MOTW - Week 7

This is getting scary. I'm 7-0 at predicting the winners in MOTWs this season. The one year I don't play pick'ems...

Nonetheless, I'll look to keep my streak going in the highest rated matchup we've had to date.

MOTW
2. Marc by MarcTrestman (Eric) vs. 3. Rice Beaters (David K.)
QB: Although Rivers has the better real season, Cutler's been a beast in the fantasy world. Last week was the first week he did not throw for multiple touchdowns this season but he put up 381 yards to make up for the lack of another score. He'll keep Eric right in this matchup with arguably the best QB to date. Edge: Even
WR: What I believe to be the two best WR corps in the league get to take a shot at each other. Let's do a head to head:
Marshall vs. DT: I like Marshall for 2 reasons: 1) He plays a softer defense and 2) Marshall should negate some of the points that Cutler amasses in the game
Bryant vs. Cobb: Dez has not found the end zone against the Giants since 2011. Meanwhile, Cobb faces a Carolina team that hasn't been able to stop anybody.
Holmes vs. Smith: The wildcard. I will not make the same mistake as Carolina. I pick Steve Smith. Always pick Steve Smith.
Edge: Eric
RB: Ben Tate does get a look against an awful Jacksonville team but nobody is stopping Murray. I don't even think Andre + Tate will be enough to equal Murray's points. Edge: Eric
TE: Kelce has been a consistent weapon in Andy Reid's TE happy schemes. But Olsen has been Cam's favorite target since the aforementioned Smith has left town. I expect Carolina to have to throw to keep up with Rodgers and company. Edge: David
K/DEF: In a bubble, San Francisco's defense is better than the Cowboys. But I can't trust them going against Peyton and the Broncos, even if Manning has struggled against the 49ers throughout his career. Gostkowski should hit around 20 points as a high-scoring, revamped New England team go against a Jets team that's just been miserable. Edge: Even

Winner: Eric
Too much talent as Eric pushes his way towards the top spot in the league. He ends David's 4 game winning streak while pushing his own to 4. Eric has eclipsed the 130 point threshold in half of his games this season. No other team has eclipsed that mark more than once. A true juggernaut is forming.

MOTW Record: 7-0 (I'm adding it now because it's something I can be proud of)

Good luck to all!

Simon Kim