FCNPFFL: Week 12 Results

Well this could get interesting...

We have 4 1/2 of the 6 playoff spots locked up...yes I included a 1/2 in that...you'll see later.

Before we get to that (this is usually my most fun post of the season...for the tiebreaker scenarios) let's look ahead to the NFL slate in Week 13. It's Thanksgiving week so you know that means 3 NFL games on THURSDAY!!!

For THURSDAY: DALLAS, DETROIT, GREEN BAY, OAKLAND, PITTSBURGH and BALTIMORE all play. Check you lineups and adjust accordingly.

NO BYE WEEKS!!!!!!!! Waivers will be done normally...as will K/DT add drops. Feel free to email or tweet (Ben) your wants and needs.

Onto the games:

My season has crumbled, but I got another chance to break my pesky losing streak against another Hardi...this time 1st place Luke. Matt Stafford paced the way for Luke with 22, but he didn't get his usual output from Megatron. Kendall Wright helped with 12 the Rams scored 10, but neither was enough. My team unloaded 7 weeks of frustration by finally fulfilling their potential. Kaep led the way with 25, Flash Gordon posted 21, Zac Stacy had 14 before being injured, Antonio Brown tallied 12 and the 49ers kicked in 11 points to boot. Luke would now need some help to clinch the division title.

Final Score: Escaped Lunatics 106 Deathtongue 65

Joel looked to stay within reach of his brother for the Division crown going up against Nick B who left two players in on a BYE. That didn't matter as Cam Newton led all scorers with 22, Jason Witten added 14 and Mendenhall put up 12. Joel hit near rock bottom with his QB getting benched and four players scoring 0 or fewer points (Stevan Ridley I'm looking at your butter covered fingers). Now Joel is just looking for a playoff spot and that is in doubt. Nick B stays alive.

Final Score: The Knacks 64 Nikachu 39

Two of the league's hottest teams not named (Biggums' 'Basers) squared off in what turned out to be a disappointing affair. Drew Brees was the games top scorer with 21 for John who was looking to win his 5th straight while Nate got 17 from Danny Woodhead as he was looking to win his seventh game in eight tries. Johns' next best was Brandon Marshall with 13 while Nate got 11 from Nick Novak. John countered with 10 from Gostkowski so it came down to RGIII on MNF. He needed 23 to win for Nate and mustered just 7 points. The streak lives on for John. With the losses by Nate and Joel, Luke clinches the Back Wall Division!!

Final Score: The Situation 59 The Bounchers 44

Now the door was open for Matt to climb right back into the thick of the playoff chase in the Back Wall Division as he drew Jody who, record aside, is playing much better ball now. This continued as Jody got 35 from Philip RIvers and 18 from MJD to pace the way. Matt got 16 from Eli Manning, 15 from Fitz and 11 from the Broncos D, but couldn't keep pace as Jody as now won 3 of 4 after starting 0-8 like Tampa Bay!!

Final Score: DoggNutz 83 Rainbows & Puppies 66

Adam, if he hadn't done so yet, clinched everything this week with his 8th straight win. He dominated Nick G with 27 from Brady, 25 from Charles, 18 from the Steelers D and 10 from Pierre Thomas. Nick G got 18 from AP, 15 from Andrew Luck and 10 from Rashad Jennings. Even with the loss, Nick G is in the playoffs, but a big congrats goes to Adam for winning the regular season!

Final Score: Biggums' 'Basers 94 The Lollipop Kids 61

Ben needed a win to get into the drivers seat for the overall #3 seed against Mike. In a rare bit of fantasy karma, Mike finally went up against a dud of an opponent. Only Peyton Manning and his 14 points went into double figures for the Wands who were anything but Magic. Mike got 15 from Matt Ryan, 14 from Andre Brown, 12 from Jimmy Graham and 10 from Greg the Leg to win going away and keep his season alive. Ben is safely in the playoffs though, even with the loss.

Final Score: Bookoo Barbarians 65 The Magic Wands 43

Last game...but top scoring team of the week! Ike went off on Alex...poor poor Alex having to take a beating while working in St. Thomas. Ike keeps his slim playoff hopes alive behind an explosion of points. 28 from Knowshon, 25 from Alex Smith, 20 each from Lacy and Tavon Austin and 12 each from Gronk and the Ravens. He earns $10 for his troubles and for Myra.

Final Score: Myra's College Fund 123 Worthless Peons 50

Standings Through Week 12:

Biggums' 'Basers (Adam) 11-1 (Clinched #1 Overall Seed...Critter Corner Champ)
Deathtongue (Luke) 7-4-1 (Clinched #2 Overall Seed...Back Wall Champ)
Lollipop Kids (Nick G) 8-4 (Clinched playoff spot, #3 seed w/ win or Ben loss...wins H2H tiebreaker)
The Magic Wands (Ben) 8-4 (Clinched playoff spot, #3 or #4 seed, loses H2H tiebreak with Nick G)
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The Situation (John) 6-6 (Win and in against Joel)
Nikachu (Joel) 6-6 (Win and in against John)
The Bounchers (Nate) 6-6 (Win and in against Matt)
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The Knacks (Nick B) 5-6-1
Rainbows & Puppies (Matt) 5-7
Escaped Lunatics (Jason) 5-7
Booboo Barbarians (Mike) 5-7
Myra's College Fund (Ike) 5-7
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The Worthless Peons (Alex) 3-9
DoggNutz (Jody) 3-9

Joel and John control their own destiny for the 5 seed (or potential 6 seed if Nate wins...I'll figure that out later)....loser is eliminated (points) I believe barring somehow only 2 teams finishing 6-7 and they win H2H

Scenarios for the non 6 win teams.....

If Nate wins they're all eliminated simple as that.

Nick B: Win and Nate loses and in with the 1/2 game tiebreak)
Mike: Win and Nate and Nick B lose and in (unless I outscore him by 29 points and my tiebreakers come through)
Jason: Win and Nate and Mike lose (or outscore him by 29+ points (I'd beat Nick) AND not have Ike outscore me by 13 points.
Ike: Nate lose...Win (over Mike), I beat Nick B and Ike outscores me by 13 points
Matt: Is eliminated, but controls the fate for everyone above

Schedule for Week 13:

Adam 11-1 vs Alex 3-9 (Nothing matters)
Luke 7-4-1 vs Nick G 8-4 (only important to Nick G)
Ben 8-4 vs Jody 3-9 (only important to Ben)
John 6-6 vs Joel 6-6 (Father v Son Win and in; Lose and out; Happy Thanksgiving!!! Game of the Week)
Nate 6-6 vs Matt 5-7 (Nate win and in, Matt win and fun happens!)
Nick 5-6-1 vs Jason 5-7 (Elimination game at best for each)
Ike 5-7 vs Mike 5-7 (Same boat as Nick B v Jason...win and need help)

So yeah....Go Matt...but no thanks for those two losses by 7 total points all the good it did you!

Happy Thanksgiving to all, but the Hardi household should be fun come Sunday!