Dios mio, man. Despite this being the 2nd to last weekend of the season, we still have 10 teams playing with much at stake. Over the next two weeks, more than $1200 in straight cash homey will be dished out to league participants. No need to beat around the bush here. Let's get into the details.
Quarterfinals
League 1
#5 Tweeting in the Trenches 137 - #4 Eat My Asomugha 104
I'd be lying if I said I didn't see this one coming. Nick complained all year that I ragged on his team, but we all know it was well deserved. Nick's only chance of advancing past the quarters would have been a bye or a gift matchup with Sam. Neither of these happened,, so sadly your season is done. You hitched your wagon to the Vick/DeSean combo, and unfortunately the wheels came undone and you were sent spiraling into disaster. In his first playoff game, Fusco looked very strong. This team will be a tough out.
#6 The King's Crusaders 127 - #3 Lady Luck 108
Another unsurprising result. EEB must be looking at this score and questioning his purpose in life. He was so, so close to Sam being eliminated, but instead must watch as Chris chalks up yet another playoff win. Just another notch on the old belt. We've all seen this before. Chris squeaks out a week 14 win despite a low score. He explodes for 160 in week 15. His opponent puts up 78 points in week 16. We can't let this happen. When you're the lowest scoring of all 16 teams, advancing in the playoffs is just that much more difficult.
League 2
#5 Jersey Leshoure 169 - #4 Bo$$town Beasts 122
Cutter with a very respectable effort in defeat. Ben used Chris Givens in a playoff game, yet still put up one of the most impressive playoff performances to date. I can't imagine you'll get 40 from Cam Newton every week, but you have to be inspired by this performance. The one silver lining in remaining in League 2 is that you know you will not get any keepers stolen from you. I thought you truly had a shot of advancing Cutter. In the end, your persistent use of Chiefs was just not strong enough.
#6 RGIII for President 164 - #3 Claiborne Supremacy 116
This is the only game the commish picked incorrectly. Darryl has gone off yet again, after claiming the high score prize 4 times in the regular season. If your defense puts up 41 points and you still lose by almost 50, it wasn't meant to be. You've also learned one of the most valuable fantasy lessons which I had to deal with back during the Braylon Edwards / Derek Anderson Browns days... It snows in December. You can never discount the effect of the elements.
Semifinals
League 1
#1 Tequila Party Gnomes v. #6 The King's Crusaders
Matt knew this was coming. As much as I was rooting with you, we were never going to avoid this. You do have some motivation, however. The King beat you in the championship in 07, and then took you down in 08 as well. You must be looking for revenge. The last time Chris did not make the championship game was 2006. Think about that for a second. I just can't imagine what sort of deal he's made with the fantasy gods, but he's done it. My heart is with the Gnomes.
Commish's pick: The King's Crusaders
#2 Dueling Pylons v. #5 Tweeting in the Trenches
These were the two highest scoring teams in the regular season. They were consistently at or near the top of the power rankings. You can be sure that this one is gonna be a shootout. Perhaps that changes the mindset going into this one. In 10 combined seasons, these franchises have a total of 2 playoff wins. Neither has ever been to the championship game. Hopefully these teams don't give too much and then put up 78 against the King, but it also seems inevitable. This should be a fun one, but I think TITTY is just playing too well right now.
Commish's pick: Tweeting in the Trenches
League 2
#1 Team Toliver v. #6 RGIII for President
I can't believe you've stuck with your team name throughout the entire season. There is a lot more than money at stake here. The winner of this matchup will qualify for League 1 in 2013. These teams combined to win 6 out of the 13 high score prizes this season. I expect another high scoring affair. Yashar swept the season series, and it might be tough to get a 3rd win. But how healthy is RG3? It always makes me nervous when a team puts up a monster week in the playoffs. The only real question is how many Bills will Yashar use.
Commish's pick: Team Toliver
#2 Threeing the Hogs v. #5 Jersey Leshoure
I think it's safe to say that coming out of the draft, perception had these two teams right at the top. Despite early season struggles, each turned it around to get one game away from the championship. I can't imagine if you want to make the championship game, you'd want to start Chris Givens, but we will see. I know that both of these guys are absolutely League 1 worthy, and we will welcome you with open arms in 2013. I think this is a really close game. But Mike's team is finally healthy when it matters most.
Commish's pick: Threeing the Hogs
RELEGATION BATTLE
Stanky Monkeys 109 - Coach Janky Spanky 92
While I would love to declare this case closed, the rules unfortunately say otherwise. In a 2 week playoff matchup, you do not want to dig yourself a hole. You also don't want to start 2 Chiefs, Chris Givens, or have 73 points going into Monday night, but I guess we have a cause and effect thing here. Believe it or not, Aaron Rodgers has scored 17 points or less in 5 of his last 6 games. He just doesn't look like the MVP quarterback we've seen in the past.
EEB has a lot of work to do. His team is decimated with injuries. Thankfully he has Brian Hartline waiting in the wings. I can't imagine what must be going through your mind setting your lineup in week 15. It must be far more intense than setting a lineup in a championship. Even had Lou not been starting week 15 with a lead, I still would have picked him. This is truly the definition of "on the ropes". It will be all over soon.
Commish's pick: Stanky Monkeys
It is unfortunate that there will only be 1 or 2 more blogs after this. Far too many people end the season in tears. Hopefully we will have a nice turnout this Sunday. A number of us are still getting together to drink and yell at TV's. That and the occasional Jets fan calling for playoffs after a 1 point win over the Cardinals and a 7 point win over the Jaguars. Keep in mind that the winners of the 3rd place games in week 16 also will win money. Additionally, the 3rd place game in League 2 will determine the 3rd member who will join League 1 next season. Good luck to everyone in Week 15.
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