MOTW - Week 9

Before we start, I have to mention something about last week's MOTW: my prediction came true to a tee. Bailey's extra point on Witten's TD pushed Cho over Mike during MNF. I may have the gift of fantasy prophecy. Anyways, time to look to the future...

David vs. Goliath. A classic story about how someone who looked unfit to win a battle overcame obstacles to eventually become king. Well, this week's matchup pits two Davids against each other. Which one will stay true to his name and which one will receive the terrible fate suffered by Goliath?

MOTW
7. Pass that Blount (David Y.) vs. 8. Rice Beaters (David K.)

Yim has gotten to this point with inconsistency. One week his team looks like world beaters, the next week they suffer a loss they shouldn't have. Which team will show up this week? Kim meanwhile was on a hot streak until his team fizzled out and suffered a blowout of the week. Can he bounce back to reclaim his first playoff berth?

Key Players on Bye:
Yim - Rodgers
Kim - Marshall

QB: No Rodgers means a huge leg up for Kim's team. He gets an angrier-than-usual Philip Rivers who wants to bounce back from a tough Denver loss with 10 days of preparation. Although he plays on the road, Miami's weather should be similar to what Rivers is used to in San Diego. Edge: Kim
WR: Without Marshall, this matchup becomes slightly more interesting. Although in the past I had anointed David's team as arguably the best WR corp in our league, an inconsistent Patterson and an injury-plagued Marshall have limited the output. But with that being said, Dez should beast his way to his usual numbers and Allen Robinson should get decent looks in a matchup that will require a ton of throwing. On the other side, David's going with a very unusual strategy. He's using two receivers from the same team that's not even a pass-happy offense. They play with a QB who hasn't started this season and against a Chiefs team that's starting to get their players healthy. Yim may be hoping that sneaking a 3rd running back at the WR spot is what will swing this battle for him but in the end, he'll fall short. Edge: Kim
RB: Last week, Yim's RB produced the best score from a pair of running backs the league has seen this season. Although Charles plays a tough run D in the Jets, he'll get plenty of touches, even if it comes in the pass game. Foster should be able to dominate his touches against a porous Eagles line. Meanwhile, one of the worst backfields in the league tries to keep up with this two-headed monster. Let's just say there's no chance. Edge: Yim
TE: Heath Miller? I don't expect Rape-lisberger to repeat last week's feat and you can see in the 3 weeks before the fluke of the century, Miller was barely averaging a point a game. Let's stick with Olsen who has been Cam's security blanket and red zone threat. Edge: Kim
K/DEF: Seattle gets to play Oakland. At home. Over/Under on 20 points? Although Philly's special teams has played admirably, they won't be able to match the demolition the Seahawks will perform. Both kickers should get plenty of looks in games that should see drives stall out in the red zone. Edge: Yim

Winner: Yim
I should have given myself an easier matchup as this is probably going to be one of the toughest matchups to call. If Rodgers had played, this would have easily gone Yim's way but without him, he'll have to bank of his RBs providing at least half of his team's points. Although he only wins two position battles, I believe he'll thoroughly dominate those while keeping it close at the other positions.

MOTW Record: 9-0

Good luck to all!

Simon Kim