MOTW - Week 8

So somehow I still haven't missed a pick! Time to really challenge myself this week:

MOTW
4. taeyeon (Mike) vs. 6. Jacked Up! (Cho)

The two unluckiest teams go head to head in a showdown that could end up having huge playoff implications. While both are top 5 in the league in scoring, they are 1st and 2nd in points against. If anyone played the schedules they've had to play, they would probably have no chance of sniffing the playoffs. Let's see what happens when these cursed teams play each other.

Key Players on Bye:
Mike - OBJ, Kaepernick
Cho - Crabtree

QB: With Kaepernick out, Mike must resort to his only other option in Cam Newton. He plays the Seahawks who may have looked beatable in recent weeks, but are still a formidable defense. But Foles has just as tough of a matchup with the Cardinals in the desert. He comes off a bye but that secondary is arguably the best in the league. Edge: Even
WR: If AJ Green does not play AND with OBJ on his bye, Mike will be forced to use Quick. If that's the case, and it's looking more and more like it is, Jordy should steal this matchup single-handedly for Cho. He plays one of the worst secondaries and although Keenan Lewis has been solid, Jordy will find his space. The only problem would be if they win too easily and Jordy gets taken out halfway through like he did against the Vikings. Edge: Cho
RB: The Carolina front was supposed to be a defensive monster but it's been anything but this season. Beast Mode should feast on that d-line like it's made out of Skittles. Oliver and Hillman play on Thursday, which I always believe is an advantage for the offense. Expect solid games from both. So it'll come down to whether or not Forte can match Marshawn's production. Against a Pats team missing Chandler Jones, I'll say he's a huge factor in the pass game. Edge: Even
TE: With Jimmy missing half the season, Gronk has fallen in as arguably the 2nd best TE in the league (although, Olsen is making his case known). Against a Chicago defense who has a white safety? GG. Bennett will do his best to keep it close but Brady's only got Gronk on his mind. Edge: Mike
K/DEF: Although lately they've looked more competent, a solid defense against Jacksonville should still be counted on for double digit points. However, I have a feeling about Dan Bailey... meaning:

Winner: Cho
Here's my actual crazy prediction: Cho will be behind going into Monday night but a Dan Bailey field goal will ultimately push him ahead of Mike to get back to .500.

MOTW Record: 8-0

Good luck to all!

Simon Kim