Thursday, December 24, 2009

Playoff Recap and Super Bowl Preview

Happy Holidays - Time to talk Football

The family is off to Christmas mass and I am consuming some holiday cheer. Seems like an appropriate time to recap the playoffs and preview our FFB Super Bowl. This year’s Super Bowl is a rematch of 2008 and here’s hoping for a similar result. This year’s FFB season has been exciting as ever but compared to Tiger Woods love life the playoffs have been a bit of a snooze fest.


First Round Recap


Jacko's Petting Zoo vs. Tackle Me Elmo

Easily the best match up of the playoffs. The move by Jacko to get the Titans defense propelled Jacko into the next round. Safe to say that Tackle Me Elmo will not be buying any Rams gear for the holidays.


My Vick in a Box vs. Too Damn Lousy

A match up of the best new name in FFB and an old reliable, TDL. MViaB got 42 plus points from the University of Central Florida’s' own Brandon Marshall. Unfortunately, he was the only one getting points for MViaB. Seth got steady contributions from all and would go to the semifinals.



Second Round Recap - Clash of the Titans


CarJacker vs. Jacko's Petting Zoo

It was reported that Carjacker was seen walking funny and complaining about his ass being sore after this matchup. Jacko started on Thursday by posting 50+ points (only 2 players) and didn’t stop pounding until the weekend was over. Once again CarJacker's regular season dominance was not rewarded in the playoffs. Jacko heads to the finals on a roll and looking to repeat.


Wildcats vs. Too Damn Lousy

In what started as a close race slowly but surely tipped in the Wildcats favor until Steve Smith gave them the runaway victory. Once again a last minute pick up, Maurice Morris gave the Wildcats the shot in the arm they needed to contend. TDL played well enough to win but not on this weekend as big points were needed to go to the FFB Super Bowl.




Super Bowl - Review and that other game for some dough

Wildcats vs. Jacko's Petting Zoo

This is a matchup of opposites. One team named after the mascot of the owner's alma mater or a funny 80's movie with Goldie Hawn. The other team, a perverse joke that can be quite disturbing when you think about it. Wildcats got on one heck of a roll this season that saw them end up in 1st place. Jacko on the other hand was a scoring phenomenon, beating some teams like Elin Nordegren (Woods) beats SUVs on Thanksgiving.


Once again the St. Louis Rams will factor into the FFB playoffs. If Warner and Fitzgerald play as expected they should get max points and the Wildcats should roll. But if Kurt's wife reverts to her fashion statements from the Rams days, than anything is possible. Vegas says this is a Pick'em game and who are we to argue. All we can say is we will be glued to our sets for the Monday night game because this championship will be decided then.








CarJacker vs. Too Damn Lousy

This a Orton versus Alex Smith game. Whichever QB sucks the least will determine the winner. But don't be surprised if the Arizona D plays heavily into determining our 3rd place prize.

Monday, November 30, 2009

The Playoff Picture Made Clear

With one week left in the season; our playoff picture is clear as; well, actually not very clear. There are five teams vying for one final spot and all of the top 10 teams still have something to play for this week. In fact, while a few teams have secured playoff spots, not one seed is certain, and the only team guaranteed of even finishing in the regular season money is Carjacker, although at which spot is up in the air.

I will try to make heads or tails of the next week below with the sole purpose of making this next week of football exiting for all of us. We will start with what we know.

Teams that have secured a playoff ticket:

1) Currently the number one seed, Carjacker looks to be in good shape. While they have not mathematically secured one of the two byes this week; it is all but guaranteed based on point totals. However, more than that is on the line as they meet the current number two next week in Wildcats. Win and Carjacker takes first for the season. Lose and Wildcats will take the top spot based on total points.
PLAYING FOR REGULAR SEASON FIRST PLACE

2) Wildcats have surged up the standings with a 6th straight win. The timely loss by Too Damn Lousy puts Wildcats in second heading into their matchup with Carjacker. Win and they secure a bye and first place. Lose and things get interesting. They could drop to 4th and out of the money. They would have to wait for both the Too Damn Lousy and Jacko’s Petting Zoo outcome. A loss by Wildcats and a win by TDL vaults the lousy ones to second. Couple that with a win by Jacko’s and it comes down to total points for the final money spot.
PLAYING FOR REGULAR SEASON FIRST PLACE, BYE, FINISH IN MONEY

3) Too Damn Lousy has been just that in the second half of the season. That being said they seem to be a team of destiny having won 3 games by less than two points. This fortuitous output has secured a playoff spot. However, the ill timed loss of a QB and a sub-par performance by AP has left them out of contention for the first place crown. That being said, the playoff BYE and a finish in the money is still in sight. A win guarantees a finish in the money! A win coupled with a Wildcats loss give the horrible ones a BYE in the first round. A loss on the other hand drops TDL to 4th at best and 5th if Jacko can win.
PLAYING FOR BYE, FINISH IN MONEY

4) Jacko’s Petting Zoo has clinched a playoff spot this week with a strong performance and the inexplicable loss by every 5 win team (more on that later). Even though they clinched with only one week to go, Jacko can move into a BYE spot and finish in the money with a little help. First and foremost they must win. A loss and they are fighting for the 4th and 5th seed. If they pull off the win over a hungry HOP team, they can finish in the money with a TDL loss. If TDL wins they can still finish in the money with a Wildcats loss and maintenance of their point lead. Now it gets even more interesting, if they maintain their point lead over Wildcats AND both Wildcats and TDL lose; Jacko vaults into the 2 seed and a first round BYE. Whew, that was a lot to figure out! Jacko needs to win and hope for some help!
PLAYING FOR BYE, FINISH IN THE MONEY

5) My Vick In The Box cannot secure a BYE based on their point total (cannot pass Wildcats or CarJacker). However, they can secure the highest seed (3) in the first round and a finish in the money. They can take a big step toward accomplishing that by knocking off the current number 3 TDL in the final week. After doing that, they need to wait and hope for a Jacko loss, to get that 3 seed. A Jacko win will see them at 4 seed at best and a loss will push them to the 5th seed.
PLAYING FOR 3 SEED (TOP IN FIRST ROUND), FINISH IN THE MONEY

Teams fighting for one spot:

Now for those counting at home, you will see that we have one spot left. But wait; there are five teams still in the hunt! How can that be possible? Well, teams 6 through 9 all had 5 wins heading into week 12 and ALL LOST! So we are now left with 5 of the remaining teams holding onto 5 wins and the final two sitting one game back. Some teams are in better shape due to points but mathematically everyone is alive. Here is how it breaks down:

Tackle Me Elmo is in the best shape due to points. A win and they realistically only have to watch the Pure Misery game for point totals. A lose and they are out.

Pure Misery needs to win. If they do, they are in if TME fails OR if they both win but Misery can make up the points. Pending the final scoring of week 12, this point total is slim at only about 23 so either scenario is realistic. House of Pain would need to put up over 200 points to have a chance of putting a wrench in this scenario and catch up (happened last year). A loss and they too are gone.

House of Pain needs some help due to point totals. They need both Pure Misery and Tackle Me Elmo to lose and they need to maintain their point lead on the winner of Spring Branch and Juggernauts. They could theoretically get even even if TME and/or PM win but they need to pass 200 ponts on the week to make it close. Losing is not an option.

Spring Branch Vatos and Juggernauts will eliminate one or the other in this match up. The winner of this game still needs loses by at least TME and PM and would like to see HOP lose. If HOP does win, the winner has to pass them on points. Now if they tie (happened twice last year), Juggernauts would move on with a loss by the three teams above based on points.


Better Luck next year:

Horn Supremacy and Injured Reserves can start planning for next year. IR really needed to win in week 12 to stay in the hunt and HS was hoping to see a Juggernaut loss in this past week. Both were in the hunt up until Sunday evening. Here is the interesting part. Had the schedule not worked out that SBV and Juggernauts were playing each other (could have played Car and Wild for example); ALL TEAMS COULD HAVE BEEN IN IT GOING TO WEEK 13!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Week 9 Wrap-up

My Vick in a Box (113.50) over House of Pain (85.88)

I have to admit, I had my doubts about My Vick in a Box, but in the end they really pulled it out... Brady, Moss, and Williams all did well for HoP, but it wasn't enough to top the monster game that Moss and Rivers had for MViaB. It probably would have helped if HoP started a kicker, but not enough to have mattered this week. On a more serious note, has anybody heard from HoP's owner in the last week...?


Don't these guys look happy?

CarJacker (114.32) over Horn Supremacy (101.70)

CarJackers continues their dominance through the regular season, while HS drops another close one. Not much you can do about this one if you're HS. G-Reg Olsen decides to wake up from fantasy football irrelevance, in a big way, by scoring 3 TDs. Even with poor performances from Megatron and LT, the Jackers are just too good. Brees has a good (not great) day for HS, but they just can't get enough production from their other players to nullify Olsen's monster day.


G-Reg and Cutler are developing quite a rapport...

Juggernauts (142.68) over Tackle Me Elmo (123.96)
The Jugges had a lot riding on the Seattle game and it seemed to pay off. Between Hasselbeck, Jones, and the Seattle D, they scored almost 60 points. Miles Austin was quiet for the Jugges, until he caught a 49 yard TD pass... Is there anyone in the world happier than this guy right now. TME put up a respectable day, with big games from the usual suspects (DeAngelo William, Joe Addai, and Chris Johnson), but the Packers D really let them down. Giving up 38 points to the Bucs and a rookie QB; that's just not going to get the job done. The loss of Owen Daniels at TE last week really hurt Elmo. Bo Scaife just can't put up the same production.

Hi. My name is Miles and I have a really good life.

Too Damn Lousy (97.58) over Injured Reserve (77.92)
TDL does it again. What did I say last week? The only number that matters in the one in the W column. Can't wait to read next week's previews... IR has to be disappointed by Colston's production on Sunday (1 catch for 45 yards). Colston dropped a few balls, including a TD pass, that had Brees screaming for the challenge flag. TDL pretty much owes the victory to Mike Sims-Walker and John Carney. As long as Sims-Walker can make curfew for the rest of the season, he should continue to put up monster numbers.


Have fun in Baltimore next week!

Jacko's Petting Zoo (135.98) over Spring Branch Vatos (90.12)
One of the few games I got right last week in the previews. Rodgers, Jackson, MJD, and Benson all contribute big games for Jacko, while SBV just can't manage enough points from his island of misfit toys. The Eagles surprised me with just how bad they looked on Sunday night, but in the end, the Eagles D still had just about as many points as Romo did. Sammie Stroughter catches a TD pass from Josh Freeman (who? what?), but still only manages 3 catches for 19 yards. Tedd Ginn Jr has 97 (return) yards, worth approximately 2 points. This could be the beginning of the end for the Vatos.

Wildcats (160.02) over Pure Misery (109.98)

What can I say? It was a good week to be a Wildcat. Anytime Warner throws for 5 TDs (as opposed to 5 interceptions the week before), it's going to be a big week for the Wildcats, especially if two of those TDs go to Fitzgerald. A solid contribution from the rest of the team allow the Cats to hold off the onslaught of Michael "The Burner" Turner, who rips off 166 yards and 2 TDs for PM.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Week 9 Previews

DISCLAIMER - All opinions expressed in this post are solely the opinions of the author and do not reflect the opinions of my wife, family, friends, or anyone else with credible football knowledge.


House of Pain (3-5) vs. My Vick in a Box (4-4)

House of Pain has been dealing with some crushing off-the-field issues this week. After watching the Phillies hand over the World Series title to the Evil Empire, it's easy to understand why their head might not be in this game. Hopefully, they can shake-off this shattering loss in time to pick up a kicker that is actually playing, as this match-up just might come down to a few points.


I imagine that these two teams will be watching the Pats-Fins game intently on Sunday. HoP has Ricky Run going in the game, while MViaB has Moss and Brown. I think Brady has a big game, it just depends on who's catching the ball on the other end... I'd still rather have the Brady side of the equation, regardless of who he's throwing to.


My Vick in a Box comes up short... how embarrassing: 69-70.



CarJacker (7-1) vs. Horn Supremacy (1-7)

Can Horn Supremacy make it two wins in a row and begin their epic climb from the fantasy cellar? Not this week. The scheduling gods once again do not smile on the Big Easy. The CarJackers are a legitimate 7-1. When the weakest players in your starting lineup are Megatron and LT, you're probably in for a good season (assuming Megatron is healthy this week and LT doesn't, well, suck). With Bob Sanders being placed on IR this week, the Indy D might not be as rock solid as they've been so far this year, but I really don't think it will come down to that.


For HS, Brees should have a monster game against Carolina, but the rest of the team is a roll of the dice. Housh, Henderson, Grant, Bradshaw, and F. Jones all have the potential for big games, but the chance of them all going off at the same time is slim. It think HS needs to change up their mojo with a name change. No offense, but Joe Horn and Supremacy haven't been used in the same sentence together in a LONG time. Maybe the Brees Ultimatum...


HS continues to bail water this week and just hopes the rain stops soon... 215-87.



Juggernauts (2-6) vs. Tackle Me Elmo (4-4)

La, la, la, la. La, la, la, la. Elmo's World! (This probably only makes sense if you have a 2-year old.) One thing that's for certain; with DeAngelo Williams, Joe Addai, and Chris Johnson, it's definitely Elmo's world and we're all just living in it. Palmer and OchoCinco didn't seem to struggle too badly against Baltimore in their last meeting, but this week might be different, as Baltimore is still stinging from their last defeat.


It looks like the Juggernauts have been shopping off the waiver wire and have come back with a pretty nice haul. Miles Austin has been ra-diculous lately, and if anyone on Dallas is going to have a good game, it's probably him. Jamaal Charles will be starting for the first time in place of Larry Johnson after his little Tweeting incident. LJ is an angry man... an angry, angry man. Charles will have an opportunity to make a name for himself against a suspect Jags D.


It's the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street this week. That's enough to push the scales in Elmo's favor for me. The number of the day is: 123-ABC.



Injured Reserve (4-4) vs. Too Damn Lousy (5-3)

Little known piece of trivia - Did you know that Cleveland is the only NFL city to have neither hosted nor sent a team to the Superbowl? Unlike the Cleveland Browns, TDL has actually been winning so far this season. TDL has managed a 5-3 record, despite putting up the forth lowest number of points. I don't need to remind you kids that, at this point in the season, the only number that counts is the one in the W column.


For TDL, the usually reliable Matt Ryan may struggle against a decent Redskins D this week. If he does, that could spell trouble for TDL. With both Barber and Mendenhall facing equally bad match-ups against Philly and Denver respectively, it could be a long day for TDL.


On the other side of the turf...this just in, Peyton Manning is good. So is Marques Colston. I think both of them have a monster day. Hightower and Forte will also be serviceable as they face off against each other.


At least Cleveland is on a bye week... IR wins: 6-0.



Spring Branch Vatos (5-3) vs. Jacko's Petting Zoo (5-3)

And I thought I had a bad draft.... SBV has had an impressive season so far, going 5-3, while scoring the second lowest number of points. Last week, reality started to set in for SBV as they put up a meager 62 points. Unfortunately, I don't think this week gets any better. The only positive I can see for this team is that at least they have Philly's D, so they can get some points for all of the interceptions Romo is going to throw. When you're starting the number 2 WR from Tampa Bay, you can only expect so much.


On the other side of the field, Aaron Rodgers should be able to throw all over a disappointing Bucs D. MJD will also light it up against the Chiefs.


SBV is going to have to seek therapy after what Jacko does to them... 6252009-77024.



Wildcats (4-4) vs. Pure Misery (4-4)

It's a good week to be a Wildcat. First Iowa, then Pure Misery... 17-10.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Week 8 Previews



Don’t lie. This is what pops into your head every time you go to Favorites --> WAFFL - Work Affiliates Fantasy Football League. Just wanted to get that out of the way. On to the Week 8 previews…

Injured Reserve vs. Jacko’s Petting Zoo
I’m afraid Yahoo is wrong on their predicted win for IR in this one. Jacko is on a roll lately and is looking more and more like the perennial league Juggernaut (sorry Juggernauts) that it is. IR’s only hope for this one is that the Zoo has a few byes to deal with this week. IR is especially happy to have JPZ’s Ced Benson on the bench. The Manning brother that actually has talent and Marques “40 Ounce” Colston should be solid for IR as usual, but if IR pulls this one off it will be by less than 100 once again. Oddly enough, this one may come down to whose defense puts up a better number. Can the NYJ D slow down Miami’s WildPot offense? If they do, Jacko wins 105-99.

Pure Misery vs. Spring Branch Vatos
Nobody’s laughing at the Vatos now, huh? Well, yes they are. But the Vatos continue to win anyway despite having fewer total points than the last place team in the league. Pure Misery has dropped their last two and they are desperate for a win to get back in the playoff picture. Brett Favre returns to the frozen tundra where he will throw 3 picks in a humiliating loss to GB. It won’t matter because Reggie Wayne will make up the slack against SF. The Vatos start the Detroit Lions third wide receiver. Think about that for a second. They also start Chad Simpson. Yes, THE Chad Simpson, 4th string running back for the Colts. He is projected by Yahoo to fall down as he hits the line of scrimmage, earning him .7 points. Surely, the Vatos luck must run out this week. I predict it will by a score of 110-74.

Wildcats vs. My Vick in a Box
MVIAB has turned their season around despite a loss last week. Can they continue their improvement against the Wildcats, who are scraping to hold on to a playoff spot? On paper the Wildcats are looking to roll in this one, with double digit projections for all but two of their starters. The “Arizona” Wildcats are rolling with the Cardinals’ QB-WR-DEF combo, which should pay off handsomely against the Keh-uh-Lahna Panthuh’s. However, MVIAB has some decent matchups (two starters facing the Fighting Al Davises) that I think will keep it closer than expected. In the end though, the Wildcats will start a new win streak by a score of 112-104.

House of Pain vs. Horn Supremacy
Who wants to lose this one more? Will the HOP even field a team? At press time, they are starting 3 byes and an injured TE who is projected at 0. Hopefully, HOP goes to the bench to solve this, but that means they will be starting Eli The Lesser along with some highly suspect WRs. In addition, HOP is starting the 49er D against the Indy offense. It looks ugly for the HOP. On the other side, Horn is trying to figure out if they can score more than 100 again and still find a way to lose. There’s no way they can find a way to lose this one, right? Even their kicker is projected in double digits. The futility finally ends as the Supremacy notches their first win in a drubbing, 114-78.

Juggernauts vs. Too Damn Lousy
TDL was so sure of a win going into MNF last week but it didn’t work out. They get a chance to turn things around against the loss streaking Juggernauts. Yahoo doesn’t know what to do with this one, but I do. The Juggernauts have fallen out of love with the Bills and decided to shake up the lineup. Unfortunately, they have no strong options anywhere. They might get lucky and string together some good performances, but I don’t see it. Marion Barber returns for TDL to provide a boost. Adrian Peterson will step on the Green Bay defense’s face with a hobnail boot and put 3 defensive linemen in the hospital, giving TDL enough points to get past the Juggernauts 106-95.

CarJacker vs. Tackle Me Elmo
This one looks to be a heavyweight battle of epic proportions, or not. CarJacker is stacked as usual. LT goes up against Oakland, which is a good antidote to being an arthritic old man. Will Pierre Thomas really get 16 points for Nouvelle OrlĂ©ans against the Ventyx Falcons? I don’t think so, but it may not matter. Elmo needs BIG games from Garrard and Addai to hang in this one, even if Chris Johnson goes off. I don’t see it happening. CarJacker keeps running up the score, 134-111 and keeps hold of the number one spot in the league.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Week 7 Wrap Ups

Pure Misery vs. Jacko's Petting Zoo

In a battle of .500 teams, Jacko continued to roll up the points and was able to put away Pure Misery. Kudos to Swami Carjacker who called this one pretty much on the dot: "RB Cedric Benson getting the chance to rub dirt in the noses of the depleted Bears DEF". Ced Benson - 189 yards and a score. Put him together with Aaron Rodgers (who looks like the kid from the AT&T rollover minutes commercials) and Jacko's sitting pretty.

My Vick in a box vs. Spring Branch Vatos

MViaB was knocked out of this matchup the same time their last hope, Brian Westbrook, was knocked out of the game Monday night. With the Philly defense abusing the Redskins, the Vato's poured it on in the end and took the win. Rivers put up a 30 spot for Vick in a valiant effort but he got little support from anyone else. Vato's won with Matt Cassell in the starting QB spot -- there's something wrong with that.

Juggernauts vs. Injured Reserve

First thing that pops out in this matchup is both defenses earned negative points for their fine efforts this weekend. Whee! Positive for Juggernauts - Miles Austin came to play for the 2nd game in a row with a bye in between. Negative for Juggernauts - the rest of the team sucks. Positive for Injured Reserve - Manning and Colston on a good day can anchor the team to victory. Negative for Injured Reserve - The rest of the team can't.

Carjacker vs. Too Damn Lousy

Close contest here for the leagues top spot and the Carjacker takes the cake. The #1 fantasy QB Matt Schaub continued to throw up good points for Jim and let's all give a warm welcome back to Donald Driver who returned from fantasy purgatory into prominence this week. TDL also threw up some points on their side of the bracket with Adrian Peterson putting up nearly 21 points but at the end of the day it wasn't enough to upset the team formerly known as the Freak Show.

Wildcats vs. Horn Supremacy

The winless Supremacy faired no better this week as they got taken behind the woodshed by the 'Cats. Desean Jackson scored a crap load of fantasy points for the Wildcats, YAY! Listening to Chris Berman Whoop during Desean Jackson highlights made my ear bleed, BOO! The Supremacy might be the only team in Fantasy Football anywhere that has Drew Brees on their team and Zero wins. Riddle me this: What's the difference between the Horn Supremacy and Drew Brees holding onto bucket of crap?? Answer: The bucket.

Tackle Me Elmo vs. House of Pain

A week after leaving tons of points on the bench and not fulfilling their writing duties, HoP they'd get back into the fantasy swing and start their best players. To that end, Brady and Welker connected for good points and Rasta Williams blew past the New Orleans defenders for a couple of scores and HoP put up a formidable point total. Unfortunately, they ran into the buzz saw this week known as a Carson Palmer led Tackle me Elmo team. Palmer and a resurgent Chad Ochocinco accounted for 7 touchdowns while a cast of Deangelo Williams, Addai and the leagues best fantasy TE Owen Daniels also helped Elmo one of the leagues highest weekly totals. Giggity.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Week 7 Previews


This week provide several key match-up of teams with similar records fighting for position. We’ll start at the top and work our way down.

CarJacker vs. Too Damn Lousy
This is a battle for first place, but I am betting against any changes at the top of the order. With the BYE TDL is in need of a TE and Kicker, and RB Barber while starting is banged up against a tough ATL defense. The rest of TDL team should put up decent points with QB Ryan having the opportunity for a huge day. CarJacker is once again solid throughout and QB Schaub should carve up another defense, and CarJacker will ride that horse to another victory. CJ 115 to TDL 105


My Vick in a Box vs. Spring Branch Vatos
Another key battle at the top of the standings with the winner potentially taking 2nd place. The Vatos continue to impress at 4-2 despite questionable (yet seemingly effective) management decisions. This is a tough one to call but I am predicting a huge day for Westbrook that puts My Vick in a Box over the top for the win. MVIAB 118 to SBV 105

Jacko’s Petting Zoo vs. Pure Misery
A match-up of 3-3 teams and positioning for the playoffs. Jacko is sitting pretty with nice match-ups across the board including RB Cedric Benson getting the chance to rub dirt in the noses of the depleted Bears DEF. Pure Misery’s match-ups do not favor huge points for the FFB players. I’m predicting another large point spread win for Jacko. JPZ 140 to PM 110

House of Pain vs. Tackle Me Elmo
Another match-up of 3-3 teams. If HOP can remember to fill their BYEs they may have a chance at this win especially if Brady lights up the scoreboard again. Elmo is dependent upon a good showing from Carolina continuing their running game and the Bengal offense having a strong day. Elmo also needs WR Boudin to be out so that Breaston sees a couple tosses his way. Tough call but I can’t give HOP any love after last week’s management mistakes. Elmo takes it in a close one: TME 108 to HOP 107

Juggernauts vs. Injured Reserve
Injured Reserve has struggled getting consistent performance from most of their players beyond Manning, and this week looks to be no different. Juggernauts has been carrying some major underachievers (WR Owens, RB Gore and Johnson) but has done well on the free agency pick-ups with WR Austin and Manningham. I think this is week that those moves pay off, Gore and Johnson perform, and the gutsy call to start MIA QB Henne against 6-0 New Orleans pays dividends. J112 to IR 98

Wildcats vs. Horn Supremacy
Another battle for the bottom of the standings. It is hard to believe HS with Drew Brees is 0-6 but I am predicting this is the week that HS puts a mark in the win column behind strong showings from Brees, Jackson, and Grant. Wildcats will make a game of it with big numbers from Big Ben at QB and TE Heath Miller but the rest of the team won’t show up to play. HS 135 to W116