1(2) - East St. Louis Tire Fires(3-0) - They have been doing what good teams are supposed to this season. Win the close ones(Phuket) and dominate the teams you should(Dragons, FaceEaters) The Tar Far are rolling this season led by an impressive effort by there 2-300 Defense, which is still holding teams to a league low -23 yards a game
Next week at Pennsylvania Silver Knights - This should be a very tough game, and gives the PSK a chance to show they belong after being undressed by Bangkok. Alpha's top passing game in PSK will keep it close, but ESL's depth is enough to edge out PSK late in a possible game of the week
2(3) - Bandar Lampung Pigskin Pirates(3-0) - Gavin Dunn continues to be on a tear as Alpha's other undefeated rolls over the Jeanhorns. This week is Bandars first true test and we will see if the rebirth of there running game can continue against top competition.
Next week at Phuket All *GAME OF THE WEEK* - This one is almost too close to call. My head tells me to pick Phuket, but I am hoping both the Pirates and Tar Far remain undefeated up until there match to add a new wrinkle to one of SE Asia's best Rivalries. So i'll cop out with calling this a coin flip
3(1) - Bangkok Seamen(2-1) - A very surprising loss in the game of the week opens up the whole conference. Bangkok should be VERY concerned with 6 fumbles, 5 lost(and all by there top 2 HB's) Padding rushing stats is nice, but you can't give games away like they did here today.
Next week at Spokane Vandalizers - Bangkok will look to rebound by thrashing the Vandalizers
4(4) - Phuket All(2-1) - Did what they needed to after a loss to ESL, they face the Pirates this week in the Game of the week. This game has all the makings of a classic. The last time these two teams faced, Phuket walked away 0-1 in a close one. They are licking there chops waiting for revenge and have a chance to hand the Pirates there first loss
Next week vs Bandar Lampung Pigskin Pirates *GAME OF THE WEEK* - See above for the reasoning, but this is a coin flip and could go either way
5(6) - Singapore Marauders(2-1) - With only a loss to Phuket, and dominating games there other two I have to put the Marauders here. There 2 headed rushing attack is still to the key to there success, and a matchup with PSK week 5 will show if they will remain in the top 5
Next week at Xi'an Dragons - Marauders should run away with this one in similar fashion as ESL did this week to the Dragons
6(8) - Pattaya Partisans(2-1) - A surprising win over Bangkok elevates them....for now. They still got torched on the ground, but were lucky enough to force 6 fumbles, and recover 5 of them. After two weeks of being run all over, the Partisans need to find a way to stop the run, as they won't force that many fumbles week in and week out.
Next week at Chaiyaphum Gothic - The Partisans should win this game, and need to if they want to shake there inconsistency and solidify a top 8 spot
7(7) - Pennsylvania Silver Knights(2-1) - Completely dominated a bad Vandalizers team as they should have. This week is another chance at measuring up to the leagues best for them, and they need to capitalize after stumbling against Bangkok
Next week vs East St. Louis Tire Fires - There passing attack is Alpha's best, and ESL has given up alot of passing yards. But is that because of a bad pass D, or because of a rush D that forces teams to beat them through the air? We will find out this game
8(11) - Chaiyaphum Gothic(2-1) - Gothic pull the upset and make a statement to the league to not over look them. They played Bandar tough putting up 28, and now beat the Flash and crack the top 8. The next 5 games are the Gothic toughest stretch of the season, and to start it off with a win vs the Flash is a great start.
Next week vs Pattay Partisans - The Flash beat the Partisans, and the Gothic beat the Flash. IF the Gothic pull off an even bigger upset this week vs the Partisans, that will turn quiet a few heads.
9(5) - Queensland Flash(1-2) - The upstart Flash slipped up this week after upsetting the Partisans. SE Asia Pro holds very few gimmie games, and the Flash will be kicking themselves later this season if the Gothic loss comes back to haunt them.
Next week at Macau Gamblers - They can not drop this game, but after a loss to the Gothic anything is possible. Flash by a TD as there passing game finally steps up and carries there own weight.
10(10) - Macau Gamblers(2-1) - Destroyed the Royals as they should have, they face a Flash team that is on the brink of being exposed. If the Gamblers can pull this win off, they can seriously be in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Next week vs Queensland Flash - The Flash win in a close game
11(9) - Niagara Jeanhorns(1-2) - The good - no sacks given up vs Bandar. The Bad - they couldn't stop Bandar's offense what so ever. They are in the hunt for a bottom seed and need to gain momentum vs the Royals before entering 6 weeks of playoff type games
Next week vs Taiwan Royals - The rebuilding Royals don't stand a chance as of now
12(12) - Xi'an Dragons(1-2) - A win vs the Tire Fires was never expected, but they were completely dominated. This is still a team that could contend for a bottom playoff spot, but they need to get a win vs someone they shouldn't if they want to be considered a contender much longer
Next week vs Singapore Marauders - Marauders should win this game easily
13(13) - Canisteo FaceEaters(1-2) - Getting destroyed vs the Marauders was expected. They have done enough to avoid being bottom 3, but contending for a playoff spot is beyond there means this season.
Next week vs Holbrook Roadrunners - A winnable game and one they must win if they want to remain in the Pro's. With that said, I'm taking the Roadrunners in an upset
14(14) - Holbrook Roadrunners(0-3) - They have some talent, and need to start beating the other bottom teams or risk being moved down. I expect them to finish the season better than 14th, but they need to start winning NOW
Next week at Canisteo FaceEaters - Holbrook pulls the upset
15(15) - Spokane Vandalizers(0-3) - Destroyed by the Knights and Dragons the last two week, and it doesn't get any better for them with Bangkok, ESL, Singapore and Bandar 4 of the 5 next games. After that stretch they face Taiwan in a game they can win.
Next week vs Bangkok Seamen - Seamen in a landslide
16(16) - Taiwan Royals(0-3) - The rebuilding Royals are just looking to build a team up enough to stay in the Pros. They have yet to hold a team under 100 or score a point this season, but have a few weeks to improve before a game with the Vandalizers they have a shot at winning.
Next week vs Niagara Jeanhorns - Jeanhorns
Next week at Pennsylvania Silver Knights - This should be a very tough game, and gives the PSK a chance to show they belong after being undressed by Bangkok. Alpha's top passing game in PSK will keep it close, but ESL's depth is enough to edge out PSK late in a possible game of the week
2(3) - Bandar Lampung Pigskin Pirates(3-0) - Gavin Dunn continues to be on a tear as Alpha's other undefeated rolls over the Jeanhorns. This week is Bandars first true test and we will see if the rebirth of there running game can continue against top competition.
Next week at Phuket All *GAME OF THE WEEK* - This one is almost too close to call. My head tells me to pick Phuket, but I am hoping both the Pirates and Tar Far remain undefeated up until there match to add a new wrinkle to one of SE Asia's best Rivalries. So i'll cop out with calling this a coin flip
3(1) - Bangkok Seamen(2-1) - A very surprising loss in the game of the week opens up the whole conference. Bangkok should be VERY concerned with 6 fumbles, 5 lost(and all by there top 2 HB's) Padding rushing stats is nice, but you can't give games away like they did here today.
Next week at Spokane Vandalizers - Bangkok will look to rebound by thrashing the Vandalizers
4(4) - Phuket All(2-1) - Did what they needed to after a loss to ESL, they face the Pirates this week in the Game of the week. This game has all the makings of a classic. The last time these two teams faced, Phuket walked away 0-1 in a close one. They are licking there chops waiting for revenge and have a chance to hand the Pirates there first loss
Next week vs Bandar Lampung Pigskin Pirates *GAME OF THE WEEK* - See above for the reasoning, but this is a coin flip and could go either way
5(6) - Singapore Marauders(2-1) - With only a loss to Phuket, and dominating games there other two I have to put the Marauders here. There 2 headed rushing attack is still to the key to there success, and a matchup with PSK week 5 will show if they will remain in the top 5
Next week at Xi'an Dragons - Marauders should run away with this one in similar fashion as ESL did this week to the Dragons
6(8) - Pattaya Partisans(2-1) - A surprising win over Bangkok elevates them....for now. They still got torched on the ground, but were lucky enough to force 6 fumbles, and recover 5 of them. After two weeks of being run all over, the Partisans need to find a way to stop the run, as they won't force that many fumbles week in and week out.
Next week at Chaiyaphum Gothic - The Partisans should win this game, and need to if they want to shake there inconsistency and solidify a top 8 spot
7(7) - Pennsylvania Silver Knights(2-1) - Completely dominated a bad Vandalizers team as they should have. This week is another chance at measuring up to the leagues best for them, and they need to capitalize after stumbling against Bangkok
Next week vs East St. Louis Tire Fires - There passing attack is Alpha's best, and ESL has given up alot of passing yards. But is that because of a bad pass D, or because of a rush D that forces teams to beat them through the air? We will find out this game
8(11) - Chaiyaphum Gothic(2-1) - Gothic pull the upset and make a statement to the league to not over look them. They played Bandar tough putting up 28, and now beat the Flash and crack the top 8. The next 5 games are the Gothic toughest stretch of the season, and to start it off with a win vs the Flash is a great start.
Next week vs Pattay Partisans - The Flash beat the Partisans, and the Gothic beat the Flash. IF the Gothic pull off an even bigger upset this week vs the Partisans, that will turn quiet a few heads.
9(5) - Queensland Flash(1-2) - The upstart Flash slipped up this week after upsetting the Partisans. SE Asia Pro holds very few gimmie games, and the Flash will be kicking themselves later this season if the Gothic loss comes back to haunt them.
Next week at Macau Gamblers - They can not drop this game, but after a loss to the Gothic anything is possible. Flash by a TD as there passing game finally steps up and carries there own weight.
10(10) - Macau Gamblers(2-1) - Destroyed the Royals as they should have, they face a Flash team that is on the brink of being exposed. If the Gamblers can pull this win off, they can seriously be in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Next week vs Queensland Flash - The Flash win in a close game
11(9) - Niagara Jeanhorns(1-2) - The good - no sacks given up vs Bandar. The Bad - they couldn't stop Bandar's offense what so ever. They are in the hunt for a bottom seed and need to gain momentum vs the Royals before entering 6 weeks of playoff type games
Next week vs Taiwan Royals - The rebuilding Royals don't stand a chance as of now
12(12) - Xi'an Dragons(1-2) - A win vs the Tire Fires was never expected, but they were completely dominated. This is still a team that could contend for a bottom playoff spot, but they need to get a win vs someone they shouldn't if they want to be considered a contender much longer
Next week vs Singapore Marauders - Marauders should win this game easily
13(13) - Canisteo FaceEaters(1-2) - Getting destroyed vs the Marauders was expected. They have done enough to avoid being bottom 3, but contending for a playoff spot is beyond there means this season.
Next week vs Holbrook Roadrunners - A winnable game and one they must win if they want to remain in the Pro's. With that said, I'm taking the Roadrunners in an upset
14(14) - Holbrook Roadrunners(0-3) - They have some talent, and need to start beating the other bottom teams or risk being moved down. I expect them to finish the season better than 14th, but they need to start winning NOW
Next week at Canisteo FaceEaters - Holbrook pulls the upset
15(15) - Spokane Vandalizers(0-3) - Destroyed by the Knights and Dragons the last two week, and it doesn't get any better for them with Bangkok, ESL, Singapore and Bandar 4 of the 5 next games. After that stretch they face Taiwan in a game they can win.
Next week vs Bangkok Seamen - Seamen in a landslide
16(16) - Taiwan Royals(0-3) - The rebuilding Royals are just looking to build a team up enough to stay in the Pros. They have yet to hold a team under 100 or score a point this season, but have a few weeks to improve before a game with the Vandalizers they have a shot at winning.
Next week vs Niagara Jeanhorns - Jeanhorns
