All 2 Whales vs Captain Morgan
This Week 14 matchup features two teams that are just playing for bragging rights at this point. Both teams came in to the season with high hopes, but stumbled. All 2 Whales has led the league in scoring for the majority of the league, but that didn't translate in to many victories. All 2 Whales sits in twelfth place and will not make the playoffs this season. Their opponent, Captain Morgan has had a different trajectory, only winning a handful of games this season. Sitting in thirteenth place, Captain Morgan has put together a couple victories late in the season, but not enough to get over the hump. This one doesn't have post-season implications, but should still be a hard fought battle.
STL House Centipedes vs Houston Dinkel
This matchup is a little more complicated than it looks on paper. In a perfect world, both of these teams have done enough to make it to the postseason. STL House Centipedes sits in sixth place and holds the last spot in the playoffs. With a projected win, STL House Centipedes should be able to hold on to a playoff spot. Their opponent, Houston DInkel, is currently in fifth and also holds a playoff spot. If Houston Dinkel can stage the upset, they would also confirm a playoff spot. But while a win for either team confirms their destiny, a loss leaves them in trouble. If Fowler's Heathens or SMILF can snag a win this week, the loser of this match will be knocked out of the playoffs. It's a win and in, and the loser will have to sweat out the other matches.
SMILF vs Dinkel 3.16
This game has major ramifications across the league as we look at the postseason. SMILF is right on the cusp of the playoffs, and a victory will ensure their place in the postseason. But a win for SMILF can also have effects on other teams vying for the playoffs. A win by SMILF will knock the loser of the STL House Centipedes / Houston Dinkel matchup out of the playoffs, and would also keep Fowler's Heathens out of the playoffs, regardless of a win or loss versus The Dictatorship. For Dinkel 3.16, they've already secured their playoff spot, but they are still playing for seeding. A win means they get the 2 seed and the first round bye. A loss for Dinkel 3.16 and a win for Fueled By Ayahuasca would move Dinkel 3.16 down to third place and in the quarterfinals of the playoffs. A lot rides on this game, and will be one to watch. A lot to watch in this game.
Ginger Lightning vs Autodraft Bitches
These two teams are just having fun this week, as they have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention this season. Ginger Lightning had some flashes of brilliance this season and looked poised to make a run to the playoffs. Unfortunately, the four game losing streak for Ginger Lightning has knocked them out of contention and they now hope to compete in the consolation bracket. For Autodraft Bitches, the season was over before it started, as they've held down the bottom of the league most of the season. Autodraft Bitches had a couple decent performances but also find themselves on the outside looking in this postseason. It's just for bragging rights in this Week 14 matchup.
Leknid Lunatics vs Car Ramrod
It's two more teams that find themselves out of the playoffs squaring off this week. Leknid Lunatics never really got started this season, struggling to put together a string of wins. Leknid Lunatics found themselves a mainstay in the bottom half of the league this season and will hope to stay in contention for the consolation bracket. For Car Ramrod, this season was a mixed bag, as they have flirted with the top half of the league off and on all year. Car Ramrod will look to make noise in the consolation bracket, but their chance for the playoffs have been deflated.
Fowler's Heathens vs The Dictatorship
As we've mentioned before, this week is a big one with many scenarios for the last two playoff spots. Fowler's Heathens does not control their own destiny going in to Week 14. A win if necessary for them to have a chance to get to the playoffs, but Fowler's Heathens also needs a win from Dinkel 3.16 to help them have a chance. The Dictatorship has done enough to make the playoffs, but now they need to fight for seeding. If The Dictatorship can grab the victory, they will knock Fowler's Heathens out of the playoffs and start looking towards the postseason. Which team will be victorious?
Fueled By Ayahuasca vs Team Pup-N-Suds
Both of these teams have already made the playoffs, but don't expect them to relax this week. Fueled By Ayahuasca hasn't clenched a spot yet, but have done enough to make the playoffs. If they can steal a win this week, they position themselves for a top 3 seed, and a loss by Dinkel 3.16 would also set Fueled By Ayahusaca up for the 2 seed. But Team Pup-N-Suds hasn't made it to the top of the league by sitting back and doing nothing. Guaranteed the top seed and a first round bye, Team Pup-N-Suds will need to make sure their team stays competitive this week to avoid two weeks of rust. It's a big game between two playoff bound teams that will determine seeding for the underdog.
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