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Power rankings indicate that if two teams face off with all things neutral, the higher team should win, does that happen
For the record, the index has the Outlaws as #1
1. Arizona Outlaws (1-0) ?0
For a long time, the Arizona Outlaws have had the number of the San Jose Sabercats. But the score shows some things that the numbers don't. The Outlaws defense and kicking game showed up, but the offense was more or less stifled from the end zone by the Sabercats. 12 of the 32 points came from within the red zone as field goals. I don't think the Outlaws offense has slowed down, but the Sabercats may have laid out a blueprint on how to beat them.
2. Orange County Otters (1-0) ?+2
Any doubts about the otters have been proved wrong. Burnsman picked up where Bowers left off and it showed this week. The Orange County Otters roared back against the Liberty and proved that strong defenses needed to be coupled with a powerful offense to stop them. Boss put on a quality performance once again and made effective use of the Otters seven offensive touchdown game. One cause for concern, While they Liberty did abandon the run game, the Otters couldn’t really stop Wright on the ground.
3. Baltimore Hawks (1-0) ?0
Baltimore is still a fortress. The Hawks didn’t break away like they could have, but I think that’s because Kyubee is the weak link of that offense. Here’s why I gave the edge to the Hawks who barely won at Home over the Wraiths, beyond just the fact that the Baltimore Hawks won, the Wraiths gave up four sacks and tackles for a loss. This wasn’t crazy in itself as much as the fact that the Hawks went up against an offensive line that was amazing last season and only got better. The Hawks managed to disrupt it plenty and keep Orosz on his feet. Farlane also looked like prime Farlane, without any of his usual fumble issues, that’s pretty good. Shout out to rookie Trey Willie for starting the regular season strong.
4. Yellowknife Wraiths (0-1) ?-2
On the other side the Wraiths looked good, put they underperformed for what people were expecting from them, as is usual. It’s a weird scenario last season, they were the NSFC favorites by a long shot, but didn’t live up to the expectations narrative is starting strong. There’s a lot to like about this team, but they were just outplayed on the road, this wasn’t where one half showed up and the other didn’t so maybe it’s a turning point, but there’s a lot of football left.
5. Philadelphia Liberty (0-1) ?0
Rove’s growing pains are still showing. Fox North isn’t performing like people want and the team may be sputtering. Having the same number of sacks given up and allowed is not great for a team relying on their defense while Rove is welcomed to the NSFL, and it shows. DiMiro is looking to take the crown as GOAT TE. But the team has to get in rhythm, as right now they’re really struggling. They don’t have the excuse of being a small fish in a big pond like they did last season while they were ramping up with their draft picks.
6. San Jose SaberCats (0-1) ?0
How does the team that put up the fewest points end in 6th? Really simple, the San Jose defense is not a joke. The number 1 offense and defense from last year hosted San Jose and basically had to rely on field goals to win. They also held Mackworthy to a paltry 2.8 YPC. The problem is the Offense lead by Hunt and Durden needs to step up to make the defense that can stop the pass and run effectively. Even with a great receiver corps that has Smallwood as the weakest of the group, Hunt couldn’t get to them? How much of that is simply the Outlaws stellar defense? It will be hard to say until they host Yellowknife next week. The one thing to note is that Blewitt averaged over 50 yards a punt, which is pretty great for the much ridiculed first round kicker, he looks to be more of a Sabastian Janikowski than a Roberto Ayguyo.
7. Las Vegas Legion (0-1) ?0
Leclair has now become the featured Legion WR, that’s crazy. Blessed will still burn people, but some say he is coasting this season, which could hurt the team’s offense in the long run. Savea is starting to look like the monster we all know he could be and Blade looks like an amazing addition. Look out folks, the Legion may not win many games, but they can keep them close, which is what the team will need to do if they want to make a leap. That said, Berc is still a liability, he’s like Boss in that has guaranteed to throw an interception, but he’s unlike Boss in that he’s likely to couple it with getting some points on the board. It’s going to be interesting to see how this team progresses and if they make any other moves in their roster.
8. Colorado Yeti (1-0) ?0
Do you know what’s crazy? Until the Yeti win consistently past week 7, I am not going to buy anything about this team being good. Tweed is the lone bright spot. Putting Wraith loyal Pierno into the fire like that is going to make it bad, he has no support and the defense is solely Wozy, Boggs and Saint. Trading players that would make this team anything short of tanking could hurt morale and cause some issues down the road. Winning at home against the Legion, with that close a score should be a worry. They may have lost last year which knocked them out of the playoffs, in a similar scenario, but the team has gotten worse at all positons minus linebacker, not better.
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Power rankings indicate that if two teams face off with all things neutral, the higher team should win, does that happen
For the record, the index has the Outlaws as #1
1. Arizona Outlaws (1-0) ?0
For a long time, the Arizona Outlaws have had the number of the San Jose Sabercats. But the score shows some things that the numbers don't. The Outlaws defense and kicking game showed up, but the offense was more or less stifled from the end zone by the Sabercats. 12 of the 32 points came from within the red zone as field goals. I don't think the Outlaws offense has slowed down, but the Sabercats may have laid out a blueprint on how to beat them.
2. Orange County Otters (1-0) ?+2
Any doubts about the otters have been proved wrong. Burnsman picked up where Bowers left off and it showed this week. The Orange County Otters roared back against the Liberty and proved that strong defenses needed to be coupled with a powerful offense to stop them. Boss put on a quality performance once again and made effective use of the Otters seven offensive touchdown game. One cause for concern, While they Liberty did abandon the run game, the Otters couldn’t really stop Wright on the ground.
3. Baltimore Hawks (1-0) ?0
Baltimore is still a fortress. The Hawks didn’t break away like they could have, but I think that’s because Kyubee is the weak link of that offense. Here’s why I gave the edge to the Hawks who barely won at Home over the Wraiths, beyond just the fact that the Baltimore Hawks won, the Wraiths gave up four sacks and tackles for a loss. This wasn’t crazy in itself as much as the fact that the Hawks went up against an offensive line that was amazing last season and only got better. The Hawks managed to disrupt it plenty and keep Orosz on his feet. Farlane also looked like prime Farlane, without any of his usual fumble issues, that’s pretty good. Shout out to rookie Trey Willie for starting the regular season strong.
4. Yellowknife Wraiths (0-1) ?-2
On the other side the Wraiths looked good, put they underperformed for what people were expecting from them, as is usual. It’s a weird scenario last season, they were the NSFC favorites by a long shot, but didn’t live up to the expectations narrative is starting strong. There’s a lot to like about this team, but they were just outplayed on the road, this wasn’t where one half showed up and the other didn’t so maybe it’s a turning point, but there’s a lot of football left.
5. Philadelphia Liberty (0-1) ?0
Rove’s growing pains are still showing. Fox North isn’t performing like people want and the team may be sputtering. Having the same number of sacks given up and allowed is not great for a team relying on their defense while Rove is welcomed to the NSFL, and it shows. DiMiro is looking to take the crown as GOAT TE. But the team has to get in rhythm, as right now they’re really struggling. They don’t have the excuse of being a small fish in a big pond like they did last season while they were ramping up with their draft picks.
6. San Jose SaberCats (0-1) ?0
How does the team that put up the fewest points end in 6th? Really simple, the San Jose defense is not a joke. The number 1 offense and defense from last year hosted San Jose and basically had to rely on field goals to win. They also held Mackworthy to a paltry 2.8 YPC. The problem is the Offense lead by Hunt and Durden needs to step up to make the defense that can stop the pass and run effectively. Even with a great receiver corps that has Smallwood as the weakest of the group, Hunt couldn’t get to them? How much of that is simply the Outlaws stellar defense? It will be hard to say until they host Yellowknife next week. The one thing to note is that Blewitt averaged over 50 yards a punt, which is pretty great for the much ridiculed first round kicker, he looks to be more of a Sabastian Janikowski than a Roberto Ayguyo.
7. Las Vegas Legion (0-1) ?0
Leclair has now become the featured Legion WR, that’s crazy. Blessed will still burn people, but some say he is coasting this season, which could hurt the team’s offense in the long run. Savea is starting to look like the monster we all know he could be and Blade looks like an amazing addition. Look out folks, the Legion may not win many games, but they can keep them close, which is what the team will need to do if they want to make a leap. That said, Berc is still a liability, he’s like Boss in that has guaranteed to throw an interception, but he’s unlike Boss in that he’s likely to couple it with getting some points on the board. It’s going to be interesting to see how this team progresses and if they make any other moves in their roster.
8. Colorado Yeti (1-0) ?0
Do you know what’s crazy? Until the Yeti win consistently past week 7, I am not going to buy anything about this team being good. Tweed is the lone bright spot. Putting Wraith loyal Pierno into the fire like that is going to make it bad, he has no support and the defense is solely Wozy, Boggs and Saint. Trading players that would make this team anything short of tanking could hurt morale and cause some issues down the road. Winning at home against the Legion, with that close a score should be a worry. They may have lost last year which knocked them out of the playoffs, in a similar scenario, but the team has gotten worse at all positons minus linebacker, not better.
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