12. SF Ferries (last week 12) -
It often happens that tragedy leads to rash decision-making. Such was the case with the Ferries QB situation, Manning's surgery lead to a second-guessing of their draft strategy back-up of Kolb. PSA - Kerry Collins is not anyone's fantasy friend, no matter what offense he helms. If the statistical rock that is Manning is truly gone then nobody needs to watch the wire closer than the Ferries. They'll be tossed by the storm until they can settle on a new harbor. Would they go "all-in" on a game changer like Newton? They've got cash to try...
Next Week - Dangles - The Ferries have to pick themselves off the ground and focus week to week. This game is winnable, one at a time.
Last year's sophomore disappointment came out hungry in Week 1 and set their franchise all-time scoring record. Unsurprisingly, they did it with a little of everything. Unfortunately for Tigers' fans that's also the most difficult titration to consistently replicate. Doubts about keeper S-Jax's health will put a question mark over consistency in this franchise. While happy to see a momentary return to glory, we remain bearish about the Commish's chances with serious scheduling issues heading into the league's stretch run. Beanie's nice day needs to be more than a sunny Carolina match-up for the Tigers to have sticking power in the top half.
Next Week - Trichs - With late-season priorities up in the air, every game is a must win for TigerMountain. Looking down the barrel at Kings and Grossman in weeks 3 and 4 makes this all the more crucial. TigerMountain must hold court in the Eleatic if they want to remain competitive. Although there may not be many believers yet, step by sure step is the way to take the playoff mountain.
Next Week - Dangles - The Ferries have to pick themselves off the ground and focus week to week. This game is winnable, one at a time.
11. Cincinnati Dangles (last week 11) -
Watch out. That's all we can say. The rookie GM finished 3rd in points this week, and only a rough match-up against last year's victor kept them out of the winner's circle. There's legitimate breakout potential in this squad. In a top heavy Milesian - they'll be an obstacle at the very least. Tolbert's phantom injury and their thin bench keep them from moving up the ladder, but another 100 pt performance and the rankings will have no choice.
Next Week - Ferries - The limping Ferries better take this game seriously. Same with the Dangles. Regardless of what the Yahoo line says, we're calling this a push.
Next Week - Ferries - The limping Ferries better take this game seriously. Same with the Dangles. Regardless of what the Yahoo line says, we're calling this a push.
10. Phat Girlz (last week 9)
The Girlz took some hard luck this week, including a kicker injuring himself on the opening kickoff of the season. Expect a Roddy White TD in the near future to spark Girlz spirits. Schaub was also not a big part of the ball-control win over Indy, but that's probably just the wake from the Manning tsunami, we expect Schaub to be a solid fantasyQB1 soon. Tony Gonzales can evidently still catch a ball - watch for the veteran to make an appearance on the Girlz roster soon.
Next Week - JGPB - The top-seeded Girls nipped JGPB in last year's semi final playoff game by a mere two points. Don't think the Pelicans have forgotten.
The Pelicans were underwhelming at best this week. Welker's big Monday saved them from statistical mediocrity. Although, aging warhorse LT put up a good number of points on their bench, and Starks is a legit candidate for a larger part of the Packers' pie. There just aren't enough quality running backs to go around this year. So the Pelicans will have to rely on air-dominance, or dig up a diamond in the ruff. If Rogers' first game is no fluke, there's no need to sell shares in The Firm just yet.
Next Week - Phat Girls - The Eleatic is wide open this year. It's hard to see either team firing on all cylinders this week. This one could come down to who does their IDP homework.
8. Tusken Raiders (last week 10) -
The league's Star Wars themed franchise sputtered early, then found high gear with a little Monday Night Mayhem. Frankly, it shouldn't have been this close. A big under-performance by CJ notwithstanding, IDP is bigger this year than ever. The Raiders played more close games than any other franchise last year. If they don't dig deep, they're not going to improve on their Consolation Tourney victory next year.
Next Week AEtherNauts - Under-performance has a dangerous habit of becoming lowered expectations. The Tusken crew will need to step it up a notch in-division this week.
Next Week - BDT - The elite of the Milesian clash in this classic -- the first of two meetings in three weeks. The kING can't stay on his backfoot here. 0-2 would put BDT in the driver's seat in the Milesian. This franchise is not used to losing and historically its rabid fan base has taken even minor bumps poorly. Make no mistake all eyes will be glued to this game Sunday.
Next Week - JGPB - The top-seeded Girls nipped JGPB in last year's semi final playoff game by a mere two points. Don't think the Pelicans have forgotten.
9. The Pelican Brief (JGPB) (last week 7) -
Next Week - Phat Girls - The Eleatic is wide open this year. It's hard to see either team firing on all cylinders this week. This one could come down to who does their IDP homework.
8. Tusken Raiders (last week 10) -
The league's Star Wars themed franchise sputtered early, then found high gear with a little Monday Night Mayhem. Frankly, it shouldn't have been this close. A big under-performance by CJ notwithstanding, IDP is bigger this year than ever. The Raiders played more close games than any other franchise last year. If they don't dig deep, they're not going to improve on their Consolation Tourney victory next year.
Next Week AEtherNauts - Under-performance has a dangerous habit of becoming lowered expectations. The Tusken crew will need to step it up a notch in-division this week.
7. dETHRONED_kING - (last week 6)
A taste of life without Arian Foster was no doubt a bitter draught for league royalty. Mediocrity however was not merely the product of the star RB's absence. QB damage and the weekly D/ST theory both low-balled what was otherwise a good week for the Throneless Ones. With Bradford dinged up and no apparent backup, we'd expect to see the Kings using their considerable buying power on the Cam Newton lottery. If not are early trade winds blowing?Next Week - BDT - The elite of the Milesian clash in this classic -- the first of two meetings in three weeks. The kING can't stay on his backfoot here. 0-2 would put BDT in the driver's seat in the Milesian. This franchise is not used to losing and historically its rabid fan base has taken even minor bumps poorly. Make no mistake all eyes will be glued to this game Sunday.
6. Taking Tiger Mountain (TTM) (Last Week 8) -
Next Week - Trichs - With late-season priorities up in the air, every game is a must win for TigerMountain. Looking down the barrel at Kings and Grossman in weeks 3 and 4 makes this all the more crucial. TigerMountain must hold court in the Eleatic if they want to remain competitive. Although there may not be many believers yet, step by sure step is the way to take the playoff mountain.
5. AEthernauts (last week 1) -
Fans of the league darlings from last year needn't panic. The AEthernauts still have plenty of steam to explore the massy reaches of the clouds. They ran into a TigerMountain club that had something to prove and got thumped. It wouldn't have looked quite as bad if the Nauts had stuck with Flacco, who blew up this week for 20 points. Megatron and All Day are going to be the heart of this franchise, but we'll keep a close eye on Bowe and Blount, because no two keepers can do it alone.
Next Week - Tusken Raiders - the 'Nauts need to keep pace in a unbalanced Milesian. 0-2 would be a daunting challenge even for the most doughty of adventurers.
4. BldgDwllngThnkng (last week 5)-
BDT put on a fireworks display while blowing out the Ferries. Turner looked like a righteous keeper, and Benson hearkened back to 2009 days with a 120 yd, 1 TD performance. Stafford was the right play this week. And up until the fourth quarter of the Cowboys-Jets game, we thought it was just week 1 fix. However as Romo came unglued, things became murkier for last year's 2 seed.
Next Week - dETHRONED kING - That's a big step up. If Foster is back (and even if he's not) BDT will have its hands full in Week 2 - double titration still an option? BDT just needs to relax and focus, the Throneless Ones are under all the pressure here.
The Hair Pullers caught a bit of luck with Arian Foster bowing out for the Kings, but they played to a high level. Rivers and Hightower have the potential to put this team in a power position in the Eleatic. Coltson's injury is timed perfectly with the hype of the Cam Newton/Steve Smith show. Expect Smith to move up to WR2 and headline what could be the top scorer of next week.
Next Week - TakingTigerMountain - This will be a metal-testing game for both Eleatic squads. No doubt there'll be more than a little mania over this week 2 match up.
2. GrossmanSachs (last week 3)
The Michael Vick show put up a good enough (triple digit) effort against the PhatGirls, but we're sure that's not their ceiling. Mendy got stuck in a blowout and touched the ball rarely in the 2nd half. Prayers that Greene can prove he's a non-bust next week would not be out of order, however.
Next Week - Vicks- The Bankers who bought their opponent's namesake will face off in a true test of cash vs. class. Last week's buoy from the Chicago defense may be an anchor against New Orleans.
1. Vixkennel.com (last week 2) -
The Kennel Klub bit back at their critics with a new standard of excellence in Week 1 against a resurgent (and legitimately dangerous) Dangles franchise. Ground attack lead the way with a romping 26 by Ray Rice. Perhaps most impressive is 30+ points off the IDP roster. Those aren't numbers that anyone can replicate week to week, but it does show what putting two CB in the defensive flex can accomplish. Both the R-burger and Freeman were underwhelming at QB - is it too ridiculous to suggest the rich man might put a dollar or two on Cam Newton?
Next Week - Grosman Sachs - VK won't play a fellow playoff club from last year until Week 3, but a contender like Grossman will give us a good idea of just what stuff the Champs are made.
Next Week - Tusken Raiders - the 'Nauts need to keep pace in a unbalanced Milesian. 0-2 would be a daunting challenge even for the most doughty of adventurers.
4. BldgDwllngThnkng (last week 5)-
BDT put on a fireworks display while blowing out the Ferries. Turner looked like a righteous keeper, and Benson hearkened back to 2009 days with a 120 yd, 1 TD performance. Stafford was the right play this week. And up until the fourth quarter of the Cowboys-Jets game, we thought it was just week 1 fix. However as Romo came unglued, things became murkier for last year's 2 seed.
Next Week - dETHRONED kING - That's a big step up. If Foster is back (and even if he's not) BDT will have its hands full in Week 2 - double titration still an option? BDT just needs to relax and focus, the Throneless Ones are under all the pressure here.
3. Trichotillomaniacs (last week 4) -
Next Week - TakingTigerMountain - This will be a metal-testing game for both Eleatic squads. No doubt there'll be more than a little mania over this week 2 match up.
2. GrossmanSachs (last week 3)
The Michael Vick show put up a good enough (triple digit) effort against the PhatGirls, but we're sure that's not their ceiling. Mendy got stuck in a blowout and touched the ball rarely in the 2nd half. Prayers that Greene can prove he's a non-bust next week would not be out of order, however.
Next Week - Vicks- The Bankers who bought their opponent's namesake will face off in a true test of cash vs. class. Last week's buoy from the Chicago defense may be an anchor against New Orleans.
1. Vixkennel.com (last week 2) -
The Kennel Klub bit back at their critics with a new standard of excellence in Week 1 against a resurgent (and legitimately dangerous) Dangles franchise. Ground attack lead the way with a romping 26 by Ray Rice. Perhaps most impressive is 30+ points off the IDP roster. Those aren't numbers that anyone can replicate week to week, but it does show what putting two CB in the defensive flex can accomplish. Both the R-burger and Freeman were underwhelming at QB - is it too ridiculous to suggest the rich man might put a dollar or two on Cam Newton?
Next Week - Grosman Sachs - VK won't play a fellow playoff club from last year until Week 3, but a contender like Grossman will give us a good idea of just what stuff the Champs are made.
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