1.) (LW #3) Rank This 7-3 103.4 PPG [.178 NPRP]
Last Friday, during Curtis's Senior Night football game (well done, Curt), Dave turned to me and jokingly stated that "if [he] was lucky before, then all that's left is bad luck now."
This was of course in reference to Dave's season-low point total in a loss to Curt the week before.
But, as we can see, Dave got it back like it never left. In a pivotal rematch against the Cobra Commanders for first place in the Western Division (and, more importantly, the Power Rankings), Dave went off. And, with 3 games left, a one-game lead, and a 3-way tie for second place in the division, it seems that Lady Luck may escort him all the way to the playoffs should things hold.
And things seem to point in his favor this week, as he faces off with the Insane Clown Posse, who sits dead-last in the division. Barring a major upset, Dave should be sitting atop the rankings this time next week.
2.) (LW #1) Cobra Commanders 6-4, 108.3 PPG [.176 NPRP]
It was a tough loss this weekend for Mama, throwing her back into the kerfuffle that is the Western Playoff chase.
However, even though she may be one game back of Dave, her astronomical PPG has her within 2 one-thousandths of the first place position.
That doesn't make things easy on Melinda, though. This weekend she takes on the Extraterrestrial Kid, Sean Brown.
Sean has been skyrocketing up the rankings with an equally impressive PPG, so this one should be a doozy. Oh, and did I mention that playoffs are on the line?
3.) (LW #4) ~ Roswelker 6-4, 103.5 PPG [.168 NPRP]
With an easy win this week, Sean has reached yet another milestone in his epic comeback of a season. After deeming himself a lost-cause following a troubling 0-2 start, Sean bounced back, amassing win after win.
Now, he is just one game back out of first as we reach crunch time. Will the run continue? Or will the name change amount to nothing as he falls back into anonymity?
Everything hinges on Sean's most important game: The next game.
The next game now is a showdown against his own mother, the rematch of the game that seemingly brought him back from the dead.
This one's big, boys and girls, buckle up.
4.) (LW #2) Probation 6-4, 100.3 PPG [.163 NPRP]
I called Curtis on Sunday after numerous complaints were filed with the Commissioner's office in regards to Curtis' starting of TWO players on bye weeks.
Yes, Curtis started both Rob Gronkowski AND Jamaal Charles despite their absences from sporting events on Sunday.
Curtis had no other Tight end to fill Gronk's spot, and his only playable running back was Ahmad Bradshaw (who is perpetually on a bye from being an athlete).
Curtis informed me that there was no one on his bench that he felt good dropping on the chance that he pulled a miracle win against Sean. In other words, there was intent and a conscious decision to start the two players. In other words, Curtis did not display ignorance or lack of awareness. He will not be put on probation.
HOWEVER, if the league feels he deserves to be, then please TEXT or E-MAIL me your vote. A league-majority will place him on probation, meaning that he can be kicked from the league if such an incident happens again.
Curtis takes on VERSACE VERSACE this week, with a chance to officially eliminate him from playoff contention. And, coming in with a full team, this could spell doom for Corey, and keep Curt in the hunt.
5.) (LW #5) Mama's Homemade Salsa 6-4, 99.1 PPG [.161 NPRP]
"THE SALSA WAS TOO HOT." - Bobby B
What can I say about the Salsa? Another under-100 scoring week, marking 4 straight weeks in double-digits. That means he's due, right?
Then again, Nicky B. has hit 95 points twice in 2 weeks, with two straight wins. So is he actually due for a loss?
It's tough to say, but even at 5th in the rankings, this team is still atop their division.
All it needs is one came to clinch a playoff berth, and that win could come against ~ Mosstradamus. Thanks to our stats board, we've discovered that if Nick played Will every game of the season, they would each be 5-5. In other words, even though Will is two games back, he matches up VERY well with the Salsa.
6.) (LW #8) Broken Clavicles 5-5, 91.1 PPG [.138 NPRP]
After doing some soul-searching and finding that games on a phone can be a quality form of therapy, Matt Smith has started his own little comeback.
I say "little" because Matt hit over 50 for the first time in 3 weeks and he STILL has the second-lowest PPG despite being second in his division.
That may change this week though, as Matt takes on a dark horse, ascending from the abyss like a spirit sent to raze hell...
7.) (LW #9) Kaep Happy 3-7, 103.2 PPG [.136 NPRP]
CHERYL IS BACK.
Two weeks ago I apologized for her rough season and her unlucky streak. Last week, she was disrespected by some parts of the media for being "overrated" in the 9th place slot. And now, she's emerged as a contender for the Eastern playoff spot.
It may be a long shot, but with her end-of-season schedule, a miracle cant be ruled out.
She ends her season with ~ Mosstradamus, who's in such a slump right now that they're falling asleep.
The week before, she plays division leader Mama's Homemade Salsa, a team with a significantly lower PPG with a target on it's back.
But first, Cheryl has the chance to put the Broken Clavicles out of their miserable dreams. Barring a setback on Cheryl's part, this game is poised to be a blowout in her favor, putting her in prime position to make a run.
8.) (LW #6) ~ Mosstradamus 4-6, 95.7 PPG [.136 NPRP]
Even with the big 8 next to it's name, this team is far from done for the year.
Just a hair-length out of 7th despite the higher record, Mosstradamus is due for a chance to take the ball deep and take the top off the defense. This could be their week, as they face off with rival Mama's Homemade Salsa.
Not only is this game big in terms of playoffs, but in terms of the bitter rivalry between these 2 teams. Will has won the last 2 contests (and they are tied 2-2 in all-time head-to-head matchups). That's why this game deserves a promo.
9.) (LW #7) Insane Clown Posse 4-6, 92.8 PPG [.132 NPRP]
Another rough week at quarterback for the Posse, who started Jake Locker and wound up with -3 points at the position.
Despite the rough patch though, this team put up a close game thanks to another big performance by Megatron.
However, this team is still out of the playoffs, and is now headhunting Dave and his first-place squad to avenge the downing of his wife. Can Bobby B pull it off?
10.) (LW #10) VERSACE VERSACE 3-7, 90.2 PPG [.119 NPRP]
Falling further behind this week is everyone's favorite accountant. However, Corey Hewett is prepped to make his final stand, attempting to win out and sneak into the playoffs.
His first test? The fourth-place Probation team. Let's just hope that there isn't another AJ Green Hail Mary catch to add insult to injury.
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