Week 4 - MOTW

Wow, how lucky are you guys? 2 weeks, 2 posts. Don't expect this for the rest of the season. Just enjoy it while it lasts.

Let's get into the first MOTW of the year. It matches up 2 bitter rivals, although only 1 side knows about the rivalry. In the wake of a massive trade, will Chris's new additions take him to a W? Or will Jon get to take down his rival (to be clear, Chris is unaware of this rivalry) for bragging rights (not sure who he will be bragging to)?

MOTW

4. One Tyreek Hill (Jon) vs. 6. #winnable (Chris)

QB: Jon ◯ ◯ ◯ 🟢 ◯ Chris

At first, I was going to put this all the way to Chris's side. The Hurts 1-yard run is still unstoppable and while the passing offense hasn't been as potent as last year, Hurts should have a fun time with a Commanders defense that just got torn up by a similar QB in Josh Allen. But the reason I have some optimism for Jon is that TLaw actually hasn't been that bad in real life. He's missed a few throws, some drops by the receivers, and a few would-be TDs have been nullified due to a toe over the line. I think he rebounds against a middling Atlanta defense with a mini revenge game factor for Ridley in a game that's pretty much must-win for the Jags to stay as the plucky Super Bowl hopeful.

WR: Jon 🟢 ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ Chris

Chris just traded his best receiver away and I still believe Christian Watson is one week away so this one firmly belongs in Jon's corner. I actually don't know if I pick any receiver on Chris's team to start over the top 3 receivers on Jon's team. Sutton has become a reliable target for Russ and he faces a putrid Bears defense, Evans is a TD machine, and Tyreek may just outscore Chris's entire WR group.

RB: Jon ◯ ◯ 🟢◯ ◯ Chris

What he lost with trading Olave, he hopes to gain in the RB column. He get Kamara who has fresh legs (not returning from injury, just a suspension) and almost no competition in the backfield. Jon has some decent backs to match with Gibbs screaming potential and Jacobs in a potential bounceback spot against one of the softest run defenses in the Chargers. No Ekeler means Chris has to start a backup back in Gainwell or Zeke and neither one can match Jon's backs. Let's call this one a wash.

TE/K/DST: Jon ◯ ◯ 🟢 ◯ ◯ Chris

This one is kind of ugly all around. Henry has been relatively good this year but I don't think he separates himself from all the TEs after Kelce, Hock, and Andrews. Both Kickers should be on offenses that put up a lot of points, but I'm not sure if it'll be them that score them. And both defenses face great offenses, which may mean that Jon and Chris change who they play at that DST spot after this post is finished.

Winner: Jon

I think this one is going to come down to the wire. The winner will be decided by fewer than 10 points but in a close one, I have to give it to the most explosive player and in this matchup, that's Tyreek. I don't think he puts up 39 like week 1, but don't be surprised to see him over 25 this week.

Good luck to all!