West Playoff Projections (thats right east you guys still don’t count)
Tallahassee Seminoles (15-1-0 1st) vs. Dallas Death (9-7-0 8th)
Tallahassee has once again face the hype, and matched with another epic season. They are the top dog in the league this year and have proved it crushing anyone in their path (Other than Bort). They have proved they can run running as a team for 3000 yards this season alone, they can pass also 3700+ yards this year. And guess what? They play great D only allowing 120 points this season. They know what they are doing.
Dallas Death has had a great season. They have fought tooth and nail for every inch on the field and have had a bit of luck this year also, something no owner will complain about. They do have problems scoring points only netting 224 this year. But the defense covers well for them only allowing an average 11 a game. For Death to have a chance here they must be hitting on all cylinders and find a away to pierce the Tallahassee front four and open up the running game. They will also need to create turnovers and give up none.
29-13 Tallahassee
Caribbean Sphere (14-2-0 2nd) vs. Dallas Horns (10-6-0 7th)
Sphere has had another good season, dropping a game to Tallahassee early and then dropping a game on the road to the Horns. Sense then they have been back on the game and have not lost one since game 5. Having a middle of the league offense has not slowed them down all year. They do not need to score much to win counting on the defense to give them the short field when it time. They focus on ball possession and keeping the other team in a grind to nowhere. When the time comes they can score, most of the time it’s just not needed. The Sphere defense has only given up only 82 points this year, a conference high.
The Horns have had a up and down year, the highs being the win over Sphere in week five. They put up just under 20 points a game, unfortunately this does not hold true when playing the higher ranked West teams. Lucky for them, they have proved they can beat Sphere and will for sure have a chance in this one. It will come down to Mister Clean and the passing attack that has held them aloft all year. They are deadly in the air and have proved they can beat you there if you don’t pay attention to it.
27-13 Sphere
Chicago "MB" Bears (13-3-0 3rd) vs. Texas Roughnecks (10-6-0 6th)
Da Bears have had an interesting season, after taking a harsh loss in game four they stayed on course only losing to Tallahassee and Sphere. Now here they set in a very balanced bottom bracket away from the top two teams. Clearly the favorites for the West Championship game all they need to do is focus on the balanced offense they have. They might not be the best at passing or rushing but they can beat you with both if you don’t pay attention. They played a early Roughneck team and crushed them only giving up a early field goal. Why it won’t be that lopsided this time they are indeed the favorites. They other shining light for MB is the bone crushing defense only giving up 40 yards a game on the ground, do not expect to beat the front seven.
Roughnecks are the top fives favorite punching bags, clearly earning the sixth seed this season with a loss to the top five. Why this does say something it infact is misleading, in the Sphere and Omaha game they lost a combined two points. Clearly they have the skills to be among the top teams. Luck has just been spitting them in the face so far this year. They are third in the West for passing this year and they will need to air it out to the poor pass coverage that MB has shown this year. Rushing will prove to have poor results. On defense they have been very mixed this season. Giving up more points than all eight playoff teams
17-7 Bears
Omaha Mavericks (12-4-0 4th) vs. Houston Orangebloods (12-4-0 5th)
Despite dropping they last two game of the year Omaha sailed into the important fourth seed ensuring home field for at least one game. They have proved to be a top team with close wins over Roughnecks and Houston in the regular season. They also have proved to lose focus and drop games to the likes of the Stonecutters. It’s important for them to come out strong on the ground and move the ball well on first down. If they get themselves into a lot of long third downs they will quickly get in trouble. The Omaha defense has played ok this year but they do seem to let games get close in the late stages.
Houston has had a great year, they have played with a lot of tenacity and now find themselves at the curious spot of the fifth seed. Giving Tallahassee a bit of a scare just a few games ago they proved they can cause the top four troubles. One sour note is the poor regular season game they played against today opponent Omaha, only scoring a early field goal. They will need to show a lot more. They have a rushing attack second only to Tallahassee, the same can not be said for the passing attack. On defense they have been good only giving up 122 points this season.
14-9 Houston
Tallahassee Seminoles (15-1-0 1st) vs. Dallas Death (9-7-0 8th)
Tallahassee has once again face the hype, and matched with another epic season. They are the top dog in the league this year and have proved it crushing anyone in their path (Other than Bort). They have proved they can run running as a team for 3000 yards this season alone, they can pass also 3700+ yards this year. And guess what? They play great D only allowing 120 points this season. They know what they are doing.
Dallas Death has had a great season. They have fought tooth and nail for every inch on the field and have had a bit of luck this year also, something no owner will complain about. They do have problems scoring points only netting 224 this year. But the defense covers well for them only allowing an average 11 a game. For Death to have a chance here they must be hitting on all cylinders and find a away to pierce the Tallahassee front four and open up the running game. They will also need to create turnovers and give up none.
29-13 Tallahassee
Caribbean Sphere (14-2-0 2nd) vs. Dallas Horns (10-6-0 7th)
Sphere has had another good season, dropping a game to Tallahassee early and then dropping a game on the road to the Horns. Sense then they have been back on the game and have not lost one since game 5. Having a middle of the league offense has not slowed them down all year. They do not need to score much to win counting on the defense to give them the short field when it time. They focus on ball possession and keeping the other team in a grind to nowhere. When the time comes they can score, most of the time it’s just not needed. The Sphere defense has only given up only 82 points this year, a conference high.
The Horns have had a up and down year, the highs being the win over Sphere in week five. They put up just under 20 points a game, unfortunately this does not hold true when playing the higher ranked West teams. Lucky for them, they have proved they can beat Sphere and will for sure have a chance in this one. It will come down to Mister Clean and the passing attack that has held them aloft all year. They are deadly in the air and have proved they can beat you there if you don’t pay attention to it.
27-13 Sphere
Chicago "MB" Bears (13-3-0 3rd) vs. Texas Roughnecks (10-6-0 6th)
Da Bears have had an interesting season, after taking a harsh loss in game four they stayed on course only losing to Tallahassee and Sphere. Now here they set in a very balanced bottom bracket away from the top two teams. Clearly the favorites for the West Championship game all they need to do is focus on the balanced offense they have. They might not be the best at passing or rushing but they can beat you with both if you don’t pay attention. They played a early Roughneck team and crushed them only giving up a early field goal. Why it won’t be that lopsided this time they are indeed the favorites. They other shining light for MB is the bone crushing defense only giving up 40 yards a game on the ground, do not expect to beat the front seven.
Roughnecks are the top fives favorite punching bags, clearly earning the sixth seed this season with a loss to the top five. Why this does say something it infact is misleading, in the Sphere and Omaha game they lost a combined two points. Clearly they have the skills to be among the top teams. Luck has just been spitting them in the face so far this year. They are third in the West for passing this year and they will need to air it out to the poor pass coverage that MB has shown this year. Rushing will prove to have poor results. On defense they have been very mixed this season. Giving up more points than all eight playoff teams
17-7 Bears
Omaha Mavericks (12-4-0 4th) vs. Houston Orangebloods (12-4-0 5th)
Despite dropping they last two game of the year Omaha sailed into the important fourth seed ensuring home field for at least one game. They have proved to be a top team with close wins over Roughnecks and Houston in the regular season. They also have proved to lose focus and drop games to the likes of the Stonecutters. It’s important for them to come out strong on the ground and move the ball well on first down. If they get themselves into a lot of long third downs they will quickly get in trouble. The Omaha defense has played ok this year but they do seem to let games get close in the late stages.
Houston has had a great year, they have played with a lot of tenacity and now find themselves at the curious spot of the fifth seed. Giving Tallahassee a bit of a scare just a few games ago they proved they can cause the top four troubles. One sour note is the poor regular season game they played against today opponent Omaha, only scoring a early field goal. They will need to show a lot more. They have a rushing attack second only to Tallahassee, the same can not be said for the passing attack. On defense they have been good only giving up 122 points this season.
14-9 Houston
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