**Recaps**
1st Wave of Games…
Clam Diggers Sack I Got Sacks
Difference Maker: Ezekiel Elliott-RB (25.40 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional matchup, the Clam Diggers beat a strong I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks team by a score of 152.21 to 116.52, behind the support of 69,778 faithful fans at Clam Digger Stadium.
The Clam Diggers were led to their 35.69 point victory by a 25.40 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott, who beat the Washington Redskins defense for 150 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 4 receiving yards. With this performance, Elliott was the number 1 ranked running back for week 8. They also got help from a 19.50 point effort from Luke Kuechly, who beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense for 6 tackles and 1 interception.
“It wasn’t pretty but we’ll take it,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were helped out in a losing cause by a 24.30 point effort from LeSean McCoy, who beat the Oakland Raiders defense for 151 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 22 receiving yards. With this performance, McCoy was the number 2 ranked running back for week 8. They also got help from a 15.00 point effort from Zach Brown, who beat the Dallas Cowboys offense for 8 tackles.
“We had our chances but we let them slip away,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
This brings the record for the Clam Diggers to 6-4, and drops I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks to a record of 4-6.
Coming up in week 9, the Clam Diggers are at 5-5 Fournettecation, where Fournettecation are an early 22.3-point underdog, while the 6-4 Carolina Hitmen are at I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, where I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are an early 30.7-point favorite.
The Wellington Wells Whifflers Take Over Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
Difference Maker: Deshaun Watson-QB (31.78 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, the Wellington Wells Whifflers beat a strong Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood team by a score of 187.13 to 141.94, silencing a hostile crowd of 74,020 at Rodgers Field.
The Wellington Wells Whifflers were led to their 45.19 point victory by a 31.78 point effort from Deshaun Watson, who tore apart the Seattle Seahawks defense for 402 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 67 rushing yards. With this performance, Watson was the number 2 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 21.90 point effort from Melvin Gordon, who beat the New England Patriots defense for 132 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 7 receiving yards.
“We finally got the monkey off our backs,” Wellington Wells Whifflers coach Aaron Mathiason said.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were helped out in a losing cause by a 21.90 point effort from Melvin Gordon, who beat the New England Patriots defense for 132 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 7 receiving yards. With this performance, Gordon was the number 3 ranked running back for week 8. They also got help from a 19.30 point effort from Travis Kelce, who beat the Denver Broncos defense for 133 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“We’ll just have to put this loss behind us,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
This brings the record for the Wellington Wells Whifflers to 5-5, and drops Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood to a record of 7-3.
Coming up in week 9, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood are at the 5-5 Alderaan Wookies, where the Alderaan Wookies are an early 30.4-point favorite, while 8-2 BendTheKnee are at the Wellington Wells Whifflers, where the Wellington Wells Whifflers are an early 16.4-point underdog.
Da South Run Through Breakin Tackles
Difference Maker: Deion Jones-LB (17.00 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional battle, Da South beat a strong Breakin Tackles team by a score of 151.40 to 127.50, extending the winning streak for Da South to 3 games.
Da South were led to their 23.90 point victory by a 17.00 point effort from Deion Jones, who beat the New York Jets offense for 9 tackles. They also got help from a 16.00 point effort from Kwon Alexander, who beat the Carolina Panthers offense for 6 tackles.
“I’m really proud of the way our guys hung in there,” Da South coach Dave Jackson said.
Breakin Tackles were helped out in a losing cause by a 27.30 point effort from JuJu Smith-Schuster, who tore apart the Detroit Lions defense for 193 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Smith-Schuster was the number 3 ranked wide receiver for week 8. They also got help from a 16.02 point effort from Matthew Stafford, who tore apart the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 423 passing yards in addition to 11 rushing yards.
“We came out flat,” Breakin Tackles coach Chris Butler said.
This brings the record for Da South to 5-5, and drops Breakin Tackles to a record of 0-10.
Coming up in week 9, 0-10 Breakin Tackles are at Da South, where Da South are an early 31.3-point favorite, while Breakin Tackles are at 5-5 Da South, where Da South are an early 31.3-point favorite.
The Carolina Hitmen Edge Hakeem I Saw I Conquered
Difference Maker: DeAndre Hopkins-WR (31.15 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional rivalry, the Carolina Hitmen squeaked by a tough Hakeem I Saw I Conquered team by a score of 131.22 to 126.46, extending the losing streak for Hakeem I Saw I Conquered to 5 games.
The Carolina Hitmen were led to their 4.76 point victory by a 31.15 point effort from DeAndre Hopkins, who tore apart the Seattle Seahawks defense for 224 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Hopkins was the number 3 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 18.10 point effort from Jack Doyle, who beat the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 121 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“This win is for all the fans,” Carolina Hitmen coach Ronnell Morgan said.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered were helped out in a losing cause by a 19.30 point effort from Travis Kelce, who beat the Denver Broncos defense for 133 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Kelce was the number 1 ranked tight end for week 8. They also got help from a 15.00 point effort from Kurt Coleman, who beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense for 7 tackles.
“We had our chances but we let them slip away,” Hakeem I Saw I Conquered coach Brian Liotta said.
The Carolina Hitmen took advantage of their schedule this week, as their point total would have gone for a loss against 19 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 8.
This brings the record for the Carolina Hitmen to 6-4, and drops Hakeem I Saw I Conquered to a record of 4-6.
Coming up in week 9, the Carolina Hitmen are at 4-6 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, where I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are an early 30.7-point favorite, while the 3-7 BUCKNASTY BOYS are at Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, where Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are an early 3.4-point underdog.
The Urge to Purge Pound the NC Titans
Difference Maker: Will Fuller-WR (29.08 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, The Urge to Purge beat a strong NC Titans team by a score of 156.27 to 118.12, extending the winning streak for The Urge to Purge to 3 games.
The Urge to Purge were led to their 38.15 point victory by a 29.08 point effort from Will Fuller, who beat the Seattle Seahawks defense for 125 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. With this performance, Fuller was the number 5 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 21.25 point effort from Justin Houston, who beat the Denver Broncos offense for 5 tackles.
“This was a big win for us,” The Urge to Purge coach Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
The NC Titans were helped out in a losing cause by a 18.65 point effort from Kenny Vaccaro, who beat the Chicago Bears offense for 6 tackles. They also got help from a 16.30 point effort from Muhammad Wilkerson, who beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 5 tackles and 1.0 QB sack.
“We beat ourselves,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
This brings the record for The Urge to Purge to 7-3, and drops the NC Titans to a record of 2-8.
Coming up in week 9, 4-6 Maclin on Dat Ass are at The Urge to Purge, where The Urge to Purge are an early 12.9-point favorite, while the NC Titans are at the 8-2 Carnival of Pain, where the Carnival of Pain are an early 4.2-point underdog.
Maclin on Dat Ass Hammer Feeling Green
Difference Maker: C.J. Mosley-LB (31.15 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, Maclin on Dat Ass beat a strong Feeling Green team by a score of 180.53 to 156.37, extending the winning streak for Maclin on Dat Ass to 3 games.
Maclin on Dat Ass were led to their 24.16 point victory by a 31.15 point effort from C.J. Mosley, who beat the Miami Dolphins offense for 3 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Mosley was the number 4 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 25.30 point effort from Carlos Dunlap, who beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 3 tackles and 1.0 QB sack.
“This team has served notice,” Maclin on Dat Ass coach Richard Glenn said.
Feeling Green were helped out in a losing cause by a 20.65 point effort from Frank Clark, who beat the Houston Texans offense for 4 tackles and 2.0 QB sacks. With this performance, Clark was the number 4 ranked defensive end for week 8. They also got help from a 18.50 point effort from Danny Trevathan, who beat the New Orleans Saints offense for 9 tackles.
“They stepped up and made the plays,” Feeling Green coach Donavin Serras said.
Adding salt to the wound, Feeling Green could have scored 187.07 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Donavin Serras left key players like Russell Wilson and his corresponding 33.08 points on the bench.
This brings the record for Maclin on Dat Ass to 4-6, and drops Feeling Green to a record of 5-5.
Coming up in week 9, Feeling Green are at the 6-4 House of Cards, where the House of Cards are an early 29.1-point underdog, while Maclin on Dat Ass are at 7-3 The Urge to Purge, where The Urge to Purge are an early 12.9-point favorite.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats Take Down Hyde Yo Wife
Difference Maker: Harrison Butker-K (19.00 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional battle, Beer, Cheese, & Brats beat a strong Hyde Yo Wife team by a score of 179.60 to 156.40, silencing a hostile crowd of 66,815 at B.o.B. Field.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led to their 23.20 point victory by a 19.00 point effort from Harrison Butker, who beat the Denver Broncos defense for 5 field goals made and 2 extra points. With this performance, Butker was the number 1 ranked place kicker for week 8. They also got help from a 16.20 point effort from Alshon Jeffery, who snuck past the San Francisco 49ers defense for 62 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“This team always seems to find a way to win,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes & Jeremy Bennett said.
Hyde Yo Wife were helped out in a losing cause by a 18.50 point effort from Hayes Pullard, who beat the New England Patriots offense for 10 tackles. They also got help from a 16.70 point effort from Tyrod Taylor, who snuck past the Oakland Raiders defense for 165 passing yards and 1 passing TD in addition to 1 rushing yards.
“These guys have nothing to be ashamed of,” Hyde Yo Wife coach Greg Stallworth said.
Causing further embarrassment, Hyde Yo Wife could have scored 183.60 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Greg Stallworth left key players like David Irving and his corresponding 18.60 points on the bench.
This brings the record for Beer, Cheese, & Brats to 5-5, and drops Hyde Yo Wife to a record of 6-4.
Coming up in week 9, 6-4 Hyde Yo Wife are at Beer, Cheese, & Brats, where Beer, Cheese, & Brats are an early 12.7-point underdog, while Hyde Yo Wife are at 5-5 Beer, Cheese, & Brats, where Beer, Cheese, & Brats are an early 12.7-point underdog.
Fournettecation Slips Pass the Alderaan Wookies
Difference Maker: Carlos Dunlap-DL (25.30 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, Fournettecation slipped pass a tough Alderaan Wookies team by a score of 156.67 to 149.52, behind the support of 74,219 faithful fans at Sixty Ninth Bank Stadium.
Fournettecation were led to their 7.15 point victory by a 25.30 point effort from Carlos Dunlap, who beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 3 tackles and 1.0 QB sack. With this performance, Dunlap was the number 1 ranked defensive end for week 8. They also got help from a 17.00 point effort from Deion Jones, who beat the New York Jets offense for 9 tackles.
“This win is for all the fans,” Fournettecation coach C.J. Jensen said.
The Alderaan Wookies were helped out in a losing cause by a 28.80 point effort from Earl Thomas, who beat the Houston Texans offense for 3 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Thomas was the number 1 ranked defensive safety for week 8. They also got help from a 18.20 point effort from Michael Bennett, who beat the Houston Texans offense for 4 tackles and 1.5 QB sacks.
“He always has his team ready to play,” Alderaan Wookies coach Champ Douglas said.
Causing further embarrassment, the Alderaan Wookies could have scored 202.36 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Champ Douglas left key players like Deshaun Watson and his corresponding 31.78 points on the bench.
This brings the record for Fournettecation to 5-5, and drops the Alderaan Wookies to a record of 5-5.
Coming up in week 9, the 6-4 Clam Diggers are at Fournettecation, where Fournettecation are an early 22.3-point underdog, while 7-3 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood are at the Alderaan Wookies, where the Alderaan Wookies are an early 30.4-point favorite.
The Smoked Salmons Edge The Gremlins
Difference Maker: Russell Wilson-RB (33.08 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, the Smoked Salmons squeaked by a tough The Gremlins team by a score of 176.33 to 173.48, behind the support of 71,214 faithful fans at The Watershed.
The Smoked Salmons were led to their 2.85 point victory by a 33.08 point effort from Russell Wilson, who tore apart the Houston Texans defense for 452 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 30 rushing yards. With this performance, Wilson was the number 1 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 24.30 point effort from LeSean McCoy, who beat the Oakland Raiders defense for 151 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 22 receiving yards.
“You dream about this as a kid,” Smoked Salmons coach Larry Mrozowski & John D’Andre said.
The Gremlins were helped out in a losing cause by a 31.15 point effort from DeAndre Hopkins, who tore apart the Seattle Seahawks defense for 224 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Hopkins was the number 3 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 18.50 point effort from Danny Trevathan, who beat the New Orleans Saints offense for 9 tackles.
“He always has his team ready to play,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
The Gremlins drew the short straw with their schedule this week, as their point total would have resulted in a win against 17 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 8.
This brings the record for the Smoked Salmons to 6-4, and drops The Gremlins to a record of 4-6.
Coming up in week 9, the Smoked Salmons are at 5-5 I Go Deep, where I Go Deep are an early 42.4-point underdog, while the 4-6 Surprise Scorpians are at The Gremlins, where The Gremlins are an early 25.3-point favorite.
The Carnival of Pain Get By I Go Deep
Difference Maker: C.J. Mosley-LB (31.15 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, the Carnival of Pain squeaked by a tough I Go Deep team by a score of 144.67 to 141.50, extending the winning streak for the Carnival of Pain to 5 games.
The Carnival of Pain were led to their 3.17 point victory by a 31.15 point effort from C.J. Mosley, who beat the Miami Dolphins offense for 3 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Mosley was the number 4 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 29.08 point effort from Will Fuller, who beat the Seattle Seahawks defense for 125 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s.
“This was a confidence booster,” Carnival of Pain coach Jamian Shavers & Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
I Go Deep were helped out in a losing cause by a 19.00 point effort from Harrison Butker, who beat the Denver Broncos defense for 5 field goals made and 2 extra points. With this performance, Butker was the number 1 ranked place kicker for week 8. They also got help from a 17.00 point effort from Jadeveon Clowney, who beat the Seattle Seahawks offense for 4 tackles.
“They just made more plays than we did,” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
Adding salt to the wound, I Go Deep could have scored 158.80 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Nick Davis left key players like Joe Schobert and his corresponding 27.30 points on the bench.
The Carnival of Pain took advantage of their schedule this week, as their point total would have gone for a loss against 15 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 8.
This brings the record for the Carnival of Pain to 8-2, and drops I Go Deep to a record of 5-5.
Coming up in week 9, the 2-8 NC Titans are at the Carnival of Pain, where the Carnival of Pain are an early 4.2-point underdog, while the 6-4 Smoked Salmons are at I Go Deep, where I Go Deep are an early 42.4-point underdog.
The Surprise Scorpians Smoke the BUCKNASTY BOYS
Difference Maker: Jalen Mills-DB (22.45 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, the Surprise Scorpians beat a strong BUCKNASTY BOYS team by a score of 189.62 to 152.85, extending the losing streak for BUCKNASTY BOYS to 4 games.
The Surprise Scorpians were led to their 36.77 point victory by a 22.45 point effort from Jalen Mills, who beat the San Francisco 49ers offense for 2 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Mills was the number 3 ranked defensive cornerback for week 8. They also got help from a 20.20 point effort from Jerick McKinnon, who snuck past the Cleveland Browns defense for 50 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 72 receiving yards.
“It hasn’t sunk in yet,” Surprise Scorpians coach Robert Elliott said.
The BUCKNASTY BOYS were helped out in a losing cause by a 22.45 point effort from Jalen Mills, who beat the San Francisco 49ers offense for 2 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Mills was the number 3 ranked defensive cornerback for week 8. They also got help from a 18.20 point effort from Michael Bennett, who beat the Houston Texans offense for 4 tackles and 1.5 QB sacks.
“We’ll just have to put this loss behind us,” BUCKNASTY BOYS coach Jesse Lowrey said.
This brings the record for the Surprise Scorpians to 4-6, and drops the BUCKNASTY BOYS to a record of 3-7.
Coming up in week 9, the BUCKNASTY BOYS are at 4-6 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, where Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are an early 3.4-point underdog, while the Surprise Scorpians are at 4-6 The Gremlins, where The Gremlins are an early 25.3-point favorite.
BendTheKnee Blows Past the House of Cards
Difference Maker: JuJu Smith-Schuster-WR (35.35 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional classic, BendTheKnee beat a strong House of Cards team by a score of 195.77 to 143.71, extending the winning streak for BendTheKnee to 6 games.
BendTheKnee were led to their 52.06 point victory by a 27.30 point effort from JuJu Smith-Schuster, who tore apart the Detroit Lions defense for 193 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Smith-Schuster was the number 3 ranked wide receiver for week 8. They also got help from a 21.25 point effort from Justin Houston, who beat the Denver Broncos offense for 5 tackles.
“We brought our A-game,” BendTheKnee coach Laurence Sta Ines said.
The House of Cards were helped out in a losing cause by a 25.40 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott, who beat the Washington Redskins defense for 150 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 4 receiving yards. With this performance, Elliott was the number 1 ranked running back for week 8. They also got help from a 13.00 point effort from Matt Bryant, who beat the New York Jets defense for 4 field goals made and 1 extra point.
“They’ve had our number all season,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
This brings the record for BendTheKnee to 8-2, and drops the House of Cards to a record of 6-4.
Coming up in week 9, 5-5 Feeling Green are at the House of Cards, where the House of Cards are an early 29.1-point underdog, while BendTheKnee are at the 5-5 Wellington Wells Whifflers, where the Wellington Wells Whifflers are an early 16.4-point underdog.
2nd Wave of Games…
Fournettecation Pounds I Got Sacks
Difference Maker: Carlos Dunlap-DL (25.30 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, Fournettecation beat a strong I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks team by a score of 156.67 to 116.52, behind the support of 72,327 faithful fans at Sixty Ninth Bank Stadium.
Fournettecation were led to their 40.15 point victory by a 25.30 point effort from Carlos Dunlap, who beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 3 tackles and 1.0 QB sack. With this performance, Dunlap was the number 1 ranked defensive end for week 8. They also got help from a 17.00 point effort from Deion Jones, who beat the New York Jets offense for 9 tackles.
“We’re not going to rest on our laurels,” Fournettecation coach C.J. Jensen said.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were helped out in a losing cause by a 24.30 point effort from LeSean McCoy, who beat the Oakland Raiders defense for 151 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 22 receiving yards. With this performance, McCoy was the number 2 ranked running back for week 8. They also got help from a 15.00 point effort from Zach Brown, who beat the Dallas Cowboys offense for 8 tackles.
“There were too many defensive lapses,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
This brings the record for Fournettecation to 5-5, and drops I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks to a record of 4-6.
Coming up in week 9, the 6-4 Clam Diggers are at Fournettecation, where Fournettecation are an early 22.3-point underdog, while the 6-4 Carolina Hitmen are at I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, where I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are an early 30.7-point favorite.
Wellington Wells Whifflers Blow Past Feeling Green
Difference Maker: Deshaun Watson-QB (31.78 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional rivalry, the Wellington Wells Whifflers beat a strong Feeling Green team by a score of 187.13 to 156.37, extending the losing streak for Feeling Green to 4 games.
The Wellington Wells Whifflers were led to their 30.76 point victory by a 31.78 point effort from Deshaun Watson, who tore apart the Seattle Seahawks defense for 402 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 67 rushing yards. With this performance, Watson was the number 2 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 21.90 point effort from Melvin Gordon, who beat the New England Patriots defense for 132 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 7 receiving yards.
“We snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat,” Wellington Wells Whifflers coach Aaron Mathiason said.
Feeling Green were helped out in a losing cause by a 20.65 point effort from Frank Clark, who beat the Houston Texans offense for 4 tackles and 2.0 QB sacks. With this performance, Clark was the number 4 ranked defensive end for week 8. They also got help from a 18.50 point effort from Danny Trevathan, who beat the New Orleans Saints offense for 9 tackles.
“We didn’t get the job done,” Feeling Green coach Donavin Serras said.
This brings the record for the Wellington Wells Whifflers to 5-5, and drops Feeling Green to a record of 5-5.
Coming up in week 9, Feeling Green are at the 6-4 House of Cards, where the House of Cards are an early 29.1-point underdog, while 8-2 BendTheKnee are at the Wellington Wells Whifflers, where the Wellington Wells Whifflers are an early 16.4-point underdog.
Da South Handle I Go Deep
Difference Maker: Deion Jones-LB (17.00 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, Da South squeaked by a tough I Go Deep team by a score of 151.40 to 141.50, extending the winning streak for Da South to 3 games.
Da South were led to their 9.90 point victory by a 17.00 point effort from Deion Jones, who beat the New York Jets offense for 9 tackles. They also got help from a 16.00 point effort from Kwon Alexander, who beat the Carolina Panthers offense for 6 tackles.
“We sent a message here today,” Da South coach Dave Jackson said.
I Go Deep were helped out in a losing cause by a 19.00 point effort from Harrison Butker, who beat the Denver Broncos defense for 5 field goals made and 2 extra points. With this performance, Butker was the number 1 ranked place kicker for week 8. They also got help from a 17.00 point effort from Jadeveon Clowney, who beat the Seattle Seahawks offense for 4 tackles.
“Give them all the credit,” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
Causing further embarrassment, I Go Deep could have scored 158.80 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Nick Davis left key players like Joe Schobert and his corresponding 27.30 points on the bench.
This brings the record for Da South to 5-5, and drops I Go Deep to a record of 5-5.
Coming up in week 9, 0-10 Breakin Tackles are at Da South, where Da South are an early 31.3-point favorite, while the 6-4 Smoked Salmons are at I Go Deep, where I Go Deep are an early 42.4-point underdog.
Hyde Yo Wife Takes Out the Carolina Hitmen
Difference Maker: Hayes Pullard-LB (18.50 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, Hyde Yo Wife beat a strong Carolina Hitmen team by a score of 156.40 to 131.22, behind the support of 74,857 faithful fans at B.o.B. Field.
Hyde Yo Wife were led to their 25.18 point victory by a 18.50 point effort from Hayes Pullard, who beat the New England Patriots offense for 10 tackles. They also got help from a 16.70 point effort from Tyrod Taylor, who snuck past the Oakland Raiders defense for 165 passing yards and 1 passing TD in addition to 1 rushing yards.
“This team showed a lot of pride,” Hyde Yo Wife coach Greg Stallworth said.
The Carolina Hitmen were helped out in a losing cause by a 31.15 point effort from DeAndre Hopkins, who tore apart the Seattle Seahawks defense for 224 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Hopkins was the number 3 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 18.10 point effort from Jack Doyle, who beat the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 121 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“We dug ourselves a deep hole,” Carolina Hitmen coach Ronnell Morgan said.
Compounding the issue, the Carolina Hitmen could have scored 156.72 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Ronnell Morgan left key players like Adam Thielen and his corresponding 15.80 points on the bench.
This brings the record for Hyde Yo Wife to 6-4, and drops the Carolina Hitmen to a record of 6-4.
Coming up in week 9, the Carolina Hitmen are at 4-6 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, where I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are an early 30.7-point favorite, while Hyde Yo Wife are at 5-5 Beer, Cheese, & Brats, where Beer, Cheese, & Brats are an early 12.7-point underdog.
The Urge to Purge Clip the Clam Diggers
Difference Maker: Will Fuller-WR (29.08 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, The Urge to Purge squeaked by a tough Clam Diggers team by a score of 156.27 to 152.21, extending the winning streak for The Urge to Purge to 3 games.
The Urge to Purge were led to their 4.06 point victory by a 29.08 point effort from Will Fuller, who beat the Seattle Seahawks defense for 125 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. With this performance, Fuller was the number 5 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 21.25 point effort from Justin Houston, who beat the Denver Broncos offense for 5 tackles.
“Everyone counted us out of the one,” The Urge to Purge coach Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
The Clam Diggers were helped out in a losing cause by a 25.40 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott, who beat the Washington Redskins defense for 150 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 4 receiving yards. With this performance, Elliott was the number 1 ranked running back for week 8. They also got help from a 19.50 point effort from Luke Kuechly, who beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense for 6 tackles and 1 interception.
“I’m really proud of our guys’ effort, regardless of the outcome,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
Causing further embarrassment, the Clam Diggers could have scored 167.18 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Rich Perez left key players like Jamison Crowder and his corresponding 13.46 points on the bench.
This brings the record for The Urge to Purge to 7-3, and drops the Clam Diggers to a record of 6-4.
Coming up in week 9, the Clam Diggers are at 5-5 Fournettecation, where Fournettecation are an early 22.3-point underdog, while 4-6 Maclin on Dat Ass are at The Urge to Purge, where The Urge to Purge are an early 12.9-point favorite.
Maclin on Dat Ass Smack the BUCKNASTY BOYS
Difference Maker: C.J. Mosley-LB (31.15 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional rivalry, Maclin on Dat Ass beat a strong BUCKNASTY BOYS team by a score of 180.53 to 152.85, extending the winning streak for Maclin on Dat Ass to 3 games.
Maclin on Dat Ass were led to their 27.68 point victory by a 31.15 point effort from C.J. Mosley, who beat the Miami Dolphins offense for 3 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Mosley was the number 4 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 25.30 point effort from Carlos Dunlap, who beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 3 tackles and 1.0 QB sack.
“We’re going to savor this victory,” Maclin on Dat Ass coach Richard Glenn said.
The BUCKNASTY BOYS were helped out in a losing cause by a 22.45 point effort from Jalen Mills, who beat the San Francisco 49ers offense for 2 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Mills was the number 3 ranked defensive cornerback for week 8. They also got help from a 18.20 point effort from Michael Bennett, who beat the Houston Texans offense for 4 tackles and 1.5 QB sack.
“They stepped up and made the plays,” BUCKNASTY BOYS coach Jesse Lowrey said.
This brings the record for Maclin on Dat Ass to 4-6, and drops the BUCKNASTY BOYS to a record of 3-7.
Coming up in week 9, the BUCKNASTY BOYS are at 4-6 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, where Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are an early 3.4-point underdog, while Maclin on Dat Ass are at 7-3 The Urge to Purge, where The Urge to Purge are an early 12.9-point favorite.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats Edge Smoked Salmons
Difference Maker: Harrison Butker-K (19.00 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, Beer, Cheese, & Brats squeaked by a tough Smoked Salmons team by a score of 179.60 to 176.33, silencing a hostile crowd of 66,409 at The Watershed.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led to their 3.27 point victory by a 19.00 point effort from Harrison Butker, who beat the Denver Broncos defense for 5 field goals made and 2 extra points. With this performance, Butker was the number 1 ranked place kicker for week 8. They also got help from a 16.20 point effort from Alshon Jeffery, who snuck past the San Francisco 49ers defense for 62 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“We finally played how we are capable of playing,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes & Jeremy Bennett said.
The Smoked Salmons were helped out in a losing cause by a 33.08 point effort from Russell Wilson, who tore apart the Houston Texans defense for 452 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 30 rushing yards. With this performance, Wilson was the number 1 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 24.30 point effort from LeSean McCoy, who beat the Oakland Raiders defense for 151 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 22 receiving yards.
“They stepped up and made all the plays we didn’t,” Smoked Salmons coach Larry Mrozowski & John D’Andre said.
Adding salt to the wound, the Smoked Salmons could have scored 186.88 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Larry Mrozowski & John D’Andre left key players like Robby Anderson and his corresponding 16.50 points on the bench.
The Smoked Salmons drew the short straw with their schedule this week, as their point total would have resulted in a win against 18 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 8.
This brings the record for Beer, Cheese, & Brats to 5-5, and drops the Smoked Salmons to a record of 6-4.
Coming up in week 9, 6-4 Hyde Yo Wife are at Beer, Cheese, & Brats, where Beer, Cheese, & Brats are an early 12.7-point underdog, while the Smoked Salmons are at 5-5 I Go Deep, where I Go Deep are an early 42.4-point underdog.
The Alderaan Wookies Conquer Hakeem I Saw I Conquered
Difference Maker: Earl Thomas-DB (28.80 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, the Alderaan Wookies beat a strong Hakeem I Saw I Conquered team by a score of 149.52 to 126.46, extending the losing streak for Hakeem I Saw I Conquered to 5 games.
The Alderaan Wookies were led to their 23.06 point victory by a 28.80 point effort from Earl Thomas, who beat the Houston Texans offense for 3 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Thomas was the number 1 ranked defensive safety for week 8. They also got help from a 18.20 point effort from Michael Bennett, who beat the Houston Texans offense for 4 tackles and 1.5 QB sacks.
“This team knows how to win,” Alderaan Wookies coach Champ Douglas said.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered were helped out in a losing cause by a 19.30 point effort from Travis Kelce, who beat the Denver Broncos defense for 133 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Kelce was the number 1 ranked tight end for week 8. They also got help from a 15.00 point effort from Kurt Coleman, who beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense for 7 tackles.
“We shot ourselves in the foot,” Hakeem I Saw I Conquered coach Brian Liotta said.
This brings the record for the Alderaan Wookies to 5-5, and drops Hakeem I Saw I Conquered to a record of 4-6.
Coming up in week 9, the 3-7 BUCKNASTY BOYS are at Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, where Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are an early 3.4-point underdog, while 7-3 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood are at the Alderaan Wookies, where the Alderaan Wookies are an early 30.4-point favorite.
The Gremlins Annihilate Breakin Tackles
Difference Maker: DeAndre Hopkins-WR (31.15 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, The Gremlins beat a strong Breakin Tackles team by a score of 173.48 to 127.50, extending the losing streak for Breakin Tackles to 10 games.
The Gremlins were led to their 45.98 point victory by a 31.15 point effort from DeAndre Hopkins, who tore apart the Seattle Seahawks defense for 224 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Hopkins was the number 3 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 18.50 point effort from Danny Trevathan, who beat the New Orleans Saints offense for 9 tackles.
“It was a total team effort,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
Breakin Tackles were helped out in a losing cause by a 27.30 point effort from JuJu Smith-Schuster, who tore apart the Detroit Lions defense for 193 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Smith-Schuster was the number 3 ranked wide receiver for week 8. They also got help from a 16.02 point effort from Matthew Stafford, who tore apart the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 423 passing yards in addition to 11 rushing yards.
“They wanted it more than we did,” Breakin Tackles coach Chris Butler said.
This brings the record for The Gremlins to 4-6, and drops Breakin Tackles to a record of 0-10.
Coming up in week 9, Breakin Tackles are at 5-5 Da South, where Da South are an early 31.3-point favorite, while the 4-6 Surprise Scorpians are at The Gremlins, where The Gremlins are an early 25.3-point favorite.
The Carnival of Pain Sneak Pass the House of Cards
Difference Maker: C.J. Mosley-LB (31.15 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, the Carnival of Pain squeaked by a tough House of Cards team by a score of 144.67 to 143.71, extending the winning streak for the Carnival of Pain to 5 games.
The Carnival of Pain were led to their 0.96 point victory by a 31.15 point effort from C.J. Mosley, who beat the Miami Dolphins offense for 3 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Mosley was the number 4 ranked overall fantasy scorer for week 8. They also got help from a 29.08 point effort from Will Fuller, who beat the Seattle Seahawks defense for 125 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s.
“We needed this W, they’re a tough team” Carnival of Pain coach Jamian Shavers & Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
The House of Cards were helped out in a losing cause by a 25.40 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott, who beat the Washington Redskins defense for 150 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 4 receiving yards. With this performance, Elliott was the number 1 ranked running back for week 8. They also got help from a 13.00 point effort from Matt Bryant, who beat the New York Jets defense for 4 field goals made and 1 extra point.
“They just made the big plays and we didn’t,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
The Carnival of Pain took advantage of their schedule this week, as their point total would have gone for a loss against 15 out of 22 other potential opponents in week 8.
This brings the record for the Carnival of Pain to 8-2, and drops the House of Cards to a record of 6-4.
Coming up in week 9, 5-5 Feeling Green are at the House of Cards, where the House of Cards are an early 29.1-point underdog, while the 2-8 NC Titans are at the Carnival of Pain, where the Carnival of Pain are an early 4.2-point underdog.
The Surprise Scorpians Embarrass the NC Titans
Difference Maker: Jalen Mills-DB (22.45 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional battle, the Surprise Scorpians embarrassed a hapless NC Titans team by a score of 189.62 to 118.12, extending the losing streak for the NC Titans to 3 games.
The Surprise Scorpians were led to their 71.50 point victory by a 22.45 point effort from Jalen Mills, who beat the San Francisco 49ers offense for 2 tackles and 1 interception. With this performance, Mills was the number 3 ranked defensive cornerback for week 8. They also got help from a 20.20 point effort from Jerick McKinnon, who snuck past the Cleveland Browns defense for 50 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 72 receiving yards.
“We brought our A-game,” Surprise Scorpians coach Robert Elliott said.
The NC Titans were helped out in a losing cause by a 18.65 point effort from Kenny Vaccaro, who beat the Chicago Bears offense for 6 tackles. They also got help from a 16.30 point effort from Muhammad Wilkerson, who beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 5 tackles and 1.0 QB sack.
“There were too many defensive lapses,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
This brings the record for the Surprise Scorpians to 4-6, and drops the NC Titans to a record of 2-8.
Coming up in week 9, the NC Titans are at the 8-2 Carnival of Pain, where the Carnival of Pain are an early 4.2-point underdog, while the Surprise Scorpians are at 4-6 The Gremlins, where The Gremlins are an early 25.3-point favorite.
BendTheKnee Takes Over Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
Difference Maker: JuJu Smith-Schuster-WR (27.30 pts)
In a week 8 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional rivalry, BendTheKnee beat a strong Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood team by a score of 195.77 to 141.94, extending the winning streak for BendTheKnee to 6 games.
BendTheKnee were led to their 53.83 point victory by a 27.30 point effort from JuJu Smith-Schuster, who tore apart the Detroit Lions defense for 193 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Smith-Schuster was the number 3 ranked wide receiver for week 8. They also got help from a 21.25 point effort from Justin Houston, who beat the Denver Broncos offense for 5 tackles.
“This team showed a lot of poise,” BendTheKnee coach Laurence Sta Ines said.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were helped out in a losing cause by a 21.90 point effort from Melvin Gordon, who beat the New England Patriots defense for 132 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 7 receiving yards. With this performance, Gordon was the number 3 ranked running back for week 8. They also got help from a 19.30 point effort from Travis Kelce, who beat the Denver Broncos defense for 133 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“We’ll just have to put this loss behind us,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
This brings the record for BendTheKnee to 8-2, and drops Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood to a record of 7-3.
Coming up in week 9, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood are at the 5-5 Alderaan Wookies, where the Alderaan Wookies are an early 30.4-point favorite, while BendTheKnee are at the 5-5 Wellington Wells Whifflers, where the Wellington Wells Whifflers are an early 16.4-point underdog.
**Top 5 E.L.S.I.E. Poll**
1. BendTheKnee (8-2)
2. Carnival of Pain (8-2)
3. The Urge to Purge (7-3)
4. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (7-3)
5. Clam Diggers (6-4)
**E.L.S.I.E. Island**
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (116.52), I Go Deep (141.50), Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (141.94) & the House of Cards (143.71) were all eliminated from E.L.S.I.E. Island this week, as each team had the four lowest fantasy point scores. To Mr. Jackson, Mr. Davis, Mr. Liotta & Mr. Freiry, we say farewell as your stay among the rest of us on E.L.S.I.E. Island has come to an end…
- Week 8 Elimination:
House of Cards, coached by Mike Friery - Week 8 Elimination:
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood, coached by Michael Liotta - Week 8 Elimination:
I Go Deep, coached by Nick Davis - Week 8 Elimination:
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, coached by Robert Jackson - Week 7 Elimination:
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, coached by Brian Liotta - Week 6 Elimination:
Feeling Green, coached by Donavin Serras - Week 5 Elimination:
Carolina Hitmen, coached by Ronnell Morgan - Week 4 Elimination:
BUCKNASTY BOYS, coached by Jesse Lowrey - Week 4 Elimination:
Wellington Wells Whifflers, coached by Aaron Mathiason - Week 4 Elimination:
Beer, Cheese, & Brats, coached by Jim Barnes & Jeremy Bennett - Week 4 Elimination:
Surprise Scorpians, coached by Robert Elliott - Week 3 Elimination:
NC Titans, coached by Manzel Kendrick - Week 2 Elimination:
Maclin on Dat Ass, coached by Richard Glenn - Week 1 Elimination:
Breakin Tackles, coached by Chris Butler
**Bounties & Fines**
Bounties – $5.00
“The Snickers Award” – The Most Satisfying Player of the Week (Fantasy Gem) – Russell Wilson-QB (33.08 fantasy points)
Origins: None, Feeling Green did not start Wilson
Legends: Smoked Salmons
“The Buddy Ryan Award” – The Highest Defensive Scoring Player of the Week (Fantasy Gem) – C.J. Mosley-LB (31.15 fantasy points)
Origins: Maclin on Dat Ass
Legends: Carnival of Pain
“The Gold Standard Award” – Team with the Highest Score in a Single Week
Origins: Wellington Wells Whifflers (187.13)
Legends: BendTheKnee (195.77)
“The World Beater Award” – Largest Margin of Victory in a Single Week
Origins: Wellington Wells Whifflers (45.19)
Legends: Surprise Scorpians (71.50)
“The Joe Montana Award” – The Most Satisfying QB of the Week (Voided if the Fantasy Gem)
Origins: Voided, Fantasy Gem
Legends: Voided, Fantasy Gem
“The Jim Brown Award” – The Most Satisfying RB of the Week – Ezekiel Elliott (25.80)
Origins: Clam Diggers
Legends: House of Cards
“The Jerry Rice Award” – The Most Satisfying WR of the Week – DeAndre Hopkins (31.15)
Origins: Carolina Hitmen
Legends: The Gremlins
“The Kellen Winslow Award” – The Most Satisfying TE of the Week – Travis Kelce (19.30)
Origins: Hakeem I Saw I Conquered
Legends: None, the Alderaan Wookies did not start Kelce
“The Lou Groza Award” – The Most Satisfying K of the Week – Harrison Butker (19.00)
Origins: I Go Deep
Legends: Beer, Cheese, & Brats
“The Reggie White Award” – The Most Satisfying DL of the Week – Carlos Dunlap (25.30)
Origins: Maclin on Dat Ass
Legends: Fournettecation
“The Lawrence Taylor Award” – The Most Satisfying LB of the Week (Voided if the Defensive Fantasy Gem)
Origins: Voided, Fantasy Gem
Legends: Voided, Fantasy Gem
“The Deion Sanders Award” – The Most Satisfying DB of the Week – Earl Thomas (28.80)
Origins: None, Breakin Tackles did not start Thomas
Legends: Alderaan Wookies
Bounties – $10.00
“The Prophet Award” – Having Five Starters Score 20 Points or More in a Single Week
Origins: None
Legends: None
Fines – (-$5.00)
“The Bridesmaid Award” aka Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride – Closest Loss of the Week
Origins: I Go Deep (3.17)
Legends: House of Cards (0.96)
“The Doormat Award” – Largest Margin of Defeat in a Single Week
Origins: Breakin Tackles (45.98)
Legends: NC Titans (71.50)
“The Just Not Enough Award” – Team with the Lowest Score in a Single Week
Origins: I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (116.52)
Legends: NC Titans (118.12)
“The Out Performed Award” – Biggest Out Performance of a Starter/Bench Player
Origins: Breakin Tackles – Started Eddie Jackson-DB (1.50) while being out performed by Earl Thomas-DB (28.80)
Legends: Alderaan Wookies – Started Dak Prescott-QB (5.32) while being out performed by Deshaun Watson-QB (31.78)
Fines – (-$10.00)
“The Hindsight Award” aka Poor Coaching Decisions – The Losing Team with the Most Points Left on the Bench
Origins: Feeling Green (76.93)
Legends: Hyde Yo Wife (80.35)
Fines – (-$15.00)
“The Bench Warmers Award” – Having All of Your Starters Score 15 Points or Less in a Single Week
Origins: None
Legends: None
**League Perks**
This is more of an FYI for all league members of what League Perks have been used, are still in effect, or have not been utilized as of yet for the 2017 season. This is here so that no league member gets blind sided later on when a perk is used.
Used:
House of Cards – No Home Field Advantage (4/4)
Surprise Scorpians used their immunity League Perk from 2015
Hyde Yo Wife’s – 14pt Home Field Advantage (4/4)
Beer, Cheese, & Brats can substitute a bench player for a starter AFTER match-up is over twice during the regular season ONLY. (2/2)
In Effect:
The NC Titans hold any conference/divisional tiebreakers for the entire 2017 season.
Have Not Been Used As of Yet:
Beer, Cheese, & Brats have Immunity. No Award Abilities Can Be Used on Perk Holder’s Franchise. The Lombardi Award, Air Coryell Award, the Fearsome Foursome Award and the Phoenix Award have no effect when applied against this franchise. The Draftologist Award cannot move in front or behind this franchise during the draft.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks can move up or down up to three spots in next years fantasy draft.
The Wellington Wells Whifflers have Immunity. No Award Abilities Can Be Used on Perk Holder’s Franchise. The Lombardi Award, Air Coryell Award, the Fearsome Foursome Award and the Phoenix Award have no effect when applied against this franchise. The Draftologist Award cannot move in front or behind this franchise during the draft.
