Week 11 Recap/Week 12 Preview/Power Rankings

Week 11: Top 5 Story Lines

1. Attention Ultimate Dynasty League, Scott's Tots barring a catastrophic melt down is your #1 seed.

2. With that being said, after completing a deal for Adrian Peterson, CLO Collins may be the Ultimate Dynasty Bowl II favorite.

3. Super Manning, Carolina Lions, and Dynasty Kings with a little help from Goonsquad have kept their wildcard dreams alive and are now all 1/2-1 game back of Ohh Kill 'Em.

4. The Sharks have one of the better rosters in the league already and thanks to some wheeling and dealing on trade deadline they will be adding (4) 1st round players to their squad this offseason.

5. It was good to see both the Goonsquad and BSL hold firm and not succumb to selling one of their valuable pieces (Lynch, Dez, Morris) as both teams could return the same rosters in 2014 and have very different seasons. The talent is there for these two, the luck just wasn't in 2013.

Current Playoff Picture (3 Games Left)
1. X Scott's Tots 9-2
2. CLO Collins 7-4
3. Miami Sharks 7-4
4. Ohh Kill 'Em 6-4-1
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5. Super Manning 6-5 GB. 1/2
6. Carolina Lions 6-5 GB. 1/2
7. Dynasty Kings 5-5-1 GB. 1
8. Purists 5-6 GB. 1.5
9. Kory Adams 4-6-1 GB. 2
10. Goonsquad 4-7 GB. 2.5

Clinched: 1) Scott's Tots have clinched a playoff spot (with SM and L playing one is guaranteed a loss which would guarantee Tots would finish in front of them or if they tie Tots would be guaranteed to win the division)

Eliminated: 1) Gio's Odyssey and Beat Skeet Leave are both eliminated from playoff contention. 2) Goonsquad has been eliminated from AFL contention and 1-3 seed contention.

Playoff Clinching/Elimination Scenarios: Clinching 1) IF Scott's Tots Wins OR (Lions and SM Lose) then Scott's Tots clinches the UFL Division and at least a 3 seed. 2) IF Scott's Tots Wins AND Sharks or CLO Collins Lose would clinch at least a 2 seed. 3) IF Scott's Tots Wins AND Sharks AND CLO Collins Lose then Tots would clinch the 1 seed. 4) IF CLO Collins Wins OR Purists Lose then he will clinch the AFL Division. 5) IF Miami Sharks Win AND Super Manning AND Lions AND Dynasty Kings Lose then they would clinch a playoff spot (barring a crazy comeback in points by Super Manning).
Elimination 1) IF Goonsquad Lose OR Ohh Kill 'Em Wins then they would be eliminated from playoff contention. 2) IF Kory Adams Lose AND Ohh Kill 'Em or Super Manning or Carolina Lions Win then Kory would be eliminated from playoff contention. 3) IF Purists Lose And Ohh Kill 'Em or Super Manning or Carolina Lions Win then they would be eliminated from playoff contention. 4) IF Dynasty Kings Lose AND Ohh Kill 'Em Win then Kings would be eliminated from playoff contention due to points.


3. Miami Sharks (7-4): Purists, DK, KA
4. Ohh Kill 'Em (6-4-1): KA, Lions, DK
5. Super Manning (6-5): CLO, Tots, Lions
6. Carolina Lions (6-5): G.Squad, OK, SM
7. Dynasty Kings (5-5-1): Gio, Sharks, OK

Thoughts: The Tots are a lock for the #1 seed and will be playing in the 1st round against whoever secures the wildcard. CLO Collins is a lock for winning the AFL Division and playing against the winner of the NFL Division in the 1st round. The Miami Sharks are not a lock for the division but they are for all intensive purposes a pretty sure bet for the playoffs needing only to win one game out of three and having Super Manning, Lions, and Dynasty Kings drop 1 of their next three to punch a ticket, or if they just win 2 out of their final 3 they'd be pretty secure. Ohh Kill 'Em is about to face its toughest test playing fellow wildcard contenders Lions and Dynasty Kings in 2 out of the next 3 weeks. The Wildcard race could easily come down to week 14. The Wildcard competitors need Boles to drop at least his game to either Kory Adams or Lions to have a shot though, they can't have Ohh Kill 'Em be at 8-4-1 with one game to go or they will have no shot (barring SM sweeping his games, or the Sharks dropping off big time)

PICKS:
I don't have time to write game overviews this week so I'm just going to go down the list and make my picks.

- I like the Sharks over the Purists 107-82.
- I'm tempted to take BSL in an upset but I've gotta go Tots 98-94.
- Give me the Dynasty Kings 87-71 over an improving Gio team. 
- This is real interesting if Lynch was healthy this would be a no brainer pick for the GS but hey they've still got the Rainey I'll take the Goonsquad 105-92 due to their better receivers. Thursday night will go a long way in this one (PT and Roddy)
- This is about to be an awesome match up that starts Thursday night and may not be decided until Monday night Give me CLO Collins 100-99.
- Possibly no Welker leaves this game open just a crack for Kory Adams but with no AJG I'll take Ohh Kill 'Em 91-83.

Power Rankings Week #12

1A. CLO Collins 7-4 Prv. #3 - While Tray and the Tots will claim I'm not giving them the respect they deserve (and they're probably right) it's just hard to put a team with Stafford, Peterson, McCoy, Gore, Mega, Cruz any lower than #1. 

1B. Scott's Tots 9-2 Prv. #1B - Excluding the Carolina Lions games, the Scott's Tots are undefeated against the rest of the Ultimate Dynasty League. Boasting an extremely balanced team they are a true championship contender.

3. Miami Sharks 7-4 Prv. #1A - While it can be argued this team weakened their starting line up a little bit at the deadline, they are still plenty strong enough to be in the title conversation albeit just no longer at the forefront of the discussion.

4. Ohh Kill 'Em 6-4-1 Prv. #4 - Fresh off a blow out this team is still solid and the wildcard leader. Brady, R.Bush, CJ?K, Marshall, Welker, V.Davis can get a fantasy W for you any given Sunday and he would have a solid shot against the #1 seed Tots.

5. Super Manning 6-5 Prv. #5 - A daunting schedule coming up this team seems likely to have to live with the thought of what could have been if they would have had a solid runningback to go with Manning's record breaking season. 

6. Carolina Lions 6-5 Prv. #6 - They're up, they're down. When they're up though they are talented enough at every position to give anyone a scare. Probably the best bet to steal Boles' playoff spot.

7. Dynasty Kings 5-5-1 Prv. #10 - Big win last week and they are somehow getting solid production from every position (even Donald Brown is balling out). They could get in with some luck but 2014 looks like the year the Kings will start being a real threat. 

8. Goonsquad 4-7 Prv. #9 - Honestly if I wasn't factoring records in to this they would be pushing for top 4, this roster is pretty sick with a Luck, Lynch, Dez core. They've shown flashes this year gone for 130+ points twice, 115+ 4 times, and 100+ 5 times. 

9. Purists 5-6 Prv. #7 - Wait till next year is becoming the moniker of the Purists but this team should be better in 2014 (healthy Cam Newton, Doug Martin, Percy Harvin, Julius Thomas is a solid core) unfortunately for them barring some trading it looks like they are still hoping for Lamar or David Wilson to step up and be that number two runner.

10. Kory Adams 4-6-1 Prv. #8 - Brees, Murray, AJG, VJax, Blackmon?, Gronk this team has potential to have a major bounce back year.

11. Beat Skeet Leave 3-8 Prv. #12 - Morris/Spiller/Cobb/Garcon should have them being a lot more competitive in 2014.

12. Gio's Odyssey 2-8-1 Prv. #11 - RG3, Gio, Bell, Torrey, Austin with (3) 2014 1sts, don't expect Gio to stay in this cellar forever, with a strong draft this team will have potential to be the real deal soon.

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Week 10 Recap/Week 11 Preview/Power Rankings

Week 10: Top 5 Story Lines

1. It wasn't pretty but Ohhh Kill 'Em got their biggest win of the year (led by BMarsh) beating the division rival Sharks and taking a 1.5 game lead on the Wildcard race, while also pulling within a 1/2 game of the division. Something many never thought would happen in the history of the league could be happening in 2013, Matt Boles could be playoff bound.

2. Scott's Tots kept rolling along with a win over DK for their 6th straight victory. They are now 8-2 and in sole possession of first place heading into this week's big time showdown with the Sharks.

3. With their win over the Purists, CLO Collins essentially wrapped up the AFL Division taking a one game lead that is essentially a 2 game lead due to the point differentials with 4 games to go.

4. The Sharks (1,065) and CLO Collins (1,062) have both now passed the 1K point marker and with four games to go it's only a matter of time until the most points scored in a single season record by the '12 Kings (1,332) is replaced. The Sharks need only to average 66.75 ppg over the last 4 while CLO needs to average 67.5 the record is as good as gone, the only question now is who will set the new mark?

5. While many in the wildcard world took a big hit with Boles win on Sunday, these teams seasons are effectively over (although 2 are not official just yet). BSL, GS, and Gio's Odyssey can all start preparing for 2014.

Current Playoff Picture (4 Games Left)
1. Scott's Tots 8-2
2. Miami Sharks 7-3
3. CLO Collins 6-4
4. Ohh Kill 'Em 6-3-1
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5. Super Manning 5-5 GB. 1.5
6. Carolina Lions 5-5 GB. 1.5
7. Purists 5-5 GB. 1.5
8. Kory Adams 4-5-1 GB. 2
9. Dynasty Kings 4-5-1 GB. 2
10. Goonsquad 3-7 GB. 3.5
11. Beat Skeet Leave 3-7 GB. 3.5

Clinched/Eliminated: 1) Gio's Odyssey has been eliminated from wildcard contention. 2) Beat Skeet Leave has been eliminated from UFL Division contention. 3) Goonsquad has been eliminated from 1 or 2 seed contention. 4) BSL has been eliminated from 1,2, or 3 seed contention obviously due to not being able to win their division.

Playoff Clinching/Eliminating Scenarios: 1) IF Scott's Tots WIN AND Lions LOSE AND Super Manning LOSE, Scott's Tots would clinch the UFL Division title.
2) IF Scott's Tots WIN AND (Super Manning or Lions) LOSE, then Scott's Tots would clinch a playoff spot.
3) IF BSL LOSE OR Ohh Kill 'Em WIN then BSL would be eliminated from playoff contention.
4) IF GS LOSE OR Ohh Kill 'Em WIN then GS would be eliminated from playoff contention.
5) IF DK LOSE AND (Miami Sharks or Ohh Kill 'Em) WIN then DK would be eliminated from NFL division contention.
6) IF KA LOSE AND Miami Sharks WIN then KA would be eliminated from NFL division contention.
7) IF DK LOSE AND Ohh Kill 'Em WIN then DK would be eliminated from playoff contention (due to point differential).

Thoughts: UFL Division is all but locked up it's essentially just a matter of time barring an outright collapse from Tots. AFL Division is essentially locked up with CLO taking a one basically two game lead over the Purists who just aren't up to CLO's caliber at this time. The NFL division is all of a sudden open between Sharks and Ohh Kill 'Em. Ohh Kill 'Em currently has a tight hold on the wildcard race up 1.5-2 games on all their competitors, while this isn't an insurmountable lead by any means, people need Boles to start taking some losses soon. The other idea is that the Sharks could fall into the wildcard race but they would be up 2-2.5 games on their competitors and with the large scoring edge they would essentially be 3 games ahead, so the Sharks would have to full on collapse for their spot to really be in jeopardy, not saying it can't happen but those in the wildcard race would be a lot smarter to root for Ohh Kill 'Em to fall back rather than the Sharks.
Here's how the schedule shapes up for those currently in the wildcard conversation.

2. Miami Sharks (7-3): Tots, Purists, DK, KA
4. Ohh Kill 'Em (6-3-1): GS, KA, Lions, Kings
5. Super Manning (5-5): Purists, CLO, Tots, Lions
6. Carolina Lions (5-5): BSL, G.Squad, OK, SM
7. Purists (5-5): SM, Sharks, BSL, CLO
8. K.Adams (4-5-1): Kings, OK, CLO, Sharks
9. D.Kings (4-5-1): KA, Gio, Sharks, OK

CONTRIBUTED BY SUPER MANNING'S OWNER, Phillip Bullock 

Hardest Remaining SOS by ppg

1.       Purists- 80.1 ppg, remaining opponents ppg- 96.9

Projected W-L last 4 (1-3)

Overall (6-8)

2.       Kory- 86.6 ppg, remaining opp ppg- 93.15

WL- (2-2) (6-7-1)

3.       SM- 95.8 ppg, remaining opp ppg 92.35

WL (3-1) (8-6)

4.       Tots- 93.6 ppg, rem opp ppg 90.125 (2-2) (10-4)

5.       Gio- 73.9 ppg, rem opp ppg 80.95 (1-3) (3-10-1)

6.       BSL- 79.1, rem opp ppg 89.2 WL (0-4) (3-11)

7.       DK- 73.8, rem opp ppg 88.275 (0-4) (4-9-1)

8.       Lions- 89.5, rem opp ppg 87.725 (2-2) (7-7)

9.       Boles- 86.1, rem opp ppg 84.95 (1-3) (7-6-1)

10.   Clo- 106.2, rem opp ppg 84.1 (4-0) (10-4)

11.   Sharks- 106.5, rem opp ppg 83.525 (4-0) (11-3)

12.   Goon 89.9, rem opp ppg 80.85 (4-0) (7-7)

Week 11 Match Up Preview

Scott's Tots 8-2 AT Miami Sharks 7-3 (-1)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Sharks)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

This first place match up pits two teams that have been playing fantasy against each other for around 5 years now. The Miami Sharks, defending league champion, have occupied the #1 spot in the league all year up until this week and are now looking to take that spot right back, while the Tots are looking to keep rolling and tie the Sharks' record of 7 straight victories. The winner of this game is basically all but a lock to occupy the #1 seed. The Sharks roll in with huge questions at the quarterback position but are one of the few teams that can boast a better running back duo than the Tots, the receivers are essentially a toss up between these two teams, but where the Sharks get their big edge is of course at tight end with Jimmy Graham. Give me the Sharks 113-112. 

Difference Maker: TE Jimmy Graham, Miami Sharks - I don't know what was going on in the Cowboys game but if Graham is used that sparingly it is going to be a huge problem for the Sharks. If Graham can get back to his normal usage the Sharks should be able to emerge from this battle in first place but if not the Tots may be the new class of the league. 

Purists 5-5 AT Super Manning 5-5 (-10)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 SM)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

Rewind a year ago back when the Purists were the BiPolar Bears these same two teams squared off in Week 11. Some people remember the three game win streak the BiPolar Bears went on to finish 7-6-1 and just a half game back from winning the AFL Division, but few remember if they would have beat Super Manning in Week 11 and started that win streak one week earlier they would have been playoff bound. This year both teams know what's on the line and yes either team could maybe find a way in at 8-6 somehow if Ohh Kill 'Em goes 1-3 or worse or if the Sharks go 0-4 and while that could happen (the Boles thing obviously more likely), looking at this realistically these teams probably need to win out to be dancing. Going 9-5 and hoping for Boles to go 2-2 over the final four is much more doable. Enough about all of that though, lets get to the game. Anthony could not have picked a better week to play Super Manning as Peyton Manning and Demaryius Thomas are going up against arguably the best defense in the league and provide him with a little hope that Manning and DT will be held below their normal elite output. Even with that hope I'm still taking Super Manning 89-79.

Difference Maker: WR Andre Johnson, Super Manning - The man has been on fire since Keenum took over and is far superior to any receiver the Purists currently roster (except perhaps Harvin but he's far from full strength yet). 

CLO Collins 6-4 AT Gio's Odyssey 2-7-1 (+9)

All Time H2H Regular Season (3-0)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

Gio's Odyssey is fresh off a win but you'd be hard pressed to find someone to pick them in this game, although it could be closer than many suspect. The most interesting part about this game though maybe finding out who CLO starts as his flex, will he roll with one of his supposed to be studs who are listed on every bust list for fantasy this year TRich or Ray Rice, or does he roll with Steve Johnson or even Amendola? In the end for this game it won't matter but it does show how vulnerable this team, once thought to have insane depth, really is to an injury. Give me CLO 95-86.

Difference Maker: WR Calvin Johnson, CLO Collins - Red hot lately, there's a chance you'll be able to take whatever John's receivers combine for it and multiply it by 3 and come up short of Megas total.

Goonsquad 3-7 AT Ohh Kill 'Em 6-3-1 (+3)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 OK)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

While you can write off Goonsquad in the playoff race I wouldn't be so quick to write them off in this game (the Sharks and every wildcard competitor hope I'm right). Boles may have the better team by a slight margin especially with Dez out but he sees his quarterback playing against Carolina this week, while Welker is matched up against KC, so it could be a down week for Ohh Kill 'Em. In the end I'll take the Goonsquad to find success a little too late 94-91.

Difference Maker: QB Andrew Luck, Goonsquad - Should rebound nicely this Thursday night and his point differential compared to that of Brady could be enough to swing things in this one. 

Beat Skeet Leave 3-7 AT Carolina Lions 5-5 (+11)

All Time H2H Regular Season (2-1 Lions)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

Just when it looked like BSL was finally turning the corner in their disappointing season, they go an drop a game to Gio's Odyssey. Beat Skeet Leave is for all intensive purposes done for 2013, but that doesn't mean they can't still ruin some other teams' seasons along the way. Carolina Lions are the most up and down team in the league, there's just no consistency here. At 5-5 and with a pretty nice schedule the Lions are still alive but they're going to have to put together a string of consistently good games needing to most likely go 4-0 over this stretch to punch a ticket to the dance. With that being said there's no way around it, this game is most likely a must win for the Lions, unfortunately BSL looks to have slightly more talent while drawing much better match ups. (It's going to be tough sledding for Ridley against Carolina). Give me BSL 100-89.

Difference Maker: HB Alfred Morris, BSL - Finally starting to really heat up, this is the guy that makes the BSL team go and I'd look for him to have another solid day against Philly. 

Kory Adams 4-5-1 AT Dynasty Kings 4-5-1

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

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

Obvious must win for both of these teams that have played themselves to a 1-1-1 draw through their 3 all time match ups. Both are long shots to find their way into the postseason but if they get hot and win out 8-5-1 just might be enough to get it done. Looking at this game, obviously Kory has the better team, but fortunately for Dynasty Kings, he may have the better match ups. Drew Brees going against SF, AJ Green against Joe Haden, Gronk against Carolina should be enough to slow Kory down and keep this game competitive. The Kings have some solid match ups but are definitely gonna need some luck, I'll take Kory Adams 81-74 to stay alive in the playoff hunt.
Difference Maker: HB Andre Ellington, Kory Adams - Kory is going to need one of his backs to step up and with Sproles going against SF he may be relying on the young speedy back Ellington. If Ellington has a solid game Kory should be able to pull out the win but if he has a slow game in his complementary role the door could open for a Kings' upset.

Power Rankings Week #11

1A. Miami Sharks 7-3 Prv. #1 - While they don't currently possess the best record I still think their team deserves this ranking. The leader in points featuring the #1 and #2 backs along with the #1 tight end, also just recently received a QB upgrade. 

1B. Scott's Tots 8-2 Prv. #2 - Before the Tots get complaining they'll have their chance this weekend to show they deserve the top spot by themselves. The Tots winners of six in a row are looking like a legit Ultimate Dynasty Bowl II contender.

3. CLO Collins 6-4 Prv. #3 - While this team doesn't look as strong as it once did prior to the Dez trade, it is still unquestionably an elite team in this league and will be one of the four teams that find themselves in the playoffs 2 wins away from a championship.

4. Ohh Kill 'Em 6-3-1 Prv. #4 - Pulled off their biggest win of the year beating the Sharks and are now the heavy favorite to win the wildcard and go to the dance.

5. Super Manning 5-5 Prv. #7 - So hard to pick a 5th team but out of the teams currently out of the playoff race Super Manning definitely has the highest upside with Peyton and DT able to go off together any given week.

6. Carolina Lions 5-5 Prv. #5 - Up and down all season the Lions will need to finish the season on a constant high note to bring their two faced team into the playoffs. 

7. Purists 5-5 Prv. #6 - Missed a huge opportunity last week but it was a game they were expected to lose. Somehow through all the bad luck this season this team is still alive, that's an accomplishment in and of itself. 

8. Kory Adams 4-5-1 Prv. #10 - This team with Brees, Murray, AJG, and Gronk should not be in the situation it's in but unfortunately even with all that talent Kory is a big time longshot to sneak into the playoffs.

9. Goon Squad 3-7 Prv. #8 - Similar to Kory, with the amount of talent on this team it is embarrassing that they are 3-7. The Squad should be able to return most of this roster for 2014 and with a tweak or two be a real competitor.

10. Dynasty Kings 4-5-1 Prv. #8 - It was a nice and fun run while it lasted but barring a crazy string of luck the Dynasty Kings should return their focus to 2014.

11. Gio's Odyssey 2-7-1 Prv. #12 - Beating BSL and with RG3, Gio, Bell, Austin all having shown flashes this year, John looks to be headed in the right direction for sure.

12. Beat Skeet Leave 3-7 Prv. #11 - Need Spiller to get right for 2014 and could compete. Spiller/Morris/MJD/Cobb/Garcon is a solid core for 2014, it should've been for 2013 but I don't know what happened this year and I know Andrew probably doesn't either. 

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Week 9 Recap/Week 10 Preview/Power Rankings

Week 9: Top 5 Story Lines

1. Holy Andre! Thanks to Andre3000 helping Super Manning topple Ohh Kill 'Em and some other happenings this week, the Wildcard Race is now wide open and Super Manning leads the way. Thanks to Robbie Gould, Ohh Kill 'Em is currently in sole possession of the Wildcard lead.

2. Scott's Tots defeated CLO Collins to advance to 7-2 and the race for the #1 seed is now a 2 man race (Sharks and Tots).

3. Goonsquad showed their immense unrealized potential posting 115 points and coming up just short against the league's arguably #1 team. While at 3-6 it'd probably take a mini miracle for them to climb back into the playoff picture, they have put everyone on notice that you can't take the Goonsquad lightly. This same thing can apply on some level to BSL with Spiller getting right finally.

4. The Carolina Lions continue their Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde type ways exploding for 128 after posting a combined 115 over the previous two weeks. At 5-4 they are currently a half game back of the wildcard lead.

5. The Purists are all of a sudden a half game back of the wildcard, and get this, tied for the division lead. Percy may come back next week and he couldn't pick a better time as the Purists face a big time test matching up against CLO Collins.

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

Clinched/Eliminated: 1) Gio's Odyssey has been eliminated from #1 and #2 seed contention.

Playoff Clinching Scenarios: 1) Gio's Odyssey would be eliminated from AFL Division contention with a Loss AND A CLO/Purists win (so as long as they don't tie).
2) Gio's Odyssey would be eliminated from Wildcard contention with a Loss OR an Ohh Kill 'Em Win.
3) Kory Adams would be eliminated from NFL Division contention with a Loss AND a Miami Sharks Win.
4) BSL/GS would be out of #1 seed contention with a Loss OR a Miami Sharks Win OR a Scotts Tots WIN (most wins BSL can get is 8 and with the point differential there is no realistic way they'd catch the Sharks/Tots).
5) BSL/GS would be out of #2 seed contention with a Loss OR a Miami Sharks Win AND Scott's Tots Win.
6) BSL would be out of UFL Division contention with a Loss OR a Scott's Tots Win (due to point differential)
7) Kory Adams would be out of #1 seed contention with a Loss AND a Miami Sharks Win OR a Scott's Tots Win.
8) Kory Adams would be out of #2 seed contention with a Loss AND a Miami Sharks Win AND a Scott's Tots Win.

Thoughts: Obviously it seems as though the NFL and UFL Divisions are locked and just looking at line ups I'd still say CLO Collins has the AFL on lock unless Anthony and the Purists can pull off some magic. The division races may be lacking but this Wildcard race has the potential to be one of the best playoff races I've ever seen in fantasy. Below is a list of the final five opponents for the main wildcard competitors sorry for leaving you guys out (BSL and Gio).
4. OK (5-3-1): Sharks, GS, KA, Lions, Kings
5. L (5-4): KA, BSL, G.Squad, OhhK, SM
6. P (5-4): CLO, SM, Sharks, BSL, CLO
7. DK (4-4-1): Tots, KA, Gio, Sharks, OK
8. SM (4-5): GSquad, Purists, CLO, Tots, Lions
9. KA (3-5-1): Lions, Kings, OK, CLO, Sharks
10. GS (3-6): SM, OK, Lions, Gio, Gio

Every team plays plenty of wildcard contenders over their remaining five games which means if any one of these teams can just take care of their own business for the most part (can probably afford to slip up once or twice depending on your current record, or not at all if GS or KA) they can punch a ticket. My take on this is I like Goonsquad as a deep sleeper pick they have the talent and the schedule to really win out and punch a ticket at 8-6 but it's unlikely for even the best teams to win 5 straight games so that's highly unlikely. A more realistic scenario is the wildcard being decided the last week between the OK-DK and L-SM games. The fact remains however this is beyond wide open anyone of these teams could walk away with the 4 seed and be two wins away from winning Ultimate Dynasty Bowl II.

 

Week 10 Match Up Preview

 

 

Ohh Kill 'Em 5-3-1 AT Miami Sharks 7-2 (+3)

All Time H2H Regular Season (2-0-1 Sharks)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

 

Playoff Implications: 1) Miami Sharks with a win in this game would all but officially lock up the NFL Division title. 2) Miami Sharks need to win to keep pace with Scott's Tots for the #1 seed. 3) Ohh Kill 'Em with a win would continue to hold their wildcard lead and looking at the other match ups around the league could realistically increase it to a 1.5 game lead. 4) Ohh Kill 'Em with a win would be a 1/2 game back of the division and the #2 seed. 5) Ohh Kill 'Em with a loss can forget about the division and could potentially fall back by a 1/2 game in the wildcard race.

 

Game Overview: All wildcard competitors will have their eyes on this game and rooting hard for the Sharks. The Sharks have never lost to Boles but with no Charles or Gordon they are in a slightly vulnerable position. However they definitely have the talent to make up for it and should still post a solid outing on Sunday. Ohh Kill 'Em on the other hand is at full strength and if Chris Johnson is really back they hold the upper hand in this one. I'm taking Ohh Kill 'Em 102-99.





Difference Maker: HB Chris Johnson, Ohh Kill 'Em - This is a no doubter. If CJ0K is back he should outscore whatever #2 halfback the Sharks end up starting and that could be the difference maker here. If CJ isn't back then this game moves back in favor of the Sharks.

Scott's Tots 7-2 AT Dynasty Kings 4-4-1 (+17)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Kings)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Playoff Implications: 1) Scott's Tots with a win would have at least a 2 game lead in the division possibly 3 with just 4 games left, and would essentially lock up the UFL division and a worst to first year. 2) Scott's Tots needs to win to keep pace with the Sharks for the #1 seed. 3) Dynasty Kings with a win could find themselves in a great position as it's very realistic that all other wildcard teams could lose. 4) A loss would not doom the Dynasty Kings but they could fall 2 back of the wildcard potentially if Ohh Kill 'Em wins and with the point differential it'd basically be 3 back.

 

Game Overview: Dynasty Kings needs a mini miracle to win this one but they actually don't match up that bad. It wouldn't be crazy to think DK's QB and WR's could outscore those of the Tots. Where they really don't match up is at running back but if Ben Tate is the lone carrier in the Houston backfield this week he could come close to matching Forte and with no Rodgers for Green Bay, Philly will stack the box and could potentially limit Lacy. If the Dynasty Kings get a couple bounces going their way this upset could very well happen. With that said I'm taking Tots 97-80.

Difference Maker: HB Matt Forte, Tots - Could potentially score double what the King's runningback core scores by himself.

 

 

Gio's Odyssey 1-7-1 AT Beat Skeet Leave 3-6 (-10)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 BSL)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Playoff Implications: 1) Not much really, but BSL could potentially rally back with Spiller finally going who knows 5 straight wins is possible. Has to start with this game though.

 

Game Overview: Two teams that could both potentially be big time factors in 2014 square off in this one. Unfortunately this is not 2013, but this should still be a good game though just not much on the line. I'll take BSL 91-81 as their team is starting to come together.

Difference Maker: HB CJ Spiller, BSL - Spiller is a super star and he looks like he may finally be getting right again and now draws a Pittsburgh run D that is letting running backs just have their way with them.

 



 

Kory Adams 3-5-1 AT Carolina Lions 5-4 (-11)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Kory)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Playoff Implications: 1) If Kory loses this week you can basically bury his 2013 chances at 3-6-1 with a Shark and CLO game left it would take a miracle of Biblical proportions to get in. 2) The Lions with a win could easily find themselves leading or in a tie for the lead for the wildcard after this week, a loss wouldn't doom them but would significantly hurt their chances if Ohh Kill 'Em was to get a win. 3) Kory is essentially out of the division race but could be officially out with a loss and Sharks win. 4) Carolina Lions with a win and Tots loss would all of a sudden have a realistic shot at the division if the opposite happened they'd be all but officially out of it.

 

Game Overview: No Gronk and no Sproles looks to be a huge problem for Kory Adams this week. While the teams match up somewhat evenly throughout the rest of their starting line ups, somehow the Lions have a significant edge at runningback with Moreno and Mike James. In a big time game for both teams playoff chances I expect to hear the Lions roar 94-83.

Difference Maker: HB Mike James, Carolina Lions - This may be one of my only shots to ever put Mike James in the difference maker category in UDFFL history so I'm taking it. He is better than whoever Kory will end up starting as his HB2 and will pull out the win for the Lions on Monday Night.

 

 

Purists 5-4 AT CLO Collins 5-4 (-22)

All Time H2H Regular Season (2-0 Purists)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Playoff Implications: 1) This game is huge for the Purists, if they win this not only would they be looking like a legit wildcard contender, heck they would be one game up in the division with just 4 to play. This could easily be touted as the biggest game so far in franchise history for Ant. 2) On the opposing side if CLO blows this game, despite having the 2nd highest scoring team in the league he would all of a sudden be sitting a game out of the division and potentially a game to a game and a half out of the wildcard. Not time to panic due to how good the roster is and Ants harder schedule but not exactly the place they want to be either. 3) On the flip side if CLO wins he would essentially wrap up the division and the Purists would be sitting a game to a game and a half out of the wildcard with unquestionably the toughest schedule left.

 

Game Overview: On paper this looks like a no brainer but I will say there is a little room for an upset here. Now I'd still take CLO 9 out of 10 times but I could see a scenario where Gore/Gonzalez get shut down and Cruz has a rough game with his neck injury and the Giants' ineptitude also have to think Colts will stack the box as much as possible after Stacy's huge break out game, and Chicago will have Tillman + bracket coverage on Mega, the Purists have some very solid match ups and things look to finally be going their way. I don't know CLO deserves to be heavily favored and 90% of the time he's going to win this one but I've just got a feeling here give me the Purists 95-91.

Difference Maker: HB Lamar Miller, Purists - The monster break out game is coming, the mini break out game was Thursday but if it wasn't for a few missed opportunities he could have had a 20+ fantasy point game. No better time for it to come than against CLO and the Bucs on Monday Night. I think Miller goes off for 150 yards and a TD and helps the Purists upset CLO.

 

 



Super Manning 4-5 AT Goonsquad 3-6 (PK)

All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 SM)

All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)

 

Playoff Implications: 1) This is a must win for Goonsquad there's no other way around it, a win and they could be as little as 1.5 games back for the wildcard next week with unquestionably the easiest remaining schedule. 2) While this isn't as much of a must win for Super Manning they could still be only 1.5 back with a loss but they could potentially be 2-2.5 games back if any of their competitors get a win with 4 games left to play and Tots and CLO still remaining, not ideal. 3) A win for Super Manning could get them as little as a half game back and put them right in the mix, let's be honest with their schedule remaining this is pretty much a must win for Super Manning as well. 4) With a loss the Goonsquad's 2013 season would effectively be over regardless of how easy their remaining schedule is.

 

Game Overview: Super Manning could not be happier to get Peyton and DT back in his line up after watching Alex Smith post a 4 for him last week, unfortunately for him he's matched up against a Goon Squad team that exploded last week even without much contribution from Dez. This should be one of the more interesting games of the week, but with GS having a pretty significant advantage at halfback I have to roll with them in a barn burner 110-109.

Difference Maker: HB Marshawn Lynch, Goon Squad - It would be a good week for the Super Mannings if Helu+Mathews combined for as much as Lynch scores this week.

 

 

Power Rankings Week #10

 

1. Miami Sharks 7-2 Prv. #1A - Look to have fixed their hole at QB with the Cutler/Roeth combo and if God willing their line up stays healthy and excluding byes they will be rolling out Peterson-Charles-Graham as their big three every week, have to be considered the favorite at this point.

 

2. Scott's Tots 7-2 Prv. #3 - The Lacy + Forte combo is running through teams for the Tots and has them looking like a true championship contender. The Rodgers injury may hurt Jordy a bit but this team has a very solid chance at winning the Ultimate Dynasty Bowl this year.

 

3. CLO Collins 5-4 Prv. #1B - The luck has not been with CLO this season but the good news is with his outstanding runningback depth, Ray Rice and Trent Richardson busting isn't enough to sink them.

 

4. Ohhh Kill 'Em 5-3-1 Prv. #5 - Huge win over Super Manning has them in sole possession of the wildcard lead and looking good. A win over the Sharks this week would make them the clear cut wildcard favorite by a large margin.

 

5. Carolina Lions 5-4 Prv. #7 - Exploded last week and while he is up and down, his up is high enough to compete with any team in the league. Has the weakest schedule remaining of other legitimate wildcard contenders (excluding Tick) should be the current favorite to capture the wildcard.

 

6. Purists 5-4 Prv. #8 - Getting hot at the right time, extremely tough schedule over these last 5 but definitely can't be overlooked.

 

7. Super Manning 4-5 Prv. #4 - The loss to Boles and the loss of McFadden are devastating for this team. Peyton, DT, and Andre are good enough that this team could climb back into the mix but their chances are significantly lower than they were a week ago.

 

8. Goonsquad 3-6 Prv. #10 - This team is strong and has a ridiculously weak 5 game stretch coming up, don't rule them out, I'm just saying.

 

9. Dynasty Kings 4-4-1 Prv. #9 - I'm not ruling this team out at all, I still think they have a solid chance to punch a ticket to the playoffs.

 

10. Kory Adams 3-5-1 Prv. #6 - With the schedule coming up and Kory's hole at halfback he is a real longshot to be playing in Week 15.

 

11. Beat Skeet Leave 3-6 Prv. #11 - Team is starting to come on a bit, can probably overlook them in the wildcard race, but I wouldn't overlook them if I was matched up against them.

 

12. Gio's Odyssey 1-7-1 Prv. #12 - The "Lion's Slayer" was a little premature with his trash talk last week, but in 2014 they should still be able to trash talk, but actually be able to back it up a little more.