It's Murphy vs. Wes this weekend! 1 vs. 2! The Upstart vs. the Dynasty ...
Phat Bowl VIII ...
(1) Mad Dog vs. (2) Ramshaft Raiders - According to the Yahoo! Week 16 Predictions, this final fantasy match should be a close one. It's Murphy's big-play receivers vs. Wes's elite quarterbacks!
QB Matchup - (MD) Garrard, Cassel, Stafford, & Sanchez vs. (RR) Peyton, McNabb, & Henne ...
Wes's duo of Peyton & McNabb gives him a huge advantage over whichever 2 QBs Murphy ends up starting. I think its Garrard & Cassel for Mad Dog right now, with a chance that you start Stafford (at QB2), if healthy.
WR Matchup - (MD) DeSean, Austin, Moss, & Rice vs. (RR) Manningham, Chambers, Hester, & Visanthe
This is Mad Dog's strength ... Big-play Receivers! Any of his trio of starting receivers could score 20+pts on any given Sunday. Wes has a set of receivers who will all score around 10pts consistently, but they don't have quite the upside.
RB Matchup - (MD) Moreno, Jacobs, Turner, & Choice vs. (RR) Jamaal Charles, Grant, DeAngelo, Felix, & Bradshaw
This is where Wes has to prove his fantasy prowess. Mad Dog will be starting Moreno & Jacobs this weekend, with a chance that Turner starts at RB2, if healthy. Personally, I don't know if I play Turner, even if he does start. An FFL Championship is a lot to bet on a gimpy ankle. Meanwhile, Wes has 5 RBs that must be whittled down to two for this weekend. Ya gotta start Charles no matter what. I see Wes's RB2 as a choice between Grant, DeAngelo (if healthy), or Bradshaw. I think Jamaal Charles is the best RB on the field this weekend, so I would have to give the edge in the backfield to Wes's Raiders.
SpT Matchup - (MD) Clark, Akers, NO & NE Ds vs. (RR) Celek, Longwell, MIN & NYG Ds
This matchup is pretty even ... Dallas Clark vs. Celek ... Even! Akers vs. Longwell ... Even! ... So that means it comes down to the DEFs. I like both Ds to score well this weekend, as both squads are coming off of bad losses in Week 15. If I had to pick one over the other, I would have to pick Murphy & the NO D ... The Saints are at home (after a loss), facing the Bucs. Can you say statement game.
So who does the Schwam pick to win it all in 2009? ... Mad Dog takes his first Phat Bowl!!! (see the play on words, there ... HAHAHA)
I'm willing to sidebet on this match ... Any takers?
Tha Commish
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Dreams of a Phat Bowl ...
The Phat Bowl looks like it is starting to crystalize with only MNF yet to play ...
Mad Dog leading Demmelitions (138-115) ... Demmel's inaction to replace Rackers this weekend may cause him a trip to the Phat Bowl. I mean, does Demmel knows that he has 2 non-active Kickers on his roster (Rackers has a groin injury & Carney was replaced a couple weeks back). With (Murph) Jacobs vs. (Demmel) Hakeem Nicks playing tonight, it will take a minor miracle for Demmel to pull-out the "W". On the flipside, Murph's squad had a great weekend with 4 players scoring 20+pts and 6 players in double-digits.
Ramshafts Raiders lead J$ (117-90) ... With a 27pt deficit heading into MNF, Jilbert needs a monster game from Santana Moss and for Wes's only remaining player, Manningham, to score nothing. Jilbert needed his QBs (Alex Smith or Cutler) to do something this weekend, which they did not (a combined 4pts will not cut it)! The Raiders scored about what was expected, but no one's on J$'s squad ended up with a big day, as was needed.
So unless some crazy things go down tonight, Phat Bowl VIII is looking like a 1 vs. 2 showdown starting on Christmas Day Friday (... First Week 16 game is SD @ TEN on Friday, 12/25).
On a sidenote, I have a 19.74pt lead in another fantasy playoffs and my opposition has Quinton Ganther (WAS-RB) playing tonight. My team is done playing (105.84pts total) ... What do ya think my chances are of advancing?
That's all I got for now ... Get ready for MNF and the Phat Bowl over Christmas!
Tha Commish
Mad Dog leading Demmelitions (138-115) ... Demmel's inaction to replace Rackers this weekend may cause him a trip to the Phat Bowl. I mean, does Demmel knows that he has 2 non-active Kickers on his roster (Rackers has a groin injury & Carney was replaced a couple weeks back). With (Murph) Jacobs vs. (Demmel) Hakeem Nicks playing tonight, it will take a minor miracle for Demmel to pull-out the "W". On the flipside, Murph's squad had a great weekend with 4 players scoring 20+pts and 6 players in double-digits.
Ramshafts Raiders lead J$ (117-90) ... With a 27pt deficit heading into MNF, Jilbert needs a monster game from Santana Moss and for Wes's only remaining player, Manningham, to score nothing. Jilbert needed his QBs (Alex Smith or Cutler) to do something this weekend, which they did not (a combined 4pts will not cut it)! The Raiders scored about what was expected, but no one's on J$'s squad ended up with a big day, as was needed.
So unless some crazy things go down tonight, Phat Bowl VIII is looking like a 1 vs. 2 showdown starting on Christmas Day Friday (... First Week 16 game is SD @ TEN on Friday, 12/25).
On a sidenote, I have a 19.74pt lead in another fantasy playoffs and my opposition has Quinton Ganther (WAS-RB) playing tonight. My team is done playing (105.84pts total) ... What do ya think my chances are of advancing?
That's all I got for now ... Get ready for MNF and the Phat Bowl over Christmas!
Tha Commish
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Week 15 Preview ...
With a spot in the Phat Bowl on the line, Da Schwam previews this weekend's matchups ...
(1) Mad Dog vs. (5) Demmelitions - According the Yahoo! Matchup Projections, this should be a very close weekend ... QBs - Demmel's duo of Brady & Rodgers rules over all. Stafford could be a QB2 for Mad Dog this weekend, if healthy. Otherwise, Murph's choice of starting Garrard & Cassel seem to be right on ... WRs - Edge goes to Demmel here, starting two elite receivers (Wayne & Andre Johnson) and Hakeem Nicks (who is on quite a hot-streak the past month). Mad Dog's trio is still pretty good with Rice, DeSean, & Randy Moss. These 3 have the upside to make this weekend very exciting ... RBs - Like the receivers, I give Demmel the edge here, but again, Mad Dog is a very close second. Demmel is starting Thomas Jones & Addai, while Murphy has Moreno & Jacobs ... SpT - How funny is it that Demmel has two Kickers on his roster, yet both are injured! Since Demmel is a K down, I will give this category to Mad Dog with Miller, Akers, & NE D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ DEMMELITIONS IN THE UPSET!!!
(2) Ramshafts Raiders vs. (3) J$ - This is a true "Clash of the Titans" ... McNabb & Peyton vs. AP & CJ!!! ... QBs - Edge Raiders with Peyton & McNabb (over J$'s Cutler & Alex Smith) ... WRs - In what appears to be the wildcard in this matchup, how each team's receivers do this week may go a long way in determining who makes it to the Phat Bowl. Da Schwam does not think too highly of either trio. Wes has the more consistent corp (with Manningham, Chambers, & Visanthe), while Jilbert has more upside (with Roddy, Jennings, & Santana Moss). I'm gonna call this one even ... RBs - Edge J$ with AP & CJ over whichever 2 players Wes decides to start this Sunday. I'm not sure about leaving DeAngelo on the bench, in favor of Grant ... SpT - I will give Wes a slight edge here with a better TE (Celek) than Jilbert (Winslow) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ RAMSHAFTS RAIDERS IN THE PHAT BOWL (again ...?!?!)!!!
Good luck to all fantasy owners ...
Tha Commish
(1) Mad Dog vs. (5) Demmelitions - According the Yahoo! Matchup Projections, this should be a very close weekend ... QBs - Demmel's duo of Brady & Rodgers rules over all. Stafford could be a QB2 for Mad Dog this weekend, if healthy. Otherwise, Murph's choice of starting Garrard & Cassel seem to be right on ... WRs - Edge goes to Demmel here, starting two elite receivers (Wayne & Andre Johnson) and Hakeem Nicks (who is on quite a hot-streak the past month). Mad Dog's trio is still pretty good with Rice, DeSean, & Randy Moss. These 3 have the upside to make this weekend very exciting ... RBs - Like the receivers, I give Demmel the edge here, but again, Mad Dog is a very close second. Demmel is starting Thomas Jones & Addai, while Murphy has Moreno & Jacobs ... SpT - How funny is it that Demmel has two Kickers on his roster, yet both are injured! Since Demmel is a K down, I will give this category to Mad Dog with Miller, Akers, & NE D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ DEMMELITIONS IN THE UPSET!!!
(2) Ramshafts Raiders vs. (3) J$ - This is a true "Clash of the Titans" ... McNabb & Peyton vs. AP & CJ!!! ... QBs - Edge Raiders with Peyton & McNabb (over J$'s Cutler & Alex Smith) ... WRs - In what appears to be the wildcard in this matchup, how each team's receivers do this week may go a long way in determining who makes it to the Phat Bowl. Da Schwam does not think too highly of either trio. Wes has the more consistent corp (with Manningham, Chambers, & Visanthe), while Jilbert has more upside (with Roddy, Jennings, & Santana Moss). I'm gonna call this one even ... RBs - Edge J$ with AP & CJ over whichever 2 players Wes decides to start this Sunday. I'm not sure about leaving DeAngelo on the bench, in favor of Grant ... SpT - I will give Wes a slight edge here with a better TE (Celek) than Jilbert (Winslow) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ RAMSHAFTS RAIDERS IN THE PHAT BOWL (again ...?!?!)!!!
Good luck to all fantasy owners ...
Tha Commish
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
... And the Division Championships are set!
Da Schwam went 1-1 this past week ... Gellis ends up losing by a mere 2pts., while Chad failed to mount a comeback last night as his remaining duo of Warner & Hightower combined for -2pts.
Gellis was so close to pulling out the "W" last night. He needed to overcome a 16pt deficit heading into MNF (with Fitzgerald/Gore vs. Alex Smith) ... Gore got the big game he needed (24pts), but the entire ARZ O stalled last night, which left Fitzy with a measly 2pts. The only ARZ player that did anything was Beanie Wells.
The horrid ARZ O also hurt the SoCal Strikers hopes ... Chad needed a big game from the Cards' O last night (as Chad had a 27pt deficit to overcome) and WOW, did Warner and the boys not deliver! With Warner & Hightower combining for -2pts., Demmel actually increased his lead with Rackers measly 3pts.
Da Schwamz stats after Week 14 ... ESPN Pigskin Pick 'Em 118-90 ... ESPN Eliminator Challenge 13-1 (Lost KC upset over PIT in Week 11) ... Yahoo! FFL Picks 28-22
And now, the NDHFFL Division Championships (Week 15) are set ...
(1) Mad Dog vs. (5) Demmelitions
(2) Ramshafts Raiders vs. (3) J$
Who will make it to the Phat Bowl?
Tha Commish
Gellis was so close to pulling out the "W" last night. He needed to overcome a 16pt deficit heading into MNF (with Fitzgerald/Gore vs. Alex Smith) ... Gore got the big game he needed (24pts), but the entire ARZ O stalled last night, which left Fitzy with a measly 2pts. The only ARZ player that did anything was Beanie Wells.
The horrid ARZ O also hurt the SoCal Strikers hopes ... Chad needed a big game from the Cards' O last night (as Chad had a 27pt deficit to overcome) and WOW, did Warner and the boys not deliver! With Warner & Hightower combining for -2pts., Demmel actually increased his lead with Rackers measly 3pts.
Da Schwamz stats after Week 14 ... ESPN Pigskin Pick 'Em 118-90 ... ESPN Eliminator Challenge 13-1 (Lost KC upset over PIT in Week 11) ... Yahoo! FFL Picks 28-22
And now, the NDHFFL Division Championships (Week 15) are set ...
(1) Mad Dog vs. (5) Demmelitions
(2) Ramshafts Raiders vs. (3) J$
Who will make it to the Phat Bowl?
Tha Commish
Monday, December 14, 2009
Pre-MNF Wildcard Weekend Update ...
With the ARZ @ SF game still to be played, the Week 14 playoff picture is starting to take shape ...
Going into tonight's game, Jilbert holds a 16pt lead over Gellis ... J$ has Alex Smith playing vs. Gellis's remaining duo of Fitzgerald & Gore ... Gellis is still very much in this game.
In the other wildcard matchup, Demmel may have 27pt lead over Chad's Strikers, but this match is anything but over ... Chad has Warner & Hightower tonight, while Demmel has Rackers ... Chad is still very much in this game, as well.
MNF will be an interesting game to watch with the fantasy playoffs on the line ...
Tha Commish
Going into tonight's game, Jilbert holds a 16pt lead over Gellis ... J$ has Alex Smith playing vs. Gellis's remaining duo of Fitzgerald & Gore ... Gellis is still very much in this game.
In the other wildcard matchup, Demmel may have 27pt lead over Chad's Strikers, but this match is anything but over ... Chad has Warner & Hightower tonight, while Demmel has Rackers ... Chad is still very much in this game, as well.
MNF will be an interesting game to watch with the fantasy playoffs on the line ...
Tha Commish
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
NDHFFL Playoffs - Wildcard Weekend
With Mad Dog & the Raiders on a Bye, it's time for Da Schwam to preview the pair of Wildcard matchups in Week 14 ... Da Schwamz record has been respectable all season (109-83 against the spread in ESPN Pick 'Em & 27-21 in Yahoo! FFL Picks)
(3) J$ vs. (6) Gellis -- QBs - Gotta give the edge to Gellis here. Favre is an elite option this season, while Hasselbeck is a better option (@HOU) over Orton (@IND). Jilbert's duo of Cutler & Alex Smith could go off. If they do, Jilbert could score 150 this weekend and Gellis will be in trouble; WRs - J$'s Roddy, Jennings, & Santana vs. Gellis's Fitzgerald, MSW, & Steve "Big City" Smith ... Gotta go to Gellis here. Larry Fitzgerald is quality and MSW should go off this weekend (he was a dud last weekend); RBs - CJ & AP ... No question! CJ is @STL, to boot! I'm a bit surprised Gellis is starting Gore this weekend over Benson. I mean Gore has been a dud, since the Niners went to a Spread O; SpT - Gellis gets the checkmark with Witten being a big advantage over Jilbert's Winslow. (Gellis) Hartley & TEN D is even with (J$) Gostkowski & PIT D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ GELLIS IN WEEK 14!!!
(4) SoCal Strikers vs. (5) Demmelitions -- In the previous 2 matchups between these fantasy rivals, Chad had won each contest by over 25pts. Can Chad make it a clean sweep? Possibly, but you can't count out Demmel with Brady & Rodgers ... QBs - With Brady & Rodgers, Demmel definitely gets the edge here. I think the Strikers will start Warner, but QB2 (either Big Ben or Eli) may end up being a crucial fantasy decision this weekend; WRs -Again, gotta go with the quality of Demmel's trio of Andre Johnson, Wayne, & Driver over Chad's starters. Although Chad does have a shot with a redhot Meachem, picking your poison with the Chargers receivers (Gates or Vincent Jackson), and Mason playing DET at home; RBs - Demmel gets the checkmark in the backfield with Thomas Jones & Addai, but Chad could make it a game if he picks the right RB2 (Forte, Stewart, or Hightower) to start alongside Ricky this weekend; SpT - Demmel for the sweep with Miller, Rackers, and GB D. The Strikers have a higher quality TE in Gonzo, and just about all fantasy kickers are created equal, but I do not like Chad starting the DEN D (@IND) in Week 14. I would take either D in the WAS @ OAK matchup over DEN this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ DEMMELITIONS FOR THE WIN!!! (Third time's a charm, right ...)
That's all I got for now ... Enjoy the excitement of the fantasy playoffs!
Tha Commish
That's all I got for now ... Enjoy the excitement of the fantasy playoffs!
Tha Commish
Monday, December 7, 2009
Looking back at the Final Weekend 'N Da Hood ...
So lets break down this weekend's action into the 2 most important aspects ...
Division Championships ...
Wes has been in Colts-mode for the better-part of the past 2 weekends, since locking up the Northend Division crown in Week 11 ... As for the Southside crown, it appears to come down to Ray Rice tonight. Gellis needs 37pts from Rice to secure the division title. In the event of a tie or a Mad Dog victory, Murphy would win his franchise's first division crown.
Playoff Picture ...
Raiders have earned a Bye in Week 14, but if Wes loses this weekend, he could see himself slip to #2 in the rankings, as the winner of the Mad Dog-Gellis matchup would end up being the #1 seed (by overall points tiebreaker).
As for Mad Dog & Gellis, I have already mentioned their position ... Win and they are the division champs & earn a bye next weekend.
Demmel still has 3 players tonight (Rodgers, Driver, & GB D), so a 53pt deficit is not out of the question to overcome ... If Demmel wins tonight, he is the #3 seed ... A loss, 6th place (probably).
The Strikers look to be cruising to a Week 13 "W", which would mean that Chad's final playoff position will be determined by the results of the Demmelitions ... If Demmel loses, Chad would end up in 5th place ... If Demmel were to pull-out the victory, then Chad would end up in 6th place.
With a 2pt. lead & Jennings playing tonight, it appears that J$ has all but locked up his seat in the playoffs. Assuming Jilbert wins this weekend, then he will end up either 4th or 5th place, depending on the outcome of Chad's matchup, as well as Demmel's.
Things don't look good for Snapp ... He needed either Chad or J$ to lose this weekend, as well as overcome a huge point deficit. Snapp still has Flacco & Crosby playing tonight, so in the end, Snapp may end up getting close in points, but will be a 1-game off.
REALLY ME ... REALLY???!?!?! Once I am mathematically out of the playoffs, I score 125pts+ a week and go 3-0 ... SWEET!!!
Felicia ends the season respectably ... Just not the Year of La Chica.
As for Burton, I really wish he woulda at least started active players in his lineup ... You don't need to go and pickup players, but at least start the ones who are active on Week 13 rosters (i.e. Vick & Jackson for Bulger & Westbrook this weekend). That woulda made the matchup with Jilbert that much more exciting.
Good luck to all and we will start talking playoffs tomorrow ...
Tha Commish
Division Championships ...
Wes has been in Colts-mode for the better-part of the past 2 weekends, since locking up the Northend Division crown in Week 11 ... As for the Southside crown, it appears to come down to Ray Rice tonight. Gellis needs 37pts from Rice to secure the division title. In the event of a tie or a Mad Dog victory, Murphy would win his franchise's first division crown.
Playoff Picture ...
Raiders have earned a Bye in Week 14, but if Wes loses this weekend, he could see himself slip to #2 in the rankings, as the winner of the Mad Dog-Gellis matchup would end up being the #1 seed (by overall points tiebreaker).
As for Mad Dog & Gellis, I have already mentioned their position ... Win and they are the division champs & earn a bye next weekend.
Demmel still has 3 players tonight (Rodgers, Driver, & GB D), so a 53pt deficit is not out of the question to overcome ... If Demmel wins tonight, he is the #3 seed ... A loss, 6th place (probably).
The Strikers look to be cruising to a Week 13 "W", which would mean that Chad's final playoff position will be determined by the results of the Demmelitions ... If Demmel loses, Chad would end up in 5th place ... If Demmel were to pull-out the victory, then Chad would end up in 6th place.
With a 2pt. lead & Jennings playing tonight, it appears that J$ has all but locked up his seat in the playoffs. Assuming Jilbert wins this weekend, then he will end up either 4th or 5th place, depending on the outcome of Chad's matchup, as well as Demmel's.
Things don't look good for Snapp ... He needed either Chad or J$ to lose this weekend, as well as overcome a huge point deficit. Snapp still has Flacco & Crosby playing tonight, so in the end, Snapp may end up getting close in points, but will be a 1-game off.
REALLY ME ... REALLY???!?!?! Once I am mathematically out of the playoffs, I score 125pts+ a week and go 3-0 ... SWEET!!!
Felicia ends the season respectably ... Just not the Year of La Chica.
As for Burton, I really wish he woulda at least started active players in his lineup ... You don't need to go and pickup players, but at least start the ones who are active on Week 13 rosters (i.e. Vick & Jackson for Bulger & Westbrook this weekend). That woulda made the matchup with Jilbert that much more exciting.
Good luck to all and we will start talking playoffs tomorrow ...
Tha Commish
Thursday, December 3, 2009
NDHFFL Week 13 Preview
With the start of final regular season weekend about to start, Da Schwam needs to get his picks in now ...
Da Gun vs. Demmelitions - I think Demmel is a huge favorite on paper, but with nothing to lose, my squad can beat anyone on any given Sunday ... NO PICK!
Snapp Attack vs. Phockers - Snapp needs PTs this weekend to have any chance at the playoffs ... And he may need 150+pts to get a "W" over a stacked Phockers lineup ... Rivers/LT/SD D @CLE, Schaub @JAX, Ward v.OAK, and Frenchy @WAS ... SCHWAMI SAYZ SNAPPER (in a fantasy shootout to end the regular season)!
J$ vs. Burtonics - Do I need to even pick a winner in this one (since both are losers ... :P) ... I am even willing make a sidebet with Burton that AP/CJ/Cutler will outscore his entire starting lineup this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ J$!
Mad Dog vs. Gellis - This is for the Division Championship (and a Week 14 Bye)! I think this may be the matchup of the week ... QBs favor Gellis; WRs favor Murphy; RBs are even; and SpT are pretty even ... I think this match could be decided by some critical GTD ... Should Mad Dog start NE or NO D? Will Tynes be kicking for Big Blue this weekend? Which WRs & RBs will Gellis start? ... SCHWAMI SAYZ GELLIS!
Strikers vs. Raiders - I think Chad's growing IR List (Warner, Big Ben, Eli, CAR QB, Stewart, etc.) will be his downfall this week. He just doesn't appear to have enough firepower to overcome a Raiders squad at full-strength ... SCHWAMI SAYZ RAMSHAFTS RAIDERS!
Enjoy the game tonight! ... From Toronto, eh!!!
Tha Commish
Da Gun vs. Demmelitions - I think Demmel is a huge favorite on paper, but with nothing to lose, my squad can beat anyone on any given Sunday ... NO PICK!
Snapp Attack vs. Phockers - Snapp needs PTs this weekend to have any chance at the playoffs ... And he may need 150+pts to get a "W" over a stacked Phockers lineup ... Rivers/LT/SD D @CLE, Schaub @JAX, Ward v.OAK, and Frenchy @WAS ... SCHWAMI SAYZ SNAPPER (in a fantasy shootout to end the regular season)!
J$ vs. Burtonics - Do I need to even pick a winner in this one (since both are losers ... :P) ... I am even willing make a sidebet with Burton that AP/CJ/Cutler will outscore his entire starting lineup this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ J$!
Mad Dog vs. Gellis - This is for the Division Championship (and a Week 14 Bye)! I think this may be the matchup of the week ... QBs favor Gellis; WRs favor Murphy; RBs are even; and SpT are pretty even ... I think this match could be decided by some critical GTD ... Should Mad Dog start NE or NO D? Will Tynes be kicking for Big Blue this weekend? Which WRs & RBs will Gellis start? ... SCHWAMI SAYZ GELLIS!
Strikers vs. Raiders - I think Chad's growing IR List (Warner, Big Ben, Eli, CAR QB, Stewart, etc.) will be his downfall this week. He just doesn't appear to have enough firepower to overcome a Raiders squad at full-strength ... SCHWAMI SAYZ RAMSHAFTS RAIDERS!
Enjoy the game tonight! ... From Toronto, eh!!!
Tha Commish
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
In the Homestretch ...
With the playoffs less than 2 weeks away, it's time for Da Schwam to take stock of the league ...
This FFL season has been very much "up & down" for me ... While I will finish the NDHFFL season in 8th place, I have locked-up 2nd place in my work-league, and will be fighting for the regular season title in yet another FFL league ... I was knocked-out of my Eliminator League in Week 11, when KC upset PIT ... As for my Pick 'Em League this season, I am currently in the 98th percentile (100-76 vs. the Spread) ... As for Da Schwamz Fantasy Picks this season, I have been rather ordinary (25-19 overall).
As for the Week 12 fantasy matchups ...
Da Gun destroys Mad Dog (154-89) -- It's not me that's good ... It's Brees! He's good!
Snapp crushes Burtonics (120-70) -- No big surprise here ... I mean Burton started Westbrook & Bulger who were known to be out this weekend on the Friday before.
J$ defeats Raiders (114-97) -- Jilbert has a tough team to beat when AP & CJ both start racking up the pts.
Demmelitions end Phockers' Playoff Hopes (119-101) -- Felicia had a chance, but the lack of production by her receivers killed her.
Gellis defeats Strikers (99-89) -- If Chad had picked up & started Leinart this weekend, Chad woulda won ... But he didn't and the Strikers lost.
Here is my fantasy outlook as the final regular season weekend approaches ...
1) Ramshafts Raiders (9-3) - With Mad Dog's loss in Week 12 (... Thanks Ebo! From Wes), Wes clinched a first-round Bye. If he wins in Week 13 (v. SoCal Strikers), Wes will clinch the #1 overall seed.
2) Mad Dog (8-4) - Murph will clinch a first-round Bye with a win this weekend (v. Gellis). If he loses, the Southside Division race gets very interesting with 3 teams trailing at 7-5.
3) Demmelitions (7-5) - Demmel is actually locked-out of getting a top-2 seed in the playoffs because of the Mad Dog vs. Gellis matchup ... If Demmel wins this weekend, he will probably lockup the #3 seed. With a loss, Demmel could fall to the 5th or 6th spot.
4) Gellis (7-5) - This Week 13 matchup is for the division title and $100 cash money!!! If Gellis wins this weekend, he will be the Southside Division Champ (since he ends up with more pts. than Chad and better division records than Murph or Demmel).
5) J$ (7-5) - Mathematically, Jilbert could end up with the 3rd seed with a "W" this weekend (he would need Demmel, Gellis, and Chad to lose) ... In actuality, win or lose, Jilbert will probably end up as the 4th or 5th seed, depending on the outcomes of the other 7-5 teams.
6) SoCal Strikers (7-5) - Chad needs to win this weekend to guarantee his playoff birth. If he loses, that will open up the door for Snapp to make the playoffs.
7) Snapp Attack (6-6) - Snapp needs to win and for Chad to lose this weekend to even have a shot at the playoffs ... It may be a long shot, but anything is possible! Remember the US team at the Confed Cup earlier this year.
8) Da Gun (4-8) - I'm all about ruining playoff dreams right now ... Gellis - CHECK! ... Mad Dog - CHECK! ... Next Up - Demmel.
9) Phockers (4-8) - Snapp needs major pts this week and La Chica is looking to put up a big number this weekend (Rivers/LT @ CLE, Schaub @ JAX, etc.).
10) Burtonics (1-11) - Maybe I should just give the "W" to Jilbert now ...
That's all I got for now ... I'll preview the Week 13 matchups tomorrow.
Tha Commish
This FFL season has been very much "up & down" for me ... While I will finish the NDHFFL season in 8th place, I have locked-up 2nd place in my work-league, and will be fighting for the regular season title in yet another FFL league ... I was knocked-out of my Eliminator League in Week 11, when KC upset PIT ... As for my Pick 'Em League this season, I am currently in the 98th percentile (100-76 vs. the Spread) ... As for Da Schwamz Fantasy Picks this season, I have been rather ordinary (25-19 overall).
As for the Week 12 fantasy matchups ...
Da Gun destroys Mad Dog (154-89) -- It's not me that's good ... It's Brees! He's good!
Snapp crushes Burtonics (120-70) -- No big surprise here ... I mean Burton started Westbrook & Bulger who were known to be out this weekend on the Friday before.
J$ defeats Raiders (114-97) -- Jilbert has a tough team to beat when AP & CJ both start racking up the pts.
Demmelitions end Phockers' Playoff Hopes (119-101) -- Felicia had a chance, but the lack of production by her receivers killed her.
Gellis defeats Strikers (99-89) -- If Chad had picked up & started Leinart this weekend, Chad woulda won ... But he didn't and the Strikers lost.
Here is my fantasy outlook as the final regular season weekend approaches ...
1) Ramshafts Raiders (9-3) - With Mad Dog's loss in Week 12 (... Thanks Ebo! From Wes), Wes clinched a first-round Bye. If he wins in Week 13 (v. SoCal Strikers), Wes will clinch the #1 overall seed.
2) Mad Dog (8-4) - Murph will clinch a first-round Bye with a win this weekend (v. Gellis). If he loses, the Southside Division race gets very interesting with 3 teams trailing at 7-5.
3) Demmelitions (7-5) - Demmel is actually locked-out of getting a top-2 seed in the playoffs because of the Mad Dog vs. Gellis matchup ... If Demmel wins this weekend, he will probably lockup the #3 seed. With a loss, Demmel could fall to the 5th or 6th spot.
4) Gellis (7-5) - This Week 13 matchup is for the division title and $100 cash money!!! If Gellis wins this weekend, he will be the Southside Division Champ (since he ends up with more pts. than Chad and better division records than Murph or Demmel).
5) J$ (7-5) - Mathematically, Jilbert could end up with the 3rd seed with a "W" this weekend (he would need Demmel, Gellis, and Chad to lose) ... In actuality, win or lose, Jilbert will probably end up as the 4th or 5th seed, depending on the outcomes of the other 7-5 teams.
6) SoCal Strikers (7-5) - Chad needs to win this weekend to guarantee his playoff birth. If he loses, that will open up the door for Snapp to make the playoffs.
7) Snapp Attack (6-6) - Snapp needs to win and for Chad to lose this weekend to even have a shot at the playoffs ... It may be a long shot, but anything is possible! Remember the US team at the Confed Cup earlier this year.
8) Da Gun (4-8) - I'm all about ruining playoff dreams right now ... Gellis - CHECK! ... Mad Dog - CHECK! ... Next Up - Demmel.
9) Phockers (4-8) - Snapp needs major pts this week and La Chica is looking to put up a big number this weekend (Rivers/LT @ CLE, Schaub @ JAX, etc.).
10) Burtonics (1-11) - Maybe I should just give the "W" to Jilbert now ...
That's all I got for now ... I'll preview the Week 13 matchups tomorrow.
Tha Commish
Monday, November 23, 2009
Looking back at Week 11's Sunday Action ...
Da Gun upset the playoff contending Gold Club (126-123) -- Well, it came down to the final drive of SNF ... And with the Philly INT to end the game inside of 2min, my squad locked up the "W" ... The loss will slide Gellis down to 5th place (in all likelihood).
Raiders outlast Snapp (112-104) -- Snapp missed a golden opportunity this weekend to get back in the thick of the playoff race. However, Wes had other ideas in the second leg of the "A-Town Derby" ... With the "W", Wes has all but locked up the Northend Division (with 2 weeks left in the regular season) ... Snapp is still in the playoff picture, but he is kinda like the Niners. At this point, he is on the outside looking in.
J$ trails Mad Dog (128-87) -- Jilbert needs 42pts from CJ tonight to pull-out a victory from his former Hostel-mate. I guess anything is possible after Murphy gets 41pts from Stafford ... If Murph maintains his lead, he will remain atop the Southside division with a 1-game lead over a pack that will be diminished to 1-team (with 2 of the 3 chasing teams losing this weekend) ... Look out in Week 12 Mad Dog! I looking to spoil your division title dreams!
Phockers still have a heart beat after win over Burtonics (leading 101-67) -- I guess 35pts from Slaton tonight is a possibility, but I like Felicia's chances to still remain in the playoff chase ... If she ends up beating Burton this weekend, coupled with Jilbert & Snapp losses, she is now 2-games back from the 6th seed (with 2 games left vs. Demmel & Snapp).
Strikers up big over rival Demmelitions (152-112) -- Like I said before, I guess anything is possible after watching Stafford light up the fantasy scoreboard with 41pts, which is what Demmel needs from Andre Johnson to earn the "W" this weekend ... If the outcome remains, Chad will move up to the #3 seed (and 2nd place in his division), while Demmel would fall to 4th place in the standings.
Playoff Outlook (based on predicted Week 11 results) ...
1. Ramshafts Raiders (9-2) -- With a mere 1-game & 4pt lead over Mad Dog, Wes has locked up his division and is now in a race vs. Mad Dog for the regular season title. A win, coupled with a Mad Dog loss, in Week 12 will secure the Raiders the top-seed.
2. Mad Dog (8-3) -- Murphy is a mere 1-game (& a mere 4pts) back from Wes in the regular-season title race ... That makes Week 12 crucial for Murphy ... Wanna sidebet, Murph?
3. SoCal Strikers (7-4) -- As the most likely winner of the "SoCal Derby", Chad looks to end up as the sole team at 7-4 ... The interesting part of Chad's FFL record is, that due to his lack of overall points, he will either be 3rd or 6th place, with the glut of 6-5 teams, all of which beat him on points.
4. Demmelitions (6-5) -- With over 1300pts, Demmel should remain atop the glut of 6-5 teams battling for playoff position.
5. Yo Mamma call you Gold Club (6-5) -- With a 50pt. lead over Jilbert, Gellis will most likely end up in the fifth spot.
6. J$ (6-5) -- Jilbert is lucky that Snapp also lost this weekend, as he maintains his tenuous hold over the final playoff spot.
Chase Pack ... Snapp Attack (5-6) & Phockers (4-7) -- Both squads now need to win out in order to remain in the playoff hunt ... That should make things interesting as they face-off in Week 13.
Playing for Pride ... Da Gun (3-8) & Burtonics (1-10) -- These are your spoilers ... I'm taking sidebets on any of my remaining matches (Week 12 - Mad Dog & Week 13 - Demmelitions)! Any interest?
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Raiders outlast Snapp (112-104) -- Snapp missed a golden opportunity this weekend to get back in the thick of the playoff race. However, Wes had other ideas in the second leg of the "A-Town Derby" ... With the "W", Wes has all but locked up the Northend Division (with 2 weeks left in the regular season) ... Snapp is still in the playoff picture, but he is kinda like the Niners. At this point, he is on the outside looking in.
J$ trails Mad Dog (128-87) -- Jilbert needs 42pts from CJ tonight to pull-out a victory from his former Hostel-mate. I guess anything is possible after Murphy gets 41pts from Stafford ... If Murph maintains his lead, he will remain atop the Southside division with a 1-game lead over a pack that will be diminished to 1-team (with 2 of the 3 chasing teams losing this weekend) ... Look out in Week 12 Mad Dog! I looking to spoil your division title dreams!
Phockers still have a heart beat after win over Burtonics (leading 101-67) -- I guess 35pts from Slaton tonight is a possibility, but I like Felicia's chances to still remain in the playoff chase ... If she ends up beating Burton this weekend, coupled with Jilbert & Snapp losses, she is now 2-games back from the 6th seed (with 2 games left vs. Demmel & Snapp).
Strikers up big over rival Demmelitions (152-112) -- Like I said before, I guess anything is possible after watching Stafford light up the fantasy scoreboard with 41pts, which is what Demmel needs from Andre Johnson to earn the "W" this weekend ... If the outcome remains, Chad will move up to the #3 seed (and 2nd place in his division), while Demmel would fall to 4th place in the standings.
Playoff Outlook (based on predicted Week 11 results) ...
1. Ramshafts Raiders (9-2) -- With a mere 1-game & 4pt lead over Mad Dog, Wes has locked up his division and is now in a race vs. Mad Dog for the regular season title. A win, coupled with a Mad Dog loss, in Week 12 will secure the Raiders the top-seed.
2. Mad Dog (8-3) -- Murphy is a mere 1-game (& a mere 4pts) back from Wes in the regular-season title race ... That makes Week 12 crucial for Murphy ... Wanna sidebet, Murph?
3. SoCal Strikers (7-4) -- As the most likely winner of the "SoCal Derby", Chad looks to end up as the sole team at 7-4 ... The interesting part of Chad's FFL record is, that due to his lack of overall points, he will either be 3rd or 6th place, with the glut of 6-5 teams, all of which beat him on points.
4. Demmelitions (6-5) -- With over 1300pts, Demmel should remain atop the glut of 6-5 teams battling for playoff position.
5. Yo Mamma call you Gold Club (6-5) -- With a 50pt. lead over Jilbert, Gellis will most likely end up in the fifth spot.
6. J$ (6-5) -- Jilbert is lucky that Snapp also lost this weekend, as he maintains his tenuous hold over the final playoff spot.
Chase Pack ... Snapp Attack (5-6) & Phockers (4-7) -- Both squads now need to win out in order to remain in the playoff hunt ... That should make things interesting as they face-off in Week 13.
Playing for Pride ... Da Gun (3-8) & Burtonics (1-10) -- These are your spoilers ... I'm taking sidebets on any of my remaining matches (Week 12 - Mad Dog & Week 13 - Demmelitions)! Any interest?
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Da Schwamz Week 11 Picks ...
I need to make my Yahoo! FFL Week 11 Picks prior to tonight's game ... I plan to provide a more comprehensive preview tomorrow.
BTW ... This weekend is 'Rivalry Week' for the NDHFFL
"Apt. 14 Derby"(Da Gun vs. Gellis) -- N/A
"A-Town Derby" (Snapp vs. Raiders) -- Taking the upset here ... Snapp Attack!
"The Hostel Derby" (J$ vs. Mad Dog) -- AP & CJ ... All Sunday! ... Schwami sayz J$ in Week 11!
"Phat Bowl VII - Part 2" (Phockers vs. Burtonics) -- Frenchy breathes new life to Felicia's squad ... Phockers to win!
"The Real Derby of OC" (Strikers vs. Demmelitions) -- Tough call ... My gut says Demmel!
Schwami sayz ...
BTW ... This weekend is 'Rivalry Week' for the NDHFFL
"Apt. 14 Derby"(Da Gun vs. Gellis) -- N/A
"A-Town Derby" (Snapp vs. Raiders) -- Taking the upset here ... Snapp Attack!
"The Hostel Derby" (J$ vs. Mad Dog) -- AP & CJ ... All Sunday! ... Schwami sayz J$ in Week 11!
"Phat Bowl VII - Part 2" (Phockers vs. Burtonics) -- Frenchy breathes new life to Felicia's squad ... Phockers to win!
"The Real Derby of OC" (Strikers vs. Demmelitions) -- Tough call ... My gut says Demmel!
Schwami sayz ...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
'N Da Homestretch ...
So 2009 was a fun FFL season ... NOT!!! 2-8!!! UUGGGGHHHHH!!!
Please remember that the Trade Deadline is this Friday (Nov. 20th), which means that any/all trades need to be agreed to & completed by Friday 11:59pm PST.
Da Schwam went 4-0 in Week 10 (24-16 Overall) ... On the flipside, I finally had a losing week in Pigskin Pick 'Em, going 4-11 for Week 10 (81-69 Overall) ... And I am still in my Eliminator League with the Vikes in Week 10.
Now lets take a look at Da League ...
1. Ramshafts Raiders (8-2) - Wes looks like a lock for a top-2 seed in the playoffs with a commanding 2-game lead in his division.
2. Mad Dog (7-3) - I kinda look at Murphy like the Tennessee Titans in 2008 ... I think he wins the Southside Division, but will then lose in his first playoff game. His team is not built to last.
3. Demmelitions (6-4) - Possibly the most dangerous fantasy team in our league ... With Brady, Rodgers, Wayne, & AJ, Demmel has the possibility of putting up huge points on any given Sunday.
4. Gold Club (6-4) - With probably the best team (top-to-bottom, all 16 roster players) in the league, Gellis is in the glut of teams vying for playoff position.
5. J$ A$$ Kickers (6-4) - Jilbert has the only squad that still has a shot at the Northend Division (other than Wes, of course) ... For J$, his team will only go as far as AP & CJ will take them.
6. SoCal Strikers (6-4) - Chad is in the thick of a 4-team battle for the Southend Division title and his squad is starting to heat up ... Ricky Williams will be starting this weekend (Ronnie Brown is nursing an ankle injury) ... "Southern" Steve Smith is showing signs of life (2TDs in Week 10) ... Vincent Jackson has become an elite WR this season ... And Jonathan Stewart is now playable.
7. Snapp Attack (5-5) - This week is gonna be key for Snapp as he is trailing a 4-pack of 6-4 teams in the chase for the playoffs ... Also, Week 11 is "Rivalry Week" (which just so happens to align with the NCAA Football Rivalry Week), making the A-Town Derby that much more important for Snapp's fans (i.e. Nikki & Oliver).
8. Phockers (3-7) - The reigning champ needs to run the table from here on out to even have a shot at the playoffs ... And to make matters worse, Ronnie Brown suffered an ankle injury and is questionable to play in Week 11 ... Talk about "Behind the 8-Ball"!
9. Tokubo Shogunate (2-8) - Although, I am out of the playoff race, I will still try my best to play the spoiler these final 3 weekends (as I face 3 teams in the playoff picture - Gellis, Murphy, & Demmel).
10. Burtonics (1-9) - Time to look to 2010 ... I'm guessing AP, Peyton, or Brady.
I would also like to mention the rash of injuries to key fantasy starters in Week 10, which should create a lot of activity on the Waiver Wire tonight ...
- Michael Turner (ankle)
- Brian Westbrook (concussion)
- Cedric Benson (hip)
- Julius Jones (chest)
- Ronnie Brown (ankle)
- Kyle Orton (ankle)
That's all I got to say about Week 10 ... Now, onto Week 11!!!
Tha Commish
Please remember that the Trade Deadline is this Friday (Nov. 20th), which means that any/all trades need to be agreed to & completed by Friday 11:59pm PST.
Da Schwam went 4-0 in Week 10 (24-16 Overall) ... On the flipside, I finally had a losing week in Pigskin Pick 'Em, going 4-11 for Week 10 (81-69 Overall) ... And I am still in my Eliminator League with the Vikes in Week 10.
Now lets take a look at Da League ...
1. Ramshafts Raiders (8-2) - Wes looks like a lock for a top-2 seed in the playoffs with a commanding 2-game lead in his division.
2. Mad Dog (7-3) - I kinda look at Murphy like the Tennessee Titans in 2008 ... I think he wins the Southside Division, but will then lose in his first playoff game. His team is not built to last.
3. Demmelitions (6-4) - Possibly the most dangerous fantasy team in our league ... With Brady, Rodgers, Wayne, & AJ, Demmel has the possibility of putting up huge points on any given Sunday.
4. Gold Club (6-4) - With probably the best team (top-to-bottom, all 16 roster players) in the league, Gellis is in the glut of teams vying for playoff position.
5. J$ A$$ Kickers (6-4) - Jilbert has the only squad that still has a shot at the Northend Division (other than Wes, of course) ... For J$, his team will only go as far as AP & CJ will take them.
6. SoCal Strikers (6-4) - Chad is in the thick of a 4-team battle for the Southend Division title and his squad is starting to heat up ... Ricky Williams will be starting this weekend (Ronnie Brown is nursing an ankle injury) ... "Southern" Steve Smith is showing signs of life (2TDs in Week 10) ... Vincent Jackson has become an elite WR this season ... And Jonathan Stewart is now playable.
7. Snapp Attack (5-5) - This week is gonna be key for Snapp as he is trailing a 4-pack of 6-4 teams in the chase for the playoffs ... Also, Week 11 is "Rivalry Week" (which just so happens to align with the NCAA Football Rivalry Week), making the A-Town Derby that much more important for Snapp's fans (i.e. Nikki & Oliver).
8. Phockers (3-7) - The reigning champ needs to run the table from here on out to even have a shot at the playoffs ... And to make matters worse, Ronnie Brown suffered an ankle injury and is questionable to play in Week 11 ... Talk about "Behind the 8-Ball"!
9. Tokubo Shogunate (2-8) - Although, I am out of the playoff race, I will still try my best to play the spoiler these final 3 weekends (as I face 3 teams in the playoff picture - Gellis, Murphy, & Demmel).
10. Burtonics (1-9) - Time to look to 2010 ... I'm guessing AP, Peyton, or Brady.
I would also like to mention the rash of injuries to key fantasy starters in Week 10, which should create a lot of activity on the Waiver Wire tonight ...
- Michael Turner (ankle)
- Brian Westbrook (concussion)
- Cedric Benson (hip)
- Julius Jones (chest)
- Ronnie Brown (ankle)
- Kyle Orton (ankle)
That's all I got to say about Week 10 ... Now, onto Week 11!!!
Tha Commish
Monday, November 16, 2009
Da Schwam's Pre-MNF Review of Week 10
WOW! Talk about a bad weekend ... I spent 12hrs flying to Atlanta on Sunday (with a 3+hr layover in Philly) and then have to see how horrid my Sunday had gone ... I went 4-9 on Sunday in ESPN's Pigskin Pick 'Em and ended up losing my FFL match by 60+pts ... SWEET!!! :P
So lets take a look at this weekend's fantasy matches ...
Demmel crushes Da Gun (138-72) -- ABSOLUTE DOMINATION! Demmel woulda beat me with only Brady, Rodgers, & Wayne (who combined for 73pts) ... At this point, my only shot of remaining fantasy relevent is for the Phockers to defeat Gellis, as then the 6th (and final) playoff spot would be a 5-5 team. On the other hand, Demmel has secured the 3rd seed going into the final 3 regular season games.
J$ has all but earned a "W" over Snapp (102-52) -- Unless Flacco can score 50+pts tonight, then Snapp will fall to 5-5 and into a dogfight for the final playoff spot. Snapp - I feel your pain, dawg! ... With this victory, Jilbert secures his place in the playoff hunt, as he will end up in 5th or 6th place after tonight, depending on the outcome of the Gold Club v. Phockers match.
Mad Dog leads SoCal Strikers (111-87) -- With the division lead on the line, Chad needs Mason to score 35pts. for the "W" ... It's possible, expecially if Flacco goes for 50! ;) ... Dropping the Cincy D (for BUF D?!?) may cost Chad at the end of the day. CIN D scored 19pts. on Sunday, which Chad coulda really used ... And credit to Murphy?!?! Eeehhhh, not really ... He didn't start any particularly crazy players (i.e. Burton starting Vick). In fact, if I was to say anything, I would point out the fact that you left Sidney Rice (23pts) on your bench.
Phockers hold marginal lead over Gold Club (108-97) -- With only Ray Rice yet to play, this fantasy matchup has all kinds of playoff implications ... If Felicia wins, it's a 9-team playoff race (with Felicia a mere 1-game back from the playoff race) ... If Gellis gets the "W", I can start focusing on fantasy bball (Anyone want to trade up for the #2 pick in the 2010 Draft?)
Raiders cruising past Burtonics (128-86) -- With Willis McGahee (Seriously Burton?!?! Starting Willis McGahee?!?!?) left to (technicall) play tonight, can I just call this one now? McGahee hasn't had double-digit carries since Week 2.
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
So lets take a look at this weekend's fantasy matches ...
Demmel crushes Da Gun (138-72) -- ABSOLUTE DOMINATION! Demmel woulda beat me with only Brady, Rodgers, & Wayne (who combined for 73pts) ... At this point, my only shot of remaining fantasy relevent is for the Phockers to defeat Gellis, as then the 6th (and final) playoff spot would be a 5-5 team. On the other hand, Demmel has secured the 3rd seed going into the final 3 regular season games.
J$ has all but earned a "W" over Snapp (102-52) -- Unless Flacco can score 50+pts tonight, then Snapp will fall to 5-5 and into a dogfight for the final playoff spot. Snapp - I feel your pain, dawg! ... With this victory, Jilbert secures his place in the playoff hunt, as he will end up in 5th or 6th place after tonight, depending on the outcome of the Gold Club v. Phockers match.
Mad Dog leads SoCal Strikers (111-87) -- With the division lead on the line, Chad needs Mason to score 35pts. for the "W" ... It's possible, expecially if Flacco goes for 50! ;) ... Dropping the Cincy D (for BUF D?!?) may cost Chad at the end of the day. CIN D scored 19pts. on Sunday, which Chad coulda really used ... And credit to Murphy?!?! Eeehhhh, not really ... He didn't start any particularly crazy players (i.e. Burton starting Vick). In fact, if I was to say anything, I would point out the fact that you left Sidney Rice (23pts) on your bench.
Phockers hold marginal lead over Gold Club (108-97) -- With only Ray Rice yet to play, this fantasy matchup has all kinds of playoff implications ... If Felicia wins, it's a 9-team playoff race (with Felicia a mere 1-game back from the playoff race) ... If Gellis gets the "W", I can start focusing on fantasy bball (Anyone want to trade up for the #2 pick in the 2010 Draft?)
Raiders cruising past Burtonics (128-86) -- With Willis McGahee (Seriously Burton?!?! Starting Willis McGahee?!?!?) left to (technicall) play tonight, can I just call this one now? McGahee hasn't had double-digit carries since Week 2.
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
NDHFFL Week 10 Preview
Since the first NFL game of the week is played on Thursday night, I have to get Da Schwamz preview & analysis completed today ...
With 4 weeks left in the regular (fantasy) season, here is how the playoff picture is shaping up ...
- Wes holds a commanding 2-game lead in the Northend Division
- There is a wild 4-team race for the Southside Division title
- 7 teams is a race for 6 playoff spots
- Felicia still has an outside shot at making the playoffs
- Da Gun is looking to play spoiler in the last month of the fantasy regular season
- Burton is now researching who to pick in 2010 ... AP or Peyton?!?
Now lets have Da Schwam take a look at the Week 10 matchups ...
Demmelitions (5-4) vs. Da Gun (2-7) -- In this 1st (of 2) inter-division matchups late in the season, this represents my best shot of making the playoffs ... QBs - Slight edge to Demmel with Peyton & Rodgers, but just slightly as I have Brees (@STL) & Matty Ice (although recently the "Ice" moniker is not a good one) ... WRs - Even without AJ this weekend, Demmel should still have the edge here with Wayne, Driver, +1. That's a better trio than whichever 3 receivers I start this weekend ... RBs - I think I have a slight edge in the backfield this weekend with S-Jax & Frenchy starting. Well, at least, better than Addai & Thomas Jones ... SpT - Pretty Even across the board here ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> NO PICK!
Snapp Attack (5-4) vs. J$ (5-4) -- This is a big game for both squads with huge playoff implications! ... QBs - This matchup is all over the place, as all 4 projected starters are gambles this weekend. For Snapp, we have Flacco (@CLE, where he could throw for 5TDs or none as Rice has a huge day) & Palmer (@PIT ... Top D ... Nuf said!), while Jilbert has Cutler (@SF ... Does the SF D show up?) & Alex Smith (v.CHI ... Again, does the D show up?). If I had to pick a winner from these 2 sides, I would have to go with Snapp's duo. I just do not trust the CHI @ SF game to put up many points ... WRs - Tie here with (Snapp) Colston, Santonio, & Braylon vs. (Jilbert) Roddy, Jennings, & Santana ... RBs - I don't like MB3's inconsistency & the Jags have been hit or miss on the road this season. Plus, Jilbert has CJ & AP ... Advantage J$! ... SpT - Even matchup here ... I like Davis this week (for Snapp), but Jilbert has the PIT D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> J$ KICKS SOME ASS!
SoCal Strikers (6-3) vs. Mad Dog (6-3) -- WOW! Murphy at 6-3 and in the playoff hunt! What is this fantasy world coming to?!?! ... QBs - (Chad) Warner & Big Ben at home this weekend ... Advantage Chad! ... WRs - I think this may be key positional matchup this weekend, between these 2 squads. I think its close, but if I had to pick a side, I would choose Mad Dog with DeSean, Austin, & Randy Moss. That trio is simply better than "Southern" Steve Smith, V-Jax, & Mason ... RBs - I gotta go with Murphy's backfield of Turner & Moreno over Chad's duo of Forte & Hightower ... SpT - WOW! Talk about the stars aligning here ... Murphy has got studs at both TE (Dallas Clark) & DEF (NO D @ STL) this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> MAD DOG IN A HARD FOUGHT MATCH!
Gellis (5-4) vs. Phockers (3-6) -- First off, I refuse to call Gellis, Phil Ivey! Now, "RIP Aerosmith"?!? You gotta check your facts (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8355485.stm) ... "Your momma call you Gold Club, I'm gonna call you Gold Club!" ... QBs - Advantage Gellis! But not by as wide of a margin as one would think. I see Rivers vs. Hasselbeck being about even, which would leave Favre vs. Campbell. Favre has a cake matchup (v.DET), while Campbell faces Denver (at home, coming off a Bye). I'll give it to Favre, but not by much, imho ... WRs - I'll call this matchup even! (Felicia) Housh, Welker, Ward vs. (Gellis) Fitzgerald, Coles, MSW ... RBs - Gellis has the edge here with whatever 2 RBs (out of Rice, Gore, Benson) he decides to start. For La Chica, LT is looking old, while Ronnie remains consistently inconsistent ... SpT - Gellis gets the edge here with another nice DEF flier. This week it is the MIA D (v.TB) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> GELLIS!
Raiders (7-2) vs. Burtonics (1-8) -- Not even worth my time ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> RAMSHAFTS RAIDERS IN A BLOWOUT!
Please don't forget that the first NFL game of Week 10 is CHI @ SF on Thursday evening with a 5:20pm kickoff.
Also, the trade deadline is fast approaching (11/20) , so please plan accordingly ...
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
With 4 weeks left in the regular (fantasy) season, here is how the playoff picture is shaping up ...
- Wes holds a commanding 2-game lead in the Northend Division
- There is a wild 4-team race for the Southside Division title
- 7 teams is a race for 6 playoff spots
- Felicia still has an outside shot at making the playoffs
- Da Gun is looking to play spoiler in the last month of the fantasy regular season
- Burton is now researching who to pick in 2010 ... AP or Peyton?!?
Now lets have Da Schwam take a look at the Week 10 matchups ...
Demmelitions (5-4) vs. Da Gun (2-7) -- In this 1st (of 2) inter-division matchups late in the season, this represents my best shot of making the playoffs ... QBs - Slight edge to Demmel with Peyton & Rodgers, but just slightly as I have Brees (@STL) & Matty Ice (although recently the "Ice" moniker is not a good one) ... WRs - Even without AJ this weekend, Demmel should still have the edge here with Wayne, Driver, +1. That's a better trio than whichever 3 receivers I start this weekend ... RBs - I think I have a slight edge in the backfield this weekend with S-Jax & Frenchy starting. Well, at least, better than Addai & Thomas Jones ... SpT - Pretty Even across the board here ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> NO PICK!
Snapp Attack (5-4) vs. J$ (5-4) -- This is a big game for both squads with huge playoff implications! ... QBs - This matchup is all over the place, as all 4 projected starters are gambles this weekend. For Snapp, we have Flacco (@CLE, where he could throw for 5TDs or none as Rice has a huge day) & Palmer (@PIT ... Top D ... Nuf said!), while Jilbert has Cutler (@SF ... Does the SF D show up?) & Alex Smith (v.CHI ... Again, does the D show up?). If I had to pick a winner from these 2 sides, I would have to go with Snapp's duo. I just do not trust the CHI @ SF game to put up many points ... WRs - Tie here with (Snapp) Colston, Santonio, & Braylon vs. (Jilbert) Roddy, Jennings, & Santana ... RBs - I don't like MB3's inconsistency & the Jags have been hit or miss on the road this season. Plus, Jilbert has CJ & AP ... Advantage J$! ... SpT - Even matchup here ... I like Davis this week (for Snapp), but Jilbert has the PIT D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> J$ KICKS SOME ASS!
SoCal Strikers (6-3) vs. Mad Dog (6-3) -- WOW! Murphy at 6-3 and in the playoff hunt! What is this fantasy world coming to?!?! ... QBs - (Chad) Warner & Big Ben at home this weekend ... Advantage Chad! ... WRs - I think this may be key positional matchup this weekend, between these 2 squads. I think its close, but if I had to pick a side, I would choose Mad Dog with DeSean, Austin, & Randy Moss. That trio is simply better than "Southern" Steve Smith, V-Jax, & Mason ... RBs - I gotta go with Murphy's backfield of Turner & Moreno over Chad's duo of Forte & Hightower ... SpT - WOW! Talk about the stars aligning here ... Murphy has got studs at both TE (Dallas Clark) & DEF (NO D @ STL) this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> MAD DOG IN A HARD FOUGHT MATCH!
Gellis (5-4) vs. Phockers (3-6) -- First off, I refuse to call Gellis, Phil Ivey! Now, "RIP Aerosmith"?!? You gotta check your facts (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8355485.stm) ... "Your momma call you Gold Club, I'm gonna call you Gold Club!" ... QBs - Advantage Gellis! But not by as wide of a margin as one would think. I see Rivers vs. Hasselbeck being about even, which would leave Favre vs. Campbell. Favre has a cake matchup (v.DET), while Campbell faces Denver (at home, coming off a Bye). I'll give it to Favre, but not by much, imho ... WRs - I'll call this matchup even! (Felicia) Housh, Welker, Ward vs. (Gellis) Fitzgerald, Coles, MSW ... RBs - Gellis has the edge here with whatever 2 RBs (out of Rice, Gore, Benson) he decides to start. For La Chica, LT is looking old, while Ronnie remains consistently inconsistent ... SpT - Gellis gets the edge here with another nice DEF flier. This week it is the MIA D (v.TB) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> GELLIS!
Raiders (7-2) vs. Burtonics (1-8) -- Not even worth my time ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> RAMSHAFTS RAIDERS IN A BLOWOUT!
Please don't forget that the first NFL game of Week 10 is CHI @ SF on Thursday evening with a 5:20pm kickoff.
Also, the trade deadline is fast approaching (11/20) , so please plan accordingly ...
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
NDHFFL Week 9 In-Review
With Week 9 now in the books, the fantasy playoff picture is becoming clear ... Wes has nearly a full two-game lead in the Northend Division, while Chad currently leads a foursome of contenders in the Southside Division!
And now, it's time for Da Schwam to give his take on the fantasy matchups from Week 9 ...
Strikers cruise past Da Gun (117-98) ... Led by Warner & Big Ben, who combined for 8TDs, Chad all but eliminated any hopes I had of making the playoffs with his victory this weekend. Da Gun had some nice flier performances from JJ & Breaston, but my core group (Brees & Matty Ice) just didn't perform on Sunday ... I'm in no way giving up, especially since I have 4 division games left to play (i.e. Beware of Playoff Spoiler)!!!
Demmelitions outlast Snapp Attack (113-94) ... At the end of the weekend, Demmel's superstars (Rodgers, Brady, & Addai) performed, while Snapp's boyz (Flacco & Colston) just simply did not! Snapp did make a nice flier pickup of SEA D (22pts) to keep the match close, but just didn't have enough quality at the end of the day.
J$ crushes Burtonics (147-35) ... With his absolute humiliation of Burton, Jilbert surged to 2nd place in his division. Meanwhile, Burton continues his journey towards the overall #1 pick in next year's fantasy draft ... REALLY! REALLY?!?! That's your Week 9 lineup?!? You pick up a K on Sunday morning (and place him in your lineup), but then leave Marshall, Portis, & Slaton on your bench, while starting Cooley (Ankle), Westbrook (Concussion), & McGahee (No carries) ... REALLY!!?!
Mad Dog outlasts Gellis (140-130) ... Gellis just couldn't muster the dozen points his team needed to win on MNF (with Orton scoring a measly 1pt). On the other side, Murphy had an absolutely terrific weekend with 7 players in double-digits.
Phockers lose the 2nd home & home match to the Raiders (120-103) ... And with this win, Wes is sleeping on the couch for the next week :) ... But seriously, Wes is like the real Colts or Saints, as now his squad is doing just enough to win each week. The Phockers fall to 3-6 with the slightest window still open to the playoffs for the ex-champ.
Da Schwam went 3-1 this weekend (20-16 overall) ... I'm still alive in my Eliminator league (and looking at either Vikes or Ravens for Week 10) ... I fell out of the 99th percentile (currently, 98.8) in my Pigskin Pick 'Em game, where I am now 77-58 for the season.
I will take a look at the upcoming Week 10 matchups later this week ...
Tha Commish
And now, it's time for Da Schwam to give his take on the fantasy matchups from Week 9 ...
Strikers cruise past Da Gun (117-98) ... Led by Warner & Big Ben, who combined for 8TDs, Chad all but eliminated any hopes I had of making the playoffs with his victory this weekend. Da Gun had some nice flier performances from JJ & Breaston, but my core group (Brees & Matty Ice) just didn't perform on Sunday ... I'm in no way giving up, especially since I have 4 division games left to play (i.e. Beware of Playoff Spoiler)!!!
Demmelitions outlast Snapp Attack (113-94) ... At the end of the weekend, Demmel's superstars (Rodgers, Brady, & Addai) performed, while Snapp's boyz (Flacco & Colston) just simply did not! Snapp did make a nice flier pickup of SEA D (22pts) to keep the match close, but just didn't have enough quality at the end of the day.
J$ crushes Burtonics (147-35) ... With his absolute humiliation of Burton, Jilbert surged to 2nd place in his division. Meanwhile, Burton continues his journey towards the overall #1 pick in next year's fantasy draft ... REALLY! REALLY?!?! That's your Week 9 lineup?!? You pick up a K on Sunday morning (and place him in your lineup), but then leave Marshall, Portis, & Slaton on your bench, while starting Cooley (Ankle), Westbrook (Concussion), & McGahee (No carries) ... REALLY!!?!
Mad Dog outlasts Gellis (140-130) ... Gellis just couldn't muster the dozen points his team needed to win on MNF (with Orton scoring a measly 1pt). On the other side, Murphy had an absolutely terrific weekend with 7 players in double-digits.
Phockers lose the 2nd home & home match to the Raiders (120-103) ... And with this win, Wes is sleeping on the couch for the next week :) ... But seriously, Wes is like the real Colts or Saints, as now his squad is doing just enough to win each week. The Phockers fall to 3-6 with the slightest window still open to the playoffs for the ex-champ.
Da Schwam went 3-1 this weekend (20-16 overall) ... I'm still alive in my Eliminator league (and looking at either Vikes or Ravens for Week 10) ... I fell out of the 99th percentile (currently, 98.8) in my Pigskin Pick 'Em game, where I am now 77-58 for the season.
I will take a look at the upcoming Week 10 matchups later this week ...
Tha Commish
Friday, November 6, 2009
NDHFFL Week 9 Preview
It's time for Da Schwam (who is 17-15 overall this season) to take a look at the Week 9 Matchups ...
Strikers (5-3) vs. Da Gun (2-6) -- Great! I need to make a run if I have any hope of making the playoffs and I get the SoCal Strikers ... I think my lineup has as good a chance as any to pull-off the "W", but I thought that last weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> NO PICK (Pete Rose Rule)
Snapp Attack (5-3) vs. Demmelitions (4-4) -- How will Demmel rebound after what can be considered the "bonehead move of the season" in Week 8? ... Here is what happened ... Demmel used his waiver position to pick-up Ryan Fitzpatrick as a 1-week flier & dropped Sanchez, with whom, he would have won and been atop the Southend Division ... REALLY DEMMEL!! REALLY!!! In what universe would you start Fitzpatrick over Sanchez?!? ... Anyway, onto Week 9 ... QBs - I'll pick Demmel here with Rodgers & Brady, although I do think Flacco & Palmer (Snapp Attack QBs) will make this matchup a lot closer than it appears to be on paper ... WRs - Again Demmel (with AJ, Wayne, & Driver) over Colston, Holmes, & Knox (for Snapp). I mean, Demmel has 3 Top-10 receivers starting! That's tough to beat. Also, I'm not a big Knox fan, but he is better than Roy "I'm Big-D's #1 WR" Williams! ... RBs - Snapp is best here (with MB3 & MJD)! Snapp has a quality combo that is better than Demmel's duo of Kevin "Not the Clerks Guy" Smith & whoever else ... SpT - I give a slight edge to Snapp here, with the list of Indy defensive injuries growing each day, and a hot Vernon Davis at home this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "Demmelitions in a very close, competitive match!"
J$ (4-4) vs. Burtonics (1-7) -- Do I even try and analyze this matchup or do I just continue to believe in the absolute fantasy incompetence of the Burtonics franchise?!? ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "J$ in a route!"
Mad Dog (5-3) vs. Adam "I won't call you Phil Ivery" Gellis (5-3) -- Seriously, Gellis?? SERIOUSLY??? At most, I would call you Jamie Gold!!!! Or what about Burton as Darvin Moon? ... Anywho, lets get back to some FFL action ... QBs - Advantage Gellis! Orton & Hasselbeck over Murphy's Garrard & Stafford! ... WRs - This is the positional matchup of the weekend, imho ... (Murph) DeSean, Miles Austin, & Randy Moss vs. (Gellis) "Big City" Steve Smith, Fitzy, & MSW ... Great positional matchup! I'm callin this one even ... I'm gonna just sit back and enjoy! ... RBs - Edge Gellis (with Ray Rice & Gore) over Murph (with BJ & Turner) ... SpT - I give Mad Dog a slight edge here, since I think he has a better TE (Dallas Clark over a struggling Witten) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "JAMIE GOLD WINS THE 2006 WSOP!!!
Raiders (6-2) vs. Phockers (3-5) -- In the 2nd leg of this "True" Home & Home Matchup, you can throw out the pre-game analysis. This is a derby match, in the truest sense of the term ... QBs - Advanatage Raiders (with Peyton & Donovan) over the Phockers (Schaub & Rivers) ... WRs - Advantage Felicia, especially with the injury concern surrounding Wes's Manningham ... RBs - Gotta go Raiders here! I do not trust any of the Phockers' backfield options (LT, Ronnie Brown, & Reggie Kardashian-Bush) ... SpT - Pretty fair matchup this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "Ramshaft Raiders win!"
Here are some fun links to some current events ...
Phil Ivey Undercover
Lincecum is Burning!
Girls Soccer is a contact sport ...
Roy Williams is the #1 WR in Big-D?
That's all I got for this week. Good luck to everyone this weekend & please make your Yahoo! FFL Picks on the league website ...
Tha Commish
Strikers (5-3) vs. Da Gun (2-6) -- Great! I need to make a run if I have any hope of making the playoffs and I get the SoCal Strikers ... I think my lineup has as good a chance as any to pull-off the "W", but I thought that last weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> NO PICK (Pete Rose Rule)
Snapp Attack (5-3) vs. Demmelitions (4-4) -- How will Demmel rebound after what can be considered the "bonehead move of the season" in Week 8? ... Here is what happened ... Demmel used his waiver position to pick-up Ryan Fitzpatrick as a 1-week flier & dropped Sanchez, with whom, he would have won and been atop the Southend Division ... REALLY DEMMEL!! REALLY!!! In what universe would you start Fitzpatrick over Sanchez?!? ... Anyway, onto Week 9 ... QBs - I'll pick Demmel here with Rodgers & Brady, although I do think Flacco & Palmer (Snapp Attack QBs) will make this matchup a lot closer than it appears to be on paper ... WRs - Again Demmel (with AJ, Wayne, & Driver) over Colston, Holmes, & Knox (for Snapp). I mean, Demmel has 3 Top-10 receivers starting! That's tough to beat. Also, I'm not a big Knox fan, but he is better than Roy "I'm Big-D's #1 WR" Williams! ... RBs - Snapp is best here (with MB3 & MJD)! Snapp has a quality combo that is better than Demmel's duo of Kevin "Not the Clerks Guy" Smith & whoever else ... SpT - I give a slight edge to Snapp here, with the list of Indy defensive injuries growing each day, and a hot Vernon Davis at home this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "Demmelitions in a very close, competitive match!"
J$ (4-4) vs. Burtonics (1-7) -- Do I even try and analyze this matchup or do I just continue to believe in the absolute fantasy incompetence of the Burtonics franchise?!? ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "J$ in a route!"
Mad Dog (5-3) vs. Adam "I won't call you Phil Ivery" Gellis (5-3) -- Seriously, Gellis?? SERIOUSLY??? At most, I would call you Jamie Gold!!!! Or what about Burton as Darvin Moon? ... Anywho, lets get back to some FFL action ... QBs - Advantage Gellis! Orton & Hasselbeck over Murphy's Garrard & Stafford! ... WRs - This is the positional matchup of the weekend, imho ... (Murph) DeSean, Miles Austin, & Randy Moss vs. (Gellis) "Big City" Steve Smith, Fitzy, & MSW ... Great positional matchup! I'm callin this one even ... I'm gonna just sit back and enjoy! ... RBs - Edge Gellis (with Ray Rice & Gore) over Murph (with BJ & Turner) ... SpT - I give Mad Dog a slight edge here, since I think he has a better TE (Dallas Clark over a struggling Witten) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "JAMIE GOLD WINS THE 2006 WSOP!!!
Raiders (6-2) vs. Phockers (3-5) -- In the 2nd leg of this "True" Home & Home Matchup, you can throw out the pre-game analysis. This is a derby match, in the truest sense of the term ... QBs - Advanatage Raiders (with Peyton & Donovan) over the Phockers (Schaub & Rivers) ... WRs - Advantage Felicia, especially with the injury concern surrounding Wes's Manningham ... RBs - Gotta go Raiders here! I do not trust any of the Phockers' backfield options (LT, Ronnie Brown, & Reggie Kardashian-Bush) ... SpT - Pretty fair matchup this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "Ramshaft Raiders win!"
Here are some fun links to some current events ...
Phil Ivey Undercover
Lincecum is Burning!
Girls Soccer is a contact sport ...
Roy Williams is the #1 WR in Big-D?
That's all I got for this week. Good luck to everyone this weekend & please make your Yahoo! FFL Picks on the league website ...
Tha Commish
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
If the NDHFFL was "The League" ...
So I saw the pilot episode of the new FX show, "The League", and thought I'd do a little comparison to our league ...
http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/theleague/aboutTheShow.php
Pete (Me) - Not the greatest of fits, but they would have to be fantasy contenders each & every year.
Ruxin (Gellis or Snapp) - The guy in the league who will go to any length to gain a fantasy edge.
Taco (Burton) - I think in our league, Burton would be our Taco, especially after his "Speed of Burton" fantasy moves this season.
Andre (Jilbert or Murphy) - Both are contending for the title of worst fantasy player in the history of our league.
Jenny (Felicia) - I guess it only makes sense that Felicia would be our league's Jenny
Kevin (Wes or Demmel) - I guess that would make Wes, our Kevin, but I could also see Kevin (who Pete harasses about his wife, Jenny, actually running their team) being Demmel ... I mean how do we know that it hasn't been Robyn playing all these years?!?!
"Auto-drafters" (Chad & Demmel) - They make mention on the show of members in the league who are not present at the draft ... Thus, I would put Chad & Demmel in this category ... I mean, I think I talk to these guys maybe 2 times a year (once to make sure they are in the league & once to collect their $$).
Go check out the ep and let me know what you think ...
Ebo
http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/theleague/aboutTheShow.php
Pete (Me) - Not the greatest of fits, but they would have to be fantasy contenders each & every year.
Ruxin (Gellis or Snapp) - The guy in the league who will go to any length to gain a fantasy edge.
Taco (Burton) - I think in our league, Burton would be our Taco, especially after his "Speed of Burton" fantasy moves this season.
Andre (Jilbert or Murphy) - Both are contending for the title of worst fantasy player in the history of our league.
Jenny (Felicia) - I guess it only makes sense that Felicia would be our league's Jenny
Kevin (Wes or Demmel) - I guess that would make Wes, our Kevin, but I could also see Kevin (who Pete harasses about his wife, Jenny, actually running their team) being Demmel ... I mean how do we know that it hasn't been Robyn playing all these years?!?!
"Auto-drafters" (Chad & Demmel) - They make mention on the show of members in the league who are not present at the draft ... Thus, I would put Chad & Demmel in this category ... I mean, I think I talk to these guys maybe 2 times a year (once to make sure they are in the league & once to collect their $$).
Go check out the ep and let me know what you think ...
Ebo
NDHFFL Week 8 In-Review
Da Schwam had a bad weekend all-the-way-around ... 1st losing week in Pigskin Pick 'Em (went 6-7 this weekend, against the spread) ... 1-3 in my FFL Predictions (17-15 in 2009) ... And the Shogunate fell to 2-6 for the season, which means I pretty much need to run the table these next 5 weeks to have a chance at the playoffs!
Snapp outlast Da Gun (117-96) -- UUUGGGGHHHH! Good game for Snapp as he is now firmly entrenched in the playoff picture (5-3) after his victory over my struggling fantasy squad.
J$ destroys the Phockers (149-76) -- "Welcome back to fantasy relevance, Chris Johnson!" ... Talk about a return to glory for Jilbert's boyz ... 7 starters in double-digits ... Jennings comes back to life ... I'm still not a big fan of his QB situation, but Jilbert should remain in the hunt with his backfield. The Phockers loss still leaves me 2 games out of the playoff pic, so that is good, i guess?!?
Raiders dealt crushing loss at the hands of Mad Dog (109-88) -- Wes's previous iron-clad grip atop the league table, seems to be fading quickly, as his lead has slipped to a mere 1-game (with four 5-3 teams nipping at his heels). It's not that Murphy had a great weekend, but more that Raiders' chinks are starting to show ... Manningham was inactive this past Sunday ... Owen Daniels is out for the season ... Wes picked up Holt on Sunday morning, but then played him instead of Shiancoe (when he shoulda started Holt in place of Manny, as his inactive status was known on Sunday morning, prior to 10am).
SoCal Strikers crush Burtonics (110-63) -- Burton does his best Dan Snyder impression by making a huge trade for Bulger & Slaton and then doesn't spend the time on Sunday to place them in the lineup ... Now I know it wouldn't have made a difference in the end score, but it does show a level of fantasy incompetence. If Burton loses this weekend (Week 9), he may be all but mathematically out of the playoff pic.
Gellis is the division leader after his defeat of the Demmelitions (123-105) -- This victory was won with the wiley pick-up of CHI D on Sunday morning by Gellis ... On the flipside, Demmel may have lost this weekend with his last minute move to pick-up Fitzpatrick (over Sanchez ... REALLY?!?!).
Anyway, that's it for this week (... good riddance) ... Now onto Week 9!
Tha Commish
Snapp outlast Da Gun (117-96) -- UUUGGGGHHHH! Good game for Snapp as he is now firmly entrenched in the playoff picture (5-3) after his victory over my struggling fantasy squad.
J$ destroys the Phockers (149-76) -- "Welcome back to fantasy relevance, Chris Johnson!" ... Talk about a return to glory for Jilbert's boyz ... 7 starters in double-digits ... Jennings comes back to life ... I'm still not a big fan of his QB situation, but Jilbert should remain in the hunt with his backfield. The Phockers loss still leaves me 2 games out of the playoff pic, so that is good, i guess?!?
Raiders dealt crushing loss at the hands of Mad Dog (109-88) -- Wes's previous iron-clad grip atop the league table, seems to be fading quickly, as his lead has slipped to a mere 1-game (with four 5-3 teams nipping at his heels). It's not that Murphy had a great weekend, but more that Raiders' chinks are starting to show ... Manningham was inactive this past Sunday ... Owen Daniels is out for the season ... Wes picked up Holt on Sunday morning, but then played him instead of Shiancoe (when he shoulda started Holt in place of Manny, as his inactive status was known on Sunday morning, prior to 10am).
SoCal Strikers crush Burtonics (110-63) -- Burton does his best Dan Snyder impression by making a huge trade for Bulger & Slaton and then doesn't spend the time on Sunday to place them in the lineup ... Now I know it wouldn't have made a difference in the end score, but it does show a level of fantasy incompetence. If Burton loses this weekend (Week 9), he may be all but mathematically out of the playoff pic.
Gellis is the division leader after his defeat of the Demmelitions (123-105) -- This victory was won with the wiley pick-up of CHI D on Sunday morning by Gellis ... On the flipside, Demmel may have lost this weekend with his last minute move to pick-up Fitzpatrick (over Sanchez ... REALLY?!?!).
Anyway, that's it for this week (... good riddance) ... Now onto Week 9!
Tha Commish
Monday, November 2, 2009
Looking back at Week 8 'N Da Hood ...
With only MNF left to play, lets take a look at the Week 8 fantasy results up 'til now ...
Snapp has comfortable lead over Da Gun heading into MNF (103-49) -- With (Snapp) Colston vs. (Ebo) Ryan, Brees, & Frenchy, I think that my squad is definitely behind the 8-ball, but don't count me out yet.
J$ cruising to an easy victory over the Phockers (132-69) -- With (J$) Roddy vs. (Felicia) Shockey tonight, Jilbert has all but locked up a "W" this weekend ... "Welcome back to fantasy relevance, Chris Johnson!"
Raiders hold tenious lead over Mad Dog (87-71) -- What happened to the Raiders' lineup? I saw that Manningham was inactive and then I saw Wes pick-up Holt ... But then you start Holt & Manny (instead of Shiancs & Holt). In the end, it would only be a 7pt difference, but that could be crucial with Murphy having Turner & NO D playing tonight.
Strikers maintain comfortable lead over Burtonics (102-63) -- Not that it makes a difference, but what is Burton doing with his team ... He trades for Slaton & Bulger, but then doesn't play them.
Gellis defeats Demmelitions (123-105) -- With this victory, Gellis should see himself move atop the Southside Division (with a 3-1 Div Record, Gellis should be the division leader going into Week 9 with the Overall Pts Advantage).
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Snapp has comfortable lead over Da Gun heading into MNF (103-49) -- With (Snapp) Colston vs. (Ebo) Ryan, Brees, & Frenchy, I think that my squad is definitely behind the 8-ball, but don't count me out yet.
J$ cruising to an easy victory over the Phockers (132-69) -- With (J$) Roddy vs. (Felicia) Shockey tonight, Jilbert has all but locked up a "W" this weekend ... "Welcome back to fantasy relevance, Chris Johnson!"
Raiders hold tenious lead over Mad Dog (87-71) -- What happened to the Raiders' lineup? I saw that Manningham was inactive and then I saw Wes pick-up Holt ... But then you start Holt & Manny (instead of Shiancs & Holt). In the end, it would only be a 7pt difference, but that could be crucial with Murphy having Turner & NO D playing tonight.
Strikers maintain comfortable lead over Burtonics (102-63) -- Not that it makes a difference, but what is Burton doing with his team ... He trades for Slaton & Bulger, but then doesn't play them.
Gellis defeats Demmelitions (123-105) -- With this victory, Gellis should see himself move atop the Southside Division (with a 3-1 Div Record, Gellis should be the division leader going into Week 9 with the Overall Pts Advantage).
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Thursday, October 29, 2009
NDHFFL Week 8 Preview
It's time for Da Schwam to take a look at the Week 8 matchups in the NDHFFL ...
Da Gun (2-5) vs. Snapp Attack (4-3) -- In what is a "must win" game for my squad, I actually like how things are shaping up ... QBs - I definitely have the edge here (with Brees & Matty Ice) , especially with Palmer on a Bye for Snapp. This forces Snapper to start Henne in Carson's stead (along with Flacco) ... WRs - I think Snapp has a slight advantage here, since he has a true elite WR starting this week (Colston, Braylon, & Knox) with my WR1, "Esteban 85", playing golf this weekend (thus, forcing me to start Boldin, Burleson, & Breaston this week) ... RBs - I'll call this one a draw with a lot of unresolved questions - Is MB3 full strength? Is the TEN D gonna be back in form after a Bye? Will Frenchy be the feature back this weekend? Will S-Jax actually score a TD this week? ... SpT - I have the advantage here with Gates (v. OAK), Prater, & PHI D (v. NYG) over Snapp's starting trio of V-Diddy (@ IND), Crosby, & NYJ D (v. MIA) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "OUTLOOK NOT SO CLEAR"!!!
J$ (3-4) vs. Phockers (3-4) -- In what should be a very competitive matchup with playoff implications, I actually like the Phockers this weekend ... QBs - Advantage Phockers! I'll take
Schaub & Rivers over (Jilbert's) Cutler & Alex Smith anyday ... WRs - Edge J$! Felicia is kinda scraping the bottom of the barrel by starting Cotchery, Housh, & Scheffler (W/T Flex). As for Jilbert, he is starting Roddy, Jennings, & Walter ... RBs - I will give Jilbert the edge here, as well, but it is very close, imho. I think AP vs. Ronnie Brown is about equal, in my mind, so it comes down to CJ vs. LT. I'm just not a believer in LT anymore (as he is quickly disproving that "30 is the new 25") ... SpT - Assuming that Felicia picks up a K for this weekend, I would give her the edge here with Shockey & SD D (v. OAK) over Keller, Folk, BAL D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> PHOCKERS!!!
Mad Dog (4-3) vs. Raiders (6-1) -- This is not a weekend that Murphy can afford to not start 2QBs as he faces the league leader ... QBs - Whoever Murphy ends up starting at QB2 (alongside Garrard), Wes still has the advantage here, starting Peyton & McNabb ... WRs - I give Murph the edge on the outside by starting DeSean, Austin, & Rice. Wes's starters have really cooled off in recent weeks (Manningham, Hester, & Visanthe) ... RBs - While I don't really like either starting backfield (since all of them have tough matchups this weekend), if I had to pick one side, I would pick Mad Dog's backs (Jacobs & Turner) over Wes's (DeAngelo & Grant). Mad Dog has the more talented backfield ... SpT - This matchup (Dallas Clark, Longwell, NO D vs. Owen Daniels, K. Brown, & MIN D) is pretty even, across the board ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> RAMSHAFT RAIDERS!!!
Strikers (4-3) vs. Burtonics (1-6) -- Can you say blowout? That's what I see as Burtonics takes the field this weekend, and not in a good way for them ... QBs - Strikers here ... Check! Warner & Eli is better than Romo & whichever QB2 Burton starts ... WRs - Strikers here ... Check! Even starting the "Southern" Steve Smith (along with V. Jackson & Mason), is more than enough to matchup with whichever 3WRs Burton ends up starting (I would assume that he is not starting Crabtree & Bruce, but it is Burton so ...) ... RBs - Starting Hightower & Ricky will not win you very many weekends in fantasy, but it is better than whoever Burton ends up starting (Portis is on a Bye and Westbrook is gonna be out with a concussion, which leaves McGahee & Fred Jackson) ... SpT - Again, nothing spectacular in Chad's starters (Gonzo, Kaeding SF D), but better than whoever Burton can field (Cooley is out, Feely, & NYG D) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> SoCAL STRIKERS!!! (in Schwamz Lock of the Week)
"Fantasy Team formerly known as Gold Club" (4-3) vs. Demmelitions (4-3) -- This matchup is shaping up to be the fantasy match of the weekend ... QBs - Who's betting against Favre (@ GB) this weekend ... Not me! I give Gellis the edge here (with Favre & Hasselbeck) over Demmel's starters (Rodgers & "Dirty" ... I like that nickname better than "San-chise") ... WRs - If AJ plays, I would give the nod to Demmel (who is also starting Wayne & Driver), but if he doesn't, I give the matchup on the outside to Gellis (starting Fitzy, "Big City" Steve Smith, & MSW) ... RBs - Gotta go with the hothand here with the Demmelitions' backfield (Thomas Jones & K. Smith) over SS (Steve Slaton) & RR (Ray Rice) for Gellis's club ... SpT - Edge to Gellis with Witten, Tynes, & ARZ D over Carlson, Carney, & IND D for Demmel ... SCHWAMI SAYZ -->
("The Fantasy Team formerly known as Gold Club")!!!
That's all I got for now ... Please take a look at this weekend's matchups and make your Yahoo! Fantasy Picks ...
Tha Commish
Da Gun (2-5) vs. Snapp Attack (4-3) -- In what is a "must win" game for my squad, I actually like how things are shaping up ... QBs - I definitely have the edge here (with Brees & Matty Ice) , especially with Palmer on a Bye for Snapp. This forces Snapper to start Henne in Carson's stead (along with Flacco) ... WRs - I think Snapp has a slight advantage here, since he has a true elite WR starting this week (Colston, Braylon, & Knox) with my WR1, "Esteban 85", playing golf this weekend (thus, forcing me to start Boldin, Burleson, & Breaston this week) ... RBs - I'll call this one a draw with a lot of unresolved questions - Is MB3 full strength? Is the TEN D gonna be back in form after a Bye? Will Frenchy be the feature back this weekend? Will S-Jax actually score a TD this week? ... SpT - I have the advantage here with Gates (v. OAK), Prater, & PHI D (v. NYG) over Snapp's starting trio of V-Diddy (@ IND), Crosby, & NYJ D (v. MIA) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> "OUTLOOK NOT SO CLEAR"!!!
J$ (3-4) vs. Phockers (3-4) -- In what should be a very competitive matchup with playoff implications, I actually like the Phockers this weekend ... QBs - Advantage Phockers! I'll take
Schaub & Rivers over (Jilbert's) Cutler & Alex Smith anyday ... WRs - Edge J$! Felicia is kinda scraping the bottom of the barrel by starting Cotchery, Housh, & Scheffler (W/T Flex). As for Jilbert, he is starting Roddy, Jennings, & Walter ... RBs - I will give Jilbert the edge here, as well, but it is very close, imho. I think AP vs. Ronnie Brown is about equal, in my mind, so it comes down to CJ vs. LT. I'm just not a believer in LT anymore (as he is quickly disproving that "30 is the new 25") ... SpT - Assuming that Felicia picks up a K for this weekend, I would give her the edge here with Shockey & SD D (v. OAK) over Keller, Folk, BAL D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> PHOCKERS!!!
Mad Dog (4-3) vs. Raiders (6-1) -- This is not a weekend that Murphy can afford to not start 2QBs as he faces the league leader ... QBs - Whoever Murphy ends up starting at QB2 (alongside Garrard), Wes still has the advantage here, starting Peyton & McNabb ... WRs - I give Murph the edge on the outside by starting DeSean, Austin, & Rice. Wes's starters have really cooled off in recent weeks (Manningham, Hester, & Visanthe) ... RBs - While I don't really like either starting backfield (since all of them have tough matchups this weekend), if I had to pick one side, I would pick Mad Dog's backs (Jacobs & Turner) over Wes's (DeAngelo & Grant). Mad Dog has the more talented backfield ... SpT - This matchup (Dallas Clark, Longwell, NO D vs. Owen Daniels, K. Brown, & MIN D) is pretty even, across the board ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> RAMSHAFT RAIDERS!!!
Strikers (4-3) vs. Burtonics (1-6) -- Can you say blowout? That's what I see as Burtonics takes the field this weekend, and not in a good way for them ... QBs - Strikers here ... Check! Warner & Eli is better than Romo & whichever QB2 Burton starts ... WRs - Strikers here ... Check! Even starting the "Southern" Steve Smith (along with V. Jackson & Mason), is more than enough to matchup with whichever 3WRs Burton ends up starting (I would assume that he is not starting Crabtree & Bruce, but it is Burton so ...) ... RBs - Starting Hightower & Ricky will not win you very many weekends in fantasy, but it is better than whoever Burton ends up starting (Portis is on a Bye and Westbrook is gonna be out with a concussion, which leaves McGahee & Fred Jackson) ... SpT - Again, nothing spectacular in Chad's starters (Gonzo, Kaeding SF D), but better than whoever Burton can field (Cooley is out, Feely, & NYG D) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> SoCAL STRIKERS!!! (in Schwamz Lock of the Week)
"Fantasy Team formerly known as Gold Club" (4-3) vs. Demmelitions (4-3) -- This matchup is shaping up to be the fantasy match of the weekend ... QBs - Who's betting against Favre (@ GB) this weekend ... Not me! I give Gellis the edge here (with Favre & Hasselbeck) over Demmel's starters (Rodgers & "Dirty" ... I like that nickname better than "San-chise") ... WRs - If AJ plays, I would give the nod to Demmel (who is also starting Wayne & Driver), but if he doesn't, I give the matchup on the outside to Gellis (starting Fitzy, "Big City" Steve Smith, & MSW) ... RBs - Gotta go with the hothand here with the Demmelitions' backfield (Thomas Jones & K. Smith) over SS (Steve Slaton) & RR (Ray Rice) for Gellis's club ... SpT - Edge to Gellis with Witten, Tynes, & ARZ D over Carlson, Carney, & IND D for Demmel ... SCHWAMI SAYZ -->
("The Fantasy Team formerly known as Gold Club")!!!That's all I got for now ... Please take a look at this weekend's matchups and make your Yahoo! Fantasy Picks ...
Tha Commish
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
League Outlook at Da Turn ...
Lets take a moment to look at each team's outlook with half of the season now completed ...
Raiders (6-1) -- Looking good with a 2-game lead in the standings and a very favorable schedule left.
Strikers (4-3) -- Currently leading a pack of 5 teams at 4-3 with a very tough road ahead will make things interesting as the division championship race begins to heat up.
Demmelitions (4-3) -- Points Leader (894pts) with a 1-3 division record will keep Demmel in the playoff hunt.
"FFL franchise formerly known as Gold Club" (4-3) -- 3rd in Points (821pts) with a 2-1 division record will make things interesting in both the division race & playoff hunt.
Mad Dog (4-3) -- Murph's "Front-7" schedule is definitely much easier than his "Back-6" ... Will he make a run at things or fall back into his old fantasy self?
Snapp Attack (4-3) -- Expect Snapp to be fighting for a playoff spot for the rest of the season.
Phockers (3-4) -- Look for the "La Chica Campeon" to be chasing & fighting for one of the last playoff spots during the "Back-6".
J$ (3-4) -- Jilbert's squad is looking to be heading in the wrong direction after 2 straight defeats. However, he does have 2 matches vs. Burton left on his schedule, which definitely qualifies his "Back-6" as favorable.
Da Gun (2-5) -- It's do or die time for me! And with all my remaining games against playoff teams! UGGGHHHH! I'm calling "Bad Beat" for my boyz thus far ... I am 2nd in Overall Points (872pts) and 1st in Points Against (845pts). By comparison, Wes has had the easiest time with a mere 705pts Scored Against (which is ~20pts. a week).
Burtonics (1-6) -- "And with the #1 Pick in the 2010 NDHFFL Draft, Burton selects ..." :P
That's all the time I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Raiders (6-1) -- Looking good with a 2-game lead in the standings and a very favorable schedule left.
Strikers (4-3) -- Currently leading a pack of 5 teams at 4-3 with a very tough road ahead will make things interesting as the division championship race begins to heat up.
Demmelitions (4-3) -- Points Leader (894pts) with a 1-3 division record will keep Demmel in the playoff hunt.
"FFL franchise formerly known as Gold Club" (4-3) -- 3rd in Points (821pts) with a 2-1 division record will make things interesting in both the division race & playoff hunt.
Mad Dog (4-3) -- Murph's "Front-7" schedule is definitely much easier than his "Back-6" ... Will he make a run at things or fall back into his old fantasy self?
Snapp Attack (4-3) -- Expect Snapp to be fighting for a playoff spot for the rest of the season.
Phockers (3-4) -- Look for the "La Chica Campeon" to be chasing & fighting for one of the last playoff spots during the "Back-6".
J$ (3-4) -- Jilbert's squad is looking to be heading in the wrong direction after 2 straight defeats. However, he does have 2 matches vs. Burton left on his schedule, which definitely qualifies his "Back-6" as favorable.
Da Gun (2-5) -- It's do or die time for me! And with all my remaining games against playoff teams! UGGGHHHH! I'm calling "Bad Beat" for my boyz thus far ... I am 2nd in Overall Points (872pts) and 1st in Points Against (845pts). By comparison, Wes has had the easiest time with a mere 705pts Scored Against (which is ~20pts. a week).
Burtonics (1-6) -- "And with the #1 Pick in the 2010 NDHFFL Draft, Burton selects ..." :P
That's all the time I got for now ...
Tha Commish
NDHFFL Week 7 - In Review
Da Schwam went a very impressive 3-1 this past weekend (16-12 in 2009) ... Even picking the "Upset Special" of the weekend of the Phockers over the SoCal Strikers. I am still alive in my Eliminator league (I picked the Pats in Week 7 & am looking at either Indy or Arizona for Week 8) and I am now 65-38 in my Pick 'Em league (against the spread & I am in the 99th percentile) ...
Raiders cruise past struggling Gun (145-122) ... Hey! At least I made the match respectable.
Snapp biatch-slaps Gellis (133-92) ... Talk about laying an egg in Week 7! Gellis looked like the fantasy equivalent of STL (Stud RB with no help).
Demmel crushes J$ (144-79) ... If Gellis is the fantasy equivalent of the Rams, then Jilbert looked like the Skins (Got some talent in an otherwise inept franchise).
Mad Dog defeats Burtonics (109-62) ... I guess someone had to win this matchup. It's not that Murphy looked good, but how bad Burton looked. Burtonics looked about as organized as the Raiders did this past weekend.
Phockers upset Strikers (126-91) ... Thank you Felicia, for keeping me in the race in the 'Southside Division'!!!
This weekend (the inaugural Inter-Division Week) ended up 3-2 in favor of the 'Northend Division'.
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Raiders cruise past struggling Gun (145-122) ... Hey! At least I made the match respectable.
Snapp biatch-slaps Gellis (133-92) ... Talk about laying an egg in Week 7! Gellis looked like the fantasy equivalent of STL (Stud RB with no help).
Demmel crushes J$ (144-79) ... If Gellis is the fantasy equivalent of the Rams, then Jilbert looked like the Skins (Got some talent in an otherwise inept franchise).
Mad Dog defeats Burtonics (109-62) ... I guess someone had to win this matchup. It's not that Murphy looked good, but how bad Burton looked. Burtonics looked about as organized as the Raiders did this past weekend.
Phockers upset Strikers (126-91) ... Thank you Felicia, for keeping me in the race in the 'Southside Division'!!!
This weekend (the inaugural Inter-Division Week) ended up 3-2 in favor of the 'Northend Division'.
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Monday, October 26, 2009
Looking back at Week 7 'N Da Hood ...
With only MNF left to play, lets take a look at how the Week 7 matchups shook out ...
Raiders cruising past Da Gun (134-87) -- Led by some strong Sunday morning performances, Wes is looking to maintain his stranglehold on 1st place in the league as "Da Turn" is being made. I need to make-up 47pts. tonight (I have Akers & PHI D YTP, while Wes has McNabb playing tonight) ... The "W" doesn't seem likely to me, but I think the score will end up respectable.
Snapp crushed Gellis (133-92) -- Led by Palmer (circa 2005) & Vernon Davis (circa 1980's Niners), Snapp absolutely crushed Gellis this weekend. "Da Jew" only had two starters in double-digits and now falls back into that dogfight in D-II for a playoff spot.
Demmelitions demolish J$ (147-72) -- Even though Jilbert has Santana Moss yet to play tonight, he has all but lost this weekend already ... Not picking up a RB flier for Week 7, and now J$'s QB troubles continue (with a possible QB controversy in SF). Meanwhile, Demmel is heading in the opposite direction as "Our Brown Friend" with his third straight victory. He had 8 (of 10) players in double-digits and looking to make a run at the division title.
Mad Dog limping past Burtonics (85-55) -- This matchup is the fantasy equivalent of the WAS v. STL game in Week 2 (which ended in an uninspiring 9-7 victory for WAS) ... Murphy benched Miles Austin (30pts. this weekend) and didn't pickup a QB2 for this weekend. Luckily, he is facing Burton, who actually still has a chance to win this weekend, with Vick, Westbrook, Portis, & Cooley yet to play ... BTW, I am square on my JaMarcus prediction thus far (+9pts in Week 6 and -4pts. in Week 7)
Strikers continue downard slide with loss to the Phockers (126-91) -- After a fast start to the fantasy season, Chad is handed his 3rd straight loss and now playoff qualification in D-II is an absolute mess (with a possible 4 teams heading out of "Da Turn" at 4-3).
Here is how Da Schwam sees the League Table after "Da Turn" ...
1. Ramshafts Raiders (6-1) -- 2 games up on the rest of the league
2. SoCal Strikers (4-3) -- 1/2 game lead in a very contentious division
3. V-Egret (4-3) -- 1/2 game back on the division lead but has a comfortable pts. lead
4. Demmelitions (4-3) -- 2 full games back in the division, but with near 900pts overall
5. Snapp Attack (4-3) -- Earns the 5th spot with ~740pts overall
6. Mad Dog (4-3) -- Slides to the 6th spot, trailing Snapp by ~15pts
7. Phockers (3-4) -- Felicia & Jilbert may flip spots, depending on the tiebreakers rules
8. J$ Kickers (3-4) -- "Ditto" ...
9. Tokz Gun (2-5) -- Now firmly in the chase pack ...
10. Burtonics (1-6) -- And with the #1 Pick in the 2010 FFL Draft ...
I will comment further tomorrow ...
Tha Commish
Raiders cruising past Da Gun (134-87) -- Led by some strong Sunday morning performances, Wes is looking to maintain his stranglehold on 1st place in the league as "Da Turn" is being made. I need to make-up 47pts. tonight (I have Akers & PHI D YTP, while Wes has McNabb playing tonight) ... The "W" doesn't seem likely to me, but I think the score will end up respectable.
Snapp crushed Gellis (133-92) -- Led by Palmer (circa 2005) & Vernon Davis (circa 1980's Niners), Snapp absolutely crushed Gellis this weekend. "Da Jew" only had two starters in double-digits and now falls back into that dogfight in D-II for a playoff spot.
Demmelitions demolish J$ (147-72) -- Even though Jilbert has Santana Moss yet to play tonight, he has all but lost this weekend already ... Not picking up a RB flier for Week 7, and now J$'s QB troubles continue (with a possible QB controversy in SF). Meanwhile, Demmel is heading in the opposite direction as "Our Brown Friend" with his third straight victory. He had 8 (of 10) players in double-digits and looking to make a run at the division title.
Mad Dog limping past Burtonics (85-55) -- This matchup is the fantasy equivalent of the WAS v. STL game in Week 2 (which ended in an uninspiring 9-7 victory for WAS) ... Murphy benched Miles Austin (30pts. this weekend) and didn't pickup a QB2 for this weekend. Luckily, he is facing Burton, who actually still has a chance to win this weekend, with Vick, Westbrook, Portis, & Cooley yet to play ... BTW, I am square on my JaMarcus prediction thus far (+9pts in Week 6 and -4pts. in Week 7)
Strikers continue downard slide with loss to the Phockers (126-91) -- After a fast start to the fantasy season, Chad is handed his 3rd straight loss and now playoff qualification in D-II is an absolute mess (with a possible 4 teams heading out of "Da Turn" at 4-3).
Here is how Da Schwam sees the League Table after "Da Turn" ...
1. Ramshafts Raiders (6-1) -- 2 games up on the rest of the league
2. SoCal Strikers (4-3) -- 1/2 game lead in a very contentious division
3. V-Egret (4-3) -- 1/2 game back on the division lead but has a comfortable pts. lead
4. Demmelitions (4-3) -- 2 full games back in the division, but with near 900pts overall
5. Snapp Attack (4-3) -- Earns the 5th spot with ~740pts overall
6. Mad Dog (4-3) -- Slides to the 6th spot, trailing Snapp by ~15pts
7. Phockers (3-4) -- Felicia & Jilbert may flip spots, depending on the tiebreakers rules
8. J$ Kickers (3-4) -- "Ditto" ...
9. Tokz Gun (2-5) -- Now firmly in the chase pack ...
10. Burtonics (1-6) -- And with the #1 Pick in the 2010 FFL Draft ...
I will comment further tomorrow ...
Tha Commish
Friday, October 23, 2009
Da Schwamz Week 7 Preview
Before I begin, I would like to hear from our resident MLB expert about some crazy happenings over the last couple of days ... Check these stories out ...
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/Jamie-McCourt-wants-to-take-over-Dodgers?urn=mlb,197811
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/21/steve-phillips-brooke-hun_n_328518.html
So what say you Gellis? ...
Now, lets take a look at the action at "Da Turn" ... It's time for inter-division play and team is matched up against a team from the other side of the tracks.
At "Da Turn", Da Schwam is 13-11 for the season, so lets take a look at Da Schwamz Pix for Week 7 ...
Raiders (5-1) vs. Da Gun (2-4) -- Dudes (and Mommies)! It's like a flashback to 1997! 1252 Foothill Blvd ... Apt. 12 vs. Apt. 14 (is that the right apartment numbers?!?) ... Anyways, this game should be a lot closer than the records would indicate ... QBs - This matchup should be fun to watch this weekend with the Raiders' Peyton & McNabb facing-off against my boyz Brees & Ryan. I'm not even going to compare them because both sides are of just such high quality ... WRs - I would give a slight advantage to the Raiders at receiver this weekend, expecially with injury concerns to Boldin. While I think my receiving trio (Esteban 85, Breaston, & Boldin) has more upside, I think Wes's play is the safe one (starting Manningham, Bowe, & Hester) ... RBs - I gotta give the edge to Wes here with DeAngelo & Grant starting. Both S-Jax & Frenchie have questionable matchups this weekend ... SpT - I think my boyz are set-up best here. I like Gates (@KC) over Daniels (vSF) this weekend, as well as the Philly D (@WAS after that loss last weekend) over MIN D (@PIT) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> NO PICK!
V-Egret (4-2) vs. Snapp (3-3) -- In the other matchup of the Pike-house "Presidents' Corners", we have Gellis vs. Snapp ... I think this matchup will be very close, as both squads have to deal with with some of their superstars on Byes this weekend ... QBs - I give V-Egret the slightest of advantages here, based purely on the mojo of Favre in big-games. I don't like either Henne nor Fitzpatrick this weekend, and I think Palmer will do OK on Sunday. For Gellis, Favre will either throw the gamewinner or he will end up the GOAT (with something like 3 Picks) ... WRs - I would give the edge to Gellis here, but if he starts Finley at the flex, I think this matchup becomes a push. I think Adam's "Northern" Steve Smith & Fitzgerald is better than Snapp's starters of Braylon (on a Jets squad that may not have Cotchery, which means Nnamdi gets Edwards) & Colston. But at the flex, Santonio has so much more potential than Finley (who has really only had 1 good game this season) ... RBs - I think whichever RB-duo Gellis starts (2 out of Benson, Slaton, Gore) is better than Snapp's starting backfield of Beastmode & the Barbarian. Mendenhall is an interesting play here now that he has been annointed RB1 by Tomlin ... SpT - I give V-Egret the edge here with NE D in Wembley (UK) this weekend. I have a feeling Belichick is gonna wanna put on a show in front of the Queen ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> V-EGRET!!!
J$ (3-3) vs. Demmelitions (3-3) -- North vs. South (Californian) ... East vs. West (White Boys vs. Towelheads) ... I think matchup will show the respective quality in each division ... QBs -- Demmel has Brady & Rodgers (over Jilbert's Cutler & Hill) ... Nuf said! ... WRs - I take Demmel's receivers (Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, & Driver), but it is closer that it would appear at first glance. J$ is starting Roddy (... Stud!), Jennings (who has had trouble so far this season), & Santana (an all or nothing play) ... RBs - While I do think AP is a fantasy stud! I don't think I can rank him over the duo of Thomas Jones & Addai ... SpT - Pretty even matchup here! J$ has Gostkowski (who I think is gonna have a huge outing this weekend), but Demmel has 2 great options at D (GB D @ CLE and IND D @ STL) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> DEMMELITIONS!!!
Mad Dog (3-3) vs. Burtonics (1-5) -- This may be the most pathetic fantasy matchup this weekend, as both squads will have an issue fielding complete lineups come Sunday ... QBs - I'll give the edge to Burton here with Romo playing at home & coming off a Bye. Mad Dog only has Cassel. That makes JaMarcus simply gravy for Burton this weekend (as of this moment) ... WRs - Advantage Mad Dog! It doesn't matter which 3 (of 5 - Moss, DeSean, Rice, Austin, TO) he starts. Just take a look at Burton's available options (Berrian, Crabtree, Bruce). Two receivers on a run-first team and Berrian, uuggghhh! ... RBs - I think its close, but I think Portis/Westbrook (Burtonics) is just better than a struggling Jacobs/Turner (Mad Dog) ... SpT - Advantage Murphy! He's got Dallas Clark (@STL), a Kicker who actually on the gridiron on Sunday, and I think the NO D is a nice pickup ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> MAD DOG!!!
SoCal Strikers (4-2) vs. Phockers (2-4) -- I see more trouble on the horizon for the Strikers this weekend. Felicia's squad has finally come to life ... QBs - This is a very even matchup. Felicia (Schaub/Rivers) has the matchups, but Chad (Big Ben/Warner) has the overall quality ... WRs - I give the Phockers the edge here with her receiving trio (War, Welker, & Cotchery) as Chad is forced to start Watson this weekend alongside his 2 primary receivers ("Southern" Steve Smith & VJ) ... RBs - This group is a hard one to judge. Currently, I give the Phockers a slight advantage, based on the current expected starting lineups, but Chad has so many options (Forte, Hightower, Jon Stewart, Ricky Williams, & Sproles) that its hard to make a clear comparison ... SpT - I'll give the edge to Chad here with Gonzo & SF D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> PHOCKERS!!!
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/Jamie-McCourt-wants-to-take-over-Dodgers?urn=mlb,197811
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/21/steve-phillips-brooke-hun_n_328518.html
So what say you Gellis? ...
Now, lets take a look at the action at "Da Turn" ... It's time for inter-division play and team is matched up against a team from the other side of the tracks.
At "Da Turn", Da Schwam is 13-11 for the season, so lets take a look at Da Schwamz Pix for Week 7 ...
Raiders (5-1) vs. Da Gun (2-4) -- Dudes (and Mommies)! It's like a flashback to 1997! 1252 Foothill Blvd ... Apt. 12 vs. Apt. 14 (is that the right apartment numbers?!?) ... Anyways, this game should be a lot closer than the records would indicate ... QBs - This matchup should be fun to watch this weekend with the Raiders' Peyton & McNabb facing-off against my boyz Brees & Ryan. I'm not even going to compare them because both sides are of just such high quality ... WRs - I would give a slight advantage to the Raiders at receiver this weekend, expecially with injury concerns to Boldin. While I think my receiving trio (Esteban 85, Breaston, & Boldin) has more upside, I think Wes's play is the safe one (starting Manningham, Bowe, & Hester) ... RBs - I gotta give the edge to Wes here with DeAngelo & Grant starting. Both S-Jax & Frenchie have questionable matchups this weekend ... SpT - I think my boyz are set-up best here. I like Gates (@KC) over Daniels (vSF) this weekend, as well as the Philly D (@WAS after that loss last weekend) over MIN D (@PIT) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> NO PICK!
V-Egret (4-2) vs. Snapp (3-3) -- In the other matchup of the Pike-house "Presidents' Corners", we have Gellis vs. Snapp ... I think this matchup will be very close, as both squads have to deal with with some of their superstars on Byes this weekend ... QBs - I give V-Egret the slightest of advantages here, based purely on the mojo of Favre in big-games. I don't like either Henne nor Fitzpatrick this weekend, and I think Palmer will do OK on Sunday. For Gellis, Favre will either throw the gamewinner or he will end up the GOAT (with something like 3 Picks) ... WRs - I would give the edge to Gellis here, but if he starts Finley at the flex, I think this matchup becomes a push. I think Adam's "Northern" Steve Smith & Fitzgerald is better than Snapp's starters of Braylon (on a Jets squad that may not have Cotchery, which means Nnamdi gets Edwards) & Colston. But at the flex, Santonio has so much more potential than Finley (who has really only had 1 good game this season) ... RBs - I think whichever RB-duo Gellis starts (2 out of Benson, Slaton, Gore) is better than Snapp's starting backfield of Beastmode & the Barbarian. Mendenhall is an interesting play here now that he has been annointed RB1 by Tomlin ... SpT - I give V-Egret the edge here with NE D in Wembley (UK) this weekend. I have a feeling Belichick is gonna wanna put on a show in front of the Queen ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> V-EGRET!!!
J$ (3-3) vs. Demmelitions (3-3) -- North vs. South (Californian) ... East vs. West (White Boys vs. Towelheads) ... I think matchup will show the respective quality in each division ... QBs -- Demmel has Brady & Rodgers (over Jilbert's Cutler & Hill) ... Nuf said! ... WRs - I take Demmel's receivers (Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, & Driver), but it is closer that it would appear at first glance. J$ is starting Roddy (... Stud!), Jennings (who has had trouble so far this season), & Santana (an all or nothing play) ... RBs - While I do think AP is a fantasy stud! I don't think I can rank him over the duo of Thomas Jones & Addai ... SpT - Pretty even matchup here! J$ has Gostkowski (who I think is gonna have a huge outing this weekend), but Demmel has 2 great options at D (GB D @ CLE and IND D @ STL) ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> DEMMELITIONS!!!
Mad Dog (3-3) vs. Burtonics (1-5) -- This may be the most pathetic fantasy matchup this weekend, as both squads will have an issue fielding complete lineups come Sunday ... QBs - I'll give the edge to Burton here with Romo playing at home & coming off a Bye. Mad Dog only has Cassel. That makes JaMarcus simply gravy for Burton this weekend (as of this moment) ... WRs - Advantage Mad Dog! It doesn't matter which 3 (of 5 - Moss, DeSean, Rice, Austin, TO) he starts. Just take a look at Burton's available options (Berrian, Crabtree, Bruce). Two receivers on a run-first team and Berrian, uuggghhh! ... RBs - I think its close, but I think Portis/Westbrook (Burtonics) is just better than a struggling Jacobs/Turner (Mad Dog) ... SpT - Advantage Murphy! He's got Dallas Clark (@STL), a Kicker who actually on the gridiron on Sunday, and I think the NO D is a nice pickup ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> MAD DOG!!!
SoCal Strikers (4-2) vs. Phockers (2-4) -- I see more trouble on the horizon for the Strikers this weekend. Felicia's squad has finally come to life ... QBs - This is a very even matchup. Felicia (Schaub/Rivers) has the matchups, but Chad (Big Ben/Warner) has the overall quality ... WRs - I give the Phockers the edge here with her receiving trio (War, Welker, & Cotchery) as Chad is forced to start Watson this weekend alongside his 2 primary receivers ("Southern" Steve Smith & VJ) ... RBs - This group is a hard one to judge. Currently, I give the Phockers a slight advantage, based on the current expected starting lineups, but Chad has so many options (Forte, Hightower, Jon Stewart, Ricky Williams, & Sproles) that its hard to make a clear comparison ... SpT - I'll give the edge to Chad here with Gonzo & SF D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> PHOCKERS!!!
That's all I got for now ...
Tha Commish
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Looking at Da Hood at Da Turn ...
So lets take a look at the league as we are at the halfway point of the regular season ...
Ramshaft Raiders (5-1) - It's only fair that the Raiders most aptly compare to the Colts, thus far this fantasy season ... Led by Peyton Manning, Wes's squad is 5-1 and has a good full game lead from the next contender ... The team's RBs (DeAngelo & Ryan Grant) are starting to hit their stride and he's got 2 great TEs (Owens & Visanthe).
SoCal Strikers (4-2) - I would compare Chad's team to the G-Men ... Serviceable QBs (Big Ben & Warner); RB1 (Forte) has been disappointing, while RB2 (Hightower, Sproles, or Ricky) has been a saving grace ... Steve Smith has been a total bust thus far, while Gonzo hasn't lost a step with Matty Ice throwing him the ball.
Victorious Egret (4-2) - Gellis's squad is the fantasy equivalent of the Vikes ... Led by Brett Favre with stud RBs (Benson, Rice, Slaton, and Gore) ... I also like Gellis's pick-ups of MSW and the "Big City" Steve Smith. They will be useable all season (barring injury, of course).
Demmelitions (3-3) - Demmel's boyz are the Pats ... Stud QBs (Brady & Rodgers) and WRs (Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, and Donald Driver) with a hodgepodge of RBs (Jones, Addai, & "Not the Clerks" Kevin Smith).
J$ Ass Kickers (3-3) - I think Jilbert's team is like the Chargers ... A talented squad limited by their head coach! ;) ... I think Cutler is the new fantasy Favre (you just gotta live with the good & the bad) and Shaun Hill is serviceable ... AP is stud, but Chris Johnson worries me. He only has 2 double-digit performances in 6 games ... Roddy is starting to turn it on and Greg Jennings better start turning it on soon.
Mad Dog (3-3) - Murphy is like the Niners ... Serviceable QBs (Garrard & Cassel) with stud RBs (Jacobs & Turner). Mike's WR core (Moss, DeSean, Sidney Rice, & Miles Austin) is also starting to take shape.
Snapp Attack (3-3) - Snapp is the fantasy Bengals ... Led by big-time QBs (Palmer & Flacco) with a surprisingly good Defense (NYJ) ... I think Snapp's RBs (MJD, MB3, Lynch, Caddy, & JJ) have actually been kind of a disappointment thus far. MJD is all or nothing. MB3 has a nagging injury. Lynch was suspended ... On the flip side, I really like his WRs (Colston, Braylon, Santonio, Knox, and MoMa).
Tokubo Shogunate (2-4) - I think thru the first half of this season, I have been like the Cowboys ... Talented team that just hasn't produced at the end of the day for whatever reason.
Phockers (2-4) - This squad looks like the Texans ... Near-elite QBs (Schaub & Rivers) and WRs (Welker, Ward, & Housh) with some inconsistent fantasy RBs (LT, Ronnie Brown, Jamal, & Reggie).
Burtonics (1-5) - After last weekend's performance, Burton is the fantasy Redskins ... A club that is going in the wrong direction! ... Orton has done better than I expected, which wasn't that much; Romo has been an absolute mess; Calvin Johnson is like S-Jax, the only useable fantasy option on a very bad team; Brandon Marshall has been serviceable, but not nearly as dangerous with Orton; And your RBs are kind of a mess (Portis, Westbrook, & McGahee).
Just a lil' fun fantasy analysis for everyone as we approach "Da Turn" ...
Tha Commish
Ramshaft Raiders (5-1) - It's only fair that the Raiders most aptly compare to the Colts, thus far this fantasy season ... Led by Peyton Manning, Wes's squad is 5-1 and has a good full game lead from the next contender ... The team's RBs (DeAngelo & Ryan Grant) are starting to hit their stride and he's got 2 great TEs (Owens & Visanthe).
SoCal Strikers (4-2) - I would compare Chad's team to the G-Men ... Serviceable QBs (Big Ben & Warner); RB1 (Forte) has been disappointing, while RB2 (Hightower, Sproles, or Ricky) has been a saving grace ... Steve Smith has been a total bust thus far, while Gonzo hasn't lost a step with Matty Ice throwing him the ball.
Victorious Egret (4-2) - Gellis's squad is the fantasy equivalent of the Vikes ... Led by Brett Favre with stud RBs (Benson, Rice, Slaton, and Gore) ... I also like Gellis's pick-ups of MSW and the "Big City" Steve Smith. They will be useable all season (barring injury, of course).
Demmelitions (3-3) - Demmel's boyz are the Pats ... Stud QBs (Brady & Rodgers) and WRs (Andre Johnson, Reggie Wayne, and Donald Driver) with a hodgepodge of RBs (Jones, Addai, & "Not the Clerks" Kevin Smith).
J$ Ass Kickers (3-3) - I think Jilbert's team is like the Chargers ... A talented squad limited by their head coach! ;) ... I think Cutler is the new fantasy Favre (you just gotta live with the good & the bad) and Shaun Hill is serviceable ... AP is stud, but Chris Johnson worries me. He only has 2 double-digit performances in 6 games ... Roddy is starting to turn it on and Greg Jennings better start turning it on soon.
Mad Dog (3-3) - Murphy is like the Niners ... Serviceable QBs (Garrard & Cassel) with stud RBs (Jacobs & Turner). Mike's WR core (Moss, DeSean, Sidney Rice, & Miles Austin) is also starting to take shape.
Snapp Attack (3-3) - Snapp is the fantasy Bengals ... Led by big-time QBs (Palmer & Flacco) with a surprisingly good Defense (NYJ) ... I think Snapp's RBs (MJD, MB3, Lynch, Caddy, & JJ) have actually been kind of a disappointment thus far. MJD is all or nothing. MB3 has a nagging injury. Lynch was suspended ... On the flip side, I really like his WRs (Colston, Braylon, Santonio, Knox, and MoMa).
Tokubo Shogunate (2-4) - I think thru the first half of this season, I have been like the Cowboys ... Talented team that just hasn't produced at the end of the day for whatever reason.
Phockers (2-4) - This squad looks like the Texans ... Near-elite QBs (Schaub & Rivers) and WRs (Welker, Ward, & Housh) with some inconsistent fantasy RBs (LT, Ronnie Brown, Jamal, & Reggie).
Burtonics (1-5) - After last weekend's performance, Burton is the fantasy Redskins ... A club that is going in the wrong direction! ... Orton has done better than I expected, which wasn't that much; Romo has been an absolute mess; Calvin Johnson is like S-Jax, the only useable fantasy option on a very bad team; Brandon Marshall has been serviceable, but not nearly as dangerous with Orton; And your RBs are kind of a mess (Portis, Westbrook, & McGahee).
Just a lil' fun fantasy analysis for everyone as we approach "Da Turn" ...
Tha Commish
NDHFFL Week 6 - In Review
I have some mixed feelings as Week 6 in FFL comes to a close ... Da Schwam went 4-0 this weekend (and is now, finally above the Pick 'Em Mendoza Line for the season at 13-11), I am still in my Eliminator Game (after over a quarter of the participants lost in picking the Eagles this weekend ... I went with the Jags at home in Week 6), and I went 9-5 in my Pick 'Em League (against the spread & now am in the 99th percentile) ... But on the flip-side, I fell to a struggling Phockers team, who didn't seem to struggling this weekend after scoring 145pts (after not scoring over 113pts. in the previous 5 weeks) ...
Anywho, lets take a look back at the Week 6 Fantasy Matchups ...
Phockers crush Da Gun (145-119) -- The Phockers pretty much sealed the "W" with Welkers' performance on Sunday afternoon. At that point, with only Ryan & Gates left to play, while Felicia still had Rivers & LT left, I needed a huge game from Ryan ... Didn't happen!!! That left Gates to make-up 10pts. with 2 teammates on the opposing fantasy team. Pretty much impossible to do, especially when one of the opposing players is the QB throwing to my TE ... Next up for both franchises, the division leaders.
Snapp Attack cruise past stumbling Strikers (145-103) -- Snapp rebounds from a horrendous Week 5 performance to crush the D2 leader, thereby making the D2 standings a complete scramble. As for Chad, the "Southern" Steve Smith & Forte are absolutely killing you! 3pts. combined from 2 of your top 3 draft picks just ain't cutting it!
V-Egret embarrasses J$ (141-96) -- Despite Hasselbeck's -1pt performance (supposedly, Matt Hasselbeck is 12-0 when Mama Hasselbeck is in Seattle ... Well, so much for trends mentioned on ESPN's Fantasy Football Now), V-Egret was on fire this weekend with 7 players in double-digits. I will now concede that Ray Rice is now the real deal! Also, how about the Kerry Collins!?!
Demmelitions play the Pats to Mad Dog's Titans (181-119) -- First off, 181pts!!!! WOW!!! 7 players in double-digits! 4 players with 20+pts! ... Actually, Murphy's team played pretty OK. Nothing special, but not Tennessee-type of giving up.
Raiders take a nap on Sunday afternoon and still earn "W" over Burtonics (116-48) -- In actuality, Burton's squad was more Tennessee-esque and that pretty much gave Wes the "W" ... I mean Burton had like what, 24pts. going into MNF. Burton started Vick over JaMarcus Russell (which really shows how much you trust JaMarcus), Calvin Johnson (who was inactive on Sunday), and McGahee over Westbrook (REALLY?!?! REALLY?!?!?) ... It doesn't get any better for Burton in Week 7, as he will be dealing with 5 regular starters on Byes. Wes's squad was steady, yet again, this weekend and did not need McNabb to score big on Sunday. Actually, I'm kinda scared of McNabb in Week 7 (@ WAS). On the other hand, Philly has a win so maybe the Redskins will win this one ... ;P
In terms of the upcoming schedule ... Week 7 is the weekend for "Inter-division Play" (think MLB inter-league play) ... All 5 matches are inter-division matchups. This weekend is also the "Turn", as it marks the halfway point of the regular season. Week 10 is "Rivalry Week" (think College Football).
That's all I got for today ... I'll take a look back at the first-half of the fantasy season & preview the remaining Week 7 in the next couple days.
Tha Commish
Anywho, lets take a look back at the Week 6 Fantasy Matchups ...
Phockers crush Da Gun (145-119) -- The Phockers pretty much sealed the "W" with Welkers' performance on Sunday afternoon. At that point, with only Ryan & Gates left to play, while Felicia still had Rivers & LT left, I needed a huge game from Ryan ... Didn't happen!!! That left Gates to make-up 10pts. with 2 teammates on the opposing fantasy team. Pretty much impossible to do, especially when one of the opposing players is the QB throwing to my TE ... Next up for both franchises, the division leaders.
Snapp Attack cruise past stumbling Strikers (145-103) -- Snapp rebounds from a horrendous Week 5 performance to crush the D2 leader, thereby making the D2 standings a complete scramble. As for Chad, the "Southern" Steve Smith & Forte are absolutely killing you! 3pts. combined from 2 of your top 3 draft picks just ain't cutting it!
V-Egret embarrasses J$ (141-96) -- Despite Hasselbeck's -1pt performance (supposedly, Matt Hasselbeck is 12-0 when Mama Hasselbeck is in Seattle ... Well, so much for trends mentioned on ESPN's Fantasy Football Now), V-Egret was on fire this weekend with 7 players in double-digits. I will now concede that Ray Rice is now the real deal! Also, how about the Kerry Collins!?!
Demmelitions play the Pats to Mad Dog's Titans (181-119) -- First off, 181pts!!!! WOW!!! 7 players in double-digits! 4 players with 20+pts! ... Actually, Murphy's team played pretty OK. Nothing special, but not Tennessee-type of giving up.
Raiders take a nap on Sunday afternoon and still earn "W" over Burtonics (116-48) -- In actuality, Burton's squad was more Tennessee-esque and that pretty much gave Wes the "W" ... I mean Burton had like what, 24pts. going into MNF. Burton started Vick over JaMarcus Russell (which really shows how much you trust JaMarcus), Calvin Johnson (who was inactive on Sunday), and McGahee over Westbrook (REALLY?!?! REALLY?!?!?) ... It doesn't get any better for Burton in Week 7, as he will be dealing with 5 regular starters on Byes. Wes's squad was steady, yet again, this weekend and did not need McNabb to score big on Sunday. Actually, I'm kinda scared of McNabb in Week 7 (@ WAS). On the other hand, Philly has a win so maybe the Redskins will win this one ... ;P
In terms of the upcoming schedule ... Week 7 is the weekend for "Inter-division Play" (think MLB inter-league play) ... All 5 matches are inter-division matchups. This weekend is also the "Turn", as it marks the halfway point of the regular season. Week 10 is "Rivalry Week" (think College Football).
That's all I got for today ... I'll take a look back at the first-half of the fantasy season & preview the remaining Week 7 in the next couple days.
Tha Commish
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Da Hood 'N Real Time - Sunday Supper
A little Sunday dinner reading ...
- So I think my fantasy fate this weekend will come down to the golden right arm of Matty Ice ... I am 24pts down with Ryan & Gates YTP. Meanwhile, Felicia still has Rivers & LT playing on MNF.
- Snapps looking pretty good, but 76pts. is possible with Chad having 4 players YTP ... I mean Demmel got 80pts with a mere 2 players
- At least Demmel is in a better position to comeback than Jilbert, who needs to make up 78pts. between Cutler & Roddy.
- I will retract my criticism of Gellis ... I mean Ray Rice getting 31pts. WOW!!! ... And with Trent Edwards starting job in jeopardy after the game, maybe Gellis was just prescient in hoarding all the available QBs.
- WOW, Demmel!!! I keep saying you have one of the more talented teams in fantasy ... 181pts ... Nuf Said!!!
- Oh Burton!!! (shaking head in disapproval) ... 10pts. is your high scorer thus far and you have four starters scoring NOTHING! I mean one of those starters was Inactive for Sunday.
- Wes - Nice, easy W! You didn't even need Philly to do anything in Oakland this afternoon.
- Speaking of Oakland ... What happened there this afternoon? Damn NFL Blackout!
Tha Commish
- So I think my fantasy fate this weekend will come down to the golden right arm of Matty Ice ... I am 24pts down with Ryan & Gates YTP. Meanwhile, Felicia still has Rivers & LT playing on MNF.
- Snapps looking pretty good, but 76pts. is possible with Chad having 4 players YTP ... I mean Demmel got 80pts with a mere 2 players
- At least Demmel is in a better position to comeback than Jilbert, who needs to make up 78pts. between Cutler & Roddy.
- I will retract my criticism of Gellis ... I mean Ray Rice getting 31pts. WOW!!! ... And with Trent Edwards starting job in jeopardy after the game, maybe Gellis was just prescient in hoarding all the available QBs.
- WOW, Demmel!!! I keep saying you have one of the more talented teams in fantasy ... 181pts ... Nuf Said!!!
- Oh Burton!!! (shaking head in disapproval) ... 10pts. is your high scorer thus far and you have four starters scoring NOTHING! I mean one of those starters was Inactive for Sunday.
- Wes - Nice, easy W! You didn't even need Philly to do anything in Oakland this afternoon.
- Speaking of Oakland ... What happened there this afternoon? Damn NFL Blackout!
Tha Commish
Da Hood 'N Real Time - Sunday Morning Aftermath
Just a few thoughts I had after watching the Sunday morning games ...
- I am in an absolute dogfight with Felicia, whose team is absolutely on fire!
- Da Schwam is surprised that Snapp decided to start Lynch over Cadillac ... Did you not see the CLE/BUF lowlights from last week?
- The "Confederate" Steve Smith has 1 catch for 4yds with 2min. left in the game ... WHHAAATT?!?!?
- Gellis may have outsmarted himself with this weekend's lineup ... Cockblocking FAs , picking up Finley as a 1wk flier, & sitting Slaton in lieu of Ray Rice.
- I am surprised that Demmel started Carney (over Rackers) ... Carney is limited to about FGs of 35yds or less.
- I may just call the Raiders vs. Burtonics after this morning's set of games ... Burton starts McGahee over Westbrook!?!? And now, your hopes for a comeback are dependent on OAK sucking so bad that Vick will see some extensive time in Oaktown this afternoon.
I'm off to lunch now ... Good luck to everyone this afternoon!
Tha Commish
- I am in an absolute dogfight with Felicia, whose team is absolutely on fire!
- Da Schwam is surprised that Snapp decided to start Lynch over Cadillac ... Did you not see the CLE/BUF lowlights from last week?
- The "Confederate" Steve Smith has 1 catch for 4yds with 2min. left in the game ... WHHAAATT?!?!?
- Gellis may have outsmarted himself with this weekend's lineup ... Cockblocking FAs , picking up Finley as a 1wk flier, & sitting Slaton in lieu of Ray Rice.
- I am surprised that Demmel started Carney (over Rackers) ... Carney is limited to about FGs of 35yds or less.
- I may just call the Raiders vs. Burtonics after this morning's set of games ... Burton starts McGahee over Westbrook!?!? And now, your hopes for a comeback are dependent on OAK sucking so bad that Vick will see some extensive time in Oaktown this afternoon.
I'm off to lunch now ... Good luck to everyone this afternoon!
Tha Commish
Friday, October 16, 2009
Da Schwam's Week 6 Preview
After a very lackluster start to the 2009 FFL season (7-9 overall), Da Schwam is looking to get back on track and pick some winners in Week 6 ...
(NOTE: All analysis is based on the projected starting lineups on Sunday ... i.e. Trades between Snapp & Murphy and Me & Jilbert have be approved and implemented)
(2nd NOTE: Today is the last day to get trades agreed to & completed prior to Week 6 games)
Da Gun (2-3) vs. Phockers (1-4) -- With Cotchery out this weekend and Ronnie & DAL D on Byes, the Phockers face this season's points leader with a less than full-strength squad ... QB -- Talk about a great QB matchup here with Da Gun's Brees/Matty Ice vs. the Phockers' Schaub/Rivers. Lets just call this one even and enjoy the matchup! ... WR -- Another very even matchup with my trio of Boldin/Esteban 85/Burleson vs. Felicia's starting trio of Houshmandzadeh/Welker/Ward. I think both sides get their targets, but the deciding factor will be who scores TDs this weekend ... RB -- Advantage Me! With the Phockers not having any favorable starting options, I like whichever 2 RBs I start on Sunday ... SpT -- I think I have the advantage here with an Elite TE and the Philly D @ OAK this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> NO PICK!
SoCal Strikers (4-1) vs. Snapp Attack (2-3) -- How will the Strikers rebound after their 1st loss of the fantasy season? Everyone will find out as Chad faces-off against a rejuvinated Snapp ... QB -- An owner cannot really go wrong in choosing one's starting QBs from Big Ben, Eli, and/or Warner. Advantage Chad, here! However, I do think Snapp keeps things closer than expected here with Carson (v. HOU at home) & Flacco ... WR -- I think Snapp's acquisition of Colston this week makes things pretty even at receiver. The Strikers have multiple options to choose from this weekend with no clear-cut standout ... RB -- Who does Chad start at RB2 this weekend? Hightower (@SEA) or Stewart (@TB)? I guess it doesn't really matter with Snapp's MJD favorable matchup on Sunday (v. STL at home). Advantage Snapp! ... SpT -- I'll give the edge to Snapp here with his Crosby pickup. I still cannot believe you cherry-picked my K ... Isn't that bad fantasy etiquette?!? Kinda like cock-blocking 1-week fliers ... ;P ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> SNAPP ATTACK in a close one!
J$ (3-2) vs. V-Egret (3-2) -- I give Jilbert a fighting chance this weekend, but he has got some tough matchups this weekend ... QB -- I'll take Gellis's Favre/Hasselbeck over J$'s Cutler/Collins any day, any matchup ... WR -- I give the slightest of advantages to Gellis here with "Big City" Steve Smith/MSW/Fitzgerald. I think Jilbert's starting trio of Roddy/Jennings/Santana is good, but they V-Egrets receivers just have more upside ... RB -- I will call this one an even match this weekend. I do not like AP this weekend (facing a very tough & angry BAL D), while CJ does not inspire confidence against a good D (his only double-digit score this season came against HOU in Week 2). On the other side of the fantasy pigskin, I really like Benson (v. HOU at home) this weekend and I think Ray Rice will get 100yds combined ... SpT - I will give Jilbert this one, since he has a TE playing this week ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> V-EGRET!!!
Mad Dog (3-2) vs. Demmelitions (2-3) -- Will Mad Dog's mid-week trade prove to be his ticket to "Wins-ville" ... Not likely! ... QB -- Demmel's Brady/Rodgers duo should be better than whichever 2 QBs Murphy can start ... WR -- I think both sides are equally bad! Mad Dog will have to trot out TO or Sidney Rice in his flex spot. Demmel's options are just as bad with Indy on a Bye this weekend. That would make Driver his WR2 this weekend and then Demmel would have to start one of his TEs in the flex ... RB -- Mad Dog gets Schwamz vote here with Jacobs/Turner. I like them much better than 2 middle-of-the-pack RBs facing middle-of-the-pack Ds ... SpT -- Very close call here, but I will give the edge to Demmel with the GB D! ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> DEMMELITIONS!
Ramshafts Raiders (4-1) vs. Burtonics (1-4) -- Oh, this will be a fun match to watch! Will Burton start JaMarcus Russell this weekend. Based on past performances (8, 3, 0, 2, -3pts), I give Burton about a 50/50 shot that Russell ends Sunday with a positive score ... I'm down for a sidebet here, anyone?!?! ... QB -- McNabb/Johnson are way better than Orton/Russell, but is Orton (alone) better than Orton/Russell?!? ... WR -- I would call it even at receiver, if Burton is able to pick-up a decent receiver (W/T) prior to Sunday. Wes's starting trio of Manningham/Bowe/Hester is not anything spectacular, and I really like the upside of Marshall & Berrian ... RB -- Even matchup in the backfield with Wes starting DeAngelo/Grant, while Burton has will probably start 2 out of Westbrook, McGahee, Portis, & Wells ... SpT -- Pretty even here! ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> RAMSHAFTS RAIDERS!!
That's all for me ... Good Luck in Week 6!
Tha Commish
(NOTE: All analysis is based on the projected starting lineups on Sunday ... i.e. Trades between Snapp & Murphy and Me & Jilbert have be approved and implemented)
(2nd NOTE: Today is the last day to get trades agreed to & completed prior to Week 6 games)
Da Gun (2-3) vs. Phockers (1-4) -- With Cotchery out this weekend and Ronnie & DAL D on Byes, the Phockers face this season's points leader with a less than full-strength squad ... QB -- Talk about a great QB matchup here with Da Gun's Brees/Matty Ice vs. the Phockers' Schaub/Rivers. Lets just call this one even and enjoy the matchup! ... WR -- Another very even matchup with my trio of Boldin/Esteban 85/Burleson vs. Felicia's starting trio of Houshmandzadeh/Welker/Ward. I think both sides get their targets, but the deciding factor will be who scores TDs this weekend ... RB -- Advantage Me! With the Phockers not having any favorable starting options, I like whichever 2 RBs I start on Sunday ... SpT -- I think I have the advantage here with an Elite TE and the Philly D @ OAK this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> NO PICK!
SoCal Strikers (4-1) vs. Snapp Attack (2-3) -- How will the Strikers rebound after their 1st loss of the fantasy season? Everyone will find out as Chad faces-off against a rejuvinated Snapp ... QB -- An owner cannot really go wrong in choosing one's starting QBs from Big Ben, Eli, and/or Warner. Advantage Chad, here! However, I do think Snapp keeps things closer than expected here with Carson (v. HOU at home) & Flacco ... WR -- I think Snapp's acquisition of Colston this week makes things pretty even at receiver. The Strikers have multiple options to choose from this weekend with no clear-cut standout ... RB -- Who does Chad start at RB2 this weekend? Hightower (@SEA) or Stewart (@TB)? I guess it doesn't really matter with Snapp's MJD favorable matchup on Sunday (v. STL at home). Advantage Snapp! ... SpT -- I'll give the edge to Snapp here with his Crosby pickup. I still cannot believe you cherry-picked my K ... Isn't that bad fantasy etiquette?!? Kinda like cock-blocking 1-week fliers ... ;P ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> SNAPP ATTACK in a close one!
J$ (3-2) vs. V-Egret (3-2) -- I give Jilbert a fighting chance this weekend, but he has got some tough matchups this weekend ... QB -- I'll take Gellis's Favre/Hasselbeck over J$'s Cutler/Collins any day, any matchup ... WR -- I give the slightest of advantages to Gellis here with "Big City" Steve Smith/MSW/Fitzgerald. I think Jilbert's starting trio of Roddy/Jennings/Santana is good, but they V-Egrets receivers just have more upside ... RB -- I will call this one an even match this weekend. I do not like AP this weekend (facing a very tough & angry BAL D), while CJ does not inspire confidence against a good D (his only double-digit score this season came against HOU in Week 2). On the other side of the fantasy pigskin, I really like Benson (v. HOU at home) this weekend and I think Ray Rice will get 100yds combined ... SpT - I will give Jilbert this one, since he has a TE playing this week ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> V-EGRET!!!
Mad Dog (3-2) vs. Demmelitions (2-3) -- Will Mad Dog's mid-week trade prove to be his ticket to "Wins-ville" ... Not likely! ... QB -- Demmel's Brady/Rodgers duo should be better than whichever 2 QBs Murphy can start ... WR -- I think both sides are equally bad! Mad Dog will have to trot out TO or Sidney Rice in his flex spot. Demmel's options are just as bad with Indy on a Bye this weekend. That would make Driver his WR2 this weekend and then Demmel would have to start one of his TEs in the flex ... RB -- Mad Dog gets Schwamz vote here with Jacobs/Turner. I like them much better than 2 middle-of-the-pack RBs facing middle-of-the-pack Ds ... SpT -- Very close call here, but I will give the edge to Demmel with the GB D! ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> DEMMELITIONS!
Ramshafts Raiders (4-1) vs. Burtonics (1-4) -- Oh, this will be a fun match to watch! Will Burton start JaMarcus Russell this weekend. Based on past performances (8, 3, 0, 2, -3pts), I give Burton about a 50/50 shot that Russell ends Sunday with a positive score ... I'm down for a sidebet here, anyone?!?! ... QB -- McNabb/Johnson are way better than Orton/Russell, but is Orton (alone) better than Orton/Russell?!? ... WR -- I would call it even at receiver, if Burton is able to pick-up a decent receiver (W/T) prior to Sunday. Wes's starting trio of Manningham/Bowe/Hester is not anything spectacular, and I really like the upside of Marshall & Berrian ... RB -- Even matchup in the backfield with Wes starting DeAngelo/Grant, while Burton has will probably start 2 out of Westbrook, McGahee, Portis, & Wells ... SpT -- Pretty even here! ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --> RAMSHAFTS RAIDERS!!
That's all for me ... Good Luck in Week 6!
Tha Commish
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
FFL Week 5 in Review
Da Schwam continues to struggle to break the Pick 'Em Mendoza Line this season, going 2-2 yet again this past weekend (9-11 overall) ... At least I am still in my Eliminator League (my strategy is to pick whoever is playing OAK, STL, or DET, in that order) and I am above the 95th percentile in my picks this season (48-28) against the spread.
Now onto "10 Things that made me HURM" after this past weekend's actions ...
1) I CAN'T PICK KICKERS IN FFL! ... This is the 2nd time in recent memory that I have picked up a Bye Week K, only to see him score a big goose-egg! UGGGHHHH! At least, I can take comfort in the fact that I just had a bad week, as I couldn't have beat J$ this weekend, even with an optimal lineup.
2) Jilbert is in 2nd place in a very week division ... I'm gonna have to bring this up at the next NDHFFL Competition Committee. Also, nice pick-up of Boller :P ... He did better than Anderson & Collins. However, did you see which STL QB threw for a TD?
3) Talk about a tough week for Snapp ... 50pts!?!?! Mad Dog beat you with Henne & Austin! HENNE & AUSTIN!!!
4) Did Murphy pick-up Miles Austin (DAL WR) simply for his name? ... Anyways, great final draft pick (who may just end up being the most valuable Cowboys' FFL WR).
5) The Douwes Derby was an exciting match all the way thru MNF ... Ronnie Brown almost brought the Phockers back, but in the end, the quality of Peyton, McNabb, & MIN D won out!
6) What has happened to the Phockers after her Championship Run? ... 1-4 and currently 9th in the league.
7) For that matter, what has happened to both Burtonics & the Phockers? ... These were the 2 teams in the Phat Bowl last season. Now, both are 1-4 and at the bottom of the league table.
8) POP!!! I had called this one earlier in the week ... Gellis had a stacked lineup this weekend and it played out that way with 6 players in double-digits, led by Hasselbeck coming back from injury to post 34pts.
9) I think I called the Burtonics vs. Demmelitions match my "Game of the Week" and it lived up to that billing ... Even more amazing is if you look at the box score ... Burtonics had 3 players score "0" (Megatron, McGahee, & Cooley), yet still managed to post a score of 114pts. Meanwhile, the Demmelitions had 7 players score double-digits and yet he eeeked out a mere 1pt. "W" ... Crazy crazy crazy game!
10) Why is Burton talkin sh*&?!? He is 1-4 and in last place ... Thanks for your donation, Mr. Fish!
Tha Commish
Now onto "10 Things that made me HURM" after this past weekend's actions ...
1) I CAN'T PICK KICKERS IN FFL! ... This is the 2nd time in recent memory that I have picked up a Bye Week K, only to see him score a big goose-egg! UGGGHHHH! At least, I can take comfort in the fact that I just had a bad week, as I couldn't have beat J$ this weekend, even with an optimal lineup.
2) Jilbert is in 2nd place in a very week division ... I'm gonna have to bring this up at the next NDHFFL Competition Committee. Also, nice pick-up of Boller :P ... He did better than Anderson & Collins. However, did you see which STL QB threw for a TD?
3) Talk about a tough week for Snapp ... 50pts!?!?! Mad Dog beat you with Henne & Austin! HENNE & AUSTIN!!!
4) Did Murphy pick-up Miles Austin (DAL WR) simply for his name? ... Anyways, great final draft pick (who may just end up being the most valuable Cowboys' FFL WR).
5) The Douwes Derby was an exciting match all the way thru MNF ... Ronnie Brown almost brought the Phockers back, but in the end, the quality of Peyton, McNabb, & MIN D won out!
6) What has happened to the Phockers after her Championship Run? ... 1-4 and currently 9th in the league.
7) For that matter, what has happened to both Burtonics & the Phockers? ... These were the 2 teams in the Phat Bowl last season. Now, both are 1-4 and at the bottom of the league table.
8) POP!!! I had called this one earlier in the week ... Gellis had a stacked lineup this weekend and it played out that way with 6 players in double-digits, led by Hasselbeck coming back from injury to post 34pts.
9) I think I called the Burtonics vs. Demmelitions match my "Game of the Week" and it lived up to that billing ... Even more amazing is if you look at the box score ... Burtonics had 3 players score "0" (Megatron, McGahee, & Cooley), yet still managed to post a score of 114pts. Meanwhile, the Demmelitions had 7 players score double-digits and yet he eeeked out a mere 1pt. "W" ... Crazy crazy crazy game!
10) Why is Burton talkin sh*&?!? He is 1-4 and in last place ... Thanks for your donation, Mr. Fish!
Tha Commish
Friday, October 9, 2009
Da Schwam's Week 5 Preview
As NFL Sunday approaches, Da Schwam looks to rebound from a horrendous 1-3 record (Now, 7-9 Overall) from last week ... Lets take a look at the matchups in the NDHFFL this weekend ...
Da Gun (2-2) vs. J$ (2-2) -- This matchup is shaping-up to be quite a good match this weekend ... QB - Maybe I'm a bit bias, but I think I have the advantage here (despite what the Yahoo! projections say) with Matty Ice & DA. I think Ryan will match Hill in production this Sunday, while I like Anderson's upside over Boller (vs. MIN) ... WR - This matchup is pretty even with Boldin/Esteban-85/Burleson (Da Gun) vs. Walter/Roddy/Santana (J$) ... RB - I will give Jilbert this one with AP & CJ (over my duo of Mendenhall & S-Jax), but I think CJ's Yahoo! projection of 18pts. is a bit high. I think Indy's defensive gameplan will be to stop CJ and force Collins to beat you with the pass ... SpT - I give the edge to me here. The D & K are equal, but I think Celek is better than whichever TE Jilbert decides to start this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYS --- OUTLOOK NOT SO CLEAR! NO PICK!
Snapp Attack (2-2) vs. Mad Dog (2-2) -- I predicted this matchup to be a close one from the start ... QB - Edge to Snapp with Palmer & Flacco. Ya know a fantasy owner is scraping the bottom of the barrel when he is forced to start Chad Henne ... WR - Advantage Mad Dog here! Snapp has too many questionable players starting this weekend - An over-the-hill TO; A 1-week filler in Massaquoi; And Santonio Holmes. Meanwhile, Murphy's starting trio of Randy Moss, DeSean, and whoever his 3rd starter is (Austin or Rice), is better than whatever receivers Snapp starts on Sunday ... RB - I think Snapp has a slightest of edges here with both of his starters (MJD & MB3) facing favorable Rush Ds this weekend. I am also unsure of Murphy's current plan to start Moreno (vs. NE at home) over Turner (@ SF). I know that Turner has the tougher of the matchups this weekend, but he was your #1 Pick this year. I'm a believer in playing your studs, all else being equal ... SpT - I think this matchup is pretty-much equal. Murphy has the better TE, but I like Snapp's D this weekend more than Murph's ... SCHWAMI SAYS --- SNAPP ATTACK (In a match that will be decided on MNF)!
Phockers (1-3) vs. Raiders (3-1) -- So I've been thinking this week about what to call this matchup and I think I got it ... The "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" Derby! Think you can do better? Than how about letting me know by responding in this blog's comments ... But onto this matchup for Thatch's love ... QB - Peyton & McNabb have too good of matchups here to not give this one to Wes, but I think Felicia is a lot closer (with Schaub & Campbell starting) than it would first appear. Schaub could be in a shootout this weekend (@ ARZ) and this weekend is one of the few weekends that Campbell is actually start-able ... WR - Neither corp really looks that good of a play this weekend, but I will give the edge to La Chica here. I like her matchups this weekend (Housh vs. JAX, Ward @ DET, & Cotchery @ MIA) way more than Wes's starters. I especially do not like the play of starting Shiancoe this weekend. I think there are WRs available this weekend that are better plays ... RB - I will give the advantage to Wes here. I like DeAngelo this weekend more than Ronnie, and I really don't like LJ or Jamal starting this weekend, so that bad vs. bad cancels one another out ... SpT - Edge Raiders, since I like Owens & MIN D this weekend, over the Phockers' Mercedes Lewis & DAL D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --- RAMSHAFT RAIDERS!
Strikers (4-0) vs. V-Egret (1-3) -- I think this is the weekend for the Strikers' hot start to end ... QB - Edge to Chad here with Big Ben & Warner expecting big games. Favre & Edwards are OK to start, but I just don't see the upside that Chad's starters have ... WR - Talk about exciting! Steve Smith vs. Steve Smith this weekend for the fantasy title of the "The Steve Smith". I gotta give the edge to V-Egret here with MSW/"Northern" Steve Smith/Fitzy over Mason/"Southern" Steve Smith/Gonzo ... RB - Advantage Gellis, again! Slaton & Rice are better than whatever 2 RBs Chad decides to start (he just picked-up Ricky Williams, and is currently starting Hightower & Stewart) ... SpT - Vote V-Egret here, yet again. Witten is better than any TE option Chad has available ... SCHWAMI SAYS --- V-EGRET!
Burtonics (1-3) vs. Demmelitions (1-3) -- Da Schwam likes Burtonics this weekend in this matchup ... QB - Advantage Burton with Romo & Orton. Demmel having to start Sanchez this weekend (with Rodgers on a Bye) gives Burton the edge here ... WR - I'll take Demmel here. The quality at receiver of Wayne & AJ makes the Demmelitions a better corp this weekend, no matter who the #3 starter is. Plus, Burton's Megatron & Marshall are facing tough Ds this weekend. On top of that, I also think Berrian is a gamble this weekend ... RB - I've been giving Burton crap this season about who he's been starting in his backfield, but this weekend, I'll give him the edge regardless. I'd start any of Burton's RBs (Westbrook, Portis, McGahee, F-Jax) over any of Demmel's choices (T. Jones, L. Washington, Addai, K. Smith) ... SpT - Advantage Burton here. NYG D! Say hello to JaMarcus Russell! ... SCHWAMI SAYS --- BURTONICS!
That's all I got for you ...
Tha Commish
Da Gun (2-2) vs. J$ (2-2) -- This matchup is shaping-up to be quite a good match this weekend ... QB - Maybe I'm a bit bias, but I think I have the advantage here (despite what the Yahoo! projections say) with Matty Ice & DA. I think Ryan will match Hill in production this Sunday, while I like Anderson's upside over Boller (vs. MIN) ... WR - This matchup is pretty even with Boldin/Esteban-85/Burleson (Da Gun) vs. Walter/Roddy/Santana (J$) ... RB - I will give Jilbert this one with AP & CJ (over my duo of Mendenhall & S-Jax), but I think CJ's Yahoo! projection of 18pts. is a bit high. I think Indy's defensive gameplan will be to stop CJ and force Collins to beat you with the pass ... SpT - I give the edge to me here. The D & K are equal, but I think Celek is better than whichever TE Jilbert decides to start this weekend ... SCHWAMI SAYS --- OUTLOOK NOT SO CLEAR! NO PICK!
Snapp Attack (2-2) vs. Mad Dog (2-2) -- I predicted this matchup to be a close one from the start ... QB - Edge to Snapp with Palmer & Flacco. Ya know a fantasy owner is scraping the bottom of the barrel when he is forced to start Chad Henne ... WR - Advantage Mad Dog here! Snapp has too many questionable players starting this weekend - An over-the-hill TO; A 1-week filler in Massaquoi; And Santonio Holmes. Meanwhile, Murphy's starting trio of Randy Moss, DeSean, and whoever his 3rd starter is (Austin or Rice), is better than whatever receivers Snapp starts on Sunday ... RB - I think Snapp has a slightest of edges here with both of his starters (MJD & MB3) facing favorable Rush Ds this weekend. I am also unsure of Murphy's current plan to start Moreno (vs. NE at home) over Turner (@ SF). I know that Turner has the tougher of the matchups this weekend, but he was your #1 Pick this year. I'm a believer in playing your studs, all else being equal ... SpT - I think this matchup is pretty-much equal. Murphy has the better TE, but I like Snapp's D this weekend more than Murph's ... SCHWAMI SAYS --- SNAPP ATTACK (In a match that will be decided on MNF)!
Phockers (1-3) vs. Raiders (3-1) -- So I've been thinking this week about what to call this matchup and I think I got it ... The "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" Derby! Think you can do better? Than how about letting me know by responding in this blog's comments ... But onto this matchup for Thatch's love ... QB - Peyton & McNabb have too good of matchups here to not give this one to Wes, but I think Felicia is a lot closer (with Schaub & Campbell starting) than it would first appear. Schaub could be in a shootout this weekend (@ ARZ) and this weekend is one of the few weekends that Campbell is actually start-able ... WR - Neither corp really looks that good of a play this weekend, but I will give the edge to La Chica here. I like her matchups this weekend (Housh vs. JAX, Ward @ DET, & Cotchery @ MIA) way more than Wes's starters. I especially do not like the play of starting Shiancoe this weekend. I think there are WRs available this weekend that are better plays ... RB - I will give the advantage to Wes here. I like DeAngelo this weekend more than Ronnie, and I really don't like LJ or Jamal starting this weekend, so that bad vs. bad cancels one another out ... SpT - Edge Raiders, since I like Owens & MIN D this weekend, over the Phockers' Mercedes Lewis & DAL D ... SCHWAMI SAYZ --- RAMSHAFT RAIDERS!
Strikers (4-0) vs. V-Egret (1-3) -- I think this is the weekend for the Strikers' hot start to end ... QB - Edge to Chad here with Big Ben & Warner expecting big games. Favre & Edwards are OK to start, but I just don't see the upside that Chad's starters have ... WR - Talk about exciting! Steve Smith vs. Steve Smith this weekend for the fantasy title of the "The Steve Smith". I gotta give the edge to V-Egret here with MSW/"Northern" Steve Smith/Fitzy over Mason/"Southern" Steve Smith/Gonzo ... RB - Advantage Gellis, again! Slaton & Rice are better than whatever 2 RBs Chad decides to start (he just picked-up Ricky Williams, and is currently starting Hightower & Stewart) ... SpT - Vote V-Egret here, yet again. Witten is better than any TE option Chad has available ... SCHWAMI SAYS --- V-EGRET!
Burtonics (1-3) vs. Demmelitions (1-3) -- Da Schwam likes Burtonics this weekend in this matchup ... QB - Advantage Burton with Romo & Orton. Demmel having to start Sanchez this weekend (with Rodgers on a Bye) gives Burton the edge here ... WR - I'll take Demmel here. The quality at receiver of Wayne & AJ makes the Demmelitions a better corp this weekend, no matter who the #3 starter is. Plus, Burton's Megatron & Marshall are facing tough Ds this weekend. On top of that, I also think Berrian is a gamble this weekend ... RB - I've been giving Burton crap this season about who he's been starting in his backfield, but this weekend, I'll give him the edge regardless. I'd start any of Burton's RBs (Westbrook, Portis, McGahee, F-Jax) over any of Demmel's choices (T. Jones, L. Washington, Addai, K. Smith) ... SpT - Advantage Burton here. NYG D! Say hello to JaMarcus Russell! ... SCHWAMI SAYS --- BURTONICS!
That's all I got for you ...
Tha Commish
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Week 5 Projections
So I think I'm gonna start doing some early analysis for the upcoming NFL Weekend on Wednesdays (once initial FFL projections & injury reports have been published) this season ... I'm gonna push my FFL Picks & Analysis to later on in the week.
Now onto my initial analysis of the Week 5 Fantasy Matchups ...
Da Gun (2-2) vs. J$ (2-2) -- My team goes into this weekend filled with questions as to who to start at QB, WR, and RB ... At least, Jilbert's squad is not going to be at full-strength this weekend with Cutler & Jennings on Byes. It looks like J$ is projected to score right around 100pts this weekend, and with my squad starting some 1-week fliers, this looks to be shaping up to be quite a close matchup.
Snapp Attack (2-2) vs. Mad Dog (2-2) -- Snapp may want to pick-up a WR who is actually playing this weekend (Knox is on a Bye), especially with Braylon now heading to NYJ. I don't like Snapp's QB matchups this weekend and I think TO is absolute garbage (but since Snapp drafted him in the 5th round and he cannot get market value for him in a trade, so I understand the start), but I do like the rest of his lineup (MJD @ SEA, MB3 @ KC, PIT @ DET) ... Meanwhile, Murphy looks to be set to start a full-strength lineup.
Ramshafts Raiders (3-1) vs. Phockers (1-3) -- So what do we call this matchup? "The Douwes Derby"? "The Thatcher Fox Derby"? "Orange Army vs. El Tri"? ... Please let me know if anyone has a good name for this fantasy matchup ... It does not look good for a Phockers squad that has to manage 6 players on Byes this weekend ... On the other side of the fantasy pigskin, Wes's squad is near full strength. I'm not quite sold on the LJ start and I would go pickup a WR for this weekend, but that's just me.
SoCal Strikers (4-0-0) vs. V-Egret (2-2) -- Is this the week we "pop the champagne"? It may be with the Strikers having 4 regular starters on Byes (Both RBs & 2 WRs) ... Gellis will be starting a full-strength squad with some really favorable matchups.
Burtonics (1-3) vs. Demmelitions (1-3) -- Burtonics is the early favorite, simply from the fact that he has no Byes to workaround this weekend ... Demmel has 2 regular starters (Rodgers/Driver) on Byes this weekend and I am not very high on their likely replacements (Sanchez/Heath Miller). Plus, I do not like his RB matchups for Week 5 (T. Jones/L. Washington @ MIA & K. Smith v. PIT).
Shoot me back by commenting on this blog post ...
Tha Commish
Now onto my initial analysis of the Week 5 Fantasy Matchups ...
Da Gun (2-2) vs. J$ (2-2) -- My team goes into this weekend filled with questions as to who to start at QB, WR, and RB ... At least, Jilbert's squad is not going to be at full-strength this weekend with Cutler & Jennings on Byes. It looks like J$ is projected to score right around 100pts this weekend, and with my squad starting some 1-week fliers, this looks to be shaping up to be quite a close matchup.
Snapp Attack (2-2) vs. Mad Dog (2-2) -- Snapp may want to pick-up a WR who is actually playing this weekend (Knox is on a Bye), especially with Braylon now heading to NYJ. I don't like Snapp's QB matchups this weekend and I think TO is absolute garbage (but since Snapp drafted him in the 5th round and he cannot get market value for him in a trade, so I understand the start), but I do like the rest of his lineup (MJD @ SEA, MB3 @ KC, PIT @ DET) ... Meanwhile, Murphy looks to be set to start a full-strength lineup.
Ramshafts Raiders (3-1) vs. Phockers (1-3) -- So what do we call this matchup? "The Douwes Derby"? "The Thatcher Fox Derby"? "Orange Army vs. El Tri"? ... Please let me know if anyone has a good name for this fantasy matchup ... It does not look good for a Phockers squad that has to manage 6 players on Byes this weekend ... On the other side of the fantasy pigskin, Wes's squad is near full strength. I'm not quite sold on the LJ start and I would go pickup a WR for this weekend, but that's just me.
SoCal Strikers (4-0-0) vs. V-Egret (2-2) -- Is this the week we "pop the champagne"? It may be with the Strikers having 4 regular starters on Byes (Both RBs & 2 WRs) ... Gellis will be starting a full-strength squad with some really favorable matchups.
Burtonics (1-3) vs. Demmelitions (1-3) -- Burtonics is the early favorite, simply from the fact that he has no Byes to workaround this weekend ... Demmel has 2 regular starters (Rodgers/Driver) on Byes this weekend and I am not very high on their likely replacements (Sanchez/Heath Miller). Plus, I do not like his RB matchups for Week 5 (T. Jones/L. Washington @ MIA & K. Smith v. PIT).
Shoot me back by commenting on this blog post ...
Tha Commish
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
NDHFFL Trade Props for Week 5
So I'm looking to trade the SF DEF for a 1-week filler this weekend (QB, RB, or WR) ...
In an effort to get things going, I have come up with a couple props (all of which are totally negotiable) ...
Felicia - How about the SF DEF for Jamal Lewis or J. Cotchery?
Wes - SF DEF/Collins for Delhomme?
Demmel - SF DEF for any one of your RBs?
Just a starting point ... Lets talk
Ebo
In an effort to get things going, I have come up with a couple props (all of which are totally negotiable) ...
Felicia - How about the SF DEF for Jamal Lewis or J. Cotchery?
Wes - SF DEF/Collins for Delhomme?
Demmel - SF DEF for any one of your RBs?
Just a starting point ... Lets talk
Ebo
FFL Week 4 in Review
Da Schwam ended up a very poor 1-3 this weekend (7-9 in 2009 ... UUUGGGHHH) ... I went 7-7 in my Weekly Pick 'Em game (which I am playing "against the spread" & am still in the 96th percentile) ... I also went "All-in" on the Niners this weekend ... Picked up & started Coffee & SF D; Picked them to cover in my Pick 'Em game; And SF (over STL) was my Eliminator Pick this weekend.
And now, onto "10 Things that made me go HURM" ...
1) It appears that I cannot win a fantasy match unless I am the weekend's high-score ... Who can I blame for my ridiculous FFL schedule?!?! ;)
2) Some good news for Burton ... Crabtree is in the Bay for contract talks! Here's hoping!
3) WHAT A DERBY MATCH!!!! Talk about exciting until the end! The Raiders pull-out the "W" on GB's final drive last night ... Braylon & JJ killed Snapp this weekend. Wes was able to survive this battle of attrition to remain atop his division.
4) Chad's SoCal Strikers remain undefeated & now hold a 2-game lead in his division ... Forte is finally rounding into form and if this squad gets a viable RB2, this squad is gonna be scary come playoff time.
5) J$, on the other hand, seems to be heading in the opposite direction ... Get ready for a beatdown in Week 5!
6) "Pop the champagne!" ... Finally, a win for Felicia and her "mutha" Phockers!
7) Meanwhile, Mad Dog returns to his fantasy ways with a crushing loss to an 0-3 franchise ... Building your fantasy team around Henne & Quinn! AWESOME!!! :P
8) I will give props to Gellis for the pickups of MSW & "the other, but playing well enough to be the original" Steve Smith.
9) OK, so I think I need to re-adjust my FFL Power Rankings ... I don't think I can justify that Demmel has the strongest fantasy squad, when the Demmelitions are 1-3 and in last place.
10) As far as I can tell, one's division record does not mean anything ... Overall Pts is the first tiebreaker (both inter & intra-division)
That's all I got to say for now ...
Tha Commish
And now, onto "10 Things that made me go HURM" ...
1) It appears that I cannot win a fantasy match unless I am the weekend's high-score ... Who can I blame for my ridiculous FFL schedule?!?! ;)
2) Some good news for Burton ... Crabtree is in the Bay for contract talks! Here's hoping!
3) WHAT A DERBY MATCH!!!! Talk about exciting until the end! The Raiders pull-out the "W" on GB's final drive last night ... Braylon & JJ killed Snapp this weekend. Wes was able to survive this battle of attrition to remain atop his division.
4) Chad's SoCal Strikers remain undefeated & now hold a 2-game lead in his division ... Forte is finally rounding into form and if this squad gets a viable RB2, this squad is gonna be scary come playoff time.
5) J$, on the other hand, seems to be heading in the opposite direction ... Get ready for a beatdown in Week 5!
6) "Pop the champagne!" ... Finally, a win for Felicia and her "mutha" Phockers!
7) Meanwhile, Mad Dog returns to his fantasy ways with a crushing loss to an 0-3 franchise ... Building your fantasy team around Henne & Quinn! AWESOME!!! :P
8) I will give props to Gellis for the pickups of MSW & "the other, but playing well enough to be the original" Steve Smith.
9) OK, so I think I need to re-adjust my FFL Power Rankings ... I don't think I can justify that Demmel has the strongest fantasy squad, when the Demmelitions are 1-3 and in last place.
10) As far as I can tell, one's division record does not mean anything ... Overall Pts is the first tiebreaker (both inter & intra-division)
That's all I got to say for now ...
Tha Commish
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