Seven weeks in the books and I think it's time to start talking playoffs. {Insert Jim Mora audio clip here} Sure a lot can change over the next six weeks, but it's hard to not start projecting who will be in and who won't. For this league, though, I haven't the faintest idea which six teams will still be standing after Week 13. Going into the week there was a seven way tie for first place. That means that at least one team who was sitting at 4-2, thinking they were in a good position won't even qualify for the postseason. As for the other seven teams, it'll be interesting to see how many can get in with just a half of a season to play.
BYE WEEKS FOR WEEK 8: NEW YORK GIANTS and SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Waivers will be ran late Wednesday night as is the norm.
Onto the games:
On paper my red hot squad facing the ultra-struggling team owned by Nick G looked to be a mismatch. After Thursday night where Nick G jumped out to a 22-0 lead (20 from Shane Vereen), the game appeared to be much closer. Jordy Nelson got me started with 17 points, DeMarco Murray continued to roll with 18, Jay Cutler added 10 and with a late, meaningless TD on MNF by Arian Foster, I jumped into top scoring team of the week for my third $10 prize of the year. Colin Kaepernick added 17 to the total for Nick G in the losing effort.
Final Score: Escaped Lunatics 87 The Lollipop Kids 61
Nick B continues to defy logic with his team as even without the services of injured Victor Cruz, he not only won this week against Joel, but nearly took home top scoring spot in the league. Behind 25 from Tom Brady, 17 from Pierre Garcon, 16 from Le'Veon Bell and 10 from Adam Vinatieri, The Knacks continue to play good ball while shorthanded. Joel had a good showing too with 20 from Matt Forte, 17 from Philip Rivers, 12 from the Bills D and 10 from Antonio Brown, but came up just short.
Final Score: The Knacks 82 Nikachu 72
Another team looking to creep closer to the pack at 4-3 was Nate who had a tough challenge against Ben and his squad of no RBs. Ben was led by Peyton Manning with 31, but his stats caused Ben's D, the 49ers, to suffer to the tune of -6 points. This opened the door for Nate who was led by his quarterback, Matt Stafford with 24 and Lamar Miller who rushed for 13 points. With a six point lead and the Texans D yet to play, Nate survived a complete implosion thanks to 3 sacks and a fumble recovery to eke out a victory.
Final Score: The Bounchers 59 The Magic Wands 52
The one game that had a pair of 4-2 teams hooking up was not pretty. Alex and John both came out flat as only three total players hit double figures. John had two of those players which proved to be the difference as Kyle Orton...yup, Kyle Orton led all scorers with 19 and Ahmad Bradshaw chipped in with 17. Alex saw his kicker lead his team in scoring and with the loss, teams that have their kicker lead in scoring for the week are now 2-73 all time in FCNPFFL history. Fact. Look it up.
Final Score: The Situation 58 The Worthless Peons 38
Jason II was looking for his fourth straight win while keeping pace with the league leaders at 5-2 as he took on Adam who was in dire need of a second straight victory to keep his division hopes alive. Aaron Rodgers was the top game scorer with 30 points and Jason II had a 25 point edge on the team defense as his Colts scored 19 while Adam got -6 from the Panthers D. Cam Newton did score 17 for the 'Basers in a losing effort.
Final Score: Myra's College Fund 75 Biggums' 'Basers 34
Our two 3-3 teams played a very meaningful swing game this week. Matt and Mike both looked to stay a game out of first and we got a pretty good contest even with each team having two goose eggs. For Mike he got a game high 23 points from Andrew Luck while Matt countered with 22 from Golden Tate. Jamaal Charles tacked on 15 for Mike and Randall Cobb put up 14, but Matt wouldn't go easily as he got 13 from Matt Ryan, 12 from Andre Ellington and 11 from the Broncos D. What cost Matt though was his remaining two players posted just 4 more points while Mike saw his last three players put up 17 points.
Final Score: Bookoo Barbarians 69 Rainbows & Puppies 62
Our last game of the week actually saw a come from behind victory on MNF, which has been a rarity this season. Jody needed this game to keep any chance at making the playoffs while Luke was looking to join the tie atop the league at 5-2. Luke got 25 from Drew Brees and yet another strong outing from Antonio Gates with 10 points. Jody continued to get stellar play from Demaryius Thomas who posted 23, saw Roddy White get rowdy for 12, but lost CJ Spiller for the season as well. He needed 14 points from Big Ben on MNF to win and got 19 to secure win #2 on the season.
Final Score: DoggNutz 59 Deathtongue 52
Standings after Week 7:
Back Wall Division
Escaped Lunatics 5-2 (T-1/T-3)
Myra's College Fund 5-2 (T-1/T-3)
The Situation 5-2 (T-1/T-3)
The Worthless Peons 4-3(T-5&6)
The Knacks 3-4
Biggums' 'Basers 2-5
The Lollipop Kids 1-6
Critter Corner Division:
Deathtongue 4-3 (T-2/T-5&6)
Magic Wands 4-3 (T-2/T-5&6)
Nikachu 4-3 (T-2/T-5&6)
Bookoo Barbarians 4-3 (T-2/T-5&6)
Rainbows & Puppies 3-4
The Bounchers 3-4
DoggNutz 2-5
Week 8 Schedule:
John 5-2 vs. Nate 3-4
Jason 5-2 vs. Adam 2-5
Jason II/Ike 5-2 vs. Nick G 1-6
Luke 4-3 vs. Ben 4-3 (Game of the Week)
Joel 4-3 vs. Matt 3-4
Alex 4-3 vs. Nick B 3-4
Mike 4-3 vs. Jody 2-5
This is going to be a very interesting week. The 5-2 teams can separate themselves as the 4-3/3-4 teams beat up on each other.
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