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
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