Wow I can't believe what a crazy week it was. The byes clearly had a negative effect on the scores, and many games came down to the wire. The Pylons were able to escape with their first victory of the season while TPG was able to hang on to defeat the Masons for the first time this season. FDS continued to prove why he is the worst team in the league. Stanky Monkeys have ripped off a 3 game losing streak and could be in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for only the second time. The first was one of the funniest things I've ever seen. Nonstop questioning of "How? That team is so nasty!" made it even that much better.
Week 5 really showed how close the teams in this league actually are. Two teams that started out 0-4 are only a game out of a playoff spot with 8 weeks to go. Everybody is still in it except Gambino, as it should be. Just like it came down to one spot for three teams last year, we could end up in a similar scenario here. I will take this time to do a little self promotion. I've added a chat box to the main page of the league site, so you can leave messages there for the rest of the league to see. Or during gameday post how much you can't stand the Woodys and wish they would just combine their team for the good of the league. Week 5 was by far the lowest scoring week of the season with only two teams cracking 120. Good to see Jimish back in solid form. I received an anonymous text today being thankful for not playing Jimish. Really made me laugh. On to the total idiocy of Norv...
Norv of the Week: Andy Reid
Yes the blog title says it all. Juan Castillo is not a defensive coordinator. And refusing to pick a linebacker higher than the 5th round is not going to win you anything. I vividly remember during free agency that Mr. Gravett demanded the signing of a linebacker. One man in particular caught his eye. Stephen Tulloch was in the top 5 in the league in tackles in 2010, and odds are most of you had never heard of him. He played for Eagles defensive line coach Jim Washburn in his "wide 9" defense in Tennessee. He was the perfect fit for this defense. But, the Eagles opted for Nnamdi "The number of people I can cover equals the number of people that can pronounce my last name" Asomugha. I don't know what this guy did in Oakland, if he only covered short and didn't have to run with the receiver. But, he's a bust. He's a disaster.
Going back to our boy Tulloch, he opted for an up and coming team who had never won anything, but showed tremendous promise and a commitment to stopping the run. That team is the 5-0 Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, the Eagles ever changing rotation of Brian Rolle, Moise (Moses) Fokou, and Casey Matthews can't stop anybody. The team is a disaster. Suck for Luck may actually be Suck for Gruden. I wouldn't be surprised to see Chucky on the sidelines next year with Ron Jaworski as the QB coach and Mike Tirico as special black advisor.
A note about the power rankings... This is the first week I am truly torn in the power rankings. Too much has gone down, and it is very difficult to rank these teams. Do not be offended.
1. The Stone Masons (4-1) - Last Week: 1
Despite the first loss of the season, I continue to think the Masons have the best team. If you have two #1 receivers whose teams put up a combined 55 points, you should get more than 9 fantasy points. Just an unfortunate week where benching Reggie Wayne for Brandon Lloyd cost you a victory. There are better days ahead, and this team is still my favorite. Bye weeks approach, but the depth of this team is what makes it stand out above the rest.
2. Coach Janky Spanky (4-1) - Last Week: 3
This team has continued to put up consistent point totals despite still having a picture of Clinton Porits as his logo. Obviously this week Eric Decker puts up a nasty 2 points. For the most part this team doesn't look like it has too many holes and for the time being slides in above the rest, but I still remain a little skeptical. Matt Forte as the #1 RB just baffles me. In pretty good shape through 5 weeks.
3. Tweeting In The Trenches (3-2) - Last Week: 2
After giving a guarantee of victory of Lady Luck and failing, lucky to not be moved down further. I had faith that the Fusco will would be strong enough to take down the other undefeated, but it was not to be. I still think this team is pretty scary and has a ton of potential, but lineup decisions have been difficult so far. Chris Johnson looks like a bust, but Welker is clearly making up for it. I just hope this team can finally crack through and make the playoffs for the first time.
4. Tequila Party Gnomes (3-2) - Last Week: 5
Outstanding win over the top ranked team in the league. I think Peterson had 3 TDs before the Cardinals even touched the ball on Sunday. Leslie Frazier heeded the advice offered after he was named Norv of the Week. FEED YOUR HORSE. If he continues to do so, TPG becomes a very scary team. Brady is a threat to throw for 500 every week. This team looks like it will be able to put injuries behind them and be a contender for a bye all season. With the win over the Masons, is only 1 game behind the spot for the bye.
5. Lady Luck (5-0) - Last Week: 7
I've been stubborn and hesitant to move this team up. I really don't understand, but with the combination of Miles Austin's huge 2 weeks and Pierre Garcon's huge 2 weeks, they together have put up numbers only bested by Welker. Nobody else in the league could do it. I can't imagine this team continuing to win, but has an absolute cupcake matchup in Week 6. I guess this is somehow a top 5 team, I just really don't know where to put a team that has only 1 good player.
6. The King's Crusaders (2-3) - Last Week: 4
Being away from fantasy football has taken its toll on this squad. Not resorting to usual tricks of waving a white flag on Thursday, which has clearly come back to bite them. Usual strategy of backup running backs and strong receiving corps is also not working because all the receivers are garbage. He himself said it best when he stated this team is filled with too many boom or bust players. This past week was a bust. Always a contender, but right now teams ahead are just playing better.
7. Stanky Monkeys (2-3) - Last Week: 6
Is the only team in the league that has trended down week after week. It's amazing considering this team has a top 4 QB, RB, WR, and TE. The Andre Johnson injury is really, really hurting and this team just doesn't have the same firepower without him. First opportunity to root against Vick comes in Week 5. Similar to the King, this team has the potential to turn it around, but the teams ahead deserve to be there. I think this team will be in a battle for a playoff spot all season, but more towards the bottom half.
8. Dueling Pylons (1-4) - Last Week: 8
Needed that win desperately. With the Packers continuing to threaten to score, the lead dwindled and did not stop until the final gun. A last minute pick by the Pack would have resulted in a tie if it had been run back for a TD. Amazingly only a game out of the playoffs at this time and a ton of talent on the roster. Arian Foster looks like he is back to his top 5 form from 2010 and Darren Sproles is what Reggie Bush wishes he could be. There is more to come from the Pylons, believe me.
9. Animals With Eyepatches (1-4) - Last Week: 9
Woke up with a monster 140 point performance to absolutely destroy the league cupcake. Didn't really need to make that big of a statement, but it was impressive nonetheless. If this team is healthy, could definitely put together a solid group of starters. Had to get that first win somehow. A week 6 win would show that the one big week was not a fluke. I'm intrigued.
10. First Down Syndrome (0-5) - Last Week: 10
5 weeks. 5 rankings of dead last. It's not just me hating, it's your team. Obviously Lady Luck gets the lucky opportunity of facing this team with the only 2 respectable players of the roster on a bye. Somehow still rostering Lee Evans. Don't even know what to say. I'd be just shocked beyond belief if this team won more than 3 games this season.
Not too much movement in this week's rankings, but the teams are much closer together than the week before. Good to see the league standings get a little tighter as we move into the middle of the season. Here is what we are looking at in week 6:
Lady Luck (5-0) v First Down Syndrome (0-5) ... Barf
Stanky Monkeys (2-3) v Dueling Pylons (1-4)
Coach Janky Spanky (4-1) v Animals With Eyepatches (1-4)
Tweeting In The Trenches (3-2) v The Stone Masons (4-1)
and the game of the week...
The King's Crusaders (2-3) v Tequila Party Gnomes (3-2)
These two teams just faced each other in Week 4, and due to scheduling complications will meet for the second time in three weeks. These teams flat out do not like each other. Each is in a very interesting position, with TPG coming off an emotional win and the King a heartbreaking defeat. The importance of this game so early in the season is due to the fact that the King took the first matchup, and with a win here would own the season tiebreaker over the Gnomes. If the Gnomes can win, they would be 2 games up with a split of the season series. Narrowly holding onto a playoff spot, a loss for King would create a massive battle for one of the final spots. I like what I've seen from TPG, and the byes for the Crusaders seem to me to be too much. I'm taking TPG.
I may be passing through the tri-state area this Sunday so perhaps some football watching is in order? Either way I look forward to hearing the rants from you all as the games get that much more tense. Use the chat box!!
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