Five weeks away from the start of the playoffs, we review last week’s summary & The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. playoff push during this edition of The Post Game Buzz! So Let’s Get To It!!! The Thursday Morning Quarterback will be out later today (6pm).

Congratulatory Note: In a full season’s worth of games, Tom Brady is now 11-5 against his nemesis Peyton Manning all-time.

***Bounties & Fines (from Week 8)***

Bounties Earned!

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

• BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (Origins)
• Eventual Champions (C/O 2013)
• Fallin-Up (2014’s Finest)

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

• Peyton’s Girl (Origins)
• The Pride of Detroit (C/O 2013)
• Fallin-Up (2014’s Finest)

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

• Georgia Boy – +54.36 (Origins)
• Hero7861 – +52.10 (C/O 2013)
• The Denver Broncos – +51.40 (2104’s Finest)

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

• St Pete ConVICKS – 181.06 (Origins)
• Hero7861 – 179.24 (C/O 2013)
• The Hagermaniacs – 173.60 (2014’s Finest)

Fines Deducted!

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

• Clam Diggers – 72.10 (Origins)
• Over Dwayne Bowe – 70.08 (C/O 2013)
• Elmboyz – 74.88 (2014’s Finest)

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

• Peyton’s Girl for starting Trent Cole-LB (1.00) over Anthony Barr-LB (26.70) (Origins)
• Over Dwayne Bowe for starting Russell Wilson-QB (17.16) over Ben Roethlisberger-QB (47.78) (C/O 2013)
• Elmboyz for starting Marshawn Lynch-RB (6.40) over Knile Davis-RB (26.80)

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

• Peyton’s Girl – 103.40 (Origins)
• DeSeantourage – 112.74 (C/O 2013)
• Spartans – 84.36 (2014’s Finest)

***Week 9 Recaps***

Origins

Weapons of Mass Production Goes Crazy on NC Bad Boys, Notches 4th in a Row

Weapons of Mass Production got the highest point total in Origins this week, crushing the NC Bad Boys 166.92 to 91.46. The NC Bad Boys just cannot match up against Weapons of Mass Production, who extended their career unbeaten streak to three games in the series. The NC Bad Boys was led by Jarvis Landry with 19.20 points (46 Rec Yds, 1 TD) and Anquan Boldin, who scored 15.30 (93 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Both sides missed scoring opportunities as Weapons of Mass Production had one starter turn in zero points and the NC Bad Boys had four. The NC Bad Boys (3-6, 1,078.09 points) drop to 10th place and Weapons of Mass Production (5-4, 1,371.74 points) remains in sixth place.

For the third time this season, Antonio Brown was the highest scorer on Weapons of Mass Production.

Weapons of Mass Production will face the Clam Diggers (4-5, 1,209.74) in Week 10. The NC Bad Boys play the St Pete ConVICKS (6-3, 1,380.25), who has averaged a league-leading 153.36 points this season.

BUCKNASTY’S BOYS Snatch One from Clam Diggers, Captures Career Series Lead 3-1

The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS took advantage of 31.80 points from Jeremy Maclin (158 Rec Yds, 2 TD) and 26.30 from Marshawn Lynch (67 Rsh Yds, 76 Rec Yds, 2 TD), defeating the Clam Diggers 140.42 to 134.72. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS came into the Monday night game facing a 4.50-point deficit, but scored 23.90 for the comeback victory. This win comes as revenge for the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS following a tough post-season loss last year to the Clam Diggers. The Clam Diggers was led by Ryan Tannehill with 28.22 points (288 Pas Yds, 47 Rsh Yds, 3 TD) and Andre Ellington, who scored 19.40 (95 Rsh Yds, 39 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Both sides missed scoring opportunities as the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS had one starter turn in zero points and the Clam Diggers also had one. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (7-2, 1,162.77 points) remains in first place and the Clam Diggers (4-5, 1,209.74 points) stay in seventh place.

For the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, Philip Rivers wasn’t just the lone signal-caller to earn a negative score; he was the only starter throughout the whole league to go below zero. In addition to that, the Clam Diggers had two noticeable starters that let some chances slip through their hands. Even though Dez Bryant and Kelvin Benjamin saw a total of 20 combined targets, they were only able to reel in four catches between them.

After scoring 39.2 points last week, Maclin has now led the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS in scoring in consecutive weeks. With 21 touches this week for Alfred Morris, it means that his opportunities have now increased in three consecutive games.

The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS will match up against I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (7-2, 1,337.20) in Week 10. The Clam Diggers take on Weapons of Mass Production (5-4, 1,371.74), who has averaged a strong 152.42 points this season.

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks Came Back Strong on Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, Captures Control of Career Series, 3-2

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks got the second-highest point total in Origins this week and erased a 1.80-point deficit on Monday night, destroying Hakeem I Saw I Conquered 157.36 to 106.70. This matchup included three lead changes, with the largest lead being the final margin. This was a beating to remember, with the 50.66-point margin being the 10th-highest recorded in the league this season. Jamie Collins (acquired via free agency in Week 4) has been a key addition for I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, ranking 15th among linebackers over the last four weeks. On top of the loss, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered had two starters score zero points (Nick Novak and Cortez Allen). Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (5-4, 1,087.70 points) drops to fifth place and I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (7-2, 1,337.20 points) remains in third place.

There was one notable starter on I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks who could’ve better connected with his QB. Even though Andre Johnson saw a total of seven targets, he only reeled in two catches.

After scoring 26.6 points last week, Andrew Luck has now led I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks in scoring for two weeks in a row.

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks will face the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (7-2, 1,162.77) next week. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered squares off against lowly Peyton’s Girl (1-8, 1,032.63).

St Pete ConVICKS Top Pick 6’n, Makes It Three in a Row

Mohamed Sanu racked up 21.40 points and Martavis Bryant added another 16.70 points with two touchdowns as the St Pete ConVICKS beat Pick 6’n 117.66 to 107.66. The St Pete ConVICKS have built up a three-game win streak. Jeremy Hill brought in the third-highest score in the league this week with 32.30 points (154 Rsh Yds, 2 TD) for Pick 6’n. Both teams left points off the scoreboard as the St Pete ConVICKS had two starters turn in zero points and Pick 6’n had four. The St Pete ConVICKS (6-3, 1,380.25 points) climb into fourth place and Pick 6’n (4-5, 1,047.05 points) stays in eighth place.

Pick 6’n had one important starter that missed out on some opportunities. Even though Terrance Williams saw a total of seven targets, he only reeled in two catches.

The St Pete ConVICKS were very fortunate that Pick 6’n’s best WR was off this week, since Williams only managed 2.90 points. If Golden Tate (13.68 points per game this year) was active and put up his average, the St Pete ConVICKS would’ve lost by 0.78 points. For the first time this season, Sanu was the leading scorer on the St Pete ConVICKS.

The St Pete ConVICKS take on the NC Bad Boys (3-6, 1,078.09) in Week 10, while Pick 6’n battles The Monstars (3-6, 1,180.28).

Georgia Boy Rallies Late to Beat Peyton’s Girl for 5th in a Row

Georgia Boy got 18.30 points from Ronnie Hillman (16 Rsh Yds, 47 Rec Yds, 1 Rsh TD, 1 Rec TD) to beat Peyton’s Girl 140.42 to 132.12. Georgia Boy came into the Sunday night game facing a 31.12-point deficit, but scored 44.92 for the comeback victory. This matchup included three lead changes, with the largest lead being 68.62 points after Sunday afternoon. Georgia Boy has become a team no one wants to play after winning their last five matchups, while Peyton’s Girl is headed in a different direction, having lost their last four. Peyton’s Girl got zero points from Morgan Burnett, which might have made the difference in the outcome. Georgia Boy (7-2, 1,271.70 points) remains in second place and Peyton’s Girl (1-8, 1,032.63 points) is still looking up at everyone from last place.

Peyton’s Girl had one player that left points out on the field. Cordarrelle Patterson could only reel in a single catch, despite seeing a total of seven targets.

Since Hillman was the top scorer for Georgia Boy, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four matches. With 22.96 points, Aaron Rodgers paced the squad in Week 6, while Demaryius Thomas (31.10 points) was tops in Week 7 and Rob Gronkowski (34.90 points) last week.

In Week 10, Georgia Boy takes on JUICE’S and BERRY’s (2-7, 1,026.20), while Peyton’s Girl gets Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (5-4, 1,087.70).

The Monstars Top JUICE’S and BERRY’s, Moves Up to 9th Place

The Monstars got 23.50 points from Percy Harvin (129 Rec Yds) and 18.08 from Drew Brees (297 Pas Yds, 1 Pas TD/1 Int, 1 Rsh TD), taking down JUICE’S and BERRY’s 113.48 to 104.72. The Monstars took an 18.08-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. JUICE’S and BERRY’s has lost their last five in a row. The Monstars started two players with zero points while JUICE’S and BERRY’s served up five goose eggs, meaning each team left something on the table. The Monstars (3-6, 1,180.28 points) climb into ninth place and JUICE’S and BERRY’s (2-7, 1,026.20 points) stay in 11th place.

There was one player on The Monstars that left points out on the field. Despite being targeted eight times, Mike Wallace hauled in just three catches.

After Brees led The Monstars in Week 8 with 27.04 points, Harvin was the team’s top scorer for the third time this season.

In Week 10, The Monstars take on Pick 6’n (4-5, 1,047.05), while JUICE’S and BERRY’s get Georgia Boy (7-2, 1,271.70).

C/O 2013

Hero7861 Pounds F-U-Pay-Me, Streak Now at Three

Hero7861 got the second-highest point total in C/O 2013 this week, dismantling F-U-Pay-Me 165.72 to 88.16. This win comes as revenge for Hero7861 following a tough post-season defeat last year to F-U-Pay-Me. Carson Palmer led F-U-Pay-Me with 17.76 points (249 Pas Yds, 3 TD/1 Int) while Rob Gronkowski brought in 17.50 (105 Rec Yds, 1 TD). Hero7861 started one player with zero points while F-U-Pay-Me served up four goose eggs, meaning both teams could have scored more points. F-U-Pay-Me (4-5, 1,128.94 points) drops to seventh place and Hero7861 (8-1, 1,370.15 points) remains in first place.

Ahmad Bradshaw probably deserved more touches for F-U-Pay-Me, as he was able to put up 79 total yards on just 10 touches.

While Arian Foster led Hero7861 with 36.30 points last week, Antonio Brown paved the way for the third time this year.

Hero7861 takes on DeSeantourage (6-3, 1,297.97) in Week 10, while F-U-Pay-Me battles the NC Titans (6-3, 1,181.45).

I go Deep Tops NC Titans

A primetime rally on Monday Night Football (35.66 points, 36% of their total score) wasn’t enough for the NC Titans, as I go Deep got the 134.22 to 99.86 victory. The late-match efforts were impressive, considering their pregame projections only called for 18.30 points on Monday night. I go Deep was led by Tom Brady this week (333 Pas Yds, 4 TD/1 Int). The New England QB passed for four touchdowns and contributed 27.72 points to the effort. Mike Evans also helped the cause with 25.40 points on two touchdowns (124 Rec Yds, 2 TD). Things could have been different had the NC Titans not had several starters score zero points. The NC Titans (6-3, 1,181.45 points) step into second place, while I go Deep (2-7, 1,068.27 points) remains mired in the cellar.

Ben Tate had plenty of looks for I go Deep, but he logged just 2.3 yards per touch.

After scoring 35.8 points last week, Brady has now led I go Deep in scoring for two weeks in a row.

Next week, I go Deep plays Over Dwayne Bowe (3-6, 1,174.69) while the NC Titans get F-U-Pay-Me (4-5, 1,128.94).

Led by Unexpected Star Julian Edelman, Over Dwayne Bowe Beats V-Town

With the eye-opening production from Julian Edelman leading the way, Over Dwayne Bowe picked up a win against V-Town 165.96 to 139.56. Only projected to score 9.80 points, Edelman came up big with 30.30 in the 26.40-point win. Joining Edelman (89 Rec Yds, 1 TD), Percy Harvin (129 Rec Yds) pitched in with 23.50 points. Edelman also recorded his highest point total of the season. With 165.96 points, Over Dwayne Bowe had the highest total in C/O 2013 this week. Over Dwayne Bowe played one starter with zero points while V-Town also served up one goose egg, meaning each team left something on the table. Over Dwayne Bowe (3-6, 1,174.69 points) remains in ninth place, while V-Town (2-7, 1,256.07 points) stays in 11th place.

V-Town had one starter that left points out on the field. Even though Andre Johnson saw a total of seven targets, he only reeled in two catches.

Since Edelman was the top scorer for Over Dwayne Bowe, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 18.20 points, Aqib Talib paced the squad in Week 6, while Russell Wilson (36.12 points) was tops in Week 7 and Harvin (20.40 points) last week.

Next week, Over Dwayne Bowe will face the last place team in C/O 2013, I go Deep (2-7, 1,068.27). V-Town takes on Eventual Champions (5-4, 1,169.91).

Cinderella Rallies Against DeSeantourage for 5th in a Row

Cinderella picked up 22.90 points from Alfred Morris (92 Rsh Yds, 2 TD) to defeat DeSeantourage 147.36 to 126.58. Cinderella came into the Sunday night game facing a 6.72-point deficit, but scored 18.70 for the comeback victory. DeSeantourage just doesn’t have what it takes to beat Cinderella, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Denard Robinson (acquired via free agency in Week 9) made a big impact, posting 16.40 points. If DeSeantourage didn’t have both Brian Cushing and Nick Novak put up zeroes, the outcome could have gone the other way. Cinderella (6-3, 1,325.87 points) climbs into third place and DeSeantourage (6-3, 1,297.97 points) drops to fourth place.

There were two starters that missed out on opportunities for DeSeantourage. Even though Cordarrelle Patterson and Terrance Williams saw a total of 14 combined targets, they were only able to reel in three catches between them.

Since Morris was the top scorer for Cinderella, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four weeks. With 30.30 points, T.Y. Hilton paced the squad in Week 6, while Matt Forte (23.90 points) was tops in Week 7 and Nick Foles (26.84 points) last week. With 21 touches this week for Morris, it means that his opportunities have now increased in three consecutive games.

In Week 10, Cinderella will match up against The Pride of Detroit (3-6, 1,087.01). DeSeantourage gets league-leader Hero7861 (8-1, 1,370.15).

Eventual Champions Surprise Surprise Scorpians, Grab 5th Place

The Surprise Scorpians struggled to put points on the board this week and fell to Eventual Champions 124.64 to 96.52. The Surprise Scorpians are not on the same level as Eventual Champions, who extended their career unbeaten streak to two games in the series. Jamaal Charles led the Surprise Scorpians with 14.80 points (78 Rsh Yds, 1 TD) while Demaryius Thomas brought in 13.70 (127 Rec Yds). To make matters worse, the Surprise Scorpians received no points from Kyle Fuller. Eventual Champions (5-4, 1,169.91 points) climb into fifth place and the Surprise Scorpians (5-4, 1,186.58 points) drop to sixth place.

There was one noticeable player on Eventual Champions that missed out on some opportunities. Despite being targeted 10 times, Kelvin Benjamin could only manage two catches.

After scoring 39.2 points last week, Jeremy Maclin has now led Eventual Champions in scoring in back-to-back weeks.

Next week, Eventual Champions square off against V-Town (2-7, 1,256.07), while the Surprise Scorpians go up against PizzaFreak (4-5, 1,127.86).

The Pride of Detroit Drops the Hammer on PizzaFreak, Finally Gets First “W” In Series

The Pride of Detroit took advantage of the third-highest player point total this week from Jeremy Hill with 32.30 points (154 Rsh Yds, 2 TD) to bulldoze PizzaFreak 130.22 to 85.08. The Pride of Detroit took an 8.80-point lead on Thursday and never looked back. This beating was revenge for a loss to PizzaFreak in their last meeting a season ago. Both teams left points off the scoreboard as The Pride of Detroit had one starter turn in zero points and PizzaFreak had two. PizzaFreak (4-5, 1,127.86 points) drops to eighth place and The Pride of Detroit (3-6, 1,087.01 points) remains in 10th place.

On The Pride of Detroit, Philip Rivers wasn’t just the one quarterback to earn a negative score; he was the lone starter throughout the whole league in the red. In addition to that, PizzaFreak had a rather noticeable player who could’ve better connected with his QB. Despite being targeted 10 times, Dez Bryant could only manage two catches.

Since Hill was the high scorer for The Pride of Detroit, it means a different player has now led the team in each of the past six weeks. With 25.70 points, Eddie Royal paced the squad in Week 4, while Brian Quick (20.70 points) was team-leader in Week 5 and LeSean McCoy (16.40 points) led the way in Week 6. Matthew Stafford (17.06 points) was tops in Week 7 and Emmanuel Sanders (31.60 points) led last week.

The Pride of Detroit has a tough one in Week 10 when they go up against Cinderella (6-3, 1,325.87), who averages a solid 147.32 points per game. PizzaFreak squares off against the Surprise Scorpians (5-4, 1,186.58).

2014’s Finest

99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall Handle The Denver Broncos to Capture 2nd Place

99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall put up the second-highest point total this week, destroying The Denver Broncos 153.82 to 96.48. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall took a 4.00-point lead on Thursday and maintained an advantage throughout the matchup. This was a monumental beating, with the 57.34-point margin being the sixth-highest recorded in 2014’s Finest this season. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall started one player with zero points while The Denver Broncos served up four goose eggs, meaning both sides missed scoring opportunities. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall (7-2, 1,346.58 points) climbs into second place and The Denver Broncos (6-3, 1,294.64 points) drops to fourth place.

There was one player on 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall who could’ve better connected with his QB. Despite being targeted 13 times, Brandon LaFell hauled in just six catches.

Since Ryan Tannehill was the leading scorer for 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall, it means a different player has now topped the team in each of the past five weeks. With 18.60 points, Julius Thomas paced the squad in Week 5, while Ben Tate put up 19.80 points to lead the way in Week 6. Shane Vereen (24.40 points) was tops in Week 7 and Antonio Brown (29.40 points) led in Week 8.

In Week 10, 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall takes on the Sproles Royce Phantoms (3-6, 1,128.38), while The Denver Broncos goes up against the Spartans (2-7, 916.45).

Mr Rodgers Neighborhood Gets Late Win over Spartans

In an epic battle between this week’s first and third-highest-scoring teams, Mr Rodgers Neighborhood came back and took down the Spartans 165.30 to 145.96. This is the fifth-most a team has scored this season without getting the victory. The loss drops the Spartans to 2-7, but they maintain their 11th-place position in the standings. Mr Rodgers Neighborhood (8-1) is in first place, averaging 143.85 points per game. Even with a 101.83 points per game average, which ranks 12th in the league, the Spartans have a 2-7 record. Ben Roethlisberger (340 Pas Yds, 6 TD) got 37.60 points and Percy Harvin (129 Rec Yds) scored 23.50 points, exceeding their projections by 147.7% and 46.0%, respectively. Matt Asiata (26 Rsh Yds, 31 Rec Yds, 1 2PT, 3 TD) got 25.70 points to score 185.6% more than projected (9.00) for the Spartans.

There was one starter on the Spartans that missed out on some chances. Despite seeing eight targets, Wes Welker made just three catches.

For the first time this season, Roethlisberger was the highest scorer on Mr Rodgers Neighborhood.

Mr Rodgers Neighborhood faces the Elmboyz (5-4, 1,089.71) next week. The Spartans get The Denver Broncos (6-3, 1,294.64), who has averaged a stout 143.85 points this season.

Elmboyz Pick Up Victory over Fallin-Up, Rises to 5th Place

Marshawn Lynch scored two touchdowns (26.30 points) and Alfred Morris scored two touchdowns (22.90 points) as the Elmboyz got past Fallin-Up 136.86 to 104.92. The Elmboyz played better than expected and scored 11.3% more points than projected (122.92). Fallin-Up got just 80.0% of a projected 131.18 points. Fallin-Up was led by Jeremy Maclin with 31.80 points (158 Rec Yds, 2 TD) and Jamaal Charles, who scored 14.80 (78 Rsh Yds, 1 TD). Both teams could have scored more points as the Elmboyz had one starter turn in zero points and Fallin-Up also had one. The Elmboyz (5-4, 1,089.71 points) climb into fifth place and Fallin-Up (5-4, 1,130.52 points) drops to sixth place.

Sadly for Fallin-Up, Philip Rivers wasn’t just the lone quarterback to tally a negative score; he was the only starter throughout the whole league to go below zero. Ahmad Bradshaw ultimately deserved more touches for the Elmboyz, as he put up an efficient 79 yards from scrimmage on just 10 total touches.

Since Lynch was the top scorer for the Elmboyz, it means a different player has led the team in each of the last four matches. With 23.00 points, DeSean Jackson paced the squad in Week 6, while Jason Pierre-Paul (15.20 points) was tops in Week 7 and Nick Foles (26.84 points) in Week 8. With 21 touches this week for Morris, it means that his opportunities have now increased in three consecutive games.

The Elmboyz will face first-place Mr Rodgers Neighborhood (8-1, 1,294.63) next week. Fallin-Up plays Mile High (3-6, 1,058.75).

Sproles Royce Phantoms Beat M0t0rCityBall3rs, Move Up to 8th Place

The Sproles Royce Phantoms defeated the M0t0rCityBall3rs, who had trouble scoring points this week, 106.78 to 92.56. The Sproles Royce Phantoms took a 14.48-point lead on Thursday and remained in front for the rest of the matchup.  The M0t0rCityBall3rs have now dropped four straight. Even though these teams are tied for eighth place with matching 3-6 records, the Sproles Royce Phantoms have a solid lead in points, 1,128.38 to 1,061.35. Each team left something on the table as the Sproles Royce Phantoms had one starter turn in zero points and the M0t0rCityBall3rs had five.

There was one noticeable starter on the Sproles Royce Phantoms who could’ve better connected with his QB. Even though Dez Bryant saw a total of 10 targets, he only reeled in two catches.

While Emmanuel Sanders led the Sproles Royce Phantoms in Week 8 (with 31.60 points), Drew Brees has now been the team’s top scorer in two of the past three matches.

Next week, the Sproles Royce Phantoms battle 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall (7-2, 1,346.58), who puts up a league-leading 149.62 points per game. The M0t0rCityBall3rs take on EL JEFE (4-5, 1,009.70).

Mile High Rallies to Beat X CONS

Mile High got 22.82 points from Peyton Manning (438 Pas Yds, 2 TD/2 Int), defeating the X CONS 140.52 to 127.84. Mile High came into the Monday night game facing a 3.62-point deficit, but scored 16.30 for the comeback victory. In this matchup, the X CONS scored 86.8% of their 147.32 projected points, and they’ve now failed to meet projections for six consecutive weeks. The X CONS actually average more per game in losses (124.17) than wins (114.49). Mile High started one player with zero points while the X CONS served up two goose eggs, meaning both sides missed scoring opportunities. Mile High (3-6, 1,058.75 points) falls to 10th place and the X CONS (2-7, 1,098.16 points) stays locked in last place.

There were two rather glaring starters that failed to capitalize on opportunities for the X CONS. Even though Cordarrelle Patterson and Kelvin Benjamin saw a total of 17 combined targets, they were only able to reel in three catches between them. One position where the X CONS are wishing they could get a do-over is WR. Mike Evans could have started in place of Benjamin, and that point difference would have been enough to secure the victory.

Averaging 26.2 points over the last three weeks alone, Manning has now led Mile High in scoring in five straight weeks, and for six of the last seven.

In Week 10, Mile High takes on Fallin-Up (5-4, 1,130.52), while the X CONS face The Hagermaniacs (6-3, 1,175.05).

Led by Unexpected Star Julian Edelman, The Hagermaniacs Bring Down EL JEFE

With the better-than-expected output from Julian Edelman playing a key factor, The Hagermaniacs got a victory over EL JEFE 138.06 to 117.26. Only projected to score 9.80 points, the New England WR exceeded expectations with 30.30 in the 20.80-point win. Joining Edelman (89 Rec Yds, 1 TD), Robert Quinn (2 Sack, 4 Tack) pitched in with 16.80 points. Edelman also recorded his highest point total of the season. Adding insult to injury, EL JEFE got zero points from A.J. Hawk. The Hagermaniacs (6-3, 1,175.05 points) climb into third place, while EL JEFE (4-5, 1,009.70 points) drops to seventh place.

There was one notable starter on The Hagermaniacs that missed out on some opportunities. Even though Andre Johnson saw a total of seven targets, he only reeled in two catches.

Since Edelman was the high scorer for The Hagermaniacs, it means a different player has now led the team in each of the past six matches. With 25.52 points, Matthew Stafford paced the squad in Week 4, while Pierre Thomas (23.20 points) was team-leader in Week 5 and Lavonte David (14.00 points) led the way in Week 6. Randall Cobb (23.10 points) was tops in Week 7 and Sammy Watkins (25.70 points) led in Week 8.

In Week 10, The Hagermaniacs go up against the X CONS (2-7, 1,098.16), the last-place team in 2014’s Finest. EL JEFE squares off against the M0t0rCityBall3rs (3-6, 1,061.35).

***Transactions***

Origins

St Pete ConVICKS – (11 Adds Remaining)…

• added Martavis Bryant-WR (11) off waiver wire
• dropped CJ. Spiller-RB
• added Charles Sims-RB (12) from free agency
• dropped Andrew Quarless-TE
• added Andrew Hawkins-WR (13) from free agency
• dropped Chandler Jones-DL
• dropped NaVorro Bowman-LB
• added Demario Davis-LB (14) off waiver wire
• dropped Julius Peppers-LB

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks – (9 Adds Remaining)…

• added Paul Posluszny-LB (12) off waiver wire
• dropped Larry Donnell-TE
• added Chandler Jones-DL (13) off waiver wire
• dropped Pierre Thomas-RB
• added Cory Redding-DL (14) from free agency
• dropped Chandler Jones-DL
• added Carson Palmer-QB (15) from free agency
• dropped Paul Posluszny-LB
• added Clinton McDonald-DL (16) from free agency
• dropped Cory Redding-DL

Weapons of Mass Production – (7 Adds Remaining)…

• added Hakeem Nicks-WR (17) from free agency
• dropped Jason Hatcher-DL
• added Tre Mason-RB (18) off waiver wire
• dropped Bryce Brown-RB

Peyton’s Girl – (11 Adds Remaining)…

• added Michael Vick-QB (10) from free agency
• dropped Kirk Cousins-QB
• added Ryan Fitzpatrick-QB (11) from free agency
• dropped Jake Locker-QB
• added Robert Turbin-RB (12) from free agency
• dropped Victor Cruz-WR
• added Larry Donnell-TE (13) from free agency
• dropped Isaiah Crowell-RB
• added Aqib Talib-DB (14) from free agency
• dropped Calais Campbell-DL

BUCKNASTY’S BOYS – (15 Adds Remaining)…

• added Justin Durant-LB (7) from free agency
• dropped Brian Orakpo-LB
• added Dont’a Hightower-LB (8) off waiver wire
• dropped Justin Durant-LB
• added Brent Grimes-DB (9) off waiver wire
• dropped Eric Berry-DB
• added Aldon Smith-LB (10) from free agency
• dropped Dont’a Hightower-LB

JUICY’S and BERRY’s – (21 Adds remaining)…

Hakeem I Saw I Conquered – (4 Adds Remaining)…

• added Michael Crabtree-WR (14) from free agency
• dropped Allen Hurns-WR
• added Benny Cunningham-RB (15) from free agency
• dropped Owen Daniels-TE
• added Cortez Allen-DB (16) from free agency
• dropped Perrish Cox-DB
• added Connor Barwin-LB (17) from free agency
• dropped Wesley Woodyard-LB
• added K.J. Wright-LB (18) from free agency
• dropped Demario Davis-LB
• added Elvis Dumervil-LB (19) from free agency
• dropped Johnathan Hankins-DL
• added Brian Hoyer-QB (20) from free agency
• dropped Antone Smith-RB
• added Caleb Sturgis-K (21) from free agency
• dropped Brian Hoyer-QB

Pick 6’n – (MAXED OUT!)…

Georgia Boy – (19 Adds Remaining)…

• dropped Stevan Ridley-RB
• added Terrell Suggs-LB (4) from free agency
• dropped Ryan Mathews-RB
• added Ryan Clark-DB (5) from free agency
• dropped Ryan Clark-DB
• added Olivier Vernon-DL (6) from free agency

NC Bad Boys – (10 Adds Remaining)…

• added Jacquian Williams-LB (13) from free agency
• dropped Jerrell Freeman-LB
• added Rolando McClain-LB (14) from free agency
• dropped Bruce Carter-LB
• added Jordan Todman-RB (15) from free agency
• dropped Cecil Shorts-WR

The Monstars – (8 Adds Remaining)…

• added Chandler Catanzaro-K (16) off waiver wire
• dropped Matt Bryant-K
• added Haloti Ngata-DL (17) off waiver wire
• dropped Antoine Cason-DB

Clam Diggers – (12 Adds Remaining)…

• added Ryan Tannehill-QB (12) from free agency
• dropped Jacquian Williams-LB
• added Ryan Mathews-RB (13) off waiver wire
• dropped Wes Welker-WR

C/O 2013

DeSeantourage – (7 Adds Remaining)…

• added Bryce Brown-RB (15) from free agency
• dropped C.J. Spiller-RB
• added Charles Clay-TE (16) from free agency
• dropped Bryce Brown-RB
• added Travaris Cadet-RB (17) from free agency
• dropped Ryan Tannehill-QB
• added Charles Sims-RB (18) from free agency
• dropped Travaris Cadet-RB

Over Dwayne Bowe – (19 Adds Remaining)…

• added Jason Trusnik-LB (4) from free agency
• dropped Chad Greenway-LB
• added Von Miller-LB (5) from free agency
• dropped Jason Trusnik-LB
• added Aqib Talib-DB (6) from free agency
• dropped Dashon Goldson-DB

F-U-Pay-Me – (20 Adds Remaining)…

• added Heath Miller-TE (5) from free agency
• dropped DeMeco Ryans-LB

Eventual Champions – (6 Adds Remaining)…

• added Ryan Tannehill-QB (16) off waiver wire
• dropped Bernard Pierce-RB
• added Robert Griffin III-QB (17) from free agency
• dropped Ryan Tannehill-QB
• added Lorenzo Taliaferro-RB (18) from free agency
• dropped Isaiah Crowell-RB
• added Ryan Mathews-RB (19) off waiver wire
• dropped Lorenzo Taliaferro-RB

I go Deep – (MAXED OUT!)…

• added Mike Evans-WR (19) from free agency
• dropped Travis Benjamin-WR
• added Anthony Dixon-RB (20) from free agency
• dropped Zac Stacy-RB
• added Terrell Suggs-LB (21) from free agency
• dropped Jameel McClain-LB
• added Andrew Hawkins-WR (22) from free agency
• dropped Brian Hoyer-QB
• added Jameel McClain-LB (23) from free agency
• dropped Ezekiel Ansah-DL
• added Justin Tuck-DL (24) from free agency
• dropped Anthony Dixon-RB
• added Ryan Tannehill-QB (25) off waiver wire
• dropped Andrew Hawkins-WR

PizzaFreak – (MAXED OUT!)…

V-Town – (19 Adds Remaining)…

• added Benny Cunningham-RB (4) from free agency
• dropped Terrance West-RB
• added David Harris-LB (5) off waiver wire
• dropped Paul Posluszny-LB
• added K.J. Wright-LB (6) from free agency
• dropped Chandler Jones-DL

Cinderella – (8 Adds Remaining)…

• added David Amerson-DB (12) from free agency
• dropped Dan Carpenter-K
• added Denard Robinson-RB (13) off waiver wire
• dropped David Amerson-DB
• added Haloti Ngata-DL (14) off waiver wire
• dropped Adam Jones-DB
• added Adam Jones-DB (15)off waiver wire
• dropped Haloti Ngata-DL
• added Micah Hyde-DB (16) from free agency
• dropped Prince Amukamara-DB
• added Mark Sanchez-QB (17) from free agency
• dropped Micah Hyde-DB

Surprise Scorpians – (MAXED OUT!)…

• added Brandon LaFell-WR (22) from free agency
• dropped Pierre Thomas-RB
• added Blair Walsh-K (23) from free agency
• dropped Andre Roberts-WR
• added Lance Kendricks-TE (24) from free agency
• dropped Storm Johnson-RB
• added Bobby Rainey-RB (25) from free agency
• dropped Blair Walsh-K

Hero7861 – (15 Adds Remaining)…

• added Nigel Bradham-LB (10) off waiver wire
• dropped Perry Riley-LB

The Pride of Detroit – (17 Adds Remaining)…

• added Anthony Barr-LB (7) from free agency
• dropped Brian Quick-WR
• added Dont’a Hightower-LB (8) from free agency
• dropped Coby Fleener-TE

NC Titans – (16 Adds Remaining)…

• added Jacquian Williams-LB (3) from free agency
• dropped Brian Orakpo-LB
• added Chandler Jones-DL (4) from free agency
• dropped Jason Hatcher-DL
• added Jacoby Jones-WR (5) from free agency
• dropped Pierre Garcon-WR
• added Matt Asiata-RB (6) from free agency
• dropped LeGarrette Blount-RB
• added Allen Hurns-WR (7) from free agency
• dropped James Jones-WR
• added Rashad Johnson-DB (8) from free agency
• dropped Nate Allen-DB
• added Tashaun Gipson-DB (9) from free agency
• dropped Robert Alford-DB

2014’s Finest

Sproles Royce Phantoms – (9 Adds Remaining)…

• added Benny Cunningham-RB (12) from free agency
• dropped Andy Dalton-QB
• added Chris Johnson-RB (13) from free agency
• dropped DeMeco Ryans-LB
• added K.J. Wright-LB (14) from free agency
• dropped Khiry Robinson-RB
• added Larry Donnell-TE (15) from free agency
• dropped Benny Cunningham-RB
• added Antonio Cromartie-DB (16) from free agency
• dropped Bishop Sankey-RB

Elmboyz – (21 Adds Remaining)…

• added Jameel McClain-LB (3) from free agency
• dropped Charles Johnson-DL
• added Ndamukong Suh-DL (4) from free agency
• dropped Greg Hardy-DL

The Denver Broncos – (25 Adds Remaining)…

Mile High – (12 Adds Remaining)…

• added Clay Matthews-LB (10) from free agency
• dropped Jerod Mayo-LB
• added Odell Beckham-WR (11) from free agency
• dropped Greg Jennings-WR
• added Sio Moore-LB (12) from free agency
• dropped Brian Quick-WR
• added Connor Barwin-LB (13) from free agency
• dropped Darrin Reaves-RB

Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood – (4 Adds Remaining)…

• added Ben Roethlisberger-QB (19) off waiver wire
• dropped Isaiah Crowell-RB
• added Cameron Wake-DL (20) off waiver wire
• dropped Antoine Cason-DB
• added Shayne Graham-K (21) off waiver wire
• dropped Mason Crosby-K

The Hagermaniacs – (12 Adds Remaining)…

• added Dwayne Bowe-WR (11) off waiver wire
• dropped Storm Johnson-RB
• added Derek Carr-QB (12) from free agency
• dropped Dwayne Bowe-WR
• added Markus Wheaton-WR (13) from free agency
• dropped Justin Smith-DL

Fallin-Up – (4 Adds Remaining)…

• added Anthony Barr-LB (17) from free agency
• dropped Bryce Brown-RB
• added Justin Houston-LB (18) from free agency
• dropped Wesley Woodyard-LB
• added Reggie Nelson-DB (19) from free agency
• dropped Michael Griffin-DB
• added Michael Bennett-DL (20) from free agency
• dropped Marcell Dareus-DL
• added Chandler Catanzaro-K (21) from free agency
• dropped Mike Nugent-K

M0t0rCityBall3rs – (18 Adds Remaining)…

• added Cliff Avril-DL (4) from free agency
• dropped Cameron Wake-DL
• added Jeremy Ross-WR (5) from free agency
• dropped Kenny Britt-WR
• added Bobby Rainey-RB (6) from free agency
• dropped DeAngelo Williams-RB
• added Rolando McClain-LB (7) from free agency
• dropped Stephen Tulloch-LB

X CONS – (12 Adds Remaining)…

99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall – (12 Adds Remaining)…

• added Charles Sims-RB (8) off waiver wire
• dropped Ryan Tannehill-QB
• added Ryan Tannehill-QB (9) off waiver wire
• dropped Larry Donnell-TE
• added Brandon LaFell-WR (10) from free agency
• dropped Anthony Dixon-RB
• added Brent Grimes-DB (11) from free agency
• dropped D.J. Swearinger-DB
• added Tashaun Gipson-DB (12) from free agency
• dropped Eric Weddle-DB
• added Caleb Sturgis-K (13) from free agency
• dropped Terrance Williams-WR

EL JEFE – (12 Adds Remaining)…

• added Adam Jones-DB (10) from free agency
• dropped Stevan Ridley-RB
• added Haloti Ngata-DL (11) from free agency
• dropped Jordan Cameron-TE
• added Marcell Dareus-DL (12) from free agency
• dropped Kirk Cousins-QB
• added Fred Jackson-RB (13) from free agency
• dropped Mario Williams-DL

Spartans – (14 Adds Remaining)…

• added Josh Brown-K (9) from free agency
• dropped Robbie Gould-K
• added Elvis Dumervil-LB (10) from free agency
• dropped Julius Peppers-LB
• added Gerald McCoy-DL (11) from free agency
• dropped Jared Allen-DL

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

1. Hero7861 (8-1)
2. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (8-1)
3. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall (7-2)
4. BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (7-2)
5. Georgia Boy (7-2)
6. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (7-2)
7. St Pete ConVICKS (6-3)
8. NC Titans (6-3)
9. Cinderella (6-3)
10. DeSeantourage(6-3)

Honorable Mention
– The Hagermaniacs (6-3)
– The Denver Broncos (6-3)

***Teams To Beat Power Rankings***

Average Pts per Game Minus 10 Pts for Every Loss

1. Hero7861 (142.24)
2. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (133.85)
3. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall (129.62)
4. I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (128.58)
5. St Pete ConVICKS (123.36)
6. Georgia Boy (121.30)
7. Cinderella (117.32)
8. DeSeantourage (114.22)
9. The Denver Broncos (113.85)
10. Weapons of Mass Production (112.42)

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

Only four regular season weeks remain before The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoffs start! For Origins & C/O 2013 league’s, you guys are already well versed in how the chase works as ONLY the top 8 seeded teams make the chase. The remaining 4 teams will play in The E.L.S.I.E’s Draft Lottery. The draft lottery will be in the consolation playoff bracket, where those four teams will play for the 1st Overall pick in next season’s fantasy draft. Therefore, if your team is one of the four teams left out of The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E., you will still have something to play for.

The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. will feature the Home Field Advantage rule this season to add more emphasis on not only making The Chase, but getting the highest seed possible. ALL lower seeded teams will have to sit out their team’s kicker to simulate them playing on the road. Higher seeded teams will have the luxury of knowing the have a slight advantage during their playoff matchup. So let’s see how The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E. Playoff race looks if today was the final day of the regular season…

Note: The Home Field Advantage rule does not apply to the championship game, this is to simulate the championship game being played at a neutral site like the NFL’s Super Bowl. The Home Field Advantage rule will also not apply to The E.L.S.I.E.’s Draft Lottery or consolation playoff bracket.

Origins

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

On the Outside Looking In…

1. The Monstars (3-6) – Points Scored Tiebreaker over the NC Bad Boys
2. NC Bad Boys (3-6)
3. JUICY’S and BERRY’s (2-7)
4. Peyton’s Girl (1-8)

Interesting Notes from Origins:

• I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks can clinch a playoff berth & the North Division Title for the third time in as many years with a win this week over the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS And a Pick 6’n loss to The Monstars .
• All four teams On the Outside Looking In are Not mathematically eliminated from The Chase. Which means every team is still eligible to make The Chase!

C/O 2013

1. Hero7861* (8-1) – North Division Leaders; Clinched Playoff Berth
2. DeSeantourage (6-3) – South Division Leaders
3. NC Titans (6-3) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over Cinderella
4. Cinderella (6-3)
5. Eventual Champions (5-4) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over Surprise Scorpians
6. Surprise Scorpians (5-4)
7. F-U-Pay-Me (4-5) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over PizzaFreak
8. PizzaFreak (4-5)

On the Outside Looking In…

1. Over Dwayne Bowe (3-6) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over The Pride of Detroit
2. The Pride of Detroit (3-6)
3. V-Town (2-7) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over I go Deep
4. I go Deep (2-7)

Interesting Notes from C/O 2013:

• Hero7861 has clinched a playoff berth in The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E.
• All four teams On the Outside Looking In are Not mathematically eliminated from The Chase. Which means every team is still eligible to make The Chase!

2014’s Finest

1. Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood* (8-1) – South Division Leaders; Clinched Playoff Berth
2. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall (7-2) – North Division Leaders
3. The Hagermaniacs (6-3) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over The Denver Broncos
4. The Denver Broncos (6-3)
5. Elmboyz (5-4) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over Fallin-Up
6. Fallin-Up (5-4)
7. EL JEFE (4-5)
8. Sproles Royce Phantoms (3-6) – All three 3-6 teams went 1-1 Head-to-Head against each other, Points Scored Tiebreaker over both the M0t0rCityBall3rs & Mile High

On the Outside Looking In…

1. M0t0rCityBall3rs (3-6) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over Mile High
2. Mile High (3-6)
3. Spartans (2-7) – Head-to-Head Tiebreaker over X CONS
4. X CONS (2-7)

Interesting Notes from 2014’s Finest:

• Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood has clinched a playoff berth in The Chase for the E.L.S.I.E.
• 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall can clinch a playoff berth with a win this week over the Sproles Royce Phantoms
• All four teams On the Outside Looking In are Not mathematically eliminated from The Chase. Which means every team is still eligible to make The Chase!

***Bounties & Fines***

Bounties Earned!

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

• I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (Origins)
• NC Titans (C/O 2013)
• Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (2014’s Finest)

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

• NC Bad Boys (Origins)
• NC Titans (C/O 2013)
• M0t0rCityBall3rs (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)

• Weapons of Mass Production – 166.92 (Origins)
• Over Dwayne Bowe – 165.96 (C/O 2013)
• Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood – 165.30 (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 – 37.60 (Origins)
• PizzaFreak – 30.96 (C/O 2013)
• Fallin-Up – 54.00 (2014’s Finest)

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

• Clam Diggers for starting Darren McFadden-RB (6.70) over Matt Asiata-RB (25.70) (Origins)
• PizzaFreak for starting Colin Kaepernick-QB (6.48) over Alex Smith-QB (14.96) (C/O 2013)
• X CONS for starting Kelvin Benjamin-WR (1.80) over Mike Evans-WR (25.40) (2014’s Finest)

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

• NC Bad Boys – 91.46 (Origins)
• PizzaFreak – 85.08 (C/O 2013)
• M0t0rCityBall3rs – 92.56 (2014’s Finest)