The Shenoa Report
October 7, 2021
Regular Season Week 5
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I didn’t do so well on my picks this week (8-8) and I got my first loss in fantasy, BUT the Giants actually won, so it doesn’t hurt so much.
Here’s the recap of week 4.
Jaguars @ Bengals 21-24
I picked up the Bengals defense for this game. Yeah, that was not a good decision, and ultimately cost me the win in fantasy. It didn’t help that my opponent had Laviska Shenault, who had a monster game after DJ Chark went out of the game early with a broken leg. The Jags led 14-0 going into the half but the Bengals clawed back and were able to win the game with a last second field goal. Damn. Fun fact: Trevor Lawrence has lost just 2 games in his football career after leading by double digits. Both were to Joe Burrow!
Washington @ Falcons 34-30
My opponent, a major Washington fan, has most of the Football Team in his line up, another factor in my fantasy loss. Seriously, he has both of Washington’s QBs, the defense, the tight end, WR Terry McLaurin who had 30 fantasy points, and two running backs. That hurt. Obviously, he didn’t start all of them, but McLaurin hurt me the most.
Texans @ Bills 0-40
Yo! The Bills have now shut out 2 teams since the beginning of the season. They’ve won 50% of their games without the other team scoring. That’s crazy. Their defense forced 5 turnovers and limited Houston to just 109 total yards. Is it too soon to say that the Bills are the real deal?
Lions @ Bears 14-24
The Bears bounced back after an embarrassing loss last week and in return embarrassed the Lions instead. Justin Fields had a much better game with only one interception. And of course my opponent had David Montgomery, who was projected to get 8 points and in actuality got 22. Awesome. I hate losing.
Colts @ Dolphins 27-17
In recapping the week 4 games up to this point I’ve only gotten one pick right so far, and that was the Bills. I got this pick wrong too. The Colts got their first win of the season.
Panthers @ Cowboys 28-36
Zeek Elliot and the Cowboys ran all over the Panthers. It was kind of embarrassing if you ask me. Booooo.
Browns @ Vikings 14-7
How is it that Nick Chubb, who supposedly is RB1 was only targeted once! Yes, he had 100 yards rushing, but zero touchdowns. He did all the work and Kareem Hunt got the hand off for the one touchdown. It’s just not fair. Also, OBJ, shake my head, 2 receptions for 27 yards?! Not acceptable! I can’t bench Chubb but I will be benching or dropping OBJ. Thanks for helping contribute to my loss this week guys.
NY Giants @ Saints 27-21 OT
GMEN!!!!!!!!!! Even after the winning touchdown in overtime I was waiting for a flag to come out and take the win away. The Giants, who were down 11 points going into the 4th quarter rallied, and my fantasy kicker Graham Gano kicked the field goal that sent the game into overtime. Danny Jones had 402 yards, a new record for him, and his first interception of the season, that really doesn’t count because it was a hail mary to end the half. I don’t hold it against him.
I was mad at Kenny Golladay for his underperformance in previous weeks so I benched him and of course his fantasy score was triple what OBJ gave me. Had I started Golladay over OBJ I’d be 4-0 in fantasy. Whoops. The Giants won the toss in overtime, and Jabrill Peppers was ecstatic. We marched down the field and Saquon Barkley scored the winning touchdown. I couldn’t even celebrate, because I was waiting for the flag. But there wasn’t any flag and the Giants finally got their first win of the season! They won’t go 0-17!!!!!!!! I’ve made sure to wear my Giants garb all week in celebration.
Titans @ NY Jets 24-27 OT
Titans fans everywhere are super embarrassed after losing in overtime to the Jets. Jets fans, like Giants fans, are still in disbelief that their team actually won a game. Fun fact: this was the first time in history that the Jets and Giants both won games in overtime on the same day. (I got both this game and the Giants game pick wrong too.)
Chiefs @ Eagles 42-30
Two words. Tyreek Hill. 11 receptions, 186 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Patrick Mahomes had 5 touchdowns, and played lights out. It looks like the Chiefs are back to being the Chiefs. Sorry not sorry Eagle fans.
Cardinals @ Rams 37-20
The Cardinals are now the only team in the NFL that is undefeated. Kylar Murray had a stellar game, again. Unfortunately for my fantasy team and the Rams, Cooper Kupp did not have a stellar game. He only had 5 receptions and 64 yards. Not good enough.
Seahawks @ 49ers 28-21
The 49ers are still winless at home. Jimmy G went out of the game with a calf injury and kicker Robbie Gould was injured before the game. The 49ers are on the struggle bus for sure. The Seahawks, on the other hand, seem to be getting out the kinks and playing like the winning Seahawks again.
Ravens @ Broncos 23-7
Yeah, I got this pick wrong too. So much for Lamar Jackson being “questionable” and the Broncos defense being awesome… Jackson was unstoppable with 316 yards and one passing touchdown, and insult to injury, my opponent’s starting quarterback.
Steelers @ Packers 17-27
Big Ben is old and should just retire. Maybe I’d be ok with the Steelers if that happened. Aaron Rodgers on the other hand, showed once again why he was the MVP last season. Rodgers had help from Randall Cobb who had two receiving touchdowns and one rushing. Cobb was reunited with the Packers after a year with the Cowboys and a year with the Texans. Per Rodgers’ request Cobb is back in Green Bay, and all Packers fans are happy for the reunion.
Buccaneers @ Patriots 19-17
I should just copy and paste the recaps from missed field goals to lose the game from last week's heartbreaking losses. Sorry Pats fans you almost stuck it to Brady. The Patriots lost in the final seconds of the game after a missed field goal. It would’ve been the shocker of all shockers, Brady losing in Foxborough. Fun Fact: tickets for this game were just as expensive as tickets for the Super Bowl. In week 4 of the season…
Raiders @ Chargers 14-28
It’s Derick Carr’s and Josh Jacobs’ fault the Raiders lost this game. Actually it's Gruden’s fault for the loss. When your running back isn’t getting it done on the ground, and your quarterback doesn’t even target your best player (Darren Waller), how the heck do you expect to win the game? It was so frustrating to watch. I went to bed, knowing the Raiders would lose, I would get this pick wrong, and Waller wouldn’t get me the points I needed to win in fantasy. Also, the Mannings, my saving grace for MNF, had the night off so MNF completely sucked.
WEEK 5
Thursday, October 7th
Rams (3-1) @ Seahawks (2-2) (8:20pm NFL)
The Seahawks have not won at home yet this season and the Rams have not lost an away game. This should be a good, close game. I’m going to pick the Seahawks to win this game, just because it’s rare that they lose at home, and that’s already happened once this year.
Sunday, October 10th
Jets (1-3) @ Falcons (1-3) (9:30am NFL)
This is our first London game of the season. Note the time. It will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Make sure you have your coffee ready for this game. I’m picking the Jets to win this game across the pond.
Packers (3-1) @ Bengals (3-1) (1pm FOX)
The Bengals haven’t lost a game at home yet this season, I think they’ll get their first home loss against the Packers. I just hope Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams have an off game, as my opponent has both players in their starting lineup. Sorry Packers fans, can’t root for you this week. Fun fact: Joe Burrow has more touchdowns than Aaron Rodgers so far this season. Will that change? I hope not this week, but I’m picking the Packers for the win.
Lions (0-4) @ Vikings (1-3) (1pm FOX)
I’d love to see the Lions beat the Vikings at home, but I just don’t see that happening. I’ll be rooting for the Lions but picking the Vikings for the win, and hoping Justin Jefferson has an off game, because, fantasy.
Broncos (3-1) @ Steelers (1-3) (1pm FOX)
Normally I love Noah Fant, but not this week; opponent, fantasy. I am picking the Broncos to bounce back from that horrible loss and stick it to the Steelers who have lost both games at home so far this season. Make it 3 Denver, also shut down Diontae Johnson, please and thank you. One more thing, Denver, score a LOT of points, my opponent also has the Pittsburgh defense. I’m picking the Broncos for the win.
Dolphins (1-3) @ Buccaneers (3-1) (1pm CBS)
Yeah, I’m picking the Bucs to win this game. PS Fournette please have an amazing game. Thanks.
Saints (2-2) @ Washington (2-2) (1pm CBS)
I think the Saints are going to do better than last week, sorry not sorry, and I think Kamara is going to have a good game. I’m picking the Saints to win this game.
Eagles (1-3) @ Panthers (3-1) (1pm FOX)
Obviously I’m picking the Panthers to win this game. Go Panthers! PS I still hate the Eagles, just so you don’t forget. Also, I need both the Football Team and the Eagles to lose their games because I don’t have high hopes for the Giants this week.
Titans (2-2) @ Jaguars (0-4) (1pm CBS)
Again, I’m hoping that Derrick Henry has his best game ever. I picked up the Tennessee defense so I’m really hoping I’ll have a better chance than I did last week when I picked up the Bengals defense. We’ll see. I’m picking the Titans to win this game.
Patriots (1-3) @ Texans (1-3) (1pm CBS)
Both teams have rookie quarterbacks, but I think the Patriots QB, Mac Jones, is way better. Can you even name the Texans QB? I didn’t think so. His name is Davis Mills, I think… I’m picking the Patriots to win this game.
Bears (2-2) @ Raiders (3-1) (4:05pm CBS)
Justin Fields has been named the starter moving forward. I don’t think that’s going to help much. The Bears got a win last week while the Raiders had their first loss. I don’t think either team will repeat. I need Carr to throw more balls to Darren Waller, and I’m picking the Raiders to win this game.
Browns (3-1) @ Chargers (3-1) (4:05pm CBS)
Baker Mayfield has been playing with an injured left shoulder since September 19th. He’s not going to have surgery because it’s his non throwing shoulder. This may explain why he hasn’t been lights out this season. The Chargers are playing well as of late, and being that this game is at home I’m picking the Chargers to win this game. Sorry Brownies. I still need Chubb to actually have a stellar game, unlike last week.
NY Giants (1-3) @ Cowboys (3-1) (4:25pm CBS)
Ugh. I’m going to be rooting for the Giants and hoping they actually pull off this upset. But because I did horrible on my picks last week, I’m picking the Cowboys to win this game. GO GMEN!!!! Prove me wrong!
49ers (2-2) @ Cardinals (4-0) (4:25pm FOX)
I’m picking the Cardinals to go 5-0! I need Kyler to have a better game than last week without targeting or handing off the ball to Chase Edmonds, as he’s on my opponent’s team. Lots of long passes to Hopkins would be amazing. Thanks in advance.
Bills (3-1) @ Chiefs (2-2) (8:20pm NBC)
The Bills are playing better football consistently this season, the Chiefs not so much. The Bills have not lost an away game yet and the Chiefs have already lost at home. I think the Chiefs could win this game, but I’ll be picking the Bills for the W. Stefon Diggs can’t have a good game, because, fantasy.
Monday, October 11th
Colts (1-3) @ Ravens (3-1) (8:15pm ESPN)
The Manning’s aren’t calling this game so It’ll be hard to watch. Also I don’t have any fantasy implications so I could actually go to bed early. I’m picking the Ravens to win this game.
GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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