It's that time of year again, the game everyone tries to get to but only two are lucky enough to actually punch a ticket. This year we have two teams that are no strangers to the Ultimate Dynasty Bowl with Scott's Tots making his 2nd appearance and going for the repeat, while the Lions are making their historic 3rd appearance (0-2 so far). Let's take a closer look at these two squads and see who is primed to win Ultimate Dynasty Bowl IV.
Scott's Tots - As a preseason favorite to make it back to the big game, it is no surprise Taylor Ray has brought his squad a game away from a 2nd consecutive title. However it hasn't been all smooth sailing this year for the Tots, they have battled many injuries including losing Jordy Nelson for the entire season. Somehow through all the adversity and a 2-2 start, Tray managed to guide his franchise to a 10-4 record good for the UFL division title and 2nd seed overall. While they came dangerously close to losing to the upstart Dynasty Kings, they managed to hold on and are ready to bring another title home.
Carolina Lions 8-6 vs Scott's Tots 10-4
All Time Record Regular Season (5-3 Tots)
All Time Record Post Season (1-0 Lions)
THE MATCH UP
BREAKDOWN
QB Ben Roethlisberger, Carolina Lions (at BAL) VS QB Tom Brady, Scott's Tots (at NYJ)
While Brady has been a stud all year, you could not ask for a better match up than Roethlisberger with those weapons against Baltimore's pass defense. Brady should fare well in his own right but the Jets in New York may give him some troubles, especially with New England very banged up. EDGE: Roethlisberger (-4)
HB Devonta Freeman, Carolina Lions (vs CAR) VS HB Matt Forte, Scott's Tots (at TB)
One is a feature back in a horrible match up, the other is in a time share in a decent enough match up. I think you have to go with Forte, just due to the simple fact the Bears should have a lot more scoring opportunities than the Falcons do.
EDGE: Forte (-6)
HB Denard Robinson, Carolina Lions (at NO) VS HB DeAngelo Williams, Scott's Tots (at BAL)
The Ravens' run defense is not what it used to be but it still deserves some respect, kind of. A big factor in who takes home this championship is whether the Steelers attack the Ravens mostly through the air or on the ground. As far as Denard goes, he is a solid backup thrust into the feature role in a perfect match up. He should have a fine day against the porous Saints' defense. This one is tough.
EDGE: D.Williams (-3)
WR Allen Hurns, Carolina Lions (at NO) VS WR Jarvis Landry, Scott's Tots (vs IND)
Luke Zente over here with the clutch strategy of stacking against the Saints in week 16, this guy planned ahead. Both of these receivers are in fantastic match ups, however Landry is more of a PPR consistent guy, while Hurns is the big play boom or bust threat. You know which way I'm going.
Edge: Hurns (-7)
WR Sammy Watkins, Carolina Lions (vs DAL) VS WR Julio Jones, Scott's Tots (vs CAR)
It's hard to pick even one of the best receivers in the game right now when they're matched up against Norman. Julio could still have a solid game, but Watkins has a much clearer path to production.
Edge: Watkins (-4)
WR Desean Jackson, Carolina Lions (at PHI) VS Brandon Marshall, Scott's Tots (vs NE)
DJax kills against his former team and tonight should be no different, while Marshall could get stranded on Butler island.
Edge: DJAX (-6)
TE Gary Barnidge, Carolina Lions (at KC) VS TE Zach Miller, Scott's Tots (at TB)
Neither of these plays excite me but if Alshon is out Miller could see an increase in targets.
Edge: ZMILLER (-2)
Defense and Kickers
Both have pretty solid options, I'm not gonna spend much time analyzing it but when you have one team going against Mallet/Clausen combo and the other going against Hasselbeck's corpse it truly is a toss up.
ULTIMATE DYNASTY BOWL IV PREDICTION
Carolina Lions 102 over Scott's Tots 95
