Picks: Week 3

Picks! After a heated week 2 where I posted 4-1 let's see if I can get to 5-0. We currently have four teams that are 2-0 but that could all change this week. One thing is for certain in the SNFL. Anything can happen. That doesn't mean that it can't be predicted though. So without further ado here are my picks for week 3:

Game of the Week: Core Protection vs. Red Tiger

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know this is the second week in a row that I've included myself in game of the week, but before you call me out on it look at the other matchups. This is the only matchup of two undefeated teams and they are ranked fourth and third, respectively. So anyway, Core Protection comes into this game with the lowest point total of an undefeated team but also the lowest points scored against of any team by far. Meanwhile Red Tiger is shocking all of us with his two weeks of stellar performances. Both teams need this win to prove their legitimacy but only one team will win it.

Who wins it: Core Protection

Why?: Have you seen my defense? Seriously. Lowest points against by far. Now I'm not saying that that will happen this week. I'm saying that MJD will have his breakout game and then you all will be reminded that I did indeed have a first round pick.

How much?: 5 points

Game 2: Team Canuckistan vs. The Elevolutionaries

Garrick, oh Garrick! So close last week! You have definitely proven that you are not as bad as your first week game showed, it is just unfortunate that you have to play the 2-0 Team Canuckistan this week. We all know you are better than your 0-2 record indicate and we all know next week that your 0-3 record does not do you justice for how good you are.

Who wins it: Team Canuckistan

Why?: Team Canuckistan has the most powerful offense in the SNFL posting numbers over 100 both weeks. I just don't think that The Elevolutionaries can compete with that.

How much?: 10 points

Game 3: themadoompaloompas vs. The Carnegie PantyRaiders

Mmmmm. A classic 0-2 matchup. One of these teams will come out 1-2 and one will come out 0-3. Both teams have a lot of potential but it has not been demonstrated so far this season. Surely we will see some glimpses of brilliance from one of the teams this week!

Who wins it: The Carnegie PantyRaiders

Why?: 0-2 or not, The Carnegie PantyRaiders are the only other team over 200 points for besides Team Canuckistan. They have just had extremely unlucky matchups. I expect the Carnegie PantyRaiders to easily win this Sunday.

How much?: 20 points (largest margin of victory)

Game 4: The DAWGS vs. The Mud Eaters

The DAWGS had a terrible time against Core Protection's defense last week. Luckily, this week they will be facing the Mud Eaters who have a tendency to play to their level of competition. The DAWGS are working on curing their WR woes while The Mud Eaters are out to keep their perfect record and prove they are the kings of the NFC.

Who wins it: The DAWGS

Why?: Upset special of the week! The DAWGS have a very talented QB in Michael Vick and a very potent defense in the Washington Redskins. While the Mud Eaters may have better players the matchups are favoring the DAWGS this week. Dontkillmekevin.

How much?: 3 points (closest margin of victory)

Game 5: The Champ of 2009 vs. Las Tortugas Negras

The Black Turtles are 0-2. They have lost both of their games by the smallest margins in SNFL history. Meanwhile The Champ of 2009 (1-1) has been stockpiling defenses for reasons no one is sure of. Things could get crazy.

Who wins it: Las Tortugas Negras

Why?: A team that has 4 defenses has no excuse to win a matchup in the SNFL. That and Las Tortugas Negras's team is sick this week.

How much?: 15 points

So yeah those are the picks. I can't please everyone but that is how it goes as the official picker of the SNFL. I encourage those who I picked to lose this week to try to tarnish my 4-1 picking record this week.

-Fred