2014 Yahoo Pickem and Survival groups

[Arky]

And Gary Kubiak does what he does best and gives me "L's" in my fantasy games.... Bet against him = L, bet with him = L.

I was heavy on Pittsburgh on many levels. Any time I do this, it's almost a guaranteed "L". But that's the way it goes....

[Nconroe]

Man, this survivor league, and league parity is getting me so far.

First Buffalo beats Chicago .

And then Cleveland beats New Orleans.

New Orleans is one of five 0-2 teams. Texans one of six 2-0 teams.

Let me see, who does Jacksonville play this week.

[HPF Bob]

2-0 now with Detroit and Green Bay (which gave me a scare).

There are few safe plays in Week 3 so I will take the obvious one - Oakland at New England. Going with the Patriots and really wouldn't mind losing either. I hate them SOB's. Or maybe the Raiders could lose the game but put Brady out for 12 weeks. That would be good enough.

[HPF Bob]

3-0 now as Patriots, even on a bad day, was still too much for Oakland.

A trend is developing. FloriDUH teams are 1-8 straight up. The Dolphins are visiting Oakland which means they might win. Tampa Bay is visiting Pittsburgh which is very tempting but Tampa played Thursday night and the Steelers played Sunday night plus they lost three defensive starters. Pittsburgh and their refs should still win easily but I decided to hold off on choosing them.

Instead, I'll take the overwhelming choice of survival pickers, San Diego at home over Jackassville, even thought the Chargers lost Woodhead for the season and the Jags showed signs of life under Bortles.

[HPF Bob]

Sometimes, success in this game is all about avoiding upsets. Surely the Steelers were going to beat winless Tampa Bay at home but they didn't which means the Steelers are a lock now to regain some swag in Jackassville this week. They'll be playing with a sense of urgency now instead of coasting.

[HPF Bob]

5-0 and time to risk it all on the jinx card. Houston NEVER beats Indy. NEVER. Going with the Colts even on the road in a short week. And if jinxing the Colts works, I'll be happy to lose.

[Arky]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

5-0 and time to risk it all on the jinx card. Houston NEVER beats Indy. NEVER. Going with the Colts even on the road in a short week. And if jinxing the Colts works, I'll be happy to lose.

It's a sad, sad time when not even the playing the jinx card works.

In my pickem leagues, I picked the Colts to win and the Texans to cover (in the spread leagues). I was one missed FG away from hitting them both. Curses!