Well after an exciting week of games everyone seems to have an off week.. except..
Punishers vs. Autobots - Punishers still only have their 1 loss to the Crabs, but are looking to win this one in impressive form to prove that they are a good team and not just benefactors of a cupcake schedule. Autobots on the other hand could really use this one to help out there seed come playoffs. They squeaked by Fortunate last week so they better bring something a little more special to this one.
Pick: Punishers
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1. GLB Headhunters(Western) - Well now the #1 spot is pretty clear as GLB is the last undefeated team, with one of the higher SoS's as well. They came out strong on the O side against Eagles and put in some work.
2. Spaniard Linces(Eastern)(+1) - Linces continue their CPU stomping tour for a few more weeks so don't expect them to slide anywhere anytime soon. Hopefully they're taking some time to watch the Punishers a bit and prep for playoffs.
3. Marvelous Madmen(Western)(+1) - Well Madmen start their "real" season now. They have a good warm-up against FOB and Limpers before they face some power. They're looking good though and see them losing 1 at most in the next 5 games.
4. Easy Eagles(Western)(-2) - After a tough loss to GLB Eagles slide down a bit. Watching the replay this could have been a little closer. Eagles put up decent yards through the air, but really had nothing going on the ground all game. A couple of turn overs at bad times didn't help much either. They're still a solid team though so don't expect them to give up anything.
5. Tennessee Crabs(Eastern) - Like some of the other teams in the league, Crabs should be done with any real challenges unless Autobots get something going to finish. They're looking strong, and if they're planning anywhere close to as much as Dony's gums are flapping they're already set for playoffs. ^^;
6. California Raiders(Western) - Between Madmen and Raiders, they're the quite guys of the West that just get the job done. Raiders, like Madmen, are a solid team with what looks like a good, active staff. Raiders still have some work to do before playoffs though as they still face 2 good teams.
7. Manhattan Punishers(Eastern) - Punishers even at 10-1 are still hanging around the bottom half of our list. Last 5 weeks for these guys will prove what they're made of. From my perspective, I can see them quickly sliding from the top of the East if they don't put in the time or just don't care. Time will tell.
8. Chevy Camaros(Western) - Well the Camaros still have some work to get done this season if they want to prove they're a top contender to be champion. They're a good team with a good offense and will be a challenge to anyone they play. We'll see how it ends when the dust settles.
9. Smyrna Creed(Eastern) - Well their offense is still doing its thing, and their D actually has 2 shutouts now this season, even though both are CPU's... They have 2 more games to straigthen up on the D side before they face the Punishers. Hopefully they're working hard. As they season gets older I just don't forsee their O dominating any of the top contenders D's like they did early in the season, so they will really need their D to actually show up to have a chance.
10. Bay Area Lil Bastards(Eastern) - Bay still clings to the 10 spot with only 1 real team remaining. Hopefully they'll build up some momentum heading into their game with the Punishers the last week of the season and playoffs. The East has really turned into a battle for seed as all the teams seem fairly even and it will most likely come down to when you face who.
Punishers vs. Autobots - Punishers still only have their 1 loss to the Crabs, but are looking to win this one in impressive form to prove that they are a good team and not just benefactors of a cupcake schedule. Autobots on the other hand could really use this one to help out there seed come playoffs. They squeaked by Fortunate last week so they better bring something a little more special to this one.
Pick: Punishers
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1. GLB Headhunters(Western) - Well now the #1 spot is pretty clear as GLB is the last undefeated team, with one of the higher SoS's as well. They came out strong on the O side against Eagles and put in some work.
2. Spaniard Linces(Eastern)(+1) - Linces continue their CPU stomping tour for a few more weeks so don't expect them to slide anywhere anytime soon. Hopefully they're taking some time to watch the Punishers a bit and prep for playoffs.
3. Marvelous Madmen(Western)(+1) - Well Madmen start their "real" season now. They have a good warm-up against FOB and Limpers before they face some power. They're looking good though and see them losing 1 at most in the next 5 games.
4. Easy Eagles(Western)(-2) - After a tough loss to GLB Eagles slide down a bit. Watching the replay this could have been a little closer. Eagles put up decent yards through the air, but really had nothing going on the ground all game. A couple of turn overs at bad times didn't help much either. They're still a solid team though so don't expect them to give up anything.
5. Tennessee Crabs(Eastern) - Like some of the other teams in the league, Crabs should be done with any real challenges unless Autobots get something going to finish. They're looking strong, and if they're planning anywhere close to as much as Dony's gums are flapping they're already set for playoffs. ^^;
6. California Raiders(Western) - Between Madmen and Raiders, they're the quite guys of the West that just get the job done. Raiders, like Madmen, are a solid team with what looks like a good, active staff. Raiders still have some work to do before playoffs though as they still face 2 good teams.
7. Manhattan Punishers(Eastern) - Punishers even at 10-1 are still hanging around the bottom half of our list. Last 5 weeks for these guys will prove what they're made of. From my perspective, I can see them quickly sliding from the top of the East if they don't put in the time or just don't care. Time will tell.
8. Chevy Camaros(Western) - Well the Camaros still have some work to get done this season if they want to prove they're a top contender to be champion. They're a good team with a good offense and will be a challenge to anyone they play. We'll see how it ends when the dust settles.
9. Smyrna Creed(Eastern) - Well their offense is still doing its thing, and their D actually has 2 shutouts now this season, even though both are CPU's... They have 2 more games to straigthen up on the D side before they face the Punishers. Hopefully they're working hard. As they season gets older I just don't forsee their O dominating any of the top contenders D's like they did early in the season, so they will really need their D to actually show up to have a chance.
10. Bay Area Lil Bastards(Eastern) - Bay still clings to the 10 spot with only 1 real team remaining. Hopefully they'll build up some momentum heading into their game with the Punishers the last week of the season and playoffs. The East has really turned into a battle for seed as all the teams seem fairly even and it will most likely come down to when you face who.
