The Shenoa Report
January 2, 2022
Regular Season Week 17
Happy New Year and good riddance 2021! Without the Thursday night game this week, I’ve procrastinated till now. Whoops.
The majority of the games will be today (Sunday) and there will be one Monday night game, a very normal schedule to start the new year.
This past week the world lost some legends, we will miss you John Madden and Betty White. The NFL will be honoring John Madden at the beginning of every game this week with a moment of silence.
In other news, the NFL has changed their Covid policy once again in accordance with the CDC. Now, if a player tests positive regardless of vaccination status, that player can return to the field in 5 days rather than 10 days as long as the player is asymptomatic or their symptoms are waning. I have my opinions on this but because I’ve waited till the last minute to write this report I’ll be keeping those opinions to myself, at least for this week.
My fantasy team did way better this past week, so I’m hopeful to place 3rd in our playoffs. I also did better on my picks last week going 11-5. The Giants still suck and it continues to frustrate me.
Here is the recap for week 16.
49ers @ Titans 17-20
The Titans clawed their way back into this game after being shutout in the first half. And they did it without their starters on the left side of their offensive line. It was pretty incredible. Thanks covid for making football more interesting.
Browns @ Packers 22-24
I really didn’t think that this game would be close at all. The Browns held their own but when you are playing Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay you are probably going to lose. The Packers are still perfect at home this season.
Colts @ Cardinals 22-16
I knew in my heart I should’ve picked the Colts to win this game. I just knew it, but I so wanted the Cardinals to win it clouded my judgment. The Cards are struggling down the stretch and I’m a bit worried for them. The Colts on the other hand seem to will themselves to win, and continue to do so.
Lions @ Falcons 16-20
The Falcons have realized that if they actually play hard all four quarters they can win games. That was the case in the fourth quarter when the Falcons picked off Lions backup QB Tim Boyle to secure the win.
Buccaneers @ Panthers 32-6
It’s safe to say that the Bucs have bounced back after being shut out the week before. It also helped that they were playing the pathetic Panthers. This was an easy pick to get correct.
Ravens @ Bengals 21-41
If you’re a Ravens fan you are probably pretty embarrassed right now. Joe Burrow had a franchise record breaking day with 525 passing yards. He also didn’t feel bad about throwing deep passes in the fourth quarter to get the new record even though they had secured the win. I’ll paraphrase what he said about it, “They did it to us last season (running up the score) so we didn’t feel bad about doing it to them.” Way to go Joe!
Chargers @ Texans 29-41
Well that’ll teach me to pick up and start the Chargers defense. They “earned” me -5 points. Cool. The Texans, who started Davis Mills at QB, had a way better day than the Chargers. Justin Herbert had 2 interceptions and only one touchdown while Mills had no interceptions and 2 touchdowns. The Texans had a really fun day, clearly.
Rams @ Vikings 30-23
I’m a little surprised the Rams won, as Matt Stafford did not have a good game at all. He had 3 interceptions and one touchdown. Thankfully that one touchdown went to OBJ so I got some points in fantasy. Unfortunately I didn’t start Sony Michel who had over 100 rushing yards and a touchdown. You win some you lose some, which seems to be the Vikings motto. I’m glad this one was a loss for them.
Bills @ Patriots 33-21
Well, the Bills surprised me, for sure. Their defense really stepped up, picking off Mac Jones twice and their offense was definitely clicking. Josh Allen had three passing touchdowns and zero interceptions. I’m still shocked that the Patriots lost to the Bills at home.
Jaguars @ Jets 21-26
It wasn’t a pretty game but the Jets got their fourth win of the season.
NY Giants @ Eagles 10-34
OK. I’m so frustrated with this team. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, they’ve all got to go! Get rid of everyone, except Saquon! Joe Judge is awful! I mean, I was so excited that Jake Fromm was starting and even though he wasn’t spectacular the score was tied at 3 going into the half. But because he threw one interception, that wasn’t even his fault, you bench him and put Mike Glennon in?!? Then Glennon throws a pick six and you keep him in? IT DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE! AHHHHHHHHH! PS I hate the Eagles. I’m done.
Bears @ Seahawks 25-24
This was a very snowy game in which Nick Foles started for the Bears after not taking a snap in over a year and brought the Bears to an unlikely victory over the Seahawks. With this loss the Seahawks have been eliminated from playoff contention. Crazy.
Steelers @ Chiefs 10-36
The Chiefs won without Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelsey, while Patrick Mahomes still had three touchdown passes and zero interceptions. Byron Pringle picked up the slack and had two receiving touchdowns. It’s always nice to see the Chiefs win especially if it comes with a Steelers loss.
Broncos @ Raiders 13-17
This wasn’t an exciting game and I’m not happy that the Broncos lost. Mainly because I picked them to win. More frustrating, the Raiders are still technically alive and could slip into the playoffs with this win. Boo. Mostly I’m mad because Darren Waller hasn’t played the second half of the season and his backup TE is a joke.
Washington @ Cowboys 14-56
This game was a joke. It was on, but I didn’t really watch it, because it was a joke.
Dolphins @ Saints 20-3
With most of the Saints on the covid list it’s no wonder that the Dolphins won this game. Fun fact: The Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to lose 7 in a row and then win 7 in a row.
WEEK 17
Sunday, January 2nd
Falcons (7-8) @ Bills (9-6) (1pm FOX)
I’m picking the Bills to win this game, and frankly if I’m wrong, the Bills are in big trouble.
NY Giants (4-11) @ Bears (5-10) (1pm CBS)
Mike Glennon will be starting for the Giants. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. It also looks like there will be no timeshare with Jake Fromm. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Giants, you frustrate me to no end. This is a game that we actually could and should win. But we won’t, because we’re the Giants, led by Joe Judge, who continually makes bad coaching decisions. I’m picking the Bears to win this game. Prove me wrong. GO G-MEN!
Chiefs (11-4) @ Bengals (9-6) (1pm CBS)
The Bengals can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but the Chiefs want that number 1 seed that comes with home field advantage and a first round bye. I think this game will be a shoot out and I’m picking the Chiefs for the win.
Raiders (8-7) @ Colts (9-6) (1pm FOX)
The big news out of Indy this week was that Carson Wentz, who is unvaccinated, tested positive for covid. Now had he tested positive just a week before he wouldn’t have been able to play in this game. But due to the protocol change by the CDC and NFL, Wentz tested out this morning and has been cleared to play. This should be an interesting game to watch. I’m picking the Colts for the win.
Jaguars (2-13) @ Patriots (9-6) (1pm CBS)
I’m pretty sure the Patriots will have no problem winning this game and I’m picking them to do just that.
Buccaneers (11-4) @ Jets (4-11) (1pm FOX)
Like the Patriots, I have full confidence that the Buccaneers will beat the Jets.
Dolphins (8-7) @ Titans (10-5) (1pm CBS)
The Dolphins are on a long winning streak, will it end today? With a Titans win, they can clinch the AFC South title and have the possibility of getting that number 1 seed, just in time to get a healthy Derrick Henry back. I’ll be rooting for and picking the Titans to win this game and end the Dolphins streak.
Eagles (8-7) @ Washington (6-9) (1pm FOX)
I’m picking the stupid Eagles to win this game, but I will be rooting for the Football Team and hoping they stuff Philedelphia.
Rams (11-4) @ Ravens (8-7) (1pm FOX)
The Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson once again. Regardless, I’m picking the Rams to win this game. I hope the Rams have a monster game, as I have 3 Rams in my starting lineup. I’d like to win big and I need the Rams to have a great game to do it.
Broncos (7-8) @ Chargers (8-7) (4:05pm CBS)
The Chargers could get back into a wild-card spot with a win and losses by Miami and Baltimore. So, according to my picks they could do it. I’m picking the Chargers to win this game. We’ll see if they get that wild-card spot.
Texans (4-11) @ 49ers (8-7) (4:05pm CBS)
Jimmy G is out for the 49ers and the 49ers need to win their last 2 games of the season to get into the playoffs. Trey Lance will have the start today against the Texans. It is definitely possible that the Texans will upset San Francisco but I’m going to pick the 49ers for the win.
Cardinals (10-5) @ Cowboys (11-4) (4:25pm FOX)
I’ll probably get this pick wrong because I refuse to pick the Cowboys. I’m starting Kyler Murray, Zach Ertz, and Chase Edmonds and I really need the Cardinals to have a fantastic game. The odds are stacked against me and the Cards. Damnit, I’m picking the Cards to lose, but I’ll still be rooting for them and hoping I’m wrong!
Panthers (5-10) @ Saints (7-8) (4:25pm FOX)
The Saints will start Taysom Hill and the Panthers are going with Sam Darnold at QB. I’m picking the Saints for the win.
Lions (2-12-1) @ Seahawks (5-10) (4:25pm FOX)
This could be Pete Carol and Russel Wilson’s last game together in Seattle. I’m picking the Seahawks to win and we’ll have to wait till the off season to see if Carol and or Wilson leave Seattle next season.
Vikings (7-8) @ Packers (12-3) (8:20pm NBC)
Kirk Cousins, unvaccinated, tested positive and will not start for the Vikings. Also, the Packers just don’t lose at home, and I don’t think they are going to start against one of their division rivals. I’m picking the Packers to win this game.
Monday, January 3rd
Browns (7-8) @ Steelers (7-7-1) (8:15pm ESPN)
This should also be Big Ben’s last home game with the Steelers. Speculation is Roethlisberger will retire at the end of the season. Fingers crossed.
Peyton and Eli will be back with the Manning Cast, which I am looking forward to. I’m playing the Browns defense so I’m picking Cleveland for the win.
GO GMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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