The GM’s Scouting Report

NOW, it’s really starting to get interesting. The sense of urgency is finally starting to dawn on teams as some want to lock in the top seeds for a bye week and a favorable matchup, and some simply want to ensure that they survive and move onto the next round, instead of starting their golf seasons early.

 

Top Performers of the Week

 

Serge Pilon (One Night Stands/Alkaholiks) In Div A: Two interceptions and a pass defended, as well as a touchdown. In Div B: 9 catches for 4 touchdowns. AND these games were played back to back, which means that Serge put up beastmode numbers while playing nonstop for two hours. You can’t deny how incredible that is.

 

Sean Brophy (KGP Champs) – Three touchdowns on four catches, as well as an interception. One of the kings of receiving the deep ball in Division B, Sean was able to put up the stats even on short gains. Versatility is the name of this game.

 

Looking Ahead

 

If you didn’t already know, here is what the playoff picture is set to look like: In Division A, the top six teams qualify, and the top two seeds will receive a first-round bye. In Division B, the top eight teams will qualify and there will be no byes.

 

Division A

 

DA Finest                                                             7-0-0

Roosters & Donkeys                                       6-1-0

Les Grosses Tetes Molles de Chernobyl5-2-0

Gladiateurs                                                         4-3-0

Rainmakers                                                        3-4-0

Alkaholiks                                                            2-5-0

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Usual Suspects                                                  0-7-0

 

Essentially, in order for the Usual Suspects to sneak in, they will need to win their game against the Alkaholiks and win one of the two other games, and hope that the Alkaholiks lose their remaining three games. It’s far-fetched, but we have seen stranger things happen in FPF.

 

Division B

 

Hustlers                                                               5-1-1

#NR                                                                       5-2-0

Legends                                                               5-2-0

KGP Champs                                                      4-2-1

One Night Stands                                             3-2-2

Wolverines                                                         3-3-1

Darkside                                                              3-4-0

The Commission                                               3-4-0

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Daron World Wide                                           1-5-1

AMJ Campbell                                                   1-6-0

Certified Flyguyz                                              0-7-0

 

With Daron World Wide playing both The Commission and Darkside, Certified Flyguyz have been mathematically eliminated. However, since the 7-10 spots all play each other in one form or another, every game is incredibly important and will have a lot of bearing on the division as well as a lot of teams’ playoff hopes. Both Daron World Wide and AMJ Campbell would need some outside help as well, but have decent shots. DWW have the luxury of playing the two teams ahead of them in the standings, as well as Certified Flyguyz. Darkside and/or The Commission will also need to lose 2 of their next 3 games. We will have a much clearer playoff picture after this weeks’ games.

 

 

Random Thoughts

 

–          I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but up until now, Jamil Springer has a perfect QB rating at 158.3

–          I don’t care that it wasn’t in Div A/B… I saw someone this past week playing in yellow dishwashing gloves. Words can’t express the shock and hilarity. What’s next…gardening gloves?

–          More and more teams are telling that they’re happier when I pick against them. I’m going to take that as a sign of respect rather than…being wrong.

–          AMJ are playing KGP this week. Can we call it the consonant bowl?

 

 

 

Predictions:

 

Hustlers vs. Legends – Hustlers

{Legends won 41-40}

 

DA Finest vs. Gladiateurs – Are we even going to see a game this season where the Finest put up less than 40 points? The closest call that the Finest have had all season was against the Glads’ farm team, Daron World Wide, but that also had to do with missing personnel and arriving late. The Gladiateurs are going to need to play error-free football and hold onto the ball for as long as possible and create a possession game out of this one. You know where I stand with my DA predictions.

Prediction: DA Finest

 

KGP Champs vs. AMJ Campbell – AMJ Campbell excel when they’re up against teams who march up the field rather than air it out. Which means that this is pretty much a nightmare matchup for AMJ. Provided that Benoit Groulx is back, he’s going to need to respond to every deep ball with one of his own and use his players to their full athletic abilities, because you know that Phil Cutler will be airing it out and putting up points. Unfortunately, I don’t think that AMJ has the defenders capable of keeping KGP out of their end zone.

Predicition: KGP Champs

 

#NR vs. Darkside – The game that will be without a doubt a chirpy affair with lots of potential for fireworks. This is going to come down to which QB makes fewer mistakes, because both teams are chalk-full of athletes and playmakers that will change the game at a moment’s notice. When in doubt, pick a stellar defense. If you compare the two, Darkside falls flat compared to #NR, and are more likely to capitalize on Gino’s mistakes than Darkside are to capitalize on Holowach’s.

Prediction: #NR

 

Roosters & Donkeys vs. Usual Suspects – Mentioned earlier, the Usual Suspects are not eliminated YET. However, they have what has to be a rough uphill battle that starts with a brutal one-two punch that is the R&D offense and defense. Roosters & Donkeys are showing that they’re more than just a one-trick pony, with everyone contributing on both sides of the ball. No offense to the Suspects, but this is not one that they’re likely to win.

Prediction: Roosters & Donkeys

 

One Night Stands vs. The Commission – I’m not convinced that The Commission are for real, and I think it has to do with the fact that they’re not able to pull away in games. Bringing in Alex Hovington last week helped ensure a win, but it won’t be groundbreaking as Hovington won’t be eligible for playoffs and is just a temporary fix. ONS, meanwhile, aren’t where I predicted them to be earlier on in the season but have a lot going for them including favorable matchups to close out the season. Look for them to start honing their playoff skills.

Prediction: One Night Stands

 

Rainmakers vs. Alkaholiks – The one matchup that throws me for a loop every time that it is played. Honestly, until Paul and the Alkaholiks prove me wrong, from here on out I feel like I should just auto-side with the Rainmakers as they’ve been consistent and keep winning this matchup. Depending on who is there and who is not for the Alks, it could end up coming down to extra points, or being a long matchup indeed. Look for both sides to attempt to utilize their speed in unfavorable coverage and matchups.

Prediction: Rainmakers

 

Daron World Wide vs. Certified Flyguyz – To a certain extent, both teams are struggling and are in desperate need for a win. Daron World Wide absolutely need this in order to keep their playoff hopes alive, and Certified Flyguyz need it to affirm their season and give them a ray of hope. I don’t think that there has been a team that has underwhelmed as much as DWW has, being the defending champions and all. I wouldn’t count Certified Flyguyz out, as crazier things have happened, but DWW have the deeper roster and you can’t justify not going with them.

Prediction: Daron World Wide

 

Les Grosses Tetes Molles de Chernobyl vs. Wolverines – For the life of me, I don’t remember if I picked this game during the podcast…and if I did what the prediction is. So, you’ll have to consider this one the OFFICIAL prediction. The core of these two teams have seen each other often over the past few seasons, and I’m thinking that it’s going to be a test of wits just as much as it’s going to be a test of athleticism. However, the last time these two met, Chenard and co won by a significant margin, so I’m inclined to stick with that.

Prediction: Les Grosses Tetes Molles de Chernobyl