The honors off the first tee next week belong to Mike, who picked up a $20 prize in a serious butt-whooping of Marc. Arian Foster justified his first pick status, and new pickup Julio Jones stayed healthy just long enough to get him almost 30 points. Marc saw almost half his points scored by Willis McGahee and Marshawn Lynch. Mike is one of three owners that is a game behind first place.
Dan T. snapped a tough losing streak this week, ironically against Jeremie, one of the only owners to have regular success with him (I said regular SUCCESS, Dan L.) Dan brought Tom Brady and Brandon Jacobs to the party, and they were enough to overcome Jer's dynamic duo of Alex Smith and Michael Turner. Dan remains a mere game behind Chris in his quest for a fourth straight title, although he trails significantly in points (as does everyone else).
Eddie is also a game behind first as his low-scoring ways finally did him in. Kevin, winner of three straight, socked it to him with weekly high scorer Aaron Rogers and Steven Jackson getting it done. Despite solid performances by Matt Ryan and Jordy Nelson, Eddie could not overcome the Mouth of the Midwest, but he's still within striking distance of the lead.
Paul spent the weekend whining about how much he hates fantasy football and wants to quit...which we've heard about as many times as we've heard Kevin Federline say, "But Britney, this time things will be different." The Fantasy Football Gods showed that they don't like it when you do that, and they sent Paul crashing to another defeat at the hands of Tom. For Big Tom, it was Drew Brees and Ray Rice doing the most damage. Paul got nice efforts from Mike Tolbert and Eli Manning, but Tom was simply better.
And finally, Nick busted out with a killer performance behind Tony Romo and Reggie Bush, who apparently is happy Kim Kardashian is back on the market, because he ran like a guy trying to impress his ex. Nick easily defeated Uncle Joe, who got a nice showing from Josh Freeman but unfortunately little else.
THIS WEEK'S $20 WINNER:
Mike, 150.82 points
HIGHEST SCORING PLAYER:
Aaron Rogers (Kevin), 39.08 points
TOYOTA "ASS RAPING OF THE WEEK":
Mike beats Marc by 42.93 points
SCORES:
Mike- 150.82, Marc- 107.89
Nick- 123.36, Uncle Joe- 94.54
Kevin- 129.88, Eddie- 93.83
Tom- 124.92, Paul- 114.67
Chris- 141.8, Dan L.- 138.69
Dan T.- 106.48, Jeremie- 79.2
STANDINGS (Records):
1. Chris (7-2)
2. Mike (6-3)
3. Dan T. (6-3)
4. Eddie (6-3)
5. Marc (5-4)
6. Tom (5-4)
7. Dan L. (4-5)
8. Paul (4-5)
9. Uncle Joe (4-5)
10. Kevin (3-6)
11. Nick (3-6)
12. Jeremie (2-7)
STANDINGS (Points):
1. Chris (1185.39)
2. Mike (1110.24)
3. Dan T. (1042.39)
4. Kevin (1041.88)
5. Tom (1037.22)
6. Marc (1034.32)
7. Nick (1023.66)
8. Dan L. (1018.58)
9. Paul (982.14)
10. Jeremie (963.11)
11. Uncle Joe (957.89)
12. Eddie (931.79)
THIS WEEK'S MATCHUPS:
Chris (Wyld Stallyns) vs. Paul (Strictly Business)
Dan T. (Inferno) vs. Kevin (Motor City Madman)
Mike (dcwarpath) vs. Uncle Joe (Mongrels)
Dan L. (Hebrew Hammer) vs. Marc (Octomom's P-Word)
Nick (Purple People Eaters) vs. Jeremie (Deez Nutz)
Tom (SD Spankfest) vs. Eddie (Full Hairy Jacket)
MATCHUP OF THE WEEK
Nick vs. Jeremie. The bottom two teams in the standings. Ever notice how these games usually be the best? Let's see if the Purple People Eaters can take a bite out of Deez Nutz
LEAGUE NEWS & NOTES:
-No byes this week. There will be more byes in Week 11, but none this week.
-Trade deadline is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18.
-In a trade, Paul sent top TE Jimmy Graham and QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to Eddie for WR Larry Fitzgerald and TE Aaron Hernandez.
-First week of Thursday Night Football this week sees the San Diego Chargers vs. the Oakland Raiders.