I'm kidding, I'm not Vontae Davis, I'm Eric Walsh, the Matthew Berry of the GFL (though I actually have a full head of hair and I'm not employed by ESPN BUT I SHOULD BE!) Welcome to Week 3 of Walshurleagueout. Some teams are already looking like champion contenders while others are already to call themselves garbage fires...oh wait...that's me!
GFL NEWS
Buster outlasts Will in Game of the Week: Buster beat Will 183-172.94 in our Buffalo Wild Wings Game of the Week. It was a potential championship game preview as Patrick Mahomes was dealing for Will's team but Buster was led by the powerful duo of Todd Gurley and Stephon Diggs to victory. Buster is looking like a champion, now if only he could be humble about it ;)
Ryan Fitzpatrick Mahomes: Did you know that Ryan Fitzpatrick and Patrick Mahomes are the top two fantasy QBs currently this season? I mean no one in their right mind thought "Oh yeah the kid replacing Alex Smith and Jameis Winston's three game replacement are gonna dominate" It's incredible to watch and I consider myself a fan of both these guys.
TB12 to JGnot12: The Browns traded Josh Gordon to the Patriots for a 5th round pick because my life is hell and I can't ever escape the Patriots not annoying me.
The Basement Bros: Still searching for their first win their week are Walsh, Goose, former champion KJ, and Nic. Which none of them play each other and all playing what should be tough matchups, this could continue into Week 4...welp.
Waiver Wire Wonders
Phil grabs Dan Bailey, CLE defense, and Antonio Callaway: A nice haul for the commish aka Lil Skeet Skeet as he signs newly signed Vikings kicker Dan Bailey, streams Cleveland's defense against a rookie QB and picks up the man who might benefit the most in the trading of Josh Gordon in Antonio Callaway.
Tyler puts up $21 for Keelan Cole: Funny story about this, Tyler dropped Keelan Cole for Dez Bryant after the Josh Gordon news that he'd be released broke. Sooo in hindsight maybe he should have just kept Cole? But hey at least you're not me when it comes to this FAAB money...
Goose believes in Will Dissly...wait what: My buddy and football advisory Goose picked up Will Dissly for $6. You'd be better off getting a $5 buck box from Taco Bell, speaking of which I had the double crunchwrap yesterday with the chipotle sauce, pretty tasty. But yeah Will Dissly, maybe he'll score again this week in Dallas for the Seahawks. He also picked up Dallas defense.
Walsh believes in Fitzmagic, spends $9 on two Bucs: WHO THE FOOK IS JAMEIS WINSTON? is what I say as Ryan Fitzpatrick is clearly the QB for the Bucs. He is on an insane pace for this season and it should keep rolling against a Steelers team that just gave up 6 TD passes to Patrick Mahomes. I also picked up Desean Jackson (what year is it?), John "Smoky" Brown and Bilal Powell.
Nic takes a flyer on Jesse James for $2: Nic was relying on Tyler Eifert as his main tight end so he's going to take the chance that Jesse James repeats his performance this week in Tampa and with the injury to Greg "Legatron" Zuerlien, he picked up Robbie Gould.
TRADE ALERT: In a move that went unnoticed last night, Walshy's Warriors and Lil Skeet Skeet worked out a trade that is pending and will be processed Thursday.
Walshy's Warriors receive: Will Fuller and Philip Rivers
Lil Skeet Skeet receive: Jordan Howard and Russell Wilson
Overall, this trade was agreed by both owners, each taking risk and upside into account. For the Warriors, Will Fuller brings WR2/flex upside to his lineup and Rivers provides a solid QB1 to rely on week to week. For Skeet, Jordan Howard will be an RB2 with RB1 upside and Russell Wilson will be a solid bench QB if anything were to happen to Andrew Luck. Might have been a bit early to jump off these bandwagons but remember #staywater.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GAME OF THE WEEK
Shri Returns (1-1) vs Marshawn of the Dead (2-0)
Projected winner: Shri 150-132
Shri top 3: Pat Mahomes, Michael Thomas, David Johsnon
Marshawn top 3: Kirk Cousins, Julio Jones, Melvin Gordon
Shri DANGER ZONE: David Johnson. I never thought I'd be saying this but David Johnson is in trouble. The Cardinals offense is putrid, Mike McCoy is driving this team into the ground. He has been pitiful. Maybe he'll get it going against Chicago...maybe not.
Marshawn DANGER ZONE: Adrian Peterson. Listen the Week 1 game was cute but AD is going to be a game script play. Here's the problem and it's a player Shri has...Chris Thompson. Chris Thompson is balling for the Skins and Adrian Peterson is being hurt by it.
Tyler would like you to put some respect on his name as he has a 2-0 record but no one is talking him as a potential champion. He will face a tough test in Will's team as he has a bevy of playmakers. Tyler will hope to have a comfortable lead because this game can be won in Detroit on SNF by Will if Gronk and Golladay go off.
Walshy's Warriors (0-2) vs KZOO RIVER MONSTERS (2-0)
Projected winner: KZoo 134-114
Walshy's top 3: DeAndre Hopkins, James Conner, Ryan Fitzpatrick
Kzoo top 3: Drew Brees, AJ Green, Mike Evans
Walshy's DANGER ZONE: Desean Jackson. Listen sure he's a burner and he's had two big games but you're a gambler putting him in as a WR2 this week. It could be boom/bust. Here's hoping I hit 21 and don't flop.
KZoo DANGER ZONE: Jay Ajayi. Jay Ajayi is banged up and is day to day for this week's game against Indianapolis, if Ajayi were to be out for this game, the Monsters would rely on Devontae Booker or Doug Martin...yeesh.
With both of these owners having players in the MNF match between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay, it should hopefully come down to Monday night, so Jeff and I will be glued to our seats watching MNF and seeing how this one pans out. It's quite the David vs Goliath match though.
Lil Skeet Skeet (1-1) vs OBJs give me a Chubb (0-2)
Projected winner: OBJs 148-137
Skeet top 3: Andrew Luck, Zeke Elliott, Dalvin Cooks
OBJS top 3: Aaron Rodgers, Kareem Hunt, Odell Beckham Jr.
Skeet DANGER ZONE: Dalvin Cook. Dalvin Cook needs to get it going. He has yet to have over 50 rushing yards in a game. Sure, Kirk Cousins mean this is going to be a more passing heavy offense but Cook can still contribute there.
OBJs DANGER ZONE: Kareem Hunt. Maybe it's just me but I don't think Hunt is getting much usage in this Mahomes offense. He had a solid 15 points last week against PIT but he's very game script dependent. Better days ahead I suppose.
This game will be over before Monday as Sony Michel will be the last man up. If Sony Michel can propel KJ to his first victory, it would be an upset as Skeet should be favored despite to projection saying otherwise.
OMWTFYB (0-2) vs Captain Insano (2-0)
Projected winner: OMY 149-139
OMW top 3: Deshaun Watson, Christian McCaffery, Alvin Kamara
Insano top 3: Antonio Brown, Jimmy Garoppolo, Tyreek Hill
OMW DANGER ZONE: Jesse James. I know you just put some investment in Jesse James but be weary that the Steelers also have Vance McDonald, now James is clearly a better player than Vance McDonald but I'd pump the breaks on Jesse James putting up huge numbers this week. Serviceable, sure.
Insano DANGER ZONE: Rex Burkhead. The emergence of Sony Michel could leave Burkhead as the last running back on the Patriots totem pole. James White will get carries, Sony Michel will get carries, how many will Rex Burkhead get? You never know with Billy Belicheck.
Nic's team here is stout with running back talent including the debut of Matt Breida who is one of the top running backs in total yards so far. Ryan will have rely on his passing weapons of Antonio Brown and Tyreek Hill to cover up some blemishes this 2-0 team has.
WHAT BIKE? (2-0) vs Shady Draft Strats (0-2)
Projected winner: BIKE 146-126
BIKE top 3: Todd Gurley, Cam Newton, Stephon Diggs
Shady top 3: Tom Brady, Keenan Allen, Saquon Barkley
BIKE DANGER ZONE: Dion Lewis. Dion Lewis had a rough game last week and with the Titans trending downward with the uncertainty of the quarterback position and not to mention they're going to Jacksonville this week. YIKES.
Shady DANGER ZONE: Marvin Jones. The TD last week saved this fantasy day but Marvin Jones is looking like the 3rd option for Matthew Stafford, the emergence of Kenny Golladay will be an issue for Goose. But Marvin will have his boom days, better hope that's this week.
This one is an utter mismatch as we have a 2-0 team against an underachieving 0-2 team. The margin of victory is a projected 20 points. If for some reason, Goose is within victory, he can seal the upset of the season so far if Marvin Jones balls out.
NFL GAME PICKS
NY Jets @ Cleveland: I'll take the Browns and Tyrod Taylor to beat the Jets. Maybe the Lions game was a fluke but hey, Sam Darnold looks alright.
Tennessee @ Jacksonville: Jacksonville BIG. I mean I never thought the Jacksonville Jaguars would be one of the best teams in the league but solid drafting and great management from Tom Coughlin has made the Jaguars a legit threat to the Patriots to win the AFC title.
Denver @ Baltimore: I'm gonna take the Ravens at home to win this one. The Broncos have looked better with Case Keenum but this Baltimore defense and a long road trip for the Broncos equals a Ravens victory.
NY Giants @ Houston: I'll take the Texans to beat the pathetic New York Giants. Watching their offense on SNF just made me mad I wasted my time. Pray4Saquon. And Eli too I guess.
Green Bay @ Washington: The Skins are not as good as we thought they were and I think Aaron Rodgers exposes them in this one.
Cincinnati @ Carolina: This one is a toss up but I like Cam Newton, I'm always picking the Panthers huh. Well I can't deny that they have a good team and I think they're a bit better than a beat up Bengals squad.
Indianapolis @ Philadelphia: The return of Frank Reich to Philly and the season debut of Carson Wentz will equal a long day for the Colts. Even though the Eagles are beat up offensively, the Colts cannot match the firepower of Wentz. Eagles by 10.
San Francisco @ Kansas City: If Garoppolo was half the quarterback that Pat Mahomes is, this would be a game of the week contender but with how FLAKY Jimmy G has looked, I really expect Pat "Levitation" Mahomes to win this one easily.
New Orleans @ Atlanta: I just feel like the Saints have too much firepower to match the Falcons especially with the lack of Devonta Freeman.
Oakland @ Miami: The Miami Dolphins are going to be 3-0. The Oakland Raiders are not good. Jon Gruden made a mistake. His mistake was thinking he could be a NFL head coach again.
Buffalo @ Minnesota: I think I don't even need to explain this one.
LA Chargers @ LA Rams: The battle for LA. This might actually be a fun game but the Rams are scary, y'all. Sean McVay is a very smart head coach and I expect him to game plan for Melvin Gordon and the Chargers accurately.
Dallas @ Seattle: Man, Seattle looked bad on MNF. Russell Wilson can apparently not do it all on his own. I think the Cowboys squeak this one out. Mostly due to their defense.
Chicago @ Arizona: THE BATTLE OF PUTRID OFFENSES, HOORAY? Uh I'll go with the team that might put Sam Bradford to IR.
New England @ Detroit: Hey Matt Patricia, remember the team you used to coach for? Yeah, they're going to rekt you on national television. If the Lions pull this off, they're going to the Super Bowl.
Pittsburgh @ Tampa Bay: BELIEVE IN FITZMAGIC BEFORE HE IS THE CHOSEN ONE. Also the Pittsburgh defense just gave up SIX TOUCHDOWN PASSES to Patrick Mahomes. Bucs win a shootout.
Alright see you back in Week 4.
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