Power Rankings: Week 4

Due to a trip to LA to soak up the heat and visit a fellow manager, the Power Rankings are late this week, and somewhat abbreviated.  Apologies.

1. Spider Pig (4-0) [2]

Yes, we deservingly (probably not a word) have a new #1.  For the second week in a row, Luke's team put up the most points in our league.  I wrote the first week off as a fluke, but it's hard to write two weeks in a row off.  Jamaal Charles continues to perform well, and Darren Sproles isn't looking too shabby either.  With his RB problems improving, Luke has become the team to beat in our league.

2. choubacca (2-2) [3]

With the highest scoring RB, the second-highest scoring QB, and a Trent Richardson on the rise, Aaron's team is looking pretty nice.  His WRs are mediocre-to-weak, but his team has been getting it done the past few weeks.

3. THE Pain Train (2-2) [1]

My, how the mighty have fallen.  Hard.  The loss of CJ Spiller seems to have somehow affected his whole team's morale.  Not even McFadden could make up for it.  I'm willing to write it off as just an unlucky week, which is why I haven't dropped his team further in the rankings.  But I'm cautious to assert his once-obvious dominance in our league now that his weaknesses have become evident.

4. RelientK (0-4) [4]

I'm convinced that Laura's team should be (3-1).  If you look back at how many points her team scored in the past 4 weeks, you'd agree with me.  Unfortunately, her record is not (3-1), and she is technically last in our league.  But at least that's not the case in my power rankings, which should matter somewhat, right?  She still has one of the best RB duos in the league, her WRs are putting up respectable numbers, and hopefully she will have enough smarts to stay the heck away from Tony Romo.  It may not be a bad idea to drop him, if there's a better waiver pick-up at another position.  But this is coming from a manager who managed to manage his team to the ground (see below).  Her team will start winning.  This week.  I'm calling it now, before I even make the predictions.

5. Rainbow Warriors (2-2) [7]

For the first week this season, Jeff's team ran on all cylinders and played to its potential.  I'm still reluctant to claim that they can do it on a consistent basis, which is why I'm keeping him in the middle for now.

6. Green Nicks and Cam (2-2) [5]

At least Cam looked better this week, minus his stupid fumble at the end of the game that essentially cost the Panthers the win.  But I doubt Justina cares about that as much as she does not getting the win against Jeff.

7. The Debbinator (3-1) [6]

David is (3-1) and his team DROPS in the rankings?  It's because he's been bullying all the crappy teams for cheap wins (except week 1).  If he can pull off a quality win this week, then I'll think about moving him up in the ranks.  Maybe part of the reason why I dropped him in the rankings has to do with him picking up Cedric Benson (who I dropped) to subsequently beat my team.  So?


8. errrdayimRussell'in (1-3) [9]

Eric's team is looking a bit more hopeful, but with a so-so QB and a confusing RB lineup, I'm not sure his team is going anywhere soon.


9.  Terrible Titans T_T (2-2) [10]

David gets a "quality" win this week, but only superficially.  Not only did he beat the lowest-scoring team (which happened to be one of the better teams in our league), but he scored in the bottom half of the league as well.  So yes, he beat Gabs, but not convincingly.  Anyone could have beat Gabs this week.  Even my team, which as you will soon find out, is caboosing (probably not a word, either) this week's rankings.  We'll just leave it at: his performance this week was enough to give him a bump up in the rankings, even if his highest scorer was his defense.

10. odoyle RULES (2-2) [8]

There isn't really much to say here.  I arguably ought to be (0-4).  As far as my managerial skills, I think it's safe to say they haven't been so hot.  But the season isn't over yet, so odoyle may still rule in the end.

Week 4 Predictions (simple version this week)
*sorry, no analysis this week.. too busy! i'll be back next week to bash on some more teams though, no worries! :D

errrdayimRussell'in vs choubacca
my team can't possibly have 2 low scoring weeks in a row can it? mmm it probably can but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt this week vs Aaron
Winner: errrdayimRussell'in
  
odoyle RULES vs The Debbinator
Matt Ryan lights up the Panther's oh so crappy defense.. it'll be painful to watch. Hopefully Cam can steer the offense in the right direction and pull off an upset
Winner: odoyle RULES 

Green Nicks and Cam vs Rainbow Warriors
Aaron Rodgers is elated to have the 'regular refs' back this week after they got robbed last week. he goes off for 35+ points and propels Jeff's team to victory against Chubby Chub Chub's team
Winner: Rainbow Warriors 

THE Pain Train vs Terrible Titans T_T
this should be a no brainer as David Li's team is just down right terrible.. i mean he has Shaun Draughn (another Carolina cheating reject) in his starting line up as his RB2.. HAHAHAHAHAHAH *BUT* Gab's team may be in some trouble this week as well as Spiller got hurt and Fred Jackson is still iffy (a game time decision).. check your line up Gab's.. with that said, Gab's will probably still win if he left half of his slots blank against David Li. 
Winner: THE Pain Train 

RelientK vs Spider Pig 
dare i say it?! Laura's got GRRRRRREAT match-ups this week. perhaps this is the week she gets her first win.. and flaming Luke loses. that's what i'm hoping for.
Winner: RelientK

Predictions: Week 4

Eric has improved his record to 60%, while Luke evidently gave up for week 3.  I guess it doesn't matter who you think will win when your team just wins all the time.

	Tim	Luke	Eric
Last week's record	(3-2)	(0-0)	(4-1)
Overall record	(10-5)	(5-5)	(9-6)
Percentage	0.67	0.50	0.60

odoyle RULES v. The Debbinator
I hate to say this, but Matt Ryan is going to light up the Carolina Panthers.  And I'm going to be happily sad about it.  Or sadly happy.  David wins the WR and TE battles, but my RBs will dominate David's, especially with an injured Matt Forte.  I need redemption.  I need points.  I need a quality win.
Winner: odoyle RULES

Green Nicks and Cam v. Rainbow Warriors
It's hard to know where Justina's team is going to be in a few days.  Clearly, it has the ability to put up serious numbers.  But it also has the ability to flop, as witnessed last week.  If Forte is out this week and Justina is smart enough to start the other Bush (not Reggie), then I like her chances of pulling out the win.  I think Panthers v. Falcons will be a shootout, so even though the Falcons D will mess around with Cam and the Panthers' offense a lot, I think Cam will still manage to score a lot of points, either with his arm or with his legs.  AJ Green and Marshawn Lynch should also have good weeks.  Jeff's team.. falls on the shoulders of Aaron Rodgers.  I get the feeling he won't pick himself out of this slump enough to make Jeff a happy camper.  And can Alfred Morris and Adrian Peterson be relied upon?  We'll see.  I think they have a better chance of helping Jeff than Aaron Rodgers will.  I think this will be a close game, and I'm just going to go with my gut feeling.
Winner: Green Nicks and Cam

errrdayimRussell'in v. choubacca
Let's see..
RGIII >> Philip Rivers
Arian Foster + Michael Turner (smart start.. Panthers run D sucks) >> BJGE + Doug Martin (or whoever else Eric decides to start at RB)
Martellus Bennett > Jason Witten
BUT
Eric's WRs > Aaron's WRs.  I only used one ">" because Calvin Johnson's status depends on Matthew Stafford's status.  Put in a healthy Stafford, and it'll be Megatron all day.  It won't be enough for Eric, though.
Winner: choubacca

THE Pain Train v. Terrible Titans T_T
Do I really have to elaborate?  Gabs has the advantage at all positions.  Even with an injured CJ Spiller, I'm confident in Gabs's team's ability to pull out the win.  Plus, Gabs was smart (and somewhat lucky) enough to pick up Tashard Choice from the waivers.  Now he has 3 Buffalo Bills RBs, which I'm sure he's thrilled about using up his roster spots for.  But hey, it's insurance.  I'm not going to question the guy who picked up, IN ROUND 11, the best RB thus far in fantasy football.  What the crap.
Winner: THE Pain Train

RelientK v. Spider Pig
Laura was smart to pick up Dalton to help her team out, at least for this week.  Tom Brady will probably get more points for Luke, but Laura's RBs are going to have a field day.  And don't expect Jamaal Charles to replicate his eye-popping performance from last week.  I think Luke's got the upper hand at WR, as well as TE.  I hate to say it, but Laura is just getting no love thus far this season.  At least she gets to play David Li's team next week.  Then mine.  :)
Winner: Spider Pig

Every League Needs a Hero

Power Rankings: Week 3

What an even weirder Week 3.  Only two teams managed to score over 100 points, and many teams saw a surprising amount of wasted points on their benches.  But what's strangest of all, to me, is the way each winning team won this week.  The games were perfectly (or imperfectly, depending on how you want to see it) matched up: the top scorer of the week (Spider Pig) beat the second top scorer of the week (THE Pain Train), the 3rd top scorer (choubacca) beat the 4th top scorer (RelientK), 5th (The Debinnator) beat 6th (The Terrible Titans T_T), 7th (odoyle RULES) beat 8th (Rainbow Warriors), and 9th (Green Nicks and Cam) beat 10th (errrdayimRussell'in).  That's how evenly it was split.  I don't even know what that's supposed to mean, but I thought it was interesting enough to point out.  On to the rankings!

1. THE Pain Train (2-1) [1]

Yes, Gabs lost in the battle of the undefeated teams.  It wasn't even that close of a game.  But consider this: CJ Spiller got hurt in the first quarter of the game and still managed to score 11 points.  Stafford also got hurt in his game and had to sit out.  Would that have made up for the 40-point margin of victory?  No.  But I'm still convinced if you compare Gabs's team with any other team in the league right now, his team looks scarier.  A hurt CJ Spiller and possibly hurt Stafford puts a small dent in his armor, but I think his team is still the strongest.  It's the only team that's put up more than 100 points each week thus far.

2. Spider Pig (3-0) [5]

Jamaal Charles came out of nowhere (kind of) and propelled Luke's team to victory this week.  His QB and WRs are still strong, but it's looking like his "pitiful" RBs haven't really held his team back from winning.  He was smart to pick up Andre Brown, but not smart to leave him on the bench.  But hey, that's fantasy.

3. choubacca (1-2) [3]

Aaron gets a quality win against Laura's strong-but-somehow-still-winless team.  I've been impressed at how he has really cashed in on his rookies this year.  RGIII and Richardson have definitely proved their worths, and Aaron hasn't been shyly leaving them on the bench.  He's still shaky at the WR spot, but his team still deserves a spot near the top.

4. RelientK (0-3) [4]

It's just been tough luck for Laura.  It was encouraging to see her RBs get big games, but heartbreaking to see her still get a loss.  And Romo.. 5 points?!  C'mon, that's just sad.  Too bad Big Ben has a bye next week.  Word of advice for Laura: utilize your waiver priority.

5. Green Nicks and Cam (2-1) [2]

Not only did Cam have a horrendous game, the rest of Justina's team hardly showed up this week.  Luckily, she was playing Eric, but it was still a poor showing.  I think she has the most bipolar team in our league.  She had a lot of points on the bench, but she made the right starts (except maybe Michael Bush), so it's really just a matter of her starters not performing as they should.  Until her team can become more consistent (either consistently good or consistently bad), I'm just going to plop her right here in the middle.

6. The Debbinator (2-1) [6]

David proved that having two quality TEs does help, especially when one gets hurt.  His RBs straight stunk, and still will stink as long as Forte is out.  McGahee and Benson offer glimmers of hope, but I'm not fully sold on whether either can provide the consistent production that David needs (I cut Benson from my team, after all.  Not that Shonn Greene is any better.. but at least he makes Chris Johnson look like.. well, Chris Johnson.).  As long as Brees continues to play well and David has an WR or two play well each week, his team will be in good condition.  They just haven't been consistent.

7. Rainbow Warriors (1-2) [7]

Oh, Aaron Rodgers.  After a second disappointing week, Jeff might be scratching his head wondering if Rodgers was really worth the first pick in the whole draft.  While I'm not convinced Jeff's RBs are in a good state right now (I'm not sold on Alfred Morris as long as Mike Shanahan is his coach), I think his WRs have provided decent numbers, and Rodgers and Gronk are bound to return with respectable figures.  So on paper, Jeff's team looks good, but he's always been in the bottom half of the league in scoring each week thus far.  So really, his team statistically should be (0-3).  Hence, he must dwell amongst the the unpowerfully ranked.


8. odoyle RULES (2-1) [9]

My team has not performed well enough either to deserve its (2-1) record. I definitely lucked out in beating Jeff this week.  But I now have a little more hope in my team.  Torrey Smith played like I've wanted him to (even though I benched him), and Mikel LeShoure provided a pleasant surprise and added depth at the RB spot.  We'll see how things play out, I guess.  I mean, a jump from 9 to 8 doesn't seem like much, but it's encouraging for me, at least.


9.  errrdayimRussell'in (1-2) [8]

For the second time in three weeks, Eric ends up with the lowest score in the league for the week (Week 1 was the other time).  Not even a stellar performance by Megatron could save him this week.  Fun stat: his kicker scored more points (14) than his QB (Philip Rivers - 3.12), WR2 (Roddy White - 5.5), and WR3 (Vincent Jackson - 2.9) combined this week.  I'm at a loss.

10. Terrible Titans T_T (1-2) [10]

The Titans weren't so terrible this week.  But unfortunately for David, that didn't translate into more points for the most hated-on RB in fantasy football right now: Chris Johnson.  Not that it would have mattered, since David wisely sat his sorry butt on the bench.  Looking at David's team, I think he has all the potential pieces in place to propel his team to.. at least mediocrity.  Out of the dumps.  His WRs are actually pretty decent, his QB not bad, he has a top-tier TE, and what was supposed to be a monster DEF.  Could his RB problems really be that big?  Things will come around, David.  I'm like.. 70% sure they will.  Maximize on that waiver priority.

WEEK !THREE! PREDICTIONS
*i keep forgetting there's games on Thursday nights every week now.. 

errrdayimRussell'in vs Green Nicks and Cam

QB: so glad i was able to pick up Rivers.. thanks to whoever was kind enough to make the move and drop him. now don't get me wrong, i'm still going to ride Wilson but he's gonna need a couple more weeks to get use to the NFL game.. he led his team to a 27-7 victory last week.. yes he didn't do much but my boy's got so much swag. with this said.. i think Cam will tear it up on a prime time game tonight, at home, with the Panthers putting a schlacking on those Giants
(PICK--> Green Nicks and Cam)

WR: even though Megatron hasn't scored yet, it's just a matter of time. (if Stafford and his triple chinned self would quit throwing INT's) Roddy showed he's still the #1 WR in Atlanta even w/ the emergence of Julio Jones. and V-Jax is doing just fine.. just as a i predicted before the season. Chubs has great WR's but not having Nicks this game is a big loss (**is it time to change your team name again Justina??) ;)  take him out of your line up if you read this analysis before the game tonight..
(PICK--> errrdayimRussell'in)

RB: all my RB match ups suck this week so i'm gonna have to hope for the best and that the Lawfirm and Doug Martin do me right.. Skittles has a tough match up this week vs GB and Clay Matthews. that guy wrecked so much havoc on Cutler that he forced Cutler to take out his frustrations on his 500lb left tackle... not so smart. he might sit on you and Cutler might feel the effect of what it's like if Justina were to sit on someone.. ahh ahah just kidding chubby. Reggie Bush went OFF last week.. will he repeat? no. but i think my RB's still won't do enough to win this head to head
(PICK--> Green Nicks and Cam)

TE: this is the week Witten finally gets going. his spleen has been costing him valuable chances and costing me valuable points.. SUCK IT UP guy. Pettigrew scored last week but this guy still has crappy hands.. and let's hope most of the passes go Calvin's way.
(PICK--> errrdayimRussell'in)

K: David Akers.. hands down. dude just keeps getting better with age.
(PICK--> Green Nicks and Cam)

DEF: i picked up Buffalo in hopes they can beat up on the awful Browns.. (let's just hope Trent Richardson doesn't do what he done did last week) but i'm going to go with Clay Matthews this week. i think he'll get another 2-3 sacks on my boy Russell.. just please don't hurt him too badly.. please. thanks
(PICK--> Green Nicks and Cam)

WINNER: Green Nicks and Cam

odoyle RULES vs Rainbow Warriors

QB: Matt Ryan and Rodgers both had sub par games last week.. it was a bit more surprising to see it from Rodgers though. he bounces back in a huge way this week (esp if he's able to get Jennings back) and as much as I hate to say it... beats Seattle and Russell. Ryan is going up against a decent Chargers D and will put up decent numbers but Rodgers is out for revenge
(PICK--> Rainbow Warriors)

WR: what a great pick up in LaFell for Tim... he's done much better than i think any of us expected so far.. with Smitty slightly hobbled and teams double covering him, I'd look for another big outing from LaFell tonight. getting Jennings back will also booster his WR. Patriots brought back Deion Branch.. bad omen for Brandon Lloyd? he hasn't impressed me yet.. never has.. always thought he was a one time wonder in Denver. or maybe he's too stupid like Chad Ochocinco and couldn't learn the plays/offense.. LOL that would be hilarious. Antonio Brown and DeSean are just #2s which are hit or miss.
(PICK--> odoyle RULES)

RB: McCoy and Murray have okay match ups this week while Jeff continues to ride Gore until he breaks down.. didn't I say week 3 was it? then he'll start to get hurt and put you in a difficult situation like he did w/ me last year.. and Jeff's other back is who? i've never heard of this guy.. maybe he's a rookie or maybe because he's in in Lucifer Shanahan's backfield and i don't care to know about this guy.. because of this..
(PICK--> odoyle RULES)

TE: Pitta vs Gronk. you'd think Gronk would be the obvious choice right? but not so fast.. his wing-man Hernandez got hurt and will be out for 1 month+ so this allows defenses to key in and double team Gronk.. sure this won't prevent him from getting his points but it sure makes it a lot more difficult (plus he has Ray Lewis lurking around back there) Pitta.. is what seems like the most targeted TE in the league so far.. great pick up Tim.. (I got him in another league and I wanted him here but you got to him first. poop)
(PICK--> odoyle RULES)

K: Sea-bass decides to pack on another 5 pounds over the course of the week and thus his range increases from 60 yd FGs to 70 yds. plus they're playing against Steelers so they're sure to stall more than a few times
(PICK--> Rainbow Warriors)

DEF: Houston's D will have a tough time containing Peyton but they'll be serviceable enough. plus i hate New England. the end
(PICK--> Rainbow Warriors)

WINNER: *tie* intangibles --> odoyle RULES

The Debbinator vs David Li
 *David LI once again changes his name YET AGAIN and I had to look over again who is changing what.. it's very annoying.. therefore

QB: The Debbinator

WR: The Debbinator

RB: The Debbinator

TE: The Debbinator

K: The Debbinator

DEF: The Debbinator

WINNER: The Debbinator (i don't think any explanation is need. thanks and have a great day)

THE Pain Train vs Spider Pig

QB: how luke is 2-0 with his terrible team.. one can only wonder.. but he won't be undefeated after this week. Brady turns in a terrible performance against Baltimore.. history shows he's not very good when he plays them. Stafford comes back and throws 2 more INT's but he also throws 4 TD's .. all to Megatron. yes sir
(PICK--> THE Pain Train)

WR: Julio had a terrible showing last week but he's able to bounce back this week. old man Wayne looks young again with 2 incredible outings so far.. it's nice to have Luck isn't it? Austin and Wallace had nice showings but I don't think they will be consistent week to week. def not this week. Fitz, wouldn't it be nice to have Cam Newton throwing to you instead of Kevin Klobber or a Skeleton throwing to you? you would get to play alongside Smitty Smith too.. just a suggestion because your situation is (to quote Sir Charles Barkley: TUUUUUURRRRRRBIBULL) in Arizona
(PICK--> THE Pain Train)

RB: Jamaal Charles and Sproles are his starting RB's.. LOLLLLLLLLL i literally just looked at that and laughed out loud. like i said, i don't know how he's 2-0.. run DMC has a tough outing this week as he's had a tough outing so far this season but it's only a matter of time.. but IN THE MEAN TIME, CJ Spiller will tear up the Browns D. another 150yfs and 2 TD day is not out of the question
(PICK--> THE Pain Train)

TE: Finley has all the potential in the world but this guy has the worst hands in the world.. maybe he can get some of that super glue stuff they used in that movie The Replacements with Keanu Reeves.. you know.. the black guy who couldn't catch anything.. Finley reminds me of him. Vernon Davis is a great option in SF
(PICK--> Spider Pig)

K: what a heart breaker for Gostkowski.. down by 2 w/ a chance to kick a 42 yd FG to win in the final seconds.. (he had already had TWO 50+yd FGs earlier in the game.. he redeems himself this week)
(PICK--> THE Pain Train)

DEF: i would normally go w/ an awful Rams O against the stingy Bears' D but as I said earlier, Brady (no matter how "good" he is) struggles against the Ravens so i'm gonna go against odds and pick Baltimore
(PICK--> THE Pain Train)

 WINNER: THE Pain Train

RelientK vs choubacca

QB: Romo is so erratic.. how do you do SO well in week 1 and then fall completely flat against a young D in Seattle during week 2?! good luck w/ that headache Laura. RGIII came back down to earth just a tad bit in week 2 when you look at how he did in week 1. will do enough this week to win this match up.
(PICK--> choubacca)

WR: Marshall did nothing last week.. which cost me the match-up in another league i'm in.. so i'm pissed at him for dropping the TD. Nelson will benefit with Jennings back and I don't even want to talk about the Chiefs and that terrible offense. Cruz will steal looks w/ Nicks out but that may also mean more double coverage. Thomas is clearly Peyton's favorite target when compared to Decker.. let's face it, Thomas is faster, bigger, stronger & black. (not hating, just stating the truth) he's the better player obviously and Amendola has been a nice surprise so far. 
(PICK--> choubacca)

RB: Rice & MJD vs Foster & Trent this one is tough.. because they're all so good.. but I'm gonna go with Foster & Trent Richardson because they have more favorable match-ups
(PICK--> choubacca)

TE: Gates is back this week and his sub (former Carolina Panther, Dante Rosario) scored THREE TD's in his place last week.. WHAT?! Rivers clearly loves the TE check down.. expect Gates to get those numbers this week 
(PICK--> choubacca)

K: Kaeding kicks 4 FG's this week as this will be a shoot out vs the Falcons.. 
(PICK--> choubacca)

DEF: whoaaa Laura FINALLY has a better match up in this final category.. lol doesn't help her much.. she always seems to pick up really bad players/match-ups every season.. seems like she is forever stuck in the bottom of our league each and every year.. sighh
(PICK--> RelientK)

WINNER: choubacca



 

Predictions: Week 3

Woohoo!  70% correct predictions so far.  Right at my goal for the season.  :)  Maybe I'm a better predictor than I am a manager.

	Tim	Luke	Eric
Last week's record	(4-1)	(3-2)	(3-2)
Overall record	(7-3)	(5-5)	(5-5)
Percentage	0.70	0.50	0.50

odoyle RULES v. Rainbow Warriors
My team fell flat last week.  But I'm banking on Jennings to give me increased production, Matt Ryan, LeSean McCoy, and DeMarco Murray to play like they should, and LaFell to be my X-factor (whatever that means).  I'm also banking on Rodgers flopping again, Alfred Morris being overhyped, and Jeff's WRs disappointing him.  Is that really so much to ask for?
Winner: odoyle RULES

Green Nicks and Cam v. errrdayimRussell'in
After last week's dominant showing, I don't think there's much that can stop Justina's team at this point.  Justina clearly wins the QB, RB, and DEF battle.  Eric has a slight advantage at TE, but WR and K are about even. (*edit: even with Hakeem Nicks out for Justina, I don't think that'll be enough to give Eric the win.)
Winner: Green Nicks and Cam

The Debbinator v. Terrible Titans T_T
Battle of the Davids.  Ryan Matthews gives David Li a glimmer of hope, and against David Lin's RBs, what he has doesn't look all too bad right now.  If Jonathan Stewart sits out on Thursday, that could put David Li in a pickle.  David Li has some hope with his WRs and TE most likely out-playing David Lin's, and I'd even argue that at QB, Eli might end up putting up big numbers, especially if the Thursday night game turns into a shootout.  This game is harder to predict than I thought it would be.. I want to see the upset happen.
Winner: Terrible Titans T_T

THE Pain Train v. Spider Pig
After this game, only one team will be undefeated in our league.  Who will it be?  Gabs's team just looks too good.  Even if DeAngelo starts on Thursday and Luke plays him, I think Gabs's team is stronger in all positions except QB and maybe DEF.  Pretty easy pick here for me.
Winner: THE Pain Train

RelientK v. choubacca
After this game, only one team will be entirely defeated (aka un-undefeated) in our league.  Who will it be?  As much as I want to cheer for Laura's team, I just don't see how her team is stronger than Aaron's.  RGIII has been super impressive, and probably will continue to be, and Aaron's WRs are stronger than Laura's.  Laura has more reliable RBs at this point, but who knows what Trent Richardson will pull off.  Aaron wins the TE matchup as well.  Sorry, Laura.  Your time of easier matchups will come soon, I hope.
Winner: choubacca