2017 - Week 6

In the sixth week of football, injuries and chaos remind us that fantasy football is really really really random. After several upset victories we are left with a single team in first place. Let's see how this week went!

League All-Star Players

Melvin Gordon, LAC RB (Red): 36.0 pts (+20.1, over projected)

Rams D/ST, D/ST (EGG): 21.0 pts (+14.7, over projected)

Larry Fitzgerald, Ari WR (GOOD): 27.8 pts (+13.9, over projected)

Melvin Gordon had a monster performance against Oakland this week. He is one of the few standout players the Chargers have and if they continue to utilize him like this last week then coach Brandon will be very happy.

League Bust Players

Aaron Rodgers, GB QB (EGG): 0.7 pts (-18.1, under projected)

C.J. Anderson, Den RB (RISH): 1.7 pts (-13.9, under projected)

Michael Thomas, NO WR (RISH): 4.1 pts (-12.2, under projected)

Aaron Rodgers' injury was terrible news this weekend. We hope he will have a quick recovery.

Best of the Bench

Adrian Peterson, Ari Bench (ZEKE): 25.4 pts (+16.4, over projected)

Jerick McKinnon, Min Bench (ZEKE): 24.9 pts (+12.8, over projected)

Cam Newton, Car Bench (EGG): 20.7 pts (+3.7, over projected)

Team Zeke-a Virus had a strong bench this week. He picked up Adrian Peterson from waivers, which is looking like a very smart move.

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Zeke-a Virus vs Commissioner Goodell

FINAL SCORE: 168.6 - 145.6

WINNER: Zeke-a Virus

Star Players:

Antonio Brown, Pit WR (ZEKE): 29.5 pts from 155 yds; 1 TD; 8/10 REC

Larry Fitzgerald, Ari WR (GOOD): 27.8 pts from 138 yds; 1 TD; 10/11 REC

Deshaun Watson, Hou QB (ZEKE): 23.3 pts from 225 yds passing; 3 TD; 1 INT

Underachievers:

Devin Funchess, Car WR (GOOD): 6.6 pts (-5.6 projected) from 36 yds; 0 TD; 3/9 REC

Julio Jones, Atl FLEX (GOOD): 13.2 pts (-3.8 projected) from 72 yds; 0 TD; 6/7 REC

Javorius Allen, Bal RB (ZEKE): 9.6 pts (-3.5 projected) from 66 yds; 0 TD; 10 RUNS

Coach Nick set a league high score passing coach Anna's previous record of 157.0 by a whopping 10.8 points! Team Zeke-a Virus is looking unstoppable even with Ezekiel Elliott's reinstated suspension. I mean... when your kicker is putting up 21 pts who needs RBs?

Team 'A Virus' winning without Zeke

Commissioner Goodell posted the 2nd highest score in the league this week, but this week the matchup mattered more. Luckily there is always next week!

The weekly reminder that fantasy football is mostly luck!

Taco Tuesdays vs Team FENELON

FINAL SCORE: 137.9 - 106.6

WINNER: Taco Tuesdays

Star Players:

Mark Ingram, NO RB (TACO): 30.0 pts from 150 yds; 2 TD; 25 RUNS

Rob Gronkowski, NE TE (TACO): 26.3 pts from 83 yds; 2 TD; 6/10 REC

Carlos Hyde, SF RB (FENE): 24.5 pts from 75 yds; 2 TD; 13 RUNS

Underachievers:

Chris Hogan, NE WR (FENE): 2.9 pts (-12.0 projected) from 19 yds; 0 TD; 1/4 REC

Drew Brees, NO QB (TACO): 11.5 pts (-7.2 projected) from 186 yds passing; 2 TD; 2 INT

Keenan Allen, LAC WR (FENE): 9.5 pts (-6.2 projected) from 45 yds; 0 TD; 5/9 REC

Any week you have a player put up 30 pts is a good week. And coach Shane nearly had two! Mark Ingram and Gronk had incredible games this week putting the Taco Tuesdays up for another win.

Taco Tuesday's star players are looking hot

Coach Patrick put up a respectable showing, but while Gronk was busy balling out he was stealing points away from Chris Hogan who ended up being Team FENELON's greatest disappointment.

Coach Patrick does not appreciate his opponent stealing his receptions

Seattle Handegg Squad vs Ministry of Silly Walks

FINAL SCORE: 116.7 - 85.0

WINNER: Seattle Handegg Squad

Star Players:

Demaryius Thomas, Den WR (EGG): 21.3 pts from 133 yds; 0 TD; 10/14 REC

Rams D/ST, D/ST (EGG): 21.0 pts from 17 PA; 2 TD; 1 INT; 5 SCK; 1 BLK;

Kelvin Benjamin, Car WR (EGG): 18.9 pts from 99 yds; 0 TD; 9/13 REC

Underachievers:

Aaron Rodgers, GB QB (EGG): 0.7 pts (-18.1 projected) from 18 yds passing; 0 TD; 0 INT

Jesse James, Pit TE (EGG): 0.0 pts (-7.2 projected) from 0 yds; 0 TD; 0/0 REC

Latavius Murray, Min RB (MoSW): 4.7 pts (-6.5 projected) from 37 yds; 0 TD; 15 RUNS

Coach Andre recorded his season's first W this week with a strong showing from all of his players. Oh... except for his players that gave him 0 points. Aaron Rodgers was injured early on in his game and may be out for the season and tight end Jesse James never had the ball thrown at him. Nah, let's just focus on those solid performances!

Winning!

The Ministry of Silly Walks was handed just their second loss of the season in a sudden week of bad luck. Mercedes Lewis dropped both of his targets and none of her other players could haul in TDs leading to a down week.

Off days happen

Redmond SkiFrees vs Sports and Such

FINAL SCORE: 105.2 - 81.8

WINNER: Redmond SkiFrees

Star Players:

Melvin Gordon, LAC RB (Red): 36.0 pts from 150 yds; 2 TD; 25 RUNS

Golden Tate, Det WR (Red): 22.6 pts from 96 yds; 1 TD; 7/7 REC

Chris Thompson, Wsh FLEX (Red): 17.8 pts from 138 yds; 0 TD; 4/5 REC

Underachievers:

T.Y. Hilton, Ind WR (SUCH): 2.9 pts (-11.4 projected) from 19 yds; 0 TD; 1/4 REC

Mike Gillislee, NE RB (Red): 2.4 pts (-10.7 projected) from 44 yds; 0 TD; 10 RUNS

Marshawn Lynch, Oak RB (SUCH): 6.3 pts (-7.3 projected) from 63 yds; 0 TD; 13 RUNS

Melvin Gordon scored 36 pts. The rest is history. Coach Brandon had some amazing performances from his star players, but pretty lackluster performances from many of his other positions. Although he wins this week's battle of the Brandons, he will need more steady scorers to continue the momentum.

But a menacing buzzkill nonetheless!!!

Team chaos took its toll on Sports and Such this week as well. Several of coach Brandon's regular standout players couldn't find the endzone this week leading to this loss. I guess his players needed a cat nap this week.

But after this catnap they'll be ready for more touchdowns

Green Bay Mermen vs The Bad At Footballs

FINAL SCORE: 92.5 - 88.2

WINNER: Green Bay Mermen

Star Players:

Le'Veon Bell, Pit RB (BAD): 28.1 pts from 191 yds; 1 TD; 32 RUNS

Kirk Cousins, Wsh QB (RISH): 27.8 pts from 330 yds passing; 3 TD; 1 INT

Jarvis Landry, Mia WR (RISH): 20.2 pts from 62 yds; 1 TD; 8/14 REC

Underachievers:

C.J. Anderson, Den RB (RISH): 1.7 pts (-13.9 projected) from 17 yds; 0 TD; 9 RUNS

Michael Thomas, NO WR (RISH): 4.1 pts (-12.2 projected) from 11 yds; 0 TD; 3/6 REC

Derek Carr, Oak QB (BAD): 6.8 pts (-10.1 projected) from 171 yds passing; 1 TD; 2 INT

The Green Bay Mermen were the only first place team to survive the chaos this weekend... and now they are the sole team in first place! Coach Anna had some struggles on her team this week, but she managed to stay ahead thanks to Kirk Cousin's great game against San Francisco.

Coach Anna sitting up in first place all by herself

Coach Derek lost a close match this week partially due to Jeremy Maclin being out. The good news is that Team Bad at Football has some players on their bench who are doing pretty well. He might be able to swap out a few positions to put together a strong team.

But that's just my opinion, man

----- Coming up next week -------

Week 7

Taco Tuesdays (3-3) vs. Green Bay Mermen (5-1)

Ministry of Silly Walks (4-2) vs. Team FENELON (4-2)

Sports and Such (4-2) vs. Commissioner Goodell (2-4)

Zeke-a Virus (4-2) vs. Seattle Handegg Squad (1-5)

The Bad At Footballs (0-6) vs. Redmond SkiFrees (3-3)