This is an interesting week for MOTWs because there are no close battles. Everyone is playing somebody who is at last 4 places away from them in the standings. With that being said, I'll give a special MOTW shout out to 2 perennial under-performers who may have found a team that can take them to the playoffs.
MOTW
2. Gotta Catch Jamaal (Jon) vs. 8. Rice Beaters (David K.)
I usually don't get to write too many MOTWs about these guys because their teams are never involved in the playoff hunt. David's been in the league for 3 years before this one but has yet to sniff the playoffs. The last time Jon was in the playoffs, David hadn't joined the league yet. They're both hoping to flip that script this season and this week will be a huge step in the right direction for one team and a step towards continued futility for the other.
2. Gotta Catch Jamaal (Jon) vs. 8. Rice Beaters (David K.)
I usually don't get to write too many MOTWs about these guys because their teams are never involved in the playoff hunt. David's been in the league for 3 years before this one but has yet to sniff the playoffs. The last time Jon was in the playoffs, David hadn't joined the league yet. They're both hoping to flip that script this season and this week will be a huge step in the right direction for one team and a step towards continued futility for the other.
Key players lost to bye:
Jon - None
David - None
Jon - None
David - None
QB: Rivers has been hot this season. Other than a semi-dud against Arizona, he's been firing on all cylinders with his offense. He gets a horrendous Jets secondary at home in the heat. Ryan's been solid except a dud against arguably the best defense. He's a little more human on the road but can the Giants stop all the weapons the Falcons have? My answer is yes. Edge: David
WR: While I might have to call the police to pre-report a rape for what Antonio Brown is going to do to that horrendous Jags secondary, take a look at David's WR corp: 3 arguably top 20 WRs, with 2 arguably in the top 5. His third option could be your ace. That's just ridiculous. I don't care who they're playing, David's WRs always win. Edge: David
RB: If you told me that the four starting RBs in this matchup should be drafted before the season, I would have punched you in the face. A Colts castoff who hasn't shown us anything special since his days at UConn? A perennial backup for a prolific offense who couldn't get snaps in front of another busted Alabama running back? A backup to the (then) most reliable player in the NFL who can't average more YPC than Adrian Peterson could if AP ran backwards? Oh wait, there's Ellington. Ellington wins. Edge: Jon
TE: 2 white boys with good hands. I'm going with the younger one. Edge: David
K/DEF: Pittsburgh's been struggling on the defensive side on the ball this year. But Christmas comes early this year. Here comes Jacksonville!!! Philly has been surprisingly useful due to their special teams. But nothing beats playing Jacksonville. Edge: Jon
WR: While I might have to call the police to pre-report a rape for what Antonio Brown is going to do to that horrendous Jags secondary, take a look at David's WR corp: 3 arguably top 20 WRs, with 2 arguably in the top 5. His third option could be your ace. That's just ridiculous. I don't care who they're playing, David's WRs always win. Edge: David
RB: If you told me that the four starting RBs in this matchup should be drafted before the season, I would have punched you in the face. A Colts castoff who hasn't shown us anything special since his days at UConn? A perennial backup for a prolific offense who couldn't get snaps in front of another busted Alabama running back? A backup to the (then) most reliable player in the NFL who can't average more YPC than Adrian Peterson could if AP ran backwards? Oh wait, there's Ellington. Ellington wins. Edge: Jon
TE: 2 white boys with good hands. I'm going with the younger one. Edge: David
K/DEF: Pittsburgh's been struggling on the defensive side on the ball this year. But Christmas comes early this year. Here comes Jacksonville!!! Philly has been surprisingly useful due to their special teams. But nothing beats playing Jacksonville. Edge: Jon
Winner: Rice Beaters (David K.)
No AP. No Rice. Jon's team finally comes down to earth after scrapping together three big wins. That receiving corp makes up 50% of Jon's points and carries David to victory.
No AP. No Rice. Jon's team finally comes down to earth after scrapping together three big wins. That receiving corp makes up 50% of Jon's points and carries David to victory.
Good luck to all!
Simon Kim
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