2017 - Week 12

The second to last week of fantasy football regular season is over! You know what that means; Fantasy football playoffs are just two weeks away!

There were some close games this week and at this point the playoffs are decided... although the final seeding is still to be won!

League All-Star Players

Julio Jones, Atl WR (GOOD): 50.8 pts (+34.0, over projected)

Antonio Brown, Pit WR (ZEKE): 40.9 pts (+21.3, over projected)

Keenan Allen, LAC WR (FENE): 34.2 pts (+19.6, over projected)

Julio Jones was a football god this week. Be glad you weren't coach Brandon this week.

League Bust Players

Kareem Hunt, KC RB (MoSW): 3.6 pts (-14.7, under projected)

Mark Ingram, NO RB (TACO): 5.6 pts (-13.1, under projected)

Dak Prescott, Dal QB (FENE): 3.2 pts (-13.0, under projected)

Since the first 3 weeks of the season Kareem Hunt has not performed well at all.

Best of the Bench

Alvin Kamara, NO Bench (BAD): 36.8 pts (+20.9, over projected)

Robby Anderson, NYJ Bench (FENE): 32.6 pts (+22.4, over projected)

Ben Roethlisberger, Pit Bench (Red): 30.5 pts (+14.6, over projected)

Unfortunately for Alvin Kamara, he's probably stuck on the bench despite his near 40 point performance.

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Taco Tuesdays vs Ministry of Silly Walks

PROJECTED SCORE: 121.8 - 102.8

FINAL SCORE: 158.3 - 105.6

WINNER: Taco Tuesdays

Star Players:

Philip Rivers, LAC QB (MoSW): 28.9 pts from 434 yds passing; 3 TD; 0 INT

Jamison Crowder, Wsh WR (TACO): 27.1 pts from 141 yds; 1 TD; 7/10 REC

Rob Gronkowski, NE TE (TACO): 25.2 pts from 82 yds; 2 TD; 5/8 REC

Underachievers:

Kareem Hunt, KC RB (MoSW): 3.6 pts (-14.7 projected) from 26 yds; 0 TD; 11 RUNS

Mark Ingram, NO RB (TACO): 5.6 pts (-13.1 projected) from 36 yds; 0 TD; 11 RUNS

Jordy Nelson, GB FLEX (MoSW): 4.1 pts (-5.4 projected) from 11 yds; 0 TD; 3/5 REC

For the third time in a row coach Shane has the highest score in the league! That's an incredible feat that is leading to one thing- the fantasy football super bowl!

Taco Tuesday has a super streak going on!

Coach Kristin's team is doing better, but it's hard to beat Taco Tuesday while they're on a roll like this. Also, Kareem Hunt has become the biggest let down of the season. He started the season off with 6 TDs in 3 games, but he hasn't had a single TD since then. The Ministry of Silly Walks may need to consider a new RB #1.

"Fun" Fact: Blake Bortles has more rushing touchdowns than Kareem Hunt over the last 9 weeks

Zeke-a Virus vs The Bad At Footballs

PROJECTED SCORE: 122.8 - 106.4

FINAL SCORE: 130.1 - 70.1

WINNER: Zeke-a Virus

Star Players:

Antonio Brown, Pit WR (ZEKE): 40.9 pts from 169 yds; 2 TD; 10/12 REC

Le'Veon Bell, Pit RB (BAD): 28.3 pts from 183 yds; 0 TD; 20 RUNS

Carson Wentz, Phi QB (ZEKE): 24.0 pts from 227 yds passing; 3 TD; 0 INT

Underachievers:

Michael Crabtree, Oak FLEX (ZEKE): 0.0 pts (-11.7 projected) from 0 yds; 0 TD; 0/0 REC

Jeremy Maclin, Bal WR (BAD): 1.6 pts (-9.6 projected) from 6 yds; 0 TD; 1/5 REC

Buccaneers D/ST, D/ST (BAD): -5.0 pts (-9.3 projected) from 34 PA; 1 FR;

Coach Nick is bursting his way into the playoffs after another victory this week. Although, he may need to consider naming his squad to Team "Suspended" as he now has 3 suspended players sitting on his bench.

Team Zeke-a Virus loves a good fight

The Bad at Footballs are looking to keep their perfect streak in tact.

Coach Derek's opinion of Fantasy Football

Commissioner Goodell vs Redmond SkiFrees

PROJECTED SCORE: 119.1 - 124.5

FINAL SCORE: 128.8 - 109.3

WINNER: Commissioner Goodell

Star Players:

Julio Jones, Atl WR (GOOD): 50.8 pts from 268 yds; 2 TD; 12/15 REC

Devin Funchess, Car FLEX (GOOD): 17.8 pts from 108 yds; 0 TD; 7/12 REC

Cam Newton, Car QB (Red): 17.5 pts from 168 yds passing; 1 TD; 0 INT

Underachievers:

Doug Baldwin, Sea WR (Red): 4.0 pts (-12.5 projected) from 20 yds; 0 TD; 2/3 REC

Leonard Fournette, Jax RB (GOOD): 7.2 pts (-11.5 projected) from 42 yds; 0 TD; 12 RUNS

Jordan Howard, Chi RB (GOOD): 3.9 pts (-6.7 projected) from 19 yds; 0 TD; 7 RUNS

Commissioner Goodell's players didn't actually play all that well. Oh, except for Julio Jones who got almost half of the entire team's points.

Julio was the team this week

Besides a slight let down with Doug Baldwin, most of the Redmond SkiFrees player pretty well. All coach Brandon was missing was one big star player. (Besides Greg Zuerlein who at this point is just expected to get 17 points when the Rams win).

Pro Tip: Having a star player is a good way to win games

Sports and Such vs Team FENELON

PROJECTED SCORE: 118.1 - 117.8

FINAL SCORE: 126.2 - 124.6

WINNER: Sports and Such

Star Players:

Keenan Allen, LAC WR (FENE): 34.2 pts from 172 yds; 1 TD; 11/14 REC

Zach Ertz, Phi TE (SUCH): 26.3 pts from 103 yds; 1 TD; 10/12 REC

Tom Brady, NE QB (SUCH): 20.7 pts from 227 yds passing; 4 TD; 1 INT

Underachievers:

Dak Prescott, Dal QB (FENE): 3.2 pts (-13.0 projected) from 179 yds passing; 0 TD; 2 INT

T.Y. Hilton, Ind FLEX (SUCH): 3.5 pts (-8.5 projected) from 15 yds; 0 TD; 2/5 REC

Emmanuel Sanders, Den WR (SUCH): 4.2 pts (-7.6 projected) from 12 yds; 0 TD; 3/6 REC

Congrats team Sports and Such! This was another incredibly close match that came down to the last minutes of the Monday night game. Coach Brandon managed to squeak by with this victory thanks to a clutch 20 point performance from DeAndre Hopkins.

Sports and Such's victory this week was juuuust barely there

Coach Patrick lost another close one this week as he continues his late season slide. The only underachiever Patrick has on his team is Dak Prescott, but this loss sits pretty firmly on Dak's shoulders. 3.2 pts from a QB is absolutely terrible.

Feedback for Dak: play better

Seattle Handegg Squad vs Green Bay Mermen

PROJECTED SCORE: 118.2 - 131.1

FINAL SCORE: 104.8 - 103.4

WINNER: Seattle Handegg Squad

Star Players:

Joe Mixon, Cin RB (EGG): 25.5 pts from 165 yds; 1 TD; 23 RUNS

Russell Wilson, Sea QB (EGG): 23.6 pts from 228 yds passing; 3 TD; 1 INT

Adam Thielen, Min WR (EGG): 16.9 pts from 89 yds; 0 TD; 8/11 REC

Underachievers:

Steelers D/ST, D/ST (EGG): 3.0 pts (-11.7 projected) from 28 PA; 4 SCK;

Travis Kelce, KC TE (RISH): 6.9 pts (-9.5 projected) from 39 yds; 0 TD; 3/4 REC

LeSean McCoy, Buf RB (RISH): 11.9 pts (-8.2 projected) from 79 yds; 0 TD; 22 RUNS

Coach Andre handed the Green Bay Mermen their 2nd loss of the season! His players were obviously pumped and ready for this matchup, so the Seattle Handegg Squad ended up with all 3 of the star players.

Coach Andre's players preparing for their big game against the #1 seed

Coach Anna's team lost for only the 2nd time this season... but it's not nearly enough to remove her control of the #1 seed in the league. She has already clinched a place in the playoffs and I wouldn't expect her team to underperform 30 points below the prediction again.

This loss doesn't affect Anna's position in the playoffs!

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The final game!

Zeke-a Virus (9-3) vs. Green Bay Mermen (10-2)
Sports and Such (9-3) vs. Ministry of Silly Walks (5-7)
Taco Tuesdays (7-5) vs. The Bad At Footballs (0-12)
Redmond SkiFrees (5-7) vs. Team FENELON (5-7)
Commissioner Goodell (5-7) vs. Seattle Handegg Squad (5-7)

2017 - Week 11

Week 11 had the highest scoring games in months! The lowest winning score was 120! Way to go league! Things are getting heated with only 2 games remaining until playoffs. Let's see what the projected playoff bracket looks like right now:

Drum roll please

  

Playoffs:

#1 Green Bay Mermen
#2 Sports and Such
#3 Zeke-a Virus
#4 Taco Tuesdays

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In the hunt:

#5 Redmond SkiFrees
#6 Team FENELON
#7 Ministry of Silly Walks
#8 Commissioner Goodell
#9 Seattle Handegg Squad
#10 The Bad at Footballs

League All-Star Players

Keenan Allen, LAC WR (FENE): 40.2 pts (+25.3, over projected)

Antonio Brown, Pit WR (ZEKE): 42.4 pts (+21.1, over projected)

Chargers D/ST, D/ST (TACO): 24.0 pts (+15.3, over projected)

 Coach Patrick had an incredible +25 performance from Keenan Allen. There's no way he could lose his game with a week like that... right?

League Bust Players

Dak Prescott, Dal QB (FENE): -1.2 pts (-19.8, under projected)

Zach Ertz, Phi TE (SUCH): 2.8 pts (-14.1, under projected)

Kareem Hunt, KC RB (MoSW): 10.7 pts (-10.4, under projected)

Fun fact: The QB passer rating for throwing every pass to the ground is 39.6. Dak Prescott scored a 30.4 on Sunday.

Best of the Bench

Alvin Kamara, NO Bench (BAD): 25.6 pts (+8.5, over projected)

Rishard Matthews, Ten Bench (TACO): 22.3 pts (+12.4, over projected)

Marvin Jones Jr., Det Bench (EGG): 18.5 pts (+8.3, over projected)

Alvin Kamara isn't a name you hear often. But he has a growing role on a New Orleans team that has a strong running game.

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Taco Tuesdays vs Sports and Such

PROJECTED SCORE: 123.6 - 107.9

FINAL SCORE: 154.4 - 100.6

WINNER: Taco Tuesdays

Star Players:

Jaguars D/ST, D/ST (SUCH): 27.0 pts from 7 PA; 1 TD; 2 INT; 3 FR; 5 SCK;

Tom Brady, NE QB (SUCH): 25.6 pts from 339 yds passing; 3 TD; 0 INT

Mark Ingram, NO RB (TACO): 24.5 pts from 155 yds; 1 TD; 11 RUNS

Underachievers:

Zach Ertz, Phi TE (SUCH): 2.8 pts (-14.1 projected) from 8 yds; 0 TD; 2/5 REC

Rob Gronkowski, NE TE (TACO): 6.6 pts (-10.2 projected) from 36 yds; 0 TD; 3/3 REC

Emmanuel Sanders, Den WR (SUCH): 3.5 pts (-8.5 projected) from 15 yds; 0 TD; 2/8 REC

Team Taco Tuesday has the week high score! He achieved this score without a single superstar. None of coach Shane's players scored above 25 points, but 4 scored over 20. It was a real team effort! That's exactly what you want to see going into playoff season- consistent high scores.

Taco Tuesday has been #1 for two weeks in a row! Taco power!

Team Sports and Such snap their 4 game wining streak this week. Their starting RB was out due to a concussion, but coach Brandon didn't have any remaining RBs on their bench to fill in. We're hitting the part of the season where healthy RBs are scarce.

Coach Brandon ran out of players this week

Green Bay Mermen vs Redmond SkiFrees

PROJECTED SCORE: 129.2 - 118.6

FINAL SCORE: 133.9 - 106.9

WINNER: Green Bay Mermen

Star Players:

Ben Roethlisberger, Pit QB (Red): 29.0 pts from 299 yds passing; 4 TD; 0 INT

Kirk Cousins, Wsh QB (RISH): 26.0 pts from 322 yds passing; 3 TD; 0 INT

LeSean McCoy, Buf RB (RISH): 25.6 pts from 126 yds; 2 TD; 13 RUNS

Underachievers:

Greg Zuerlein, LAR K (Red): 1.0 pts (-9.4 projected) from 0/0 field goals; 1/1 XP

Stefon Diggs, Min FLEX (RISH): 7.2 pts (-6.7 projected) from 32 yds; 0 TD; 4/6 REC

Cameron Brate, TB TE (Red): 2.2 pts (-6.3 projected) from 12 yds; 0 TD; 1/3 REC

Coach Anna is on roll!!! The Green Bay Mermen are the only team at 10-1 and at this point they have clinched a spot in the Blitz of Apathy playoffs!

The mermen are looking super!

 Coach Brandon scored a bit under projected, but I 100% blame this loss on Greg Zuerlein's 1 point performance. Seriously though, it's amazing that a kicker was the #1 underachiever vs. projected score in a matchup.

Greg Zuerlein has let as all down

Zeke-a Virus vs Ministry of Silly Walks

PROJECTED SCORE: 119.6 - 100.1

FINAL SCORE: 126.2 - 97.8

WINNER: Zeke-a Virus

Star Players:

Antonio Brown, Pit WR (ZEKE): 42.4 pts from 144 yds; 3 TD; 10/13 REC

Brandin Cooks, NE WR (ZEKE): 26.9 pts from 149 yds; 1 TD; 6/9 REC

Latavius Murray, Min RB (MoSW): 22.6 pts from 96 yds; 2 TD; 15 RUNS

Underachievers:

Kareem Hunt, KC RB (MoSW): 10.7 pts (-10.4 projected) from 77 yds; 0 TD; 18 RUNS

Nelson Agholor, Phi WR (MoSW): 0.8 pts (-9.5 projected) from -2 yds; 0 TD; 1/5 REC

Saints D/ST, D/ST (ZEKE): -4.0 pts (-9.0 projected) from 31 PA; 2 SCK;

"Thanks Antonio Brown!" -Antonio Brown owners everywhere.

Coach Nick had an incredible performance from his WR this week. When a player is already projected over 20 points and still ends up on top for exceeding expectations you're probably going to win your game. (for an exception, see coach Patrick's game).

After a bad start to the season, Zeke-a Virus is now tied for 1st in the West division

Coach Kristin's players are looking better than they did during her 5 game losing streak, but this week Joe Flacco, Nelson Agholor and Jordy Nelson all underachieved enough to drop this game. 

The Ministry of Silly Walks are still trying to find their early season groove back

Seattle Handegg Squad vs The Bad At Footballs

PROJECTED SCORE: 103.8 - 103.4

FINAL SCORE: 122.8 - 102.2

WINNER: Seattle Handegg Squad

Star Players:

Russell Wilson, Sea QB (EGG): 30.9 pts from 258 yds passing; 3 TD; 1 INT

Adam Thielen, Min WR (EGG): 24.3 pts from 123 yds; 1 TD; 6/9 REC

Stephen Gostkowski, NE K (BAD): 20.0 pts from 4/4 field goals; 3/3 XP

Underachievers:

Jared Cook, Oak TE (BAD): 5.6 pts (-6.0 projected) from 36 yds; 0 TD; 2/5 REC

Joe Mixon, Cin RB (EGG): 6.9 pts (-5.1 projected) from 49 yds; 0 TD; 20 RUNS

Doug Martin, TB RB (EGG): 6.4 pts (-4.7 projected) from 44 yds; 0 TD; 19 RUNS

The Seattle Handegg Squad is now on a 3 game wining streak, partially thanks to amazing 'end of the season' Russell Wilson when he puts the entire Seahawks team on his back.

Russell Wilson is a wizard

Coach Derek doesn't read the blog!!!

Commissioner Goodell vs Team FENELON

PROJECTED SCORE: 106.6 - 113.3

FINAL SCORE: 120.2 - 103.2

WINNER: Commissioner Goodell

Star Players:

Keenan Allen, LAC WR (FENE): 40.2 pts from 162 yds; 2 TD; 12/13 REC

Larry Fitzgerald, Ari WR (GOOD): 24.1 pts from 91 yds; 1 TD; 9/10 REC

Ravens D/ST, D/ST (GOOD): 23.0 pts from 0 PA; 3 INT; 2 FR; 6 SCK;

Underachievers:

Dak Prescott, Dal QB (FENE): -1.2 pts (-19.8 projected) from 145 yds passing; 0 TD; 3 INT

Alex Smith, KC QB (GOOD): 7.9 pts (-10.2 projected) from 230 yds passing; 0 TD; 2 INT

James White, NE RB (FENE): 1.3 pts (-10.0 projected) from 13 yds; 0 TD; 5 RUNS

Commissioner Goodell won this one win two players out. He should probably set up the Fantasy Football app alerts to remind him to take out players if they are game day decisions. Oh well. Luckily the rest of coach Skyler's players filled for him this week.

Thank you the rest of my players

 Coach Patrick had this highest overachieving player of the week with Keenan Allen scoring 40.2 pts for the Chargers. Unfortunately he was let down in other departments, especially from Dak who scored -1.2 points from 3 INTs.

I don't know how that happens

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Only 2 games remain until playoffs

Seattle Handegg Squad (4-7) vs. Green Bay Mermen (10-1)
Sports and Such (8-3) vs. Team FENELON (5-6)
Zeke-a Virus (8-3) vs. The Bad At Footballs (0-11)
Ministry of Silly Walks (5-6) vs. Taco Tuesdays (6-5)
Commissioner Goodell (4-7) vs. Redmond SkiFrees (5-6)

2017 - Week 10

Good news! The power came back on at my house just in time to run the analysis script and pick out some gifs! The playoffs are fast approaching and week 10 had some very close games- let's take a look!

League All-Star Players

Adam Thielen, Min FLEX (EGG): 30.6 pts (+17.9, over projected)

DeMarco Murray, Ten RB (TACO): 29.2 pts (+16.6, over projected)

Devin Funchess, Car FLEX (GOOD): 26.2 pts (+16.2, over projected)

The Seattle HandEgg squad found a late-season star with Adam Thielen.

League Bust Players

Devonta Freeman, Atl RB (SUCH): 0.3 pts (-15.6, under projected)

Antonio Brown, Pit WR (ZEKE): 7.7 pts (-14.4, under projected)

Tyrod Taylor, Buf QB (Red): 2.9 pts (-14.4, under projected)

Team Sports and Such still managed to win, but Devonta Freeman will likely be out for a few weeks due to a particularly bad concussion on Sunday.

Best of the Bench

Robert Woods, LAR Bench (Red): 37.1 pts (+26.1, over projected)

Cam Newton, Car Bench (EGG): 35.7 pts (+18.9, over projected)

Jared Goff, LAR Bench (FENE): 26.5 pts (+10.6, over projected)

 The Redmond SkiFrees have one of the strongest benches for WRs in the league. If anyone is in the market, coach Brandon might be willing to make some trades.

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Taco Tuesdays vs Commissioner Goodell

PROJECTED SCORE: 112.4 - 117.4

FINAL SCORE: 136.7 - 127.6

WINNER: Taco Tuesdays

Star Players:

Mark Ingram, NO RB (TACO): 31.1 pts from 131 yds; 3 TD; 21 RUNS

DeMarco Murray, Ten RB (TACO): 29.2 pts from 72 yds; 3 TD; 14 RUNS

Devin Funchess, Car FLEX (GOOD): 26.2 pts from 92 yds; 2 TD; 5/6 REC

Underachievers:

Leonard Fournette, Jax RB (GOOD): 6.6 pts (-12.5 projected) from 46 yds; 0 TD; 17 RUNS

Jordan Howard, Chi RB (GOOD): 5.4 pts (-9.3 projected) from 54 yds; 0 TD; 15 RUNS

Panthers D/ST, D/ST (TACO): 2.0 pts (-7.7 projected) from 21 PA; 1 INT;

Team Taco Tuesdays coasted this week to the weekend's league high score! Coach Shane's success came from his running backs racking up 60 points from just the two of them. And then Davante Adams tacked on his own 20 points for good measure.

It's Taco Tuesday's Day

Coach Skyler is convinced that coach Shane used vampire magic to steal running back power. While Taco Tuesday excelled with their running backs, both of Commissioner Goodell's were far underachieving.

It's the second week I've lost with the 2nd highest score in the league

Green Bay Mermen vs Team FENELON

PROJECTED SCORE: 117.7 - 112.1

FINAL SCORE: 108.3 - 66.7

WINNER: Green Bay Mermen

Star Players:

Kirk Cousins, Wsh QB (RISH): 27.6 pts from 327 yds passing; 3 TD; 1 INT

Michael Thomas, NO WR (RISH): 20.7 pts from 117 yds; 0 TD; 9/10 REC

Todd Gurley II, LAR FLEX (RISH): 19.6 pts from 136 yds; 0 TD; 6/7 REC

Underachievers:

LeSean McCoy, Buf RB (RISH): 9.0 pts (-12.0 projected) from 60 yds; 0 TD; 8 RUNS

Jack Doyle, Ind TE (FENE): 2.9 pts (-9.2 projected) from 9 yds; 0 TD; 2/5 REC

Tyler Lockett, Sea WR (FENE): 2.6 pts (-8.2 projected) from 16 yds; 0 TD; 1/2 REC

Coach Anna remains on top as she extends her incredible 5 game winning streak! This week she has all the star players of the game; and besides an underperforming tight end (that will be replaced once Travis Kelce is off bye) the Green Bay Mermen are looking good!

Anna is good at fantasy football!

Coach Patrick is still trying to figure out what happened to his team. Only 3 of his players managed to get double digits this week and 5 of his bench got 0 points.

This is not fine

Seattle Handegg Squad vs Redmond SkiFrees

PROJECTED SCORE: 112.3 - 121.5

FINAL SCORE: 102.6 - 98.2

WINNER: Seattle Handegg Squad

Star Players:

Adam Thielen, Min FLEX (EGG): 30.6 pts from 166 yds; 1 TD; 8/12 REC

Golden Tate, Det FLEX (Red): 21.7 pts from 97 yds; 1 TD; 6/7 REC

Russell Wilson, Sea QB (EGG): 19.4 pts from 238 yds passing; 2 TD; 0 INT

Underachievers:

Tyrod Taylor, Buf QB (Red): 2.9 pts (-14.4 projected) from 56 yds passing; 0 TD; 1 INT

Bilal Powell, NYJ RB (EGG): 2.6 pts (-12.8 projected) from 36 yds; 0 TD; 10 RUNS

Marvin Jones Jr., Det WR (EGG): 3.2 pts (-8.6 projected) from 22 yds; 0 TD; 1/2 REC

The Seattle Handegg Squad is on a winning streak after this week! His players are generally on an upswing and his bench is looking strong too!

Coach Andre's squad is improving

The Redmond SkiFrees lost another close game this week. It came down to coach Andre's last player, but it was just enough to edge past coach Brandon. Coach Brandon could have used a single touchdown or even one fewer INT from Tyrod Taylor this week.

At least coach Brandon's kicker is godlike

Sports and Such vs Zeke-a Virus

PROJECTED SCORE: 108.7 - 116.8

FINAL SCORE: 98.8 - 96.2

WINNER: Sports and Such

Star Players:

Tom Brady, NE QB (SUCH): 22.6 pts from 266 yds passing; 3 TD; 0 INT

Christian McCaffrey, Car RB (ZEKE): 20.0 pts from 50 yds; 2 TD; 5 RUNS

Emmanuel Sanders, Den WR (SUCH): 19.7 pts from 137 yds; 0 TD; 6/11 REC

Underachievers:

Devonta Freeman, Atl RB (SUCH): 0.3 pts (-15.6 projected) from 3 yds; 0 TD; 2 RUNS

Antonio Brown, Pit WR (ZEKE): 7.7 pts (-14.4 projected) from 47 yds; 0 TD; 3/7 REC

Adrian Peterson, Ari RB (ZEKE): 3.2 pts (-9.4 projected) from 42 yds; 0 TD; 21 RUNS

Team Sports and Such moves into firm 2nd place in the league after this crucial game! Tom Brady and his WRs are keeping Sports and Such looking good. Coach Brandon is only one game below coach Anna in the current playoff projections.

Team Zeke-a Virus finally lost Zeke (officially) and also lost their first game after a 6 game winning streak. The match was another nail biter game and coach Nick has plenty of potential to start a new win streak next week.

Zeke left big shoes to fill for Adrian Peterson

Ministry of Silly Walks vs The Bad At Footballs

PROJECTED SCORE: 88.7 - 69.7

FINAL SCORE: 95.3 - 74.0

WINNER: Ministry of Silly Walks

Star Players:

A.J. Green, Cin WR (MoSW): 22.5 pts from 115 yds; 1 TD; 5/7 REC

Le'Veon Bell, Pit RB (BAD): 16.2 pts from 112 yds; 0 TD; 26 RUNS

Philip Rivers, LAC QB (MoSW): 15.3 pts from 235 yds passing; 2 TD; 1 INT

Underachievers:

Le'Veon Bell, Pit RB (BAD): 16.2 pts (-7.3 projected) from 112 yds; 0 TD; 26 RUNS

Jordy Nelson, GB WR (MoSW): 5.0 pts (-5.6 projected) from 20 yds; 0 TD; 3/4 REC

Coby Fleener, NO TE (MoSW): 0.0 pts (-5.1 projected) from 0 yds; 0 TD; 0/1 REC

The Ministry of Silly Walks snaps their 5 game losing streak with their win this week. Things should be easier next week without 3 players on bye.

Coach Kristin is glad to get a win finally

I don't think Coach Derek reads the blog.

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Week 11
Only 3 games remain before playoffs

Green Bay Mermen (9-1) vs. Redmond SkiFrees (5-5)
Taco Tuesdays (5-5) vs. Sports and Such (8-2)
Ministry of Silly Walks (5-5) vs. Zeke-a Virus (7-3)
Team FENELON (5-5) vs. Commissioner Goodell (3-7)
The Bad at Footballs (0-10) vs. Seattle HandEgg Squad (3-7)

2017 - Week 9

We are done with single digit weeks of football! Week 9 is in the bag so only 4 games remain. You need to be in the top 4 teams to make it to the playoffs so each win is essential!

League All-Star Players

T.Y. Hilton, Ind WR (SUCH): 34.5 pts (+24.6, over projected)

Marvin Jones Jr., Det WR (EGG): 29.7 pts (+18.4, over projected)

Alshon Jeffery, Phi WR (TACO): 26.4 pts (+13.9, over projected)

T.Y. Hilton had an amazing game from only 5 receptions. One of his 2 TDs included a catch where he fooled the defenders by pretending to be down before jumping up and getting to the endzone.

League Bust Players

LeSean McCoy, Buf RB (RISH): 2.5 pts (-19.4, under projected)

A.J. Green, Cin WR (MoSW): 1.6 pts (-13.8, under projected)

Mike Evans, TB WR (FENE): 2.3 pts (-13.7, under projected)

This week we had several unexpected low performers at the skill positions. Although, two of the three have "excuses" since they were kicked out of their games for getting into fights and throwing punches.

Best of the Bench

Alvin Kamara, NO Bench (BAD): 31.2 pts (+15.6, over projected)

Matt Forte, NYJ Bench (BAD): 25.6 pts (+15.5, over projected)

Carson Wentz, Phi Bench (ZEKE): 24.8 pts (+8.7, over projected)

Coach Derek had the two highest scoring bench players this week. Next time I see him I'll make sure he downloads the fantasy football app to avoid this next time.

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Redmond SkiFrees vs Ministry of Silly Walks

PROJECTED SCORE: 110.9 - 96.4

FINAL SCORE: 134.9 - 71.6

WINNER: Redmond SkiFrees

Star Players:

Tyrod Taylor, Buf QB (Red): 26.9 pts from 285 yds passing; 3 TD; 0 INT

Doug Baldwin, Sea WR (Red): 23.8 pts from 108 yds; 1 TD; 7/12 REC

Golden Tate, Det FLEX (Red): 18.3 pts from 113 yds; 0 TD; 7/9 REC

Underachievers:

A.J. Green, Cin WR (MoSW): 1.6 pts (-13.8 projected) from 6 yds; 0 TD; 1/2 REC

Kareem Hunt, KC RB (MoSW): 10.1 pts (-7.8 projected) from 61 yds; 0 TD; 9 RUNS

Chris Thompson, Wsh RB (Red): 7.1 pts (-6.1 projected) from 31 yds; 0 TD; 4 RUNS

Coach Brandon breezed by at the top of the league this week thanks to Tyrod, Doug and once again Greg Zuerlein the consistently impressive kicker. The Redmond SkiFrees are looking good just in time for the most important games of the season.

Coach Brandon feeling comfortable with his team this week

Something changed with coach Kristin's team and it wasn't coach Kristin. These players were scoring near the top of the league just a few weeks ago, but the tide of the season is going against her currently. The Ministry of Silly Walks may need to make some mid-season adjustments.

When your team suddenly stops winning

Sports and Such vs The Bad At Footballs

PROJECTED SCORE: 93.8 - 66.0

FINAL SCORE: 128.5 - 82.8

WINNER: Sports and Such

Star Players:

T.Y. Hilton, Ind WR (SUCH): 34.5 pts from 175 yds; 2 TD; 5/9 REC

DeAndre Hopkins, Hou WR (SUCH): 20.6 pts from 86 yds; 1 TD; 6/16 REC

Jared Cook, Oak TE (BAD): 20.6 pts from 126 yds; 0 TD; 8/9 REC

Underachievers:

DeSean Jackson, TB FLEX (BAD): 5.3 pts (-6.8 projected) from 33 yds; 0 TD; 2/4 REC

Harrison Butker, KC K (SUCH): 5.0 pts (-3.8 projected) from 1/1 field goals; 2/2 XP

Devonta Freeman, Atl RB (SUCH): 10.4 pts (-2.9 projected) from 64 yds; 0 TD; 11 RUNS

Team Sports and Such had a resurgence this week with Marshawn Lynch back as well as great showings from his receivers. DeAndre Hopkins had 16 passes throw to him which is the league high targets for a WR.

Being popular is half the game in Fantasy Football

Coach Derek needs to update his lineup. 

Your Neopets... I mean fantasy football men are lonely without you!

Seattle Handegg Squad vs Team FENELON

PROJECTED SCORE: 102.8 - 111.4

FINAL SCORE: 117.2 - 105.2

WINNER: Seattle Handegg Squad

Star Players:

Marvin Jones Jr., Det WR (EGG): 29.7 pts from 107 yds; 2 TD; 7/11 REC

Dak Prescott, Dal QB (FENE): 26.7 pts from 249 yds passing; 3 TD; 0 INT

Russell Wilson, Sea QB (EGG): 23.6 pts from 297 yds passing; 2 TD; 2 INT

Underachievers:

Mike Evans, TB WR (FENE): 2.3 pts (-13.7 projected) from 13 yds; 0 TD; 1/6 REC

Doug Martin, TB RB (EGG): 0.7 pts (-12.3 projected) from 7 yds; 0 TD; 8 RUNS

Ka'imi Fairbairn, Hou K (FENE): 1.0 pts (-7.5 projected) from 0/1 field goals; 2/2 XP

Coach Andre won this week thanks to Russell Wilson and Marvin Jones Jr but also because of strong performances across his team. The Seattle Handegg squad has managed to pick up some strong new players from waivers and their lineup is looking more intimidating than it did the first half of the season.

Coach Andre assembling a squad

Team FENELON was stuck with 4 players on BYE and two injured bench players making this week a struggle. Then Mike Evans decided to get into a fight against New Orleans landing him a suspension for next week.

Coach Patrick receiving bad news all weekend long

Zeke-a Virus vs Taco Tuesdays

PROJECTED SCORE: 118.1 - 111.6

FINAL SCORE: 112.9 - 103.9

WINNER: Zeke-a Virus

Star Players:

Alshon Jeffery, Phi WR (TACO): 26.4 pts from 84 yds; 2 TD; 6/11 REC

Christian McCaffrey, Car RB (ZEKE): 20.4 pts from 94 yds; 1 TD; 15 RUNS

Drew Brees, NO QB (TACO): 18.7 pts from 263 yds passing; 2 TD; 0 INT

Underachievers:

Mark Ingram, NO RB (TACO): 8.9 pts (-10.4 projected) from 79 yds; 0 TD; 16 RUNS

Bills D/ST, D/ST (TACO): 0.0 pts (-7.7 projected) from 34 PA; 1 SCK;

Ezekiel Elliott, Dal RB (ZEKE): 15.3 pts (-7.2 projected) from 93 yds; 1 TD; 27 RUNS

All of team Zeke-a Virus played pretty averagely. I wouldn't say any of their players underachieved. The fact that Ezekiel Elliott landed on the underachievers list with 15.3 points shows a lot about what is expected from him. I won't even try to guess if he'll be allowed to play next week.

Riding the Zeke suspension news the last month

 Coach Shane's team also put up pretty average numbers besides Alshon Jeffery. The bad news is that three of his players are questionable for next week due to small dings during their games.

Coach Shane keeping a close eye on the fantasy app updates this week

Green Bay Mermen vs Commissioner Goodell

PROJECTED SCORE: 126.7 - 95.0

FINAL SCORE: 92.5 - 91.8

WINNER: Green Bay Mermen

Star Players:

Todd Gurley II, LAR FLEX (RISH): 24.4 pts from 104 yds; 2 TD; 2/3 REC

Travis Kelce, KC TE (RISH): 20.3 pts from 73 yds; 1 TD; 7/9 REC

Alex Smith, KC QB (GOOD): 18.4 pts from 263 yds passing; 2 TD; 1 INT

Underachievers:

LeSean McCoy, Buf RB (RISH): 2.5 pts (-19.4 projected) from 25 yds; 0 TD; 12 RUNS

Aaron Jones, GB RB (GOOD): 3.1 pts (-10.0 projected) from 11 yds; 0 TD; 5 RUNS

Kirk Cousins, Wsh QB (RISH): 8.3 pts (-6.3 projected) from 247 yds passing; 0 TD; 0 INT

The Green Bay Mermen keep their record despite unexpected low scores from Shady and Cousins! Their only loss is still to Commissioner Goodell who ALMOST managed the upset this week. At the end of the day though, a win is a win and Coach Anna remains firmly in 1st place in the league.

Close call

Being in the closest loss of the season was very thrilling. If Leonard Fournette had showed up to his team pictures or Aaron Jones ran 7 more yards Commissioner Goodell could have won this game.

Just not quite good enough

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

Week 10

Green Bay Mermen (8-1) vs. Team FENELON (5-4)

Sports and Such (7-2) vs. Zeke-a Virus (7-2)

Redmond SkiFrees (5-4) vs. Seattle Handegg Squad (2-7)

Taco Tuesdays (4-5) vs. Commissioner Goodell (3-6)

The Bad At Footballs (0-9) vs. Ministry of Silly Walks (4-5)