by Chris Ryan
Stormtroopers
QB Matt Ryan paced the team with 23.9 points, and Braylon Edwards was excellent in accumulating 17 points, but it was Dez Bryant's garbage time points on Sunday night that proved to be the difference maker for the Stormtroopers against Mauer. Cedric Benson made it close on Monday night with 14.4 points, but the Stormtroopers escaped with a 121 to 117.1 victory. They weren't so lucky against the juggernaut that is the NSL Dynasty. In a matchup between the top two teams in the league, the Dynasty cruised to a very comfortable 44 point win.
Mauer
With Cedric Benson still to play, Mauer was trailing the Stormtroopers by 18 points, and The BUZZZ by 20 heading into Monday Night. Neither opponent had anyone left, but unfortunately for Mauer, Benson was only able to manage 14.4 points, leading to two losses and dropping them into last place in the league. Joe Flacco continued his strong play with 26.3 yards, and Visanthe Shiancoe chipped in 18.2, but if Mauer had only found a way to get Santonio Holmes and his 21.1 points into the lineup (perhaps in place of Steve Smith), they would have come away from Week 9 with two wins instead of two defeats.
Witz
Witz was the top dog in Week 9. Totaling 167.4 points, they led all teams in scoring and dispatched of the Gator Champs and NSL Dynasty to move within a game of second place. It was a top-heavy from Witz, with Michael Vick and Arian Foster combining for 75 points, but Marques Colston, Mike Wallace, Reggie Wayne, Greg Olsen, and the Giants defense all scored in double-figures. Beanie Wells was a total bummer, registering minus two rushing yards, but it didn't matter in the 23 point win over Gator Champs. The game against NSL Dynasty was considerable closer, as the outcome was eventually decided on MNF when Antwan Randle El threw a touchdown pass to Mike Wallace, giving Witz a two-point victory over the top team in the league.
NSL Dynasty
The late-night two point loss to Witz definitely stung, but the Dynasty has nothing to be frustrated about. They were the league's second highest scoring team in Week 9, thanks primarily to Aaron Rodgers (39.4), Hakeem Nicks (29.3) and Michael Turner (25.7). They easily defeated their closest rival in the standings, Stormtroopers, by a wide margin and currently sit in first place with a two game lead.
Gator Champs
Fighting for their playoff lives, Gator Champs posted 144 points, splitting their matchups against Witz and Alphabet. Brandon Jackson, Peyton Manning, Dwayne Bowe and Larry Fitzgerald all scored between 16 and 20 points, but the main reason for the healthy total was the 37 points by Green Bay Packers defense. Ronnie Brown had a productive day on the bench, but even if he had been started over LeGarrette Blount, it wouldn't have changed the outcome.
Alphabet
Philip Rivers and Ray Rice combined for 61 points, but the rest of Alphabet's roster was a major disappointment. Only the Steelers defense scored more than eight points, with Pierre Garcon (3) and Ryan Mathews (5) proving to be especially ineffective. Luckily their 104.4 points only led to one loss, as Alphabet, currently two games out second place, met up with a BYE in their other matchup.
Stugots
Stugots, tied with Witz and The BUZZZ for third place, also met up with a BYE in Week 9. They faced the lifeless Liveness in their other matchup, and easily cruised to a 149.8 to 101.7 victory. Rashard Mendenhall was the high-point man with 24.5, while Tom Brady (23.8), Greg Jennings (19.2), and Aaron Hernandez (23) all made strong contributions. Not that it would have mattered, but Peyton Hillis (38.5) and Steve Johnson (28.7) were on the bench for this one.
Liveness
Other than Eli Manning's 34.8 points, it was an unproductive week for the members of Liveness. Finishing with just 101.7 points, Liveness fell to The BUZZZ by 21 and Stugots by much more. Percy Harvin and his 20.3 were benched, but even if he would have been started in place of Lee Evans, nothing would have changed. Liveness now finds themselves five games out of first and in sixth place.
The BUZZZ
The Colts/Eagles game was very, very, productive for The BUZZZ. Jacob Tamme freaked out to the tune of 33.5 points, and DeSean Jackson made a triumphant return with 30.1 points. Drew Brees was the only other player above 13 points, but matched up against Liveness and Mauer, it didn't matter -- The BUZZZ came away with two wins, and moved into a tie for third place in the league.
Stormtroopers
QB Matt Ryan paced the team with 23.9 points, and Braylon Edwards was excellent in accumulating 17 points, but it was Dez Bryant's garbage time points on Sunday night that proved to be the difference maker for the Stormtroopers against Mauer. Cedric Benson made it close on Monday night with 14.4 points, but the Stormtroopers escaped with a 121 to 117.1 victory. They weren't so lucky against the juggernaut that is the NSL Dynasty. In a matchup between the top two teams in the league, the Dynasty cruised to a very comfortable 44 point win.
Mauer
With Cedric Benson still to play, Mauer was trailing the Stormtroopers by 18 points, and The BUZZZ by 20 heading into Monday Night. Neither opponent had anyone left, but unfortunately for Mauer, Benson was only able to manage 14.4 points, leading to two losses and dropping them into last place in the league. Joe Flacco continued his strong play with 26.3 yards, and Visanthe Shiancoe chipped in 18.2, but if Mauer had only found a way to get Santonio Holmes and his 21.1 points into the lineup (perhaps in place of Steve Smith), they would have come away from Week 9 with two wins instead of two defeats.
Witz
Witz was the top dog in Week 9. Totaling 167.4 points, they led all teams in scoring and dispatched of the Gator Champs and NSL Dynasty to move within a game of second place. It was a top-heavy from Witz, with Michael Vick and Arian Foster combining for 75 points, but Marques Colston, Mike Wallace, Reggie Wayne, Greg Olsen, and the Giants defense all scored in double-figures. Beanie Wells was a total bummer, registering minus two rushing yards, but it didn't matter in the 23 point win over Gator Champs. The game against NSL Dynasty was considerable closer, as the outcome was eventually decided on MNF when Antwan Randle El threw a touchdown pass to Mike Wallace, giving Witz a two-point victory over the top team in the league.
NSL Dynasty
The late-night two point loss to Witz definitely stung, but the Dynasty has nothing to be frustrated about. They were the league's second highest scoring team in Week 9, thanks primarily to Aaron Rodgers (39.4), Hakeem Nicks (29.3) and Michael Turner (25.7). They easily defeated their closest rival in the standings, Stormtroopers, by a wide margin and currently sit in first place with a two game lead.
Gator Champs
Fighting for their playoff lives, Gator Champs posted 144 points, splitting their matchups against Witz and Alphabet. Brandon Jackson, Peyton Manning, Dwayne Bowe and Larry Fitzgerald all scored between 16 and 20 points, but the main reason for the healthy total was the 37 points by Green Bay Packers defense. Ronnie Brown had a productive day on the bench, but even if he had been started over LeGarrette Blount, it wouldn't have changed the outcome.
Alphabet
Philip Rivers and Ray Rice combined for 61 points, but the rest of Alphabet's roster was a major disappointment. Only the Steelers defense scored more than eight points, with Pierre Garcon (3) and Ryan Mathews (5) proving to be especially ineffective. Luckily their 104.4 points only led to one loss, as Alphabet, currently two games out second place, met up with a BYE in their other matchup.
Stugots
Stugots, tied with Witz and The BUZZZ for third place, also met up with a BYE in Week 9. They faced the lifeless Liveness in their other matchup, and easily cruised to a 149.8 to 101.7 victory. Rashard Mendenhall was the high-point man with 24.5, while Tom Brady (23.8), Greg Jennings (19.2), and Aaron Hernandez (23) all made strong contributions. Not that it would have mattered, but Peyton Hillis (38.5) and Steve Johnson (28.7) were on the bench for this one.
Liveness
Other than Eli Manning's 34.8 points, it was an unproductive week for the members of Liveness. Finishing with just 101.7 points, Liveness fell to The BUZZZ by 21 and Stugots by much more. Percy Harvin and his 20.3 were benched, but even if he would have been started in place of Lee Evans, nothing would have changed. Liveness now finds themselves five games out of first and in sixth place.
The BUZZZ
The Colts/Eagles game was very, very, productive for The BUZZZ. Jacob Tamme freaked out to the tune of 33.5 points, and DeSean Jackson made a triumphant return with 30.1 points. Drew Brees was the only other player above 13 points, but matched up against Liveness and Mauer, it didn't matter -- The BUZZZ came away with two wins, and moved into a tie for third place in the league.
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