Week 3 saw another dramatic shift to the middle with the undefeated trimmed from four to two and the un-won from four to one. In a week dominated by officiating craziness and several super b34st running performances yet again the happy QB land of 2011 seemed very far away. Standouts Brady and Rodgers respectively 1 and 3 last year ranking 11th and 21st in QB fantasy performance overall. Sure, it's an arbitrary sample, but the big QBs did not produce the 0v3rK1LL numbers of September last. Is it the officials? New systems? Offensive line breakdowns? Week 3 saw that first big wave of injuries wash over the league just in time for the bye weeks.
1.) BldgDW3LL1NGTh1nk1ng (last week 3) 3-0
-A thunderbolt drives the universe, and boy did a thunderbolt fall on MNF, right on Grossman's head.The German Philosophers completed (?) a complicated round of trading to sidestep what appeared to be a draft decision to avoid their favored Cowboy franchise. Trading for chronic underperformers is one way to get unexpected value. Bryant looked utterly close to breaking a PR TD which could have shined the surface here a bit. Dalton is the backup, so you'd have to imagine that Romo gets at least another week audition for the starter job. Rice and Foster are both still B34stin' so there's no real reason for Heidegger's boys to panic. BDT stole one when Rodgers got sacked nine times on MNF, but end results count first in this game. They're 3-0 in the Milesian division with the number 2 and 3 scoring RB in the league - the team to beat in the Milesian going into the Bye Weeks.
Next week - Phat Girlz - BDT will face a Girlz squad that has some swagger back in their step. We expect that every point will be key in this one. If BDT continues to struggle with the flex they may regret moving F-Jax who now looks certain to reclaim his bell-cow job in Buffalo.
2.) AEthernauts (Last week - #1) - 2-1
The Nauts couldn't ascend to triple digits in Week 3 and got their wings clipped by a hungry Cincinnati franchise. Vick led the way in lowered expectations, held under 10 points by the Cardinals. Johnson & Johnson prescribed dual double digits again. But the Nauts ground game totaled 16 in three slots. Still it's hard to fault a team that has the depth to sit Turner Overdrive and Pierre Thomas. Picking the right three to maximize that ground complement will determine their fate in the bye weeks.
Next week - Tusken Raiders - The Explorers will try to go stratospheric again against the Star Wars Franchise in the first bye week.
3.) TakingTigerMountain (last week 2) 3-0
TTM picked up a third straight victory and a share of Zeus' Thunderbolt in Week 3. Still a brace of injury and depth chart changes will make TTM's stay in the blue chips a cliffhanger. The Spiller Thriller came to a crashing halt with an ill-timed shoulder injury, and Kevin Smith got tossed aside for the more dynamic Leshoure. Underwhelming Stafford got pulled with a leg injury, but the first bye week will keep Luck from making his first start in Week 4. MJD and AP will have to be the bulwark against a landslide through the bye weeks if the Tigers are going to roar in the Eleatic again in 2012.
Next week - ThePelicanBrief - The Mountaineers will face a revitalized Legal Thrillers with a new attitude and a positive number in the win column. Two starter byes, an QB question mark and an injury to the surprise superstar could easily rack up some bets against TTM in this one.
Next week - Pr1m0rdi4lLyfestylz® - Even with the injuries the Sachs will be betting favorites over the hard luck Eleatic franchise. Rodgers and the three Wide-skateers will have to put the team on their back if they're going to stick with BDT until their week 12 rematch.
5.) Cincinnati Dangles (last week 8) 2-1
-The Dangly Ones have ascended the rankings for the second straight week after a disappointing opening loss to the Mountain. AJ Green let 'em hang low for another big number and now looks like an elite piece of this squad. There's still not much bench here, so the Dangles will gamble with a 3rd WR week to week. When they hit, they will be in the top half if Brees can keep north of 20 pts going forward.
Next week -SanFranciscoFerries - a show-me game here, the Dangles can prove they belong in the Red chips by knocking the Ferries back to the Milesian.
6.) ThePelicanBrief (last week t.9) 1-2
-Walking on Sunshine and #trollfree, the new positivist face of the Legal Thrillers agreed with them this week. RG3 continues to impress. Run DMC seems to be pushing RB1 status. Schaub looked good on the bench. If F-Jax's can reacquire bell-cow status sooner rather than later we may well see PB in Blue Chip status for the first time this season. Early returns would have to say they won their trades so far, which is good news since Amendola cost them a competitive waiver budget for the rest of the year.
Next week - TakingTigerMountain - PB has a chance to play kingslayer against the commish's ailing franchise. If FJax takes Spiller's place it could easily run a 40 point swing between the clubs.
7.) SanFranciscoFerries (last week 5) 1-2
-The Ferries ran into a Trichs franchise that was still seething over last week's close run loss. Any time you pick up triple digits, you've got an even shot at a victory. But this one looked like an uphill battle after Thursday night lowballs from Cam & Cruz. The Treats have to be excited to see Charles back in B34st mode, even if it is against a hapless Saints defense. With McCluster dinged, he should have the job to himself for a couple more weeks at least.
Next week - Cincinnati Dangles - Red on Red match-up is anyone's guess this week. If Cam can get back in action in-division vs. Atlanta, the Ferries should be right there.
8.) Tusken Raiders (last week 4) 1-2
-The Raiders couldn't pick up a third straight triple digit in Week 3 and got cut down. Reggie Bush's midgame injury knocked the Raiders out of competition in this one. If they can get Bradshaw back this week, they may still be able to run out two 1st string backs, but it'll keep them out of Red Chip status for now.
Next week - ThePelicanBrief - The Tuskens face a tough test against the new look Brief, they'll need to be in triple digits for a third straight week to compete here.
9.) HomeSpunNeckBloodz (last week 7) 1-2
-The Spinners crashed and burned against the Girlz in Week 4. Several red flags require a downgrade here. Peyton's numbers are still good, but his accuracy leaves something to be desired. CJ0K is now a legitimate bench option with the Titans finding ways to score, but no way to utilize him at all. Forte's possible return from ankle injury would be welcome, but until somebody steps up they're going to be operating with at least 1 RB2, and a WR in flex, which will limit their upside week-to-week.
Next week -Trichotillomaniacs - the Bloodz will need a dominant air attack to shut down an insurgent Easterners.
T. 10.) Trichotillomaniacs (last week 12) 1-2
-The Hair-Pullers enjoyed some victory cake in week 3 after a clutch upset of the Ferries. It was a banner week all around for the Far East as they picked three of the key upsets and receive a windfall of week 3 payouts. The Trichs need a Nicks to get healthy sooner rather than later after trading former UNC and Trichs WR for unstable Bryant. Speaking of Cowboys, it might be time to cut bait with Witten, who's not looked like himself this year. If Stewart can get back on the field, the Trichs could actually have three starting backs - quite an achievement giving where they started two weeks ago.
Next week -HomeSpunNeckBloodz - the Far East will face a reeling Spinners club in Week 4 with a good chance to put another scalp on their belt. With the first bye week the Trichs will likely have to put up some of that Stock Market cash for a replacement for R-burger.
T. 10.) Phat Girlz (last week 11) 1-2
-The Girlz sashayed to a stylish win in Week 3 with their first triple digit. Mike Wallace showed shades of last year, putting up an 18 - though his bye is next week. Colston and Graham sputtered along with New Orleans in general. With Lynch M0b, S-Jax and Matthews the Girlz have a legit three headed attack - albeit one that's a little worse for wear.
Next week -BldgDW3LL1NGTh1nk1ng - The Girlz may need Eli to have another career day to take down BDT without Wallace, but they've got the pieces to pull an upset here.
12.) Pr1m0rdi4lLyfestylz® (last week T.9) 0-3
-The Primordial Ones' leave of absence to focus on Twitter hurt the team in week 3 as they gave away a winnable game vs. the Commish. The good news is that Mike Leshoure looks dynamic and ready to take over a starting roll in Detroit. The bad news is that PL left his 19 points on the bench. Still moving forward with 1 WR1, 2 RB1 and a QB-TE double titration is formidable.
Next week - GrossmanSachs - the Stylez will take a shot at the top, where they will no doubt draw a few investments after this weeks round of bullish upsets. It's bye week time and this is where turnarounds start. If Leshoure starts this one should be too close to call.
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