Final Week Predictions

Ohhhhh yes, here we go! We are the final week, the week that will determine the playoffs. This is the pressure stacked, jam packed, "hey, look at that rack!" week! This is the week that will decide so many teams fate, what else would more important that this week?

Thanksgiving? HELL NO

I trust we are all taking our scheduled bathroom breaks to check on the roster and any updates in regards to injuries and inactives. I plan on taking a few extra dumps, so I double check the matchups that really matter. Let's just avoid all this chit-chat and breakdown the matchups and what needs to happen for each team....

Matchup of the Week

Biggus Dickus* (7-5) v Hernandez Hit Men (6-6)

What needs to happen...

Biggus Dickus...

Win - You are in the playoffs

Lose - You need multiple 6-6 teams to lose to guarantee your spot in the playoffs or you could beat multiple teams in total points for to make it. The easiest is to win, however - if you lose, you need to have two of the following teams: The Back Hatch, Massive TD's, Hoosier Daddy to lose or not beat you in points. As it stands now, Biggus is beating Massive TD's and The Backhatch in points so they should be fine - but there have been crazier downfalls.

Hernandez Hit Men...

Win - You are in the playoffs - most likely. You still would need to outscore Massive TD's should they win (HHM has a 50 point advantage).

Lose - You need both Massive TD's and The Back Hatch to lose. If you lose and one of them wins, they leapfrog you for the last spot of the playoffs.

Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men win

Mystery Guest: Hernandez Hit Men win

Wings of Dickarus** (10-2) v The Back Hatch (6-6)

Wings of Dickarus...

In and locked at the 1-seed, no matter what happens

The Back Hatch...

Win - A win does not guarantee a spot in the playoffs, but it does increase the chances. If you win, you would need two of the following teams to lose: Hernandez Hit Men, Massive TD's, or Hoosier Daddy. At this point there is virtually no catching them in tie-breakers (although, technically speaking that could happen).

Lose - A loss equals the consolation bracket.

Prediction: Wings of Dickarus wins, belt winner
Mystery Guest: Wings of Dickarus wins

Florida State Seminal Vesicle** (7-5) v Bluffton Backup Backups (2-10)

What needs to happen...

FSSV...

Win - You are in the playoffs, but a win and a PEN15 Wrinkle loss may give you the 2nd seed and the  division title.

Lose - You can still make the playoffs - but you will need a few things to happen. You would need either scenario to happen.... one 6-6 team losing or all them winning but not outscoring your total points for. You have an enormous lead over a few of them and you a virtual lock for the playoffs.

Bluffton Backup Backups...

Win/Lose - You are out of the playoffs.

Prediction: Florida State Seminal Vesicle wins
Mystery Guest: Florida State Seminal Vesicle wins

...And Your Johnson (4-8) v Massive TD's* (6-6)

What needs to happen....

Johnson...

Win/Lose - You are out of the Playoffs

Massive TD's...

Win - You need to win and then have two of the following teams lose: Hernandez Hit Men, Hoosier Daddy, The Back Hatch. You also could win and have them win, but outscore them in points - however you are currently sitting just outside the playoffs because of the tie-breaker, which is not in your favor.

Lose - You are not out of the running if you lose, but either Hoosier Daddy and Hernandez Hit Men need to lose and you also need to outscore them, and you need The Back Hatch to lose. Your best chance at losing and getting in is to have The Back Hatch and Hernandez Hit Men lose and you outscore Hernandez Hit Men by 48 points this week.

Prediction: ...And Your Johnson wins
Mystery Guest: Massive TDs wins

Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas* (7-5) v Ankle Holster* (5-7)

What needs to happen...

ARBL...

Win - You are in the playoffs.

Lose - You will need two of the following teams to lose: Hoosier Daddy, Hernandez Hit Men, The Back Hatch, or Massive TD's. You also could have them win and you outscore them in total points for, which you are currently beating two of them.

Ankle Holster

Win - You need to win and have Hernandez Hit Men, The Back Hatch, and Massive TD's to lose. You also will need to beat them all in points scored. You are losing to Hernandez Hit Men by 80.8 points.

Lose - You are out of the playoffs.

Prediction: Ankle Holster wins
Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster wins, belt winner

The J-Bones (3-9) v PEN15 Wrinkle* (7-5)

What needs to happen...

The J-Bones...

Win/Lose - You are out of the playoffs.

PEN15 Wrinkle...

Win - You are in the playoffs and you have locked up the 2nd seed.

Lose - You would need 2 of the 6-6 teams: Hernandez Hit Men, Hoosier Daddy, The Back Hatch, Massive TD's to lose. You also could have them win and you outscore them or the other 7-5 teams (should they lose). The worst case scenario is that you lose and the 6-6 teams win, and the other 7-5 teams, all outscore you in a tie-breaker. You should be alright, you currently rank 4th in points scored, but there are three other teams within 20 points.

Prediction: PEN15 Wrinkle wins
Mystery Guest: The J-Bones wins

Dixie Normous (8-4) v Hoosier Daddy** (6-6)

What needs to happen...

Dixie Normous...

Win - In the playoffs and locked up the 3rd seed.

Lose - In the playoffs, but will drop down in seeding.

Hoosier Daddy...

Win - Two of the other 6-6 teams: Hernandez Hit Men, Massive TD's, and The Back Hatch lose or you continue to hold your lead over them in points scored. You are currently ranked 2nd in points scored and should be fine should a tie-breaker come into play.

Lose - You will need two of the 6-6 teams: Hernandez Hit Men, Massive TD's, and The Back Hatch to lose and you continue to hold your lead in the points scored. If you lose and two of the 6-6 teams win, you will be out of the playoffs.

Prediction: Hoosier Daddy wins
Mystery Guest: Hoosier Daddy wins

May you all enjoy this cluster f*ck of a playoff race and root whole-heartedly against each other's teams!

Week 12 Results

After this week, we have one more week left in the race to the playoffs, and the race only gets tighter and tighter. We do have one issue settled....

Wings of Dickarus will be the number one seed - as expected. However, Wings is limping into the playoffs and could easily be ripe for an upset. They are still consistently scoring in the 120's - but it is more how they are scoring that, reliant upon one player going off. The bigger issue is that a few of the teams that are still fighting for a playoff spot are scoring between 130 and 150.

Other than finally nailing down the top seed, nothing else was solved. What we do know, with one week left....

Playoff Bound
Wings of Dickarus
Dixie Normous

In the Mix
Massive TD's
Biggus DIckus
Florida State Seminal Vesicle
PEN15 Wrinkle
Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas
Hoosier Daddy
Hernandez Hit Men
The Back Hatch

Out of the Running
Bluffton Backup Backups
Ankle Holster
...And Your Johnson
The J-Bones

What we do know is that it is going to take 7 wins to get in - which means about half the teams "In the Mix" control their own destiny while a few need a few dominoes to fall. Be on the lookout for the predictions for the final week and what each team needs to happen. For now, this week....

Matchup of the Week

Florida State Seminal Vesicle** (7-5) v Ankle Holster* (5-7)

In a much anticipated matchup, we have finally confirmed what we all knew..... FSSV is the far superior brother. He even tried to help out the crippled older brother, playing a running back that did not touch the field on Thursday. This matchup took a horrible downward turn on Sunday, considering Ankle was up 27.4 to 8. FSSV got another huge week from Run CMC and this time Moore was also able to break the 30 point threshold. It is crazy to think that a team that once featured 3 different running backs in the top 15, is now eliminated from the playoffs - and to make matters worse, he was eliminated by his younger brother!!

Results: Florida State Seminal Vesicle wins
Prediction: Ankle Holster wins... WRONG!!
Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster wins... WRONG!!

Wings of Dickarus** (10-2) v Massive TD's* (6-6)

Wings has now locked up the top seed and they did it with a lineup featuring McKissic and Laird. Wings has been very reliant on his pass catchers and they have not let him down. On the flip side, Massive is now going to need a little help to make the playoffs. Not only will he now be scribed in the record books, but he may be staying there for quite a while. Luckily his kicker was able to make it to double digits, otherwise he may have secured the worst all-time - for now he will be 2nd on the all-time lowest score in a given week list.

Result: Wings of Dickarus wins
Prediction: Massive TD's wins.... WRONG!!
Mystery Guest: Massive TD's wins.... WRONG!!

Biggus Dickus* (7-5) v Bluffton Backup Backups (2-10)

What is the remedy for team that was sliding down the standings and facing possible elimination? Playing the worst team in the league. Biggus didn't do much to solidify his ranking, but they did do just enough. Winston had a good game, and Edelman also had a good week. Kupp was not needed on Monday, but the points may come in handy. On the flip side.... well, there is no flip side.

Results: Biggus Dickus wins
Predictions: Biggus Dickus wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: Biggus Dickus wins... RIGHT!!

...And Your Johnson (4-8) v PEN15 Wrinkle* (7-5)

Don't look now by Johnson has now won two in a row and both have been against teams that are in the playoff race. It is a shame it is too little too late, because something is working for this team. They just took down the top team in the Reverse Cowgirl division and now everything is up for grabs.  Tannehill played very well and they might be a quarterback controversy in town (at least that is what my inside source told me). On the flip side, this was a terrific chance for Wrinkle to lock up the second seed and the division title - not so fast. Now, they must win in the final week or face the possibility of dropping down in ranking - and dropping down far.

Result: ...And Your Johnson wins
Prediction: PEN15 Wrinkle wins... WRONG!!
Mystery Guest: PEN15 Wrinkle wins... WRONG!!

Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas* (7-5) v Hoosier Daddy** (6-6)

ARBL loses this week, and that is more thanks to Cleveland (or Miami) than anything else. ARBL didn't have any player score more than 20 points this week - not a good sign for winning. On the flip side, Hoosier Daddy keeps his playoff hopes alive with a big week from his Cleveland quartet. All four Cleveland "players" outscored their projections this week and the big three (Chubb/OBJ/Landry) combined for 82.6 points - which would have beaten three entire teams. All of this and you include the league MVP and you have a recipe for a team that could make some noise if they make the playoffs. What is better than getting a win in a must-win week? Sex. But what is just below sex? Winning the belt.

Results: Hoosier Daddy wins
Prediction: Hoosier Daddy wins.... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: Hoosier Daddy wins.... RIGHT!!

The J-Bones (3-9) v Hernandez Hit Men* (6-6)

Hernandez Hit Men had a huge week - which will be especially important when it comes to tie-breakers for the playoff race. HHM had no one break the 30 point threshold, but they had 5 players score more than 20 points, yes - you read that correctly, 5 players more than 20 points. The week started off poorly for The J-Bones, Pascal had a goose egg - and he played! The J-Bones is playing for pride and essentially trying to not be considered the worst team in the league.

Result: Hernandez Hit Men wins
Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: The J-Bones wins... WRONG!!

Dixie Normous (8-4) v The Back Hatch (6-6)

The Back Hatch has now won two in a row and needs one more win to have a chance for the playoffs.  Dixie Normous is already locked in the for the playoffs and they are now just playing for position. This upcoming week is not as stressful for them, but they could drop as far as the 6th seed (unlikely, but possible). The Back Hatch did not do a lot to put some fear in opposing teams, but they did enough to beat a team that scored in the 60's - yayyyyyy!!

Results: The Back Hatch wins
Prediction: The Back Hatch wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: Dixie Normous wins... WRONG!!

Season: 46-31, 1 belt prediction
Mystery Guest: 41-36, 3 correct belt predictions

Week 12 Predictions

Let's skip to it and just break it down right away....

1. Wings of Dickarus - 100%
- One win away from essentially clinching the top seed
- Roughly 400 points away from top most point scored in one season
- X factor: David Johnson - will he play or not?

2. Dixie Normous - 100%
- Clinched playoff spot this past week
- Fighting for the top seed, but needs help
- X factor: Decision making on who to start

3. PEN15 Wrinkle - 97%
- Should be in, but I am too lazy to figure out if they have clinched based upon matchups
- Fighting for the 2nd seed (winner of Reverse Cowgirl division)
- X factor: 49ers schedule, 5 players on the 49ers roster

4. Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas - 95%
- Should be in, but I am too lazy to figure out if they have clinched based upon remaining matchups
- Focused on a side bet and locking up the playoffs
- X factor: Remaining schedule - Hoosier Daddy and Ankle Holster, both teams in the running

5. Florida State Seminal Vesicle - 72%
- Needs to win to clinch, but may not clinch a spot until the final week has ended
- This week's matchup is against big brother: contract matchup
- X factor: FSSV has the 2nd highest point total, should help for tie-breakers

6. Massive TD's - 68%
- Hottest team in the league - 3 straight wins
- Destiny is in their own hands
- X factor: Running back production: Jones and Jacobs need to continue having good weeks

7. Biggus Dickus: 65%
- Coldest team in the league - 3 straight loss
- Carson and Lindsay have rough matchups in week 11
- X factor: Kupp needs to get back to his winning ways

8. Hoosier Daddy: 62%
- Most talented team on paper
- Tough remaining schedule: ARBL and Dixie Normous
- X factor: OBJ playing OBJ from previous years (currently 28th ranked WR)

9. Hernandez Hit Men: 60%
- Winner of 2 straight, 3rd longest active win streak
- Needs to survive this bye week, missing 5 players on the bye
- X factor: The J-Bones this week and then a potential playoff determining matchup against Biggus

10. Ankle Holster: 48%
- Barkley is back and coming off a bye week
- Mack is essentially done for the fantasy football season
- X factor: Final week matchup against ARBL

11. The Back Hatch: 25%
- Dominoes fell perfectly last week, will need to happen again this week
- Mayfield and Hunt matchup against Miami this week
- X factor: Hardest remaining schedule - Dixie Normous and Wings of Dickarus

Everyone else... KEEP THE CHANGE YA FILTHY ANIMALS!

Matchup of the Week

Florida State Seminal Vesicle** (6-5) v Ankle Holster* (5-6)

A battle for the ages... young beauty versus old wisdom... english versus math... two legs versus one leg. The battle between the two brothers could not come at a better time. This is a contract determining matchup and also could very determine a playoff spot. It is going to be very important that Barkley has a big week, especially with the loss of Mack. Sanders and Hopkins could have huge weeks, and who does love a kicker named Young Hoe? On the flip side, Run CMC is going to do everything he can to help this team secure a victory - will someone else step up and help him? My magic 8-ball says.... "Doubtful"

Prediction: Ankle Holster wins
Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster wins

Wings of Dickarus** (9-2) v Massive TD's* (6-5)

The smack talk began early Tuesday morning, as if the top team in the league needed bulletin board material...

"I need you to pick up a RB so I won't hear any excuses this week when I take down the #1 team....your reign is OVER B*&CH!!"

That was found written in blood on the driveway of Wings of Dickarus (by that, I mean an email). The big question is; who is going to have the needed big week to pick up the hole that is left with Cook on bye and Johnson in limbo? Massive TD's is rolling into town feeling really good, and they should with Lockett and Metcalf coming off a bye week - ironically Wilson is on the other side of this matchup. However, the running back situation is a struggle for Wings of Dickarus and they will be missing that production, which is why - I hate to say it....

Prediction: Massive TD's wins
Mystery Guest: Massive TD's wins

Biggus Dickus* (6-5) v Bluffton Backup Backups (2-9)

What do you need when your team is on a downward spiral and dangerously close to having the biggest collapse in league history? You thank your lucky stars you have Triple B this week. Kupp needs to find a way to become more prevalent in LA and then this squad looks a little more deadly. Winston has a very good matchup with Atlanta, which could result in a shootout. Nothing matters more than the fact that BBB has Allen and Gordon on the bye. Gordon has not been the same since the holdout; but Allen has been amazing for BBB. That is a lot of points to miss out on, especially for a team that has been known to "forget" to make changes to the lineup.

Prediction: Biggus Dickus wins
Mystery Guest: Biggus Dickus wins

...And Your Johnson (3-8) v PEN15 Wrinkle* (7-4)

Hey, guess what?!? We have a candidate for a team to find themselves in the all-time bottom five. Mahomes and Kelce are on a bye week and that leaves a big hole to fill. Props to Johnson though, they were the only team that is eliminated from the playoffs to win last week. However, that trend stops this week - Wrinkle is looking to try and secure the 2nd seed for the playoffs. This matchup could not come at a better time, especially when many of his players (49ers) are struggling with injuries.

Prediction: PEN15 Wrinkle wins
Mystery Guest: PEN15 Wrinkle wins

Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas* (7-4) v Hoosier Daddy* (5-6)

This is a huge matchup, and one that could make or break the future for one team. Hoosier Daddy needs to win this week and if there is one thing I know about Hoosier Daddy - they always perform with their backs against the wall. Chubb, Beckham, Lnadry, and the Browns DEF welcome Miami and should have a nice week. Waller matches up against the Jets and that fag kicker finds himself in a match-up that could see a lot of points being scored. I feel bad for ARBL - because this week, they are going against the soon to be belt winner...

Prediction: Hoosier Daddy wins, belt prediction
Mystery Guest: Hoosier Daddy wins, belt prediction

The J-Bones (3-8) v Hernandez Hit Men* (5-6)

To keep their playoff hopes alive, HHM need to win this week. Will The J-Bones rollover and take it? Is he gonna take that dick?

Yes, yes he is going to take that dick...

Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men wins
Mystery Guest: The J-Bones wins

Dixie Normous (8-3) v The Back Hatch (5-6)

The Back Hatch is another team that is on the outside, but continues to creep up and stay alive. Evans, Gallup, and MJ Jr. all have performed very well and give this team a fighting chance. Not to mention, it was about this time a few years ago that Mr. Gurley decided to have his best stretch of games - not a bad player to have on your roster. On the flip side, Dixie is trying to keep up pace and fight for the top seed. Jones and Sutton have played amazing, but what happens when Conner (Pitt) returns - does Samuels get lost? We have to wait and see, I do know that the overall depth of The Back Hatch (a nice deep back hatch) is going to prevail this week...

Prediction: The Back Hatch wins
Mystery Guest: Dixie Normous wins

Bless

Week 11 Results

Just so you are aware - I have started and restarted this blog post many times. Sometimes it is difficult to come up with something to write about, especially when you have sore throat and it is cold as balls outside. I often times wonder, why have I not moved somewhere south? I feel like I could totally rock a nice southern draw; my wife turns into a southern bell, my two kids run around chasing out livestock around. I am not sure if I could get used to wearing boots everywhere, side note: Does Nike make cowboy boots? What I am trying to say, the weather sucks and I am feeling a little under the weather. What are you suppose to do when there are trying times like this? Do as most women do... fake it.

The old saying, "Fake it till you Make it" goes a long way. What people don't realize is, sometimes you never make it. That is just a fact of life - some people just don't have it in them. Not everyone is suppose to make it, if everyone made it - then nobody made it. Half the time, people just end up faking it... the... entire... time. And honestly, there is nothing wrong with that - that at least tried and made a run of it. People these days just give up, super depressing. At least when you fake it you are trying to accomplish something - so yes, I encourage everyone to fake it - in the bed and out of the bed.

Let's jump to the results....

Matchup of the Week

Wings of Dickarus** (9-2) v Ankle Holster* (5-6)

This may be the first time this season that we have a belt winner come from the Matchup of the Week - we are having our people check on that. The crazier part is that is came with Wilson on the bye, I guess holding onto Brees paid off in the long run. Chark had a huge week against the Indianapolis secondary and he looks to be really enjoying having Foles back at the helm for the Jags. On the flip side, Ekeler has continued to perform extremely well - even with Gordon back in LA. Other than that, there was not a lot happening for Ankle Holster this week, and the light is fading on his playoffs hopes. He will need a big run in the last two weeks to see some extra action.

Results: Wings of Dickarus wins

Prediction: Wings of Dickarus wins... RIGHT!!

Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster wins... WRONG!!

Bluffton Backup Backups (2-9) v Dixie Normous (8-3)

Let's just take this moment to congratulate Dixie Normous and the season he has had. He has managed to clinch a playoff spot with this week's win and yet again he faced-off against a team that scored the fewest amount of points - to be fair Dixie Normous would have beaten two other teams... yippee. Dixie has made a killing playing players from bad teams - this week it was Darnold. Other than that, not was working - especially Hill putting up a goose egg. On the flip side, BBB has apparently taken the "flight" stance in his time as the sacrificial lamb. Yet, the volunteering act as tribute is memorable, and for that we thank you Triple B.

Result: Dixie Normous wins

Prediction: Bluffton Backup Backups wins... WRONG!!

Mystery Guest: Dixie Normous wins... RIGHT!! 

Massive TD's* (6-5) v Biggus Dickus* (6-5)

This year the playoff race has been extremely tight, this result makes it even tighter. Biggus once looked like a team that was destined for the playoffs - a 97% chance to make the playoff at the beginning of week 9. Biggus has since lost 3 straight weeks and looks completely stunned with the recent performances of Kupp and the loss of Hooper. Somebody needs to step-up or we may see the biggest collapse in this leagues storied history. On the flip side, Massive is storming towards the playoffs and looking like a team on a mission. This week the Prescott/Cobb stack worked to perfection - and Cobb actually seems to be one of Prescott's favorite targets. There has been no real drop-off for Andrews and he has continued to dominant in the Baltimore offense.

Result: Massive TD's wins

Prediction: Biggus Dickus wins... WRONG!!

Mystery Guest: Biggus Dickus wins... WRONG!!

PEN15 Wrinkle* (7-4) v Florida State Seminal Vesicle** (6-5)

This was much needed win by PEN15, as his spot at the top of the division was being challenged by FSSV. Solid performances from Diggs and backup TE Dwelley helped this team do just enough to slide past McCaffrey and the boys. FSSV is sitting in a three-way tie at 6-5 with four teams at 5-6 nipping at his heels. This win was a big step in the direction of securing the division title, but with many teams still within reach - this division is far from wrapped up. 

Results: PEN15 Wrinkle wins

Prediction: Florida State Seminal Vesicle wins... WRONG!!

Mystery Guest: Florida State Seminal Vesicle wins... WRONG!!

Hoosier Daddy* (5-6) v ...And Your Johnson (3-8)

This was a match-up that Hoosier Daddy had to be counting on, his road will only get tougher from here on out. Johnson has chosen the "fight" side of being eliminated from the playoffs and everybody is thankful (except for Hoosier Daddy). On paper, Hoosier Daddy has a team that could take the biggest of giants - yet they also seem to never perform up the level that is expected. Jackson may end up being the NFL MVP - and yet still wind up on a team that doesn't make the playoffs in our fantasy league, how often does that happen? Brown (unexpected) and Kelce (about time) had huge weeks and that is what propelled this team to finally having a successful week. 

Result: ...And Your Johnson wins

Prediction: Hoosier Daddy wins... WRONG!!

Mystery Guest: Hoosier Daddy wins... WRONG!!

Hernandez Hit Men* (5-6) v Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas* (7-4)

HHM made a run at being the first back-to-back belt winner, but fell just short. There were big performances by Murray and Thomas and in a week when 120 points is good, HHM did what they needed to do to keep their playoff hopes alive. On the flip side, ARBL may be a favorite to make the playoffs but they pretty much kissed away a chance at the top seed with this loss. Where in the world was Watson? Ingram not only had a big week, but he also had a big press conference - defending his quarterback and stating that he is the best player in the league...

(Those are the eyes of a crazy man)

Results: Hernandez Hit Men wins

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

Mystery Guest: Hernandez Hit Men wins... RIGHT!!

The Back Hatch (5-6) v The J-Bones (3-8)

As stated earlier, The Back Hatch is not out of it - but they need the dominoes to fall. This was a big week for some dominoes to fall. Mayfield, Gurley, and Gallup all played well and secured the needed win - and even a couple teams lost that needed to lose. The Back Hatch is an outside chance to make the playoffs, but there is still a chance. The J-Bones are eliminated, but we finally got a nice performance from Kamara. Kamara seems like a different player when Brees is throwing the ball and it seems like the injury really affected the top draft pick's season.

Result: The Back Hatch wins

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

Mystery Guest: The Back Hatch wins... RIGHT!!

Season: 42-28, 1 correct belt prediction

Mystery Guest Season: 39-31, 3 correct belt predictions 

Week 11 Predictions

Welcome to Hunger Games week, technically speaking last week eliminated the first couple teams - but this week will determine a lot when it comes the playoff race. If you are unfamiliar with Hunger Games, go watch the movie. I would say you could read the book - but reading is overrated and the movies aren't that bad. Honestly, I just like the concept of throwing kids in a battle arena and watching them fight to the death. It is a pretty messed up and the crazy part about it - our society is not that far from having something similar to that taking place. I mean we do have UFC fights, battle royals in WWE, and the ever classic "World Star" knockout posts on social media. We, as a culture, love watching people fight.

I personally think it goes a little further than that - at least it does for me. I am more curious as how people react to getting punched. I have always been intrigued by the idea of fight or flight. Mike Tyson once said, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." The same can be said for fantasy football. How do you handle injuries? Bye weeks? Big losses? Close match-ups? Sometimes you can guess based upon a person's personality what they might try and do. Sometimes you might be surprised by the response and then you have to decide how you are going to handle their response. "Fight or Flight" will have huge repercussions in the playoff push, let's see where it all stands now....

1. Wings of Dickarus - Ankle Holster, Massive TD's, The Back Hatch
The interesting part about Wings, they have already clinched a playoff spot and could easily just sit back and enjoy the winding weeks of the regular season. Or they could make things really tough on the next three opponents - all of whom are fighting for a playoff spot. Wings could also lock up the regular season championship with win this week and few other teams losing. It will be interesting to watch the final weeks play-out, but either way Wings will be in the playoffs.

2. PEN15 Wrinkle - FSSV, ...And Your Johnson, The J-Bones
The crazy part about Wrinkle being ranked 2nd - if things go completely wrong for him, he could easily be sitting on the edge of the playoffs. That is how close things are at the top, however he does have a one game lead in his division and the winner of each division takes the top two spots. He has a friendly schedule remaining with two teams that likely will not be seeing extra action left - it is all but written in pen.

3. Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas - Hernandez Hit Men, Hoosier Daddy, Ankle Holster
ARBL is looking pretty good for the playoffs; however there are four other teams all within one game of him or tied. The other tough part - he can not move up to the 2nd seed, because that will go to the winner of the other division. ARBL is essentially trying to fend off suitors for the 3rd seed, while also attempting to make the road tough for three teams fighting for life. HHM, Hoosier Daddy, and Ankle Holster represent 7, 9, and 10. They all stand a fighting chance for a playoff spot and will be looking to take down anyone in their way.

4. Dixie Normous - Bluffton Backup Backups, The Back Hatch, Hoosier Daddy
If anybody had a chance to try and overtake the top seed in the league, Dixie Normous has the most favorable schedule to do it. The next two weeks favor Dixie with matchups against teams from the bottom four. Is Dixie can win the next two weeks and Wings slips up, the final week will be very interesting in terms seeding.

5. FSSV - PEN15 Wrinkle, Ankle Holster, Bluffton Backup Backups
FSSV essentially needs one win to lock-up a playoff spot, 7 wins should get him in with the amount of points he has scored this season. That one win may come in the last week, which would make things very interesting and a little too close for comfort for FSSV. Wrinkle and Holster are both teams that have the talent to keep up with the explosive scoring that the only two-time belt winner of the league has showcased. Triple B should be an easy win, but there is never a for sure thing in fantasy football.

6. Biggus Dickus - Massive TD's, Bluffton Backup Backups, Hernandez Hit Men
Biggus is also in the same boat of needing one win and the tie-breaker will be in his favor (most of the time). Massive TD's has looked like the hottest team in the league as of the past two weeks and that does not bode well for Biggus - luckily he has Triple B in the second to last week. HHM may be in a position to make the playoffs come the final week - from here down, it could be anyone's game!

7. Hoosier Daddy - ...And Your Johnson, ARBL, Dixie Normous
Sitting just inside the playoff boundary and facing a fairly difficult schedule to end the season; Hoosier Daddy will definitely have to earn the spot if he wants it. Johnson put up a lot of points in the season ending loss and will be fighting for pride from here on out. However, after that - the final two weeks will both be against teams that more than likely will be playing in extra weeks. They may want to try and make the road tougher for Hoosier Daddy, so as not to see him in the playoffs.

8. Massive TD's - Biggus Dickus, Wings of Dickarus, ...And Your Johnson
Currently the hottest team in the league and one looking to make a serious run to end the season. A streak of wins would definitely lock things up, and if he can get at least one this week it may add a little breathing for him; the two teams that pose the biggest threat the final playoff spot face teams that sit in the top 3 of the league.

9. Ankle Holster - Wings of Dickarus, FSSV, ARBL
Ankle Holster has far and away the toughest schedule to end the regular season. All three teams left to be played are inside the playoff cut-off and also sit 1, 3, and 5. It will be a difficult run for Ankle Holster, but if he can make it - he may not only make the playoffs, he may pocket an extra bill or two thanks to a side bet.

10. Hernandez Hit Men - ARBL, The J-Bones, Biggus Dickus
Life is good when you are holding onto the belt for the highest points in the week. However, life isn't quite as good when you are sitting at spot number 10 and only 8 teams make the playoffs. Destiny is not in HHM's hands - who will need at least two wins and some luck to make it - but this essentially the final team with a legit shot to make the playoffs.

11. The Back Hatch - The J-Bones, Dixie Normous, Wings of Dickarus
Hoyer over Mayfield.... really??

12. The J-Bones, ...And Your Johnson, Bluffton Backup Backups
These three represent our "Fight or Flight" teams. All three are eliminated from the playoffs and all three teams are no longer allowed to make trades. Obviously we encourage the fight instincts to take over and knock some of these teams out of the playoffs!

On to the matchups....

Matchup of the Week

Ankle Holster* (5-5) v Wings of Dickarus* (8-2)

For those of you living under a rock, the mystery guest is Ankle Holster and the sensei (me) is Wings of Dickarus. Everyone had to know that this was going to be the matchup of the week - especially with so much on the line. Wings could lock-up the number seed with a win and few other teams losing and Ankle Holster could continue to stay alive in the playoff race. It does look like keeping Brees and not be able to ship him out is going to pay off this week, not too mention we also have the matchup Hopkins v Cook, which was a blockbuster trade earlier in the season. My money is on Cook and of course...

Prediction: Wings of Dickarus wins
Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster wins

Bluffton Backup Backups (2-8) v Dixie Normous (7-3)

This matchups gets a lot closer with Jones and Engram on the bye, and may even in fact swing the pendulum in the other direction. Elliott and Gordon both have friendly lineups and I do believe we are going to finally see what could have really come from this lineup - it is just 10 weeks too late. There are friend matchups all over this roster and without the stack from the NY Giants, clinching a playoff berth will have to wait another week for Dixie Normous.

Prediction: Bluffton Backup Backups wins, belt winner
Mystery Guest: Dixie Normous wins

PEN15 Wrinkle* (6-4) v Florida State Seminal Vesicle** (6-4)

This battle will say a lot about the playoffs and who is sitting pretty and who has some definite work to do. If PEN15 wins, they will stay in the top of their division and continue to hold down the 2nd seed in the league. However, you never like seeing Run CMC on the other side of the matchup board. If Moore can have another big week, and Brady can continue to be Brady - this matchup should never be in doubt for FSSV. The only question is whether or not he could secure his third week with the belt.

Prediction: Florida State Seminal Vesicle wins
Mystery Guest: Florida State Seminal Vesicle wins

Biggus Dickus* (6-4) v Massive TD's* (5-5)

What a terrific matchup to have a huge impact on the playoff race. Both of these teams have aspirations to make it to the playoffs - both sit right on the edge. Massive has been the direct benefit of a trade during "Trade Week" and Jacobs and Andrews have been amazing all season long. On the flip side, Biggus has a slew of pass catchers that have carried their lineup. Edelman/Kupp/Henry have performed extremely well - not too mention that for most of the season Hooper was available at TE. This week Biggus also has the benefit of having the Bills defense play Miami - which is obviously in their favor, and that might be the tipping point....

Prediction: Biggus Dickus wins
Mystery Guest: Biggus Dickus wins

Hoosier Daddy* (5-5) v ...And Your Johnson (2-8)

Fight or flight. Fight or flight. Fight or flight. Even if Johnson chooses fight, it is going to take a few big performances to take down the most talented team on paper. Mahomes and Kelce could connect a few times this week and make this a really interesting matchup. On the flip side, Hoosier Daddy has OBJ/Landry/Chubb/Browns defense all going this week in a Thursday divisional matchup with the Steelers. After that all eyes will be on Lamar Jackson to see what highlight move he pulls off this week. Will it be enough? More than likely....

Prediction: Hoosier Daddy wins
Mystery Guest: Hoosier Daddy wins, belt winner

Hernandez Hit Men* (4-6) v Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas* (7-3)

Hernandez Hit Men is the current belt holder and also needing to keep the streak alive. It doesn't help that Murray and Drake are facing one of the top defenses in the NFL. However, having M. Thomas matchup against Tampa Bay's defense is a benefit, a very big benefit. Will it be enough to overcome ARBL? More than likely, the addition of Bell gives HHM a solid lineup top to bottom, which also makes this team scary if they can find a way to sneak into the playoffs.

Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men wins
Mystery Guest: Hernandez Hit Men wins

The Back Hatch (4-6) v The J-Bones (3-7) 

When you have a battle between two teams that are pretty much out of the race, you just hope the boys aren't afraid to throw a little side action on the matchup to make things interesting. Although things aren't looking good for The Back Hatch - they at least have Mayfield in the starting lineup over Hoyer. Evans is the absolute stud in The Back Hatch's lineup and will need to single handedly carry this team over the top. On the flip side, The J-Bones have the better of the two San Fran running backs to couple with Kamara, who has yet to really take off this season. Both these teams could struggle to break 100 points, but it should be a close battle.

Prediction: The J-Bones wins
Mystery Guest: The Back Hatch wins

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Week 10 Results

What a crazy, whacky, upside down week this was for football. I know this is strictly a Fantasy Football blog - but when has that ever stopped me from talking about whatever I want to talk about. Think about what happened all across the football world....

Penn State and Alabama both lost - both were undefeated teams in the CFP. Given Alabama was playing LSU (also in the top 4) - but this is freakin' Roll Tide, Alabama - and they lost!!

In the NFL, of the top 10 passing yards performances - only one quarterback won... Jameis Winston.

There were 14 missed kicks - two of which directly equated to losses for their teams. Guess the Bears aren't the only ones with kicking troubles.

Micheal Vick 2.0 is currently playing for a team from Baltimore. Now, don't get me wrong Micheal Vick was an absolute freak - arcade game-esque. Lamar Jackson is not "arcade game-esque" - he is the video game. I am just hoping that he doesn't get blown up and deal with an injury that limits his ability to make defenders look lost.

On top of all that, we have been gifted with the news that NCAA players can use their likeness for endorsements and monetary purposes - WHICH MEANS THE RETURN OF NCAA FOOTBALL VIDEO GAMES!!!

Let's get to the results and be on the lookout for next week's predictions and the playoff outlook...

Matchup of the Week

Massive TD's* (5-5) v Dixie Normous (7-3)

Pretty everybody saw this coming, even Dixie Normous. Dixie struggle with bye weeks and injuries and he was still able to outscore three other teams. Let's call it what it is, D. Jones could end up being the steal of the draft. On the flip side, this was a big win for Massive TD's! Another great performance from A. Jones and M. Andrews - Massive TD's is looking like the new hot team of the league!

Result: Massive TD's wins
Prediction: Massive TD's wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: Massive TD's wins... RIGHT!!

Wings of Dickarus* (8-2) v PEN15 Wrinkle* (6-4)

Put the league on notice... Wings of Dickarus is not a team to handled delicately! With 0 points from D. Johnson and a miscue on the defensive selection (left the Steelers on the bench with 22 points), they were still able to score 117 points - which would have placed them in the 5th in scoring this week. Wrinkle just didn't have it this week and it cost him a chance at locking up the 2nd seed. Wrinkle still has a good chance to win his division, but this would have really secured it. Instead, he has to wait it out a little longer and hope that Cooper can continue this hot streak.

Results: Wings of Dickarus wins
Prediction: Wings of Dickarus wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: PEN15 Wrinkle wins... WRONG!!

The J-Bones (3-7) v Bluffton Backup Backups (2-8)

In the "Battle of the Bottom," The J-Bones barely get by with a win. Neither team broke 100 points - but this was just a matter of who sucked less this week. It didn't help that one owner was gone on a "business trip" all week and didn't take out Brissett or Walker. This is normally the part where I go on a rant about being active and aware; but let's remember BBB took over a team that he didn't draft, still paid the entry fee, and then proceeded to get bullied by the rest of the league. I have a soft spot in my heart for Triple B - although they still suck and are out of the running for the playoffs!

Result: The J-Bones wins
Prediction: The J-Bones wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: The J-Bones wins... RIGHT!!

Biggus Dickus* (6-4) v Ankle Holster* (5-5)

What has happened to Biggus Dickus? Once thought to be a top team to contend with, but this week struggled to stay out of the all-time bottom five! Kupp and Erickson (cue: "Who the fook is that guy?") combined for 1.3 points. In a matchup were the winner doesn't even break 100 points, Ankle can thank his lucky stars and run with the victory. No player in this matchup scored more than 20 points, but it was the consistency that prevailed for Ankle. The once dominant running back group looks lost and the future looks bleak for this team if Barkley can not return to last year's form.

Results: Ankle Holster wins
Prediction: Ankle Holster wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster wins... RIGHT!!

Florida State Seminal Vesicle** (6-4) v Hoosier Daddy* (5-5)

Hoosier Daddy is another one of those teams that has the talent on paper to knock off a giant in the first round of the playoffs - and FSSV did not help the league by dropping the ball this week! FSSV had another good week from RUN CMC. Moore, CMC Carolina counterpart had a big week - but other than that nobody else really stepped up. Hoosier Daddy has the frontrunner for MVP at quarterback and if Adams can get back to form - this team is dangerous. Not to mention - who would have thought that the Carolina receivers are actually worth having with K. Allen at the helm?

Results: Hoosier Daddy wins
Prediction: Hoosier Daddy wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: Florida State Seminal Vesicle wins... WRONG!!

....And Your Johnson (2-8) v Hernandez Hit Men* (4-6)

What do you do when you have one of the worst teams in the league and then you happen to face a team that has their best performance of the season? You pack it up and look forward basketball season! Johnson tried to play the stack play again - this time it looked much better than Cutler/Marshall. However, Mahomes got hurt throughout the season and Kelce never really was the dominant TE that everyone thought he would be. However, HHM had a huge week and the scary part about... it could be like this for rest of the season and if they squeak into the playoffs. Bell and Henry look like a top running back duo and Thomas is clearly one of the top WR with Brees back slinging the rock in New Orleans. The belt winner this week sends a message that he is not out of this race!

Result: Hernandez Hit Men wins
Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: Hernandez Hit Men wins... RIGHT!! (and he gets another point for the belt prediction)

Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas* (7-3) v The Back Hatch (4-6)

This was a huge win for one team and an even bigger loss for another team...

ARBL had big performances from Rudolph and Tate and that was pretty all that was needed (as long as nobody else put up absolute duds). Instead, let's focus on the issues for The Back Hatch. I first want to thank The Back Hatch for participating in this year's fantasy football league, his season is not completely done - but odds are not in his favor to make the playoffs. What is even more interesting... if you were to look at some of the top players for other teams - they were drafted by The Back Hatch. Hooper, Bell, J. Allen, Fournette, the list goes on! Usually one of the more active gm's in the league - this was not a good trading season for him. Even more so, why would a Browns fan start Hoyer over Mayfield? That may have been the move that ended it all - there are still three weeks to go, but some dominoes need to fall for The Back Hatch to twerk their way into the playoffs!

Results: Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas wins!
Prediction: The Back Hatch wins... WRONG!!
Mystery Guest: The Back Hatch wins... WRONG!!

Season: 40-23, 1 correct belt prediction
Mystery Guest: 35-28, 3 correct belt predictions

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Week 10 Prediction

Well - we are 4 weeks away from the playoffs! Which also means, we are four weeks away from someone getting completely "effed" over! It will either happen in the first round of the playoffs or during the last week of the regular season - you can bet your life savings on it! But until that moment happens - which we all want to happen, just not to us - we can play the scenario game....

Playoff Bound:
Wings of Dickarus
Dixie Normous
PEN15 Wrinkle (pretty much a shoe-in for the 2nd seed)
Florida State Seminal Vesicle
Biggus Dickus
Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas

The above teams should make the playoffs and I would be shocked if they did not. All of those teams are sitting at either 6-3 or 7-2 and have at least a two game lead on the rest of the league. With only two more spots to claim, this is going to be an interesting final four weeks...

Fighting to Survive:
Hoosier Daddy
Massive TD's
Ankle Holster
The Back Hatch

These four teams are all sitting at 4-5 and have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs. The schedule is also not very friendly to many of these teams - all of them end up facing at least three teams that are playoff bound in the final four weeks. If you want in the playoffs - you gotta show that you deserve it!

Playing the Spoiler:
Hernandez Hit Men
The J-Bones
Bluffton Backup Backups
...And Your Johnson

These four teams will get their chance to completely ruin someone's season. After all, if you are going to down - you better drag down anyone else you can!

This week I am going to be switching up the Team of the Week highlight - still featuring a team, but now we will be focusing on the remainder of their season....

Team of the Week

Massive TD's

First, congrats on winning the belt and what a big performance last week! You have vaulted yourself into the 8th and final spot for the playoffs. The question is: can you hold onto that spot? This week Massive TD's will be facing Dixie Normous (7-2). Dixie is a team that never looks solid, but somehow gets the job done, it will be a tough matchup. The following weeks include matchups against: Biggus Dickus (6-3), Wings of Dickarus (7-2), ...And Your Johnson (2-7).

Essentially, if you can muster your way through 3 of the top 4 teams in the league - you rewarded with a comfy matchup in the final week. This week Dixie is struggling with injuries and bye weeks - so that does help, but the two following weeks Massive TD's will be facing his own struggles with bye weeks. If Massive TD's can get out of the next four weeks with a 2-2 record and finish at 6-7, there is a legitimately shot at making the playoffs. It would be very sweet if ....And Your Johnson was able to end the season with a win and knock Massive TD's out of the playoffs, playing the role as the spoiler!

Matchup of the Week

Massive TD's* (4-5) v Dixie Normous (7-2)

Talk about a hail mary thrown to the scheduling gods - not only does Massive TD's hold the belt, but they are also gifted by facing Dixie Normous on a week when he is facing multiple bye weeks and injuries. There is a constant cloud of distrust hovering around Dixie Normous - you just can't really trust a team that constantly skates by with scheduling. Massive TD's is looking to keep the good time rolling with Jones and Jacobs at running back; both have been very solid. Honestly, this matchup is really more based upon the bye weeks and injuries on Dixie Normous than anything else.

Prediction: Massive TD's wins
Mystery Guest: Massive TD's wins

Wings of Dickarus* (7-2) v PEN15 Wrinkle* (6-3)

This is "Match of the Week" option B. This features the leaders in each division facing off, both are pretty much playing for a lock into the playoffs - but have their eyes set on the top seed. This week Brees will enter the starting lineup, and it is not because of a bye week. Brees presents himself with a terrific matchup against a woefully awful Atlanta defense. If D. Johnson can return to form, the tandem of Cook and Johnson are a deadly running back duo. This matchup really comes down to the matchup of the 49ers against the Seahawks. As a true competitor Wings advised Wrinkle to switch out Jimmy G. - gotta beat the team at the best lineup! This matchup will present the league with the first locked playoff spot on the year, something Wings will not take lightly...

Prediction: Wings of Dickarus wins
Mystery Guest: PEN15 Wrinkle wins

The J-Bones (2-7) v Bluffton Backup Backups (2-7)

A battle for the cellar dwellers! Which teams sucks a little less? Both teams feature players coming off of injuries, or in questionable status. However, one has to think that eventually the tier-one, top end talent of The J-Bones will reign supreme. Rodgers and Kamara both have a nice matchup and could easily carry the squad to victory by themselves. On the flip side, Elliott has to face a tough Minny defense and outside of Keenan Allen there not a for sure dominant player with a nice matchup. The loser of this match is mathematically eliminated and will also be removed from he trading block! Yes, you heard it here.... I WILL NOT ALLOW A TEAM THAT IS ELIMINATED FROM THE PLAYOFFS TO MAKE TRADES!!

Prediction: The J-Bones wins
Mystery Guest: The J-Bones wins

Biggus Dickus* (6-3) v Ankle Holster* (4-5)

This matchup presents quiet a pickle! The depth of Biggus Dickus against the running backs of Ankle Holster. The NYJets looks absolutely awful and Barkley should have a field day this week! Likewise, Mack faces a soft Miami defense and could find pay dirt twice this week. For Biggus Dickus, Kupp needs to continue his demolition of secondaries. It is going to be a 50/50 shot with Winston starting at quarterback - he could either throw 4 touchdowns or 4 picks, you just never know. Hooper is welcomed back with open arms and Biggus Dickus is currently rocking a double tight end starting lineup. I just don't know if the depth is good enough to beat a slew of running backs with comfy matchups.

Prediction: Ankle Holster wins
Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster wins

Florida State Seminal Vesicle** (6-3) v Hoosier Daddy* (4-5)

Both of these teams have showcased their ability to score points - as displayed by the combined 3 belt wins, and it could very possibly be 4 after this week. I am getting reports that FSSV has changed out the starting QB to Kyle Allen, which means he is going with a stack of Allen/McCaffrey. Honestly, any type of play that involves Run CMC is a winning play in my mind. However, I am not sure that is  going to matter. This is the week everything comes together for Hoosier Daddy - it is needs to! Sitting at 4-5 and in the middle of the playoff push, a much needed win should come this week. Hoosier Daddy is finally at full strength and this team is scary good on paper - we are all pulling for FSSV, but I am afraid it won't be enough.

Prediction: Hoosier Daddy wins, belt winner
Mystery Guest: Florida State Seminal Vesicle wins

....And Your Johnson (2-7) v Hernandez Hit Men (3-6)

Honestly, I just want ...And Your Johnson to spoil some seasons - who doesn't want that?!? His team is...

Wait, what is this? I am getting word that a block buster trade has been made. More on this trade will discussed in the next matchup - just know that something big is happening.

Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men wins
Mystery Guest: Hernandez Hit Men wins, belt winner

Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas* (6-3) v The Back Hatch (4-5)

Yes, as you heard above - there has been a blockbuster trade and it involved The Back Hatch and Hernandez Hit Men. Back Hatch shipped away Bell, JuJu, Ballage and received Gurley and Mclaurin back. From a "big name" stand point, it looks like HHM might have just worked some magic. However, let's slow our roll and take a look at the trade. Bell is a big loss - no matter who you get in return, oh wait? Bell doesn't play for the Steelers any more? Oh he plays for the J-E-T-S? Yikes. JuJu has a backup quarterback throwing the ball, or not throwing the ball, his way. Ballage is the guy to have in the Miami backfield. Not a lot lost, Gurley plays for a team that is in the playoff hunt and may be forced to fully give the reign to Gurley down the stretch. Will this trade be enough to get a much needed win this week? The bigger question: Will James Connor play? I am going to guess he does not, or if he does - he will be sharing many touches. If that is the case, the advantage goes to The Back Hatch.

Prediction: The Back Hatch wins
Mystery Guest: The Back Hatch wins

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