I think it's important to listen to the people in your life who are telling you that something is wrong. When a person who knows you well takes the time to slow down and share feedback, it makes all of the sense in the world to breathe deeply and consider the information — it honors their transparency, and you may end up much happier and better off after taking their advice. I've experienced this for my self; recently, even. You may recall when Ryan Liddiard confronted me about the image choice that I used for our picks article. He was offended that we used a soccer stadium; I thought it looked cool, but he thought it was stupid and that Matt Hurm was a vapid hipster. I don't think Hurm is a vapid hipster. But I do think that evolving is important, which is why we have a new cover photo this week. Lidds, I want you to know that we hear you, we love you, and we have responded. — Intro contributed by Jamaal
Enjoy the picks!
Trojan Horses @ Figment's Fart
Looks like Figment's Fart rolling with no quarterback this week, now that Baker Mayfield is on bye. Troy's prediction about Dillon completely checking out until late October might actually come true. Expect total annihilation unless Dillon sets his lineup... and even still, Troy should win comfortably, 107-45. — Jamaal Gilbert
Jabad's Sheep @ Madison's Finest
Jabad's Sheep is one of the best 0-4 teams in our league's history? Losing Barkley and Waddle for several games has really crippled this team that should be more competitive moving forward. I really like Jamaal's team, but not his matchups this week. Do we think the Chief's defense will score a lot against the Vikings? Or Kyren Williams against the Eagles defense? I have Jabad, 87-82. — Matt Hurm
All Mahomies @ Garbage
Jacob Finney's Garbage is garbage no longer. Last week they dropped an ungodly 132 points on Troy's head (Is Troy the best 2-2 team in league history?). But the matchups aren't as good this week with Herbert on bye and Kmet not playing a hopeless Broncos defense. This is no disrespect intended to a very talented Garbage team, but All Mahomies have better matchups (Mahomes vs. MN, Wash. D vs. CHI) by a mile. Solberg, 110-98. — Matt Hurm
Fighting Minnow @ Country Bear Jamboroo
Hurm is still rolling Goedert out there after weeks and weeks of evidence that it is a horrible idea. But when the matchups favor you this heavily, you can do whatever you want and still win. If Daniel Jones is going to stink, then Amy's doomed... Minnow win, 84-71. — Jamaal Gilbert
We Are Terrible @ Serenity Now!
Nathan has ridden Brian Robinson to a 3-1 record; no reason to believe that train will stop against the feeble Bears. I love Paul's team though... there's something about it that whispers "I'm good enough to lose after a deep playoff run." Anyway, Serenity Now! notches their fourth victory in a narrow 95-88 battle. — Jamaal Gilbert
The Algorithm @ Laces Out
Both teams come off rough losses to good teams. Laces Out was panned to start the season, but Tua and Aiyuk have formed a very impressive pairing. With Cooper Kupp returning and James Cook looking serviceable, this team is competitive. The Algorithm got super cute in the draft which led to virtually no depth. And with Trevor Lawrence's matchup against Buffalo, this just doesn't look like his week. Laces Out 91-72. — Matt Hurm
The Numbers @ Hurts Locker
I think it's safe to say that Alvin Kamara won't produce another stat line like last week's receiving totals: 11 catches for 33 yards? I didn't watch the game, but that must have been one of the most boring and frustrating offensive performances in quite a while. I've spent too much time and space on this... anyway, despite the numbers going against The Numbers, I believe Lance's team will Inflict maximum damage on the source of his Season Preview disappointment. Numbers squeak by, 89-88. — Jamaal Gilbert
Joseph Addai @ Clear Eyes Full Hearts
I picked against Ryan last week because it was a bad matchup, not knowing Deshaun Watson would pull himself and leave his Browns hanging. That turned into a bloodbath and Ryan's Ravens crushed. This week, the Ravens play another team with a questionable QB (health-wise, not character-wise) in Pittsburgh. Ravens should roll, meaning Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews should shine. Drew's winless losers continue to winlessly lose. Ryan 105-74. — Matt Hurm
| Jamaal | Matt |
| Week 3 Picks | 3-1 | 4-0 |
| Week 4 Picks | 2-2 | 3-1 |
| | |
| TOTAL RECORD | 5-3 | 7-1 |
See you next Thursday!
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