3FL Notes: S6: Week 10 Preview

Last week saw our first tie of the season and our highest team point total so far this year. And The Comfy Chair extended their win streak to a league record 12 games. As in, "the history of the league" record. But will that streak come to an abrubt end this week?

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Week 9 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Baltimorons - 107 points

Player MVPs:
LaDanian Tomlinson (RB/SD) - 27 points
Javon Walker (WR/Den) - 27 points
Drew Brees (QB/NO) - 24 points
Damon Huard (QB/KC) - 20 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 35/54 - 64.81%
League Voting: 32/54 - 59.26%
Yahoo! Projections: 31/54 - 57.41%

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Week 10 Information

Sunday Night: Chicago Bears @ New York Giants
Monday Night: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers
Bye weeks are finished for this season

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The Comm-nosticator's predictions for week 10:

Predacons (-2) vs. Renegades
I know that the Yahoo! projections are not always right, but this week they are saying that the Preds should just about double the Renegades' score. That might not be too far off.

ray ray haw (-1/2) vs. Rough Riders
Bye weeks are officially over for this year, so that is good news for the Riders - if a Defense actually finds its way into their starting lineup. This matchup will be interesting to watch, as all of the haw's players are finished after the 1:00 pm games. Then we'll watch most of Coach Bev's team attempt to mount a comeback.

Misfits (-1/2) vs. The Comfy Chair
The saving grace of this season will arrive this week if the Misfits can hand the Chair their first loss. But as everyone knows, a high point total doesn't necessarily mean a win for Coach Jules and the ExtC. And Coach Skrabby has been very, very lucky during parts of this record breaking streak.

Baltimorons (-1) vs. Marauders
The 'Morons scored the highest weekly team total of the year last week with Tony Romo at QB. Hey, whatever works. Meanwhile, the Marauders just finished up a come from behind Monday Night thriller just for a tie. With a loss this week, Coach Hoss will face a very difficult road to even make the playoffs.

Spiked Vipers (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
The upset special of the week. The Vipers are looking sneaky good for week 10, while the 'Bums have some inflated projections and Santonio Holmes. Plus, LaDanian can't score 3 TDs and have 130 yards rushing every week, can he?

And the game of the week...

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Lightning
I don't know how this one could get any closer. It's going to be fun to watch. The edge goes to the fermented ones; their Defense gets to feast on Tennessee and they don't have a QB complaining about his surgically repaired knee. Plus, the underachieving Lightning have been killing my pick percentage in the past few weeks.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S6: Week 9)

3FL Notes: S6: Week 9 Preview

There only two ways to gain eligibility into the 3FL. One is being born into the family. The other was figured out recently by the External Consulant to the Misfits. Tim and Julie were engaged to be married (and share ownership of a 3FL team) this past weekend. Congratulations from all of us in the league office!

Plans are already in motion to have the wedding before we start 3FL 2K7. Coincidence? With the way things are playing out for the Misfits this season, I'm not sure...

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Week 8 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: The Comfy Chair - 87 points

Player MVPs:
Larry Johnson (RB/KC) - 32 points
LaDanian Tomlinson (RB/SD) - 29 points
Peyton Manning (QB/Ind) - 26 points
Reggie Wayne (WR/Ind) - 26 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 31/48 - 64.58%
League Voting: 28/48 - 58.33%
Yahoo! Projections: 27/48 - 56.25%

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Week 9 Information

Sunday Night: Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots
Monday Night: Oakland Raiders @ Seattle Seahawks
Bye Week: Arizona, Carolina, NY Jets, Philadelphia

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The Comm-nosticator's predictions for week 9:

Lightning (-1/2) vs. ray ray haw
Coach Thadtotti's slick waiver wire pickup may be the difference in what will be a very close game. Plus, the Lightning have more favorable matchups. But can the haw handle watching their hopes for a win on Monday Night disappear again? At least it will be on the big tv.

Marauders (-1/2) vs. Spiked Vipers
What's wrong with the Marauders? The usually strong team is having a sub-par year, and I just received word that they have fired their Offensive Coordinator. Coach Hoss will now be calling all of the plays. I'm not sure that will be enough against the surprising Vipers this week, but it can't hurt.

The Comfy Chair (-1) vs. Rough Riders
Amazingly enough, Coach Skrabby could officially qualify for the playoffs with a win this week. And more amazingly, he may actually qualify with a loss. Regardless of the outcome, the Riders have been courageous and strong this week. And I'm not even talking about Fantasy Football.

Predacons (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
This matchup will come down to the QB battle on Sunday Night, where Peyton Manning just might break his bad luck against the Pats. If the Ravens defense continues their ridiculous pace, however, this one could go either way.

Dumbbums (-1) vs. Renegades
The 'Bums have stepped up their game and have been scoring an average of 92 points per game for the last three weeks. Even with Roethlisberger at the helm. On the flip side, the Renegades have averaged 51 points per game over the same period. Ouch.

And the game of the week...

Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. Misfits
With all of the excitement surrounding the Misfits organization this week, it may be easy to forget that the E-A-G-L-E-S are on a bye. And the Misfits are on the edge of the playoff picture. The 'Morons are only interested in continuing their winning streak and talking a little smack. It's going to be a close one.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S6: Week 8)

3FL Notes: S6: Week 8 Preview

After another high flying week (789 league points), we are still left with one undefeated team at the top and a bunch in the murky middle. Who will emerge into the playoff light?

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Week 7 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Dumbbums - 94 points

Player MVPs:
Peyton Manning (QB/Ind) - 30 points
Hines Ward (WR/Pit) - 26 points
Alge Crumpler (TE/Atl) - 23 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 28/42 - 66.67%
League Voting: 24/42 - 57.14%
Yahoo! Projections: 24/42 - 57.14%

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Week 8 Information

Sunday Night: Dallas Cowboys @ Carolina Panthers
Monday Night: New England Patriots @ Minnesota Vikings
Bye Week: Buffalo, Detroit, Miami, Washington

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The Comm-nosticator's predictions for week 8:

Baltimorons (-1) vs. Rough Riders
Riding four straight victories and competent bye week player management, Coach Drew has surged into second place in the league. The Riders have been both good and bad this year, but it looks like they won't have quite enough this week against a tough opponent.

Lightning (-1/2) vs. The Comfy Chair
The upset special. Someone has to beat the Chair this year, right? It might as well be the Lightning, as they will have their best week of the season. Just watch Laurence Maroney complete the comeback on Monday Night. Or not...

ray ray haw (-1/2) vs. Predacons
The Preds were undefeated until their bye week woes sent them to two straight losses. Their winning ways will resume, though. After this week. The haw's favorable matchups will continue the miserable mid-season for Coach Sinkerbeam.

Misfits (-1) vs. Spiked Vipers
The only reason this one might become interesting is because of all of Misfits who are on the injury report. And the stunning breakout game of David Carr against the Titans. And the tough luck of the Misfits this year.

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Renegades
Last week, the Renegades would have pulled the upset that I predicted if they had put any of their bench players in as staters. This week, unfortunately, will be the same. Close but no second win.

And the game of the week...

Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Marauders
The 'Bums have been the highest scoring team for the past two weeks in a row. The Marauders have scored more than 400 points this season but only have two wins. Something's gotta give this week, as the loser of this one will have an uphill battle to the playoffs...

Good luck this week.

And birthday wishes to Coach Haw and Coach Jules this weekend.

3FL Standings (after S6: Week 7)

3FL Notes: S6: Week 7 Preview

We're rolling through the halfway point of the year already (remember that there are only 13 games in the regular season).

Last week the league had its highest scoring week of the season (786 points), and we saw the Dumbbums surprise, the Predacons fall and the Comfy Chair remain perfect. What excitement is in store for this week?

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Week 6 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Dumbbums - 98 points

Player MVPs:
LaDanian Tomlinson (RB/SD) - 30 points
Torry Holt (WR/StL) - 25 points
Matt Hasselbeck (QB/Sea) - 24 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 24/36 - 66.67%
League Voting: 21/36 - 58.33%
Yahoo! Projections: 23/36 - 63.89%

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Week 7 Information

Sunday Night: No NFL Game (World Series)
Monday Night: NY Giants @ Dallas Cowboys
Bye Week: Baltimore, Chicago, New Orleans, San Francisco,
St. Louis, Tennessee

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The Comm-nosticator's predictions for week 7:

Baltimorons (-1) vs. Lightning
The Lightning have shown some spark as of late, but the Baltimorons are riding even higher after giving the Predacons their first loss of the year. Add that to some good QB and Defense matchups and you've got a winner. If he changes his starters in time.

Rough Riders (-1) vs. Spiked Vipers
The Riders are sneaky good again this year, while the Vipers have been plagued with stellar scoring only from their bench. Depending on Coach Googully's choices, this one will be close, but the Riders appear to have a slight edge in the matchups. If she changes her starters in time.

Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
A winning streak for the 'Bums? This one will be a nailbiter, right down to the T.O./NYG Defense pairing on Monday Night. After last week's victory, Coach Coaldog proved that his team can run up the score. But can they do it again?

Misfits (-1) vs. Marauders
Coach Hoss' team also broke out last week (scoring 96 points), but they appear poised to come back to reality against the Misfits. How is the top scoring 3FL team 2-4 after the first six weeks of the season? I don't know. But I guarantee that they won't make too many more guarantees this season.

Renegades (-1/2) vs. ray ray haw
The upset special of the week. With Ladell Betts (appropriately) back on the bench and a bunch of favorable matchups, the Renegades just might double their victory total this week. Mostly because of the haw's WR bye woes.

And the game of the week...

The Comfy Chair (-1/2) vs. Predacons
This one would be a much more exciting game if Rex Grossman hadn't scored -10 points and the Preds were still undefeated, too. Still, it's going to be the Manning Bowl, 3FL style. Going all the way back to week 13 last year, the Comfy ones have won nine straight games. And with Coach Sinkerbeam's best RBs on a bye, make it ten.

Good luck this week.

Go vote.

3FL Standings (after S6: Week 6)

3FL Notes: S6: Week 6 Preview

Can you believe that we are already more than 1/3 of the way through the regular season? What will happen with the two remaining undefeated teams? And why are Defenses scoring so many points?

Just a general note - six NFL teams are on a bye this week and next, so many of our teams will have to start second and third stringers. It's going to be interesting...

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Week 5 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Rough Riders - 72 points

Player MVPs:
Donovan McNabb (QB/Phi) - 23 points
Jacksonville Jaguars Defense - 23 points
San Francisco 49ers Defense - 20 points
Carolina Panthers Defense - 18 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 20/30 - 66.66%
League Voting: 18/30 - 60%
Yahoo! Projections: 18/30 - 60%

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Week 6 Information

Sunday Night: Oakland A's @ Denver Broncos
Monday Night: Chicago Bears @ St. Louis Cardinals
Bye Week: Cleveland, Green Bay, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Minnesota, New England

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The Comm-nosticator's predictions for week 6:

ray ray haw (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
We have somehow avoided the annual trash talking that usually leads up to this matchup. Maybe the Brew Crew is aware that bye weeks are going to make things difficult for them. Or maybe both teams are just stockpiling witty remarks for gametime.

Misfits (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
It's difficult to watch the top scoring team in the league start out with a 2-3 record. But that just shows you that anything is possible in the 3FL. Can the team with the least points in the league beat the one with the most points? Unlikely. But possible.

Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. Predacons
It seems like the Preds lucky win streak will come to an end this week. Even though these two teams have scored exactly the same number of points to date (301), Coach Sinkerbeam has his top two WRs listed as Doubtful and Peyton Manning on a bye. Bye, bye undefeated.

Marauders (-1/2) vs. Rough Riders
Even though Larry Fitz will miss this week because of injury, the Marauders have already filled his spot with his actual backup, so no real edge was lost. The Riders had the high score in the league last week, but that doesn't help them here. Coach Hoss' matchups are too soft.

The Comfy Chair (-1/2) vs. Renegades
A ninth straight win will be comfy for the Chair this week, as Coach Skrabby once again fields a solid lineup. It also helps that half of the Renegades don't actually get to touch the football very much during their NFL games.

And the game of the week...

Lightning (-1/2) vs. Spiked Vipers
Wow, this one is going to be close. More like (-1/4) on the prediction line. Each team has a mix of tough and easy matchups, so it may only take one breakout performance to capture the win. And it may be time for Antonio Gates to live up to his keeper expectations.

Good luck this week.

Go vote.

3FL Standings (after S6: Week 5)