So, um, yeah, it's been awhile. So long that we had to think a moment before entering our username and password. That can't be good, right? Anyway, the new job is taxing but we love it bunches. We're blogging for a living (!), working hard to advance the agenda of a Downtown that wants so badly to attain legitmacy, and pretty much doing exactly what we always wanted to do professionally. Of course there's a downside, most germane to this conversation a gross neglect of our blog. To those of you who have been checking in, hoping that the stagnancy had receded, well, our bad. We'll continue to try to do better, and by "we" I mean me.

Let's get cozy with some football picks, shall we?

Last Week: 0-0 (SHAME!)

Season: 29-25

Pastor Mike (5-6) vs. Trader Dave (7-4)

There's a reason Trader Dave is the most reviled owner in the game; he's really good at this fantasy sports business and much like the Twinkee he holds in such high regard, a nuclear Holocaust couldn't kill him. He finds himself in a familiar position this week (tied for first) and draws a fairly benign opponent in Pastor Mike. As much as we love Mike and his best players, Maurice Jones-Drew (@SF) and Reggie Wayne (@HOU), he also employs one Jay Cutler (@MIN) as his starting quarterback, which is sad for him and cause for rejoice by his opponents. Trader Dave has a lot at stake on Thanksgiving, and not only in line at the Midget's glorious buffet. We truly believe Greg Jennings' performance will play a large role in the final score. Good thing for Dave that we expect 12 points from Jennings. Sneaky play: Atlanta (vs TB). Trader Dave 63, Pastor Mike 50.

Team Tommy (5-6) vs. Internet Mike (5-6)

We don't often say this, but we love, love, love Tommy this week. Not only do his beloved Cowboys (Romo, Barber, Witten vs OAK), have a very favorable matchup, but Rick Williams (@BUF) is partying like its 1999. Meanwhile, Mikey's matchups kinda stink. Matty Ryan (vs TB) is struggling more than we'd like and figures to lean on Snelling and the running game against the Bucs, Chris Johnson (vs AZ) is leading a Titans charge but faces a Cardinals team that is surprisingly stingy on the road, and Marques Colston has vanished, much like our dedication to this blog. Take the Texan and the points. Sneaky play: Buffalo (vs MIA). Team Tommy 59, Internet Mike 52.  

Pastor Steve (6-5) vs. Pastor Sowers (3-8)

The scale tilts toward the Rogue Clergyman here and for good reason(s): Brady, Welker and New England (@NO) have some serious incentive against the Saints, Chad Johnson (vs CLE) should feast on a secondary that gave up 500 yards passing to the Lions, and Brandon Jacobs (@DEN) is facing a reeling Broncos team free of worry from Ahmad Bradshaw. PLUS, The 44" Pouch is starting Jacoby Jones (vs IND), Darren Sproles (vs KC) and Willis Freaking McGahee (vs PIT). Sneaky play: Matt Forte (@MIN). Pastor Steve 77, Pastor Sowers 49.

Team Timmy (5-6) vs. Pastor Jon (7-4)

Doesn't it seem like yesterday that Timmy was in first place? Well, a five-game losing skid can do a number on anyone and our favorite Dem is Reeling with an intentional capital R. Good news for Timmy: He's going to take a punch from Aaron Rodgers (@DET) and Miles Austin (vs OAK) on Thanksgiving before delivering a couple of haymakers of his own on Sunday with Donny Mac (vs WASH) and Steve Slaton (vs IND). Sneaky play: Brent Celek (vs WASH). Team Timmy 70, Pastor Jon 59.

Pastor Kirk (6-5) vs. Pastor Matt (5-6)

The four-time champ is right where he wants to be, flying under the radar and once again positioning himself for a playoff run. Surely he won't lose to Mountain Matt, right? We're teasing. Our bro should cruise in this one behind Drew Brees (vs NE) playing catchup after Randy Moss (@NO) torches the Saints for two early scores. Factor in Ryan Grant cashing in during garbage time in Detroit and you've got all the makings for a bring your daughter to the slaughter-type affair. If Kurt Warner (@TEN) was healthy we'd give Mountain Matt a chip/chair/chance but Uncle Mo is a son of a biscuit whose favorite team just happens to be the Titans. Sneaky play: Jon Stewart (@NYJ). Pastor Kirk 90, Pastor Matt 71.

TFP (7-4) vs. Little Sowers (5-6)

If Calvin Johnson (vs GB) had the services of media darling Matthew Stafford we'd probably pick the author but seeing as how Daunte Culpepper is captaining the Lions' ship and the Vikings (vs CHI) have a classic trap game in front of them, we're going to give Little Sowers the checkmark, behind huge efforts from Carson Palmer (vs CLE) and Tony Gates (vs KC). Sneaky play: Jason Snelling (vs TB). Little Sowers 58, TFP 52.

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