Week 14 - Late Post...

Before I hear the complaints, Thanksgiving week I get a pass due to the holidays. But this week? No excuses. Totally slipped my mind. I was going to do a MOTWs of the key matchups that would determine the playoffs as there were 5 teams still fighting for one of the 3 spots that were left: David K, David Y, Paul, Jung, and Dan.

But now, it's Monday afternoon and most of the games have been played. So where does that leave us?

David K is a lock. He was in a win and in scenario and his matchup has no players remaining. His inclusion gives us 4 teams locked.

Paul looks like he will be in. A win would lock him in and with a 51 point lead + Saquon against Herbo, we can say with a high degree of confidence that he will be okay. No Michael Vicking here. That's 5 teams.

Dan did what he was supposed to but with Jung most likely winning (Devonta + 49 point lead vs. AJ and Ladd; I guess never say never as Jung has had Monday night nightmares before) Dan's path to the playoffs looks like it will close on him as he needed both Jung and David Y to lose to have a shot.

So 2 teams are left to fight for 1 spot and it will come down to Monday night.

Based on the current situation, Jung is the one in the playoff spot. As mentioned before, he did his job and looks like he will get the dub. The only way these standings are going to flip at all is if David Y comes from behind and beats Chris. He's staring at a 39 point deficit but he does have 2 players playing tonight: Jalen Hurts and Keenan Allen. At first glace, you might think David is out but if you game script it, 39 points isn't out of the realm of possibility. If the game becomes a semi-shootout and Jalen gets 250 passing, 2 TD, 20 rush yards and a TD on the ground, that's already 30 point. So you'd just need a little over 9 points from Keenan. Are you going to be confident that Keenan can't get 6 catches for 65 yards?

If I was a betting man, I'd still put my money on Jung to make it but I think it'll be a nailbiter on Monday for both these teams.

Regardless of who makes it though, this year's playoffs should be fun. We have 3 old guard members - Mike, Eric, Cho - at the top spots waiting for the trophy-less challengers - Paul, David K, David Y/Jung. 

Michael is hoping to add to his collection to show he's not a one time fluke winner. Eric has his sights set on becoming the first 4 time winner in our league. And Cho wants to join the 3 other teams that can claim they have won this thing 3 times.

Meanwhile, the 4-6 seeds will be looking to enter the hall of Champions. One of them will have to die in the first round but can one of them break through and be the first of the 5 expansion teams to claim a championship ring?

Good luck to all!