Eagles vs. FOB - Well at the beginning of the season watching replays I figured FOB had a chance. Now it looks like they just copy and pasted a gameplan and haven't looked at it since. Eagles haven't played anyone of signifigance since WK2, but are still top contender this season. FOB needs to show something special this game if they want to be considered anything other than another mid-tier, maybe make playoffs and lose first round team.
Pick: Ealges
Headhunters vs. Rocket - Coming off a good win against a very good Madmen team, GLB gets a breather in this one as they face a CPU. Most starters are BYOB to this snoozer as they are still sulking over the touchdown given up last week.
Pick: Headhunters
Raiders vs. Limpers - Raiders continue their town to town voyage as they've burned down everything in their way so far. They're yet to play one of the stand outs, but still have beaten a few decent teams so far. Limpers again do what they need to, but are going to need to take off the braces for this game and step up their game. Potential is there, just need to utilize it.
Pick: Raiders
Camaro's vs. Madmen - Chevy has had their foot on the gas so far, with only 1 close loss to a good Eagles team. They've had an easy stretch since then and need to find 6th gear for this game. Madmen are coming off their first loss of the season, their caretakers weren't to happy about this one either, expect extra shock therapy this week in prep for the game. Guessing they'll come out drowling and foaming at the mouth, ready to play this one and get some redemption.
Pick: Could go either way, slight edge to Madmen
Punishers vs. Machine - Punishers may have given up a lot of points, but still managed to double their opponents score in there first decent match up in a while. Meanwhile Machine may be sporting a good record, but its very padded by CPU blowouts. They could be a decent team, just missing some parts here and there which showed in a loss to the window lickers. Don't think this will be a close game.
Pick: Punishers by 21+
Creed vs. Suck - Creed just is pounding fools. 3 1k rushers already, and a true force in the East. People may see their 1 loss and think they aren't top notch, but that's the other teams mistake as this team will tear you up and spit you out. Suck is a on again off again team so far. Decent record, can put up points, but can't win the good games quite yet. Don't see this trend changing this week, sorry boys.
Pick: Creed
Linces vs. Crowns - Wow.. where did these guys come from?! I basically wrote them off after a big loss to the Crabs, but they've re-emerged with a taste for blood. Beating two mid-tier teams in the last two weeks puts them right back on top of the food chain of League 16. Cpu match up so a breather before a couple more obstacles.
Pick: Linces
Bay Area vs. Autobots - Bay Area had a good win.. I think.. last week vs the Cardinals. I can't get a grip on the cardinals yet myself so don't know how impressive it really is, but hey they won all the same. They bring their balanced attack against the Autobots who have gone thru plenty of transformations this year. After a 4-0 start, they've dropped their last two. I can see the Creed lose, but believe they could have done better against the Linces. This is a proving ground game for both teams, it will show where they both stand as we come to midseason.
Pick: Bay Area
Crabs vs. Hurricanes(Who I think used to be CPU The Crew?) - Hurricanes look like a young to with potential once they get all the kinks figured out. Have a light roster which isn't helping much but have human players for the most part. Crabs again started out slow, but are feeling more like a crab in water recently with 4 straight wins. This will be Crabs first human team they've faced in a while, while The U has had a rough stretch of teams. I see the Hurricanes improving, but not putting out much more then a few small gusts.
Pick: Crabs by 30+
*****Top 10*****
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1. Smyrna Creed(Eastern) - Until someone shows that this juggernaut can even be slowed down, I don't care if they do have a loss, they're the top of the heap atm. A strong, put together running game will carry this team for a while but they need to step it up on the D side as well to hold their top spot.
Key Wins: Crabs, Cardinals, Autobots
2. GLB Headhunters(Western) - After toiling over the 2 spot, I very reluctantly place GLB here. A good team with some good wins over FOB/Limpers/Madmen and only 1 touchdown against so far. I'd like to place them some where between 3-5 but looking at the teams I think they've earned the right to #2.
Key Wins: FOB, Limpers, Madmen
3. Easy Eagles(Western) - They have 2 solid early season wins and have been blowing everyone out and not allowing any TD's vs. CPU's. Yes they may be CPU's, but they're putting in the time to make sure not even the CPU scores, think what they're doing when it actually matters. Supported by a pretty strong defense and a stable of runners, Eagles have a good chance at taking the Conference and the League this year if they keep putting in work.
Key Wins: Crabs, Camaros
4. Manhattan Punishers(Eastern) - So far are undefeated but mostly against questionable teams, this is the only reason for the lower ranking. They have some games coming up that will give them a more solid foothold in this spot. We'll see how they do over the next 3 games.
Key Wins: Suck,Retards
5. California Raiders(Western) - Raiders are showing to put a tough team to face either side of the ball. Strong D with an O that can put points on the board. With some so-so teams played its hard to really put them in a dead set spot. Their next 4 weeks will prove a lot where they stand in the league.
Key Wins: FOB, Cardinals
6. Spaniard Linces(Eastern) - A team for me that has come from almost no where into the lime light after the last couple games. They seem content with flying under the radar so far, but that journey is over as they're thrust there. Keep an eye on these guys as the weeks go by to see what they're really made of.
Key Wins: Cardinals, Autobots Key Losses: Crabs
7. Marvelous Madmen(Western) - So far a good all around team that can beat anyone either running or through the air. As the season goes on they're only going to get better to top it off so watch it if you see their name on your schedule late season.
Key Wins: Bay Area Key Losses: GLB
8. Chevy Camaros(Western) - Only reason Camaros show up this low on our list is simply strength of schedule so far. They can beat you in a number of ways and are capable of stopping most teams on D. Time will tell with these guys but they have a good coaching staff that is definitely aiming for the top.
Key Wins: Key Losses: Eagles
9. Tennessee Crabs(Eastern) - I'm sure I'll hear some gum for this one but so far they really haven't proven they belong any higher. They have the potential and the heart, just need the results to back both of them up. They're going to put up points with their offense and limit points with their stout D. Good news for the Crabs is they've actually played most of their hard schedule already, so just need to finish strong.
Key Wins: Bay Area, Linces Key Losses: Eagles, Creed
10. Bay Area Lil Bastards(Eastern) - So far this season they haven't been solid enough to warrant anything higher then 10. They've shown they can give almost anyone a game, but again lack the big wins of a higher ranking. These guys keep it pretty balanced for PW and show promise. A little better game planning can make all the difference for these guys as they are coming into a pretty tough stretch on their schedule.
Key Wins: Machine, Cardinals Key Losses: Madmen, Crabs
Just Outside: Limpers, Suck, Machine, Autobots
Team that has me most confused: Cardinals - This team is definitely better then 1-5. 5 out of their first 6 games have been against a Top 10 team. These guys definitely have the potential, just a case of unlucky timing as to when they played these teams I think. Most teams will see these guys and over look them on record alone, and that will bite them in the ass because this is no cakewalk.
Pick: Ealges
Headhunters vs. Rocket - Coming off a good win against a very good Madmen team, GLB gets a breather in this one as they face a CPU. Most starters are BYOB to this snoozer as they are still sulking over the touchdown given up last week.
Pick: Headhunters
Raiders vs. Limpers - Raiders continue their town to town voyage as they've burned down everything in their way so far. They're yet to play one of the stand outs, but still have beaten a few decent teams so far. Limpers again do what they need to, but are going to need to take off the braces for this game and step up their game. Potential is there, just need to utilize it.
Pick: Raiders
Camaro's vs. Madmen - Chevy has had their foot on the gas so far, with only 1 close loss to a good Eagles team. They've had an easy stretch since then and need to find 6th gear for this game. Madmen are coming off their first loss of the season, their caretakers weren't to happy about this one either, expect extra shock therapy this week in prep for the game. Guessing they'll come out drowling and foaming at the mouth, ready to play this one and get some redemption.
Pick: Could go either way, slight edge to Madmen
Punishers vs. Machine - Punishers may have given up a lot of points, but still managed to double their opponents score in there first decent match up in a while. Meanwhile Machine may be sporting a good record, but its very padded by CPU blowouts. They could be a decent team, just missing some parts here and there which showed in a loss to the window lickers. Don't think this will be a close game.
Pick: Punishers by 21+
Creed vs. Suck - Creed just is pounding fools. 3 1k rushers already, and a true force in the East. People may see their 1 loss and think they aren't top notch, but that's the other teams mistake as this team will tear you up and spit you out. Suck is a on again off again team so far. Decent record, can put up points, but can't win the good games quite yet. Don't see this trend changing this week, sorry boys.
Pick: Creed
Linces vs. Crowns - Wow.. where did these guys come from?! I basically wrote them off after a big loss to the Crabs, but they've re-emerged with a taste for blood. Beating two mid-tier teams in the last two weeks puts them right back on top of the food chain of League 16. Cpu match up so a breather before a couple more obstacles.
Pick: Linces
Bay Area vs. Autobots - Bay Area had a good win.. I think.. last week vs the Cardinals. I can't get a grip on the cardinals yet myself so don't know how impressive it really is, but hey they won all the same. They bring their balanced attack against the Autobots who have gone thru plenty of transformations this year. After a 4-0 start, they've dropped their last two. I can see the Creed lose, but believe they could have done better against the Linces. This is a proving ground game for both teams, it will show where they both stand as we come to midseason.
Pick: Bay Area
Crabs vs. Hurricanes(Who I think used to be CPU The Crew?) - Hurricanes look like a young to with potential once they get all the kinks figured out. Have a light roster which isn't helping much but have human players for the most part. Crabs again started out slow, but are feeling more like a crab in water recently with 4 straight wins. This will be Crabs first human team they've faced in a while, while The U has had a rough stretch of teams. I see the Hurricanes improving, but not putting out much more then a few small gusts.
Pick: Crabs by 30+
*****Top 10*****
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1. Smyrna Creed(Eastern) - Until someone shows that this juggernaut can even be slowed down, I don't care if they do have a loss, they're the top of the heap atm. A strong, put together running game will carry this team for a while but they need to step it up on the D side as well to hold their top spot.
Key Wins: Crabs, Cardinals, Autobots
2. GLB Headhunters(Western) - After toiling over the 2 spot, I very reluctantly place GLB here. A good team with some good wins over FOB/Limpers/Madmen and only 1 touchdown against so far. I'd like to place them some where between 3-5 but looking at the teams I think they've earned the right to #2.
Key Wins: FOB, Limpers, Madmen
3. Easy Eagles(Western) - They have 2 solid early season wins and have been blowing everyone out and not allowing any TD's vs. CPU's. Yes they may be CPU's, but they're putting in the time to make sure not even the CPU scores, think what they're doing when it actually matters. Supported by a pretty strong defense and a stable of runners, Eagles have a good chance at taking the Conference and the League this year if they keep putting in work.
Key Wins: Crabs, Camaros
4. Manhattan Punishers(Eastern) - So far are undefeated but mostly against questionable teams, this is the only reason for the lower ranking. They have some games coming up that will give them a more solid foothold in this spot. We'll see how they do over the next 3 games.
Key Wins: Suck,Retards
5. California Raiders(Western) - Raiders are showing to put a tough team to face either side of the ball. Strong D with an O that can put points on the board. With some so-so teams played its hard to really put them in a dead set spot. Their next 4 weeks will prove a lot where they stand in the league.
Key Wins: FOB, Cardinals
6. Spaniard Linces(Eastern) - A team for me that has come from almost no where into the lime light after the last couple games. They seem content with flying under the radar so far, but that journey is over as they're thrust there. Keep an eye on these guys as the weeks go by to see what they're really made of.
Key Wins: Cardinals, Autobots Key Losses: Crabs
7. Marvelous Madmen(Western) - So far a good all around team that can beat anyone either running or through the air. As the season goes on they're only going to get better to top it off so watch it if you see their name on your schedule late season.
Key Wins: Bay Area Key Losses: GLB
8. Chevy Camaros(Western) - Only reason Camaros show up this low on our list is simply strength of schedule so far. They can beat you in a number of ways and are capable of stopping most teams on D. Time will tell with these guys but they have a good coaching staff that is definitely aiming for the top.
Key Wins: Key Losses: Eagles
9. Tennessee Crabs(Eastern) - I'm sure I'll hear some gum for this one but so far they really haven't proven they belong any higher. They have the potential and the heart, just need the results to back both of them up. They're going to put up points with their offense and limit points with their stout D. Good news for the Crabs is they've actually played most of their hard schedule already, so just need to finish strong.
Key Wins: Bay Area, Linces Key Losses: Eagles, Creed
10. Bay Area Lil Bastards(Eastern) - So far this season they haven't been solid enough to warrant anything higher then 10. They've shown they can give almost anyone a game, but again lack the big wins of a higher ranking. These guys keep it pretty balanced for PW and show promise. A little better game planning can make all the difference for these guys as they are coming into a pretty tough stretch on their schedule.
Key Wins: Machine, Cardinals Key Losses: Madmen, Crabs
Just Outside: Limpers, Suck, Machine, Autobots
Team that has me most confused: Cardinals - This team is definitely better then 1-5. 5 out of their first 6 games have been against a Top 10 team. These guys definitely have the potential, just a case of unlucky timing as to when they played these teams I think. Most teams will see these guys and over look them on record alone, and that will bite them in the ass because this is no cakewalk.
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