In the unlikely but not impossible category are six teams locked at 3-5. Traditionally eight wins is the benchmark to solidify a playoff spot, with seven wins sometimes enough. All six of these teams would need to win out to hit eight wins; Winning four of five is the only path to a winning record. There are, of course, permutations that would result in more than one of these teams making the dance... but in all likelihood, if one of them make it, they'll be the only one: #9 Binghamton, #10 New York, #11 Philadelphia, #12 HCM City, #13 Mar-A-Lago, and #14 Brewtang.
NOTE: The Grabbers ended their five game losing streak with a win over the Snipers... tentatively. If the result is reversed we'll see Binghamton greatly improve their odds for a playoff spot while all but quashing Mar-A-Lago's dark horse Cinderella prospects.
SCOREBOARD:
Week 8 Matchups
- ORG 240: The Horde have quietly put together the most consistent threat outside of South Park, utilizing shrewd matchups and timely moves to bank wins and grind toward the playoffs.
- NYF 236: A statement game after shedding some marquee talent, the Finest are pinning their hopes and dreams on Showtime Mahomes stringing some wins together down the stretch.
- HVM 232: The team played well enough to win but came up just short. The McFlys find their linebackers, traditionally a strength, suddenly depleted. LUKE NEEDS HELP.
- SAV 224: A good all around performance (and a W) shrouds the team's obvious need for a TE; at some point they'll need to spin off one of their quality wideouts for a goal line option.
- PHX 218: Danielle Hunter was denied a sack when the official decided the quarterback had given up on throwing the ball before being tackled for a loss, ending his sack streak.
- MAL 211: Of course the Grabbers would trade for a RB and his handcuff only to have both get injured, while the player they dropped to make room had his best day. They need this W.
- BIN 210: A first half injury to Zach Cunningham likely cost the Snipers this game, and perhaps their playoff hopes. A reversal would give them some wiggle room down the stretch.
- SPC 206: This was the Cows worst game of the season, as they had gone over 228 every week to this point. Larry Fitzgerald finally showed up, and if he continues like this... look out.
- PRH 194: Solid victory, but here comes a tough stretch where they face the five top teams in the league over the final five weeks of the season with slim margin for error.
- MMC 193: After a couple of horrific losses, the Moosecrew return to respectability and relevancy, holding the keys to their playoff destiny down the stretch.
- PAW 185: The win streak ends, but their wheelin' and dealin' still has to have them feeling good, turning Pat Mahomes and Jarvis Landry into Julio Jones and Antonio Brown.
- DVH 182: Since the obscene scoring outburst in weeks 2-4, the Van Halens have scored in the 180 range in three of four and appear to be hurt most by NFL trade context.
- HCM 169: Quiet days from their offensive playmakers doomed them to a loss despite a juicy matchup. The team is currently holding the last bid for the consolation bracket.
- BKB 155: A goose egg in the flex is bad luck. Six defensive starters scoring under 3 points, is bad management. A nice effort from eight players wastes a winnable must-win opportunity.
TEAM OF THE WEEK:(image forthcoming)
QB D. WATSON (MMC) 34.56 pts
RB J. CONNER (HVM) 38.9 pts
WR M. EVANS (MMC) 32.7 pts
TE T. KELCE (PAW) 19.9 pts
DL C. DUNLAP (NYF) 21.5 pts
LB B. MARTINEZ (SAV) 22.0 pts
CB D. WARD (PHX) 17.85 pts
SS J. BATES III (NYF) 30.05 pts
K W. LUTZ (ORG) 16.0 pts
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