After all the craziness that was this season...we're finally down to the final two teams that are vying for the ultimate prize..The Wane McGarity Bowl Championship. For me, Leland, and Albert...we know the feeling on sitting on top of the mountain alone..as a champion. By next Monday either Matt or Mayra will be able to claim that same title and etch their names into the record books. Now this is the ULTIMATE David vs Goliath matchup. You have the undefeated powerhouse in Mayra who's team is just beyond loaded with more talent than you can ever imagine against Matt's underdog team led by Jamaal Charles, Jordy Nelson, and now waiver wire MVP Odell Beckham Jr. On paper it looks like a complete mismatch as Mayra's team just looks like the more dominant team. But that's why they play the game on the field and not on paper. Can Matt pull off what would be the biggest upset in our league's history? He's gonna sure damn try. Here it is folks...the Wane McGarity Bowl.
Wane McGarity Bowl V
"David Vs Goliath"
Bigger Balls (Mayra)
vs
Dr. Light's Robots (Matt)
Mayra Lopez (Bigger Balls)
#1 Seed (13-0)
How She Got Here: By simply keeping the best players possible (Antonio Brown and Dez Bryant) and having quite honestly the best draft we've seen in a single season. The 3rd round pick of Le'Veon Bell was a gamble that paid off more than anyone could ever imagine. Bell solidified himself as a top 3 back and has had an amazing season so far. Andrew Luck in round 5 was great as well, and later draft picks such as Antonio Gates and Ahmad Bradshaw help round out this deep roster. Of course you also can't overlook the big Matt Forte trade where she traded her 3rd rounder for him and Mike Wallace. Add a late season trade for Mike Evans and there is seriously not one weakness on this squad. There's a reason she hasn't lost a game this season and outside of Week 1..none of her matchups have even been close. Mayra easily dispatched of Eugene last week to reach the finals after having a 1st round bye.
Matt Gonzales (Dr. Light's Robots)
#3 Seed (9-4)
How He Got Here: Very quietly and under the radar. Seriously between Mayra and Albert dominating the top..and the talk of Eugene's star studded team being a scary lower seed team and the abomination that was the bottom of the league..nobody noticed Matt piling up the wins and finishing an impressive 9-4. Matt's actually on a 6 game winning streak right now including the playoffs so his team is hot at the right time. Matt also hit a home run with his keepers as Jamaal Charles and Jordy Nelson have had terrific elite seasons so far. The only black eye on Matt's season was that consistent lack of a true RB #2. His 3rd rounder, Zac Stacey was a total bust and in the 6th round, Trent Richardson wasn't any better. Matt gambled on Emmanuel Sanders in Round 5 and he was rewarded handsomely as Sanders has been great in Denver so far. QB play and TE play have been inconsistant as well, but the biggest move of the season for anyone was Matt's addition of Odell Beckham Jr off waivers. This pretty much propelled Matt to the top 3 as Beckham has been producing like a #1 receiver ever since he came back from injury. Matt's a feel good story as he's the last of the active members of the "Original 8" to place in a season. He beat Drew pretty handily in Round 1 before taking a tie breaker in an all time classic against Albert. Matt's not going to just take a loss and be happy with 2nd place prize money..he'll give it all he's got...the question is will it be close to enough?
Matchup Stats
All Time Record: Series is tied 2-2
Last Matchup: Mayra beat Matt 111.5-79 in Week 3 of the 2014 Season
Position Matchups
QB
Andrew Luck (Bigger Balls)
vs
Ben Roethisberger (Dr. Light's Robots)
Overview: Even though Luck is coming off a pretty average game.he's obviously the better QB here as he's been lights out most of this season. Big Ben has had his moments..but he's had his share of lowlights too. Unfortunately for Matt, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown tie to his QB so he almost needs them to be good to succeed. Mayra's got the obvious advantage here.
Advantage: Mayra
WR
Antonio Brown (Bigger Balls)
Dez Bryant (Bigger Balls)
Mike Evans (Bigger Balls)
Mike Wallace (Bigger Balls)
vs
Jordy Nelson (Dr. Light's Robots)
Emmanuel Sanders (Dr. Light's Robots)
Odell Beckham Jr. (Dr. Light's Robots)
Sammy Watkins (Dr. Light's Robots)
Overview: This is probably the only position Matt matches up pretty well against. Watkins is a wild card, but the way Nelson, Sanders, and Beckham have been playing it's one of the best receiving groups in the league. On the other side though you got Dez and Antonio Brown which is pretty damn dominant. Add in Mike Evans and Mike Wallace and I think I'd slightly give Mayra the advantage here but not by that much.
Advantage: Mayra
RB
Le'Veon Bell (Bigger Balls)
Matt Forte (Bigger Balls)
vs
Jamaal Charles (Dr. Light's Robots)
Toby Gerhart (Dr. Light's Robots)
Overview: Jamaal Charles is great..but this is basically a 2-1 here and the 2 on Mayra's side Bell and Forte and like top 4 backs. For Matt to be playing Toby Gerhart just shows how bad Matt's running back situation is. Big time advantage here for Mayra.
Advantage: Mayra
TE
Antonio Gates (Bigger Balls)
vs
Jordan Reed (Dr. Light's Robots)
Overview: Well the "weakest" spot on Mayra's team but I'd still rather have Gates than Jordan Reed so even here Mayra gets the advantage.
Advantage: Mayra
Final Predictions
Yahoo Says: Mayra wins 127-108
I say: Mayra wins. As fun as the storybook ending would be for Matt..I just can't see it happening. No one's been able to knock her off yet and though the addition of Beckham does make Matt intriguing at the end of the day it's just too much to overcome. I don't even think Matt's last play of the matchup Emmanuel Sanders is going to matter. Mayra's going to easily take the title and complete what has been a truly historic season.
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