Since there are a lot fewer games, I'll have my analysis for the playoff games.
Round 1:
West:
#1 Las Vegas vs. #8 Texas-
Texas has rebounded quite well with two big wins over SNK and Fresno. Look for a much closer game than the original 29-13 meeting. Las Vegas should be favored here, but an upset by the Teabaggers wouldn't surprise me.
Prediction: Las Vegas 24, Texas 10
#2 EZ vs. #7 New Jersey-
A rematch of two weeks ago, and I don't see it coming out much differently than last time. Either way, New Jersey's first season in BBB #16 has been successful, but look for EZ to dominate this game.
Prediction: EZ 33, New Jersey 9
#3 Minnesota vs. #6 Fresno-
Minnesota beat Fresno easily earlier this year, but Fresno has played well lately. Fresno might pull the upset, but I expect a decent Minnesota Victory.
Prediction: Minnesota 24, Fresno 6
#4 SNK vs. #5 Tallahassee-
Tallahassee ended the season with 2 disappointing losses, and SNK had a few big wins, but a slip against Texas late. Expect a close game here, but I think SNK will pull it out.
Prediction: SNK 24, Tallahassee 21
East:
#1 Crimson vs. #8 Indianapolis-
It will be tough for anyone to stop Crimson in the East, so Indy faces a tough task. This rematch of 2 weeks ago will likely be Indy's 4th straight loss, as Crimson rolls onto the Conference Semifinals.
Prediction: Crimson 40, Indianapolis 3
#2 Naperville vs. #7 Milwaukee-
Naperville started the season 0-2, and finished with 13 wins and only a loss to Crimson in a game they stayed very close with the top team. Their reward? A tough #7 Milwaukee Beermen team hungry for revenge after a close loss to Naperville 2 weeks ago. Naperville should win this one, but Milwaukee is always capable of an upset.
Prediction: Naperville 30, Milwaukee 18
#3 Columbus vs. #6 New Orleans-
Columbus had a huge game against New Orleans early in the season, but don't expect this game to come that easily for them this game. New Orleans has gone 7-1 since their last meeting including wins over Maine, Indy, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and New Jersey. Expect a close defensive struggle. Turnovers will likely be the key to victory in this game.
Prediction: Columbus 18, New Orleans 9
#4 St. Louis vs. #5 New York Launch-
New York struggled in the first meeting between these two teams. St. Louis's tough defense will give the struggling Launch offense a fit in this game. Expect another low scoring close game where turnovers could make the difference. I like New York in an upset.
Prediction: New York 12, St. Louis 7
Round 1:
West:
#1 Las Vegas vs. #8 Texas-
Texas has rebounded quite well with two big wins over SNK and Fresno. Look for a much closer game than the original 29-13 meeting. Las Vegas should be favored here, but an upset by the Teabaggers wouldn't surprise me.
Prediction: Las Vegas 24, Texas 10
#2 EZ vs. #7 New Jersey-
A rematch of two weeks ago, and I don't see it coming out much differently than last time. Either way, New Jersey's first season in BBB #16 has been successful, but look for EZ to dominate this game.
Prediction: EZ 33, New Jersey 9
#3 Minnesota vs. #6 Fresno-
Minnesota beat Fresno easily earlier this year, but Fresno has played well lately. Fresno might pull the upset, but I expect a decent Minnesota Victory.
Prediction: Minnesota 24, Fresno 6
#4 SNK vs. #5 Tallahassee-
Tallahassee ended the season with 2 disappointing losses, and SNK had a few big wins, but a slip against Texas late. Expect a close game here, but I think SNK will pull it out.
Prediction: SNK 24, Tallahassee 21
East:
#1 Crimson vs. #8 Indianapolis-
It will be tough for anyone to stop Crimson in the East, so Indy faces a tough task. This rematch of 2 weeks ago will likely be Indy's 4th straight loss, as Crimson rolls onto the Conference Semifinals.
Prediction: Crimson 40, Indianapolis 3
#2 Naperville vs. #7 Milwaukee-
Naperville started the season 0-2, and finished with 13 wins and only a loss to Crimson in a game they stayed very close with the top team. Their reward? A tough #7 Milwaukee Beermen team hungry for revenge after a close loss to Naperville 2 weeks ago. Naperville should win this one, but Milwaukee is always capable of an upset.
Prediction: Naperville 30, Milwaukee 18
#3 Columbus vs. #6 New Orleans-
Columbus had a huge game against New Orleans early in the season, but don't expect this game to come that easily for them this game. New Orleans has gone 7-1 since their last meeting including wins over Maine, Indy, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and New Jersey. Expect a close defensive struggle. Turnovers will likely be the key to victory in this game.
Prediction: Columbus 18, New Orleans 9
#4 St. Louis vs. #5 New York Launch-
New York struggled in the first meeting between these two teams. St. Louis's tough defense will give the struggling Launch offense a fit in this game. Expect another low scoring close game where turnovers could make the difference. I like New York in an upset.
Prediction: New York 12, St. Louis 7
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