Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Week 11


Well that was eventful.  There were upsets in 3 of the 4 matches this weekend but it really didn’t do anything to change the playoff picture except open up seeding movement possibilities.  Kyle sealed up his playoff berth and Lazer all but sealed up his spot as well.  With only 3 weeks of the season left, Finken still technically has a shot to grab that 4th playoff spot but it take a collapse of Chris’s team on par with a PeLLLLini-led defense for him to get there. 

 
At this point, each team is jockeying for the top spot in their half as that ensures a match-up with the seemingly weakest opponents, Lazer and Abel, in the first round of the playoff.  But as Riley and Seth found out, you had better show up every week or you’ll be knocked the fudge out.  As a reminder, the trade deadline was set for November 28 so everyone has until then to propose the most ridiculous trades possible to Kyle.  Remember, 2018 and 2019 draft picks could be on table.  On with the power rankings…

 


1.      Off Suit 10s – Kyle finally gets his due by winning 5 in a row and coming to a 3-way tie at the top.  He may not have the most points but his team is on fire and South and Riley finally lost.  It looks like all of his trades have paid off as he’s totally reshaped his team, mainly by trading for half of Mitch’s team.  In fact, it’s working so well, I wouldn’t be surprised if Lehman tries this in other aspects of his life.  I’ve heard he’s proposed trading his dog for a 30 pack to be named later or some of his Iowa swag for this sandwich…

 
2.      Fuck It Three – Garrett had his 3 game winning streak snapped this week even though he would’ve beaten almost every other team in the league.  He had a chance going into MNF with 3 of his big guns left to fire only needing 92 points to catch Finken.  But unlike his baby gravy advice to Mitch, his Steelers came out firing blanks.  South has by far the hardest road left playing all 3 of the other top teams so getting that first round match with Lansink won’t be easy.  At least not as easy as Southie’s mom. 

 
3.      Smells Low – Riley got the Caesar award stuck in his nostrils this weekend and ended up losing the game to Chris.  He could’ve put the starting Denver RB (CJ Anderson) in place of any of his flex players and kept the last playoff spot up for grabs.  But he relied on the wrong Broncos and it singed his nose hairs badly.  We may have gotten a glimpse at Riley’s future as he has 2 very old QBs and is without a 4th one on his roster.  Luckily, Riley’s road forward is pretty easy with games against Mitch and Abel.  If he can't win those games, then...

 
4.      If We’re Using Logic – Chris had to sweat through MNF hoping once again that a kicker wouldn’t ruin his weekend since his 2nd kicker already put up 15 points on his bench and would’ve given him the win.  Much to Southie's chagrin, the Steelers couldn't finish the deal all night and kicked a bunch of FGs.  Lazer’s next 2 games are against the best 2 teams so if he loses both and Finken continues to win, he could keep some intrigue the rest of the season.  Chris really beefed up his RB position using all of his FAB money to snatch up Jonas Gray.  Because if there's one thing that's a proven certainty, it's Belichick sticking with and leaning on one RB. 

 
5.      Bye Week – Finken pulled off a win over Southie and needed high points of the week to do it.  Other than Kyle, Finken has the hottest team in the league winning 4 of the last 5 after starting out 0-6.  Something’s got to give as these two teams meet up in Week 12.  Finken was hoping to get Peterson back, but the Goodell-bot made sure that didn’t happen.  As mentioned before, he needs to keep winning and have Chris to start losing.  But most likely all his hopes and dreams will be crushed just like his star WR...


6.      Play It Backwards – Mitch lost to his trading/life partner to end his playoff hopes and has now lost 5 of the last 6 games.  His plan to pawn off all his spare parts onto Lehman backfired as his former QB, Smokin’ Jay Cutler, led the charge against him.  Now that it’s official that we will have a new champion this year, Mitch should probably get on building us a trophy for the league so he can enjoy it for a few days before Riley wins it and turns it into a giant bong for his frat house or Southie gets it stolen from his house. 
 
 
7.      Goldy’s Heroes – Abel breaks his 4 games losing streak and he did it without his best player with Murray on bye.  He finally started Mark Ingram would had a solid game but astutely continued to sit Bryant as he was due for a down game.  Jared also wisely sat Eli who threw more picks (5) then his 2 starters did combined (4).  Despite his win this week, this is mostly how I feel about Abel’s roster…

 
8.      Ah It’s Early – Seriously Seth….?  The Power Rankings didn’t want to do this but you left us no choice.  You may have more points than Abel but you’ve lost 4 in a row, you lost to Abel by 40 and you voluntarily started David Carr instead of Andy Dalton against New Orleans’s swiss cheese secondary.  Luckily/Pathetically you don’t get the Caesar award as it would’ve taken multiple roster adjustments to approach a victory.  But seriously, David Carr…? 

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