2024 - Week 3 Recap
I only wrote one recap for the first three weeks of the 2024 season. So, Weeks 1-3 on the website will look very familiar.
You know, it's pretty nice when I go undefeated to start the season, just like I did last year when I went 7-0 to start things. Checks notes Wait. I haven't won yet. That's good, right? I got you all right where I want you. At least with my current record, you guys won't have to stage another coup against me anytime soon. ;)
As usual, I'll not be proofreading all of this. So, yeah, deal with the error of my ways. (Not sure that's how you use that idiom but I digress.)
Interesting Tidbits
After three weeks, how are things looking?
There are six teams at 2-1.
Even though the last place idiot (me) is at 0-3, I'm still only two games behind first place. So, there's that, oddly enough. Haha.
Ryan leads in Points For with 517.82.
My team is leading in last in Points For with 347.44 and we're also leading in Points Against with 480.44, hence the 0-3 start. Thanks, CMAC.
Oh, and there's only one winless team. Mine. Suck it.
Let’s see how it plays out.
Notable Injuries
Here are some injuries paired with who had to endure those injuries on their team.
CMAC - I'm Bromberg chunky
George Kittle - I'm Bromberg chunky
Cooper Kupp - Let The Force Be With Vu
Puka Nacua - Little Giants
Deebo Samuel - Little Giants
Jordan Love - Little Giants
Isiah Pacheco - Hock Tua
Nick Chubb - Hock Tua
Tua Tagovailoa - Hock Tua (Now a free agent)
Adam Thielen - A Hall Lotta Love (Now a free agent)
Joe Mixon - The Tay
The list goes on but those creamy hamstrings and ankles sure are hurting those fantasy teams these days. Tua getting hurt is very notable because without anyone to throw the ball to Hill (Hoc Tua taking him third overall), he'll likely not even finish a Top 10 WR. That's unfortunate considering Hock Tua was likely licking his lips for that Tua/Hill combo all season.
I imagine it was something like that on draft day. At least you're 2-1, though.
Leader and Loser
Points Leader: Rev. Dongo Pewee(209.12)
One way to get your first loss in a new league is by not having your key players really perform, like Tua (0.0 on IR) and Hill (7.0), while facing a guy that drops over 200 on you in Week 3. Welcome to I75 League, Hock Tua. Haha.
In fairness, even if Tua was still around, it's not likely anyone is going to topple 209.12.
Dud: I'm Bromberg chunky(109.82)
I have a feeling this won't be the last time I'm the Dud of the Week.
Week 3 Game Notes
Originally, I only included one matchup (Game of the Week) for each week in the first three weeks.
I have to go with the rivalry game this week.
Boy, Joe Mixon getting injured can really take the wind out of your sails. Tay absolutely thwarted nice TE in Week 1 (161.72-144.4) but has since slipped in Weeks 2 and 3, ever since Mixon was injured in Week 2. Richardson was great in Week 1 (26.08) but has averaged 6.47 per week since. Needless to say, that's tough for any manager.
There were really no holes in Two Words' team other than Aiyuk (9.8), who can't really seem to get going this year. San Fran had 288 passing yards while Aiyuk could only reel in 48 of those yards. With Deebo being listed as Doubtful for Sunday, looks like even more pressure/coverage will be on Aiyuk.
However, since Aiyuk was the only player without double digits for Crap Team (aside from the kicker), perhaps his team will be just fine. His team has ascended in points each week. So, we shall see.
Side Pieces
So, we're here in e-mail form, yet again. I've added a few things to the website but nothing concrete, yet. I'm working on a few things. Also, I'm having trouble publishing new changes again (which has been a pain, for whatever reason). So, bear with me but the site is coming soon. I know, I know. You've all heard that before. Also, I'm thinking of slightly switching the format of the recaps. Instead of me breaking down each game, I think I'll just break down one game a week that I find the most interesting, with a possible honorable mention. Thoughts? I really enjoyed the video call with everyone on draft day. It was fun. And big thanks to Mikey for getting us the lake house. Hopefully next year, more of you can make it to draft in person.
Matchup(s) to Watch
I want to call out my matchup, simply because it might be a tight matchup (looks to be the closest one on the board, as of right meow) and it'd be nice to get my first win. Plus, I wanted to take Bijan in the draft but I thought the only logical thing to do was take CMAC. It's almost like having the #1 pick this year was a curse (unless, of course, CMAC comes roaring back by like, Week 8). Had I been at #2, I would've taken Bijan. Now, I have to face Bijan this week while CMAC is in Germany with some witch doctor (or whatever). I don't see me pulling this one out while Rachel has Bijan, Henry, Malik, and DK but we shall see. Maybe Hurts can bounce back against Tampa but maybe not. I have to mention another rivalry between Two Words and Rev. This one will likely be a bit lopsided (even though Crap Team just broke 163) but here's to hoping the upset can be pulled off. Or, you know, maybe both teams will lose.
As always, good luck to you all, except for Smelly. (I hope you stub your toe.)
