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
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)
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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