The Shenoa Report
October 18, 2020
Regular Season Week 6
Good news, as of 25 minutes ago Adam Schefter reported that there were no new positive COVID-19 tests this morning and all 12 games are set to be played as scheduled today! Happy Football Sunday!
Earlier in the week New England’s, Atlanta’s and Indianapolis’ facilities were shut down due to positive cases.
In other football news, Le'veon Bell is now a Kansas City Chief.
The NFL has changed the COVID-19 protocol once again. Now if a player tests negative but still has covid like symptoms they can’t be with the team. This was the case for OBJ, who was sent home from practice Thursday. Friday morning his test came back negative, though he is still listed as questionable as of Sunday morning. I hope he is ok! I need him this week as does his team against the Steelers.
I went 10-4 in my picks and had my first loss in fantasy. Here’s the recap of week 5.
Buccaneers @ Bears 19-20
It wasn’t a Super Bowl performance but Nick Foles was able to beat Tom Brady once again. With Fournette out for the Bucs it was easy to root for the Bears and watch Brady scream and pout. A pouting Brady might be one of my favorite images. I think that the Bucs thought this would be an easy win so they didn’t really try. Also, we learned that Tom Brady can’t count to 4. At the end of the game Brady thought it was third down, but it was actually 4th down and he blew the game. Amazing.
Panthers @ Falcons 23-16
I read a meme last week saying, “We are in the fourth quarter of 2020. I sure hope we are playing the Falcons.” The Falcons fired their head coach, Dan Quinn and general manager, Thomas Dimitroff after Atlanta lost it’s fifth game of the season. Atlanta’s only saving grace is Todd Gurley, who had their only touchdown of the day while Matt Ryan had zero touchdowns and an interception. On the other side of the ball, Teddy Bridgewater had two touchdowns and zero interceptions.
Raiders @ Chiefs 40-32
The Chiefs defense was non-existent on the Raiders biggest offensive plays, and their offense really couldn’t string plays together until the second half. It was not the prettiest game, and I think we were all shocked that KC actually lost. I kept expecting the Chiefs to turn it around, but they never did. Very disappointing.
Cardinals @ Jets 30-10
The Cardinals got back on the winning bus after a couple of tough losses in weeks prior. It was an easy win, as they were playing the Jets. Why can’t the Giants play the Jets? Le'Veon Bell was back for the Jets but it wasn’t enough for a win, mostly because the Cards got the best deal of the offseason by picking up DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins always wins.
Eagles @ Steelers 29-38
Not liking either team I found myself rooting for the defense on both teams. I will say that after rookie Chase Claypool’s second touchdown (he had 4 on the day) I went and put in my waiver wire request. I have to wait till Thursday to see if I picked him up. Fingers crossed. (Update - I was last in waiver order, and wasn’t able to pick him up. He would’ve been a great replacement for TY Hilton, who has done absolutely nothing the first 5 weeks. Oh well.)
Rams @ Washington 30-10
I cried a few times Sunday. The first time was in this game when the Football Team pulled Kyle Allen and put in Alex Smith. For those who don’t remember, Smith left the game about 2 years ago with a broken leg. The leg fracture led to life-threatening sepsis that required 17 surgeries to prevent amputation. Instead of retiring from the game he went through a lengthy recovery process and was placed on injured reserve until last week. He was activated, and then put in the game! I was sooooooo nervous for him, I can’t imagine how his family felt. The first time he got hit, I stopped breathing. The camera kept panning over to his family, where his wife seemed to be beside herself, excited, terrified, happy, and nervous all at the same time. You could tell by the expression on her face, even though she wore a mask! There were fans in the stands and Smith received a standing ovation. Washington lost the game but got to see their beloved Alex Smith under center again.
Bengals @ Ravens 3-27
The Ravens almost shut out the Bengals but with 32 seconds left in the game Randy Bullock kicked a 38 yard field goal. The Ravens dominated the game on both offense and defense. Lamar Jackson used his arm more than usual and rushed far less. Maybe he is slightly injured. Marquise Brown had his first touchdown reception of the year, which was exciting for me because he was my flex player that I had to put in last minute, because of the Denver / New England postponement.
Jaguars @ Texans 14-30
The Texans finally got their first win of the season, under the oldest active interim coach in the NFL, Romeo Crennel. Deahaun Watson had 359 passing yards, 2 interceptions and 3 TD passes , one each to Will Fuller, Darren Fells, and Brandin Cooks.
Dolphins @ 49ers 43-17
The 49ers were embarrassed by the Dolphins. Jimmy Garoppolo was benched and C.J. Beathard was put in the game in his place, it was a mess. The Dolphins kicker, Jason Sanders, had 5 field goals! Of course my opponent in fantasy this week had him. I got beat by a kicker…
Colts @ Browns 23-32
The Colts have a good defense but, their offense is terrible. Philip Rivers had no touchdowns and two interceptions, one of them went for a pick six. He also got tackled in the endzone for a safety. The Browns were better on offense and defense. I would’ve liked to see OBJ involved more, but it’s hard when he is in double coverage for most of the game.
NY Giants @ Cowboys 34-37
False hope. Every frickin time. This was the second and third time I cried. First when I saw the Dak Prescott injury. I thought his shoe had come half off, and then realized his shoe was on fully, but his foot was pointed in the wrong direction. Dak was crying, I was crying. It was a terrible injury. Then I thought with Dak out of the game, and Andy Dalton in as the backup, the Giants actually had a chance to win a game. HAH. I was wrong. I cried again. This time I blame it on a family friend who called my father to congratulate him on the win, while they were still ahead…. Thanks Dean.
Vikings @ Seahawks 26-27
This game was super exciting. I needed the Vikings to score a lot since my opponent had the Seahawks defense. But I picked the Seahawks to win, as I’m not a fan of Kirk Cousins. The Vikings had the lead late in the fourth and had the chance to go up even further by kicking a field goal on 4th and 1 at the 6 yard line. The field goal would have put them up by 8 points, meaning the Seahawks would have to march down the field with less than two minutes to go, score a touchdown, and convert the 2 extra points. Well, the Vikings didn’t kick the field goal, and instead went for it, and came up short. The Seahawks marched down the field and scored a touchdown with 15 seconds left in the game. They went for 2 and missed. But, because the Vikings didn’t kick that field goal the final score wasn’t 29-27 or even 29-29 to send it into overtime. It was just a Seahawks win. Did you follow that?
Chargers @ Saints 27-30 OT
This was a really close game that was so back and forth it was decided in overtime. Justin Herbert had 4 touchdowns and played a hell of a game, unfortunately Keenan Allen, Chargers WR, was injured in the first half and didn’t return. Maybe, if he hadn’t been hurt the Chargers would have won this game. I know that the Allen injury contributed to my fantasy loss. It was Will Lutz who kicked the game winning field goal for the Saints in OT.
Bills @ Titans 16-42
This game was supposed to be played on 10/11, and maybe it would have been a different outcome. It was an embarrassing game to watch. The Titans, who hadn’t been on the field in almost two weeks, not able to practice (officially), were way better prepared than the Bills. The Bills blew it in true Buffalo fashion, and really, we should’ve seen it coming. The first quarter was pretty decent but it fell apart shortly after. It was ugly, and that’s all I have to say.
WEEK 6
There will not be a Thursday night game this week.
Sunday, October 18th
Texans (1-4) @ Titans (4-0) (1pm CBS)
I don’t think that the Texans have a chance to win this game. The Titans are riding high after their return to the field and win over the Bills Tuesday and I think they’ll ride that train to victory Sunday.
Bengals (1-3-1) @ Colts (3-2) (1pm FOX)
News came out Friday morning that the Colts facility has been shut down for multiple positives. The positives were retested and came back negative, so the game will not be postponed. Positives or not, I’m picking the Colts to win this game.
Falcons (0-5) @ Vikings (1-4) (1pm FOX)
With the positive in the Falcons facility I’m going to pick the Vikings to win this game. I would’ve picked the Falcons to win this game without a positive, though I really wouldn’t be surprised if the Vikings lost. Go Gurley!
Broncos (1-3) @ Patriots (2-2) (1pm CBS)
This game should’ve been played last week, and if it had been played I probably would’ve won in fantasy. I blame the Patriots for my loss. No, I’m not over it. I’m bitter. I lost to the owner of the company I work for. Booooooo. Anyway, Melvin Gordon is out with an "illness" and will not play, cough cough got arrested. Cam is off of the COVID list and has been practicing with the team since Thursday. I’m going to pick the Patriots to win regardless of who is starting.
Washington (1-4) @ NY Giants (0-5) (1pm FOX)
This will be another game that the Giants can win, should win, but will ultimately blow it, because they are the Giants and they fill their fans with false hopes. Every. Freakin. Time. Kyle Allen will start for the Football Team and Alex Smith will be the backup. Danny Jones is still the starter for the Giants, but does that mean anything? Go Giants. Wooo.-sarcastic exclamation.
Ravens (4-1) @ Eagles (1-3-1) (1pm CBS)
This should be an easy game for the Ravens. I’m picking the Ravens to win.
Browns (4-1) @ Steelers (4-0) (1pm CBS)
The Browns beat the Steelers last year, which Ray Lewis seemed to forget multiple times on Inside the NFL this week. I know that the Browns can beat the Steelers but because this game is a home game for the Steelers, and there will actually be some fans in the stands, I’m going to pick the Steelers for the win, I hope I’m wrong. GO BROWNIES!
Bears (4-1) @ Panthers (3-2) (1pm FOX)
I don’t think that the Bears record reflects their game performance. I’m going to pick the Panthers to win this game.
Lions (1-4) @ Jaguars (1-4) (1pm FOX)
This game is really a toss up. Both teams are terrible. I’m going to pick the Jags only because they are home, and they have fans.
Jets (0-5) @ Dolphins (2-3) (4:05pm CBS )
Fitzmagic is going up against one of his former teams. I think the Dolphins will get this win.
Packers (4-0) @ Buccaneers (3-2) (4:25pm FOX)
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are playing their best game right now. I am picking the Packers to win this game and hoping for more pouting Brady. Green Bay running back Jamaal Williams fired a playful shot at Tom Brady, “My quarterback knows what fourth down is.” Game on!
Rams (4-1) @ 49ers (2-3) (8:20pm NBC)
I’m going to have to pick the Rams to win this game. The 49ers are suffering a severe Super Bowl hangover, and will continue their downward spiral.
Monday, October 19th
Chiefs (4-1) @ Bills (4-1) (5pm FOX/NFL)
After last week’s games both teams are looking for a win. I’m picking the Chiefs to bounce back and win this game.
Cardinals (3-2) @ Cowboys (2-3) (8:15pm ESPN)
I’d love to see the Cowboys lose, but I think they will play this game for Dak and get the win. I hope I’m wrong.
BYE
Raiders, Saints, Chargers, Seahawks
GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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