Hey Guys, ThunderTitan here. Today we're doing the second iteration of my Pre-Bowl, Pro-Bowl selection where I'll be simulating a game between the SFC and NFC. My pro-bowl teams here are just opinion based, same as last time I'm hoping to be as accurate as possible and see how many were correct. This time though, I am not selecting the teams. The SFC team will be selected by Bandi239. While the NFC will be chosen by Ryan Negs. So Bandit239 is writing the full roster for the SFC with an explanation of each choice, and the same for Negs in the NFC. The portions written by Negs will be in red to match the uniforms of the NFC in the sim, while blue is Bandit, representing the uniform of the SFC in this simulation. Whoever chose the winning team, (if it’s allowed) I would like for them to receive my cut of the media as I am only writing this part here. Anyways let’s get started with the NFC all star team chosen by Ryan Negs!
NFC - chosen and written by Ryan Negs.
QB - 2
LDN: C. Cortez - 235/414, 56.8%, 16 TD, 9 INT, 77.1 rating, 1 rush TD
Cortez was the cream of the crop among the NFC quarterbacks. There is not much else to explain how dominant he was during the year. In the conference, he threw the most touchdowns with the least amount of interceptions. He also finished 1st in the entire league in QBR which is probably one of the most impressive stats for a DSFL capped quarterback. ON top of all this, he had a rushing score as well. Cortez led the London Royals to the Ultimini game this year and it's only a matter of time before he's playing in this same game at the ISFL level.
POR: L. James III - 240/403, 59.6%, 13TD, 12 INT, 72.9 rating, 3 rush TD
Bronny James III was at times absolutely dominant as a rookie quarterback. He finished with the highest completion percentage in the DSFL as a rookie, an impressive feat where he did not have as much experience as many of the other quarterbacks but looked like a veteran. His 13 touchdowns is tied for the 3rd most in the league, another impressive stat for a rookie. The most telling statistic to Bronny’s success is his 3 rushing touchdowns. Not only could he beat a team through the air, he was dangerous on the ground as well.
RB - 4
POR: D. Pama - 1332 yards, 4.4 YPC, 8 TD, 96 yards receiving, 1 receiving TD
Pama burst on to the scene with the most rushing yards in the entire DSFL. He sometimes carried Portland game in and game out to a chance of a victory. While not the most efficient, the fact that he still almost averaged 4.4 YPC against some stacked NFC defenses speaks for itself. He was also solid in the touchdown department with 8 and added on 90 yards receiving and another touchdown in that department, showing his versatility.
MIN: M. Rotchburns - 1488 yards rushing, 4.7 YPC, 11 TD, 54 yards receiving
There are no other words to describe Big Mike other than efficient and effective. With the second highest rushing total in the DSFL, he averaged 4.7 yards per carry and was a threat to go yard every time he touched the ball. He was also the big bruiser back that no one wanted to tackle. With 11 touchdowns, Rotchburns had 2 more than anyone else in the DSFL and made the endzone his second home. Doesn’t hurt that he's a Duck either.
KC: S. Kitchens - 1054 yards rushing, 4.8 YPC, 6 TD, 282 yards receiving, 3 receiving touchdowns
Kitchens was one of the true dual threat backs in the NFC. Although not top 5 in rushing touchdowns or yards, he was efficient with 4.8 yards per carry in a very run heavy offense. What really stood out was his 282 yards receiving and 3 receiving touchdowns, both tops among DSFL running backs. His versatility gave KC an extra weapon every single week.
LDN: T. Yaki - 1227 yards, 4.7 YPC, 9 rushing TD, 90 yards receiving, 1 receiving TD
Although he is not top 5 in yards rushing, Terry Yaki made up for it more than enough in the other aspects of the game. With 1227 yards and 4.7 YPC he was a focal point of the offense next to Cortez in London. Two things that stand out are his 9 touchdowns, 2nd best in the league, and his 1 receiving touchdown. His 10 total touchdowns is only one behind Rotchburns in the DSFL, but the fact that one was a receiving touchdown highlights is versatility in the pass game.
TE - 3
MIN: J. Ding Dong - 64 catches, 511 yards, 8 yards per reception, 2 TD
One of my favorite targets to throw to on the Ducks, Jaja Ding Dong is more than just a funny ass name. He was an every-down threat to get open, even for short yardage games. As evident by his 64 catches, he always finds a way to get open.
LDN: F. Michell - 67 catches, 679 yards, 10.1 yards per reception, 7 TD
Not much to say about this dude. This player is an absolute tank in London’s offense and gives them an extra element that not a lot of other teams can say they have. With 679 yards and 7 touchdowns, Michell was tops among his position at each far and away.
KC: O. Back - 26 catches, 134 yards, 5.2 yards per reception, 4 TD
In the NFC there are not too many tight ends that are pass-catching threats behind Michell and Ding Dong, but Back found a way to get into the endzone even if it was not efficient. With 4 touchdowns on the year, KC was able to throw to him in the red zone anytime.
WR - 5
POR: M. Messi - 88 catches, 886 yards, 10.1 yards per reception, 8 TD
Arguably the top receiver in the NFC, rookie Mario Messi burst onto the year as the receiver with the second most yards and also the most receiving touchdowns on the season with 8. Lebron James III’s completion percentage can be attributed to Messi as he caught everything thrown his way, leading the DSFL in catches at 88, 9 more than the next best.
MIN: L. Newton - 71 catches, 886 yards, 12.5 yards per reception, 5 TD
My top receiver on the Ducks, I always looked to Newton early and often to move the chains. He is tied with Messi in yards and touchdowns but exceeds him in yards per reception, proving his big play threat. Another player where it does not hurt at all to be a Duck!
LDN: T. Speedman - 73 catches, 841 yards, 11.5 yards per reception, 4 TD
Whoa! Another London player! These guys were absolutely dominant on offense, and Speedman is no exception to that. As the top receiver for London, Speedman ended up in the top 5 of yards, catches, and touchdowns. London had weapons all over the field, but Speedman was at the top of his game on the outside.
KC: A. Naught - 63 catches, 720 yards, 11.4 yards per reception, 1 TD
Although not a big threat to reach the endzone, Naught brought consistency and reliability to the Kansas City offense. Their quarterback Peterson and their running backs were the touchdown makers in the backfield, but Naught was an absolute chain mover. Averaging just over 11 yards per reception, every time he caught it, Kansas City gained a first down. Also, with a long of 42 yards, Naught showed the ability to not only be a chain mover but a field stretcher as well.
MIN: J. Washington - 58 catches, 636 yards, 11 yards per reception, 5 TD
I gotta give some love to my Ducks. Washington was above average in yards and yards per reception but he really excelled at getting into the endzone. Although Minnesota was very reliant on their rush game to get them into the endzone, Washington gave the Ducks a redzone threat on the outside that allowed them to really open up the offense.
OL - 6
POR: M. Hamel - 61 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
This is a dude who loves to make breakfast food. Evident by his 61 pancakes, Hamel was second and only 4 back from the leader. Portland had two 1000 yard rushers and Hamel lead the way. Giving up only 1 sack in the entire season, Hamel was a rock on the outside and was the protector of the team.
KC: F. Archstone - 52 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
Another breakfast lover, Archstone was part of a top offensive line duo in Kansas City. Their rush game feasted off this offensive line and Archstone was the catalyst.
KC: C. Quigley - 52 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed
The only player with 50+ pancakes and 0 sacks allowed on the season, Quigley was the other part of Kansas City’s deadly rushing attack and pass protection. With an impressive feat of 0 sacks allowed on the season, he dominated the other team’s top edge rusher every play. There was no getting past these two Kansas City lineman.
LDN: M. Alexander - 48 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
Operating in one of the top offenses in London, Alexander was a key cog in the protection of Cortez and a catalyst in the London run game. With 48 pancakes, he was running over lineman with ease and protecting his quarterback on top of it. He is definitely deserving of this pro bowl nod for helping get London to the Ultimini.
MIN: A. Franklin - 47 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
One of, if not the most beloved offensive lineman in the DSFL right here. Franklin was the Ducks top tackle and protected Ryan Negs extremely well while leading the way for one of the top running games in the DSFL. Not only is Hordle in the pro bowl for just his play, but he was also one of the top voted players as a fan favorite in the league. #HordleFor1OA.
POR: P. Xiao Po - 31 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed
A lot of the other top offensive lineman were bots, so the nod goes to Xiao Po who had the most pancakes out of the rest of the NFC lineman. Although he did have 4 sacks allowed in pass protection, he was an absolute mauler in the run game. If he can improve his pass protection, he will be one of the elite offensive linemen in this game.
DT - 2
POR: C. Roth - 36 tackles, 8 TFL, 1 FR, 6 sacks, 1 safety
Roth was arguably one of the top defensive tackles in all of the DSFL, not just the NFC. His biggest call to glory is being tied for 6th in the league in sacks with 6. From the defensive tackle position, it is difficult to get pressure rather than just to clog up the run lane. With Roth, Portland was able to get pressure on the quarterback from the inside. This is so important because Roth was one of the best pocket pushers in the league and made other quarterbacks uncomfortable playing against him. The 2 turnovers from a fumble recovery and safety also show that he gives the ball back to his offense, which is a crucial part of the defense.
LDN: B. Silva - 46 tackles, 2 TFL, 4 sacks
Silva was close to the top in tackles for the defensive tackle position. With his two tackles for loss, it highlights his run-stopping ability And ability not to let the other team break big plays. Not to mention, Silva was at the top of his game in pass rushing. His 4 sacks, while not as much as Roth, were important in London’s ability to pressure the quarterback and force turnovers.
DE - 2
LDN: E. Lover - 75 tackles, 11 TFL, 8 sacks, 1 fumble recovery
The top defensive end in the league, Lover led the defensive tackle position in tackles and sacks. While not at the top, his 11 tackles for loss showed his ability to disrupt the offensive line and get into the backfield to stop the run. Additionally, the 75 tackles show his ability to track down the running back. At 8 sacks, his edge-rushing was his premier skill. Getting to the quarterback is one of the most important parts of the game. Lover did this at an elite level, thus getting the nod. His fumble recovery also showed he could turn the ball over.
KC: M. Morrisey - 39 tackles, 13 TFL, 8 sacks, 1 safety
Morrisey, while not having as many tackles as Lover, was just as effective in pass rushing. His 13 TFL was among the tops of the defensive ends, and his 8 sacks were tied for the lead. His one safety proved his ability to be a clutch rusher and show up in the biggest moments. If Morrisey can improve his run defense, lookout as he will quickly ascend the ranks of the defensive line.
DT/DE - 1 (this is a backup)
LDN: M. Cadaire - 33 tackles, 16 TFL, 4 sacks
The previous four defensive linemen have mostly specialized in pass rushing. However, for this position, we will give a shout out to the run defenders. While solid at 4 sacks, Cadaire’s prowess really showed up in the run game. With 16 tackles for loss, Cadaire was not letting any running backs get easy yards. Almost half of his tackles were behind the line of scrimmage, highlighting his run defense.
LB - 5
LDN: L. Burfict - 139 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 FF, 11 sacks, 1 INT, 9 PD
The NFC’s top tackler, Burfict was a sideline to sideline force during the season. His 139 tackles made notice that he was everywhere on the field both in the pass and run game. His 5 tackles for loss showed his run game prowess, but his 9 passes defended also revealed an elite ability to defend the pass. His 11 sacks were also tied for the lead league, his prowess as a blitzer revealed. His 3 turnovers forced were vital to getting the offense extra possessions.
KC: T. Rose - 114 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 FF, 9 sacks, 3 INT, 7 PD
One of the top contenders for DPOTY, Rose absolutely dominated every offense he played against. His 114 tackles were close to the top in the league, and his 8 tackles for loss and 9 sacks showed a tendency to show up in the backfield. An underrated part of a linebacker is coverage skill and Rose had that in droves. He had 3 interceptions and 7 passes defended, almost like a corner playing the linebacker position. Not to mention, his two forced fumbles helped to give back extra possessions.
LDN: L. Sarrasin - 96 tackles, 2 FF / 1 FR, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 TD
While Sarrasin did not have as many tackles or tackles for loss as the other linebackers in contention for the pro bowl, He showed up in the other places on the stat sheet. With 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery, he had a knack to get the ball loose. His 2 sacks showed the ability to get pressure on the quarterback. His 1 interception and 3 passes defended led to being a force in the pass defense too. Most importantly, he had 1 touchdown on the year which took the pressure off London’s offense.
MIN: A. Chainbreaker - 123 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF / 1 FR, 1 INT, 4 PD
While not the most eye-popping stats outside of tackles, Chainbreaker was a true jack of all trades. His 123 tackles were 4th overall in the DSFL and he proved to be a sideline to sideline type linebacker. With 1+ of every stat besides a sack, his value to Minnesota was invaluable.
POR: D. McBobby - 97 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FR, 10 sacks, 1 INT, 7 PD
McBobby was a true beast at the linebacker spot. One of the leaders of Portland’s defense, he finished second in the DSFL with 10 sacks terrorizing opposite quarterbacks. He also added 1 tackle for loss, 1 fumble recovery, and an interception having a knack for the ball. His 7 passes defended were great for the Pythons.
CB - 3
LDN: M. Van Perkins - 63 tackles, 3 INT, 18 PD
Van Perkins was the definition of a lockdown corner, With 63 tackles, he also showed a tendency to not let up long gains and occasionally even come down in the run game. He really shined in the coverage game. Leading the DSFL with 18 passes defended, quarterbacks never had an easy time targeting Van Perkins. His 3 interceptions were proof of his ability to track the ball.
POR: B. Anabender - 66 tackles, 1 TFL, 4 INT, 16 PD
Anabender has similar statistics to Van Perkins but adds a tackle for loss. While not significant, this tackle for loss proves Anabender was one to come down in the run game. Second in the DSFL with 4 interceptions, Anabender was elite when tracking the ball and gave Portland’s offense 4 extra possessions over the year which is a significant amount.
MIN: J. Lenkins - 52 tackles, 4 INT, 11 PD, 1 TD
Jeeeeerooooooooy Lenkins. My guy on the Ducks was absolutely lockdown. He does not have a lot of tackles but that is because he was not thrown on a lot. When he was, Lenkins batted the ball down 11 times he was thrown. Additionally, he gave the Ducks 4 extra possessions. Most importantly though, his 1 touchdown on the year came at the end of the game to seal a win. The guy is just clutch. His performance was fueled by Ryan Negs’ ability to get him prepared in practice by throwing him interceptions all day in practice both purposefully and by accident.
FS - 1
MIN: D. Blackfyre - 67 tackles, 1 TFL, 3 FF / 2 FR, 3 sacks, 5 INT, 5 PD
This is the most clutch player in the DSFL. While his stats are more than deserving of this nomination, all of his turnovers, sacks, and tackles seemed to come at the most opportune time. He had a sack to end the first win of the season for Minnesota and many clutch interceptions when the defense needed them most. Statistic wise, he led the entire DSFL in interceptions. His 3 sacks and 1 tackle for loss shows he can show up in the run game. His 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries also lead the entirety of the DSFL. This guy is just straight up elite. Nothing more to it.
SS - 1
KC: T. Yeboah - 67 tackles, 11 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PD
At the strong safety position, Yeboah took the responsibility of being the last line of defense in the second level against the run game. With 67 tackles, he showed he is not afraid to come into the box and hit someone. His one interception showed his ability to force turnovers on the back end which was vital to Kansas Citys success. His 3 passes defended showed a surprising ability to cover, even as a safety that was so committed to the run. The strongest part of Yeboah’s resume is his 11 sacks. Tied for the lead league, he was a menace blitzing the quarterback and forced a lot of havoc.
S/CB - 2 (backups)
POR: (FS) M. Skeeter - 67 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FR, 4 sacks, 4 INT, 4 PD, 2 TDS
It pains me to have to choose between Blackfyre and Skeeter because in all honesty they were probably the top two defensive backs in general. Trust me when I tell you Skeeter will be playing a lot in this game even if he is technically a backup. On the year, his 4 sacks and 1 TFL showed his blitzing ability in the run and pass game. His 4 passes defended and 4 interceptions showed an elite pass defender. However, the most impressive stat was his 2 touchdowns, the most in the DSFL that gave Portland the spark it needed to win games.
LDN: (SS) S. Wadham - 61 tackles, 2 FF / 1 FR, 1 sack, 3 INT, 4 PD
For our first backup, Wadham took home the honor. With one of the most well rounded stat lines amongst the safeties, his 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery stood out as elite. His 1 sack was vital in proving his blitzing ability. Also, as a strong safety it is not expected to be elite in coverage. However, his 3 interceptions and 4 passes defended prove he was more than up to the task.
K - 1
KC: M. McMVP - 23/24 XP (95.8%), 22/23 FG (95.7%)
McMVP was far and away the best kicker in the NFC. With only one missed extra point and one missed field goal, McMVP was the closes thing you can get to automatic for his team. No matter what the position was, the Coyotes felt like they could put him out on the field for a quick 3 points. Even though it is not thought of, kicking is at a premium in the DSFL due to it being half bots. McMVP was absolutely the most accurate and highest scoring kicker.
P - 1
MIN: G. Maximus - 90 punts, 3988 yards, 44.3 yards per punt, 15 inside the 20, 65 long
In a close race for this spot, Maximus takes home the honor. Although not the most yards punting, Maximus leads the NFC in yards per punt and leads the entire DSFL with 15 punts inside the 20 yard line. This is the most important statistic in my opinion of a punter because 15 times during the year he gave the Ducks a huge field position advantage they would not have otherwise.
KR - 2
LDN: S. Wadham - 545 KR yards, 26 yards per return
Highest yards per return, always gave London great field position off the kick.
POR: D. Pama - 678 KR yards, 22.6 yards per return
Also gave great field position with his kicks, was a threat to take it anytime 40+ yards.
PR - 2
KC: D. Wildstar - 220 PR yards, 13.8 yards per return, 2 TD
Nothing much to say here. Wildstar was the only player with more than 1 punt return touchdown and also owned the title for the most yards per return by a full 2 yards.
LDN: T. Yaki - 349 PR yards, 11.3 yards per return, 1 TD
Taki was tied for 2nd in punt return touchdowns with 1 and was 3rd in the NFC with 11.3 yards per return.
Now onto the SFC roster
SFC chosen and written by Bandit239.
Quarterback
1. J. Daytona (MB) - this is clearly the best qb in the league and obviously the top choice for the SFC pro bowl starting roster. He had the most yards, the most touchdowns, the least amount of interceptions and the highest qbr. What more could you say?
2. M. Boss Jr. (TIJ) - Boss didn't play the best all season, he was pretty middle of the road in terms of quarterback play, however he did do enough to get wins when they needed them. Compared to the NFC qbs the SFC is pretty weak other than Daytona. Boss had only 6 touchdowns to 7 interceptions, but compared to Caliban who threw 8 touchdowns to 17 interceptions this was a clear choice.
Running backs
1. C. Kai (DAL) - obviously the top runming back in the SFC, and likely a nominee for at least a couple awards at the end of the season. Had the highest ypc in the league and is dangerous in open space. His speed is dangerous without a doubt.
2. B. Mills (TIJ) - mills had a great season for himself, but didnt quite live up to the tough standards set by Kai and some of the NFC backs. Even still he is clearly a great back and deserves recognition in the pro bowl. 5th in yards and 2nd in ypc he was clearly very productive.
3. M. Forty Two (NOR) - the leader in rushing yards, had an...interesting season. Leading the league in rushing yards by a large margin, however he had over 100 more carries than the second most. He also had the worst ypc in the league at 3.9. Still its hard to hate on him because he was on a weak norfolk team and was clearly the teams workhorse. And didnt have anyone to come in and back him up when he got tired.
4. A. Ozymandias - (MB) a FB with over 1000 yards rushing? Sign me up. This guy did it all out of the backfield for myrtle beach. 4.8 yards per carry and 7 touchdowns. A respectable season no doubt and it was enough to earn a spot on my SFC pro bowl selection. Myrtle beach passed heavily so he had less carries than some of the others, but still made his carries count effectively.
Tight end
1. D. Mcjimmerson (MB) - undoubtedly the best, most dangerous tight end in the passing game. He had 770 yard recieving and four touchdowns. His blocking skills leave a little bit to be desired, though he did have 17 pancakes and zero sacks allowed, he is only sixth among tight ends in blocking. Still a great target in the passing game and a solid all around tight end who earns the top spot in the SFC pro bowl roster.
2. T. Engine (TIJ) - while he did not make a giant impact in the passing game, he did have 240 yards. His largest contribution was in the ground game where his blocking skills were utilized often. Recording 23 pancakes he was one of the best blocking tight ends in the game. In this game I expect he will be used in that capacity, but will likely see a few targets as well.
3. T. Teboat (NOR) - one of the reasons he had lower numbers is likely because Norfolk threw the ball less than every other team in the league and Rune had the lowest passing yards. Despite that he had 180 recieving yards and a touchdown as a rookie. Not eye popping but I think its good enough for the third spot here. He also made an impact blocking with 20 pancakes. Though he did give up a sack.
Wide Reciever
1. Z. Crossley (MB) - the leagues leading reciever on the leagues best passing offense. Crossley was a beast and its as simple as that. The only reciever in the league to break the 1000 yard mark and with 3 touchdowns Crossley is easily one of the best wide recievers in the league and deserves this spot.
2. M. Callous (DAL) - one of the few bright spots on a struggling dallas team, Callous finished the year with 881 yards recieving and 5 touchdowns. A solid outing on the season and well worth this spot. He was often the only reciever on dallas with more than 1 or 2 catches so he was definitely a reliable target. Unfortunately for him Caliban threw it to the other team just as often. Still a great reciever and one to watch out for in the future.
3. Q. McGrady (TIJ) - the last reciever over 800 yards McGrady was the lead reciever on Tijuana and for good reason. While the Luchadores did not throw very often, when boss did sling it, it was usually in McGradys direction. He only found paydirt 3 times but still had a solid outing that is worth a probowl nod.
4. R. Delacour (NOR) - on a team that hardly threw the ball at all it is understandable that Delacour lacked some of the big yards the other guys had. But he still had 656, and being in the weaker conference overall, is good enough for 5th in the conference. He failed to score any touchdowns though which hurts his numbers at the end of the year, but I still think he deserves a pro bowl appearance.
5. A. Reed (MB) - he lacks the yards the other guys have but man if this guys doesnt make you pay in the red zone. 5 touchdowns on the year made him a great red zone option, though he didnt get as many targets downfield as he likely hoped for. Still I think his 5 touchdowns are enough to earn him the spot at #5.
Offensive Line
1. A. Krishna (MB) - leading the league in pancakes make this an easy choice. This guy was a powerhouse at the line of scrimmage. Nobody got past him very often as he only allowed 1 sack all year. And with 65 pancakes he was dominant down in the trenches.
2. A. Mellot (TIJ) another dominant lineman who pushed opponents around the line of scrimmage. With 53 pancakes on the year he wasnt as doninant as krishna but he still only allowed a single sack and was good enough to have the 3rd most pancakes in the league.
3. R. Littlewood (MB) - with 48 pancakes on the year and one sack allowed Littlewood was another solid piece of the Myrtle Beach offensive line. This SFC team is looking like it will be dominant in the trenches, and are only better with Littlewood on the line.
4. S. Mcghee (DAL) - another 48 pancake season for this O-Lineman, solid outing for Mcghee who was the leader of the Dallas line. Just like all the others he allowed a single sack. Excellent protection all around here in the SFC.
5. A. Adyan (NOR) - the clear weak link here on the SFC offensive line. He did have 47 pancakes although he allowed 4 sacks which is obviously not a good number. This will be the player on the O-Line to watch because his performance good or bad might have a big effect on the outcome.
6. D. Donuts (DAL) - with 39 sacks on the year and 3 sacks allowed, Donuts barely makes the cut here. The options this deep in the index start to get limited making the choices pretty slim. Still he makes the cut as the reserve lineman
Defensive Tackle
1. P. Berto (DAL) - with 42 tackles and 19 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks Berto was a force to be reckoned with in the trenches. With him here on the front lines the SFC will be looking to notch a few sacks in this game.
2. T. Dimbi (TIJ) - the defensive tackle options in the sfc are not great as most of the numbers were in DE, but Dimbi had a solid season all around with 38 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Solid numbers and he will be hoping to plug the holes on the front here.
Defensive End
1. S. Roes (NOR) - with 45 tackles on the year Roes had a monster year. 20 of his tackles were behind the line of scrimmage for loss which led the league. On top of that he forced 3 fumbles and sacked opposing quarterbacks six times. If he isnt a favorite for DEoty then somebody was wrong.
2. D. Rodgers (NOR) - the one position Norfolk did absolutely right this season. Both of these DEs killed it. Rodgers finished with 40 tackles and 16 tackles for loss. Close behind his teammate Roes. He also had a forced fumble and 5 sacks. These guys are dominant and will look to do in the pro bowl, what they couldnt do in the season. Win.
DL backup
1. P. Francis (DAL DE) - with 40 tackles and 9 tackles for loss Francis was a solid piece in Dallas' defense. He just doesnt quite have the numbers the other DE have to make it higher here or to start, but he should at least get a few snaps and hope to make an impact, or maybe add another sack to his count to make it 5 instead of 4.
Linebacker
1. R. Leaking (DAL) - the leagues tackle leader, Leaking was all over the field. With 152 tackles he was involved in every single play. The inly thing keeping him from big time league awards was his lack of substance in other areas of the game. As he only had 8 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. He did force and recover a fumble though. Either way there is no denying that he earned this spot.
2. V. Jones (TIJ) another star linebacker jones made his case very clear. 110 tackles. 2 tackles for loss. 1/1 forced/recovered fumbles. 9 sacks. 1 interception. 8 pass defenses. He made an impact in every aspect of the game and made opposing teams know where he was at all times or they would pay the price.
3. L. Taylor (MB) - with 108 tackles, 1 forced and recovered fumble, an interception and 2 pass defenses, Taylor didnt have the numbers the other two had, he was still flying to the ball on every play. His stats might not be worthy of any awards at the end of the year, but he is definitely worthy of a pro bowl nod.
4. B. McMullet (TIJ) - his 97 tackles are the lowest here, but he had really solid numbers in every other area. 2 tackles for loss. 4 sacks, 2 interceptions and 3 pass defenses. His play on the field was solid all around, but not spectacular enough to get higher on the roster.
5. T. Woods (MB) - if Taylor was the coverage LB in myrtle beach, the woods was the run stopper. He finished the year with 101 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. Not exactly eye popping, but solid numbers, good enough for a spot here.
Cornerback
1. J. Hoffman (MB) - lockdown. Thats the word you use when you describe Hoffman. With 64 tackles he made stops when the ball was caught, which wasnt very often. He defended 18 passes and intercepted 4 more. He also added a tackle for loss, a forced fumble and 2 sacks. There really isnt any better corner in the league, except maybe this next guy.
2. B. Blackwell (DAL) - he had less tackles than some other corners but to me that means he didnt let recievers catch the ball. When the ball was thrown his way he had a great chance to pick it off as he had 4, he also had 16 pass defenses. Another lockdown star here on the SFC secondary.
3. X. Jaxon-Waxon (NOR) - with 67 tackles XFJW was a solid with his tackling. The stood out more with his pass defending, knocking down 13 passes and intercepting 2. He was a solid option at corner and was pretty decent in coverage, making his way to our pro bowl. Only time will tell if he makes the true probowl or not but i think he should make the cut.
Free safety
1. D. Maple (NOR) - this might not be everyones choice, but hey, i think 6 sacks as a free safety is solid. He also had 84 tackles which is great for a safety. He didnt make much impact elsewhere but he rushed the qb and made tackles in the secondary. Good enough to make the bowl id say.
Strong safety
1. Z. Mouse (MB) - with 84 tackles Mouse was the highest tackling safety, tied with Maple of course. But Mouse went further and added 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 interceptions, and 8 pass defenses. He was solid all year long and made his case for the pro bowl, and maybe even a couple award ballots. Solid play all around and easily one of the best safeties in the league.
Corner/Safety backups
1. M. Gillion (TIJ) - gillion played really well across the board, with the most tackles of any corner, he is a solid option for nickelback. He also had a tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries and 4 sacks. He clearly got sent to blitz often and made use of it. In the secondary he had 2 interceptions and 5 pass defenses, not to mention a blocked punt. A solid option here for different defensive looks and an excellent choice for a nickel blitz.
2. B. Alexander-Arnold (TIJ) - with 62 tackles he proved he could wrap up and make a stop when the runner came his way. He also knocked the ball out once for a fumble. He only intercepted 1 pass but knocked down 15 passes and blocked a punt making him a really great option for nickel or dime looks and special teams.
Kicker
1. L. Bloomfield (MB) - im going with bloomfield here because he has not missed many kicks, but he has high volume. 34/34 in extra points is excellent and with field goals he was 26/30 with all but one of his misses coming from greater than 40 yards. He also had the longest field goal at 57 yards. Pretty easy choice here tbh.
Punter
1. L. Bloomfield (MB) - Bloomfield gets this spot also because he was pretty high on the punt yards for the league, 4th specifically, and he had one of the fewest punt amounts out of any punter with more than at least 50 attempts. His average punt was the best in the league at 46.3 and he had 12 inside the 20. He also holds the longest punt in the league this season at 71 yards. Really easy choice here.
Kick returner
1. M. Callous (DAL) - i judged kick returns by only choosing from those with 30 or more. Callous had 31 and man he ran them all well. With the highest average KR out of those with 30 returns at 23.1 yards per return, and the only player with a KR for a touchdown. He also had the longest kick return of the league at 95 yards and the most return yards total of any kick returner with 715.
2. N. FootballLeague (TIJ) - NSFL had a solid stint as Tijuanas returner, bringing 32 kicks out for 654 yards. He had a 20.4 average yards per return, and a long of 94. Not the greatest as Callous holds that spot, but he was a solid returner that had the skill to break big at any given moment.
Punt Returner
1. Z. Crossley (MB) - Crossley was a star when it came to returning punts. With 25 returns and 279 yards he had the third highest average yards per return in the league with 11.2 and was one of 6 who returned a punt for a touchdown. His longest punt return was also third in the league at 72. Punters definitely aimed for the sidelines when he lined up deep out of fear he would break big.
2. M. Callous (DAL) - was decent when returning punts, definitely a step below Crossley in the punt return department, but still he was a solid returner all around. Returning 241 yards worth im 27 punts is good for 8.9 average yards per return. His longest return was 70 yards and he also returned a punt for a touchdown. The return game for the SFC should be enough to make some solid plays and recover some ground to give the offense a little boost.
That is it for my selection of the SFC pro bowl team. Im hoping these guys step up for me here so I can beat Negs NFC team!
The first game we streamed didnt record properly, but it was a blowout. 37-20 victory for the SFC. Daytona had 3 TDs it was crazy. So we decided to make it 2 out of 3. The two games that recorded are here, but sound does not work for some reason. Any ways check it out and watch both games, they are both close, really good games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl2S-0o8...e=youtu.be
The SFC ended up winning the series 2-1. Great games, and a fun media, hope you guys enjoyed. Also if you didnt make the teams then git gud, that is all.
NFC - chosen and written by Ryan Negs.
QB - 2
LDN: C. Cortez - 235/414, 56.8%, 16 TD, 9 INT, 77.1 rating, 1 rush TD
Cortez was the cream of the crop among the NFC quarterbacks. There is not much else to explain how dominant he was during the year. In the conference, he threw the most touchdowns with the least amount of interceptions. He also finished 1st in the entire league in QBR which is probably one of the most impressive stats for a DSFL capped quarterback. ON top of all this, he had a rushing score as well. Cortez led the London Royals to the Ultimini game this year and it's only a matter of time before he's playing in this same game at the ISFL level.
POR: L. James III - 240/403, 59.6%, 13TD, 12 INT, 72.9 rating, 3 rush TD
Bronny James III was at times absolutely dominant as a rookie quarterback. He finished with the highest completion percentage in the DSFL as a rookie, an impressive feat where he did not have as much experience as many of the other quarterbacks but looked like a veteran. His 13 touchdowns is tied for the 3rd most in the league, another impressive stat for a rookie. The most telling statistic to Bronny’s success is his 3 rushing touchdowns. Not only could he beat a team through the air, he was dangerous on the ground as well.
RB - 4
POR: D. Pama - 1332 yards, 4.4 YPC, 8 TD, 96 yards receiving, 1 receiving TD
Pama burst on to the scene with the most rushing yards in the entire DSFL. He sometimes carried Portland game in and game out to a chance of a victory. While not the most efficient, the fact that he still almost averaged 4.4 YPC against some stacked NFC defenses speaks for itself. He was also solid in the touchdown department with 8 and added on 90 yards receiving and another touchdown in that department, showing his versatility.
MIN: M. Rotchburns - 1488 yards rushing, 4.7 YPC, 11 TD, 54 yards receiving
There are no other words to describe Big Mike other than efficient and effective. With the second highest rushing total in the DSFL, he averaged 4.7 yards per carry and was a threat to go yard every time he touched the ball. He was also the big bruiser back that no one wanted to tackle. With 11 touchdowns, Rotchburns had 2 more than anyone else in the DSFL and made the endzone his second home. Doesn’t hurt that he's a Duck either.
KC: S. Kitchens - 1054 yards rushing, 4.8 YPC, 6 TD, 282 yards receiving, 3 receiving touchdowns
Kitchens was one of the true dual threat backs in the NFC. Although not top 5 in rushing touchdowns or yards, he was efficient with 4.8 yards per carry in a very run heavy offense. What really stood out was his 282 yards receiving and 3 receiving touchdowns, both tops among DSFL running backs. His versatility gave KC an extra weapon every single week.
LDN: T. Yaki - 1227 yards, 4.7 YPC, 9 rushing TD, 90 yards receiving, 1 receiving TD
Although he is not top 5 in yards rushing, Terry Yaki made up for it more than enough in the other aspects of the game. With 1227 yards and 4.7 YPC he was a focal point of the offense next to Cortez in London. Two things that stand out are his 9 touchdowns, 2nd best in the league, and his 1 receiving touchdown. His 10 total touchdowns is only one behind Rotchburns in the DSFL, but the fact that one was a receiving touchdown highlights is versatility in the pass game.
TE - 3
MIN: J. Ding Dong - 64 catches, 511 yards, 8 yards per reception, 2 TD
One of my favorite targets to throw to on the Ducks, Jaja Ding Dong is more than just a funny ass name. He was an every-down threat to get open, even for short yardage games. As evident by his 64 catches, he always finds a way to get open.
LDN: F. Michell - 67 catches, 679 yards, 10.1 yards per reception, 7 TD
Not much to say about this dude. This player is an absolute tank in London’s offense and gives them an extra element that not a lot of other teams can say they have. With 679 yards and 7 touchdowns, Michell was tops among his position at each far and away.
KC: O. Back - 26 catches, 134 yards, 5.2 yards per reception, 4 TD
In the NFC there are not too many tight ends that are pass-catching threats behind Michell and Ding Dong, but Back found a way to get into the endzone even if it was not efficient. With 4 touchdowns on the year, KC was able to throw to him in the red zone anytime.
WR - 5
POR: M. Messi - 88 catches, 886 yards, 10.1 yards per reception, 8 TD
Arguably the top receiver in the NFC, rookie Mario Messi burst onto the year as the receiver with the second most yards and also the most receiving touchdowns on the season with 8. Lebron James III’s completion percentage can be attributed to Messi as he caught everything thrown his way, leading the DSFL in catches at 88, 9 more than the next best.
MIN: L. Newton - 71 catches, 886 yards, 12.5 yards per reception, 5 TD
My top receiver on the Ducks, I always looked to Newton early and often to move the chains. He is tied with Messi in yards and touchdowns but exceeds him in yards per reception, proving his big play threat. Another player where it does not hurt at all to be a Duck!
LDN: T. Speedman - 73 catches, 841 yards, 11.5 yards per reception, 4 TD
Whoa! Another London player! These guys were absolutely dominant on offense, and Speedman is no exception to that. As the top receiver for London, Speedman ended up in the top 5 of yards, catches, and touchdowns. London had weapons all over the field, but Speedman was at the top of his game on the outside.
KC: A. Naught - 63 catches, 720 yards, 11.4 yards per reception, 1 TD
Although not a big threat to reach the endzone, Naught brought consistency and reliability to the Kansas City offense. Their quarterback Peterson and their running backs were the touchdown makers in the backfield, but Naught was an absolute chain mover. Averaging just over 11 yards per reception, every time he caught it, Kansas City gained a first down. Also, with a long of 42 yards, Naught showed the ability to not only be a chain mover but a field stretcher as well.
MIN: J. Washington - 58 catches, 636 yards, 11 yards per reception, 5 TD
I gotta give some love to my Ducks. Washington was above average in yards and yards per reception but he really excelled at getting into the endzone. Although Minnesota was very reliant on their rush game to get them into the endzone, Washington gave the Ducks a redzone threat on the outside that allowed them to really open up the offense.
OL - 6
POR: M. Hamel - 61 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
This is a dude who loves to make breakfast food. Evident by his 61 pancakes, Hamel was second and only 4 back from the leader. Portland had two 1000 yard rushers and Hamel lead the way. Giving up only 1 sack in the entire season, Hamel was a rock on the outside and was the protector of the team.
KC: F. Archstone - 52 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
Another breakfast lover, Archstone was part of a top offensive line duo in Kansas City. Their rush game feasted off this offensive line and Archstone was the catalyst.
KC: C. Quigley - 52 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed
The only player with 50+ pancakes and 0 sacks allowed on the season, Quigley was the other part of Kansas City’s deadly rushing attack and pass protection. With an impressive feat of 0 sacks allowed on the season, he dominated the other team’s top edge rusher every play. There was no getting past these two Kansas City lineman.
LDN: M. Alexander - 48 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
Operating in one of the top offenses in London, Alexander was a key cog in the protection of Cortez and a catalyst in the London run game. With 48 pancakes, he was running over lineman with ease and protecting his quarterback on top of it. He is definitely deserving of this pro bowl nod for helping get London to the Ultimini.
MIN: A. Franklin - 47 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
One of, if not the most beloved offensive lineman in the DSFL right here. Franklin was the Ducks top tackle and protected Ryan Negs extremely well while leading the way for one of the top running games in the DSFL. Not only is Hordle in the pro bowl for just his play, but he was also one of the top voted players as a fan favorite in the league. #HordleFor1OA.
POR: P. Xiao Po - 31 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed
A lot of the other top offensive lineman were bots, so the nod goes to Xiao Po who had the most pancakes out of the rest of the NFC lineman. Although he did have 4 sacks allowed in pass protection, he was an absolute mauler in the run game. If he can improve his pass protection, he will be one of the elite offensive linemen in this game.
DT - 2
POR: C. Roth - 36 tackles, 8 TFL, 1 FR, 6 sacks, 1 safety
Roth was arguably one of the top defensive tackles in all of the DSFL, not just the NFC. His biggest call to glory is being tied for 6th in the league in sacks with 6. From the defensive tackle position, it is difficult to get pressure rather than just to clog up the run lane. With Roth, Portland was able to get pressure on the quarterback from the inside. This is so important because Roth was one of the best pocket pushers in the league and made other quarterbacks uncomfortable playing against him. The 2 turnovers from a fumble recovery and safety also show that he gives the ball back to his offense, which is a crucial part of the defense.
LDN: B. Silva - 46 tackles, 2 TFL, 4 sacks
Silva was close to the top in tackles for the defensive tackle position. With his two tackles for loss, it highlights his run-stopping ability And ability not to let the other team break big plays. Not to mention, Silva was at the top of his game in pass rushing. His 4 sacks, while not as much as Roth, were important in London’s ability to pressure the quarterback and force turnovers.
DE - 2
LDN: E. Lover - 75 tackles, 11 TFL, 8 sacks, 1 fumble recovery
The top defensive end in the league, Lover led the defensive tackle position in tackles and sacks. While not at the top, his 11 tackles for loss showed his ability to disrupt the offensive line and get into the backfield to stop the run. Additionally, the 75 tackles show his ability to track down the running back. At 8 sacks, his edge-rushing was his premier skill. Getting to the quarterback is one of the most important parts of the game. Lover did this at an elite level, thus getting the nod. His fumble recovery also showed he could turn the ball over.
KC: M. Morrisey - 39 tackles, 13 TFL, 8 sacks, 1 safety
Morrisey, while not having as many tackles as Lover, was just as effective in pass rushing. His 13 TFL was among the tops of the defensive ends, and his 8 sacks were tied for the lead. His one safety proved his ability to be a clutch rusher and show up in the biggest moments. If Morrisey can improve his run defense, lookout as he will quickly ascend the ranks of the defensive line.
DT/DE - 1 (this is a backup)
LDN: M. Cadaire - 33 tackles, 16 TFL, 4 sacks
The previous four defensive linemen have mostly specialized in pass rushing. However, for this position, we will give a shout out to the run defenders. While solid at 4 sacks, Cadaire’s prowess really showed up in the run game. With 16 tackles for loss, Cadaire was not letting any running backs get easy yards. Almost half of his tackles were behind the line of scrimmage, highlighting his run defense.
LB - 5
LDN: L. Burfict - 139 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 FF, 11 sacks, 1 INT, 9 PD
The NFC’s top tackler, Burfict was a sideline to sideline force during the season. His 139 tackles made notice that he was everywhere on the field both in the pass and run game. His 5 tackles for loss showed his run game prowess, but his 9 passes defended also revealed an elite ability to defend the pass. His 11 sacks were also tied for the lead league, his prowess as a blitzer revealed. His 3 turnovers forced were vital to getting the offense extra possessions.
KC: T. Rose - 114 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 FF, 9 sacks, 3 INT, 7 PD
One of the top contenders for DPOTY, Rose absolutely dominated every offense he played against. His 114 tackles were close to the top in the league, and his 8 tackles for loss and 9 sacks showed a tendency to show up in the backfield. An underrated part of a linebacker is coverage skill and Rose had that in droves. He had 3 interceptions and 7 passes defended, almost like a corner playing the linebacker position. Not to mention, his two forced fumbles helped to give back extra possessions.
LDN: L. Sarrasin - 96 tackles, 2 FF / 1 FR, 2 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 TD
While Sarrasin did not have as many tackles or tackles for loss as the other linebackers in contention for the pro bowl, He showed up in the other places on the stat sheet. With 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery, he had a knack to get the ball loose. His 2 sacks showed the ability to get pressure on the quarterback. His 1 interception and 3 passes defended led to being a force in the pass defense too. Most importantly, he had 1 touchdown on the year which took the pressure off London’s offense.
MIN: A. Chainbreaker - 123 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FF / 1 FR, 1 INT, 4 PD
While not the most eye-popping stats outside of tackles, Chainbreaker was a true jack of all trades. His 123 tackles were 4th overall in the DSFL and he proved to be a sideline to sideline type linebacker. With 1+ of every stat besides a sack, his value to Minnesota was invaluable.
POR: D. McBobby - 97 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FR, 10 sacks, 1 INT, 7 PD
McBobby was a true beast at the linebacker spot. One of the leaders of Portland’s defense, he finished second in the DSFL with 10 sacks terrorizing opposite quarterbacks. He also added 1 tackle for loss, 1 fumble recovery, and an interception having a knack for the ball. His 7 passes defended were great for the Pythons.
CB - 3
LDN: M. Van Perkins - 63 tackles, 3 INT, 18 PD
Van Perkins was the definition of a lockdown corner, With 63 tackles, he also showed a tendency to not let up long gains and occasionally even come down in the run game. He really shined in the coverage game. Leading the DSFL with 18 passes defended, quarterbacks never had an easy time targeting Van Perkins. His 3 interceptions were proof of his ability to track the ball.
POR: B. Anabender - 66 tackles, 1 TFL, 4 INT, 16 PD
Anabender has similar statistics to Van Perkins but adds a tackle for loss. While not significant, this tackle for loss proves Anabender was one to come down in the run game. Second in the DSFL with 4 interceptions, Anabender was elite when tracking the ball and gave Portland’s offense 4 extra possessions over the year which is a significant amount.
MIN: J. Lenkins - 52 tackles, 4 INT, 11 PD, 1 TD
Jeeeeerooooooooy Lenkins. My guy on the Ducks was absolutely lockdown. He does not have a lot of tackles but that is because he was not thrown on a lot. When he was, Lenkins batted the ball down 11 times he was thrown. Additionally, he gave the Ducks 4 extra possessions. Most importantly though, his 1 touchdown on the year came at the end of the game to seal a win. The guy is just clutch. His performance was fueled by Ryan Negs’ ability to get him prepared in practice by throwing him interceptions all day in practice both purposefully and by accident.
FS - 1
MIN: D. Blackfyre - 67 tackles, 1 TFL, 3 FF / 2 FR, 3 sacks, 5 INT, 5 PD
This is the most clutch player in the DSFL. While his stats are more than deserving of this nomination, all of his turnovers, sacks, and tackles seemed to come at the most opportune time. He had a sack to end the first win of the season for Minnesota and many clutch interceptions when the defense needed them most. Statistic wise, he led the entire DSFL in interceptions. His 3 sacks and 1 tackle for loss shows he can show up in the run game. His 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries also lead the entirety of the DSFL. This guy is just straight up elite. Nothing more to it.
SS - 1
KC: T. Yeboah - 67 tackles, 11 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PD
At the strong safety position, Yeboah took the responsibility of being the last line of defense in the second level against the run game. With 67 tackles, he showed he is not afraid to come into the box and hit someone. His one interception showed his ability to force turnovers on the back end which was vital to Kansas Citys success. His 3 passes defended showed a surprising ability to cover, even as a safety that was so committed to the run. The strongest part of Yeboah’s resume is his 11 sacks. Tied for the lead league, he was a menace blitzing the quarterback and forced a lot of havoc.
S/CB - 2 (backups)
POR: (FS) M. Skeeter - 67 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 FR, 4 sacks, 4 INT, 4 PD, 2 TDS
It pains me to have to choose between Blackfyre and Skeeter because in all honesty they were probably the top two defensive backs in general. Trust me when I tell you Skeeter will be playing a lot in this game even if he is technically a backup. On the year, his 4 sacks and 1 TFL showed his blitzing ability in the run and pass game. His 4 passes defended and 4 interceptions showed an elite pass defender. However, the most impressive stat was his 2 touchdowns, the most in the DSFL that gave Portland the spark it needed to win games.
LDN: (SS) S. Wadham - 61 tackles, 2 FF / 1 FR, 1 sack, 3 INT, 4 PD
For our first backup, Wadham took home the honor. With one of the most well rounded stat lines amongst the safeties, his 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery stood out as elite. His 1 sack was vital in proving his blitzing ability. Also, as a strong safety it is not expected to be elite in coverage. However, his 3 interceptions and 4 passes defended prove he was more than up to the task.
K - 1
KC: M. McMVP - 23/24 XP (95.8%), 22/23 FG (95.7%)
McMVP was far and away the best kicker in the NFC. With only one missed extra point and one missed field goal, McMVP was the closes thing you can get to automatic for his team. No matter what the position was, the Coyotes felt like they could put him out on the field for a quick 3 points. Even though it is not thought of, kicking is at a premium in the DSFL due to it being half bots. McMVP was absolutely the most accurate and highest scoring kicker.
P - 1
MIN: G. Maximus - 90 punts, 3988 yards, 44.3 yards per punt, 15 inside the 20, 65 long
In a close race for this spot, Maximus takes home the honor. Although not the most yards punting, Maximus leads the NFC in yards per punt and leads the entire DSFL with 15 punts inside the 20 yard line. This is the most important statistic in my opinion of a punter because 15 times during the year he gave the Ducks a huge field position advantage they would not have otherwise.
KR - 2
LDN: S. Wadham - 545 KR yards, 26 yards per return
Highest yards per return, always gave London great field position off the kick.
POR: D. Pama - 678 KR yards, 22.6 yards per return
Also gave great field position with his kicks, was a threat to take it anytime 40+ yards.
PR - 2
KC: D. Wildstar - 220 PR yards, 13.8 yards per return, 2 TD
Nothing much to say here. Wildstar was the only player with more than 1 punt return touchdown and also owned the title for the most yards per return by a full 2 yards.
LDN: T. Yaki - 349 PR yards, 11.3 yards per return, 1 TD
Taki was tied for 2nd in punt return touchdowns with 1 and was 3rd in the NFC with 11.3 yards per return.
Now onto the SFC roster
SFC chosen and written by Bandit239.
Quarterback
1. J. Daytona (MB) - this is clearly the best qb in the league and obviously the top choice for the SFC pro bowl starting roster. He had the most yards, the most touchdowns, the least amount of interceptions and the highest qbr. What more could you say?
2. M. Boss Jr. (TIJ) - Boss didn't play the best all season, he was pretty middle of the road in terms of quarterback play, however he did do enough to get wins when they needed them. Compared to the NFC qbs the SFC is pretty weak other than Daytona. Boss had only 6 touchdowns to 7 interceptions, but compared to Caliban who threw 8 touchdowns to 17 interceptions this was a clear choice.
Running backs
1. C. Kai (DAL) - obviously the top runming back in the SFC, and likely a nominee for at least a couple awards at the end of the season. Had the highest ypc in the league and is dangerous in open space. His speed is dangerous without a doubt.
2. B. Mills (TIJ) - mills had a great season for himself, but didnt quite live up to the tough standards set by Kai and some of the NFC backs. Even still he is clearly a great back and deserves recognition in the pro bowl. 5th in yards and 2nd in ypc he was clearly very productive.
3. M. Forty Two (NOR) - the leader in rushing yards, had an...interesting season. Leading the league in rushing yards by a large margin, however he had over 100 more carries than the second most. He also had the worst ypc in the league at 3.9. Still its hard to hate on him because he was on a weak norfolk team and was clearly the teams workhorse. And didnt have anyone to come in and back him up when he got tired.
4. A. Ozymandias - (MB) a FB with over 1000 yards rushing? Sign me up. This guy did it all out of the backfield for myrtle beach. 4.8 yards per carry and 7 touchdowns. A respectable season no doubt and it was enough to earn a spot on my SFC pro bowl selection. Myrtle beach passed heavily so he had less carries than some of the others, but still made his carries count effectively.
Tight end
1. D. Mcjimmerson (MB) - undoubtedly the best, most dangerous tight end in the passing game. He had 770 yard recieving and four touchdowns. His blocking skills leave a little bit to be desired, though he did have 17 pancakes and zero sacks allowed, he is only sixth among tight ends in blocking. Still a great target in the passing game and a solid all around tight end who earns the top spot in the SFC pro bowl roster.
2. T. Engine (TIJ) - while he did not make a giant impact in the passing game, he did have 240 yards. His largest contribution was in the ground game where his blocking skills were utilized often. Recording 23 pancakes he was one of the best blocking tight ends in the game. In this game I expect he will be used in that capacity, but will likely see a few targets as well.
3. T. Teboat (NOR) - one of the reasons he had lower numbers is likely because Norfolk threw the ball less than every other team in the league and Rune had the lowest passing yards. Despite that he had 180 recieving yards and a touchdown as a rookie. Not eye popping but I think its good enough for the third spot here. He also made an impact blocking with 20 pancakes. Though he did give up a sack.
Wide Reciever
1. Z. Crossley (MB) - the leagues leading reciever on the leagues best passing offense. Crossley was a beast and its as simple as that. The only reciever in the league to break the 1000 yard mark and with 3 touchdowns Crossley is easily one of the best wide recievers in the league and deserves this spot.
2. M. Callous (DAL) - one of the few bright spots on a struggling dallas team, Callous finished the year with 881 yards recieving and 5 touchdowns. A solid outing on the season and well worth this spot. He was often the only reciever on dallas with more than 1 or 2 catches so he was definitely a reliable target. Unfortunately for him Caliban threw it to the other team just as often. Still a great reciever and one to watch out for in the future.
3. Q. McGrady (TIJ) - the last reciever over 800 yards McGrady was the lead reciever on Tijuana and for good reason. While the Luchadores did not throw very often, when boss did sling it, it was usually in McGradys direction. He only found paydirt 3 times but still had a solid outing that is worth a probowl nod.
4. R. Delacour (NOR) - on a team that hardly threw the ball at all it is understandable that Delacour lacked some of the big yards the other guys had. But he still had 656, and being in the weaker conference overall, is good enough for 5th in the conference. He failed to score any touchdowns though which hurts his numbers at the end of the year, but I still think he deserves a pro bowl appearance.
5. A. Reed (MB) - he lacks the yards the other guys have but man if this guys doesnt make you pay in the red zone. 5 touchdowns on the year made him a great red zone option, though he didnt get as many targets downfield as he likely hoped for. Still I think his 5 touchdowns are enough to earn him the spot at #5.
Offensive Line
1. A. Krishna (MB) - leading the league in pancakes make this an easy choice. This guy was a powerhouse at the line of scrimmage. Nobody got past him very often as he only allowed 1 sack all year. And with 65 pancakes he was dominant down in the trenches.
2. A. Mellot (TIJ) another dominant lineman who pushed opponents around the line of scrimmage. With 53 pancakes on the year he wasnt as doninant as krishna but he still only allowed a single sack and was good enough to have the 3rd most pancakes in the league.
3. R. Littlewood (MB) - with 48 pancakes on the year and one sack allowed Littlewood was another solid piece of the Myrtle Beach offensive line. This SFC team is looking like it will be dominant in the trenches, and are only better with Littlewood on the line.
4. S. Mcghee (DAL) - another 48 pancake season for this O-Lineman, solid outing for Mcghee who was the leader of the Dallas line. Just like all the others he allowed a single sack. Excellent protection all around here in the SFC.
5. A. Adyan (NOR) - the clear weak link here on the SFC offensive line. He did have 47 pancakes although he allowed 4 sacks which is obviously not a good number. This will be the player on the O-Line to watch because his performance good or bad might have a big effect on the outcome.
6. D. Donuts (DAL) - with 39 sacks on the year and 3 sacks allowed, Donuts barely makes the cut here. The options this deep in the index start to get limited making the choices pretty slim. Still he makes the cut as the reserve lineman
Defensive Tackle
1. P. Berto (DAL) - with 42 tackles and 19 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks Berto was a force to be reckoned with in the trenches. With him here on the front lines the SFC will be looking to notch a few sacks in this game.
2. T. Dimbi (TIJ) - the defensive tackle options in the sfc are not great as most of the numbers were in DE, but Dimbi had a solid season all around with 38 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Solid numbers and he will be hoping to plug the holes on the front here.
Defensive End
1. S. Roes (NOR) - with 45 tackles on the year Roes had a monster year. 20 of his tackles were behind the line of scrimmage for loss which led the league. On top of that he forced 3 fumbles and sacked opposing quarterbacks six times. If he isnt a favorite for DEoty then somebody was wrong.
2. D. Rodgers (NOR) - the one position Norfolk did absolutely right this season. Both of these DEs killed it. Rodgers finished with 40 tackles and 16 tackles for loss. Close behind his teammate Roes. He also had a forced fumble and 5 sacks. These guys are dominant and will look to do in the pro bowl, what they couldnt do in the season. Win.
DL backup
1. P. Francis (DAL DE) - with 40 tackles and 9 tackles for loss Francis was a solid piece in Dallas' defense. He just doesnt quite have the numbers the other DE have to make it higher here or to start, but he should at least get a few snaps and hope to make an impact, or maybe add another sack to his count to make it 5 instead of 4.
Linebacker
1. R. Leaking (DAL) - the leagues tackle leader, Leaking was all over the field. With 152 tackles he was involved in every single play. The inly thing keeping him from big time league awards was his lack of substance in other areas of the game. As he only had 8 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. He did force and recover a fumble though. Either way there is no denying that he earned this spot.
2. V. Jones (TIJ) another star linebacker jones made his case very clear. 110 tackles. 2 tackles for loss. 1/1 forced/recovered fumbles. 9 sacks. 1 interception. 8 pass defenses. He made an impact in every aspect of the game and made opposing teams know where he was at all times or they would pay the price.
3. L. Taylor (MB) - with 108 tackles, 1 forced and recovered fumble, an interception and 2 pass defenses, Taylor didnt have the numbers the other two had, he was still flying to the ball on every play. His stats might not be worthy of any awards at the end of the year, but he is definitely worthy of a pro bowl nod.
4. B. McMullet (TIJ) - his 97 tackles are the lowest here, but he had really solid numbers in every other area. 2 tackles for loss. 4 sacks, 2 interceptions and 3 pass defenses. His play on the field was solid all around, but not spectacular enough to get higher on the roster.
5. T. Woods (MB) - if Taylor was the coverage LB in myrtle beach, the woods was the run stopper. He finished the year with 101 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks. Not exactly eye popping, but solid numbers, good enough for a spot here.
Cornerback
1. J. Hoffman (MB) - lockdown. Thats the word you use when you describe Hoffman. With 64 tackles he made stops when the ball was caught, which wasnt very often. He defended 18 passes and intercepted 4 more. He also added a tackle for loss, a forced fumble and 2 sacks. There really isnt any better corner in the league, except maybe this next guy.
2. B. Blackwell (DAL) - he had less tackles than some other corners but to me that means he didnt let recievers catch the ball. When the ball was thrown his way he had a great chance to pick it off as he had 4, he also had 16 pass defenses. Another lockdown star here on the SFC secondary.
3. X. Jaxon-Waxon (NOR) - with 67 tackles XFJW was a solid with his tackling. The stood out more with his pass defending, knocking down 13 passes and intercepting 2. He was a solid option at corner and was pretty decent in coverage, making his way to our pro bowl. Only time will tell if he makes the true probowl or not but i think he should make the cut.
Free safety
1. D. Maple (NOR) - this might not be everyones choice, but hey, i think 6 sacks as a free safety is solid. He also had 84 tackles which is great for a safety. He didnt make much impact elsewhere but he rushed the qb and made tackles in the secondary. Good enough to make the bowl id say.
Strong safety
1. Z. Mouse (MB) - with 84 tackles Mouse was the highest tackling safety, tied with Maple of course. But Mouse went further and added 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 interceptions, and 8 pass defenses. He was solid all year long and made his case for the pro bowl, and maybe even a couple award ballots. Solid play all around and easily one of the best safeties in the league.
Corner/Safety backups
1. M. Gillion (TIJ) - gillion played really well across the board, with the most tackles of any corner, he is a solid option for nickelback. He also had a tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries and 4 sacks. He clearly got sent to blitz often and made use of it. In the secondary he had 2 interceptions and 5 pass defenses, not to mention a blocked punt. A solid option here for different defensive looks and an excellent choice for a nickel blitz.
2. B. Alexander-Arnold (TIJ) - with 62 tackles he proved he could wrap up and make a stop when the runner came his way. He also knocked the ball out once for a fumble. He only intercepted 1 pass but knocked down 15 passes and blocked a punt making him a really great option for nickel or dime looks and special teams.
Kicker
1. L. Bloomfield (MB) - im going with bloomfield here because he has not missed many kicks, but he has high volume. 34/34 in extra points is excellent and with field goals he was 26/30 with all but one of his misses coming from greater than 40 yards. He also had the longest field goal at 57 yards. Pretty easy choice here tbh.
Punter
1. L. Bloomfield (MB) - Bloomfield gets this spot also because he was pretty high on the punt yards for the league, 4th specifically, and he had one of the fewest punt amounts out of any punter with more than at least 50 attempts. His average punt was the best in the league at 46.3 and he had 12 inside the 20. He also holds the longest punt in the league this season at 71 yards. Really easy choice here.
Kick returner
1. M. Callous (DAL) - i judged kick returns by only choosing from those with 30 or more. Callous had 31 and man he ran them all well. With the highest average KR out of those with 30 returns at 23.1 yards per return, and the only player with a KR for a touchdown. He also had the longest kick return of the league at 95 yards and the most return yards total of any kick returner with 715.
2. N. FootballLeague (TIJ) - NSFL had a solid stint as Tijuanas returner, bringing 32 kicks out for 654 yards. He had a 20.4 average yards per return, and a long of 94. Not the greatest as Callous holds that spot, but he was a solid returner that had the skill to break big at any given moment.
Punt Returner
1. Z. Crossley (MB) - Crossley was a star when it came to returning punts. With 25 returns and 279 yards he had the third highest average yards per return in the league with 11.2 and was one of 6 who returned a punt for a touchdown. His longest punt return was also third in the league at 72. Punters definitely aimed for the sidelines when he lined up deep out of fear he would break big.
2. M. Callous (DAL) - was decent when returning punts, definitely a step below Crossley in the punt return department, but still he was a solid returner all around. Returning 241 yards worth im 27 punts is good for 8.9 average yards per return. His longest return was 70 yards and he also returned a punt for a touchdown. The return game for the SFC should be enough to make some solid plays and recover some ground to give the offense a little boost.
That is it for my selection of the SFC pro bowl team. Im hoping these guys step up for me here so I can beat Negs NFC team!
The first game we streamed didnt record properly, but it was a blowout. 37-20 victory for the SFC. Daytona had 3 TDs it was crazy. So we decided to make it 2 out of 3. The two games that recorded are here, but sound does not work for some reason. Any ways check it out and watch both games, they are both close, really good games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl2S-0o8...e=youtu.be
The SFC ended up winning the series 2-1. Great games, and a fun media, hope you guys enjoyed. Also if you didnt make the teams then git gud, that is all.