What’s going on League Members?!?!? As another week goes down in our fantasy league, the Keeper’s Deadline is just under one week away. Have you decided who your teams keepers are for next year? Are you exercising your Franchise Tag option? Remember, whoever you Franchise Tag for next season, you will have to return to the draft pool for year season three. Also in this week’s edition of The Thursday Morning Quarterback, we will address all the usual suspects as well as revisit the Keeper’s Deadline, as well as discuss this season’s playoff format and next season’s Draft Lottery! “So Let’s Get To It!”
***League Poll***
The League Poll is still up for those Owner/Coaches to vote on. Once again, I NEED ALL OWNER/COACHES TO VOTE ON THE POLL. The poll ask, “Should We Consider Adding A Flex Roster Spot to the Defensive Side of the Ball?” Thanks again for those Owner/Coaches who have already voted on the poll.
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***The Keeper’s Deadline***
This season’s Keeper’s Deadline is rapidly approaching. I won’t go too much into this now, but for those of you who do not know how to set your keepers, I will post a tutorial during the this week’s Saturday Update!
Saturday Update!
I will post a tutorial as soon as I can. It will most likely be up on Monday (10/14). I will email all league members the link so you can view the tutorial on How to Set Your Keeper’s, if you are currently not sure.
***Week 5 Recaps (Origins)***
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks Gets Late Rally on Clam Diggers, Tacks On 3rd Straight Win
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (3-2, 718.96 points) beat the Clam Diggers (3-2, 696.06 points), 151.86 – 137.72, in a back-and-forth battle. They were led by Jacquizz Rodgers (43 Rsh Yds, 2 TD), who had 20.10 points. The Clam Diggers struck first and went into Sunday in front, 3.60 – 0.00. That advantage evaporated by the end of the early Sunday games and they trailed by 72.36. The lead changed direction again after the Sunday night game, and the Clam Diggers had a 137.72 – 131.76 edge. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks then secured the victory with a comeback on Monday evening. #6 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks will face league-leader the #2 St Pete ConVICKS (5-0, 683.96) next week. The #9 Clam Diggers get The Monstars (1-4, 638.28).
Peyton’s Girl Obliterates NC Bad Boys
Peyton’s Girl got 23.00 points from Knowshon Moreno (93 Rsh Yds, 57 Rec Yds, 1 TD), stomping the NC Bad Boys, 139.76 – 75.92. Peyton’s Girl took a 16.94-point lead on Sunday afternoon and never looked back. This was a monumental rout, with the 63.84-point margin being the fourth-highest recorded in the league this season. Both teams left points off the scoreboard as Peyton’s Girl had one starter turn in zero points and the NC Bad Boys had four. Peyton’s Girl (3-2, 635.48 points) is on their way back into the Top 10 as the NC Bad Boys (2-3, 613.00 points) drops below .500. Next week, Peyton’s Girl battles #5 Weapons of Mass Production (3-2, 772.76), who puts up a league-leading 154.55 points per game. The NC Bad Boys will square off against DemBoys (2-3, 556.28).
Pick 6’n Embarrasses Maclin on Your Girl, Extends Their Losing Streak
Pick 6’n registered the third-highest score this season, drubbing Maclin on Your Girl, 172.40 – 92.88. Pick 6’n took an 18.70-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. Maclin on Your Girl has now lost three straight match ups. Adding insult to injury, Maclin on Your Girl had a starter score zero points (Patrick Willis). Pick 6’n (3-2, 697.18 points) moves back into the Top 10 as Maclin on Your Girl (1-4, 589.64 points) is still looking for their next win. #10 Pick 6’n takes on Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (1-4, 539.50) in Week 6, while Maclin on Your Girl goes up against the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (3-2, 644.06).
St Pete ConVICKS Gets Win over The Monstars, Streak Now at Five
The St Pete ConVICKS (5-0, 683.96 points) defeated The Monstars (1-4, 638.28 points) 129.68 – 118.42, led by Jason Witten (121 Rec Yds, 1 TD) with 19.10 points. The St Pete ConVICKS struck first and by Sunday was already ahead 7.00 – 0.00. That advantage disappeared by the end of the early Sunday games and they trailed by 20.54. However, following the late Sunday games, the St Pete ConVICKS regained the lead for good. Next week, the #2 St Pete ConVICKS face #6 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (3-2, 718.96), who puts up a solid 143.79 points per game. The Monstars play the #9 Clam Diggers (3-2, 696.06).
Led by a Pair of Denver Broncos, Weapons of Mass Production Picks Apart DemBoys
The top performances by a dynamic duo of Denver Broncos (Peyton Manning and Julius Thomas) led the way for Weapons of Mass Production. They overpowered DemBoys, 183.06 – 69.96. That tandem teamed up to score 60.96 points in the win. Manning passed for four touchdowns (414 Pas Yds, 4 Pas TD/1 Int, 1 Rsh TD), adding 36.76 points. Thomas recorded two touchdowns (122 Rec Yds, 2 TD), pitching in 24.20 points. Manning also recorded the third-highest point total in the league this season, with Thomas tallying his highest point total of the season. Weapons of Mass Production had the top score in the league this year, as well as the largest margin of victory. On top of the loss, DemBoys had five starters put up zeroes. Weapons of Mass Production (3-2, 772.76 points) climbs to fifth in the latest poll while DemBoys (2-3, 556.28 points) is looking to rebound after three straight losses. Next week, #5 Weapons of Mass Production squares off against Peyton’s Girl (3-2, 635.48), while DemBoys battles the NC Bad Boys (2-3, 613.00).
BUCKNASTY’S BOYS Gets Late Win over Hakeem I Saw I Conquered
The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS recorded the highest point total they’ve scored all season and erased a 27.32-point deficit on Monday night to beat Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, 141.86 – 128.22. While each team met their expectations, the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS put up 1.5% more than their projected 139.80 points to get the win. This is the third consecutive week the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS has improved upon their previous week’s point total. They got 124.04 points two weeks ago, 132.64 last week, and 141.86 this week. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (3-2, 644.06 points) gets back on the winning path as Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (1-4, 539.50 points) looks to salvage their season. Next week, the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS face Maclin on Your Girl (1-4, 589.64), the last-place team in the league. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered will take on #10 Pick 6’n (3-2, 697.18).
Interesting Notes from The League – Origins from Week 5
- Pick 6’n and the St Pete ConVICKS each got wins this week despite not starting a top-15 scoring QB.
- The St Pete ConVICKS has now started the season on a five-game winning streak.
- The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS has now increased their score each of the past three weeks.
- The Monstars has fallen short of their projected score each week this season.
- So far this season, teams have won only 25.0% of the time when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week (1-3 overall).
- The NC Bad Boys has now decreased their score each of the past three weeks.
- I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks is on a three-game winning streak.
- DemBoys has now fallen short of their projected score for three weeks in a row.
- Weapons of Mass Production was projected to win by the widest margin in the league this week (59.90 points) and they topped it with a 113.10-point victory.
- Free Agents Tony Romo, Terrance Williams and Travis Benjamin combined to score more points than all of DemBoys’s starters this week.
- Teams have won 66.7% of the time this season when they throw for three or more Pass TDs in a week.
- Weapons of Mass Production scored 183.06 points this week, which is now the highest mark in the league this season.
- Hakeem I Saw I Conquered beat their projections by a higher percentage than anyone else in the league this week. They put up 128.22 points when they were only projected 109.40.
- The average projected score was 135.51 points this week.
***Week 5 Recaps (Class of 2013)***
The Wilkesboro Boxers Picks Up Victory over High On Weeden, Makes It Three in a Row
The Wilkesboro Boxers beat High On Weeden, who could not get off the starting blocks this week, 114.96 – 94.50. The Wilkesboro Boxers took a 4.50-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. High On Weeden is falling apart, losing their last four matchups. On the other hand, The Wilkesboro Boxers has had much better fortune after winning their third straight. The Wilkesboro Boxers started one player with zero points while High On Weeden served up three goose eggs, meaning both teams left points off the scoreboard. The Wilkesboro Boxers (4-1, 663.56 points) climb to third in the latest poll as High On Weeden (1-4, 565.78 points) looks to end a four game skid. In Week 6, #3 The Wilkesboro Boxers faces #7 The Pride of Detroit (3-2, 711.06), who puts up a league-leading 142.21 points per game. High On Weeden plays league-leader #1 DeSeantourage (5-0, 697.56).
Eventual Champions Upsets Hero7861, Claims 1st Win
This week’s two highest-scoring teams met in a shootout as Eventual Champions took down Hero7861, 185.14 – 148.56. This is the first time this season a team has scored this many points and not picked up the win. The loss drops Hero7861 to 8th (3-2) in the rankings. The total number of points from Eventual Champions was a bit surprising given that they were only projected to score 135.00 points. Hero7861 scored 98.1% of their expected 151.48. Tony Romo (506 Pas Yds, 1 2PT, 5 TD/1 Int) accumulated the second-highest point total by a player this season (38.94) and T.Y. Hilton scored 27.00 points to lead Eventual Champions. Peyton Manning (414 Pas Yds, 4 Pas TD/1 Int, 1 Rsh TD) recorded the third-highest score of the season (36.76) and Vernon Davis scored 15.80 points for Hero7861. DeAngelo Hall, who is averaging 9.00 points per game, was on bye this week for Hero7861. Eventual Champions takes on F-U-Pay-Me (3-2, 656.42) in Week 6 while #8 Hero7861 matches up with Surprise Scorpians (1-4, 656.70).
PizzaFreak Beats Steak n’ Eggs for 4th Straight Win
Steak n’ Eggs could not get off the starting blocks this week and lost to PizzaFreak, 114.06 – 61.82. PizzaFreak took an 8.00-point lead on Thursday and remained in the lead for the rest of the match up. PizzaFreak has now won their fourth match up in a row. Adding insult to injury, Steak n’ Eggs had several starters score zero points. PizzaFreak (4-1, 681.08 points) lands at 4th in the latest rankings as Steak n’ Eggs (2-3, 567.00 points) drops their second straight game. Next week, #4 PizzaFreak meets the last-place team in the league, I go Deep (1-4, 607.14). Steak n’ Eggs will square off against V-Town (2-3, 597.26).
DeSeantourage Comes from Behind to Edge The Pride of Detroit, Notches 5th in a Row
In the Game of the Week, DeSeantourage (5-0, 697.56 points) edged out The Pride of Detroit (3-2, 711.06 points), 134.52 – 132.78, in a back-and-forth battle. They were led by Drew Brees (288 Pas Yds, 2 TD), who had 17.52 points. The Pride of Detroit pounced first and by Sunday was already out in front, 8.00 – 0.00. That advantage slipped away after the early Sunday games and they trailed by 24.54. After the late Sunday games, the lead went back the other way 126.08 – 107.02. However, DeSeantourage took the lead for good on Sunday night. In Week 6, #1 DeSeantourage takes on High On Weeden (1-4, 565.78) while #7 The Pride of Detroit gets #3 The Wilkesboro Boxers (4-1, 663.56).
F-U-Pay-Me Tops Surprise Scorpians
Fred Jackson scored two touchdowns (21.30 points) and DeSean Jackson added 19.20 points as F-U-Pay-Me took down Surprise Scorpians, 126.96 – 117.46. F-U-Pay-Me took a 21.30-point lead on Thursday and maintained a lead throughout the match up. Surprise Scorpians met their projections and scored 5.0% more than their projected 111.90 points, while F-U-Pay-Me just fell short of hitting their projections and put up 96.3% of a projected 131.78. F-U-Pay-Me started one player with zero points while Surprise Scorpians also served up one goose egg, meaning both teams left points off the scoreboard. F-U-Pay-Me (3-2, 656.42 points) are seeking to reenter the Top 10 as Surprise Scorpians (1-4, 656.70 points) have dropped their last two games. F-U-Pay-Me goes up against Eventual Champions (1-4, 635.72) next week. Surprise Scorpians gets #8 Hero7861 (3-2, 705.36), who is averaging a stout 141.07 points per game.
V-Town Gets Win over I go Deep, Extends I go Deep’s Losing Streak to Four
V-Town picked up 16.00 points from Justin Tucker and 14.40 from Denarius Moore (84 Rec Yds, 1 TD), taking down I go Deep, 123.42 – 103.38. V-Town took a 1.00-point lead on Thursday and maintained a lead throughout the match up. I go Deep has now dropped four straight. V-Town (2-3, 597.26 points) gets a much needed win as I go Deep (1-4, 607.14 points) sinks into last place. V-Town squares off against Steak n’ Eggs (2-3, 567.00) in Week 6, while I go Deep faces #4 PizzaFreak (4-1, 681.08).
Interesting Notes from The League – Class of 2013 from Week 5
- PizzaFreak and V-Town both won this week, even though neither had a top-15 scoring QB.
- DeSeantourage has now started the season on a five-game winning streak.
- Surprise Scorpians has now beaten their projected score three weeks in a row.
- I go Deep has fallen short of their projected score each week this season.
- Teams are now 4-0 this season when starting the league’s top-scoring QB of the week.
- V-Town has fallen short of their projected score each week this season.
- PizzaFreak is on a four-game winning streak.
- The Wilkesboro Boxers is on a three-game winning streak.
- Hero7861 probably wishes they had started Alshon Jeffery. The 29.80 points he scored would have represented the third-highest individual score this week.
- PizzaFreak was favored by the widest margin in the league this week (41.56 points) and delivered with a 52.24-point victory.
- Teams have won only 22.2% of the time this season (2-7) when they fail to throw a Pass TD.
- Free Agents Terrance Williams, Travis Benjamin and Rueben Randle combined to score more points than all of Steak n’ Eggs’s starters this week.
- Eventual Champions scored 185.14 points this week, which is now the highest mark in the league this season.
- The average projected score for Week Five was 133.67 points.
***The Top 10 E.L.S.I.E. Poll (Week 6)***
1. DeSeantourage (5-0)
2. St. Pete ConVICKS (5-0)
3. The Wilkesboro Boxers (4-1)
4. PizzaFreak (4-1)
5. Weapons of Mass Production (3-2)
6. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (3-2)
7. The Pride of Detroit (3-2)
8. Hero7861 (3-2)
9. Clam Diggers (3-2)
10. Pick 6’n (3-2)
Honorable Mention
– F-U-Pay-Me (3-2)
– Peyton’s Girl (3-2)
***Week 6 Match Up Previews (Origins)***
Peyton’s Girl (3-2) at #5 Weapons of Mass Production (3-2)
X-Factors:
Peyton’s Girl: Victor Cruz-WR (26.70) / Weapons of Mass Production: Peyton Manning-QB (29.38)
Weapons of Mass Production (3-2, 772.76) faces Peyton’s Girl (3-2, 635.48) in Week 6, with both teams looking to extend their two-game win streaks. Weapons of Mass Production beat DemBoys, 183.06 – 69.96, last week, while Peyton’s Girl buried the NC Bad Boys, 139.76 – 75.92. It could be a disaster for Peyton’s Girl, with Weapons of Mass Production favored to win by 55.64 points according to the initial projections.
Weapons of Mass Production has the advantage in terms of scoring this season, ranking first with 154.55 points per game. Peyton’s Girl ranks eighth with 127.10. Weapons of Mass Production will call on Tim Jennings (10.00 projected points) and Lance Briggs (18.00 projected points) in the Thursday game, while Peyton’s Girl will play Eli Manning (19.14 projected points), Justin Tuck (3.00 projected points), and Victor Cruz (26.70 projected points).
Weapons of Mass Production has the edge at four positions, WR, LB, and two others. The biggest margin is at LB, where they’re projected to outscore Peyton’s Girl 38.00 – 5.00. Peyton’s Girl looks tougher at two positions, DB and K. Their strong point is at K, where they should outscore Weapons of Mass Production 15.00 – 3.00. To make their match up lead safer, Weapons of Mass Production could be interested in picking up Shaun Suisham (K, 16.00 projected points) and Devin McCourty (DB, 16.00 projected points). Peyton’s Girl may consider adding LaMarr Woodley (LB, 17.00 projected points).
Due to bye weeks, both teams will be missing several players. Weapons of Mass Production will have to replace Mike Wallace, while Peyton’s Girl will be without Philip Wheeler and Charles Clay. Weapons of Mass Production gets Kyle Rudolph (3.00 projected points) back from bye this week. Peyton’s Girl will get back Alfred Morris (11.00 projected points).
Saturday Update!
Victor Cruz (68 Rec Yds) put up 7.80 points Thursday night and Eli Manning (239 Pas Yds, 1 TD/3 Int) recorded 6.56 to lead Peyton’s Girl to a 17.36 – 15.00 advantage over Weapons of Mass Production. For Weapons of Mass Production, Tim Jennings (2 Int, 1 TD) scored 15.00 points beating his 10.00-point projection by 50.0%.
Weapons of Mass Production didn’t make any lineup changes since Thursday, but still has Harrison Smith (0.00 projected points) in their starting lineup. They might be interested in picking up Tavon Austin (25.30 projected points) to start over Mike Williams (8.60 projected points) and adding Eddie Royal (19.10 projected points) to start in place of Eric Decker (13.90 projected points).
Peyton’s Girl has not made any lineup changes, but still has Golden Tate (0.00 projected points) in their starting lineup. They could be interested in starting Alfred Morris (11.00 projected points) over Rashard Mendenhall (4.80 projected points) and substituting Dwayne Bowe (7.10 projected points) for Golden Tate (0.00 projected points).
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: Peyton’s Girl should consider starting Dwayne Bowe-WR and sitting Trindon Holliday-WR.
Maclin on Your Girl (1-4) at BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (3-2)
X-Factors:
Maclin on Your Girl: Marques Colston-WR (22.20) / BUCKNASTY’S BOYS: Marshawn Lynch-RB (18.60)
After losing three in a row, Maclin on Your Girl (1-4, 589.64) looks to end their skid this week against the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (3-2, 644.06). In their match up last week, Maclin on Your Girl was blown out by Pick 6’n 172.40 – 92.88, while the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS knocked off Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, 141.86 – 128.22. The early projections have this one as potentially winnable for the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, with Maclin on Your Girl favored to win by 11.92 points.
The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS has the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking sixth with 128.81 points per game. Maclin on Your Girl ranks 10th with 117.93. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS has Robbie Gould (17.00 projected points) and Alshon Jeffery (10.50 projected points) playing on Thursday. All of the players in the starting lineup for Maclin on Your Girl will play later this week.
Maclin on Your Girl has the edge at two positions, TE and QB, the largest of which is TE. At that position, they should outscore the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS 12.60 – 0.00. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS has a healthy advantage at K, where they’re projected to beat Maclin on Your Girl 17.00 – 4.00. To add to their projected match up lead, Maclin on Your Girl might be interested in adding Shaun Suisham (K, 16.00 projected points). The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS may consider adding Devin McCourty (DB, 16.00 projected points).
The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS has to replace Matt Ryan, Tony Gonzalez, and Osi Umenyiora on bye this week, while Maclin on Your Girl doesn’t have any players on bye. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS gets Pierre Garcon (7.20 projected points) back from bye this week.
Saturday Update!
Robbie Gould scored 11.00 points Thursday night and Martellus Bennett (68 Rec Yds) added 6.80 to lead the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS to a 22.00 – 0.00 advantage over Maclin on Your Girl.
There haven’t been any lineup changes in the match up since Thursday. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS might be interested in starting Maurice Jones-Drew (12.30 projected points) over Chris Johnson (5.90 projected points) and substituting Larry Fitzgerald (15.70 projected points) for Keshawn Martin (8.10 projected points).
Meanwhile, Maclin on Your Girl made one pickup, adding Terrance Williams (15.00 projected points) while dropping Tavon Austin (25.30 projected points). Maclin on Your Girl might consider picking up Brandon Bolden (10.70 projected points) to start over Eddie Lacy (8.50 projected points) and substituting Terrance Williams (15.00 projected points) for Jordy Nelson (7.50 projected points).
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: Maclin on Your Girl should consider starting Willis McGahee-RB and sitting Eddie Lacy-RB, while the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS should consider starting Larry Fitzgerald-WR and sitting Keshawn Martin-WR.
#10 Pick 6’n (3-2) at Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (1-4)
X-Factors:
Pick 6’n: Brandon Spikes-LB (25.00) / Hakeem I Saw I Conquered: Cam Newton-QB (18.60)
Pick 6’n (3-2, 697.18), who crushed their opponent last week, will be squaring off with Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (1-4, 539.50) in Week 6. Pick 6’n is coming off a 172.40 – 92.88 win, while Hakeem I Saw I Conquered took a loss against the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, 141.86 – 128.22. According to the projections, it should be smooth sailing for Pick 6’n, who is favored to win by 39.50 points.
Based on scoring average for the season, Pick 6’n has the advantage, ranking third with 139.44 points per game. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered ranks last in the league with 107.90. Pick 6’n starts Major Wright (6.00 projected points) and Jason Pierre-Paul (2.00 projected points) in the Thursday night game, while Hakeem I Saw I Conquered will play Hakeem Nicks (6.70 projected points).
Pick 6’n has the edge at three positions, WR, LB, and TE. The biggest margin is at WR, where they’re projected to outscore Hakeem I Saw I Conquered 49.40 – 24.70. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered looks better at two positions, DB and QB. Their strong point is at DB, where they should outscore Pick 6’n 15.60 – 10.00. To increase the projected match up difference, Pick 6’n may consider adding Devin McCourty (DB, 16.00 projected points). Hakeem I Saw I Conquered might consider adding Terrance Williams (WR, 15.00 projected points) and LaMarr Woodley (LB, 17.00 projected points).
Both teams will be missing a player on bye this week. Pick 6’n will have to replace Daniel Thomas, while Hakeem I Saw I Conquered will be without Steven Jackson. Jerricho Cotchery (2.40 projected points) returns from bye for Pick 6’n this week. For Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, Ben Roethlisberger (17.60 projected points) comes back.
Saturday Update!
Major Wright (11 Tack) exceeded his 6.00 projected points by 100.0% Thursday night to give Pick 6’n a 12.00 – 7.00 lead over Hakeem I Saw I Conquered. For Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, Hakeem Nicks (70 Rec Yds) put up 7.00 points.
Pick 6’n has made one change to their lineup since Thursday, starting Jared Allen (0.00 projected points) while benching Jason Pierre-Paul (2.00 projected points). With Mario Williams (0.00 projected points), Michael Vick (0.00 projected points), and Vontaze Burfict (0.00 projected points) remaining in the lineup, there are still potential moves to be made. Pick 6’n might consider starting Russell Wilson (21.00 projected points) over Michael Vick (0.00 projected points) and adding Tavon Austin (25.30 projected points) to start in place of Andre Johnson (10.70 projected points).
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered has not made any lineup changes, but still has four players projected to score zero points. They could be interested in starting Cam Newton (18.60 projected points) over Alex Smith (13.00 projected points) and may also consider adding Tavon Austin (25.30 projected points) to start in place of Torrey Smith (8.40 projected points).
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: Pick 6’n should consider starting Russell Wilson-QB and sitting Michael Vick-QB, while Hakeem I Saw I Conquered should consider starting Stevan Ridley-RB and sitting Andre Ellington-RB.
#2 St. Pete ConVICKS (5-0) at #6 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (3-2) (Game of the Week)
X-Factors:
St. Pete ConVICKS: C.J. Spiller-RB (33.50) / I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: LeSean McCoy-RB (23.60)
The St Pete ConVICKS (5-0, 683.96) looks to remain unbeaten as they battle 6th ranked I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (3-2, 718.96) this week. The St Pete ConVICKS moved to 5-0 after beating The Monstars 129.68 – 118.42 last week, while I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks knocked off the Clam Diggers, 151.86 – 137.72. According to early projections, it has the makings of a victory for the St Pete ConVICKS, who is favored to win by 38.60 points.
Each team ranks in the top half of the league in scoring average. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks ranks second, with 143.79 points per game, while the St Pete ConVICKS ranks fifth with 136.79. The St Pete ConVICKS has Matt Forte (25.90 projected points) playing in the Thursday game, while all of the players for I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are scheduled to play later.
The St Pete ConVICKS has the edge at four positions, DL, DB, and two others, the largest of which is DL. At that position, they should outscore I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks 16.00 – 1.00. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks has a sizable advantage at LB, where they’re projected to beat the St Pete ConVICKS 31.00 – 16.00. To increase the projected match up difference, the St Pete ConVICKS could be interested in adding LaMarr Woodley (LB, 17.00 projected points). I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks might be interested in adding Cliff Avril (DL, 23.00 projected points) and Brandon Bolden (RB, 10.70 projected points).
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks has to replace Jacquizz Rodgers on bye this week, while the St Pete ConVICKS doesn’t have any players on bye. Greg Jennings (19.30 projected points) and Vincent Jackson (14.60 projected points) come back from bye for I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks this week.
Saturday Update!
Matt Forte (67 Rsh Yds, 44 Rec Yds) scored 11.10 points Thursday night to give the St Pete ConVICKS an 11.10 – 0.00 lead over I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks.
The St Pete ConVICKS has stood pat on their lineup since Thursday. They might want to think about starting DeAngelo Williams (15.50 projected points) over Giovani Bernard (12.20 projected points) and adding Tavon Austin (25.30 projected points) to start in place of Reggie Wayne (11.60 projected points).
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks has not made any changes to their lineup, but still has two players with zero projected points. They may consider picking up Sam Bradford (23.10 projected points) to start over Andrew Luck (17.62 projected points) and substituting Greg Jennings (19.30 projected points) for Kenbrell Thompkins (7.70 projected points).
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks should consider starting Vincent Jackson-WR and sitting Kenbrell Thompkins-WR.
NC Bad Boys (2-3) at DemBoys (2-3)
X-Factors:
NC Bad Boys: Darren Sproles-RB (41.70) / DemBoys: Aaron Rodgers-QB (16.12)
DemBoys (2-3, 556.28) enters Week 6 looking to end their three-game losing streak. Their opponent, the NC Bad Boys (2-3, 613.00), has dropped two in a row. The NC Bad Boys dropped to 2-3 with a 139.76 – 75.92 loss to Peyton’s Girl last week, while DemBoys was crushed by Weapons of Mass Production, 183.06 – 69.96. The NC Bad Boys has a 46.74-point advantage in early projections, 118.36 – 71.62.
Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in scoring. The NC Bad Boys ranks ninth, averaging 122.60 points per game, while DemBoys ranks 11th with 111.26. The NC Bad Boys starts Jay Cutler (12.46 projected points), Brandon Marshall (5.20 projected points), and Devin Hester (5.80 projected points) in the Thursday night game, while DemBoys counters with Terrell Thomas (0.00 projected points).
Each team has an edge at two positions. The NC Bad Boys has a pronounced advantage at WR and RB, with the biggest margin at RB. At that position, they’re projected to outscore DemBoys 58.30 – 9.80. DemBoys is expected to score higher at LB and K. Their strength is at LB, where they’re projected to beat the NC Bad Boys 16.00 – 9.00. To increase their projected matchup lead, the NC Bad Boys could be interested in adding LaMarr Woodley (LB, 17.00 projected points) and Sam Bradford (QB, 23.10 projected points). DemBoys may consider adding Brandon Bolden (RB, 10.70 projected points).
Due to byes, each team will be without three players this week. The NC Bad Boys will have to replace William Moore, Dannell Ellerbe, and Matt Bryant. DemBoys will be without Brian Hartline, Julio Jones, and Lamar Miller. Antonio Brown (13.80 projected points) and Robert Griffin III (9.50 projected points) come back from bye for the NC Bad Boys this week. For DemBoys, Fred Davis (2.60 projected points) and Blair Walsh (10.00 projected points) return.
Saturday Update!
Brandon Marshall (20.70 points) and Devin Hester (7.30 points) both scored more than expected for the NC Bad Boys Thursday night, giving them a 28.00 – 0.00 lead over DemBoys. The 20.70 points scored by Brandon Marshall was his highest scoring output of the season.
The NC Bad Boys has stood pat on their lineup since Thursday, but still has two players projected to score zero points. They may consider picking up Sam Bradford (23.10 projected points) to start over Robert Griffin III (9.50 projected points) and substituting Ryan Mathews (19.10 projected points) for Pierre Thomas (5.60 projected points).
Meanwhile, DemBoys added seven players, picking up Terrelle Pryor (16.10 projected points), Jason Snelling (bye), and five others while dropping Josh Freeman (8.06 projected points), Johnathan Franklin (0.00 projected points), and five others. They’ve also made some lineup changes, starting Michael Floyd (8.70 projected points) and Ronnie Hillman (9.50 projected points) while benching Greg Olsen (6.30 projected points), Julio Jones (bye), and Lamar Miller (bye). With Charles Johnson (0.00 projected points) and John Cyprien (0.00 projected points) remaining in the lineup, there are still potential moves to be made. DemBoys could be interested in starting Ben Tate (4.30 projected points) over Darren McFadden (2.50 projected points) and adding Heath Miller (17.10 projected points) to start in place of Garrett Graham (10.90 projected points).
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: The NC Bad Boys should consider starting Calvin Johnson-WR and sitting Antonio Brown-WR, while DemBoys should consider starting Greg Olsen-TE and sitting Garrett Graham-TE.
#9 Clam Diggers (3-2) at The Monstars (1-4)
X-Factors:
Clam Diggers: Wes Welker-WR (19.70) / The Monstars: Drew Brees-QB (26.12)
Last seasons Team of the Year The Monstars (1-4, 638.28), who has lost their last two, look to rebound their season as they square off against last seasons champion the Clam Diggers (3-2, 696.06) in Week 6. The Monstars came up short against the St Pete ConVICKS last week, 129.68 – 118.42, whilethe Clam Diggers took a loss against I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, 151.86 – 137.72. The Monstars has an 18.28-point advantage in the early projections, 159.22 – 140.94.
The Clam Diggers has the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking fourth with 139.21 points per game. The Monstars ranks seventh with 127.66. The Clam Diggers has Charles Tillman (11.00 projected points) and Antrel Rolle (5.00 projected points) playing in the Thursday game. All of the players in the starting lineup for The Monstars are scheduled to play later.
The Monstars has the edge at four positions, DL, LB, and two others. The biggest margin is at RB, where they’re projected to outscore the Clam Diggers 42.20 – 11.10. The Clam Diggers is stronger at two positions, WR and K. Their strong point is at WR, where they should outscore The Monstars 47.50 – 17.50.
The Monstars has to replace Roddy White on bye this week, while the Clam Diggers won’t be missing any players due to bye weeks. The Monstars gets Doug Martin (18.40 projected points) and Le’Veon Bell (14.00 projected points) back from bye this week. The Clam Diggers will get back Adrian Peterson (17.60 projected points) and Cordarrelle Patterson (17.80 projected points).
Saturday Update!
Antrel Rolle (7 Tack) put up 7.50 points Thursday night to give the Clam Diggers a 7.50 – 0.00 lead over The Monstars. The 7.50 points scored by Antrel Rolle was his second-highest scoring output of the season.
The Monstars picked up one player since Thursday, adding Kevin Burnett (15.00 projected points) while cutting Justin Houston (12.00 projected points). They’ve also benched Roddy White (bye) for the match up. They might want to think about starting Keenan Allen (7.00 projected points) over James Jones (4.30 projected points) and adding Eddie Royal (19.10 projected points) to start in place of Justin Blackmon (13.20 projected points).
The Clam Diggers has kept their lineup the same, but still has Chris Clemons (0.00 projected points) listed as a starter. They may consider picking up Sam Bradford (23.10 projected points) to start over Colin Kaepernick (14.94 projected points) and adding Brandon Bolden (10.70 projected points) to start in place of Danny Woodhead (7.10 projected points).
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: The Monstars should consider starting Tony Romo-QB and sitting Drew Brees-QB.
***Around The League! (Origins)***
- The Monstars has been consistently overvalued this season, having fallen short of their projected score every week of the year.
- The NC Bad Boys may have received a gift from the schedule-makers, as their 114.20 projected points are the fewest this season for a team expected to win.
- With 181.06 points last week, Weapons of Mass Production had the highest single-week score in the league this season.
- The St Pete ConVICKS is off to a strong start, winning five games in a row.
- The Clam Diggers is expected to lose by 0.10 points this week. This season, that type of small underdog has won 50.0% of the time.
- Victor Cruz of Peyton’s Girl has the most projected points of any WR in the league this week. On the season, teams have won 100.0% of the time when starting the top-scoring WR.
- DemBoys is expected to lose by 24.18 points this week. Underdogs of that magnitude have won the game 60.0% of the time this season.
- Maclin on Your Girl is expected to lose by 15.18 points this week. In this league, projected losers of that magnitude have pulled the upset 55.6% of the time.
- Coming off the lowest single-week score in the league this season (69.96), DemBoys will be looking to bounce back strong this week.
- Three teams (Peyton’s Girl, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, and I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks) are expected to lose by more than 30 points this week. This season, that type of longshot has pulled the shocker 25.0% of the time.
- The St Pete ConVICKS hopes to top their projections this week. It has been a tough run of four straight weeks where they have not hit their estimated point production.
- Falling short of their projected score for three weeks in a row, DemBoys hopes to live up to the hype soon.
- Topping their projected score for three weeks in a row, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks continues to defy the pundits.
- Jimmy Graham, owned by Pick 6’n, has the most projected points of any TE in the league this week. Teams have won 66.7% of the time this season when starting the top-scoring TE.
- With 172.40 points last week, Pick 6’n is coming off the third-highest total in the league this season.
- Hakeem I Saw I Conquered topped their projected points by 17.2% last week, the fourth-highest mark in the league this season.
- Last week’s 128.22 points marked a season high for Hakeem I Saw I Conquered.
- Carrying a three-game losing streak into this week, Maclin on Your Girl hopes to turns their season around.
- Look for a bounce-back week from The Monstars. They scored 117.12 points last week, their lowest total of the year.
- Look for a bounce-back week from Maclin on Your Girl. They scored 94.38 points last week, their lowest total of the year.
- The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS scored 141.86 points last week, their highest total of the year.
- Last week’s 172.40 points marked a season high for Pick 6’n.
- Riding a three-game winning streak into this week, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks hopes to stay hot.
- As expected, projected losers have won just 43.3% of the time in this league.
- Look for a bounce-back week from the NC Bad Boys. They scored 75.92 points last week, their lowest total of the year.
- DemBoys looks to put a stop to their three-game losing streak this week.
- There are expected to be some blowouts across the league this week, with an average projected margin of victory of 28.11 points.
- Following 75.92 points last week, the NC Bad Boys is hoping to recover from the second-lowest total in the league this season.
- DemBoys registered just 68.1% of their projected point total last week, the fifth-lowest mark in the league this season.
- The NC Bad Boys registered just 61.8% of their projected point total last week, the third-lowest mark in the league this season.
- By exceeding their projected score by 17.2%, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered was tops in the league in that category last week.
- By scoring just 61.8% of their point projection last week, the NC Bad Boys recorded the lowest mark in the league in that category.
- The projected top team in points this week is the St Pete ConVICKS, who is estimated to tally 172.82 points.
- The unfortunate team pegged to have the lowest score in the league this week is DemBoys, who is projected to have 91.72 points.
***Week 6 Match Up Previews (Class of 2013)***
Eventual Champions (1-4) at F-U-Pay-Me (3-2)
X-Factors:
Eventual Champions: Brandon Spikes-LB (25.00) / F-U-Pay-Me: DeSean Jackson-WR (22.70)
Two of the best fantasy QBs will face off in Week 6 as Tony Romo leads Eventual Champions (1-4, 635.72) against Aaron Rodgers and F-U-Pay-Me (3-2, 656.42). Romo is currently ranked No. 4 in points per game among QBs this season, averaging 20.86, while Rodgers ranks No. 5 with 20.11. Eventual Champions enters the match up after they beat Hero7861, 185.14 – 148.56, last week, while F-U-Pay-Me knocked off Surprise Scorpians, 126.96 – 117.46. The early projections have Eventual Champions on top by 27.42 points, 141.04 – 113.62.
Each team ranks in the bottom half of the league in scoring average. F-U-Pay-Me ranks seventh, with 131.28 points per game, while Eventual Champions ranks eighth with 127.14. Eventual Champions will call on Antrel Rolle (5.00 projected points) and David Wilson (8.00 projected points) in the game Thursday night, while F-U-Pay-Me will play Jason Pierre-Paul (2.00 projected points).
Eventual Champions has the edge at two positions, DB and LB, the largest of which is DB. At that position, they should outscore F-U-Pay-Me 13.00 – 3.00. F-U-Pay-Me has a healthy advantage at RB, where they’re projected to beat Eventual Champions 35.40 – 22.80. To add to their projected match up lead, Eventual Champions might consider picking up Brandon Bolden (RB, 10.70 projected points). F-U-Pay-Me may consider picking up Stephon Gilmore (DB, 15.00 projected points) and Geno Hayes (LB, 15.00 projected points).
Due to bye weeks, both teams will be missing several players. Eventual Champions will have to replace Philip Wheeler, while F-U-Pay-Me will be without Tony Gonzalez and Roddy White. Pierre Garcon (7.20 projected points) returns from bye for Eventual Champions this week. For F-U-Pay-Me, Adrian Peterson (17.60 projected points) comes back.
#4 PizzaFreak (4-1) at I go Deep (1-4)
X-Factors:
PizzaFreak: Trent Cole-DL (16.00) / I go Deep: Victor Cruz-WR (26.70)
Two teams headed in different directions meet in week 6 as PizzaFreak (4-1, 681.08) rides a four-game winning streak into their matchup against I go Deep (1-4, 607.14), losers of their last four. In their matchup last week, I go Deep lost to V-Town 123.42 – 103.38, while PizzaFreak knocked off Steak n’ Eggs, 114.06 – 61.82. Early projections have this one as somewhat close, with I go Deep favored to win by 5.60 points.
PizzaFreak has the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking fourth with 136.22 points per game. I go Deep ranks ninth with 121.43. Both I go Deep and PizzaFreak have two starters in the lineup in the Thursday game. I go Deep starts Devin Hester (5.80 projected points) and Victor Cruz (26.70 projected points), while PizzaFreak is going with Major Wright (6.00 projected points) and Brandon Marshall (5.20 projected points).
I go Deep has a noticeable advantage at two positions, WR and LB. Their biggest margin is at WR, where they’re projected to outscore PizzaFreak 46.10 – 23.30. PizzaFreak is stronger at three positions, DL, TE, and RB. Their best shot is at DL, where they should beat I go Deep 16.00 – 7.00. To add to their projected match up lead, I go Deep could be interested in picking up Cliff Avril (DL, 23.00 projected points) and Heath Miller (TE, 17.10 projected points).
I go Deep has to replace Brian Hartline and Matt Bryant on bye this week, while PizzaFreak won’t be missing any players due to bye weeks. Robert Griffin III (9.50 projected points) and Le’Veon Bell (14.00 projected points) return from bye for PizzaFreak this week.
Saturday Update!
Brandon Marshall (87 Rec Yds, 2 TD) exceeded his 5.20 projected points by 298.1% Thursday night to give PizzaFreak a 20.70 – 15.10 lead over I go Deep. For I go Deep, Victor Cruz (68 Rec Yds) scored 7.80 points while Devin Hester recorded 7.30.
I go Deep made one pickup since Thursday, adding Brandon Bolden (10.70 projected points) while dropping Montee Ball (0.00 projected points). They’ve also made three changes to their lineup, starting Sam Bradford (23.10 projected points), Marcell Dareus (16.00 projected points), and Tyler Eifert (5.60 projected points) while benching Jermichael Finley (4.40 projected points), Tom Brady (13.92 projected points), and Bernard Pierce (4.00 projected points). They might consider picking up Andre Ellington (10.50 projected points) to start over Danny Woodhead (7.10 projected points) and adding Zach Miller (7.70 projected points) to start in place of Tyler Eifert (5.60 projected points).
Meanwhile, PizzaFreak added two players, picking up John Cyprien (0.00 projected points) and Stephen Tulloch (11.00 projected points) while dropping Duke Ihenacho (0.00 projected points) and DeMeco Ryans (4.00 projected points). They’ve also benched Lavonte David (3.00 projected points) for the match up. They’ll still need to replace Dontari Poe (0.00 projected points) in the starting lineup. PizzaFreak might be interested in picking up Ben Roethlisberger (17.60 projected points) to start over Robert Griffin III (9.50 projected points) and adding Terrance Williams (15.00 projected points) to start in place of Anquan Boldin (6.30 projected points).
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: I go Deep should strongly consider starting Tom Brady-QB and sitting Sam Bradford-QB.
Steak n’ Eggs (2-3) at V-Town (2-3)
X-Factors:
Steak n’ Eggs: Matt Forte-RB (25.90) / V-Town: Eric Decker-WR (20.90)
Steak n’ Eggs (2-3, 567.00) looks to end their two-game losing streak as they go up against V-Town (2-3, 597.26) this week. Steak n’ Eggs came up short against PizzaFreak last week, 114.06 – 61.82, while V-Town knocked off I go Deep, 123.42 – 103.38. The early projections have this one as somewhat close, with Steak n’ Eggs favored to win by 10.26 points.
Both teams rank in the bottom half of the league in scoring. V-Town ranks 10th, averaging 119.45 points per game, while Steak n’ Eggs ranks 11th with 113.40. Steak n’ Eggs has Matt Forte (25.90 projected points) playing on Thursday, while all of the starters for V-Town play later this week.
Steak n’ Eggs has a sizable advantage at three positions, DB, RB, and K. The largest margin is at RB, where they’re projected to outscore V-Town 36.90 – 18.60. V-Town looks stronger at WR, where they should beat Steak n’ Eggs 36.60 – 22.20. To make their match up lead safer, Steak n’ Eggs could be interested in adding Terrance Williams (WR, 15.00 projected points). V-Town may consider picking up Brandon Bolden (RB, 10.70 projected points) and Stephon Gilmore (DB, 15.00 projected points).
Due to bye weeks, both teams will be missing several players. Steak n’ Eggs will have to replace Dannell Ellerbe, Osi Umenyiora, and two others, while V-Town will be without Thomas DeCoud and Jason Snelling. Steak n’ Eggs gets Fred Davis (2.60 projected points), Emmanuel Sanders (11.60 projected points), and two others back from bye this week.
Saturday Update!
Matt Forte (67 Rsh Yds, 44 Rec Yds) scored only 42.9% of his scoring projection last night, but Steak n’ Eggs still leads V-Town 11.10 – 6.00. For V-Town, Zack Bowman (1 Int, 3 Tack) scored 6.00 points, though it was just 54.5% of his 11.00-point projection.
V-Town has not made any changes to their lineup since Thursday. They may consider starting Eddie Lacy (8.50 projected points) over Pierre Thomas (5.60 projected points) and adding Shaun Suisham (16.00 projected points) to start in place of Justin Tucker (9.00 projected points).
Steak n’ Eggs has not made any changes to their lineup, but still has Ahmad Bradshaw (0.00 projected points) starting this week. They might consider starting Bilal Powell (16.60 projected points) over Ahmad Bradshaw (0.00 projected points) and adding Zach Miller (7.70 projected points) to start in place of Kyle Rudolph (3.00 projected points).
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: V-Town should consider starting Eddie Lacy-RB and sitting Pierre Thomas-RB.
#1 DeSeantourage (5-0) at High On Weeden (1-4)
X-Factors:
DeSeantourage: C.J. Spiller-RB (33.50) / High On Weeden: Russell Wilson-QB (21.00)
Top ranked DeSeantourage (5-0, 697.56) looks to stay undefeated as they battle High On Weeden (1-4, 565.78) this week. DeSeantourage edged out The Pride of Detroit 134.52 – 132.78 last week to move to 5-0, while High On Weeden was beaten by The Wilkesboro Boxers, 114.96 – 94.50. Early projections have this one as a win for DeSeantourage, who is favored to win by 32.22 points.
DeSeantourage has the advantage in terms of scoring this season, ranking third with 139.51 points per game. High On Weeden ranks last with 113.16. Neither team has players playing on Thursday.
DeSeantourage has a sizable advantage at four positions, DL, DB, and two others. Their biggest margin is at DB, where they’re projected to outscore High On Weeden 20.60 – 3.00. High On Weeden is stronger at three positions, WR, LB, and K. Their best shot is at WR, where they should beat DeSeantourage 25.10 – 15.60. To increase their projected match up lead, DeSeantourage may consider picking up Terrance Williams (WR, 15.00 projected points) and Shaun Suisham (K, 16.00 projected points). High On Weeden could be interested in adding Stephon Gilmore (DB, 15.00 projected points) and Brandon Bolden (RB, 10.70 projected points).
Both teams will be missing players due to byes this week. DeSeantourage will have to replace Charles Clay and Lamar Miller, while High On Weeden will be without William Moore, Sean Weatherspoon, and Julio Jones. Vincent Jackson (14.60 projected points) and Blair Walsh (10.00 projected points) come back from bye for High On Weeden this week.
Saturday Update!
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: High On Weeden should highly consider starting Vincent Jackson-WR and sitting Julio Jones-WR.
#8 Hero7861 (3-2) at Surprise Scorpians (1-4)
X-Factors:
Hero7861: Peyton Manning-QB (29.38) / Surprise Scorpians: Tavon Austin-WR (25.30)
Surprise Scorpians (1-4, 656.70) looks to end their two-game losing streak as they take on Hero7861 (3-2, 705.36) this week. Surprise Scorpians took a loss against F-U-Pay-Me last week, 126.96 – 117.46, while Hero7861 took a loss against Eventual Champions, 185.14 – 148.56. Initial projections have Hero7861 on top by 20.88 points, 133.08 – 112.20.
Both teams rank in the upper half of the league in scoring. Hero7861 ranks second, averaging 141.07 points per game, while Surprise Scorpians ranks sixth with 131.34. Hero7861 will call on Tim Jennings (10.00 projected points) and Lance Briggs (18.00 projected points) on Thursday night, while Surprise Scorpians will play Martellus Bennett (6.80 projected points), Charles Tillman (11.00 projected points), and two others.
Hero7861 has a sizable advantage at four positions, WR, DB, and two others. Their biggest margin is at WR, where they’re projected to outscore Surprise Scorpians 28.00 – 18.40. Surprise Scorpians is stronger at two positions, RB and K. Their best shot is at RB, where they should beat Hero7861 37.00 – 12.10. To make their match up lead safer, Hero7861 may consider picking up Brandon Bolden (RB, 10.70 projected points) and Shaun Suisham (K, 16.00 projected points).
Both teams will be missing players due to byes this week. Hero7861 will have to replace Daniel Thomas, while Surprise Scorpians will be without Matt Ryan and Jacquizz Rodgers. Surprise Scorpians gets Jerome Simpson (13.10 projected points) back from bye this week.
Saturday Update!
Jay Cutler (262 Pas Yds, 2 TD) put up 20.48 points Thursday night and Robbie Gould recorded 11.00 to lead Surprise Scorpians to a 41.28 – 27.20 advantage over Hero7861. For Hero7861, Tim Jennings (2 Int, 1 TD) scored 15.00 points while Lance Briggs (1 Sack, 5 Tack) recorded 8.00.
Surprise Scorpians picked up one player since Thursday, adding Tyrann Mathieu (0.00 projected points) while cutting A.J. Hawk (7.00 projected points). They’ve also made three lineup changes, starting Jerome Simpson (13.10 projected points), Erin Henderson (11.00 projected points), and Tavon Austin (25.30 projected points) while benching Andre Johnson (10.70 projected points), Charles Tillman (questionable), and Marlon Brown (0.00 projected points). With Tyrann Mathieu (0.00 projected points) and Vontaze Burfict (0.00 projected points) still in the lineup, there are more potential moves to be made. Surprise Scorpians might consider starting Andre Johnson (10.70 projected points) over Kenbrell Thompkins (7.70 projected points) and adding Vinny Curry (9.00 projected points) to start in place of J.J. Watt (3.00 projected points).
Hero7861 has kept their lineup the same, but still has two players projected to score zero points. They might be interested in picking up Andre Ellington (10.50 projected points) to start over Stevan Ridley (0.00 projected points) and adding Terrance Williams (15.00 projected points) to start in place of Robert Woods (8.00 projected points).
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: Surprise Scorpians should consider starting Andre Johnson-WR and sitting Kenbrell Thompkins-WR.
#3 The Wilkesboro Boxers (4-1) at #7 The Pride of Detroit (3-2)
X-Factors:
The Wilkesboro Boxers: Darren Sproles-RB (41.70) / The Pride of Detroit: Matthew Stafford-QB (24.72)
The Wilkesboro Boxers (4-1, 663.56) goes for their fourth straight win as they battle The Pride of Detroit (3-2, 711.06) this week. Last week, The Pride of Detroit was edged out by DeSeantourage 134.52 – 132.78, while The Wilkesboro Boxers knocked off High On Weeden, 114.96 – 94.50. With an expected margin of victory of 47.30 points, the initial projections have this one as an easy win for The Pride of Detroit.
Both teams rank in the upper half of the league in scoring. The Pride of Detroit ranks first, averaging 142.21 points per game, while The Wilkesboro Boxers ranks fifth with 132.71. Neither The Pride of Detroit nor The Wilkesboro Boxers have players taking the field on Thursday.
The Pride of Detroit has the edge at four positions, WR, DB, and two others, the largest of which is WR. At that position, they should outscore The Wilkesboro Boxers 38.80 – 15.00. The Wilkesboro Boxers has a considerable advantage at K, where they’re projected to beat The Pride of Detroit 14.00 – 9.00.
The Wilkesboro Boxers has to replace Steven Jackson on bye this week, while The Pride of Detroit doesn’t have any players on bye. The Pride of Detroit gets Antonio Brown (13.80 projected points) and Cordarrelle Patterson (17.80 projected points) back from bye this week. The Wilkesboro Boxers will get back Greg Jennings (19.30 projected points) and Doug Martin (18.40 projected points).
Saturday Update!
Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice: The Wilkesboro Boxers should consider starting James Jones-WR and sitting Julian Edelman-WR, while The Pride of Detroit should consider starting Danny Amendola-WR and sitting Eddie Royal-WR.
***Around The League! (Class of 2013)***
- It could be a long week for PizzaFreak, as they have both the bottom-ranked starting QB (Robert Griffin III) and starting WR (Brandon Marshall) from a projected points perspective.
- I go Deep has been consistently overvalued this season, having fallen short of their projected score every week of the year.
- Darren Sproles of The Wilkesboro Boxers has the most projected points of any RB 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 RB.
- Peyton Manning of Hero7861 has the most projected points of any QB in the league this week. Teams have won 100.0% of the time this season when starting the top-scoring QB.
- V-Town has had a tough start relative to expectations, missing their projected score every week of the season so far.
- With 185.14 points last week, Eventual Champions had the highest single-week score in the league this season.
- With a margin of 71.64 points, V-Town is projected to win by the most points in the league this season.
- DeSeantourage is off to a strong start, winning five games in a row.
- Two teams (PizzaFreak and F-U-Pay-Me) are expected to lose by between 20 and 30 points this week. Underdogs in that tier have won the game 42.9% of the time this season.
- Three teams (Steak n’ Eggs, High On Weeden, and The Wilkesboro Boxers) are expected to lose by more than 30 points this week. This season, that type of longshot has pulled the shocker 33.3% of the time.
- Hero7861 is expected to lose by 3.64 points this week. This season, that type of small underdog has won 22.2% of the time.
- Coming off the lowest single-week score in the league this season (61.82), Steak n’ Eggs will be looking to bounce back strong this week.
- Steak n’ Eggs scored just 59.3% of their projected point total last week, worst in the league this season.
- Victor Cruz of I go Deep has the most projected points of any WR in the league this week. On the season, teams have won 100.0% of the time when starting the top-scoring WR.
- Falling short of their projected score for four weeks in a row, The Wilkesboro Boxers hopes to live up to the hype soon.
- Carrying a four-game losing streak into this week, High On Weeden hopes to turns their season around.
- PizzaFreak has been hot, and hopes to keep their four-game win streak going this week.
- Eventual Champions topped their projected points by 37.1% last week, the second-highest mark in the league this season.
- Heath Miller, owned by V-Town, has the most projected points of any TE in the league this week. Teams have won 100.0% of the time this season when starting the top-scoring TE.
- Surprise Scorpians is defying the pundits, beating their projected score for three straight weeks in a row.
- I go Deep looks to put a stop to their four-game losing streak this week.
- Look for a bounce-back week from Surprise Scorpians. They scored 120.46 points last week, their lowest total of the year.
- Look for a bounce-back week from I go Deep. They scored 103.78 points last week, their lowest total of the year.
- Look for a bounce-back week from PizzaFreak. They scored 114.06 points last week, their lowest total of the year.
- Look for a bounce-back week from High On Weeden. They scored 94.50 points last week, their lowest total of the year.
- As expected, projected losers have won just 30.0% of the time in this league.
- There are expected to be some blowouts across the league this week, with an average projected margin of victory of 41.41 points.
- Riding a three-game winning streak into this week, The Wilkesboro Boxers hopes to stay hot.
- Following 94.50 points last week, High On Weeden is hoping to recover from the third-lowest total in the league this season.
- Robbie Gould, owned by Surprise Scorpians, has the most projected points of any K in the league this week. On the season, teams have won 100.0% of the time when starting the top-scoring K.
- By exceeding their projected score by 37.1%, Eventual Champions was tops in the league in that category last week.
- V-Town is projected to score 197.34 points this week, the highest total in the league.
- With a projection of 88.10 points this week, High On Weeden has the lowest total in the league.
