I don't have the ability to work on my HTML file at work, so the no frills predictions are being posted here:
Coruscant Death Stars (14-0) vs. Dallas Longhorns (14-0)
This is, without a doubt, the game of the year in BBB 6. Last year, Coruscant reigned supreme, winning 17-3. This time around, the winner of this game will at least get home field advantage throughout the West playoffs. Both teams feature dominant defenses and solid offensive play, anchored by strong rushing attacks. The key for Coruscant lies in their defense. The Death stars will have one of their toughest tests against the Dallas offense and its strong rush attack. The Longhorns will need their running game to work magic for them, as Coruscant has not let anybody run on them successfully. Whichever team best utilizes their strengths (Or kicks the most unrealistic 50+ yard field goals) will come out on top.
Prediction: Coruscant 15, Dallas 12
Minnesota Lumberjacks (10-4) vs. Portland Aftershocks (12-2)
This game is a potential preview of a first round matchup, as these teams are currently in the 3 and 6 seeds, respectively. Last season, Portland had the Lumberjacks grabbing their ankles in a 45-0 rout. This time around, the Lumberjacks are looking to return the favor and improve their playoff seeding. Portland will depend on their brutally solid rushing attack to exploit Minnesota's defense. Meanwhile, the Lumberjacks hope to stop shooting themselves in the foot on offense to try and steal a win.
Prediction: Portland 24, Minnesota 14
Atlanta Dirtybirds (8-6) vs. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns (10-4)
This game has the makings of a grudge match, as these two teams, both atop the league last season, met up with Louisiana beating the Dirtybirds 23-13. This time, both teams are still in the playoff hunt, but not at the same spots they were last year. Louisiana's secondary will be tested yet again by Atlanta's passing game, and will need to perform well to get the win. Atlanta needs to take care of the ball on offense if they hope to exact revenge on the Cajuns for last year's game.
Prediction: Louisiana 17, Atlanta 13
Fort Worth Red Raiders (6-8) vs. Mid-Pac Warriors (1-13)
Fort Worth handled Mid-Pac pretty easily in season 2, winning 38-3. Though we feel bad for some of the players on the team, we all know that Mid-Pac has terrible ownership which, in turn, has made them a terrible team. Until their owners get their act together, they will be an embarrassment and a doormat in the west. Look for Fort Worth to get a slump busting win to give them momentum heading into next season.
Prediction: Fort Worth 42, Mid-Pac 7
Houston Wave (5-9) vs. St. Paul Shockers (2-12)
The Wave defeated St. Paul last year for their first win, beating them 27-17. While the Shockers remain at the bottom of the West, Houston has gained some respectability by doubling their win total. Houston should be able to get the upper hand via a strong passing attack which has surprised a lot of teams in the league. The Shockers will need their defense to wake up and step up of they don't want the Wave to improve on the big victory they got last time around.
Prediction: Houston 31, St. Paul 14
San Francisco Hawks (3-11) vs. Gotham City Punishers (8-6)
San Francisco beat Gotham City last year 23-17. This season, the Punishers have turned their fortunes around, earning a playoff spot, while the Hawks are still on the outside looking in. That said, don't expect this game to be a cakewalk. The Hawks have a respectable passing game and great coaching, and they will need it to have a chance in this one. Gotham City needs their offense to exploit San Francisco's defense to get the win and clinch the #7 spot in the playoffs.
Prediction: Gotham City 30, San Francisco 13
Norfolk Nighthawks (3-11) vs. Memphis Blues (3-11)
The Norfolk Nighthawks are 1-1 in their new home under a new owner, and they take on a Memphis squad looking to turn the corner and move back up to A league. Memphis will look to continue their momentum, as they're starting to beat teams in the league, and they'll need to keep their turnovers under control for that to happen. Meanwhile, Norfolk needs to hope their team is able to come together with their new ownership and rally for an upset
Prediction: Memphis 21, Norfolk 10
Montana Carnage (2-12) vs. Seattle Fish n Chips (11-3)
Seattle played a solid game and got a 26-7 win over the Carnage last year. This year, expect more of the same from this match. The Carnage have fallen off the face of the earth, going from a borderline playoff team to a doormat in the West. Seattle is right where they were a year ago, and should be able to get an easy win with their great passing offense.
Prediction: Seattle 55, Montana 0
Coruscant Death Stars (14-0) vs. Dallas Longhorns (14-0)
This is, without a doubt, the game of the year in BBB 6. Last year, Coruscant reigned supreme, winning 17-3. This time around, the winner of this game will at least get home field advantage throughout the West playoffs. Both teams feature dominant defenses and solid offensive play, anchored by strong rushing attacks. The key for Coruscant lies in their defense. The Death stars will have one of their toughest tests against the Dallas offense and its strong rush attack. The Longhorns will need their running game to work magic for them, as Coruscant has not let anybody run on them successfully. Whichever team best utilizes their strengths (Or kicks the most unrealistic 50+ yard field goals) will come out on top.
Prediction: Coruscant 15, Dallas 12
Minnesota Lumberjacks (10-4) vs. Portland Aftershocks (12-2)
This game is a potential preview of a first round matchup, as these teams are currently in the 3 and 6 seeds, respectively. Last season, Portland had the Lumberjacks grabbing their ankles in a 45-0 rout. This time around, the Lumberjacks are looking to return the favor and improve their playoff seeding. Portland will depend on their brutally solid rushing attack to exploit Minnesota's defense. Meanwhile, the Lumberjacks hope to stop shooting themselves in the foot on offense to try and steal a win.
Prediction: Portland 24, Minnesota 14
Atlanta Dirtybirds (8-6) vs. Louisiana Ragin Cajuns (10-4)
This game has the makings of a grudge match, as these two teams, both atop the league last season, met up with Louisiana beating the Dirtybirds 23-13. This time, both teams are still in the playoff hunt, but not at the same spots they were last year. Louisiana's secondary will be tested yet again by Atlanta's passing game, and will need to perform well to get the win. Atlanta needs to take care of the ball on offense if they hope to exact revenge on the Cajuns for last year's game.
Prediction: Louisiana 17, Atlanta 13
Fort Worth Red Raiders (6-8) vs. Mid-Pac Warriors (1-13)
Fort Worth handled Mid-Pac pretty easily in season 2, winning 38-3. Though we feel bad for some of the players on the team, we all know that Mid-Pac has terrible ownership which, in turn, has made them a terrible team. Until their owners get their act together, they will be an embarrassment and a doormat in the west. Look for Fort Worth to get a slump busting win to give them momentum heading into next season.
Prediction: Fort Worth 42, Mid-Pac 7
Houston Wave (5-9) vs. St. Paul Shockers (2-12)
The Wave defeated St. Paul last year for their first win, beating them 27-17. While the Shockers remain at the bottom of the West, Houston has gained some respectability by doubling their win total. Houston should be able to get the upper hand via a strong passing attack which has surprised a lot of teams in the league. The Shockers will need their defense to wake up and step up of they don't want the Wave to improve on the big victory they got last time around.
Prediction: Houston 31, St. Paul 14
San Francisco Hawks (3-11) vs. Gotham City Punishers (8-6)
San Francisco beat Gotham City last year 23-17. This season, the Punishers have turned their fortunes around, earning a playoff spot, while the Hawks are still on the outside looking in. That said, don't expect this game to be a cakewalk. The Hawks have a respectable passing game and great coaching, and they will need it to have a chance in this one. Gotham City needs their offense to exploit San Francisco's defense to get the win and clinch the #7 spot in the playoffs.
Prediction: Gotham City 30, San Francisco 13
Norfolk Nighthawks (3-11) vs. Memphis Blues (3-11)
The Norfolk Nighthawks are 1-1 in their new home under a new owner, and they take on a Memphis squad looking to turn the corner and move back up to A league. Memphis will look to continue their momentum, as they're starting to beat teams in the league, and they'll need to keep their turnovers under control for that to happen. Meanwhile, Norfolk needs to hope their team is able to come together with their new ownership and rally for an upset
Prediction: Memphis 21, Norfolk 10
Montana Carnage (2-12) vs. Seattle Fish n Chips (11-3)
Seattle played a solid game and got a 26-7 win over the Carnage last year. This year, expect more of the same from this match. The Carnage have fallen off the face of the earth, going from a borderline playoff team to a doormat in the West. Seattle is right where they were a year ago, and should be able to get an easy win with their great passing offense.
Prediction: Seattle 55, Montana 0
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