**Week 9 Previews**
San Diego Goats (4-6) at #2 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (9-1)
X-Factors:
San Diego Goats: Jarvis Landry-WR (15.02) / I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: Devonta Freeman-RB (18.15)
The 4-6 San Diego Goats, who hope to end their 4 game losing streak, face off against 9-1 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks at Ample Watts Field.
The San Diego Goats were led in week 8 by a 15.80 point effort from Jarvis Landry, who snuck past the New England Patriots defense for 71 receiving yards. In addition, Robert Quinn was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 10.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured knee , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the San Diego Goats can expect a 15.02 point effort from Jarvis Landry in week 9, who is expected to sneak past the Buffalo Bills defense for 63.16 receiving yards and 0.37 receiving TDs in addition to 4.77 rushing yards.
“We have to play with our ears pinned back,” San Diego Goats coach Chad Kutzke said.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were led in week 8 by a 16.30 point effort from J.J. Watt, who beat the Tennessee Titans offense for 3 tackles and 2.5 sacked a qb. With Watt on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string DE to carry the team this week. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks can expect a 18.15 point effort from Devonta Freeman in week 9, who is expected to get by the San Francisco 49ers defense for 80.49 rushing yards and 0.88 rushing TDs in addition to 40.43 receiving yards.
“There’s bad blood between these two teams,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said
The Line: I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks -22.1
Carolina Hitmen (5-5) at Clam Diggers (4-6)
X-Factors:
Carolina Hitmen: Tom Brady-QB (19.88) / Clam Diggers: Matt Ryan-QB (15.11)
The 5-5 Carolina Hitmen face off against the 4-6 Clam Diggers, in a battle of top slinging quarterbacks at Clam Digger Stadium.
The Carolina Hitmen were led in week 8 by a 29.34 point effort from Tom Brady, who tore apart the Miami Dolphins defense for 356 passing yards and 4 passing TDs in addition to 1 rushing yards. In addition, Gerald McCoy was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed1.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured shoulder , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Carolina Hitmen can expect a 19.88 point effort from Tom Brady in week 9, who is expected to beat the Washington Redskins defense for 302.07 passing yards and 2.4 passing TDs in addition to 2.92 rushing yards.
“We match up well,” Carolina Hitmen coach Ronnell Morgan said.
The Clam Diggers were led in week 8 by a 19.90 point effort from Luke Kuechly, who beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 9 tackles and 1 interception. In addition, Keenan Allen was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 9.50 points, but he’s now on the injured reserve, which will prevent him from contributing at all this week. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Clam Diggers can expect a 11.52 point effort from Doug Martin in week 9, who is expected to get by the New York Giants defense for 76.01 rushing yards and 0.34 rushing TDs in addition to 15.67 receiving yards.
“We’ll see who wants it more,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
The Line: Carolina Hitmen -16.7
**Game of the Week**
#1 1010011010 (8-2) at Dread Pirate Oso (6-4)
X-Factors:
1010011010: Drew Brees-QB (15.79) / Dread Pirate Oso: Andrew Luck-QB (11.41)
8-2 1010011010, who hope to extend their 4 game winning streak, face off against 6-4 Dread Pirate Oso at The Dread.
1010011010 were led in week 8 by a 46.30 point effort from Drew Brees, who tore apart the New York Giants defense for 505 passing yards and 7 passing TDs in addition to 1 rushing yards. In addition, Stefon Diggs was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 16.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured hamstring , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, 1010011010 can expect a 15.79 point effort from Drew Brees in week 9, who is expected to beat the Tennessee Titans defense for 306.85 passing yards and 1.9 passing TDs in addition to 2.43 rushing yards.
“We should just go out there and have fun,” 1010011010 coach Mark Garlitz said.
Dread Pirate Oso were led in week 8 by a 12.74 point effort from Andrew Luck, who got by the Carolina Panthers defense for 231 passing yards and 2 passing TDs in addition to 35 rushing yards. In addition, Brandon Marshall was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 10.80points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Dread Pirate Oso can expect a 11.41 point effort from Andrew Luck in week 9, who is expected to get by the Denver Broncos defense for 215.59 passing yards and 1.65 passing TDs in addition to 20.34 rushing yards.
“There’s bad blood between these two teams,” Dread Pirate Oso coach Mac said.
The Line: 1010011010 -12.8
I Go Deep (3-7) at #4 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (7-3)
X-Factors:
I Go Deep: Odell Beckham Jr.-WR (15.60) / Hakeem I Saw I Conquered: Cam Newton-QB (15.84)
3-7 I Go Deep play 7-3 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered at Giants Stadium.
I Go Deep were led in week 8 by a 33.00 point effort from Odell Beckham, who beat the New Orleans Saints defense for 130 receiving yards and 3 receiving TDs. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Go Deep can expect a 15.60 point effort from Odell Beckham in week 9, who is expected to get by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 93.27 receiving yards and 0.95 receiving TDs in addition to 0.96 rushing yards.
“We have to pull out all the stops,” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered were led in week 8 by a 23.90 point effort from Julian Edelman, who got by the Miami Dolphins defense for 81 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs. In addition, Cliff Avril was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 6.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered can expect a 15.82 point effort from DeMarco Murray in week 9, who is expected to get by the Dallas Cowboys defense for 87.91 rushing yards and 0.64 rushing TDs in addition to 24.09 receiving yards.
“We have to keep the continuity,” Hakeem I Saw I Conquered coach Brian Liotta said.
The Line: Hakeem I Saw I Conquered -1.1
BUCKNASTY BOYS (3-7) at Georgia Boy (1-9)
X-Factors:
BUCKNASTY BOYS: Ben Roethlisberger-QB (14.04) / Georgia Boy: Aaron Rodgers-QB (16.66)
The 3-7 BUCKNASTY BOYS play 1-9 Georgia Boy, in a battle of top flight quarterbacks at the Georgia Dome.
The BUCKNASTY BOYS were led in week 8 by a 30.56 point effort from Carson Palmer, who tore apart the Cleveland Browns defense for 374 passing yards and 4 passing TDs in addition to 6 rushing yards. With Palmer on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string QB to carry the team this week. In addition, Eric Decker was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 12.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured knee , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the BUCKNASTY BOYS can expect a 9.84 point effort from Stephen Gostkowski in week 9, who is expected to beat the Washington Redskins defense for 2.08 field goals made and 3.6 extra points.
“We have to believe in ourselves,” BUCKNASTY BOYS coach Jesse Lowrey said.
Georgia Boy were led in week 8 by a 19.40 point effort from Marques Colston, who beat the New York Giants defense for 114 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, Jason McCourty was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 6.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured groin , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Georgia Boy can expect a 16.66 point effort from Aaron Rodgers in week 9, who is expected to get by the Carolina Panthers defense for 236.38 passing yards and 2.02 passing TDs in addition to 21.31 rushing yards.
“Good teams get better down the stretch,” Georgia Boy coach Jimmie Lewis said.
The Line: Georgia Boy -38.9
JUICE’S and BERRY’s (5-5) at DeSeantourage (6-4)
X-Factors:
JUICE’S and BERRY’s: A.J. Green-WR (14.43) / DeSeantourage: Todd Gurley-RB (20.15)
5-5 JUICE’S and BERRY’s play 6-4 DeSeantourage at Ari Gold Stadium.
JUICE’S and BERRY’s were led in week 8 by a 17.80 point effort from A.J. Green, who beat the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 118 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, Dion Lewis was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 17.20 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured abdomen , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, JUICE’S and BERRY’s can expect a 14.43 point effort from A.J. Green in week 9, who is expected to get by the Cleveland Browns defense for 91.3 receiving yards and 0.9 receiving TD in addition to 0.24 rushing yards.
“We have to get A.J. involved in the offense early,” JUICE’S and BERRY’s coach Monte Johnson said.
DeSeantourage were led in week 8 by a 25.04 point effort from Philip Rivers, who beat the Baltimore Ravens defense for 301 passing yards and 3 passing TDs. In addition, Matt Forte was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 6.90 points, but he’s listed as doubtful in week 9 due to an injured knee , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, DeSeantourage can expect a 20.15 point effort from Todd Gurley in week 9, who is expected to beat the Minnesota Vikings defense for 115 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 16.72 receiving yards.
“We have to dictate the tempo,” DeSeantourage coach Theron K. Shavers said.
The Line: DeSeantourage -47.3
Surprise Scorpians (6-4) at Beer, Cheese, & Brats (4-6)
X-Factors:
Surprise Scorpians: Tom Brady-QB (19.88) / Beer, Cheese, & Brats: Andy Dalton-QB (15.71)
The 6-4 Surprise Scorpians play 4-6 Beer, Cheese, & Brats, in a battle of top flight quarterbacks at Lambeau Field.
The Surprise Scorpians were led in week 8 by a 29.34 point effort from Tom Brady, who tore apart the Miami Dolphins defense for 356 passing yards and 4 passing TDs in addition to 1 rushing yards. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Surprise Scorpians can expect a 19.88 point effort from Tom Brady in week 9, who is expected to beat the Washington Redskins defense for 302.07 passing yards and 2.4 passing TDs in addition to 2.92 rushing yards.
“We match up well,” Surprise Scorpians coach Robert Elliott said.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led in week 8 by a 33.00 point effort from Odell Beckham, who beat the New Orleans Saints defense for 130 receiving yards and 3 receiving TDs. In addition, Clay Matthews was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 7.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Beer, Cheese, & Brats can expect a 15.71 point effort from Andy Dalton in week 9, who is expected to get by the Cleveland Browns defense for 242.07 passing yards and 1.71 passing TD in addition to 11.27 rushing yards.
“We’re playing the role of spoilers,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes said.
The Line: Surprise Scorpians -6.6
Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! (2-8) at Cacahuetes Orange (6-4)
X-Factors:
Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs!: Dion Lewis-RB (11.10) / Cacahuetes Orange: Drew Brees-QB (15.79)
2-8 Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! play the 6-4 Cacahuetes Orange at RVA Stadium .
Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! were led in week 8 by a 23.90 point effort from Julian Edelman, who got by the Miami Dolphins defense for 81 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs. In addition, Hau’oli Kikaha was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 1.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! can expect a 11.10 point effort from Dion Lewis in week 9, who is expected to sneak past the Washington Redskins defense for 35.85 rushing yards and 0.42 rushing TDs in addition to 34.96 receiving yards.
“You take what the defense gives you,” Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! coach Joshua Hagerman said.
The Cacahuetes Orange were led in week 8 by a 46.30 point effort from Drew Brees, who tore apart the New York Giants defense for 505 passing yards and 7 passing TDs in addition to 1 rushing yards. In addition, Ronnie Hillman was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed17.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured thigh , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Cacahuetes Orange can expect a 15.79 point effort from Drew Brees in week 9, who is expected to beat the Tennessee Titans defense for 306.85 passing yards and 1.9 passing TDs in addition to 2.43 rushing yards.
“It’s going to be a battle of epic proportions,” Cacahuetes Orange coach Champ Douglas said.
The Line: Cacahuetes Orange -76.2
Soul Snatchers (5-5) at #3 The Gremlins (8-2)
X-Factors:
Soul Snatchers: Dion Lewis-RB (11.10) / The Gremlins: Drew Brees-QB (15.79)
The 5-5 Soul Snatchers challenge 8-2 The Gremlins at Mogwai Coliseum.
The Soul Snatchers were led in week 8 by a 15.40 point effort from Ameer Abdullah, who snuck past the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 3 rushing yards. With Abdullah on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string RB to carry the team this week. In addition, Eric Decker was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 12.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured knee , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Soul Snatchers can expect a 13.44 point effort from Derek Carr in week 9, who is expected to get by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 228.88 passing yards and 1.72 passing TDs in addition to 4.4 rushing yards.
“We have to keep the continuity,” Soul Snatchers coach Marcus McKinley said.
The Gremlins were led in week 8 by a 22.60 point effort from Todd Gurley, who beat the San Francisco 49ers defense for 133 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 13 receiving yards. In addition, Eric Kendricks was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 6.50points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ribs , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Gremlins can expect a 20.15 point effort from Todd Gurley in week 9, who is expected to beat the Minnesota Vikings defense for 115 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 16.72 receiving yards.
“The season is a marathon – not a sprint,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
The Line: The Gremlins -1.8
Jamstradamus (3-7) at NC Titans (2-8)
X-Factors:
Jamstradamus: Travis Benjamin-WR (11.23) / NC Titans: Mark Ingram-RB (12.98)
3-7 Jamstradamus face off against the 2-8 NC Titans at Titans Field.
Jamstradamus were led in week 8 by a 24.60 point effort from Alex Smith, who snuck past the Detroit Lions defense for 145 passing yards and 2 passing TDs in addition to 78 rushing yards. With Smith on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string QB to carry the team this week. In addition, Matt Forte was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 6.90 points, but he’s listed as doubtful in week 9 due to an injured knee , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Jamstradamus can expect a 11.23 point effort from Travis Benjamin in week 9, who is expected to sneak past the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 69.74 receiving yards and 0.41 receiving TDs in addition to 0.14 rushing yards.
“We have to stay hungry,” Jamstradamus coach Mike Frier said.
The NC Titans were led in week 8 by a 19.96 point effort from Joe Flacco, who beat the San Diego Chargers defense for 319 passing yards and 1 passing TD in addition to 2 rushing yards. With Flacco on bye in week 9, they’ll need to count on their second-string QB to carry the team this week. In addition,Jordan Cameron was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 3.40 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured hamstring , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the NC Titans can expect a 12.98 point effort from Mark Ingram in week 9, who is expected to sneak past the Tennessee Titans defense for 69.68 rushing yards and 0.65 rushing TDs in addition to 22.94 receiving yards.
“It’s gonna be a war out there,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
The Line: Jamstradamus -3.3
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (6-4) at #5 Fear The CAT (7-3)
X-Factors:
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Aaron Rodgers-QB (16.66) / Fear The CAT: Matt Ryan-QB (15.11)
6-4 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood play 7-3 Fear The CAT at On the Prowl Stadium.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led in week 8 by a 20.70 point effort from Ben Watson, who beat the New York Giants defense for 147 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, Brandon Marshall was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 10.80 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 16.66 point effort from Aaron Rodgers in week 9, who is expected to get by the Carolina Panthers defense for 236.38 passing yards and 2.02 passing TDs in addition to 21.31 rushing yards.
“Winning is the key statistic,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
Fear The CAT were led in week 8 by a 19.08 point effort from Matt Ryan, who tore apart the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 397 passing yards and 2 passing TDs in addition to 2 rushing yards. In addition, Robert Quinn was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 10.50points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured knee , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Fear The CAT can expect a 15.11 point effort from Matt Ryan in week 9, who is expected to beat the San Francisco 49ers defense for 309.58 passing yards and 1.59 passing TDs in addition to 6.11 rushing yards.
“We can’t take these guys lightly,” Fear The CAT coach Billy Hewitt said.
The Line: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood -4.4
Hyde Yo Wife (5-5) at Phlying High (5-5)
X-Factors:
Hyde Yo Wife: Cam Newton-QB (15.84) / Phlying High: Philip Rivers-QB (16.99)
5-5 Hyde Yo Wife challenge 5-5 Phlying High at The Linc.
Hyde Yo Wife were led in week 8 by a 20.20 point effort from Julio Jones, who beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 162 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, Donte Whitner was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 3.50 points, but he’s listed as out in week 9 due to an injured concussion , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Hyde Yo Wife can expect a 15.84 point effort from Cam Newton in week 9, who is expected to get by the Green Bay Packers defense for 216.74 passing yards and 1.44 passing TDs in addition to 39.97 rushing yards.
“We have to suck it up,” Hyde Yo Wife coach Greg Stallworth said.
Phlying High were led in week 8 by a 25.70 point effort from Dwayne Harris, who snuck past the New Orleans Saints defense for 37 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs. In addition, Tre Mason was not injured before the start of his week 8 game, and contributed 5.20 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 9 due to an injured ankle , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Phlying High can expect a 16.99 point effort from Philip Rivers in week 9, who is expected to beat the Chicago Bears defense for 303.21 passing yards and 2.19 passing TDs in addition to 2.94 rushing yards.
“We have to come together as a team,” Phlying High coach Jake Fields said.
The Line: Hyde Yo Wife -11.6
