The Shenoa Report Week 2 '19 #theshenoareport

The Shenoa Report
September 11, 2019
Regular Season Week 2






***Disclaimer**** I had this report all typed up and ready to post on Thursday…. Then I worked over a 12 hour shift and basically I forgot to post it when I got home. Sorry. Please forgive me. PS I picked the Thursday game before it happened, so I am leaving it as is.


I’m so happy football is back! I recently started watching Peyton’s Places on ESPN+. Peyton is narrating the last 100 years of football. It is very entertaining and I highly recommend it, that is all.





Week one is always the toughest week to pick the games. It seems that there are many things that I’ve forgotten or haven’t accounted for. The biggest news story of the week is probably Antonio Brown, formally a Steeler, then a Raider, and now a Patriot all within 6 months, and the latter two less than a week. Although, now he’s dealing with a civil suit so God only knows if he’ll actually play this week.
I went 13-3 on my picks, beat all the insiders on Inside the NFL, and I am 1-0 in my fantasy league.








Here is the recap for week one.


Packers @ Bears 10-3
There are 3 parts to every NFL team, offense - defense - and special teams. I picked the Bears to win this game thinking of only their defense. Let’s just say their offense has a lot of work to do. A-aron was sacked 6 times but it didn’t keep him down, as the Packers outscored and beat this division rival.


Titans @ Browns 43-13
The Browns started the game well enough but completely fell apart in the fourth quarter letting the Titans score 21 unanswered points. The Titans, on the other hand, really surprised me with their annihilation of the Browns. OBJ who?


Bills @ Jets 17-16
After the Bills turned the ball over four times in the first half, and looked like the Bills of old, they decided to claw their way back and win the game in the fourth with 17 unanswered points. After this win, if you ask any Bills fan, they are headed to the Super Bowl.


Falcons @ Vikings 12-28
The Vikings defense was in Matt Ryan’s face all game, forcing two interceptions as well as a fumble. It wasn’t a good day for the Falcons, as I predicted.


Redskins @ Eagles 27-32
I really thought that the Redskins were going to win this game but then they took their foot off the gas and the Eagles found the right pedal. To add salt to the wound, I left DeSean Jackson on the bench, as he scored 36 points in fantasy …


Ravens @ Dolphins 59-10
Lamar Jackson had 5 touchdown passes against the Dolphins. There are already rumors flying that the Dolphins are going to throw their season to get the first pick of the draft. In other news Dolphins players are begging their agents to be traded to other teams.


Rams @ Panthers 30-27
The Panthers made it close but couldn’t hold on to win their home opener, as the Rams bounce back after their loss in the Super Bowl.


Chiefs @ Jaguars 40-26
I thought that the Jags had a good defense… Now I’m not so sure, either that or KC is really just that good. The Chiefs lost Tyreek Hill early in the game due to a shoulder injury but then Sammy Walkins stepped up. Jags lost their quarterback, Nick Foles, to a broken collarbone.


Colts @ Chargers 24-30
The Colts hung around despite not having Luck, but Chargers Ekler had 3 touchdowns and stole the show.


Bengals @ Seahawks 20-21
With a scoreless third quarter the Seahawks pulled ahead in the fourth quarter to win the game.


NY Giants @ Cowboys 17-35
It looks like it’s going to be another long season for the Giants. This game was pathetic. Barkley fumbled on his first possession, after not fumbling once all last year. He recovered with a long run on his next carry but it kinda set up the whole rest of the game. Bursts of goodness followed by frustration and heartbreak. Giants fans, buckle up, it’s going to be a long season.


Lions @ Cardinals 27-27 OT
Both teams are 0-0-1 after the first game of the season. Not the best way to start the season, but silver lining, neither team lost…


49ers @ Buccaneers 31-17
Richard Sherman, who didn’t have any interceptions last season started off this season with a pick six. Jimmy G bounced back from a rough preseason and the 49ers spoiled the Bucs home opener.


Steelers @ Patriots 3-33
It was nice to see the Steelers even though we just expect the Pats to win.


Texans @ Saints 28-30
This was a thriller of a game, coming down to a field goal as time expired to send the Saints over the Texans. I started both Brees and Kamara in my fantasy team this week. It was a smart start.


Broncos @ Raiders 16-24
I stayed up and watched this entire game. It was fun. As it turns out the Raiders didn’t need AB to win this game. Fans even chanted their displeasure of AB during the game. That too, was entertaining.



WEEK 2


Thursday September 12th


Buccaneers (0-1) @ Panthers (0-1) [8:20pm NBC]
I’m picking the Panthers to beat the Bucs.


Sunday September 15th


49ers (1-0) @ Bengals (0-1) [1pm FOX]
I’m picking the 49ers to spoil the Bengals home opener.


Chargers (1-0) @ Lions (0-0-1) [1pm CBS]
The Lions will probably not go 0-15-1 this season but I don’t think that they are going to beat the Chargers at home. I’m picking the Chargers to win this game.


Vikings (1-0) @ Packers (1-0) [1pm FOX)]
I’m picking the Packers over the Vikings. Will I start A-aron? I haven’t decided yet.


Colts (0-1) @ Titans (1-0) [1pm FOX]
I’m picking the Titans to win this game.


Patriots (1-0) @ Dolphins (0-1) [1pm CBS]
I’m picking the Patriots to win this game. The Dolphins will continue to work on their number one draft pick for 2020.


Bills (1-0) @ NY Giants (0-1) [1pm CBS]
I have a feeling the Eli is going to get booooooed. I’m not looking forward to this game. I’m picking the Bills to win, and not looking forward to working on Sunday.


Seahawks (1-0) @ Steelers (0-1) [1pm FOX]
I’m picking the Steelers to bounce back and win their home opener.


Cowboys (1-0) @ Redskins (0-1) [1pm FOX]
I’m picking the Cowboys to win this game even though I would like it to end in a tie.


Cardinals (0-0-1) @ Ravens (1-0) [1pm FOX]
I’m picking the Ravens to win this game.


Jaguars (0-1) @ Texans (0-1) [1pm CBS]
I’m picking the Texans to win this game.


Chiefs (1-0) @ Raiders (1-0) [4:05pm CBS]
I’m picking the Chiefs to win this game, even though it’s been fun to root for the Raiders.


Bears (0-1) @ Broncos (0-1) [4:25pm FOX]
I’m picking the Bears to win this game, that is if their offense actually shows up.


Saints (1-0) @ Rams (1-0) [4:25pm FOX]
I’m picking the Rams to win this game, and I bet it’ll be high scoring.


Eagles (1-0) @ Falcons (0-1) (8:20pm NBC)
I’m picking the Eagles to win this game but I’ll be rooting for the Falcons.


Monday September 16th


Browns (0-1) @ Jets (0-1) [8:15 ESPN]
I was going to pick the Jets to win this game but Sam Darnold is out with Mono, so I guess I’ll pick the Browns to win this game.



GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!