Good morning everyone, welcome to the Pot Cakes Dynasty League Week 8 Preview. We are half way through the season.
Game of the week.
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Teach v. Pistol
This is a big matchup. These two teams are on the bubble. As of today Pistol is in and Teach is out. That makes sense looking at the projections, Teach is a 6 point dog. Teach’s entire season rides on if Tua makes a comeback and returns to Tua of old. Tua, Tyreek, and Waddle are all getting the nod this week. Teach also has Aaron Jones, B-Rob, Mixon, and Bowers. These guys should all be fine, but that Dolphins trio is going to make or break the season for Teach. Pistol made some moves early, and is looking for that quick trigger to work out long term. Javonte Williams, Kenny Walks, Gibby, and Jordan Mason are all stable RBs for Pistol. Pistol added Davante to his lineup, and he could be the big swing Pistol needed, or his downfall. A.J. Brown, Jayden Reed, and G-Will round out the team. Pistol is the favorite, and as much as I love Tua, I think there is a little rust, Pistol unloads a win this weekend.
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Bruce v. Batman
Bruce is in a downward spiral. Batman is trying to stay afloat. Bruce and Batman made a pivotal trade ahead of this matchup. Batman sent 2 Third round picks and Lil’Jordan Humphrey and DJ Turner to Bruce for Tyler Boyd and Bub Means. Bruce then went and cut the two players. What an insane move, essentially Batman received Bub Means, a 3rd Round NFL Draft Pick, for free. All time bad move by Bruce and is the reason he’s only failed in this league. Bruce needs JT and Zay Flowers to play this weekend. Bruce also has Najee, Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers. Batman has Lamar, Kyren, Diontae Johnson, Chuba, DeVonta, Olave, James Cook, and Njoku. Batman is a 7 point favorite, but in reading the lists of names, Batman is better on paper, and I’m all about chasing paper. Batman wins this week.
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Daddy Wombat v. CrossFit
D.W. has Hurts, Tank Dell, and JSN. CrossFit has Barkley, Amari, Deebo, and St. Brown. CrossFit is a 36 point favorite and desperate for a win. D.W. is coming off of a 50 point week. CrossFit gets his bounce back and will be right in the mix for that final playoff spot.
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Trashman v. Bottom Bunk
This has to be talked about. Not Trashman, Trashman is a nothing burger. Trashman still has Nick Chubb in his IR spot, which is illegal, but our commissioner is a coward and won’t do anything about it. Bottom Bunk was active yesterday. I cannot describe the gif that was sent to chat. It was explicit. But Bottom Bunk traded away 3 1st Round picks and Jameosuspended Williams to PeePaw for CeeDee Lamb and David Montgomery. B.B. then drops Jamaal Williams instead of making some roster moves to keep all his other guys. While Bottom Bunks team drastically improved, his management moves still raise some questions. This is an A- move, just because of the cut. Looking at B.B.’s team, not only did he land a trade for a top 5 dynasty player, he already has a young team. Bake, Breece, Bijan, Monty, Lamb, Drake, Pickens, and Odunze. B.B. is a 59 point favorite, this is the exact game you want to fire up your team and new teammates.
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PeePaw v. Touchdown Guy
PeePaw is in rebuild. He will be focused on the draft for the next couple years. PeePaw has Caleb Williams, Justin Jefferson, Wandale Robinson, and Keon Coleman. PeePaw even sent Kamara away for a 1st to a team below. Endless picks for PeePaw, hopefully he doesn’t miss on all of them like Mush did last year. Ahead of this week PeePaw and TDG made a trade. TDG receives Calvin Ridley for a 2nd Round pick. PeePaw is just loading up on picks. TDG is hoping to get Kupp and Puka back. TDG has Josh Allen, D-Train, Jacobs, Conner, and Higgins. TDG is a 27 point favorite. PeePaw is rebuilding, TDG is looking at a seed with a bye. TDG wins this weekend.
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Mush’s Mongrels v. JonnyDIII’s Joyful Demons
Mush is the last place team. JD3 is the first place team. Nothing changes this week, JD3 is a 42 point favorite. Mush will not even cover this week. JD3 added Kamara to the lineup, this marks another year where JD3 trades a first for a savvy vet. Hopefully Kamara ends up better than D-Hop, although D-Hop may make a resurgence on the Chiefs.
Professor Pickum is now 12-8 on the year. He has had 3 weeks of going 1-2. He needs to put up some good picks, let’s take a look at his study guide.
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Week 8 Study Guide
- Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans Under 46.5
- Green Bay Packers -3.5 @ Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tennessee Titans @ Detroit Lions -11.5
Professor Pickum is now 12-8 on the year.
Now for an all new power rankings.
These are fairly boring. B.B. deserves to move up, Bruce and Teach deserve to move down.
Well, that does it for this week. The next two teams to keep an eye on for some trades are CrossFit and Trashman. Trashman should go full rebuild. CrossFit should either look to Trashman to acquire some guys or go for a rebuild. PeePaw moving on the rebuild early ensures a lot of draft capital moving forward. Other rebuild teams might miss their window to capitalize on some picks. Well, halfway through the season and it is getting spicy. Until next time, I hope you and yours have a better tomorrow.
Let’s Go!
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