We could start this blog by talking about the incredible finish this Monday that was one of the most nerve wracking finishes in GFL history but instead, we're going to talk about something much much more important.
The value of handcuffing.
As we saw from the despicable acts of Kareem Hunt to James Conner tweaking his ankle and being out this week. Always. be. handcuffing. If you can hold a roster spot for your star running back's backup, you should for sure do it as we all learned the hard way. Now some handcuffs are harder to fathom but it's essential, especially when playoffs are on the line. Those of us who are not able to handcuff our running backs will just have to accept our fate but those who can, you're in good hands.
There's also the strategy of taking other teams handcuffs, like Gio Bernard or Justin Jackson. You may not have Melvin Gordon or Joe Mixon but you have them when the star players go down, it's a diabolical strategy but all is fair in Fantasy Football.
So with that said, let's get to the playoff matchups this week but first, final standing and waivers.
FINAL STANDINGS
WHAT BIKE? (11-2)
Marshawn of the Dead (9-4)
Shri Returns (8-5)
Give Em The Peen (6-7) 1841.86
PHIL UP THE TUB (6-7) 1832.98
Lil Skeet Skeet (6-7) 1802.66
KZOO RIVER MONSTERS (6-7) 1788.18
Nader Jr. (5-8)
OBJs give me a Chubb (5-8)
Captain Insano (3-10)
Waiver Wire Wonders.
Jeff wins Jaylen Samuels sweepstakes for $31: I'm sure some people are shocked or angered by the fact that Jeff who is not in the playoffs won the bid for Jaylen Samuels who has RB/TE designation in Yahoo leagues. But here's my take, hell yeah Jeff. You do you, if you want to dominate the consolation bracket, I don't blame you. But it sure is bold to take away a stud from potential playoff teams.
Other waiver moves.
Buster picked up WR Chris Godwin
Jeff also picked up RB Jeff Wilson Jr. for $15
Nic picked up the Vikings defense for $4 and WR Jordy Nelson
Phil picked up the Bills defense
Walsh picked up WR Dante Pettis
Now unfortunately there are no longer Buffalo Wild Wings game of the week but instead enjoy this more in depth breakdown of our two games.
PHIL UP THE TUB (6-7) VS GIVE EM THE PEEN (6-7)
Our first matchup is Walsh vs Nic. I defeated Nic with a Monday night miracle in our Schuette/Whitmer fight in Week 5 and haven't met since but now we get to duke it out once again. This time around, we actually have some different players and even players we traded to each other or dropped. This is going to be a championship quality matchup.
QB BREAKDOWN: Walsh has two of the hottest QBs in fantasy with Philip Rivers and Russell Wilson while Nic has the upside of Deshaun Watson and Baker Mayfield. Mayfield and Watson have better matchups this week (against the Colts and Panthers) but Rivers gets the beat up downtrodden Cincinnati Bengals. Edge: Walsh.
RB BREAKDOWN: This is an utter mismatch with the news of James Conner being out. Walsh will rely on Spencer Ware and Marlon Mack but also has a bench with Kenyan Drake, Peyton Barber and LeGarrette Blount but for Nic, it's a gold mine of running backs with Alvin Kamara, Joe Mixon, and Tarik Cohen. He also has Theo Riddick and Matt Breida but Breida will be out this week. Edge: Nic
WR BREAKDOWN: If Walsh has one thing going for him, it's Antonio Brown who can win your weekend all on his own, he'll have a favorable matchup against the Oakland Raiders. He also has hotshot Amari Cooper going against the depleted Eagles secondary. Tyler Boyd will hope to be the beneficiary of A.J. Green going to IR but faces a tough matchup against the Chargers. His bench consists of D.J. Moore, Courtland Sutton and Dante Pettis. Nic also has a week winning WR in DeAndre Hopkins who Walsh originally drafted but traded for Christian McCaffrey but then traded McCaffrey for Antonio Brown. Nic will also have Jarvis Landry going up against the Panthers and leaving on the bench Mike Williams and Jordy Nelson. Due to the fact Walsh has AB and more depth, I give him the slight edge Advantage: Walsh
TE BREAKDOWN: If you don't own Travis Kelce or Zach Ertz, tight end has been a nightmare for you this year and this is no different for Walsh and Nic. Walsh will rely on boom/bust Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate while Nic will rely on the more reliable Jared Cook against the Steelers. I dropped Cook after a few duds but he's been consistent since. So for that reason alone, we'll give Nic the edge. Advantage: Nic.
K/DEF BREAKDOWN: We're going to combine the thoughts on kicker/defense since they're usually a combo of points to help sway a matchup. Walsh is going to stay with the Broncos defense going up against Nick Mullen's and the 49ers and hope for some sacks since cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is out for the year but they should still put up a decent line. He's also going to stick with Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker who will provide a solid floor against the Ravens. Nic has the choice of Titans of Packers defense and we think he'll sway with the Titans against Cody Kessler and the Jaguars. As for kicker, he has Greg The Leg Zuerlien and Zuerlien is always money and with that, we're gonna go with Nic. Advantage: Nic.
FINAL CALL: In a game that could go either way, this one will be close throughout the day and will conclude with the Sunday night contest between Chicago and Los Angeles. Walsh will need a massive day from Antonio Brown to possibly even compete with the potential of Tarik Cohen vs the Rams. With Kamara and Mixon already in tow compared to Spencer Ware and Marlon Mack, we at walshurleagueout think Nic will take this one by a decent score. Walsh had a wonderful season but sometimes, it's just not meant to be. WINNER: GIVE EM THE PEEN.
LIL SKEET SKEET (6-7) VS SHRI RETURNS (8-5)
QB BREAKDOWN: Damn this is an exciting one, Andrew Luck vs the Texans after a miserable game in Jacksonville or Patrick Mahomes vs the Baltimore Ravens defense. Now Mahomes has been red hot and Luck was until he went to Jacksonville, Luck is the 15th best player in fantasy, Mahomes is obviously #1. Will could also put in Jared Goff against the Bears but he won't. For having Mahomes alone, Wonka takes this one. Advantage: Will
RB BREAKDOWN: None of these running backs will excite confidence in you but they're some solid tandems. Phil has Aaron Jones and Chris Carson plus Josh Adams, Jordan Howard, and Corey Clement. Will has David Johnson, Kerryon Johnson, Gus Edwards, and Justin Jackson. The worry here for team Shri is Kerryon Johnson might not suit up again leaving him with a tough choice between Gus Edwards or Justin Jackson. Due to his lack of options and less reliable backs, we give the edge to Phil Advantage: Phil.
WR BREAKDOWN: This is where these teams will shine. Listen to these receiving corps. Phil has T.Y. Hilton, Robert Woods, Allen Robinson II, Adam Humphries, John Ross, and Sammy Watkins. But then you look at Will's receiving corp and chuckle because oh man, this is just unfair. Will has Michael Thomas, Adam Thielen, Kenny Golladay, Julian Edelman, Anthony Miller, and Josh Gordon. Now looking at those corps, you can clearly see that Will has more depth. Advantage: Will.
TE BREAKDOWN: Man, another close one. We have Gronk vs Kelce, how the heck am I going to choose a winner in this one. Well it's kinda simple, one is a banged up washed up has been and one is Travis Kelce. Sorry Will but after what Kelce did to me last week all bets are off. We hope Gronk has a nice game for you but we'll give the edge to Phil and Kelce the destroyer. Advantage: Phil.
K/DEF BREAKDOWN: PHIL GOT 21 GODDAMN POINTS FROM A KICKER. 21 POINTS FOR KAI'MI FAIRBARN. That is unheard of and a matchup against the Colts will give him another solid floor. Will is going to rely on the still kicking Matt Bryant of the Atlanta Falcons but we suggest grabbing a better option. As for defenses, Phil is going to go with the Buffalo Bills against Sam Darnold and the Jets. As for Will, he has two tough choices, he can trust the Seahawks against the Vikings and Kirk Cousins or he can gamble on the Ravens shutting down Pat Mahomes...his starting QB. For having a kicker that gave him 21 points and a solid defense streamer, Phil gets the edge. Advantage: Phil.
FINAL CALL: With both relying on players on Monday night, we might not known the winner till Monday night after 11 but it's gonna be a wild ride HOWEVER due to the fact that Will has the better receiver corp and Patrick Mahomes, we at walshurleagueout has Wonka moving on to the semi finals. Phil will put up a valiant effort but come up just short. WINNER: SHRI RETURNS.
So we have Tyler and Buster meeting up with Nic and Will in the semi finals. We at walshurleagueout are personally rooting for the new guys. So sorry Will and or Phil, we don't want to see you win the championship. New champions are refreshing and welcome, you guys are like the Patriots, we've seen enough of you hoisting the trophy.
Here's my NFL picks this week.
Jaguars @ Titans: I'll take the Jaguars and the fresh legs on Leonard Fournette to best the Titans.
Jets @ Bills: Josh Allen is one of the most exciting young QBs in the game, he'll win at home.
Panthers @ Browns: The Panthers couldn't possibly lose to the Browns...could they?
Falcons @ Packers: The Packers are going to be rejuvenated after the firing of Mike McCarthy.
Colts @ Texans: I am so torn on this one but I'm going to put my bias aside and take the Texans.
Ravens @ Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes is your new fantasy god.
Patriots @ Dolphins: The Patriots just don't lose in December even if the games in Miami.
Saints @ Buccaneers: Drew Brees should bounce back from the defeat in Dallas.
Giants @ Washington: Mark Sanchez is not going to save you.
Bengals @ Chargers: The Chargers are AFC title contenders.
Broncos @ 49ers: The Broncos are winning when it matters most.
Lions @ Cardinals: Lions should win in Arizona...hopefully.
Eagles @ Cowboys: I know the Eagles won but these Cowboys are fuego.
Steelers @ Raiders: The Steelers should handle the Raiders easily.
Rams @ Bears: This is going to be a tough test for Goff and the Rams but they'll win.
Vikings @ Seahawks: This is going to be fun. I like Russell Wilson to defeat Kirk Cousins in a shootout.
This has been your Week 14 breakdown, I hope you enjoyed the more in depth format.
I will see you for the semi finals next week.
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