BFFL Weekly Report

Well I guess I can’t complain that I get such rave reviews over the reports but man, I sure do take the heat now when they’re late! After hearing Coach McCarthy apologize to everyone multiple times, I realized something… Apologies are hip and in. That being said, I’m sorry. I’m sorry I let you down once again, I’m sorry that I keep putting articles off and I owe it to all of my fans to do better. Hell, with an apology like that, I could be a coach… speaking of which, when is it time to start calling for McCarthy’s head? I’ve heard some whispers before, but ever since the Minnesota Round 2 loss, those whispers I’ve been hearing have turned into dull roars. I personally don’t think it’s time to can McCarthy… yet. He does have some serious discipline issues to work out, and needs to take a chapter out of Bill Walsh or Bill Parcells book. But I don’t think it’s time for a new coach yet… do you? WHOA! I thought this was a BFFL weekly report! Not the Packers Letdown Network! Lets get started…

Blue Steelers def. Kep’s Mob Squad 81.3 – 72.3

Although this was my GOTY pick, it just seemed to lack the excitement This was one of the five games that came down to the Monday nighter, but Koeppen’s two Monday nighters consisted of Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez. A solid effort by Roddy White with 14.8 points was not enough to help the Squad get the win as Tony Gonzalez would only bring in 5.2 points, and the deficit would remain at 11 points. Koeppen did win the keeper vs. keeper battle as MJD had a 23.7 day as compared to A-Pete, with 12.7. Outside of MJD and White, the Mob Squad had no other player break double digits, which definitely hurts, especially when one of those players is his QB. Is it time for the Squad to shop Warner? Also, a big donut from kicker Jason Hanson never helps. It’s time to ditch Hanson, in ANY league… seeing how the last time he even had a single point, was back in week 5. Although the Squad is still in the mix at 4-4 they now face the 1st place Warriors and could see a potential 3-loss streak fall upon them.

Dave did play a smart game with very little benching remorse he usually may feel, and the only high points that may have been better in the starting line up was an 11.6 point day out of Tim Hightower. Four players would break the double digit mark, but much like the Mob Squad, the QB was not one of those who partook. Schaub only having a 5.8 day would like to take this one back, and it will be very interesting to see how Schaubs numbers play out now a recovering Andre Johnson, and no more Owen Daniels (out for season torn ACL). Did Kevin Walter just become this season’s hottest pick up? Vernon Davis continues to show he’s not a flop having a 7.6 point day, which for him is a little lower but nothing to shy away from, and Steven Jackson also showing that he doesn’t suck regardless of how bad his team is, having a 17.1 point day.

Seal Clubbers def. The Turducken Clan 73 – 51.1

Another upset of the week successfully called, if I keep this up I might have to start taking my team down for Upset of the Week every week to help push up my standings. Chris Johnson FINALLY had another double digit week, only his second since his 36.3 point destruction back in week 2. Johnson would rack up 228 rushing yards and hit paydirt twice on Sunday, making him the Clubbers point leader at 26.9. The Clubbers also had double digit days from Rivers and Jennings with 11.2 and 11.6 points. David Akers would also pick up a solid 9 points while the Eagles gave the Giants a new butthole. The risky Lions D pickup that happened last second also paid off (kind of), as by not giving him negative points, which I was extremely worried about. Hey, they even got a safety! Not many defenses can say that week to week. J-Stew should’ve been on the starting roster replacing Mike Bell, as the newly acquired Stewart had a 2 TD day and brought in 16 points. Expect him in the starting line up next week, especially if Mike Bell is being phased out by Reggie Bush. The Clubbers although may be in last, aren’t dead yet.

The Clan on the other hand just had an off day. This is a solid team (although I hope I didn’t curse them by accidently ruling them out in the playoff prediction) and they should bounce back. If not for the Saints defense, the Clan would not have a double digit performer… anywhere, including the bench. Sims-Walker almost methodically has a good outing every other game, so at least this coming week, he should do well. Ryan showed he’s still a young QB, although still above most of the grade of QB’s his age, there’s gonna be bad outings. Big names like Boldin and Andre Johnson are day to day and Benson on a bye… forcing the Clan to use players like Burleson and Jamal Lewis. I question some players on the team, such as Shaun Hill, Jacoby Jones, and Jamal Lewis, but as long as they just sit the bench, I guess they aren’t hurting anything but depth, which now that there’s only 1 week of byes left, may not be as substantial as it could be. That being said though… the team is getting banged up.

Gridiron Warriors def. MLSP 83.6 – 67.1

Order has been restored, Gridiron Warriors are back in first place yadda, yadda, yadda. Why is it I’m still not completely sold on the Warriors? Is it just me? I apologize Andy, but for some reason I just don’t see a perfectly rounded, championship caliber team. That being said… you are one of the Upsets of the week I haven’t nailed yet, and Wayne, Romo, and Gore are playing like animals. You’ve also made supporting cast improvements like Heap instead of Fasano, which by the way, why the hell is he still eating up roster space. So as of right now, I’m the idiot, and I am eating my own words. The Warriors played very good football this week and had double digit performances out of Romo, Gore, and Wayne (24.2, 13.5 and 18.4). Anyone who was ever worried that Romo would have no one to throw to, can be at ease, now that he has had a third straight week of 20 or more points. Gore seems fully healed and had no problem scampering for 91 yards and hit the endzone once. Reggie Wayne… just scary, and I doubt we’ll see any Reggie Wayne trade that I may have hinted on in past weeks.

MLSP had a great comeback effort, especially after watching Belonger’s entire starting line up done for the day after the noon games, but it just wasn’t enough. Cutler once again had a lackluster day at QB and only brought home 6.1 points. It’s time to start McNabb. Had he started this week, MLSP would have won 84.9 – 83.6. He has shown patience and accuracy I have never seen from him before and very powerful weapons at his disposal. Also his ribs seem to be fully healed and not giving him any problems during the game. I’m just sad it took him a decade to learn control and find his swagger. At the pace McNabb is at now, Donovan is on set to have a 20+ TD season. LT also showed just because he’s over 30 now doesn’t mean he doesn’t have some fight left in him, the number one draft pick took in 14.5 points. McCoy, Colston, and T.O. yes.. T.M.F.O. also had good numbers with 10.9, 11.2, and 9.5. MLSP is so close to getting over that hump, there’s just one or two keys missing. Sources tell me that there is a very, very large trade in the works with this team and another, but only time will tell whether or not something gets worked out before the deadline.

Bry’s Gamers def. God’s Tallywackers 75.2 – 72.2

Like I said in the league posts… going into MNF, one of the five teams losing will come out ahead after the MNF game, and it happened here. All five losing teams had at least two players on the going into Monday night which is huge, and a rarity that it happened to every losing team. But the Gamer’s would bring Pierre Thomas and John Carney into Monday and those two would help Bryan take the now 2nd place Wackers down. It almost didn’t happen until late in the 4th quarter when a turnover gave the Saints the ball once more, and at the 1 yard line Pierre Thomas would soon get his TD. Carney would solidify the lead and make sure there would be no chance of a loss due to a late fumble and with his 4 points, the game would for sure be out of reach. Gamers had 4 players total rack up double digits with Forte leading the charge. Now, Forte has been a bigger bust than a Hooters luncheon, but with the Bears playing the Browns, if he DIDN’T break over 10 points, it would be time to beat him over the side of the head with a hammer. Pierre Thomas had 91 yards and a TD for 14.9 points and Joe Flacco had a lull of a day, but still broke double digits with 11.1 points, and finally the Eagles D would round it out with 10 points.

It was going to be an uphill climb for The Tallywackers anyway due to a big bye week for him, but A-Rod did what he could in Favre Bowl II. 28.9 points and overall having a solid fantasy week, was soured by the embarrassment, that is a Vikings win. Newly acquired Beanie wells was not the center of attention in Arizona and Hightower would take all but 2 points away from Wells. DeSean Jackson, Derrick Mason, and the Chargers D would be the only other stables on the Wackers team, although Jackson, would be the only other member to break double digits (10.1). No time to worry yet, as the Wackers drop to 5-3, but there may be some concern for Dwayne Bowe as the Chiefs just picked up Chris Chambers. Could this dig into the star WR’s attention? We’ll find out.

Magnum PI def. Hurricane Ditka 89.3 – 73.1

It’s no secret that I’m in love with Christensen’s team. I say it almost every report that I feel it is the strongest team in the league. I have been called Jon Gruden, PI’s team being Brett Favre. Yea, its that bad. I knew going into this match-up I was in for an uphill battle, but PI dangled a potential lead for me all Monday night. Before we go into that I will say I HATE losing due to a defense, and although I won’t take anything away from PI’s team… the Bears D did put up 26 points. Manning would have a seasons rare off day as he only threw for 13.2 points. This normally isn’t horrible but the guy is averaging 24 points/game so I took it as giving me a lay up. DeAngelo Williams would also break double digits with 10.5 and breakout WR Miles Austin, the same. So even though I was going into the MNF game down 50 points… I felt some hope. Ahh, to be so naive. Only 3 players of mine would break double digits, although not bad… wouldn’t be enough to get over that hump. Drew Brees would end up with 20 points, Michael Turner with 16.5 and a Ravens D with 15. Reggie Bush was a gamble at RB and although he did get a TD, only brought in 6.9 points. I do think I might keep him in the starting line-up though… Possibly the hardest thing to swallow this week for me though was losing Owen Daniels for the season. I am heartbroken, not only because he was the number 1 TE in the league, but because he was the kid outta UW doing so. It still pains me, and I now know how all Tom Brady owners felt last season… and I only lost a tight end.

So now, I apologize (I told you apologies are in) for this being such a long report, but I know you Biffle heads (that’s what I am now calling BFFLers) will enjoy it.

GOTY: Gridiron Warriors vs. Mob Squad

Sorry Natey, I know you have yet to get a GOTY but I don’t think it’s gonna be this week. The Warriors on top of the league vs. the man with the draft picks. Plus, these two are talkers. Expect to see a full and active smack board with these two, before the games even start.

Upset of the Week: MLSP vs. God’s Tallywacker

…but I will give Natey Upset pick. This will be a tight game, but I think if LT can play the way he did this past week, and if MLSP puts McNabb in the starting line up, it will be Weyenberg’s to lose.