If you read my post last week, you were expecting a manager rating or a pre-season pick review. Well, you're getting neither because for some reason I'm really proactive this week and writing this on a Wednesday. So wait one more week (or more) and enjoy another MOTW.
MOTW
3. Go Go Bower Rangers (Rich) vs. 8. BEST TEAM (Mike)
I was going to feature Cho again as he continues his streak of "must-win" games against teams that are close to him in the rankings but went a different direction this time. Rich has been having an incredible season, even though he's flying under the radar due to the dominance of the top 2 teams. But he's the only one to hand Jon a loss and he currently has the longest active win streak. Mike on the other hand has been one of the unluckiest players (again). Teams playing against him would aggregate to the 3rd most PF in our league this season. Can Mike overcome his bad luck and an interesting draft strategy (Zero WR) to sneak in and cause havoc?
QB: Rich ◯ ◯ 🟢 ◯ ◯ Mike
Most weeks I'd like to lean Josh Allen but he's playing a tough KC defense in a game I expect to actually be kind of low scoring as each tests the other's mettle. On the other side, Hurts gets the Commanders on a short week so expect a tired defense and a few tush push opportunities that he should easily convert. Let's just all this one a wash.
WR/TE: Rich 🟢 ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ Mike
Rich might have one of the best pass catching corps (even besting Paul's due to his TE being a consensus top 3 TE while Paul has barely playable TE2s) with 3 WR1s who seem to be matchup proof (as long as they're not punching opponents in the head). Mike's zero WR strategy was an admirable gambit but other than Zay, it's been tough sledding. Tee is pretty good when healthy but that's a big "when." The matchups don't break well either as Rich's WRs are in games where they should feast while Mike's best receiver could get the attention of Joey Porter Jr. It's also crazy to say that LaPorta (who Mike was banking on for his strat) is actually a loser in this positional battle as Bowers comes off a bye with a chance to make some noise against a mediocre Miami LB corp.
RB: Rich ◯ ◯ ◯ 🟢 ◯ Mike
If you go Zero WR, then your backfield must be good... right? Well, Saquon says yes. The rest of Mike's backs.... TBD. Dowdle gets volume but he's a low end RB2 at best. Unfortunately, his other option, Rachaad White (who has an awesome story of how he came to the NFL), is on bye this week. Rich's backfield options aren't awe inspiring but they should be RB2/3s just based on volume. Saquon is a clear head above everyone in this room. Edge, Mike.
K/DST: Rich ◯ ◯ ◯ 🟢 ◯ Mike
I actually like both kickers here. Bates should just get a ton of run and he's on a high after hitting some clutch FGs last week. Like I mentioned earlier, I expect a gritty game in Orchard Park so Bass should be getting plenty of opportunities in a close game. The defenses make the matchup and I have to lean Mike unless Rich changes something. While I think Chicago will get a boost from firing Waldron, I think they're still too disjointed and Green Bay should be able to force sacks and TOs. Pittsburgh is a great defense and do play well against Lamar, but facing Lamar and Henry together is something they haven't experienced yet. While they may get a few sacks and even a TO, I'm afraid of how many points the Ravens will score.
Winner: Rich
The pass catchers are what allow Rich to run away with this one. I expect the difference in score for the pass catchers to be over 30 points. That'll be a tough deficit for anyone to make up, even a back as great as Barkley.
Good luck to all!
MOTW Record: 3-1
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