Wow what a Season!
The final week of the Season determined which team finished first overall. It determined which two teams would get the first round byes. It determined who would snatch sixth place. There was more on the line in the final week than I’ve ever experienced before.
Playoff Team Seedings
1 – Blitzkrieg: 9-4, 1591.26 points
Blitzkrieg had to beat the surging division rival, and last Season’s Champion For Whom the Bell Tolls for to retain their number 1 seed. If they lost they would have fallen to third place, and had to play a quarter-final match. Instead they get a well deserved break to try and figure out their roster issues. They have only averaged 118 points per game over the last three games. It’s been enough to compete, but is it enough to win a Championship?
2 – Grid Warriors: 8-5, 1770.09 points
All my team does is put up points week after week. A full 160 total points more than the next closest Team for the Season. Regular Season dominance doesn’t always mean post Season success though. Averaging 142 points per game over the last three games is a good sign. 22 points per game better than the next closest Playoff team. Do I feel confident? Yes I do. The only losses I’ve suffered all Season have been to breakout Fantasy performances. As long as I don’t run into one of those, I will be the Champion.
3 – Pixie’s Pirates: 8-5, 1609.98 points
Pixie’s Pirates were my pick to win the championship at the beginning of the Season. Injuries made their trip to the playoffs a little more difficult. Losing David Johnson to injury really opened up opportunities for everyone else. Their Roster is so stacked that I would consider them to be my most difficult opponent in the Playoffs. They have only averaged 113 points per game over the last three games. They would have averaged more but poor starting roster choices have limited their scores. Starting the right group of Players each week will determine their fate.
4 – Swaggy B: 8-5, 1457.71 points
Swaggy B has pushed me for the Grid Central title all year. In the end I was able to beat him in our Week 11 match, and that was the difference. I’m glad that the only way we will meet again this Season is in the final. Swaggy B is averaging 120 points per game over the last three games. More importantly their team is fully healthy. Although I wouldn’t consider them a favourite to win the championship. They definitely fill the roll of Dark horse.
5 – Because you’re a Lannister: 8-5, 1357.88 points
The results of the Week 13 games hurt Because you’re a Lannister’s final seeding worse than anyone else. They went from second overall with a first Round bye, to fifth facing a surging Playoff ready Team. Averaging only 93 points per game over the last three games. I would be surprised if they advanced past the quarter-finals. Their only hope to advance is a huge game from LeSean McCoy. Facing the lowly Colts it’s possible that McCoy could put up 40+ points.
6 – Stoniestars: 6-7, 1466.83 points
Ignore the regular season record. Stoniestars finished the Season with more total points than Because you’re a Lannister, and Swaggy B. They are averaging 120 points per game over the last three. Cobe Life is the only team averaging more. Their Quarter-finals opponent has made some poor roster choices lately. Stoniestars looks primed to make a run for the title. Last Season it took a late surge by For Whom the Bell Tolls for, and a little bit of luck to win the championship. Are Stoniestars this year’s For Whom the Bell Tolls for?
Quarter-finals
Pixie’s Pirates vs Stoniestars
I just finished describing Stoniestars surging push to make the playoffs. They are on a three game winning streak. Well I don’t believe that another Cinderella Season is in the works. Against any other team I might have picked Stoniestars to win. Pixie’s Pirates is just way too strong. I’m guessing that they will make the correct roster decisions, and post the highest scoring total this week.
Winner: Pixie’s Pirates
Swaggy B vs Because you’re a Lannister
Barring any significant injuries to key Players on Swaggy B’s roster. I don’t think Because you’re a Lannister is packing enough star power to get the win. This is Fantasy Football, and anything can happen. I just don’t see the likelihood that everything goes wrong in just one week.
Winner: Swaggy B
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