Week 9 MVRL Predictions

Did any of you know that the Colts and Patriots are playing on Monday Night Football this week? I thought I'd make that announcement on here in case you haven't been reading the newspaper, or watching TV, or listening to the radio, or seen the billboards up around the various parts of this country, or...I could go on and on, but I won't. Should it be a good game? You bet. Can I do without the hype that's surrounded this game since last Sunday night? You bet.

Is anyone else waiting to hear this on NFL Countdown from Jaws, "Guys, McNabb just arrived on crutches, with both legs in casts, and some sort of machine hooked up to his stomach, but given that that's all he's dealing with, well, and the hernia and ribs, he should be fine by kickoff. Back to you in the studio." I mean, I'm all for a guy sucking it up, but I think in week 15 we're gonna hear Dick Enberg on CBS give his patented "OH, MY! McNabb's dead!" At least Andy Reid isn't having him throw it 50 times a game. Actually, he is, so nevermind. You get my point.

Locally, I'm eagerly awaiting the debut of the Girlymans. That may be the greatest name ever assigned to an owner. My question is this: If Hud wins the rest of his games, including the Playoffs, does he keep the nickname? I'm just curious.

In another attempt to get to .500, here's a look at Week 9 in the MVRL...

Creamers @ Girlymans
Here's your upset special. Yep, I'm calling it. The Creamers will miss Jake the Snake (bye week) and the Girlymans should get another big game from MVP candidate Steve Smith. Who cares if he's up against the Bucs, he's on fire. If Hud doesn't put Jake Delhomme in his lineup, though, all bets are off. Girlymans 94, Creamers 82.

Benchpressers @ Crapshoot
He won the Name Change Bowl. He debuted his own blog. What's next for Wes? How 'bout a loss to Fagan. I think this is a letdown game for the Pressers and the Crapshoot will take full advantage. I'd say Mark Brunell is licking his chops getting ready for that Eagles' secondary, as he will be ready to put last week behind him. Crapshoot 115, Benchpressers 107.

Burrowing Owls @ Buffet Boys
All of a sudden Mr. Quinn has QB issues. Brian Griese and Daunte Culpepper are out for the year (and released if anyone wants 'em), Big Ben is out for a few weeks with a bad knee, and this week is Drew Bledsoe's bye. That leaves Brad Johnson. I think Johnson will be ok, especially once Mike Tice gets fired (what's the holdup here?). Hoffman has some nice matchups this week, but since Manning is facing the New England D, I gotta go with TQ. Owls 85, Boys 76.

Kamikaze Maddogs @ Horned Puffins
If this one comes down to which kicker has more hair on his head we could be in trouble. However, I don't think it will come to that as I look for Scott to get big games from his WRs and TE Jeremy Shockey. If it's close heading into the Monday Nighter I'll have Eli tell big brother to throw all the balls to Reggie Wayne and not Marvin Harrison. Yea right. Scott 101, Derek 92.

Edgerrin James @ Double Down
Talk about a guy carrying a team! Troy has gotten some serious milage out of Edge since making the big trade with Wes. Unfortunately, he's up against the defending champs on Monday Night Football (in case you all had forgotten). Daniels has dropped two in a row and I think his team is too good to make it three. Double Down 90, Pietschskins 80.

Rampage @ Carpetbaggers
Why has Shaun Alexander not been getting much love? In a five week span (Weeks 2-6), he scored 110 fantasy points. That includes two 31-point efforts. This week he gets the Arizona Cardinals and probably another 20 pts. Rampage 102, Carpetbaggers 88.


As always, good luck to all!