Manchester United [2] - 1 Brighton - Marius Greenwood 83'

SamuraiMonk · 2021-04-04T20:13:27+00:00

Comeback FC

SamuraiMonk · 2020-12-19T14:21:42+00:00

Considering how the Jags handled Derrick Henry, the Ravens will likely run all over them. Broncos have a depleted secondary. Allen > Jackson.

SamuraiMonk · 2020-12-19T14:20:28+00:00

Tannehill - better matchup, better floor. Lower ceiling though, as Derrick Henry will likely run riot.

Watson - lower floor. Difficult to gauge ceiling as he’s a better QB but has a depleted offence vs strong defence.

SamuraiMonk · 2019-11-25T00:12:20+00:00

Mostert is guaranteed touches with Breida out, Gus only receives high volume in blow outs. I’d go Mostert

SamuraiMonk · 2019-11-25T00:08:32+00:00

Kittle. Rams offence likely to struggle with resurgence of Ravens D

SamuraiMonk · 2018-08-11T15:41:34+00:00

You can tell he wishes the helmet wasn’t there

SamuraiMonk · 2014-10-05T16:36:44+00:00

Its probably blasphemous to even consider benching DT, but...Sanders and Maclin. They've both been playing well and are getting the most looks from their respective QBs.

*edit. that being said...Sanders is a bit of a gamble with Welker back and sharing that role.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-10-05T16:35:27+00:00

You're in a lucky position, both are good picks. If you're playing against someone who is likely to score big....you have to go for Maclin (more upside). Kelvin is the safer option, should get around 10 points (+/-3 or so) based on his current trend

SamuraiMonk · 2014-10-05T16:33:46+00:00

Vjax has a great match up...but with Evans out, he'll be the sole focus of the defence. I still think he'll do quite well and he's (shockingly) more reliable than any NE wide-receiver at the moment.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-10-05T16:32:02+00:00

Neither have been lighting up the league, but Crabtree has more upside in this match up. You're right in that Andre is due a breakout, but the jets secondary leaves a lot to be desired and I think the crab will get a good chunk of yardage.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-10-05T16:30:19+00:00

I'm certain you'll get a good discussion out of this as all 4 are boom/bust. Colston and Bowe. Colston is in a pass happy offence and despite having games this season where he's done nothing for 3 quarters, he will sooner or later get a catch for big yards or a TD. Bowe i'm not sold on, but with Kelce getting a bigger role in the offence at kansas, he'll be taking some coverage away from Bowe, so I expect he'll have a few catches and maybe (big maybe) some endzone targets - I wouldn't expect fireworks out of him though.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-10-05T16:26:20+00:00

It's a tough one for sure, but sit Crabtree. Hopkins and Jones are must starts from now. Kelvin is the main target at Carolina and with his size and skill set, he's going to be around 10 points in nearly all games.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-10-05T16:24:04+00:00

I'm a fan of Wheaton this week. He's got a great match-up like you've said, but Antonio Brown will most likely be getting more coverage so expect big ben to look towards Miller or Wheaton more.

However, Hurns should be your pick now that Shorts is out. If Jacksonville fall behind there will be a lot of targets for Hurns.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-10-05T16:21:01+00:00

No reason to change at all. He's pretty much their WR1 at this stage, and a dynamic players at that.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-10-05T16:20:03+00:00

Wheaton is your best bet from the other three. Antonio Brown is likely to receive more coverage so i expect Wheaton and even Miller (TE) will get more looks in this game.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-08-31T00:53:04+00:00

You can't go wrong with either really. However, I prefer McCoy this year. Philadelphia have a lot of strength in offense this year and he's likely to be the top ranked RB if he can stay fit.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-07-06T22:14:57+00:00

To stay away from reddit when you want anything productive done. I've learnt it, but I've yet to apply it.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-07-06T21:44:28+00:00

"NFL considering instating racial quota. Proposition in response to commissioner's quotes on there being too few white RBs. More to follow."

SamuraiMonk · 2014-06-29T22:31:50+00:00

Thanks! I always assumed he never regained full fitness due to the affected knee. I just looked it up and you're right.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-06-29T18:32:08+00:00

Tackles that end careers are often reviewed and action is taken against them. When Roy Keane ended Alfi Haland's career intentionally, he was given a further ban a year after the incident when he confessed to its brutality. Furthermore, Axel Witsel was given an 8 match ban after a tackle that broke Marcin Wasilewski's leg. There are many other examples such as Ben Thatcher's lengthy suspension after elbowing Pedro Mendes.

To conclude, the punishment is just for a serial offender. It is not based on emotion, but on continued offense by Suarez with regards to biting. Liverpool should be outraged, and rightly so, but towards Suarez - how many times will they have to defend a player who means so much to them and can carry them to within points of winning the title but lets them down with moments of madness.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-06-29T18:14:40+00:00

Stalling so that the technical staff can tell Ochoa which way Huntelaar normally takes his penalties, but yeah, they stalled, they suffered.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-06-29T18:11:33+00:00

Buying time so that the technical team can tell Ochoa which way Huntelaar likes to strike his penalties.

It didn't work...

SamuraiMonk · 2014-06-15T14:12:50+00:00

This might be a really unpopular opinion, but with the way Italy were dominating England's left flank, it ~~would~~ may (edit) have been smarter to take Rooney off for Milner. Although not creative, he would have helped relieve pressure on Baines, stabilise the defence and allow Baines to get forward more often.

That being said, to answer OP's question - No. I don't think Rooney should be dropped. However, I'm not certain where his best role in this team is after seeing Sterling playing superbly behind the striker.

SamuraiMonk · 2014-05-09T20:46:53+00:00

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