Week 8 Recap/Week 9 Preview/Power Rankings

Week 8: Top 5 Story Lines

1. Super Manning got a much needed big time/clutch win toppling the Sharks to improve to 4-4 and stay in the thick of the playoff race.

2. Dynasty Kings have somehow won four in a row and are now tied for the #4 seed and final playoff spot, what.

3. Dropping to 3-5, the Port City Goonsquad's playoff chances looked dim, add in a schedule that features Sharks, Super Manning, Ohhh Kill 'Em, and the Lions over the next four and it's time for Tick to start looking at 2014.

4. The Lions at 4-2 once looked like a lock for a 7-2 record and a very high chance at punching a ticket to the playoffs, however after dropping two gimme games straight (Purists and DK) question marks are lining up. Luke is now supposedly looking to shake things up and make a big splash on the market by potentially dealing Foster.

5. BYE Weeks can kill, and CLO Collins may be finding that out at the worst time as he finds himself without Gore, Mega, and Cruz in a much heralded match up against Scott's Tots.

Current Playoff Picture (6 Games Left)
1. Miami Sharks 6-2
2. Scott's Tots 6-2
3. CLO Collins 5-3
4. Ohh Kill 'Em 4-3-1
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5. Dynasty Kings 4-3-1 GB. -
6. Super Manning 4-4 GB. 1/2
7. Carolina Lions 4-4 GB. 1/2
8. Purists 4-4 GB. 1/2
9. Kory Adams 3-4-1 GB. 1
10. Goon Squad 3-5 GB. 1.5
11. Beat Skeet Leave 2-6 GB. 2.5
12. Gio's Odyssey 1-6-1 GB. 3

Thoughts: It'd be pretty shocking to see anyone other than Sharks, Tots, and CLO Collins finish in the top 3 at this point looking at their teams and schedule. While some separation is beginning to take place in the division standings, we're about to have the most incredible wildcard race in the league's short history.
I'd say in no particular order, Ohh Kill 'Em, Dynasty Kings, Super Manning, Carolina Lions, and Kory Adams are all legit contenders for the four seed. I'm excluding the Purists based on their upcoming schedule, even though they've done a great job getting to 4-4 I just don't think they're a legit contender due to talent and scheduling. Goonsquad, BSL, and Gio's Odyssey would all need miracles to be in the playoff conversation.

Week 9 Match Up Preview

 

 

Miami Sharks 6-2 AT Goonsquad 3-5 (+19)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Sharks)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Playoff Implications: 1) Sharks need to win to keep fending off Scott's Tots and CLO Collins for the #1 seed. 2) Sharks are currently 1.5 games up in the division, with a win and Boles and DK losses can extend lead to seemingly insurmountable 2.5 with 5 to play. 3) GS is facing a must win to have any playoff hope and needs to go on a big time run. A loss and falling to 3-6 would be the final nail in the coffin and it would just be a matter of time before they are officially eliminated.

 

Game Overview: Aside from having no trusted QB currently, the Sharks are a flat out studly team. A foundation built around super star halfbacks Charles and Peterson gives the Sharks enough fire power to be favored any given week and this week against the Goonsquad is no different. While the Goonsquad has a pretty talented team and should be in line for a big week I think they'll come up short against the Sharks, losing 111-92.

Difference Maker: HB Jamaal Charles, Miami Sharks - Charles is matched up directly against GS tailback FJax and in addition to Charles being the more talented back he also gets the significantly easier match up going against Buffalos run D, while Fjax will be struggling to find room to run against KC.

 

 





CLO Collins 5-3 AT Scott's Tots 6-2 (-22)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 CLO)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Playoff Implications: 1) Scott's Tots is currently tied for the #1 seed, but due to the Sharks and their scoring differential to have a realistic shot they are going to need to finish ahead of the Sharks instead of tied. In a week where the Sharks are expected to win, Tots can't afford to lose this week in race for #1 seed, would essentially be 2 games back with 5 to play. 2) CLO Collins is in a similar boat to the Tots except they're a game back but are actually slightly ahead in points. They must win this game to have a realistic shot at the #1 seed can't afford to fall 2 games back with 5 to play. 3) CLO could potentially be tied in their division if they lose this week, but I wouldn't worry about that they have that division on lock. 4) On the other hand a Tots loss and a Super Manning or even Lions win could open the UFL division race up with the Tots then only one game ahead with a Super Manning game left.

 

Game Overview: The Byes could not have come at a worse time for CLO Collins, they are looking like the underdog in this match up. The big advantage CLO would normally have over the Tots is at receiver but with both Mega and Cruz on BYEs and Dez being dealt to the Goons last week receiver is now his biggest disadvantage. Give me the Tots 107-85 and look for a rematch to take place in December with a championship berth on the line.

Difference Maker: WR Jordy Nelson, Scott's Tots - Under regular cirumstances, CLO Collins would easily have the top receiver in the match up with Megatron, but this week that is not the case. Nelson may very well score more than both receivers CLO ends up starting.

 

 

Ohh Kill 'Em 4-3-1 AT Super Manning 4-4 (-13)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 OK)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Playoff Implications: 1) Ohh Kill 'Em must win this game to stay in the lead for a wildcard, if they lose they'll fall behind Super Manning and most likely three other teams (DK/P, Lions, KA). 2) Super Manning shares a similar circumstance a loss would put them at 1.5 games back of Boles while most likely falling behind to multiple other teams as well (DK/P, Lions, KA). 3) While a loss by either wouldn't end their wildcard hopes, whichever team loses can basically forget having a shot at the division.

 

Game Overview: Both teams are destroyed by BYEs this week. No Peyton, R.Bush, DT, Welker, Nicks, Fitzgerald, or V.Davis this week. The difference is Super Manning has at least a little depth while Ohh Kill 'Em is going to have to take some serious shots in the dark to get any production this week. Give me Super Manning 85-72.

Difference Maker: HB Darren McFadden, Super Manning - Starting to get rolling somewhat and has a cake match up against Philly. Should out produce both CJ and Tolbert who will be suiting up for Boles.

 

 

Carolina Lions 4-4 AT Gio's Odyssey 1-6-1 (-2)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Gio)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

 

 

Playoff Implications: 1) This is pretty close to a must win for the Lions in the wildcard race a loss could potentially have them fall below five teams in the wildcard chase. It's more of a must win due to who they're playing because they can't afford to blow another gimme game. 2) Obviously a loss would kill the Lions in the division race as well. 3) Gio's Odyssey will stave off total elimination for another week regardless of winning or losing.

 

Game Overview: The Lions have disappointed like no other these past two weeks, blowing games to the Purists and the Kings while failing to top 59 points in either of those games. The Odyssey on the other hand is not as bad as people think being sneakily competitive these past few weeks. I'm going out on a limb and picking the Odyssey in an upset special 82-80.

Difference Maker: HB Arian Foster, Carolina Lions - If Foster suits up full strength then the Lions should be able to pull this one out, but if the hamstrings bothering him and he is somewhat limited then the Odyssey is going to shock Luke this week.

 

 

Dynasty Kings 4-3-1 AT Purists 4-4 (+1)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Kings)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Playoff Implications: 1) Have to win to remain in the wildcard lead, with a win and a Boles loss would have sole possession of the 4th seed by a 1/2 game with 5 to play, with a loss could potentially fall behind (SM/OK, P, Lions, KA). 2) Purists with a win could potentially be tied for the wildcard lead and even their division depending on what happens in the CLO and OK games. 3) With a loss and the Purists remaining schedule you can essentially count them as done can't afford to be 4-5 with (2) games left vs CLO, (1) vs Sharks, and (1) vs Super Manning. 4) Kings with a loss would have any slim chance at stealing the division pretty much turn non existent.

 

Game Overview: These teams match up pretty evenly, both grasping at straws at some positions. The difference is with JT on a bye, the Kings have the advantage at tight end, while the Purists have the advantage at QB. This is essentially a 50/50 game that will leave the winner in a nice spot to continue their unlikely potential run to the playoffs.

Difference Maker: QB Cam Newton, Purists - The Falcons haven't been able to stop anyone and Cam has been red hot. Another 25+ point performance should yield the win for the Purists.

 

 

Beat Skeet Leave 2-6 AT Kory Adams 3-4-1 (-20)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Kory)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

 

Playoff Implications: 1) Kory Adams has to get a win here, could close the gap to a 1/2 game or keep it at 1 game back, but with games against CLO Collins and the Miami Sharks looming at the end of their season they can't afford to lose this one. Dropping to 3-5-1 with those two games left would be essentially done. 2) BSL is for all intents and purposes done but a win would help them stay officially alive longer.

 

Game Overview: BSL has dropped 5 straight and with Gronk back Kory most likely has too much talent to fall in this game. Where Andrew does have the edge at however is at runningback especially if Murray isn't 100% yet. Even with that edge I still don't expect BSL to be able to win this one, give me Kory 89-69.

Difference Maker: TE Rob Gronkowski, Kory Adams - Gronk is everything BSL was hoping Jared Cook could be and more. The tight end discrepancy will play a large role in Kory Adams getting the victory.

 

 

Power Rankings Week #9

 

 

1A. Miami Sharks 6-2 Prv. #1 - Lacking a consistent QB but a line up featuring Peterson, Charles, Moreno, Gordon, Allen, Graham is hard to beat.

 

1B. CLO Collins 5-3 Prv. #2 - While they could slip up and lose this week, I think most people would rank the Miami Sharks and CLO Collins as the top 2 teams by a good margin.

 

3. Scott's Tots 6-2 Prv. #3 - Distancing themselves in the top 3 and in the UFL division by a good margin. Could get a huge win and advance to 7-2 this week. Scary part should be better in 2014.

 

4. Super Manning 4-4 Prv. #7 - Tough to peg a number 4 team but after upsetting the Sharks this week Phil has shown he can compete. If McFadden continues to play well this team could be dangerous in the postseason.

 

5. Ohh Kill 'Em 4-3-1 Prv. #5 - This team has had some hard luck these past few weeks but still boasts a pretty talented roster centered around R.Bush, Marshall, Welker, and VD.

 

6. Kory Adams 3-4-1 Prv. #6 - Lacks a solid halfback but Brees, AJG, VJax, and Gronk is nothing to sneeze at. Tough late schedule but could be the surprise wildcard.

 

7. Carolina Lions 4-4 Prv. #8 - A very boom or bust team that has unfortunately busted two weeks in a row. Still very much in the thick of things.

 

8. Purists 4-4 Prv. #10 - If they can win this week and then by some miracle get Doug Martin, David Wilson, and Percy Harvin all back soon and actually contributing even with their hard schedule who knows what could happen?

 

9. Dynasty Kings 4-3-1 Prv. #9 - Four wins in a row, but still no one believes in this team, but I think that's the way owner DTG likes it.

 

10. Goon Squad 3-5 Prv. #4 - On paper this team should be a top contender for the wildcard but the good news is they landed Dez Bryant who should be a WR1 for years to come.

 

11. Beat Skeet Leave 2-6 Prv. #11 - Things just haven't gone right for Andrew this year, but he will return a solid core for 2014.

 

12. Gio's Odyssey 1-6-1 Prv. #12 - Young team progressing each week continues to do whatever he can every week to try to pull off a shocking league upset.

 









 



Week 7 Recap/Week 8 Preview/Power Rankings

Week 7: Top 5 Story Lines

1. Dynasty Kings upset Super Manning, winning their third straight game and are now unbelievably just one game back of the wildcard.

2. CLO Collins in a statement game destroyed Ooohhhh Kill 'Em, proving that he is an elite team and that Boles may not be quite there yet.

3. There may not be a team in the league hotter than Scott's Tots right now. 3 straight wins have put them at 5-2 and sole possession of first place in the UFL.

4. Many thought the Lions were a lock for 7-2 due to their schedule, but they couldn't make it past the Purists, falling to 4-3.

5. Beat Skeet Leave, a preseason championship contender, has had their 2013 season effectively ended. Slipping to 2-5 with the injuries piling up and ineffectiveness from supposed stars, it's time to look ahead to 2014.

Current Playoff Picture (7 Games Left)

1. Miami Sharks 6-1
2. Scott's Tots 5-2
3. CLO Collins 4-3
4. Ohhh Kill 'Em 4-2-1
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5. Carolina Lions 4-3 GB. 1/2
6. Dynasty Kings 3-3-1 GB. 1
7. Super Manning 3-4 GB. 1.5
8. Goon Squad 3-4 GB. 1.5
9. Purists 3-4 GB. 1.5
10. Kory Adams 2-4-1 GB. 2
11. BSL 2-5 GB. 2.5
12. Gio's Odyssey 1-5-1 GB. 3

Week 8 Match Up Preview

 

Miami Sharks 6-1 AT Super Manning 3-4 (+7)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Sharks)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

The stars are out for this game and this should be a good one folks. The Sharks fresh off almost getting upset and Super Manning fresh off getting upset should both have a renewed focus on their fantasy games heading into this week. On one hand the Sharks seem to be cruising to a one seed while on the other hand Super Manning's hopes at a division title and potentially even a playoff spot are on the line here, they cannot afford to fall behind the Tots any farther in the division race. The key to this game will be can Peyton Manning+DT vs Washington put up enough points to offset the Sharks' superior runningback duo. I think they come up just short with the Sharks winning in a barn burner 117-114.

Difference Maker: HB Knowshon Moreno, Miami Sharks - The Sharks HB2 should perform better than either(and maybe the combined totals) of Super Manning's runners. What makes Moreno even more of a difference maker is that he plays on the same offense as Phil's two stars making the Denver game and how they attack in the redzone a must watch for both owners.

 

 

Goonsquad 3-4 AT Purists 3-4 (+20)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0-1 Purists)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

The Purists have had a rough season, and with the injury to Doug Martin it just got worse. They've somehow with great ownership managed to pull off a 3-4 start at the halfway point, unfortunately for them they are really out matched this game. The Goonsquad looks to be the only real playoff contender out of these two and should cruise to a win 91-71.

Difference Maker: HB Marshawn Lynch, Goonsquad - Could potentially score more than all of the players combined on Ant's team excluding Newton, JT, Seahawks D, and his kicker. Lynch should have a field day with the Rams and move the Goon Squad to .500.

 

 

Gio's Odyssey 1-5-1 AT Kory Adams 2-4-1 (-30)

All Time Regular Season (1-0 Kory)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Gio's Odyssey almost pulled off the upset of the century last week, but that was more due to the lack of points scored by their opponent than them having a break out week. As far as talent goes Gio's Odyssey has a great future base and can be competitive the rest of the season, but Kory featuring Brees, Peterson, and Gronk is just way too much. I think Kory makes a 2nd half push for the wildcard and it starts this week 99-69.

Difference Maker: TE Rob Gronkowski, Kory Adams - With Gronk back, Kory is just a completely different team. If things get right with his receiving corps, Kory could compete with the elite teams of the league. 

 



 





Ooohhhh Kill 'Em 4-2-1 AT Scott's Tots 5-2 (-28)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 OK)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

This is easily the game of the week, and a game that if you're a wildcard contender, you're praying for Boles to lose. Ooohhh Kill 'Em has been a nice story but they ran into a buzzsaw last week and failed to prove they're legit contenders getting destroyed by CLO. While Scott's Tots has been a team that didn't receive much press in the early weeks, but is turning heads now with a 5-2 record. If they win this week they could potentially really start pulling away in the UFL division. The Tots boast a team that is solid top to bottom and has Forte stepping up as his super star player while Boles has a very shallow team that will have to do without CJ?K and BMarsh this week. This game seems like a lock for the Tots 93-65.

Difference Maker: HB Eddie Lacy, Scott's Tots - Despite not having Forte this week, the Tots still boast a solid feature back in the form of Lacy who should have his way with Minnesota. Heck if Hillis can get double digit fantasy points, Lacy should have 20+.

 

 

Beat Skeet Leave 2-5 AT CLO Collins 4-3 (-39)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 CLO)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Andrew Hatfield is behind only his brother in bad luck this season and it doesn't get any better this week as CLO Collins comes marching in. CLO is one of the elite teams in the league and should have no problem effectively ending BSL's season this week. CLO's roster should be favored at every position and take this game 110-71.

Difference Maker: HB LeSean McCoy, CLO Collins - McCoy against the Giants should yield a huge fantasy day and his point potential is just head and shoulders above what Alfred Morris' is at this point. 

 



 

 

 

 

 

Carolina Lions 4-3 AT Dynasty Kings 3-3-1 (+11)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Lions)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

The Dynasty Kings have somehow won three straight and the Lions just blew a game to the Purists, so what can be expected in this match up? The Kings and Lions actually match up pretty similarly especially with no Foster in the line up for the Lions. Speaking of the Lions they have the type of boom or bust line up that could go for 100 or 40 points any given week making their games incredibly hard to pick. With that being said I've gotta take the Lions in this one 99-88.

Difference Maker: WR Desean Jackson, Carolina Lions - A lot of this game depends on what DJAX we get as he, just like the Lions overall, can score with the best of them or the worst of them any given week. Luckily for Luke in a match up against the Giants, DJAX should score with the best of them and that should be enough for the W.

 

 

Power Rankings Week #8

 

1. Miami Sharks 6-1 Prv. #1 - If they would've slipped up against Gio's Odyssey I would've been forced to move them out of this top spot but everyone's entitled to a bad week and when you're number one in record and number one in points by a good margin you get the #1 spot.

 

2. CLO Collins 4-3 Prv. #3 - Dominated Boles and looks like the without a doubt #2 team in the league. The only question marks are Trich and Cruz but on paper this roster looks championship caliber.

 

3. Scott's Tots 5-2 Prv. #6 - Time to finally give Mr. Ray some respect. The Tots are rolling and on their way to going from worst in 2013 to first in 2014 in their division.

 

4. Port City Goonsquad 3-4 Prv. #8 - No one is stepping up to claim this four spot so give me the Goon Squad, who when healthy boast a heck of a line up especially after finding the gem that is Jordan Reed.

 

5. Ooohhhh Kill 'em 4-2-1 Prv. #2 - A lot of questions still abound about this team especially with Marshall now catching passes from McCown but on paper they are definitely in the playoff conversation especially after a 4-2-1 start.

 

6. Kory Adams 2-4-1 Prv. #7 - Gronk came back with a bang but Kory still took a loss. This however is my sleeper team for the wildcard spot. Boasting a sick roster and I could see them ripping off 5 straight wins (Gio, BSL, Lions, Kings, OK) to be sitting at 7-4-1 going into their last two games against CLO and the Miami Sharks and if they could pull off the win against one they'd most likely be playoff bound. So definitely a sleeper team but not a lot of margin for error.

 

7. Super Manning 3-4 Prv. #5 - Still lacking quality halfback play which keeps them from being a top tier team. Even without backs, the Peyton-DT combo can keep them in the playoff mix.

 

8. Carolina Lions 4-3 Prv. #4 - Blew a gimme game and now their once clear path to 7+ wins seems cloudy. Absolutely cannot afford to lose to the Kings this week.

 

9. Dynasty Kings 3-3-1 Prv. #11 - Somehow only one game back of the wildcard but I still think there's no chance this team can be playoff bound. On the bright side every win pushes the pick they traded away to the Purists further and further back.

 

 

10. Purists 3-4 Prv. #10 - Hard to envision a scenario where they punch a ticket to the dance this year with Doug Martin out now. 2014 this team should be back with a bang.

 

 

11. Beat Skeet Leave 2-5 Prv. #9 - What a disappointing season for the other Mr. Hatfield, still a line up of Spiller, Morris, Garcon, Cobb for the future should still yield nice results long term.

 

 

12. Gio's Odyssey 1-5-1 Prv. #12 - Almost made some noise last week, but this team is still obviously a year or two away. Bernard and Bell looks to be a solid runningback duo for the future and if you're a Gio's Odyssey fan that has to get you excited. 





Week 6 Recap/Week 7 Preview/Power Rankings

Week 6: 5 Story Lines

1. Carolina Lions pulled off a major upset win over CLO and remain in 1st place in the UFL. 2012's runner up looks like he may have a shot at being in the race in 2013.

2. Matt Boles, welcome to the fantasy league. Boles made a big time trade snagging Marshall, won yet another game, oh and he named his team. Ooooohhhh Kill 'Em.

3. AFL may have a division race on its hands with CLO Collins dropping another game. CLO and Goon Squad are currently tied at 3-3 and Goon Squad has the slightly easier schedule. The Miami Sharks continued their insane scoring pace with their scoring total now up to 708 and are now on pace for 1,652 points.

4. Kory Adams needs Gronk back soon if he wants to have a chance at the playoffs in 2013.

5. The Purists with the Marshall trade added themselves to the short list of teams who are unofficially but pretty much officially out of the playoff race (GS, DK, Purists)

Current Playoff Picture

1. Miami Sharks 5-1
2. Carolina Lions 4-2
3. CLO Collins 3-3
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WILDCARD RACE
4. Ooooohhh Kill 'Em 4-1-1
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5. Scott's Tots 4-2 GB. 1/2
6. Super Manning 3-3 GB. 1.5
7. Kory Adams 2-3-1 GB. 2
8. Dynasty Kings 2-3-1 GB. 2
9. Goon Squad 2-4 GB. 2.5
10. BSL 2-4 GB. 2.5
11. Purists 2-4 GB. 2.5
12. Gio's Odyssey 1-4-1 GB. 3

 

Week 7 Match Up Preview

 

Gio's Odyssey 1-4-1 AT Miami Sharks 5-1 (-44)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Odyssey)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

The league's last place team is matched up with the league's first place team and this one has the potential to get ugly. The Sharks are averaging 118 points a game, while Gio's Odyssey is averaging 77. The good news for the Odyssey is that the Sharks will be without both Demarco Murray and all world tight end Jimmy Graham, the bad news is the talent gap is still too wide between these teams. While Gio's Odyssey could be very good in the future, the Sharks are scary good right now and will take this game 107-63.

Difference Maker: HB Jamaal Charles, Miami Sharks - Charles has had a red hot start to this season and Gio's Odyssey just doesn't have a player that can keep up with him.

 

 

 

 

 

Scott's Tots 4-2 AT Kory Adams 2-3-1 (+5)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Kory)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

This is without a doubt a must win game for Kory Adams who has suffered an extremely disappointing start to the season. Kory is already losing a lot of ground in both his divisional race (2.5 GB) and the wildcard race (2 GB) and has a remaining schedule that has games against the Lions (4-2), CLO (3-3), Ohhh Kill 'Em (4-1-1), and the Miami Sharks (5-1) in 4 of the last 5 weeks. The Scott's Tots on the other hand have already surpassed their win total from last season and are in a first place tie in the UFL division. The Tots have an extremely solid line up top to bottom and are starting to become harder and harder to ignore in the playoff discussion. These teams match up pretty well and Kory may actually have the better team on paper if everyone was healthy and active but unfortunately, Brees and Sproles are on a BYE, and SJAX is highly doubtful to play this week and no one has any idea what's going on with the Gronk. Give me the Tots delivering a season crushing loss for Kory 95-90.

Difference Maker: Eddie Lacy, Scott's Tots - Lacy has turned into a solid HB2 this year and will be worlds ahead of whoever Kory has to end up putting in the position.



 

Goon Squad 2-4 AT Beat Skeet Leave 2-4 (+7)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 GS)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

While the previous game involved one team in a must win, thanks to the Goon Squad's heart breaking loss to Dynasty Kings, this game features two teams that are facing a must win. BSL is currently 2 games back of their division and 2.5 back of the wildcard and have no other option but to win this game. While Goon Squad could stay in good shape with a loss and a CLO loss they for all intensive purposes need to win this game to continue to have a real shot to overtake CLO in the AFL. Some could make the argument Andrew has already been dealt his death blow with Randall Cobb's injury but as fantasy has proven time and time again it's not over until it's over. I'll take Goon Squad to rebound and stay afloat in the division race 85-78.

Difference Maker: HB Ray Rice, Goon Squad - I trust Rice a lot more than I do CJ Spiller right now and that makes the difference for me in this intriguing must win match up.

 

 

Purists 2-4 AT Carolina Lions 4-2 (-17)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Lions)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

These two teams are perfect examples of how things can go so differently from preseason expectations. The Purists were supposed to be the 4-2 team with the Lions being 2-4 but things have changed. The Purists are firmly in the building for 2014 camp while the Lions are coming off their biggest win of the season (upsetting CLO) and could not have a better path to a 7-2 start (Purists, DK, GO). The funny thing is other than Arian Foster and Desean Jackson these two teams are pretty equal in their current starting line ups, but the Foster-DJAX duo obviously gives Luke the edge as he continues his quest for a 2nd consecutive division title beating the Purists 95-78.

Difference Maker: WR Eric Decker, Carolina Lions - Decker would be the number one receiver on the Purists depleted line up right now and is currently the number two receiver for Luke, that's good enough reasoning to take the Lions. 



 

 

Super Manning 3-3 AT Dynasty Kings 2-3-1 (+27)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 DK)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Super Manning looks like an elite team in every spot but two, the running back spots. Fortunately for him against the Kings this week that shouldn't matter. Peyton against Indy should yield big time fantasy points and Super Manning should honestly cruise to a win over the team that is somehow just a 1/2 game worse than them. Super Manning wins it 103-76.

Difference Maker: QB Peyton Manning, Super Manning - He's the guy, as he goes Super Manning goes, and Super Manning will go this week.

 

 

CLO Collins 3-3 AT Oooohhh Kill 'Em 4-1-1 (+2)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Boles)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

This could very well be a statement game for Boles and is no doubt the game of the week. While he has gotten off to a strong 4-1-1 start, a win over CLO would let everyone know he's for real. On the opposite end of the spectrum everyone is still backing CLO as a championship contender even with a .500 record so far. It appears TRich has done bad enough to actually get benched by CLO this week and with Megatron still battling a knee injury these teams on paper look about as equal as they could. Marshall, Welker, Nicks match up extremely well with Megatron, Dez, and Cruz, while Brady and Stafford aren't too far off considering their match ups this week, Reggie Bush and LeSean McCoy are close with McCoy getting a slight nod, while Gonzalez and Vernon are close with Vernon getting the slight nod. So what makes the difference? Frank Gore has a significant edge over Willis McGahee. Give me CLO just barely 106-104.

Difference Maker: HB Frank Gore, CLO Collins - Old reliable has turned out to be a much better option than Trich so far.

 

 

Power Rankings Week #7

 

1. Miami Sharks 5-1 Prv. #1A - Even after getting hit hard by the injury bug the Sharks have kept trucking along, it's hard to see this team falling from this spot anytime soon.

 

2. Oooohhh Kill 'Em 4-1-1 Prv. #8 - Okay, it's time to admit it, Matt Boles team is for real. Adding Marshall to the team and the way Vernon Davis performed last week has Boles' team turning heads. They are a real championship competitor and deserve their number 2 ranking on this list.

 

3. CLO Collins 3-3 Prv. #1B - Can't drop CLO much lower, the team is still just too talented and with Goon Squad dropping a gimme game to the Dynasty Kings, it seems like the division is being gift wrapped to him.

 

4. Carolina Lions 4-2 Prv. #7 - The Lions don't have as an elite roster as the three teams ahead of them but there is no arguing with results and the Lions are my big time favorite to win the UFL due to their remaining schedule if nothing else. I just don't see how they could finish worse than 9-5 on the year and if they continue to take care of business in the division they could be even better than that. Foster the man almost dealt is the key to this team and their title hopes.

 

5. Super Manning 3-3 Prv. #5 - Peyton Manning is playing out of his mind this year and it's a shame Super Manning can't find any halfback production. Hate to bring up the past but if they could have completed a deal for Foster (a deal that was essentially done) they may very well be a top 2 team right now. Even with the current roster they are firmly in the division and wildcard race. Would still consider making a godfather type offer for a halfback.

 

6. Scott's Tots 4-2 Prv. #4 - Extremely balanced and solid team, continue to churn out wins. Should be even better in 2014 with Julio Jones added to the line up.

 

7. Kory Adams 2-3-1 Prv. #3 - If/When Gronk comes back this team will be one of the most talented in the league, but will it be too late?

 

8. Goon Squad 2-4 Prv. #6 - Missed a big time opportunity this past week can't imagine how sick he is. Still only one game back in the division and with a stout running back duo there is still a glimmer of hope for the man they call Tick.

 

9. Beat Skeet Leave 2-4 Prv. #9 - Unfortunately it seems as though the slow start from Spiller and now the devastating injury to Randall Cobb have doomed this team's 2013 chances. Still with a solid core of Ryan, Morris, Spiller, Cobb, Garcon, BSL should be back in the contending mix in 2014.

 

10. Purists 2-4 Prv. #10 - Hard year for the Purists but still have a ton of good young talent, the fortunes should turn for this franchise sometime in the next year or two but 2013 is all about seeing if Lamar Miller emerges and what he is working with for 2014.

 

11. Dynasty Kings 2-3-1 Prv. #11 - Somehow this team is just barely under .500. While that is not sustainable for 2013, this team has the potential to have a flat out sick roster by the end of the 2014 draft.

 

12. Gio's Odyssey 1-4-1 Prv. #12 - The bad news, no shot in 2013, the good news it looks like John may have two potential solid HB's for the future, a position where it seems like everyone is struggling to find production. This would give the Odyssey a very promising future starting as soon as next year.



 



Fictional Trade #5

Trade 5:

Matt Boles Receives: WR Brandon Marshall

Purists Receive: WR Cecil Shorts, WR Robert Woods, 2014 1st (Boles), 2015 1st (Boles)

Premise: Brandon Marshall is a soon to be 30 year old receiver who, even with the emergence of Jeffrey, still looks to have 2-3 years left of WR1 production.

Matt Boles Reasoning: You're off to a hot 3-1-1 start, you have some fairly old pieces in Reggie Bush, Wes Welker, and Tom Brady. You don't pay that much attention to the league, and this may be your one real big chance to make some noise and chase a title. While I wouldn't sell off all my picks, if I could acquire a stud like Marshall I'd definitely make the push.

Purists Reasoning: You get two very solid young pieces, one a USC guy, and two 1st round picks to continue building your potential youthful dynasty over there.

Fourth Fictional Deal

Trade 4:

Miami Sharks Receive: HB Matt Forte, HB Michael Bush, and HB Kendall Hunter

Scott's Tots Receives: WR Julio Jones

Premise: Matt Forte will be 28 years old in December, running back shelf lives are not that long he probably has this year and another year left of solid production (unless he's Gore like).

Sharks Reasoning: You're the number one team in the league, you were just dealt a big blow to your roster, can you really start Boldin in your flex and feel comfortable? You can still win without replacing Julio but there's no way around it without making a deal it's going to hurt your production.

Scott's Tots Reasoning: It's Julio Jones, he's only 24 years old and a top 3-5 receiver in the league. It's just a foot fracture, he played through it last night and made the sickest catch of the season. This may be the only buy low opportunity ever to acquire Julio. He fits in perfect with your team's age range and would be a super star and face of the franchise for almost a decade. The kid was going in the top 10 picks of every dynasty start up this year, it's Julio Jones.

Fictional Deal #3

Trade 3:

Kory Adams Receives: WR Brandon Marshall

Purists Receive: 2014 1st (Kory), 2016 1st (Kory), WR Justin Blackmon

Premise: Brandon Marshall is a soon to be 30 year old receiver who, even with the emergence of Jeffrey, still looks to have 2-3 years left of WR1 production.

KA Reasoning: Blackmon is a great young prospect who could some day be posting Marshall type numbers, but right now Marshall is a WR1 and Blackmon is not. Kory more than anyone other than Super Manning is in win now mode. Peterson doesn't have too much longer (he can't can he?) and Brees is fairly old. A line up of Brees, Peterson, SJAX, Sproles, Marshall, Amendola, Gronkowski is a championship caliber line up and could be even enough to knock off the Sharks for the NFL Division.

P Reasoning: As previously stated Marshall doesn't fit the age of this roster, Blackmon is sick and has Marshall potential and you get two 1st round picks on top of it.

Fictional Trade Conversation #2

Trade 2:

Goon Squad Receives: WR Brandon Marshall

Purists Receive: HB Jonathan Franklin, WR Quinton Patton, 2014 1st (Sharks), 2015 1st (GS), 2015 1st (Kory), 2016 1st (GS)

Premise: Brandon Marshall is a soon to be 30 year old receiver who, even with the emergence of Jeffrey, still looks to have 2-3 years left of WR1 production.

GS Reasoning: A trade for Marshall would give Goon Squad the chance to build a receiving corps as strong as his running back stable. QB Luck, HB Rice, HB Lynch, HB FJAX, WR Marshall, WR R.White TE Fleener...if Roddy gets right soon that could be a line up that features two HB1's, a WR1, and a strong WR2. At 2-3 with both CLO match ups out of the way this team still has a very good chance of being the wildcard, and even an outside shot at challenging for the division.

P Reasoning: Marshall is great but his age doesn't match up with the rest of the roster. If he could have a roster of QB Newton, HB Martin, HB Miller, HB Wilson, WR Harvin, WR Lee/Watkins (Kings pick), TE J.Thomas and have another 2014 1st, (2) 2015 1sts, and (2) 2016 1sts, well that my friends is how you develop a dynasty.

Fictional Trade Conversation #1

TRADE 1:

Super Manning Receives: HB Matt Forte and HB Michael Bush

Scott's Tots Receives: WR Michael Crabtree, 2015 1st (SM), 2016 1st (SM), 2014 2nd (Tots), 2014 (GO)

Premise: Matt Forte will be 28 years old in December, running back shelf lives are not that long he probably has this year and another year left of solid production (unless he's Gore like).

SM Reasoning: Extremely easy reasoning here, your team is built to win now. Peyton is having the most amazing year by a quarterback of all time, don't squander it. Fitz and Andre are old and at least some of DT's production is tied to Peyton being the QB. If Super Manning made a deal for Forte they'd be the unquestioned number three team in the league. Peyton is probably playing 1-2 more years after this one, getting a Forte deal done gives you a solid 2-3 year championship window.

Tot's Reasoning: Your team is young and good but no one views it as a real threat currently. Everyone in your starting line up and on your bench is young by the time they're truly ready to be impact fantasy performers Forte will be declining. If this deal was made you're looking at a line up of R.Wilson (24), Murray (25), Lacy (22), Crabtree (26), Nelson (28), A.Brown (25), Eifert (22), with a 2015 1st and (3) 2016 1sts. This deal would give you a chance to make a young powerhouse team while still staying competitive this year.

1/3 Review Power Rankings

1/3 Power Rankings

1A. Miami Sharks 4-1 Prv. #1A - Even with the loss of Julio, the Jimmy Graham factor is too strong to move the Sharks out of the top spot, although the gap between the Sharks and CLO is as small as it's ever been.

1B. CLO Collins 3-2 Prv. #1B - Sick team top to bottom, even with TRich underperforming will now have an edge at flex over the rival Sharks.

3. Kory Adams 2-2-1 Prv. #3 - Had a rough week but still with Brees, Peterson and a finally returning Gronk, this is a sleeper elite team that can stack up with the best.

4. Scott's Tots 3-2 Prv. #7 - Solid at every position like I always say but no real stars could be good enough to win the division though.

5. Super Manning 2-3 Prv. #3 - Get a halfback man. This team with the way Peyton is playing could be scary good but when your halfbacks are a mess it takes some of the advantage Peyton supplies away and takes you from being a great team to just a good team.

6. Goonsquad 2-3 Prv. #9 - This team has arguably the best runningback duo in the league in Rice and Lynch and with FJAX playing out of his mind this team can outscore anyone's backfield. Add in to the mix they should be 3-3 at the end of week 6 (play the Kings) and things are looking way up for Goon Squad.

7. Carolina Lions 3-2 Prv. #8 - Luke, you're my boy but I'm not buying this team yet. Tony Romo is no Peyton Manning (despite his 40 burger on Sunday) and that's the type of QB production the Lions need to really be competitive with the elite teams. However at 3-2 in their division the Lions have a real shot at being in the playoff mix and anything can happen from there. Should be 6-3 by week 10 with CLO Collins, Purists, Gio's Odyssey, and Kings coming up.

8. Matt Boles 3-1-1 Prv. #4 - Have only topped 81 points twice this season, rest of the year's schedule is brutal. The good news is Reggie Bush is having a career year and if he can get Brady back to posting QB1 numbers and some Chris Johnson production he can compete for a playoff spot.

9. Beat Skeet Leave 2-3 Prv. #6 - Starting to get worried about BSL, MJD looks to be in a permanent funk, Spiller isn't Spiller yet, Cook has cooled down to the point where it's almost time to look at other tight end positions, and his QB1 has lost his best weapon for the year. Still very talented but not looking like a potential elite team like they did preseason.

10. Purists 2-3 Prv. #10 - The talent is still here, but the chances of doing something in 2013 are becoming more and more unrealistic. Harvin coming back soon is definitely exciting for the franchise however.

11. Dynasty Kings 1-3-1 Prv. #12 - Exploded last week, Jeffrey and Randle showing what they could do in the future. Team is still garbage for 2013 but can potentially pull off an upset any given week with Rodgers, Cameron and his young wideouts.

12. Gio's Odyssey 1-3-1 Prv. #11 - Sick new name but still have to wait until 2014 to even think about making any noise competing.

1/3* Review Top 10 Story Lines

1/3 Season Recap:  Top 10 Story Lines

1. The Miami Sharks (4-1) and CLO Collins (3-2) are who we thought they were, the best two teams in the league are 1 and 2 in points scored and at this point heavy favorites to meet up in Ultimate Dynasty Bowl II.

2. No one has had a rougher fantasy season than Anthony Hatfield. His former Bipolar Bears were a preseason top 3 team but lost key members WR Percy Harvin (injury), TE Aaron Hernandez (murder). Even with those losses, the Purists seemed like a legit competitor but Murphy's Law is in full effect here folks (what can go wrong will go wrong). Their stud young halfback Doug Martin is getting no help in Tampa leading to low end HB2 production, their locked in break out halfbacks David Wilson and Lamar Miller have not even come close to living up to expectations, their QB Newton is having a rough year in a limited offense, and Marshall isn't even playing like an elite option. Add all this up and it looks like the 2-3 Purists will have to wait until 2014 to taste some success.

3. There has been an absolute assault on the record books so far. Starting in week 1 Super Manning top the all time scoring record for a single game posting 158, since then the Goon Squad (139, week 2) and Kory Adams (135, week 4) have joined the top five. The Miami Sharks beat the all time record for longest winning streak, winning 7 consecutive games. Both the Dynasty Kings (54, week 2) and Carolina Lions (51, week 3) have joined the top 5 in lowest single game scores of all time.

4. There are most likely more records to come. The Miami Sharks (proj. 1,593), CLO Collins (proj. 1,585),  and Super Manning (proj. 1,439) are all projected to destroy the single season highest scoring record (2012 Dynasty Kings 1,332). On the flip side no one is on pace to beat the 2012 Goon Squads lowest single season scoring record, but we do have three teams on pace to carve out a spot in the top 5 worst, newly named Gio's Odyssey is on pace for 1,100 which would be good for 2nd worst all time, Dynasty Kings on pace for 1,103 which would be good for 3rd, and the Purists are on pace for 1,156 which would put them at 5th worst all time. Furthermore the all time single season record for record (2012 Kings 10-4) seems like it could be toppled by the Sharks (4-1) and/or CLO (3-2). Ticks 3-11 2012 season seems like it could be toppled by either the Kings, Gio's Odyssey, or both.

5. Matt Boles is the biggest early season surprise compiling a 3-1-1 record over the first five weeks, good enough for the 2nd best record in the league. I'll wait until further down in the article to tell whether I think they'll continue their early season hot streak but I will say the rest of their schedule only presents two games where they'll most likely be favored, next week against the Purists and week 14 against Dynasty Kings.

6. The UFL Division is the most intriguing division in Ultimate Dynasty. All the teams in this division match up so well with each other and it would be easy to see any of the four teams win the division and even with some luck a championship. This is going to be a dog fight throughout the year to see who captures the division crown and I could even see 2 teams coming out of this division and grabbing playoff spots.

7. Who is the Wildcard favorite? Preseason it was Kory Adams and Bipolar Bears but both teams have gotten off to less than ideal starts and have shown they are definitely beatable. I'd say Kory, GoonSquad and all UFL teams are all legitimate wildcard contenders.

8. Julio Jones news just dropped in the midst of writing this and now has to make it on this list of top story lines. Miami Sharks must decide if they'll try to replace Julio from within or make a roster move.

9. Can't write #9 to depressed about #8 but if I did it'd be something about how the 2013 draft class is performing better than anyone could have expected, other than Ball, Austin, and Patterson.

10. The race for the #1 draft pick is in full swing with the Purists owning Dynasty King's pick (1-3-1) and the King's owning Gio's Odyssey's pick (1-3-1).

Week 4 Recap/Week 5 Preview/Power Rankings

Week 4 Recap: Top 5 Story Lines

1. Kory Adams pulled off his biggest win of the season putting up 135, the fourth highest score of all time, to topple the previously unbeaten Sharks.

2. Matt Boles is the last of the unbeatens sitting at 3-0-1, led by super star tailback Reggie Bush.

3. The UFL division is a mess, all teams tied with 2-2 records, easy to make a case for any of the teams winning the division.

4. Congratulations to the Red Rockets snagging their first win of the year against the Purists, the team led by Bernard and Bell is showing a lot of future promise.

5. CLO Collins had a nice bounce back week destroying the Goon Squad and pulling into a first place tie for his division at 2-2.

 

Week 5 Match Up Preview

 

 

Miami Sharks 3-1 AT Matt Boles 3-0-1 (+11)

All Time H2H Regular Season (2-0 Sharks)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Another week, another huge game for the Sharks. This is the third straight week the Sharks are playing in arguably the game of the week. While the Sharks stumbled last week they are hoping to bounce back in a major way against the red hot team of Matt Boles. Boles has gotten off to a 3-0-1 start but still has many doubters, a win over the Sharks would go a long way in proving himself and getting a further leg up on the division. On paper the Sharks look as though they have a slight edge even though they don't have the most favorable match ups this week (AJG VS NE and Julio VS NYJ) and are still working the phones for a HB2 I'll take the Sharks based on pure talent 107-96.

Difference Maker: WR Josh Gordon, Miami Sharks - Flash Gordon goes up against a Buffalo defense that just got lit up by Torrey Smith. Add in the fact Gordon is the Sharks' 3rd best receiver but would be the 3rd best player if he was on Matt Boles' team, and it just makes sense he'll be the difference.

 

 

CLO Collins 2-2 AT Red Rockets 1-2-1 (+57)

All Time H2H Regular Season (2-0 CLO)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

CLO Collins crushed it in his must win bounce back game over Tick and while the Red Rockets were impressive beating the Purists they are nowhere near talented enough to hang with CLO Collins. Also RG3 and Bell are on BYES so it looks like for week 5 the Rockets are going to need a miracle to stay within 50. This is a case of two teams just at different points in their franchise lives with CLO obviously a top contender and the Red Rockets an up and coming youthful team a year or two away.

I don't know much else to say about this game give me CLO Collins 126-69.

Difference Maker: HB LeSean McCoy, CLO Collins - While Bernard looks like he may have a HB1 future, he's not anywhere near what McCoy is today. McCoy against the Giants could easily out score the Red Rockets entire backfield this week.

 

Beat Skeet Leave 2-2 AT Dynasty Kings 0-3-1 (+3)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Kings)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

This game screams upset potential with Morris and Garcon on BYEs and Spiller limited with injury. The Kings are also unleashing newly acquired Aaron Rodgers against Detroit, while BSL QB Matty Ice is going against the Jets. If it wasn't for Cook going against the Jaguars I'd really be tempted to take the Kings based on the tight end differential but Cook should have a nice day against JAX. Give me BSL in a barn burner 63-60.

Difference Maker: HB Maurice Jones-Drew, BSL - While obviously not the same MJD he used to be, he's still a feature back against the Rams who can't stop anyone from running. Look for MJD to gain over 100 yards in this one.

 

 

 

 

Kory Adams 2-1-1 AT Goon Squad 1-3 (-12)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Kory)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Kory Adams coming off his biggest win of the season and his largest scoring output ever is due for a regression, add in Peterson and VJAX on a bye and it may be a major correction. Tick on the other hand needs this win desperately, 1-4 would essentially end his playoff chances for 2013, while a 2-3 start wouldn't look too bad with wins over CLO and Kory. The Goon Squad will be lining up Lynch and Rice going up against Sproles and whoever Kory finds to pair with him which will lead to a victory for the Squad 75-63.

Difference Maker: HB Marshawn Lynch, Goon Squad - Going against Indy, expect plenty of beast mode as Lynch could potentially outscore Sproles, Kory's HB2, Bowe, and Wayne.

 

 

Scott's Tots 2-2 AT Purists 2-2 (+15)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Purists)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

This is a huge game for both teams as far as any hope for a wildcard goes. Bigger even more so for the Purists as the major consensus is CLO will win the division going away, while Tots even with a  loss is very much alive for their division. Both teams are losing a big player due to BYEs (Antonio Brown - Tots, Doug Martin (maybe a good thing), Purists). With Lamar Miller drawing a rough match up against the Ravens and no Martin it's easy to see the Tots win the running back match up no problem, while at receiver Jordy Nelson should be able to keep pace with Marshall. Although the Purists have the advantage at tight end, this seems like an easy game to pick. Tots 95-80.

Difference Maker: HB Matt Forte, Tots - Seems to be a common theme this week, if you're over matched at running back you're going to lose and the Purists are very overmatched at running back thanks to Forte and Murray.

 

Carolina Lions 2-2 AT Super Manning 2-2 (PK)

All Time H2H Regular Season (2-0 Super Manning)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Oh man, get your popcorn ready. The other leading candidate for game of the week pits long time childhood friends Luke Zente and Phillip Bullock in a game that could go a long way in determining who's a real contender to walk away with the division crown. So far this season Super Manning has been not surprisingly riding the hot start of the real life Super Manning to a 2-2 record and some big time points from his QB position, the Lions on the other hand have been very up and down even seemingly starting a fire sale last week only to see his team rebound with a 120 point week. Super Manning has the advantage at the QB and WR positions but the Lions have the advantage at the all important running back spot especially if McFadden doesn't suit up or is limited. This is one of the closest match ups we'll see all season put me down as a predicting...a tie 97-97.

Difference Maker: HB Darren McFadden, Super Manning - A lot of this game depends on what McFadden is capable of doing so have fun you guys staying up until around 3 am Monday morning to see your fantasy result.

 

 

Power Rankings Week #5

 

1A. Miami Sharks 3-1 Prv. #1 - A loss to a solid Kory Adams team posting 132 is not enough to knock the Sharks from the top spot, although the lack of a sure fire HB2 is enough to bring back the 1A-1B conundrum.

 

1B. CLO Collins 2-2 Prv. #2 - After losing 2 games in the first three weeks, it'd be surprising if CLO dropped another game the rest of the year. When looking at rosters on paper the Sharks and CLO stand alone with the Sharks having the edge at TE and CLO having the edge at HB2.

 

3. Kory Adams 2-1-1 Prv. #5 - Can beat anyone any given week with Brees and Peterson combo, once Gronk gets back this team is an elite contender.

 

4. Matt Boles 3-0-1 Prv. #9 - There is no other option but to put the only undefeated team in the league here at the #4 spot. While Boles' team may have a flaw or two it's actually pretty solid and rumor is his managing has gotten better. This could be a playoff team.

 

5. Super Manning 2-2 Prv. #6 - As the Broncos go, as does Super Manning. Owning Peyton on a tear and his top wide out has been a formula for success for Phillip Bullock.

 

6. Beat Skeet Leave 2-2 Prv. #4 - So hard to slot these teams after the top 5 but I still believe BSL has contender potential. All up to Spiller.

 

7. Scott's Tots 2-2 Prv. #3 - Rough week for the Tots but still a very talented team with a solid running back duo, in the mix for the UFL.

 

8. Carolina Lions 2-2 Prv. #12 - Such an up and down team, the week after their fire sale they now look like a team led by Foster that could win another division crown.

 

9. Goon Squad 1-3 Prv. #8 - I still really like this team with Lynch and Rice, a win this weekend would put them back in the wildcard mix, while a loss would have them looking at 2014.

 

10. Purists 2-2 Prv. #7 - Blew a big time chance to stay a game ahead of CLO and advance to 3-1. The Purists don't have the luxury to blow games to the Red Rockets like that and it's looking more and more like this team is a 2014 contender and a 2013 pretender.

 

11. Red Rockets 1-2-1 Prv. #11 - A big time win shows that the Rockets are progressing and could make some noise next year.

 

12. Dynasty Kings 0-3-1 Prv. #12 - Not as bad as people thought they would be but still the worst in the league.