SML Insider 11/7
by Dumpahontas | 5 years ago | 1 Comments
Dumpahontas here with the first ever edition of SML Insiders! This series will cover a wide variety of topics on the upcoming week of the Sim Madden League. Lets jump into some league news!
CASHING IN ON THE FUTURE, SML YOUNG GUNS
As we know quarterbacks can make or break a franchise. These three quarterbacks just inked new deals and look to be the face of SML superstar talent for years to come:
Cleveland Browns - Baker Mayfield 6 year deal worth 204 million.
Baltimore Ravens - Lamar Jackson - 6 year deal worth 201 million.
Kansas City Chiefs - Patrick Mahomes - 7 year deal worth 334 millon.
Not sure about the value of Baker Mayfield, especially considering Lamar Jackson has had much more success the past 2 seasons compared to Mayfield. On the other end, should Jackson be upset he didn't get Mahomes type money? Mahomes has the talent, but must bring home some trophies to Kansas City to earn that mega deal!
VETERAN LEADERS, WE SALUTE YOU!
These veterans look to finish their careers strong, inking deals to keep them put and not face free agency.
Indianapolis Colts - Andrew Luck - 3 year deal worth 106 million
Carolina Panthers - Luke Kuechly - 4 year deal worth 68.2 millon
Denver Broncos - Von Miller - 3 year deal worth 65.2 million
Atlanta Falcons - Julio Jones - 3 year deal worth 54.8 million
Houston Texans - JJ Watt - 2 year deal worth 42.6 million
Most of these deals seem pretty fitting for these superstar leaders. It will be interesting to see what direction the Colts go as Luck ages on only a 3 year deal. New blood coming to Indy in the next couple years? Big news finally from Atlanta as Julio agrees to a deal after being franchise tagged last season.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR THIS WEEK
The SML will pave its way through weeks 6-8 in this weeks advances with some interesting matchups. Lets take a closer look.
Colts 6-0 vs Seahawks 4-1 (Week 7)
Prime vs Future
This one should be a knock down, drag out kind of battle. Primetime is on a mission this year to show the SML hes the true GOAT after not bringing home the Simbardi trophy last year. Primetime, a perrenial power house will need to be on top of his game to get the victory in this one. The Colts run defense is only allowing 86 yards on the ground per game, while the Seattle rushing attack is top 5 in the league picking up 143 per game. That will surely be the key to victory. Colts stuff the run and they should have the advantage. Seahawks ground and pound and they'll come out victorious.
Chiefs 4-1 vs Jets 3-2 (Week 6)
Haas vs Royce
The Jets DESPERATLY need a win in this one. Although they've lost to two red hot teams in the Colts & Ravens, a win here could shift some momentum. The Chiefs come into this one looking unstoppable on offense (#1 in YPG and PYG), while the Jets defense is sitting middle of the road in overall defense. If the Jets get pressure on Mahomes and clear some running lanes for Le'Veon Bell this one could come down to the wire!
Ravens (5-1) vs Steelers (5-1) (Week 7)
Meats vs Jchristmann
It doesn't appear that Meats will completely run away with the division this year, but there's a lot on the line in Week 7 when these two division rivals collide. The Ravens are atop the league in rushing yards per game (180), behind a rookie running back. If the steelers expect a victory here, they must shut down the run game!
EN FUEGO
Lets take a look at some players who look unstoppable so far this year.
Dak Prescott - Dallas Cowboys
Dak is operating on a high level this season, completely 78% of his passes for 1,337 yards. The more impressive thing is his 4/1 TD/INT ratio, which is sitting towards the top of the league (12tds, 3 INTs). If the Cowboys want to make a deep playoff run, they need Prescott to keep up this effort.
Freddie Golden - Baltimore Ravens
The rookie is on absolute fire this season, rushing for 604 yards and 6 TDs (120.8/game). He has added a new element to the Ravens team, does this mean Simbardi in Baltimore?
Kenyan Drake - Miami Dolphins
After a couple years of building, the Dolphins are showing some life this season and Kenyan Drake is a big part of that. The workhorse out of Alabama has racked up 568 yards and 3tds so far this year (117/game). If he can find himself in the end zone a little more frequently, the Dolphins may find themselves competing for a playoff spot!
John Ross III - Dallas Cowboys
As mentioned earlier Dak Prescott is off to a hot start, much thanks to John Ross. The speedy reciever has caught 22 balls for 764 yards and 9 tds (152.8 YPG). Move over Tyreek Hill, theres another speedster stealing the show!
Roquan Smith - Chicago Bears
What if we lived in a world where a middle linebacker is leading the league in INTs? Oh wait, we are! Roquan has racked up a league leading 8 INT's this year to go along with 50 tackles, also league topping number. The bears defense is always tough, but this year the star is running away with the DPOY honor.
and finally we have a 5 way tie for the SML sack crown, all players tied at 9 a piece
Joey Bosa - LA Chargers
Cameron Jordan - New Orleans Saints
Von Miller - Denver Broncos
Khalil Mack - Chicago Bears
Montez Sweat - Washington Redskins
THE STRUGGLE BUS
Now lets look at some players that need to step up and help turn their teams seasons around!
First up, the bus driver, Derek Carr - Oakland Raiders
Carr looks a little aged and confused. Only completeing 57% of ihs passes while throwing 20 INTs and only 7tds, a mark that isn't leading to many victories.
Reilly Ford - Tennessee Titans
The Titans parted ways with QB Marcus Mariota this off-season, but they might want to trade to get him back! In steps rookie Reilly Ford, who looks like he's a step behind the pro game. The gunslinger from Alabama has struggled to complete passes (43%), and thrown 15 INT's. The Titans are looking for their first win and won't be finding one soon if Ford doesn't pick it up!
Saqoun Barkley - New York Giants
The Giants are struggling, with Barkley not carrying his weight. The young running back is only averaging 61 YPG (305 yards total) and only 2 touchdowns. My question is, can the Giants take back that shiny new deal he just inked?
Mike Evans - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Evans has 13 catches for 168 yards and 0 TDs. What could possibly look like a one game statline for the star reciever, is now a season total. It might be time for Tampa Bay to reload on offense to help on their main target!
THEY NEED SOME MILK
Injuries haven't been to frequent this season, but when they've struck, they go for impact players. Lets take a look at the SML notable injuries:
Jacksonville Jaguars
Andrew Norwell - Dislocated elbow - 5 Weeks
Leonard Fournette - foot fracture - 4 weeks
Green Back Packers
Darnell Savage - torn pectoral - 29 weeks
Washington Redskins
Montez Sweat - Upper arm fracture - 2 weeks
Seattle Seahawks
Chris Carson - broken collarbone - 4 weeks
Pittsburgh Steelers
Corey Davis - shoulder tear - 5 weeks
Minnesota Vikings
Stefon Diggs - abdominal tear - 4 weeks
Dalvin Cook - broken collarbone - 5 weeks
Indianapolis Colts
Parris Campbell - ruptured disk - 6 weeks
Dante Pettis - broken ribs - 3 weeks
That wraps up this weeks preview of the SML, thanks for reading!
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