What I Think About Week 6 2015

Sorry for the late blog this week, my friends.  It's been a rough week for the Wendels.  First, Mindi kicked my ass in our matchup this past week, soundly destroying me by 48.46 points (Tom's average team score until this season).  Then, in the middle of my atrocious weekend of FF, I picked up the stomach flu.  Made for a fun night at church and a shitty (literally) couple of days at home.  But, I was a gracious loser and waited until Tuesday to give Mindi the flu in return for her shalacking (you can thank me for the night off another time, baby).  Mike, why don't you stop over and see us so you can join in our little flu-fest?  Anyway, between flu, family and work, I got a little behind on my weekly duties (aside from the bathroom visits in the middle of the night ... Dr. Matthew, did you see the poopy joke there?), it's taking me until now to get the post ready.  So, without further ado or poop, here we go ...

• For those of you taking notes, Kevin's little 2-3 team just scored the 7th highest point total in Evans World history and climbed up to #4 in the standings.  A huge week for Kevin, his second so far this season in case you've forgotten.  Take a look at the points he left on his bench!  I'm sure Kevin is still cursing the name of Eli, but don't worry about him too much.  He's sitting pretty.  I expect Kevin's dominance to continue this week against Tom's lowly team.
• Speaking of Tom, in all fairness I do consider this the best team he's put together in all the years we've been playing together.  You'd be hard-pressed to remember his team was 1-4 before we went and demolished Barry's Mega Team.  Tom, let me just give you one piece of advice ... for the love of God, start Bryant and do not let him hit the bench again.  You're going to see 25 points from him again before this season is done.
• So, let's address the elephant in the room:  Nathan/Matthew's team.  I've come up with a name for these two I think is statistically and historically accurate.  They are now the DUOVIRI.  CLICK HERE to learn more about the history behind the title.  Of course, it's Latin for "two men" which is appropriate now that Matthew's hair is short. But it is more important considering the Duoviri are now kings on top of the standings after a strong showing against Rich.  Rich, we appreciate you giving it your all.  You obviously still have a strong shot at your second title considering the easy schedule ahead.  Something tells me these two teams will be meeting up again in the playoffs for sure.
• I loved the trade between the Duoviri and Marshall.  A much more balanced and mutually beneficial trade that I prefer to see.  The Duoviri got one of the hottest TE to fill their weakest slot, and Marshall got 2 players to kick some energy back into his season.  It worked because he kicked the crap out of Tony P.
• Speaking of Marshall, did you know that Chris (fucking) Ivory would be one of the top FF RB after 6 weeks?  If you did, a tip of my hat to you, good sir.  Damn.  I know the other shoe will drop on that soon, but enjoy the ride as long as you can.  Adding Marvin Jones was another win that will continue to pay off.  Seriously Marshall, you're just a few key matchups (and no lineup mistakes) away from making the playoffs.
• Poor Berk.  Sat McCoy again.  This just isn't your season, dude.  As one who's been there many times (and fast approaching again), I feel for you.  Find the joys where you can.
• I think Berk, Barry and I have to have a lot of things go our way in order for any of us to make the playoffs.  Our teams are all on the wrong side of sliding point totals and crappy matchups.  Unless our players start stepping up in huge ways, I think you can stick a fork in us.
• My favorite matchup in the week to come will be the Duoviri vs. Mike.  As much as I'd like to root for you, Mike, I've got a feeling that the Patriots are going to demolish the Jets, so the Evanses will be going along for the ride.  Keep your head up.  You're still in the running to defend your title.
• Speaking of the Patriots, why did they keep Edelman in the game?  He'd all but dislocated that finger!  He dropped a shitload of passes!  And yet he still got 14.60 points and a TD.  Crazy.
• There's been more than enough said and written about the Colts' botched punt play.  Let me just say this ... if I'm the guy with my hand on the ball and all I see around me is half the Patriots defense and only 1 teammate behind me, why the hell would I even consider hiking the ball and getting pummeled like I was a rookie getting hazed? Wow.
• Peyton looks bad.  Really bad.  I don't think they'll bench him, but if he ever decides that this was his last year before it's truly over, his play is going to get much worse.  Not good for FF owners.
• Did any of you see the interview with Darelle Revis on 60 Minutes?  I have to admit I was completely impressed by the guy.  I expected a flamboyant, arrogant, selfish guy.  Instead, he was very well-spoken, disciplined and thoughtful.  It turns out that he can completely separate his play on the field from the business of being an elite player in the NFL.  I never really thought about it that much, but it's true.  Revis plays hardball on his contracts not to be cocky or to be the highest paid whatever.  He does it because it's good business, because he knows he can walk the walk.  Sure, he gets beat on his coverage some times, what DB doesn't?  But I have to admit I was surprised by how at ease he was about the money and the contracts.  In the end, he wants to play ball.  He just wants to play for what he's worth.  I think Barry would agree with that approach to work.

FUN FF FACT THAT ONLY I PROBABLY CARE ABOUT

This past weekend Christian McCaffrey ran hog-wild for Stanford, pulling off runs and a performance that any college RB would dream of.  Christian is the son of Ed McCaffrey, the Broncos WR.  I don't know about you guys. but McCaffrey was my boy when I started playing FF in 1999.  I made sure to have him as a WR on each of my teams from my first year until he retired, and he never let me down.  A single-digit game from Ed was a rarity.  In my opinion, he's easily in the top 10 most valuable FF players in the history of the game.  I'm happy for him that his son is doing so well, and perhaps another McCaffrey will join the Wendel teams in the near future.

NFL MEMES OF THE WEEK

Take that Tom!

I don't think we have any Seattle fans in the league, but if history holds true, this is accurate:

NON-NFL MEMES OF THE WEEK

ALL THE FUN THINGS COMING IN WEEK 9

• Nathan/Matthew versus Kevin to likely decide who remains at the top of the standings, but most importantly, to prove whether or not the Duoviri are unbeatable.
• Brad vs. Tom ... the only game of the entire season that really matters.  It's sad that I don't think I'm a lock to win it right now.  That just hurts.
• Rich vs. Marshall in what could decide just how far Marshall will go this season.  I have a good feeling for you, Marshall.  Not sure why.
• Berk has a shot to knock down Mike by squirting up out of the toilet bowl.
• Tony P and Barry will be playing each other in a matchup that I just can't find anything cool to talk about.

Check your byes, set your lineups and good luck to everyone in Week 7, except for Barry.  Gotta win at least one more game.