The Wayne McGarrity Bowl Finals Matchup and Prediction

#1 Rugged Raymont Harris

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#6 Channel 4 News Team

Yes it's finally here, 10 teams battled it out for one reason and one reason only, to be the champion of the Wayne McGarrity Bowl. All the time spent on waiver wire pickups, trades, lineup decisions etc. was all for this one shot at glory. For me and Albert, here's our chance at the ultimate prize. For Albert, it's a chance to become a repeat champion. Who's going to take it all this year? Here's a in depth look at the finals.

Chris Puente (aka Me) RuggedRaymontHarris

#1 seed (9-4)

Last Season-3rd place

How I got here: Shrewd trading actually. Turning quantity and depth into quality helped me end up achieving not only a 9-4 record but a #1 seed (2nd year in a row) and a 1st round bye. Unfortunately for me, losing Greg Jennings (#1 WR) was a huge blow, and it showed, as I barely beat Leland in the 2nd round to get to the fantasy football championship.

Albert Rodriguez (Channel 4 News Team)

#6 Seed (7-6 record)

Last Year: League Champion

How he got here: What a roller  coaster ride. Albert started off on such a bad start, first having the computer autopick his first pick (lucky for him it was Arian Foster), then going two weeks in a row with starting an inactive player and going 0-2. Things were looking a little bleak for the defending champion until a little trade for Tom Brady shook things up. Albert traded away Matt Schaub and Steve Smith for Brady, and a core of Calvin Johnson, Tom Brady, and Arian Foster helped him get back in the playoff chase. He had a rough end to the regular season (3 straight losses), which made him the #6 seed, but that was nothing but a number because he has STEAMROLLED past both my Dad and Ryan with ease to get here. A 2nd straight championship is looking very good right now.

Players By Position

Quarterback

Tony Romo(RuggedRaymontHarris)

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Tom Brady (Channel 4 News Team)

Overview: Romo has been ON FIRE lately, but so has Brady, and lest we not forget Brady threw for over 500 YARDS last time they played Miami. Romo, on the other hand was awful against the Eagles the first time around. I doubt either extreme will happen, but I will still give the edge to Tom Brady this week.

Advantage: Albert

Running Backs

Ray Rice(RuggedRaymontHarris)

Lesean McCoy (RuggedRaymontHarris)

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Arian Foster (Channel 4 News Team)

Steven Jackson (Channel 4 News Team)

Overview: Probably the only position advantage I have. I say that even after Arian Foster already went nuts and had 22 points with his TD and 158 yards rushing. The big thing is Steven Jackson plays a tough Steelers defense while McCoy and Rice have prime matchups that they have exploited already in the Cowboys and Browns. I'll really need to take advantage of this situation if I want to have some semblance of a chance to win.

Advantage: Me

Wide Receivers

Hakeem Nicks (RuggedRaymontHarris)

Vincent Jackson (RuggedRaymontHarris)

Antonio Brown (RuggedRaymontHarris)

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Calvin Johnson (Channel 4 News Team)

Dez Bryant (Channel 4 News Team)

Julio Jones (Channel 4 News Team)

Overview: Here's where Albert just runs away with it. Albert's been so deep at WR, that he was able to trade Steve Smith and still not skip a beat. He has those big playmakers that could have MONSTER games anytime and all 3 have great matchups. Me on the other hand, have a problem with each receiver in my lineup. Nicks faces Revis, V-Jax is hurt and there's a possibility he won't play, and Antonio Brown has Charlie Batch now throwing to him. Not good at all. I think Albert has the decisive advantage here, and this big weakness, will open it up big time for Albert.

Advantage: Albert

Tight End

Brent Celek (RuggedRaymontHarris)

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Jermichael Finley (Channel 4 News Team)

Overview: Mercedes Lewis, Jermaine Gresham, Kellen Winslow, Fred Davis, Vernon Davis.. tight end has been a weak spot on my team all season. I could never seem to pick the right one, and just when it looked like Fred Davis would be an every week starter, he gets suspended for the rest of the season. This week I'll use Brent Celek, who's been hot as of late. Albert has the disappointing Jermichael Finley but with Greg Jennings out, he might end up being the #1 target for the Packers. I give the slight edge to Albert on this one.

Advantage: Albert

Kickers and Defenses: I already used Neil Rackers and he got me a decent 11. Albert is using Jason Hanson, and the good thing for him is that points will be scored there. Defense is very tricky. The Steelers have a prime matchup against the shitty Rams, and I'm rolling the dice and playing the Titans D against the Jags. I know the Titans blew last week, but it's a high risk high reward play I have to make.

Final Prediction: I hate to sound doom and gloom but I gotta say that Albert wins this, and there's a great possibility it's a blowout. My receiver situation is a mess and will get exploited and even though I have great RB plays, Albert already got 22 from Foster. You add Brady, Calvin, Dez, and Julio and there's just no way for me to compete. Maybe if I had a healthy V-Jax and Jennnings, but i don't and I don't think my replacements will be good enough to win. Albert gets his 2nd straight Fantasy Football Title, and I'll have to settle for 2nd place.

Other Note: Despite Ryan's Houston Defense sucking, I'm still gonna say he beats Leland in the 3rd place game. This is the week you want to have Mendenhall and his team overall is stronger than Leland's.