Matt and Michael are still in front at 4-1 and are the two highest scorers. Only two squads sit at 3-2, Wendell and Chris (Chris despite having the lowest-scoring team). And poor Josh M, the two-time defending champ, is bringing up the rear. We caught up with Josh after practice Wednesday to ask him about his team being in last place, and he said "Fuck you." Which ironically is exactly what Chris told us when asked why his team has scored so few points.
Injuries and bye problems abound this week. Calvin Johnson (sadly) and Stevan Ridley (mercifully) are the latest to go down. Depth is a problem for most teams, so expect overall scoring to dip in the coming weeks.
It continues to be a QB's league, with 9 of the top 12 scorers QBs. The only non-QBs? Jimmy Graham (whom everyone made fun of drafting in Round 2), Jamaal Charles (whom Paul immediately declared a mistake pick), and LeSean McCoy. Michael and Matt both have 3 members of the top 12, which is not a coincidence.
When asked why his draft was such a success, Michael said "Fuck you."
Here's a look ahead at Week 6 matchups:
Last week predictions: 3-2
Paul 2-3 (88-71) vs Wendell 3-2 (89-70)
Wendell is 15-5 all time vs Paul, and has won the last two games.
Paul seems to be rounding into form in midseason, but Wendell looks strong as well. the matchups seem pretty mixed, so the edge goes to historical trends. Wendell will pick up a win to keep pace with the leaders.
Josh M 1-3 (28-19) vs Matt 4-1 (30-17)
Matt is 2-1 versus Josh, and won the last meeting.
In a battle of expansion owners, Matt has pulled ahead in overall win percentage with his early success this season. Would it be very Boz Cup-esque for Josh to knock off Matt? Yes, yes it would. Can it happen? It can, and it will.
Rob 2-3 (64-95) vs Greg 2-3 (77-82)
Greg leads 13-7 all time, but Rob won the most recent game.
Is this a must-win game? It's early to think that way, but the loser could be 3 games out of first come Tuesday. This one should come down to MNF, but look for Rob to fend off a late charge by Greg.
Michael 4-1 (80-79) vs Josh V 2-3 (79-80)
The all-time series is even at 10 apiece, with Michael having won the last game.
Michael is riding high, and his superstar Peyton Manning faces the woeful Jaguars this week. Can he capitalize? Probably so, considering Josh forgot to put Cutler into his lineup before kickoff. Josh also has some injury issues at WR. Look for Michael to improve to 5-1, his best ever Boz Cup start.
Shane 2-3 (81-78) vs Chris 3-2 (71-88)
Chris is 11-9 versus Shane, and has won the last 2 matchups.
Shane has severe bye issues this week. Can Chris continue to win while scoring few points? It appears so, because at present Shane represents no threat at all. Despite his own issues, look for Chris to continue his run.
Paul 2-3 (88-71) vs Wendell 3-2 (89-70)
Wendell is 15-5 all time vs Paul, and has won the last two games.
Paul seems to be rounding into form in midseason, but Wendell looks strong as well. the matchups seem pretty mixed, so the edge goes to historical trends. Wendell will pick up a win to keep pace with the leaders.
Josh M 1-3 (28-19) vs Matt 4-1 (30-17)
Matt is 2-1 versus Josh, and won the last meeting.
In a battle of expansion owners, Matt has pulled ahead in overall win percentage with his early success this season. Would it be very Boz Cup-esque for Josh to knock off Matt? Yes, yes it would. Can it happen? It can, and it will.
Rob 2-3 (64-95) vs Greg 2-3 (77-82)
Greg leads 13-7 all time, but Rob won the most recent game.
Is this a must-win game? It's early to think that way, but the loser could be 3 games out of first come Tuesday. This one should come down to MNF, but look for Rob to fend off a late charge by Greg.
Michael 4-1 (80-79) vs Josh V 2-3 (79-80)
The all-time series is even at 10 apiece, with Michael having won the last game.
Michael is riding high, and his superstar Peyton Manning faces the woeful Jaguars this week. Can he capitalize? Probably so, considering Josh forgot to put Cutler into his lineup before kickoff. Josh also has some injury issues at WR. Look for Michael to improve to 5-1, his best ever Boz Cup start.
Shane 2-3 (81-78) vs Chris 3-2 (71-88)
Chris is 11-9 versus Shane, and has won the last 2 matchups.
Shane has severe bye issues this week. Can Chris continue to win while scoring few points? It appears so, because at present Shane represents no threat at all. Despite his own issues, look for Chris to continue his run.
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