Monday Recap

Roscoe Village Hot Dogs-60
Rusty Trombones-57
Game.......blouses.

Berwangers Brawlers-68
The Goat Locker-67
The Ger is hanging by a very thin thread here and in his words..."he's got the Ravens D, lights out". The Ger is correct, Team Locker not only has a potent Ravens D, they also have Derrick Mason going tonight. With a Trombone loss, the Goat Locker is poised to reclaim at least a share of first place in PG West. FOOTNOTE-Is the Goat Locker worried about competing down the stretch with his current receiver corps?

The Rockpile-114
Tallcorn Cobras-100
Bronco Mike already enjoying the Reggie Wayne-Thomas Jones blockbuster, as Reggie rips off 24 fantasy points this week (including the game winner). Amazing. This loss is excruciating for T-Dub, as he could have tied it all up in PG Central. My guess is Beanie Wells will be starting next week.

Jimmy's Daddy-111
Lawndale Longhorns-80
Hef continues to keep that Dalai Lama fantasy karma going with a big win over the Lawndale Longhorns. Sure, Linc has Ray Rice going tonight, but there's no way he's getting 32 points for the win. Who does he think he is, Randy Moss? The No Doz "Caught Sleeping Behind The Wheel" Award goes to New Linc this week with his Kevin Boss play. That's No Doz....wake up, turbo!!!

CO Giants-138
Nigerian Nightmares-30
Talk about two extremes, Giant Mike has the best week of his life while Old Linc has the absolute worst week of his life. The result, a 108 point differential. I must say, if the CO Giants are running on all cylinders, ain't nobody beatin em!!! RB Chris Johnson goes all Rhianna on the Buffalo D and that's all she wrote. Pretty embarrassing that Giant Mike could have sat his entire team, just played Chris Johnson....and still won. BTW, Old Linc, did you really call me a windbag on my voicemail Friday night?

Chimps Gone Wild-82
Hoosier Heat-81
I think Mr. Hackman needs a hug. First, Favre embarrasses the Packer faithful two weeks ago, rendering him permanently bitter. Now, Joseph Addai can't close last night with 20 more yards (10 for the tie). That injury in the middle of the game HAD to hurt. The silver lining, however, is that every other team in his division lost as well.

BLOCKBUSTER!!!!!!!!!!

In a surprising Veteran's Day Move, the Roscoe Village Hot Dogs have traded star wideout Reggie Wayne to The Rockpile for running back Thomas Jones.

"This is all about shaking things up", said Hot Dogs GM PG, "what we're doing right now clearly isn't working, our running game is non-existent".

"At 2-7, I had to", declared Rockpile GM Bronco Mike, "I have the #2 rushing offense but am last in receiving, so I was in a position to make the move".

Thomas Jones has amassed 704 rushing yards with 7 touchdowns this season (with 433 of those yards coming in his last 3 games). Reggie Wayne has 753 yards receiving, finding the end zone 6 times thus far.

With the Roscoe Village Hot Dogs posting a 3-6 record and The Rockpile at 2-7, the trade is being looked at as a last ditch effort to save their respective seasons.

"It's now or never, if we don't start winning some ball games, we can kiss the playoffs goodbye", quipped PG.

Monday Recap

Note to self, if you punch someone who has a helmet on, it's not going to hurt them.

Tallcorn Cobras-79
Roscoe Village Hot Dogs-66
DeAngelo Williams and Tom Brady were the excitement in this matchup. Huge win for T-Dub as he keeps pace with Mr. Hackman and Hoosier Heat. I can't tell who is worse, the Chicago Bears or the Roscoe Village Hot Dogs. The week I decide to sit Cutler, he decides to break off 31 points. I would fire myself if I could.

Lawndale Longhorns-92
Goat Locker-74
Linc and his Longhorns are hanging in there in PG South, and this win is big. That is, if Mike Wallace doesn't decide to spoil the party tonight (which I don't see as a possibility). As long as the Longhorns have Rodgers, Jones-Drew, and Ray Rice as his core players, they're gonna be in the conversation come playoff time. And cutting his lead in his division to one game is monumental. PG South is officially up for grabs.


The Rockpile-92
Jimmy's Daddy-88
All Willie Parker needs to do is run (or receive) for 50 yards and he'll open a 2 game lead in a very weak PG North. In case that doesn't come to fruition, Hef has the Steelers D to sew this one up. The Rockpile was caught snoozing Sunday with Anquan Boldin (where were you on that one, Bronco Mike?). Disgraciad!!

Berwangers Brawlers-87
Nigerian Nightmares-78
This was a HUGE win for Ger and the Brawlers. If the Daddy's stall this evening, then it'll be a two way tie in the PG North standings. Larry Fitzgerald did not disappoint yesterday, as he answered the call (and The Ger's tweet) for a very productive day. Tough loss for the Nightmares, with every team in the division winning, they needed to be victorious.

CO Giants-109
Chimps Gone Wild-109
A photo finish? Not so fast!! Giant Mike has Brandon Marshall going this evening and is 10 yards away from victory. Could Giant Mike create a three way tie for first place of the fabled PG West (not likely, but there's an outside chance)? The Chimps lost Clinton Portis to a head injury, and that could have meant the difference in game.

Hoosier Heat-85
Rusty Trombones-70
I'm sure 3K doesn't want me to make the prediction and jinx it, but I believe he will be in the winners circle by the end of the evening. And it's Big Ben and Hines Ward who are going to take him there. This win is big, as 3K will take control of PG West and defeat a surging Hoosier Heat who are on a 7 week winning streak. Look for 3K to be gloating and talking trash for the forseeable future (God help us).

Top Quarterbacks-Week 8

Aaron Rodgers-Lawndale Longhorns-34 points
Brett Favre-Goat Locker-33 points (Did not start)
Tony Romo-Berwangers Brawlers-27 points
Donovan McNabb-Rusty Trombones-26 points
Matt Hasselbeck-Chimps Gone Wild-21 points
Drew Brees-Jimmy's Daddy-20 points
Joe Flacco-Roscoe Village Hot Dogs-13 points (Did not start)
Eli Manning-Jimmy's Daddy-13 points (Did not start)
Peyton Manning-Goat Locker-13 points
Philip Rivers-CO Giants-13 points
Matt Ryan-Nigerian Nightmares-11 points
Jay Cutler-Roscoe Village Hot Dogs-10 points
Jake Delhomme-Hoosier Heat-9 points
Kurt Warner-Rockpile-9 points
Matt Schaub-Chimps Gone Wild-8 points
Kyle Orton-Rusty Trombones-7 points
Marc Bulger-Tallcorn Cobras-5 points
David Gararrd-Berwangers Brawlers-3 points

Photo Finish Monday

I would have LOVED to watch yesterday's Vikings-Packers game with Mr. Hackman. We should have hired a psychiatrist to observe Mr. Hackman during the game. Talk about being conflicted. His idol is playing for the wrong team (conflict #1) so he is forced to hate him (even though it's counter to every feeling he's ever had about the guy), he is rooting (in the inner depths of his psyche) for Adrian Peterson (who is on his fantasy team) while at the same time Peterson is treating Lambeau Field like his own backyard. If Jimmy's Daddy had the Packers Defense/Special Teams, I'm afraid that would have sent Hackman straight to the looney bin.

Roscoe Village Hot Dogs-94
Goat Locker-86
God, are you there? It's me, PG. Could you do me a big favor and render Michael Turner useless for tonights game against the Saints?

CO Giants-97
Tallcorn Cobras-74
T-Dub needs 24 points and has Roddy White and a dinged up Jeremy Shockey (questionable) going tonight. To me, that's a pretty tall order. Will Giant Mike be celebrating TWO victories this evening?

Hoosier Heat-82
Jimmy's Daddy-41
Are Drew Brees and Pierre Thomas enough to make up 41 point deficit? Normally, I would say Hef is in the clear, but I'm afraid Devery Henderson and John Carney are going to carry Mr. Hackman over the finish line. Look for a nail biter here.

Recap Tuesday

CO Giants-98
Roscoe Village Hot Dogs-97
Words cannot express the pain that was felt with 1:48 left in last nights game as the Philly defense gave up a touchdown to the Washington Redskins and costing the Hot Dogs a victory. The slide PG is coasting on is quite steep. Meanwhile Giant Mike has willed his way into a 3 way tie for first place in PG West.

Hoosier Heat-119
The Rockpile-98
Mr. Hackman is the official rainmaker of PG South, winning decisively against Bronco Mike and his Rockpile. Is there anything more impressive than Carson Palmer's 5 TD passes? The Rockpile sat Steve Slaton and paid the price. Wouldn't have helped, but it's nice to make the right calls.

Berwanger's Brawlers-113
Lawndale Longhorns-92
It's games like these that keep a man going. Don't look now, but the Brawlers are 1 game out of first place in PG North. His Dallas connection of Tony Romo and Dallas D were the difference in this one...and how about Donald Driver still putting out? Jerome Harrison? Ouch, that's gotta hurt, New Linc.

Tallcorn Cobras-90
Jimmy's Daddy-72
T-Dub is on a roll, and he wasn't gonna let the Daddy's rain on his parade. He dodged a bullet in starting Hightower over Beanie Wells, but DeAngelo Williams made up for the misstep. The Leon Washginton broken leg clearly hurts the Daddy's, and he might be in the market for a running back this week (3K, are you listening?).

Nigerian Nightmares-119
Rusty Trombones-110
DeSean Jackson....I mean...the Nigerian Nightmares defeated 3K and his Trombones this week, as he tries to keep pace in the white hot PG South. 3K is left scratching his head as he descends into an abyss of defeat. One might wonder what would have happened if the Trombones were still making sweet music with Aaron Rodgers? Word is 3K is scouring the countryside in search of a wide receiver. And early indications are he's not getting too far.

The Goat Locker-115
Chimps Gone Wild-77
An absolute orgy of points over at The Locker while the Chimps were swinging from the vines of mediocrity. A league leading 729 points make The Goats a formidable foe week in and week out. The scary part was he could have sat both running backs and still punched out 100 points. Is there any other receiver more disappointing than Lance Moore? Tough week for Frank Gore, but it's his first back from injury, so we'll see how he fares moving forward.

Matchup Friday

Found a great little site that features favorable matchups, so I thought I would post it here and give you guys a little food for thought going into the weekend.

Headlines
WR Michael Crabtree to play about half of the snaps on Sunday
RB Jerious Norwood out indefinetly
RB Marion Barber will play with fractured thumb
RB Sammy Morris doesn't make trip to London
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will likely start for Bills

Worst Run Defenses (Opposing Running Backs)
26. St. Louis Rams (Joseph Addai-Donald Brown)
27. San Diego Chargers (Larry Johnson-Jamaal Charles)
28. Oakland Raiders (Thomas Jones-Leon Washington)
29. Carolina Panthers (Marshawn Lynch-Fred Jackson)
30. Cleveland Browns (Ryan Grant)
31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Laurence Maroney-Kevin Faulk)
32. Buffalo Bills (DeAngelo Williams-Jonathan Stewart)

Worst Pass Defenses (Opposing QB,WR,TE)
24. Minnesota Vikings (Roethlisberger, Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes, Heath Miller)
25. Kansas City Chiefs (Rivers, Vincent Jackson, Antonio Gates, Darren Sproles)
26. Dallas Cowboys (Matt Ryan, Roddy White, Antonio Gonzalez)
27. St. Louis Rams (Manning, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Austin Collie)
28. Cincinnati Bengels (Cutler, Hester, Johnny Knox, Earl Bennett, Greg Olson)
29. Detroit Lions-BYE
30. Jacksonville Jaguars-BYE
31. Arizona Cardinals-(Manning, Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, Hakeem Nicks)
32. Tennessee Titans-BYE

Fox Sports Roger Rotter's Week 7 Top 20 Players
1. Peyton Manning, Ind (QB)
2. Drew Brees, NO (QB)
3. Tom Brady, NE (QB)
4. DeAngelo Williams, Car (RB)
5. Randy Moss, NE (WR)
6. Reggie Wayne, Ind (WR)
7. Adrian Peterson, Min (RB)
8. Thomas Jones, NYJ (RB)
9. Aaron Rodgers, GB (QB)
10. Matt Schaub, Hou (QB)
11. Philip Rivers, SD (QB)
12. Ben Roethlisberger, Pit (QB)
13. Larry Fitzgerald, Ari (WR)
14. Greg Jennings, GB (WR)
15. Andre Johnson, Hou (WR)
16. Roddy White, Atl (WR)
17. Marques Colston, NO (WR)
18. Michael Turner, Atl (RB)
19. Ronnie Brown, Mia (RB)
20. Frank Gore, SF (RB)

Fantasy Football Toolbox Start 'Em-
QB-Matt Cassell-Although the Chiefs won their first game of the season last week, Cassel wasn't at his best. Look for him to bounce back this week when he faces the San Diego Chargers.

RB-Laurence Maroney-Can it really be possible that Laurence Maroney might finally get a real chance to be a fantasy starter? Last week with Fred Taylor already out with an injury and Sammy Morris going down in the first quarter, Maroney stepped up and carried the ball 16 times for 123 yards and 1 touchdown to go along with 3 catches for 10 yards. So follow Morris's injury status this week and if he is out, then Maroney should be in your line-up.

RB-Ricky Williams-Even though Ricky is splitting carries with Brown, he has rushed for over 50 yards in 4 out of 5 games, to go along with 11 catches for 132 yards and has scored a touchdown in 3 out of 5 games. It seems it doesn't matter who the Dolphins play and if they are winning or losing, they will run the ball as often as they can. Look for another solid week from Ricky Williams.

WR-Miles Austin-Even if Roy Williams is back this week, Austin will be staying in the starting line-up and Romo will continue to look to him to make big plays. Get Austin in your line-up this week.

WR-Austin Collie-It took Collie a few weeks to get going, but over his last 2 games he has 14 receptions for 172 yards and 3 touchdowns as he gains Peyton Manning's confidence. This week the Colts face the St. Louis Rams, who can't seem to stop very much these days. Until Gonzalez comes back from injury, Collie should be a good start