Despite their recent struggles, the Colorado Yeti have clinched a playoff berth. After Week 12, the Yeti sit at 7-5 while the Baltimore Hawks sit at 4-8. At worst, the Yeti can finish 7-7 while at best the Hawks can finish 6-8. This guarantees the Yeti will finish ahead of the Hawks, which guarantees them a spot in the playoffs. The Yellowknife Wraiths are also 7-5, which means they have clinched the NSFC’s other playoff spot and will face the Yeti in the playoffs. It is still undecided which team will have home field advantage in the playoff game and it will likely hinge on the outcome if their Week 14 matchup. The Yeti currently lead 2-1 in the season series, so they can clinch the tiebreaker with a Week 14 victory. The winner of the Yeti and Wraiths playoff game will play in the championship game against the winner of the playoff game between the Orange County Otters and the Arizona Outlaws, who have clinched the ASFC’s two playoff spots.
Despite the Yeti’s clinching a playoff spot, many analysts are not very high on them. In fact, the NSFL Sim Engine Power Rankings currently rank the Yeti at #4, which has them as the weakest playoff team. This may be wise as the Yeti are currently 1-4 in their last 5 games. However, the Yeti may be better than their record indicates. They have a habit of playing to their competition. Against non-playoff teams, the Yeti are 3-3 (.500). Against playoff teams, the Yeti are 4-2 (0.667). Against playoff teams the Wraiths have a winning percentage of 0.429, the Otters have a winning percentage of 0.286, and the Outlaws have a winning percentage of 0.667. The Yeti’s performances against weaker teams have cost them some respect, however they are one of just two teams with a winning record against playoff teams. If the Yeti continue to play well against tough competition, they could come to life in the playoffs and win the championship.
Despite the Yeti’s clinching a playoff spot, many analysts are not very high on them. In fact, the NSFL Sim Engine Power Rankings currently rank the Yeti at #4, which has them as the weakest playoff team. This may be wise as the Yeti are currently 1-4 in their last 5 games. However, the Yeti may be better than their record indicates. They have a habit of playing to their competition. Against non-playoff teams, the Yeti are 3-3 (.500). Against playoff teams, the Yeti are 4-2 (0.667). Against playoff teams the Wraiths have a winning percentage of 0.429, the Otters have a winning percentage of 0.286, and the Outlaws have a winning percentage of 0.667. The Yeti’s performances against weaker teams have cost them some respect, however they are one of just two teams with a winning record against playoff teams. If the Yeti continue to play well against tough competition, they could come to life in the playoffs and win the championship.
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