The final weekend is upon us and some of us have our sights on The E.L.S.I.E. Award as other will be preparing for next season. Coming into last week, only two teams had been officially eliminated from The Chase which meant there were still an unheard of 34 (out of 36) teams still mathematically eligible 12 weeks into the season. That’s some impressive work Owner/Coaches!

This week we spotlight Odell Beckham Jr. as he easily was the top story line from Week 12 with his one-handed touchdown grab against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night (see below). Congrats Odell!

***Commissioner Notes***

With my schedule being so unexpectedly busy this fantasy season, I have not been able to manage things as tightly as I have in the past. THAT will be corrected for next season as I will not take on so much freelance work during the football season so my time can be better managed. A few things have been brought to my attention this season that I would like to address here now.

25 Max Pick Up/Adds for the Season

This feature was primarily put in place to enable more trades within The League! In three full seasons of running these leagues (3 season for Origins, 2 for C/O 2013 & the 1st season for 2014’s Finest), there have been a total of  4 trades in ALL three leagues. Two of which were trades initiated by myself in Origins. Well needless to say, this feature has had mixed emotions with more negative reviews than positive. Next season, there will be no maximum number of Pick Up/Adds during the season. The Pick Up/Adds will be incorporated into the Bounties & Fines System with each Pick Up/Add being $2.00 coming out of your Bounties & Fines balance.

Bounties & Fines

This season we added the Bounties & Fines System to add an additional way for Owner/Coaches to attain monetary prizes. This feature has been a success among the Owner/Coaches and will be brought back next season with changes. This season an Owner/Coach could not go into the red, or have a negative balance. If your balance was $0.00 and you obtained a fine then that fine was basically rendered moot. This will not be the case next season. Positive or negative balances will carry over from week to week and will ONLY return to $0.00 at the end of the season. With the 25 Max Pick Up/Adds coming from your Bounties & Fines pay out balance at the end of the season.

Owner/Coaches Participation

This is by far my BIGGEST pet peeve of being commissioner of The League! With the time & energy that goes into putting this league together, I only ask for Owner/Coaches to field a competitive team week end & week out. I realize the Max Pick Up/Adds rule affected some teams in doing this as they ran out of waiver wire pick ups, those are not the Owner/Coaches I’m referring to in this case. If it is too much for those Owner/Coaches to manage their team week in & week out, please let me know so I can remove you from The League! It seems every year I turn away people in which I come back to later on in the year to replace an Owner/Coach and that person does more than the original Owner/Coach does anyway. This will strongly be policed next season, even if I have to get a few people to just go through every team to see if they have an active roster.

Note: League members, with everyone around family members for the Thanksgiving holiday, there is no better time to bring in new league members. Please let me know if you know someone you think will be good league material. Remember, the last & final new league will be added next season so there are at least 11 spots to fill already…

***Week 11 Recaps***

Origins

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks Steal One from Peyton’s Girl, Extends Undefeated Record Versus Them to 3-0

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks move to 2-0 on the year versus Peyton’s Girl with a 149.52 to 124.46 victory. Their overall record goes to 9-3, while Peyton’s Girl falls to 1-11. Peyton’s Girl still cannot manage a victory against I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, who pushed their career unbeaten streak to three games. Odell Beckham scored two touchdowns and was the winning factor this week, putting up 28.30 points for I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks. That’s higher than Andrew Luck, who earned the top score with 25.70 points the last time these teams met. The gap could have been wider as I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks had a starter score zero points (Willie Young).

Peyton’s Girl had one rather glaring player that missed out on some chances. Even though Mike Evans saw a total of 11 targets, he only reeled in three catches.

For the first time this season, Beckham was the highest scorer on I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks.

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks match up against JUICE’S and BERRY’s (2-10, 1,282.54) next week. Peyton’s Girl plays Pick 6’n (5-7, 1,386.11).

Clam Diggers Beat JUICE’S and BERRY’s to Avenge Prior Loss

C.J. Anderson rushed for 167 yards (26.50 points) and Dez Bryant scored two touchdowns (20.60 points) as the Clam Diggers beat JUICE’S and BERRY’s 122.40 to 116.06. This matchup saw three lead changes, with the largest lead being 17.56 points after Sunday afternoon. The Clam Diggers get revenge for a Week 1 loss (149.64 to 114.36) and improves to 1-1 this season against JUICE’S and BERRY’s. The outcome might have been different had JUICE’S and BERRY’s not had several starters score zero points. The Clam Diggers (6-6, 1,606.90 points) remain in seventh place and JUICE’S and BERRY’s (2-10, 1,282.54 points) stay in 11th place.

Steven Jackson got several looks for the Clam Diggers, but only produced 3.4 yards per touch.

Since Anderson was the leading scorer for the Clam Diggers, it means a different player has now topped the team in each of the past five weeks. With 18.68 points, Jay Cutler paced the squad in Week 8, while Ryan Tannehill put up 28.22 points to lead the way in Week 9. Bryant (31.80 points) was tops in Week 10 and Alshon Jeffery (21.50 points) led in Week 11. With 12 targets this week for Jordy Nelson, it means that his targets have now increased in three consecutive games.

In Week 13, the Clam Diggers match up against the NC Bad Boys (4-8, 1,435.75). JUICE’S and BERRY’s will take on I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (9-3, 1,748.78).

Pick 6’n Overwhelms NC Bad Boys, Rises to 9th Place

Pick 6’n took advantage of 16.70 points from Jimmy Graham (47 Rec Yds, 2 TD), crushing the NC Bad Boys 140.74 to 96.22. Pick 6’n has been on fire in this matchup as of late, winning three straight against the NC Bad Boys. The NC Bad Boys was led by Jarvis Landry with 20.70 points (50 Rec Yds, 2 TD) and Andy Dalton, who scored 15.92 (233 Pas Yds, 1 TD/1 Int). To make matters worse, the NC Bad Boys had a starter score zero points (Mario Addison). Pick 6’n (5-7, 1,386.11 points) climbs into ninth place and the NC Bad Boys (4-8, 1,435.75 points) drop to 10th place.

Frank Gore got several chances for Pick 6’n, but only produced 2.8 yards per touch.

The high scorer for Pick 6’n has flip-flopped the last few weeks. Jeremy Hill led the team with 32.30 points in Week 9 and 17.50 points last week, while Graham led the way in Week 10 (with 19.60 points) and then again this week.

In Week 13, Pick 6’n will meet Peyton’s Girl (1-11, 1,391.79), the last-place team in the league. The NC Bad Boys get the Clam Diggers (6-6, 1,606.90).

Weapons of Mass Production Steals Win from St Pete ConVICKS, Climbs to 5th Place

Weapons of Mass Production beat the St Pete ConVICKS 153.98 to 123.34 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. The two teams now have the same overall record, sitting at 7-5. The historical series between these two teams has been back and forth with Weapons of Mass Production owning the 3-2 lead over the St Pete ConVICKS. The St Pete ConVICKS isn’t an easy win for Weapons of Mass Production, who now has an average margin of victory of 17.57 points this season in the season series. That’s much smaller than their 44.64-point average margin of victory on the season, which ranks first in the league. Justin Forsett rushed for 182 yards and was the winning factor this week, putting up 32.00 points for Weapons of Mass Production. The Baltimore RB has been a good post-draft pickup for Weapons of Mass Production, averaging 14.94 on the season. Weapons of Mass Production played one starter with zero points while the St Pete ConVICKS also served up one goose egg, meaning each team left something on the table.

While Antonio Brown led Weapons of Mass Production in Week 11 with 16.50 points, Forsett paced the squad for the first time this season.

Weapons of Mass Production faces Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (8-4, 1,515.42) in Week 13. The St Pete ConVICKS will take on the top-ranked BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (9-3, 1,537.19).

The Monstars Drop the Hammer on BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, Moves to 8th Place

The Monstars put up the highest score this week, destroying the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS 158.70 to 95.74. The Monstars took a 10.70-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. The Monstars have been dominating this matchup as of late, winning three straight against the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS. To make matters worse, the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS had a starter score zero points (Dwayne Allen). The Monstars (5-7, 1,601.00 points) climb into eighth place and the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (9-3, 1,537.19 points) stay in first place.

Trent Richardson had plenty of looks for The Monstars, but he logged just 3.2 yards per touch.

After scoring 23.4 points last week, Eddie Lacy has now led The Monstars in scoring for two weeks in a row.

The Monstars go up against Georgia Boy (9-3, 1,698.60) next week. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS take on the St Pete ConVICKS (7-5, 1,784.74), who has averaged a solid 148.73 points this season.

Hakeem I Saw I Conquered Beats Georgia Boy, Tacks On 3rd Straight Win

Tony Romo passed for four touchdowns (23.80 points) and Benny Cunningham added 21.20 points as Hakeem I Saw I Conquered defeated Georgia Boy 151.70 to 135.66. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered took a 17.74-point lead on Sunday afternoon and never looked back. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered gets revenge for a Week 1 loss (120.56 to 104.10) and improves to 1-1 this season against Georgia Boy. Cunningham and Connor Barwin (both acquired via free agency in Week 8) have been key additions for Hakeem I Saw I Conquered. Cunningham is ranked 36th among running backs over the last four weeks and Barwin is ranked 24th among linebackers. Adding insult to injury, Georgia Boy had a starter score zero points (Michael Floyd). Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (8-4, 1,515.42 points) remains in fourth place and Georgia Boy (9-3, 1,698.60 points) stays in second place.

Mark Ingram had numerous opportunities for Georgia Boy, but only produced 3.2 yards per touch.

The top scorer for Hakeem I Saw I Conquered has flip-flopped the last few weeks. Emmanuel Sanders led the team with 18.40 points in Week 9 and 18.20 points last week, while Romo led the way in Week 10 (with 23.84 points) and then again this week.

Next week, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered faces Weapons of Mass Production (7-5, 1,803.88), who puts up a league-leading 150.32 points per game. Georgia Boy gets The Monstars (5-7, 1,601.00).

C/O 2013

Over Dwayne Bowe Gets By Eventual Champions to Even Series

Over Dwayne Bowe snuck past Eventual Champions 121.34 to 117.80 behind Janoris Jenkins (1 Int, 1 TD, 3 Tack), whose 28.40 points were the third-highest player score of the week. Over Dwayne Bowe goes to 1-1 this season against Eventual Champions, avenging a Week 1 loss (144.46 to 129.94) the last time the teams met. Eventual Champions was led by C.J. Anderson with 26.50 points (167 Rsh Yds, 28 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and Rashad Jennings, who scored 12.00 (52 Rsh Yds, 68 Rec Yds). Over Dwayne Bowe (4-8, 1,444.73 points) remains in 11th place and Eventual Champions (5-7, 1,483.17 points) stay in eighth place.

Trent Richardson got several looks for Over Dwayne Bowe, but only produced 3.2 yards per touch.

For the first time this season, Jenkins was the highest scorer on Over Dwayne Bowe.

Next week, Over Dwayne Bowe will meet PizzaFreak (7-5, 1,534.12). Eventual Champions get Cinderella (7-5, 1,776.33), who is averaging a league-leading 148.03 points per game.

PizzaFreak Snatches One from NC Titans for 3rd Consecutive Win

PizzaFreak was clutch when the lights came on with 63.80 points on Sunday Night Football (45% of their total score) to steal the win from the NC Titans 143.24 to 110.72. PizzaFreak was led by Dez Bryant (86 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Bryant scored two touchdowns and provided 20.60 points to the cause. PizzaFreak played one starter with zero points while the NC Titans served up three goose eggs, meaning each team left something on the table. PizzaFreak (7-5, 1,534.12 points) climbs into fifth place, while the NC Titans (7-5, 1,563.95 points) stay in second place.

Frank Gore had numerous chances for the NC Titans, but only produced 2.8 yards per touch.

While Brandon Marshall led PizzaFreak in Week 11 (with 22.00 points), Bryant has now been the team’s leading scorer in two of the past three weeks.

Next week, PizzaFreak faces Over Dwayne Bowe (4-8, 1,444.73). The NC Titans take on Hero7861 (9-3, 1,753.39), who sits in first place.

Cinderella Brings Down Hero7861, Moves to 3rd Place

Cinderella got past Hero7861 177.48 to 128.08 and got the highest point total this week. Cinderella took a 3.70-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. Cinderella finally gets a win over Hero7861 after losing the first three games of the series. On top of the loss, Hero7861 had two starters score zero points (Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell). Cinderella (7-5, 1,776.33 points) climbs into third place and Hero7861 (9-3, 1,753.39 points) stays in first place.

Steven Jackson had numerous looks for Hero7861, but only produced 3.4 yards per touch.

Since T.Y. Hilton was the leading scorer for Cinderella, it means a different player has now topped the team in each of the past five matches. With 26.84 points, Nick Foles paced the squad in Week 8, while Alfred Morris put up 22.90 points to lead the way in Week 9. Connor Barwin (22.20 points) was tops in Week 10 and Matt Forte (18.50 points) led last week.

In Week 13, Cinderella faces Eventual Champions (5-7, 1,483.17). Hero7861 gets the NC Titans (7-5, 1,563.95).

F-U-Pay-Me Gets Comeback over DeSeantourage for 3rd Consecutive Win

F-U-Pay-Me turned in a strong primetime performance with 61.90 points on Monday Night Football (42% of their total score) to steal the win from DeSeantourage 147.86 to 110.70. The late heroics were especially impressive, as they were originally projected to score just 35.40 points on Monday night. F-U-Pay-Me was led by Justin Forsett (182 Rsh Yds, 2 TD). Forsett rushed for 182 yards and provided 32.00 points to the cause. The result might have been even worse as F-U-Pay-Me had a starter score zero points (Thomas Davis). F-U-Pay-Me (7-5, 1,594.14 points) climbs into fourth place, while DeSeantourage (7-5, 1,643.85 points) drops to seventh place.

Joique Bell got several opportunities for F-U-Pay-Me, but only produced 2.4 yards per touch.

For the first time this year, Forsett was the leading scorer on F-U-Pay-Me. With 12 targets this week for Jordy Nelson, it means that his targets have now increased in three consecutive games.

In Week 13, F-U-Pay-Me goes up against V-Town (3-9, 1,667.59), the last-place team in the league. DeSeantourage takes on I go Deep (4-8, 1,412.69).

The Pride of Detroit Gets Victory over I go Deep to Grab 9th Place

A primetime rally on both Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football wasn’t enough for I go Deep. They scored 32.80 points on SNF and 20.60 on MNF (combining to be 43% of their total score), but The Pride of Detroit still earned the 138.56 to 123.46 victory. The late-match efforts were somewhat unexpected, considering their pregame projections forecasted 25.60 points on Sunday night and 18.30 on Monday. The Pride of Detroit was led by LeSean McCoy this week, who contributed 20.10 points (130 Rsh Yds, 1 TD). Jimmy Graham also helped out with 16.70 points with two touchdowns (47 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Things could have ended differently had I go Deep not had several starters score zero points. The Pride of Detroit (5-7, 1,529.19 points) climbs into ninth place, while I go Deep (4-8, 1,412.69 points) drops to 10th place.

There was one starter on I go Deep that left points out on the field. Despite being targeted 10 times, Calvin Johnson hauled in just four catches.

Since McCoy was the high scorer for The Pride of Detroit, it means a different player has now led the team in each of the last six matches. With 17.06 points, Matthew Stafford paced the squad in Week 7, while Emmanuel Sanders (31.60 points) was team-leader in Week 8 and Jeremy Hill (32.30 points) led the way in Week 9. Martavis Bryant (24.30 points) was tops in Week 10 and Alec Ogletree (19.50 points) led in Week 11.

Next week, The Pride of Detroit goes up against the Surprise Scorpians (7-5, 1,551.68). I go Deep will take on DeSeantourage (7-5, 1,643.85).

Surprise Scorpians Squeak Past V-Town and Remains Unbeaten in Head-to-Head Play

The Surprise Scorpians took one from V-Town 143.22 to 139.60, improving to 2-0 against V-Town. Their overall record goes to 7-5, while V-Town drops to 3-9. Demaryius Thomas scored three touchdowns and was the difference this week, getting 26.70 points for the Surprise Scorpians. The Denver WR continues to be a nice fifth-round pick for the Surprise Scorpians and has played like a top-tier wide receiver. With Antoine Cason delivering zero points for the Surprise Scorpians, the margin could have been larger.

Fred Jackson had numerous looks for V-Town, but only produced 3.5 yards per touch.

For the fourth time this season, Thomas was the highest scorer on the Surprise Scorpians.

Next week, the Surprise Scorpians go up against The Pride of Detroit (5-7, 1,529.19). V-Town gets F-U-Pay-Me (7-5, 1,594.14).

2014’s Finest

Mile High Beats Elmboyz to Even Season Series

Mile High beat the Elmboyz 153.08 to 108.90 and put up the highest score they’ve earned all season. Mile High took an 18.00-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. Mile High gets revenge for a Week 1 loss (122.18 to 108.46) and improves to 1-1 this season against the Elmboyz. Both sides missed scoring opportunities as Mile High had one starter turn in zero points and the Elmboyz also had one. The Elmboyz (5-7, 1,425.19 points) drop to eighth place and Mile High (5-7, 1,440.49 points) remains in ninth place.

There were a few players in this matchup that received plenty of chances, yet could’ve been more effective. On the winning side, Darren McFadden and Joique Bell got 34 total touches but only tallied 82 yards from scrimmage between them. For the Elmboyz, Mark Ingram managed just 42 yards on 13 touches.

For the first time this season, Odell Beckham was the leading scorer on Mile High.

In Week 13, Mile High faces the last-place team in the league, the M0t0rCityBall3rs (3-9, 1,330.49). The Elmboyz will take on The Hagermaniacs (7-5, 1,552.03).

Spartans Beat The Hagermaniacs, Moves to 10th Place

A primetime rally on both Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football wasn’t enough for The Hagermaniacs. They had 26.50 points on SNF and 35.50 on MNF (combining to be 57% of their total score), but the Spartans still pulled out the 127.86 to 108.36 victory. The late-match efforts were somewhat unexpected, considering their pregame projections forecasted 18.70 points on Sunday night and 26.90 on Monday. The Spartans was led by Anquan Boldin this week, who provided 21.70 points (137 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Tom Brady also helped out with 20.96 points on 349 passing yards (349 Pas Yds, 2 TD/1 Int). Things could have ended differently had The Hagermaniacs not had two starters score zero points (Lavonte David and Graham Gano). The Spartans (4-8, 1,249.12 points) climb into 10th place, while The Hagermaniacs (7-5, 1,552.03 points) drop to fourth place.

Each squad had a player that let some chances slip through his hands. For the Spartans, Jared Cook saw a total of nine targets, but was able to reel in just three catches. Calvin Johnson put on a similar showing for The Hagermaniacs, as he was able to snag four passes on 10 targets.

Since Boldin was the top scorer for the Spartans, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 25.70 points, Matt Asiata paced the squad in Week 9, while Russell Wilson (18.58 points) was tops in Week 10 and Jordan Matthews (17.70 points) in Week 11.

The Spartans get a challenge in Week 13 when they go up against 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall (8-4, 1,691.98), who average a solid 141.00 points per game. The Hagermaniacs get the Elmboyz (5-7, 1,425.19).

99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall Brings Down M0t0rCityBall3rs, Has Their Number

99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall remains unbeaten in two matchups with the M0t0rCityBall3rs with a 115.02 to 97.22 win. Their overall record goes to 8-4, while the M0t0rCityBall3rs fall to 3-9. Isaiah Crowell scored two touchdowns and was the reason for the win, garnering 20.80 points for 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall. That’s a downgrade, however, from Matt Ryan, who earned the top score with 35.42 points the last time these teams met. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall played one starter with zero points while the M0t0rCityBall3rs served up two goose eggs, meaning both sides missed scoring opportunities.

Frank Gore had numerous opportunities for the M0t0rCityBall3rs, but only produced 2.8 yards per touch.

Since Crowell was the leading scorer for 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall, it means a different player has now led the team in each of the last seven matches. With 12 targets this week for Jordy Nelson, it means that his targets have now increased in three consecutive games.

Next week, 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall goes up against the Spartans (4-8, 1,249.12). The M0t0rCityBall3rs play Mile High (5-7, 1,440.49).

Sproles Royce Phantoms Get Victory over The Denver Broncos for 4th Consecutive Win

The Sproles Royce Phantoms took down The Denver Broncos 175.20 to 148.44 and recorded the sixth-highest point total this season. The Sproles Royce Phantoms go to 1-1 this season against The Denver Broncos, avenging a Week 1 loss (129.94 to 124.42) the last time the teams met. The Sproles Royce Phantoms, already one of the highest-scoring teams in the league this season, beat their 131.56 per game average by 33%. To make matters worse, The Denver Broncos had a starter score zero points (Arian Foster). The Sproles Royce Phantoms (6-6, 1,578.66 points) climb into seventh place and The Denver Broncos (7-5, 1,691.30 points) step into third place.

There was one starter on The Denver Broncos that left points out on the field. Even though Justin Hunter saw a total of 10 targets, he reeled in just four catches.

Since C.J. Anderson was the leading scorer for the Sproles Royce Phantoms, it means a different player has now topped the team in each of the past five weeks. With 31.60 points, Emmanuel Sanders paced the squad in Week 8, while Drew Brees put up 18.08 points to lead the way in Week 9. Dez Bryant (31.80 points) was tops in Week 10 and J.J. Watt (20.30 points) led last week.

Next week, the Sproles Royce Phantoms will face league-leader Mr Rodgers Neighborhood (10-2, 1,723.03). The Denver Broncos square off against Fallin-Up (7-5, 1,523.04).

Behind Three Big Performances, EL JEFE Gets Victory Against Mr Rodgers Neighborhood

Spearheaded by the three-headed monster of Eddie Lacy, Demaryius Thomas, and Cody Parkey, EL JEFE picked up a win against Mr Rodgers Neighborhood 155.72 to 128.36. That threesome combined to score 74.50 points, significantly outperforming the top scorers from Mr Rodgers Neighborhood (Johnathan Joseph, Josh Gordon, and Aaron Rodgers), who totaled 59.26 points. Lacy scored two touchdowns, accounting for 26.80 points (125 Rsh Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD). Meanwhile, Thomas put up three touchdowns (26.70 points) and Parkey made five field goals (21.00 points). Also, Lacy recorded his highest point total of the season. On top of the loss, Mr Rodgers Neighborhood had a starter score zero points (Willie Young). EL JEFE (7-5, 1,433.46 points) remains in sixth place. Mr Rodgers Neighborhood, despite the loss, clinches a playoff spot this week (first place, 10-2, 1,723.03 points).

Trent Richardson had plenty of chances for Mr Rodgers Neighborhood (13 to be exact), but could only manage 3.2 yards per touch.

After scoring 23.4 points last week and 20.8 the week before, Lacy has now led EL JEFE in scoring for three weeks in a row.

In Week 13, EL JEFE faces the X CONS (3-9, 1,434.02). Mr Rodgers Neighborhood gets the Sproles Royce Phantoms (6-6, 1,578.66).

Fallin-Up Snatches Win from X CONS and Stays Undefeated in the Series

Fallin-Up defeated the X CONS 106.70 to 101.74 for their second win in as many head-to-head matchups. Their overall record goes to 7-5, while the X CONS drop to 3-9. Tony Romo passed for four touchdowns and was the reason for the win, putting up 23.80 points for Fallin-Up. Romo looks to be one of the best late-round picks for Fallin-Up, averaging 16.98 points per game. With Thomas Davis delivering zero points for Fallin-Up, the margin could have been larger.

Fallin-Up was very lucky that the X CONS’s top QB was on his bye week, since Blake Bortles could only manage 6.24 points. If Cam Newton (13.80 points per game this year) had played and scored his per-game average, Fallin-Up would have lost by 2.60 points. Since Romo was the top scorer for Fallin-Up, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 31.80 points, Jeremy Maclin paced the squad in Week 9, while Mark Sanchez (28.58 points) was tops in Week 10 and Le’Veon Bell (30.20 points) last week.

Fallin-Up goes up against The Denver Broncos (7-5, 1,691.30) next week. The X CONS take on EL JEFE (7-5, 1,433.46).

***The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoff Race***

Origins

1. BUCKNASTY’S BOYS* (9-3) – Clinched Playoff Berth; South Division Leaders
2. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks* (9-3) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Clinched North Division Title
3. Georgia Boy* (9-3) – Clinched Playoff Berth
4. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered* (8-4) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over the St Pete ConVICKS
5. Weapons of Mass Production* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over the St Pete ConVICKS
6. St Pete ConVICKS* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth
7. Clam Diggers* (6-6) – Clinched Playoff Berth
8. The Monstars (5-7) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over Pick 6’n

On the Outside Looking In…

1. Pick 6’n (5-7)
2. NC Bad Boys (4-8)

Wait Till Next Year…

1. JUICY’S and BERRY’s (2-9) – Eliminated from The Chase…
2. Peyton’s Girl (1-10) – Eliminated from The Chase…

Interesting Notes from Origins:

• The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, Georgia Boy, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, Weapons of Mass Production, the St Pete ConVICKS & the Clam Diggers have clinched a playoff berth in The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E.
• I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks have clinched a playoff berth & the North Division Title for the third time in as many years.
• Pick 6’n can clinch a playoff berth this week with a win over Peyton’s Girl AND The Monstars loss to Georgia Boy.
• The NC Bad Boys can clinch a playoff berth this week with a win over the Clam Diggers AND The Monstars loss to Georgia Boy & a Pick 6’n loss to Peyton’s Girl.
• JUICY’S and BERRY’s & Peyton’s Girl have officially been eliminated from The Chase. They are now playing in The E.L.S.I.E.’s Draft Lottery for the 1st Overall Pick in next seasons draft.

C/O 2013

1. Hero7861* (9-3) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Clinched North Division Title; Clinched Home Field Advantage throughout The Chase
2. DeSeantourage* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth; South Division Leaders; Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over Surprise Scorpians; Head-to-Head Points Scored Tiebreaker over F-U-Pay-Me (DeSeantourage outscored F-U-Pay-Me in two meetings 282.12 – 259.52)
3. Surprise Scorpians* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth; All remaining 7-5 teams went 2-2 against each other. Divisional Record Tiebreaker (4-2) over Cinderella, F-U-Pay-Me, PizzaFreak & the NC Titans
4. Cinderella* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Points Scored Tiebreaker over F-U-Pay-Me, PizzaFreak & the NC Titans
5. F-U-Pay-Me* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over PizzaFreak & the NC Titans
6. PizzaFreak* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Head-to-Head Points Scored Tiebreaker over the NC Titans (PizzaFreak outscored the NC Titans in two meetings 269.08 – 238.02)
7. NC Titans* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth
8. Eventual Champions (5-7) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over The Pride of Detroit

On the Outside Looking In…

1. The Pride of Detroit (5-7)
2. I go Deep (4-8)
3. Over Dwayne Bowe (4-8) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over V-Town

Wait Till Next Year…

1. V-Town (3-9) – Eliminated from The Chase…

Interesting Notes from C/O 2013:

• Hero7861 has clinched the North Division Title & Home Field Advantage throughout The Chase.
• DeSeantourage can clinch the South Division Title this week with a win over I go Deep
• DeSeantourage, the Surprise Scorpians, Cinderella, F-U-Pay-Me, PizzaFreak & the NC Titans have all clinched a playoff berth in The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E.
• Eventual Champions can clinch the a playoff berth this week with a win over Cinderella
• The Pride of Detroit can clinch the a playoff berth this week with a win over the Surprise Scorpians AND a Eventual Champions loss to Cinderella
• I go Deep can clinch the a playoff berth this week with a win over DeSeantourage AND BOTH a Eventual Champions loss to Cinderella & The Pride of Detroit loss to the Surprise Scorpians
• V-Town has officially been eliminated from The Chase. They are now playing in The E.L.S.I.E.’s Draft Lottery for the 1st Overall Pick in next seasons draft.

2014’s Finest

1. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood* (10-2) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Clinched South Division Title; Clinched Home Field Advantage throughout The Chase
2. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall* (8-4) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Clinched North Division Title
3. The Denver Broncos* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Divisional Record Tiebreaker (4-2) over F-U-Pay-Me, The Hagermaniacs (both 3-3) & EL JEFE (2-4)
4. Fallin-Up* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over both The Hagermaniacs & EL JEFE
5. The Hagermaniacs* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth; Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over EL JEFE
6. EL JEFE* (7-5) – Clinched Playoff Berth
7. Sproles Royce Phantoms (6-6) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over the Sproles Royce Phantoms
8. Mile High (5-7) – Head-to-Head Points Scored Tiebreaker over the Elmboyz (Mile High outscored the Elmboyz in two meetings 261.54 – 231.08)

On the Outside Looking In…

1. Elmboyz (5-7)

Wait Till Next Year…

1. Spartans (4-8) – Eliminated from The Chase…
2. X CONS (3-9) – Eliminated from The Chase…; Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over the M0t0rCityBall3rs
3. M0t0rCityBall3rs (3-9) – Eliminated from The Chase…

Interesting Notes from 2014’s Finest:

• Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood has clinched both the South Division Title & Home Field Advantage throughout The Chase
• 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall has clinched the South Division Title & a playoff berth in The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E.
• The Denver Broncos, Fallin-Up, The Hagermaniacs & EL JEFE have all clinched a playoff berth in The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E.
• The Sproles Royce Phantoms can clinch the a playoff berth this week with a win over Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
• Mile High can clinch the a playoff berth this week with a win over the M0t0rCityBall3rs
• The Elmboyz can clinch the a playoff berth this week with a win over The Hagermaniacs AND a Mile High loss to the M0t0rCityBall3rs
• The Spartans, the X CONS & the M0t0rCityBall3rs have all been officially eliminated from The Chase. They are now playing in The E.L.S.I.E.’s Draft Lottery for the 1st Overall Pick in next seasons draft.

***Top 10 E.L.S.I.E. Poll***

1. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (10-2)
2. Hero7861 (9-3)
3. BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (9-3)
4. Georgia Boy  (9-3)
5. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (9-3)
6. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall (8-4)
7. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (8-4)
8. Weapons of Mass Production (7-5)
9. St Pete ConVICKS (7-5)
10. The Denver Broncos (7-5)

Honorable Mention
– NC Titans (7-5)
– Cinderella (7-5)

***Teams To Beat Power Rankings***

Average Pts per Game Minus 10 Pts for Every Loss

1. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (123.59)
2. Hero7861 (116.12)
3. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (115.73)
4. Georgia Boy (111.55)
5. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall (101.00)
6. Weapons of Mass Production (100.32)
7. St Pete ConVICKS (98.73)
8. BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (98.10)
9. Cinderella (98.03)
10. The Denver Broncos (90.94)

***Bounties & Fines***

Bounties Earned!

“Snickers Award”, The Most Satisfying Player of the Week. ($5.00)

• Weapons of Mass Production (Origins)
• F-U-Pay-Me (C/O 2013)
• The Hagermaniacs (2014’s Finest)

“Ditka Award” – The highest defensive scoring player of the week. ($5.00)

• I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (Origins)
• Over Dwayne Bowe (C/O 2013)
• Mr Rodgers Neighborhood (2014’s Finest)

“Black Flag Award” – The most points above your projected total for the week. ($5.00)

• – Not Recorded This Week – (Origins)
• – Not Recorded This Week – (C/O 2013)
• – Not Recorded This Week – (2104’s Finest)

“Gold Standard Award” – Team with the highest score in a single week. ($5.00)

• The Monstars – 158.70 (Origins)
• Cinderella – 177.48 (C/O 2013)
• Sproles Royce Phantoms – 175.20 (2014’s Finest)

Fines Deducted!

“Hindsight Award”, aka Poor Coaching Decisions – The losing team with the most points left on the bench. (-$5.00)

• JUICY’S and BERRY’s – 52.16 (Origins)
• V-Town – 54.62 (C/O 2013)
• Mr Rodgers Neighborhood – 64.70 (2014’s Finest)

“Dunce Award” – Biggest roster mistake of the week. (-$5.00)

• NC Bad Boys for starting Brandon Marshall-WR (3.20) over Anquan Boldin-WR (21.70) (Origins)
• Hero7861 for starting Jared Cook-TE (3.70) over Delanie Waker-TE (16.50) (C/O 2013)
• M0t0rCityBall3rs for starting Frank Gore-RB (1.60) over Ryan Mathews-RB (18.30) (2014’s Finest)

“Epic Fail Award” – Team with the lowest score in a single week. (-$5.00)

• BUCKNASTY’S BOYS – 95.74 (Origins)
• DeSeantourage – 110.70 (C/O 2013)
• M0t0rCityBall3rs – 97.22 (2014’s Finest)