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The Armchair Quarterback’s Guide To The NFL: Week 17

By Lyle Graversen

Dec 15, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; John Norwood of Norwood, OH is dressed as Santa before the game between the Minnesota Vikings to the Philadelphia Eagles at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; John Norwood of Norwood, OH is dressed as Santa before the game between the Minnesota Vikings to the Philadelphia Eagles at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Armchair Quarterback’s Odds And Ends Of The Week

Nov 24, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs after a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (27) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs after a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (27) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

Fantasy Player To Start This Week:

Keenan Allen – Wide Receiver – San Diego Chargers

Allen has had an outstanding rookie season for the Chargers. Entering the final week of the season he already has 66 receptions for 957 yards and 8 TDs. Look for Allen to add to those totals this Sunday against the Chiefs. A few weeks back Allen put up 9 receptions for 124 yards in Arrowhead against the Chiefs and this week there is some question as to if KC will play all its best players. The Chiefs have given up some big days to WRs this season with guys like Dez Bryant and Eric Decker putting up monster numbers. With the Chargers fighting for the playoffs and the Chiefs already locked in, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Phillip Rivers put up monster passing numbers in this one. Plus, KCs defense has been solid against the run and has done a nice job of covering opposing TEs, so WRs will likely put up a lot of the yardage and Allen will be the primary target.

Beer Review Of The Week:

Frambozen Raspberry Brown Ale by New Belgium Brewing

New Belgium is one of my favorite US breweries. They have multiple beers that I really like. I had never tried this winter seasonal and typically love brown ales so I decided to pick up a six pack of this to try out. Fruit beers are typically not on my regular rotation (although the peach tasting Shiner Holiday Cheer that I reviewed last week is worth a try), but the combination of this one being from New Belgium and a brown ale peaked my curiosity. I’ve had numerous raspberry wheats before, and have found them good but not great, but never a raspberry brown ale. Let me start by saying that for the second week in a row I liked this fruity beer more than I expected. It’s not amazing, but it’s VERY drinkable and despite what I’ve read from some other reviews, I didn’t find the raspberries overwhelming. Despite the 6.5% alcohol there is no alcohol taste to it whatsoever. There is also almost no hop presence, so IPA fanatics will probably want to pass. What I did get was a nice combo of raspberry with a little bit of chocolate, caramel, and nutty malts to keep it from tasting like some of the watered down tasting raspberry wheats that I’ve tried. It’s not too complex or over the top good, but if you want something that you could easily drink at a holiday get together, this might just be for you.

My Rating (1-10): 8

Closing Thought Of The Week:

Faith, Family, Food, and Football…..the best things that this world has to offer. That’s what this week is all about. I don’t have any rant or random observation to close with this week. I simply want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate). Spend this time with the people you love most, focus on what’s really important (the reason for the season), eat, drink, and be merry, and finally, sit back this Sunday and watch a great slate of football.

As I said before, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Thanks for reading and Merry Christmas!

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