#1 Margaritaville Fins 12-0 vs. Chicago Pterodactyls 9-3
Two of Chicago’s three losses have been by a touchdown or less. They pulled of their first big win last game with a 33-7 win over the quickly slipping Waco Green Puffers. Will this be the week? Highly doubtful, the best chance for the Fins to slip up is most likely in the playoffs. They have been to good on both sides of the ball to falter now. Chicago ground out 190 yds on the ground last week, but their 3.5 ypc will be dramatically lower this week.
-Prediction: Fins 42-10 over the Pterodactyls
#2 North Side Dream Killers 11-1 vs. Jacksonville Stars 3-9
The Dream Killers were not very convincing in their 26-3 win last week, the yards were there, but they couldn’t seem to put the ball in the endzone. On the other hand, Jacksonville is coming of their first win in six games. They threw and ran with great efficiency. Look for the Dream Killers to stall the Stars offense by shutting down the run or the pass and killing drives much earlier then their 23-7 win last week.
-Prediction: Dream Killers 41-6 over the Stars.
#3 New Hampshire Dragons 10-2 vs. Harrisburg Hawks 6-6
The Dragons are coming off a convincing win where the backups even got some good pt in the second half. The Hawks have found themselves fighting to keep their playoff spot. They are outmatched in this game, and their final game of the season is against a 7-4-1 team from the west. It is looking like going 2-2 to finish out the season will probably keep them in the playoffs, probably, but the matchup in the first round will not be comforting. Their absolutely miserable rushing game last week ended up killing their offense. The Hawks QB has got a lot on his shoulders this week, in fact, the whole team.
-Prediction: Dragons 30-13 over the Hawks
#4 Rutgers Scarlet Knights 10-2 vs. Carolina Cardiac Cats 6-6
Rutgers had a convincing win against one of the mid-level teams last week. Their balanced offense got the job done. It was their run defense that kept the game from being close. Carolina will need to mix things up to come up with a win this week. They had a solid win last week, but the competition is raised. I think it will be closer then it maybe should be, but the Knights will control the game with their rushing.
-Prediction: Knights 27-17 over Carolina Cardiac Cats
#5 Chicago Pterodactyls – See #1
#6 Waco Green Puffers 9-3 vs. Miami Road Frogs 2-10
The Puffers are reeling from their loss last week. It isn’t just the loss, it’s the way they lost. They need a good rebound game prove that they belong among the top teams. They still have two more extremely hard games, they need to play well or they will see themselves out of contention for a home game. The Frogs were dominated last week. They couldn’t run, pass, or take advantage of turnovers they caused. They will struggle against a team looking for dominating win.
-Prediction: Puffers 48-3 over the Frogs
#7 Harrisburg Hawks – See #3
#8 Carolina Cardiac Cats – See #4
#9 Atchafalaya Swamp Weretigers 5-6-1 vs. Elk Rapids Elks 1-11
I will make my prediction now, the Weretigers will win out and squeeze into the playoffs. At most, they will have one loss vs. the Hawks, but I have a feeling. They will need to lean hard on their QB though. Elk Rapids Elks have struggled running the ball, they need to go extreme to have a chance in this game.
-Predictions: Weretigers 24-3 over the Elks.
#10 Washington Poison 4-6-2 vs. Pocono Mountain Highlanders 2-10
The poison have some gaping holes in their team, but they play better then they look. This game is going to be the easiest of there last 4. If they managed to win two more games this season, it would be an accomplishment for a team searching for their identity. The Highlanders have the worst losing streak in the conference. They are better then there record though. They just cant manage to win the close games. I think this will be a good game.
-Prediction: Poison 13-10 over the Highlanders
#11 Orlando Ninjas 3-8-1 vs. Cleveland Kardiac Kids 1-11
After only winning one game in their first 8, the Ninjas have managed to lose only one of the past four games. They are finishing off the season strong. Their running game has been keeping games close for them, and they will need it for this game. The Kids are a balanced team, the problem is that they have not improved their roster from the beginning of the season. They do seem to have a good defense though. They will keep the game close, but will lose.
-Prediction: Ninjas 10-6 over the Kids
#12 Jacksonville Stars – See #2
#13 Pocono Mountain Highlanders – See #10
#14 Miami Roadfrogs – See #6
#15 Cleveland Kardiac Kids – See #11
#16 Elk Rapid Elks – See #9
Two of Chicago’s three losses have been by a touchdown or less. They pulled of their first big win last game with a 33-7 win over the quickly slipping Waco Green Puffers. Will this be the week? Highly doubtful, the best chance for the Fins to slip up is most likely in the playoffs. They have been to good on both sides of the ball to falter now. Chicago ground out 190 yds on the ground last week, but their 3.5 ypc will be dramatically lower this week.
-Prediction: Fins 42-10 over the Pterodactyls
#2 North Side Dream Killers 11-1 vs. Jacksonville Stars 3-9
The Dream Killers were not very convincing in their 26-3 win last week, the yards were there, but they couldn’t seem to put the ball in the endzone. On the other hand, Jacksonville is coming of their first win in six games. They threw and ran with great efficiency. Look for the Dream Killers to stall the Stars offense by shutting down the run or the pass and killing drives much earlier then their 23-7 win last week.
-Prediction: Dream Killers 41-6 over the Stars.
#3 New Hampshire Dragons 10-2 vs. Harrisburg Hawks 6-6
The Dragons are coming off a convincing win where the backups even got some good pt in the second half. The Hawks have found themselves fighting to keep their playoff spot. They are outmatched in this game, and their final game of the season is against a 7-4-1 team from the west. It is looking like going 2-2 to finish out the season will probably keep them in the playoffs, probably, but the matchup in the first round will not be comforting. Their absolutely miserable rushing game last week ended up killing their offense. The Hawks QB has got a lot on his shoulders this week, in fact, the whole team.
-Prediction: Dragons 30-13 over the Hawks
#4 Rutgers Scarlet Knights 10-2 vs. Carolina Cardiac Cats 6-6
Rutgers had a convincing win against one of the mid-level teams last week. Their balanced offense got the job done. It was their run defense that kept the game from being close. Carolina will need to mix things up to come up with a win this week. They had a solid win last week, but the competition is raised. I think it will be closer then it maybe should be, but the Knights will control the game with their rushing.
-Prediction: Knights 27-17 over Carolina Cardiac Cats
#5 Chicago Pterodactyls – See #1
#6 Waco Green Puffers 9-3 vs. Miami Road Frogs 2-10
The Puffers are reeling from their loss last week. It isn’t just the loss, it’s the way they lost. They need a good rebound game prove that they belong among the top teams. They still have two more extremely hard games, they need to play well or they will see themselves out of contention for a home game. The Frogs were dominated last week. They couldn’t run, pass, or take advantage of turnovers they caused. They will struggle against a team looking for dominating win.
-Prediction: Puffers 48-3 over the Frogs
#7 Harrisburg Hawks – See #3
#8 Carolina Cardiac Cats – See #4
#9 Atchafalaya Swamp Weretigers 5-6-1 vs. Elk Rapids Elks 1-11
I will make my prediction now, the Weretigers will win out and squeeze into the playoffs. At most, they will have one loss vs. the Hawks, but I have a feeling. They will need to lean hard on their QB though. Elk Rapids Elks have struggled running the ball, they need to go extreme to have a chance in this game.
-Predictions: Weretigers 24-3 over the Elks.
#10 Washington Poison 4-6-2 vs. Pocono Mountain Highlanders 2-10
The poison have some gaping holes in their team, but they play better then they look. This game is going to be the easiest of there last 4. If they managed to win two more games this season, it would be an accomplishment for a team searching for their identity. The Highlanders have the worst losing streak in the conference. They are better then there record though. They just cant manage to win the close games. I think this will be a good game.
-Prediction: Poison 13-10 over the Highlanders
#11 Orlando Ninjas 3-8-1 vs. Cleveland Kardiac Kids 1-11
After only winning one game in their first 8, the Ninjas have managed to lose only one of the past four games. They are finishing off the season strong. Their running game has been keeping games close for them, and they will need it for this game. The Kids are a balanced team, the problem is that they have not improved their roster from the beginning of the season. They do seem to have a good defense though. They will keep the game close, but will lose.
-Prediction: Ninjas 10-6 over the Kids
#12 Jacksonville Stars – See #2
#13 Pocono Mountain Highlanders – See #10
#14 Miami Roadfrogs – See #6
#15 Cleveland Kardiac Kids – See #11
#16 Elk Rapid Elks – See #9
Last edited May 21, 2008 01:19:35