Captain Morgan (2-9) vs Fowler's Heathens (7-4)
This Week 12 matchup features two teams still fighting for their positions. Captain Morgan has had a disappointing season this year after making it to the playoffs last year. But it's not over yet for this team. Captain Morgan comes in to Week 12 only allowing an average of 129.84 points per game, only 1.33 points above the league average of 128.51 points. Unfortunately, their oppenent, Fowler's Heathens, is doing even better. Fowler's Heathens are currently on the right side of the cut line for the playoffs, but they'll need to use their league leading 106.07 points allowed per game to keep them whole this week. Can Captain Morgan make a late season push? Or will Fowler's Heathens earn another win and get that much closer to the playoffs?
Car Ramrod (5-6) vs Autodraft Bitches (2-9)
Both of these squads had to deal with autodraft issues to begin the season, but only one has battled back to remain relevant in the league this season. Car Ramrod is still outside the playoff picture, but they can make a late season push to get into contention. Car Ramrod only allows 129.35 points per game, which is only 0.84 more than the league average. For Autodraft Bitches, it's a surprise to see that they actually allow 126.26 points per game, which is 2.24 points below the league average. Autodraft Bitches may not have much to show on offense but they bring it on defense each week. Can Car Ramrod make that push? Or will Autodraft Bitches be stingy on defense yet again?
All 2 Whales (3-8) vs Team Pup-N-Suds (9-2)
Two of the top three scoring teams in the league meet up in this Week 12 matchup. For All 2 Whales, it's been a rough season where the scoring comes in bunches. The downside is that the scoring comes from both sides, as All 2 Whales has the worst defense in the league, allowing a whopping 151.88 points each week, 23.37 points above the league average. For Team Pup-N-Suds, it's been a bit of a perfect storm for them, as they lead the league in points scored while also having the second best defense in the league. Team Pup-N-Suds only allows 113.44 points per game, which is 15.07 points less than the league average. The game seems like a forgone conclusion, but All 2 Whales can still spoil the holiday with an upset win over Team Pup-N-Suds.
Leknid Lunatics (4-7) vs Ginger Lightning (6-5)
Week 12 offers up a matchup between two vastly different teams. Leknid Lunatics comes in to Week 12 with the third best defense in the league, only allowing an average of 123.53 points per game. That means Leknid Lunatics is holding teams to 4.97 points less than the league average each week. That could be huge for their chances against Ginger Lightning, who they face this week. Ginger Lightning has been playing well on offense this season, but their defense is lacking, allowing 130.77 points per game, which is 2.26 points above the league average. It looks to be a tight matchup on paper, but which one will break the wishbone and get their wish for a win?
Dinkel 3.16 (7-4) vs Houston Dinkel (7-4)
This matchup could be a bitter one for Dinkel 3.16, as they battle against Houston Dinkel, the team that took over their second spot in the rankings this week. For Dinkel 3.16, they come in to Week 12 allowing an average of 128.29 points per game, which is only 0.21 points less than the league average. For Houston Dinkel, despite their #2 rank, they're also the second worst defensive team in the league, allowing 141.83 points per game, 13.32 points above the league average. Can Dinkel 3.16 get some revenge this week? Or will Houston Dinkel hang on to that number two spot another week?
Fueled By Ayahuasca (7-4) vs The Dictatorship (6-5)
This matchup features two teams both allowing less than the league average when it comes to defense. Fueled By Ayahuasca is allowing 127 points each week, 1.51 points less than the league average. Fueled By Ayahuasca will need to continue that trend this week in order to stop The Dictatorship. Allowing 4.12 points less than the league average, The Dictatorship has the fourth best defense in the league, allowing just 124.38 points per game to their opponent. Both teams are on two game winning streaks. Can Fueled By Ayahuasca hang on victory and their #4 spot? Or will The Dictatorship roll on for win #3 this week?
SMILF (5-6) vs STL House Centipedes (7-4)
It's a Week 12 matchup featuring two teams on very different trajectories. For SMILF, they come in to Week 12 on a three game losing streak and are hoping to right the ship. SMILF is playing well defensively, allowing 129.39 points per game, which is only 0.89 points above the league average of 128.51. Can they use some of that defensive prowess against STL House Centipedes and their four game win streak? STL House Centipedes has some firepower, but they are a liability on defense, allowing an average of 137.05 points each week to their opponents, 8.54 points above average. Can SMILF find some late season magic? Or will STL House Centipedes continue their climb towards the playoffs?
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