Overreaction Monday (on a Wednesday): The Spooky Edition
Happy Halloween, sports fans! Week 8 is in the books, which means it’s time to dive into another round of Overreaction Monday… but on a Wednesday. Grab your candy corn and hold onto your fantasy football draft boards – things are about to get frighteningly funny!
Rams Winning the NFC West? BOO-lieve It!
The Rams are back from the dead! Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp have risen like zombies from the injury list, and now the Rams are running wild, scoring four touchdowns faster than you can say “Pumpkin Spice Latte.” They destroyed the Vikings for their second straight loss. It’s like the football gods have blessed LA… or cursed Minnesota. Either way, looks like McVay’s team isn’t just here for the Halloween candy.
Malik Willis: King of the Backup Ghouls
Jordan Love got banged up, so in strolls Malik Willis to save the day like some kind of backup superhero. The Packers beat the Jaguars 30-27, leaving us all wondering: Is Malik Willis the best backup QB in the league? Someone get Jacksonville’s Doug Pederson a ticket back to London because… oof.
Dolphins or Charlie Tuna?
Miami, we need to talk. With Tua back, you’d think the Dolphins would be swimming through defenses like a great white. But nope – they’re more like Charlie Tuna, flopping around as the Cardinals handed them a 28-27 L. If you have any Dolphins on your fantasy team, I hope you enjoy Regret for breakfast.
Aaron Rodgers: The Ghost of Greatness Past 👻
Rodgers is haunting Jets fans’ dreams like a retired legend who doesn’t know when to call it quits. New York traded for Davante Adams, and they still managed to lose their third game in a row – this time to the Patriots. Rodgers has become the NFL’s least mobile QB statue. Pack it up, Aaron; this isn’t going to end with a happy-ever-after Super Bowl ring.
Jameis Winston: Stealing Wins Like Crab Legs
The Browns finally started Jameis Winston, and boy, did he bring the heat! He threw for 334 yards and three TDs in a 29-24 victory over Baltimore. Jameis isn’t just a QB; he’s a magician, pulling wins out of nowhere. Cleveland, maybe you should’ve been starting him since day one.
Eagles Soaring Again 🦅
No, not the classic rock band. I’m talking about Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Davante Smith, and yes, even Saquon! The Eagles gave the Bengals a clinic on how to win, stomping them 37-17. Philly is now 5-2, and Fly Eagles Fly is back in full effect.
Colts Need Flacco’s Veteran Spookiness 👻
Indy fans, it’s time to admit it: Anthony Richardson is not it right now. He pulled himself from the game because he felt tired. Joe Flacco is the guy you call when you need someone to manage a game like he’s been doing it for 40 years. Richardson went 10 of 32 with 175 yards in a painful 23-20 loss to the Texans. If the Colts want to save their season, it’s Flacco Time.
Lions Roaring Through the League
The Lions might have the best offense in the NFL. They just hung 52 points on the poor Titans and look unstoppable with their RB combo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Detroit is sitting pretty at 6-1 and looks set to dominate the NFC North. Is it too soon to print those playoff tickets?
Kirk Cousins for Comeback Player of the Year?
Cousins is slinging it like he’s got a point to prove. In the last two games alone against Tampa bay, he’s thrown for what feels like 8,000 yards. Against the Bucs, he put up 276 yards and four TDs in a tight 31-26 win. If he keeps this up, they might just rename the award after him.
Saints Ain’t Marching Nowhere 🚶
At this point, the Saints might be the worst team in the NFL. They’ve dropped six games straight, and after a 26-8 beatdown from the Chargers, fans in New Orleans are crying into their gumbo. Someone, please send help.
Bills Mafia Invades Seattle
Bills fans traveled all the way to Seattle, and by the end, it felt like they were in Buffalo. Bills Mafia drowned out the Seahawks’ famous 12th man, and Buffalo handed them a 31-10 whooping. James Cook was in the kitchen, cooking up 111 yards and two TDs. If you’re a Bills fan, you’re probably feeling warm and cozy this Halloween season.
Bears Snatch Defeat from the Jaws of Victory
The Bears thought they had it – a go-ahead TD and a 2-point conversion with just 23 seconds left. But wait! The Commanders answer back with a Hail Mary from rookie QB Jayden Daniels, tipped in the air, and BOOM – caught by Noah Brown for the win. Bears fans everywhere, you’ve been “Eber-flustered.”
Chiefs Going for Undefeated? Mahomes Says Why Not 🎃
No receivers? No problem. No running backs? No sweat. The Chiefs are rolling undefeated thanks to Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes’ magical duo. They handled the Raiders 27-20, and right now, the only thing that could beat KC might be a long bye week.
Broncos Stampeding to a Wild Card Spot
Don’t look now, but rookie QB Bo Nix is playing like young Drew Brees, and the Denver defense is locked in. They held the Panthers to just 14 points while Nix tossed for 284 yards and three TDs. Broncos as a wild-card team? Stranger things have happened.
Cowboys Bound for a Top-10 Pick
Dallas fans, it’s time to face the facts. San Francisco stomped the Cowboys, even with half their offensive starters out. Dak’s garbage-time TDs made the score look better, but it was too little, too late. Enjoy the top 10 draft pick next year, Cowboys fans – you’ve earned it.
Giants Desperately Need to Dump Danny Dimes
It’s time, Giants. Daniel Jones is not that guy. He threw for 264 yards and no TDs, plus a soul-crushing interception in a 26-18 loss to the Steelers. Meanwhile, Russ is cooking in Pittsburgh, and the Steelers are cruising at 6-2.
So there you have it, folks. The good, the bad, and the utterly terrifying overreactions for Week 8. And remember, if your fantasy league needs some next-level organization, our fantasy football draft boards are the best in the business. Order now before your team ends up as spooky as the Saints! Check out Commish Kit. They offer a variety of draft board options, including poster kits, corrugated kits, and their new, improved digital draft board to elevate your draft experience.
