Heading into the final week of the DSFL season, much is up for grabs. Home field advantage has not yet been decided, the playoffs in the NFC are extremely contested and the number one pick in next season's draft is still on the table. I am here to give you my predictions for the action this week and through the Ultimini.
SFC Predictions
This is by far the more boring conference of my predictions so I will get it out of the way first.
In the Myrtle Beach vs. Tijuana game, the only thing on the line is home field advantage throughout the playoffs for Myrtle Beach. With this game being in the Buccaneers home, I don't see Tijuana mounting enough of a threat in a game that is meaningless to their season. Given that these teams play each other the next week, I expect both to run a more bland approach to not provide film for their all important playoff game.
On the other end of the SFC, we have the two worst teams in the league facing off in Dallas and Norfolk. The prize of this game will actually go to the loser, the number one overall pick in the S26 DSFL Draft. I am predicting an absolute barn burner of a game, one you can't keep your eyes away from, much like a train wreck. In all seriousness, these teams have a lot of pride and I expect both to go out and battle this week. I don't see this being a particularly high scoring game but I do expect it to be decided by special teams. Look for Mark Callous to cement himself as return man of the year with a massive kick or punt return in this game.
NFC Predictions
Well now things are going to get interesting as this has been the better conference all year. There is a playoff spot up for grabs this week in this conference so be sure to tune into to both games.
In the London vs. Portland game, Portland needs a win to keep their hopes alive and London needs a win to possibly secure home field advantage. With both teams having something to play for they will have to make sure not to hold anything back. Given it is a home game for the Royals and that I feel they are the better team, I think that London will come out on top. I look for Yaki to have a big day running and returning the ball to be the difference. Portland should be proud of the season they have especially Messi who has been an absolutely dominate receiver this year and I feel a lock for Wide receiver of the year.
With Portland's lose, the Minnesota vs. Kansas City game because a win or go home matchup. Minnesota is at home for this game and has the better point differential on the season so all signs point to them winning. However, I can not overlook Kansas City's blowout win of Minnesota earlier this season. For some reason I just think Kansas city has Minnesota's number and will pull off another big win this weekend. Look for the two headed monster of kitchens and Tutankhamun to tear up the Minnesota defense and secure the win and the playoff berth for the Coyotes.
Playoffs Week 1
So the matchups would be set as London at home vs Kansas City and Myrtle Beach hosting Tijuana. To put it simply, I don't see much drama in the first round of games. Myrtle Beach at home has been a freight train and I don't see that stopping. Daytona has to many weapons and a ever improving defense will just be to much for the Luchadores to overcome. I expect a multiple score win for the Buccaneers.
Over in London, I expect much of the same. The team has been dominant at home and should have no problems crushing the coyotes. While the run game may burn some clock for Kansas City, all it will do is make the final score look closer than the game really was. London will be on a crash course for an Ultimini showdown with Myrtle Beach.
Ultimini Week
So I am predicting the two best teams will face off against each other in the championship game. (Bold Prediction I know). If we look at the season matchups, Myrtle Beach has beaten London twice already. Myrtle Beach's defense was amazing in both games holding the Royals to a combined 25 points during the two matchups. On the other side of the coin, London's defense was almost as impressive as they held Daytona to no touchdowns and one interception over the two games. I expect a similar result in the Ultimini. I think both teams will struggle to move the ball and thus points will be at a premium. I look for Myrtle Beach to try and control the clock with Chungus and Ozymandias getting a real workout during the game. I expect London to also pound the rock at the perceived weakness of the Buccaneers, their defensive line. In the end, I am going against the home team in the matchup and picking the Royals to win the game with a late Touchdown 14 - 13. The Ultimini trophy will be headed back across the pond.
(Or is this all an elaborate attempt to Jinx the Royals) Go Buccs
SFC Predictions
This is by far the more boring conference of my predictions so I will get it out of the way first.
In the Myrtle Beach vs. Tijuana game, the only thing on the line is home field advantage throughout the playoffs for Myrtle Beach. With this game being in the Buccaneers home, I don't see Tijuana mounting enough of a threat in a game that is meaningless to their season. Given that these teams play each other the next week, I expect both to run a more bland approach to not provide film for their all important playoff game.
On the other end of the SFC, we have the two worst teams in the league facing off in Dallas and Norfolk. The prize of this game will actually go to the loser, the number one overall pick in the S26 DSFL Draft. I am predicting an absolute barn burner of a game, one you can't keep your eyes away from, much like a train wreck. In all seriousness, these teams have a lot of pride and I expect both to go out and battle this week. I don't see this being a particularly high scoring game but I do expect it to be decided by special teams. Look for Mark Callous to cement himself as return man of the year with a massive kick or punt return in this game.
NFC Predictions
Well now things are going to get interesting as this has been the better conference all year. There is a playoff spot up for grabs this week in this conference so be sure to tune into to both games.
In the London vs. Portland game, Portland needs a win to keep their hopes alive and London needs a win to possibly secure home field advantage. With both teams having something to play for they will have to make sure not to hold anything back. Given it is a home game for the Royals and that I feel they are the better team, I think that London will come out on top. I look for Yaki to have a big day running and returning the ball to be the difference. Portland should be proud of the season they have especially Messi who has been an absolutely dominate receiver this year and I feel a lock for Wide receiver of the year.
With Portland's lose, the Minnesota vs. Kansas City game because a win or go home matchup. Minnesota is at home for this game and has the better point differential on the season so all signs point to them winning. However, I can not overlook Kansas City's blowout win of Minnesota earlier this season. For some reason I just think Kansas city has Minnesota's number and will pull off another big win this weekend. Look for the two headed monster of kitchens and Tutankhamun to tear up the Minnesota defense and secure the win and the playoff berth for the Coyotes.
Playoffs Week 1
So the matchups would be set as London at home vs Kansas City and Myrtle Beach hosting Tijuana. To put it simply, I don't see much drama in the first round of games. Myrtle Beach at home has been a freight train and I don't see that stopping. Daytona has to many weapons and a ever improving defense will just be to much for the Luchadores to overcome. I expect a multiple score win for the Buccaneers.
Over in London, I expect much of the same. The team has been dominant at home and should have no problems crushing the coyotes. While the run game may burn some clock for Kansas City, all it will do is make the final score look closer than the game really was. London will be on a crash course for an Ultimini showdown with Myrtle Beach.
Ultimini Week
So I am predicting the two best teams will face off against each other in the championship game. (Bold Prediction I know). If we look at the season matchups, Myrtle Beach has beaten London twice already. Myrtle Beach's defense was amazing in both games holding the Royals to a combined 25 points during the two matchups. On the other side of the coin, London's defense was almost as impressive as they held Daytona to no touchdowns and one interception over the two games. I expect a similar result in the Ultimini. I think both teams will struggle to move the ball and thus points will be at a premium. I look for Myrtle Beach to try and control the clock with Chungus and Ozymandias getting a real workout during the game. I expect London to also pound the rock at the perceived weakness of the Buccaneers, their defensive line. In the end, I am going against the home team in the matchup and picking the Royals to win the game with a late Touchdown 14 - 13. The Ultimini trophy will be headed back across the pond.
(Or is this all an elaborate attempt to Jinx the Royals) Go Buccs