Green Bay Blues

The Green Bay Packers are in a rut after their bye weeks just a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, as a Packer fan, this has been miserable to watch. Losing to the Broncos, Panthers, and the Lions... Yes, the Lions. Last week the Packers lost the the Lions in a pretty dramatic fashion. I actually had the luxury to attend this game.



From the stands this is how the game went. Throughout the game the Packer fan base seemed pretty confident that we would come back. Again, it was the 1-7 Lions. As the time began to wind down, fans started to get more and more nervous about losing. This is when the Packers almost came back. Scoring and needing to convert on the 2-point conversion, fans were positive that the Packers were going to tie it up and win in overtime.

This didn't happen either. Then, there was an onside kick attempt and the Packers got the ball. After driving down into field goal range, fans were positive we would kick the game winning field goal and walk out proud. As the ball was snapped and Crosby, the Packer's kicker, kicked the ball the crowd went silent. The crowd stayed silent as the kick was missed and the remaining time ran off the clock.

Hopefully the Packers can get it together as they just fell behind the Vikings in the division standings

Week 10 NFL Fantasy

This week, the NFL has some great match ups, like the Super Bowl XLVI rematch between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants.  Another match up that will interesting to watch is the Bills taking on the New York Jets, as the former Jets coach Rex Ryan gets a chance to take on his former team tonight for Thursday Night Football.  

For most fantasy teams out there, there are only 4 games left before the playoffs start in your respected groups.  Like many teams, you and I are trying to grind out these next 4 games to be able to secure that playoff spot.  In my case, I am 5-4 right now, tied for 4th place, and hoping that my players do well this week vs their opponents to gain that rightful place in the playoffs. 

To gain an advantage over your opponents check out this LINK to help gain a better understanding of who to choose to play in your lineup.  Something else that helps me gain a better perspective of who to pick is on that same website.  It is a tool that helps you who to start over another player.  That link is found HERE.

After every week I like to check out some videos to show me who has been hurt or sidelined and who will be that rising star to take their place.  Here are some waiver wire pickups that help out your team.  Check it out below.  Enjoy, and good luck.

NBA Fantasy

Usually when Football is still on, every other sport gets put behind football in terms of fantasy.  We did a draft of the NBA a couple days before the NBA season started.  All of us are still hyped up over football and fantasy that the basketball fantasy league doesn't get talked about very much. 

So far this season for the NBA is stacking up to be a good one.  Derrick Rose is back and we have seen glimpses of the MVP Rose, and also the Golden State Warriors are atop of the Western conference with the only undefeated record so far this season.  And of course Stephen Curry is playing out of his mind with a staggering 33.9 points per game in his first 7 games. 

Check out this LINK for the top projected fantasy players.

 

Top points per game players so far this season.

1. Stephen Curry - 33.9

2. Kevin Durant - 29.8

3. James Harden - 29.7

4. Blake Griffin - 29.3

5. Damien Lillard - 27.3

Top rebounds per game players so far this season.

1. Andre Drummond - 19

2. DeAndre Jordan - 13.5

3. Rudy Gobert - 12.7

4. Kevin Love - 11.5

5. Tyson Chandler - 11.3

Top assists per game players so far this season.

1. Russel Westbrook - 10.5

2. Ricky Rubio - 9.2

3. John Wall - 8.8

4. Chris Paul - 8.2

5. T.J. McConnell - 7.5

 

Cheap Shot

While watching any sport, no fan likes to see any of their players get injured. Especially when it is your star quarterback in a close game! This is exactly what happened to the Vikings in their game against the Rams in their game today. To make matters worse, the play happened to be a cheap shot.

Teddy Bridgewater, the quarterback for the Vikings, was running for the first down marker when he slid to avoid the collision. LaMarcus Joyner, the Ram's cornerback who hit Bridgewater, had a different result in mind. As Bridgewater slid he received a devastating hit from the Ram's cornerback. Not only was this a major impact on Bridgewater, but it was enough to knock him completely unconscious. 

It is fair to say that this was a cheap shot. Below you can see the hit on Bridgewater and his teammate's reaction to the hit. 

Battle of the Unbeaten

This week's NFL Night Game was between two unbeaten Teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos. This match up between the two undefeated teams was one that was talked about all week. Many viewers have been excited to see who was going to come out as the undefeated team and who would lose their first game of the season.



The Broncos have been struggling offensively so far this year but managed to turn that around in this weeks game. With many defensive players for the Packers, the defense was getting beat left and right all throughout the game. Not only did the Broncos dominate with their offense, but their defense did an excellent job shutting down the Packer's offense as well.

Being a Packers fan this was a rough game to watch, but the Broncos dominated every part of this game. Manning was able to turn around his season and the Broncos will be a hard team to beat as we continue into the season.

What Undefeated team do you think has the best chance to remain undefeated this season?

Week 8 NFL Injuries

Week 8 of the NFL again, has some notable injuries to some of the premier players.  One injury, which might be the biggest is Le'veon Bell.  During the game, Le'veon rushed the ball and was then tackled and got his leg tucked under the tackler and ended up hurting his knee.  In the video below it a pretty gruesome image and didn't look good for Bell and the Steelers. 

Some other notable injuries include Steve Smith Sr. of the Baltimore Ravens when Smith was tackled and instantly grabbed the back of his foot and called for trainers.  Smith is now out for the season with a torn Achilles, so look for Kamar Aiken to receive more targets.  Another league leading receiver Keenan Allen of the San Diego Chargers didn't return to the game with muscle spasms. 

Chicago Bears running back, Matt Forte, exited early form the game with a knee injury.  Forte has been a premier impact rushed for the Bears, and will be heavily missed if the injury is serious.  New Orleans Saints running back, Khiry Robinson suffered a scary looking leg injury and the training staff had to use an air cast instantly.  New York Jets quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick left the game with a hand injury while Geno Smith came in to fill his position. 

Take note of these injuries if you have a Fantasy Football team to  adjust your lineup for next week and possible pick-ups to replace these players.

WARNING: GRAPHIC