Week 10 Predictions

Sometimes in life there is just nothing you can do... you just put forth your best effort and accept it for what it is. Sometimes you are just out matched with talent, knowledge, skill, etc.

A) Anybody running the 100-meter dash in ACAC conference from the years 2014-2018. There is just nothing that could be done when the 2nd fastest person in the county (1st being Bob "Sprained Ankle" Vanderkolk) is running beside you. No matter how hard you tried - you were getting dusted and Eskridge was looking back at you by the 70-meter mark.

B) The year 2006 in the Big Jaws Campus Life Dodgeball tournament. No matter how hard you tried, you were going down when across the court happened to be a future NFL quarterback and a future MLB pitcher (as well as a future Bluffton High School Teacher....pssssshhhh). It was just a matter of being outmatched and outmanned. 

C) Anybody.... and I mean anybody.... playing against me in Connect 4. I check into the Rainman mindset and nobody has a chance. I am shouting out addresses and counting toothpicks on that ground all the while dominating that child's game. I get that 'tism spectrum going and nobody is taking me down.

D) When you have a match-up in fantasy and all your players are either on bye week or injured. Sometimes there is just nothing you can do about it - just throw out what you got and pray to the fantasy gods that something magical will happen.

Matchup of the Week

Dixie Normous (2-7) v Ankle Holster (2-7)

To be fair, there is a different matchup that deserves to be the MotW - but I can not turn down the epic battle of a two cellar dwellers. Essentially, you lose this week - you are eliminated from the playoffs. That makes this matchup even more important.... especially for the trade possibilities - there will be no trading with teams that eliminated from the playoffs. The interesting aspect of this matchup is that it is one that Ankle Holster could actually win. Seattle has been a mess and presents a decent matchup for Green Bay. This matchup is really going to come down to whether or not Rodgers can take the field. There is nothing he loves more than shoving it people's faces - I am predicting he plays.... and plays well.

Prediction: Ankle Holster

Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster

The Fortune Cockies (5-4) v Bluffton Backup Backups* (5-4)

If you haven't seen the news yet... Dalvin Cook may find himself in a little hot trouble. Will that affects his play? Moore faces a tough Buffalo defense and I wouldn't bank on 25+ points this week. On the flip side, there is a level uncertainty throughout TFC's starting lineup. A gift fell into their lap with Chubb being ruled out this week and Johnson is in line for a big week. There will need to be a watch on Robinson and whether or not he needs to be removed for Hyde. The stars are aligning for a much needed win, but the issue will be whether or not the previous belt winner will be able to continue their streak - don't count on it without Moore having another large week.

Prediction: The Fortune Cockies

Mystery Guest: Bluffton Backup Backups

Aaron Rodger Blows Llamas*** (4-5) v Teardrop TD's (4-5)

Teardrop TD's has a lineup that is filled with studs and duds - the issue is going to be the duds. There is too much inconsistency in this lineup. Jackson/Lamb (even Carter) represent big play ability and big-time weeks... everywhere else is a going to be a struggle. On the flip side, the inconsistency of ARBL has been highly documented. The same rings true for their starting lineup... Mahomes/Hill represent big play ability - however, their "role" players represent slightly better value. This is a crucial matchup as one team will pull to .500 and the other will be sucking hind tit.

Prediction: Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas

Mystery Guest: Aaron Rodgers Blows Llamas

Belt Fairy* (3-6) v Gruden's Emails* (7-2)

Will the name change ring true for this week? This week looks like it might be switched and the belt fairy might just take the belt themselves. If Murray plays the matchup is inviting with Carolina falling apart at the seams. On top of that, Harris gets to go against Detoilet, Metcalf/Moore have matchups that should have a game script in their favor. On the flip side, Kupp continues to be the hottest player in fantasy and with Henry out - he is the shoe-in favorite for MVP. Can the Vegas running back duo bring enough value to compete this week. I think many would be surprised as the output they have had since Gruden has left. However, I don't see it this week - this week I see the Belt Fairy with a chance to take the belt themselves.

Prediction: Belt Fairy

Mystery Guest: Belt Fairy

Country Roads* (6-3) v Hoosier Daddy?* (6-3)

Trust me, it was incredibly hard to keep this matchup out of the MotW. Just look at these projections - this could be a preview of the Championship. On both sides there is a consistency that is only matched by one other team (HHM). There is so much value on both sides of this matchup - honestly, it is too hard to pick. Coin flip either way - both lineups have big-time players and terrific role players. Give me Allen/Diggs against NYJ... but honestly, who knows.

Prediction: Hoosier Daddy?

Mystery Guest: Country Roads

Church Vans (4-5) v PEN15 Wrinkle (5-4)

Both of these teams are the type of teams that don't make much noise... float under the radar - and yet, here they are competing in the middle of the pack for a playoff spot. Church Vans has always had a sore spot with their running backs, but their pass catchers have the potential to have major weeks at any given time. On the flip side, the same rings true for Wrinkle - good pass catchers and struggling running backs. If there was a gun to my head, I would say give me Waddle/Pittman/Kelce/Andrews.

Prediction: Church Vans

Mystery Guest: Church Vans

The J-Bones (3-6) v Hernandez Hit Men* (7-2)

Full disclosure.... as I write this blog I am watching Hunger Games. If you an unfamiliar it is a book/movie that features kids from different districts thrown into an arena where they fight to death. Many times there are kids that built for for the battle and kids that are just waiting to die. This matchup is the Hunger Games. HHM is the kids that were built for this and The J-Bones are just waiting to die. I could breakdown the lineups and discuss the bright spots - but we all have eyes, we can see what is going to happen.

Prediction: Hernandez Hit Men

Mystery Guest: Hernandez Hit Men

Bless

Commish

As always, good luck to everyone - except for you, Bluffton Backup Backups - may your entire roster burn in a fiery helicopter crash eerily similar to the one that took down Kobe!