We're here. We made it through the topsy turvy season to get to the week of playoff eve. I think it's so crazy that there are bye weeks in week 14 with so many teams fighting for a playoff spot. And we're talking about some key players. We've got the Ravens, Broncos, Texans, Colts, Patriots, and Commanders. That's a lot of startable players missing for teams that are fighting to make the playoffs. So what are the scenarios going into the last week? Let's take a look at each team that hasn't locked in, how the bye is affecting them, and what they need to get in.
5. #winnable (Chris)
What he needs: Win and in. If he loses, either needs one of Simon or Mike to lose or if they both win, make up the point differential on one of them (currently down 27 points to Mike)
How the byes affect him: Mixon (RB1)
Who he plays: 3rd place, Rich
Prediction: Like I mentioned before in a previous post, I think even with his low PF (8th in the league and not far from being 10th), he's going to steal a spot from a more deserving team.
6. All Gas No Drake Car CRashee (Simon)
What he needs: Win and Mike loses or Both Win and maintain his PF advantage (50 points) or both lose and all 5-8 teams lose or don't make up the point differential)
How the byes affect him: Nix (QB1/2), Downs (WR 3/4)
Who he plays: 11th place, Jung
Prediction: Hate predicting my own team but feels like I could squeak by in a close one or I'm going to lose and pray for Cho to beat Mike (but not by too much) and for Paul to beat Eric's bye-decimated team.
7. BEST TEAM (Mike)
What he needs: Win and Simon loses or both win and make up the PF (50 points) or both lose but become the PF leader amongst 6-8 teams
How the byes affect him: Zay (WR2/3)
Who he plays: 9th place, Cho
Prediction: One of the teams affected the least by the bye weeks, Mike has to feel good about his chances.
8. In Time (Eric)
What he needs: Win and losses by Simon and Mike and make up the PF differential (23 points to Simon)
How the byes affect him: Henry (RB1), Rhamondre (RB2), Sutton (WR1/2)
Who he plays: 2nd place, Paul
Prediction: Oof. Losing an entire backfield to byes hurts, especially when their current replacements are backup running backs (Charbonnet and Braelon). To add to that, Sutton, who has been on a heater, also sits out, although DeVonta may be back to fill that void. I don't see a playoff future for Eric.
9. Jacked Up! (Cho)
What he needs: Win (which automatically makes Mike lose) and Simon to lose and make up the PF (87 to Simon) and have either Eric lose or score 65 points fewer than himself.
How the byes affect him: Stroud (QB1), Andrews (TE1/2)
Who he plays: 7th place, Mike
Prediction: Even if he can beat Mike, he would need a monster performance. We're talking probably 180+ points. Can he do that without Stroud and Andrews? Njoku is a decent replacement but we'll see who he can get at QB .
10. Buoyed by Jr(s) (David K)
What he needs: Win and losses by Mike and Simon and Eric and to make up the PF (173 to Simon and 86 to Cho)
How the byes affect him: Tank Dell (WR2/3), Boutte (WR3/4), Brian Robinson (RB2), Michael Pittman (WR3/4), Denver (DEF)
Prediction: So TECHNICALLY, he's not eliminated but this isn't exactly a great situation. Not only does he need to make up almost 200 points, he needs every other matchup to go his way WHILE missing 3-4 legitimate starters. Some hills look like they'll be too hard to climb.
Good luck to all!
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