At 5-2 are a very impressive HCM City team that leads the league in overall points despite a close loss in week seven, and a persistent New York squad that calls to mind that 2014 run which ended with the LBVI championship. Each team would need to suffer utter collapse over the next six weeks to miss the playoffs.
Four teams sit at 4-3, but only three can claim playoff positioning. For the moment Pawnee, Phoenix, and Oakwood are in, with Savannah on the outside. Pawnee and Phoenix are two and three in points, respectively- the former still having a chance at claiming their fifth win on stat correction, the latter on a four game win streak and five game 200+ point streak. They are the end of the favorites, while Oakwood currently controls their destiny. The Petes will likely need to go 4-2 in the next six weeks to force their way into the playoffs.
After that is a resurgent Binghamton team with a full head of steam, winners of three straight and leading the charge for 3-4 teams. South Park was on the wrong end of an overturned result last week that dimmed but did not snuff their bid; A win this week got them back on track. Mar-A-Lago could not muster the same fortune, while Hill Valley has for the moment gained a stay of execution with a last second spike on the Pride.
Toronto and Philadelphia have seen once promising seasons hampered by disappointing 2-5 results; Toronto's had the toughest road so far, faltering against fierce competition. The Rum Ham are 1-1 in one point games, and have seen two quality efforts spoiled by monster games. With a Cinderella run either can make the dance, but a couple more setbacks and they're left scrubbing the floor in 2017.
As for Manitoba, their best game of the season had the same result as most of the others, their unique brand of misfortune putting them on the brink of elimination- with another loss, their chances at the playoffs are gone. Still, a second half rally would give them a shot for a top draft pick in 2018.
NOTE: HVM vs PAW is too close to call, the McFlys up by less than four points. The potential for an overturned call will remain until Thursday morning. Wait with bated breath.
SCOREBOARD:
Week 7 Matchups
- DVH 236: Number one on the week, on the year, and in our hearts. The lineup is all killer, but the bench depth is all filler- will it matter down the stretch? All about Zeke.
- NYF 216: No receivers, no problem: jumbo packages and defenses win games. Guess Big Ben is back behind center by default going forward.
- PHX 214: A weak running game is shrouded by an unmatched aerial assault; Amari Cooper finally arrived, and not a moment too soon.
- HCM 214: Make no mistake, this team is a juggernaut that nobody will want to face come playoff time, especially if they can sift their options to find a dependable flex.
- OAK 212: Seven of eight offensive players in double digits, and six surpassing their projections readily covers for four holes on defense.
- SPC 207: VII champs are sneaking back into contention and will have a chance to make up ground in the final month with PHX, OAK, HCM, & PAW lined up after BIN & MAL.
- BIN 189: A win is a win and the Snipers' third came despite a pedestrian day on offense from everyone not named Mark Ingram. Deep and competent, its time to shine.
- MMC 188: Having two grand quarterbacking efforts is a waste, especially when you score the wrong one. One eye has to be on 2018, and securing a valuable pick near the top.
- HVM 174: Live to fight another day, champ. A reversal would be heartbreaking, especially considering Zach Ertz' herculean effort to score the winner on the final drive.
- PAW 170: The Pride have only scored below 200 twice, losing both times with 165 & 170 in those showings, 40 and 34 points worse than their next worst (a 205 point loss.)
- MAL 170: Their offensive weapons are struggling to be consistent, spoiling a very good defense and Kirk Cousins' underrated brilliance.
- SAV 165: Dropping two straight has put a damper on the season, but at 4-3 they are far from lost. Julio Jones dominated week seven... they need more of that.
- LTP 160: A spate of injuries diminished a potent lineup, but carrying three quarterbacks and effectively zero tight ends gave the team almost a zero percent chance of victory.
- RUM 148: It should be some consolation that even with their optimal lineup employed, the team would have lost the game by five. Getting to be now or never, Matty Ice.
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