Week Eleven had a little bit of everything — big games from the usual suspects (Josh Allen’s 42.68) and unlikely upstarts (Sean Tucker’s 33.00); the constant bevy of injuries (Atlanta got bit twice, losing both Penix and London); last-second field goals that determined games’ outcomes (Chicago making theirs for the win, Seattle missing theirs for the loss); and, would you believe spit played a role both on the field (Chase v Ramsey) AND off?
Speaking of the aforementioned Sean Tucker, what a forward-thinking move on QB Farm Team’s part to add him to the roster before the week started! Zero FAAB to pick up the week’s RB1 is so damned smart. It, uh…it was the benching him that wasn’t so bright. My squad still put up a helluva fight, but my boneheaded gaffe left me a little short against Growler Prowler, 108.88 – 115.42, keeping me in last place. Sigh. Forgive me for being a little quiet post-game. My anxiety got the best of me.
With only a few weeks left in the season, there aren’t many teams as desperate as Science Walrus and Puff’s Punishers. Both squads are right there at the tipping point of making the playoffs or getting flushed to the Toilet Bowl. It ended up being a grind this week — neither lineup had a player with a massive score — but in the end Puff’s Punishers did just enough to come away with the victory, 108.00 – 101.06. It’s entirely possible more shuffling happens in the next three weeks, but something tells me these two will be riding those 6-7 slots in the standings till the bitter end. One should have a chance for the ‘ship; the other will get tripped up and miss it altogether.
Buzzy won the “JT on bye week” lottery, but even that couldn’t help his feckless hive of hornets get past Evil Empire, losing 49.36 – 119.66. Let’s face it: Scotty’s in prime form (again), has secured a playoff spot (again), and is focused on nailing down a bye week in the quarterfinals (again). It’s starting to feel inevitable, which is never a good thing for the rest of The Terrible Ten.
Then again, we have some teams that likely take umbrage with my assessment. The first one up is ZaWood, who just so happens to be in 1st place, dammit! Even on a down week, he still had enough juice to put away The Analrapists, 99.66 – 91.60. The win keeps him atop the standings, thumbing his nose at the Evil Empire. As for Ted, the season has spiraled out of control, this week bringing about his sixth loss in a row. Not much he could do after the game other than shower up, ignore questions from the press, put on some headphones, and listen to a little Tom Petty as he goes back to the drawing board.
I can also hear Redman saying, “What the hell? I’m the reigning champ of this league AND I beat Evil Empire to win a previous championship,” all of which is 100% true. And, at 7-3 entering the week, he was nipping at the leaders’ heels from the 3 spot. But then, a funny thing happened on the way to the playoffs. Packer Hater stared down his opponent, said…
…and won the matchup, 136.30 – 124.36! The win bumps Packer Hater up to 3rd place while dumping Urban Achievers back to 4th. How’s that for some Sunday Funday?!
Best of luck in Week Twelve, fellas!
Andy
The Terrible Ten 