Giving It To ‘Em
Image by Nick M. W.
By Emmitt Smith and Nick M. W.
Week 11 didn’t go quite as planned for some teams in AGS.
Things are much more interesting now that it seems more evident which 6 teams are going to punch their tickets to the playoffs, but things aren't quite settled yet.
A surprise upset by Rudy's Replacements over T. Ruth and key wins by three other teams made a 4-way tie for first place possible heading into Week 12.
Now, the Sunday division gets to cannibalize itself. In the process, one surprise team from another division can sneak into the playoffs unexpectedly, get hot, and win it all.
‘Tis the season for cheer and fantasy football indigestion.
Reactions to Week 11:
Nick: Hot shit! This was a great week for the AGS scribes. Your win, Rudy, was much more impressive than mine. You came in and gave the best team in the league the business. Respect!
But I want to give a little bit of shine to the Rebel Scum. Tony Pollard, you are the dude in Dallas right now. Please, Mike McCarthy, keep that shit going.
I almost buried myself with another last-minute roster decision, benching Chris Olave for Mike Williams (a 20-point difference), but I had enough horses in this race to pull off a comfy win against FU Pay Me!, who has struggled all season.
Emmitt: I swear to God the first thing I thought about was the upset loss I had last week after taking down one of the top three teams in the league. It started to be a special day with Jamaal Williams and his three touchdowns. Kickin’ it at the Commissioner's pad made this past Sunday a well-timed breeze.
These last three weeks before the playoffs are going to be nuts, I’m telling you Scum!
Nick: Yeah, it's going to look like that street fight scene in Anchorman.
The Replacements got a BIG win this week, bringing T. Ruth’s record to 8 - 3, mucking up the top seed in the playoffs with a 4-team log jam.
How good do you feel right now?
Emmitt: I feel like I need you to continue your winning streak against The Sugandese this week.
When I say I need help to get to the last spot, it is just that. I got to win all my games while a couple teams must struggle in division play. I’m on “one week at a time” mode. Bring out the rally caps! House of Rudy is still intact and prepared for Joe “Who’s Coming In 2nd?”.
Nick: I would love to be able to help you rest a little easier this week.
Rebel Scum picked up their 7th win in a row. Ya’ll went 8 - 1 outside of your division. You beat some good teams, a couple of playoff teams, but now you have to get into your division to close out the season.
It’s been the best division all season in AGS without question. How good do you feel right now?
Nick: Well, I’m glad I survived the stretch between these division games. The winning streak started after that brutal Week 4 loss to Rudy’s Replacements, and it’s helped me climb into a 4-way tie for the best record in the league. With that said, I’m a little worried.
The injury bug has bitten us several times this season. I would feel a lot better if Cooper Kupp was still healthy. Just last week, Mike Williams returned, I started him in good faith, and he immediately re-aggravated his injury. Justin Fields is banged up and A-Rod has a bad matchup against the Eagles, so I’m starting Geno Smith against the Raiders.
I’m trying to squeeze every point out of every player that I can, but I don’t have many good options left. I just need to take it week-to-week, like Rudy, and I hope I score more points than my opponent.
Which team that’s on the brink of the playoffs—not including your own—will get in?
Emmitt: Well, I know one team that's on the brink, and you Scum are playing against him this week! So yeah, I think The Sugandese is on the brink after this week going up against you.
Are you going to handle business because we certainly need it!?
Nick: Rebel Scum has a lot of pent up aggression against The Sugandese. I owe him a few good smackdowns.
At 6 - 5, with a win against me this week putting him to 7 - 5, it would seem like (week-to-week) Sugandese has the best odds to get in, but this is fantasy football, and things can get really nuts from one week to another.
But, Rudy is still sniffing around and so is Pimps. They all need to win out these last 3 weeks, but the same can be said for me.
What’s your go-to Thanksgiving side dish?
Nick: I have always liked the yams with the marshmallows crisped up on top, but I had this dressing/stuffing casserole at an office potluck last week that blew the top of my head right off. It was amazing and is now my 1A.
Emmitt: Scum let me tell you, Mom’s baked creamy mac n’ cheese hugged up with some rice n’ gravy, collard greens? Oh my gentle Jesus! I know you asked for one side dish, but I got excited! But really, the mac n’ cheese is important. A close second for me would be the collard greens.
Are you guys into cranberry sauce?
Emmitt: You know I like cranberry sauce while I'm eating the mac and collard greens, but with the Turkey or anything else, I won't even think about the cranberry sauce. I don't know, people treat cranberry sauce like candy corn for Halloween, but I think it works.
Nick: I get down with cranberry sauce, but I like the canned shit. I like the way it slides out of the can with a berry queef onto the serving dish. I like the way it slices, and I love throwing 3 of those floppy pucks onto my plate. Hell yeah, I’m into cranberry sauce.
Week 12 Predictions:
Emmitt: My prediction is to avenge my week 1 loss to Joe. Justin Herbert has (some) of his weapons back, and I just feel my roster is still in shape compared to Joe’s roster. He’s on a 7-game losing streak, so as long as I do the homework, it should be a solid win, and I can worry about the other scores going on.
Nick: Owumi’s team STINKS! I wish I was playing him this week, but I have the defending champ. He’s found ways to beat me the last 5 times we’ve played head-to-head. 5 times! Damn.
It’s going to be close, but I think he’s going to have a couple of big-time duds show up again this week. Rebel Scum gets his 8th in a row.
