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Week 10 saw a crazy Tight End Battle in the NFC South lead two Eleatic squads to victory.  Jimmer and Gonzales had a TE pissing match and topped the Dangles and Girlz scoring sheets respectively with 2 TDs and +100 yards each.  It was also the week of the QB concussion, with Vick and Cutler both getting knocked out and capping their squads ceilings too low for comfort.  With the end now in sight it looks like  the competitors will need to secure 8 wins to be sure of a spot (although there are several unlikely scenarios in which a 8-5 record won't put a team in the top 6) .  Right now we've still got 6 teams above .500 occupying the 6 playoff spots.  But three teams at 5-5 are only 1 game out.  A sweep of the final three would likely wedge any of them into that 6 spot.   But no team has actually punched their ticket to the dance yet, even the mighty Bloodz, winners of 7 straight could drop int to the 7 spot if they lost all three remaining.  The trade deadline is November 16.  With the reelection of Obama, the survival of Commisioner-care dynasty keeper plan (in some form) is inevitable.  The form it will take (number of keepers, luxury taxes, draft cash distribution, etc) is still numinous.  But all owners should be mindful in their drops and trades with an eye to next year.  It's the last by week.. It's in-division play.  It's a race to the finish.



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 RGIII (vs. leaky Philly pass D) Jamaal Charles and Greene back from a trade so this is a fair fight, if not exactly even footing.

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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Week 8 saw the division leaders hold firm as the bye week division play run finished.  There are six team above .500, two at .500 and four below.  With ten teams still in play there's bound to be a lot of competition down the stretch.  Five weeks remain in the regular season - two inter-division games, followed by three division games. Only three more bye weeks, NFL trade deadline tomorrow. Happy Halloween...


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.