Season Summary
The 2020 season reads like one complete chapter in the CBS era. It ended with Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum holding the title for Robert Wetzel. The regular season was set by Alcoholnics, which went 8-6 with 962.0 points for in a 10-team field.
The division map mattered. GNG does not treat the standings as a simple top-six sprint: the East Side and West Side each send their own top three, so a manager has to survive his side of the league before worrying about the full table. SkinFan led West Side at 8-6, with Big Tex's Pillow Biters sitting on the cut line; The Brainers led East Side at 9-5, with Alcoholnics sitting on the cut line. That structure created the kind of NFL-style tension GNG has always liked: Black Micahs had a stronger overall profile than at least one playoff qualifier, but the divisional cut line still made the path unforgiving.
The weekly results give the year its pulse. SkinFan was the scoring heavyweight at 976.0 points for, a reminder that raw power and the final standings do not always tell the same story. Across 75 scored games over 17 weeks, the biggest combined score was Week 3, Black Micahs vs Alcoholnics at 190.0 combined points (109.0-81.0). The closest finish was Week 6, Homesick Abortions and DenBro tying at 51.0. The widest gap was Week 14, The Brainers over DenBro, 94.0-29.0 by 65.0. The playoffs added 7 bracket games across 3 rounds, ending with Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum over Alcoholnics in the final, with 71 game recaps adding color, led by "27 points from Russell Wilson helps give Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum the win".
Draft night left a trail of 150 picks across 10 teams and 15 rounds. Those roster choices are where the season starts to feel personal: the held-over stars, the missed bets, and the managers who had to live with both.
The CBS Year in Review added another angle: Coach Robert Wetzel took on all comers this season, and had what it took to prevail. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum finished off 2020 with a 71 to 70 victory over Alcoholnics, giving them a 10 - 7 final record. Coach Wetzel benefited from quality at the top of their draft, picking up Nick Chubb, Austin Ekeler, and Russell Wilson with their first three picks. Its feature image framed the year as "Nick Chubb and Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum take the crown."
The message board gives the season its voice. The busiest thread was "Closest championship in History?" from Pinko Commie Bastards - Erran Yearty, drawing 11 comments. The recurring pressure points were draft strategy and roster building, trade pressure, and lineup and waiver arguments. Other season markers include "Top 3 Regular Season Games", "Fantasy Bowl 2020????", "2020 Trade Fees", and "Playoff and Draft Order Explained".
Taken together, the title race, the week-to-week swings, the roster choices, and the board chatter turn the season into more than a list of standings. It is a memory map for the managers who lived through it.
At a Glance
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum
Robert Wetzel
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum finished the job against Alcoholnics in The Fantasy Bowl, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum 71.0, Alcoholnics 70.0.
Playoff path: Big Tex's Pillow Biters to SkinFan to Alcoholnics
Division Champions
SkinFan
Tim Fabrizio
- Record
- 8-6
- Division
- 6-2
- Points
- 976.0
Pinko Commie Bastards
Erran Yearty
- Record
- 9-5
- Division
- 5-3
- Points
- 812.0
Playoff Bracket
CBS playoff history preserved from the year-by-year archive.
Playoffs Round 1
Week 15Semifinals
Week 16
Alcoholnics100.0Championship
Week 17
Alcoholnics70.0
Week 16 · Dec 29, 2020 02:42 pm ET
Aaaaalvin!
Alvin Kamara (43 points) leads Alcoholnics to a win over Pinko Commie Bastards
Alcoholnics exceeded their expectations for three straight weeks coming into this game, did it again, and were rewarded with a victory. They completely dismantled Pinko Commie Bastards, winning 100 to 41. Alcoholnics' 100 points didn't just give them a win, but moved them into the top spot for points in the season as well.
The victory makes it three in a row for Alcoholnics, bringing their record to 10 - 6. Pinko Commie Bastards had their first back-to-back losses of the season, bringing their record to 9 - 6.
Alvin Kamara was the key contributor for Alcoholnics, delivering 43 points. That set the new high mark for all players this season. Kamara racked up a record-tying six rushing touchdowns in his festive red and green cleats on Christmas day, with five of them coming inside the 10 yard line and one breakaway of 40 yards.
Alcoholnics also had the 2nd best performer this week in Stefon Diggs, who dropped 26 points. Although Coach Nick Claeboe got the win, he cannot have been happy with Kyler Murray's performance this week. Murray failed to show up, scoring 5 points. That performance was worse than every other player this week.1
Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts and Melvin Gordon put a big hurt on Pinko Commie Bastards' chances, notching only 12 points between them. Hurts' performance this week ended a three game streak of beating the experts' projections. Pinko Commie Bastards only had one player who gave a passable performance this week, with J.K. Dobbins scoring 9 points.2
On the coaching front, both sides made mistakes this week. Alcoholnics won this game despite, rather than because of, Coach Claeboe's lineup moves. He started two players that the experts thought should be riding the pine. One of those picks, Mason Crosby, worked out. The other pick, Robert Woods, did not.
Overall, these moves cost Alcoholnics a total of 6 points. Coach Claeboe has now cost his team points in both of the last two weeks.
Coach Erran Yearty has made more lineup changes than any other coach in the league, but couldn't find the right mix this week. He left Keenan Allen in the game, despite the fact that he was a guaranteed zero points.
That cost his team 13 points, which would have helped make the final score slightly less embarrassing. No other coach this week cost his team more points with his lineup choices than Coach Yearty.
Week 16 · Dec 29, 2020 02:42 pm ET
More Please
Aaron Rodgers and Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum make it three in a row against SkinFan
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum (9 - 7) walked away with a nice 74 to 63 win this week against SkinFan (8 - 7). Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum got some retribution on SkinFan for their game in week eight, when SkinFan thoroughly defeated Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum 82 to 53.
The result fits the recent pattern for both of these teams. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum have now won three games in a row. This loss brings SkinFan's losing streak to four in a row.
Aaron Rodgers has been the key player throughout Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's winning streak, and came through again this week. Rodgers led a very balanced group of five overperformers for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, posting 22 points. He has become something of a lodestar for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, as they have never lost when he overperforms his expectations, going 3 - 0. He may have taken a commanding lead in the MVP race behind a four touchdown, 231 yard dominant performance Sunday night in the snow.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum managed to rise above the bad efforts from DeAndre Hopkins and Logan Thomas (5 points total). Hopkins caught eight balls Saturday but was clearly struggling through injury, limiting his overall productiveness.
Meanwhile, SkinFan suffered from two goose eggs, with Brandon Aiyuk and Robert Tonyan failing to contribute anything. Aiyuk's performance this week broke his three game streak of surpassing his projections. He had a single catch for 15 yards, supplemented by a 16 yard rush during a very quiet game.
Keke Coutee has to share in some of the blame as well, coming up with 4.2 fewer points than he was expected to. Coutee has now failed to top the league average wide receiver in three straight games.
Coach Robert Wetzel netted their team points again this week, in a repeat of last week's performance. They started Tee Higgins instead of Chase Claypool, despite the experts' prediction that Claypool should have played.
This decision boosted Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's final score by 8 points. Coach Wetzel ought to take a lesson from the fact that taking risks worked out this week. Their team has a much better record when they bucks the experts' advice for at least one player
Week 17 · Jan 04, 2021 06:26 pm ET
#2020Champs
Aaron Rodgers and Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum win it all
After an exciting season, the league now has its champion. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum tightroped past Alcoholnics, winning 71 to 70. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's win ended Alcoholnics' three game winning streak.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum ended their triumphant season at 10 - 7. Alcoholnics will close their 2020 campaign at 10 - 7.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum were a picture of symmetry, winning with a very balanced lineup. Aaron Rodgers topped the quarterback average by 7.7 points to lead the team, while DeAndre Hopkins fell only 5.5 points short of the average WR in bringing up the rear. Rodgers' performance paced Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum for the 3rd time this year. His performance late on Sunday took him from the 2nd best quarterback to the best quarterback in the league.
Alcoholnics can place the blame for this loss squarely on Kyler Murray, who managed only 1 point. That's the fewest points that he's scored this year. He was unable to put up big numbers as he was hampered by a lingering ankle injury that kept him out of half the game Sunday.
Alcoholnics wound up with their high point total courtesy of three overperformers. Jonathan Taylor scored 24 points to pace the group. Taylor blew past the 200-yard mark and iced the game and a playoff berth for the Colts on Sunday with this 45-yard trip to paydirt.
No other coach has tried more lineup combinations than Coach Nick Claeboe, but this week all that turnover wasn't helping. Perhaps scared off by Philip Rivers's 6 point performance last week, Coach Claeboe left him on the bench in favor of Kyler Murray, despite the experts' prediction that Rivers should have played.
This decision took a 7 point chunk out of Alcoholnics' final score, which cost them the game. This marks the 3rd straight week where he has cost his team points.
Season Scoring Profile
Division Standings
GNG playoff paths run through the East Side and West Side. The top three teams from each division qualify, even when the full league table would tell a messier story.
| Seed | Manager | Team | W | L | T | Pct | Div | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Division Top 3 qualify | |||||||||
| 1 · Playoff | Tim Fabrizio | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0.571 | 6-2 | 976.0 | 963.0 | |
| 2 · Playoff | Robert Wetzel | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0.500 | 3-5 | 799.0 | 770.0 | |
| 3 · Playoff | Billy Hayes | Big Tex's Pillow Biters |
6 | 7 | 1 | 0.464 | 4-3-1 | 822.0 | 865.0 |
| 4 | Don Zimmerman | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0.357 | 2-4-2 | 838.0 | 910.0 | |
| 5 | Chris Crowder | Homesick Abortions |
4 | 9 | 1 | 0.321 | 3-4-1 | 820.0 | 968.0 |
| East Side Division Top 3 qualify | |||||||||
| 1 · Playoff | Erran Yearty | Pinko Commie Bastards |
9 | 5 | 0 | 0.643 | 5-3 | 812.0 | 803.0 |
| 2 · Playoff | Chuck Rittenhouse | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0.643 | 4-4 | 844.0 | 721.0 | |
| 3 · Playoff | Nick Claeboe | Alcoholnics |
8 | 6 | 0 | 0.571 | 4-4 | 962.0 | 917.0 |
| 4 | Micah Russell | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0.500 | 5-3 | 873.0 | 847.0 | |
| 5 | Patrick Jolle | Zombie Werewolves |
6 | 8 | 0 | 0.429 | 2-6 | 952.0 | 934.0 |
Week-By-Week
One scoring slate at a time, with the noise stripped out.
Homesick Abortions
Zombie Werewolves
Alcoholnics
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Zombie Werewolves
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Week 1 · Sep 15, 2020 02:48 pm ET
Bring the Pain
27 points from Russell Wilson helps give Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum the win
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum took Homesick Abortions out of the playoffs last year, and went ahead and rubbed some salt in that wound this week. They strolled past Homesick Abortions, winning 70 to 50.
Russell Wilson was the key contributor for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, dropping 27 points. Wilson found new Seahawk Greg Olsen from seven yards out for the quick strike TD, one of four touchdown passes on a 31-for-35 day. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum also got a big effort from the Ravens Defense/ST (5.3 points above expected).
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum won despite bad games from Nick Chubb, DeVante Parker, and Austin Ekeler, who together delivered 7 points. Chubb's performance wasn't exactly what Coach Robert Wetzel were looking for when they drafted Chubb in the first round.
Meanwhile, Coach Chris Crowder will have a hard time pinning the blame for this loss on any particular player. Homesick Abortions had six underperformers, with Joe Mixon (1 point) being the worst.
The loss this week certainly wasn't Coach Crowder's fault. He started Deshaun Watson and Tyler Lockett instead of Jared Goff and Keenan Allen, despite expert advice to do the exact opposite.
These decisions netted Coach Crowder an extra 15 points. It also made Coach Crowder the best performing gameday coach this week.
The schedule for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum brings Big Tex's Pillow Biters around next week. As for Homesick Abortions, they will square off against Alcoholnics.
Week 1 · Sep 15, 2020 02:48 pm ET
Easy Street
JuJu Smith-Schuster helps Pinko Commie Bastards cruise to victory
Pinko Commie Bastards had to be wary coming into this game after losing both matches against Black Micahs last season. Thankfully for Coach Erran Yearty, the past was not prelude. Pinko Commie Bastards demolished Black Micahs, winning 66 to 41. That 25 point margin was the biggest gap between any two teams this week.
Two of the key players in this fight were real-life teammates, as Pinko Commie Bastards' JuJu Smith-Schuster squared off against James Conner. While they were on the same team, they sure didn't deliver the same result. For JuJu Smith-Schuster's part, he put up 15 points for Pinko Commie Bastards. Smith-Schuster was all smiles after this 4th quarter touchdown catch to put the game away Monday night.
On the other hand, James Conner was not living up to his star status, racking up zero points. Conner suffered what appeared to be an ankle injury during the second quarter Monday night and never went back in, finishing with nine rushing yards on six attempts.
The rest of Coach Yearty's lineup followed Smith-Schuster's lead, scoring 51 more points. That group was led by Mike Badgley, who scored 11 points.
Coach Micah Russell seem to have forgotten to set their lineup this week. They left Kenny Golladay in the game, despite the fact that he was a guaranteed zero points. That cost their team 10 points, which would have helped make the final score slightly less embarrassing.
Next week, Black Micahs will take on the 0 - 1 Brainers. Both Black Micahs and The Brainers were favored to win this week and lost, so maybe they'll each hope to be the underdog next week. Meanwhile, Pinko Commie Bastards will take on Zombie Werewolves.
Week 1 · Sep 15, 2020 02:48 pm ET
Working It
Josh Jacobs drops 24 points in leading SkinFan to victory
We projected SkinFan to be near the top of the pack this season when it comes to running backs, and they made us look good this week. SkinFan ran their way to a 82 to 76 win over Zombie Werewolves. Josh Jacobs scored 24 points, while Dalvin Cook scored 18. Jacobs now legally owns the Panthers’ end zone after spending all day there, recording his first three road touchdowns all in one afternoon.
Meanwhile, Coach Patrick jolle can blame the loss on Carson Wentz, Hayden Hurst, and Derrick Henry, who together managed only 15 points. Wentz scored 9 points, which were the fewest of any quarterback this week. He was sacked eight times (!) during the Eagles’ Week 1 loss, in which he threw two interceptions and connected on just 57% of his 42 pass attempts.
In most other games, Zombie Werewolves' five overperforming players (led by Davante Adams, 19 points) would have brought home a win.
SkinFan will be going against DenBro next week. As for Zombie Werewolves, they will match up with Pinko Commie Bastards.
Week 1 · Sep 15, 2020 02:48 pm ET
Follow the Leader
Mark Andrews helps deliver a win for Alcoholnics
The Brainers were used to being on top last year, but this week things did not quite go according to plan. The Brainers got beat by Alcoholnics, 66 to 54.
Alcoholnics were led by the tag team of Mark Andrews and Alvin Kamara, who together dropped 28 points. Andrews scored 14 points, which were the most that any tight end collected this week.
Kyler Murray helped out as well, exceeding his projected point total by 7.3 points. Murray gave the Cardinals a 4th quarter lead with this electric 22-yard scamper into the end zone Sunday.
Meanwhile, this week's loss for The Brainers was a true group effort. Mark Ingram was the worst of a five man group of underperformers, notching only 1 point.
Next week will see The Brainers taking on the 0 - 1 Black Micahs. Black Micahs not only lost this week, but scored fewer points than any other team. Meanwhile, Alcoholnics will collide with Homesick Abortions.
Week 1 · Sep 15, 2020 02:48 pm ET
Down to the Wire
All 19 of Adam Thielen's points counted in Big Tex's Pillow Biters' win
Big Tex's Pillow Biters came into the game as the biggest underdog this week, but they didn't let that get them down. They just slipped by DenBro, 71 to 70.
Coach William Hayes used early draft picks on Adam Thielen and Ezekiel Elliott, and they came through for him this week. Thielen scored 19 points, and Elliott was close behind with 17. Thielen reeled in this excellent over the shoulder pass for his second touchdown of the afternoon.
Although Coach Hayes got the win, he cannot have been happy with the Vikings Defense/ST's performance this week. The Vikings failed to show up, scoring zero points. No other player scored fewer points than that this week.
Meanwhile, DenBro had three stooges, with Evan Engram, T.Y. Hilton, and Terry McLaurin recording 5 points. A key injury will make this loss for DenBro sting even more. Marlon Mack was carted off the field during the second quarter of the Colts’ matchup against the Jaguars after tearing his Achilles and is out for the season.
Coach Don Zimmerman could have won this game with the right lineup. They started two players that the experts thought should be riding the pine. One of those picks, Terry McLaurin, worked out. The other pick, Evan Engram, did not.
Overall, these moves cost DenBro a total of 1 point. If Coach Zimmerman had kept McLaurin in the lineup, left Engram on the bench, and also started Jarvis Landry, DenBro would have won the game.
Next week will see Big Tex's Pillow Biters taking on the 1 - 0 Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum. Like Big Tex's Pillow Biters, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum won despite being an underdog, so maybe the experts have underestimated both of these squads.
Meanwhile, DenBro will be playing SkinFan, who posted the highest score this week. SkinFan will also bring the league's top player this week, Josh Jacobs, into the game.
Week 2 · Sep 22, 2020 12:13 pm ET
All Eyes on Me
Aaron Jones scores 30 points to help put away SkinFan
It's not that hard to win when you have the league's top performer for the week, and Aaron Jones was that player. Jones was the key component as DenBro made it look easy against SkinFan, winning 108 to 80. He amassed an incredible 236 yards from scrimmage Sunday, as well as three touchdowns while leading the Packers to their second win.
DenBro also had the 5th best performer this week in Josh Allen, who posted 28 points. Although they got the win, DenBro had some bad luck in the personnel department. Christian McCaffrey took the pitch into the end zone for his second touchdown of the day but appeared to injure his ankle on the play. He sat out the remainder of the game, and is now expected to be sidelined multiple weeks.
Meanwhile, while balance might be good for gymnasts, it didn't help SkinFan this week. Justin Tucker paced the team by beating the average kicker by 7.4 points, while Josh Jacobs (4.4 points worse than the average running back) was the worst on the team.
The game evens up both teams' records at 1 - 1.
DenBro will try to make it two in a row versus Homesick Abortions next week. Homesick Abortions will come into next week having failed to break the 60 point mark yet. Meanwhile, SkinFan will take on Big Tex's Pillow Biters.
Week 2 · Sep 22, 2020 12:13 pm ET
Smooth Sailing
Jonnu Smith has 16 points in blowout win over The Brainers
'The thrill is gone'--at least when it comes to Black Micahs' recent games. After last week's blowout, they were involved in another no-doubter this week. Black Micahs gave The Brainers a 85 to 58 drubbing. Black Micahs won despite being projected to lose by more points than any other team (10 point underdog).
The win brings Black Micahs back to even at 1 - 1. The loss drops The Brainers' record to 0 - 2.
Jonnu Smith separated himself from the rest of the crew on Black Micahs, recording 16 points.1 That was good for 2nd place among all tight ends this week. He powered his way over the goal line on this quick slant route for his second touchdown of the afternoon.
Coach Micah Russell also helped out their own cause by going against the experts and starting James Conner, who scored 11 points. The only real damper on Black Micahs' victory came from J.K. Dobbins, who scored 2 points.
Meanwhile, there were plenty of chefs cooking up this week's loss for The Brainers. Lamar Jackson was the worst of a five man group of underperformers, scoring only 11 points.2 The 49ers Defense/ST falling 6.1 points short of their expectations didn't help matters much either.
Both teams will be looking for their first win next week when The Brainers and Zombie Werewolves face off. As for Black Micahs, they will square off against Alcoholnics.
Week 2 · Sep 22, 2020 12:13 pm ET
No Worries
Alvin Kamara leaves Homesick Abortions in the rear view mirror
In a week that featured three blowouts, this was the biggest. Alcoholnics crushed Homesick Abortions, winning 93 to 58. The win brings Alcoholnics' record to 2 - 0, while dropping Homesick Abortions to 0 - 2.
Alcoholnics had all (well, most) hands on deck in this win, with six players beating their positional averages. Alvin Kamara was the best of the bunch, putting up 19 points.1 Kamara topped all but one running back this week with that performance.
Alcoholnics also got a big effort from Kyler Murray (8.7 points above expected). Murray juked the entire Washington defense on this electric 21-yard rushing touchdown, one of two on the day in addition to a four-yard passing touchdown.
Meanwhile, it will be difficult for Coach Chris Crowder to fault any one player for the loss. Homesick Abortions had five underperformers, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (2 points) being the worst. Another underperformer, Homesick Abortions' defense (the Bills), were the worst at their position this week.
Adding injury to insult, Homesick Abortions had a key player go down. Raheem Mostert rattled off this 80-yard touchdown run on the first play from scrimmage before leaving the game before halftime with a sprained MCL.
Although only one wound up with a victory, both coaches made good decisions this week. Coach Nick Claeboe got every lineup spot right. He was the only coach this week to pull that off.
Although he lost this week, Coach Crowder had a good game on the sidelines. He went with Jared Goff over the higher ranked Deshaun Watson.
This decision boosted Homesick Abortions' final score by 12 points, which obviously wasn't close to enough. This makes it back-to-back weeks where Coach Crowder has outsmarted the experts.
Alcoholnics will face off against Black Micahs next week. One of those teams will face a big comedown from this week, as they both won easily.
Meanwhile, Homesick Abortions will be playing DenBro next week. DenBro have been the highest scoring team so far this year.
Week 2 · Sep 22, 2020 12:13 pm ET
Dak Attack!
Dak Prescott's 30 points sinks Zombie Werewolves
Pinko Commie Bastards were able to grind out a solid victory this week against Zombie Werewolves, winning by a score of 76 to 65. The win brings Pinko Commie Bastards' record to 2 - 0, while dropping Zombie Werewolves to 0 - 2.
Dak Prescott was probably in Coach Erran Yearty's doghouse after last week's 11 point 'performance'. He might be let out now. Pinko Commie Bastards relied heavily on Prescott, who notched 30 points. He helped orchestrate an improbable comeback, becoming the first quarterback in league history to throw for 400+ yards while running the ball into paydirt three times in a single game. Prescott ended up throwing for 450 yards with another touchdown through the air on 34 completions.
Pinko Commie Bastards also got a better-than-expected performance from the Buccaneers Defense/ST, who beat their projections by 6.5 points. It was, unfortunately, a costly win for Pinko Commie Bastards. Courtland Sutton picked up 66 yards on three catches before suffering a season-ending torn ACL while attempting to tackle a Steeler after an interception.
Meanwhile, Zombie Werewolves were having trouble reaching paydirt, getting into the end zone only two times. That was the lowest TDs total of any team this week. Zombie Werewolves suffered through poor performances from Derrick Henry, Davante Adams, and Julio Jones in that category, who collectively scored no TDs.
These teams will see a difference in the quality of their upcoming opponents. Pinko Commie Bastards faces Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum next week in a battle of two undefeated teams. Pinko Commie Bastards have now been an underdog in both the last two weeks, and won both times. Maybe they'll get a bit more credit going into their next one.
Meanwhile, Zombie Werewolves will square off against The Brainers next week in a battle of two teams that are both looking for their first win.
Week 2 · Sep 22, 2020 12:13 pm ET
Leave it to Me
Nick Chubb takes control of the game as Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum wins
Coach Robert Wetzel looked like they were trying to give away this game with their lineup decisions, but the team just wouldn't quit. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum wound up with a solid victory against Big Tex's Pillow Biters, winning 69 to 54. The win brings Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's record to 2 - 0, while dropping Big Tex's Pillow Biters to 1 - 1.
Coach Wetzel used their first pick on Nick Chubb, and Chubb came through. Chubb joined up with the Ravens Defense/ST and DeAndre Hopkins to produce 42 points. Quite an improvement for Chubb, who last week scored only 1 point. He came to play under the bright Thursday night lights, picking up 124 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Coach William Hayes will find no easy scapegoat for this week's loss. Big Tex's Pillow Biters were brought down by four underperformers, the worst of whom was Drew Brees (9 points).1 That performance was worse than every other player this week.2
Big Tex's Pillow Biters also had to deal with a poor effort from Saquon Barkley (5.6 points below expected). Barkley's season is officially over after tearing his ACL during a hard tackle during the second quarter of the Giants 17-13 loss to the Bears.
Coach Wetzel might have gotten the victory this week, but it wasn't due to their efforts. They left Russell Wilson and DeVante Parker on the bench in favor of Aaron Rodgers and Mike Williams, who were both expected to score less. These decisions cost Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum a total of 24 points, which--thankfully for Coach Wetzel--didn't matter much this game.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum faces Pinko Commie Bastards next week in a battle of two undefeated teams. As for Big Tex's Pillow Biters, they will match up with SkinFan.
Week 3 · Sep 29, 2020 01:18 pm ET
Just Get Out of the Way
Mike Evans helps give Big Tex's Pillow Biters an easy win this week
This game was expected to be close. Big Tex's Pillow Biters found those expectations insulting. They stomped all over SkinFan 73 to 38. The win brings Big Tex's Pillow Biters' record to 2 - 1, while dropping SkinFan to 1 - 2.
Big Tex's Pillow Biters won with a balanced effort, as four players outperformed their positional averages. Mike Evans was the first among equals, notching 12 points.1 Evans has now exceeded his points expectations in every game so far this year.
Drew Brees helped out as well, exceeding his projected point total by 7.5 points. Brees might have lost a little zip on his deep ball but he still racked up 288 passing yards and three touchdown passes on 29 completions.
It wasn't all good news this week for Big Tex's Pillow Biters though. Jared Cook had minimal impact on the game even before suffering what appeared to be a groin injury in the second half.
Meanwhile, Cam Newton stuck out as the worst performer for SkinFan, posting only 7 points.2 Newton fell farther short of his expected points than any other player this week. Adding to their problems, one of SkinFan's wide receivers, John Brown, was the worst at his position.
SkinFan only had one player who gave a passable performance this week, with Dalvin Cook scoring 13 points.
Next week will see Big Tex's Pillow Biters taking on the 1 - 2 Brainers. The Brainers have scored the fewest points so far this year. Meanwhile, SkinFan will be playing Homesick Abortions.
Week 3 · Sep 29, 2020 01:18 pm ET
One for the Books
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum pull off an historic beat down against Pinko Commie Bastards this week
There were several blowouts this week, but none bigger than this one. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum destroyed Pinko Commie Bastards, winning 96 to 51. The 45 point margin that separated these teams represents the biggest blowout of the season so far.
The victory makes it three in a row for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, bringing their record to 3 - 0. The loss drops Pinko Commie Bastards' record to 2 - 1.
Russell Wilson was the clear leader on Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum this week, dropping 34 points. Wilson has now exceeded his points expectations in every game so far this year. He became the first Seahawk QB with back-to-back five touchdown pass games and sits at a mindblowing 14 TD passes through three weeks.
Wilson got help from three other players, including 17 points from Nick Chubb. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum only had one underperfoming player, with DeVante Parker scoring only 3 points.
Meanwhile, Pinko Commie Bastards had plenty of duds in the loss. They were brought down by five underperformers, the worst of whom was Melvin Gordon (1 point). Gordon was very nearly shut down (by his standards) by the Bucs defensive front for just 38 yards from scrimmage on eight rushing attempts and four catches. Pinko Commie Bastards only had one player who gave a passable performance this week, with JuJu Smith-Schuster scoring 10 points.1
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum will be going against DenBro next week. DenBro have been the highest scoring team so far this year.
Meanwhile, Pinko Commie Bastards will take on Alcoholnics. Both teams come into that game licking their wounds after getting thoroughly knocked around by their opponents.
Week 3 · Sep 29, 2020 01:18 pm ET
Showtime
Patrick Mahomes (34 points) leads Black Micahs to a win over Alcoholnics
It's probably been tough for Coach Nick Claeboe to stay awake while following his recent games. After last week's blowout, he played in another one this week (but lost this time). Alcoholnics got clobbered by Black Micahs, losing 109 to 81. The two teams combined for the highest score so far this season.
The loss drops Alcoholnics' record to 2 - 1, while the win brings Black Micahs to a matching 2 - 1.
Black Micahs were led by the two man wrecking crew of the Colts Defense/ST and Patrick Mahomes, who combined for 53% of Black Micahs' points. Mahomes overperformed his expectations by more than any other player. He absorbed a big hit just after letting this 49-yard bomb fly for a touchdown to Mecole Hardman, one of five touchdowns he delivered on Monday.
Black Micahs also got the benefit of the 3rd straight game that DK Metcalf exceeded his expectations. Jonnu Smith was the only underperforming player, scoring only 3 points.
Alcoholnics really lost this game as a team. They had four underperformers, with the Cardinals Defense/ST (4 points) being the worst.1 The four overperformers on Coach Claeboe's squad did their part to balance things out (and then some). Alvin Kamara was the best of them, scoring 21 points. That topped all but one running back this week.
Even though only one coach walked away with the win, both made outstanding lineup decisions this week. Coach Claeboe did better on the sidelines than his team did on the field. He started Robbie Gould instead of Tyler Bass, despite the experts' prediction that Bass should have played.
This decision gave Alcoholnics a nice 9 point bonus, which might have mattered in other games, but not this one. Coach Claeboe has given his team extra points now in both of the last two weeks.
As for Coach Micah Russell, they followed the experts' advice for each position this week and ended up with a perfect lineup. They were the only coach this week to pull that off.
The schedule for Black Micahs brings Zombie Werewolves around next week. Zombie Werewolves will come into the game looking for their first win. As for Alcoholnics, they will match up with Pinko Commie Bastards.
Week 3 · Sep 29, 2020 01:18 pm ET
Putting on a Show
Allen Robinson was tops on The Brainers in the win
The Brainers took on Zombie Werewolves two times last year and won each time. The result this week then, was not surprising. The Brainers got the job done against Zombie Werewolves, winning 64 to 52. The Brainers won despite having the 4th lowest scoring total in the league this week.
The loss drops Zombie Werewolves to 0 - 3, and sinks them to the bottom of our internal power rankings. The win brings The Brainers to 1 - 2.
Coach Chuck Rittenhouse's squad got off on the right foot early on Sunday. Allen Robinson and the 49ers Defense/ST drove the bus, scoring 24 points between them. Robinson straight up refused to be tackled on this 37-yard touchdown catch and run to keep the Bears within striking distance.
Meanwhile, Coach Patrick jolle's squad just couldn't quite get it going. Gardner Minshew kept the scoreboard operator relaxed, coming up with only 2 points. That was the fewest of any quarterback this season.
Going into the Sunday late games, Zombie Werewolves were already a long shot to win. After Chris Carson and CeeDee Lamb dropped only 6 points, the game was over.
The outcome of this one would have been different if Coach Jolle had gotten all of their lineup picks right. Perhaps scared off by Carson Wentz's 6 point performance last week, Coach Jolle left him on the bench in favor of Gardner Minshew, despite the experts' prediction that Wentz should have played.
This decision shaved 12 points from Zombie Werewolves' score. If Coach Jolle had left Gardner Minshew on the bench and also started the Patriots Defense/ST, Zombie Werewolves would have won the game.
Next week, Zombie Werewolves will take on the 2 - 1 Black Micahs. Coach Micah Russell's team just had a huge week, having posted 109 points. Zombie Werewolves have now been the favorite in both their last two games, and failed to perform both times. The experts might not give them the benefit of the doubt in their next one. Meanwhile, The Brainers will collide with Big Tex's Pillow Biters next week.
Week 3 · Sep 29, 2020 01:18 pm ET
Do You Believe in Miracles?
Tyler Lockett says, "YES!"
After last week's blowout, Homesick Abortions got a big change of pace with this week's tight contest versus DenBro. In the only close game this week, Homesick Abortions just barely got past DenBro, winning 70 to 67. Homesick Abortions won despite being projected to lose by more points than any other team (10 point underdog).
The win brings Homesick Abortions' record to 1 - 2, while dropping DenBro to an identical 1 - 2.
Homesick Abortions stumbled big time right from the get-go. Joe Mixon and Deshaun Watson both did poorly, together coming up with 15 points. Mixon has now failed to hit his expected points in any game so far this year.
Meanwhile, DenBro were at least doing decent. Josh Allen led the charge, scoring 28 points. Allen was responsible for five total touchdowns Sunday, but none more pivotal than this three-yard TD pass for the win.
Going into late Sunday, our projections gave Homesick Abortions only a 14.4% chance of winning, but then Coach Chris Crowder's squad found another gear. Three players for Homesick Abortions beat their projections, with Tyler Lockett scoring 16.2 points more than expected. It was enough to give Homesick Abortions an unlikely victory.
Next week, Homesick Abortions will be playing SkinFan. The game ought to be quite the strategic battle as it will feature the best gameday coaches in the league so far.
Meanwhile, DenBro will take on Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, who will come into the game undefeated. The matchup will also feature the two top QB's in the league, as Josh Allen meets up with Russell Wilson.
Week 4 · Oct 06, 2020 01:35 pm ET
Show's Over
The Rams Defense/ST and DenBro put an end to Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's three game streak
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum came into this week's match-up on a three-game win streak, but DenBro put an end to that. DenBro got past Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum without much trouble, winning 62 to 42. The two teams combined for the lowest score so far this season.
The win evens up DenBro's record at 2 - 2. The loss is the first of the season for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, dropping their record to 3 - 1.
DenBro were led by the trio of the Rams Defense/ST, Josh Allen, and Aaron Jones, who combined for 69% of their team's points. After Allen's performance this week, he moved up to being the 5th best player in the league. He has led his Bills to a perfect 4-0 start after another solid performance in which he threw in this beautiful tear drop pass for six.
Meanwhile, the loss for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum came down to a pretty simple factor: they didn't go anywhere. Collectively, they only managed to gain 222 yards rushing and receiving. No other team gained fewer total yards this week. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum had many underperformers in that category, but Austin Ekeler stood out, posting only 14 total yards.
Next week will see DenBro taking on the 3 - 1 Black Micahs. Bad timing for DenBro, as Black Micahs will come into the matchup on a three game winning streak. As for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, they will square off against SkinFan.
Week 4 · Oct 06, 2020 01:35 pm ET
Hidden Talent
Odell Beckham (26 points) watches Pinko Commie Bastards win from the bench
Coming into the game, Alcoholnics had scored the second most points of any team this season. They scored a solid amount of points this week, but it wasn't enough. Coach Nick Claeboe's squad could not make it much of a game, losing to Pinko Commie Bastards 86 to 66. The loss drops Alcoholnics' record to 2 - 2, while the win brings Pinko Commie Bastards to 3 - 1.
Pinko Commie Bastards got a nice group performance in the win, as four players beat their positional averages. Dak Prescott was just a bit ahead of the others, tallying 30 points. Prescott's performance early on Sunday took him from the 5th best quarterback to the 3rd best quarterback in the league.
Pinko Commie Bastards also got a better-than-expected performance from Melvin Gordon, who beat his projections by 8.2 points. Gordon busted out this big 43-yard nail-in-the-coffin touchdown run to cap off the Broncos Thursday night victory.
Pinko Commie Bastards would have won by a more comfortable margin if Coach Erran Yearty had put Odell Beckham (26 points) in the lineup. Beckham's performance this week was better than every other bench-rider in the league.
Coach Claeboe can blame the loss on Robbie Gould, Robert Woods, and James Robinson, who together scored only 7 points. The only real legit performance that Alcoholnics got came courtesy of Mark Andrews, who scored 14 points.1
Alcoholnics will be going against Zombie Werewolves next week. Zombie Werewolves will come into the game looking for their first win.
As for Pinko Commie Bastards, they will match up with The Brainers. That game will see both of this week's top wide receivers square off, when Odell Beckham matches up against D.J. Chark.
Week 4 · Oct 06, 2020 01:35 pm ET
Brady's Bunch of Points
Tom Brady's 30 points were too much for Homesick Abortions
Coach Tim Fabrizio definitely did not have the best game personally, but their team managed to rise above their mistakes. SkinFan skated by Homesick Abortions pretty easily, winning 84 to 67. The 84 points that SkinFan dropped were the most they scored so far this year.
The win gets SkinFan back to .500 with a 2 - 2 record. The loss drops Homesick Abortions to the last spot in the West Side division at 1 - 3.
Three players (Tom Brady, Dalvin Cook, and Amari Cooper) delivered victory to SkinFan, getting 62 of their team's 84 points. The Chef has now exceeded his points expectations in every game so far this year. He topped 100 yards on this 39-yard missed tackle extravaganza during a two-touchdown afternoon for the Vikings RB1.
Meanwhile, Jared Goff was the main culprit in Homesick Abortions' loss, managing only 10 points.1 No other quarterback scored fewer points than that this week.
Tyler Lockett has to share in some of the blame as well, coming up with 7.6 fewer points than he was expected to. That was quite a falloff from last week, when he scored 23 points.
Coach Chris Crowder certainly can't blame the loss on Joe Mixon, who scored 26 points. That was the most that any running back collected this week.
Although their team won, Coach Fabrizio didn't have the best game personally. They went with the Football Team Defense/ST over the higher ranked the Chiefs Defense/ST. This decision took a 14 point chunk out of SkinFan's final score, which ultimately didn't make a difference in the final outcome.
Next week, SkinFan will be playing Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum. That team will limp into the contest having posted only 42 points this week. That said, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum will enter the game with Russell Wilson, who has been the best player in the league so far. Meanwhile, Homesick Abortions will take on Big Tex's Pillow Biters next week.
Week 4 · Oct 06, 2020 01:35 pm ET
Special Delivery
Tyreek Hill produces 9 points to lead Black Micahs in victory
After yet another victory, we here at Fantasy Journalist now officially apologize to Coach Micah Russell for our disapproving draft report. Black Micahs slid by Zombie Werewolves, winning 61 to 56. Black Micahs got a fairly lucky victory, winning with the 4th lowest point total in the league this week.
The win brings Black Micahs to 3 - 1, a far cry from where we expected after we pegged them as the worst team coming out of the draft. The loss makes it four in a row for Zombie Werewolves, which gives them a 0 - 4 record.
Black Micahs were a picture of symmetry, winning with a very balanced lineup. Tyreek Hill topped the wide receiver average by 2.6 points to lead the team, while Patrick Mahomes fell only 3.8 points short of the average QB in bringing up the rear. The Cheetah has now exceeded the average wide receiver's performance in every game so far this year. He dove for the pylon and the Chiefs’ first touchdown on this six-yard shuffle pass from Mahomes.
Meanwhile, Zombie Werewolves saw five different players underperform, and while none of them particularly stuck out, Calvin Ridley and his zero points was officially the worst. Ridley dropped a crucial pass in the end zone late in the fourth quarter and finished the night with exactly zero catches even though he was targeted five times. Unfortunately, more bad performances might be on tap for Ridley, who has seen his point total drop in each of the last three weeks.
On top of the loss, Coach Patrick jolle took some long-term damage to their lineup. Julio Jones had been questionable for Monday night’s contest and was ruled out after aggravating his hamstring injury after recording four catches for 32 yards.
Black Micahs will face off against DenBro next week. Meanwhile, Zombie Werewolves will collide with Alcoholnics.
Week 4 · Oct 06, 2020 01:35 pm ET
Carrying the Load
Kareem Hunt brings the goods in a game against The Brainers
Big Tex's Pillow Biters came into the game as the biggest underdog this week, but they didn't let that get them down. They earned a nice victory over The Brainers, winning 66 to 57. The win brings Big Tex's Pillow Biters' record to 3 - 1, while dropping The Brainers to 1 - 3.
Big Tex's Pillow Biters had three players lead the way, with Kareem Hunt, Mike Evans, and Adam Thielen totaling 38 points. After Evans' performance this week, he moved up to being the best wide receiver in the league. He didn’t appear to be at full strength Sunday but still was able to haul in seven of his eight targets for 122 yards and this six-yard touchdown reception.
Meanwhile, Coach Chuck Rittenhouse can look to Kenyan Drake and Greg Zuerlein when passing out blame for the loss. The two combined to score only 3 points. Bad performances are pretty common these days for Drake, who has now underperformed the experts' predictions in three straight games.
Next week, Big Tex's Pillow Biters will take on the 1 - 3 Homesick Abortions. Meanwhile, The Brainers will be playing Pinko Commie Bastards.
Week 5 · Oct 14, 2020 01:48 pm ET
A Tale of Two Draft Picks
Drafting Ezekiel Elliott paid off big time for Big Tex's Pillow Biters
Big Tex's Pillow Biters had lost both matches against Homesick Abortions last season, but finally got sweet revenge this week. Big Tex's Pillow Biters demolished Homesick Abortions, winning 77 to 49. Big Tex's Pillow Biters set their new high mark for the season with those 77 points.
With the win, they moved to 4 - 1, good for the top spot in the West Side division. The loss drops Homesick Abortions' record to 1 - 4.
Coach William Hayes used his first pick on Ezekiel Elliott, while Coach Chris Crowder used his first pick on Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Unfortunately for Homesick Abortions, that pretty much told the story of this game. Ezekiel Elliott did great for Big Tex's Pillow Biters, tallying 16 points. Elliott's performance this week ended a three game streak of failing to hit his projections.
On the flip side, Clyde Edwards-Helaire was not having a typical Clyde Edwards-Helaire week, totaling only 4 points. Underperforming is the new normal for Edwards-Helaire, who has gone four straight games without hitting his projected point total.
The other players on Big Tex's Pillow Biters had Elliott's back, coming up with 61 points. Of that crew, Adam Thielen led the way with 16 points. Thielen did all he could to dance this ball across the goal line and put the Vikings in a position to win Sunday night with his second touchdown catch.
Coach Hayes' gameday decisions have been some of the worst in the league this season, and this week he showed why. He went with Eric Ebron over the higher ranked Jared Cook.
This decision shaved 8 points from Big Tex's Pillow Biters' score, which--thankfully for Coach Hayes--didn't matter much this game. It did make it back-to-back weeks now where Coach Hayes has cost his team points.
It was important for Big Tex's Pillow Biters to get the win over an easy opponent this week, as its next two games are against winning teams, starting with Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum next week. That might mean that Big Tex's Pillow Biters will be an underdog for the third straight time. Not that Coach Hayes should let that bother him, given his record in the last two games.
Homesick Abortions' next game will be against DenBro in a rematch from week three. Homesick Abortions won the previous matchup 70 to 67. Coach Crowder will no doubt be worried that Josh Allen will drop another 28 points for DenBro like he did last time.
Week 5 · Oct 14, 2020 01:48 pm ET
Well, it's Still a Win...
Dak Prescott stunk for Pinko Commie Bastards in this unwatchable game
Sometimes you eat the bar, and sometimes the bar eats you. After scoring their highest point total for the year last week, Pinko Commie Bastards scored their lowest total this week. They suffered a huge loss to The Brainers, going down 60 to 37. The two teams combined to score the fewest points so far this season.
The loss drops Pinko Commie Bastards' record to 3 - 2, while the win brings The Brainers to 2 - 3.
The Brainers had a three-man strike force with Travis Kelce, Greg Zuerlein, and Mike Davis combining for 38 points. Good performances are nothing new for Kelce, who has been the top performer on The Brainers more times than any other player. He picked up 108 receiving yards on eight catches, including a seven-yard touchdown catch, in a losing effort Sunday.
Meanwhile, Dak Prescott loomed large in the loss for Pinko Commie Bastards, posting 7 points.1 Prescott hopefully has some credit left over from last week's 30 point performance. His white hot season appears to be over after suffering a compound fracture and dislocation to his right ankle during a designed QB run. The two-time Pro Bowler underwent a successful surgery on his ankle Sunday night.
Prescott was joined by six other underperformers, including Antonio Gibson, who scored only 2 points. Pinko Commie Bastards did get some solace this week in the form of Todd Gurley, who came up with 13 points.
The strength of schedule diverges for these squads next week. Next week will see Pinko Commie Bastards taking on the 4 - 1 Black Micahs. Unfortunately for Pinko Commie Bastards, Black Micahs are coming into their matchup on a four game winning streak.
Next week will bring a much easier match for The Brainers, as they play the 0-5 Zombie Werewolves. Zombie Werewolves will come into the game looking for their first win.
Week 5 · Oct 14, 2020 01:48 pm ET
Don't Count Me Out
Justin Herbert and SkinFan beat the odds to get the win
It wasn't too close for comfort, but it was still pretty close, as SkinFan beat Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum 76 to 71. The win brings SkinFan's record to 3 - 2, while dropping Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum to an identical 3 - 2.
SkinFan did a so-so job during Sunday's main action. Amari Cooper was the worst of a three man group of underperformers, scoring only 1 point. Cooper caught only two balls Sunday for a grand total of 23 yards.
Meanwhile, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum were showing Coach Tim Fabrizio how it's supposed to be done. They were powered by the Ravens Defense/ST, who scored 24 points. That performance was good for 2nd place among all players this week.1
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum also got a solid effort from DeAndre Hopkins (5.2 points above expected). Hopkins beat his man downfield and then absorbed a huge hit from the safety to hang on to this highlight 37-yard touchdown catch Sunday.
Going into Sunday night, our projections gave SkinFan only a 3.6% chance of winning. Coach Fabrizio's squad blew those projections out of the water. Justin Herbert scored 14.5 points more than he was expected to, which was enough to bring SkinFan back from the dead and into the winner's circle.
Coach Fabrizio cost their team points last week, and did it again this week. They started Mo Alie-Cox instead of Hunter Henry, despite the experts' prediction that Henry should have played.
This decision cost SkinFan a total of 7 points. After their decisions this week, Coach Fabrizio have now cost their team points for the season (2 points worse than the experts).
The schedule for SkinFan brings Alcoholnics around next week. Alcoholnics will have to put their running back depth to the test in that one, as Alvin Kamara has his bye week.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's next game will be against Big Tex's Pillow Biters in a rematch from week two. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum won the previous matchup 69 to 54. Hopefully, there won't be too many bye week players in the lineup, as it will feature the worst gameday coaches in the league so far.
Week 5 · Oct 14, 2020 01:48 pm ET
Leading the Charge
Mark Andrews put Alcoholnics on his back for the win
Alcoholnics came into the game as the biggest favorite this week and proceeded to make the experts look good. They got past Zombie Werewolves, winning 65 to 62. Despite the good result, Coach Nick Claeboe has to be concerned, as this is the 3rd straight week that his squad has scored fewer points than the week before.
This loss brings Zombie Werewolves' losing streak to five in a row, dropping their record to 0 - 5. The win brings Alcoholnics to 3 - 2.
Alcoholnics didn't have any huge performances this week, but also didn't have anybody who really dropped the ball. Mark Andrews paced the team by beating the average tight end by 4.7 points, while Alvin Kamara (3.5 points worse than the average running back) was the worst on the team. Andrews' 8 point performance is no surprise, as he is currently the 2nd best tight end in the league. He brushed off a decent amount of contact from his defender to reel in this five-yard touchdown catch from Lamar Jackson.
Meanwhile, Gardner Minshew and Hayden Hurst were double trouble for Zombie Werewolves, together producing only 14 points. Minshew has now underperformed the league average quarterback in four straight games.
Coach Patrick jolle have to be kicking themself for their lineup decisions this week. They left the Patriots Defense/ST in the lineup, despite the fact that they had a bye week.
That cost their team 9 points, which cost their team the game. They seem to have checked out this season, having forgotten to set their lineup for the last two weeks.
Next week will see Alcoholnics taking on the 3 - 2 SkinFan. SkinFan will come into the game with some momentum, having posted back-to-back 75+ point games. As for Zombie Werewolves, they will square off against The Brainers next week.
Week 5 · Oct 14, 2020 01:48 pm ET
One More Makes Four
DK Metcalf and Black Micahs make it four in a row against DenBro
Black Micahs had the 2nd best wide receivers coming into this game, and they came through for Coach Micah Russell once again. Black Micahs used sticky hands to power themselves to a 82 to 46 victory over DenBro. DK Metcalf scored 16 points, while Tyreek Hill scored 9. Metcalf capped off a big night and an incredible drive with this game-winning touchdown catch on 4th and goal with 15 seconds left on the clock.
Meanwhile, there's no pointing fingers in DenBro's loss as they failed all over the place. Malcolm Brown was the worst of a four man group of underperformers, dropping only 1 point.1 Brown might be heading back to the waiver wire after getting picked up before this game. DenBro were also hurt by the 5th straight game that T.Y. Hilton has failed to exceed his expected points.
Even DenBro's good players weren't all that good this week, with Wil Lutz, Evan Engram, and the Steelers Defense/ST notching only 30 points. The Steelers' performance early on Sunday took them from the 6th best Defense/ST to the 3rd best Defense/ST in the league.
Black Micahs have now won four games in a row, which brings their record to 4 - 1. The loss drops DenBro's record to 2 - 3.
The East Side division lead will be at stake when Black Micahs takes on Pinko Commie Bastards next week. Black Micahs will have to play without DK Metcalf, who has a bye week. Next week DenBro will have a much easier challenge as they take on league doormat Homesick Abortions.
Week 6 · Oct 20, 2020 02:57 pm ET
End of the Line
Black Micahs can't extend their winning streak past Justin Jefferson and Pinko Commie Bastards
Pinko Commie Bastards made sure that they didn't become the 5th straight team to lose to Black Micahs. Pinko Commie Bastards took down Black Micahs handily, winning 57 to 40. The win is more of the same for Pinko Commie Bastards, who won the last game with Black Micahs by the score of 66 to 41.
With the win, Pinko Commie Bastards moved to 4 - 2, good for the top spot in the East Side division. The loss drops Black Micahs' record to an identical 4 - 2.
Pinko Commie Bastards, who were the underdog in this matchup, put forth a decent effort Sunday. Justin Jefferson drove the bus, scoring 22 points. Jefferson stretched his arm just far enough to get the ball over the goal line on the end of this 11-yard touchdown catch, the first of two on the day for the Vikings rookie.
Meanwhile, Coach Micah Russell's squad was taking a collective personal day. They had five underperformers, with Dan Bailey (1 point) bringing up the rear. Bailey's performance this week ended a three game streak of beating the experts' projections.
Black Micahs also had to deal with a poor effort from Jonnu Smith (7.4 points below expected). Smith missed out on the Titans touchdown party Sunday, making just a single catch for 13 yards before being knocked of the game with an ankle injury.
Going into Monday night, Black Micahs were in a tough spot. Coach Russell needed Tyreek Hill and Patrick Mahomes to come up with 33 points. Unfortunately, the Cheetah and Showtime couldn't come up with much, leaving Black Micahs well short.
Coach Russell's lineup matched the poor performance of their team. They started Dan Bailey instead of Chris Boswell, despite the experts' prediction that Boswell should have played.
This decision took a 7 point chunk out of Black Micahs' final score, which ultimately didn't make a difference in the final outcome. Coach Russell have now cost their team points in both of the last two weeks.
Black Micahs was the hardest test Pinko Commie Bastards will face for a while, as its next three games are against sub .500 teams, starting with Zombie Werewolves next week. As for Black Micahs, they will match up with The Brainers. The Brainers will get to start the league's hottest player in Chase Claypool.
Week 6 · Oct 20, 2020 02:57 pm ET
The Thrill of (a) Victory
Zombie Werewolves gets a one week break from a bleak season
Zombie Werewolves had the good fortune of having the league's best player this week in Derrick Henry.1 Zombie Werewolves crushed The Brainers, winning 90 to 58 behind 25 points from King Henry. That makes it three straight games of overperforming expectations for him. He bowled over the Houston defense all afternoon to the tune of 212 yards on the ground (plus 52 yards receiving) which included a 94-yard touchdown run and the OT winner off the direct snap.
Zombie Werewolves also got a big effort from Younghoe Koo (11.4 points above expected). Koo's 20 points were the 2nd most of any kicker this season.
Over in the loser's circle, The Brainers got a big game from Travis Kelce. Kelce scored 13 points, which topped all but one tight end this week. Unfortunately for The Brainers, he was the only player on the whole team that had a legit good performance.
Coach Chuck Rittenhouse will have a hard time pinning the blame for this loss on any particular player. The Brainers were brought down by five underperformers, the worst of whom was Alexander Mattison (1 point). Mattison has now failed to exceed the average running back's point total in any week this year.
The win is the first of the season (finally!) for Zombie Werewolves, making their record 1 - 5. The loss drops The Brainers' record to 2 - 4.
The Brainers has a difficult three game stretch starting next week against Black Micahs. The contest will see some top shelf TE play, as Travis Kelce meets up with Jonnu Smith. Meanwhile, Zombie Werewolves will take on Pinko Commie Bastards next week.
Week 6 · Oct 20, 2020 02:57 pm ET
Cya!
SkinFan had no chance as the Cardinals Defense/ST got the job done
The experts predicted this would be a close game. The experts were wrong...big time. Alcoholnics made it look easy against SkinFan, winning 78 to 59. Those 78 points made Alcoholnics the highest scoring team overall this season, wresting the crown from Black Micahs.
The win brings Alcoholnics to 4 - 2, and sends them to the top of our internal power rankings. The loss drops SkinFan's record to 3 - 3.
The Cardinals Defense/ST and Kyler Murray were the key contributors for Alcoholnics, dropping 15 and 23 points, respectively. Murray has now bested the average quarterback's point total in every game so far this year. He unleashed this 80-yard bomb to Christian Kirk to put the Cowboys away before halftime Monday night during an impressive performance for the Texas native.
Coach Nick Claeboe also got 7 points out of Robert Woods, who the experts thought should not have made the starting lineup. News off the field this week was not nearly as good for Alcoholnics though. Miles Sanders is not expected to be available for the Eagles Thursday after suffering a knee injury that ended his afternoon early Sunday.
Coach Tim Fabrizio put Devin Singletary into the SkinFan lineup for the first time this week, but Singletary might want to keep his bench warming pants clean. Singletary was the worst of five underperformers, notching 1 point.1 This is the 1st time this year that he was the worst starter on his team.
Despite the loss, SkinFan had three standouts, with Justin Tucker, the Giants Defense/ST, and Amari Cooper posting 39 points.
Alcoholnics will face off against Big Tex's Pillow Biters next week. Bad timing for Alcoholnics, as Big Tex's Pillow Biters will come into the matchup on a four game winning streak. Alcoholnics will face off against Mike Evans in that game, part of a three game stretch against tough wide receivers which will see them take on Chase Claypool and DK Metcalf in the following weeks.
SkinFan's next game will be against Homesick Abortions in a rematch from week four. SkinFan won the previous matchup 84 to 67. Coach Fabrizio will no doubt be hoping that Tom Brady can drop 30 points like he did when they last went against Homesick Abortions.
Week 6 · Oct 20, 2020 02:57 pm ET
Yep, That's It
Aaron Rodgers nets negative 1 point in loss to Big Tex's Pillow Biters
In a week where there were three blowouts, this was the biggest. Big Tex's Pillow Biters (5 - 1) perfectly destroyed Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum (3 - 3), winning 49 to 13. The two teams combined for the lowest score so far this season.
The game leaves both these teams streaking in opposite directions. The win makes it four in a row for Big Tex's Pillow Biters. The defeat puts Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum on a three game losing streak.
Big Tex's Pillow Biters, who were heavily favored to win the game, had a decent start during the early Sunday games. They were powered by the duo of Kirk Cousins and Adam Thielen, who scored 19 and 8 points, respectively. That's all in a day's work for Thielen, who is the best wide receiver in the league.
Meanwhile, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum decided the whole 'scoring points' thing was passe. Jake Elliott really stunk it up, scoring exactly zero points. Elliott is in the midst of a troubling sequence, having seen his point total fall every week for the last three weeks.
A win was looking really unlikely for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum going into the Sunday late games. The door slammed shut for good after Aaron Rodgers scored negative 1 point.
Next week, Big Tex's Pillow Biters will be playing Alcoholnics. Big Tex's Pillow Biters will have long odds to win if Alcoholnics scores another 78 points, like they did this week. Adding to the difficulty, Big Tex's Pillow Biters won't have Adam Thielen available to start in that contest.
Meanwhile, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum will collide with DenBro next week. That contest will be a rematch from week four, when Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum ended up getting crushed by 20 points.
Week 7 · Oct 27, 2020 01:38 pm ET
Uh...Maybe Next Time
Kyler Murray helps Alcoholnics win a laugher this week against Big Tex's Pillow Biters
Alcoholnics had traditionally struggled against Big Tex's Pillow Biters, losing 20 out of the 24 games that they've played, but Coach Nick Claeboe put those struggles in the rear view mirror this week. Alcoholnics took everything from Big Tex's Pillow Biters but the kitchen sink, winning 85 to 46. With the win, Alcoholnics put an end to Big Tex's Pillow Biters' four-game win streak.
With the win, Alcoholnics moved to 5 - 2, good for the top spot in the East Side division. The loss drops Big Tex's Pillow Biters' record to an identical 5 - 2.
Alcoholnics have been relying on Kyler Murray all year, and he came through again this week. Murray joined up with James Robinson to score 56% of Alcoholnics' points. Murray's performance this week was like all his others, which have exceeded the average quarterback's performance every time. He led his Cardinals to a huge Sunday night overtime win with 360 passing yards, 67 rushing yards, and four total touchdowns.
Chris Godwin helped out as well, exceeding his projected point total by 4.2 points. Godwin scored 10 points, which is the most he's gotten so far this year.
Meanwhile, Big Tex's Pillow Biters didn't have anybody who was too hot, or too cold, but this Goldilocks outcome was not 'just right'. Kareem Hunt topped the running back average by 4.2 points to lead the team, while the Panthers Defense/ST fell only 5.2 points short of the average D/ST in bringing up the rear. It's yet another disappointing day for the Panthers, who have now underperformed the experts' predictions in four straight games.
In addition to the loss, Coach William Hayes didn't exactly bolster his 'Coach of the Year' campaign. He went with Brandon McManus and Eric Ebron over the higher ranked Harrison Butker and Jared Cook.
These terrible decisions took a 14 point chunk out of Big Tex's Pillow Biters' final score, which ultimately didn't make a difference in the final outcome. Having cost his team 40 points total, Coach Hayes is the worst game-day coach in the league so far this season.
Both teams have good news in the upcoming schedule. Alcoholnics will be going against The Brainers next week. The Brainers won this week, but that might be a good thing for Alcoholnics, since The Brainers has yet to win back-to-back games.
As for Big Tex's Pillow Biters, they will square off against DenBro next week. Good timing, as DenBro will come into the matchup on a three game losing streak. The game will be a rematch from week one, and Coach Hayes will no doubt be worried that Josh Allen will drop another 20 points for DenBro like he did the last time those teams faced off.
Week 7 · Oct 27, 2020 01:38 pm ET
Taking the Reins
The Brainers gets a big effort from A.J. Brown this week
The Brainers didn't have too much trouble with Black Micahs this week, winning 52 to 34. That point total sent The Brainers to the bottom of the points standings for the season.
Black Micahs are now 4 - 3 after suffering their first back-to-back losses of the season. The win brings The Brainers to 3 - 4.
Two of the key players in this fight were real-life teammates, as The Brainers' A.J. Brown squared off against Jonnu Smith. While they were on the same team, they sure didn't deliver the same result. For A.J. Brown's part, he dropped 14 points for The Brainers. Brown caught this short pass across the middle of the field and quickly put everyone in his rearview on this 73-yard house call.
On the other hand, Jonnu Smith was not living up to his star status, notching zero points. That was fewer than every other tight end this week.
The other players on The Brainers kept up with Brown, coming up with 38 points. That group was led by Ronald Jones, who scored 7 points.
Coach Chuck Rittenhouse has made some poor lineup calls this week, but that's nothing new for one of the league's bottom-ranked coaches. He left Tyler Boyd and Mason Crosby on the bench in favor of Chase Claypool and Greg Zuerlein, who were both expected to score less.
These decisions shaved 12 points from The Brainers' score, which--thankfully for Coach Rittenhouse--didn't matter much this game. It did mark the 3rd straight week where Coach Rittenhouse has cost his team points.
Coach Rittenhouse should hope that the victory over a quality opponent like Black Micahs establishes a pattern, as his next two games are against winning teams, starting with Alcoholnics next week. The Brainers might need a big game to win that matchup, as Alcoholnics comes into the game fresh off a 85 point performance.
Meanwhile, Black Micahs will be playing Zombie Werewolves. That will be a rematch from week four, when Black Micahs won 61 to 56.
Week 7 · Oct 27, 2020 01:38 pm ET
Charging Ahead
Justin Herbert drops 31 points in leading SkinFan to victory
By a score of 91 to 80, SkinFan walked away victorious over Homesick Abortions. The 91 points SkinFan scored set the high mark for the league this week.
The win was SkinFan's 3rd in their last four games, bringing their record to 4 - 3. The loss was Homesick Abortions' 3rd in their last four games, bringing their record to 2 - 5.
SkinFan had two main stars in Justin Herbert and the Chiefs Defense/ST, who together posted 54 points. Herbert's 31 point performance was the 4th best of any player this season. He recorded his career-high in passing yards with 347 in addition to three touchdown passes, including this casual 70-yarder. He was also the Chargers’ leading rusher with 66 yards on the ground and his first rushing TD since Week 2.
In addition to Herbert and the Chiefs, SkinFan also got nice games from Matt Prater and Christian Kirk.
Cam Akers got his first start for Homesick Abortions this week, but it might be his last. Akers was clearly the weakest link for Coach Chris Crowder and the gang as he produced zero points. Bad performances are pretty common these days for Akers, who has now underperformed the experts' predictions in five straight games.
Homesick Abortions wound up with their high point total courtesy of seven overperformers. D.J. Moore scored 17 points to pace the group.1
Next week, SkinFan will take on the 4 - 3 Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum will bring the league's top player so far, Russell Wilson, into the game. Meanwhile, Homesick Abortions will take on Pinko Commie Bastards next week. That team is not coming in very hot, after finishing this week with only 35 points.
Week 7 · Oct 27, 2020 01:38 pm ET
One Sided Affair
Davante Adams leads Zombie Werewolves in an easy win
'We can build on this.' Zombie Werewolves, who stumbled into week seven with the worst record in the league, better hope so. They gave Pinko Commie Bastards a 67 to 35 drubbing. No big surprise seeing Zombie Werewolves get the win, as they were the biggest favorite of any team this week.
The win brings Zombie Werewolves' record to 2 - 5, while dropping Pinko Commie Bastards to 4 - 3.
Zombie Werewolves had almost all of their firepower going off during the early Sunday slate, and they came through. Davante Adams's 21 points were the key contribution. Adams torched the Texans defense all afternoon, especially on this 45-yard catch-and-run for his second TD of the game.
Meanwhile, Pinko Commie Bastards were having a so-so performance. Odell Beckham didn't exactly light it up, coming up with exactly zero points. Beckham will officially miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL while attempting to make a tackle following an interception Sunday.
Pinko Commie Bastards were already facing long odds going into the Sunday late games. Any hope they had left evaporated after Cam Newton dropped negative 5 points.
Coach Erran Yearty's lineup wasn't any better than his players this week. He left Antonio Gibson and his 6.2 expected points on the bench, favoring Justin Jackson (3.4 points expected).
This terrible decision cost Pinko Commie Bastards a total of 10 points, and makes it back-to-back weeks now where Coach Yearty has cost his team points.
These teams will see a difference in the quality of their upcoming opponents. Zombie Werewolves' next game will be against Black Micahs in a rematch from week four. Zombie Werewolves lost the previous matchup 61 to 56. However, Black Micahs was without Jonnu Smith during that game.
Pinko Commie Bastards' loss is a bad start to an easy stretch on the schedule. The next two games are against sub .500 teams, starting with Homesick Abortions next week.
Week 7 · Oct 27, 2020 01:38 pm ET
Sweet Mercy
Russell Wilson helps Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum end their 3 game losing streak
Coming into the game, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum had scored the fewest points of any team over the last three weeks. They didn't do much better point-wise in this game, but didn't need to. Coach Robert Wetzel's boys ended up on top against DenBro, winning 48 to 38. With the win, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum put an end to their three game losing streak.
The win gets Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum back above .500 at 4 - 3. The loss drops DenBro to 2 - 5, and sinks them to the bottom of our internal power rankings.
The rest of Coach Wetzel's team were basically spectating, as Russell Wilson, Rob Gronkowski, and DeAndre Hopkins combined for 79% of Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's points. No surprise there, as Wilson is currently the best player in the league. His three interceptions weighed heavily in the Seahawks taking the L but he still put up big numbers with 388 passing yards and three TD passes, including this perfect three-yard ball to Tyler Lockett in the back of the end zone.
Given their low point total, it's not surprising that Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum had several underperformers (five to be exact). Mike Williams was the worst of them, scoring zero points. Williams has now been the worst starter on his team two times this season.
Meanwhile, this week's loss for DenBro was a true group effort. They had five underperformers, with Josh Allen (7 points) being the worst.1 That makes it three straight games where Allen has underperformed the league average quarterback.
DenBro also had to deal with a poor effort from the Steelers Defense/ST (5.5 points below expected). DenBro has never won when the Steelers failed to hit their expected points, going 0 - 4.
Coach Don Zimmerman have had the most stable lineup in the league, but that consistency wasn't helpful this week. They left Aaron Jones in the lineup, despite the fact that he was a guaranteed zero points. They also left the Steelers in the lineup when the Rams Defense/ST were expected to get more points off the bench. That cost their team 18 points, which cost their team the game.
Next week will feature a mirror image matchup as the 4 - 3 Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum will take on the 4 - 3 SkinFan. The game will be a rematch from week five, but Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum will have Aaron Rodgers available, who had his bye week during the first matchup. Meanwhile, DenBro will collide with Big Tex's Pillow Biters next week.
Week 8 · Nov 03, 2020 03:46 pm ET
Top Chef
36 points from Dalvin Cook helps give SkinFan the win
It's not that hard to win when you get the league's top performance for the season, and Dalvin Cook delivered that performance. Dalvin Cook led the way as SkinFan destroyed Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, winning 82 to 53. The Chef is on quite a hot streak, performing better than any other starter over the last three weeks. He scored a touchdown on the Vikings’ first four offensive drives, most impressively snaking through the Packers entire defense on this 50-yard catch and run.
The only real bad apple in SkinFan's orchard this week was Amari Cooper, who scored zero points. Cooper made a single catch (although he was targeted five times) for five total yards during another bad Cowboys performance.
Meanwhile, Coach Robert Wetzel will find no easy scapegoat for this week's loss. Jake Elliott was the worst of a five man group of underperformers on Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, scoring only 1 point.1 Underperforming is the new normal for Elliott, who has gone five straight games without hitting his projected point total. He has also been the worst performing starter in the league over the last three weeks.
The Ravens Defense/ST falling 5.7 points short of their expectations didn't help matters much either. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum has never won when the Ravens failed to hit their expected points, going 0 - 3.
The win brings SkinFan's record to 5 - 3, while dropping Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum to 4 - 4.
SkinFan and Big Tex's Pillow Biters play next week in a battle for the West Side division lead. That game will see both of this week's top running backs square off, when Dalvin Cook matches up against Zack Moss.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's next game will be against Homesick Abortions in a rematch from week one. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum won the previous matchup in a blowout. Coach Wetzel will be keeping their fingers crossed that Russell Wilson will score 27 points like he did when Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum last played Homesick Abortions.
Week 8 · Nov 03, 2020 03:46 pm ET
Climb Aboard
DK Metcalf's 20 points sinks Zombie Werewolves
Hopefully Coach Patrick jolle have been able to find excitement in the non-fantasy parts of their life. The previous two games were blowouts, and this week's action was no different. Zombie Werewolves got beat down by Black Micahs, losing 91 to 66. Bad luck for Zombie Werewolves in this contest, as they would have won this week against all but one other team.
The loss drops Zombie Werewolves' record to 2 - 6, while the win brings Black Micahs to 5 - 3.
Patrick Mahomes did about as good for Black Micahs this week as he did bad last week. Showtime teamed up with DK Metcalf and Tyreek Hill to provide 76% of Black Micahs' points. Mahomes alone scored 33 points, which were the most that any quarterback collected this week. He was back to his dazzling ways with an incredible 416-yard, five touchdown performance during a romp of the Jets.
It was, unfortunately, a costly win for Black Micahs. Kenny Golladay missed the second half of the Lions contest against the Colts with a hip injury suffered during the second quarter.
Meanwhile, it will be difficult for Coach Jolle to fault any one player for the loss. Zombie Werewolves were brought down by five underperformers, the worst of whom was the Patriots Defense/ST (3 points).1 No other Defense/ST scored fewer points than that this week. They have now underperformed the experts' predictions in four straight games.
The three overperformers on Coach Jolle's squad did their part to balance things out (and then some). Davante Adams was the best of them, scoring 20 points. Adams' performance paced Zombie Werewolves for the 3rd time this year.
Coach Micah Russell did their part to secure the victory this week. They started two players that the experts thought should be riding the pine. One of those picks, DK Metcalf, worked out. The other pick, the Falcons Defense/ST, did not.
Overall, these moves gave Black Micahs an extra 13 points, which only added to Black Micahs' domination. It also earned Coach Russell 'Coach of the Week' honors, as they gave their squad more extra points than anyone else in the league.
The strength of schedule diverges for these squads next week. The road ahead for Zombie Werewolves gets much easier as they face the dreadful DenBro. Zombie Werewolves will get to face DenBro while that squad is in the middle of a four game losing streak.
As for Black Micahs, they will take on Alcoholnics in a battle of two 5 - 3 teams. That battle (featuring Kyler Murray for Alcoholnics) will be the first of a three straight games against tough quarterbacks (Russell Wilson and Tom Brady are on the schedule in the following weeks).
Week 8 · Nov 03, 2020 03:46 pm ET
Sabotage
Carson Wentz's terrible day helps sink Alcoholnics
This week featured three blowouts, but this one was the biggest. The Brainers stomped all over Alcoholnics 61 to 30. The win helped The Brainers halt Alcoholnics' three game winning streak.
The Brainers improve to 4 - 4 after winning three out of their last four games. The loss drops Alcoholnics' record to 5 - 3.
The Brainers had several players step up in the win, as four starters beat their positional averages. The Eagles Defense/ST was the best of the bunch, totaling 19 points. The Eagles' performance this week stopped their three game streak of not meeting their projections.
The Brainers also got a better-than-expected performance from Travis Kelce, who beat his projections by 4 points. Kelce broke off a block and caught this designed underhand flip from Patrick Mahomes before romping into the end zone from three yards out and dunking on the goal post.
Coach Chuck Rittenhouse's squad overcame bad performances from three players: Mason Crosby, Ronald Jones, and Lamar Jackson, who collectively came up with 11 points. Coach Rittenhouse was no doubt hoping for more from Crosby's first venture off the bench.
Carson Wentz stuck out as the worst performer for Alcoholnics, notching only 6 points.1 Coach Nick Claeboe found out why he was available on the waiver wire this week. He had as many interceptions (2) as touchdown passes and threw for just 123 yards, which is apparently still enough to earn a win in the NFC East this year.
Wentz had plenty of company, with Robby Anderson (2 points) being the worst of six other underperformers. Anderson has now failed to top the league average wide receiver in seven straight games. Alcoholnics only had one player who gave a passable performance this week, with Alvin Kamara scoring 7 points.
Next week will see Alcoholnics taking on the 5 - 3 Black Micahs. Coach Micah Russell's team will come into the game with some momentum, having posted 91 points this week. Meanwhile, The Brainers will be playing Pinko Commie Bastards.
Week 8 · Nov 03, 2020 03:46 pm ET
Dialed In
Homesick Abortions couldn't handle Todd Gurley as Pinko Commie Bastards gets the win
Homesick Abortions must have ran themselves out last week. After scoring their highest point total for the year seven days ago, they scored their lowest total this week. They ended up pretty far behind in this one, losing 48 to 35 to Pinko Commie Bastards.
With the win, Pinko Commie Bastards moved to 5 - 3, good for the top spot in the East Side division. The loss drops Homesick Abortions' record to 2 - 6.
Todd Gurley has been coming through for Pinko Commie Bastards all year, and this week was no different. Gurley was part of a three-man-team, joining with Keenan Allen and Jamaal Williams to tally 23 points. Gurley momentarily took the lead league in rushing touchdowns Thursday night with this three-yard bulldozer of a run into the end zone.
There were five underperformers keeping Pinko Commie Bastards from a proper victory, with Justin Jefferson (1 point) being the worst of them. Jefferson's 1 point performance made him the worst performer on Pinko Commie Bastards for the first time this year.
Homesick Abortions, meanwhile, were having a terrible time moving the ball down the field, with the whole team gaining only 178 yards. Homesick Abortions were practicing their manners as they put every other team ahead of themselves in the RuReYd category this week. Two players stood out for their poor performance in that category, with Clyde Edwards-Helaire and JaMycal Hasty combining to gain only 62 total yards.
Pinko Commie Bastards won this game despite, rather than because of, Coach Erran Yearty's lineup moves. He started two players that the experts thought should be riding the pine. One of those picks, Jamaal Williams, worked out. The other pick, Justin Jefferson, did not.
Overall, these moves cost Pinko Commie Bastards a total of 5 points. This marks the 3rd straight week where Coach Yearty has cost his team points.
The schedule for Pinko Commie Bastards brings The Brainers around next week. These two teams squared off in week five, when Pinko Commie Bastards ended up getting crushed by 23 points. As for Homesick Abortions, they will match up with Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum.
Week 9 · Nov 10, 2020 01:52 pm ET
Don't Test Me
Dalvin Cook scores 25 points to help put away Big Tex's Pillow Biters
Coach Tim Fabrizio have put together the best group of running backs, and they showed their mettle again this week. SkinFan used a big game from their running backs to take down Big Tex's Pillow Biters 79 to 53. Dalvin Cook scored 25 points, while Josh Jacobs scored 9. The Chef's 25 point performance topped all players this week.1
SkinFan also got a big effort from Christian Kirk (7 points above expected). Kirk blew past his defender and ran right underneath this perfect deep ball from Kyler Murray for the 56-yard house call.
Meanwhile, there were plenty of chefs cooking up this week's loss for Big Tex's Pillow Biters. They had four underperformers, with Adam Thielen (1 point) being the worst.2 It's yet another disappointing day for Thielen, who has now underperformed the experts' predictions in three straight games. Another underperformer, tight end Jared Cook, was the worst at his position this week.
With the win, SkinFan moved to 6 - 3, good for the top spot in the West Side division. The loss drops Big Tex's Pillow Biters' record to an identical 6 - 3.
SkinFan's next game will be against DenBro in a rematch from week two. SkinFan ended up getting crushed in the previous matchup by 28 points. Coach Fabrizio will no doubt be worried that Josh Allen will drop another 28 points for DenBro like he did last time.
Coach William Hayes should be on the lookout for four leaf clovers during the next game. Big Tex's Pillow Biters will face Pinko Commie Bastards in a matchup of the two teams with the most lucky wins so far. Pinko Commie Bastards will have to put their running back depth to the test in that one, as Todd Gurley has his bye week.
Week 9 · Nov 10, 2020 01:52 pm ET
Command and Conquer
With help from Patrick Mahomes, Black Micahs takes this one
Black Micahs didn't have too many spare points in their win against Alcoholnics, taking this one 75 to 68. Just another good result from the leagues' all-time leader in winning percentage. The win brings Black Micahs' record to 6 - 3, while dropping Alcoholnics to 5 - 4.
Black Micahs had never lost when Tyreek Hill overperformed his expectations, and that held true again this week. The Cheetah teamed up with Patrick Mahomes to put up 44 points. After Hill's performance this week, he moved up to being the 3rd best wide receiver in the league. He was as wide open as it gets on this 28-yard touchdown reception, his first of two Sunday.
Coach Micah Russell's squad overcame bad performances from three players: James Conner, the Falcons Defense/ST, and Jordan Reed, who collectively came up with 4 points. Conner was handed the ball nines times and caught it twice more but still only ended up with 20 yards and zero scores on an uncharacteristically quiet afternoon.
The Cardinals Defense/ST and Diontae Johnson were quite coordinated in their failures for Alcoholnics. They each dropped only 3 points. Mark Andrews has to share in some of the blame as well, coming up with 4.6 fewer points than he was expected to. That makes it three straight games where Andrews has underperformed the league average tight end.
Black Micahs will face off against Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum next week. Black Micahs have now been an underdog in both the last two weeks, and won both times. Maybe they'll get a bit more credit going into their next one.
Relief may be on the way for Alcoholnics after this week's loss versus a powerhouse like Black Micahs. Next week they take on the lowly Zombie Werewolves. Alcoholnics will come into the next game having lost their last two. It's a big change from two weeks ago, when Alcoholnics had won their 3rd game in a row.
Week 9 · Nov 10, 2020 01:52 pm ET
Relief
Christian McCaffrey's 19 points help get DenBro back on track
Coach Don Zimmerman might have been looking to rest their nerves a bit after last week's nailbiter. They got the rest, and the win. DenBro demolished Zombie Werewolves, winning 93 to 60. The victory ended DenBro's four game losing streak.
The loss leaves Zombie Werewolves now with the worst record in the league at 2 - 7. The win brings DenBro to 3 - 6.
After coming up with all of 8 points last week, Josh Allen came up clutch this week. Allen joined up with Christian McCaffrey to score 52% of DenBro's points. Allen's performance this week ended a four game streak of failing to hit his projections. He threw three touchdown passes and topped 400 yards passing for the second time in his career Sunday while finding time to punch in this three-yard rushing TD, as well.
Terry McLaurin helped out as well, exceeding his projected point total by 5.2 points. A good performance by McLaurin has been crucial for DenBro all year, as they have gone 3 - 1 when he exceeds expectations, and 0 - 4 when he doesn't.
Meanwhile, Zombie Werewolves had a very balanced lineup, but it was balanced at too low of a level. Davante Adams paced the team by beating the average wide receiver by 7 points, while the Patriots Defense/ST (3.8 points worse than the average Defense/ST) was the worst on the team. The Patriots fell farther short of their expected points than any other player this week. They have now underperformed the league average Defense/ST in three straight games.
Coach Patrick jolle's lineup decisions earned their team points last week, and did again this week. They started four players that the experts thought should be riding the pine.
Overall, these moves gave Zombie Werewolves an extra 8 points, which obviously wasn't close to enough. Coach Jolle hardly needs any more motivation to go against the experts, as they have taken more risks that any other coach in the league so far.
DenBro will try to cool off SkinFan next week. SkinFan are coming in hot, having won three games in a row. SkinFan brings in the best player in the league over the past three weeks: Dalvin Cook.
As for Zombie Werewolves, they will square off against Alcoholnics next week. That contest will be a rematch from week five, when Zombie Werewolves lost, but only by 3 points.
Week 9 · Nov 10, 2020 01:52 pm ET
Smooth Operator
Coach Yearty and Ben Roethlisberger secure the win
Forget the teams, it's Coach Erran Yearty that is the big winner this week. He started Antonio Gibson and Noah Fant instead of Melvin Gordon and George Kittle, despite expert advice to do the exact opposite.
These decisions netted Coach Yearty an extra 8 points and were the difference in the game, as Pinko Commie Bastards (6 - 3) had just enough against The Brainers (4 - 5), winning 57 to 52.
Ben Roethlisberger led a very balanced group of four overperformers for Pinko Commie Bastards this week, dropping 21 points. That made him the top performer on Pinko Commie Bastards for the first time this year. He got the defense to bite hard on a deadly pump fake before tossing this 17-yard touchdown pass, one of three on the day.
Brandon Aiyuk provided the only truly sour note for Pinko Commie Bastards this week, as he scored zero points. Aiyuk's performance broke his three game streak of surpassing his projections.
While Pinko Commie Bastards had plenty of heroes in the victory, The Brainers had plenty of duds in the loss. Lamar Jackson was the worst of a six man group of underperformers, notching only 11 points.1 That was fewer than every other quarterback this week. He has now been the worst performer on The Brainers more times than any other player.
The Brainers only had one player who gave a passable performance this week, with A.J. Brown scoring 11 points.2
The two luckiest teams in the league will face off when Pinko Commie Bastards takes on Big Tex's Pillow Biters. Coach Yearty is getting Big Tex's Pillow Biters at the right time, as they will limp into next week's game having posted less than 55 points each of the last two weeks.
Meanwhile, The Brainers will collide with Homesick Abortions. Homesick Abortions, who won this week, will be looking for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
Week 9 · Nov 10, 2020 01:52 pm ET
I Got This
The Bills Defense/ST calls their own number to earn a win
The experts must be feeling pretty smart this week. They predicted that Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum would score the fewest points this week, and that's exactly what they did. They couldn't stay with Homesick Abortions, losing 64 to 47. Scoring 47 points dropped Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum below Pinko Commie Bastards and into last place in points scored for the season.
The loss drops Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum to 4 - 5, the first time they've been below .500 this year. The win brings Homesick Abortions to 3 - 6.
Homesick Abortions won with a balanced effort, as five players outperformed their positional averages. The Bills Defense/ST was the first among equals, posting 13 points.1 Coach Chris Crowder's squad won despite bad games from JaMycal Hasty, Tyler Lockett, and Ryan Succop, who together produced 6 points. Lockett was held to four catches for the second week in a row, finishing with 40 total yards.
Meanwhile, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum really lost this game as a team. They were brought down by six underperformers, the worst of whom was DeAndre Hopkins (1 point).2 That's the fewest points that he's scored so far this year. His performances have been a good barometer for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum this season, as they have gone 1 - 3 when he fails to meet his expectations, and 3 - 1 when he meets them.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum also had to deal with a bad performance from Le'Veon Bell, who scored exactly zero points. Bad performances are pretty common these days for Bell, who has now underperformed the experts' predictions in three straight games.
Next week will see Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum taking on the 6 - 3 Black Micahs. Black Micahs have been racking up the points recently, posting zero straight 75+ point games. Meanwhile, Homesick Abortions will take on The Brainers next week.
Week 10 · Nov 17, 2020 01:53 pm ET
Three-peat
Ben Roethlisberger and Pinko Commie Bastards beat Big Tex's Pillow Biters for their 3rd win in a row
Both Big Tex's Pillow Biters and Pinko Commie Bastards entered this game ice cold. Big Tex's Pillow Biters had scored the second fewest points of any team over the last three weeks, while Pinko Commie Bastards had scored the fewest points of any team over the last three weeks. Pinko Commie Bastards shrugged off their troubles this week though.
Pinko Commie Bastards ended up well ahead of Big Tex's Pillow Biters, winning 60 to 48. The victory makes it three in a row for Pinko Commie Bastards, giving them a record of 7 - 3. After suffering their first back-to-back losses of the season, Big Tex's Pillow Biters sits at 6 - 4.
Most of Coach Erran Yearty's team were basically spectating, as Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Gibson combined for 68% of Pinko Commie Bastards' points. Gibson scored 15 points, which is the most he's gotten so far this year. His second rushing touchdown of the afternoon tied the game late after being down 24-3 at one point.
Meanwhile, Big Tex's Pillow Biters had many underperformers, but Drew Brees stood out, notching only 6 points.1 Brees' performance this week definitively ended a three game streak of beating the experts' projections. He will miss at least one game after suffering multiple rib fractures and a collapsed lung, injuries that kept him from playing the second half Sunday.
Coach Yearty might have gotten the victory this week, but it wasn't due to his efforts. He left JuJu Smith-Schuster, Rodrigo Blankenship, and Melvin Gordon on the bench, starting three different players who were each expected to score less.
Somehow, each of these decisions ended up being the wrong call. They cost Pinko Commie Bastards a total of 15 points. Coach Yearty's lineup moves pushed him into negative territory for the season, costing his team 12 points versus what the experts would have done.
Big Tex's Pillow Biters will be going against Homesick Abortions next week. These two teams squared off in week five, when Big Tex's Pillow Biters won easily.
As for Pinko Commie Bastards, they will square off against Alcoholnics. Alcoholnics will come into the game with some momentum, having posted back-to-back 65+ point games. Pinko Commie Bastards will have to deal with Alvin Kamara in that one, and then follow that up with matchups against fellow top running backs Aaron Jones and Dalvin Cook.
Week 10 · Nov 17, 2020 01:53 pm ET
Monster
Alvin Kamara (22 points) leads Alcoholnics to a win over Zombie Werewolves
Zombie Werewolves showed off the form that earned them the worst record in the league going into this week. They got absolutely demolished by Alcoholnics, losing 75 to 38. The loss is part of bad trend for Zombie Werewolves, who have scored fewer points than the week before for four straight weeks now.
The loss drops Zombie Werewolves to 2 - 8, and sinks them to the bottom of our internal power rankings.
This contest featured the top performing player this week in Alvin Kamara, and not surprisingly, he played on the winning team.1 Kamara was a one-man wrecking crew, dropping 22 points.2 His performance this week stopped his three game streak of not meeting his projections. A good performance by Kamara has been critical for Alcoholnics this season, as they have gone 3 - 1 when he exceeds his expectations, and 2 - 3 when he doesn't.
Alcoholnics also got a better-than-expected performance from Kyler Murray, who beat his projections by 5.6 points. Murray looked like an RC car flying through a pile of Hot Wheels on this 15-yard QB keeper to the house, one of two rushing TDs on the day. He also threw for 245 yards and a game-winning Hail Mary.
Meanwhile, Zombie Werewolves' troubles were largely due to having developed an allergy to the end zone. All their starters combining for only one touchdown. That was the lowest TDs total of any team this week. Zombie Werewolves suffered through poor performances from Leonard Fournette, Derrick Henry, and Curtis Samuel in that category, who collectively scored no TDs.
Coach Patrick jolle earned their team points last week, and decided that they wanted extra points this week as well. They made the right call on every personnel decision (yes, any substitutions and Zombie Werewolves would have scored LESS). This is the first time this year that Coach Jolle has pulled that off.
Next week, Alcoholnics will be playing Pinko Commie Bastards. That will be a rematch from week four, when Alcoholnics ended up getting crushed by 20 points. Meanwhile, Zombie Werewolves will be playing Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum.
Week 10 · Nov 17, 2020 01:53 pm ET
No Threat
Nick Chubb and Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum skate past Black Micahs
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum sent Black Micahs crying home to mommy after a thorough 60 to 38 spanking. The win brings Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum back to even at 5 - 5. The loss drops Black Micahs' record to 6 - 4.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum started things off right early on Sunday, coming up with solid number of points. Nick Chubb carried the water, scoring 12 points. Chubb finished Sunday’s contest with 126 yards on the ground and a touchdown run, but he would have certainly had another if he didn’t run out at the one-yard line on this breakaway to put the game on ice.
Meanwhile, Black Micahs were sputtering along with a less than stellar performance. Carson Wentz was the culprit, scoring only 4 points. Wentz delivered an uninspiring performance during the Eagles loss to the Giants, failing to throw a touchdown pass for the first time since Week 2.
Going into the Sunday late games, Black Micahs were already a long shot to win. After DK Metcalf scored only 1 point, Black Micahs was finished.
These teams will see a difference in the quality of their upcoming opponents. After this week's difficult opponent, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum will be happy to see that next week's game is against league doormat Zombie Werewolves. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum might be feeling extra confident about that game, as Zombie Werewolves limps in on a three game losing streak.
As for Black Micahs, they will match up with SkinFan. Bad timing for Black Micahs, as SkinFan will come into the matchup on a four game winning streak.
Week 10 · Nov 17, 2020 01:53 pm ET
Really?
Jared Goff scores 4 points in loss for Homesick Abortions
Coach Chuck Rittenhouse looked like he was trying to give away this game with his lineup decisions, but the team just wouldn't quit. The Brainers wound up with a solid victory against Homesick Abortions, winning 56 to 50.
With the win, The Brainers have now won three out of their last four games, bringing their record to 5 - 5. Homesick Abortions are now 3 - 7 after losing three out of their last four games.
D'Andre Swift and Daniel Carlson were the prime movers for The Brainers, producing 13 and 15 points, respectively. Swift absolutely bowled over a defender to get into the end zone on this 15-yard catch-and-run touchdown catch.
Although they got the win, The Brainers had some bad luck in the personnel department. Teddy Bridgewater was forced out of Sunday’s contest in the fourth quarter after suffering a knee injury but it appears that he avoided any significant structural damage.
Meanwhile, Homesick Abortions can place the blame for this loss squarely on Jared Goff, who managed only 4 points.1 Goff fell farther short of his expected points than any other player this week. He has now been the worst performer on Homesick Abortions more times than any other player.
Homesick Abortions also had to deal with a poor effort from Darren Waller (3.8 points below expected). Homesick Abortions has never won when Waller failed to hit his expected points, going 0 - 4.
Although his team won, Coach Rittenhouse didn't have the best game personally. He went with Tyler Boyd over the higher ranked Chase Claypool.
This decision shaved 12 points from The Brainers' score, which--thankfully for Coach Rittenhouse--didn't matter much this game. The bad decision is more of the same for Coach Rittenhouse, whose gameday decisions have been some of the worst in the league this season.
Next week, The Brainers will take on the 3 - 7 DenBro. Meanwhile, Homesick Abortions will collide with Big Tex's Pillow Biters.
Week 10 · Nov 17, 2020 01:53 pm ET
I'll Have Another
Josh Jacobs and SkinFan stay hot against DenBro
SkinFan had an atrocious 20% winning percentage all-time against DenBro, but that didn't matter one bit this week. They strolled past DenBro, winning 73 to 57. SkinFan got some measure of revenge on DenBro for their matchup back in week two, when DenBro crushed SkinFan 108 to 80.
SkinFan have now finished off four straight opponents after this win, bringing their record to 7 - 3. The loss drops DenBro's record to 3 - 7.
SkinFan had never lost when Josh Jacobs overperformed his expectations, and that held true again this week. Jacobs teamed up with Tom Brady and Matt Prater to provide 84% of SkinFan's points. Jacobs contributed a 18 point performance, which was good for 2nd place among all players this week.1 He bounced this rush to the outside and went completely unbothered on this five-yard journey to the end zone.
Coach Tim Fabrizio's squad overcame poor performances from Michael Thomas and Christian Kirk (1 point each) in getting this win. Thomas turned in his second disappointing outing since his return from injury, reeling in just two of his seven targets for 27 yards Sunday.
Meanwhile, DenBro saw four different players underperform, and while none of them particularly stuck out, Phillip Lindsay and his zero points was officially the worst. Lindsay's zero points made him the worst starter on his team for the 2nd time this season.
Aaron Jones falling 7.4 points short of his expectations didn't help matters much either. Underperforming is the new normal for Jones, who has gone five straight games without hitting his projected point total.
The schedule for SkinFan brings Black Micahs around next week. Points were in short supply for that team this week, as they could only scrounge up 38 of them. Meanwhile, DenBro will take on The Brainers.
Week 11 · Nov 24, 2020 03:06 pm ET
Out of the Darkness
Zombie Werewolves avoids 4th loss in row with an assist from Derrick Henry
Zombie Werewolves came into the game as the biggest underdog this week, but they didn't let that get them down. They got the job done against Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, winning 59 to 46. The win brought Zombie Werewolves' three game losing streak to an end.
Thanks to the loss, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum have now come out on the losing end of three of their last four games, moving their record to 5 - 6. The win brings Zombie Werewolves to 3 - 8.
Zombie Werewolves put forth a decent effort Sunday. They were powered by Derrick Henry, who scored 12 points. Henry surpassed 1,000 rushing yards this season with another 133 on the ground, 29 of which came on this powerful OT winner.
Meanwhile, Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum decided the whole 'scoring points' thing was passe. They had five laggards, with Tee Higgins's 1 point being the worst performance. That was the fewest of any wide receiver this week.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum also had to deal with a poor effort from DeAndre Hopkins (5.8 points below expected).
Things were not looking good for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum heading into Monday night. Coach Robert Wetzel needed Rob Gronkowski to outscore Leonard Fournette by 8 points.
Fournette did a solid job, scoring 6 points, but that left the door ever so slightly open. Unfortunately, Gronkowski had a disappointing game, scoring 1 point, which wasn't nearly enough.
Coach Wetzel cost their team points last week, and did it again this week. Perhaps scared off by Mike Williams's 1 point performance last week, Coach Wetzel left him on the bench in favor of Tee Higgins, despite the experts' prediction that Williams should have played.
This decision took a 8 point chunk out of Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's final score, which ultimately didn't make a difference in the final outcome. Coach Wetzel's risk taking this game is out of character, as they have been one of the most cautious tacticians in the league.
Next week will see Zombie Werewolves taking on the 4 - 7 Homesick Abortions. Homesick Abortions will get to slot the Saints Defense/ST into the lineup, who has been the best player in the league over the past three weeks.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's loss this week is especially bad as it represented the last easy game they will have for a while. The next three games are against winning teams, starting with Alcoholnics next week. Alcoholnics have been racking up the points recently also, posting one straight 75+ point games.
Week 11 · Nov 24, 2020 03:06 pm ET
No Streak For You!
The Browns Defense/ST and Alcoholnics deny Pinko Commie Bastards a 4th straight win
Pinko Commie Bastards entered this week's game with a three game winning streak, but couldn't keep it going against Alcoholnics. Alcoholnics ended up on top against Pinko Commie Bastards, winning 78 to 65. Alcoholnics were able to give Pinko Commie Bastards some payback for their week four matchup, when Alcoholnics lost 86 to 66.
The win brings Alcoholnics' record to 7 - 4, while dropping Pinko Commie Bastards to an identical 7 - 4.
It's not that hard to win when you have the league's top performer for the week, and the Browns Defense/ST were that player.1 The Browns made it rain for Alcoholnics, scoring 20 points. That gave them the most points on Alcoholnics for the first time this season.
Alcoholnics also got a big effort from Mark Andrews (5 points above expected). Andrews corrected his route perfectly as the ball was in the air to get underneath this 31-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson.
Coach Erran Yearty will have a hard time pinning the blame for this loss on any particular player. Pinko Commie Bastards had four underperformers, with Todd Gurley (1 point) being the worst. Besides just losing this week, wins in the future are going to be a bit harder to come by. Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending knee injury after a defender fell into his leg in the third quarter.
Coach Nick Claeboe can rest a bit after this big victory since the next two games are against sub .500 teams, starting with Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum next week. As for Pinko Commie Bastards, they will square off against DenBro.
Week 11 · Nov 24, 2020 03:06 pm ET
Five Alive!
Justin Herbert and SkinFan take down Black Micahs for their 5th win in a row
SkinFan got this win with a little bit in reserve, earning a 68 to 60 victory over Black Micahs. Despite the good result, Coach Tim Fabrizio have to be concerned, as this is the 4th straight week that their squad has scored fewer points than the week before.
The win brings SkinFan's winning streak to five games, and gives them a record of 8 - 3. The loss drops Black Micahs' record to 6 - 5.
Dalvin Cook and Patrick Mahomes, league-leaders at the running back and quarterback positions, faced off in this one. Only one of them, however, lived up to expectations. The Chef did great for SkinFan, producing 11 points. He is nearly unstoppable at the goal line, as evidenced by this one-yard run to give him his 13th rushing TD of the season.
On the flip side, Showtime was not having a typical Patrick Mahomes week, putting up only 14 points. Mahomes' performances have closely tracked the fortunes of Black Micahs this season, as they have gone 1 - 3 when he fails to meet his expectations, and 5 - 1 when he meets them.
The rest of Coach Fabrizio's lineup followed Cook's lead, scoring 57 more points. Of that crew, Justin Herbert led the way with 22 points. Herbert has now gone seven weeks without dipping below the average quarterback's points.
Coach Micah Russell are probably happy with how their team has played this season, but they has to be concerned about their team's recent performance. Black Micahs have now lost their last two games. Coach Russell will have to hope things turn around in next week's matchup with Big Tex's Pillow Biters. Black Micahs couldn't have asked for a much better time to play Big Tex's Pillow Biters, who is currently on a three game losing streak.
As for SkinFan, they will match up with The Brainers.
Week 11 · Nov 24, 2020 03:06 pm ET
Put Matty On Ice
Matt Ryan nets exactly zero points in loss to The Brainers
The Brainers have been relying on Travis Kelce all year, and he came through again this week. Kelce was the key component as The Brainers earned a nice victory over DenBro, winning 56 to 47. His 12 points were the most that any tight end collected this week. He laid out to make one of his eight receptions at the end of this spectacular scramble from Patrick Mahomes. Kelce finished with 127 receiving yards and the game-winning touchdown catch.
Coach Chuck Rittenhouse's squad won despite bad games from Lamar Jackson, Ronald Jones, and Miles Sanders, who together racked up 12 points. Coach Rittenhouse has to be used to bad scores from Jackson, who has been the worst performer on The Brainers more times than any other player.
Matt Ryan made his mark in his first start for DenBro this week, but not in a good way. Ryan was the main culprit in DenBro's loss, scoring no points. He was picked off twice Sunday and sacked eight (!) times during the loss to the Saints. He fell farther short of his expected points than any other player this week.
Coach Don Zimmerman didn't do their team any favors by starting Wil Lutz against the experts' advice. Lutz contributed only 6 points.
The win gets The Brainers above .500 for the first time this year, at 6 - 5. The loss drops DenBro's record to 3 - 8.
Both teams have a tough upcoming schedule. Unfortunately for The Brainers, they will play SkinFan next week, who is riding a five-game win streak. SkinFan will also enter the game with Dalvin Cook, who has been the best player in the league.
Meanwhile, DenBro will be playing Pinko Commie Bastards next week. Pinko Commie Bastards lost this week, and will be looking to avoid their first back-to-back losses.
Week 11 · Nov 24, 2020 03:06 pm ET
Come with me, if you want to win
Clyde Edwards-Helaire's 15 points were too much for Big Tex's Pillow Biters
Homesick Abortions barely beat Big Tex's Pillow Biters, winning 81 to 80 in the only close game this week. The 81 points that Homesick Abortions dropped were the most they scored this year.
Another defeat makes it three in a row for Big Tex's Pillow Biters, which leaves them with a 6 - 5 record. The win brings Homesick Abortions to 4 - 7.
Homesick Abortions got a nice group performance in the win, as five players beat their positional averages. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was just a bit ahead of the others, tallying 15 points.1 No other running back scored more points than that this week.
Homesick Abortions also got a good performance from Deshaun Watson, who scored 23 points. Watson showed why he’s one of the best scrambling quarterbacks in the league when he lowered his shoulder to get across the goal line on this four-yard TD run.
Coach Chris Crowder's squad overcame bad performances from three players: Zane Gonzalez, Kalen Ballage, and Will Fuller, who collectively came up with 10 points. This is the first time this year that Gonzalez has been the worst starter on his team.
Meanwhile, Coach William Hayes can blame the loss on Harrison Butker, the Dolphins Defense/ST, and Kareem Hunt, who together scored only 17 points. Hunt has now failed to top the league average running back in three straight games.
In most other games, Big Tex's Pillow Biters' five overperforming players (led by Adam Thielen, 18 points) would have brought home a win.2 Thielen's 18 point performance this week moves him up to being the 3rd best wide receiver in the league this season.
Next week will feature a mirror image matchup as the 6 - 5 Big Tex's Pillow Biters will take on the 6 - 5 Black Micahs. Big Tex's Pillow Biters have now been the favorite in both their last two games, and failed to perform both times. The experts might not give them the benefit of the doubt in their next one. Meanwhile, Homesick Abortions will collide with Zombie Werewolves next week.
Week 12 · Dec 03, 2020 02:18 pm ET
Too Hot to Handle
Derrick Henry drops 26 points in leading Zombie Werewolves to victory
Zombie Werewolves beat Homesick Abortions both times they played last year and kept that trend going this week. Zombie Werewolves made it past Homesick Abortions, winning 88 to 83. The 88 points Zombie Werewolves scored set the high mark for the league this week.
The win brings Zombie Werewolves to 4 - 8, and sends them to the top of our internal power rankings. The loss drops Homesick Abortions' record to an identical 4 - 8.
Zombie Werewolves relied heavily on Derrick Henry, who delivered 26 points. A good performance by Henry has been crucial for Zombie Werewolves all year, as they have gone 4 - 3 when he exceeds expectations, and 0 - 4 when he doesn't. He picked up 140 yards and three touchdowns all before halftime Sunday in Indianapolis, securing the W early for the Titans.
Zombie Werewolves also got the highest score out of any kicker this week courtesy of Younghoe Koo, who dropped 21 points.
Meanwhile, Coach Chris Crowder will find no easy scapegoat for this week's loss. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was the worst of a four man group of underperformers on Homesick Abortions, notching only 1 point.1 Homesick Abortions wound up with their high point total courtesy of four overperformers. Deshaun Watson scored 29 points to pace the group. It's just another day at the office for Watson, who has led Homesick Abortions more times than any other player.
Coach Patrick jolle cannot be happy with how their team has played this season, but they have to be enjoying the recent turnaround, having won the past 2 games. They'll hope to keep that momentum going into next week's matchup with Big Tex's Pillow Biters. Good timing, as Big Tex's Pillow Biters will come into the matchup on a four game losing streak.
As for Homesick Abortions, they will match up with Black Micahs.
Week 12 · Dec 03, 2020 02:18 pm ET
Demolition Derby
32 points from Tyreek Hill lead Black Micahs in huge blowout
Black Micahs have owned Big Tex's Pillow Biters in the past to the tune of a 4 and 1 record, and went ahead and added to that ledger of dominance this week. They thoroughly dominated Big Tex's Pillow Biters, winning 76 to 36. No other team dominated the opposition so completely this week.
The defeat is the 4th in a row for Big Tex's Pillow Biters, and puts their record at 6 - 6. The win brings Black Micahs to 7 - 5.
Tyreek Hill was the key contributor for Black Micahs, totaling 32 points. That makes it five straight games where the Cheetah has outperformed the league average wide receiver. He had more than 200 receiving yards in the first quarter alone, backflipping his way into the end zone during an absolute career day.
In addition to Hill, Black Micahs had two other good players this week in Patrick Mahomes and DK Metcalf. Black Micahs got the win despite leaving the Falcons Defense/ST and their 26 points on the bench. That set the new high mark for all Defense/STs this season.
Meanwhile, Derek Carr loomed large in the loss for Big Tex's Pillow Biters, scoring -4 points. Carr threw a pick six and lost three fumbles in an absolute beatdown courtesy of the Falcons. His performance was also the 2nd worst of any player this season.
Carr was part of a group of five underperformers, with Ezekiel Elliott (negative 1 point) being the worst of the rest. A key injury will make this loss for Big Tex's Pillow Biters sting even more. Adam Thielen was not able to suit up for the Vikings on Sunday as he was unable to clear COVID-19 protocols in time for kickoff.
Next week will see Black Micahs taking on the 4 - 8 Homesick Abortions. That game will see both of this week's top wide receivers square off, when Tyreek Hill matches up against Will Fuller.
Meanwhile, Big Tex's Pillow Biters will take on Zombie Werewolves next week. Coach Patrick jolle's team just had a huge week, having posted 88 points.
Week 12 · Dec 03, 2020 02:18 pm ET
Cruising
Nick Chubb and Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum get an easy win
The omens did not look good for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum coming into the game. They had scored the fewest points of any team over the last three weeks, while Alcoholnics had scored the most points of any team. But then, this is why they play the game.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum made it look easy against Alcoholnics, winning 60 to 38. The win evens up Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's record at 6 - 6.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum had never lost when Nick Chubb overperformed his expectations, and that held true again this week. Although Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum had several players step up in the win, Chubb was the best of the bunch, posting 14 points. He did what he does best - finding the end zone from a yard out during a 176 all-purpose yard afternoon.
Jason Myers helped out as well, exceeding his projected point total by 5.2 points. Myers has now overperformed the experts' predictions in six straight games.
Kyler Murray was clearly the weakest link for Coach Nick Claeboe and the gang as he produced 2 points.1 Murray failed to find the end zone with either his arm or his feet for the very first time this season, finishing with just 170 yards through the air and an interception.
In addition to Murray, Alcoholnics had four other underperforming players this week, including the Browns Defense/ST, who scored exactly zero points. The Browns' momentum from last week's 20 point performance apparently didn't carry over.
Adding injury to insult, Alcoholnics had a key player go down. Mark Andrews was placed on the restricted list and unable to play for the Ravens Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19.
Ratings might be a little low when Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum takes on The Brainers next week, as the matchup will feature the two teams in the league that have scored the fewest points. Unfortunately for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, The Brainers are coming into their matchup on a three game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Alcoholnics will be playing DenBro. DenBro won't have Christian McCaffrey available to start in that contest.
Week 12 · Dec 03, 2020 02:18 pm ET
That's All Folks
SkinFan's run ends with a loss to the Packers Defense/ST and The Brainers
SkinFan came into this week's match-up on a five-game win streak, but The Brainers put an end to that. The Brainers got past SkinFan without much trouble, winning 57 to 38. After winning a lucky one last week, The Brainers did it again, winning a game with the 2nd lowest score this week.
The Brainers have now won three games in a row, which gives them a 7 - 5 record. The loss drops SkinFan's record to 8 - 4.
The Brainers were a picture of symmetry, winning with a very balanced lineup. The Packers Defense/ST was the best player, scoring 14, while Teddy Bridgewater was the worst on the team with 8.1 The Packers' performance this week ended a six game streak of failing to hit their projections.
SkinFan are bound to have a hard time winning when Josh Jacobs has a bad week, and that's just what happened. Jacobs was the worst of six underperformers, scoring -1 points. Coach Tim Fabrizio have to be used to bad scores from Jacobs, who has been the worst performer on SkinFan more times than any other player. He rushed for just 27 yards on seven attempts while also losing a fumble for the second time this season.
Dalvin Cook has to share in some of the blame as well, coming up with 10.8 fewer points than he was expected to. The Chef's 2 points were the fewest he has scored this year.
The Brainers will face off against Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum next week. The game might wind up as a crawl to the finish, as it features the two lowest scoring teams in the league.
Next week SkinFan will be involved in a clash of the titans. They will take on Pinko Commie Bastards in a matchup of the two top records in the league. Adding to the difficulty, SkinFan will have to play without Tom Brady, who has a bye week.
Week 12 · Dec 03, 2020 02:18 pm ET
Showstopper
24 points from Antonio Gibson helps give Pinko Commie Bastards the win
Pinko Commie Bastards came into the game on a four game streak of improving their point total, and kept it going this week. They skated by DenBro pretty easily, winning 76 to 57.
The win was Pinko Commie Bastards' 4th in their last five games, bringing their record to 8 - 4. The loss leaves DenBro now with the worst record in the league at 3 - 9.
Antonio Gibson separated himself from the rest of the crew on Pinko Commie Bastards, dropping 24 points. Gibson hasn't been messing around recently, performing better than any other starter over the last three weeks. He ran for 115 yards and went back for seconds and thirds, scoring three touchdowns during his professional Thanksgiving game debut.
Coach Erran Yearty also helped out his own cause by going against the experts and starting Keenan Allen, who scored 10 points. Pinko Commie Bastards won despite bad games from Rodrigo Blankenship, the Vikings Defense/ST, and Melvin Gordon, who together notched 5 points. Gordon had to be the Broncos #1 option Sunday and the Saints D knew it, holding Gordon to just 31 yards on 12 attempts.
Meanwhile, this week's loss for DenBro was a true group effort. They were brought down by six underperformers, the worst of whom was Phillip Lindsay (1 point). That makes it four straight games where Lindsay has underperformed the league average running back.
DenBro also had to deal with a poor effort from Josh Allen (6.6 points below expected). DenBro has never won when Allen failed to hit his expected points, going 0 - 5.
Two 8 - 4 teams will do battle next week when Pinko Commie Bastards takes on SkinFan. The game will be a clash of the titans, as those are the two top teams in the league. As for DenBro, they will square off against Alcoholnics. That team will limp into the contest having posted only 38 points this week.
Week 13 · Dec 09, 2020 01:19 pm ET
Goin Streaking!
Travis Kelce and The Brainers beat Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum for their 4th win in a row
This was expected to be a close game. It was anything but. The Brainers gave Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum a 65 to 40 drubbing. The Brainers set their new high mark for the season with those 65 points.
With the win, The Brainers continues their four-game streak of success, which brings their record to 8 - 5. The loss drops Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum to 6 - 7, and sinks them to the bottom of our internal power rankings.
The Brainers were led by the tag team of Travis Kelce and Lamar Jackson, who together produced 32 points. Jackson burst back into action in a big way Tuesday night with this 37-yard first quarter sprint into the end zone and two touchdown passes.
The Brainers also got a big effort from Kenyan Drake (4 points above expected). Drake has now gone three weeks without dipping below the average running back's points.
Coach Chuck Rittenhouse's squad overcame bad performances from three players: Miles Sanders, A.J. Brown, and Allen Robinson, who collectively came up with 6 points. Sanders was bottled up for just 31 yards on the ground despite getting double-digit attempts.
Meanwhile, there's no pointing fingers in Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's loss as they failed all over the place. They had six underperformers, with DeVante Parker (1 point) being the worst. Parker's 1 point made him the worst starter on his team for the 2nd time this season.
The Brainers will be going against DenBro next week. The Brainers have now been an underdog in both the last two weeks, and won both times. Maybe they'll get a bit more credit going into their next one.
As for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, they will match up with Black Micahs next week. That team is not coming in very hot, after finishing this week with only 37 points. That said, Black Micahs will get to start the league's hottest player in Tyreek Hill.
Week 13 · Dec 09, 2020 01:19 pm ET
Star of the Show
Darren Waller's 22 points sinks Black Micahs
Coach Micah Russell picked a bad week to make a bad lineup. They left Chris Boswell in the lineup, despite the fact that he was a guaranteed zero points. They also left two other players in the lineup when they had better options.
That cost their team 18 points, which cost their team the game as Black Micahs (7 - 6) lost to Homesick Abortions (5 - 8), 49 to 37.
Darren Waller was the clear leader on Homesick Abortions this week, recording 22 points. Waller topped all tight ends this season with that performance. He shook off a tackle and went for a nice jog down the sideline on this 38-yard scoring play during a huge afternoon for the Raiders TE.
Despite winning, Homesick Abortions struggled to score points due to seven underperforming players, of whom Clyde Edwards-Helaire (zero points) was the worst. Edwards-Helaire was active but held out from action due to a stomach virus that troubled him throughout the week.
Meanwhile, the loss for Black Micahs came down to a pretty simple factor: they didn't go anywhere. Collectively, they only managed to gain 258 yards rushing and receiving. No other team gained fewer total yards this week. Jordan Reed and Nyheim Hines were both working off the same playbook this week, posting only 32 total yards for Black Micahs.
Black Micahs' next game will be against Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum in a rematch from week ten. Black Micahs ended up getting crushed in the previous matchup by 22 points. The contest will see Patrick Mahomes taking on Aaron Rodgers in a battle between the top two quarterbacks in the league.
Meanwhile, Homesick Abortions will collide with Zombie Werewolves next week. Zombie Werewolves will come into the game with some momentum, having posted back-to-back 70+ point games. The game will be a rematch from week twelve, when Deshaun Watson went off for 29 points.
Week 13 · Dec 09, 2020 01:19 pm ET
Class in Session
Coach Yearty and Justin Jefferson deliver victory to Pinko Commie Bastards
SkinFan's point total had gotten lower and lower for each of the past five weeks. They broke that streak this week, but it didn't matter. Coach Tim Fabrizio's team just didn't have enough against Pinko Commie Bastards, losing 51 to 48. SkinFan have averaged 43 points during their last two games - not what was expected of them as the highest scoring team going into week twelve.
Pinko Commie Bastards now have the best record in the league at 9 - 4. The loss drops SkinFan's record to 8 - 5.
Pinko Commie Bastards got more than half their points from just two players: Justin Jefferson and Ben Roethlisberger. That makes it four straight games of overperforming expectations for Jefferson. He is writing his application for Offensive Rookie of the Year in ink with plays like this 20-yard touchdown reception, his fourth score in the last three weeks.
Pinko Commie Bastards managed to win despite suffering a key injury. Antonio Gibson left Monday night’s game with a toe injury after just two touches.
David Montgomery did his best to give SkinFan a chance to win. Montgomery scored 16 points, which were the most of any running back this week. Unfortunately, for SkinFan, he both began and ended the list of big performers on the squad.
Justin Herbert stuck out as the worst performer for SkinFan, scoring zero points. Herbert failed to throw a touchdown pass for the first time during his rookie season, tossing in two interceptions during a 45-0 beatdown. His performance was also the worst of any starting player this week.
On the coaching front, the difference in tactical skill showed this week. Coach Fabrizio tried to second guess the experts this week when setting their lineup, and the result was very costly. They started Hunter Henry instead of Robert Tonyan, despite the experts' prediction that Tonyan should have played.
This decision cost SkinFan a total of 7 points, which cost them the game. Coach Fabrizio have had their hands full trying to manage Tonyan, as he has averaged 4.7 points on the bench and 1 point in the starting lineup.
Coach Erran Yearty can pat himself on the back for this week's victory. He went with Melvin Gordon over the higher ranked Todd Gurley.
This decision boosted Pinko Commie Bastards' final score by 6 points, which was the difference in the game. Coach Yearty ought to take a lesson from the fact that taking risks worked out this week. His team has a much better record when he bucks the experts' advice for at least one player
The strength of schedule diverges for these squads next week. The scoreboard operator might be kept busy when SkinFan and Alcoholnics, the two highest scoring teams in the league, face off next week. That contest will be a rematch from week six, when SkinFan ended up getting crushed by 19 points.
Pinko Commie Bastards have a lucky matchup set for next week. They play Big Tex's Pillow Biters, a team currently on a five game losing skid. This rematch from week ten might not have the same result as last time, since Todd Gurley will be available to play for Pinko Commie Bastards.
Week 13 · Dec 09, 2020 01:19 pm ET
Brushing 'Em Off
The Patriots Defense/ST led the charge in a blowout
There were no cracks in the experts' crystal balls when they predicted that Zombie Werewolves (5 - 8) would score the most points this week. They crushed Big Tex's Pillow Biters (6 - 7), winning 94 to 72. With those 94 points, Zombie Werewolves had the most points in the league for the 2nd straight week.
Both squads keep their momentum (or in the case of Big Tex's Pillow Biters, "momentum") going as a result of this match. The win makes it three in a row for Zombie Werewolves. The loss is the 5th straight for Big Tex's Pillow Biters.
The Patriots Defense/ST was the key contributor for Zombie Werewolves, dropping 25 points. The Patriots' performance this week stopped their seven game streak of not meeting their projections.
Zombie Werewolves also got a better-than-expected performance from Davante Adams, who beat his projections by 8.8 points. Adams somehow got both feet in bounds along the side of the end zone on this one-yard TD reception, his first of two scores on the day.
Coach Patrick jolle's squad won despite bad games from Derrick Henry and Hayden Hurst, who together notched 1 point. King Henry fell back to Earth in a big way, earning just 60 yards on 15 rush attempts and losing his first fumble of the season.
Meanwhile, Big Tex's Pillow Biters suffered through poor performances from Kareem Hunt, Ezekiel Elliott, and Eric Ebron, who collectively managed only 8 points. Hunt has now failed to top the league average running back in five straight games. His performances have been a good barometer for Big Tex's Pillow Biters this season, as they have gone 2 - 4 when he fails to meet his expectations, and 3 - 0 when he meets them.
The five overperformers on Coach William Hayes' squad did their part to balance things out (and then some). Harrison Butker was the best of them, scoring 17 points.1 That was the most that any kicker collected this week.
Coach Jolle was no passive bystander in the victory. They started two players that the experts thought should be riding the pine. One of those picks, the Patriots Defense/ST, worked out. The other pick, Hayden Hurst, did not.
Overall, these moves gave Zombie Werewolves an extra 19 points, which just made the final result that much more embarrassing. Going against the experts is the usual for Coach Jolle, as they have taken more risks than any other coach in the league.
Next week will feature a mirror image matchup as the 5 - 8 Zombie Werewolves will take on the 5 - 8 Homesick Abortions. Homesick Abortions won this week, but that might be a good thing for Zombie Werewolves, since Homesick Abortions has yet to win back-to-back games. Meanwhile, Big Tex's Pillow Biters will take on Pinko Commie Bastards next week.
Week 13 · Dec 09, 2020 01:19 pm ET
Not Wanted
DenBro wins despite leaving Jason Sanders' 14 points on the bench
Josh Allen was expected to be the worst performing QB this week, but apparently that was just fuel for the fire. DenBro wound up with a solid victory against Alcoholnics, winning 66 to 60 behind 25 points from Allen. A good performance by Allen has been critical for DenBro this season, as they have gone 4 - 3 when he exceeds his expectations, and 0 - 5 when he doesn't. He dismantled the San Francisco defense, hurling four touchdown passes (and zero interceptions) including this wide open 28-yarder to his rookie receiver.
DenBro would have won by a more comfortable margin if DenBro had Jason Sanders and his 14 points in the starting lineup. Sanders has been making his case to start recently, having scored 26 points over the past two weeks.
While balance might be good for gymnasts, it didn't help Alcoholnics this week. Alvin Kamara topped the running back average by 3.9 points to lead the team, while Austin Hooper fell only 4.1 points short of the average TE in bringing up the rear. Hooper's 1 point performance made him the worst performer on Alcoholnics for the first time this year.
The win brings DenBro's record to 4 - 9, while dropping Alcoholnics to 7 - 6.
Both teams face trouble in the upcoming schedule. Next week, DenBro will be playing The Brainers. Bad timing for DenBro, as The Brainers will come into the matchup on a four game winning streak.
As for Alcoholnics, Alcoholnics will try to get back to their winning ways as they have performed uncharacteristically bad of late, losing two games in a row. They will try to turn things around against SkinFan next week. There are likely to be some fireworks in that one, as it features the two highest scoring teams in the league.
Week 14 · Dec 15, 2020 05:42 pm ET
Brainiac at Work
Great coaching decisions and Jonathan Taylor's performance pay off for Alcoholnics
Coming into the game, SkinFan had scored the second fewest points of any team over the last three weeks. They turned things around point-wise this game, but it wasn't enough. Coach Tim Fabrizio's squad lost a heartbreaker against Alcoholnics, 79 to 78. Losing by only 1 point, SkinFan suffered the closest loss this week.
The loss makes it three in a row for SkinFan, putting their record at 8 - 6. The win brings Alcoholnics to a matching 8 - 6.
Alcoholnics relied heavily on Jonathan Taylor, who totaled 20 points. That performance was good for 3rd place among all players this week.1 He ripped off the biggest run of his young career on this 62-yard touchdown run with insane top-end speed.
Alcoholnics also got the benefit of a 17 point performance from the Cowboys Defense/ST. This was the Cowboys' first venture off the bench, which bodes well for their future playing time. Alcoholnics only had one underperfoming player, with James Robinson scoring only 3 points.
Meanwhile, SkinFan had many underperformers, but Corey Davis stood out, scoring -1 points. That was fewer than every other wide receiver this season.
In most other games, SkinFan's five overperforming players (led by the Football Team Defense/ST, 22 points) would have brought home a win. After their performance this week, the Football Team are looking like a darn good waiver wire pickup.
While only one of them wound up on top this week, both coaches were on their game as far as their lineup's were concerned. SkinFan certainly didn't lose because of coaching issues. Coach Fabrizio left Raheem Mostert and Tyler Bass on the bench in favor of David Montgomery and Justin Tucker, who were both expected to score less. These decisions gave SkinFan a nice 12 point bonus, which wasn't quite enough.
Coach Nick Claeboe's lineup decisions were critical to this week's success. He went with Jonathan Taylor and Robby Anderson over the higher ranked Alvin Kamara and Chris Godwin.
These decisions netted Coach Claeboe an extra 13 points, which were the difference in the game. With those additional points, Coach Claeboe is now the best game-day coach in the league, passing Coach Chris Crowder.
Week 14 · Dec 15, 2020 05:42 pm ET
Beat Down
Aaron Rodgers' 27 points help Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum crush Black Micahs
With how their recent games have been going, it wouldn't be surprising if Coach Robert Wetzel were caught napping on the sideline. The last two games have been blowouts, and this week was just more of the same. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum pounded Black Micahs into submission, winning 84 to 44. The win must seem like deja vu for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, who won the last game with Black Micahs by the similarly triumphant score of 60 to 38.
The loss was Black Micahs' 4th in their last five games, bringing their record to 7 - 7. The win brings Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum to an identical 7 - 7.
This game featured a matchup of league-leading quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes, but only one of them lived up to expectations. For Rodgers' part, he recorded 27 points for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum. No other quarterback scored more points than that this week.
On the other hand, Showtime was not living up to his star status, scoring only 11 points. Mahomes' performances have closely tracked the fortunes of Black Micahs this season, as they have gone 1 - 5 when he fails to meet his expectations, and 6 - 1 when he meets them.
The other players on Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum had Rodgers' back, coming up with 57 points. That group was led by Nick Chubb, who scored 17 points. Chubb earned his first multi-touchdown game since Week 3 with a seven-yard score and this 14-yard trip to the end zone.
Coach Micah Russell's gameday decisions have been the worst in the league this season, and this week showed why. They started the Falcons Defense/ST instead of the Colts Defense/ST, despite the experts' prediction that the Colts should have played.
This decision shaved 6 points from Black Micahs' score, and marks the 4th straight week where Coach Russell have cost their team points.
Week 14 · Dec 15, 2020 05:42 pm ET
Not Even Close
Lamar Jackson led the charge for The Brainers in a one sided affair
In a week that featured three blowouts, this was the biggest. The Brainers (9 - 5) left DenBro (4 - 10) wondering where it all went wrong, winning 94 to 29. That 65 point win is the biggest blowout this season.
The 94 points that The Brainers dropped were the most they scored this year. On the other side of the coin, DenBro's 29 points equal the 2nd lowest point total of the year in this league.
Lamar Jackson separated himself from the rest of the crew on The Brainers, posting 26 points. That's the most points that he's scored this year. Jackson ran wild in Cleveland during MNF, picking up 124 rushing yards and finding paydirt with his feet twice. Jackson missed most of the fourth quarter while dealing with cramps, but came back with two minutes left and immediately threw a 44-yard touchdown.
The Brainers also got the 2nd highest tight end score this week via Travis Kelce, who produced 12 points. Miles Sanders was kept on The Brainers' bench in the victory, but he didn't let that discourage him, as he went off for 19 points. No other player riding the pine did better this week.
Meanwhile, there were plenty of chefs cooking up this week's loss for DenBro. They were brought down by eight underperformers, the worst of whom was Phillip Lindsay (1 point).1 Wil Lutz falling 4.8 points short of his expectations didn't help matters much either. Lutz has now underperformed the league average kicker in four straight games.
Week 14 · Dec 15, 2020 05:42 pm ET
Big Game Hunting
Kareem Hunt scores 16 points to help put away Pinko Commie Bastards
Big Tex's Pillow Biters had never lost when Kareem Hunt overperformed his expectations, and that held true again this week. Hunt led the way as Big Tex's Pillow Biters slid by Pinko Commie Bastards, winning 50 to 47. His performance this week ended a five game streak of failing to perform at a league average level. He had a huge Monday night with a five-yard rushing TD and this 22-yard reception where he managed to just break the plane.
Given their low point total, it's not surprising that Big Tex's Pillow Biters had several underperformers (six to be exact). Adam Thielen was the worst of them, scoring only 1 point. Thielen was targeted a season-low four times (tied with Week 8), reeling in three of those for just 39 yards and zero trips to the end zone.
Meanwhile, it will be difficult for Coach Erran Yearty to fault any one player for the loss. Todd Gurley was the worst of a six man group of underperformers on Pinko Commie Bastards, dropping zero points. This is the 2nd time this year that he was the worst starter on his team.
The win gets Big Tex's Pillow Biters back to .500 with a 7 - 7 record. The loss drops Pinko Commie Bastards' record to 9 - 5.
Week 14 · Dec 15, 2020 05:42 pm ET
On a Tear
Derrick Henry and Zombie Werewolves stay hot against Homesick Abortions
Zombie Werewolves had the 3rd best running backs coming into this game, and they came through for Coach Patrick jolle once again. Zombie Werewolves ran their way to a 79 to 33 win over Homesick Abortions. Derrick Henry scored 22 points, while Chris Carson scored 10. Apparently, King Henry must have felt bad after last week's 1 point effort.
Calvin Ridley helped out as well, exceeding his projected point total by 4.4 points. Ridley made this 39-yard touchdown catch look absolutely routine during an exciting trick play from the Falcons.
Coach Chris Crowder had to be extra disappointed in certain underperformers this week. Otherwise high performing players the Saints Defense/ST and Wayne Gallman combined to score only 4 points. The Saints fell farther short of their expected points than any other player.
The Saints and Gallman were joined by five other underperformers, including Tyler Lockett, who scored only 2 points. It's yet another disappointing day for Lockett, who has now underperformed the experts' predictions in three straight games. Homesick Abortions only had one player who gave a passable performance this week, with Ryan Succop scoring 9 points.1
That's four straight wins for Zombie Werewolves, for those of you counting, giving them a record of 6 - 8. The loss drops Homesick Abortions' record to 5 - 9.
Week 16 · Dec 29, 2020 02:42 pm ET
Aaaaalvin!
Alvin Kamara (43 points) leads Alcoholnics to a win over Pinko Commie Bastards
Alcoholnics exceeded their expectations for three straight weeks coming into this game, did it again, and were rewarded with a victory. They completely dismantled Pinko Commie Bastards, winning 100 to 41. Alcoholnics' 100 points didn't just give them a win, but moved them into the top spot for points in the season as well.
The victory makes it three in a row for Alcoholnics, bringing their record to 10 - 6. Pinko Commie Bastards had their first back-to-back losses of the season, bringing their record to 9 - 6.
Alvin Kamara was the key contributor for Alcoholnics, delivering 43 points. That set the new high mark for all players this season. Kamara racked up a record-tying six rushing touchdowns in his festive red and green cleats on Christmas day, with five of them coming inside the 10 yard line and one breakaway of 40 yards.
Alcoholnics also had the 2nd best performer this week in Stefon Diggs, who dropped 26 points. Although Coach Nick Claeboe got the win, he cannot have been happy with Kyler Murray's performance this week. Murray failed to show up, scoring 5 points. That performance was worse than every other player this week.1
Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts and Melvin Gordon put a big hurt on Pinko Commie Bastards' chances, notching only 12 points between them. Hurts' performance this week ended a three game streak of beating the experts' projections. Pinko Commie Bastards only had one player who gave a passable performance this week, with J.K. Dobbins scoring 9 points.2
On the coaching front, both sides made mistakes this week. Alcoholnics won this game despite, rather than because of, Coach Claeboe's lineup moves. He started two players that the experts thought should be riding the pine. One of those picks, Mason Crosby, worked out. The other pick, Robert Woods, did not.
Overall, these moves cost Alcoholnics a total of 6 points. Coach Claeboe has now cost his team points in both of the last two weeks.
Coach Erran Yearty has made more lineup changes than any other coach in the league, but couldn't find the right mix this week. He left Keenan Allen in the game, despite the fact that he was a guaranteed zero points.
That cost his team 13 points, which would have helped make the final score slightly less embarrassing. No other coach this week cost his team more points with his lineup choices than Coach Yearty.
Week 16 · Dec 29, 2020 02:42 pm ET
More Please
Aaron Rodgers and Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum make it three in a row against SkinFan
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum (9 - 7) walked away with a nice 74 to 63 win this week against SkinFan (8 - 7). Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum got some retribution on SkinFan for their game in week eight, when SkinFan thoroughly defeated Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum 82 to 53.
The result fits the recent pattern for both of these teams. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum have now won three games in a row. This loss brings SkinFan's losing streak to four in a row.
Aaron Rodgers has been the key player throughout Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's winning streak, and came through again this week. Rodgers led a very balanced group of five overperformers for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, posting 22 points. He has become something of a lodestar for Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum, as they have never lost when he overperforms his expectations, going 3 - 0. He may have taken a commanding lead in the MVP race behind a four touchdown, 231 yard dominant performance Sunday night in the snow.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum managed to rise above the bad efforts from DeAndre Hopkins and Logan Thomas (5 points total). Hopkins caught eight balls Saturday but was clearly struggling through injury, limiting his overall productiveness.
Meanwhile, SkinFan suffered from two goose eggs, with Brandon Aiyuk and Robert Tonyan failing to contribute anything. Aiyuk's performance this week broke his three game streak of surpassing his projections. He had a single catch for 15 yards, supplemented by a 16 yard rush during a very quiet game.
Keke Coutee has to share in some of the blame as well, coming up with 4.2 fewer points than he was expected to. Coutee has now failed to top the league average wide receiver in three straight games.
Coach Robert Wetzel netted their team points again this week, in a repeat of last week's performance. They started Tee Higgins instead of Chase Claypool, despite the experts' prediction that Claypool should have played.
This decision boosted Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's final score by 8 points. Coach Wetzel ought to take a lesson from the fact that taking risks worked out this week. Their team has a much better record when they bucks the experts' advice for at least one player
Week 17 · Jan 04, 2021 06:26 pm ET
#2020Champs
Aaron Rodgers and Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum win it all
After an exciting season, the league now has its champion. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum tightroped past Alcoholnics, winning 71 to 70. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum's win ended Alcoholnics' three game winning streak.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum ended their triumphant season at 10 - 7. Alcoholnics will close their 2020 campaign at 10 - 7.
Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum were a picture of symmetry, winning with a very balanced lineup. Aaron Rodgers topped the quarterback average by 7.7 points to lead the team, while DeAndre Hopkins fell only 5.5 points short of the average WR in bringing up the rear. Rodgers' performance paced Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum for the 3rd time this year. His performance late on Sunday took him from the 2nd best quarterback to the best quarterback in the league.
Alcoholnics can place the blame for this loss squarely on Kyler Murray, who managed only 1 point. That's the fewest points that he's scored this year. He was unable to put up big numbers as he was hampered by a lingering ankle injury that kept him out of half the game Sunday.
Alcoholnics wound up with their high point total courtesy of three overperformers. Jonathan Taylor scored 24 points to pace the group. Taylor blew past the 200-yard mark and iced the game and a playoff berth for the Colts on Sunday with this 45-yard trip to paydirt.
No other coach has tried more lineup combinations than Coach Nick Claeboe, but this week all that turnover wasn't helping. Perhaps scared off by Philip Rivers's 6 point performance last week, Coach Claeboe left him on the bench in favor of Kyler Murray, despite the experts' prediction that Rivers should have played.
This decision took a 7 point chunk out of Alcoholnics' final score, which cost them the game. This marks the 3rd straight week where he has cost his team points.
CBS Season Recap · Jan 05, 2021 10:30 am ET
A Year in Review
Coach Robert Wetzel took on all comers this season, and had what it took to prevail. Lo Pan's House of Dim Sum finished off 2020 with a 71 to 70 victory over Alcoholnics, giving them a 10 - 7 final record. Coach Wetzel benefited from quality at the top of their draft, picking up Nick Chubb, Austin Ekeler, and Russell Wilson with their first three picks.
Nobody, however, did better with their first three picks than Coach Patrick jolle. They selected Davante Adams, Julio Jones, and Chris Carson, who put up the best production of any top three picks (+84 Points vs. Position Average). Coach Chris Crowder was the mirror image of Coach Jolle. His first three picks were Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Cooper Kupp, and Tyler Lockett. Ouch.
Looking at positional battles, nobody had a better running back group than SkinFan, who got 20.79 points per game out of that position. Dalvin Cook was the key member of that stalwart corps, scoring 176 points for SkinFan this season. Meanwhile, Coach Micah Russell could only dream about good running back play this year, as Black Micahs' running backs were the worst in the league, coming up with only 8.86 points per game.
DenBro had lots of positional problems, which drove them into the ditch at 4 - 10. That was the worst mark in the league. Phillip Lindsay deserves a big chunk of the blame for their ugly record, as he scored 45.6 points less than the average running back while in the starting lineup.

