TMC-Week 5

Another week in the books, another week of brutal picks. I reverted back to my old ways going 2-4 for the week. That's 13-17 for the year. Yikes! I'll get to the recaps in a moment, but first a few words about the games that don't really matter as much.
First off, let's all take a moment to remember that no matter how frustrated we get at Mike Martz's playcalling, we need to keep him and his health in our thoughts. I know he's second-guessed as much as any coach in the NFL, but let's hope this leave allows him to return to the sidelines in good health.
Just some random thoughts here---I guess we now know that the Patriots are still the champs and not chumps (others may not agree, but that's ok). I guess the Packers can breathe a sigh of relief for getting the monkey off their back, while the losses keep comin' for the Saints (see Deuce McAllister). I suppose we'll have to wait 'til next year to see what Parcel's will do if T.O. acts a fool at Texas Stadium. Just curious, is Adam Vinatieri the NFL's Mariano Rivera? Do you realize the Broncos are 4-1? And mark this one down-Week 14, Indy @ Jacksonville. Why? Because the Jags could be 8-3 and in the hunt for a division title. More significantly, it could be the Colts' first loss of the year.
On to the games---

Hud 109, TQ 81 (prediction- TQ 84, Hud 81)
The Burrowing Owls loss allowed the '72 Dolphins to begin celebrating as no one in the MVRL will go undefeated this year. However, TQ remains one of, if not the best, teams in the league. Hudnall could be very dangerous. He's getting big point totals and Nate Burleson has been a non-factor so far. If you'd have told me that McNabb would be held pointless I would've guessed a blowout loss for the Hitters. They just flat out got it done-congrats on the big win.
Game ball goes to---the Colts D. Playing the 49ers, they did what a good defense does-dominate the opposition. 33 total pts.

Dogs 84, Crapshoot 81 (prediction- Dogs 87, Crapshoot 80)
The KazeDogs didn't get the big game from Marvin Harrison I predicted, but he was the only player who didn't post points in this nailbiter with Fagan's Crapshoot. The balanced scoring allowed Scott to pull out the win despite big games from Matt Hasselbeck and Mark Brunell. I thought McCardell would come through for Fagan last night, but it wasn't meant to be.
Game ball goes to---Larry Fitzgerald. 9 catches, 136 total yards, 16 pts. Hey Scott, are you wishing you kept Ricky Williams instead of this guy? I didn't think so.

Puffins 64, Pietschskins 61 (prediction- P'Skins 111, Puffins 67)
Has anyone noticed that I've used up all my luck already and the season isn't even half over. That's not good. I knew I wouldn't have a big week, but really felt as though Troy would. What can you say about L.T.? And I ain't talkin' about Lawrence Taylor. Another primetime performance and this time he did it in powder blue. Am I alone? Are the powder blue uni's not better than their regular ones? The real reason I won this game? They found some kryptonite in Jacksonville. (and Troy, you thought I was going to say something about you switching defenses, didn't you?)
Game ball goes to---Tom Brady. Who needs Charlie Weis? Brady's day-351 yds, 3 TDs, 22 pts.

Buffet Boys 99, Rampage 99 (prediction Boys- Boys 102, Rampage 95)
Question: Why do we designate a tie-break player in the playoffs, but not in the regular season? Can we discuss this at next year's draft? Tie's suck. Hockey got rid of 'em, so should we.
Game ball goes to---no one. I was going to give it to Chris Cooley, but then I realized that if he'd caught one more ball we wouldn't have had this silly tie.

Benchpressers 65, Carpetbaggers 44 (prediction- Pressers 81, Baggers 68)
Things have gone south in a hurry for the Baggers (no pun intended). It appears as owner Al Karch is ready to begin stockpiling for next year. Not a bad move as he has plenty for owners to snag off his current roster. Meanwhile, the Benchpressers get a big win in a week where several of their studs were on a bye. Could this be the win that gets Wes going?
Game ball goes to---Josh Brown. My Lord, that's the second kicker in two weeks getting a game ball. What's the world coming to? Brown's day: 3 FGs (1 from 40 yds) and 4 XPs for a total of 14 pts.

Creamers 78, Double Down 61 (prediction- Double Down 116, Creamers 95)
With the Double Down's all-star cast of WRs being held in check, the Creamers were able to pull this one out. Of course it's always nice to get a big game from the immortal Terry Glenn. Terry Glenn? Does anyone else out there find it fascinating that he and Parcels have the relationship they do? Whatever.
Game ball goes to---Glenn. 7 snags, 118 yds, 2 TDs, 19 pts.


Congrats to all the winners, my apologies to those I picked to lose, and good luck to all next week. Don't forget your claims tonight and GO CARDS!