1.) HomeSpunNeckBloodz (last week 1) 8-2
-The Spinners wound out another win in week 10 for their seventh straight. The Bloodz overcame a miscue leaving Hernandez in the game despite his game time status (thanks rotoworld). Another big week from CJ?K led the way in a lil-bit-o-everything attack. Game ball goes to the Broncos D for their mauling of Carolina to the tune of 7 sacks and 20 pts. The double Tampa WR set looked pedestrian with a combined 11. Harvin is a big part of the Cyclotron's strategy and they'll be anxious to check his practice status this week. Forte got stuffed on a weird and wacky weather game vs. Houston and the Bloodz just broke triple digits. They looked human in this one, but you got to win those too if you're going to march to the #1 seed. The Bloodz get three Eleatic contenders, the Nauts, Girlz and Dangles. Since TTM holds an in-division edge - they need to run the table in order to ensure the bye and top seed in the playoffs. Next week -AEthernauts- the Bloodz take on a playoff legacy in the always tough Aerial Explorers. It's back to defend the Eleatic with zero margin for error. The Bloodz will have to play without CJ?K and Harvin will get his bye to rest his ankle. The Bloodz will be vulnerable again here, and if they don't hit 110 the bolt may slip their grasp here.
2.) BldgDW3LL1NGTh1nk1ng (last week 2 ) 7-3
-The German Philosphers picked up another key win in week 10 over barely there opposition, but they still earned it with a nice spread of double digits, including the all important double Cowboy titration. With Grossman falling, there may finally be some rest for the weary in the Milesian. BDT now enjoys an advantage in win percentage and division record over their rivals at the g0dbank. With a handful of (at least) short term RB starters on their bench, BDT should have their work cut out setting the flex in the upcoming in division matches. BDT gets Pelicans, Grossman and Tusken FC to finish out. The Adherents of Being control their own destiny, but a loss this week could make a week 12 match with Grossman the decider in the Milesian.
Next week -ThePelicanBrief - trying to run their streak to four BDT will see if they can finally expunge the Brief from the playoff record. This is a grudge match, so expect both teams to show up guns blazing for the long awaited battle. Their opponents will get
3.) TakingTigerMountain (last week T.3) 7-3
Week 10 saw the Tigers take out their frustration on the Sand People by putting up their second biggest number of the year. TTM was again led by the indomitable AP, who connected on another 50+ yd TD run on his way to a 25 point day. The Mountain finally chose the right QB as Stafford picked up 3 TDs and 400 in a loss to Minnesota. Though Jennings has been a complete bust at RB, there's rays of hope here. Maclin got a lot more looks with Foles, Spiller should take a larger role if FJax misses time and Demaryius' injury scare proved to be just that. Laser hot AP will take a seat in week 11, which will either prepare him to put this team on his back and run to the championship or completely break his stride. TTM gets Girlz, Stylez and Nauts to end the regular season. They need to run the table and hope for a loss by the Bloodz to reclaim the division and bye, although 1 out of 3 is probably good enough for a wildcard now...Next week -Phat Girlz- The Girlz bounced back with a win in week 10 and still hold their own destiny for a playoff spot. Without AP the Tigers may look a bit tamer. But the Phat Ones will rest Eli, Lynchm0b. Where this key division match goes is anyone's guess.
4.) Phat Girlz (last week 5) 7-3
-The Girlz continued to sashay toward the finish line with a win over another prospective playoff team in week 10. Eli has hit his midseason funk, but the Girlz have weathered it so far. Jimmy Graham and the Lynchmob carried the Phat Ones in this one with superior performances. But Houston's D stepped up for the third week in a row. Meanwhile Sjax had his best day of the season in an extended game, but on the Girlz bench. The Phat Ones get TTM, HSNB and Stylez to finish out. Since the Primordial Ones have rolled over the Girlz are playing for post position here. If they drop two the probably finish 5, if they win two they probably finish 4 (which is two sides of the same game). A clean sweep might take them to 3, but since they already have 3 in the loss column in the Eleatic, they're unlikely to take the division.
Next week -TakingTigerMountain - with Eli resting and Alex Smith concussed, the call likely goes to the mercurial Carson Palmer, whose day could well decide which way this one swings. Houston's J-ville match up has the Girlz licking their chops for a 20+ out of the D spot. SJax should be good for 100 and a score against the Jets soft run defense.
5.) GrossmanSachs (last week T. 3) 6-4
-The g0dbank took a hit in week 10 during a tough bye week when the Girlz sat on their B squad. The Sachs were doomed when an early concussion knocked back up QB Cutler out of the game. On the upside Ivory had a nice looking day running over the Atlanta defense rather than around it. And the elusive Danny Woodhead scampered around Buffalo. Both names are infamous in the last two fantasy years as high gamble split times and spot starters. While it would take some balls to run either in the lineup every week, they should both provide some security in the coming weeks. The Sachs get Trichs BDT, and SFF to finish out. They need to run the table and hope for a BDT loss to grab the Milesian bye. But with the fourth most points and a high powered offense, they could take the top seed - so the Sachs easily claim the widest range between 1-7 seeds depending on their performance.
Next week -Trichotillomaniacs - the Sexy Rexies get the Trichs in a must-win Milesian mambo. With three squads sitting at 5-5, it's all but guaranteed that someone will notch above .500 next week. With Rodgers and Fitzy back the Sachs will look to avoid the percentage tie. With the Trichs missing R-burger and Nicks, they'll be at pains to pull together a challenge.
6.) AEthernauts (Last week - 6) - 6-4
After dropping two in a row, the Nauts have the bubble teams licking their chops in week 11. Hobbled by Vick's concussion the Nauts couldn't make triple digits and came into Monday clinging to a four point lead that didn't hold. Rivers came on last week, so there should be at least some excitement to see him start in week 11. The upside story has to be the game of the year for Calvin Johnson, where he finally gave that b34st the Nauts have been looking for. Hot and cold Turner went nowhere again, but how can you sit him? The Nauts get the Bloodz, Dangles and Mountain to end up. In the bottom half of the scoring so far, they'll need two out of three to go this year.
Next week -HomeSpunNeckBloodz- The Explorers try to keep their heads in the playoff clouds against the Bolt-holders in week 11. With the Bloodz missing CJ?K there'll be an opening for an upset. A win and they'll have the wind at their backs, a loss could drag them down to the depths.
7.) ThePelicanBrief (last week 8) 5-5
-The Brief opened the playoff door again with a week 10 win, then executed a super trade whose effects are unknown. Dealing franchise QB RG3, the Brief picked up last year's model (Newton) and two backs (Charles and Greene). It's a fascinating transition for a team that came out of the draft practically without a ground game. In the short term it covers for FJax's concussion absence, and gives them a fighting chance to save their season against BDT this week. In the long term it significantly downgrades their hype by divesting themselves of cover-boy RG3. Perhaps the Brief are looking to go cheap on dynasty keepers as Cam will likely be a candidate for comeback player of the year in 2013. As far as last minute IDP fixes go, Derick Johnson may go down in history. He picked up the needed four points with room to spare and looks like an obvious start the rest of the way. The Brief, like the other .500 teams, needs a sweep and some help. They get BDT, TR, Trichs to finish. A win over BDT would jumpstart their chances dramatically.
Next week - BldgDW3LL1NGTh1nk1ng - PB made this a must-see TV with the trade. Team leader Amendola could be back in the lineup. San Francisco's D with have to step up and overperform against Chicago without Cutler to keep up with BDT's high powered attack.
T 8.) SanFranciscoFerries (last week 7) 5-5
-The Ferries lost one that would have all but guaranteed their playoff ambitions, then went out and traded for a QB upgrade. The back story of this has to be Martin. The muscle hamster's emergence gives the Ferries the confidence to trade two bell-cow backs. For the moment Felix will sit pretty with the starter position for Dallas. Although if Murray returns that could be a drag in the playoff weeks. It's a hard loss to swallow for the Ferries, but it's easy to see how it could inspire a trade move, even for a team with the inside track to the playoffs. SFF's bench outscored their starters - they had plenty in their stable to take out the Bloodz, but they picked the wrong horses. Selling high on finicky RB Charles in a failing offense seems like a win, and cutting bait with Cam makes sense as his adjustment to additional pocket presence has been slow. It's hard to see slow-to-heal Run DMC playing a big factor down the stretch, but if he can get back he's a definite RB2/flex factor. The Ferries get TR, Trichs, and Grossman to finish. Needing a clean sweep there's good odds that the Ferries can at least take this to week 13 to decide, but they may need to rack up some big numbers to close the points gap with g0dbank.
Next week -Tusken Raiders - Can the Ferries recover? They'll take their first steps against the longest losing streak in the PSAS. The Sand People are no pushovers, although their lack of interest in lineup-setting could rob them of one RB (Bradshaw's on a bye). The Ferries need to go into their final match up with Grossman 7-5 to have a shot at winning their way in.
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T. 8.) Cincinnati Dangles (last week 8) 5-5
-The Dangles made it two in a row in week 10 but still have a long road to the playoffs. Breesus bowled over 20, and sporting his own pair of wins- he's the wind at Cincinnati's backs going into division play. Gonzo returned to early season form with 24 to lead the squad. The Falcon's D should have an easier time against Arizona next week. AJ Green is the obvious difference maker down the stretch. If he can keep up his production, then the Dangles have a shot at pulling off their playoff dream.The Dangles get Stylez, Nauts and Bloodz to end the season. Since the Dangles are a higher scoring team, there are a couple scenarios in which they can go at 7-6 and take the 6 spot. Still the surest road is a clean sweep.
Next week - Pr1m0rdi4lLyfestylz® - with T-Rich back the Dangles go against the non-entity Stylez. Just because it's a gimme doesn't make it less important. This is the last sub .500 team they'll see. And looking toward a potential playoff tie (points scored is a tie breaker and they're currently third in the league, just ahead of Grossman) they can't afford to take their foot off the gas.
10.) Trichotillomaniacs (last week 10) 2-8
-When heartbreak is a weekly event, is it still heartbreaking? With a chance at a MNF comeback, the Trichs watched their QB R-burger take possible season ending injury. Their offense was strictly single digits, while they picked up a few good games from the K, DEF, and IDP positions. No team has been more active on the wire than the Trichs, and none more adamant about giving up. All we can say is that there's a worthy prize for the consolation tournament, so plenty of reason to keep putting up good numbers.
Next week -GrossmanSachs - the Sachs are playing for their spot in the top six, and these two just swapped running backs. Without the Burger the Trichs will be serious dogs. We hope they don't miss Morris at draft time in 2013.
11.) Pr1m0rdi4lLyfestylz® (last week 11) 1-9
-It impossible to say too little about this. The Stylez failed again in fine style, leaving 3x the points on their bench. They appear to have offered up their season to the g0dz, after sitting Brady and Gr0nk for weeks now.
Next week -Cincinnati Dangles - the Dangles will be the next recepient of the free win on the schedule.
12.) Tusken Raiders (last week 12) 1-9
-.The Raiders are at least leaving their best team on the field, even if they didn't fill every position. Their predicted upset hasn't come yet. But it's still a very real possibility. The Sand People are capable of putting up 90+ points even on autopilot. If a wildcard contender slips up, they're gonna get got.
Next week -SanFranciscoFerries - the Ferries are the next to run the Tatooine gauntlet. If the Raiders don't mend their lineup they'll be without Bradshaw. The Ferries should be favorites, but not as much as the market line will indicate.
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