NCL Week 4/5 Review

It looks like the perpetually circle-jerking duo of Brett Favre and Randy Moss will finally get to play catch for the Minnesota Vikings. With Favre morphing into the 2010 version of Steve DeBerg and Moss bitching about his lack of targets, it will be feast or famine for the Vikes and fantasy owners alike. You've got to feel better about the prospects for both Favre and the Vikings nonetheless.

Patriots Giving Up?

While 'The Hoodie' bristled at claims that he was giving-up on the season with the Moss trade, there is little doubt the the Pats' offense will be different without #84. Brandon Tate, the talented, yet injury-riddled WR for the Pats' has stepped into the Moss role in practice since the trade. Tate, a recent Efurd pick-up (and potential 'Pick-Up of the Week' candidate) looks to reap fanatsy rewards. That said, I look for the entire offense to get a boost; everyone from Welker, Emmelman, Hernandez and Tate will have the Moss looks spread their way. As for the Patriots playoff chances? They're a wild card contender unless the Sanchize falls apart in New York.

Popping Jelly's Cherry?

It's no secret that Justin's first season in the NCL is a disaster, and I figured he could potentially go winless this year. Well, that was until he had my squad with Brady on a bye week and Mike Vick nursing sore ribs after being the recipient of a goal line Hulk Smash.

UPDATE-Here's the formula for a Kelly NCL Victory: Sam Bradford-((Tom Brady)-(Jermichael Finley))+ Eli Manning/Texans Pass Defense=Jelly Victory. Shit: I was the one to lose to him this year. My entire roster is officially on the block.

Injury Time

So long Jermichael Finley. And Aaron Rodgers is getting his ass kicked every week, which lead to a concussion which may or may not keep him out for Week 6. Andre Johnson's high ankle sprain isn't getting better this year, The Diabetes Kid has been out. Rough stretch with a lot of pick-ups needed to sure-up rosters.

Dents in the Camo?

Jace was one of my preseason picks to win the NCL, and to this point he has not disappointed as he sits atop the NCL after 5 weeks. That said, Aaron Rodgers is hurt and can someone starting Brandon Jackson and potentially Chad Henne seriously make a run? Now I assume Rodgers will return and post decent numbers, even with the aforementioned loss of Jermichael Finley; but will Jace's once fabled stable of RBs toting Brandon Jackson and Marshawn Lynch get it done?

Same Old Boobs

Well, it's week 5 and Bobby's where he normally is; near the bottom of the NCL. Will Boobs be perpetually rebuilding? If Ryan Matthews isn't all he's cracked-up to be, Boobs has a long road to prominence.

Pick-up of the Week

This has been a fairly active week, with a variety of moves being made by a number of teams. Martin's grab of chronically disappointing Kenny Britt shows the most upside of any pick-up this week. Britt looked good in Week 5, as VY finally targeted Britt to the tune of two touchdowns.