Fearless Predictions - Week 11

Well, it's nice to see that the Landshark Maniacs predictions are getting more love than Allen Iverson has lately. Last week the predictions went 4-1 for the second straight week, raising the season record to 26-24. Just call them butter, cause they're on a roll. (mmm...dinner rolls...must be getting close to Turkey Day)

Anyway, here's this week's batch of fantasy football forecasts.

Peoples Pigskin vs. Houston Wreckin' Crew. Greg Jennings' absence from the injury report makes me feel better about the Pigskin's prospects. The call here is for ... wait for it ... a Pigskin win.

D.C. Destroyers vs. Hawaiian Surfriders. The Surfriders got off to a strong start with the help of Steve Smith's touchdown Thursday night. And the Bengals defense must be salivating over the prospect of facing Bruce Gradkowski & Co. That should be enough to seal the deal for the Surfriders.

Northeast Dragons vs. Southern Rebels. Just what the Rebels were probably hoping to avoid: Ricky Williams doing the work of two running backs in the Miami Dolphins victory Thursday night. That 30-point hole is probably too deep for the Rebels to overcome. Chalk up a tenth win for the Dragons.

T-bay jacks 151rum stumblrs vs. Big Lough O. This one will be closer than a lot of people think, but the Lough Os will record another win. And poor Jack may reach the point where he wishes his fantasy game was blacked out.

Tinks Revenge vs. Ravens Fan T Sizzle. It was a solid start for the Revenge courtesy of DeAngelo Williams, but this one will come down to the Monday night game. Rob Bironas of the Tennessee Titans will have a late kick that delivers an upset win for the Sizzle.

We'll be back tomorrow with some reading material. In the meantime, be sure to vote in our polls. Your vote counts.

 

Friday update and thoughts

As was predicted here yesterday, last night was not a stellar night for offenses. Ravens Fan T Sizzle, our opponent this week, had Rob Bironas of the Tennessee Titans. He went 1 for 3 on field goals and made an extra point. That added up to 3 points for the Sizzle. This certainly won't kill my opponent, but it's not the best possible start, either.

The biggest story from last night's overtime win for the Steelers was Troy Polamalu's injury. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said he could miss the next 3 to 6 weeks. There's no doubting that the Pittsburgh Steelers are loaded with defensive talent, but Polamalu's injury is bound to affect this team. His talent and drive (did you see him make that tackle on about the 3 yard line?) cannot be matched. Don't be surprised if fantasy forecasts change for the Steelers' next few opponents (particularly for quarterbacks and receivers).

The poll on how to set the lineup is still open. (see below)

Opening Night

I'm not sure why the National Football League has decided to start its season on a Thursday night, taking away from the idea that the start of the season is a quasi-holiday. I also don't know why teams are allowed to pull shenanigans like this with their injury lists.

But right now, I DON'T CARE! IT'S FOOTBALL TIME!

According to the alleged experts at ESPN.com, the People's Pigskin is an underdog in the first weekend against Ravens Fan T Sizzle. I don't see any big numbers from either offense, but the Sizzle has Rob Bironas tonight, so we'll get a glimmer of clarity on our situation.

In the meantime, be sure to vote on our lineup, and leave a comment if you think I'm nuts.