Tuesday Review v4.3
Here we are, back for a comprehensive review of the week that was in the PPFFL. So we're posting a day late? At least something is getting posted this week besides the standings.
It was a down week, as only two teams managed to crack the 100 point mark. One of them was the Cyclones, who extended their early lead. The other was our league's big mover of the week: The Outlaws. This is the best start the lawless ones have been off to in recent memory. Comparing seasons to train robberies, this season is like robbing the Orient Express for them, while seasons past would have been like sticking up the patrons on the train at Funderland.
Even with the early success, The Outlaws aren't immune from a little criticism. Their top pick in the draft, Antonio Bryant (1.30) has been a bit of a bust so far. It's tough to remove that #1 guy from the lineup early in the season, though. That's why Santana Moss (27.90) was on the bench in Week 3, costing his fake team a spot in 2nd place and earning his fake owner the "I Sure Wish I Would Have Played That Guy" Award for Week 3.
Official Standings (Week 3):
Cyclones 375.66 (101.33)
Team STY 358.62 (84.74)
The Outlaws 334.01 (110.69)
The Maestro 321.80 (95.25)
The Big Ragu 318.47 (97.04)
Gnomies 288.91 (69.98)
The Dragons 283.20 (86.22)
The Dominator 254.62 (78.26)
In a fake league dominated by quarterbacks, the Cyclones got one of the only great weeks from one. Peyton Manning (51.03) torched the Cardinals in the desert on Sunday night, hooking up frequently with Dallas Clark (16.45). That was about it for this fake team, as David Akers (10.00) was the only other starter to give any measurable production. It was enough to keep this team on top of the standings, though, as we once again see that a great QB can cover up a lot of holes on your roster.
Hanging tough is Team STY. Drew Brees (11.34) had his first off week of the season. Fortunately, Reggie Wayne (22.30) was inserted into the lineup this week for the trip to Arizona. Steven Jackson (14.15) was solid for his real team that nobody cares about. Honestly, if the Rams, Chiefs, and Browns all went away, would most of America notice? Other than to realize that there would suddenly be no teams left in the league that the Raiders might be able to beat?
Firing their six shooters in the air are The Outlaws. They were the big risers this week, as Kurt Warner (30.64) got to play from behind all night. DeSean Jackson (22.45) continued to play like an elite receiver. Joseph Addai (12.55), stop me if you've heard this before, got to run around untouched in Arizona on Sunday night. Throw in the Baltimore defense (17.00) and you have yourself a pretty nice fantasy week on a day when most others struggled.
The Maestro dropped a place this week, and it could have been worse if not for the play of Pocket Hercules, Maurice Jones-Drew (32.35). Tony Romo (22.70) did everything but actually throw the ball to someone while they were in the end zone. It must be mentioned that Sebastian Janikowski (4.00) was the only Raider to show up, according to J.T. the Brick. If J.T. is giving up on the Raiders, then their situation is more dire than anyone ever could imagine.
Staying within shouting distance of the top is The Big Ragu. Tom Brady (28.04) was okay, helping this fake team by throwing to Randy Moss (18.80) frequently. Let's give some props to Kevin Smith (11.95), too. He had a decent game on Sunday, but that's not the point. The point is that the Lions finally won a game after dropping the last 19 that they played. Based on what we hear on the radio locally when the Raiders win, I can confidently say that talk radio shows in Michigan are ablaze with talk of the Lions winning the NFC North.
The Gnomies are next, leading the way for the less than inspiring teams of the PPFFL. Matt Ryan (15.43) was their top scorer for the week, which explains why this team is perilously close to being a full 100 points back in the standings. Adrian Peterson (6.95) couldn't pull all the weight this week, as his arch nemesis, Patrick Willis, pushed him into another mediocre performance against the Niners. Greg Olsen (13.20) had a nice game, meaning that, at least for a week, Jay Cutler remembered which team he was supposed to throw the ball to.
Brett Favre's (32.07) fake team might be next to last in the standings, but they are #1 in all of our hearts. The Dragons have experienced rough sailing so far, but we're all pulling for them because of #4 being on the roster. As Chris Berman famously said, "Rooting for Brett Favre is like rooting for America". And, I like rooting for America. This fake team is just like America in other ways, too. For instance, the Arizona defense (1.00) protects its goal line in much the same way that our federal government protects our southern border. No matter where you are in Arizona, it seems like someone is sprinting across a line and dancing like there's no tomorrow.
The Dominator spent some time back east, which seems to have motivated Jerricho Cotchery (23.25) of the suddenly invincible Jets. If the Big Guy wants to save his fantasy football season, he might also have to make trips to Washington (Clinton Portis [3.40]), Green Bay (Ryan Grant [6.20]), and Atlanta (Tony Gonzalez [1.80]) to motivate a few of his other players. If there's a team that needs some tough love, this is it.
Notes:
Here we are, back for a comprehensive review of the week that was in the PPFFL. So we're posting a day late? At least something is getting posted this week besides the standings.
It was a down week, as only two teams managed to crack the 100 point mark. One of them was the Cyclones, who extended their early lead. The other was our league's big mover of the week: The Outlaws. This is the best start the lawless ones have been off to in recent memory. Comparing seasons to train robberies, this season is like robbing the Orient Express for them, while seasons past would have been like sticking up the patrons on the train at Funderland.
Even with the early success, The Outlaws aren't immune from a little criticism. Their top pick in the draft, Antonio Bryant (1.30) has been a bit of a bust so far. It's tough to remove that #1 guy from the lineup early in the season, though. That's why Santana Moss (27.90) was on the bench in Week 3, costing his fake team a spot in 2nd place and earning his fake owner the "I Sure Wish I Would Have Played That Guy" Award for Week 3.
Official Standings (Week 3):
Cyclones 375.66 (101.33)
Team STY 358.62 (84.74)
The Outlaws 334.01 (110.69)
The Maestro 321.80 (95.25)
The Big Ragu 318.47 (97.04)
Gnomies 288.91 (69.98)
The Dragons 283.20 (86.22)
The Dominator 254.62 (78.26)
In a fake league dominated by quarterbacks, the Cyclones got one of the only great weeks from one. Peyton Manning (51.03) torched the Cardinals in the desert on Sunday night, hooking up frequently with Dallas Clark (16.45). That was about it for this fake team, as David Akers (10.00) was the only other starter to give any measurable production. It was enough to keep this team on top of the standings, though, as we once again see that a great QB can cover up a lot of holes on your roster.
Hanging tough is Team STY. Drew Brees (11.34) had his first off week of the season. Fortunately, Reggie Wayne (22.30) was inserted into the lineup this week for the trip to Arizona. Steven Jackson (14.15) was solid for his real team that nobody cares about. Honestly, if the Rams, Chiefs, and Browns all went away, would most of America notice? Other than to realize that there would suddenly be no teams left in the league that the Raiders might be able to beat?
Firing their six shooters in the air are The Outlaws. They were the big risers this week, as Kurt Warner (30.64) got to play from behind all night. DeSean Jackson (22.45) continued to play like an elite receiver. Joseph Addai (12.55), stop me if you've heard this before, got to run around untouched in Arizona on Sunday night. Throw in the Baltimore defense (17.00) and you have yourself a pretty nice fantasy week on a day when most others struggled.
The Maestro dropped a place this week, and it could have been worse if not for the play of Pocket Hercules, Maurice Jones-Drew (32.35). Tony Romo (22.70) did everything but actually throw the ball to someone while they were in the end zone. It must be mentioned that Sebastian Janikowski (4.00) was the only Raider to show up, according to J.T. the Brick. If J.T. is giving up on the Raiders, then their situation is more dire than anyone ever could imagine.
Staying within shouting distance of the top is The Big Ragu. Tom Brady (28.04) was okay, helping this fake team by throwing to Randy Moss (18.80) frequently. Let's give some props to Kevin Smith (11.95), too. He had a decent game on Sunday, but that's not the point. The point is that the Lions finally won a game after dropping the last 19 that they played. Based on what we hear on the radio locally when the Raiders win, I can confidently say that talk radio shows in Michigan are ablaze with talk of the Lions winning the NFC North.
The Gnomies are next, leading the way for the less than inspiring teams of the PPFFL. Matt Ryan (15.43) was their top scorer for the week, which explains why this team is perilously close to being a full 100 points back in the standings. Adrian Peterson (6.95) couldn't pull all the weight this week, as his arch nemesis, Patrick Willis, pushed him into another mediocre performance against the Niners. Greg Olsen (13.20) had a nice game, meaning that, at least for a week, Jay Cutler remembered which team he was supposed to throw the ball to.
Brett Favre's (32.07) fake team might be next to last in the standings, but they are #1 in all of our hearts. The Dragons have experienced rough sailing so far, but we're all pulling for them because of #4 being on the roster. As Chris Berman famously said, "Rooting for Brett Favre is like rooting for America". And, I like rooting for America. This fake team is just like America in other ways, too. For instance, the Arizona defense (1.00) protects its goal line in much the same way that our federal government protects our southern border. No matter where you are in Arizona, it seems like someone is sprinting across a line and dancing like there's no tomorrow.
The Dominator spent some time back east, which seems to have motivated Jerricho Cotchery (23.25) of the suddenly invincible Jets. If the Big Guy wants to save his fantasy football season, he might also have to make trips to Washington (Clinton Portis [3.40]), Green Bay (Ryan Grant [6.20]), and Atlanta (Tony Gonzalez [1.80]) to motivate a few of his other players. If there's a team that needs some tough love, this is it.
Notes:
- Get those rosters and waiver claims in as soon as you can.
- The league office took a road trip to Rohnert Park this past Sunday, so football viewing was kept to a minimum. Because of that, there will be no cutting on NBC's Football Night in America. I'm sure it was as stupid as usual with Olbermann at the controls, but I cannot comment on what I did not see.
- In case you haven't heard, J.T. the Brick is appalled at the way the Raiders mailed in their effort on Sunday. He also believed that the game against Denver (#3 of 16, by the way) had serious playoff implications. So, if you're following at home, J.T. is not only delusional, but he's also reached the point where he can't find something positive to say about the Silver and Black. In other news, the earth will now fly right off of its axis.
That's about it for now. Here's hoping there will be more time for football viewing this weekend. If there is, this space will be filled up with comments, quotes, and observations this time next week. Until then, don't take any wooden nickels.
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