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**Quick Hitters**
The Chase for The E.L.S.I.E. begins this week with the top four teams from each conference getting prepared to duke it out to become this season’s E.L.S.I.E. Award winner.
TRIVIA NOTE: Do you know what the word E.L.S.I.E. stands for?
- ELeven
- Solid
- Inches of
- Envy
The E.L.S.I.E. Award originally stood eleven inches high (See here). The E.L.S.I.E. Award is now sixteen inches high with the newly added bottom base (See here), although we will continue to pay ode to the original E.LS.I.E. Award by keeping her name the same. 🙂
*The E.L.S.I.E. Bowl*
The championship game for The League – E.F.F.L. is called The E.L.S.I.E. Bowl. This season will be the 4th E.L.S.I.E. Bowl since this league has started. Since some of you was not around from the beginning, I will give a brief history of previous E.L.S.I.E. Bowl winners and the 3rd Place finishers.
NOTE: The League history is from the original league (Origins), this will not show E.L.S.I.E. Bowl history from the two add-on leagues (C/O 2013 & 2014 Finest).
E.L.S.I.E. Bowl I
Clam Diggers 155.64 – Tampa Giants (now Hakeem I Saw I Conquered) 120.30
Final Four Teams…
#1 The Monstars (now Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood)
#3 St. Pete ConVICKS (now DeSeantourage)
#7 Tampa Giants (now Hakeem I Saw I Conquered)
#8 Clam Diggers
The Clam Diggers defeated the heavily favored #1 seed The Monstars (now Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood) on their way to the E.L.S.I.E. Bowl. The Tampa Giants (now Hakeem I Saw I Conquered) not only knocked off the #2 seed I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks, but they also knocked off the #3 seed St. Pete ConVICKS (now DeSeantourage) on their way to the championship game. In the final, the Clam Diggers outclassed the Tampa Giants (now Hakeem I Saw I Conquered) by more than 35 points. The Monstars (now Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood) finished in 3rd place.
E.L.S.I.E. Bowl II
Weapons of Mass Production 151.40 – I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks 141.34
Final Four Teams…
#1 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks
#2 Weapons of Mass Production (left after the 2014 season)
#5 BUCKNASTY BOYS
#6 Clam Diggers
The first and only #1 vs. #2 match up in the E.L.S.I.E. Bowl, top seeded I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks easily marched their way into the championship game disposing of both Hakeem I Saw I Conquered & the BUCKNASTY BOYS by an average of 49 points. Weapons of Mass Production took down both Pick 6’n & the Clam Diggers in much closer fashion (7 point average). But in the final, it was Weapons of Mass Production outgunning I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks by 10 points. The defending champion Clam Diggers took 3rd place.
E.L.S.I.E. Bowl III
Pick 6’n 153.39 – I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks 152.56
Final Four Teams…
#2 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks
#4 Weapons of Mass Production (left after the 2014 season)
#6 St. Pete ConVICKS (now DeSeantourage)
#8 Pick 6’n (left after the 2014 season)
For the second straight year, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks made it to the championship game dropping both the Clam Diggers & the St. Pete ConVICKS (now DeSeantourage) on their way by an average of 44 points. Pick 6’n, who barely made The Chase! at all, upset the top seeded BUCKNASTY BOYS (by 59 pts) & the defending champion Weapons of Mass Production (by 37 pts) on their way to the championship game. In the final, it was the Cinderella season of Pick 6’n who pulled off yet another huge upset, beating I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks by 0.83 points to take home The E.L.S.I.E. Award. The St. Pete ConVICKS (now DeSeantourage) took 3rd place.
E.L.S.I.E. Bowl IV
This storyline has yet to be written… 😉
**Origins Semi-Finals**
Dread Pirate Oso (11-5) at I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (15-1)
X-Factors:
Dread Pirate Oso: Russell Wilson-QB (16.92) / I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: LeSean McCoy-RB (15.00)
11-5 Dread Pirate Oso, who hope to extend their 4 game winning streak, play 15-1 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks at Ample Watts Field.
Dread Pirate Oso were led in week 13 by a 35.06 point effort from Russell Wilson, who got by the Minnesota Vikings defense for 274 passing yards and 3 passing TDs in addition to 51 rushing yards. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Dread Pirate Oso can expect a 16.92 point effort from Russell Wilson in week 14, who is expected to get by the Baltimore Ravens defense for 226.72 passing yards and 1.66 passing TDs in addition to 43.48 rushing yards.
“There are no easy games in this league,” Dread Pirate Oso coach Mac said.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were led in week 13 by a 28.80 point effort from Dwayne Harris, who snuck past the New York Jets defense for 8 receiving yards. In addition, D’Qwell Jackson was not injured before the start of his week 13 game, and contributed 14.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 14 due to an injured quadriceps , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks can expect a 15.00 point effort from LeSean McCoy in week 14, who is expected to get by the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 91.71 rushing yards and 0.36 rushing TDs in addition to 25.83 receiving yards.
“We have to take advantage of our opportunities,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
In week 8, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks defeated Dread Pirate Oso by 34.86 points, so coach Mac is looking for revenge this week.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (9-7) at DeSeantourage (10-6)
X-Factors:
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered: Cam Newton-QB (16.56) / DeSeantourage: Jameis Winston-QB (17.16)
9-7 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, who hope to end their 3 game losing streak, play 10-6 DeSeantourage at Ari Gold Stadium.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered were led in week 13 by a 36.14 point effort from Cam Newton, who beat the New Orleans Saints defense for 331 passing yards and 5 passing TDs in addition to 49 rushing yards. In addition, Vernon Davis was not injured before the start of his week 13 game, and contributed 2.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 14 due to an injured concussion , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered can expect a 16.56 point effort from Cam Newton in week 14, who is expected to sneak past the Atlanta Falcons defense for 199.53 passing yards and 1.63 passing TDs in addition to 45.07 rushing yards.
“Both teams are playing at a high level,” Hakeem I Saw I Conquered coach Brian Liotta said.
DeSeantourage were led in week 13 by a 32.40 point effort from Malcolm Jenkins, who beat the New England Patriots offense for 6 tackles and 1 interception. In addition, Lavonte David was not injured before the start of his week 13 game, and contributed 16.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 14 due to an injured ankle , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, DeSeantourage can expect a 17.16 point effort from Jameis Winston in week 14, who is expected to get by the New Orleans Saints defense for 260.1 passing yards and 1.53 passing TD in addition to 10.03 rushing yards.
“We have to stick to our bread-and-butter on offense,” DeSeantourage coach Theron K. Shavers said.
In week 6, DeSeantourage defeated Hakeem I Saw I Conquered by 26.96 points, so coach Brian Liotta is looking for revenge this week.
**Legends Semi-Finals**
Cacahuetes Orange (10-6) at Hyde Yo Wife (11-5)
X-Factors:
Cacahuetes Orange: Tyrod Taylor-QB (16.25) / Hyde Yo Wife: Cam Newton-QB (16.56)
The 10-6 Cacahuetes Orange challenge 11-5 Hyde Yo Wife at B.o.B. Field.
The Cacahuetes Orange were led in week 13 by a 34.92 point effort from Marcus Mariota, who got by the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 268 passing yards and 3 passing TDs in addition to 112 rushing yards. In addition, Johnathan Cyprien was not injured before the start of his week 13 game, and contributed 9.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 14 due to an injured stinger , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Cacahuetes Orange can expect a 16.25 point effort from Tyrod Taylor in week 14, who is expected to get by the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 220.24 passing yards and 1.6 passing TDs in addition to 24.62 rushing yards.
“Statistics don’t tell the whole story,” Cacahuetes Orange coach Champ Douglas said.
Hyde Yo Wife were led in week 13 by a 38.20 point effort from Antonio Brown, who beat the Indianapolis Colts defense for 118 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs. In addition, Scott Chandler was not injured before the start of his week 13 game, and contributed 12.10 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 14 due to an injured knee , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Hyde Yo Wife can expect a 16.56 point effort from Cam Newton in week 14, who is expected to sneak past the Atlanta Falcons defense for 199.53 passing yards and 1.63 passing TDs in addition to 45.07 rushing yards.
“We really have to take it to them,” Hyde Yo Wife coach Greg Stallworth said.
In week 8, the Cacahuetes Orange defeated Hyde Yo Wife by 22.38 points, so coach Greg Stallworth is looking for revenge this week.
Fear The CAT (10-6) at Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (11-5)
X-Factors:
Fear The CAT: Carson Palmer-QB (15.08) / Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Aaron Rodgers-QB (16.39)
10-6 Fear The CAT play 11-5 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood at Rodgers Field.
Fear The CAT were led in week 13 by a 20.24 point effort from Carson Palmer, who tore apart the St. Louis Rams defense for 356 passing yards and 2 passing TDs. In addition, Danny Trevathan was not injured before the start of his week 13 game, and contributed 15.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 14 due to an injured concussion , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Fear The CAT can expect a 15.08 point effort from Carson Palmer in week 14, who is expected to get by the Minnesota Vikings defense for 267.68 passing yards and 1.9 passing TDs in addition to 2.26 rushing yards.
“We have to get Palmer in a rhythm early,” Fear The CAT coach Billy Hewitt said.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led in week 13 by a 24.62 point effort from Aaron Rodgers, who got by the Detroit Lions defense for 273 passing yards and 2 passing TDs in addition to 27 rushing yards. In addition, Paul Posluszny was not injured before the start of his week 13 game, and contributed 14.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 14 due to an injured hand , which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 16.39 point effort from Aaron Rodgers in week 14, who is expected to get by the Dallas Cowboys defense for 236.24 passing yards and 1.96 passing TDs in addition to 21.67 rushing yards.
“Both teams are playing at a high level,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
In week 9, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood defeated Fear The CAT by 38.04 points, so coach Billy Hewitt is looking for revenge this week.
**Origins Draft Lottery Match-Ups**
Seeds #1-#4 are playing for Draft Spots #5, #6, #7 & #8…, Seeds #5-#8 are playing for Draft Spots #1, #2, #3 & #4.
#8 BUCKNASTY BOYS (4-12) at #1 1010011010 (9-7)
#7 Georgia Boy (4-12) at #2 Carolina Hitmen (8-8)
#6 Clam Diggers (6-10) at #3 I Go Deep (8-8)
#5 JUICE’S and BERRY’s (6-10) at #4 San Diego Goats (7-9)
**Legends Draft Lottery Match-Ups**
Seeds #1-#4 are playing for Draft Spots #5, #6, #7 & #8…, Seeds #5-#8 are playing for Draft Spots #1, #2, #3 & #4.
#8 NC Titans (2-14) at #1 The Gremlins (10-6)
#7 Jamstradamus (5-11) at #2 Surprise Scorpians (9-7)
#6 Famous’ Crablegs & Bootlegs! (6-10) at #3 Soul Snatchers (7-9)
#5 Beer, Cheese, & Brats (7-9) at #4 Phlying High (7-9)
