Week 14 had a bit of drama, as the Cubs manage an upset over the slumping Endzone and a major AI incident by Tuvalu gave Knox a runaway victory. Here's what's up for the Zeta playoff teams for week 15 and beyond:
Mobile Bay Bombers - After a gimme today, they get Alabama next game, who won't be a problem for the Bombers. Their seeding depends almost entirely on their Week 16 game with Urumuqi; a win there means 1st place, a loss probably means 4th.
Knox Nightmares - Aided by a Tuvalu AI error, it looks like Knox can finish no worse than 2nd. They have to play SAFSrbija in week 15, a team that's hurting from a tough losing streak, though it should be a tough game still. If Knox does lose to the Endzone, (and Mobile Bay loses in week 16) it could create an ugly tiebreaker situation with 4 teams at 14-2... I don't know how that tiebreaker would work... Urumuqi and Knox would have only 1 loss vs. the other 3, and Knox will likely have the most points scored and a victory over Urumuqi... so Knox may get 1st place should that happen. It very likely won't.
Urumuqi Sanguo Dynasty - They handled PENRITH easily today, as expected, and could finish anywhere from 1st to 4th. Well, maybe they can finish 1st, but that would mean that they'd both have to beat Mobile Bay in week 16, and have Endzone beat Knox next game... and get some quirky tiebreaker love. I'm guessing Knox will win out, and Urumuqi will lose a tough one to MBB in week 16, which because of their interconference loss, will put Urumuqi at the 4-seed entering the playoffs, and a 2nd round rematch with the Bombers.
Tuvalu Matadors - An AI mistake today puts their hopes for the #1 seed out of reach, and heavily reduces their chances at a 2nd round home game. They will win their last two games easily, and are probably going to finish in the 3rd spot. If Knox beats Endzone and Urumuqi upsets Mobile Bay, it comes down to a tiebreaker for the #2 seed, and Mobile bay has a big lead on Tuvalu in the points scored race, and Tuvalu has a big lead on Urumuqi (but Urumuqi has the Fire on their schedule)... so in all likelyhood, Tuvalu can do no better than the 3-seed, and in case of Urumuqi & Knox victory, are in decent shape to still get the 3-seed over Urumuqi.
SAFSrbija Endzone - They took another tough loss today, as the Cubs edged them out by taking a solid lead into the 4th quarter. Endzone is locked into the 5th seed no matter what happens against Knox next game, as they get a CPU in week 16 to ensure a better record than the Cubs. These guys are tough, so nobody wants to get stuck playing them in the first round as the 4-seed.
THE SPRING PIGS - With two cupcakes left, the PIGS are locked into the #6 seed still. Although they haven't shown it since week 6, the PIGS are a significant threat in the playoffs, though Tuvalu may just have their number and are their likely opponents.
Papua New Guinea Cubs - With an impressive win over SAFSrbija today, the Cubs have shown they too are a threat to quality teams. They're a very fast team that can burn anyone, it's just a matter of whether or not they can take care of the ball and their defense can get enough stops. The Cubs should win out, but even if they lose to Alabama, they'll be the 7-seed.
PENRITH OUTLAWS - They too should win their last two games, but they're locked into the #8 seed. I don't see the CAPSLOCK as a threat to any possible #1, but at least they'll get their playoff bonus.
