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5 November 2015 3132 comments
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Following on from Halloween, it’s time to revisit a horror show Gameweek from Granville.

Having gathered an array of green arrows in recent weeks, my ScoutCast co-host produced a pair of transfer howlers, watching on from behind the sofa as both Philippe Coutinho and Riyad Mahrez banged nails into his Gameweek coffin.

Jonty and I do our best to dwell on Granville’s misery for as long as possible, before attempting to cheer him up with similarly scary tales from the community in “Rough with the Smooth”.

We then take on your questions, debating Leicester’s legs, United’s decline and whether we can actually tame the Fantasy Football troll that is Romelu Lukaku.

This episode of the ScoutCast was broadcast live on Tuesday evening (before the news on Hector Bellerin’s injury) via our YouTube channel.

You can catch the full un-edited version of this episode via the larger player below, or take in the “polished” audio effort via this link or the smaller player.

You can get wind of future episodes by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. HammersFan
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Ugh cant decide on captain this week.

    1) Vardy - Always reliable
    2) KDB - Chance to score big against villa although been of the boil lately
    3) Sanchez - Due some goals will be up for it in the NLD
    4) Kane - Arsenal looking week a the back with injuries
    5) Sterling - played well midweek could do well against villa
    6) Pelle - playing sunderland who just shipped 6 but never scores away from home

    Currently on Sanchez but any idea out of the names above?

    1. Rogue Todd
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Good arguments for all of them - the good thing about 6 options is that you can roll a dice 🙂

    2. FDMS All Starz
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'd be tempted to put it on sterling for a cheeky differential

    3. Dr Dream
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kane or Sterling if you can...

      I fancy Pell will play the Sterling/Bony front two again that did so well a couple of weeks ago...

    4. Alittude
      10 years, 11 months ago

      im going vardy, the guy is an animal and determined to score every game. When he got the ball on the break last week you just knew he was going to score.

  2. Pierce34
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Quick question - shall I bring Payet in for Morrison with my FT and go AOA this week? Or roll the transfer so I can have 2 for the break?

    Long-term plan is to get Payet in anyway - for Ayew after the next 2 Swansea fixtures.

    1. FDMS All Starz
      10 years, 11 months ago

      AOA only works one week, then you have a benching headache....I'd keep the FT

  3. Alittude
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on swapping players for fixture swings then possibly swapping back? Want To double up on arse in a cpl weeks but will have to do payet to ozil to do so. Think it will be worth it for 3 fixtures atleast, but don't know if I should just hold and look to do something else. Thoughts

  4. Sepp Blattered
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Whose cappin' Sanchez this week?

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Might. Probably going Mane though.

    2. ducksfly2gether
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I can't decide between him and KDB. Thoughts?

      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Not KDB.

        1. ducksfly2gether
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Why not? He's on dead balls, up against Vill and on a team that can score 5 easily.

          1. FDMS All Starz
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Same was said last week

          2. Alittude
            10 years, 11 months ago

            He just didn't look that impressive last week. If silva is back then could be more enticing

            1. ducksfly2gether
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Same could be said about Sanchez...

              1. Alittude
                10 years, 11 months ago

                That's why I'm captaining one of vahrez

  5. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Think Fabianski will keep it clean at Norwich?

    1. JonnyOnionRings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nah, just got rid of him for DDG myself

      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Contemplating the same.

  6. camarozz
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Thinking of playing wijnaldum over payet this wk.
    What ye tink?

  7. Nerazzuro
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Imagine if they created a decent European fantasy league which encompassed the top leagues. That would be amazing. Do u think its possible?

    1. Dr Dream
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'm amazed FIFA 15(etc) haven't done it yet...

      1. Nerazzuro
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Great show.

  8. Lallana_
    10 years, 11 months ago

    @Zasa

    Halo 5 is fantastic. I'm bad at it but it feels satisfying when you go on a killing streak. It takes so much skill. The 60 fps gameplay is so smooth too. The map packs will be free too.

    1. Somalion
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Very good eh?

      Was a big fan of Halo back in the day, enjoyed some sniping 😉

    2. Zasa
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Sweet, thanks for the review Gerrard 🙂 Sounds like the Halo of old then pre-Reach!

  9. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    How does this look?

    de Gea
    Cédric | Janmaat | Moreno
    Sánchez | De Bruyne | Mané | Willian
    Lukaku | Pellè | Ighalo

    Surman | Cathcart | Souaré | Hennessey

    4.6M ITB, which is the exact amount required for Pellè -> Agüero.

    1. sleecc
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I like the Willian differential.

      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks.

    2. FDMS All Starz
      10 years, 11 months ago

      How have you survived without the Leicester boys?

      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Well, I am not doing very well.

        OR is 209K.

        I did start with Mahrez in GW1, but dumped him when the tinkerman started tinkering. Soldiering on without him now and hoping for some regression.

    3. Sepp Blattered
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No Leicester coverage? Brave.

      I think it's a good differential but if certain players blank and Mahrez and Vardy do well - you are in trouble

  10. Sz21
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Kane an interesting one.
    Do u think if people had the choice NOW between him and Lukaku to bring in.. They d go with Kane?

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No, Lukaku or both for me.

      1. Sz21
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Interesting..
        Why exactly?

        1. t4thomas
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Those fixtures are too good to miss.

    2. Jay10
      10 years, 11 months ago

      No. But may be after 3 weeks.

      1. Sz21
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thats Aguero time

        1. Jay10
          10 years, 11 months ago

          You should have enough money for Aguero,Kane and Ighalo by that time.

    3. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kane will comfortably outscore Lukaku, maybe not in the NLD but overall

    4. Dr Dream
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Dunno...Lukaku, Pelle, Kane....all seem much of a muchness with peaks and troughs...

    5. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Lukaka for me.

      1. crikeybruce
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Lukaku for me ahead of Kane. Everton look more dynamic going forward than Spurs and when Coleman and Baines are back together on each side they'll be very good offensively.

  11. Lowe
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Pelle for Benteke for a -4 ????

    1. Jay10
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Both good options this week so no -4. Not even for a FT.

    2. Zasa
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Not yet imo. (sun)

    3. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 11 months ago

      not for a hit

  12. waloko
    10 years, 11 months ago

    who is the best defender? going for long term use.....

    i prefer cheaper but if it will cost me more, i also dont mind.... pls help

    1. Dr Dream
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'll narrow it down...He has 0 pts so far this season...

    2. Jay10
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Bellerin or Smalling
      Moreno/Dawson if you want cheap.

    3. Zasa
      10 years, 11 months ago

      How cheap are ya lookin'? If it's sub 4.8, in order - Moreno, Souare (if fit), Ward, Simpson (only as fodder, if you need the money.

      1. waloko
        10 years, 11 months ago

        i have enough budget....

        1. Zasa
          10 years, 11 months ago

          VVD, Bellerin, Smalling, Moreno or Dier would be my options. I'd go Bellerin if you can manage to bench him this week. If not, then VVD imo.

          1. waloko
            10 years, 11 months ago

            moreno or smalling?

    4. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Baines

    5. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Koscielny, every season.

  13. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Which two transfers are best for THIS week?

    Fabianski --> Da Gea.
    Monreal --> Moreno.
    Hazard --> Willian.

    1. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 11 months ago

      a & c

    2. Jay10
      10 years, 11 months ago

      1 and 2 for THIS week.

      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks. THinking the same.

  14. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Ighalo (c) ?

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Not a bad shout by all accounts.

      I am not brave enough though.

    2. Dr Dream
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yes...brave...but yes

    3. Lallana_
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Why not?

    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Oh maaaaan... I hadn't thought of that.. But now if I swap from Yaya and it backfires I'll never forgive myself.

    5. Zizoulicious
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Earlier I was between this and Vardy. But I don't really want to captain any of my team!

    6. okiwatevs
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yes! Will be doing the same 🙂

    7. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      😀

      Thanks all.

      Been thinking about it all week.

      Will give it further thought.

      1. FPL Daniel
        10 years, 11 months ago

        His away stats means regressing

  15. chanito9
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Would you play Francis or Dawson this week as my 3rd defender? (Bellerin out)

    1. Lallana_
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Dawson.

    2. okiwatevs
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Dawson

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Francis

  16. okiwatevs
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone here know when Souaré is expected to be back?

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Waiting on news I think.

      He was in contention for last week, so assumption is this week.

      1. okiwatevs
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks for the info! 🙂

  17. Sylvester the Investor
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Morning / evening lads. Managed to fight my way back from a disastrous start of 3 million rank to 1.5 million.

    Got 2 free transfers and need to clean out some dead wood. Any ideas for this lot?

    Ruddy (SWA)
    Kolarov (avl) Cédric (sun) Skrtel (CRY)
    De Bruyne (avl) Sánchez (TOT) Payet (EVE) Mahrez (WAT)
    Pellè (sun) Vardy (c) (WAT) Martial (WBA)

    Butland (CHE) Jenkinson (EVE) Francis (NEW) Sinclair (MCI)
    2.4 ITB

    Martial to..:
    A) Ighalo
    B) Lukaku
    C) Giroud
    D) Benteke
    E) Kane
    F) Someone else

    Defender (Jenkinson?) out to:
    1) Rojo
    2) Monreal
    3) Get Ozil
    4) Someone else

    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      B or E.
      4. Moreno.

      1. Hy liverpool
        10 years, 11 months ago

        this

        1. Sylvester the Investor
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Thanks guys!

    2. sleecc
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'd solve Ruddy first.

      1. Sylvester the Investor
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Ruddy -> De Gea?

        1. sleecc
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Yes, best GK option now with good fixtures.

      2. sleecc
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Oops, didn't see you have Butland.

        1. Sylvester the Investor
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Butland vs Chelsea .. although in their current form that's an easy fixture.

  18. Jonty Rhodes
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Gomez (LIV) to

    A) Moreno
    B) Van Dijk
    C) Rojo
    D) other

    Rest of team is
    Myhill (Mc Carthy)
    Bellerin, Toby, Kompany, (Gomez, Richards)
    Mahrez, Sanchez, Ayew, Mane (Payet)
    Ighalo, Vardy, Pelle

    Also, should I get Lukaku in for Pelle since I already have Mane to cover Southampton?

    Is it also wise to put Payet on bench given i have exhausted all out chip.

    i have astonishing 7.7 million in bank!!!

    1. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Gomez to Smalling and then Kun time next week

  19. KUN+10
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Souare to Moreno

    or

    Pelle/Bony to Kane

    Only 1ft

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Moreno

      1. sleecc
        10 years, 11 months ago

        This

    2. Zasa
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Neither look good imo. How's the rest of the team, surely you have other areas to improve? I'd wait on more news/pressers about Souare before you give him the boot, if he's fit for this or next week I think he's a great option to have as a fourth/fifth defender. Great fixtures long term after this week & he's a very attacking FB. This is assuming you can get away with benching him this week though.

      Second option is very impulsive imo, both Bony(avl) & Pellè have fantastic fixtures this GW, I don't there's much reason to get rid yet imo.

      Perhaps your FT would be better saved & to reassess your team over the international break.

  20. Dr Dream
    10 years, 11 months ago

    As it's nearlly upon us again.... Most threatening players for the past four GW's arranged by ICT threat...as always hit the chances created column for the assisters... http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/4386/

        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Only risk is them cancelling each other out.. Both in form..

          1. Dr Dream
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Oh aye...it happens time and time again...

            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Think I'll stick with the huge attack vs the weak (albeit new) defence.

              I just want to have my cake and eat it, just like my (C).

  21. Koflok
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Too big at the back for WC?

    Myhill
    Smalling Monreal Stones 4.5m 4.5m
    Sanchez Mahrez Payet/Mane Coutinho 4.5m
    Kun Kane Vardy

    1. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 11 months ago

      downgrade Coutinho/kane and upgrade 4.5/4.5
      I wouldn't keep myhill on wc too

  22. Zizoulicious
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Forget fpl points, which players from the prem most impress you when watching live or on TV?

    1. Davido989
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil, Coutinho and Silva

      1. Dr Dream
        10 years, 11 months ago

        All of these...^...

      2. Zizoulicious
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Yes ozil and silva consistently, and Coutinho really impresses every now and then.

        1. Dr Dream
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Liverpool would be truly stuffed without him...it's a pity he can't shoot most weeks...

          1. Zizoulicious
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah thought at the beginning of the season he was carrying them

    2. davies
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil, Silva, Vardy.

    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil, Cazorla, Herrera, Kolarov

    4. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Silva, Hazard (apart from this season), Aguero, Schweini

    5. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Mahrez Ozil

    6. Kurtinho
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yaya on top form. So composed.

      1. Zizoulicious
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Agree. At the top of his game and trying 100%, he is like the perfect player. Got everything

    7. Moss
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Eriksen, Ozil and Silva

    8. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Silva ,Mahrez and Ozil

    9. Jay10
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Alexis,Firmino and Silva

    10. Zasa
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Alexis Sánchez.

      1. Hy liverpool
        10 years, 11 months ago

        😀
        biased?

        1. Zasa
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Just a tad bit perhaps....

      2. Le Limpar
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Captain this week Zasa?

        1. Zasa
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Still debating, Limpar. Between Vardy & Bony for me tbh 🙂

          1. Le Limpar
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Nice. Good luck

            1. Zasa
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Cheers, you too.

              Great HT btw!

              1. Le Limpar
                10 years, 11 months ago

                Cheers 🙂

    11. Eden Hazardous
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Cazorla

    12. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Bellerin looks just fantastic, imo

      1. Zizoulicious
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Good shout. Already on his way to being the best RB in the league

    13. Zasa
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ah plural, then I'd Coutinho, Özil, De Bruyne, Hazard at his best, Silva, & Eriksen.

    14. FDMS All Starz
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Bolasie,silva,kompany,DDG.....

      1. Zizoulicious
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah Bolasie on top form is great. And DDG is just ridiculous

    15. Le Limpar
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Aside from those mentioned already, I like watching Tadic, Hoolahan, Oscar, Lamela, Berahino, Rodriguez, Ayoze

    16. ​
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Aside from the usual CAM suspects, I'm loving Santi and Coquelin in the middle of the park for Arsenal.

      1. Zizoulicious
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Ah man yeah Cazorla in the pivot is a thing of beauty.

        1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 11 months ago

          This season...Payet.

          1. HammersFan
            10 years, 11 months ago

            In particular the liverpool game he stood out to me but every game he is great to watch. Maybe just no love for wetham around here cant believe nobody else has mentioned him yet 🙁

  23. Lestat
    10 years, 11 months ago

    why us this weeks captaincy poll missing from the main page??

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I see it.

      1. Lestat
        10 years, 11 months ago

        who is leading it?

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Leicester top 2.

  24. AceDeuce
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Is Rojo nailed now?

    1. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      IMO 95% yes. But, as someone pointed out earlier, this is LVG we're talking about mata could end up there

  25. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone with Lukaku tempted to captain him? Some great fixtures for many teams Saints/New/City but not that keen on the players I have Pelle KDB Wijnaldum

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Not a bad idea.

    2. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'm on KDB atm. More reliable, villa awful

      1. Zizoulicious
        10 years, 11 months ago

        He will leave up to your username 🙂

      2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Don't trust him this week.. I think he could assist or score but I don't see City smashing Villa.

        1. Captain Blanks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Why exactly? Midweek hangover or new manager effect?

          1. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
            10 years, 11 months ago

            KDB's form and new manager for Villa. I think the points will come from Sterling or Bony imo

  26. rekyaren
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Myhill
    Francis, Moreno, Richards
    Mahrez, Payet, Mane, Sanchez(C), KDB
    Ighalo, Vardy

    Bellerin out and terrible defense
    Pelle on the Bench and have no clue for captain this weekend. Sanchez for now
    Smells like red arrow this week.

    Who are yours (C) ?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Considering Ighalo as (C)
      In the same boat.
      After 7 green arrows in a row I've a had 3 red in a row.
      I feel my 4th is incoming.

  27. RSe
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Just finished Mad Men. What a show, up there with the best.

    1. Tabasco
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I just finished Sons of Anarchy. Quality show.

      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Agree

      2. Davido989
        10 years, 11 months ago

        riding through this world, all alone

      3. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Hated it. Tough guy bikers with perfectly clean leather jackets and shiny teeth. Not for me..

    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah great show.

      Don Draper. What a guy!!

    3. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Loved it too

    4. Zasa
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Amazing show, I agree, on my top 5 with The Wire, The Sopranos, Breaking Bad & Deadwood.

  28. Tabasco
    10 years, 11 months ago

    https://i.gyazo.com/cebb6a91673f4e52d68a51fb7237cfb5.png

    Screenshot of my team at the moment; would you do the same with what I have available?

    1. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Looks like a good call

    2. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Aye

    3. Zizoulicious
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Nice. This is what the AOA was made for

    4. che
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Defo

    5. sleecc
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I have same front 8 + Butland & Moreno, and playing AOA this GW. So a 'yes'.

  29. FDMS All Starz
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Is everyone forgetting the city vs Bournemouth match so quickly? When city put 5 past them and Kdb only got an assist. I think Kdb will only flourish when he plays along side silva and kun, he need a creator in the team. If you guys have a benching headace, I per think he could be the man to bench.

    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Bench? Ya must be mad. But I won't captain him.

  30. Every Dog Has Its Day
    10 years, 11 months ago

    GW12.

    Butland
    Dawson Moreno Van Dijk
    De Bruyne Sánchez Mané Payet(VC)
    Vardy(C) Kane Pellè

    (Hennessey) Monreal Alderweireld Westwood

    Goodluck everyone. 🙂

    1. Hy liverpool
      10 years, 11 months ago

      looks good
      might be monreal over dawson
      saved or used (ft) ?

      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Used. Decided to do Richards to Moreno.

        I'm 100% sure the North London Derby will be a goal-fest.

    2. Captain Blanks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Kane played the full 90 tonight...