Week 9

I'm not sure how many teams get in the playoffs but when the second place team is at a mediocre 5-4, with six teams at 5-4 or 4-5, the last few weeks of the season could be crucial. Thomas has already secured a playoff spot by holding off yet another #2 ranked challenger. That's disgusting. But you know, in a good way.

Vultures (2445) vs The Dog Whisperer (1892)
Despite a lofty challenge set forth by taking on an undefeated team, The Dog Whisperers rose to the challenge behind WR Andre Johnson and RB Frank Gore. Both fantastic players scored over 500 points apiece as the Dogs bullied the Vultures to their first defeat. Tony Romo and Ben Roethlisberger tried to make it a game with 400+ points each but they were no match for the offensive force that is the Whisperers. Or maybe none of this happened and Thomas remained undefeated and the proud owner of a free meal at the fast food joint of his choice. You figure out what's fact or fiction.

Ask About Me (2152) vs Renegadez (1212)
After failing to play half their lineup again, the Renegadez conceded an easy victory to Will -- who is streaking and won his fourth in a row. Going against his number one draft pick, QB Drew Brees, Will must have been worried about his chances. However, the Titans defense (330), Earnest Graham (344), and Jon Kitna (332) pulled through and helped put enough points on the board to almost double up on Rene. Nay-Nay, put your players in!

Call Me Mr G (2444) vs Redskins (1933)
Chris got crushed by a freight train this week. Adrian Peterson’s 770 points might be an individual season high and his record setting day pushed Jermaine to a big win. Taking advantage of Peterson’s running and Terrell Owen’s pass catching (458), Jermaine is riding the two man game to sporatic victories. The Skins need to desperately right the ship after two losses in a row but Peyton Manning is clearly not a top three fantasy QB at this point. Can he pick it up a few notches to give Chris some superstar support?

Team Rich (2174) vs El Nino’s (1762)
Despite only showing up to work twice a week, Rich makes good use of his time to trash talk the opposition. This week, he found an unfamiliar hero, WR Lee Evans, who scored 435 points in a season high for him. With the continued foundation of super QBs Tom Brady and Carson Palmer (676 pts combined), Team Rich needs some help from his running game to continue his success. Rudi Johnson, Shaun Alexander, and Travis Henry combined for a touch over 200 points. Hong’s team on the other hand experienced a breakout game of his own as WR Marques Colston finally showed his rookie form and scored 368 points in a losing effort. Subbing out Eli Manning would have been nice. Would have been……

Bad News Bruins (2165) vs StickIT2Em (1084)
Maybe Rene and Ben should co-manage a team. Together, they’ve managed to put half squads in play each of the past couple of weeks. Ben has lost seven games in a row and Matt Leinart is still starting for him. As is Sammy Morris, who is out for the season. Ben, please do something! Anything! Even if it means trading me Joseph Addai. Hint hint. Tae’s high scorer was WR Bobby Engram. Who? Yeah, exactly. But hey, it was more than enough to double up on Ben’s score this week.