this week 11's eastern conference predictions is sponsored by: vicodin.
by the numbers segment brought to you by: marlboro.
it's week 11 and we have another slate of solid games this week. up and coming teams ready to make some statements, top teams jockey for position. the playoff picture is becoming less and less fuzzy as we all collectively shake the eastern conference polaroid.
on to the predictions.
detroit soldiers 5-5 vs. seattle reign 6-5:
what a huge road game for detroit. an upset win here and they jump right into the playoff race. a loss, and detroit's chances for the postseason appear bleak. seattle has to take care of business at home in what should be a winnable game. in seattle's qws (quality wins) they've rushed for 4.38 ypc. in their qls (quality losses)they've rushed for just 3.4 ypc.
behind a strong run game, seattle gut punches detroit.
37-17
albany death 0-10 vs. new jersey vikings 1-9:
in what was billed in the pre season as a potentially historic matchup, the vikings jumped the gun in week 9, collecting their first ever victory. this week, they look to pour it on, like so many have poured on them. welcome to legitimacy, vikings.
you've earned it.
44-9
pontiac war kittens 6-4 vs. milwaukee fire 7-3:
it's make or break time for the war kittens from pontiac. they face a milwaukee team who suffered a stumble in their bid for an 8th straight victory last week. the war kittens are going to have to find some offense, or rely on a herculean effort from their d to win. milwaukee, on the other hand, probably aren't going to change too much even though they suffered a setback last week.
milwaukee gets back on track, in a close game.
27-23
murder city devils 9-1 vs. columbus buckeyes 6-4:
big game at home for columbus as they travel to murder city whose team who has been steam-rolling as of late. this is an interesting game in that columbus's run defense is strong going against mcd's offense's bread and butter. meanwhile, mcd's defene's weakness against the pass, is something columbus has been struggling with all season.
this could be a mcd blowout or a very tight game, so i'll split the difference.
34-20
maryland iron maidens 8-2 vs. megatropolis tigers 6-4:
the tigers face the maidens here in what should be a really good game. maryland could take a solid foothold for a top 4 seed with a win here, and megatropolis would have the inside track on a playoff spot with an upset. i like how these teams match up, expect a high scoring game, and i think maryland is ripe for an upset.
but not this week.
38-27
new york huskies 2-8 vs. anonymous assassins 2-8:
in this epic showdown of 2-8 teams, the assassins welcome the huskies into... invisible stadium? since there is no d league draft in glb, this is a battle for respectability.
no disrespect, new york, but the assassins are the better team.
27-13
michigan panthers 10-0 vs. lexington mob 4-6:
the mob needs to probably win 5 of their remaining 6 games to reach the playoffs, and lucky them, they host the undefeated panthers. the panthers, meanwhile, are on cruise control going 180 mph.
the wheels keep turning.
44-17
las vegas wildcats 1-9 vs. carson city cubes 7-3:
the ever-improving wildcats welcome their northern neighbors with unfriendly paws. gm/owner has promised some defensive surprises for the cubes' offense, will they pan out? the cubes hope to not suffer a setback as they try to solidify their first ever playoff berth.
cubes win the battle of nevada.
41-17
by the numbers:
the highest passer rating for a complete season is 121.1 set by peyton manning in 2004. michigan qb tory foster currently has a 121.8 qb rating, and has a much smaller forehead.
the carson city cubes lead the league with 5 special teams touchdowns but have yet to record a defensive touchdown.
by the numbers segment brought to you by: marlboro.
it's week 11 and we have another slate of solid games this week. up and coming teams ready to make some statements, top teams jockey for position. the playoff picture is becoming less and less fuzzy as we all collectively shake the eastern conference polaroid.
on to the predictions.
detroit soldiers 5-5 vs. seattle reign 6-5:
what a huge road game for detroit. an upset win here and they jump right into the playoff race. a loss, and detroit's chances for the postseason appear bleak. seattle has to take care of business at home in what should be a winnable game. in seattle's qws (quality wins) they've rushed for 4.38 ypc. in their qls (quality losses)they've rushed for just 3.4 ypc.
behind a strong run game, seattle gut punches detroit.
37-17
albany death 0-10 vs. new jersey vikings 1-9:
in what was billed in the pre season as a potentially historic matchup, the vikings jumped the gun in week 9, collecting their first ever victory. this week, they look to pour it on, like so many have poured on them. welcome to legitimacy, vikings.
you've earned it.
44-9
pontiac war kittens 6-4 vs. milwaukee fire 7-3:
it's make or break time for the war kittens from pontiac. they face a milwaukee team who suffered a stumble in their bid for an 8th straight victory last week. the war kittens are going to have to find some offense, or rely on a herculean effort from their d to win. milwaukee, on the other hand, probably aren't going to change too much even though they suffered a setback last week.
milwaukee gets back on track, in a close game.
27-23
murder city devils 9-1 vs. columbus buckeyes 6-4:
big game at home for columbus as they travel to murder city whose team who has been steam-rolling as of late. this is an interesting game in that columbus's run defense is strong going against mcd's offense's bread and butter. meanwhile, mcd's defene's weakness against the pass, is something columbus has been struggling with all season.
this could be a mcd blowout or a very tight game, so i'll split the difference.
34-20
maryland iron maidens 8-2 vs. megatropolis tigers 6-4:
the tigers face the maidens here in what should be a really good game. maryland could take a solid foothold for a top 4 seed with a win here, and megatropolis would have the inside track on a playoff spot with an upset. i like how these teams match up, expect a high scoring game, and i think maryland is ripe for an upset.
but not this week.
38-27
new york huskies 2-8 vs. anonymous assassins 2-8:
in this epic showdown of 2-8 teams, the assassins welcome the huskies into... invisible stadium? since there is no d league draft in glb, this is a battle for respectability.
no disrespect, new york, but the assassins are the better team.
27-13
michigan panthers 10-0 vs. lexington mob 4-6:
the mob needs to probably win 5 of their remaining 6 games to reach the playoffs, and lucky them, they host the undefeated panthers. the panthers, meanwhile, are on cruise control going 180 mph.
the wheels keep turning.
44-17
las vegas wildcats 1-9 vs. carson city cubes 7-3:
the ever-improving wildcats welcome their northern neighbors with unfriendly paws. gm/owner has promised some defensive surprises for the cubes' offense, will they pan out? the cubes hope to not suffer a setback as they try to solidify their first ever playoff berth.
cubes win the battle of nevada.
41-17
by the numbers:
the highest passer rating for a complete season is 121.1 set by peyton manning in 2004. michigan qb tory foster currently has a 121.8 qb rating, and has a much smaller forehead.
the carson city cubes lead the league with 5 special teams touchdowns but have yet to record a defensive touchdown.
