The Shenoa Report Week 13 '24 #theshenoareport

The Shenoa Report

November 28, 2024

Regular Season Week 13

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Week 13 will bring football on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday! Before we talk about the Thanksgiving games I want to brag and lament. For the first time this season I won in both leagues in fantasy. I beat my mom by 98 points in one league but it wasn’t enough. I was eliminated from the playoffs. I’m still kinda sorta in the mix for the other league but it’s not looking good. So you’re saying there’s a chance? I went 10-3 on my picks last week, which was very surprising. I thought I did so much worse.  “CMC Ya Next Season” (6-6),  “Won’t You Be My Nabers” (4-8). Week 13 is usually good to me and I’ll need all the luck I can get in my fantasy teams as I play my partner, the love of my life, in both leagues to finish the regular season. I’m projected to lose in both leagues. Cool. 

Let’s jump into the recap.

Steelers @ Browns 19-24

This was the first snow globe game of the season and it did not disappoint. I should have picked the Browns. For some reason, as of late, when they play in Cleveland the Browns always beat the Steelers. It was a fun game to watch. Jameis Winston is a riot. 

Buccaneers @ NY Giants 30-7

This game went as expected. The Giants are terrible and it’s safe to say that DJ wasn’t the only problem with the team. Speaking of Daniel Jones, the last time I wrote this blog he was still a Giant. Then the timeline took a turn. On Nov. 18  Daniel Jones was benched and Tommy DeVito was named the starter. Nov. 19: Dexter Lawrence publicly disagrees with benching. Nov. 20: Drew Lock is confused as to why he wasn't named starter. Nov. 21: Daboll responds to Lawrence's public comments and Giants play Jones at safety on the scout team. The same day DJ releases a statement, basically saying goodbye. Nov. 22: Giants grant Daniel Jones his release request. 

Now back to the game on Nov. 24. Tommy DeVito didn’t even look Malik Nabers' way in the entire first half of the game. Zero targets. Zero looks. It’s fair to say that Daboll has lost the locker room. Even Dexter Lawrence, the rah rah go Giants hype man, said we played like shit. I’m just thankful the season is almost over and we can put this dumpster fire to bed. I’m glad the Bucs had fun stomping the Giants. I have no malice towards Baker Mayfield who celebrated his rushing touchdown with the Tommy Cutlet hand gesture. I like Baker, after all I started him in my fantasy team. I’m just kicking myself for not starting Bucky Irving as well. Next week Bucky, next week. Good win Bucs. SMH Giants. Is the season over yet? 

Chiefs @ Panthers 30-27

I still think the Chiefs are the luckiest team in the NFL. I mean, the Panthers almost beat them! The Panthers? Mahomes is playing more like his former self, which is good. I’m not sure what is happening with the rest of the team though. The Panthers have had a few games now that they’ve come close to winning. At least they are trying, that’s more than I can say for the Giants. 

Cowboys @ Commanders 34-26

This game was bananas. With just 6 minutes left in the 4th quarter the score was 13-9 Cowboys. A lot happened late in the fourth. Luke Schoonmaker caught a TD pass from Cooper Rush. Then, with 3 minutes and 2 seconds to go the Commanders tight end Zach Ertz caught a touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels, who then ran for a successful two-point conversion. 13 seconds later the Cowboys KaVontae Turpin returned a 99 yard kickoff for a touchdown with a Brandon Aubrey extra point. The Commanders fired back with a field goal by Austin Seibert. Washington then stopped Dallas on defense and with 21 seconds left in the game Terry McLaurin caught a 86 yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels but the Austin Seibert PAT failed. The Cowboys got the ball back with roughly 12 seconds to go and Juanyeh Thomas scored the game winning touchdown with a 43 yard kickoff return. Like I said, bananas. I got this pick wrong.

Patriots @ Dolphins 15-34

Dude. I am so glad I picked up Jonnu Smith. He is definitely a relevant tight end and that’s saying something in this league.  Between him and De’Von Achane my fantasy points kept climbing. Smith had one receiving touchdown while Achane had two! Hooray for points. The Patriots on the other hand just want the season to be over so they can stop losing. 

Titans @ Texans 32-27

I’m pretty sure the Texans just looked past this game and the Titans were prepared and took advantage of this. I know I got this pick wrong but with the Titans winning and the Giants losing it means the Giants have a better chance at getting a higher draft pick next season. So, yay!

Lions @ Colts 24-6

Uncharacteristically, the Lions trailed the whole first quarter. In fact they didn’t score any points until the second quarter, and at that point the game was won. The Lions ran all over the Colts, quite literally. All of the Lions touchdowns were rushing TDs. Jared Goff didn’t have a passing TD in this lopsided win. 

Vikings @ Bears 30-27 OT

Man! This is what I predicted last week, “This is another divisional game in which I think the Vikings will win, but I hope the Bears figure out how to throw to D.J. Moore much more,” and both came true! Moore was finally relevant! And the Bears lost another super close game. 

Broncos @ Raiders 29-19

Bo Nix passed for 273 yards and had two touchdowns to break Denver’s rookie record while the Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew landed hard on his left shoulder late in the game and was replaced by Desmond Ridder. Minshew will miss the rest of the season with a broken collarbone, according to multiple reports. The Raiders (2-9) have lost seven consecutive games, its longest skid since the 2017-18 seasons. Ouch. 

49ers @ Packers 10-38

The 49ers seem completely lost without their quarterback Brock Purdy under center. It’s also hurting my fantasy team. Deebo and McCaffrey under performed in this loss. The Packers running back Josh Jacobs ran all over the 49ers racking up 3 rushing touchdowns. 

Cardinals @ Seahawks 6-16

This was a pretty boring game and another game in which Kylar Murry forgot about Marvin Harrison Jr. So frustrating! The game didn’t get exciting until Coby Bryant returned an interception 69 yards for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. I was happy that Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught a touchdown pass in the first quarter, it helped me in fantasy, unlike MHJ. 

Eagles @ Rams 37-20

Saquon Barkley had his best game to date and set a personal record AND the Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing and 2 TDs. Both rushing touchdowns were in the second half of the game and came on runs of 70 and 72 yards. He finished with 46.6 fantasy points for me! Even with his stellar performance this season it wasn’t enough for me to make it into the playoffs in my one fantasy league. Barkley had 302 total yards,  becoming the 12th player in NFL history to top 300, and the first Eagles player ever. He also became the first NFL player with two 70-yard TD runs in a game since Maurice Jones-Drew did it in 2009. Fun fact, or not so fun fact if you’re a Giants fan, Saquon had more total yards in this game than the entire Giants team this week. 

Ravens @ Chargers 30-23

Brothers Jim and John Harbaugh faced off again as coaches in the NFL and John  improved to 3-0 in the Harbaugh Bowl. The last time the two faced off it was  Super Bowl 47 where the Ravens beat the 49ers. It must be hard to continually lose to your older brother. Maybe next time Jim. It was definitely an entertaining game, and one that I stayed up till the very end to make sure I won in fantasy. I did. By 4 points. Phew. 

 

WEEK 13

Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28th

Bears (4-7) @ Lions (10-1) (12:30pm CBS)

The Detroit Lions have played on Thanksgiving 84 times so far, the most in Thanksgiving history. Their record on this day is 37-45-2. The Bears have played 37 times and their record on this day is 20-15-2. The Bears played annually from 1920-38 on Thanksgiving but haven’t played on this day since 2021. I’m rooting for and picking the Lions to win this game. I also picked them last year as they were having an equally incredible year. They lost. I hope they win this year. 

NY Giants (2-9) @ Cowboys (4-7) (4:30pm FOX)

The Cowboys have played on Thanksgiving 56 times so far, the second most in Thanksgiving history. Their record on this day is 33-22-1. The Giants have played 16 times and their record on this day is 7-6-3. NY hasn’t played on Thanksgiving since 2022. I’m rooting for the Giants, duh, but would be happy with a tie.  I’m picking the Cowboys for the win. Drew Lock will start for the Giants. Good times. Hey Drew, look, you wanted to be the starter and now you are, so find Malik Nabers early and often. It’s the not so secret way to actually win a game or at least score some points. Obviously I don’t have high, nay, any hope for this team. But it would make my day to have the dumpster fire Giants beat the equally bad Cowboys on Thanksgiving in Jerry World with Jerry Jones pouting at the end. This is my Super Bowl. Go G-MEN. Do something. 

Dolphins (5-6) @ Packers (8-3) (8:20pm NBC)

The Packers played their first Thanksgiving game in 1923. They’ve played 37 total games and their record on this day is 15-20-2. They played last year. The Dolphins first Thanksgiving game was in 1973. Their record is 5-2 on the day but they haven’t played since 2011. I’ll be rooting for my fantasy players but picking the Packers to win this Thanksgiving. The Dolphins rarely do well under 40 degrees and it's going to be a balmy 28 degrees at gametime. 

Friday, November 29th

Raiders (2-9) @ Chiefs (10-1) (3pm PRIME VIDEO)

This will be a trap game or a blow out. It also could be close I suppose. Heck, with the Chiefs you just never know. A Raiders win would help the Giants get a better draft pick because I’m already assuming that they’ll lose to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. With all that said I am picking the Chiefs to win this game. 

Sunday, December 1st

Colts (5-7) @ Patriots (3-9) (1pm CBS)

Neither team is actually good. I am picking the Colts to win this game because they are marginally better. 

Steelers (8-3) @ Bengals (4-7) (1pm CBS)

This should be a good game. Really, I just hope it’s high scoring. I need all the points I can get in fantasy. I am going to pick the Steelers to win this game. 

Chargers (7-4) @ Falcons (6-5) (1pm CBS)

This feels like it could be a get right game for the Falcons. So I am picking Atlanta to win on Sunday. 

Seahawks (6-5) @ Jets (3-8) (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Seahawks to win this game. 

Texans (7-5) @ Jaguars (2-9) (1pm FOX)

The Texans also need a get right game and I think they’ll get the W against the Jags. 

Cardinals (6-5) @ Vikings (9-2) (1pm FOX)

Daniel Jones is now a Viking. Don’t worry, Sam Darnold is still their starting quarterback. 

I think the Vikings will win this game, and that’s who I’m picking, but I need this game to also be high scoring with Marvin Harrison Jr. actually getting targets and points. 

Titans (3-8) @ Commanders (7-5) (1pm CBS)

I’m picking the Commanders to win this game. 

Buccaneers (5-6) @  Panthers (3-8) (4:05pm FOX)

I’m starting Baker Mayfield in fantasy so I need the Bucs to win and that’s who I am picking. 

Rams (5-6)  @ Saints (4-7) (4:05pm FOX)

It really depends on which version of which team shows up. These are basically the same team. I am picking the Saints to win this game but only because they are the home team. I’m pretty sure I’ll get this pick wrong. 

Eagles (9-2) @ Ravens (8-4) (4:25pm CBS)

For the first time this year I’m actually rooting for the Ravens and picking them to win this game. 

49ers (5-6) @ Bills (9-2)  (8:20pm NBC/Peacock)

As much as I need Brock Purdy to be better, he’s still questionable to play.  I also need Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey to put up massive points for me in fantasy. I am still picking the Bills to win this game. Go Bills! 

Monday, December 2nd

Browns (3-8) @ Broncos (7-5) (8:15pm ESPN)

I’m picking the Broncos to win this game. Please be low scoring. 

BYES: NONE

GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the edit Eric!

The Shenoa Report Week 12 '24 #theshenoareport

The Shenoa Report

November 21, 2024

Regular Season Week 12

Week 12 brings Byemageddon Part 1 in fantasy football. With 6 teams on their bye this week, fantasy managers are scrambling.  I’m not scrambling though. Mostly because my teams just aren't good this season.  The best news of week 12 for me is that the Giants benched Daniel Jones in their bye week so it’s Tommy DeVito Time!  Hooray! A new, more entertaining way to lose games! But seriously, Daniel Jones was a class act. Like Eli Manning, he never complained, and when he got knocked down he got back up. He didn’t have an O line to protect him his first 5 years. He got knocked down a lot. Thanks Danny for being a Giant. 

I went 11-3 on my picks last week and won in one league and lost in the other.  “CMC Ya Next Season” (5-6),  “Won’t You Be My Nabers” (3-8). 

Let’s jump into the recap.

Commanders @ Eagles 18-26

Even with Saquon scoring back to back touchdowns in this win over the Commanders it wasn’t enough fantasy points for me to win in one league. This was a good competitive game to watch. It’s a shame Jayden Daniels has to play with a rib injury. He was so much better before he got hurt, and I think the Commanders would have won if he was healthy. 

Ravens @ Steelers 16-18

Starting Russell Wilson this week in fantasy was a mistake. I’m glad they won the game but not happy about the lack of fantasy points from Russell. 

Jaguars @ Lions 6-52

Fun Fact. This was the first game in NFL history that ended in this score. The Lions are dominating everyone. I’m glad to see they are finally having winning seasons constantly. It gives me hope for the Giants. 

Rams @ Patriots 28-22

Well, I got this pick wrong. It’s my own fault. I forgot how bad the Patriots were. Oh well. 

Browns @ Saints 14-35

I picked up Taysom Hill and started him in place of an injured Sam LaPorta this week. Man oh man am I glad I did that. Hill logged 42.52 fantasy points on 18 passing yards, 7 rushes for 138 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, and 8 receptions for 50 yards. Had he not thrown an interception or fumbled the ball, he would have had closer to 50 points!  Not a bad pickup if I do say so myself. 

Colts @ Jets 28-27

The Jets fired their GM after this loss. It’s bad. Let this be a lesson on listening to the wise words of Aaron Rodgers.  On the other side of the field, Anthony Richardson had his best game of the season. I guess when you get benched and you get the job back you show your team that you are happy to be back as a starter. 

Vikings @ Titans 23-13

The Vikings did win this game, yes, but I don’t think that they are as dominant as they were at the beginning of the season. Also, the Titans are just really bad. 

Raiders @ Dolphins 19-34

The Dolphins  are back in the win column but they are finding new ways to win games. Tyreek Hill hasn’t been the playmaker we were all accustomed to seeing. Instead it was their tight end Jonu Smith that stole the show. Smith had two receiving touchdowns in this win over the Raiders.

Packers @ Bears 20-19

I really didn’t think this game would be close or competitive. The Bears lost another heartbreaking game, this time to a division opponent. Packers Karl Brooks blocked Cairo Santos' kick from 46 yards as time expired to give Green Bay the win.

Falcons @  Broncos 6-38

I guess Kirk Cousins is only good the first part of the season. The Falcons are falling apart while the Broncos, led by rookie QB Bo Nix, continue to pick up steam. Nix had zero interceptions and 4 passing touchdowns to Cousins’ zero touchdowns and one interception day. Nix had his career best day by completing 85% of his passes for 307 yards and 4 touchdowns. 

Seahawks @ 49ers 20-17

This is the third and last pick I got wrong last week. It wasn’t Geno Smith’s arm that led his team to victory, it was his legs. Smith scrambled then scurried his way into the endzone in the final seconds of the game to give the Seahawks an unlikely win. Smith may be a Golden State Warrior fan, or he really knows how to push buttons with the home crowd, because after his winning touchdown score he gave the iconic Steph Curry “night night” pose to the crowd. I’m a Steph fan and not a Geno fan and I believe in Karma. That’s all I’m saying. 

Chiefs @ Bills 21-30

I did it! My prediction came true! I predicted that the Bills would end the Chiefs perfect season this game and they did! I even got a football call from my father after the game. We were both happy that the Bills won and decided, moving forward, we should probably just call each other on Bills wins rather than waiting for the Giants to win a game.  Josh Allen clinched the Bills win with a rushing touchdown with just over two minutes left in the game. This game has become quite the rivalry game and it did not disappoint. Unless you are a Chiefs fan… Go BILLS!

Bengals @ Chargers 27-34

The Bengals struggled to get the lead back all game after scoring the first points.  Ultimately, they failed to do so. The Chargers led by 21 points before the Bengals tried to make their comeback. It was just too little too late. 

Texans @ Cowboys 34-10

Last week's excuse was the sun was in their eyes and that's why they lost the game. This week's game was a night game so what was the excuse? The sky is falling? Well part of the Cowboys stadium roof did fall before the game. Only one Texas team had a good night and it wasn’t the Cowboys. Texans RB Joe Mixon had 3 touchdowns in this romp over their in-state rivals. Also, the Texans never trailed while handing the Cowboys their 5th straight loss. Beautiful. 

 

WEEK 12

Thursday, November 21st

Steelers (8-2) @ Browns (2-8) (8:15pm PRIME VIDEO)

The Steelers, historically, do not play the Browns well. This is always a fun matchup to watch. The last time these two met the Browns won 13-10 though the Steelers lead the series record 79-62-1. I think I’ll pick the Steelers to win this one. 

Sunday, November 24th 

Buccaneers (4-6) @ NY Giants (2-8) (1pm CBS)

If we’re lucky, which Giants fans aren’t, we’ll never have to watch Daniel Jones quarterback for the NY Giants ever again! Jones was benched last week during the bye week and Tommy Devito has been named the starter of the team with Drew Lock as the backup. It’s been interesting to hear all the talk that has surrounded this benching. I, for one, am eliated. You know what I think of DJ as a QB. I’m sure he’s a really nice, stand up guy. He’s strong and tenacious. He’s just not a good quarterback. According to reports, anonymous team members are furious at his benching. Dexter Lawrence has come out publicly saying DJ is the best quarterback on the team and doesn’t understand why he’s being benched. Love you Sexy, but have you not watched the tape? Ultimately Jones is being benched because, well one, he sucks, and two, money. If Jones were to continue to start and then get injured the Giants organization would owe him much more money if he couldn't finish the season. Jones has a $23 million injury guarantee in his contract. If he suffers a major injury that will prevent him from passing a physical in mid-March, the Giants will be on the hook for $12 million. Another $11 million would become guaranteed at the start of next season. The savings from cutting Jones this offseason would be wiped out if the injury guarantee was triggered. So, basically, the Giants are doing what the Broncos did to Russell Wilson. The only difference was Russell was good AND winning games for Denver. DJ, not so much. 

Anyway. This game. Well, Mike Evans is supposed to be back in the lineup for the Bucs, which should help Baker Mayfield get back on track. I am picking the Bucs to win this game. Go G-MEN. 

Chiefs (9-1) @ Panthers (3-7) (1pm CBS)

I think the Chiefs will get back on track this week and win against the Panthers. 

Cowboys (3-7) @ Commanders (7-4) (1pm FOX)

The Cowboys are the only team in the NFL to have not won a home game yet this season. Welp, I’m sure they’ll lose to the Commanders on the road this week. I’m picking Washington to win this game. 

Patriots (3-8) @ Dolphins (4-6) (1pm CBS)

I am picking the Dolphins to win this game. I could be wrong. Division rivals are always fun to watch. 

Titans (2-8) @ Texans (7-4) (1pm CBS)

I’m picking the Texans to win this game. The Titans will continue to ride the struggle bus. 

Lions (9-1) @ Colts (5-6) (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Lions to win this game. If I haven’t said it yet, I am also predicting them to make it to the Super Bowl. 

Vikings (8-2) @ Bears (4-6) (1pm FOX)

This is another divisional game in which I think the Vikings will win, but I hope the Bears figure out how to throw to D.J. Moore much more. 

Broncos  (6-5) @ Raiders (2-8) (4:05pm CBS)

I’m picking the Broncos to win this game. It’d be nice if they didn’t allow the Raiders to score a single point. Yes, I am starting the Broncos defense. 

49ers (5-5) @  Packers (7-3) (4:25pm FOX)

The 49ers lost last week. They need to get back on track. Also, I’m playing a big Packers fan in fantasy and he is starting what seems like the entire team. I am starting a lot of 49ers myself. The Packers have home field advantage which helps a lot in Green Bay. I think I’ll pick the Packers to win this game, but only because they are home. 

Cardinals (6-4)  @ Seahawks (5-5) (4:25pm FOX)

It’s an angry birds game! I’m picking the Seahawks to win but I hope that Marvin Harrison Jr has his best day yet in the NFL. I need points, guys! 

Eagles (8-2) @ Rams (5-5) (8:20pm NBC/Peacock)

I’ll be rooting for the Rams and hoping they can upset the Eagles, but I am picking the Eagles to win this game. I just hope I’m wrong. 

Monday, November 25th

Ravens (7-4) @ Chargers (7-3) (8:15pm ABC/ESPN)

The Ravens have lost some super close games as of late. I think they will beat the Chargers this week. 

BYES: Bills, Falcons, Jaguars, Bengals, Saints, Jets

GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the edit Eric!

The Shenoa Report Week 11 '24 #theshenoareport

The Shenoa Report

November 14, 2024

Regular Season Week 11

Best news of week 11 for me is that the Giants can’t lose this week because they are on their bye! Hooray!  Now if I could just win in both fantasy leagues.

I went 9-5 on my picks last week and won in one league and lost in the other.  “CMC Ya Next Season” (4-6),  “Won’t You Be My Nabers” (3-7). 

Let’s jump into the recap.

Bengals @ Ravens 34-35

Last week when I wrote, “It’ll be a close game but I’m picking the Ravens to win”, I didn’t anticipate it being this close. Had the Bengals not gone for two to win the game at the end of regulation they could have beaten the Ravens in overtime.  In other news, fantasy speaking, if you had Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Burrow, or Chase Brown on your team you probably won your fantasy matchup this week. I have Ja’Marr Chase in one league (I won that matchup) but my opponent in the other league had both Burrow and Brown (I lost that matchup).

NY Giants @ Panthers 17-20 OT

I chose sleeping in rather than getting up to watch this game. With this loss, if the season were to end today, the Giants would have the first pick in the draft. Hooray. They’ll just make another wrong decision. Daboll is going to lose his job because he won’t bench Danny. I’m sure Malik Nabers is already looking to be traded. This team is a mess. Congrats Panthers fans. Your team isn’t the worst in the NFL, we are. 

Broncos @ Chiefs 14-16

The Chiefs are the luckiest MFers in the league. So many times this season they should have lost and they just can’t. It’s like they are immune to losing.  The Broncos were already celebrating their win when the Chiefs defense blocked what would have been a game winning field goal as time expired. I just had to laugh. 

Steelers @ Commanders 28-27

I got this pick wrong but I’m ok with it. I’m not gonna lie, I had my doubts about Russell Wilson. He has proved me and his other doubters wrong. I’m happy for him. He’s appreciated by his team and fans and he beat my division opponent.  

Vikings @ Jaguars 12-7

This game was sloppy and ugly. Between the two starting quarterbacks there were zero passing touchdowns and 5 interceptions. It’s actually amazing a team won at all. Mac Jones, QB of the Jags, had the only touchdown of the game and it was a rushing touchdown. The Vikings just kicked a bunch of field goals to get the win. 

Falcons @ Saints 17-20

I guess with Derek Carr back in the line up the Saints are kinda relevant again. I got this pick wrong. I’m shocked that the Saints pulled off the win. I guess it’s because the Pope tweets about his favorite football team. 

49ers @ Buccaneers 23-20

I was super stoked to be able to put Christian McCaffrey back in my lineup for fantasy.  Not so stoked that my opponent in the other league, who hadn’t changed his line up since week 2, which I thought would be an easy win, decided that this week was the week he was going to pay attention. He took McCaffrey out of IR to swap out Stefon Diggs, who he still had in his starting lineup and he started Burrow over Aaron Rodgers and Chase Brown over Tyjae Spears. Son of a B. Why couldn’t he have been the Taco of the league for one more week? And I got this pick wrong. Stupid football. I should have started Mahomes over Mayfield. Though even with that change I still probably would have lost. 

Bills @ Colts 30-20

Josh Allen didn’t have his best day. He threw no passing touchdowns, just two interceptions, but he did have a rushing touchdown. His day was much better than the Colts QB as the Bills forced 4 turnovers by Joe Flacco. I’m just glad my sidepiece team won. 

Patriots @ Bears 19-3

The Bears are bad. There I said it. I mean, I thought the Pats were bad, but the Bears are worse. This was a game of many field goals and just one passing touchdown from Drake Maye to Ja’Lynn Polk. The Pats defense woke up and were sackhappy with Caleb Williams. Williams went 16/30 and only 120 passing yards. Ouch. Not good.  

Titans @  Chargers 17-27 

Justin Herbert had a good day. He helped his team improve to 6-3. Will Levis actually didn’t have a bad day, with zero interceptions and two touchdown passes both going to Calvin Ridley. The problem was the second touchdown pass came much too late in the game to be meaningful. We call that, garbage time. 

Eagles @ Cowboys 34-6

Here’s a fun fact about Jerry World: AT&T Stadium has an unusual east-west alignment from end zone to end zone, as opposed to most venues being north-south. On clear days, the sun shines in the windows on the west side during the first half of games that kick off in the afternoon. Ceedee Lamb is blaming this loss on the lack of curtains in the stadium. True story. You see, pun intended, Lamb couldn’t see the ball to catch it because the sun was in his eyes. When asked after the game whether the Cowboys should put up curtains, Lamb said, “Yes. One thousand percent.” And on the question of making the suggestion to Jones, Lamb said, “I mean, y’all are doing my job for me right now.” It has been suggested plenty of times, and Jones always has flatly rejected it. Jerry Jones said, “By the way, we know where the sun is going to be when we flip the coin, so we do know where the damn sun is going to be in our own stadium … Let’s just tear the damn stadium down and build another one. Are you kidding me?” AMAZING 

But it gets even better. There ARE curtains in the stadium. They are used for a lot of events actually, including concerts. So, this means that Jerry just doesn’t want the curtains drawn during the games. I like it because if this keeps the Cowboys from winning, I’m for it!

I love it when the Cowboys implode. I do not love when Jalen Hurts takes touchdowns away from Saquon Barkley. Hurts had 4 touchdowns on the day, Barkley 0. Not fair. 

NY Jets @ Cardinals 6-31

Way to go Cards! Kylar Murray finally remembered he has Marvin Harrison Jr. on his team. It’s about time! Murray had two rushing touchdowns and one passing TD to Harrison Jr. It was a beautiful sight, especially at the expense of the Jets. 

Lions @ Texans 26-23

The Lions are the second luckiest MFers in the league. The Lions were losing 23-7 in the second half. Jared Goff threw 5 interceptions. The Lions lost the time of possession battle. The Lions were playing a first place team on the road. The Lions won the game. 

Dolphins @ Rams 23-15

I didn’t get this pick right and I needed Achane to have 40 fantasy points in order for me to beat my opponent. He didn’t. I lost. The Rams lost. The end. 

WEEK 10

Thursday, November 14th

Commanders (7-3) @ Eagles (7-2) (8:15pm PRIME VIDEO)

I’ll be rooting for the Commanders but because the Eagles are at home I think they’ll win the game. The Eagles. I’m picking the Eagles to win. 

Sunday, November 10th 

Ravens (7-3) @ Steelers (7-2) (1pm CBS)

I picked up Russell Wilson this week in fantasy so I need him to do realllllly well against the Ravens. I have so much confidence I am also picking the Steelers to win this game. 

Jaguars (2-8) @ Lions (8-1) (1pm CBS)

I’m picking the Lions to win this game. 

Rams (4-5) @ Patriots (3-7) (1pm FOX)

The Rams are coming off an embarrassing loss. Can they right this ship? The Patriots aren’t looking super bad right now. They beat the Bears last week. Can they win at home? They’ve only done so once this season. What the heck, I’m picking the Pats to win their second home game of the season. 

Browns (2-7) @ Saints  (3-7) (1pm FOX)

With Derek Carr back for the Saints I am picking them to win this game. 

Colts (4-6) @ Jets (3-7) (1pm CBS)

The Colts have decided to go back to Anthony Richardson as their starting QB. This could be good news for the Jets, but ultimately it doesn’t matter. I’m picking the Jets to lose this game and continue their downward spiral. 

Vikings (7-2) @ Titans (2-7) (1pm CBS)

I'm picking the Vikings to win this game. I don’t have a good reason, other than the Titans are really bad this season. 

Raiders (2-7) @ Dolphins (3-6) (1pm CBS)

I'm picking the Dolphins to win this game. As long as Tua doesn’t get hurt again. But that’s not for sure as he isn’t the smartest guy on the field when it comes to taking hits to the head. 

Packers  (6-3) @ Bears (4-5) (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Packers to win this game. The Bears are in trouble again this year. 

Falcons (6-4) @  Broncos (5-5) (4:05pm FOX)

I’m picking the Broncos to win this game but only because they are at home and because the Falcons have been struggling a little bit as of late. 

Seahawks (4-5)  @ 49ers (5-4) (4:05pm FOX)

I’m picking the 49ers to win this game and I hope it’s high scoring to boot. 

Chiefs (9-0) @ Bills (8-2) (4:25pm CBS)

I am predicting that the Bills end the Chiefs perfect season, this game. I’m rooting for and picking the Bills to win this game! Go BILLS!

Bengals (4-6) @ Chargers (6-3) (8:20pm NBC/Peacock)

This should be a good game. I’m picking the Bengals to win but I wouldn’t be surprised if I got this pick wrong. 

Monday, November 11th

Texans (6-4) @ Cowboys (3-6) (8:15pm ABC/ESPN)

It’s a good thing the sun will be down so it won’t interfere with the game. I’m picking the Texans to win this game. I’ll also be rooting for them as well. 

BYES: NY Giants, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Panthers

GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the edit Eric!

The Shenoa Report Week 10 '24 #theshenoareport

The Shenoa Report
November 7, 2024
Regular Season Week 10

If you are a long time reader, you probably know I’m devastated right now. 

If you’d like to know why, keep reading. If not, start scrolling, I’ll tell you when to stop in big huge letters…. 

 I try to keep politics out of this report, but you all know I am more liberal than conservative. This is not a shocking statement, and if it is, this next part may be a doozie for you. I’m still trying to wrap my head around this election. Maybe if you voted for 45 you don’t need social security, because that’s one of the first things he says is going away. Maybe you also don’t actually know how tariffs work because you didn’t pay attention in high school when they were taught. A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries that serves to increase the price and make imports less desirable, or at least less competitive, versus domestic goods and services. Meaning, you the consumer pays the tariff, not the government. Get ready for higher prices on everything not made in the USA. (Like all those red hats made in China as well as the “American Bible” also made and printed overseas.) Just in case you forgot, we had a bipartisan border bill, but 45 killed it because he wanted something to run on. The GOP’s excuse said it was about Ukraine funding. BS. They passed Ukraine funding right after that. Speaking of the border, with his promise of mass deportation of immigrants I just thought you should know that Undocumented Immigrants pay BILLIONS of dollars into social security and do not receive the benefits.  48% of the agricultural workforce is undocumented immigrant labor. These people should be celebrated for doing the labor intensive jobs and for propping up our social security, medicare, and labor system in our country.  You think grocery prices and building costs are high now, wait until no one “american born” is wanting or willing to build your new house, or pick fruits and vegetables for your dinner table.  Economists state that the mass deportation plan, if carried out as described, will worsen the housing crisis and create an economic crisis in the long run. 

Maybe if you voted for 45 you don’t know any people of color, females, or LGBTQ humans. If you do know one, or all of these people, you sure as hell don’t care for their wellbeing. Women are already dying because they can’t get the healthcare they need in the states that have banned abortion. YOU DIDN’T BAN ABORTIONS, YOU BANNED SAFE ABORTIONS.  If you are so concerned about babies being born maybe give a F about them when they are children. Give them free lunch, fix gun laws so the children don’t ever have to prepare for or witness another mass shooting.  No one needs an AR15. Sorry not sorry.  It is abundantly clear that you aren’t concerned about these people. 

I am concerned for all the people.

Maybe I shouldn’t have waited till now to break my silence. I am mad. I am angry, and I am terrified at what is in store for the next 4 years. The last time he was in charge millions of people died from a pandemic. Instead of helping America he sent covid tests to his BFF in Russia. Sure doesn’t sound like keeping America first to me. I could go on and on and on but frankly, it won’t change your mind. I just needed to get it off my chest. 

STOP SCROLLING!!!! 

If you are still reading, thank you. Let’s get back to football. I was super stoked to go 13-2 on my picks last week and I actually won a game in fantasy 195.44 to 114.74!!!!! This was my super bowl.   “CMC Ya Next Season” (3-6),  “Won’t You Be My Nabers” (3-6). 

Let’s jump into the recap, which isn’t going to be much, as I’ve lost all my steam. 

Texans @ Jets 13-21

This was a tale of two halves. The Jets came back and won it. I got the pick wrong. I was tired and went to bed before the ending of the game. 

Dolphins @ Bills 27-30

I got this pick correct. So what I said last week in the preview must have been true. 

Broncos @ Ravens 10-41

I had hoped that this would be a low scoring game because I started the Broncos defense. That was not the case. I got -3 points. 

Chargers @ Browns 27-10

Another pick correct, but really that was a no brainer. 

Saints @ Panthers 22-23

I got this pick wrong too but I feel like no one picked the Panthers to win. I mean, the Saints fired their head coach after this loss. 

Raiders @ Bengals 24-41

I picked the Bengals to win this game because the Raiders just aren’t good this year and I was correct. 
 

Commanders @ NY Giants 27-22

I’m not even mad. I’m back to being numb when it comes to the Giants. 

Cowboys @ Falcons 21-27

Dak Prescot was injured during this game and will be out for at least a couple of weeks and Kirk Cousins got his revenge on the Cowboys. 

Patriots @ Titans 17-20 OT

It took overtime but the Titans got it done. 

Bears @  Cardinals 9-29

I’m pretty sick of Kyler Murray not targeting Marvin Harrison Jr. I didn’t even break 80 points in fantasy partly because of this dismal performance. 

Jaguars @ Eagles 23-28

Yo! The Jags almost beat the Eagles. That would have been amazing but I would've got the pick wrong. Also, go watch the clip of Saquon hurdling over a guy backwards. It was insane. 

Lions @ Packers 24-14

Yahoo for the Lions! Another step closer to the Super Bowl! 

Rams @ Seahawks 26-20

Yup got this pick right too! 

Colts @ Vikings 13-21

I was right. The Vikings had lost two in a row. I didn’t think they'd lose three, and they didn’t. 

Buccaneers @ Chiefs 24-30 OT

I had decided to take Tuesday off from work so I was able to stay up and watch this whole game. I was actually excited it went into overtime. For the first time this season I started Mahomes over Mayfield. It was the right decision. 


 

WEEK 10

Thursday, November 7th

Bengals (4-5) @ Ravens (6-3) (8:15pm PRIME VIDEO)

It’ll be a close game but I’m picking the Ravens to win this game.  

Sunday, November 10th 

NY Giants (2-7) @ Panthers (2-7) (9:30am NFLN)

This game will be played in Germany, note the time. Will I set an alarm to wake up and watch it? Nah, sleep is more important than watching my team struggle. Even though I think the Giants can and should win this game, I’m done picking them to do so. Like I’ve said all season, as long as DJ is the starting QB we will lose every game. I’m picking the Giants to lose. 

Broncos (5-4) @ Chiefs (8-0) (1pm CBS)

I’m picking the Chiefs to win this game. 

Steelers (6-2) @ Commanders (7-2) (1pm CBS)

I’m picking the Commanders to win this game but will be rooting for the Steelers. 

Vikings (6-2) @ Jaguars (2-7) (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Vikings to win this game. 

Falcons (6-3) @ Saints (2-7) (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Falcons to win this game. 

49ers (4-4) @ Buccaneers (4-5) (1pm FOX)

Fingers crossed that Christian McCaffrey is back in the lineup for the 49ers, that’ll really help my fantasy team (I’ve already benched Marvin Harrison Jr in anticipation). I also need Baker Mayfield to do well so I am going to pick the Bucs to win. 

Bills (7-2) @ Colts (4-5) (1pm CBS)

I’m picking the Bills to win this game. 

Patriots (2-7) @ Bears (4-4) (1pm FOX)

I’m picking the Bears to win this game. 

Titans (2-6) @  Chargers (5-3) (4:05pm FOX)

I’m picking the Chargers to win this game. 

Eagles (6-2)  @ Cowboys (3-5) (4:25pm CBS)

I’m picking the Eagles to win this game, the Cowboys are toast without Dak. 

NY Jets (3-6) @ Cardinals (5-4) (4:25pm CBS)

I’m picking the Cardinals to win this game but only because I don’t want to pick the Jets.

Lions (7-1) @ Texans (6-3) (8:20pm NBC/Peacock)

I'm picking the Lions to win this game. 

Monday, November 11th

Dolphins (2-6) @ Rams (4-4) (8:15pm ABC/ESPN)

I’m picking the Rams to win this game. 

BYES: Browns, Packers, Raiders, Seahawks

GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the edit Eric and being my rock!