Baltimore Tools vs. Brick Walls & Trees
The two worst words in all of Fantasy Football: BYE WEEK. Yes, the Tools face one of two hard weeks
created by the BYE’S (congrats to week 8 opponent B2RMM). While I have had Scott’s number the
previous two years (and, according to Scott, in 2002 too… especially after we made that week 1
blockbuster trade sending Ricky to me and Steven Davis to him), this year may be Scott’s chance to
finally stick it to the other ROFF Officer. Good luck buddy, but beware… I’m not giving up, watch for me to
come out swinging.
PICK: TOOLS
Nose vs. Five Second Stare
Speaking of which, I love a good fight. Batman (Cantor) takes on his loyal – if easily more confusable –
sidekick Robin (Blass). The series is tied 1-1, but Blass has only had participation in one of those
games: A week 3 win by 48 points after Nose scored 139 on Stare. Nose certainly has the advantage
this week with an ON FIRE Carson Palmer playing the Bears (isn’t it weird that the CHICAGO Football
team are the BEARS and the baseball team are merely the CUBS… wonder if that means something)
and with Steven Jackson in Tennessee. Look for Five to shine with LT playing NYG, Keyshawn to pop up
with a big game in San Fran, but for Brooks to run out of steam against Minnesota. Based on his
dangerous core of WR’s (Horn, Boldin and Muhammad), I’m giving the edge to Nose.
PICK: NOSE DISTRACTS THE STARE
propaganda vs Colt .45's
Sure propaganda needs the win. Working in Russia can be depressing enough, but having to listen to
football over the internet at 2 in the morning AND having your team go 2-0 – well that can be down right
agitating. It looks like Frerotte will be taking the reigns again this week for the Russian, and, with Davis
on a bye, running back support comes from Darren Sproles (insert picture of my EYES POPPING OUT
OF MY HEAD… here). As for the Colt’s, well the story isn’t any prettier. Jones and Portis – both keepers
– take this week off, as does Mason and Patten. For those of you keeping score at home, that’s 2
underperforming starters, 1 star WR and one washed up taking the week off. If Farve can be more week
2 (31 points) than week 1 (5) Colt’s might have a chance. If he can’t, then propa getting his first W.
PICK: RUSSIAN MALT LIQUOR IS PREFERRED
Nomads in the Deep vs. New Jersey Jacobins
Both our award winners from 2004 (number 1 Champ and number 14 Toilet) face off in what is sure to
be a battle. Nomads 1-1 start looks a little deceiving. That’s because he is averaging 107 points per
game, 5th best in the league. With everyone playing, Hasselbeck, Davis, Holmes, Smith, Driver and
Houshmandzadeh (all number 1’s at their positions) take the field. With some playing easy D’s (Ari, TB,
Den) look for Nomads to post another 100+ day. As for Jacobins, their 120 points per game IS the best
in ROFF this year. AND he too plays the usual gang: Brees (who earned his championship ring with
Nomads last year), Moss, Bennett, Smith, Barber and Droughns. The difference is that the Jaco’s play
some tougher defenses (Philly, KC, Indy), including his own powerful NYG D taking on his QB. This
game will be close, but look for the Champ to prove why he can win the big ones.
PICK: JERSEY IN DEEP
Shermtanks vs. Blade Brown
Jamal is on a bye, so Benson and Bennett get the start. I’m sure that will certainly bring Jason back from
the edge. Meanwhile, LJ takes on Oakland, which could be good if they go after TO and Westbrook.
Shermtanks are also playing Philly’s D against Oakland D, and Philly is bound to give up a few to
Collins/Moss here and there. Oh, and Blade? Yeah, well he has Collins/Moss. So every time those two
connect… look for Jay to be one step closer to that window.
PICK: BLADES CUT UP THE TANK
Brock's Bandits vs. MarriedWithRavens
Beware the return of Daunte: At home, vs New Orleans, and he… needs… a big game. DC will be back,
and that is why this is THE GAME OF THE WEEK. Brock’s Alexander finally showed up last week and
will perform nicely vs. Arizona this week. Also look for RUUUUDY to light up Chicago. MwR will be
rooting for the other side that game: He’s got Jones running against Cincy. This is definitely a tough call,
but with Bandit’s Brady/Branch struggling against my Pitt D, I’m going to give the slight edge to MwR.
PICK: MARRIED WITHOUT BANDITS
Duckville Quackers vs Born To Run My Mouth
Duck. QUACK. Playing. QUACK. Mouth. YEAH! While I am not calling this the game of the week, Yahoo
has them separated by just 6 hundredths of a point. Born’s McNabb, Green, and Cadillac will be solid
performers this week. Quackers will put up a strong fight with Harrison (perform already DAMNIT!),
McCardell (thank you for supporting), Jones, Taylor and Crumpler. McNabb was huge last week versus
San Fran, don’t look for the other side of the Bay to give him as much room… that is the difference in the
game and the win for the Quacks.
PICK: BEAKS SPEAK LOUDER THAN MOUTHS
The two worst words in all of Fantasy Football: BYE WEEK. Yes, the Tools face one of two hard weeks
created by the BYE’S (congrats to week 8 opponent B2RMM). While I have had Scott’s number the
previous two years (and, according to Scott, in 2002 too… especially after we made that week 1
blockbuster trade sending Ricky to me and Steven Davis to him), this year may be Scott’s chance to
finally stick it to the other ROFF Officer. Good luck buddy, but beware… I’m not giving up, watch for me to
come out swinging.
PICK: TOOLS
Nose vs. Five Second Stare
Speaking of which, I love a good fight. Batman (Cantor) takes on his loyal – if easily more confusable –
sidekick Robin (Blass). The series is tied 1-1, but Blass has only had participation in one of those
games: A week 3 win by 48 points after Nose scored 139 on Stare. Nose certainly has the advantage
this week with an ON FIRE Carson Palmer playing the Bears (isn’t it weird that the CHICAGO Football
team are the BEARS and the baseball team are merely the CUBS… wonder if that means something)
and with Steven Jackson in Tennessee. Look for Five to shine with LT playing NYG, Keyshawn to pop up
with a big game in San Fran, but for Brooks to run out of steam against Minnesota. Based on his
dangerous core of WR’s (Horn, Boldin and Muhammad), I’m giving the edge to Nose.
PICK: NOSE DISTRACTS THE STARE
propaganda vs Colt .45's
Sure propaganda needs the win. Working in Russia can be depressing enough, but having to listen to
football over the internet at 2 in the morning AND having your team go 2-0 – well that can be down right
agitating. It looks like Frerotte will be taking the reigns again this week for the Russian, and, with Davis
on a bye, running back support comes from Darren Sproles (insert picture of my EYES POPPING OUT
OF MY HEAD… here). As for the Colt’s, well the story isn’t any prettier. Jones and Portis – both keepers
– take this week off, as does Mason and Patten. For those of you keeping score at home, that’s 2
underperforming starters, 1 star WR and one washed up taking the week off. If Farve can be more week
2 (31 points) than week 1 (5) Colt’s might have a chance. If he can’t, then propa getting his first W.
PICK: RUSSIAN MALT LIQUOR IS PREFERRED
Nomads in the Deep vs. New Jersey Jacobins
Both our award winners from 2004 (number 1 Champ and number 14 Toilet) face off in what is sure to
be a battle. Nomads 1-1 start looks a little deceiving. That’s because he is averaging 107 points per
game, 5th best in the league. With everyone playing, Hasselbeck, Davis, Holmes, Smith, Driver and
Houshmandzadeh (all number 1’s at their positions) take the field. With some playing easy D’s (Ari, TB,
Den) look for Nomads to post another 100+ day. As for Jacobins, their 120 points per game IS the best
in ROFF this year. AND he too plays the usual gang: Brees (who earned his championship ring with
Nomads last year), Moss, Bennett, Smith, Barber and Droughns. The difference is that the Jaco’s play
some tougher defenses (Philly, KC, Indy), including his own powerful NYG D taking on his QB. This
game will be close, but look for the Champ to prove why he can win the big ones.
PICK: JERSEY IN DEEP
Shermtanks vs. Blade Brown
Jamal is on a bye, so Benson and Bennett get the start. I’m sure that will certainly bring Jason back from
the edge. Meanwhile, LJ takes on Oakland, which could be good if they go after TO and Westbrook.
Shermtanks are also playing Philly’s D against Oakland D, and Philly is bound to give up a few to
Collins/Moss here and there. Oh, and Blade? Yeah, well he has Collins/Moss. So every time those two
connect… look for Jay to be one step closer to that window.
PICK: BLADES CUT UP THE TANK
Brock's Bandits vs. MarriedWithRavens
Beware the return of Daunte: At home, vs New Orleans, and he… needs… a big game. DC will be back,
and that is why this is THE GAME OF THE WEEK. Brock’s Alexander finally showed up last week and
will perform nicely vs. Arizona this week. Also look for RUUUUDY to light up Chicago. MwR will be
rooting for the other side that game: He’s got Jones running against Cincy. This is definitely a tough call,
but with Bandit’s Brady/Branch struggling against my Pitt D, I’m going to give the slight edge to MwR.
PICK: MARRIED WITHOUT BANDITS
Duckville Quackers vs Born To Run My Mouth
Duck. QUACK. Playing. QUACK. Mouth. YEAH! While I am not calling this the game of the week, Yahoo
has them separated by just 6 hundredths of a point. Born’s McNabb, Green, and Cadillac will be solid
performers this week. Quackers will put up a strong fight with Harrison (perform already DAMNIT!),
McCardell (thank you for supporting), Jones, Taylor and Crumpler. McNabb was huge last week versus
San Fran, don’t look for the other side of the Bay to give him as much room… that is the difference in the
game and the win for the Quacks.
PICK: BEAKS SPEAK LOUDER THAN MOUTHS
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