So I wrote a whole MOTW based on the standings BEFORE the stat corrections but now it's all useless. So instead, I'm copping out and just saying HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Enjoy your food, family, and football!
Good luck to all!
Simon Kim
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
MOTW - Week 12
Only 3 teams are completely out of the running, although they still have a shot at winning some money through pick-ems. Just a reminder: pick-ems run through the playoffs. David's a long shot as he has to reel off 2 straight BIG wins (to make up the point differential) and hope for some help elsewhere.
Let's take a look at a big matchup between one team that's streaking and another that's had a long tumble from clinching a bye to barely making the playoffs.
MOTW
6. Jacked Up! (Cho) vs. 3. its my vick in a box (Biggie)
QB: Luck has looked human without his top receiver around and with Mathieu and Peterson bothering T.Y. all day, I don't know where all his throws are going to end up. Meanwhile, Manning gets to face an old nemesis and try to make up some ground that he lost in the TD record chase last week. If Cam can throw for 3 TDs, I'm sure Manning will carve this defense up. Speaking of which... Edge: Biggie
WR: Welker is going to go off this game. Imagine how much anger he must have that his old club wouldn't match the measly 2 year, $12 million dollar salary that the Broncos offered him. I'm sure he's enjoying playing with the far superior QB in Manning (no bias here), but I expect Welker to go OFF this game. GAMECHANGER. At the other spots, it looks pretty bleak. I mentioned the troubled T.Y. is going to have this week and I don't really feel like spending more words than necessary on the four receivers who shall be known as Pierr-icho Bow-glas. Edge: Cho
RB: Moreno + Ridley could either be a genius play or a terrible one as this game figures to be a shootout. Will this allow the backs to get free against soft boxes or will the pass happy attacks make them non-factors? Meanwhile, Murray should pick up the slack for Biggie's team as Bell continues to have a sub-par game (what do you mean Bell is good? He hasn't broken 100 yards and is almost as dependent on TDs as Tolbert). Edge: Even
TE: GRONK IS BACK! He's such a beast that Kuechly just had to straight out tackle him illegally in order to prevent him from catching an uncatchable ball. Olsen is becoming one of Cam's favorite red zone threats but he can't match the GRONK. Edge: Cho
K/DEF: Both defenses are playing turnover prone QBs so they should feast on the turnovers. Both kickers are in a dome. Hmm... this one's too tough to call. Edge: Even
Winner: its my vick in a box (Biggie)
I know, I know. The count favors Cho. But there's only one word that matters here. Manning. Also, it bothers me that "its my vick in a box" isn't "it's my vick in a box."
GAMECHANGER record through week 11: 4-9
MOTW record through week 11: 6-7
Good luck to all!
Simon Kim
Let's take a look at a big matchup between one team that's streaking and another that's had a long tumble from clinching a bye to barely making the playoffs.
MOTW
6. Jacked Up! (Cho) vs. 3. its my vick in a box (Biggie)
QB: Luck has looked human without his top receiver around and with Mathieu and Peterson bothering T.Y. all day, I don't know where all his throws are going to end up. Meanwhile, Manning gets to face an old nemesis and try to make up some ground that he lost in the TD record chase last week. If Cam can throw for 3 TDs, I'm sure Manning will carve this defense up. Speaking of which... Edge: Biggie
WR: Welker is going to go off this game. Imagine how much anger he must have that his old club wouldn't match the measly 2 year, $12 million dollar salary that the Broncos offered him. I'm sure he's enjoying playing with the far superior QB in Manning (no bias here), but I expect Welker to go OFF this game. GAMECHANGER. At the other spots, it looks pretty bleak. I mentioned the troubled T.Y. is going to have this week and I don't really feel like spending more words than necessary on the four receivers who shall be known as Pierr-icho Bow-glas. Edge: Cho
RB: Moreno + Ridley could either be a genius play or a terrible one as this game figures to be a shootout. Will this allow the backs to get free against soft boxes or will the pass happy attacks make them non-factors? Meanwhile, Murray should pick up the slack for Biggie's team as Bell continues to have a sub-par game (what do you mean Bell is good? He hasn't broken 100 yards and is almost as dependent on TDs as Tolbert). Edge: Even
TE: GRONK IS BACK! He's such a beast that Kuechly just had to straight out tackle him illegally in order to prevent him from catching an uncatchable ball. Olsen is becoming one of Cam's favorite red zone threats but he can't match the GRONK. Edge: Cho
K/DEF: Both defenses are playing turnover prone QBs so they should feast on the turnovers. Both kickers are in a dome. Hmm... this one's too tough to call. Edge: Even
Winner: its my vick in a box (Biggie)
I know, I know. The count favors Cho. But there's only one word that matters here. Manning. Also, it bothers me that "its my vick in a box" isn't "it's my vick in a box."
GAMECHANGER record through week 11: 4-9
MOTW record through week 11: 6-7
Good luck to all!
Simon Kim
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
MOTW - Week 11
Jon's on a 3 game tear!!! Looks like he gets another shot at this:
MOTW
8. Kaep'n Crunch (Jon) vs. 9. No Romo (David Kim)
QB: Funny how Jon has benched the player his team is named after but that's probably the right move. Foles has not thrown an interception this season and he's taking on a Washington secondary that gives up over 2 TDs a game. And the last time these 2 teams played, Vick torched them with the ridonkulous pace that shocked the world. Foles is my GAMECHANGER this week. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan's lost pretty much all of his receivers. I'm gonna go try out after I finish this MOTW. Edge: Jon
WR: Ew. This could be the worst WR matchup we've seen in the league so far. On one side, we have the 2nd receiver getting his balls from a backup QB, the 10th option on the Saints, and a WR who has been gimpy all season on a team that might as well tank the rest of the year. On the other side, we have the top WR of the bunch, a guy who apparently forgot how to catch, and the 9th option on the Pats. Andre gives the edge to Jon but that's like saying pee has the edge on poop for taste. Edge: Jon
RB: David takes the 2 RBs his brother has given him and takes on 2 of the most underachieving RBs in the NFL this year. MJD looks like he'll be out of football before David's done with college and Ray Rice's 2014 stock is free-falling faster than anyone not named MJD. Sproles should get plenty of touches as the safety valve against a stingy defense and Lacy should see 20+ carries as they work Matt Flynn under center. Edge: David
TE: David's replaced one Jordan with another, going from Cameron to Reed. While Reed does have one thing going for him (his blackness), he's no Jordan Cameron. He'll have a hard time matching Gates' production against a Miami defense that's been getting torched by TEs. Edge: Jon
K/DEF: The kickers should be a wash as the dome kickers get set to kick in unfriendly to kicker stadiums (especially SF). But San Diego should be able to force Tannehill into some mistakes. Denver on the other hand? Alex Smith may not be a great QB, but he doesn't turn over the ball because he doesn't take risks. Holiday could run one back but that's just wishful thinking. Edge: David
Winner: Kaep'n Crunch (Jon)
Jon continues his improbable run from the cellar and makes his push towards a playoff spot. If he can pull this one off, he'll just be two victories from being over .500, which makes it almost certain he'll be dancing in weeks 14-16.
GAMECHANGER record through week 10: 4-8
MOTW record through week 10: 5-7
Good luck to all!
Simon Kim
MOTW
8. Kaep'n Crunch (Jon) vs. 9. No Romo (David Kim)
QB: Funny how Jon has benched the player his team is named after but that's probably the right move. Foles has not thrown an interception this season and he's taking on a Washington secondary that gives up over 2 TDs a game. And the last time these 2 teams played, Vick torched them with the ridonkulous pace that shocked the world. Foles is my GAMECHANGER this week. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan's lost pretty much all of his receivers. I'm gonna go try out after I finish this MOTW. Edge: Jon
WR: Ew. This could be the worst WR matchup we've seen in the league so far. On one side, we have the 2nd receiver getting his balls from a backup QB, the 10th option on the Saints, and a WR who has been gimpy all season on a team that might as well tank the rest of the year. On the other side, we have the top WR of the bunch, a guy who apparently forgot how to catch, and the 9th option on the Pats. Andre gives the edge to Jon but that's like saying pee has the edge on poop for taste. Edge: Jon
RB: David takes the 2 RBs his brother has given him and takes on 2 of the most underachieving RBs in the NFL this year. MJD looks like he'll be out of football before David's done with college and Ray Rice's 2014 stock is free-falling faster than anyone not named MJD. Sproles should get plenty of touches as the safety valve against a stingy defense and Lacy should see 20+ carries as they work Matt Flynn under center. Edge: David
TE: David's replaced one Jordan with another, going from Cameron to Reed. While Reed does have one thing going for him (his blackness), he's no Jordan Cameron. He'll have a hard time matching Gates' production against a Miami defense that's been getting torched by TEs. Edge: Jon
K/DEF: The kickers should be a wash as the dome kickers get set to kick in unfriendly to kicker stadiums (especially SF). But San Diego should be able to force Tannehill into some mistakes. Denver on the other hand? Alex Smith may not be a great QB, but he doesn't turn over the ball because he doesn't take risks. Holiday could run one back but that's just wishful thinking. Edge: David
Winner: Kaep'n Crunch (Jon)
Jon continues his improbable run from the cellar and makes his push towards a playoff spot. If he can pull this one off, he'll just be two victories from being over .500, which makes it almost certain he'll be dancing in weeks 14-16.
GAMECHANGER record through week 10: 4-8
MOTW record through week 10: 5-7
Good luck to all!
Simon Kim
Thursday, November 7, 2013
MOTW - Week 10
As things start to get serious with the playoffs in less than a month, every game means more than ever. With only 3.5 games separating first and last place (Jon's not making up 240.92 points in 4 weeks, hence the .5 game) no team is completely out yet. On top of that, more than half the league still has a shot at one of the first round byes. Week 10 should help clear up the playoff picture a little more, especially as 3 and 5, 11 and 12, and 7 and 8 match up against each other. But the biggest matchup is...
MOTW
1. taeyeon (Mike) vs. 4. Jacked Up! (Cho)
QB: Romo faces a stingier than expected Saints defense but he'll still get his numbers. But if he chooses to go with Rivers, I believe he'll win this matchup of QBs. Rivers has been on fire and against the Broncos, you need to put up big numbers. Rivers is my GAMECHANGER this week (if Mike plays him). Edge -Mike
WR: With Josh Gordon on a bye and Harvin npt set to return yet, Mike's team is lacking some big plat ability from his wide outs. Meanwhile, Gracon is RGIII's only target going against an awful secondary and Welker should get back to his touchdown scoring ways against SD. Edge - Cho
RB: Both teams have their top options out due to byes or injuries but of the remaining bunch, Bush is the clear leader. And against a Bears defense that couldn't stop Lacy even after Rodgers left and there was no pass game, he should be a lock for 100+ yards. Edge - Mike
TE: A Gronk vs. Graham matchup would have been a dream come true but alas, Gronk gets a week off. Instead, the incomparable Graham will take on Tim Wright who Yahoo knows so little about that they don't even know what position he plays. Edge - Mike
K/DEF: As mentioned before, the Bears D has not lived up to its reputation. Meanwhile, the Giants get the penalty and turnover prone Raiders. Also, Bailey gets to kick in a dome in a possible shootout vs. a kicker for a team that'll have a hard time moving it out of their own half. Edge - Mike
Winner: taeyeon (Mike)
The king stay the king. Mike will continue his run at the top of the standings and throw Cho down into a mess for the last couple playoff spots.
GAMECHANGER record through week 9: 4-
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MOTW record through week 9: 4-7
Good luck to all!
Simon Kim
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