The Shenoa Report
September 12, 2024
Regular Season Week 2
Week one is in the books! I guess it’s a good thing that I am playing in two fantasy leagues, better chances at winning, because we all know that’s not in the NY Giants future. I won in one league and lost in the other, thanks Christian McCaffery! Also, I went 12-4 in my picks.
Let’s jump into the recap!
Ravens @ Chiefs 20-27
Honestly, I went to bed before the game was over. It was late and I was turning into a pumpkin or just an overly tired, sleepy girl. I was frustrated that Patrick Mahomes wasn’t lighting the world on fire and also hoping that I could claim Isaiah Likely off waivers. The end of the game was a wild one. It looked like the Ravens were going to send this game to overtime until the touchdown with just seconds left in the game was overturned because the receiver came down with the ball with his toe on the out of bounds line. I’ve seen the pictures. His toe was on the line. Just like when Kevin Durant was with the Brooklyn Nets and he had a chance to win the game advancing the team further into the playoffs. But no. KD’s toe was also on the line and his 3 pointer became a 2 pointer and the Nets lost the game. Maybe KD will reach out to Likely and tell him to wear smaller cleats. No touchdown. Chiefs win. Patrick Mahomes had some advice for Isaiah Likely after the game, simply “Wear white cleats”.
Packers @ Eagles 29-34
As you can imagine I wasn’t too excited to watch this game. I did like Saquon’s first play as an Eagle though. He got the ball and promptly slipped and fell in the backfield for a 3 yard loss. After that, not so much. Every time he got the ball and did something well I called him an f-ing a-hole traitor or some rendition of that. I said the phrase a lot. Saquon had his best game of his career. Cool. The Packers tried to win this game but instead their quarterback Jordan Love was injured on their last series stalling the comeback. Thankfully Love avoided a season ending injury and will only be out for the next few weeks.
Cardinals @ Bills 28-34
I don’t think that Bills fans expected to be down 14 points to the Cardinals in week one but I do know that they expected to win this game. So when the going got tough the fans got loud. Josh Allen showed everyone he didn’t need receivers like Stefon Diggs or Gabe Davis, he just needed his legs and body to barrel through to the endzone. I am happy the Bills got the win, as they’ll be my side team this season, though I would have liked to have seen more targets for Marvin Harrison Jr on the Cardinals. 3 is just not enough, Kyler!
Patriots @ Bengals 16-10
I think this game shocked all football fans. I know I got this pick wrong. Fun fact, Rhamondre Stevenson went off in this game.. Stupid me had him on my bench. Next week I’ll start him. I’ve learned my lesson. Jerod Mayo won his first game as a head coach in the NFL and the Bengals definitely don’t look the same without Joe Mixon. They went three and out on all three of their first possessions. Their only touchdown came in the third quarter. It’s safe to say that the Bengals have some work to do to improve this season.
Vikings @ NY Giants 28-6
For the first time as a New York Football Giants Fan I wasn’t mad at the conclusion of this game. I wasn’t anything. I didn’t yell. I didn’t cry. I didn’t rage text. I didn’t go into the kitchen and start baking. I didn’t knit or crochet. I didn’t even call my dad. I didn’t feel anything. I was numb. I’ve resolved myself to just having a bad football team. Like the historic Bills, Lions, or Browns. If those teams can still have fans, man, that shows resilience. Just add the Giants to the list of teams who have had more losing seasons than winning. The fact is Daniel Jones is BAD and until the organization finds a more talented quarterback these are the games Giants fans have to look forward to. We built up our O line, our D line, we even got a lights out wide receiver and for what? Nothing. It all means nothing without a talented quarterback. Here’s a not so fun fact about Daniel Jones; since signing a $160 million contract with the Giants, Danny has thrown more touchdown passes to the OPPOSITION THAN HIS OWN TEAMMATES. Let that sink in. Wait! The last touchdown pass he threw to a Giant was week 2 of 2023. Now let THAT sink in...
Titans @ Bears 17-24
Caleb Willians didn’t have the game he wanted to but the Bears defense stepped up and got the team the W. I am just shocked! After all the amazing footage from Hard Knocks I thought it would be different. That is sarcasm.
Panthers @ Saints 10-47
Oooofffff. That’s a tough one for Panthers fans. At least your team scored a touchdown, my team sure didn’t. This doesn’t make losing any easier. I’m sorry. Derek Carr and the rest of the Saints had an incredibly good day. Carr had three passing touchdowns and the Saints scored on their first NINE possessions! Like I said, bad day for the Panthers.
Steelers @ Falcons 18-10
Kirk Cousins also did not have a good day. Chris Boswell, the Steelers kicker, had an incredibly amazing day. Boswell was the only one to score for the Steelers. He made six field goals, three of them were longer than 50 yards. Justin Fields got the start for the Steelers as Russell Wilson was inactive due to a calf injury.
Jaguars @ Dolphins 17-20
The biggest headline is what happened before this game even took place. On the way to the stadium Tyreek Hill was pulled over for a traffic violation. He was physically forced out of his vehicle, put face down on the ground, and handcuffed with a knee on his back, from an officer. Seeing that Hill was handcuffed, defensive tackle Calais Campbell stopped to assist as he drove past the scene. He, too, was handcuffed, saying officers told him the reason why was that he disobeyed their direct orders. Thankfully they were released and able to play in the game. Hill had an 80 yard touchdown catch and celebrated by placing his hands behind his back as if to simulate being handcuffed. He made light of a very serious situation. After the incident Hill spoke, “I wasn’t disrespectful because my mom didn’t raise me that way. Didn’t cuss. Didn’t do none of that. Like I said, I’m still trying to figure it out, man… What if I wasn’t Tyreek Hill?” The Dolphins organization stated, “It is both maddening and heartbreaking to watch the very people we trust to protect our community use such unnecessary force and hostility towards these players.” Miami-Dade officials said an investigation was already opened into the officers’ conduct and that one of the officers was placed on administrative leave. Said officer was back on the clock the next day. SMH. Another sad situation.
Texans @ Colts 29-27
The Colts still have the NFL’s longest active opening-day winless streak of 11 straight losses. But Anthony Richardson had some phenomenal throws, one was a 66 yard completion and another was a 54 yarder to Ashton Dulin who scored a TD. When he gets all of it dialed in, the kid is going to be pretty hard to stop. The Texans looked really good and CJ Stroud is loving his new targets. Stefon Diggs caught two touchdown passes and Joe Mixon ran for 159 yards and another score in their first games as Texans.
Raiders @ Chargers 10-22
J.K. Dobbins had a day. One of his best. He rushed for 135 yards on 10 carries, including a 12 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter helping his new team to victory. The Raiders, not so much. The team never clicked.
Broncos @ Seahawks 20-26
This wasn’t a pretty game. It was pretty sloppy actually. But the Seahawks turned it around and got the win thanks to Kenneth Walker III who rushed for 84 yards, had 19 receiving yards and a touchdown in the second half.
Cowboys @ Browns 33-17
I really wanted to be wrong about this game. Unfortunately Deshawn Watson is not good. I mean really not good. Like Danny Jones, not good. Both guys got paid and got worse. Dak Prescott just got paid, but he’ll probably stay the same or get better. Even his getting worse is better than Jones and Watson. Ok that was mean. Maybe I should take a break and have a snack.
Commanders @ Buccaneers 20-37
The Bucs ruined Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels' day. Clearly, Baker Mayfield has really settled into his role on the team. He looks like he’s having fun again. I’m glad. Baker Mayfield is fun to watch.
Rams @ Lions 20-26 OT
I tried to stay up for the whole game but then it went into overtime and I went to bed. The game was pretty back and forth and it looked like the Rams were going to pull off the upset when Cooper Kupp scored a touchdown late in the fourth. The Lions answered back with a field goal to send the game into overtime. The Lions won the toss and marched down the field and David Motgomery scored the winning touchdown. Lions fans are happy. Rams fans are suffering not only from a loss but also from losing WR Puka Nacua for at least 4 weeks after he sustained a knee injury.
Jets @ 49ers 19-32
Both of my fantasy teams relied on this game. I had Christian McCaffrey in one league and my opponent had him in the other league. Needless to say I won going up against McCaffrey and lost having him. You see, McCaffrey was ruled out of the game an hour before the start. Fill-in back Jordan Mason made a run for it. So punny. The 49ers, even without their star running back, were the better team. They definitely spoiled Aaron Rodgers’ return to football. I’m ok with this.
WEEK 2
Thursday, September 14th
Bills (1-0) @ Dolphins (1-0) (8:15pm PRIME VIDEO)
This should be an interesting game for the Dolphins. They are still reeling with the aftermath from last week. Raheem Mostert has already been ruled out due to a chest injury. De’Von Achane is a game time decision with an ankle injury. Achane is on one of my teams so I hope he goes. Josh Allen also has an injury but it’s his non throwing hand and he’s a beast. I am rooting for a Bills win and that's who I am picking.
Sunday, September 17th
Raiders (0-1) @ Ravens (0-1) (1pm CBS)
Even though the Ravens lost last week I don’t think they’ll lose two weeks in a row. I am picking the Ravens to beat the Raiders.
Browns (0-1) @ Jaguars (0-1) (1pm CBS)
Both teams did not have the start to the season they wanted. The Browns have a serious problem at quarterback and the Jags didn’t really click last week. I’m picking the Jags to win this game, but only because they are at home.
Jets (0-1) @ Titans (0-1) (1pm CBS)
The Fantasy Focus crew has picked the Jets for this game. Mike Clay is super high on Aaron Rodgers. I’d love to see the Titans beat the Jets but the Titans have problems of their own. I guess I’m going with the fantasy crew and also picking the Jets to win this game.
49ers (1-0) @ Vikings (1-0) (1pm CBS)
I really just need Christian McCaffrey to feel better and play. OH and I need Deebo to stay healthy. Also, I am picking the 49ers to win this game.
Chargers (1-0) @ Panthers (0-1) (1pm CBS)
The Panthers are terrible this year (and I know it’s only week 2) and I don’t see them winning many, if any games. I’m picking the Chargers to get their second win of the season.
Seahawks (1-0) @ Patriots (1-0) (1pm FOX)
I know both teams have new head coaches and both teams were pretty terrible last season. Last year I had Metcalf on my fantasy team so I think I picked more Seahawks wins because of it. This year I have the Seattle defense in one league and Rhamondre Stevenson in another league. I’m going to favor my running back and pick the Patriots for the win.
Saints (1-0) @ Cowboys (1-0) (1pm FOX)
As much as I’d like to see the Saints beat the Cowboys I’m picking Dallas to win this game. Prove me wrong Saints!
NY Giants (0-1) @ Commanders (0-1) (1pm FOX)
I am going to go against my rule and pick the Giants to win this game. It may be the last time I pick them to win this season. I don’t have many good things to say about Daniel Jones on the best of days, I mean I let him have it in my recap, the thing is, Danny Dimes was the nickname given to Jones after his first win over Washington. In fact DJ is 5-1-1 against this team. If the Giants can’t beat the Commanders on Sunday, we will not win a game this season. It’ll make my picking super easy though. Week 3- will the Giants win? Did they beat the Commanders? No. Then I’m not picking them to win! Go G-Men!
Buccaneers (1-0) @ Lions (1-0) (1pm FOX)
I think this will be a good game, and a close game, but I also think that the Lions will win this game and that’s who I’m going to pick.
Colts (0-1) @ Packers (0-1) (1pm FOX)
The Packers have not ruled out Jordan Love for this game against the Colts, which is kind of insane. Love has a knee injury and initially was said to be out for at least a few weeks. If Love can’t go, Malik Willis will get the start for Green Bay. Either way, I think I am going to pick the Colts to get their first win of the season.
Rams (0-1) @ Cardinals (0-1) (4:05pm FOX)
I mean, the Cardinals looked better last week even though they lost. I could say the same thing for the Rams. I’m picking the Rams to win their first game of the season. Also, side note, Kylar Murray, I’m talking to you. It actually IS your job to get the ball to Marvin Harrison Jr. When Murray was asked why Harrison only had 3 targets in the entire game last week he said, “As a quarterback, obviously, you’re going through your reads. Sometimes the ball goes to him, but that’s not my job.”
Ummmmmmm. What?
And that is why I am picking the Rams to win this game. At least Matt Stafford knows how to find Cooper Kupp.
Steelers (1-0) @ Broncos (0-1) (4:25pm CBS)
I know that Russell Wilson will be suited up with pads and everything just like last week even though he probably won’t play his former team. It’ll be Justin Fields again at starting quarterback. I don’t usually say this, but I’ll be rooting for and picking the Steelers to win this game. I still don’t like how the Broncos handled Russell Wilson’s situation.
Bengals (0-1) @ Chiefs (1-0) (4:25pm CBS)
I am picking the Chiefs to win their second game of the season. It’s not really a tough pick. The Bengals definitely didn’t play starters in the preseason and it really showed last week. The Chiefs still have some tightening up to do but not as much as the Bengals.
Bears (1-0) @ Texans (1-0) (8:20pm NBC/ Peacock)
I’m picking the Texans to win this game. I need both quarterbacks to do well but mainly throw to DJ Moore on the Bears and Tank Dell on the Texans. Please and thank you. Monday September 18th
Falcons (0-1) @ Eagles (1-0) (8:15pm ABC)
As much as I don’t like it, I’m picking the Eagles to win this game.
GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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