Week 7 Recap

Hi Drew and Eli-

Sorry for the delayed recap. I wanted to let the basketball preview marinate at the top spot a little longer. See you guys in the comments,

Edwin

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Cover Tooth (4-3) 152.00
Stanton For Heisman! (2-5) 101.75

What Happened: Despite a Questionable tag all week, newly acquired Darren McFadden went insane, scoring 42.00 points for Welty-- the highest tally in the VUFSA this year. (Arian Foster had 41.50 in week 1.) In addition to McFadden, Roddy White (26.50) and Knowshon Moreno (19.50) also had big days in a runaway for Adam.

MVP: McFadden. Despite almost not playing, and despite the presence of Michael Bush, he played what is the game of the year so far for his 3rd VUFSA franchise this season. (6th overall)

Least VP: Dave Tomke's WRs- outside of Mario Manningham and his late score, they only tallied 11 points between the three of them.

Jay Cutler Says: "Ow my organs. But also, hahahaha suck it McDaniels."

What it means: Welty has now won four in a row since starting 0-3, and depending on how McFadden plays the rest of the way, he could be a major postseason contender.

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Stanzi Loves America (5-2) 147.50
1-800-222-1222 (1-5) 118.00

What Happened: Huge output by the starting RBs for Stem, after failing him last week. Michael Turner (26.00), Adrian Peterson (22.00) and Thomas Jones (18.00) all play excellent. The game was well in hand before the Favre-Rodgers Sunday Night duel, which Rodgers won decisively 17.25-5.00.

MVP: Probably should be Turner, who I called a bum last week, but I'm going with "Steve Johnson." He scored 17.00 points despite the obvious handicap of me not knowing who he is or what team he plays for. Wow- that's deep research from Stem.

Least VP: Noted sexual predator Brett Farve, who was not only terrible, but a complete asshole about his ankle.

Jay Cutler Says: "Brett Farve is a little too careless with the ball, even for my tastes."

What it means: A move to first place for Stem, now owning the highest point total in the league through seven weeks. Tough loss for Baron

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Awkward Emoticons ;) (5-2) 79.50
Suhsiccal (3-4) 109.00

What Happened: Two stunning performances from Lee Evans (27.00 on 3 TDs) and DeAngelo Hall (21.50) start the upset, and an underwhelming performance by most of Drew's lineup finishes it off. JR didn't have the monster week he could have, with Kenny Britt's 33 points on the bench, but the win is all that matters. Still, file this away in case JR needs a tiebreaker late in the year.

MVP: Evans, who made the three benched Britt TDs palatable.

Least VP: Wes Welker (3.00) who looks very ordinary since Randy Moss was traded.

Jay Cutler Says: "Not fair, bro. I don't know how anybody can be asked to account for the presence of DeAngelo Hall."

What it means: Drew sees no problem in complaining about Hall despite getting 20.25 points from James Harrison in a seven point win earlier this year. /bitterness

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Stranger in the Alps (3-4) 124.00
ChamPeons (4-3) 108.50

What Happened: Despite being awful, Drew Brees (16.25) managed a decent game. Despite having no Peyton Manning, Eli was able to keep pace at QB because of two TDs from Sam Bradford (14.25). It's odd that in getting BOTH Hakeem Nicks (22.50) and a 2nd rounder, Eli somehow looks like a chump in the McFadden deal through this substansive sample size of just Week 7.

MVP: Nicks, Eli's top scorer and decisive winner of the MNF Thunderdome, besting Roy Williams' non-existing effort.

Least VP: Matt Forte (4.50). Already having a rough time between a shitty line and a coordinator who doesn't call run plays- Forte fumbled away what could have been a decent game.

Jay Cutler Says: "[inaudible because a defensive lineman is sitting on his head]"

What it means: Champ misses a chance to get a little separation from the pack. Eli sits one game out of the playoffs despite giving up on Tuesday.

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Marty Booker (4-3) 79.75
Let My Monkeys Go (4-3) 94.50

What Happened: Both teams suffered horrific Sundays, so it was a tight game heading into Monday Night. Brandon Jacobs (10.50) had more than enough to edge out Miles Austin (2.50) and give Viano a comfortable win. Big game from Joe Flacco (24.00) plus nice games from Jamaal Charles and Anquan Boldin (13.00 ea) covered up mostly bad weeks from most of Andy's guys.

MVP: Flacco, who has been pretty damn close to a stud the last five weeks.

Least VP: So many to choose from, but Donald Driver's zero stands out in the losing effort.

Jay Cutler Says: "Tell Ed to stay the course. Just because things go badly once, doesn't mean you should make adjustments or stop altogether. Tell him to keep throwing into coverage off his back foot his head up.

What it means: The league lacks clarity in large part because of this outcome. Six teams currently sit with 4 wins or more, and eight teams have between 3 and 5. So, this means little as of right now.