Bankers '17-'18 NFL

[Goat Milk]

I really like Texans as a dog, perfect spot for KC to drop a game. They are due. Cinci I like, especially with Buffalo coming off the big win in Atlanta. Seahawks should win straight up, don't think Rams are ready for this big of game.

For fantasy purposes, Eli vs Chargers, Tyrod @ Cinci, or Dalton vs Buffalo. I'm leaning Eli just because they have no run game and he has to throw.

Eli easily. Chargers have one good corner Casey Hayward who will guard Beckham and "hold him" to like 90 yards. You got Brandon Marshall who is still Brandon Marshall (don't get what he's done in four games so far) and a bullet in Sterling Shepard. Great WR trio. Manning should have 300+ yards.

[alexknyc]

Eli easily. Chargers have one good corner Casey Hayward who will guard Beckham and "hold him" to like 90 yards. You got Brandon Marshall who is still Brandon Marshall (don't get what he's done in four games so far) and a bullet in Sterling Shepard. Great WR trio. Manning should have 300+ yards.

How's the Chargers' pass rush? Eli's OL is a sieve.

[RavensFan2k3]

Have to check the stats but Tampa Thursday night games that I've watched have all gone over. Atlanta game them the business last year on a Thursday if I'm not mistaken and the fact that it's in Tampa makes me like it more. Expect a 38-20 type game

38-20 type of game in favor of who?

[2daBank]

Eli easily. Chargers have one good corner Casey Hayward who will guard Beckham and "hold him" to like 90 yards. You got Brandon Marshall who is still Brandon Marshall (don't get what he's done in four games so far) and a bullet in Sterling Shepard. Great WR trio. Manning should have 300+ yards.

You have to worry about Gmen oline against chargers very good pass rushers, Eli under pressure usually means mistakes.

[2daBank]

Sorry guys I had a busy week, getting back to working on my card now.

[2daBank]

Week 5

Houston +1.5 ev (2x).. I'm all aboard the Texans bandwagon, these guys been the class of the south for years and that was while playing bum qbs off the street, I said when these guys drafted Watson they were instant contenders and it now starting to look that way. No clue why obrien started the season w savage as all that did was put them a week behind. I'll talk more about game breakdown later on, right now I'll just say this be last time in a long time we will have a chance to play Texans as home dogs, don't let that chance pass ya by..

Rams -1 (1.5x).. no reason this line shouldn't be a full fg at least. Been saying for weeks rams are the class of the west and this line says Seattle better on a neutral field and I simply don't believe it.

To me this game pretty simple the way to attack Phillips 3-4 d is rushing the ball, we have seen it this year and just look how much better donks run defense is with him gone! That said who Seattle even gonna use to run with? Lacy? That guy hasn't had the ability to carry a offense in some time and was backing up a 6th round rookie until Carson got hurt last week. Rams 3rd in adjusted sack rate and will have Wilson running for his life behind this oline who ranks 17th in pass protection. Rams front vs hags suspect oline where this game won imo.

Other side under mcvay rams offense becoming very multidimensional with ability to beat teams on the ground and thru the air. Seattle been blitzing quite a bit this season and Goff been very good against the blitz with a 113 passer rating when facing extra rushers. Rams were always tough on Seattle even when they were the bottom feeders of the division, now this their chance to announce they have arrived as the top dogs in the west. The offense will make enough plays and the d will have Wilson under pressure all game, rams win 26-20..

[Madison]

Hey Bank,
Hope you and yours are all well.
I need to make a serious move in my survivor pool for somepretty big$$. No second place.
Thinking NYG been on the road, LAC been home. Your input always appreciated.

[Madison]

Apologies now retracing the thread.

[2daBank]

Hey Bank,
Hope you and yours are all well.
I need to make a serious move in my survivor pool for somepretty big$$. No second place.
Thinking NYG been on the road, LAC been home. Your input always appreciated.

Seems like a week could definitely see lot of folks dropping out w very few strong favs. I don't hate nyg this week as chargers shoot themselves in the foot as much as they do, my issue like I said is chargers edge rushers vs gmen leaky oline. If you still had philly or steelers still available obviously think they stronger, given zona's early time slot east coast record i feel pretty good saying eagles gonna win.

[shocka1212]

Rams -1 (1.5x).. no reason this line shouldn't be a full fg at least. Been saying for weeks rams are the class of the west and this line says Seattle better on a neutral field and I simply don't believe it.

To me this game pretty simple the way to attack Phillips 3-4 d is rushing the ball, we have seen it this year and just look how much better donks run defense is with him gone! That said who Seattle even gonna use to run with? Lacy? That guy hasn't had the ability to carry a offense in some time and was backing up a 6th round rookie until Carson got hurt last week. Rams 3rd in adjusted sack rate and will have Wilson running for his life behind this oline who ranks 17th in pass protection. Rams front vs hags suspect oline where this game won imo.

Other side under mcvay rams offense becoming very multidimensional with ability to beat teams on the ground and thru the air. Seattle been blitzing quite a bit this season and Goff been very good against the blitz with a 113 passer rating when facing extra rushers. Rams were always tough on Seattle even when they were the bottom feeders of the division, now this their chance to announce they have arrived as the top dogs in the west. The offense will make enough plays and the d will have Wilson under pressure all game, rams win 26-20..

this line moving the other way and I love it. hoping its rams +1 by game time. rams win this one.

[shocka1212]

Seems like a week could definitely see lot of folks dropping out w very few strong favs. I don't hate nyg this week as chargers shoot themselves in the foot as much as they do, my issue like I said is chargers edge rushers vs gmen leaky oline. If you still had philly or steelers still available obviously think they stronger, given zona's early time slot east coast record i feel pretty good saying eagles gonna win.

giants never beat the chargers and they'll probably benefit from playing in an actual NFL stadium ... should probably take chargers ats.

[2daBank]

Originally Posted by 2daBank
Week 5

Houston +1.5 ev (2x).. I'm all aboard the Texans bandwagon, these guys been the class of the south for years and that was while playing bum qbs off the street, I said when these guys drafted Watson they were instant contenders and it now starting to look that way. No clue why obrien started the season w savage as all that did was put them a week behind. I'll talk more about game breakdown later on, right now I'll just say this be last time in a long time we will have a chance to play Texans as home dogs, don't let that chance pass ya by..

Rams -1 (1.5x).. no reason this line shouldn't be a full fg at least. Been saying for weeks rams are the class of the west and this line says Seattle better on a neutral field and I simply don't believe it.

To me this game pretty simple the way to attack Phillips 3-4 d is rushing the ball, we have seen it this year and just look how much better donks run defense is with him gone! That said who Seattle even gonna use to run with? Lacy? That guy hasn't had the ability to carry a offense in some time and was backing up a 6th round rookie until Carson got hurt last week. Rams 3rd in adjusted sack rate and will have Wilson running for his life behind this oline who ranks 17th in pass protection. Rams front vs hags suspect oline where this game won imo.

Other side under mcvay rams offense becoming very multidimensional with ability to beat teams on the ground and thru the air. Seattle been blitzing quite a bit this season and Goff been very good against the blitz with a 113 passer rating when facing extra rushers. Rams were always tough on Seattle even when they were the bottom feeders of the division, now this their chance to announce they have arrived as the top dogs in the west. The offense will make enough plays and the d will have Wilson under pressure all game, rams win 26-20..

Zona/philly ov 45 (1x)..

[2daBank]

If anyone can give me idea on JPP and Olivier Vernon status for this game be much appreciated.

[2daBank]

I really like Texans as a dog, perfect spot for KC to drop a game. They are due. Cinci I like, especially with Buffalo coming off the big win in Atlanta. Seahawks should win straight up, don't think Rams are ready for this big of game.

For fantasy purposes, Eli vs Chargers, Tyrod @ Cinci, or Dalton vs Buffalo. I'm leaning Eli just because they have no run game and he has to throw.

I really don't like that charger/gmen to be high scoring but out of those options have to agree Eli, not cause I like Eli tho, I'd honestly prefer either qb in the niners/Colts shit show and several others over any of those 3 options. I just fear Eli gonna be under a lot of pressure.

[SEAHAWKHARRY]

Zona/philly ov 45 (1x)..

I like that one also bank

[2daBank]

Eli easily. Chargers have one good corner Casey Hayward who will guard Beckham and "hold him" to like 90 yards. You got Brandon Marshall who is still Brandon Marshall (don't get what he's done in four games so far) and a bullet in Sterling Shepard. Great WR trio. Manning should have 300+ yards.

Chargers only allowing 192 a game and more importantly have 3rd highest sack rate going against gmen garbage oline. Don't see him putting up 300 here.

I haven't finished my expected pace on this game yet cause little tough given both inability to rush although kinda expect both to attempt more. but off top of my head I'd say 240-260 w 2tds and one or 2 picks seems closer to right. You didn't even mention who might be biggest factor, his rookie te engram vs chargers who grade out near the bottom of league vs te's, that my favorite dfs play in this game.

[2daBank]

I like that one also bank

1-2 in plays ran per game, I like me lots o plays!! Especially when a really high number of those plays should be palmer drop backs/passes, that outta lead to some points for both teams, lol.. Arians shouldn't have much trouble coming up w routes that have guys running free in philly secondary and eagles also struggle w rb catching passes out of backfield so I'd imagine that help cards keep drives alive. There just no way zona continues their putrid play in the red zone, they only scoring tds 26% of time, I think the worst teams last year were 44-45ish%. Other side I think this might be the week Torrey smith and Wentz connect on couple big ones, Blount and Ertz should help them move rock in between, palmer prob hand them a score. I thought it was tough total card, I haven't come up w any huge differences off set total, I have this 47-48 which why only 1u..

[blumpkin]

Bank, who would you start in a .5 ppr.. Blount, Lamar miller or frank gore? I really like the over in sf/Indy. Thoughts?

[Madison]

Seems like a week could definitely see lot of folks dropping out w very few strong favs. I don't hate nyg this week as chargers shoot themselves in the foot as much as they do, my issue like I said is chargers edge rushers vs gmen leaky oline. If you still had philly or steelers still available obviously think they stronger, given zona's early time slot east coast record i feel pretty good saying eagles gonna win.

I absolutely hate hate hate Tomlin. He gives away 1-3 games a year. See CHI a few weeks ago. As far a Philly I'm thinking between them and PITT about 80% of the pool will be on them. PHI has SF and CHI at home later so I'd love to save them. Thanks for your input. BOL

[DOM-Ganador]

Banker. Oak/Balty line movement??
Carr out. Pk to -3 Oak.
How bad is Balty??

Just woke up and started looking @ lines so maybe I missed something.

[2daBank]

Banker. Oak/Balty line movement??
Carr out. Pk to -3 Oak.
How bad is Balty??

Just woke up and started looking @ lines so maybe I missed something.

I guess ravens are that bad, initially I wanted to play them but their offense been horrible, don't think I can do it.

[dfish]

If anyone can give me idea on JPP and Olivier Vernon status for this game be much appreciated.

JPP is expected to play today, however Olivier Vernon is not expected to play. Okwara and Wynn will likely split snaps. #LACvsNYG
nothing official yet ...

[2daBank]

Bank, who would you start in a .5 ppr.. Blount, Lamar miller or frank gore? I really like the over in sf/Indy. Thoughts?

Ugh, probably gore cause the ppr but like blunt too..

I tried to get behind that niners/colts over and it might get there cause I think it does have that feel of "bad teams high score" type game. When I capped it I just couldn't justify it, both defenses bad but how many times these offenses shoot themselves in the foot? If it was low 40s I'd prob went for it but mid was a pass for me.

[SEAHAWKHARRY]

Banker. Oak/Balty line movement??
Carr out. Pk to -3 Oak.
How bad is Balty??

Just woke up and started looking @ lines so maybe I missed something.

I think the Raiders are not only undervalued because of those back-to-back losses, but also because of the Derek Carr injury. Fortunately for them, they have a veteran backup in EJ Manuel who didn't look overwhelmed at all against Denver's top-notch pass defense last week. In fact, if not for drops by his receivers, the Raiders would have won that game.

Manuel finished 11-of-17 passing for 106 yards with an interception on the final play in desperation mode against the Broncos. But his receiver dropped a would-be game-winning touchdown just a few plays before. And Michael Crabtree may return from a one-game absence due to injury, which would give Manuel his full compliment of weapons.

[killersweet]

Banker what do you think about the over in Pitt? Number looks a little low no?

[2daBank]

Banker what do you think about the over in Pitt? Number looks a little low no?

Yea but I think for good reason. Looks like almost a carbon copy of last weeks ravens game. Steelers gonna be able to run all over them and I couldn't find a whole lot of points for jags. Honestly I made it 38ish but was too worried about what would happen if jags got down multiple scores in second half (like bortles throwing it all over to both teams) to actually pull trigger on under.

[Madison]

I guess ravens are that bad, initially I wanted to play them but their offense been horrible, don't think I can do it.

Matthew Jordan:

Baltimore might have claim to worst team with a non-losing record thus far as its two wins are against Cincinnati and Cleveland – those two have combined for one victory and it was the Bengals last week over the sorry Browns.

[2daBank]

Damn I really thought we might get some upward movement on that gmen total, lean under but I have 43-44 and damn total 45, really like 2-3 points at least!!

[Mackballs]

Bank, any teaser this week?

[2daBank]

Bank, any teaser this week?

Steelers/packers looks pretty decent. Numbers been bouncing so much I been waiting.

[CappinTerp]

this line moving the other way and I love it. hoping its rams +1 by game time. rams win this one.

A lot of times when I bet,and the line moves away from me.......I add to that bet.......I fade the move. Best of luck guys!

[2daBank]

Week 5 Card so far.

Hou+1.5 ev (2x)

Rams -1 (1.5x)

Zona/philly ov 45 (1x)

Adding:

Chargers/nyg un 45.5 (1x)

[killersweet]

Yea but I think for good reason. Looks like almost a carbon copy of last weeks ravens game. Steelers gonna be able to run all over them and I couldn't find a whole lot of points for jags. Honestly I made it 38ish but was too worried about what would happen if jags got down multiple scores in second half (like bortles throwing it all over to both teams) to actually pull trigger on under.

Cool. I am waiting for the steelers to break out offensively. But you are right about them running the ball a lot.

[2daBank]

Cool. I am waiting for the steelers to break out offensively. But you are right about them running the ball a lot.

I'm sure they will at some point, too many weapons not to. But man this matchup screams to pound bell, jags pass d really good, run d really bad!! this really most value on total I had but like I said so hard to cap what will happen once game starts getting away from jags I had to pass. Thinking something like 24-13 final unless bortles does bortles stuff! Lol

[killersweet]

I'm sure they will at some point, too many weapons not to. But man this matchup screams to pound bell, jags pass d really good, run d really bad!! this really most value on total I had but like I said so hard to cap what will happen once game starts getting away from jags I had to pass. Thinking something like 24-13 final unless bortles does bortles stuff! Lol

Also depends on what Ben does. He hasn't really looked good so far. I hope steelers don't lay an egg here. I took steelers in a teaser.