The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 16 '16 #theshenoareport

The Shenoa Report

December 22, 2016

Regular Season Week 16

So many things are happening in week 16! We’ve got games on Christmas Eve, Christmas day and Chanukah (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday!) Happy, Happy, Merry, Merry to you and yours! I’ve made it to the Champions bracket in my fantasy league and will be playing for first place! Who would’ve thought that would’ve happened especially thinking that I wasn’t playing fantasy at the beginning of the season. Week 15 was another great week of football. The Giants continue to win, I went 12-4 in my picks, and I won again in fantasy!

Here’s the recap.

Rams @ Seahawks 3-24

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the uniforms for the Thursday night games are hideous. The Seahawks looked like they were right out of 1983. It’s no wonder they won, being that they blinded the Rams on and off the field. I mean LA didn’t have a chance.

Dolphins @ Jets 34-13

The Jets made the Dolphins look GOOD. This game was not fun to watch, kinda depressing actually and I’m not a Jets fan. I just feel sorry for the team.

Titans @ Chiefs 19-17

Mr. Irrelevant is making the Titans relevant again and making Chiefs fans upset everywhere. For those of you who don’t know “football talk” Mr. Irrelevant is the title they give to the guy who gets picked very last in the draft each year. Ryan Succop, Tennessee’s kicker just happened to be that guy one year, but he kicked the game winning field goal to beat KC this week. 

Steelers @ Bengals 24-20

The Bengals were close to the win, but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

Lions @ NY Giants 6-17

You know, when Eli actually starts playing well the Giants are going to be unstoppable. Thank God for the Giants DEFENSE! Oh yes, OBJ’s one-handed grab for a touchdown helped a lot! YAY GMEN!!!!!

Colts @ Vikings 34-6

AP is back for the Vikings but you wouldn’t have known that looking at this score. Is anyone else surprised? I know I was shocked, happy, but shocked with the outcome. (I have Luck, Gore, and Hilton on my fantasy team)

Jaguars @ Texans 20-21

The Texans bench their starting QB (because he’s horrible) and they still beat the Jags. Maybe they should have benched Osweiler sooner. The Jags were so mad at this loss that they fired their head coach BEFORE the flight back to Florida. Ouch.

Packers @ Bears 30-27

I mean, I picked the Packers to win but I was rooting for the Bears because it would help the Giants in the playoffs. With all that said, I was also happy that Nelson caught that deep ball at the end of the game to set up the game winning field goal. Nelson is also on my fantasy team.  

Browns @ Bills 13-33

With a Bills win over the Browns Rex Ryan lives to coach another Buffalo game.  

Eagles @ Ravens 26-27

Ravens, you make me proud.

49ers @ Falcons 13-41

Am I the only one who is quite tickled that the 49ers are doing so badly this year?

Saints @ Cardinals 48-41

Fun fact: this was the highest scoring game this season. You’re welcome.  

Raiders @ Chargers 19-16

With this win the Raiders clinch a playoff berth for the first time in 14 years.

Patriots @ Broncos 16-3

The Pats win another game, blah blah blah.

Buccaneers @ Cowboys 20-26

Emotions ran high for the Bucs QB and frustration came out. It may be Winston’s second season but he’s still playing like a rookie. It was a close game. Winston, I think I was just as frustrated watching the Cowboys pull off another win.

Panthers @ Redskins 26-15

Holy Panthers Batman! And thank you Carolina! In other news, Kirk Cousins, who is usually so cocky, lost his cool, and the ball a couple times to help the Panthers win.  

WEEK 16

Thursday, December 22^nd

NY Giants (10-4) @ Eagles (5-9) [8:25pm NBC, NFLN]

I’m picking the Giants! GO GMEN!!!! I’m also excited that I can stay up and watch the whole game and not worry about setting an alarm clock for tomorrow morning! Officially on vacation!!!!

Saturday, December 24^th

Vikings (7-7) @ Packers (8-6) [1pm FOX]

I’m picking the Packers for the win.

Titans (8-6) @ Jaguars (2-12) [1pm CBS]

 I’m picking the Titans for the win

Jets (4-10) @ Patriots (12-2) [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Pats for the win.

Chargers (5-9) @ Browns (0-14) [1pm CBS]

I’m going with the Chargers.

Redskins (7-6-1) @ Bears (3-11) [1pm FOX]

I’m picking the Redskins but rooting for an upset.

Falcons (9-5) @ Panthers (6-8)  [1pm FOX]

I’m picking the Panthers.

Dolphins (9-5) @ Bills (7-7) [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Bills, I’m not sure why though.  

Colts (7-7) @ Raiders (11-3) [4:05pm CBS]

 I really need the Colts to have a huge game. Big fantasy implications. I know they can do it but in reality I’m picking the Raiders for the win.

49ers (1-13) @ Rams (4-10) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m going with the Rams.

Cardinals (5-8-1) @ Seahawks (9-4-1) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m going with the Seahawks at home.

Buccaneers (8-6) @ Saints (6-8) [4:25pm FOX]

I need the Bucs to have a great game and snuff the Saints passing game. (Fantasy implications). I’m picking the Bucs to win this game. Don’t let me down.

Bengals (5-8-1) @ Texans (8-6) [8:25pm NFLN]

I’m picking the Texans.

Sunday, December 25^th

Ravens (8-6) @ Steelers (9-5) [4:30pm NFLN]

I’m picking the Steelers

Broncos (8-6) @ Chiefs (10-4) [8:30pm NBC]

I’m picking the Chiefs as the Broncos continue to struggle.

Monday, December 26^th    

Lions (9-5) @ Cowboys (12-2) [8:30pm ESPN]

I’m hoping for a Lions win and will be rooting for them as well but I’m going to have to pick Dallas.

Merry Christmas! GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the edit Mom!

The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 15 '16

The Shenoa Report

December 15, 2016

Regular Season Week 15

Week 14 was SO MUCH BETTER!!!!! The Giants gave me an early birthday present with a WIN over the Cowboys!!! I went 10-6 in my picks, and I won again in fantasy!

Here’s the recap.

Raiders @ Chiefs 13-21

The Chiefs showed up and showed out. The score is a little misconceiving. This game really wasn’t that close. 

Steelers @ Bills 27-20

Le’Veon Bell single handedly killed the Bills with his 3 touchdowns. The Bills did make a comeback but it wasn’t enough.

Broncos @ Titans 10-13

I’m shocked. Well done Tennessee.

Redskins @ Eagles 27-22

A tie would’ve been better.

Cardinals @ Dolphins 23-26

The Dolphins may have won the game but they lost their QB for the rest of the season in the process. 

Vikings @ Jaguars 25-16

I mean, the Vikings were expected to win, they played the Jags. Nothing else to report here. 

Texans @ Colts 22-17

This is why I don’t pick the Colts at home, they lose.

Chargers @ Panthers 16-28

Instead of having 5 turnovers the Panthers forced 5 turnovers, and I’m not talking about baked goods.

Bengals @ Browns 23-10

At least you can always count on the Browns to lose.

Bears @ Lions 17-20

Matt Stafford is playing with a dislocated middle finger on his throwing hand, and the Lions still win. I mean, they were playing the Bears, but still.

Jets @ 49ers 23-17 OT

This game shouldn’t have gone into overtime, but I’m glad the Jets won.

Saints @ Buccaneers 11-16

The Bucs have now won 5 in a row. I hope they continue that streak next week.

Falcons @ Rams 42-14

Holy Falcons Batman.  In other news the Rams head coach was fired after this game. I wonder why?

Seahawks @ Packers 10-38

It’s safe to say that the Packers are back.

Cowboys @ NY Giants 7-10

GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This game was stressful and exciting to watch. In other news, the Giants swept the Cowboys in the NFC East! HAHAHAHA. Thanks for the early birthday present NY, I knew you could do it. Now, Eli didn’t have a great game, but the defense stepped up and OBJ FINALLY caught a ball. PS I was so jazzed after this win that I couldn’t get to sleep until 2 am. True story, totally worth it.

Ravens @ Patriots 23-30

My goal was to make it through the first quarter before falling asleep. I was a little tired. See above.  I think I made it 3 minutes into the second quarter and then it was lights out. 

WEEK 15

Thursday, December 15^th

Rams (4-9) @ Seahawks (8-4-1) [8:25pm NBC, NFLN]

I’m picking the Seahawks

Saturday, December 17^th

Dolphins (8-5) @ Jets (4-9) [8:25pm NFLN]

Saturday night football? Say what? I’m taking the Dolphins.

Sunday, December 18^th

Titans (7-6) @ Chiefs (10-3) [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Chiefs

Steelers (8-5) @ Bengals (5-7-1) [1pm CBS]

I’m taking the Steelers

Lions (9-4) @ NY Giants (9-4) [1pm FOX]

I’m going with the NY Football Giants!!!! GO GMEN!

Colts (6-7) @ Vikings (7-6) [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Vikings.

Jaguars (2-11) @ Texans (7-6)  [1pm CBS]

I’m taking the Texans

Packers (7-6) @ Bears (3-10) [1pm FOX]

I’m picking the Packers.

Browns (0-13) @ Bills (6-7) [1pm CBS]

 I’m taking the Bills.

Eagles (5-8) @ Ravens (7-6) [1pm FOX]

I’m picking the Ravens.

49ers (1-12) @ Falcons (8-5) [4:05pm FOX]

I’m taking the Falcons

Saints (5-8) @ Cardinals (5-7-1) [4:05pm FOX]

I’m picking the Cardinals at home. 

Raiders (10-3) @ Chargers (5-8) [4:25pm CBS]

I’m taking the Raiders.

Patriots (11-2) @ Broncos (8-5) [4:25pm CBS]

I’m picking the Patriots.

Buccaneers (8-5) @ Cowboys (11-2) [8:30pm NBC]

I’m rooting for the Bucs, praying for an upset, but picking the Cowboys for the win.

Monday, December 19^th  

Panthers (5-8) @ Redskins (7-5-1) [8:30pm ESPN]

I’m picking the Redskins but rooting for the Panthers.

GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the edit Mom!

The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 14 '16 #theshenoareport

The Shenoa Report

December 8, 2016

Regular Season Week 14

Week 13 failed to meet my expectations. This is the phrase we had to use in Ms. Hickey’s 8^th grade science class. We couldn’t say “sucked” we had to say “failed to meet my expectations”. It’s stuck with me all of these years.  I felt that the refs in week 13 blew more games than helped. I might just be bitter over the Giants loss, or at least it didn’t help things.

I went 10-5 on my picks, I won in fantasy, and I am playoff bound. Week 14 kicks off my birthday week, hopefully the Giants will actually win, that would be a great birthday present. But first, let’s recap week 13.

Cowboys @ Vikings 17-15

I tried to finish watching this game, but my eyes wouldn’t stay open. I went to bed when the Vikings were ahead and called it good. I was shocked to hear how close the game actually was and even more shocked to see that the Vikings actually got robbed of the win with a missed facemask call during the 2-point conversion to tie the game. Did I mention I wasn’t very happy with the refs this week?

Chiefs @ Falcons 29-28

The Falcons got greedy and went for a 2 point conversion instead of just kicking the extra point and it cost them the game. The pass was picked off and run back to give the Chiefs 2 points and the win by a point.

Lions @ Saints 28-13

The Lions SHUT DOWN the Saints and it was glorious.  

Rams @ Patriots 10-26

Brady breaks QB wins record with this win. What happened to “cheaters never win and winners never cheat”? Just saying.

Broncos @ Jaguars 20-10

It’s a good thing that the Broncos have such a good defense, or it would be tough to beat any one, including the Jags...

Texans @ Packers 13-21

The Packers are back on a winning streak, phew.  

Eagles @ Bengals 14-32

I may have gotten my pick wrong on this game but I wasn’t at all disappointed.

Dolphins @ Ravens 6-38

Fun fact: TE Dennis Pitta had 2 touchdowns in this game; he hadn’t scored a touchdown in two years! Pitta is also one of my TE in fantasy football. With his help I beat my opponent soundly like the Ravens did to the Dolphins.

49ers @ Bears 6-26

If you didn’t see this game don’t worry, you didn’t miss anything. Unless you wanted to watch some pathetic attempts at actually playing the game of football, then you missed a hell of a game. Kaepernick completed just 1 pass for 4 yards until he was pulled in the 4^th quarter. At half time the 49ers had -14 yards passing… Get the point?  

Bills @ Raiders 24-38

Once again the Bills blow a significant lead to then fall apart and lose the game. In true Bills fashion.

NY Giants  @ Steelers 14-24

The Giants played like garbage and the refs didn’t help them out at all. I have to agree with OBJ when he said that even Stevie Wonder could see the missed calls.

It was a tough loss, and an even bigger loss for the team with J.P.P. going down in the 2^nd with a groin injury. He will be out for the rest of the season.

Redskins @ Cardinals 23-31

With a Giants loss I was just happy to see a Redskins and an Eagles loss too. PS the Cowboys should have lost as well. Damn refs.

Buccaneers @ Chargers 28-21

I’m going to stop picking the Chargers to win; they seem to always let me down. In other news, the Bucs have become pretty legit.

Panthers @ Seahawks 7-40

Apparently, last year Cam took a 12^th man flag, balled it up and threw it away. This was a big deal for Seahawks fans (aka the 12^th man).  Seattle didn’t forget this Sunday and were all too happy to see the annihilation of the Panthers. The icing on the cake for Seattle was Cam having to sit out the first series because he didn’t wear a tie (punishment from Carolina’s coach). The backup QB proceeded to throw an interception giving the ball to Seattle to start the game.

Colts @ Jets 41-10

Have I mentioned that Luck is my QB for fantasy?  Yeah, he threw 4 TD passes. It was awesome.

WEEK 14

Thursday, December 8^th

Raiders (10-2) @ Chiefs (9-3) [8:25pm NBC, NFLN]

I’m picking the Raiders.

Sunday, December 11^th

Steelers (7-5) @ Bills (6-6) [1pm CBS]

I’m hoping for a Bills win but picking the Steelers.

Broncos (8-4) @ Titans (6-6) [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Broncos.

Redskins (6-5-1) @ Eagles (5-7) [1pm FOX]

I’m going to pick the Eagles but hoping for a tie.

Cardinals (5-6-1) @ Dolphins (7-5) [1pm FOX]

I’m going with the Dolphins.

Vikings (6-6) @ Jaguars (2-10)  [1pm FOX]

I’m picking the Vikings.

Texans (6-6) @ Colts (6-6) [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Colts at home.

Chargers (5-7) @ Panthers (4-8) [1pm FOX]

I’m picking the Panthers because I haven’t learned yet.

Bengals (4-7-1) @ Browns (0-12) [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Bengals.

Bears (3-9) @ Lions (8-4) [1pm CBS]

 I’m going with the Lions.

Jets (3-9) @ 49ers (1-11) [4:05pm CBS]

 I’m picking the Jets.

Saints (5-7) @ Buccaneers (7-5) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m taking the Bucs over the Saints.

Falcons (7-5) @ Rams (4-8) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m picking the Falcons

Seahawks (8-3-1) @ Packers (6-6) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m going with the Seahawks.

Cowboys (11-1) @ NY Giants (8-4) [8:30pm NBC]

The Giants really could win this game; I absolutely believe that they can. With that said, I’m picking the Cowboys for the win. Realist. Prove me wrong Giants. GO GMEN!

Monday, December 12^th  

Ravens (7-5) @ Patriots (10-2) [8:30pm ESPN]

I’m picking the Patriots but hoping the Ravens stick it to them.  

GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the edits Mom and Eric!

The Shenoa Report Regular Season Week 13 '16 #theshenoareport

The Shenoa Report

December 1, 2016

Regular Season Week 13

I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving! I can’t believe that it’s already December. This year has flown by, as has this football season. Last week was pretty spectacular, the Giants won again, I went 13-3 on my picks, and I won in fantasy (2^nd place woot woot!!!). I have great news if you are a Browns or a Titans fan, your team can’t lose this week, they have a bye. Let’s recap week 12.

Vikings @ Lions 13-16

I love watching football with my dad and this thanksgiving Eric got to experience watching the games with my father and me for the first time. I think he sees where I get some of my football crazy from now. Used to be that you’d pick the Lions to lose on thanksgiving, not recently though. The Lions played a great game, Vikings too. The Lions just had a better defense and kicker.

Redskins @ Cowboys 26-31

I was really hoping for a tie, but no. Blah, blah, blah, Cowboys.

Steelers @ Colts 28-7

Clearly when Indy’s starting QB is out there is no Luck for the Colts. This game was painful to watch. So we turned it off and watched something else instead.

Bengals @ Ravens 14-19

Cincinnati is TERRIBLE this year.

Rams @ Saints 21-49

Holy Saints batman! Did the Rams even have a defense on the field? And, how does their head coach still have a job? (Foreshadowing?)

Cardinals @ Falcons 19-38

When Atlanta is hot they are unstoppable and they were definitely hot against the Cardinals.

49ers @ Dolphins 24-31

We watched the very end of this game and were pretty happy with the outcome.

Jaguars @ Bills 21-28

I mean, there would’ve been more to write about if the Bills hadn’t won…

Titans @ Bears 27-21

At least the Titans are doing better this season as compared to last season.  

NY Giants @ Browns 27-13

This was the first Giants game this season that I wasn’t a nervous wreck the entire game. I was able to actually enjoy it! My favorite play was when J.P.P. intercepted the ball and ran it back for a touchdown. We call those touchdowns a pick 6. Can I just say that the Giants defense is pretty amazing?! Playing the Giants defense over the Denver defense in fantasy is what got me the win this week, for sure.

Chargers @ Texans 21-13

Did you know that a Texans’ fan has started a “go fund me” page to get a new QB for Houston? Apparently, he doesn’t think Osweiler is a keeper, though he was the MVP, for the Chargers, throwing 3 interceptions right to San Diego.  

Seahawks @ Buccaneers 5-14

Seattle did NOT have a good game. I don’t think anyone got this pick right.

Patriots @ Jets 22-17

This game came on and I switched to the Panthers - Raiders game because I didn’t want to watch another Patriots win. Came to find out it was actually a good close game. We turned it back on just in time to watch Fitzpatrick fumble the ball to lose the game for the Jets. Whah whah.

Panthers @ Raiders 32-35

Derek Carr dislocated his pinky finger in two places (it was gross) and still finished the game leading his team to victory. Sorry Panthers fans.

Chiefs @ Broncos 30-27 OT

I’m still not sure if that field goal in overtime really counted to give the Chiefs the win. What a game.

Packers @ Eagles 27-13

GO PACK GO! I fell asleep in the third quarter and woke up just as the game ended and asked, “Did the Packers win?” Eric said, “yes,” so I went back to sleep, happy.

WEEK 13

Thursday, December 1^st

Cowboys (10-1) @ Vikings (6-5) [8:25pm NBC, NFLN]

I’m picking the Cowboys but hoping for an upset.

Sunday, December 4^th

Chiefs (8-3) @ Falcons (7-4) [1pm CBS]

I’m taking the Falcons at home.

Lions (7-4) @ Saints (5-6) [1pm FOX]

I’m picking the Lions.

Rams (4-7) @ Patriots (9-2) [1pm FOX]

I’m picking the Patriots.

Broncos (7-4) @ Jaguars (2-9) [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Broncos to bounce back.

Texans (6-5) @ Packers (5-6)  [1pm CBS]

I’m picking the Packers.

Eagles (5-6) @ Bengals (3-7-1) [1pm FOX]

I’m hoping the Bengals will win but I’m picking the Eagles.

Dolphins (7-4) @ Ravens (6-5) [1pm CBS]

I’m taking the Ravens at home.

49ers (1-10) @ Bears (2-9) [1pm FOX]

I’m taking the Bears at home.

Bills (6-5) @ Raiders (9-2) [4:05pm CBS]

I’m taking the Raiders.

NY Giants (8-3) @ Steelers (6-5) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m going with the Giants.

Redskins (6-4-1) @ Cardinals (4-6-1) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m rooting for the Cardinals and picking the Redskins.

Buccaneers (6-5) @ Chargers (5-6) [4:25pm FOX]

I’m going with the Chargers at home.

Panthers (4-7) @ Seahawks (7-3-1) [8:30pm NBC]

I’m picking the Seahawks.

Monday, December 5^th   

Colts (5-6) @ Jets (3-8) [8:30pm ESPN]

 I’m picking the Colts

BYE: Browns, Titans

GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the edit Eric!