Happy Thanksgiving to every & all league members!!! Can you believe The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. starts next week?!?! As the regular season comes to a close, the playoff picture gets much more clearer! Some teams have already wrapped up their spot in The Chase, as others are still fighting to get in. Some are already planning on next seasons championship run. This week’s edition of The Thursday Morning Quarterback, we will run down all the usual suspects as well as what some teams are looking at when it comes down to The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E., and finally a new League Poll to be voted on primarily for the Class of 2013! So sit back, relax, grab another turkey leg, and dig into this weeks Thursday Morning Quarterback! Don’t forget to set your lineups early, and WATCH A BUNCH OF FOOTBALL!!! “So Let’s Get To It…, Shall We?”
***E.L.S.I.E. University***
Class of 2013, don’t forget to start sending in your profile pics so I can begin building your teams profile pages. I have a few members pics already. I will have some of your profiles up this weekend, so check your email as I will email you when yours is up & ready! If you haven’t sent in your profile pic, please do so by sending it to enviousstaff@gmail.com. I will respond to let you know I have received your profile pic.
***Keeper’s Deadline***
This is a reminder for the newest members added to The Class of 2013 that your keeper’s for next season need to be in before the start of the playoffs next week! The Pride of Detroit, Cinderella & Over Dwayne Bowe all need there’s in Thursday, Dec. 5th before the start of the Thursday night game. Since the original deadline has already passed, you will not be able to set them yourself. You will need to email me at enviousstaff@gmail.com for me to manually set them for you! For any other keeper questions, feel free to hit me up at the email above.
***The League – 2014’s Finest***
League members, I have started the enrolling process for next years new season already! This Thanksgiving weekend gives all current league members a prime time to invite family or friends to join next years new league! Many Origin members expressed having interest in more than one team as only me (St. Pete ConVICKS & DeSeantourage) and Rich (Clam Diggers & Eventual Champions) are the only league members with two teams. So as an incentive for those who are interested in having a second team, if you bring in a new member, you’ll be awarded another team in next seasons The League – 2014’s Finest league! Just email me at enviousstaff@gmail.com with all the details of the new member and we will go from there! Both Origins & the Class of 2013 members are eligible. But be swift, as spots for 2014’s Finest 12 team league will fill fast!
***League Poll***
This league poll is primarily for the Class of 2013 as the Origins league is already a money league! NOTE: ORIGINS MEMBERS, PLEASE DO NOT VOTE ON THIS POLL! This poll ask Class of 2013 members if they want to add a monetary prize to The E.L.S.I.E. Award next season? The league fee would be $25 per league member with the monetary prize to the league’s champion being $250.00. The other $50 would go to buying the take home E.L.S.I.E. Award ($24.95 plus shipping), and the price to engrave the award with the league champions team name and record (roughly $19.99). I will need 8 of 12 league owners in either yes or no fashion to approve or deny the poll. But keep in mind that if the poll IS NOT voted in, there will most likely be a league fee of at least $5 to cover my cost on the take home E.L.S.I.E. Award & the engraving. 🙁
***The League! Award Presentation Meet Up***
We are planning to schedule a meet up for all local Tampa/St. Pete league members. It will most likely take place during the Wildcard Weekend of the NFL Playoffs if you want a timeline. Where is probably more of the question as I will try to accommodate all league members so no one is driving completely out of their way. If you have any suggestions, I’m here to listen! Email me at enviousstaff@gmail.com. For those that need my number directly, feel free to hit me up at (813) 516-1978. If for any reason I don’t answer your call, please leave me a voice mail or text me.
***The Draft Lottery***
For those unfortunate teams that don’t make it into The Chase!, you will be in your own playoff to determine who will received the first overall pick in next seasons draft! With the winner of the consolation playoff being awarded the top pick, the runner up receiving the second pick, and the two teams that exit in the first round (the 11th Place Game) receiving picks #3 and #4 respectfully. This way, there is still something to play for even if you didn’t make The Chase!
***The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E.***
One week away from the start of The Chase!, and everything is starting to look a little clearer. Here’s this weeks preview of where The Chase! results stand as of now, as well as what some teams need to make The Chase!
***The League! – Origins***
- I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (9-3, 4-2 Div.) (North Division Champions) (Clinched Playoff Berth and the #1 Seed in This Seasons Chase!)
- Weapons of Mass Production (8-4, 4-2 Div.) (South Division Leaders) (Clinched Playoff Berth)
- NC Bad Boys (7-5, 3-3 Div.) (Head-to-Head Wins over St. Pete ConVICKS & the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS) (Clinched Playoff Berth)
- St. Pete ConVICKS (7-5, 5-1 Div.) (Head-to-Head Win over the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS) (Clinched Playoff Berth)
- BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (7-5, 3-3 Div.) (Clinched Playoff Berth)
- Clam Diggers (6-6, 4-2 Div.) (The Clam Diggers, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered & The Monstars All Have Head-to-Head Win over Pick 6’n, but went 2-1 vs. each other) (Divisional Record Tiebreaker over Hakeem I Saw I Conquered & The Monstars)
- Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (6-6, 2-4 Div.) (Head-to-Head Wins over The Monstars & Pick 6’n)
- The Monstars (6-6, 2-4 Div.) (Head-to-Head Win over Pick 6’n)
On the outside looking in…
- Pick 6’n (6-6, 3-3 Div.)
Wait Till Next Year…
(Playing for Next Seasons #1 Overall Pick in the Draft Lottery)
- DemBoys (4-8, 2-4 Div.) (Still Currently Being League Managed)
- Peyton’s Girl (3-9, 3-3 Div.) (Head-to-Head Win over Maclin on Your Girl)
- Maclin on Your Girl (3-9, 1-5 Div.)
Scenarios…
- Weapons of Mass Production – Can clinch the South Division title with a win or a St. Pete ConVICKS loss.
- St. Pete ConVICKS – Can clinch the South Division title with a win and a Weapons of Mass Production loss.
- Clam Diggers – Win and their in The Chase!
- Hakeem I Saw I Conquered – Win and their in The Chase!
- The Monstars – Win and their in The Chase!
- Pick 6’n – Needs a win and any of the following teams to lose to make The Chase! The Clam Diggers, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered or The Monstars.
***The League! – Class of 2013***
- DeSeantourage (10-2, 6-0 Div.) (South Division Champions) (Head-to-Head Win over PizzaFreak) (Clinched Playoff Berth – No Less Than a #2 Seed)
- PizzaFreak (10-2, 5-1 Div.) (North Division Champions) (Clinched Playoff Berth – No Less Than a #2 Seed)
- The Pride of Detroit (7-5, 4-2 Div.) (Clinched Playoff Berth)
- Cinderella (6-6, 2-4 Div.) (Head-to-Head Win over Eventual Champions)
- Eventual Champions (6-6, 1-5 Div.)
- Hero7861 (5-7, 4-2 Div.) (All Five 5-7 Teams went 2-2 vs. each other) (Head-to-Head Win over The Wilkesboro Boxers) (Divisional Tiebreaker over F-U-Pay-Me, V-Town & Over Dwayne Bowe)
- The Wilkesboro Boxers (5-7, 4-2 Div.) (Divisional Tiebreaker over F-U-Pay-Me, V-Town & Over Dwayne Bowe)
- F-U-Pay-Me (5-7, 3-3 Div.) (Head-to-Head Win over V-Town) (Divisional Record Tiebreaker over Over Dwayne Bowe)
On the outside looking in…
- Over Dwayne Bowe (5-7, 2-4 Div.) (Head-to-Head Win over V-Town)
- V-Town (5-7, 3-3 Div.)
- Surprise Scorpians (4-8, 1-5 Div.) (Head-to-Head Win over I go Deep)
- I go Deep (4-8, 1-5 Div.)
Scenarios…
- DeSeantourage – Can clinch the #1 Seed in The Chase! with a Win.
- PizzaFreak – Can clinch the #1 Seed in The Chase! with a win and a DeSeantourage loss.
- Cinderella – Win and their in The Chase!
- Eventual Champions – Win and their in The Chase!
- Hero7861 – Win and their in The Chase!
- The Wilkesboro Boxers – Win and their in The Chase!
- F-U-Pay-Me – Win and their in The Chase!
All the On the outside looking in… teams are still eligible, but there are way too many scenarios to try and list. In short, ALL four of those teams need to win and get some much needed help from the teams ahead of them. Fortunately for them, both 6-6 teams (Cinderella & Eventual Champions) play each other this week meaning that one of them will fall to 6-7, which is a plus for all the current 5-7 teams. Also the scheduling gods threw those On the outside looking in… teams a bone again, due to the fact that four of the 5-7 teams play each other (The Wilkesboro Boxers plays Hero7861 & F-U-Pay-Me plays V-Town) ensuring that two of those four teams will finish 5-8. The Class of 2013’s Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. is very messy at best!
***Week 12 Recaps (Origins)***
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks Picks Up Victory over Peyton’s Girl, Streak Climbs to Three
Peyton’s Girl found it difficult to score this week and lost to I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, 114.92 – 88.46. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks took a 3.80-point lead on Thursday and remained in the lead for the rest of the match up. This win was revenge for a Week 1 166.50 – 154.72 comeback by Peyton’s Girl. Both teams could have scored more points as I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks had one starter turn in zero points and Peyton’s Girl had four. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (9-3, 1,613.14 points) remains atop The League – Origins while Peyton’s Girl (3-9, 1,228.30 points) has been officially eliminated from The Chase! In Week 13, #3 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks faces Maclin on Your Girl (3-9, 1,473.24), the last-place team in The League – Origins. Peyton’s Girl gets Pick 6’n (6-6, 1,630.64), who has averaged a league-leading 135.89 points this season.
Clam Diggers Beat Maclin on Your Girl, Eliminating Them from The Chase!
The Clam Diggers stay undefeated in two match ups against Maclin on Your Girl this season with a 149.96 – 125.76 win. Their overall record goes to 6-6 on the year, while Maclin on Your Girl falls to 3-9. A true difference-maker, Adrian Peterson (146 Rsh Yds, 1 TD) got 18.80 points this week, although it was a substantial drop compared to his 31.10 points the last time these teams met. The outcome could have gone the other way had Maclin on Your Girl not had two starters score zero points (Erin Henderson and Aaron Dobson). The #9 Clam Diggers face the surging #6 NC Bad Boys (7-5, 1,566.26) in Week 13. Maclin on Your Girl takes on #3 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (9-3, 1,613.14), who sits atop The League – Origins.
NC Bad Boys Pick Up Victory over Pick 6’n, Streak Now at Three
The NC Bad Boys recorded the second-highest score of the week to beat Pick 6’n, 147.78 – 115.62. The win was an answer to a loss to Pick 6’n in Week 1, 115.70 – 110.86. Josh Gordon racked up the third-highest score of the league this week with 30.70 points (237 Rec Yds, 1 TD) for Pick 6’n. With Darren Sproles delivering zero points for the NC Bad Boys, the outcome could have been worse. The NC Bad Boys (7-5, 1,566.26 points) are surging up the ranks while Pick 6’n (6-6, 1,630.64 points) is fighting to keep their Chase hopes alive! The #6 NC Bad Boys will have to step up their game next week when they go up against the #9 Clam Diggers (6-6, 1,628.20), who averages a stout 135.68 points per game. Pick 6’n squares off against Peyton’s Girl (3-9, 1,228.30) in a must win game.
Weapons of Mass Production Outlast St Pete ConVICKS for Control of the South
Weapons of Mass Production benefited from 19.70 points from Mike Wallace (127 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and 12.60 from DeMarco Murray (86 Rsh Yds, 40 Rec Yds) to get the win over the St Pete ConVICKS, 113.80 – 105.68. The win was an answer to a loss to the St Pete ConVICKS in Week 1, 163.78 – 151.58. Matthew Stafford led the St Pete ConVICKS with 14.48 points (297 Pas Yds, 3 TD/4 Int) while Jarrett Boykin racked up 12.00 (60 Rec Yds, 1 TD). With Julius Thomas delivering zero points for Weapons of Mass Production, the gap could have been wider. Weapons of Mass Production (8-4, 1,621.42 points) control their own destiny in the South Division while the St Pete ConVICKS (7-5, 1,545.70 points) now need help to win the division. #4 Weapons of Mass Production faces Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (6-6, 1,333.76) next week. The #7 St Pete ConVICKS square off against the #8 BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (7-5, 1,523.52).
The Monstars Grind Out Victory Over BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, Keep Chase Hopes Alive
The Monstars got 17.52 points from Drew Brees (278 Pas Yds, 2 TD), edging the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, 141.82 – 138.48. The Monstars took a 46.42-point lead on Thursday and remained in the lead for the rest of the match up. The close call was an answer to a close loss to the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS in Week 1, 129.36 – 124.38. The Monstars (6-6, 1,545.06 points) keep their Chase hopes alive while the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (7-5, 1,523.52 points) look to finish the season strong. In Week 13, The Monstars go up against DemBoys (4-8, 1,347.28). The #8 BUCKNASTY’S BOYS get the #7 St Pete ConVICKS (7-5, 1,545.70).
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered Snatches One from DemBoys for 4th Straight Win
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (6-6, 1,333.76 points) got the win over DemBoys (4-8, 1,347.28 points) 126.06 – 114.86, led by Von Miller (2 Sack, 1 TD, 1 Fum, 6 Tack) with 23.00 points as well as Anquan Boldin (94 Rec Yds, 2 TD), who had 21.40. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered scored first and went into Sunday leading 6.00 – 0.00. That advantage evaporated by the end of the early Sunday games and they trailed by 19.90. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered then secured the victory with a comeback on Monday evening. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered will face #4 Weapons of Mass Production (8-4, 1,621.42) in a must win game next week. DemBoys takes on The Monstars (6-6, 1,545.06) also in a must win game.
Interesting Notes from The League – Origins in Week 12
- Hakeem I Saw I Conquered earned the win this week despite not starting a top-30 scoring RB.
- Unfortunately, Weapons of Mass Production fell short of their projected score for the seventh straight week.
- Unfortunately, Peyton’s Girl fell short of their projected score for the sixth straight week.
- Teams have won 50.0% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (3-3 overall).
- The Clam Diggers unfortunately stashed Danny Woodhead on their bench. The 32.70 points would have represented the highest individual amount in the league this week.
- Teams have won 49.2% of the time this season when they throw no picks in a week.
- The Clam Diggers has now fallen short of their projected score for five weeks in a row.
- Unfortunately, Maclin on Your Girl fell short of their projected score for the fourth straight week.
***Week 12 Recaps (Class of 2013)***
Over Dwayne Bowe Gets Victory over Eventual Champions, Keep Chase Hopes Alive
Over Dwayne Bowe stays undefeated in two match ups against Eventual Champions this season with a 134.26 – 113.46 win. Their overall record goes to 5-7 on the year, while Eventual Champions falls to 6-6. Tavon Austin (39 Rec Yds, 65 Rsh Yds, 1 Rsh TD) did the most damage this week, putting up 19.90 points for Over Dwayne Bowe. The last time these teams met, Vincent Jackson led the way with 16.40. Each team left something on the table as Over Dwayne Bowe had one starter turn in zero points and Eventual Champions also had one. Over Dwayne Bowe have a tough one next week when they go up against #2 PizzaFreak (10-2, 1,585.74), who average a strong 132.15 points per game. Eventual Champions get #10 Cinderella (6-6, 1,436.02).
PizzaFreak Brings Down The Wilkesboro Boxers, Tacks On 4th Consecutive Win
PizzaFreak got 17.70 points from Brandon Marshall (117 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and 16.50 from Lavonte David (1 Int, 9 Tack, 3 Ast) to beat The Wilkesboro Boxers, 122.98 – 104.26. PizzaFreak took an 8.90-point lead on Thursday and maintained a lead throughout the match up. The win was an answer to a loss to The Wilkesboro Boxers in Week 1, 175.42 – 140.96. The Wilkesboro Boxers (5-7, 1,438.86 points) need a win to keep their Chase hopes alive while PizzaFreak (10-2, 1,585.74 points) gears up for The Chase! #2 PizzaFreak faces Over Dwayne Bowe (5-7, 1,319.82) in Week 13. The Wilkesboro Boxers get Hero7861 (5-7, 1,532.38).
Hero7861 Gets Win over Cinderella, Chase Hopes Alive & Well
Hero7861 remains undefeated in two match ups against Cinderella with a 118.10 – 101.96 win. Their overall record goes to 5-7 on the year, while Cinderella falls to 6-6. Josh Gordon racked up 237 receiving yards and was the determining factor this week, putting up 30.70 points for Hero7861. The last time these teams met, Peyton Manning led the way with 45.28. With Hero7861 delivering goose eggs from two of their starters, the margin could have been larger. In Week 13, Hero7861 will face The Wilkesboro Boxers (5-7, 1,438.86). #10 Cinderella takes on Eventual Champions (6-6, 1,491.78).
DeSeantourage Beats F-U-Pay-Me for 3rd Straight Win
DeSeantourage remains unbeaten in two match ups against F-U-Pay-Me with a 137.82 – 112.46 win. Their overall record goes to 10-2 on the year, while F-U-Pay-Me falls to 5-7. Von Miller (2 Sack, 1 TD, 1 Fum, 6 Tack) did the most damage this week, getting 23.00 points for DeSeantourage. The last time these teams met, Reggie Bush led the way with 26.10. To make matters worse, F-U-Pay-Me had two starters score zero points (Richard Sherman and Mario Williams). Next week, #1 DeSeantourage will face I go Deep (4-8, 1,340.86), the last-place team in the league. F-U-Pay-Me takes on V-Town (5-7, 1,470.74).
Behind Three Big Performances, The Pride of Detroit Blows Up I go Deep
Carried by the trio of Knowshon Moreno, Quintin Demps, and Maurice Jones-Drew, The Pride of Detroit overpowered I go Deep, 194.48 – 81.90. That threesome combined to tally 77.80 points, substantially more than Danny Woodhead, Calvin Johnson, and D’Qwell Jackson (51.20 combined points), the top three on I go Deep. Moreno rushed for 224 yards, adding 30.00 points (224 Rsh Yds, 1 TD). Demps also put up 27.40 points (6 Tack), while Jones-Drew chipped in 20.40 points (84 Rsh Yds, 60 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Moreno also recorded his highest point total of the season, with Demps tallying his highest point total of the season. The Pride of Detroit had the highest score in The League – C/O 2013 this year, as well as the largest margin of victory. Adding insult to injury, I go Deep had five starters put up zeroes. I go Deep (4-8, 1,340.86 points) sinks into the cellar while The Pride of Detroit (7-5, 1,688.50 points) are getting hot when it matters. #5 The Pride of Detroit faces Surprise Scorpians (4-8, 1,554.02) in Week 13. I go Deep squares off against top ranked #1 DeSeantourage (10-2, 1,548.82).
V-Town Tops Surprise Scorpians In Must Have Game
V-Town stays undefeated in two match ups against Surprise Scorpians this season with a 162.80 – 118.68 win. Their overall record goes to 5-7 on the year, while Surprise Scorpians falls to 4-8. V-Town puts up a lot of points against Surprise Scorpians, and their average score in the series is 154.59 points, 126% of their total season average. Jacoby Jones (103 Rec Yds, 1 TD) led the way this week, garnering 31.90 points for V-Town. The last time these teams met, Colin Kaepernick led the way with 29.68. On top of the loss, Surprise Scorpians got goose eggs from both Erin Henderson and Junior Galette. V-Town will meet F-U-Pay-Me (5-7, 1,407.22) in another must have game next week. Surprise Scorpians takes on #5 The Pride of Detroit (7-5, 1,688.50), who has averaged a league-leading 140.71 points this season.
Interesting Notes from The League – Class of 2013 in Week 12
- Cinderella has now fallen short of their projected score for nine weeks in a row.
- Unfortunately, Over Dwayne Bowe fell short of their projected score for the ninth straight week.
- F-U-Pay-Me has now fallen short of their projected score for eight weeks in a row.
- Teams that had a top-5 scoring TE this week were a perfect 3-0 overall.
- Unfortunately, Hero7861 fell short of their projected score for the sixth straight week.
- No surprise here, teams have won 85.7% of the time this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (6-1 overall).
- Teams have won 50.0% of the time this season when they throw no interceptions in a week.
- PizzaFreak is on a four-game winning streak.
***Top 10 E.L.S.I.E. Poll (Final Weekend)***
1. DeSeantourage (10-2)
2. PizzaFreak (10-2)
3. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (9-3)
4. Weapons of Mass Production (8-4)
5. The Pride of Detroit (7-5)
6. NC Bad Boys (7-5)
7. St. Pete ConVICKS (7-5)
8. BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (7-5)
9. Clam Diggers (6-6)
10. Cinderella (6-6)
Honorable Mention
– Eventual Champions (6-6)
– Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (6-6)
***Final Weekend Match Up Previews (Origins)***
Maclin on Your Girl (3-9) vs. #3 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (9-3)
X-Factors:
Maclin on Your Girl: Percy Harvin-WR (25.20) / I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: Eddie Royal-WR (17.20)
Two teams headed in opposite directions meet this week as I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (9-3, 1,613.14) rides a three-game winning streak into their match up against last place Maclin on Your Girl (3-9, 1,473.24), who has lost their last two. Last week, Maclin on Your Girl fell to the Clam Diggers 149.96 – 125.76, while I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks knocked off Peyton’s Girl, 114.92 – 88.46. This is the second match up of the season, after Maclin on Your Girl beat I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, 133.10 – 119.04 in Week 2. Maclin on Your Girl has a 15.64-point advantage in initial projections, 150.98 – 135.34.
Based on scoring average for the season, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks has the advantage, ranking fourth with 134.43 points per game. Maclin on Your Girl ranks ninth with 122.77. Maclin on Your Girl starts Jordy Nelson (16.80 projected points), Brandon Carr (11.00 projected points), and four others in the games on Thursday, while I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks has Elvis Dumervil (4.00 projected points) and Justin Tucker (6.00 projected points).
Maclin on Your Girl has the edge at three positions: DB, QB, and K. Their biggest strength is at QB, where they’re projected to outscore I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks 23.48 – 16.14.
Maclin on Your Girl gets Percy Harvin (25.20 projected points), Riley Cooper (6.60 projected points), and two others back from bye this week. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks will get back LeSean McCoy (14.40 projected points), Marcell Dareus (3.00 projected points), and Vincent Rey (10.00 projected points).
Peyton’s Girl (3-9) vs. Pick 6’n (6-6)
X-Factors:
Peyton’s Girl: Eli Manning-QB (16.88) / Pick 6’n: T.Y. Hilton-WR (24.80)
After losing seven in a row, Peyton’s Girl (3-9, 1,228.30) looks to end their skid this week against Pick 6’n (6-6, 1,630.64). In their match up last week, Pick 6’n fell to the NC Bad Boys 147.78 – 115.62, while Peyton’s Girl was beaten by I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, 114.92 – 88.46. It’s their second meeting of the season, after Pick 6’n beat Peyton’s Girl, 136.12 – 112.08 in Week 2. According to the initial projections, it should be smooth sailing for Pick 6’n, who is favored to win by 35.32 points.
These two teams are at opposite ends of the scoring spectrum. Pick 6’n leads the league in scoring, averaging 135.89 points per game, while Peyton’s Girl ranks last with 102.36. Pick 6’n has Ray Rice (15.00 projected points) and Scott Tolzien (0.00 projected points) playing in the Thursday games, while all of the starters for Peyton’s Girl will start playing on Sunday.
Pick 6’n has the edge at five positions: WR, DL, and three others, the largest of which is RB. At that position, they should outscore Peyton’s Girl 32.60 – 14.90. Peyton’s Girl has a noticeable advantage at QB, where they’re projected to beat Pick 6’n 16.88 – 0.00. To make their match up lead safer, Pick 6’n might consider adding Andy Dalton (QB, 17.56 projected points). Peyton’s Girl may consider adding Brandon Bolden (RB, 10.20 projected points) and Dwayne Bowe (WR, 17.00 projected points).
Mario Williams (10.00 projected points), Earl Thomas (9.00 projected points), and three others come back from bye for Pick 6’n this week. For Peyton’s Girl, Cliff Avril (4.00 projected points), Golden Tate (4.50 projected points), and two others return.
#9 Clam Diggers (6-6) vs. #6 NC Bad Boys (7-5)
X-Factors:
Clam Diggers: Tony Romo-QB (22.68) / NC Bad Boys: Antonio Brown-WR (24.50)
The NC Bad Boys (7-5, 1,566.26) goes for their fourth straight win as they battle the Clam Diggers (6-6, 1,628.20) this week. Last week, the Clam Diggers beat Maclin on Your Girl 149.96 – 125.76, while the NC Bad Boys knocked off Pick 6’n, 147.78 – 115.62. It’s their second meeting of the season, after the NC Bad Boys beat the Clam Diggers, 146.60 – 101.08 in Week 2. There should be an exciting finish, with the Clam Diggers favored to win by just 0.98 points.
Both teams rank in the upper half of the league in scoring. The Clam Diggers ranks second, averaging 135.68 points per game, while the NC Bad Boys ranks fifth with 130.52. There are several starters from both teams in action in the games on Thursday. The Clam Diggers have five: Lamarr Houston (0.00 projected points), Jason Worilds (5.00 projected points), and three others, while the NC Bad Boys have Calvin Johnson (18.50 projected points), Troy Polamalu (5.00 projected points), and two others.
Both teams have the edge at a single position. The Clam Diggers have a considerable advantage at RB, where they should outscore the NC Bad Boys 31.00 – 21.30. On the other side, the NC Bad Boys should beat the Clam Diggers at TE 12.60 – 8.70.
Michael Johnson (5.00 projected points) comes back from bye for the Clam Diggers this week.
#7 St. Pete ConVICKS (7-5) vs. #8 BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (7-5) (Game of the Week)
X-Factors:
St. Pete ConVICKS: Matthew Stafford-QB (20.50) / BUCKNASTY’S BOYS: Ben Roethlisberger-QB (19.22)
Week 13 features a match up highlighted by two of the best fantasy RBs, as Chris Johnson and the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (7-5, 1,523.52) go up against Matt Forte and the St Pete ConVICKS (7-5, 1,545.70). Johnson, the projected No. 5 RB this week, is expected to score 16.50 points, while Forte, the No. 1 RB, projects to score 19.40. It’s their second meeting of the season, after the St Pete ConVICKS beat the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, 149.32 – 116.16 in Week 2. Last week, the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS were edged by The Monstars, 141.82 – 138.48, while the St Pete ConVICKS took a loss against Weapons of Mass Production, 113.80 – 105.68. Initial projections have this one as a toss-up, with the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS favored to win by only 3.72 points, the smallest margin in the league.
Based on scoring average for the season, the St Pete ConVICKS has a slight advantage, ranking sixth with 128.81 points per game. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS rank eighth with 126.96. With three players from each team on the field, Thursday is key to the match up. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS call on Daryl Smith (6.00 projected points), Ben Roethlisberger (19.22 projected points), and Stephen Tulloch (12.00 projected points), while the St Pete ConVICKS goes with Matthew Stafford (20.50 projected points), Dan Bailey (9.00 projected points), and Jarrett Boykin (4.70 projected points).
The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS has the edge at DL, where they’re projected to outscore the St Pete ConVICKS 13.00 – 6.00. On the other side, the St Pete ConVICKS is superior at DB and TE. Their biggest margin is at DB, where they’re expected to beat the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS 19.00 – 13.00.
A.J. Green (11.10 projected points) and Marshawn Lynch (13.50 projected points) come back from bye for the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS this week. For the St Pete ConVICKS, C.J. Spiller (7.20 projected points), Trent Cole (4.00 projected points), and two others return.
#4 Weapons of Mass Production (8-4) vs. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (6-6)
X-Factors:
Weapons of Mass Production: DeSean Jackson-WR (26.90) / Hakeem I Saw I Conquered: Cam Newton-QB (22.00)
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (6-6, 1,333.76) goes for their fifth straight win as they battle Weapons of Mass Production (8-4, 1,621.42) this week. In their match up last week, Weapons of Mass Production beat the St Pete ConVICKS 113.80 – 105.68, while Hakeem I Saw I Conquered knocked off DemBoys, 126.06 – 114.86. It’s their second meeting of the season, after Weapons of Mass Production beat Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, 159.38 – 90.74 in Week 2. According to the early projections, this match up could be a toss-up, with Weapons of Mass Production favored to win by 5.76 points.
Weapons of Mass Production has the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking third with 135.12 points per game. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered ranks 11th with 111.15. Each team has three starters in action on Thursday. Weapons of Mass Production is starting Barry Church (9.00 projected points), DeMarco Murray (8.70 projected points), and Terrell Suggs (5.00 projected points), while Hakeem I Saw I Conquered has Torrey Smith (14.90 projected points), Lawrence Timmons (7.00 projected points), and Mason Crosby (8.00 projected points).
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered has a pronounced advantage at RB, where they’re projected to beat Weapons of Mass Production 19.10 – 9.80. To add to their projected match up lead, Weapons of Mass Production might consider picking up Brandon Bolden (RB, 10.20 projected points) and Brad Jones (LB, 13.00 projected points).
Weapons of Mass Production gets DeSean Jackson (26.90 projected points) back from bye this week. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered will get back Richard Sherman (4.00 projected points), Fred Jackson (11.60 projected points), and two others.
The Monstars (6-6) vs. DemBoys (4-8)
X-Factors:
The Monstars: Drew Brees-QB (20.96) / DemBoys: Alfred Morris-RB (15.30)
After losing three in a row, DemBoys (4-8, 1,347.28) looks to end their skid this week against The Monstars (6-6, 1,545.06). In their match up last week, The Monstars edged out the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS 141.82 – 138.48, while DemBoys was beaten by Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, 126.06 – 114.86. This is the second match up of the season, after DemBoys beat The Monstars, 172.10 – 139.88 in Week 2. According to projections, this match up could be a toss-up, with The Monstars favored to win by 9.88 points.
Each team ranks in the bottom half of the league in scoring average. The Monstars rank seventh, with 128.75 points per game, while DemBoys rank 10th with 112.27. The Monstars call on Rashad Jennings (9.30 projected points), Jacoby Jones (10.60 projected points), and three others on Thursday, while DemBoys is going with Emmanuel Sanders (3.80 projected points).
The Monstars have the edge at three positions: WR, TE, and QB. The biggest margin is at WR, where they’re projected to outscore DemBoys 33.20 – 18.20. DemBoys look better at two positions, DL and K. Their strong point is at DL, where they should outscore The Monstars 15.00 – 7.00. To increase the projected match up difference, The Monstars could be interested in picking up Julius Peppers (DL, 11.00 projected points). DemBoys might consider adding Dwayne Bowe (WR, 17.00 projected points) and Andy Dalton (QB, 17.56 projected points).
Carlos Dunlap (5.00 projected points) returns from bye for The Monstars this week. For DemBoys, BenJarvus Green-Ellis (7.60 projected points) and Alex Henery (10.00 projected points) return.
***Around The League – Origins***
- I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks hopes to top their projections this week. It has been a tough run of seven straight weeks where they have not hit their estimated point production.
- Tom Brady of Maclin on Your Girl has the most projected points of any QB in the league this week. It hasn’t made a clear difference in the win column, as teams have won 50.0% of the time this season when starting the top-scoring QB.
- Matt Forte of the St Pete ConVICKS has the most projected points of any RB in the league this week. Surprisingly, teams have won just 28.6% of the time this season when starting the top-scoring RB.
- Weapons of Mass Production hopes to top their projections this week. It has been a tough run of seven straight weeks where they have not hit their estimated point production.
- Carrying a seven-game losing streak into this week, Peyton’s Girl hopes to turns their season around.
- Peyton’s Girl hopes to top their projections this week. It has been a tough run of six straight weeks where they have not hit their estimated point production.
- The NC Bad Boys, St Pete ConVICKS, and two others are expected to lose by fewer than 10 points this week. This season, that type of small underdog has won 54.5% of the time.
- I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks is expected to lose by 15.18 points this week. In this league, projected losers of that magnitude have pulled the upset 55.0% of the time.
***Final Weekend Match Up Previews (Class of 2013)***
#2 PizzaFreak (10-2) vs. Over Dwayne Bowe (5-7)
X-Factors:
PizzaFreak: Dez Bryant-WR (22.60) / Over Dwayne Bowe: Russell Wilson-QB (17.20)
PizzaFreak (10-2, 1,585.74) puts their four-game winning streak on the line this week, going up against Over Dwayne Bowe (5-7, 1,319.82), who have won two straight. PizzaFreak moved to 10-2 after beating The Wilkesboro Boxers 122.98 – 104.26 last week, while Over Dwayne Bowe knocked off Eventual Champions, 134.26 – 113.46. It’s their second meeting of the season, after PizzaFreak beat Over Dwayne Bowe, 143.00 – 115.98 in Week 2. Initial projections have this one as relatively close, with PizzaFreak favored to win by 10.36 points.
PizzaFreak has the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking second with 132.15 points per game. Over Dwayne Bowe ranks 12th with 109.98. PizzaFreak will start Lamarr Houston (0.00 projected points), Dez Bryant (22.60 projected points), and three others in the Thursday games, while Over Dwayne Bowe goes with Lawrence Timmons (7.00 projected points) and Nick Roach (13.00 projected points).
Each team has an edge at two positions. PizzaFreak has the advantage at WR and QB, with their largest margin at WR. At that position, they should beat Over Dwayne Bowe 41.60 – 27.20. Over Dwayne Bowe is projected to score more at DL and TE. Their biggest strength is at DL, where they should top PizzaFreak 14.00 – 3.00. To increase their projected match up lead, PizzaFreak could be interested in picking up Cameron Wake (DL, 10.00 projected points) and Scott Chandler (TE, 10.70 projected points). Over Dwayne Bowe might be interested in picking up Dwayne Bowe (WR, 17.00 projected points) and Ben Roethlisberger (QB, 19.22 projected points).
PizzaFreak gets Carlos Dunlap (5.00 projected points), Golden Tate (4.50 projected points), and three others back from bye this week. Over Dwayne Bowe will get back Trent Cole (4.00 projected points), Doug Baldwin (5.70 projected points), and two others.
Eventual Champions (6-6) vs. #10 Cinderella (6-6)
X-Factors:
Eventual Champions: T.Y. Hilton-WR (24.80) / Cinderella: Cam Newton-QB (22.00)
After losing three in a row, Cinderella (6-6, 1,436.02) looks to end their skid this week against Eventual Champions (6-6, 1,491.78). In their match up last week, Cinderella fell to Hero7861 118.10 – 101.96, while Eventual Champions took a loss against Over Dwayne Bowe, 134.26 – 113.46. This is the second match up of the season, after Cinderella beat Eventual Champions, 138.66 – 132.82 in Week 2. The early projections have this one as relatively close, with Cinderella favored to win by 7.82 points.
Eventual Champions has a slight advantage in terms of scoring this season, ranking sixth with 124.31 points per game. Cinderella ranks ninth with 119.67. Cinderella will start Ryan Clark (9.00 projected points) and Ike Taylor (5.00 projected points) in the games on Thursday, while Eventual Champions will play Tony Romo (22.68 projected points).
Each team has a healthy advantage at one position. Cinderella has the edge at K, where they’re projected to outscore Eventual Champions 10.00 – 6.00. On the other side, Eventual Champions should beat Cinderella at DL 16.00 – 8.00. To increase their projected match up lead, Cinderella may consider picking up Cameron Wake (DL, 10.00 projected points). Eventual Champions might be interested in adding Chris Ogbonnaya (RB, 15.40 projected points) and Brad Jones (LB, 13.00 projected points).
DeMeco Ryans (13.00 projected points) and Mychal Kendricks (1.00 projected point) come back from bye for Cinderella this week.
The Wilkesboro Boxers (5-7) vs. Hero7861 (5-7)
X-Factors:
The Wilkesboro Boxers: Percy Harvin-WR (25.20) / Hero7861: Peyton Manning-QB (21.16)
The Wilkesboro Boxers (5-7, 1,438.86), who has lost their last two, faces off with Hero7861 (5-7, 1,532.38) in a must win for both teams in Week 13. The Wilkesboro Boxers took a loss against PizzaFreak last week, 122.98 – 104.26, while Hero7861 knocked off Cinderella, 118.10 – 101.96. It’s their second meeting of the season, after Hero7861 beat The Wilkesboro Boxers, 133.68 – 108.54 in Week 2. This one is relatively close, with The Wilkesboro Boxers favored to win by 6.12 points.
Hero7861 has the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking fifth with 127.70 points per game. The Wilkesboro Boxers ranks eighth with 119.91. Both teams have several starters on the field in the games on Thursday. The Wilkesboro Boxers starts Brandon Carr (11.00 projected points), DeAndre Levy (6.00 projected points), and Mason Crosby (8.00 projected points), while Hero7861 will play four players: Rashad Jennings (9.30 projected points), Nick Fairley (3.00 projected points), and two others.
The Wilkesboro Boxers has the edge at LB, where they’re projected to outscore Hero7861 30.00 – 18.00. On the other side, Hero7861 looks tougher at TE and QB, with the biggest margin at TE. At that position, they’re expected to beat The Wilkesboro Boxers 12.20 – 0.00.
Percy Harvin (25.20 projected points) and Marvin Jones (2.00 projected points) return from bye for The Wilkesboro Boxers this week. For Hero7861, Steve Johnson (3.50 projected points), Riley Cooper (6.60 projected points), and Bobby Wagner (10.00 projected points) come back.
#1 DeSeantourage (10-2) vs. I go Deep (4-8)
X-Factors:
DeSeantourage: Drew Brees-QB (20.96) / I go Deep: Tom Brady-QB (23.48)
Two teams headed in different directions meet in week 13 as top ranked DeSeantourage (10-2, 1,548.82) rides a three-game winning streak into their match up against last place I go Deep (4-8, 1,340.86), losers of their last two. In their match up last week, DeSeantourage beat F-U-Pay-Me 137.82 – 112.46, while I go Deep was buried by The Pride of Detroit, 194.48 – 81.90. This is the second match up of the season, after DeSeantourage beat I go Deep, 135.46 – 117.10 in Week 2. This match up could be a toss-up, with DeSeantourage favored to win by 10.60 points according to early projections.
DeSeantourage has the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking fourth with 129.07 points per game. I go Deep ranks 11th with 111.74. With several players from each team taking the field, Thursday is a big deal. DeSeantourage has six: Jordy Nelson (16.80 projected points), Jason Witten (6.70 projected points), and four others, while I go Deep counters with George Selvie (0.00 projected points), Calvin Johnson (18.50 projected points), and Bernard Pierce (8.30 projected points).
DeSeantourage has the edge at two positions: RB and K, the largest of which is RB. At that position, they should outscore I go Deep 22.00 – 13.70. I go Deep has a pronounced advantage at WR, where they’re projected to beat DeSeantourage 45.30 – 32.30. To make their match up lead safer, DeSeantourage might be interested in picking up Dwayne Bowe (WR, 17.00 projected points). I go Deep might consider picking up Chris Ogbonnaya (RB, 15.40 projected points).
DeSeantourage gets Connor Barwin (5.00 projected points), C.J. Spiller (7.20 projected points), and Giovani Bernard (8.40 projected points) back from bye this week. I go Deep will get back Andy Dalton (17.56 projected points), A.J. Green (11.10 projected points), and three others.
F-U-Pay-Me (5-7) vs. V-Town (5-7)
X-Factors:
F-U-Pay-Me: DeSean Jackson-WR (26.90) / V-Town: Alex Smith-QB (15.60)
After losing three in a row, F-U-Pay-Me (5-7, 1,407.22) looks to end their skid this week against V-Town (5-7, 1,470.74). Last week, F-U-Pay-Me fell to DeSeantourage 137.82 – 112.46, while V-Town knocked off Surprise Scorpians, 162.80 – 118.68. It’s their second meeting of the season, after F-U-Pay-Me beat V-Town, 128.80 – 118.78 in Week 2. This match up could be up for grabs, with F-U-Pay-Me favored to win by 11.12 points according to projections.
Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in scoring. V-Town ranks seventh, averaging 122.56 points per game, while F-U-Pay-Me ranks 10th with 117.27. Each team has several starters taking the field in the Thursday games. F-U-Pay-Me is starting Ndamukong Suh (0.00 projected points), Torrey Smith (14.90 projected points), and Kevin Burnett (13.00 projected points), while V-Town is going with five players: Jason Worilds (5.00 projected points), Jacoby Jones (10.60 projected points), and three others.
F-U-Pay-Me has a healthy advantage at LB, where they’re projected to outscore V-Town 26.00 – 16.00. To reduce the margin, V-Town might consider picking up Brad Jones (LB, 13.00 projected points).
DeSean Jackson (26.90 projected points), Jermaine Gresham (9.80 projected points), and three others return from bye for F-U-Pay-Me this week. For V-Town, Bradley Fletcher (0.00 projected points) and Marshawn Lynch (13.50 projected points) come back.
#5 The Pride of Detroit (7-5) vs. Surprise Scorpians (4-8)
X-Factors:
The Pride of Detroit: Antonio Brown-WR (24.50) / Surprise Scorpians: Frank Gore-RB (17.60)
The Pride of Detroit (7-5, 1,688.50) goes for their fourth straight win as they battle Surprise Scorpians (4-8, 1,554.02) this week. In their match up last week, The Pride of Detroit destroyed I go Deep 194.48 – 81.90, while Surprise Scorpians was beaten by V-Town, 162.80 – 118.68. It’s their second meeting of the season, after The Pride of Detroit beat Surprise Scorpians, 148.82 – 133.76 in Week 2. This looks like a potential blowout, with The Pride of Detroit favored to win by 52.74 points, the largest expected margin of victory in the league.
Both teams rank in the upper half of the league in scoring. The Pride of Detroit ranks first, averaging 140.71 points per game, while Surprise Scorpians ranks third with 129.50. The Pride of Detroit suits up Matthew Stafford (20.50 projected points), Barry Church (9.00 projected points), and two others in the Thursday games, while Surprise Scorpians is going with Charles Woodson (4.00 projected points).
The Pride of Detroit has the advantage at five positions: WR, DB, and three others. The largest margin is at LB, where they’re projected to outscore Surprise Scorpians 33.00 – 13.00. Surprise Scorpians is tougher at RB, where they should beat The Pride of Detroit 32.80 – 22.50. To increase their projected match up lead, The Pride of Detroit could be interested in picking up Chris Ogbonnaya (RB, 15.40 projected points). Surprise Scorpians might be interested in adding Brad Jones (LB, 13.00 projected points) and Dwayne Bowe (WR, 17.00 projected points).
LeSean McCoy (14.40 projected points) returns from bye for The Pride of Detroit this week. For Surprise Scorpians, Vontaze Burfict (9.00 projected points) comes back.
***Around The League – Class of 2013***
- Falling short of their projected score for nine weeks in a row, Over Dwayne Bowe hopes to live up to the hype soon.
- Cinderella hopes to top their projections this week. It has been a tough run of nine straight weeks where they have not hit their estimated point production.
- Falling short of their projected score for eight weeks in a row, DeSeantourage hopes to live up to the hype soon.
- Falling short of their projected score for eight weeks in a row, F-U-Pay-Me hopes to live up to the hype soon.
- Matt Forte of Cinderella has the most projected points of any RB in the league this week. On the season, teams have won 62.5% of the time when starting the top-scoring RB.
- With 194.48 points last week, The Pride of Detroit had the highest single-week score in the league this season.
- Tom Brady of I go Deep has the most projected points of any QB in the league this week. Teams have won 85.7% of the time this season when starting the top-scoring QB.
- Hero7861 hopes to top their projections this week. It has been a tough run of six straight weeks where they have not hit their estimated point production.
