The Shenoa Report
December 19, 2024
Regular Season Week 16
All I have to say is thank god the fantasy season is almost over. I mean, it’s really been over for me for a while now, but this should be the last week for one of my leagues that I have to set a stupid line up, only for my stupid players to underperform, or go out injured before getting any points, or be completely healthy and not get a target. I went 14-2 on my picks last week. I’ve been killing it on my picks as of late, by the way, pat myself on the back. But I got knocked out in the first round of the playoffs with “CMC Ya Next Season” and didn’t even make the playoffs with “Won’t You Be My Nabers”.
Let’s jump into the recap.
Rams @ 49ers 12-6
This game sucked. The 49ers are not the team they were last season, that’s for sure. Brock Purdy is playing more like Mr. Irrelevant. Also, there were NO touchdowns by either team in this game and Cooper Kupp had zero catches. Boo. This was one of just two picks I got incorrect.
Ravens @ NY Giants 35-14
Another plane with a message flew over the stadium before kick off. This time the message said, “MR MARA ENOUGH - WE WONT STOP UNTIL YOU FIRE EVERYONE” I really don’t know what else to say at this point. I guess…. Go Bills!
Jets @ Jaguars 32-25
I think it’s great that Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers had a throwback to when they were good, type of game. Maybe it’ll be just enough to keep them both in NY so the team can suck for another year and take some of the focus off of the Giants. Wishful thinking. Anyway, the Jets found a way to win. Cool.
Cowboys @ Panthers 30-14
The Cowboys defense finally decided to step up and that was in the absence of Trevon Diggs, who had a season ending knee injury last week. For example, in the third quarter the Cowboys only allowed the Panthers offense to gain one yard. They also completely shut down Chuba Hubbard to 32 yards on 10 carries. Not cool.
Commanders @ Saints 20-19
The Saints had a chance to tie the game to send it into overtime but chose to try to win it instead. They had some help from the refs and a weird clock stoppage. As the Saints were trying to rush to the line of scrimmage after a first-down completion over the middle with 9 seconds left, the clock stopped for several seconds before starting up again. This gave Spencer Rattler time to spike the ball to stop the clock with 3 seconds remaining. The Saints scored on the next play. An extra point would have sent the game into overtime so they went for the two point conversion and it failed. The Commanders got the win and the good luck it seems.
Bengals @ Titans 37-27
As far as I’m concerned, Joe Burrow kept getting the ball to the wrong Chase. He should’ve been feeding Ja’marr not Brown. Welp, there goes my fantasy playoff hopes. I needed Ja’marr Chase to have a really big game. That didn’t happen. Booo
Chiefs @ Browns 21-7
What do the Patriots, Giants, Raiders, and Chiefs all have in common this season? They are the only four teams this season to have yet to score more than 30 points in a game. Like I’ve been saying all year, the Chiefs are lucky SOB’s. But their luck may be running out. Even though the Chiefs won this game Patrick Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain and may be week to week going forward.
Dolphins @ Texans 12-20
The Dolphins record since the beginning of 2023 versus teams with winning records is 2-10. That’s not good. Tua threw three interceptions in this loss as well as a fumble when he was hit on his blind side. With as many hits as that guy takes it’s amazing he even knows his name. Miami also had a very scary scene take place in the third quarter when receiver Grant DuBose was taken off the field on a stretcher after a helmet-to-helmet hit. DuBose remained in the hospital on Monday, but had movement in all extremities and was placed on injured reserve on Tuesday. So scary. I’m glad he’s made improvement.
Colts @ Broncos 13-31
My fantasy defense, the Broncos, had five takeaways including 2 interceptions, one of which was a pick six, 2 fumble recoveries, and 2 sacks on the day. The Colts were up by 10 points in the second quarter when everything fell apart. The Broncos, who now have a 9-5 record ended a seven-year stint of losing records and are on pace to get an AFC wild-card berth that would end a playoff drought dating to 2016.
Patriots @ Cardinals 17-30
I really just don’t understand why Arizona would draft Marvin Harrison Jr and then not get him the ball????!!!! Make it make sense! It’s so frustrating. Even Tim Boyle can find Malik Nabers.
Bills @ Lions 48-42
Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the second half, leading the Bills to victory and snapping the Lions' franchise-record 11-game winning streak. Jared Goff matched a career high by throwing five touchdown passes for the Lions but it just wasn’t enough to win the game. Goff's fifth TD pass came with 12 seconds left when he connected with Jameson Williams from 3 yards out, but the Lions couldn't recover the onside kick to set up a game-ending Hail Mary try. This was a very good, entertaining game and hopefully a preview of the Super Bowl! The Lions did suffer some season ending injuries from three key players DT Alim McNeill (knee), CB Carlton Davis (knee), and DB Khalil Dorsey (leg). Hopefully the rest of the team will be able to keep up the momentum needed to make it to February.
Buccaneers @ Chargers 40-17
Welp this was not the week to sit Baker Mayfield in fantasy. Oh well. This was a statement game for the Bucs. Mayfield had 4 passing touchdowns in this romp and the Bucs defense didn’t allow a score in the second half of the game.
Steelers @ Eagles 13-27
This game is the reason I was knocked out of the fantasy playoffs. My opponent, an Eagles fan, started Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown. Hurts accounted for 3 touchdowns and his favorite receiver, Brown had over 100 receiving yards and a touchdown. Stupid jerks.
Packers @ Seahawks 30-13
This game wasn’t even close. The Packers were the dominant team on both sides of the ball. Jordan Love threw for 229 yards and two TDs, both to Romeo Doubs, and the Packers broke Seattle's win streak. They also broke their quarterback. Geno Smith went out of the game in the 3rd quarter with a knee injury. He was replaced by Sam Howell, who had just one previous snap for Seattle. That pretty much ended the Seahawks chance of making a comeback.
Bears @ Vikings 12-30
I picked up Caleb Williams for this game specifically to hopefully win in fantasy. That was a big FAIL. As crazy as this is to say, this Vikings win and the Lions loss ties both teams' records putting them at the top of the NFC North.
Falcons @ Raiders 15-9
Kirk Cousins may have thrown his last touchdown and last interception for the Falcons. They did just enough to win the game but not enough to keep Cousins the starting quarterback. After the game the decision was made to start rookie Michael Penix Jr. going forward.
WEEK 16
Thursday, December 19th
Broncos (9-5) @ Chargers (8-6) (8:15pm Prime Video)
Well, I guess it’s time to talk about the playoffs. Both teams have a chance at making the postseason. If the Broncos win this game they are in. According to the NFL, if they lose they would still have an 85% probability of making it with remaining games at Cincinnati on Dec. 28 and Kansas City in Week 18. If the Chargers win they could get in the postseason but it would also require losses or ties by Miami and Indianapolis. The Chargers were one of six teams not to have a Thursday game when the NFL schedule was released in May. Flexes in schedules have changed that obviously. The Broncos are the first team to have two road Thursday games immediately after a Sunday game since 1926. All that said, I am picking the Broncos to win this game.
Saturday, December 21st
Texans (9-5) @ Chiefs (13-1) (1pm NBC/Peacock)
After sustaining a high ankle sprain last week, Patrick Mahomes has been a full participant in practice early this week. I’m going to pick the Chiefs to win this game but like I say every other week, I wouldn’t be surprised if I was wrong.
Steelers (10-4) @ Ravens (9-5) (4:30pm FOX)
The Steelers always play the Ravens hard. The Steelers beat the Ravens when they met in Pittsburgh earlier this season. I think that the Ravens will win this time around but I think it’ll be a close one.
Sunday, December 22nd
Rams (8-6) @ Jets (4-10) (1pm CBS)
I’m toying with the idea of starting Aaron in one league. I mean I’ve already been knocked out of the playoffs. What else can go wrong? I think to keep up with Matt Stafford, A-Aron will have to throw the ball a lot. He found D’vante Adams a lot last week and he can probably do it again. I’m still picking the Rams to win this game. I just think it’ll be high scoring.
Eagles (12-2) @ Commanders (9-5) (1pm FOX)
Oh man. I am so rooting for the Commanders. Obviously, I hope they win, but I am picking the Eagles to win this game
NY Giants (2-12) @ Falcons (7-7) (1pm FOX)
I’ve lost track. I think we are back to Drew Lock as the starting quarterback of the Giants but honestly I’m not sure and I don’t think Daboll knows either. Lock is questionable heading into this game. Like I said earlier, the Falcons are going with their rookie QB over Kirk Cousins so Michael Penix Jr. will get the start. All that said, I’m picking the Falcons to win this game. Go Giants. Woo.
Cardinals (7-7) @ Panthers (3-11) (1pm FOX)
When did the newest Call of Duty game come out? I ask because I feel like Kylar Murray has been playing too much COD and not focusing on getting the ball to Marvin Harrison Jr. Yes, I’m beating a dead horse with this one. I’m picking the Cardinals to win, but wouldn’t be surprised if they Kylar’ed it up.
Browns (3-11) @ Bengals (6-8) (1pm CBS)
In the battle of Ohio I am picking the Bengals to win this game. For reasons unknown to me the Browns have benched Jameis Winston for Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Who? Like I said, I’m picking the Bengals to win this game.
Titans (3-11) @ Colts (6-8) (1pm CBS)
I’m picking the Colts to win this game.
Lions (12-2) @ Bears (4-10) (1pm FOX)
I’m pretty sure the Lions are going to bounce back from their loss last week. I am picking the Lions for the win.
Vikings (12-2) @ Seahawks (8-6) (4:05pm FOX)
The 12th man does not seem to be helping the Seahawks this season. Seattle is 3-5 at home. With Geno Smith questionable heading into this game I am picking the Vikings to win on the road. I would not be sad if they lost though.
Patriots (3-11) @ Bills (11-3) (4:25pm CBS)
I’m picking the Bills to win this game. GO BILLS!
Jaguars (3-11) @ Raiders (2-12) (4:25pm CBS)
Dear Raiders, please win this game. Giants fans need this. Thanks. Love, Shenoa. PS I am picking the Raiders to win this game.
49ers (6-8) @ Dolphins (6-8) (4:25pm CBS)
Tyreek Hill had a cryptic tweet this past Wednesday. “It’s time for me to go coach” was all it said. The Dolphins do have a chance to win this game though because the 49ers are below .500 on the season and that seems to be the type of teams Miami can beat. That said, I’m picking the Dolphins to win but wouldn’t be surprised if I was wrong.
Buccaneers (8-6) @ Cowboys (6-8) (8:20pm NBC/Peacock)
I’ll be rooting for and picking the Bucs to win this game.
Monday, December 23rd
Saints (5-9) @ Packers (10-4) (8:15pm ABC/ESPN)
I will be picking the Packers to win this game.
BYES: NONE
GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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