Robbed: Write about why a team that failed to make the playoffs should have over somebody else.
Oh, the poor Yellowknife Wraiths. After coming up short last season in Season 9 to the Yeti, the ghosts from the border above came up just short yet again here in Season 10. And, just like last season, the Wraiths had a huge opportunity to secure their spot with a late season matchup against the Yeti but could not wrap it up. In Season 9, it was a Week 13 loss, 34-23 away to the Yeti. And in Week 13 at home this time, the Wraiths fell short 34-27 as time expired with Pennington driving down the field. Looking at this 8-6 Wraiths team, they are harshly done in by the playoff system in the NSFL. I have a feeling this Yellowknife team would easily handle the Orange County Otters, who finished 7-7 and face a potentially embarrassing matchup against the New Orleans Second Line. With offensive weapons like Eric Kennedy and Tegan Atwell, Wraiths QB Brad Pennington might have stood a slim chance. But the Otters traded away reigning MVP WR Carlito Crush to NOLA, surprisingly, leaving QB Gus Showbiz without any real weapons. The Wraiths are now facing the possibility of losing Atwell to free agency, which leaves the Wraiths in a tough position in the wake of this tragic end to their season.
Playoff Predictions: Give a short write up on each of the playoff matches (including the championship game).
The NSFL playoffs are going to be a snoozefest in the first round. Everyone knows that the New Orleans Second Line and the Baltimore Hawks are the two best teams in the NSFL. However, for the sake of this point task I'll break down the conference championship games and offer some insight onto how any miracles could happen for the Yeti and the Otters.
In the ASFC, we have the reigning champion New Orleans Second Line pitted up against the Orange County Otters. New Orleans' offense got even deadlier mid-season with their acquisition of reigning league MVP Carlito Crush, from the Otters themselves. Now facing his former team, Crush is expected to be matched up against Marc Spector of the Otters. Expect Crush to get open often and for NOLA quarterback Borkus Maximus III to pepper his new target with balls early and often. In the end, this Otters defense won't hold up and their offense does not have the dynamic weapons to beat the tough NOLA secondary featuring Fyodorovich and Bayley, as well as Oakes and Harrison. This game needs to be a low scoring slogfest for the Otters to stand a chance. Prediction: NO 42, OCO 14
In the NSFC, we have the Hawks face off against the Yeti again. The Hawks' offense, featuring RB Owen Taylor, is as dynamic as ever. The Yeti will have to try to get in a shootout with QB Ryan Applehort finding a connection to WR Dwayne Aaron to stand a chance. The Yeti offensive line also needs to find a way to stand tall against this tough Hawks' front 7. Prediction: BAL 27, COL 17
And in the championship we'll have another rematch from Season 9. This time, the Hawks' front 7 is unplayable and will keep Borkus Maximus III uncomfortable all game long. Expect Delacour to be pitted against Crush and a shootout to transpire. Prediction: BAL 31, NO 28
Matchup Nightmares: Pick an offensive and defensive player who will be going up against each other and why it will be a nightmare for one of them.
Otters cornerbacks Marc Spector and Jonathon King will have their hands full dealing with New Orleans' wide receiving core, featuring Carlito Crush, Charlie Law, Alexander LeClair, and Mayran Jackson. Against a young safety core too in Jonathon Broxton, Danny Grithead, and Marcus Kane, the Otters will have an absolute nightmare. LeClair specifically has been deadly from the slot and outside, so Kane and Grithead will have their hands full. LeClair dominated in a rebound season this year, with 57 catches for 1032 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Finishing 3rd leaguewide in touchdowns, LeClair consistently finds space as a deep threat. LeClair's 18.1 YPC is also 3rd in the league, behind just Atwell and Browning. While Marc Spector can perhaps deal with Carlito Crush, Crush's mere presence on the field will draw coverage and leave gaps open for LeClair to operate and punish in. Broxton will also largely be called upon to stop Charlie Law, leaving even less capable coverage on LeClair. While Grithead is rapidly improving in his rookie season and Marcus Kane is still a run-stopping beast, both lack the ability to cover deep threats effectively. Expect at least one deep downfield ball to LeClair to connect and for LeClair to find the end zone yet again.
4th task: PBE PT
Oh, the poor Yellowknife Wraiths. After coming up short last season in Season 9 to the Yeti, the ghosts from the border above came up just short yet again here in Season 10. And, just like last season, the Wraiths had a huge opportunity to secure their spot with a late season matchup against the Yeti but could not wrap it up. In Season 9, it was a Week 13 loss, 34-23 away to the Yeti. And in Week 13 at home this time, the Wraiths fell short 34-27 as time expired with Pennington driving down the field. Looking at this 8-6 Wraiths team, they are harshly done in by the playoff system in the NSFL. I have a feeling this Yellowknife team would easily handle the Orange County Otters, who finished 7-7 and face a potentially embarrassing matchup against the New Orleans Second Line. With offensive weapons like Eric Kennedy and Tegan Atwell, Wraiths QB Brad Pennington might have stood a slim chance. But the Otters traded away reigning MVP WR Carlito Crush to NOLA, surprisingly, leaving QB Gus Showbiz without any real weapons. The Wraiths are now facing the possibility of losing Atwell to free agency, which leaves the Wraiths in a tough position in the wake of this tragic end to their season.
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216 wordsPlayoff Predictions: Give a short write up on each of the playoff matches (including the championship game).
The NSFL playoffs are going to be a snoozefest in the first round. Everyone knows that the New Orleans Second Line and the Baltimore Hawks are the two best teams in the NSFL. However, for the sake of this point task I'll break down the conference championship games and offer some insight onto how any miracles could happen for the Yeti and the Otters.
In the ASFC, we have the reigning champion New Orleans Second Line pitted up against the Orange County Otters. New Orleans' offense got even deadlier mid-season with their acquisition of reigning league MVP Carlito Crush, from the Otters themselves. Now facing his former team, Crush is expected to be matched up against Marc Spector of the Otters. Expect Crush to get open often and for NOLA quarterback Borkus Maximus III to pepper his new target with balls early and often. In the end, this Otters defense won't hold up and their offense does not have the dynamic weapons to beat the tough NOLA secondary featuring Fyodorovich and Bayley, as well as Oakes and Harrison. This game needs to be a low scoring slogfest for the Otters to stand a chance. Prediction: NO 42, OCO 14
In the NSFC, we have the Hawks face off against the Yeti again. The Hawks' offense, featuring RB Owen Taylor, is as dynamic as ever. The Yeti will have to try to get in a shootout with QB Ryan Applehort finding a connection to WR Dwayne Aaron to stand a chance. The Yeti offensive line also needs to find a way to stand tall against this tough Hawks' front 7. Prediction: BAL 27, COL 17
And in the championship we'll have another rematch from Season 9. This time, the Hawks' front 7 is unplayable and will keep Borkus Maximus III uncomfortable all game long. Expect Delacour to be pitted against Crush and a shootout to transpire. Prediction: BAL 31, NO 28
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320 wordsMatchup Nightmares: Pick an offensive and defensive player who will be going up against each other and why it will be a nightmare for one of them.
Otters cornerbacks Marc Spector and Jonathon King will have their hands full dealing with New Orleans' wide receiving core, featuring Carlito Crush, Charlie Law, Alexander LeClair, and Mayran Jackson. Against a young safety core too in Jonathon Broxton, Danny Grithead, and Marcus Kane, the Otters will have an absolute nightmare. LeClair specifically has been deadly from the slot and outside, so Kane and Grithead will have their hands full. LeClair dominated in a rebound season this year, with 57 catches for 1032 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Finishing 3rd leaguewide in touchdowns, LeClair consistently finds space as a deep threat. LeClair's 18.1 YPC is also 3rd in the league, behind just Atwell and Browning. While Marc Spector can perhaps deal with Carlito Crush, Crush's mere presence on the field will draw coverage and leave gaps open for LeClair to operate and punish in. Broxton will also largely be called upon to stop Charlie Law, leaving even less capable coverage on LeClair. While Grithead is rapidly improving in his rookie season and Marcus Kane is still a run-stopping beast, both lack the ability to cover deep threats effectively. Expect at least one deep downfield ball to LeClair to connect and for LeClair to find the end zone yet again.
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208 words4th task: PBE PT
