The Shenoa Report
November 19, 2020
Regular Season Week 11
You guys! The Giants have won two weeks in a row AND they can’t lose this week because they have their BYE!!!!! Woot! This I am thankful for.
There are COVID-19 positives everywhere and honestly, I can’t keep up with which team has which. With COVID-19 infection rates rising rapidly throughout the country, the NFL announced that starting on Saturday all 32 teams will operate for the rest of the season under the league's intensive protocol. To read more about it go here: https://www.nfl.com/news/all-nfl-teams-to-operate-in-covid-19-intensive-protocol-starting-saturday
Wear a damn mask if you are going out. Better yet, stay home, read The Shenoa Report, and enjoy some football from the comfort of your home.
I went 9-5 in my picks and lost in fantasy. Here’s the recap of week 10.
Colts @ Titans 34-17
The Colts stunned the Titans, and everyone else, on Thursday night. Indy’s defense held Derrick Henry to just 103 yards, which really is saying something. Nyheim Hines had 2 touchdowns, one rushing the other from a pass from Philip Rivers. Rivers threw for over 300 yards and, more importantly, had no interceptions. The Colts special teams blocked a punt which was returned for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter the Colts were doing so well that they pulled Rivers from the game and put in Jacoby Brissett, who also had a rushing touchdown. I got this pick wrong.
Texans @ Browns 7-10
The final score should’ve been 7-17. Nick Chubb was back in the lineup and had the only touchdown for the Browns. He should have had 2, but he went out of bounds on the 1 yard line to seal the win for Cleveland. Classy, yes. Good for fantasy football, no. It was a good defensive game. A lot of punts, and the only scoring plays came in the first quarter and the 4th quarter.
Jaguars @ Packers 20-24
The Jags, although they have only won one game this season, sure did put up a fight. They scored in every quarter, didn’t allow Green Bay to score in the first and third quarter, and really tried to spoil the Packers’ day. In the fourth quarter the Jags picked off Aaron Rodgers but their offense had to settle for a field goal. It’s clear that the Jags offense needs to step up more to finish games.
Washington @ Lions 27-30
This game was a real nail biter. It was one of those games that really came down to the last play. Alex Smith started the game in his first start since “the accident.” Even though he didn’t have a touchdown on the day, he had close to 400 passing yards! The game was decided with 16 seconds to go when Matt Prater kicked the game winning field goal from 59 yards. Had Prater missed, the game would have gone into overtime, and I think that the Football Team would have won.
Eagles @ NY Giants 17-27
YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!! The Giants have now won two in a row. For the fans, it feels more like they’ve won 10 in a row. Oh 2020. It was such a great win, we haven’t beaten the Eagles since 2016! Ugh, it was time! Danny Jones, for the second week in a row, didn’t have a turnover, nor did he fall down while trying to score a touchdown. In fact he had 2 rushing touchdowns, only one was called back because the percussionist was called for holding. The percussionist is how we refer to this year's 4th overall draft pick, because that’s what he’s known for, clearly not for playing football… The Giants defense had an amazing game, they didn’t let the Eagles convert a single 3rd down, and they converted 9 of their own!!! It’s probably too soon to say that the Giants have turned a corner, but 1st place in the division is easily in their grasp.
Buccaneers @ Panthers 46-23
Clearly, the Buccaneers rebounded from their loss the previous week and put a hurting on the Panthers. Carolina, again without McCaffrey, struggled the entire game. The first quarter was their best, with 2 touchdowns, but after that they just kinda fizzled out while the Bucs momentum snowballed forward. Tom Brady threw 3 touchdown passes and ran for another. This was all after what should’ve been a 45 minute plane ride to Charlotte ended up taking 8 hours. The team was stranded on the tarmac after their original flight was delayed more than 6 hours due to mechanical issues and were forced to board a new plane to Charlotte. I guess the team had a lot of time to strategize how to beat the Panthers.
Broncos @ Raiders 12-37
One of the biggest reasons I lost in fantasy this past week was because my opponent started Josh Jacobs and I started Philip Lindsay. Jacobs had 21 carries, 112 rushing yards, and 2 touchdowns. In my stupid league, where points per touch is a thing, it turned in to 51 points for Jacobs. Lindsay in comparison had 4 points. I also started Noah Fant who had a total of 4 points as well. The Broncos surely did not help me this week in fantasy but the Raiders were my opponents MVP. The Raiders are firing on all cylinders, offense, defense, and special teams. Their defense, for example, picked off Drew Lock FOUR times. If you are a Broncos fan, I’m sorry.
Chargers @ Dolphins 21-29
The Dolphins are not the team they used to be. They have 6 wins this season so far, I think they had 6 wins in the combined last 7 years. (That’s my sarcastic font, it’s not true, but if you’re a Dolphins fan it might feel like it.) In a division that the Patriots dominated for close to 2 decades the Dolphins now have a chance to rise to the top. They just have to do better than the Bills this season… If Miami’s defense continues to stand strong and Tua continues to grow with the offense we could be seeing the Dolphins like they were when Dan Marino was the quarterback.
Bills @ Cardinals 30-32
*Disclaimer* Bills fans, you may not want to read this write up. It’s going to be too painful. You might just want to skip past this one and let out a big sigh of relief that week 11 is your bye week and the Bills can’t lose!
This game was back and forth and a thriller to watch. With 34 seconds left in the game Josh Allen threw an incredible pass to Stefon Diggs in the end zone to go up by 4. The Bills entire team and fans alike thought they had sealed the win. Game over. But the game wasn’t over. In just 32 seconds and 4 plays the Cardinals mounted a comeback for the ages. With 2 seconds left in the game Kyler Murray scrambled and threw a bomb to DeAndre Hopkins in the end zone surrounded by 3 Bills defenders. Hopkins stole the ball out of the air and came down with the winning touchdown. Quarterback fans are calling it a “Hail Murray” instead of a “Hail Mary” while wide receiver fans are calling it a “Hail Hopkins.” Bills fans are calling it heartburn, disappointment, and terror.
Seahawks @ Rams 16-23
The Seahawks have hit rock bottom in just 2 weeks. Russell Wilson threw 2 interceptions and 0 touchdowns, DK Metcalf only had 2 receptions for 28 yards and the running game was non-existent. The Rams, on the other hand, had 3 rushing touchdowns, Malcolm Brown had 2 and Darrell Henderson had the other. Jarred Goff didn’t have a touchdown but didn’t throw an interception either. The NFC West has a 3 way tie for first place, and the Seahawks need to rebound quickly in order to stay in the running.
49ers @ Saints 13-27
Drew Brees did not have a good day. He didn’t have an interception and did have one touchdown before leaving the game with 5 broken ribs and a punctured lung. Jameis Winston came in for the injured Brees to finish the game. Thankfully for the Saints, Alvin Kamara had a very good game with 2 rushing touchdowns and 1 receiving. The Saints defense also stepped up, intercepting Nick Mullens twice, holding the 49ers to just one touch down and two field goals.
Bengals @ Steelers 10-36
It was pretty much the Big Ben show in Pittsburgh. The Bengals couldn’t contain Roethlisberger, who had 4 touchdowns on the day. This was to be expected as the Steelers are now 9-0 for the first time in franchise history. That’s really all I have to say about the Steelers. I’m not happy about it, it is what it is.
Ravens @ Patriots 17-23
This game was pretty fun to watch. It looked like it was being played in a monsoon. It was evident that the Patriots had practiced in inclement weather while the Ravens had not. Even though the Ravens are the better team, by a landslide, the playing field was even because of the weather. Patriots running back Rex Burkhead had a great game with 2 touchdowns, while he sat on my bench in fantasy. Oh well, even if I had played my best lineup I still would’ve lost. Kinda like the Ravens.
Vikings @ Bears 19-13
If the Bears had a better quarterback they probably would’ve won this game. Nick Foles continues to be the achilles heel of Chicago. The defense did a pretty good job of containing Delvin Cook and even picked off Kirk Cousins once. Cordarrelle Patterson had a 104 yard kickoff return for a touchdown for the Bears but Nick Foles had an interception and no touchdowns.
WEEK 11
Thursday, November 19th
Cardinals (6-3) @ Seahawks (6-3) (8:20pm FOX/NFLN)
A game of angry birds. Gosh, the Seahawks have got to get back to winning. This will probably be a close game but I’m going to pick the Seahawks to win this game because I can’t see them falling to 3 straight losses.
Sunday, November 22nd
Eagles (3-5-1) @ Browns (6-3) (1pm FOX)
I’m picking the Browns to win this game and I hope they put a beating on the Eagles in the process.
Falcons (3-6) @ Saints (7-2) (1pm FOX)
The Saints will be without Drew Brees so it’s up to Jameis Winston to lead the team to victory. This could be a trap game for New Orleans since the Falcons just started to figure out how to finish games. I’m going to pick the Saints to win this game but I will not be surprised if this doesn’t happen.
Bengals (2-6-1) Washington (2-7) (1pm CBS)
I hate to say it, but Washington is coming together. I think they could actually win this game. I don’t want them to because I need all the teams in the NFC East to lose this week, as it’ll be good for the Giants on their bye. With all that said I’m picking the Football Team to win but I hope I’m wrong. Go Bengals!
Lions (4-5) @ Panthers (3-7) (1pm FOX)
Lions running back D’Andre Swift has a concussion and probably won't play in this game. Therefore I am picking the Panthers to win.
Steelers (9-0) @ Jaguars (1-8) (1pm CBS)
I would love to see the Jags get their second win of the season but this is highly unlikely. I’m picking the Steelers to win this game.
Titans (6-3) @ Ravens (6-3) (1pm CBS)
Both these teams are coming off pretty humiliating losses and both teams need a win. Which one will actually get it? I’m picking the Ravens. Am I confident in this pick? No I am not.
Patriots (4-5) @ Texans (2-7) (4:05pm CBS)
I’m going to pick the home team for the win. I don’t think that the Patriots can win three in a row. But who knows.
Dolphins (6-3) @ Broncos (3-6) (4:05pm CBS)
I think the Dolphins are the real deal and therefore will win this game against the struggling Broncos. Note to self, I should sit my Broncos players.
Jets (0-9) @ Chargers (2-7) (4:05pm CBS)
If you need a good laugh google Justin Herbert haircut. If the initial picture doesn’t get you a giggle the comments are sure to. I promise. Hopefully Herbert isn’t like Sampson and all the power and strength was in his hair. I’m picking the Chargers to win this game but really wouldn’t be shocked if the Jets got their first win of the season… In week 11.
Packers (7-2) @ Colts (6-3) (4:25pm FOX)
This’ll be a good game. I’m picking the Packers to win, but they will have to really work for this win because the Colts defense is legit.
Cowboys (2-7) @ Vikings (4-5) (4:25pm FOX)
Andy Dalton has had a rough three weeks. First he got a concussion and was knocked out of the game then he contracted COVID-19. Dalton said “the COVID hit me hard the first day I had it, then it gradually started feeling better.” He was concussed on top of it all so, who knows. With all that being said, Dalton is supposed to start against the Vikings. I’m picking the Vikings to win this game.
Chiefs (8-1) @ Raiders (6-3) (8:20pm NBC)
The Chiefs are fresh off their bye so I’m picking them to win this game. I’m also picking them to win this game because I have to start their defense and Patrick Mahomes is my quarterback in fantasy.
Monday, November 23rd
Rams (6-3) @ Buccaneers (7-3) (8:15pm ESPN)
I’d like to see the Rams win this game but I’ll be picking the Bucs for the win.
BYE
Bills, Bears, NY Giants, 49ers
GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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