11-08-2023, 09:13 AM
Bye Weeks. A time of rest, reflection and reset. When Mikey's brain farts and picks a whole bunch of stinkers. Last week was boom or bust for many - the games featured interesting and unpredictable matchups, and records suffered or thrived because of it.
That's in the rear view, though, and now the downhill half of the season is upon us and the Jags have a head of steam, as do several of our TWITAFCS pickers. Can both keep their streaks going? A full slate of 4 games to choose this week:
indynoplace @ NE: Indy took advantage of costly turnovers last week and that was the difference maker. Does Mac take risks that allow them to capitalize, or do they play conservative?
niners @ DUVAL: Both are coming off bye weeks, but teams are streaking in opposite directions. Is Purdy just weathering a slump, or is Deebo that pivotal to his performance? CMC will give the Jags bend-but-don't break a true test. This should be appointment viewing even if you're not a fan of either team.
tacks @ TB: Stroud looked like an All-Pro against TB's leaky D. Does Levis do the same, or can the Bucs keep him reined in? This could also be appointment viewing, but more for the Crash at Crush kinda spectacle.
tinhorns @ CIN: Was last week a sign of things to come, or just taking advantage of a bad D? Cincy is streaking too, much improved from their slow start. It won't be as easy for Stroud and Dell to do their feasting, but they will have their chances.
Last week was not kind, 1-2 put me squarely in the middle at 15-13. Here's hoping my slide ends...good luck with your guesses, everyone!
Indy 26 NE 17: Minshew vs. Mac is the difference here.
JAX 24 sf 20: A close-fought battle all day highlighted by a late TD drive by the good guys at home to complete the comeback
tacks 23 TB 21: Mayfield had the 1000-mile stare going late last week. Is TB going to fully go over the cliff, or do they bounce back?
BUNGLES 34 tinhorns 20: Burrow puts on a clinic and Stroud is there to learn. Unfortunately for him, a repeat of last week's show will have to wait.
That's in the rear view, though, and now the downhill half of the season is upon us and the Jags have a head of steam, as do several of our TWITAFCS pickers. Can both keep their streaks going? A full slate of 4 games to choose this week:
indynoplace @ NE: Indy took advantage of costly turnovers last week and that was the difference maker. Does Mac take risks that allow them to capitalize, or do they play conservative?
niners @ DUVAL: Both are coming off bye weeks, but teams are streaking in opposite directions. Is Purdy just weathering a slump, or is Deebo that pivotal to his performance? CMC will give the Jags bend-but-don't break a true test. This should be appointment viewing even if you're not a fan of either team.
tacks @ TB: Stroud looked like an All-Pro against TB's leaky D. Does Levis do the same, or can the Bucs keep him reined in? This could also be appointment viewing, but more for the Crash at Crush kinda spectacle.
tinhorns @ CIN: Was last week a sign of things to come, or just taking advantage of a bad D? Cincy is streaking too, much improved from their slow start. It won't be as easy for Stroud and Dell to do their feasting, but they will have their chances.
Last week was not kind, 1-2 put me squarely in the middle at 15-13. Here's hoping my slide ends...good luck with your guesses, everyone!
Indy 26 NE 17: Minshew vs. Mac is the difference here.
JAX 24 sf 20: A close-fought battle all day highlighted by a late TD drive by the good guys at home to complete the comeback
tacks 23 TB 21: Mayfield had the 1000-mile stare going late last week. Is TB going to fully go over the cliff, or do they bounce back?
BUNGLES 34 tinhorns 20: Burrow puts on a clinic and Stroud is there to learn. Unfortunately for him, a repeat of last week's show will have to wait.
