The Shenoa Report
December 1, 2022
Regular Season Week 13
Week 12 games feel like so long ago. Since last week I’ve been in 10 different states. When I travel I feel like I go through a time warp. It was great to spend time with family and friends but it’s also nice to be back home. Obviously football was on but it wasn’t the focal point of the trip. No, not even the Giants game. The games were on but the sound was off. It was nice, even though the Giants lost. I won in fantasy and my picks were better 11-5.
We are now into December and I’m looking forward to lucky week 13. I think I’m mathematically out of the fantasy playoffs but I play my partner this week so hopefully I’ll at least gain some bragging rights. I’m also hoping the Giants can bounce back and get a W in a divisional contest they need to win badly.
Before we get to week 13 let’s recap the ridiculousness of week 12…
Bills @ Lions 28-25
This game was too close for comfort for Bills fans as the Lions actually led a couple of times. But in the end the game was decided on 2 field goals. With just over 2 minutes left in the game Michael Badgley kicked a 51 yard field goal to tie the game. Then, with 21 seconds left in the game Tyler Bass kicked the game winning field goal from 45 yards out.
NY Giants @ Cowboys 20-28
Can I just say that it really sucks when your team is up at halftime and then forgets how to play as a team in the second half. It really sucks. It also sucks having such an injury ridden team. It sucks losing. It sucks, it sucks, it sucks.
Patriots @ Vikings 26-33
The Vikings had no problem beating the Patriots on Thanksgiving night. I just wish they had utilized Dalvin Cook more.
Buccaneers @ Browns 17-23 OT
I had a feeling if this game went into overtime the Browns would win it. And that’s exactly what happened. In other news, Nick Chubb continues to be really good.
Bengals @ Titans 20-16
Treylon Burks got his first touchdown of his NFL career on a Derrick Henry fumble recovery in the endzone for the Titans. This was good news for Burks fans and bad news for Henry fans. But it wasn’t enough to win the game. Joe Burrow had the game all wrapped up early in the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass to Tee Higgins to put the game away.
Texans @ Dolphins 15-30
The Dolphins defense had no problem containing second string quarterback Kyle Allen in this very one sided game. Looking at the Texans record it’s not breaking news that Houston is bad this season.
Bears @ NY Jets 10-31
The Bears had no chance at winning without Justin Fields. It was an ugly, very wet game where, for the Jets, the quarterback change worked in their favor. Mike White threw for 315 yards and had 3 touchdowns in this win over Chicago.
Falcons @ Commanders 13-19
The Commanders are the better team so it’s no surprise they won this game. I mean, I’m not surprised.
Broncos @ Panthers 10-23
When Sam Darnold makes your team look good the other team must be really bad. I heard a stat this past week that QB Russell Wilson was ranked 33rd in a league of 32 teams. Ouch.
Ravens @ Jaguars 27-28
I think the Jags are tired of losing. They played so hard and so well to get the W in this matchup. I think that Ravens fans and NFL fans alike were stunned when the Jags went for two to win the game. And they did.
Chargers @ Cardinals 25-24
Kyler Murray was back under center but it wasn’t enough to get the win. Justin Herbert had 3 touchdowns and 274 yards to Murray’s 191 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception.
Raiders @ Seahawks 40-34 OT
Josh Jacobs had a day. He had a really good day. He had 229 rushing yards and two touchdowns. His last touchdown came in overtime and was an 87 yard run! Incredible. Also, if you had him on your fantasy team this week, congratulations, you most likely won.
Rams @ Chiefs 10-26
Of course the Chiefs won. The Rams should just forfeit the rest of their games. They can’t afford anyone else to get injured or they won't have a team next year.
Saints @ 49ers 0-13
The Saints laid a big goose egg and I’m thinking about benching Kamara this coming week. Kamara had 2 fumbles and less rushing yards than Andy Dalton, who finished with 21 rushing yards. For the third consecutive game the 49ers defense shutout their opponents in the second half of the game.
Packers @ Eagles 33-40
The Eagles took the win while taking Aaron Rodgers out of the game. Rodgers left the game in the second half, not because of his broken thumb but because of a rib injury. Jordan Love took over for Rodgers, connecting with Christian Watson on a 63 yard touchdown pass in the 4th quarter. This put the Packers in reach of a possible upset but the Eagles were able to hang on for the win.
Steelers @ Colts 24-17
The Steelers got the win even though it cost them a Najee Harris injury that sidelined him for the rest of the game. Benny Snell Jr. took over for the injured Harris and made a day out of it. He even got his first touchdown of his NFL career.
WEEK 13
Thursday, December 1st
Bills (8-3) @ Patriots (6-5) (8:15pm Prime Video)
I’m picking the Bills to win this game. It should be a good one. Division rivalry games usually are.
Sunday, December 4th
Steelers (4-7) @ Falcons (5-7) (1pm CBS)
I’m picking the Steelers to win this game. They are playing pretty decent football as of late.
Broncos (3-8) @ Ravens (7-4) (1pm CBS)
I’m picking the Ravens to win this game. They lost a super close one last week and I don’t think that the Broncos have any capability of pulling off this upset.
Packers (4-8) @ Bears (3-9) (1pm FOX)
Will Aaron Rodgers be back? Will Justin Fields be back? Regardless, I’m picking the Packers to win this game.
Jaguars (4-7) @ Lions (4-7) (1pm FOX)
I’m actually going to pick the Lions to win this game.
Browns (4-7) @ Texans (1-9-1) (1pm CBS)
Deshawn Watson will be starting against his former team this Sunday. He hasn’t played a snap in over two years. I’m pretty sure the Texans will be very sad for letting him go after the Browns kick their butts. I’m picking the Browns for the win.
NY Jets (7-4) @ Vikings (9-2) (1pm CBS)
I’m picking the Vikings for the win. I need them to win so much that their week 16 game against the Giants will be meaningless for them and hopefully a game that the Giants can win.
Commanders (7-5) @ NY Giants (7-4) (1pm FOX)
Chase Young will be back for the Commanders just in time to play the Giants. Cool. I’m a glutton for punishment so I am picking the Giants to win this game. We need this game so much if we are going to have any chance at making the playoffs.
Titans (7-4) @ Eagles (10-1) (1pm FOX)
I’m picking the Eagles to win but I wouldn’t mind if the Titans upset them.
Seahawks (6-5) @ Rams (3-8) (4:05pm FOX)
I’m picking the Seahawks to win. I don’t know who the Rams would have to play in order for me to pick LA.
Dolphins (8-3) @ 49ers (7-4) (4:05pm FOX)
I’m picking the 49ers to win. I hear their defense is pretty good.
Chiefs (9-2) @ Bengals (7-4) (4:25pm CBS)
I’m picking the Chiefs to win. Though it should be a close game.
Chargers (6-5) @ Raiders (4-7) (4:25pm CBS)
I’m picking the Chargers to win. They are the better team.
Colts (4-7-1) @ Cowboys(8-3) (8:20pm NBC)
I’m picking the Cowboys to win but I wouldn’t be at all upset if I was wrong.
Monday, December 5th
Saints (4-8) @ Buccaneers (5-6) (8:15pm ESPN/ABC)
The Saints are terrible. I’m picking the Bucs to win this game.
The Cardinals and the Panthers are both on bye this week, so they can’t lose.
GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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