I took some time to give my spin on the league. There isnt much to go on yet since it is still the pre-season, but here's what I came up with...
Western Conference
Waianae Seariders
Average Player Level 191.46
Player Count 51
Analysis Waianae is a one agent team; OC, DC and owns all the players. This helps eliminate any communication issues with a team, but the success of the team rides solely on one persons shoulders. The depth chart is very thin though despite 51 players. Only 1 QB, 2 HBs and 1 FB could leave the offense worn out in the second half of games, especially early in the season.
Prediction Play-offs, 6-8 seed
Ohio State Dotball
APL 195.03
PC 52
Analysis The offense seems geared toward the run with multiple blocking FBs, but having only 2 guards and 3 tackles could leave them gasping for breath as well. A few CPU players a sprinkled through the line-up, I assume for depth purposes. A few players did not get the 3 boosts in before roll over which will obviously leave them a step behind the rest of the league. As long as their coach is forthcoming with any future violations they should have a chance for success.
Prediction Play-offs, 6-8 seed
Plymouth Pirates
APL 167
PC 46
Analysis All CPU team, tactics will only get you so far.
Prediction Bottom of the league
Florida Stingrays
APL 185.82
PC 45
Analysis A small roster and half of which did not boost at the end of S20 will cause this team only limited success in S21. They are thin at every non-glamour position and most of their defense. Open builds reveal some interesting equipment placement, no CEQ and one player with only one piece of equipment so far. Eight CPU players out of 45 players will limit their success.
Prediction Will struggle to qualify for the play-offs
Tokyo Bust a Groove
APL 173.69
PC 51
Analysis Predominantly a one man show with a little help sprinkled in. Most of the team did not boost before roll over which will hurt them as well. A well rounded roster overall, but only two HBs could cause some fatigue issues. Their pre-season successes so far come from a weak schedule so far. I see them riding an undefeated streak into a week 3 match-up with the Wookies that could bring them quickly back to reality.
Prediction A bubble team who are on the outside looking in right now
I Bent My Wookie
APL 196.23
PC 41
Analysis Another team with one agent running most of the show. Their APL and mostly level 4 players shows good build guides. The only weakness I see once again is lack of depth at the skill positions. Two HBs, one FB, one TE and four WRs means fatigue will be an issue in the second half of games. Dont expect to see much 5WR since they dont have a fifth WR on the depth chart and the TE will be exhausted from playing almost every down on offense. So far they have been racking up their yards on the ground leading to a 3-0 record, but can they sustain that once they face a defense that isnt completely CPU players?
Prediction They coast to the play-offs as a 4 or 5 seed
St. James Gate
CPU owned team that should be a cake walk for all opponents
Pudong Skyfire
APL 191.99
PC 40
Analysis Pudong seems to be playing live by the pass, die by the pass and right now they are dying by the pass. Yeah they have put up 700+ yards of passing so far, but they have failed to move the ball on the ground or keep their opponents out of the end zone. More lack of depth will keep this team from reach their full potential.
Prediction Pudong will finish middle of the pack, but fail to make the play-offs
Ty-Isaf MAN DOWN!
APL 179.9
PC 41
Analysis A roster of predominantly level 1 players, open builds and inactive agents is a stark contrast to the 3-0 record they are currently sporting. Ty-Isaf is another team who has chosen to go with two HBs and one FB. Maybe I am way off here, but once again I think this will lead to tired players towards the end of games. With 14 open roster spots more depth at skill positions was possible.
Prediction Play-off, maybe an 8 seed
Peoria Patroits
APL 171.82
PC 55
Analysis A full roster, plenty of depth, plenty of agents but thats the only positives. A full roster of level 1 dots mean this team better have great tactics to make the play-offs.
Prediction Will struggle to make the play-offs
Tennessee Tyrants
APL 197.13
PC 47
Analysis A full depth chart, some players who have already boosted to level 7 and a solid APL tells me this is the team to beat at least in the short run. The level 7s will start to fall behind in regards to training, but I dont know if that will affect S21. There are a few CPUs on the team, but I think right now they are still one of the teams to beat in the West.
Prediction They will fight for the top spot in the league
Lancashire Wolverines
APL 195.16
PC 46
Analysis The roster that is almost a 50/50 split of level 4s and level 1s. They had a good streak going in the pre-season, but have taken some lumps recently. If they had some more horses in the running back stable I would feel better about their chances.
Prediction Middle of the play-off pack
Mason County Marauders
APL 212.62
PC 49
Analysis Great depth, great APL. About 2/3s of the roster has already started boosting for S21. This will lead to loss of some potential training gains, but I dont think it will affect their finish this season. They have a good pre-season going at 5-1 and appear ready to carry that success into the regular season.
Prediction The other team in the West fighting for the 1 seed and home field advantage
Toronto Rush
APL 171.91
PC 48
Analysis A half CPU roster and 99% level 1 dots leaves this team struggling to be competitive, as shown by their 1-3 start. Depending on when they boost they could make some noise in the league.
Prediction The bottom of the bubble or worse
Le Mars Steelers
CPU owned team that should be a cake walk for all opponents
Bedford Rodents
APL 180.6
PC 41
Analysis A fully stocked human defense leaves is the best they going for them. Unfortunately, a season in which the owner is honoring his daughter will not equal much success on the grid-iron unless sentimentality shoots them to the top of the rankings. We wish the owner the best of luck in his personal life.
Prediction Somewhere in the middle of the bottom half
Who will make the play-offs These strictly represent tiers, not my predicted order of finish.
Mason County
Tennessee
Lancashire
Wookie
OSU Dotball
Waianae
Ty-Isaf
Toronto
Who will miss the play-offs
Tokyo
Florida
Pudong
Peoria
Bedford
Plymouth
St James
Le Mars
Western Conference
Waianae Seariders
Average Player Level 191.46
Player Count 51
Analysis Waianae is a one agent team; OC, DC and owns all the players. This helps eliminate any communication issues with a team, but the success of the team rides solely on one persons shoulders. The depth chart is very thin though despite 51 players. Only 1 QB, 2 HBs and 1 FB could leave the offense worn out in the second half of games, especially early in the season.
Prediction Play-offs, 6-8 seed
Ohio State Dotball
APL 195.03
PC 52
Analysis The offense seems geared toward the run with multiple blocking FBs, but having only 2 guards and 3 tackles could leave them gasping for breath as well. A few CPU players a sprinkled through the line-up, I assume for depth purposes. A few players did not get the 3 boosts in before roll over which will obviously leave them a step behind the rest of the league. As long as their coach is forthcoming with any future violations they should have a chance for success.
Prediction Play-offs, 6-8 seed
Plymouth Pirates
APL 167
PC 46
Analysis All CPU team, tactics will only get you so far.
Prediction Bottom of the league
Florida Stingrays
APL 185.82
PC 45
Analysis A small roster and half of which did not boost at the end of S20 will cause this team only limited success in S21. They are thin at every non-glamour position and most of their defense. Open builds reveal some interesting equipment placement, no CEQ and one player with only one piece of equipment so far. Eight CPU players out of 45 players will limit their success.
Prediction Will struggle to qualify for the play-offs
Tokyo Bust a Groove
APL 173.69
PC 51
Analysis Predominantly a one man show with a little help sprinkled in. Most of the team did not boost before roll over which will hurt them as well. A well rounded roster overall, but only two HBs could cause some fatigue issues. Their pre-season successes so far come from a weak schedule so far. I see them riding an undefeated streak into a week 3 match-up with the Wookies that could bring them quickly back to reality.
Prediction A bubble team who are on the outside looking in right now
I Bent My Wookie
APL 196.23
PC 41
Analysis Another team with one agent running most of the show. Their APL and mostly level 4 players shows good build guides. The only weakness I see once again is lack of depth at the skill positions. Two HBs, one FB, one TE and four WRs means fatigue will be an issue in the second half of games. Dont expect to see much 5WR since they dont have a fifth WR on the depth chart and the TE will be exhausted from playing almost every down on offense. So far they have been racking up their yards on the ground leading to a 3-0 record, but can they sustain that once they face a defense that isnt completely CPU players?
Prediction They coast to the play-offs as a 4 or 5 seed
St. James Gate
CPU owned team that should be a cake walk for all opponents
Pudong Skyfire
APL 191.99
PC 40
Analysis Pudong seems to be playing live by the pass, die by the pass and right now they are dying by the pass. Yeah they have put up 700+ yards of passing so far, but they have failed to move the ball on the ground or keep their opponents out of the end zone. More lack of depth will keep this team from reach their full potential.
Prediction Pudong will finish middle of the pack, but fail to make the play-offs
Ty-Isaf MAN DOWN!
APL 179.9
PC 41
Analysis A roster of predominantly level 1 players, open builds and inactive agents is a stark contrast to the 3-0 record they are currently sporting. Ty-Isaf is another team who has chosen to go with two HBs and one FB. Maybe I am way off here, but once again I think this will lead to tired players towards the end of games. With 14 open roster spots more depth at skill positions was possible.
Prediction Play-off, maybe an 8 seed
Peoria Patroits
APL 171.82
PC 55
Analysis A full roster, plenty of depth, plenty of agents but thats the only positives. A full roster of level 1 dots mean this team better have great tactics to make the play-offs.
Prediction Will struggle to make the play-offs
Tennessee Tyrants
APL 197.13
PC 47
Analysis A full depth chart, some players who have already boosted to level 7 and a solid APL tells me this is the team to beat at least in the short run. The level 7s will start to fall behind in regards to training, but I dont know if that will affect S21. There are a few CPUs on the team, but I think right now they are still one of the teams to beat in the West.
Prediction They will fight for the top spot in the league
Lancashire Wolverines
APL 195.16
PC 46
Analysis The roster that is almost a 50/50 split of level 4s and level 1s. They had a good streak going in the pre-season, but have taken some lumps recently. If they had some more horses in the running back stable I would feel better about their chances.
Prediction Middle of the play-off pack
Mason County Marauders
APL 212.62
PC 49
Analysis Great depth, great APL. About 2/3s of the roster has already started boosting for S21. This will lead to loss of some potential training gains, but I dont think it will affect their finish this season. They have a good pre-season going at 5-1 and appear ready to carry that success into the regular season.
Prediction The other team in the West fighting for the 1 seed and home field advantage
Toronto Rush
APL 171.91
PC 48
Analysis A half CPU roster and 99% level 1 dots leaves this team struggling to be competitive, as shown by their 1-3 start. Depending on when they boost they could make some noise in the league.
Prediction The bottom of the bubble or worse
Le Mars Steelers
CPU owned team that should be a cake walk for all opponents
Bedford Rodents
APL 180.6
PC 41
Analysis A fully stocked human defense leaves is the best they going for them. Unfortunately, a season in which the owner is honoring his daughter will not equal much success on the grid-iron unless sentimentality shoots them to the top of the rankings. We wish the owner the best of luck in his personal life.
Prediction Somewhere in the middle of the bottom half
Who will make the play-offs These strictly represent tiers, not my predicted order of finish.
Mason County
Tennessee
Lancashire
Wookie
OSU Dotball
Waianae
Ty-Isaf
Toronto
Who will miss the play-offs
Tokyo
Florida
Pudong
Peoria
Bedford
Plymouth
St James
Le Mars
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