Week 10 Predictions

There are a few important numbers that you need to keep in mind for the remainder of the fantasy season

7: The bare minimum number of wins it is going to take to get into the playoffs

122.4: The average point total of winning teams throughout the past 4 weeks

31.4: The average point total of the top scoring player on the winning teams in the past 4 weeks

11282025: Trade Deadline

3: The number of times I plan on winning the belt from her to the end of the regular season

1: The number of times I will have won the league after this season

6,243: The number of words my victory speech will consist of... can't wait to post the video

It is time to strap-in, because these final 5 weeks are about to crazy. There will be a few more trades made, but don't forget... if your team is officially eliminated for the playoffs - you can't trade or drop players. For the record, officially eliminated means that you have a 0% chance to make the playoffs from ESPN. It should also be noted, that it will be highly frowned upon if there are colluding trades made throughout the league. The overall general understanding is that you are trying to win the league with your team. If colluding is discovered, you will have your choice of punishments....

A) Firing Squad

B) 50 Dick Punches

Matchup of the Week

Project Tush Push (6-3) v Frosted Flaccos (7-2)

I will be honest, I almost passed on this matchup for the MotW simply because of the constant team name changes from Frosted Flaccos aka AP2 aka Cocaine Cowboys. Don't we all know how much our beloved biology dislikes change? Not to mention, it is hard for me to keep consistency for Korean readers to track what is happening in the league. This matchup is a big deal for a couple reasons... this is 2 of the top 4 teams in the league and a loss this late in the season will really hurt the chances of securing the top seed in the playoffs. This week I am taking Tush Push for one reason only - a team name change for a player on the bye is just throwing off the feng shui of the team.

Prediction: Project Tush Push

Mystery Guest: Project Tush Push... "Battle of Defiance College. No Flacco? No win!"

Nips and Salsa (7-2) v BEKH (4-5)

At this point (not that it was ever going to be different), there is never going to be a matchup when I don't pick Nips and Salsa. Cards on the table (not the Arizona)... after waiting for players to return from injury - this is the team to beat down the stretch. Can it be done? Sure. It certainly isn't happening this week - I am just sending up prayers for J.J. McCarthy. He is now next in line of the QB injury list that is BEKH's team. Sorry big guy... the Michigan Miracle Man is going down!

Prediction: Nips and Salsa

Mystery Guest: Nips and Salsa... "Nips by a mile. Maybe gearing up to win the whole thing."

1st Downs Syndrome (5-4) v Cleveland Streamers* (3-6)

What a matchup this is!! We got a run heavy lineup (CMC/Irving/Monangai) vs a pass heavy lineup (Jefferson/Ladd/Tetairoa/Kittle). It is interesting, it will probably come down to the role players and whichever team can have someone step-up. Let's assume these all cancel each other out, who are you betting on?

Maye/Odunze/BTJ/Schultz v Goff/Harvey/Mason

If I was a betting man... I would say, give me the PRK 2 QB in the league.

Prediction: 1st Downs Syndrome

Mystery Guest: 1st Downs Syndrome... "Closer than the predicted score"

The J-Bones** (5-4) v Indiana Jones* (4-5)

Is the Johnathan Taylor the best running back in the league? I would say yes... fantasy wise he is currently number 2. That changes after this weekend - he is going to shred the Atlanta defense. Why? The Atlanta secondary is actually, as the kids call it... nice. They are allowing the fewest passing yards per game - so what should the offense do? Hand the ball off to their stallion. Look for Taylor to take over this game, take over the top spot, and take over this matchup. Sorry Danny Dimes... time to hand the reigns over to the thoroughbred you have in the stable.

Prediction: The J-Bones

Mystery Guest: The J-Bones... "Daniel Jones letdown gives The J-Bones the win"

Bootay Pirates (4-5) v Slender TD's** (2-7)

Call it one of the biggest upsets... but I just don't see how Slender TD's loses this matchup. Sure, Patty Mahomes is on bye. Suuuuurrreeee... whoever the hell Chimere Dike is on bye. But with the lineup that can be envisioned - this is a matchup that Slender could win. Not only could they win... but it would also keep them in the game for the chase of the final playoff spot. On the flip side, there is just too much firepower on bye in a crucial week. Missing CeeDee/Kelce/Rice/Ridley is just too much to replace.

Prediction: Slender TD's

Mystery Guest: Bootay Pirates... "Bootay by a mile! Making a push for the playoffs"

2AP (3-6) v Ertz/Eifert** (7-2)

Is there a luckier team in the league? Ertz/Eifert now plays 2AP without Chase, Hubbard has all but lost his job, Warren has to play against the number secondary. If Judkins doesn't play this week - there is chance that 2AP scores less than 90 points. Ertz/Eifert has a good team - arguably one of the top lineups... but it is getting overshadowed by the fortunate schedule they have had. It is similar to when a team like IU enter the CFP - are they really battle tested? Last season IU made the CFP, but had a SOS (Strength of Schedule) in the 90's out of a 130 some D1 teams. Obviously, things did not end well... could it be the same outcome for Ertz/Eifert?

Prediction: Ertz/Eifert

Mystery Guest: Ertz/Eifert... "Let's just say no statue is getting built"

ARBL (4-5) v AR's Finger* (2-7)

Is there a worse feeling that making some moves, having your team get some wins - and then in a crucial week.... half your starting lineup is on the bye. I wish I had something cool to say about this matchup, but when a team doesn't even have enough illegible players to fill lineup on a Wednesday afternoon... it is trouble. This could not come at a better time for Finger - who needs a win to stay in the race. Is this the time for a nice little jumpstart?

Prediction: AR's Finger

Mystery Guest: AR's Finger... "Rare win. Too many people on bye for ARBL"

As always, good luck to everyone - except for you BEKH - may your entire lineup be stuck in a never end loop of teaching a blind kid how to ride a bike.

With Love

Commish