This week brings on the first round of the playoffs. Much to Deepie's and Scott's enjoyment, I was able to sneak in through the back door and grab the #8 seed. Much to my chagrin, I draw Robs and his undefeated team. To further dampen my spirits/chances, my biggest offensive threat (Matt Forte) was hurt last week and could be out for the remainder of the season.
In looking at the projections as they stand today, I am a 15 point underdog. Robs has significant point producers from top to bottom so where as most teams rely on 2 to 3 guys to carry them in a given week, Robs has guys top to bottom that provide significant points giving him better balance. I am putting in Reggie Bush in place of Forte. Bush, like Miami, has come on strong the last few weeks but he is a streaky guy and I am going to have to hope he has a big game. This week also brings about the return of Michael Vick. Hopefully he is recovered and given the time off hopefully he is rested and can dazzle. Basically, I have to hope that guys step up and can exceed expectations and then also hope that players on Robs team suffer injuries and/or get limited production. I am the reigning champ and don't plan on going down without a fight. My players are ready and anxious to take on the #1 seed and give them their first defeat of the season. This is what we have waited for all season.
In another big game, Scott takes on Deepie. Scott has been peaking at the right time and the resurrection of Chris Johnson could not have come at a better time. Also, the establishment of Helu as a productive starter provides added points for Scott. He is an astounding 48 point favorite in his game so Deepie is going to need some miracles for this to work out for him. However, as Scott knows all too well from last season, upsets happen and another early round loss might send Scott off the deep end.
In arguably the most challenging game of the week, JSR takes on Paladins United. The projections show a tight game. JSR relies on the Packers to score big points and thus far they haven't disappointed. Should be an interesting game.
The main thing to note is with the start of the playoffs it brings about the "second" season and we all start off at 0-0. What was done in the regular season means nothing at this point. We are here because we earned the right to be here. Now is the time to put up or shut. It's win or go home.
Good luck to all!
4 comments:
Thanks for the CEAFOD fix! I actually think you have a good chance of knocking off Robs. It could be the most major upset since last year! In fact, I'm actually hoping for it so that my upset will be forgotten.
Forgotten? All it takes for you to forget is a loss by someone else the next year?
Scott is still bitter and he is embarrassed and just wants someone to overshadow his own bitterness and embarrassment.
BTW - I had two players go in last night's game (Mendenhall and Pitt D). Neither met their projected totals so that hurts. Particularly Mendenhall who had four chances to score a TD from the Browns 3 yard line. That hurt. Still, I am up 22-0 and have to hope for good things to happen on Sunday.
Actually, I would much prefer to win this little tournament to erase the wrong I have suffered. Go Kaos!
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