Six, count ’em, six(!) tilts on the 4 o’clock sked! We’re not worthy! Off we go…

TO THE GAMES!

Colts/Raiders:

The Raiders haven’t looked like much recently, having had their arses handed to them by Atlanta and squeaking by the Jets thanks to Gregg. And now they might be without Jacobs again. Rook rb Taylor has put it into another gear-he’s converted 34% of his carries into 1st downs recently and LA has given up 50+ yards to 5 different rb’s over the last three weeks.

Jets/Seahawks:

There are some cracks showing in the Seahawks vaunted passing game that tore teams apart earlier in the year. Notably, Russ has been sacked more times since week 10 than anyone not named Wentz. But it’s the Jets and Seattle is angry and embarrassed-this should be over by the end of the 1st quarter.

Packers/Lions:

MVP chatter regarding Rodgers will only increase after he has his way with the Lions second worst secondary. (Hi there, Jets!) Things look good for rb Jones as well given that Detroit gave up three rushing scores just last week. Swift is finally back and it’s so easy to run on the Packers but you must wonder if he’ll be eased into playing-I’m guessing Peterson benefits and gets the red zone carries.

Saints/Eagles:

Kamara’s production be damned! Only three players (Henry, Chubbs and Gibson) have more rushing fantasy points than Taysom since he began starting. His passing numbers are all kinds of shitty and the Saints would be in all kinds of trouble if they fall behind in any game. Rook qb Hurts gets his very first start and would do well to mimic Hill if he wishes to be successful off the hop.

Falcons/Chargers:

Herbert should bounce back playing against one of only three D’s that has allowed more than 10% of plays to be explosive. (20yds passing, 15yds rushing) Still, one must also factor in Lynn’s dubious on-field coaching and his bewildering thought processes. The Chargers have all kinds of good, young talent on both sides of the ball and need to move on to someone else after the season.

Team/Niners:

J.D. McKissic has quietly become PPR league’s 24th ranked rb and while he’ll lose goal line work to Peyton Barber this week he’s quite startable. If Team’s D can get to Ben easily you know they’re going to make Mullen’s day a living nightmare.

Hit me with your best shot!