3FL Notes: S12: Week 10 Preview

Another comeback? More nailbiters? The Stompers outscoring the league again? The insanity continues with only four weeks left in the regular season. Everything is still up for grabs and rivalry week is a great beginning to the drama.

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Week 9 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Stiletto Stompers - 91 points

Player MVPs:
Doug Martin (RB/TB) - 37 points
Aaron Rodgers (QB/GB) - 27 points
Chicago Bears Defense - 27 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 27/54 - 50%
League Voting: 28/54 - 51.85%
Yahoo! Projections: 27/54 - 50%

You should go vote now.

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Week 10 Information

Thursday Night: Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday Night: Houston Texans @ Chicago Bears
Monday Night: Kansas City Chiefs @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Bye Week: Cardinals, Browns, Packers, Redskins

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for rivalry week!:

Misfits, Inc. (-1/2) vs. Predacons
These two are going to put up quite a fight as they both claw to hold on to a playoff spot. It might be the wrong week for the Preds, though. Plus they will leave all the points on the bench - a problem when you're up against Peyton and Peterson with favorable matchups.

Stiletto Stompers (-1/2) vs. Renegades
This matchup is great every year and this season's version won't disappoint. Can you believe that the Stompers can match the 'Gades record with a win this week? And that Coach Bev has outscored Coach Val by 70 points - in the past two weeks? Plus, bunch of the Renegades are on a bye this week. You know, like Aaron Rodgers.

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. THE Haw
This rivalry week is sure coming up with some great matchups. This one used to be preceded with a week of smack talk but things have been pretty quiet over the past few years. It will be D vs. D on Sunday night and then one more shot for a CAPs comeback on Monday night. Try to stay awake.

Baltimorons (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
That BaltiMagic continues and who can pick against Coach Drew right now? Especially when they are facing the #12 'Bums. Actually, Coach Coaldog has scored 5 more points this year than his eldest but Coach Drew has four more wins. It doesn't have to make sense. These two combine to have four Steelers going on MNF. Like they need a reason to watch.

Spiked Vipers (-1/2) vs. The Comfy Chair
Even though the Green Bay bye will take a little air out of this matchup, it's still going to be a good one. Brees vs. Brady is the headline, but I have a feeling that one of the lesser-knowns will step up and take over this game. And we'll know the winner late on Sunday afternoon.

And the game of the week...

Lightning (-1/2) vs. Marauders
It looks like this one will be a barnburner. With even projections across positions it looks like it's going to come down to the kickers; there will be one on Sunday night and one on Monday night after the rest of the starters are finished. A missed field goal and -1 point might be an interesting way to finish up rivalry week.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S12: Week 9)

3FL Notes: S12: Week 9 Preview

We had two Sunday night comebacks, two Monday night comebacks, and the Stompers stopping their losing streak by outscoring everyone else in the league. This interesting season continues.

Also of note - our two highest scorers and our two lowest scorers are currently in first place in their respective divisions.

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Week 8 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Stiletto Stompers - 108 points

Player MVPs:
Tom Brady (QB/NE) - 30 points
Matthew Stafford (QB/Det) - 29 points
Peyton Manning (QB/Den) - 24 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 25/48 - 52.08%
League Voting: 26/48 - 54.17%
Yahoo! Projections: 25/48 - 52.08%

Go vote!

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Week 9 Information

Thursday Night: Chiefs @ Chargers
Sunday Night: Cowboys @ Falcons
Monday Night: Eagles @ Saints
Bye Week: Patriots, Jets, 49ers, Rams

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 9:

Spiked Vipers (-1) vs. Marauders
This matchup features two division leaders headed in the opposite direction. The Vipers have won three straight and have jumped up to the top spot in the league. The Marauders have lost three straight and have fallen from the top spot down to number five. Those trends will continue this week.

Lightning (-1/2) vs. Baltimorons
The 'Morons will start out ahead after Thursday night, but the Bolts have a lot of prime time players scheduled to surge to a comeback victory. Although, who can rule out another victory by Coach Drew? There is some magic surrounding him this year. How else do you explain his record and point total?

Yuengling Brewers (-1) vs. Predacons
The Brew Crew won with a prime time comeback two weeks ago but was on the wrong end of one last week. They dropped all the way down to second place overall (but are still our top scoring team). Meanwhile, how are the Preds at .500? Half of that luck runs out in this replay of last year's Superbowl.

Stiletto Stompers (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
Well, that's one way to stop a losing streak. The Stompers hit the century mark and got their first win with authority. Can they keep it up against the Dumbbums? This game is probably the last hope for each of these teams and it will be a good one. The loser gets last place with only four weeks to go.

THE Haw (-1) vs. The Comfy Chair
It's a shame that the battle of our teams containing a "The" happens this week - when the Chair has a majority of its squad on a bye. The good news is that the byes are almost over. The bad news is that Christian Ponder and Cecil Shorts are in the starting lineup for Coach Skrabby. Go easy, Haw.

And the game of the week...

Renegades (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
Both of these teams had much higher expectations for this season, but for the loser of this game it might mean the end of their playoff hopes. It will be close through the whole week and all come down to Monday night, when Coach Tim'A's beloved E-A-G-L-E-S and D.Jax fight for the Corporation. Can they survive Aaron Rodgers and the Renegades? Will this end in a tie? It's going to be that good.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S12: Week 8)

3FL Notes: S12: Week 8 Preview

What a finish! The Brewers clawed to a Monday night lead only to see it almost vaporize with 30 seconds left in the game. They were lucky to hold on for a 1 point win against the Chair (but I'm pretty sure that Coach Brew was asleep and unaware of the unfolding drama).

Meanwhile, the Stompers are continuing their slide in the wrong direction. Their losing streak has reached 8 (since week 13 of 2011) and they are now tied for 2nd place all time. A loss this week will match our worst streak ever.

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Week 7 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Spiked Vipers & THE Haw - 90 points

Player MVPs:
Drew Brees (QB/NO) - 29 points
Josh Freeman (QB/TB) - 26 points
Aaron Rodgers (QB/GB) - 24 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 22/42 - 52.38%
League Voting: 22/42 - 52.38%
Yahoo! Projections: 23/42 - 54.76%

Go vote!

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Week 8 Information

Thursday Night: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Minnesota Vikings
Sunday Night: New Orleans Saints @ Denver Broncos
Monday Night: San Francisco 49ers @ Arizona Cardinals
Bye Week: Ravens, Bills, Bengals, Texans

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 8:

The Comfy Chair (-1/2) vs. Renegades
Brady vs. Rodgers. Two on Sunday night. Three on Monday night. Big scores and big thrills will take this one to the end of the week again for the Chair. It's really a toss up, but it will be fun to see what happens.

Dumbbums (-1/2) vs. Predacons
As long as the 'Bums pick up some bye player fill-ins, they should be fine this week. The Preds can't seem to put their individual players' good weeks together at the same time. Plus, you know, Jay Cutler.

Lightning (-1/2) vs. THE Haw
Why am I picking the Bolts again? Well, the CAPs have their two best RBs on a bye this week. That should be just enough to let Coach ThadTotti sneak to a victory. Especially with Matt Ryan back in the lineup.

Misfits, Inc. (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
This will be a fun one to watch and it has players spread from Thursday until Monday night. But it looks like the Stompers may end up at the top of the losing streak record list after it's all over. Blame it on the great waiver wire pickups of the Corporation.

Marauders (-1/2) vs. Baltimorons
It's the battle of division leaders who have scored less than (or equal to) the rest of the teams in their divisions. The Marauders have been falling down the last couple of weeks after a torrid start to the season. I'm blaming Cam Newton. The 'Morons definitely have a chance this one (if they remember to hit the waiver wire before Sunday afternoon).

And the game of the week...

Spiked Vipers (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
It should be a crazy matchup between our two top teams (and top two scorers). These two have combined to score over 1,000 points after our first seven weeks. It will all come down to Sunday night when a combined three Saints decide who ends up in the #1 spot with only five weeks left in the regular season.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S12: Week 7)

3FL Notes: S12: Week 7 Preview

A MNF shootout and a record tying individual performance highlighted a wild week in the 3FL. The Marauders also picked up their first loss in the last seven regular season weeks. What's next?

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Week 6 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Renegades - 90 points

Player MVPs:
Aaron Rodgers (QB/GB) - 42 points (T-5th all time)
Robert Griffin III (QB/Was) - 25 points
Jordy Nelson (WR/GB) - 24 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 21/36 - 58.33%
League Voting: 20/36 - 55.56%
Yahoo! Projections: 18/36 - 50%

Go vote!

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Week 7 Information

Thursday Night: Seattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers
Sunday Night: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals
Monday Night: Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears
Bye Week: Dolphins, Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Eagles, Falcons

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 7:

THE Haw (-1) vs. Predacons
The CAPs gave our only remaining undefeated team their first loss last week. Now they'll face the surprising Preds, who may or may not be returning Jay Cutler to the starting QB position. At least Coach Sinkerbeam will get to watch the implosion of his team on Monday night.

Lightning (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
The Bolts have their starting QB, RB and TE on a bye. That should be a sure loss for any fantasy football team, but for some reason the matchups are going to make this one close. It's all going to come down to a couple of coaching decisions and the Steelers/Bengals game on Sunday night. You know we all can't wait to hear Al Michaels say Roethlisberger.

Marauders (-1/2) vs. Misfits, Inc.
Coach Hoss took his first loss last week (and his team only scored 24 points in the effort). FitzCorp doubled their win total with a Peyton Manning MNF second half outburst. In fact, the 5-1 Marauders have scored 31 less points than the 2-4 Corporation this season. But none of that matters. What matters is that a combined six starters are on a bye.

Stiletto Stompers (-1/2) vs. Baltimorons
The Stompers haven't had much luck this year. They have lost six straight (seven if you go back to week 13 of 2011). The 'Morons have lost their last three in a row. So the good news here is that one of them will break their streak and pick up a win. The bad news is that we all have to vote before either of them hits the waiver wire to pick up two starters each.

And the games of the week...

The Comfy Chair (-1/2) vs. Yuengling Brewers
We'll begin and end the NFL week with players from this battle of the 4-2s. A combined four will play tonight and then the Brewers' D will attempt to push them ahead on MNF. It's almost too close to call, but I'm going with the team that will be starting an angry Tom Brady.

Renegades (-1/2) vs. Spiked Vipers
Yes, a second game of the week. How could I just pick one of these two amazing matchups? This one will feature Rodgers vs. Brees in what should be the highest flying game of the year. SpiVi is 2nd overall in scoring, but the 'Gades outscored the rest of the league for the past two weeks in a row. The points are coming in waves. And we'll know the winner by 7:30pm on Sunday night.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S12: Week 6)

3FL Notes: S12: Week 6 Preview

The Marauders kept winning, the Stompers kept losing, and the Renegades posted the most weekly points in three years. Plus, the Brewers are still on pace to break the season total points record.

The next two months should be very interesting.

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Week 5 Recap

Top Scoring 3FL Team: Renegades - 119 points (T-4th all time)

Player MVPs:
Drew Brees (QB/NO) - 29 points
Chicago Bears Defense - 27 points
Marques Colston (WR/NO) - 24 points

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Predictions Tally

The Comm-nosticator: 17/30 - 56.67%
League Voting: 16/30 - 53.33%
Yahoo! Projections: 15/30 - 50%

The Yuengling Brewers were 6/6 in week 5 voting

Go vote before the Steelers game starts!

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Week 6 Information

Thursday Night: Tennessee Titans @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday Night: Green Bay Packers @ Houston Texans
Monday Night: Denver Broncos @ San Diego Chargers
Bye Week: Panthers, Bears, Jaguars, Saints

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And now the Comm-nosticator’s predictions for week 6:

The Comfy Chair (-1/2) vs. Stiletto Stompers
The Stompers have fallen to 0-5, but things are going to be very close this week against the Chair. The matchups are even and it should be a great game. But Willis McGehee will score just enough points on MNF to keep the furniture ahead of the winless footwear.

THE Haw (-1/2) vs. Marauders
The Marauders got away with one against the Preds, but with Cam Newton on a bye it may make this the week they earn their first loss. The CAPs definitely have the roster to get this win - as long as they pick the right Defense. And everyone is going to need to make it through a bunch of prime time players.

Misfits, Inc. (-1/2) vs. Baltimorons
It's been a rough start of the year for FitzCorp. They only have one win and are at the bottom of their division. The 'Morons have a winning record and are at the top of their division. But the Corporation has scored 43 more points in 2012 than their game counterpart. Is this the week where it starts to even out and make sense? For these two anyway...

Lightning (-1) vs. Predacons
Interesting fact - the Preds would have defeated the undefeated Marauders last week if they had started Jay Cutler. It doesn't seem like it matters who they start this week. The Bolts are second in the league in scoring. The Preds are last, and a turnaround is nowhere in sight.

Spiked Vipers (-1/2) vs. Dumbbums
The 'Bums have a shot at an upset this week, especially with Drew Brees on a bye. We'll know plenty more after tonight's Steelers game (when 1/3 of Coach Coaldog's team is on the field). But it's more likely that the other prime time games hold the keys to this matchup.

And the game of the week...

Yuengling Brewers (-1/2) vs. Renegades
The Brewers have been a juggernaut all year. The Renegades have been on the rise and scored almost 120 points last week. This one is going to be great. And it's going to come down to Sunday night. Unless the Brewers forget to start a Defense - then all of this means nothing and I want to switch my pick.

Good luck this week.

3FL Standings (after S12: Week 5)