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[Sir Whirly]

Seriously, I am just getting screwed in both of my leagues...

[Jwolf0]

Stupid Thursday games. Now I can only spend two minutes flipping coins crunching numbers to determine the winner instead of five!

My picks to win italicized.

Wildly Inaccurate Week Eleven Previews!

Konoha Shinobi (Sir Whirly, 4-6) vs. Kick Me (Nee-sama, 6-4)
-Kick Me favored by ~3.

Led by the dynamic duo of... Matt Cassel and Tony Moeaki? What a season, folks. Anyway, Nee-sama's team looks more stable than Sir Whirly's, who has all of his eggs in the baskets of Josh Freeman and CHRISJOHNSON.

Zatties! (Zatren6, 5-5) vs. Vick & 7 losers + DST (Mik3, 5-5)
-pick 'em

Holy crap is this close. But of all the players, I think it's Brandon Lloyd who stands the greatest chance of breaking his projections and thus tip the scales to Z. Brandon Lloyd, people. What a season.

Fire the Fatman PLZ (Illmatic, 5-5) vs. Tokyo Raiders (roninmedia, 5-5)
-Fire the Fatman PLZ favored by ~14.5

While you can never count out anyone associated with the MICHAELVICK-led Eagles (except for Brent Celek), Carson Palmer and Cedric Benson's matchup with the Bills and the Ravens D getting ready to beat up on Carolina (sorry dood) is too tasty to ignore.

The Golden Thumbs (Rick, 8-2) vs. Dark Wulves (Burning_wulf, 7-3)
-The Golden Thumbs favored by ~15

Anyone think that Peyton is going to have two bad weeks in a row? Me neither. Unless Aaron Hernandez is the TE this week to get 70 yards and two TDs, I don't see Rick losing this one.

The Generals (Nuclear Raven, 3-7) vs. True Miracles (True, 3-7)
-The Generals favored by ~32

The official theme song for this matchup.

But at least The Generals' CPU team isn't starting two players that are out.

Paradoxes (Paradox Jast, 2-8) vs. Leatherbacks (Nick Soapdish, 1-9)
-Paradoxes favored by ~6

I think we can probably take that song and replay it for this one too.

Sparky McRandomsons (jwolf0, 7-3) vs. Fumbles (Nate River, 7-3)
-Sparky McRandomsons favored by ~1

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, take that Nate!

It really is too close to call, but I don't bank on a 3.something point projections holding to just that. Shriner has two of them in Davone Bess and Marcedes Lewis, and I wouldn't put it past Lewis to catch two random garbage TDs. I also hear he likes kicking puppies in his spare time.

Season pick record to date: 24-18 (57%)

[Nate River]

Don't feel bad, dood. I picked up (and dropped Winslow) and started Tampa Bay last week precisely because they were playing Carolina. They have the worst offense in the NFL hands down. Their defense isn't that bad, but when your offense can't do anything you never get off the field and up giving up points.

EDIT: You're pick me?! Is it because you actually think I'll win or because your going with your history on picking me? I'm a little worried now.

Well, Bess underperformed 0.90. But the Chicago defense exceeded expectations.

[Sir Whirly]

Seriously, I give up. I am getting trolled hard sports wise this year... Actually, my life is just getting trolled hard this year...

[Jwolf0]

Week Eleven Quick Recap

Konoha Shinobi 69.80
Kick Me 133.75
-A game Sir Whirly tried but just couldn't stand up to Nee-sama's horses. The former frogs continue their march to the playoffs, while the Shinobi just couldn't seem to recover from losing Pierre Thomas early in the season.

Zatties! 118.20
Vick & 7 losers +DST 87.70
-Unfortunately for the Commish, his team lived up to their name. After MIKEVICK and the Dallas D stepped up, the next highest scorer was the kicker - never a good sign. While the Commish's final score was respectable, Z owes the Seahawks a Thank-You note for being so kind to Drew Brees and the Saints D.

Fire the fatman PLZ 99.90
Tokyo Raiders 108.15
-One more double-digit player for roninmedia than Illmatic was the difference in this crucial game for the last playoff spot.

The Golden Thumbs 163.30
Dark Wulves 140.95
-A brilliant performance from Philip Rivers was wasted for burning_wulf, the Chargers QB needed to have a MIKEVICK type of game for the ages for the Wulves to pull it out against the team Down Under.

The Generals 118.90
True Miracles 28.10
-Too little too late for Nuclear Raven.

Paradoxes 113.85
Leatherbacks 69.85
-See above, substitute Paradox Jast.

Sparky McRandomsons 112.15
Fumbles 101.40
-As much as I'd like to credit me picking Nate to win for my victory, it was more inspired play from the Cleveland D, Sam Bradford, and Arian Foster.... Nah, it was totally the reverse jinx. Heh.

~~~

With two weeks left to go in the regular season...

Week Eleven Standings
Rank. Team (Owner) / Record / Win % / Points for / Streak

Already made the playoffs
1. The Golden Thumbs (Rick)/ 9-2-0/ .818/ 1234.85/ W-1

Currently in the playoffs
2. Sparky McRandomsons (jwolf0)/ 8-3-0/ .727/ 1211.35/ W-4
3. Kick Me (Nee-sama)/ 7-4-0/ .636/ 1236.55/ W-5
4. Dark Wulves (burning_wulf)/ 7-4-0/ .636/ 1127.95/ L-2
5. Fumbles (Nate River)/ 7-4-0/ .636/ 1121.20/ L-1
6. Tokyo Raiders (roninmedia)/ 7-4-0/ .636/ 1120.60/ W-1

Still fighting for a spot
7. Zatties! (Zatren6)/ 6-5-0/ .545/ 1162.25/ W-2
8. Fire the fatman PLZ (Illmatic)/ 6-5-0/ .545/ 983.50/ L-1
9. Vick & 7 losers +DST (Mik3)/ 5-6-0/ .455/ 1019.75/ L-1

See you next year?
10. Konoha Shinobi (Sir Whirly)/ 4-7-0/ .364/ 949.75/ L-4
11. The Generals (Nuclear Raven)/ 4-7-0/ .364/ 902.20/ W-2
12. Paradoxes (Paradox Jast)/ 3-8-0/ .273/ 923.65/ W-1
13. True Miracles (True)/ 3-8-0/ .273/ 774.55/ L-3
14. Leatherbacks (Nick Soapdish)/ 1-10-0/ .091/ 829.00/ L-4

Quick playoff scenario notes for next week:
-Sparky McRandomsons make the playoffs with a win/tie or a loss/tie by Zatties! or Fire the fatman PLZ.
-Vick & Co. is eliminated with a loss or tie, but even if they win out their nearest competitor is 100 points ahead of them. They need some serious LOLMIKEVICK action.

[Nee-sama]

Nominating Dark Wulves for the Kick to the Groin Award this week for scoring 140+ points and losing!

[Zatren6]

This week in bad luck:

>NO gets four TDs on offense
>For once, only ONE is passing

>Bench an injured Brandon Marshall in favored for Bryant, who is projected for ten points
>He gets once reception, fumbles it, for a score of -2

>Jones rushes 16 yards to set up a touchdown
>The touchdown pass, in garbage time, is to Tony Moekai, who the opponent has (I really raged)

>Saints D gives up 27 points to Dallas, one of the leagues worse teams, and doesn't even bother to give any points up to Bryant (see second grievance)

>Cincinnati is still crap, although I didn't expect them to be crap to THIS degree

I mad

[Nee-sama]

If it makes you feel any better I benched Peyton Hillis in a moment of brain flatulence.

[Nate River]

If it makes you feel any better I benched Peyton Hillis in a moment of brain flatulence.

Did the same with Devon Bess and Adrian Peterson went down. Hope he plays next week against Buffalo. Let's not forget Moreno's fumble. Those things have killed me all year. I'm not naming my team this next year.

I'm still nervous despite 40 points from Brady.

EDIT: If Dark Wulves loses, they may be eligible for another kick to the groin. Reminds me of the Patriots game where NE scored 40+ points but Brady had almost nothing to do with it. San Diego has 36 on four FG's, a rushing TD, and two Peyton picks for touchdowns.

[roninmedia]

John Kitna passes for over 300 yards and has zero touchdowns?
Jay Cutler accounts for 4 touchdowns and no turnovers?

[Jwolf0]

Cleaning up a couple of things from Week 11:

-Dark Wulves did indeed win the Week 11 Kick to the Groin award.
-Season pick record to date: 29-20 (59%)


Week 12 Quick Recap:

Zatties! 102.00
Kick Me 114.00
-Nee-sama left serious points on the bench (*coughMattCasselPeytonHilliscough*), but still managed to win because lolBungles offense.


Fire the fatman PLZ 52.95
Vick & 7 losers +DST 76.25
-In the battle for Eagle Fan Supremacy, the Commish's team lived up to their name once again but this time it was enough to overcome a sputtering Illmatic. Not one of Illmatic's players reached their projections; never a winning formula.


The Golden Thumbs 81.95
Tokyo Raiders 72.55
-A badly-needed win for roninmedia as Jay Cutler surprised everyone by throwing for 4 TDs against the tough Philly D, leading the Tokyo Raiders to... hmm? What? Oh... started Kitna? Hard to win with Cutler in the lineup, hard to win with Cutler out of it.

Jay Cutler, Professional Troll everyone!


Fumbles 115.85
Dark Wulves 98.85
-A good win for Nate punches his ticket to the playoffs, but he has to be holding his breath for word on Adrian Peterson's ankle.


True Miracles 32.10
Leatherbacks 59.15
-Meh.


Sparky McRandomsons 139.30
The Generals 121.60
-Boy, how embarrassing would it have been to lose to a CPU team?

Oh wait, I've just received word - Dwayne Bowe has just caught yet another TD pass against the Seahawks. Kelly Jennings, you suck.


Standings after Week 12 (Top six make playoffs):

Rank. Team (Owner)/ Record/ Win %/ Pts. For (Tiebreaker)/ Streak

In the playoffs:
1. The Golden Thumbs (Rick)/ 10-2-0/ .833/ 1316.80/ W-2
2. Sparky McRandomsons (jwolf0)/ 9-3-0/ .750/ 1350.65/ W-5
3. Kick Me (Nee-sama)/ 8-4-0/ .667/ 1350.55/ W-6
4. Fumbles (Nate River)/ 8-4-0/ .667/ 1237.05/ W-1

Still with a decent chance:
5. Dark Wulves (burning_wulf)/ 7-5-0/ .583/ 1226.80 / L-3
6. Tokyo Raiders (roninmedia)/ 7-5-0/ .583/ 1193.15/ L-1
7. Zatties! (Zatren6)/ 6-6-0/ .500/ 1264.25/ L-1

Mathematically alive, but... (Eagles Division):
8. Vick & 7 losers +DST(Mik3)/ 6-6-0/ .500/ 1096.00/ W-1
9. Fire the fatman PLZ (Illmatic)/ 6-6-0/ .500/ 1036.45/ L-2

Fighting for the #1 draft pick means nothing:
10. Konoha Shinobi (Sir Whirly)/ 5-7-0/ .417/ 1008.15/ W-1
11. The Generals (Nuclear Raven)/ 4-8-0/ .333/ 1023.80/ L-1
12. Paradoxes (Paradox Jast)/ 3-9-0/ .250/ 977.75/ L-1
13. True Miracles (True)/ 3-9-0/ .250/ 806.65/ L-4
14. Leatherbacks 2-10-0 .167 888.15 1274.20 W-1

Playoff scenarios:
-Top two seeds get a bye.

-Both Dark Wulves and Tokyo Raiders are in with a win, tie, or if Zatties!, Vick & Co., and Fire the fatman PLZ all lose.

-Zatties! are in if they win and at least one of Dark Wulves or Tokyo Raiders loses and they win the tiebreaker with that team. Zatties! currently owns the tiebreaker with both teams. (+38 points on Dark Wulves, +71 on Tokyo Raiders)

-Vick & Co. and Fire the fatman PLZ both need to win and have any two of the following occur:
> Dark Wulves loses and loses the tiebreaker
> Tokyo Raiders loses and loses the tiebreaker
> Zatties! loses or ties and loses the tiebreaker
They also need to score UNGODLY amounts of points to win any tiebreakers - the closest point differential between them and the group above them is 97.

One week left until the playoffs....

Edited by Jwolf0, 30 November 2010 - 07:32 PM.

[Nee-sama]

Yeah benching Peyton Hillis was a huge mistake, but playing Cassel over Rodgers? Not going to happen~ Rodgers was just having an off day.. only 28 points.

[Nate River]

I was thinking either Nee or myself would be able to unseat Jwolf....then I saw his opponent was True.

[Mik3]

Injuries this year really f**cked with me. But I still had a chance to make the playoffs so its not worth complaining. If nothing else I certainly proved I am the better Eagles fan. May we all remember this, and even strike up this regular rivalry between me and illmatic like two college football teams.

Eagles Bowl 1 Winner: Mik3


Wouldn't mind pulling the upset this final week

[Jwolf0]

PLAYOFFS?!


Zatties! manages to claim a playoff spot along with the Dark Wulves. Congrats to all the playoff-bound teams, and a "see you next time" to those that didn't (consolation bracket, anyone?).

Peyton Manning running out of live bodies to throw to have finally caught up to him and to Rick; Peyton's third shaky week in a row caused The Golden Thumbs to drop to the second seed.

Playoff matchups: (*=bye)

*1) Sparky McRandomsons (jwolf0), 10-3, 1470.20 points scored
*2) The Golden Thumbs (Rick), 10-3, 1393.85

3) Kick Me (Nee-sama), 9-4, 1458.45
vs.
6) Zatties! (Zatren6), 7-6, 1352.90
Matchup
Kick Me favored by ~20.
-Oh, those RB matchups. Zatties! have Thomas Jones and Ahmad Bradshaw going against two of the tougher defenses in the NFL (San Diego and Minnesota respectively), while LeSean McCoy and Peyton Hillis have Dallas and Buffalo. Yeah.
Predicted winner: Kick Me

4) Fumbles (Nate River), 9-4, 1365.45
vs.
5) Dark Wulves (Burning_Wulf), 8-5, 1322.30
Matchup
Fumbles favored by ~2.
-Man, I don't know where to look. It seems like almost every player on both teams can easily go off for more than their projections, so I will side with the potentially more explosive duo of Tom Brady and Calvin Johnson.
Predicted winner: Fumbles

Good luck to everyone!

[Nate River]

4) Fumbles (Nate River), 9-4, 1365.45
vs.
5) Dark Wulves (Burning_Wulf), 8-5, 1322.30

Predicted winner: Fumbles

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jwolf0]

[Nate River]

Oh well, Patriots I think are in full fledged F-you run-up the score mode.,which is good since I have Brady and Green-Ellis. The only conundrum is Moreno v. Green Ellis.

[Jwolf0]

Oh well, Patriots I think are in full fledged F-you run-up the score mode.,which is good since I have Brady and Green-Ellis. The only conundrum is Moreno v. Green Ellis.

After seeing the Pats debacle the Jets I have a hard time going against Tom Brady.

I really did have a hard time picking though. Brady on one side, Jennings on the other. Calvin Johnson on one hand, Philip Rivers on the other. On and on and on.... The pick was made without considering any potential curses.

Lulz can come later.

[Jwolf0]

(Note: Sorry for the double post, mods.)

A pair of upsets rock The Seemingly Great H&E 2010 Fantasy Football League Playoffs!

They all stemmed from these three games:

Detroit 7, Green Bay 3
Pittsburgh 23, Cincinnati 7
NY Giants 21, Minnesota 3

In the first, Aaron Rodgers got knocked out early with a concussion. In the second, Pittsburgh's Defense ran two interceptions back for TDs.

(6) Zatties! (Zatren6) 95.85
(3) Kick Me (Nee-sama) 72.80

-One of the favorites to win the whole thing, Nee-sama must have been sick to her stomach when Rodgers left the game. While he was by no means her only under-performer (Terrell Owens, Miles Austin, and Peyton Hillis come on down!) it's near impossible to win if the most critical position on the team only gets you 2.80 points.

(4) Fumbles (Nate River) 92.45
(5) Dark Wulves (Burning_Wulf) 105.90

-Sorry, dood. I really wasn't trying to curse you. Honest.

With the Packers offense playing like crap, the Lions found themselves in the unexpected position of "not having to catch up wildly from behind," limiting Calvin Johnson's looks. But the two pick-sixes Carson Palmer threw put the Wulfpack up going into Monday night. However, Fumbles was only down 16 with Mario Manningham and Adrian Peterson left to play. Doable, right?

Mario Manningham: 1 catch for 1 yard. 0.10 Fantasy Points.
Adrian Peterson: 14 rushes for 26 yards. 2.60 Fantasy Points.

Not so much.

The semifinals now look like this:

(1) Sparky McRandomsons (jwolf0) vs.
(5) Dark Wulves (Burning_Wulf)

(2) The Golden Thumbs (Rick) vs.
(6) Zatties! (Zatren6)

5th place game:
(3) Kick Me (Nee-sama) vs.
(4) Fumbles (Nate River)