Have a happy Thanksgiving and God bless.
GFL NEWS
Buster and Tyler lock up the first playoff spots: Buster and Tyler are the lone postseason competitors so far as both of them have clinched playoff spots and will be playing beyond Week 13, now all that's left is to see where they finish in the seedings and whose getting that sweet $50 bonus.
And then we have five teams at 5-6: With only 4 spots left and five members competing for the spots and it looking like Will being the other lock, there is really only three spots left. This is going to be quite the finish and if there is a tiebreaker, it's all about those points baby.
Waiver Wire Wonders
KJ spends $18 on Jacksonville defense: Big spender huh, KJ. You spent more than Jeff did on Carolina's defense but at the same time, you have to like the matchup this week, Matt Barkley and the Buffalo Bills against the stout Jaguars defense. This was a bold waiver move.
Will spends $6 on RB Gus Edwards: I was hoping this guy flew under the radar but alas Will also knew about Baltimore's new running back breakout. And with a solid matchup against Oakland, I can see why Will is starting him with confidence.
Nic spends $7 on Theo Riddick: I'll always give former Notre Dame players the spotlight and this was a solid move, with Kerryon Johnson sitting out the Turkey Day game, it's gonna be a lot of Theo Riddick in the backfield, a solid PPR play if there ever was one.
And here's the rest of the waiver moves
Nic: $5 on Dallas defense, kicker Jake Elliott
Will: $3 on kicker Matt Bryant, QB Matt Stafford
Buster: $2 on Patriots defense
Phil: TE Jonnu Smith
Walsh: TE Vance McDonald, TE Cameron Brate, kicker Adam Vinatieri, WR D.J. Moore
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GAME OF THE WEEK
Shri Returns (7-4) @ Marshawn of the Dead (8-3)
Shri Top 3: QB Matt Stafford, RB David Johnson, WR Michael Thomas
Marshawn top 3: QB Kirk Cousins, RB Melvin Gordon, WR Julio Jones
Shri DANGER ZONE: RB Gus Edwards. I know I just gave you praise for picking up Gus Edwards but let me just say a few names: Alex Collins, Buck Allen, Ty Montgomery. Those are also Baltimore running backs, HOLY BACKFIELD COMMITY, BATMAN.
Marshawn DANGER ZONE: RB Adrian Peterson. Man...I know Peterson has a had a rejuvenating year in Washington but this offensive line is banged up and Colt McCoy is under center not Alex Smith. Also Dallas has a pretty good defense, pump the breaks on a big game for AD.
Walsh's take: Battle for the 2 seed? Will is currently one game behind Tyler in the standings but if he were to beat Tyler, I believe he would have the lead over him and take over getting that essential bye week for the postseason. As we look at the matchup, Tyler is favored due to the health of his players, Will not having Kerryon Johnson will be a detriment to his squad and I wouldn't bet on Matt Stafford being a Top 10 QB this week but when you have Adam Thielen and Michael Thomas, anything is possible.
Walsh's take: Battle for the 2 seed? Will is currently one game behind Tyler in the standings but if he were to beat Tyler, I believe he would have the lead over him and take over getting that essential bye week for the postseason. As we look at the matchup, Tyler is favored due to the health of his players, Will not having Kerryon Johnson will be a detriment to his squad and I wouldn't bet on Matt Stafford being a Top 10 QB this week but when you have Adam Thielen and Michael Thomas, anything is possible.
Ric Flair Woo! (5-6) @ KZOO RIVER MONSTERS (5-6)
Flair Top 3: QB Russell Wilson, RB James Conner, WR Antonio Brown
KZOO top 3: QB Drew Brees, RB Ezekiel Elliott, WR Mike Evans
Flair DANGER ZONE: QB Russell Wilson. We know how efficient Russell Wilson can be and he usually puts up QB1 numbers in November/December but the problem is he's on a run heavy team. Now he usually gets you a solid week to week floor and he does have rushing upside himself but you have to temper expectations for a 3 TD week.
KZOO DANGER ZONE: RB Dalvin Cook. This trade has not panned out for Jeff, well the Cook portion, Zeke has been solid for him but Dalvin Cook is to put it lightly, cooked. In Week 11, he had 9 carries for 12 yards and he fumbled. I don't think he's quite ready for primetime.
Walsh's Take: Well, this is a big game for both Jeff and I and him having Drew Brees on Thanksgiving night has me nervous, I will try to counter this with Amari Cooper but then we head into the weekend slate and things might get a little closer. I will rely on the tandem of James Conner and Marlin Mack to try to overcome what will probably be a deficit. If I find myself in the lead, Jeff will hope Lamar Miller gets him the win.
Walsh's Take: Well, this is a big game for both Jeff and I and him having Drew Brees on Thanksgiving night has me nervous, I will try to counter this with Amari Cooper but then we head into the weekend slate and things might get a little closer. I will rely on the tandem of James Conner and Marlin Mack to try to overcome what will probably be a deficit. If I find myself in the lead, Jeff will hope Lamar Miller gets him the win.
Lil Skeet Skeet (5-6) @ OBJs Give Me a Chubb (5-6)
Skeet top 3: QB Andrew Luck, RB Aaron Jones, WR T.Y. Hilton
Skeet top 3: QB Andrew Luck, RB Aaron Jones, WR T.Y. Hilton
Chubb top 3: QB Aaron Rodgers, RB Mark Ingram, WR Odell Beckham Jr.
Skeet DANGER ZONE: WR Allen Robinson. So with Mitchell Trubisky sitting out this weeks game, I would heed caution on all Bears receivers with QB Chase Daniel starting but he could still put up a decent stat line, you just need to lower your expectations, also in all honesty, he hasn't been that great.
Chubb DANGER ZONE: WR Desean Jackson. Here we go again huh, KJ. Jackson has always preferred Ryan Fitzpatrick getting him the ball and Winston and him never seem to be on the same page. Rumor has it he asked for a trade out of Tampa because of the QB controversy. So once again, you never know what you'll get with Desean Jackson but hey, that's the risk you take.Walsh's take: This is a crucial game with the winner getting key 6th victory on the season and the loser looking at a 5-7 record, surprisingly you might not be completely out with a 5-7 record in our league but it's not gonna be good. As for this matchup, Phil once again will rely on Monday night to seal a victory with TE Jonnu Smith and Houston's defense playing.
Give Em The Peen (5-6) @ Captain Insano (2-9)
Peen top 3: QB Deshaun Watson, RB Alvin Kamara, WR DeAndre Hopkins
Insano top 3: QB Carson Wentz, RB Christian McCaffrey, WR Corey Davis
Peen DANGER ZONE: WR Jarvis Landry. What has he done for you, Nic? Nada, he got you 4.20 (*AIRHORN*) points in Week 10 and I just don't think Baker and Jarvis are clicking. Now that matchup against Cincy is enticing since they've given up a TON of points to WRs but I still say be cautious with the former Miami Dolphin.
Insano DANGER ZONE: RB Alex Collins. There's a new man in Baltimore and his name is Gus Edwards and then there's also Ty Montgomery and Buck Allen. John Harbaugh must really hate fantasy football to troll us all with this 4 man backfield RBBC. Good luck figuring out whose getting the goal line carries.
Walsh's take: Nic's squad underachieved last week but so did Ryan's and this week will be a war of attrition. Nic's squad is favored by over 25 points *whistles* but Ryan could have a boom week with RB Christian McCaffrey in tow. If this one is close, DeAndre Hopkins and Corey Davis will duke it out for the opposing squads for the W.
Insano DANGER ZONE: RB Alex Collins. There's a new man in Baltimore and his name is Gus Edwards and then there's also Ty Montgomery and Buck Allen. John Harbaugh must really hate fantasy football to troll us all with this 4 man backfield RBBC. Good luck figuring out whose getting the goal line carries.
Walsh's take: Nic's squad underachieved last week but so did Ryan's and this week will be a war of attrition. Nic's squad is favored by over 25 points *whistles* but Ryan could have a boom week with RB Christian McCaffrey in tow. If this one is close, DeAndre Hopkins and Corey Davis will duke it out for the opposing squads for the W.
WHAT BIKE? (10-1) @ Nader Jr. (3-8)
BIKE Top 3: QB Cam Newton, RB Dion Lewis, WR Stefon Diggs
Nader top 3: QB Matt Ryan, RB Saquon Barkely, WR Keenan Allen
BIKE Top 3: QB Cam Newton, RB Dion Lewis, WR Stefon Diggs
Nader top 3: QB Matt Ryan, RB Saquon Barkely, WR Keenan Allen
BIKE DANGER ZONE: RB Dion Lewis. Oh hey long time no see Dion Lewis. Remember when he was the danger zone last week and he put up another dud. Well get ready for the possibility of Blaine Gabbert starting for the Titans on Monday night. I bet you're thrilled huh Buster. You miss Gurley, don't you?
Nader DANGER ZONE: QB Matt Ryan. You know how you keep picking the wrong QB every week, Goose? That might happen again this week. Now I know what you're thinking, IT'S THE SAINTS DEFENSE! DID YOU SEE WHAT THE SAINTS DID TO CARSON WENTZ? This defense is no longer a joke, proceed starting Matty Ice with CAUTION.
Walsh's Take: Our current leader might be on UPSET ALERT this week as Goose has put up some solid weekly numbers since getting Leonard Fournette back healthy. If Buster finds himself down on Monday night, it will take a masterful game by Danger Zone Dion Lewis to win and get him an impressive 11th win on the season.
Walsh's Take: Our current leader might be on UPSET ALERT this week as Goose has put up some solid weekly numbers since getting Leonard Fournette back healthy. If Buster finds himself down on Monday night, it will take a masterful game by Danger Zone Dion Lewis to win and get him an impressive 11th win on the season.
NFL GAME PICKS
Chicago @ Detroit: I'M DRINKING THE KOOL AID! Lions are gonna win two straight because Trubisky is out and despite the Bears defense, Matt Stafford plays lights out on Thanksgiving. Motor City Turkeys baby!
Washington @ Dallas: Colt McCoy against the Cowboys defense...welp. This should be a breeze for the Cowboys but they could choke, you never know with coach Jason Garrett.
Atlanta @ New Orleans: This game should be a Brees. I don't know whose going to stop the Saints the way they've been playing. I'm personally rooting for a Saints/Chiefs super bowl.
Oakland @ Baltimore: Sure, Oakland beat the Cardinals but this Ravens squad as been rejuvenated by the play of Lamar Jackson and Gus Edwards.
Jacksonville @ Buffalo: This could be a defensive struggle but in the end, I think the Jaguars are gonna get the W in the end.
Seattle @ Carolina: WALSH WACKY UPSET. I'm taking Russell Wilson to beat Cam Newton in a shootout. I think Cam Newton might be lowkey hurt and just masking it. I think Seattle's gonna keep rolling.
Cleveland @ Cincinnati: Despite Baker Mayfield, I think the Bengals are going to win this game especially if AJ Green comes back.
New England @ New York Jets: If the Patriots can't beat the Jets, all hope is loss for Brady to possibly get to another Super Bowl...in my opinion.
New York Giants @ Philadelphia: I'm taking the hot team, the Giants are coming off two straight wins and the Eagles are decimated on defense, I think they're down to the 4th and 5th string corners. OBJ is gonna eat.
San Francisco @ Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay minus OJ Howard and a shaky Jameis Winston. I'll take the team with George Kittle and Matt Breida.
Arizona @ Los Angeles Chargers: If the Chargers lose to the Cardinals...well I'd be pretty embarrassed to call myself a Chargers fan.
Miami @ Indianapolis: Another 3 TD game for Andrew "Comeback player of the year" Luck coming up!
Pittsburgh @ Denver: Nothing is stopping the Steelers, they came back against Jacksonville and they can probably do it again in Denver. Steelers are legit AFC title contenders.
Green Bay @ Minnesota: This is a 4-5-1 vs 5-4-1 matchup and I literally cannot almost pick a winner but I will always pick Aaron Rodgers in a shootout over anyone in the league.
Tennessee @ Houston: Home field, healthier team, scarier defense. This won't come close to last week's MNF game but eh, it might be a decent watch.
That was Week 12, I will see you all for the final regular season games of the GFL next week!
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