Week 8 saw some exciting games, some important games and some new strategies by coaches. We might be seeing the start of some separation in the 2 divisions.

Don’t forget there is one more set of games before the trade deadline.

There has been interest in the name of our Okayama League Hottie of the Week but sadly that will remain a mystery. Her name is just not available.

*Week 8 Review – Highlights from Week 8

Frankson’s Chinese is 7-1. Kevin’s team put up good points but MJD, Romo, Rice and the Bears DST put up huge points. Kevin will spend the week tormented by his coaching decisions as both his other QBs put up big numbers and so did Stewart. Would have been enough for the win. Kevin will be glad Forte finally started putting out.

Chris faced Dave in a showdown for leadership in the East. Chris put up an early lead but Roddy White pulls down one more point than he needed for the win. Nice come from behind victory. I thought Dave was done for after Slaton got pulled and the Cardinals DST did nothing but look at cheerleaders. But Aaron Rodgers putting up 25+ points every damn week and Chris scoring all of 4 points from ALL his WRs (bench players included) assisted Dave this week.

Derek put on a Ping Pong Show for AK. Derek’s entire team contributed this week. He didn’t need any help from his bench since only one guy put up points. AK used an interesting strategy this week and played only 7 players. It didn’t work for him this time but I think it is innovative.

Matt was impressed by AK’s bold new strategy and also played only 7 guys. Matt’s execution was better and he was able to win with 7 against Brian. Turner put up the points Brian expected when he drafted him early in round 1 but they weren’t enough.

Rhett’s investigation into his opponent Tim’s workplace habits led to his neglect of his coaching duties. His loss this week clearly teaches all of us that it is important to play the  guys on your team that will score points. It also teaches us to back up smack talk with wins. This was a big loss for Rhett against a division rival. A win would have put him in a 3 way tie for second. Now, Tim is in sole possession of second place. Rhett lost his stud TE early.

*Best plays and worse plays (yeah, that’s right, not worst, just worse than the best)

Kevin gets double whammy as he would have beat anyone else this week except the person he played.

AK and Matt both went with the 7 man team. Hope you guys continue with this strategy.

Players out for the season should probably be dropped. I.E. Leon Washington.

Props to Chris congratulating Dave for his victory after the Monday night game in the live chat.

*Weekly poll

There is broad agreement about Tim and Rhett’s romantic or perhaps just sexual escapades.

The newsletter editor has proven to the world his fine taste in hot Japanese girls. Sure spent enough time gawking at them. More to come.

*Interview

[Kevin didn’t respond to the request. I’m going to start interviewing myself next week.]

*Looking forward

Frankson has a difficult matchup against Rhett next week. Rhett really, really needs a win  but his RB is on bye. But Rhett needs to beat Kevin and Tim, not so much me. Prediction: Frankson

AK also really, really needs to win against Dave next week. The fight for the East is still fierce. Dave’s keys to victory include figuring out what to do with Slaton. AK’s keys include getting Brady back from bye and hoping the Dolphins’ running game shows up. Prediction: AK <<AK needs a dependable WR2. Williams should have been traded after his big game.>>

Tim is up against Chris in a non-division game. Chris will rely on his stellar running game and Tim will pray his RBs deliver again. Prediction: Chris <<Chris has 3 very excellent RBs. I think he should look into trading one for a top WR or 2 good ones. Tim has 2 good TEs and Rhett needs one but trade talks could easily… get heated and pornographic. Tim has 1 amazing WR but I suspect it is hard to figure out who isn’t going to suck every week at WR2>>

Derek is up against Matt. This is a big game. Matt really needs this to keep things evenish. Derek can start pulling ahead if he gets the victory. Derek drop some of that dead weight from your roster! Prediction: Matt <<Derek has great starters but lacks depth at RB and WR. He might not need any going forward else he would have picked up Moats. Matt moved his broken WR for a startable WR and RB. He needs to send GB a better O-line.>>

Brian takes on Kevin. Brian can put a dent in Kevin’s plans for the postseason here. Kevin is hoping for the consistency he has seen from his WRs in his RBs. Prediction: Kevin <<Kevin has 3 very good WRs. If Westbrook can stay healthy and Forte can keep producing he is fine but that’s iffy. Folks needing WRs should be making him offers with RBs.>>

Prediction: Larry Johnson doesn’t play another game for KC.

Prediction: Rhett’s bench shows us what a good job he has done picking guys off the wire.

r1 – AP or MDJ (RB)

r2 – RB or QB (Brees if available, else RB) Portis
r3 – WR Jennings, Steve Smith, Boldin / QB manning

r4 – QB Rodgers or TE witten / WR
r5 – WR Braylon Edward / QB Warner Romo

WR – hester, Meachem, lance moore
RB pierre thomas, chris well (rookie), Knowshon Moreno (rookie)
TE – Greg olsen
QB goals – Brees, Rodgers, Romo
buQB – Roethlisberger, Trent Edwards, schaub

def r15
kicker r16

WR Donnie Avery 4-6 injury, Crabtree contract

RB 6
WR 5
QB 2
TE 1
DEF 1
K 1