MPL Game Of The Week

Rashad	v.s.	F3LONY
2-2	Record	2-2
12	League Rank	19
L2	Streak	L1
	Offense
	Defense
	Intangibles
	Coaching
28	GOTW Prediction	24

Both of these teams are 2-2 thus far this season. Rashad got a forfeit last week because of his game not being able to get played due to his team changing stadiums. F3lony started out this season being given a 0-1 team, then last week he was edged out by the Bills on some last second heroics and a 98 yard drive all on bombs from the Losman-Evans connection. Regardless of the records these are 2 playoff contenders, and this is gonna be a fun game to watch.

The Bengals (Rashad)

OFFENSE

Rashad knows how to find the holes in defenses an bust em’ open. After a 2 game losing streak hes gonna use everything in his arsenal to try and get back on track. The Bengals offense is stacked, hes got the backfield of Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry A.K.A. thunder and lightning. He will be able to string long drives together behind that big offensive line, not losing much when Rudi gets tired he can bring Perry in to give him a break and some speed to the outside. The passing attack is what really makes this team move, Carson Palmer provides pinpoint accuracy and really throws an excellent Deep-Ball. The Bengals Have the guys to catch it, Ocho Cinco is literally uncoverable unless you put 2 or 3 guys on him, but then you leave Houshmanzadeh and Henry in man coverage, no matter what you do someone will be open.

Key Offensive Players:

Chad Johnson Rudi Johnson

DEFENSE

This Defense is nothing special, after giving up 50 points to a weak Bears team 2 weeks ago everyone in the league knows about how weak it is. The defensive line is slow and provides ample time for backs to hit the necessary holes. The linebackers do have some speed, but they are young and get caught out of position a lot. The Bengals real defensive studs are in the secondary, Deltha O’Neal is a lock-down corner, then you add some real top players to his presence with Tory James, Madieu Williams and Dexter Jackson. The key for this defense is keeping LJ from taking the game over. They need to force third and 7+ and make Trent Green and the worst recieving core in the NFL from beating them.

Key Defensive Players:

Deltha O’Neal Madieu Williams

The Chiefs (F3LONY)

OFFENSE

F3lony knows how to make the best of what hes got, having a guy like LJ in the backfield is a huge bonus especially when hes playing a team that really lacks the tools to stop a guy like him. F3lony needs to do whatever he can to get Larry the ball 30-40 times. Hes gonna get his 20-25 touches from the backfield but he should run screens, and throw the ball to Larry to take the pressure of Trent Green and this weak recieving core. Tony Gonzalez is always gonna be a safety valve, when the chiefs needs the big yards you can be sure the number one target is 88. Also, the Bengals can’t score when their not on the field, the longer the Chiefs can hold the ball and pick up first downs, the longer OCHO CINCO has to watch from the sidelines.

Key Offensive Players:

Larry Johnson Tony Gonzalez

DEFENSE

The Chiefs had trouble stopping the Long Ball last week, so it should be a scary thought that 85 is in town this weekend. F3lony is gonna have to keep the plays in front of him and play bend but don’t break defense. His secondary is one of the smartest in the league, these veterans will not be fooled by the play action pass, and they are all excellent in run support. Ty Law and Pat Surtain are well aware of the task at hand, wherever you see Chad you will see one of the vets following them around.

Key Defensive Players:

Ty Law Patrick Surtain

Key Matchup:

VS
Chad Johnson against Ty Law

The Bengals are are team full of great offensive players, but nobody comes close to ocho cinco, he's the heart of the offense. He demands double coverage and stretches the field. If Chad can get open and make some big plays, it opens up the entire offense including the run game. Ty Law has been asked to face-off against the best receiver on the other team for his entire 10 years in the NFL. This week his task is 85, if he can force Carson to look to other options, the Chiefs have a real chance at stopping the Bengals enough to win.

Outcome: This will be a fun match-up, I think the odds makers haven’t watched enough Chiefs games to know what to expect. The Bengals just have too much offense and are able to stop the Chiefs enough to win the game on a late TD in the 4th quarter. You will see both these teams in the playoffs regardless of the outcome.

Bengals win this one 28-24

MPL Game Of the Week Season Record on Predictions: 3-0

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