By Colin Thompson
Key Week 13 Matchups
Raider Nation defeated Raider Hater
The Kingpin of Schoep’s League claimed their 11th win of the season and the overall first seed heading into the playoffs. Raider Nation knocked off Raider Hater 127.46 to 117.64 in a close battle. Raider Hater was in desperate need of a victory in order to keep their slim playoff hopes alive but unfortunately their 6-7 record was not enough to get it done. In a Quarterbacks league such as this one you need your QBs to perform and Raider Hater just simply did not get anything meaningful from his two starters. Mark Sanchez and Kyle Orton were stymied all day and only managed 8.24 points combined.
Phil’s p-hoes defeated Agustin
Sometimes scheduling is everything and for Phil’s p-hoes they lucked out by having to play the dismal Agustin in the final week of the season. The 1-12 Agustin handed Phil’s p-hoes an easy victory allowing them to finish 7-6 and steal away the 6th and final playoff spot for the league.
Playoff Preview Round 1
(3) Virginia Charger Fan vs. (6) Phil’s p-hoes
The third overall seed Virginia Charger Fan has a strong running game that should be beneficial in their matchup against Phil’s p-hoes. Adrian Peterson and LeSean McCoy have been two of the best backs in the league all year long and should continue to do so this weekend. The big decision will come at WR for them as they currently have Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald as starters meanwhile one of the hottest receivers around in Greg Jennings sits on the bench. They are going to want to get Jennings in the ball game but at the expense of whom? Phil’s p-hoes are counting their lucky stars that they made it into the playoffs but now they are looking to pull the major upset over a heavy favorite. Injuries riddled them last week as they lost Dez Bryant and Heath Miller and they will be relying even more heavily on their QB combination for Peyton Manning and Drew Brees.
(4) Call of Booty vs. (5) Jokeland Haters
Call of Booty comes into this first round matchup with the same 7-6 record as their opponent and is riding the hot hand of Michael Vick. They have talented players at the running back position but one that is currently being left off the playoff roster is Danny Woodhead. Woodhead has been one of the biggest surprises of late and after his performance last week it should be very tempting to play him. Leon Washington has been an ace kick returner this season but the gamble this weekend on playing him over Woodhead could turn out costly. The Jokeland Haters have one of the most versatile players in the league starting for them at wide receiver. Jacoby Ford not only contributes as a receiver but also factors into the return game and even has a rush here and there. He will be key to the Haters success this weekend, as will Philip Rivers who did not have a very good week last week costing his team the victory.
Playoff Round 1 Predictions
Virginia Charger Fan defeats Phil’s p-hoes – too many talented players at wide receiver and running back for Virginia Charger fan to lose.
Jokeland Haters defeats Call of Booty – Jacoby Ford will play a huge role in their success this weekend. His versatility and current hot streak are unmatched.
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