The Shenoa Report
October 10, 2024
Regular Season Week 6
There are still only two undefeated teams left as we go into week 6 and every team has won at least one game this season. The Vikings and Chiefs are still perfect. I lost in both of my fantasy leagues but the Giants pulled out a win so that makes things better. “CMC Ya Next Season” (2-3), “Won’t You Be My Nabers” (2-3). Also, I went 7-7 in my picks, so I’m still batting .500.
Week 6 brings the second London game, and more byes. I get to play my partner again in our other fantasy league, maybe I’ll take this one? Probably not. You saw my records in both leagues. Also, all you T-Swift haters will not be subjected to seeing her for 3.7 seconds out of an entire game because the Chiefs have a bye this week.
Let’s jump into the recap!
Buccaneers @ Falcons 30-36 OT
Starting Baker Mayfield was definitely the right decision on my part in fantasy. I didn’t win but I didn’t lose as badly had I started Mahomes. This was a really fun game to watch. I was sad that I got the pick wrong but, holy moly, it was entertaining. Kirk Cousins threw for over 500 yards and had 4 touchdowns and one interception. That’s unbelievable! Mayfield only threw for 180 yards but had 3 passing touchdowns and no interceptions. I’ll take the 23.4 fantasy points he earned! I also learned I should have started Darnell Mooney as he had 9 receptions for 105 yards, two touchdowns, and 31.5 fantasy points on my bench. I still would have lost in fantasy but it would have been a much closer loss, not a 36 point loss.
NY Jets @ Vikings 17-23
Here’s a fun fact: Through the first 5 games of this season the Vikings have only trailed for 3 minutes and 26 seconds. Insane. I got this pick correct. It doesn’t matter what continent they are on, all the Vikings do is win, win, win, no matter what. In other news, the Jets suck. As soon as they got back from London, head coach Robert Saleh was fired. Aaron Rodgers used a lot of big words on the Pat McAafee show to let the audience know he had nothing to do with it. He’s immunized so I believe him. That's a sarcastic font. I don’t believe anything that comes out of that man’s mouth. A-aron got the head coach fired in Green Bay and now he’s done it in New York.
Ravens @ Bengals 41-38 OT
The Ravens beat the Bengals in overtime with a Justin Tucker field goal. Derrick Henry ran all over the Bengals defense while Joe Burrow connected with Ja’Marr Chase for 10 receptions, 193 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and 41.3 fantasy points. I started Chase. How did I not win in fantasy this week?!
Colts @ Jaguars 34-37
The Colts still haven’t won a game in Jacksonville in 10 years. The curse is still active and the Jags got their first win of the season. Maybe their throwback jerseys really helped or maybe it was because it was Trevor Lawrence’s 25th birthday. Whatever it was, it got them the win even though it wasn’t pretty. The Colts really tried to make a comeback by scoring 24 points in the fourth quarter despite not having quarterback Anthony Richardson, running back Jonathan Taylor, or center Ryan Kelly. Backup QB Joe Flacco did a good job of rallying the team but it wasn’t enough. Cam Little's 49 yard field goal with 17 seconds left in the game gave the Jaguars their first victory of the season.
Dolphins @ Patriots 15-10
This game was down right ugly. There was a blocked punt, two missed field goals, botched snaps, interceptions, soooooo many penalties, and poor clock management. If they could, I think the refs would have called the game a loss for both teams. It was that bad. The Patriots only touchdown came from fumble fingers Rhamondre Stevenson who I had benched in fantasy because of all his fumbles. Oh well.
Browns @ Commanders 13-34
Jayden Daniels not only led the team in passing yards, duh, he was also the leader in rushing. Daniels went 14 for 25, with 238 passing yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception, 11 carries, and 82 rushing yards. The kid can do it all and made a mockery of the other team’s quarterback. Deshawn Watson continues to be the laughingstock of the NFL and Cleveland’s franchise. He did manage one passing touchdown but his performance was otherwise lackluster.
Bills @ Texans 20-23
I love my family. We attended a family reunion for my dad’s side of the family on Sunday. It was a nice time, good conversation, good food, and good weather. We all sat outside and I think half of us were streaming this game on our phones. Most of my dad’s side of the family are Bills fans. We were sad when the Texans kicked a last second field goal to win the game. Stefon Diggs had his revenge game but it wasn’t that incredible. He had 6 receptions for 82 yards and no touchdowns. It was Houston’s kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn who was the hero, having 3 field goals on the day.
Panthers @ Bears 10-36
Finally, I got a pick correct. You may have guessed I also didn’t start DJ Moore in this game, I should have. Moore had 5 receptions for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns and 31 fantasy points on my bench. How do you not start Moore you may ask? I thought Ja’Marr Chase, Chris Godwin, and Marvin Harrison Jr were solid choices. Oh well.
Raiders @ Broncos 18-34
The Broncos defense is legit. Pat Surtain picked off Gardner Minshew twice, one of which was a 100 yard interception return pick six. The Broncos dominated the game on both sides of the ball. Bo Nix had two passing touchdowns and over 200 passing yards. The Raiders, who started the season strong, are already falling apart.
Cardinals @ 49ers 24-23
Oh my gosh, Brock Purdy has got to stop throwing interceptions and Kylar Murray needs to throw to Marvin Harrison Jr much, much more. You’re both killing me Smalls. This loss was a gut punch to 49ers fans and my fantasy team as well.
Packers @ Rams 24-19
Green Bay scored first and the Rams answered back and took the lead in the second quarter. In the second half, Jordan Love connected with Tucker Kraft for two touchdowns and that was enough to win the game. The Rams did try to make a comeback late in the 4th but it was too little too late.
NY Giants @ Seahawks 29-20
I was still at my family reunion when this game started on Sunday so I started streaming the game on my phone like a good Giants fan. The Giants actually looked surprisingly good marching down the field and eating up the game clock in the first quarter. I was shocked because we still have Danny at QB and we were without Nabers and Singletary. We were at the goal line ready to score when Eric Gray fumbled the ball and Rayshawn Jenkins returned it 102 yards for a touchdown. I turned off my phone. Family is more important than stupid football. The reunion was wrapping up, so we said our goodbyes and were home for the second half of the game. The Giants had actually put points on the board and I figured it was because I wasn’t watching. I decided to turn the game back on and change into my Dexter Lawrence II jersey for the second half. Danny actually had two passing touchdowns and zero interceptions in the game. One touchdown went to Wan’Dale Robinson and the other to Darious Slayton. Our defense and special teams were also on point. Sexy Dexy had 3 out of the 7 sacks on the day. As a NOT Geno Smith fan it was nice seeing him hit the ground so many times. #sorrynotsorry #HeRuinedEliManningsStartingStreak #BenMcadooAlsoSucks #notok #stillmad
Speaking of sacks, the Giants lead the league with 22 sacks this season. As for special teams, the Giants stepped UP! Seattle was on the verge of potentially forcing overtime (Giants fans thinking, ugh here we go again). The Seahawks were getting ready to kick a field goal with 55 seconds remaining and Isaiah Simmons cleanly jumped over the gap between the guard and long snapper in the offensive line and swatted the kick! The ball bounced into the arms of Ford-Wheaton, who ran it back for a TOUCHDOWN!!!!!! That sealed the win for the Giants who were 7.5 point underdogs heading into the game! I was up off the couch jumping and yelling GO GO GO as soon as the ball was swatted! What a WIN! In other news, I’m going to learn the Sexy Dexy dance. WOOT WOOT G-MEN!
Cowboys @ Steelers 20-17
There was a significant (90 minute) weather delay for this game and as much as I wanted to stay up and watch it I totally fell asleep on the couch and woke up at 1am just as the game had concluded. The Steelers never really seemed to click after the delay and even though the Cowboys also made mistakes they unfortunately came out on top.
Saints @ Chiefs 13-26
I’m still glad I benched Patrick Mahomes in fantasy. Once again Mahomes had zero touchdowns but had an interception. He did pass the ball a lot, having over 300 passing yards and he found Travis Kelce, who actually caught the ball a lot for a nice change. But all of the Chiefs touchdowns were rushing. Of course I had Kareem Hunt on my bench who had over 100 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs defense really stepped up as well. They held Alvin Kamara to just 26 rushing yards on 11 carries. Kansas City is finally looking like the team that has their record. This was their first legit win of the season, not just getting lucky.
WEEK 6
Thursday, October 10th
49ers (2-3) @ Seahawks (3-2) (8:15pm PRIME VIDEO)
Both teams lost last week and both really need a win this week to get back on track. The 49ers have a better team on paper, but will that translate to the field? I wouldn’t be surprised if the Seahawks won this game. I’ll be rooting for the 49ers but picking the home team to win this game.
Sunday, October 13th
Jaguars (1-4) @ Bears (3-2) (9:30am NFLN)
Note the time. This will be the second game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season. Historically the Jags do well in London but I don’t know if they will this time around. Yes, they did win their game last week but I don’t think they’ll win two in a row. I am picking the Bears to win this game.
Texans (4-1) @ Patriots (1-4) (1pm CBS)
I’m not sure if the Patriots will win another game this season. I am picking the Texans to win this one.
Commanders (4-1) @ Ravens (3-2) (1pm CBS)
This should be a good game and pretty evenly matched. I’m picking the home team to win, mostly because the Commanders have the best record in their division and that means something is wrong in this world.
Browns (1-4) @ Eagles (2-2) (1pm FOX)
The Eagles are fresh off their bye week and the Browns are still terrible. I’ll be rooting for the Browns, mostly Amari Cooper, but picking the Eagles to win this game. I’d say “Go Saquon” but even though he is on my fantasy team in one league my partner, and this week’s opponent, is also starting him and I’ve already lost to him once this season. I don’t want to lose to him again.
Cardinals (2-3) @ Packers (3-2) (1pm FOX)
Who even knows anymore. The Cardinals knocked off the 49ers last week so I am pretty sure they could do it again this week. I think I am still going to pick the home team to win this game.
Buccaneers (3-2) @ Saints (2-3) (1pm FOX)
With Derek Carr being doubtful I’m just going to go ahead and pick the Buccaneers to win this game. Go Baker Mayfield! Throw to Chris Godwin A LOT! Please and thank you.
Colts (2-3) @ Titans (1-3) (1pm CBS)
The Colts were embarrassed last week losing to the winless Jags and the Titans are fresh off their bye. The Colts are also super banged up so I am going to go ahead and pick the Titans to win this game. It would not surprise me if I got this pick incorrect.
Chargers (2-2) @ Broncos (3-2) (4:05pm CBS)
I think that the Broncos defense is pretty good. The Chargers are also fresh off their bye week so they should be a little bit more healthy. I’m still picking the Broncos to win this game though.
Steelers (3-2) @ Raiders (2-3) (4:05pm CBS)
This is the bounce back game the Steelers need. I am picking them to beat the Raiders. The Raiders have some problems.
Lions (3-1) @ Cowboys (3-2) (4:25pm FOX)
Ok Detroit, let’s go! Beat those boys! The Lions are fresh off their bye week and I am picking them to beat the Cowboys. It's so much nicer when the Cowboys lose at home.
Falcons (3-2) @ Panthers (1-4) (4:25pm FOX)
Will Kirk Cousins throw another 500 yards during this game? Probably not. But I do think that Atlanta will get the win and that’s who I’m picking.
Bengals (1-4) @ NY Giants (2-3) (8:20pm NBC/Peacock)
I’ve been able to wear my Giants gear all week and not feel sad about it. I’m currently wearing my newest Giants hat, which is pretty amazing, as well as a thoughtful gift from a friend. It’s white and I am always afraid to get it dirty, but the occasion was warranted. I digress. The Giants looked good last week and if we can fix dumb fumbling mistakes we should win this game too. Watch this bite me in the ass. I’m picking the Giants to win their first home game of the season. Go G-MEN!!!
Monday, October 14th
Bills (3-2) @ Jets (2-3) (8:15pm ESPN)
The Jets have given the Bills this game on a silver platter. The Bills should and can win. I mean, they need to get back on track. They can’t lose three in a row. The Jets are probably a little jet lagged just getting back from London Sunday night. They have a new interim head coach. They’re playing like crap. Buffalo, DO NOT PLAY DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. Beat your division rival soundly! I’m picking the Bills to bounce back and win this game! Go Bills!
BYE: Chiefs, Vikings, Rams, Dolphins
GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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