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Post by newbiejr on Dec 10, 2013 16:29:29 GMT
As the league's highest scoring team (that's right mother fuckers), I am qualified to give the official playoff review.
Game One- (1) Poker Pro vs. (4) Heavy Set Poker Pro: KEY LINEUP DECISIONS- At QB, Heavy Set will have to decide between Carson PAlmer at Arizona and Joe Flacco in the dome in Detroit. Palmer has been very steady lately and Flacco got most of his production last week in the last two minutes of the game. This is a tough call, Stevie Johnson against Jacksonville in the flex or Mark Witten against GB, Witten always has the potential to be a PPR stud and if Rodgers goes for GB, this could be a shootout. For Poker Pro, his WR3/TE spot seems to be his biggest decision. Jared Cook had a great matchup last week and didn't do much. Hakeem Nicks had a big yardage day, but faces the tough Seahawks defense this week. Tavon Austin and Ladarius Green are both boom or bust guys. THis one's going to have PP flip-flopping all week long.
KEY INJURIES- Heavy Set- Reggie Bush will be the main guy HS will have his eye on during the week. Should he not go, he'd have to go with Ben Tate, who did nothing last week, or Deangelo Williams agaiunst the tough Jets run defense.
OUTLOOK- I see this being a game in the 120s. Neither team looks to be loaded with awesome matchups. For Heavy Set, I love FJax's chances of scoring a touchdown or two against Jacksonville. I could also see an uproar in the Dallas media about Dez Bryant only getting four targets Monday night. That could result in a 12 target day and possibly a big game for Dez. I think the Browns may put Hayden on Marshall, as he's too short to deal with Jeffries height and reach. He won't be shut down, but Hayden has a way of keeping your numbers down. Julius Thomas always seems to find the endzone and Peyton in Prime Time in nice weather is a scary thing. For Poker Pro, I think Cam Newton will chew up the Jets pass defense. And he's going to have a chip on his shoulder because of how inferior Brees made him look Sunday night. Lynch against the Giants seems like a lock for a TD or two. AJ Green has a tough matchup with Pittsburgh, but you have to like Jimmy Graham's chances of a big game Sunday in the Ram's dome.
Other game to be reviewed shortly
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Post by newbiejr on Dec 11, 2013 15:09:58 GMT
Game Two Preview (2)Edjr vs. (3) Pen_Straw 4
Before I preview this game, I want to point out a blunder I believe Edjr made leading up to this game....Pen Straw lost Gronkowski last week and was obviously going to be needing a tight end. If the order of December 11th waiver wire adds is reflecting the order they were presented, it appears Edjr had WW priority over PenStraw. He took a kicker (who could have easily been added as a free agent later in the week) instead of blocking Pen-Straw from getting Dennis Pitta. With so few good tight options on the wire, this would have been a huge 'cock block' on Edjr's part. Anyway...on to the game preview.
KEY LINEUP DECISIONS- For Pen-Straw, he's faced with his usual Romo or Rivers decisions at QB. From an excitement standpoint, Rivers on Thursday night would be fun because of the head to head matchup with Edjr's Manning. WR3/TE will also be an interesting decision for PS. Boldin, Hilton, Hartline, and Tamme(who may be getting Welker's reps) are all viable WR3s. Those little pain in the ass decisions are often what wins or loses close games. For Edjr, his lineup decisions are easy other than WR3/TE. Nearly acquired Da'rick Rogers has replaced Heyward-Bey in Indy in a game where they should be able to score points against Houston. But Crabtree looked good last week and LaFell faces a horrible Jets pass defense. Wouldn't be surprised to see this position switched by Edjr a few times before the weekend.
KEY INJURIES- For Pen Straw, Gronkowski's injury was a big blow. He was good for an easy 15 in PPR every week. With Pitta, you're praying for TD to get you to where Gronk could be with just receptions and yardage. RB Rashad Jennings is questionable after suffering a concussion on Thanksgiving. Edjr is relatively injury-free going into this battle.
OUTLOOK- This one will most-likely come down to two NFL games- Thursday night's Broncos-Chargers game and the Patriot's game on Sunday. I think Pen-Straw's Charles/Fitzgerald evens out with Edjr's Forte/Jeffries. The rock-paper-scissors each will make at WR3 will be vital, also. If Pen Straw goes with Rivers Thursday, he'll be hoping for a performance like Romo had when he faced Manning and the Broncos. If Manning throws 4 or 5 TDs and Rivers can only manage 2, he's going to find himself in a deep hole going into the weekend. And every field goal that Matt Prater gets him will be double valuable because it represents a Bronco's drive that didn't give Manning big points. As for the Patriot's game, Gronk's absence is going to mean added numbers for some people in the New England passing game. Vereen has been a PPR monster already. If Brady looks to him even more often now, he could be looking at a 25-30 point game. And which shifty white guy will Brady lock in on? Pen Straw's Edelman or Edjr's Amendola? I wouldn't be surpised to see this game about even after Sunday with Edjr having to pray for Pitta to do virtually nothing on Monday night.
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Post by edjr on Dec 11, 2013 15:23:01 GMT
How funny. I picked up Pitta in my other league and I have Graham and Jordan Reed. That league is for money, this one I don't care so much about I still want to win, but just don't give it much thought other than setting my lineup and a few pickups. Nick Foles Phi - QB Josh Gordon Cle - WR Steve Smith Car - WR Roddy White Atl - WR Eddie Lacy GB - RB Ray Rice Bal - RB Jimmy Graham NO - TE LeSean McCoy Phi - RB Harry Douglas Atl - WR Tony Romo Dal - QB Jordan Reed Was - TE Ryan Mathews SD - RB Michael Crabtree SF - WR Dennis Pitta Bal - TE Adam Vinatieri Ind - K Kansas City KC - DEF
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Post by newbiejr on Dec 11, 2013 15:30:19 GMT
How funny. I picked up Pitta in my other league and I have Graham and Jordan Reed. That league is for money, this one I don't care so much about I still want to win, but just don't give it much thought other than setting my lineup and a few pickups. Nick Foles Phi - QB Josh Gordon Cle - WR Steve Smith Car - WR Roddy White Atl - WR Eddie Lacy GB - RB Ray Rice Bal - RB Jimmy Graham NO - TE LeSean McCoy Phi - RB Harry Douglas Atl - WR Tony Romo Dal - QB Jordan Reed Was - TE Ryan Mathews SD - RB Michael Crabtree SF - WR Dennis Pitta Bal - TE Adam Vinatieri Ind - K Kansas City KC - DEF Well, you did take the time to submit a few WW pickups. And you've been very active with trades and pickups in this league. I thought for sure you'd block him here. The team you listed looks stacked. I, too, have been riding McCoy, Foles, and Gordon in my money league. It's been a great ride.
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Post by Wonder on Dec 11, 2013 18:02:49 GMT
Hell even I put a claim in on pitta but was a spot behind pen.
I could also blame the fact that I don't care as much about this league as my $ leagues. I still thought of the block but did not bother saving my waiver priority earlier in the season like I might do in my other leagues. I put in claims every week even on mediocre players which is not something I would normally do
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Post by edjr on Dec 11, 2013 18:04:52 GMT
Hell even I put a claim in on pitta but was a spot behind pen. I could also blame the fact that I don't care as much about this league as my $ leagues. I still thought of the block but did not bother saving my waiver priority earlier in the season like I might do in my other leagues. I put in claims every week even on mediocre players which is not something I would normally do I put in claims this week, I think. Just not for Pitta. not sure why, as I only have Fleener as a TE. I did it in another league?
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Post by Wonder on Dec 12, 2013 0:01:15 GMT
also newbs, these are kinda weak.
pick some winners!
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Post by newbiejr on Dec 12, 2013 0:16:51 GMT
also newbs, these are kinda weak. pick some winners! Weak? Fuck you. Would you have bothered to put this much time into playoffs that you weren't even in? How about a 'thanks for taking the time to do this'? Douche
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Post by Wonder on Dec 12, 2013 3:39:54 GMT
also newbs, these are kinda weak. pick some winners! Weak? Fuck you. Would you have bothered to put this much time into playoffs that you weren't even in? How about a 'thanks for taking the time to do this'? Douche all i asked was you pick some winners. slacker
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Post by edjr on Dec 12, 2013 13:54:19 GMT
Newbs, thank you for taking the time to preview the playoffs.
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Post by newbiejr on Dec 12, 2013 14:44:16 GMT
Newbs, thank you for taking the time to preview the playoffs.
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Post by voltaire on Dec 15, 2013 17:10:54 GMT
thanks newbie
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Post by heavy-set on Dec 16, 2013 12:54:41 GMT
also newbs, these are kinda weak. pick some winners! he won the scoring title, i prefer analysis over picks think of newbie as the coach of losing AFC or NFC Championship game who makes an appearance at the super bowl to offer his opionions
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Post by edjr on Dec 16, 2013 14:29:36 GMT
I quit
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Post by penultimatestraw on Dec 17, 2013 4:34:31 GMT
I was surprised EdJr didn't take Pitta either. Luckily, he wasn't needed this week.
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