TMC-Week 4

Usually I get to work early enough to type up the bulk of my blog entry for the day and then finish it up as I have time once my day begins. Today, however, with the Cardinals starting at noon my schedule was thrown off a bit. I had to get to work early and begin working on stuff I was to do in the afternoon so that I would have some extra time to watch the game (by taking a later lunch than usual). I know many of you think I do nothing all day and while I wish that was the case, in reality I'm usually pretty busy. Having said all that, welcome to Tuesday Morning Crow-the late edition. I won't waste much more of your time with the intro, but a few questions I have to ask:

-Are the days numbered for Mad Mike?
-What did Archie feed those Manning boys growing up?
-Will anyone beat the Bengals?
-Have the injuries finally caught up with the Patriots?

As usual, I'm just curious. Onto the games that really matter...

Scott 95, Hud 64 (prediction: Scott 98, Hud 89)
Hey, I got this right! Congrats to Scott on getting the monkey off his back. I love that he calls out Marvin Harrison and Harrison responds with his best effort of the season. That, my friends, is what it's all about. I'm not going to feel sorry for Hud as he still looks to be a definite playoff contender.

Game ball goes to- Harrison. 9 grabs for a buck-oh-nine and 2 TDs (19 pts).

TQ 85, Fagan 81 (prediction: TQ 106, Fagan 97)
Two in a row? What's going on? Fagan has had a recent run of bad luck as his last two losses have been tough. Could the fantasy football gods finally be punishing him for adopting the name Crapshoot? Who knows. I'm not saying he's your league champ just yet, but TQ must be doing some clean livin to get the Monday Night heroics he did from Donald Driver. That was clutch. Oh yea, one more thing-no more making fun of Brian Griese.

Game ball goes to-Driver. It should go to Griese, but considering the Owls were down nine points heading into MNF and Driver delivered the goods to keep them undefeated I have to give him the ball. Driver's night: 6 catches, 92 yds and a TD (13 pts).

B-Boys 106, P'Skins 73 (prediction: P'Skins 99, B-Boys 92)
We here at tkn2 are still in love with Carson Palmer, so don't think for a moment that his picture won't stop appearing on this site just because Troy lost to Hoffman. In fact, it's a shame that the Bengals jerseys are so friggin ugly because if they weren't, we'd be asking our boy Santa Claus to bring us one for Christmas! Carson Palmer, you da man! Oh yea, the game. Sorry Hoffman, no disrespect to you by picking you to lose-you were up against Carson Palmer for cryin out loud! Carson effing Palmer.

Game ball goes to-Peyton Manning. Heeeeee's baaaack! Well, maybe. 267 yds and 4 TDs-that's 23 MVRL pts baby! (what's the record for most exclamation points in one wrap-up!?!)

Harlan 113, Milt 74 (prediction: Milt 87, Harlan 76)
Who in the world would've thought that the Chargers would go to New England and pound the Patriots like they did? Not me. I really didn't think I'd win this one because I figured Tomlinson would be shut down. Fortunately for me, he ran wild. Having the Falcons defense going against the soon-to-be-Mike Ticeless-Vikes didn't hurt either. It's also worth noting the impact Joe Horn had on this game. He was unable to go on Sunday, which not only took points away from Milt, but gave me points as Aaron Brooks was looking Donte Stallworth's way all day.

Game ball goes to-Eli Manning. Eli's opponent could make Ray Charles an All-Pro QB, but that's neither here nor there. Eli numbers-294 yds, 4 TDs, & 23 pts. Way to follow big brother!

Double Down 87, Benchpressers 57 (prediction: DD 111, BP 85)
I know we all give Wes a hard time, but this league is more fun when Wes is winning and getting everyone all fired up. Right now the Pressers are lacking life. No smack talking on the message board, no Power Rankings, no nothin. C'mon Wes! This league needs you! How 'bout Daniels' team? He got no points from his RBs this week, so I think okay, maybe he's not as good as I thought he was. Then I look and see that on his bench this week were Mike Anderson and Kevin Jones. Good grief Charlie Brown.

Game ball goes to-Terrell Owens. Love him or hate him, I don't really care. He hauled in 11 balls for 171 yds and a TD (20 pts).

Creamers 151, Carpetbaggers 44 (prediction: Creamers 90, Baggers 87)
Folks, this was an ass-whuppin. I don't really know how else to describe it. I may be nuts, but I still like Al's team. It was just one of those weeks for the 'Baggers and they'll be back. As for Pietsch, well, you didn't really need the 30-spot your boy Farve (yea, I spelled it wrong whataya gonna do?) put up, but hey, I'd take it too.

Game ball goes to-Neil Rackers. I know Favre's 30 pts should make him the choice, but has a kicker ever posted 23 points? A kicker! Holy cow, what's this league coming to? The guy kicked an extra point and 6 FGs. Six! And of those six, 4 were from beyond 40 yds. I feel back for not giving the ball to Plaxico or Brett, but Neil Rackers-you da man!


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