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The article starts with me rambling about the season ending, gets way too detailed about who’s locked into the playoffs/relegation and which fantasy matchups will determine final positioning and then ends with a final tiers breakdown of all of you. Feel free to read every word I’ve spent the time to write for you skip to what you’re most interested in.
Fellas, this is it. I’ve got a baby coming tomorrow, and in all likelihood, this will be the last you’ll hear from me this season.
But, for what it’s worth, it’s been quite the season. There’s been good competition, storylines, and the makings for an exciting finish. Week 14 will be the final regular season week, and there is so much still on the line.
In fact, there are some wild scenarios in which 7th seeds are in danger of dropping 4 spots on the final week and being relegated; two divisions will have a 6-8 team relegated.
On the flip side, some guys aren’t worried at all - except about titles:
Legacy. R.D. Gallant and Ryan Johnson are both trying to win their first League Bowl championship, while J.B(ahn). and Alex DiCarolo each are vying for their second title in league history.
Mettle. Jordan Putt and the Jordanian Putters have scored 1740 points this year. That’s 219 points more than the next closest team out of all 36 guys in the late this year (Jordan Breyer’s Blitz Zone - Bedrock Division, 1521 points). They currently lead Mettle, and are most likely to be joined by Kyler Stock (Kyler’s Splendid Team) and Alex Chang (Lisan al-QB) in promotion to Legacy.
Bedrock. While there are five teams in the mix, Joe Acosta (Not Your Average Joe), Jordan Breyer (‘s Blitz Zone), and Joel Wagness (HingleMcCringleberry) are the most likely to earn promotion to Mettle next season.
With all of that said, before I show you the final tiers of the season, make sure you’re tuned in to what are going to be the most pivotal games around the league this week.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Legacy
What’s Still Up For Grabs: Two playoff spots, one relegation spot
All but four teams in the division already know their fate:
J.B. - Jonathan’s Amazing Team, 10-3
R.D. Gallant - U Digg It? 7-11, 9-4
Alex DiCarolo - Woody on my Johnson, 9-4
Ryan Johnson Ryan Johnson’s Rad Team, 8-5
Jimmy Bunch - TL;DR, 8-5
Ben Musselman - Nacua Matata, 7-6
Moving down to Mettle Division next year:
Josh Shelton - Air Freier, 3-10
Cody Morford - Bo Me, 2-11
Key Matchups To Keep Tabs On:
Keaton Smith (Maye Cause Drowsiness) secures 7th seed with a win, but could miss the playoffs with a loss + Zach Dye (Purdy Average) or Michael Schultz (Sweet Carolina) win, and could be relegated with a loss + Zach Dye and Michael Schultz wins.
Nathan Clute (Hit Squad Nathan) secures 7th seed with a win, misses the playoffs but avoids relegation with a loss + Michael Schultz (Sweet Carolina) loss, or gets relegated with a loss + Michael Schultz win.
While a win will secure Zach Dye (Purdy Average) a playoff spot, a loss could very easily mean being relegated, despite having 6 wins. Zach needs either Nathan Clute (Hit Squad Nathan) or Michael Schultz (Sweet Caroline) to lose in order to stay out of the relegation zone. Both are projected to win this week.
Michael Schultz (Sweet Carolina) avoids relegation with a win, and can make the playoffs with a win + Zach Dye (Purdy Average) loss.
Mettle
What’s Still Up For Grabs: Five playoff spots, one relegation spot
Yes, you read that right. Only five teams officially know their fate going into the final week:
Jordan Putt - Jordanian Putters, 10-3
Kyler Stock - Kyler’s Splendid Team, 8-5
Daniel Monnier - Monnier, 8-5
Moving down to Bedrock next year:
Ryan Tidwell - Dak Dak Goose, 4-9
Keuris Fernandez - I’m sorry Miss Jackson, 4-9
But, based on point differentials, we can essentially also lock in the following:
Alex Chang - Lisan al-QB, 7-6
Ian Svendsen - Ian’s Ingenious Team, 7-6
Key Matchups To Keep Tabs On:
A win will secure Campbell (Nicoco Puffs) a playoff spot. A loss could drop them all the way out of the playoff race entirely if Julio (Silence of the Lamb), Tim (Jets May Win Someday), and Jordan (Jordan’s Crazy Team) all pick up wins.
A win will secure Julio (Silence of the Lamb) a playoff spot. A loss could drop them out of the playoffs - without risk of relegation - if Tim (Jets May Win Someday) and Jordan (Jordan’s Crazy Team) pick up wins.
A win will secure Tim (Jets May Win Someday) a playoff spot. A loss + a Jordan (Jordan’s Crazy Team) win will mean Tim falls out of the playoffs, but stays above the relegation cut line.
Jordan can avoid relegation with a win or a Sy (Ship Happens) loss. With a win AND a Campbell (Nicoco Puffs), Julio (Silence of the Lamb) or Tim (Jets May Win Someday) loss, Jordan can make the playoffs.
Sy has to beat Monnier and have Jordan (Jordan’s Crazy Team) lose in order to avoid relegation.
Bedrock
What’s Still Up For Grabs: One playoff spot, one relegation spot
This division’s playoff outlook is pretty set. Locked into the playoffs:
Joe Acosta - Not Your Average Joe, 11-2
Jordan Breyer - Blitz Zone Jordan Breyer, 10-3
Joel Wagness - HingleMcCringleberry, 10-3
Eli Robinson - The Skatteboys, 9-4
Miguel Garcia - Baker’s Dozen, 8-5
Jayson Rhea - Jayson’s First-Rate Team, 6-7
Alejandro Sanchez - Alejandro’s Super Succulents, 6-7
Getting kicked from the league next year:
Joey Eugene - Joey’s Marvelous Team, 1-12
Key Matchups To Keep Tabs On:
There’s only one playoff spot still open, and it’ll be fought for between Jason Meredith (ATL Lemon Peppas, 5-8) and Stevie Collins (Fourth & Longwood, 4-9). A Jason loss and Stevie win will mean Stevie sneaks into a playoff spot.
At the same time, Sam Adams (Long Shot Sam, 4-9) and Alex Soares (Cool Drive Alex, 4-9) are attempting to avoid being kicked from the league by getting a win and praying for Stevie (Fourth & Longwood, 4-9) to lose.
WEEK 13 TIERS
