GFL NEWS
DT traded to Houston: Demaryius Thomas is headed to the Houston Texans in exchange for a draft pick. Houston decimated by injuries at the receiver position are going to give the aging receiver a chance and hope he provides some upside to their offense.
Detroit no longer Golden :( Goodbye to Golden Tate, one of my favorite receivers to ever play for the Fighting Irish. The other, Will Fuller is also gone (IR for a torn ACL) but yeah, this is a big move for the Lions, moving on from Golden Tate, this only means more opportunities for Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones.
Waiver Wire Wonders
Jeff spends $16 on Carolina's defense: I have no words for this, I guess Jeff wanted to spend his FAAB before the end of the year, I hope for his sake he's keeping this defense the rest of the year.
Walsh spends $12 on D.J. Moore: Thinking I need to hoard all the upside rookie wide receivers, I spend pretty much the remainder of my FAAB on Carolina wide receiver D.J. Moore, mind you this is the right Moore to spend your FAAB on this week. Moore's upcoming schedule is appetizing and he has solid flex appeal week to week.
Phil thinks he's sneaky stashing Malcolm Brown: Though he didn't spend any FAAB on this, I want to mention this because the Commish must be pretty confident, Malcolm Brown is Todd Gurley's backup. Phil must be thinking Gurley will sit in the Championship and he could use Malcolm Brown as a starter. That or he wants Gurley to go down...
And here's the rest of the waiver moves
Phil: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, Denver defense
Nic: QB Baker Mayfield, Packers defense
Walsh: TE Jack Doyle, Dolphins defense
Tyler: K Brett Maher, WR Marquise Goodwin
TRADE ALERT: Rick Flair Woo! trades RB Christian McCaffrey to Captain Insano for WR Antonio Brown.
Walsh's take: Late season game changer, Ryan needing a solid RB, gets a huge boost for the RB/WR flex juggernaut Christian McCaffrey while Walsh gets one of the top receivers in the game and hopes to rely on James Conner and Marlon Mack going forward.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GAME OF THE WEEK
Give Em The Peen (4-4) @ Marshawn of the Dead (5-3)
Peen Top 3: QB Deshaun Watson, RB Alvin Kamara, WR DeAndre Hopkins
Marshawn Top 3: QB Kirk Cousins, RB Melvin Gordon, WR Julio Jones
Peen DANGER ZONE: WR Michael Crabtree. Crabtree is getting targets but they're minimal, he only got 6.1 fantasy points last week against the Panthers. He also has to worry about Snead and John Brown stealing targets. He might be the third best receiver on this team.
Marshawn DANGER ZONE: WR Doug Baldwin. Trash. Doug Baldwin has been trash, I'm sorry Tyler but this pick hasn't worked out. He is a risky WR2 going forward this season. Russell Wilson targets him but he's just not getting it done. Proceed with caution.
Walsh's take: This is our game of the week because it could shake up the standings. I know Buster is playing KJ this week but due to his lost, I'm more intrigued by Nic vs Tyler this week. As for the game, Nic will hope from strong showings from Deshaun Watson and Alvin Kamara while Tyler will hope Julio Jones finds the end zone and Melvin Gordon continues his dominance.
Walsh's take: This is our game of the week because it could shake up the standings. I know Buster is playing KJ this week but due to his lost, I'm more intrigued by Nic vs Tyler this week. As for the game, Nic will hope from strong showings from Deshaun Watson and Alvin Kamara while Tyler will hope Julio Jones finds the end zone and Melvin Gordon continues his dominance.
WHAT BIKE? (7-1) @ OBJs give me a Chubb (5-3)
BIKE Top 3: QB Cam Newton, RB Todd Gurley, WR Davante Adams
OBJs top 3: QB Aaron Rodgers, RB Kareem Hunt, WR Randall Cobb
BIKE DANGER ZONE: Rams defense. I doubt Buster will try to find a streamer but going up against Drew Brees and the Saints will be a daunting task for this Rams defense which is banged up and Marcus Peters has not delivered the contract he was given.
OBJs DANGER ZONE: WR Randall Cobb. With Ty Montgomery getting shipped off to Baltimore, Green Bay might rely more on a running attack led by Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams. Also Rodgers go to target is Davante Adams. Cobb might be looking at a lowly stat line this week.
Walsh's Take: KJ is a real underdog here since he's down OBJ this week and Buster despite the loss still has been a juggernaut this season. Buster will hope for big games out of QB Cam Newton, WR Davante Adams and of course, Gurley. KJ will hope he can make up for the lack of OBJ with solid showings from RB Kareem Hunt, WR Desean Jackson and the Texans defense.
Walsh's Take: KJ is a real underdog here since he's down OBJ this week and Buster despite the loss still has been a juggernaut this season. Buster will hope for big games out of QB Cam Newton, WR Davante Adams and of course, Gurley. KJ will hope he can make up for the lack of OBJ with solid showings from RB Kareem Hunt, WR Desean Jackson and the Texans defense.
Rick Flair Woo! (4-4) @ Shady Draft Strats (2-6)
Flair top 3: QB Russell Wilson, RB James Conner, WR Antonio Brown
Shady top 3: QB Tom Brady, RB Philip Lindsay, WR Keenan Allen
Flair top 3: QB Russell Wilson, RB James Conner, WR Antonio Brown
Shady top 3: QB Tom Brady, RB Philip Lindsay, WR Keenan Allen
Flair DANGER ZONE: RB Kenyan Drake. Yes, Kenyan Drake is balling out these past few weeks but he is a touchdown dependent RB2 this week against the Jets. The good news is as long as Brock Osweiler remains the starter, Drake has potential week to week.
Shady DANGER ZONE: WR Geronimo Allison. Geronimo Allison only had 1 target last week and it's starting to look like Marques Valdes-Scantling has taken over the 3rd receiver role in this offense, maybe Allison was in decoy mode last week but there's still upside against New England.Walsh's take: Goose has had some of the crappiest luck this season and now faces a team coming hot off an upset win over Shri Returns. This screams trap game for Walsh but the acquisition of Antonio Brown might take him over the top, But just remember, Any Given Sunday. Goose will hope for big games from WR Keenan Allen and QB Tom Brady while Walsh will look for upside with WR D.J. Moore and WR Courtland Sutton.
Lil Skeet Skeet (2-6) @ KZOO RIVER MONSTERS (4-4)
Skeet top 3: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, RB Jordan Howard, WR Robert Woods
KZOO top 3: QB Drew Brees. RB Zeke Elliott, WR Mike EvansSkeet top 3: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, RB Jordan Howard, WR Robert Woods
Skeet DANGER ZONE: WR Allen Robinson. He's been dealing with a groin injury and hasn't been targeted much. Taylor Gabriel is putting up better numbers than he is and the offense is more successfully run through Tarik Cohen and Mitchell Trubisky.
KZOO DANGER ZONE: RB Zeke Elliott. It's not often we have a big named star in our Danger Zone column but this isn't the best matchup for Zeke, the Titans have given up the 4th fewest points to running backs this season and the addition of WR Amari Cooper could equal a negative gamescript for Zeke Elliott.
Walsh's take: Phil's been a hot team relying heavily on performances from QB Andrew Luck and his tandem of WRs Robert Woods and A.J. Green. This is Jeff's first time meeting this season since their blockbuster trade. This should be a dandy and if it's close, Zeke Elliott will try to take it home for the Monsters on Monday night.
Shri Returns (5-3) @ Captain Insano (2-6)
Shri top 3: QB Patrick Mahomes, RB David Johnson, WR Adam Thielen
Shri top 3: QB Patrick Mahomes, RB David Johnson, WR Adam Thielen
Insano top 3: BOTH QBs ON BYE! RB Christian McCaffrey, WR Tyreek Hill
Shri DANGER ZONE: TE Rob Gronkowski. Will...I don't know how to tell you this but Gronk isn't the man he once was. I think he might be done for. He's just not doing it for you this year. He had 7.3 points against Buffalo. He might have a favorable matchup this week against the Packers but I don't trust Gronk anymore.
Insano DANGER ZONE: RB Isaiah Crowell. This man is the ultimate boom/bust RB but it's mostly been busts over the past few weeks. He's scored 7.2, 6.0, and last week 4.8 and he is not a safe RB2 by any means. The Dolphins just gave up a ton of yards to Lamar Miller last week but Crowell is no Lamar Miller.
Walsh's Take: Ryan will hope the acquisition of RB Christian McCaffrey lights a fire over this struggling squad that is the lowest scoring team in the league. Will is hoping to bounce back after a shocking loss to me and my squad which put 212 points but if there was a week to bounce back, it would be this week against Ryan.
Walsh's Take: Ryan will hope the acquisition of RB Christian McCaffrey lights a fire over this struggling squad that is the lowest scoring team in the league. Will is hoping to bounce back after a shocking loss to me and my squad which put 212 points but if there was a week to bounce back, it would be this week against Ryan.
NFL GAME PICKS
Raiders @ 49ers: The Raiders look good? Held strong against the Colts but the 49ers should be easy to take care of even on the road.
Falcons @ Skins: WALSH'S WACKY UPSET OF THE WEEK! Washington is RED HOT and vying for the NFC East crown. Sure, the Falcons have firepower on offense but that defense is garbage to the highest level.
Steelers @ Ravens: This one is a literal toss up, great offense vs strong defense, someone's going to have to budge and I trust Ben Roethlisberger more than Joe Flacco.
Lions @ Vikings: I think a rejuvenated Detroit now relying more on Kerryon Johnson, Kenny Golladay, and Marvin Jones will find a way to win in Minneapolis. This is probably a more crazy upset than Washington over Atlanta but sure why not, A SECOND CRAZY UPSET OF THE WEEK.
Buccaneers @ Panthers: Fitzmagic may be back but you ain't stopping Cam Newton at home. NO SIR, YOU ARE NOT!
Jets @ Dolphins: Sam Darnold will be no match for this stout Dolphins defense which surprisingly isn't that bad all things considered.
Bears @ Bills: Nathan Peterman is going to start for the Bills...moving on.
Chiefs @ Browns: Y'know Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield put on quite the show in College but here in the pros, Mahomes is the safer pick this week.
Chargers @ Seahawks: This more has to do with my faith in Melvin Gordon more than it does about the matchup because I think the Hawks could win but they won't?
Texans @ Broncos: Coin flip, I really like Deshaun Watson but Walsh's gut is saying take the Broncos in a defensive struggle.
Rams @ Saints: Drew Brees is a Hall of Famer, Jared Goff's career is just beginning but if the Saints had Todd Gurley...Drew Brees might have more than one Super Bowl ring.
Packers @ Patriots: Either way a QB #12 is going to prevail but I'll take the team that isn't imploding inside it's organization.
Titans @ Cowboys: MNF sucks. I'll admit it, this team isn't amazing but it's better than Sean McDonough. I really like their graphics for some reason, kooky stuff. Anyways Marcus Mariota is a broken man and this is just gonna be a Jason Witten suckoff fest since he's back home in Dallas. Dallas wins big and maybe Amari Cooper is the next Jerry Rice.
Falcons @ Skins: WALSH'S WACKY UPSET OF THE WEEK! Washington is RED HOT and vying for the NFC East crown. Sure, the Falcons have firepower on offense but that defense is garbage to the highest level.
Steelers @ Ravens: This one is a literal toss up, great offense vs strong defense, someone's going to have to budge and I trust Ben Roethlisberger more than Joe Flacco.
Lions @ Vikings: I think a rejuvenated Detroit now relying more on Kerryon Johnson, Kenny Golladay, and Marvin Jones will find a way to win in Minneapolis. This is probably a more crazy upset than Washington over Atlanta but sure why not, A SECOND CRAZY UPSET OF THE WEEK.
Buccaneers @ Panthers: Fitzmagic may be back but you ain't stopping Cam Newton at home. NO SIR, YOU ARE NOT!
Jets @ Dolphins: Sam Darnold will be no match for this stout Dolphins defense which surprisingly isn't that bad all things considered.
Bears @ Bills: Nathan Peterman is going to start for the Bills...moving on.
Chiefs @ Browns: Y'know Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield put on quite the show in College but here in the pros, Mahomes is the safer pick this week.
Chargers @ Seahawks: This more has to do with my faith in Melvin Gordon more than it does about the matchup because I think the Hawks could win but they won't?
Texans @ Broncos: Coin flip, I really like Deshaun Watson but Walsh's gut is saying take the Broncos in a defensive struggle.
Rams @ Saints: Drew Brees is a Hall of Famer, Jared Goff's career is just beginning but if the Saints had Todd Gurley...Drew Brees might have more than one Super Bowl ring.
Packers @ Patriots: Either way a QB #12 is going to prevail but I'll take the team that isn't imploding inside it's organization.
Titans @ Cowboys: MNF sucks. I'll admit it, this team isn't amazing but it's better than Sean McDonough. I really like their graphics for some reason, kooky stuff. Anyways Marcus Mariota is a broken man and this is just gonna be a Jason Witten suckoff fest since he's back home in Dallas. Dallas wins big and maybe Amari Cooper is the next Jerry Rice.
No comments:
Post a Comment