Tier 4: Regular Season Finale — Playoff Dreams on the Line

September 4th was the opening night of the FPF season in the Tier 4 Fall 2025 Season. Just over 2 months later, we are in the last week of the regular season. With that, 33 teams have attempted to fight for 24 playoff spots. Some have secured a bye and others have been eliminated from playoff contention but with this being Week 11, there’s a lot at stake. After I go through my fantasy lineup from Week 10, we will go through the games from last week and also look at the playoff implications for the upcoming games.

QB: Matthew Bottazzi (vs Sour puss)

➡️ Stats: 12/21 124yds, 4 TDs, 1 INT, 8 rushes for 98yds

WR: Rayray Franklin (vs Bend Don’t Break)

➡️ Stats: 5 rec, 48yds, 1 TD, 1 PD

WR: Marc Haddad (vs First Down Snifflers)

➡️ Stats: 2 rec, 25yds, 1 TD, 1 SK, 1 PD

Rusher: Martin DeSousa (vs Monstars)

➡️ Stats: 2 SKs, 1 TKL

DB: Vincent Bolullo (vs FC Bing)

➡️ Stats: DNP

DB: Ethan Cohen (vs Uncle Rico’s Ryders)

➡️ Stats: 3 rec, 16yds, 3 TKLs

Total: 4.60 pts
Flex: Felix Clairmont (vs Vice City)

➡️ Stats: DNP

Flex: Alexi Dubois (vs Richter)

➡️ Stats: 4 rec, 37yds, 1 TD, 2 INTs  

Defence: Sophomore XL Exchange Students (vs Show me your TDs)

➡️ Stats: 3 SKs, 3 INTs, 5 PDs

Sour puss were able to survive a close matchup against Chomedey Chodes, which climbed themselves into the final playoff position. Felix-Antoine Masseau was unstoppable against his opposition as he finished with only 2 incompletions and 5 TD passes. Former CFL player Dawson Pierre would prove to be too much as he would have 1-9yds and 3 TDs in the win. For Chomedey Chodes, Matthew Bottazzi did his best with 4 TDs on the ground and 89yds rushing but it wasn’t enough. Jonathan Danessa played great with 7 receptions 89yds and a TD in the absence of Jonathan Bottazzi. Chomedey Chodes have a playoff spot secured in the loss due to help from other teams losing during the week. 

An offensive game from both sides as each QB would throw 5 TDs, however, The Peckers would have the advantage through 4 conversions to take the win. Dylan Dayan led his team with 92yds and 2 TDs as QB Noah Lieblein would throw 5 TDs in the win. Mathew Yanakoulias would match he 5 TDs and his main receiver was Denis Koutavas as he would finish with 3 TDs on 5 receptions. Both teams have a playoff spot but are fighting for the first round bye. 

I scorekept this game and even with throwing 3 INTs, Richie Mondesir could not be denied in pushing the comeback. After losing the first 3 games of the year, Ball Hawks have won 6 straight games. Luke Moreau would play solid in the loss for Bend Don’t Break and would get 2 INTs on defence, keeping the ball in his team’s hands for most of the game. A lot of trash talking in this one, I wonder how things would play out if both teams matchup up in playoffs.

A slow-moved Rum & Coke team (and they know why!) was able to defeat Vice City in a close game Saturday night. Being Down 20-0 in the first half, Rum & Coke would outscore Vice City 33-6 the rest of the way. Matteo Gerardi and Hunter Beriault would do the heavy lifting with 15 receptions combined and all 5 TDs from Dante Girardi. For Vice City, it was a shock after the huge start of the game which also included a 19yd TD run by QB Dylan Boudreau. With time winding down, Boudreau would throw a completion to Marc-Alexandre Piette but Emma Townsend-Asselin would make the game saving tackle to prevent Vice City from scoring in the last second. 

Peeze Della Rocca would have his best game of the year with 206yds and 7 TDs in the win. Even if QB Adam Malinoff wasn’t playing, Brewers played the team in front of them and dominated from the start. With 5 different scorers, Richter had no answer for them. Ryan Mayers would do his best to counter Della Rocca with 2 TDs but he wasn’t able to match the fire power that Brewers had this game. This was another game where both teams have a playoff berth but for Richter, this puts them in jeopardy of missing the first round bye with the loss. 

Initially a 41-34 victory for FC Bing would turn out to be a forfeit win for Texas Whales. I think it’s due to Yvan Soloman playing as QB with a 75.5 QB rating and being ineligible to throw in Tier 4. Texas Whales finish the regular season at 8-2 and can have the well-reserved rest ahead of their Divisional Round playoff matchup. 

A big win for First Down Snifflers as they would climb into the top 24 with the dominant victory over Flag Dealers. Mathieu Couturier would have 4 incompletions in the win as he would finish with 4 TDs. It was a team effort with several guys making catches and the defence would have 2 INTs in the win. For Flag Dealers, it was a tough loss as their playoff chances were slim but not impossible prior to this game. Now, they would have to look at the Winter 2026 season in an attempt to finally get over the hump and improve their team performance. 

A late TD scored by Ben Arnovitz for Monstars would push the game into extra time but Super Troopers would get the win after stopping Monstars on their 2-pt convert attempt to win the game in OT. Both mobile QBs would have 5 total TDs and each would throw 1 INT each. This had huge playoff implications as Super Troopers needed this win as they are in the 20th seed with the win and Monstars are just one spot ahead. Both teams are in the playoffs but perhaps have anticipated better results at the beginning of the season. Regardless, they will have their chance to prove their worth in a few weeks and Monstars also have the chance to improve their seeding with an extra game remaining. 

Bible Study needed the upset win in order to save their season but a matchup against the undefeated Nut N’ Run powerhouse proved to be too much. QB Evan Vavinis would do his best as he would actually match Nicolas Katerelos with 4 TD passes and 2 INTs. The difference was both of Vavinis’ INTs were returned for TDs by Vincent Malo, changing the momentum each time. Malo would also add a TD on offence, a complete two-way game. Joseph Chalhoub and Nicolas Fon would each have 2 receiving TDs in the loss. Nut N’ Run will look to claim the top spot in their final game and being the only undefeated team in Tier 4 whereas Bible Study would have to watch the rest of games at home. Props to Vavinis as this was a much better season as QB for him compared to his last, a strong trajectory to improve as an underrated QB in future seasons.

An early convert by Dragon Magique would prove to be the deciding factor in this close defensive game. Yvan Saloman would once again throw for FC Bing but would struggle against the tough top Dragon Magique defence. For Dragon Magique, it was a bit of a shock how close the game was considering the trouble Salomon would have in this one but a win is a win. Émile would have another solid two-way game as would be the QB in the win but also with 4 sacks and an INT in the win. Both teams  would finish the regular season that night as Dragon Magique will be waiting for their Wild Card matchup while FC Bing will need to go back to the drawing board in the offseason. 

A win by First Down Sniffler would have cemented a playoff berth but Reborn Prospects wouldn't allow an upset to occur. A one score game by halftime would turn into a 26pt win for Reborn Prospects by the end. QB McRodly JeanMarie would only have 8 completions but 4 of them were TDs in the win. Dudley Ignace would have a game as he would finish with 1 receiving TD, 1 pick-6 on defence and 4 PDs. For First Down Snifflers, they seemed to not be able to keep up in the second half but have control of their playoff fate as a win would clinch one of the remaining spots. 

After a three game losing streak, the Exchange Students would get a statement win over Show me your TDs. QB Vaughn Vanslet would have 6 TDs and two incompletions as Kyle Folkerson would be on the receiving end of 3 TDs. Micheal Schiller proved to be a QB nightmare with 3 sacks and also 3 PDs in the win. For Show me your TDs, Mathew Antonios and Massimo Strenga would lead the offensive push making ground on several key plays. The season might be over for Show me your TDs, but a season like this has a lot of bright spots than initial thought which can impact their improvement for the next seasons.

The Peckers: nearly impossible chance but a win and losses by all teams in the 8-13 seeds would obtain them a bye

Richter: a loss would most likely prevent them to get a bye

Bend Don’t Break: playing for seeding but can’t obtain a bye

NoFlagsGiven: If they win-out, a very low chance to get a first round bye

First Down Snifflers: a win would climb a playoff berth but a loss by Not Fast Just Furious, Vice City or Sans Pression would have them clinch

Uncle Rico’s Ryders: Currently in a spot for the bye but a loss can jeopardise that

Nut N’ Run: a win would have them as the #1 seed and an undefeated season

Briscoe Hawks: If they win-out, they can clinch a bye but this game will decide how much their final game will matter for that

Vice City: a loss and their are eliminated but a win and losses by Not Fast Just Furious and First Down Snifflers would make the tiebreakers more important, either of those teams win and Vice City is out

Sophomore XL Exchange Students: a win and help from teams above them can climb a bye

Sans Pression: a loss and their are eliminated but a win and losses by Not Fast Just Furious and First Down Snifflers would make the tiebreakers more important but don’t have the tiebreaker over Vice City, however have the tie-breaker over Sour Puss

Show me your TDs: playing as spoilers

TuneSquad: slim chance to get the bye with the win as there’s too many team ahead of them but not impossible

Flag Dealers: playing as spoilers

Not Fast Just Furious: win will clinch a playoff spot, but losses by both Vice City and Sans Pression would clinch a spot of NFJF loses

Voodoo: playing as spoilers

Monstars: playing for playoff seeding 

Dog Walkers: playing as spoilers

Glogang: playing for seeding but have clinched a first round bye

Studz: playing for seeding but have clinched a first round bye

NoFlagsGiven: depending on their earlier game this week and other teams, can be playing for a first round bye or seeding

Rum & Coke: a win can clinch a first round bye but it’s very slim

Briscoe Hawks: depending on how their earlier game goes, can be playing for a bye or seeding

Team Ethnik: playing for playoff seeding

Dog Walkers: playing as spoilers

QB: Philippe Gélinas (NoFlagsGiven)

WR: Jacob Pilon (vs Uncle Rico’s Ryders)

WR: Vincent Malo (vs Briscoe Hawks)

Rusher: Rodney Merisier (vs Sans Pression)

DB: William Seguin (vs Flag Dealers)

DB: Angelo Mourelatos (vs Dog Walkers)

Flex: Brandon Kerr (vs Rum & Coke)

Flex: Alex De Luca (vs TuneSquad)

Defence: Monstars (vs Voodoo)

That’s all for my final regular season article. It’s been a fast 11 weeks and this week will have drama towards teams clinching a playing berth or letting them slip away from their hands. A final reminder to get your 5th game played to be eligible for playoffs or send your medical note to FPF ahead of your playoff game (ASAP). Playoffs also need to have all players in uniform and with a proper printed number on their jerseys or will not be able to play. Thanks for reading this week’s article and  the latest FPF weekly podcast 1st & Goal episode is up on YouTube; hosted by Brent Bodkin and Quaysie Gordon Maule. See you next week when we know the Wild Card matchups and if you have any comments or suggestions, you can always reach out to me on Facebook or Instagram @keyoncyrus!