1.) HomeSpunNeckBloodz (last week 1) 6-2
-Another week, another victory for the Bloodz who run their streak to five with a +120 effort over a second straight sneaky strong performance by the Stylez. The Spinners put up six double digits in their lineup, none larger than Peyton with 24. While the newly minted Papa Johns franchisee had his detractors both medical and practical at season's start, he seems to have hit his stride mid-season and should keep the Bloodz no lower than red-chip barring injury. CJ?K put up his third straight double digit. Next week - ThePelicanBrief
The Bloodz head to the west coast to try and stifle the Milesian upstart Legal Thrillers. More luck for the Bloodz as the Pelicans will face a spate of difficult byes, the Cyclotron will be narrow favorites to run their streak to six.
2.) TakingTigerMountain (last week 4) 6-2
Back in the saddle after a complete drubbing at the hands of the white hot Bloodz, the Mountain picked up a clutch Eleatic win over the Dangles in fine style to finish out the mid season in-division run. The QB controversy continues as Stafford bounced back with 31 against the Seahawks while Luck needed extra time just to put up his first TD and 15 against a mediocre Tennessee. The Mountain drained their budget to pick up Jennings as a stopgap to MJD, essentially betting that Jones-Drew will miss more than the expected 2-3 weeks. Another top flight week for AP, a superior performance by Thomas has them both as 1st team options at their respective positions. Meanwhile Heath Miller is quietly leading the Steelers in red zone looks and TDs. Next week -BldgDW3LL1NGTh1nk1ng We'll see if the expected shootout materializes in Gatti's Bowl 2012. These two teams grinded it out in the PSAS championship last year and this year finds them both clinging to narrow leads in their division. Not much in the way of byes, we expect to see both teams in triple digits here.
3.) BldgDW3LL1NGTh1nk1ng (last week T.5 ) 5-3
-BDT's Cowboys titration looked dead, until it looked brilliant, and came within a finger of looking downright miraculous. Still, brilliant was enough against at low-ceiling Trichs squad, as the German Philosophers survive their double RB bye with the Milesian lead intact. The story of BDT's season has been the maneuvering, and Bryant was part of that package. When you get Dez you sign up for the same guy who can run the completely wrong route and cause and interception, make circus catches, and lead a comeback all in the same game. Instead it was Ballard with his corkscrew overtime score that lead BDT's highlight reel in week 8.
Next week -TakingTigerMountain- BDT takes on the Commish in their first PSAS meeting since last year's championship, when freak Cowboys injuries doomed the Financial Chief's chances. They'll be a full go in week 9 with their two back plan rested and ready to b34st. Their Cowboys triple will take on undefeated Atlanta in the Georgia dome, which will likely tell the tale of the match.
4.) AEthernauts (Last week - #3) - 6-2
Another sub-100 win, but they're starting to add up for the Nauts, who maintain contact in the Eleatic with clutch victory over the insurgent Girlz. The Explorers are 8th in points scored this year, and they've seen the least points-against so far. Three out of their five remaining opponents are over .500. In order to finish in the top six they're going take out at least one of those guys. It's scary to run three Eagles pieces out there week after week, as broken as they've looked lately. Calvin's knee injury at least gives a name to his underperformance. The Jets D looks toasted, and the Nauts will need an upgrade for the playoffs.
Next week -GrossmanSachs- the high-flyin' Explorers hop to the Milesian to take on the g0dbank in a interdivision match of teams with aspirations to ther division leads. The Nauts will get Andre back at WR, and if NOLA can't cure what ails the Vick-led Eagles, then nothing can.
5.) Phat Girlz (last week 2) 5-3
-After two straight close calls, the Girlz finally dropped the Bolt in Week 8 with a loss to the Nauts. The Girlz lacked a true b34st in week 8 as they picked up only two double digits, Tynes the kicker and Lynch M0b. Eli's bizarre day, Colston's encounter with shutdown Bailey, Matthews fumbling away a promising drive in a low scorer, and Minnesota's negative number on defense all contributed to a lowball here. It wasn't enough make a difference in the outcome, but Graham did pick up a trash time TD that made him a better play than Keller. When he's in the game, gotta get Jimmer in there.
Next week -Trichotillomaniacs- the Phat Ones get the Hair Pullers with a chance to put their playoff hopes down for good in Week 9. They'll be minus SJax, so somebody will need to step up in order for Monique's club to continue their march to the playoffs.
6.) GrossmanSachs (last week T. 6) 5-3
-The Sachs held serve against the Sand people and maintained contact in the Milesian race going into interdivision. It wasn't the most inspiring week for the g0dbank, whose game mirrored that of their A-Rodg against the Jags. Unable to get all the way up for a weak but stubborn opponent, they just missed triple digits. Still the Sachs are the second highest scoring team in the league, and they have the most points-against of any +.500 team. Down the stretch they've only got one sub .500 team, so they'll need to keep grinding to get there. Game ball has to go to Willy McG again after he slashed through a hapless Saints D on SNF. Julius Peppers has been coming on of late and adding a nice double titration to the back end in the last two games.
Next week -AEthernauts - the Sachs will face off against another playoff contender in a high end shoot out in week 9. Whither the air attack? The Sachs finicky thoroughbreds at wide out will likely tell the tale here. If Austin and White go on a highlight spree early this one could get out of hand.
7.) ThePelicanBrief (last week T. 6) 4-4
-The Brief lowballed and got shocked on MNF. Many of the New York franchises went dark for this one and came back to find the favorites in the loser column. The Brief is 6th in points for and 8th in points against. They'll face three straight playoff contenders before wrapping up with two sub .500 squads. You have to think they need to take at least two of those first three. As RGIII goes, so go the Pelicans, and his 11 in a losing effort against Pittsburgh doomed the Legal thrillers to a low ceiling in week 8. Lowballs by Welker and Frank Gore didn't help matters. Although the SF defense did put up its fourth double digit, with a nice looking schedule down the stretch.
Next week -HomeSpunNeckBloodz- the Grisham-ites will go to the Eleatic to try and dethrone current Bolt-holders, the Spinners. With SF on byes Frank the Tank and their DEF, the Brief will be at pains to cover against a high scoring Cyclotron. Still, RGIII against Carolina, we wouldn't bet against a thirty-spot.
8.) SanFranciscoFerries (last week T. 8) 4-4
-The San Francisco treats picked up a second straight upset victory courtesy of some heroics by Crabtree on MNF. Their victory in the Battle of the Bay keeps the Ferries' playoff hopes alive. It was a true freestyle victory with the NYG DEF leading the way with 22 points in Dallas. An unused 32 from Martin on the bench on Thursday Night. Jamaal Charles drew a shocker 0 on a five carry day, and Crabtree pulled out the W with a two TD night on Monday. The Ferries have three sub .500 squads left on their schedule and are a definite dark horse to steal the 6th spot.
Next week - Pr1m0rdi4lLyfestylz®- the Ferries have been on the warpath to save their season, but they probably need some help along the way. They can continue to help themselves by holding the line against the Eleatic's low man on the totem pole. Cam will be in the battle of the running QBs in Washington. Both teams have brace of byes here, but despite their recent late game changes, it's hard to see the Stylez pulling the upset here.
9.) Cincinnati Dangles (last week 8) 3-5
-The Dangles Brees titration misfired in week 8 and kept them below triple digits. The Cincinnati squad have been falling back to earth for a few weeks now. Missing their Bengals (including world-beater Green) the Dangles high end was significantly limited in a hard game. Trent Richardson picked up the only real high-ball with 19. Cobb's increased role has been a nice hedge against Jennings' absence, although it certainly rankles to loose such a high pick indefinitely through the key bye weeks.
Next week -Tusken Raiders - the Dangles can take a step back toward the edge of the playoff frame by beating the Milesian basement dwellers. With Green and BJGE back things should be a bit smoother. And if Mendy got back in action, even in committee that would be a good sign. Still this is Brees' club, if the Dangles are going to go to the playoffs Drew is going to throw them there with a rash of 25+s down the stretch.
10.) Trichotillomaniacs (last week 10) 2-6
-Hurricane Sandy wasn't the perfect bye storm for the Trichs as the German Philosopher's double RB bye didn't result in their pulling out a victory. The Trichs made the right picks here, their boys just didn't come through. Big Ben and Dwyer both had nice days, but Moore and Morris were both underwhelming in losses. It's been a rough year for the popular favorites, who despite being dealt an autodraft have juiced every drop of the lemon. They'll need plenty of chaos down the stretch to make the playoffs now. They'll need clear leaders to take control and the middle to work toward a .500 record.
Next week -Phat Girlz - the Girlz have a couple of tough byes and saw their luck run out last week. The only thing the Trichs can control is their own wins, and they need to win every one that's winnable now.
11.) Pr1m0rdi4lLyfestylz® (last week 11) 1-7
-The Stylez did some more fancy dancing and left a couple of the top scoring receivers on the bench and took a loss in this one. We commend them for setting a lineup, in these trying times regardless. In an alternate universe the Styles are 4-4 now, heavily invested in the stock market, bidding up the waiver wire and trash talking on the blog.
Next week -SanFranciscoFerries - minus the Brady/Gronk b34st, there's not much fight here.
12.) Tusken Raiders (last week 12) 1-7
-.The Raiders put their best team on the field and still got beat by the g0dbank. No shame there. Bradshaw and Bush were both pathetic here, otherwise the Raiders might well have pulled off an upset over the double digit Sachs. The Raiders still have the pieces to shape the playoff picture down the stretch.
Next week - Cincinnati Dangles The Dangles need a win to stay in the race for the 6 spot. If the Dangles go under 110, they'll likely get sapped here.
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