Pittsburgh Highlanders vs. Rocky Mountain Thunder
This ought to be a reasonably close game, all things considered. The edge on paper goes to Pittsburgh, and not without reason. I won't argue.
Pittsburgh by 10
San Diego Silver Shock vs. Uncle Sam's Misguided Children
USMC has really shown improvement this season, and they'll show why in this game.
USMC by 15
San Jose SkyForce vs. Midwest Mayhem
The Mayhem are a perrennial edge of the playoffs team in the West to date. San Jose has a ways to go.
Mayhem by 28
Honolulu Red Devils vs. Death Valley Shadowblades
The team with a little longer tenure in Death Valley should take this one and pick up a much needed win.
Death Valley by 17.
Caprica Buccaneers vs. Rapid City Rushmores
Among playoff contenders, this may just be one of the better games of the week. Rapid City is likely the stronger team still, but they've struggled in some spots you wouldn't have expected them to. Maybe still getting used to the changes in game planning? Still, they held out when they had to.
Rapid City by 3.
DVDTalk Otters vs. Ivalice Tacticianers
Uhm, Otters by 50, that is all.
Chicago Maroons vs. Sioux Falls Storm
And here I get to continue to express my loyalty to my original home. Not that it is too difficult a call in this case.
Chicago by 24
Western Conference Bye Week Vikings vs. Anchorage Wolves
The Wolves draw the bye this time, and I think its a bit much for them.
WCBW by 17
Atlanta Wolves vs. Houghton Gremlins
After reaching the playoffs last season, Atlanta has looked like a team in need of a chance to regroup and regain a little momentum all season. The Gremlins are better, but not better enough just yet.
Atlanta by 24
Miami Hammerheads vs. Memphis Showboats
I stand by my ranking of Miami based on performance to date. I think Memphis plays spoiler for someone this season, but I don't think its the Hammerheads. On the other hand it won't be a blowout like seasons past.
Hammerheads by 14
Detroit Outlaws vs. New Brunswick Scarlet Knights
Detroit has a good thing going, but not enough to end N.B.'s regular season dominance, which is matched in consistency only by their conference game futility.
N.B. by 28
Miami Makos vs. Akron Browns
After a rough start, I think Miami picks back up where it left off and rights their ship here, but that isn't to say it'll be easy.
Miami by 7.
Michigan Rage vs. South Texas Skull Crushers
I think the loser of this game goes winless this season. South Texas actually has a more or less full roster.
Skull Crushers by 8
Vice City Mambas vs. Las Vegas High Rollers
Las Vegas finds itself in a similar position to the Showboats this week. They're much improved, and its shown, no question. But Vice City wasn't a playoff team for nothing, and seems to have found some points on the ground to go with their passing attack. Look out if that trend holds.
Vice City by 10
Salem Cyber Hawks vs. Scranton Wilkes-Barre Menzingers
With a crushing victory last game, Salem looks like the Salem of early last season, and sounds like they're once again feeling like they have something to prove. Scranton is never to be underestimated, and I think both offenses could rack up some points on this one.
Salem by 2
This ought to be a reasonably close game, all things considered. The edge on paper goes to Pittsburgh, and not without reason. I won't argue.
Pittsburgh by 10
San Diego Silver Shock vs. Uncle Sam's Misguided Children
USMC has really shown improvement this season, and they'll show why in this game.
USMC by 15
San Jose SkyForce vs. Midwest Mayhem
The Mayhem are a perrennial edge of the playoffs team in the West to date. San Jose has a ways to go.
Mayhem by 28
Honolulu Red Devils vs. Death Valley Shadowblades
The team with a little longer tenure in Death Valley should take this one and pick up a much needed win.
Death Valley by 17.
Caprica Buccaneers vs. Rapid City Rushmores
Among playoff contenders, this may just be one of the better games of the week. Rapid City is likely the stronger team still, but they've struggled in some spots you wouldn't have expected them to. Maybe still getting used to the changes in game planning? Still, they held out when they had to.
Rapid City by 3.
DVDTalk Otters vs. Ivalice Tacticianers
Uhm, Otters by 50, that is all.
Chicago Maroons vs. Sioux Falls Storm
And here I get to continue to express my loyalty to my original home. Not that it is too difficult a call in this case.
Chicago by 24
Western Conference Bye Week Vikings vs. Anchorage Wolves
The Wolves draw the bye this time, and I think its a bit much for them.
WCBW by 17
Atlanta Wolves vs. Houghton Gremlins
After reaching the playoffs last season, Atlanta has looked like a team in need of a chance to regroup and regain a little momentum all season. The Gremlins are better, but not better enough just yet.
Atlanta by 24
Miami Hammerheads vs. Memphis Showboats
I stand by my ranking of Miami based on performance to date. I think Memphis plays spoiler for someone this season, but I don't think its the Hammerheads. On the other hand it won't be a blowout like seasons past.
Hammerheads by 14
Detroit Outlaws vs. New Brunswick Scarlet Knights
Detroit has a good thing going, but not enough to end N.B.'s regular season dominance, which is matched in consistency only by their conference game futility.
N.B. by 28
Miami Makos vs. Akron Browns
After a rough start, I think Miami picks back up where it left off and rights their ship here, but that isn't to say it'll be easy.
Miami by 7.
Michigan Rage vs. South Texas Skull Crushers
I think the loser of this game goes winless this season. South Texas actually has a more or less full roster.
Skull Crushers by 8
Vice City Mambas vs. Las Vegas High Rollers
Las Vegas finds itself in a similar position to the Showboats this week. They're much improved, and its shown, no question. But Vice City wasn't a playoff team for nothing, and seems to have found some points on the ground to go with their passing attack. Look out if that trend holds.
Vice City by 10
Salem Cyber Hawks vs. Scranton Wilkes-Barre Menzingers
With a crushing victory last game, Salem looks like the Salem of early last season, and sounds like they're once again feeling like they have something to prove. Scranton is never to be underestimated, and I think both offenses could rack up some points on this one.
Salem by 2
. Actually get ready for one of the biggest upsets of the season next week. The Gremlins are going to mess with our plane and we will only have 1/2 a team to compete against them with.
