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.

 



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.