Cinderella's Weekend

How about a little love for the bottom-feeders? Jim's squad secured it's first win of the season, Tyler has had two big weeks in a row, and somebody finally slowed the bleeding for my hapless team. The Iron Curtain is still in contention for a W this week, but will have to overcome the fantasy gods' love of Brandon.

The teams that played in London have tanked the second half of the season the last two years, so it will be interesting to see how those brain-washed Patriots fare following their trip across the Atlantic. I became extremely disappointed in journalism in general as I watched the pre-game coverage for that match-up. Some clever fellow pointed out the hilarity of the Patriots playing in England. I actually found that irony pretty funny, but then he went on to say "Instead of Benjamim Franklin, now it's Benjamin Watson....instead of Thomas Paine, it's Tom Brady" (paraphrase). So apparently you can get a gig at ESPN by analogizing Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Watson based exclusively on them sharing a common first name...that seems fair. One was a revolutionary, inventor, author, and notorious sexual deviant, and the other is best-known for almost running down Champ Bailey on an interception return. Great job. I hope that journalist is also writing the analogies for the SAT.

Now Tyler just has to hope that Brady keeps producing and that Miles Austin is legit. Austin already has some star-power due to his A-Rod face, and he's looked great this season, but I have to warn Tyler that he's been extremely injury-prone in the past...and we know how Tyler's guys like to get injured. Ultimately, I'm asking Tyler to sit Miles Austin if he cares about that young man as a person. He's worked hard, finally gotten his break, and given you a fantasy win. Don't ask for more, Coach.

P.S. I'm still wheeling and dealing for any RBs that get more than two points per contest. If anyone wants to make a trade, this guy is listening.