BARN-BURNER OF THE WEEK:
** Pack Men (Brett) DEF Sexual Chocolate (John) by 0.30 points **
This game was so close that a statistical correction could alter the outcome, so take note. Anyway, I think we’d all agree that without Chris Johnson (RB – Ten / 34.25), Sexual Chocolate would be in a world of trouble. Most of his team was unusually quiet this week, with Johnson earning over 40% of the points for the 7-man roster. Though Mike Sims-Walker (WR – Jac / 2.20) just plain sucked and Larry Fitzgerald (WR – Ari / 7.80) only had 2 receptions, PM squeaked by with the win thanks to a wild Monday Night shootout. Next week SC (0-3) looks to get to .500 against G-Unit (0-3) and PM (1-2) looks to upset the favored Sobchak (3-0).
** Play to Win the Game (Jeff) DEF G-Unit (Sam) by 6.04 points **
Winless Sam showed some real signs of life this week, nearly toppling the undefeated PTW thanks to huge games from Cedric Benson (RB – Cin / 30.50) and Brandon Marshall (WR – Mia / 17.95). If not for some weak sauce from Vernon Davis (TE – SF / 1.85) and the San Fran Defense (2.30), she might have pulled off the upset. Her receivers certainly out-played PTW’s Wes Welker (WR – NE / 3.25) and Dez Bryant (WR – Dal / 3.74), anyway. This is a huge step in the right direction for Sam, and I think she’s going to start climbing the standings. Next week PTW (3-0) plays Two Hand Touch (1-2) and G-Unit (0-3) plays Sexual Chocolate (0-3).
** Sobchak Security (Rick) DEF Two-Hand-Touch (Rex) by 11.77 points **
Rick had a handle on this one from the get-go, with 4 of 7 players in double digits. Sebastian Janikowski (K – Oak / 13.00) had a good fantasy week despite a nightmare of a professional one. Darren McFadden (RB – Oak / 25.10) also had a nice one. Rex was plagued by inactivity this week with the exception of Matt Ryan (QB – Atl / 27.56) and the Steelers Defense (21.84) Next week SS (3-0) plays Pack-Men (1-2) and THT (1-2) plays Play to Win (3-0).
** Favre Failure Wagon (Steve) DEF Boycott LA (Matt) by 12.36 points **
This one was over on Sunday night, but that didn’t stop FFW from piling on already strong games from Peyton Manning (QB – Ind / 34.99) and Ahmad Bradshaw (RB – NYG / 18.65) with Greg Jennings (WR – GB / 7.40). Matt was bolstered by Kyle Orton (QB – Den / 28.40) and Antonio Gates (TE – SD / 13.20) but couldn’t get enough points to get the job done. Next week FFW (3-0) looks to stay undefeated against a vengeful Mad Max’s Mama (2-1) and Boycott LA (1-2) will try not to suck against Boss Hogg (0-3).
** RN to the Rescue (Megan) DEF Mad Max’s Mama (Kerri) by 12.41 points **
In what is surely the upset of the week, winless RN took on her undefeated juggernaut sister and won with a well-rounded roster. 5 of RN’s starters scored in the double-digits, compared to just 3 of MMM’s. Even Percy Harvin (WR – Min / 13.07) had his first big game for RN. Further complicating matters for Kerri was a quiet week from Visanthe Shiancoe (TE – Min / 0.60) and Jahvid Best (RB – Det / 5.95). Next week RN (1-2) plays Brown’s Backups (2-1) and MMM (2-1) will have a test against Favre Failure Wagon (3-0).
** The Little Guy (Kyle) DEF Boss Hogg (Jordan) by 12.71 points **
With a triple-digit, season-saving performance, TLG drastically improved his league standing. He finally got breakout games from Adrian Peterson (RB – Min / 34.25) and Anquan Boldin (WR – Bal / 27.18) to help offset some weaker performances on the roster. Boss Hogg has nothing to be ashamed of, however – with a strong game from Tom Brady (QB – NE / 32.75), he scored in the top levels of the week. Next week TLG (1-2) plays Undefeated (3-0) and BH (0-3) looks to turn it around against Boycott LA (1-2).
ASS-KICKING OF THE WEEK:
** Undefeated (Bob) DEF Brown’s Backups (Josh) by 17.64 points **
A battle of the undefeated teams came down to Monday night, when UD held off BB thanks to a phenomenal game from Mike Vick (QB – Phi / 40.06). BB was doomed byweakness from Miles Austin (WR – Dal / 1.50) and Robert Meachem (WR – SF / 0.50). Jay Cutler (QB – Chi / 17.66) and Mason Crosby (K – GB / 5.00) were not enough to help BB. Next week UD (3-0) plays a resurgent Little Guy (1-2) and BB (2-1) plays the surprising RN to the Rescue (1-2).
** Superstars of the Week **
1. Michael Vick (QB – Phi – Undefeated) 40.06 pts
2. Peyton Manning (QB – Ind – Favre Failure Wagon) 34.99 pts
3a. Chris Johnson (RB– Ten – Sexual Chocolate) 34.25 pts
3b. Adrian Petersen (RB – Min – The Little Guy) 34.25 pts
5. Joe Flacco (QB – Bal – Boycott LA / DNS) 32.79 pts
** AKOTW Standings **
1. Undefeated (2-0) - Week 2 +39.78 vs GrNeGgSnHaM, Week 3 +17.64 vs Brown’s Backups
2. Mad Max’s Mama (1-0) - Week 1 +24.05 vs GrNeGgSnHaM
