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Wade McElwain

Week 13 Preview

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It’s another slug of a week in the NFL, as we take a look at our Week 13 Preview podcast. The previous week of games brought some tough losses, amazing wins, and another batch of injuries to change the playoff outlook even further. The top teams keep rolling, and the Steelers are still undefeated, but are they that good?
Wade McElwain & Ryan Cull are your NFL in London pundits, looking back at the scores from week 12, as well as previewing all of the games ahead in Week 13, as well as their love of seasonal canapés.
Lockdown might be done in the UK, but that doesn’t mean NFL fans are keen to flock to the pubs just yet. It doesn’t help that Premier League games are now directly in contest with the NFL, meaning our fans often get relegated to the side tvs with no sound.
Hopefully we will all be able to watch the Super Bowl together next year. Fingers crossed.

Some of the games the boys hit this week includes:

Colts (7-4) vs Texans (4-7)
Colts -3.5  +53

Indianapolis is still stunned after that viscous beating they took at the hands of the Titans last week. Derek Henry left his boot marks on their D, and they will need to shake off that fuzz if they want to take advantage of a listless Houston team.
The Colts still have a great running game, and short pass options, which will find big gaps in a soft secondary.
Houston are drug cheats. They did it baseball, and now they got caught again in the NFL. Will Fuller is gone, but more importantly this team just received another nail in the coffin that was their 2020 season. JJ Watt must be looking to GTFO of Houston now, so why play hard and hurt your 2021 contract?
Both Ryan & Wade like the Colts to bounceback.
Ryan- Colts 30 Texans 20
Wade-Colts 28 Texans 23

Browns (8-3) vs Titans (8-3)
Titans -6  +53.5

It’s the battle of the 8-3 juggernauts, as we see if the Browns really have what it takes to advance to the post season. All signs point to no.
Cleveland has looked like they have been calling it in all season. Baker Mayfield plays as he does in his commercials, clueless and locked out of the game. The can’t blame it on OBJ because he was hardly even used during the early part of the season.
Tennessee just laid a bit back beating on the Colts and are riding high. They have 8 wins, but those haven’t always been that convincing, barely eeking out victories over some craptastic opponents.
Both teams might play strong, but they could both be easily beat in a first wild card game.
Ryan & Wade are both big on the Titans here at home, although Ryan likes this one to be close.
Ryan- Titans 27 Browns 24
Wade- Titans 34 Browns 24

LA Rams (7-4) vs Cardinals (6-5)
Rams -3.5  +48.5

LA and Arizona were both the victim of an assault last week, except they only have themselves to blame. The Rams were choked out by a superior San Francisco defence, while the Cardinals fell into a Bill Belichick trap. Both of them didn’t see it coming.
Aaron Donald might be carrying the Rams on his shoulders this season, as Jared Goff is inconsistent at best. They failed to get any attacks in motion against a depleted 49ers squad last week, so you wonder how they will be able to keep up punch for punch with Kyler Murray.
Arizona is not as good as many thought. Their 6 wins have been over inept teams, and their 5 losses have at times been very ugly. Kyler looks tiny out there, and is making rookie mistakes in his QB vision. He should be able to wheel out of the way of AD & co., making points with his feet.
Ryan & Wade are both big on the Cardinals for an upset at home. LA hasn’t been definitive enough, and this division contest will mean more to the host.
Ryan- Cardinals 30 Rams 27
Wade- Cardinals 30 Rams 26

Some of the other teams that the boys like to cover this week includes:

Ryan- Chargers Win, Jets Cover, Lions Win, 49ers Win.
Wade-Dolphins Cover, Jets Cover, Falcons Cover, Patriots Win.

Listen to the full podcast for all of our scores and predictions.

Week 13 DraftKings

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Are you ready for some football? We’re in the December home stretch of games, as we look at some Week 13 Draftkings picks.
If you haven’t yet joined our DraftKings League, make sure you look for NFL in London, where we play free and paid contests.
It’s free to play, and you can meet some new friends/ enemies every week.

Each week another player hoists the chalice of fantasy points, with Dalvin Cook being one of the big points getters every week. In week 12 Tyreek Hill exploded for 57.9 fantasy points, as he shredded the field for big games. Will Fuller also had a great week with 35.1 points, then tested positive for PID’s, and is gone for the rest of the season. If you had him in Fantasy (like I did), you would be extremely pissed off.

Here are some value picks to look at for Week 13 in the NFL.

QBs

Derek Carr $5800

Remember the adage for NFL Fantasy 2020? Take anyone who is playing the Jets. This week that honour belongs to Derek Carr. Carr is atrocious last week, as the Atlanta Falcons literally took a dump on the Raiders in a vicious beating. Carr will be out for blood this week against the Jets, & with Josh Jacobs out, this could put all the pressure on Carr to connect downfield.

Ryan Fitzpatrick $6000

Tua is a game time decision, so you might want to hold the finger on this one. Brian Flores would be an idiot to start Tua if he is anywhere near injured. I don’t even like the fact that they started him at all this season, as he should have been allowed to cook under Fitzmagic until he was ready. He should have plenty of time against a weakened Bengals D, connecting with Gesicki and Parker all day long .

RBs

Dalvin Cook $9500

It’s Cook versus the Jaguars, and it doesn’t look good for the cats. Jacksonville’s front D has gotten better in the past few weeks, allowing Mike Glennon to attempt to keep the team in the game. While the Vikings might suck in the secondary, all you have to do is give the ball to this guy and watch the points roll in. Yes, he is the priciest for the week, so you might want to consider your options before blowing your load on Cook. That came out wrong.

Giovani Bernard $5200

Joe Mixon is out, which once again heaps the pressure on Bernard to perform. He’s actually done not bad, considering the team is a shell of themselves after losing Joe Burrow. They’ll need Bernard to try to find some holes in that Miami D, which he should do.

WRs

Michael Pittman Jr. $4900

The Colts took a dick-punch last week, and you wonder how long it took them to heal after that tough loss. Pittman has fast become Phillip Rivers go to guy, and he should find some big holes in a weakened Texans squad. Houston is in trouble after being caught in the performance enhancing drugs scandal, and it will show this Sunday.

Jakobi Meyers $5500

The Patriots won last weekend! But Cam Newton had to apologise after it was apparent he had nothing to really do with the win. This should be Cam’s last year in New England, but Meyers should be there a long time after he’s gone. He’s got great hands, and an impressive yards after the catch to boot. Belichick will lean on him often on Sunday in a fast Chargers defence.

Tyler Boyd $4700

Boyd is the best player on a shit team, so you would figure he should see the ball. Allen will have no one to really throw to against the Dolphins, so look for Boyd to find any hole possible. Miami will open up some holes in their D for Boyd to find room, he should be able to get you some solid points for less than $5k.

TEs

Mike Gesicki $5500

A favourite target on the Dolphins squad, Gesicki always seems to find the end zone when you need him. He is quickly emerging as the go-to target for both Tua and Fitzmagic, filling a role greatly needed on this team. He continues to chunk in points, averaging 8.7 fppg.

Robert Tonyan $3700

An even better value is Tonyan, who will be looked at often by Aaron Rodgers. Boasting an impressive 12.5 fppg, Tonyan is used often in the redzone and slot slants. He is a big guy, with big hands and likes to lower the shoulders. He should be looked at often in week 13.

DEF

Colts $3000

Despite a vicious beating last week at the hands of the Titans, the Colts will look to rebound in week 13. For one thing, they don’t have to face Derek Henry once again. Luckily the Texans don’t pose much of a threat after losing loads of players to drugs last week. Houston has a poor O line, so Deshaun Watson could be in for a hell of a day.

DraftKings League

If you want to play along with us this week, just click on the link and join our DraftKings League. It’s free and fun. Click along and play today!
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Ravens vs Steelers

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It’s week 12 on a Wednesday, as we update our previous pick on this weird and wild game, as the Ravens visit the Steelers on a midweek night.
Obviously it’s a bonus to get another NFL game, especially one that airs in primetime UK time. Too bad this one will be a beating.

Ravens (6-4) vs Steelers (10-0)
Steelers -10 +42

The Covid fairy has kissed a bunch of Ravens, meaning they will barely be fielding a team at all. RG3 gets his comeback comeback in primetime, let’s see what he can do with a box of broken toys. Baltimore has to feel gutted going into this one, reeling from losses and infected with Covid to the point of throwing this one. At least they have a QB.
The Steelers must be laughing, they’re the China in this whole thing. Not sure if they started it, but they sure are enjoying the ride. Pittsburgh has benefitted from a healthy team and easy schedule. Sure they’re good, but not a perfect team good. I guess that’s the way the NFL Gods shuffle it.
Both Ryan & Wade like Pittsburgh in a romp here. They’re too strong & healthy that they might even give Rudolph a go if this one starts to coast.
Ryan- Steelers 27 Ravens 13
Wade- Steelers 33 Ravens 18

Enjoy the game, we will have another podcast up this week as well.

 

Week 12 Preview

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The Turkey Bowl games are done, which leaves us with the rest of the games in our week 12 preview podcast.
Wade & Ryan look back at the two blow-out games we were treated to on Thursday night, as well as look ahead to the full run of games set for week 12 in the NFL.
There are a few teams looking to make some moves this week as the playoffs loom, and there are still a few plucky contenders out there looking to wreck havoc on the win columns of those looking to reach a bye in the first week.
Some of the big games the boys have there eyes on this week include:

Cardinals (6-4) vs Patriots (4-6)
Cardinals -2.5  +49.5

This could be the week that the Patriots are eliminated from the playoffs and Cam’s status for next week in jeopardy. Bill has failed to gel the team in the post TB12 days, so it might be time to pack it in and prepare for next season.
Cam Newton now runs like the Iron Giant, and he doesn’t have the running support to make the offence mush of a threat.
Kyler and the boys are fresh and feisty. They have a great scoring game, even if their D lets up almost as many points.
The weather could be  big factor here, but the Cardinals have enough of  squad to put this one to rest easily. Ryan & Wade both like Arizona.
Ryan- Cardinals 27 Patriots 20
Wade- Cardinals 31 Patriots 27

Browns (7-3) vs Jaguars (1-9)
Browns -6  +49

Cleveland is 7-3, but they sure don’t feel it. Like a used car you wonder what that clunky feeling is every time you turn right, they are barely starting and don’t look like they will go the distance.
Baker Mayfield has yet to fine his new OBJ, and his running game the only thing that’s keeping him the games, plus the occasional nice play from the D.
Jacksonville blows, and counters the Jets for their suck factor. Mike Glennon might be the best thing to get this team going again, as only their D has been making plays and rattling some of the top QBs to keep them close.
Wade & Ryan are both big on the Browns here, as they need a big W to start to feel like they can take down a team like the Steelers.
Ryan- Browns 24 Jags 20
Wade- Browns 30 Jags 18

Titans (7-3) vs Colts (7-3)
Colts-3  +51

The Colts are alive once again thanks to the return to health of most of their team, their comeback against the Packers showed that they have the mustard to spread it on when they need it.
Luckily for them they are playing the Titans….again. Way to go NFL to schedule two teams that so recently played, there will be little difference in the result.
Tennessee is still hurting across the board, as Tannehill struggles to find the time and openness to hit any receivers. Henry will be shown the same wall he was pushed into 2 weeks ago, as the Colts will just use the same playbook to rattle their bones.
Indianapolis is feeling the playoff smile now, with recent wins outplaying some of the struggles they had in the early part of the season.
Rivers is finally able to open up the field, and Taylor should improve on the previous performance of Nyheim Hines when they last played.
Ryan and Wade both like the Colts here, but with different results.
Ryan- Colts 24 Titans 23
Wade- Colts 30 Titans 24

Some of the other games that the boys like for your spread betting tips:

Ryan-Raiders, Giants, Panthers, Jets & Bears.
Wade-Falcons, Bills, Bucs, & Seahawks

That’s it for our week 12 preview podcast, hope you like it and keep listening. If you really like it, make sure you share it with your friends, after all-the best gift this holiday season is a free one.
We’re always looking for new guests and writers, so if you feel up for it please reach out and we will see what we can do. We reach over 130,000 people a week here, so your unpaid (for now) stuff will be at least published to more eyes than a local newspaper. That’s something.

DraftKings Thanksgiving

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Hey ya turkeys, are you ready for some NFL DraftKings Thanksgiving action?
If you haven’t done so already, make sure you join our league, aptly named ‘NFL in London.’
It’s FREE to join, and we have lots of fun each week playing in a variety of contests.
https://dkn.gs/r/kwxDR0JIokKPkA6cPjCtNA

Since it is Thanksgiving in America, we have been spit-roasting a few birds for you in anticipation.
We have two contests lined up for the Turkey Bowl on Thursday, as the third game was sadly cancelled due to ‘bat flu.’

Sweet Potato

Yam it up in our Sweet Potato contest! This FREE contest is the perfect one to get you into learning how to play Fantasy NFL.
All you have to do is follow this link, then put together the best team you can make under budget.
If you win this contest you may be the envy of all your friends.
It’s fun to watch and play along with DK when the games start to heat up.
Here’s your link:
https://www.draftkings.co.uk/draft/contest/97125393

Turkey Lurky

Looking to make some money on Thanksgiving Thursday? Then why not take a shot at out ‘Turkey Lurky’ contest, it’s $2 to enter, and you could win cash if you are able to put together the right squad.
All of this is in our NFL in London League, so feel free to pop on there and explore.
https://www.draftkings.co.uk/draft/contest/97124984

Have a safe and fun Thanksgiving everyone. If 2020 has given us anything, it’s the gratitude for our health, family and happiness.
Good luck and we will be back to chat more crap for week 12.