The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Final Four

The Final Four teams in each league have been set! With some surprising upsets in the 1st Round of The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. playoffs, and with some expected dominance, we get closer to crowning this season League Champion! If you’re fortunate to have one of the quarterbacks above, I suggest you ride them all the way to the championship as they are the top fantasy football scorers for this season as of now.

One of the biggest surprises was in The LeagueOrigins where the top seeded BUCKNASTY’S BOYS fell to 8th seeded Pick 6’n in blow out fashion. The 6th seeded St Pete ConVICKS also surprised 3rd seeded Georgia Boy in a nail biter.

Everything went down according to plan in The League – C/O 2013, as the top four seeded teams move on from the 1st Round into the Final Four.

In The League – 2014’s Finest, the 7th seeded Sproles Royce Phantoms held on to top the 2nd seeded 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall, who also was the highest scoring team in 2014’s Finest! So Let’s Get To It!!!

***Origins***

Pick 6’n Smashes BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, Tacks On 3rd Straight Win

Pick 6’n demolished the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS 137.70 to 77.96, making it two wins in as many head-to-head matchups. They go to 7-7, while the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS drop to 10-4. Pick 6’n continues to control the historical series, extending their record to 3-1 against the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS. Julio Jones racked up 259 yards and was the team leader this week, getting 33.90 points. Following the exceptional performance, Jones has shifted into the top five for wide receivers, averaging 14.84 points per game. Pick 6’n played one starter with zero points while the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS also served up one goose egg, meaning each team left something on the table.

Both teams had a rather noticeable player that left points out on the field. Even though Jimmy Graham saw a total of 11 targets, he only reeled in three catches.

After scoring 25.9 points last week, Jones has now led Pick 6’n in scoring in consecutive weeks.

Despite the loss, the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS had a couple of players peaking for the postseason: Keenan Allen and Brandon Marshall. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 13.30 and 12.30 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 42% and 33%. On the other hand, the losers had several players who were fading down the stretch, including Dwayne Allen and Brent Grimes.

After a workman-like campaign, Pick 6’n slipped into the playoffs as the No. 8 seed. They advance to the Final Four where they face the No. 4-seeded Weapons of Mass Production. These teams last met in Week 8, with Weapons of Mass Production winning, 175.34 to 109.60. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS wrapped up the regular season in first place with a record of 10-3. Their record was a bit misleading, as they ranked just seventh in the league in scoring average at 128.74 points per game. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Weapons of Mass Production Pulls Off Comeback over Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, Tacks On 3rd Consecutive Win

Weapons of Mass Production put up the second-highest point total this week and erased a 12.08-point deficit on Sunday night to beat Hakeem I Saw I Conquered 145.42 to 131.00. This matchup included four lead changes, with the largest lead being 42.80 points after Thursday. Weapons of Mass Production exacted a bit of postseason revenge against Hakeem I Saw I Conquered with this victory. In the teams’ last playoff matchup, Weapons of Mass Production lost in the opening round in 2012. Ryan Kerrigan (acquired via free agency in Week 3) made a big impact, posting 15.30 points. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered was led by DeMarco Murray with 29.80 points (179 Rsh Yds, 49 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and Elvis Dumervil, who scored 20.50 (3 Sack, 3 Tack). Weapons of Mass Production started one player with zero points while Hakeem I Saw I Conquered also served up one goose egg, meaning both teams could have scored more points.

Tre Mason got several opportunities for Weapons of Mass Production, but only produced 3.3 yards per touch.

Since Julian Edelman was the leading scorer for Weapons of Mass Production, it means a different player has now topped the team in each of the past five matches. With 33.60 points, Peyton Manning paced the squad in Week 10, while Antonio Brown put up 16.50 points to lead the way in Week 11. Justin Forsett (32.00 points) was tops in Week 12 and Mason (38.40 points) led last week. With 14 targets this week for Brown, it means that his targets have now risen in three consecutive games.

For the victorious side, a few players have been getting hot at the right time, most notably Mason and Robert Quinn. Over the past four fantasy matchups, that duo has exceeded their season scoring averages by 118% and 43%, respectively. Conversely, Weapons of Mass Production has several players heading in the opposite direction. Julius Thomas and Arian Foster have both fallen well beneath their year-to-date averages recently. Despite the loss, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered also had a pair of players peaking for the postseason: Dumervil and Sen’Derrick Marks. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 12.18 and 7.95 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 79% and 47%. On the other hand, the losers had a couple of players who were fading down the stretch: Darren Sproles and Preston Brown.

Behind a second-half surge, Weapons of Mass Production headed into the playoffs as the No. 4 seed. They advance to the Final Four where they meet the No. 8-seeded Pick 6’n. These teams last met in Week 8, with Weapons of Mass Production winning, 175.34 to 109.60. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered wrapped up the regular season in fourth place with a record of 8-5. With a scoring average of 127.00, they also placed sixth in the league in that metric. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

St Pete ConVICKS Scrape Past Georgia Boy, Grabs Spot in Final Four

The St Pete ConVICKS snuck past Georgia Boy 121.92 to 121.48, improving to 2-0 against Georgia Boy. Their overall record goes to 8-6, while Georgia Boy drops to 10-4. Georgia Boy isn’t an easy win for the St Pete ConVICKS, whose a 13.69-point average margin of victory against Georgia Boy is less than half of their season-average margin of victory. Russell Wilson (263 Pas Yds, 48 Rsh Yds, 2 Pas TD, 1 Rsh TD) was the difference this week, putting up 27.32 points. Wilson, a 14th-round pick, has been a key component for the St Pete ConVICKS and has turned out to be a huge part of their success in the season series.

After scoring 16.9 points last week, Wilson has now led the St Pete ConVICKS in scoring in back-to-back weeks, and for three of the last four.

Despite the loss, Georgia Boy had several players peaking for the postseason, most notably Terrell Suggs and Kenny Stills. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 8.70 and 11.82 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 76% and 53%. On the other hand, the losers had a player who was fading down the stretch. Mark Ingram has dipped below his yearly average by 44% over the past month.

After a workman-like campaign, the St Pete ConVICKS headed for the playoffs as the No. 6 seed. They advance to the Final Four where they will meet the No. 2-seeded I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks is the highest-scoring team this season, averaging 153.73 points per game. Georgia Boy concluded the regular season with a record of 10-3, good for second place. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly worse (fourth with 142.69). Georgia Boy was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks Spanks Clam Diggers for 4th in a Row

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks turned up the heat in this one, with a 192.26 to 129.58 beating to stay unbeaten on the year in two matchups against the Clam Diggers. Their record improves to 11-3, while the Clam Diggers fall to 6-8. The Clam Diggers are still winless against I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, who pushed their career unbeaten streak to four games. Jamaal Charles scored two touchdowns and led the way this week, getting 26.10 points. Charles continues to perform like a first-rounder should for I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, averaging 16.85 points per game.

LeSean McCoy got several opportunities for I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, but only produced 2.9 yards per touch.

While Odell Beckham led I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks in Week 12 (with 28.30 points) and Andrew Luck in Week 13 (43.80 points), Charles has now been the team’s top scorer in three of the past five matches.

For the victorious side, several players have been hitting their strides at the right time, including Beckham and Coby Fleener. Over the past month, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 91% and 60%, respectively. Conversely, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks has a player trending the opposite way. Sammy Watkins has fallen well beneath his year-to-date average recently. Despite the loss, the Clam Diggers had a couple of players peaking for the postseason: C.J. Anderson and Alshon Jeffery. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 22.07 and 16.07 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 161% and 43%.

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks breezed into the playoffs following a consistently dominant regular season. They march on to the Final Four where they face the No. 6-seeded St Pete ConVICKS. These teams most recently battled in Week 6, with I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks winning, 178.20 to 160.44. The Clam Diggers concluded the regular season in seventh place with a record of 6-7. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly better (fifth with 134.40). The Clam Diggers were one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

*** C/O 2013***

Hero7861 Wins Against The Pride of Detroit to Get Into Final Four

Hero7861 remains unbeaten on the year in two matchups against The Pride of Detroit with a 153.02 to 132.44 win. Their overall record goes to 11-3, while The Pride of Detroit falls to 6-8. Hero7861 got the best of The Pride of Detroit again in the playoffs. In the teams’ previous postseason tilt, Hero7861 reigned supreme in the semifinals in 2013. Le’Veon Bell (185 Rsh Yds, 50 Rec Yds, 2 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD) put up 42.50 points, which was higher than his 30.20 points in the last matchup with The Pride of Detroit. To make matters worse, The Pride of Detroit had a starter score zero points (Anthony Barr).

The Pride of Detroit had one rather notable starter who could’ve better connected with his QB. Even though Jimmy Graham saw a total of 11 targets, he only reeled in three catches.

While Peyton Manning led Hero7861 in Week 12 (with 27.08 points) and DeAndre Hopkins last week (40.80 points), Bell has now been the team’s top scorer twice in the past four weeks. With 14 targets this week for Antonio Brown, it means that his targets have now risen in three consecutive games.

Despite the loss, The Pride of Detroit had several players peaking for the postseason, including Martavis Bryant and Robert Quinn. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 12.15 and 10.27 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 79% and 43%. On the other hand, the losers had two players who were fading down the stretch: Graham and Anthony Barr.

Hero7861 rolled into the playoffs following a consistently dominant regular season. They move on to the Final Four where they face the No. 4-seeded PizzaFreak. These teams most recently battled in Week 3, with Hero7861 winning, 137.72 to 117.10. The Pride of Detroit concluded the regular season in eighth place with a record of 6-7. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly better (seventh with 129.65). The Pride of Detroit was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

PizzaFreak Beats NC Titans, Moves to Final Four

DeMarco Murray rushed for 179 yards (29.80 points) and Brandon Marshall added 18.00 points as PizzaFreak got past the NC Titans 137.06 to 118.46. A primetime rally on Monday Night Football (32.80 MNF points, 28% of their final score) wasn’t in the cards for the NC Titans. PizzaFreak took a 54.70-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup. PizzaFreak has played the NC Titans well lately, improving to 2-1 head-to-head this season, including a Week 12 comeback (143.24 to 110.72) in their last matchup. The Denver LB (acquired via free agency in Week 3) has been a key addition for PizzaFreak, ranking fourth among linebackers over the last four weeks. The NC Titans were led by Eddie Lacy with 22.60 points (73 Rsh Yds, 33 Rec Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD) and Andrew Luck, who scored 21.46 (294 Pas Yds, 37 Rsh Yds, 2 Pas TD/2 Int, 1 Rsh TD). The outcome might have been different had the NC Titans not had two starters score zero points (Chandler Jones and Rashad Johnson).

Tre Mason had plenty of looks for PizzaFreak, but he logged just 3.3 yards per touch.

Since Murray was the top scorer for PizzaFreak, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 22.00 points, Brandon Marshall paced the squad in Week 11, while Dez Bryant (20.60 points) was tops in Week 12 and Mason (38.40 points) last week.

For the winners, several players have been warming up at the right time, including the St. Louis RB and Barry Church. Over the past four weeks, that duo has topped their season scoring averages by 118% and 46%, respectively. On the other hand, PizzaFreak has a pair of players moving in the wrong direction. Golden Tate and Colin Kaepernick have both fallen significantly short of their year-to-date averages recently. Despite the loss, the NC Titans also had a couple of players peaking for the postseason: Chris Borland and Lacy. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 16.80 and 21.08 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 83% and 48%. Conversely, the losers had two players who were fading down the stretch: Lavonte David and Frank Gore.

PizzaFreak qualified for the playoffs as the No. 4 seed, following a workman-like regular season. They advance to the Final Four where they face top-seeded Hero7861. Hero7861 is the highest-scoring team this season, averaging 149.74 points per game. The NC Titans wrapped up the regular season with a record of 7-6, good for fourth place. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly worse (fifth with 134.37). The NC Titans was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Cinderella Picks Up Win Against DeSeantourage, Makes It Three in a Row

Cinderella beat DeSeantourage 145.64 to 115.70 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 9-5, while DeSeantourage drops to 7-7. DeSeantourage just does not match up to Cinderella, who pushed their career unbeaten streak to three games. Julio Jones racked up 259 yards and was the determining factor this week, garnering 33.90 points. Following the exceptional performance, Jones has shifted into the top five for wide receivers, producing 14.84 points per game. Both sides missed scoring opportunities as Cinderella had two starters turn in zero points and DeSeantourage had one.

There was a player on both teams that got plenty of chances but could’ve done better. On the winning side, Denard Robinson got 10 touches but only tallied 30 total yards, while Reggie Bush managed just 34 yards on 12 touches for DeSeantourage.

After scoring 25.9 points last week, Jones has now led Cinderella in scoring in back-to-back weeks.

For the victors, a couple of players have been warming up at the right time: Jared Allen and Jones. Over the past four fantasy matchups, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 59% and 50%, respectively. Conversely, Cinderella has a player heading in the opposite direction. Julius Thomas has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average recently. Despite the playoff loss, Dan Herron was playing well during the stretch run for DeSeantourage. Over the last four games, he has averaged 9.15 points, exceeding his year-to-date number by 122%. On the other hand, the losers had a player who was tailing off at the end of the year. Darren Sproles has fallen short of his yearly average by 40% over the past month.

On the heels of a sizzling second half, Cinderella qualified for the playoffs as the No. 3 seed. They move on to the Final Four where they will face the No. 2-seeded F-U-Pay-Me. F-U-Pay-Me is riding a five-game winning streak. DeSeantourage wrapped up the regular season in sixth place with a record of 7-6. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly better (fourth with 137.49). DeSeantourage was sent home quickly this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

F-U-Pay-Me Gets Win Against Surprise Scorpians, Makes It Five in a Row

F-U-Pay-Me took down the Surprise Scorpians 179.98 to 146.40 and recorded the seventh-highest score of the season. F-U-Pay-Me took an 11.00-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. This win was revenge for a loss to the Surprise Scorpians in their last meeting a season ago. Joique Bell (acquired via free agency in Week 6) has been a key addition for F-U-Pay-Me, ranking 10th among running backs over the last four weeks. F-U-Pay-Me, already one of the highest-scoring teams in the league this season, beat their 137.77 per game average by 31%.

The Surprise Scorpians had one important player who could’ve better connected with his QB. Despite being targeted seven times, Josh Gordon could only manage two catches.

After scoring 27.9 points last week, Aaron Rodgers has now led F-U-Pay-Me in scoring in back-to-back weeks, and for three of the last four.

For the victors, several players have been playing their best at the right time, including Bell and Alshon Jeffery. Over the past four weeks, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 52% and 43%, respectively. On the other hand, F-U-Pay-Me has a player trending the opposite way. Steve Smith has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average recently. Despite the loss, the Surprise Scorpians also had a few players peaking for the postseason, most notably Jonathan Stewart and Sen’Derrick Marks. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 13.32 and 7.95 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 114% and 47%.

Fueled by a strong second half, F-U-Pay-Me rolled into the playoffs as the No. 2 seed. They advance to the Final Four where they meet the No. 3-seeded Cinderella. These teams last met in Week 8, with Cinderella winning, 178.94 to 161.92. The Surprise Scorpians concluded the regular season in seventh place with a record of 7-6. When considering points per game, they ranked slightly better (sixth with 129.75). The Surprise Scorpians was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

*** 2014’s Finest***

Mr Rodgers Neighborhood Beats Mile High, Claims a Spot in Final Four

Mr Rodgers Neighborhood improves to 2-0 against Mile High with a 121.88 to 87.62 victory. Their overall record goes to 11-3, while Mile High falls to 5-9. Aaron Rodgers (327 Pas Yds, 28 Rsh Yds, 3 TD) got 34.88 points, which was higher than his 31.44 points in the last matchup with Mile High. On top of the loss, Mile High got goose eggs from both DeMarcus Ware and Justin Tuck.

Each team had a noteworthy player who could’ve better connected with his QB. For Mr Rodgers Neighborhood, Josh Gordon saw a total of seven targets, but was only able to reel in two catches. Jimmy Graham put on a similar showing for Mile High, as he was only able to snag three passes on 11 targets.

After scoring 27.9 points last week, Rodgers has now led Mr Rodgers Neighborhood in scoring in back-to-back weeks, and for three of the last four.

For the winners, Brandon Marshall is getting hot at the right time. Over the past four games, he has surpassed his season scoring average by 33%. Conversely, Mr Rodgers Neighborhood has a player heading in the opposite direction, as Steve Smith has substantially underperformed his year-to-date average recently. Despite the loss, Mile High had a few players peaking for the postseason, most notably Odell Beckham and Joique Bell. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 20.62 and 16.27 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 91% and 52%. On the other hand, the losers had several players who were fading down the stretch, including Graham and Peyton Manning.

Mr Rodgers Neighborhood moves on to the Final Four where they will meet No. 4-seeded The Hagermaniacs. These teams last met in Week 6, with Mr Rodgers Neighborhood winning, 138.76 to 104.00. Mile High wrapped up the regular season in ninth place with a record of 5-8. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (eighth with 118.58). Mile High was sent home quickly this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

The Hagermaniacs Grind Out Victory over The Denver Broncos, Moves On to Final Four

The Hagermaniacs stole one from The Denver Broncos 157.04 to 151.86, improving to 2-0 against The Denver Broncos. Their overall record goes to 9-5, while The Denver Broncos drops to 7-7. Julian Edelman (141 Rec Yds, 1 TD) was the determining factor this week, picking up 26.50 points. Edelman has been an outstanding late-round pick for The Hagermaniacs, putting up 12.38 points per game. The Hagermaniacs played one starter with zero points while The Denver Broncos also served up one goose egg, meaning both teams could have scored more points.

Bishop Sankey had plenty of looks for The Hagermaniacs, but he logged just 2.5 yards per touch. A spot where The Denver Broncos wishes they could get a do-over is QB. Alex Smith could have started in place of Colin Kaepernick, and that point difference would’ve been enough to win.

Since Edelman was the top scorer for The Hagermaniacs, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 18.70 points, Sankey paced the squad in Week 11, while Justin Forsett (32.00 points) was tops in Week 12 and Calvin Johnson (27.60 points) in Week 13.

For the winners, a few players have been hitting their strides at the right time, most notably the Detroit wideout and Coby Fleener. Over the past month, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 70% and 60%, respectively. On the other hand, The Hagermaniacs have a couple of players moving in the wrong direction. Lavonte David and Randall Cobb have both fallen well beneath their year-to-date averages recently. The Denver Broncos had a pair of players who were fading down the stretch: Arian Foster and Kaepernick. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 9.57 and 9.16 points, respectively, falling short of their season-long marks by 44% and 32%.

Using a hot run to end the season, The Hagermaniacs entered the playoffs as the No. 4 seed. They advance to the semifinals where they will face top-seeded Mr Rodgers Neighborhood. These teams most recently clashed in Week 6, with Mr Rodgers Neighborhood winning, 138.76 to 104.00. The Denver Broncos concluded the regular season in fifth place with a record of 7-6. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (third with 139.34). The Denver Broncos was sent home quickly this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup. The Denver Broncos delivered their fair share of beatdowns this year, as they racked up five blowout victories on the season.

Fallin-Up Smashes EL JEFE for 4th in a Row

Fallin-Up destroyed EL JEFE 190.40 to 131.10, making it two wins in as many head-to-head matchups. They go to 9-5, while EL JEFE drops to 7-7. Le’Veon Bell scored three touchdowns and led the team this week, putting up 42.50 points for Fallin-Up. Following the exceptional performance, Bell is now a top-10 fantasy player this season, averaging 19.18 points per game. On top of the loss, EL JEFE got zero points from Keenan Robinson.

Rashad Jennings really deserved to get more touches for Fallin-Up, as he was able to produce 22 total yards on just three touches.

After scoring 32.4 points last week, Bell has now led Fallin-Up in scoring in back-to-back weeks, and for three of the last four.

For the winning side, a few players have been getting hot at the right time, most notably A.J. Green and Chris Borland. Over the past four fantasy matchups, that duo has outperformed their season scoring averages by 126% and 83%, respectively. Conversely, Fallin-Up has several players trending the opposite way. Reggie Nelson and Chandler Catanzaro have both substantially underperformed their year-to-date averages recently. Despite the loss, EL JEFE had a pair of players peaking for the postseason: Eddie Lacy and Alshon Jeffery. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 21.08 and 16.07 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 48% and 43%. On the other hand, the losers had a few players who were fading down the stretch, including Terrance West and Chris Ivory.

Behind a second-half run, Fallin-Up entered the playoffs as the No. 3 seed. They move on to the Final Four where they face the No. 7-seeded Sproles Royce Phantoms. The Sproles Royce Phantoms are in the midst of a six-game winning streak. EL JEFE finished the regular season with a record of 7-6, good for sixth place. From a points per game perspective, they ranked slightly worse (seventh with 118.95). EL JEFE was one-and-done this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup.

Sproles Royce Phantoms Eke Out Win over 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall, Makes It Six in a Row

The Sproles Royce Phantoms edged 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall 153.30 to 150.40, improving to 2-0 against 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall. Their overall record goes to 8-6, while 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall drops to 9-5. T.Y. Hilton racked up 150 yards and was the difference this week, grabbing 27.00 points for the Sproles Royce Phantoms. After his phenomenal outing, the Indianapolis WR ascended into the top 10 for wide receivers, averaging 14.27 points per game. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall got zero points from Julius Thomas, which might have made the difference in the outcome.

There was a player on both teams that got plenty of chances but could’ve been more effective. On the winning side, Tre Mason got 20 touches but only tallied 66 total yards, while LeSean McCoy managed just 50 yards on 17 touches for 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall.

Since Hilton was the leading scorer for the Sproles Royce Phantoms, it means a different player has now led the team in each of the last seven matches. With 14 targets this week for Antonio Brown, it means that his targets have now increased in three consecutive games.

For the winners, a couple of players have been warming up at the right time: C.J. Anderson and Mason. Over the past month, that duo has bettered their season scoring averages by 161% and 118%, respectively. Conversely, the Sproles Royce Phantoms have a player trending in the wrong direction. Antonio Gates has fallen well beneath his year-to-date average recently. Despite the loss, 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall had a few players peaking for the postseason, including Julio Jones and Jason McCourty. Over the past month, that combo has averaged 19.88 and 13.30 points, respectively, topping their season-long marks by 50% and 48%. On the other hand, the losers had several players who were fading down the stretch, most notably Brent Grimes and Julius Thomas.

Fueled by a strong second half, the Sproles Royce Phantoms squeezed into the playoffs as the No. 7 seed. They march on to the Final Four where they face the No. 3-seeded Fallin-Up. These teams most recently battled in Week 3, with the Sproles Royce Phantoms winning, 126.62 to 105.6499 Bortles of Beer on the Wall concluded the regular season in second place with a record of 9-4. In terms of scoring average, they ranked slightly better (first with 140.72). 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall was bounced early this postseason, losing in their first playoff matchup. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall had the league’s best average scoring margin this season, outperforming opponents by 16.61 points per game.