For Hill Valley, it was a stunning blow- the team was on the verge of winning three titles in four years, which would have cemented their claim as the league's second dynasty. Instead, they're left 2-3 in the big game all time- still good for the second most appearances and second most championships, but a gut punch for a team that went 11-2, led the league in points, and had a 97% chance of victory heading into the matchup's finale. They'll have to endure a cold winter, before the rejuvenation of spring and another August Draft gives them an opportunity to strike back.
Week 16 Matchups
LARKSPUR BOWL BRACKET
#2 PAWNEE PRIDE defeat #1 HILL VALLEY McFLYS
It cannot be overstated how unlikely this victory was: neck and neck through three quarters, the end game looked to be underwhelming- the numbers were stacked against Pawnee. Kevin King's triumphant performance will go down in the league's lore; 4 tackles, a pick, a PD, and a TFL. Also of note, Pawnee's jumbo package (Kittle & Higbee both scoring 17) and the return of the Mack. For Hill Valley, Aaron Rodgers was a huge letdown in the big spot, wasting big time showings from undrafted nobodies like Breshad Perriman, Mike Gesicki, and Donald Payne.
OPOG: WR Michael Thomas PAW (29.6)
DPOG: LB Chandler Jones PAW (31.00)
3rd PLACE GAME
#4 HCM LEAD FARMERS defeat #3 NEW YORK'S FINEST
In the annual game that nobody wants to play, the Lead Farmers put a little more damper on Lamar Jackson's MVP season, capturing the bronze by way of their dynamic RB duo, McCaffrey and Jones and an all around tremendous showing from their defense. The only reason this matchup was as close as it was is because Jameis Winston's luck. Beyond Lamar Jackson, Tyler Boyd had a monster day for the Finest, while Lavonte David shored up the defense and Todd Gurley remained viable.
OPOG: QB Lamar Jackson NYF (35.02)
DPOG: LB Anthony Walker HCM (25.00)
7th PLACE GAME
#7 PHOENIX UPRISING defeat #9 CARMEL RUDY-TOOS
The Uprising had their finest hour at the right time, but in the wrong bracket. Their worst season in a decade will deliver the top draft pick slot, thanks largely to 2019's top overall pick, Saquon Barkley, making his case to repeat despite an injury plagued season. Carmel barely stood a chance here, with nine of seventeen starters scoring in single digits; Joey Bosa's 15 led the way, but the franchise's sophomore season will start with the #2 draft slot.
OPOG: RB Saquon Barkley PHX (52.80)
DPOG: LB Fred Warner PHX (31.80)
9th PLACE GAME
#12 SAVANNAH PETES defeat #8 JERSEY CREW
Savannah's redemption tour ends with a claim on the #3 draft slot; They were in the #2 spot this year, selecting RB Alvin Kamara ahead of #3 Christian McCaffrey, and regretting it nearly all season- Kamara's final performance was one of only three 20+ scores on the year, with the first two coming within the season's first three weeks. Jersey's first season nets them the #3 slot in the draft, and should afford them an opportunity to build a team in their fashion, with one year under the belt.
OPOG: RB Alvin Kamara SAV (29.60)
DPOG: LB Dante Fowler Jr. (30.50)
2020 DRAFT ORDER (SLOT SELECTIONS)
- PHOENIX UPRISING
- CARMEL RUDY-TOOS
- SAVANNAH PETES
- JERSEY SANITATION CREW
- MAR-A-LAGO GRABBERS
- BINGHAMTON SNIPERS
- DEPUTY VAN HALENS
- TO BE DETERMINED*
- SOUTH PARK COWS
- OHIO TOMMY BOYS
- HCM LEAD FARMERS
- NEW YORK'S FINEST
- HILL VALLEY McFLYS
- PAWNEE PRIDE
B-DIVISION PENULTIMATE RANKINGS
The inaugural B-Division champion will be crowned this Sunday, with Manitoba looking likely to claim the 14th seed in the Larkspur Bowl, relegating the PHILADELPHIA RUM HAM to the B-Division, with an intention to expand the B-Division roster to six or eight teams for 2020.
- MANITOBA MOOSECREW 4063.14
- NITTANY LIONS 3621.78
- BREWTANG KILLA BEEZ 3497.22
- TORONTO LES TRES PETITES 3377.99
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