MOTW - Week 6

We're getting near the mid-point of the season and there are still 2 teams without a win. This is a big week for both teams (David Y. and Alex) as 6 losses usually is the tipping point for playoff bound teams. It would take an incredible run to make the playoffs for either of them, but it's better to start now than to start next week.

But the MOTW was meant for teams in interesting matchups and neither of theirs is juicy this week. So instead, we'll look at two teams that are trying to stay away from dropping to .500, and most likely out of the playoff race (temporarily).

MOTW
3. mike & mike (David K.) vs. 5. Dinkin Flicka (Daniel Park)
Both teams are 3-2 this year and are trying to step on the other to gain some ground on the first round bye. This is about as big as a MOTW gets at this point in the year, as a win lands them in prime playoff position and a 2 game lead over the loser, while a loss drops them into a morass of teams clawing for a playoff spot
QB: Both teams have struggled to find consistency from the QB spot but losing Wilson for the bye will be huge. Siemian has played well but the NYG secondary is tough to throw on. Additionally, with the Giants having 0 NFL-caliber receivers, Denver's strategy should be to get a lead and run the ball to death. Edge: David
WR: David's team's strength, Dan's team's weakness. Next question. Edge: David
RB: Dan has stayed relevant thanks to his RBs but he may have found a foe that can match his backfield in terms of talent and potential. Freeman should look great off a bye week but Hunt hasn't scored under 10 points this season. Gordon and Howard both have big game potential which makes this a wash. Edge: Draw
TE: The true strength of Dan's team has been the TE spot. After Gronk, he has the 2 best TEs in the league. Either one he plays should outperform Henry. Edge: Dan
K/DEF: Both kickers should get tons of opportunities against teams that look to get scored on again and again. Anyone against Miami this season seems to be a good play but let's look at the NYG @ DEN game: 1) Von Miller, 2) NYG disastrous O-line, 3) No OBJ or Marshall on NYG, 4) No real RB in the NYG backfield, 5) Eli against teams that are not NE in the Superbowl, 6) Denver at home, 7) NYG having to travel 2,500 miles and playing a mile above sea level after a devastating loss to the Chargers. Are the Broncos putting up a 20+ point performance? I think so. Edge: Dan

Winner: David K.
While his special teams and TE should outperform David, the gap in WRs and the wash at RB should lead David K. to a victory. Siemian and the Broncos defense will make it interesting on Sunday night but the gap will be too large to overcome.

Good luck to all!

Simon Kim