and-forth momentum swings, defensive touchdowns, and it had Riley Curry....

Nothing else you could wish for - except maybe a few outcomes that make the Fantasy Football "Race to the Playoffs" a little tighter....

Locks

1. Hernandez Hit Men: 10-1

2. White Condomints: 9-2

3. Steady Diet: 9-2

4. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: 7-4

5. OSCARMEYER WIENERLOVER: 7-4

The Race

6. Prible is my B*tch: 6-5

7. The Trashmen: 6-5

8. Hoosier Daddy: 6-5

9. Team Dez Nuts: 6-5

10. The J-Bones: 4-7

11. Grau's Beeyatch: 4-7

Out of the Running

12. Col. Erran Morad: 3-8

13. Mike McCarthy is Gay: 2-9

14. Sagging TD's: 1-10

As we go through this week's results we will breakdown each team's chances of making the playoffs...

White Condomints (9-2) v Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (7-4)

With this win, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood locks up a playoff berth. He can send all his thank you cards to Hilton and Barkley who completely dominated this past week.

Remaining Schedules....

Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (100%) - The Trashmen, MMIG

This next week The Trashmen play against Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood and they could really use a win in this tight race. What a week it could be as the whole family gathers around the table and the older brother beats the younger brother - to be a Vanderkolk!

White Condomints (100%) - Sagging TD's, OSCARMEYER WIENERLOVER

Both of these teams are firmly locked in their positions - neither match-up really matters.

Result: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
Prediction: White Condomints.... WRONG!!
Competitors Prediction: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood..... RIGHT!!

Col. Erran Morad (3-8) v Prible is my B*tch (6-5)

This was a big win for PIMB and the final nail in the coffin for Col. Morad. PIMB is going to be a scary team to matchup against, if he makes the playoffs. Jones and Beckham both have the ability to have an blow-up week which is scary to matchup against in the playoffs.

Remaining Schedules....

Col. Erran Morad (0%) - Team Dez Nuts, Team Trashmen

Even though Col. Morad is out of the playoffs himself - he still is heavily involved in the race. He plays two teams that are currently right in the thick of the race and he could easily wreak a little havoc on one teams playoffs hopes.

PIMB (35%) - OSCARMEYER WIENERLOVER, Hoosier Daddy

PIMB's remaining schedule is not the friendliest in terms of getting a win to solidify a position in the playoffs. He has to play WIENERLOVER, which is a team that is looking better and better every week. However, there is a good chance that the last week's matchup against Hoosier Daddy may decide the final place in the playoffs. Winning next week, would be huge - winning the last week, would be bigger!

Result: PIMB wins

Prediction: Col. Erran Morad.....WRONG!!

Competitors Prediction: PIMB.... RIGHT!!

Sagging TD's (1-10) v Team Dez Nuts (6-5)

I am disgusted - flat out disgusted. This will be the second time this season that Sagging TD's finds his name in the records books.... for lowest score in a week. Yikes - not to mention the fact that in the matchup between "titties" and "nuts" - nuts won, and that is not a world I want to live in!

Remaining Schedule....

Sagging TD's (0%) - White Condomints, Steady Diet

TD's are already out of the playoffs, and they play two teams that are locked into the playoffs - at this point the owner has to be thinking about what they are going to do in the offseason, and then do that now because the offseason is happening now.

Team Dez Nuts (25%) - Col. Erran Morad, Hernandez Hit Men

Dez Nuts does have a nice matchup against Col. Morad - which would put him at 7-5 and in a good position to get a spot in the playoffs. However, he may find himself in a tie for a position and in that case he would need another win (he doesn't have a lead in points) to get in and going against the top team in the league during the last week is not doing him any favors!

Result: Team Dez Nuts wins

Prediction: Team Dez Nuts wins.....RIGHT

Competitors Prediction: Team Dez Nuts wins....RIGHT

Grau's Beeyatch (4-7) v The Trashmen (6-5)

Talk about a real barn burner. I mean seriously who loses to "Grau's Beeyatch" - who didn't even play a kicker!! It must be a family thing! I guess the Vanderkolk's must be the beeyatch of the beeyatch of Grau - and that is not a fun place to be!

Remaining Schedules....

Grau's Beeyatch (2.33333%, repeating of course) - Steady Diet, The J-Bones

For a team that needs to win out, this was a big win. However, the amount points scored is not going to do them any favors in the tie-breaker department. This next week they matchup with one of the top teams in the league - Steady Diet - and it could be the end of the Beeyatch!

The Trashmen (88%) - Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood, Col. Erran Morad

If The Trashmen can go 1-1 the next two weeks, they should be able to make it. That would put them at 7-6 and as it stands now, I think that would be enough to get in. If they win next week against the big brother - they are in a great position as their last week is a against one of the bottom level teams.

Result: Grau's Beeyatch wins

Prediction: The Trashmen wins....WRONG!!

Competitors Prediction: The Trashmen wins....WRONG!!

Hoosier Daddy (6-5) v Steady Diet (9-2)

Tyreek Hill does it again. The man is insane - he can go out and win a week (or three) for you with performances like that. In the eleven weeks, Hill has scored more than 30 points four times, but he has scored less than 15 points five times - this week just happen to be one 30 point booms!

Steady Diet (100%) - Grau's Beeyatch, Sagging TD's

Although Steady Diet is already in - he is still in contention for the top seed. He has the ability to knock out Grau's Beeyatch, something neither Vanderkolk could do. He also has a nice and easy final week of the regular season matchup - he might think about giving some of his studs some time off!

Hoosier Daddy (55%) - MMIG, PIMB

Hoosier Daddy finds himself in the cluster of teams sitting at 6-5 and battling for a playoff spot. If he can manage to go 1-1 through the next two weeks - he should make it. It is not guaranteed, but he should make it. The difficult part - someone might get knocked out by either losing to a bottom feeder team or by not scoring enough points. I would rather have it come down to the final week and the final matchup against PIMB - both teams needing a win - that would be an awesome finish!

Result: Steady Diet wins

Prediction: Hoosier Daddy wins...WRONG!!

Competitor's Prediction: Steady Diet wins...RIGHT!!

Hernandez Hit Men (10-1) v Mike McCarthy is Gay (2-9)

Honestly, it looked like MMIG was going to hand out one of the most surprising upsets of the year - until Mahomes decided to tear up the Rams on MNF. It is crazy to think that HHM had a line up consisting of four positions scoring under 10 points (two of which scored zero points) and still managed to score more than 130 points.

Remaining Schedule...

Hernandez Hit Men (100%) - The J-Bones, Team Dez Nuts

Hernandez Hit Men has already clinched their spot and find themselves in a terrific position to secure the top spot. Not to mention, on their way to the playoffs they have the ability to knockout two teams - which is a high possibility.

MMIG (0%) - Hoosier Daddy, Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood

MMIG is out of the race themselves - but they can really have an effect on a couple team's chances. If Hoosier Daddy were to lose to MMIG it would really hurt their chances of making the playoffs. Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood is already in the playoffs - but they may want to keep winning to avoid HHM as long as possible.

Result: Hernandez Hit Men wins

Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men wins....RIGHT!!

Competitor's Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men wins....RIGHT!!

Matchup of the Week

OSCARMEYER WIENERLOVER (7-4) v The J-Bones (4-7)

This was a very important matchup for both teams - the result could be season ending for one team.

The J-Bones did not want to see Goff have that kind of MNF performance. Goff's performance clinched a playoff berth for WEINERLOVER and essentially pushed The J-Bones to brink of elimination!

Remaining Schedules....

OSCARMEYER WEINERLOVER (100%) - PIMB, White Condomints

Already locked in, but could really hurt PIMB's chances. The final week matchup is really just a preview of what could happen in the playoffs - it is like when two teams play the final week of the regular season, but don't want to show the other team their true potential. Maybe we will see some bench player get a little playing time.

The J-Bones (2.33333%) - Hernandez Hit Men, Grau's Beeyatch

It would be awesome if the both The J-Bones and Grau's Beeyatch could pull off the upset next week and then face off for a chance at the final spot - but it is not likely. The J-Bones will need a stunner next week and anything is possible - so start praying!!

Result: OSCARMEYER WEINERLOVER wins

Prediction: The J-Bones wins....WRONG!!

Competitors Prediction: OSCARMEYER WEINERLOVER wins...RIGHT!!

Overall Season: 33-23

Competitor's Season: 35-21

Mwah

Week 11 Predictions

After last week, the playoff race only got tighter. I can confidently tell you that it is going to take at least 6 wins to get into the playoffs - which means another team has joined Sagging TD's...

Teams that have clinched a Playoff Berth:
1. Hernandez Hit Men (9-1)
2. White Condomints (9-1)
3. Steady Diet (8-2)

Teams in the race:
1. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (6-4)
2. OSCARMEYER WIENERLOVER (6-4)
3. Hoosier Daddy (5-5)
4. The Trashmen (5-5)
5. Prible is my B*tch (5-5)
6. The J-Bones (4-6)
7. Team Dez Nuts (4-6)
8. Grau's Beeyatch (3-7)
9. Col. Erran Morad (3-7)

Teams Eliminated:
1. Mike McCarthy is Gay
2. Sagging TD's


Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood v White Condomints

This is an interesting matchup between a team that is fighting for a playoff berth and a team that is fighting for the top seed.

Mr. Rodgers will be looking for a bigger performance from Barkley - who let him down last week against Dez Nuts. IF that doesn't happen there could be trouble this week - Hilton, Jackson, Snead have all been anything but consistent this season. The news that Leveon Bell will not be playing at all this season is a big blow to Mr. Rodger's roster - but nothing that is too devastating. He would have lost Kupp to injury anyways, so essentially he will have just lost Breida - which could actually end up hurting him this week.

White Condomints will be relying on his three studs: Brown, Hopkins, and Hunt. Ingram will hopefully pitch in when it is needed and Prescott could have a good week against a soft defense. Cohen finds himself in the middle of a primetime battle with Minnesota - hopefully he can shine bright with all eyes on him! WC could find themselves in a points race for the winner of the regular season - hopefully he can find some!

Prediction: White Condomints

Col. Erran Morad v Prible is my B*tch

Col. Morad is not yet eliminated, but he will need to win out and get a little help from a few others.

If Col. Morad wins out, he will finish at 6-7 which also means that in order to make the playoffs....

Team Dez Nuts, The J-Bones, and one of the three 5-5 teams would have to fail to reach 6 wins - not likely, but a step in the right direction is winning this week.

Outside of Big Ben going against a tough secondary, the matchups look favorable for Col. Morad. Will we see another 160+ point explosion? Doubtful, but there is a good possibility of 120+ points.

If PIMB wants to get one step closer locking up a playoff berth - this is a huge week! OBJ and Jones are going to need to show up again, and in a big way. Peterson is going to struggle finding any running lanes with that offensive line against the Houston defense. Boyd is going to struggle again this week without Green to take some of the pressure off of him. This matchup is going to come down Jones and OBJ having big weeks and a couple other players stepping up and scoring some points for PIMB.

Unfortunately, matchups are leaning towards...

Prediction: Col. Erran Morad

Sagging TD's v Team Dez Nuts

I am fairly positive that Sagging TD's is not changing anything in their lineup - which saddens me, but helped his previous opponents.

This is a huge week for Dez Nuts - who has found themselves on a two game winning streak. A lot of that is thanks to Luck and Smith-Schuster stepping up as Kelce has had average tight end games. This week Kelce should find himself in a high scoring affair and could easily score into the 20's. The game script might be in the favor of Thompson; I could easily see Washington struggling to find running lanes and opt for the receiving back against Houston defensive front.

For Sagging TD's, I don't see a ton that I like. I love Brees, but after that I am not sure. I think Carson could have a good game - but you never know which running back Seattle is going to ride. Brown has always been an off and on receiver. Sorry Team Dez Nuts - I am not sure I can talk myself into picking your opponent this week...

Prediction: Team Dez Nuts

Grau's Beeyatch v The Trashmen

Grau's Beeyatch finds themselves in the same situation as Col. Morad - needs to win out and needs to have some help.

Luckily, Grau's B has my prediction for the number running back this week: Elliott. Average running backs have been tearing up Atlanta's defense - imagine what a top level running back will be able to do! Jeffery has a terrific matchup with the worst passing defense in the NFL. Thursday Night Football is an important game for Grau's B: can Aaron Rodgers deliver when it is needed most?

The Trashmen would love to notch another one in the win column and also knock someone out of the race at the same time. Wentz and Ertz make for a very appetizing stack - which should work out tremendously against a soft New Orleans secondary. Actually, outside of the running back position - there are a lot of nice matchups for The Trashmen. I would look into switching up the defense, Indianapolis has been looking very efficient on offense and are on a nice three game winning streak! Other than that, ride that Philly stack to a big win this week...

Prediction: The Trashmen

Hoosier Daddy v Steady Diet

It is about time we have our rematch from last season's championship!

Last year Steady Diet (then named Waco Kid) enjoyed the points explosion from Gurley - this year? Gurley is playing for Hoosier Daddy. If Gurley is willing to switch teams, then so will I!

Prediction: Hoosier Daddy

Hernandez Hit Men v Mike McCarthy is Gay

As you can tell, this matchup is littered with bye week players - which would have worked in MMIG's favor if it wasn't the Patriots bye week.

Mahomes is in a game featuring the highest over/under points line - which means it should be extremely high scoring. McCaffrey has already showcased his ability to single-handedly dominate the offense for Carolina. Melvin Gordon is....well, Melvin Gordon! These three alone are going to be tough - let alone throwing in Ebron, who seems to constantly find the end zone.

MMIG has Dalton on his bench - which is not necessarily a good thing, as he faces Baltimore's defense this week. However, he also has Adam Theilen on his bench - who has dominated this season. MMIG is already eliminated and this week is not going to make that easier.

Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men

Matchup of the Week
OSCARMEYER WIENERLOVER v The J-Bones

This is the Matchup of the Week, for one reason only - they will be watching the games together!

QB - Goff v Stafford
Goff clearly has the upper hand. He is featured in a matchup that is expecting the highest point total and Stafford has look subpar since the trade deadline. Clearly, Goff has the upper hand - even he is just lost Kupp for the season.

RB - Johnson/Rodgers v Conner/Coleman
Which one of these running backs don't belong? Rodgers had an anomaly week last week with 8 receptions. Prior to this week, Rodgers hadn't broken 7 points - clear advantage to Conner and Coleman, especially with Bell not reporting.

WR - Thomas/Golladay v Allen/Ridley
Currently, Kupp is in the starting lineup - but that is going to change. Ridley has been The J-Bones go to replacement wide receiver and has been fairly consistent in that role. Thomas is clearly the guy to have in this matchup, but Golladay has struggled after the trade of Tate. There is a slight advantage for Thomas/Golladay, but this is closer than you might think!

TE - Hooper v Reed
Personally, I am not very big on anyone for Washington this week. I just think that the offensive line injury issues is going to catch up to them sooner rather than later. Hooper has been up and down this season, but he is in an offense that should move the ball and he will see opportunities in the red zone. Advantage Hooper.

FLEX - Diggs v Mack
This is the current matchup, but Breida definitely made a case for himself to be played this week instead of Mack. Diggs has a very tough matchup this week and might struggle to find an opening. I think either running back (Mack or Breida) will outperform Diggs this week. The bigger question: who plays after this week?

D/K - Bengals/Hopkins v ?/Lutz
I know the "?" will be replaced with a defense, but the only defense on The J-Bones bench is Minnesota. Minnesota has to face the Bears who have actually looked really good on offense. I give the advantage to the Bengals/Hopkins - I think the Bengals will swallow Flacco and spit him out (I hate that guy)!

Prediction: The J-Bones, need a big week from the running backs!

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