Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
3FL Notes: S24: Week 11 Preview
Week 10 Recap
Top Scoring 3FL Team: Phys. Ed. Phenoms - 125 points
Player MVPs:
Ja'Marr Chase (WR/Cin/PEP) - 44 points
Lamar Jackson (QB/Bal/P) - 34 points
Joe Burrow (QB/Cin/B) - 32 points
Predictions Tally
The Comm-nosticator: 38/60 - 63.33%
Yahoo! Projections: 35/60 - 58.33%
Week 11 Information
Thursday Night: Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday Night: Cincinnati Bengals @ Los Angeles Chargers
Monday Night: Houston Texans @ Dallas Cowboys
Bye Week: Buccaneers, Cardinals, Giants, Panthers
And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 11:
Renegades (-1/2) vs. the HAW
This is going to be a good one, and we'll know the winner after the Sunday afternoon games. There is a concern about all those Qs on the Renegades roster and a question about if their Kicker is going to end up on IR. But still, a great matchup no matter what. Even if Goff starts over Mahomes again for the CAPS.
Predacons (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
No team has clinched a postseason spot yet, but the Preds could do it this week with a win and a little help. They've won their last four and are in our top spot by a game-and-a-half. They're also the only team to have scored 1,000 points so far this season. Should someone remind them about the curse?
Baltimorons (-1) vs. Spiked Vipers
Last week was oh so close for SpiVi on Monday night, but they remain winless in their last dozen 3FL games. Is this the week they finally break through? It won't be easy, but they'll have another shot at a MNF QB comeback after watching two 'Morons play on Sunday night.
Marauders (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
This matchup starts tonight with players from both teams, but then after FitzCorp's lineup is finished on Sunday there will still be four Marauders to watch in the night games. So we can safely say there won't be another comeback by the Corporation to win by a single point. But it will be a competitive game.
Phys. Ed. Phenoms (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
Ja'Marr Chase scored 44 points for PEP last week, the most in a single game by any player so far this year. He might not post that many this week, but the Phenoms have a chance to win again and get closer to a postseason spot. A big game tonight by the Brew Crew's three Eagles would be the one thing that could spoil that plan.
And the game of the week...
Lightning (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
Both teams enter this game on a two game losing streak and out of the playoff picture. A win here is important, especially for the Bolts who just posted their lowest weekly total since 2020. But luckily for them the Colts have decided to start Anthony Richardson (after two weeks on the bench). It won't be over until both kickers both have a say in prime time.
Good luck this week.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Thursday, November 07, 2024
3FL Notes: S24: Week 10 Preview
Week 9 Recap
Top Scoring 3FL Team: Dumbbums - 112 points
Player MVPs:
Joe Burrow (QB/Cin/B) - 34 points
Saquon Barkley (RB/Phi/M) - 29 points
Jalen Hurts (QB/Phi/YB) - 28 points
Predictions Tally
The Comm-nosticator: 33/54 - 61.11%
Yahoo! Projections: 30/54 - 55.56%
Week 10 Information
Thursday Night: Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens
Sunday Morning: New York Giants @ Carolina Panthers
Sunday Night: Detroit Lions @ Houston Texans
Monday Night: Miami Dolphins @ Los Angeles Rams
Bye Week: Browns, Packers, Raiders, Seahawks
And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for Rivalry Week:
Renegades (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
Our favorite rivalry game has a lot of questions surrounding it this year. Will top pick Christian McCaffrey be ready to finally score his first points of the season? Will the Renegades have to pick up a WR to fill a spot vacated by an injured player? Will the Stompers replace their D with one that has an NFL game this week?
Phys. Ed. Phenoms (-1/2) vs. Baltimorons
This game gets started tonight with two players from each team going on TNF. The matchups are giving the edge to PEP, but can they pull the upset against last week's highest scoring squad? They can. And it will be on the backs of the RBs.
Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
With identical records and W-1 streaks, these teams come into this game evenly matched. Even their scoring totals are only 26 points apart after nine weeks of the season. Things are leaning the 'Bums way but they have a QB decision to make. Will it decide the game or just the margin of victory?
The HAW (-1/2) vs. Lightning
These two are only separated by one spot in the standings and one game in the win column. But their scoring totals are different by more than 200 points! It's probably a good idea to pick the CAPS here because of those numbers. Especially if the Bolts start Anthony Richardson again while he's sitting on the Colts' bench.
Marauders (-1/2) vs. Spiked Vipers
Streaks are the storyline in this one. The Marauders have scored 100+ points in five straight games and they might be able to pass the century mark again this week. Meanwhile SpiVi is now up to 11 games in a row without a victory. It's not for lack of effort, though. They already have 29 player moves, 10+ more than any other team. The QBs going head-to-head on MNF will at least make it fun.
And the Rivalry Week game of the week...
Predacons (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
It's a heavyweight matchup as our #1 and #2 teams battle in what is projected to be the highest scoring game of Rivalry Week. The Preds have won their last three in a row while the Brew Crew is riding a four game winning streak. It's going to be really close and it will come down to Sunday night. Could it be our second tie of the season?
Good luck this week.
Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
3FL Notes: S24: Week 9 Preview
Week 8 Recap
Top Scoring 3FL Team: Yuengling Brewers - 133 points
Player MVPs:
Jalen Hurts (QB/Phi/YB) - 31 points
Kirk Cousins (QB/Atl/SS) - 30 points
CeeDee Lamb (WR/Dal/SS) - 26 points
Predictions Tally
The Comm-nosticator: 28/48 - 58.33%
Yahoo! Projections: 26/48 - 54.17%
Week 9 Information
Thursday Night: Houston Texans @ New York Jets
Sunday Night: Indianapolis Colts @ Minnesota Vikings
Monday Night: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Kansas City Chiefs
Bye Week: 49ers, Steelers
And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 9:
Baltimorons (-1) vs. Stiletto Stompers
These two are right next to each other in the standings even though the 'Morons have scored 111 more points this season. It's supposed to be a blowout and the Stompers aren't helping to counteract that projection by starting a WR tonight who is on IR.
Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Lightning
Our two blue helmet with red background teams (FYI - there are a lot of new logo designs to pick from this year) face off in a matchup that's difficult to predict. Mostly because the Bolts do not currently have a QB on their roster who is going to play in an NFL game this week.
Marauders (-1/2) vs. Phys. Ed. Phenoms
On the other hand, the Marauders have three starting QBs on their team at the moment. Coach Hoss's choice could be the difference in this game, as could the five combined players going in tonight's Texans/Jets battle.
Predacons (-1) vs. Spiked Vipers
The Preds jumped up into the top spot after last week's win and are also leading the league in scoring. Meanwhile SpiVi is in last place and hasn't won in 10 straight games, and they're also our lowest scoring team. So what do those things mean? Nothing. It's the 3FL and we all know that anything can happen.
the HAW (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
They may have matching records but the CAPS have scored almost 20 more points per game than FitzCorp after our first eight weeks. This one seems like it will be closer than that margin, though. Coach HAW might have to deal with a third straight game that's decided by two or fewer points.
And the game of the week...
Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Renegades
Last week the Brew Crew outscored everyone else in the league while the Renegades had our lowest score. That will not be the case again here. Our matchup of the #2 and #3 teams will be tight, with two 'Gades SNF players giving way to two Beermen on MNF as they try to complete a comeback.
Happy Halloween and good luck this week!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024
3FL Notes: S24: Week 8 Preview
We just witnessed a 20+ point comeback for a 1 point victory thanks to the MNF double header. And suddenly we're halfway through our regular season. What's in store for the next seven weeks?
Thankfully we get break from the byes this week. All NFL teams are scheduled to play.
Week 7 Recap
Top Scoring 3FL Team: Predacons - 137 points
Player MVPs:
Lamar Jackson (QB/Bal/P) - 38 points
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB/Det/P) - 27 points
Saquon Barkley (RB/Phi/M) - 24 points
Predictions Tally
The Comm-nosticator: 24/42 - 57.14%
Yahoo! Projections: 23/42 - 54.76%
Week 8 Information
Thursday Night: Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams
Sunday Night: Dallas Cowboys @ San Francisco 49ers
Monday Night: New York Giants @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Bye Week: None
And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 8:
Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
This one is going to be fun. Both teams are in the top five and are currently on two game winning streaks. The matchups give a slight edge to the 'Morons, but they also have to hope that some of those Qs clear up before Sunday afternoon.
Predacons (-1/2) vs. Marauders
The Preds outscored everyone last week and have been on the good side of the biggest blowout for four out of the past five weeks. And the Marauders got just enough from a couple MNF players to close a 21 point gap and win by one. Both of these things are unlikely to happen again here, especially the second one since there are no scheduled prime time games for either team.
the HAW (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
Not only did the CAPS have to endure the previously mentioned comeback and lose by a single point (after scoring 115), but they now sit out of the playoff eight despite being the second-highest scoring team in the league. They have another tough battle this week and the 'Bums own our current longest winning streak at three games. Can they make it four?
Lightning (-1/2) vs. Renegades
Coach Val remains on top, but she shouldn't sleep on this game. Even though they sit in 10th place, the Bolts are actually favored in the projections and they have a real shot at their third victory. A Frieirmuuuuuth MNF comeback would make it even more sweet.
Misfits, Inc. (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
It's a contest that rests on the attention of the managers to swap out injured/suspended players, and I'm not sure if/when that will happen. It's hard to predict at this point but let's go with the team that has scored an average of ~2 more PPW this season.
And the game of the week...
Phys. Ed. Phenoms (-1) vs. Spiked Vipers
Our bottom two teams face off in what will give one a bit of hope and the other a near impossible chance at the postseason. SpiVi hasn't won in nine weeks and PEP has only earned a victory once so far this year (back in W3). The Phenoms are the definite favorites here, but it will come down to two Steelers on Monday Night to seal the game.
Good luck this week.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
3FL Notes: S24: Week 7 Preview
The league is playing another Sunday morning game in Old England, but this one will be more interesting since New England is in it. Hmm. They are, appropriately, the away team. Will the locals hold a grudge from 250 years ago and root against the Patriots?
Week 6 Recap
Top Scoring 3FL Team: Yuengling Brewers - 118 points
Player MVPs:
Jordan Love (QB/GB/M) - 28 points
Baker Mayfield (QB/TB/R) - 26 points
Derrick Henry (RB/Bal/MI) - 25 points
Predictions Tally
The Comm-nosticator: 19/36 - 52.78%
Yahoo! Projections: 19/36 - 52.78%
Week 7 Information
Thursday Night: Denver Broncos @ New Orleans Saints
Sunday Morning: New England Patriots @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday Night: New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Monday Night: Baltimore Ravens @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Monday Later: Los Angeles Chargers @ Arizona Cardinals
Bye Week: Bears, Cowboys
And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 7:
Predacons (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
This one is hard to call, mostly because almost half of the Stompers starters are on a bye. Will they be subbed out? Will Kirk Cousins make the most of his week in the spotlight? Or will Lamar Jackson pull the Predacons ahead during MNF?
Baltimorons (-1) vs. Lightning
The 'Morons have jumped up into second place and are our top scoring team after the first six weeks. They take on a Bolts squad that is projected to have only one player score in double digits (and that's the QB who has been injured for the past two weeks). It could be ugly.
Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Spiked Vipers
It's about time for a SpiVi win. They haven't earned a W since last year's playoff quarterfinals, and last week they posted the lowest score of the year (and their lowest weekly total since week two of the 2017 season). The matchups favor the 'Bums, but they'll be also be relying on a prime time comeback with four players in late games.
Yuengling Brewers (-1) vs. Misfits, Inc.
The Brew Crew outscored everyone last week, and that was while having a zero and a one in two of their skill positions. I'm not sure they'll repeat that feat in this one, but FitzCorp will need to swap some players to keep up no matter what.
Renegades (-1/2) vs. Phys. Ed. Phenoms
Well this is interesting. Coach Val's team is back in first place just in time for a household matchup. I'm not betting against the Renegades as they take on the 1-5 Phenoms, especially since PEP will be relying on a couple of Steelers' performances under the bright lights on Sunday night to close out the game.
And the game of the week...
the HAW (-1/2) vs. Marauders
So is Goff getting the start over Mahomes? He's taking reps with the HAW's first team as of Thursday, but I'll believe that when players are locked in on Sunday. The Marauders scored the second highest total last week but lost and that might happen again here. It's going to be a close one.
Good luck this week.