We are down to 4 weeks left in the regular season and this is the week we can see teams basically at the very least lock in a playoff berth. Not officially, but there's a couple of teams who if they get to 7 wins are a slam dunk to make the playoffs regardless if they win another regular season matchup. Also, losing in Week 10 for some teams will be a crushing blow to their playoff hopes so this week is definitely full of high stakes. Here's this weeks matchups.
Rigmas Forever (5-4) vs
I Am Queens Blvd (4-5)
Yahoo Says: I win
I Say: I win. I HATE picking myself because it rarely works out it seems like, ESPECIALLY being such a heavy favorite, it's just begging for a let down, but yes, on paper, I should win. Gurley and Brees are heavy hitters and are more than capable of carrying Drew's team to victory, but I should have more firepower to overcome that, especially with Drew being without John Brown and Dalvin Cook. This is a pretty huge matchup for both of us as a win for me gives me a little bit more breathing room in the playoff race, plus I have two straight difficult matchups coming up so getting this win would help soften the blow of a worse case scenario 2 game losing streak. For Drew, a win keeps his playoff hopes alive at least win-wise and possibly points wise if he scores enough points. A loss here, would make it a lot harder as it would basically mean Drew would have to run the table just for a CHANCE to make the playoffs.
Channel 4 News Team (4-5) vs
Hoosier Daddy (2-7)
Yahoo Says: Tie
I Say: Ryan wins. This is tough, Yahoo actually has them at a standstill, but more than likely with nothing to lose Ryan will end up trotting out Fournette which projection wise would give him the upper hand against Albert. Ryan's record is deceiving, he's pretty much been in EVERY loss this year only to lose on the final plays of the week. He's just out to play spoiler and he could definitely do some damage to Albert's playoff run. Since Albert's points are pretty low, 8 wins is probably the only way he gets in to the playoffs. That means he'd have to run the table. A loss here obviously stops the momentum before it even starts.
Light's Broken Bots (6-3) vs
SCLSU MudDogs (5-4)
Yahoo Says: Matt wins
I Say: Matt wins. Alex's team FINALLY took a loss as his team didn't even put up 80 points last week against Eugene. That was without Andrew Luck, but even with him back and with Adam Thielen on bye, I think Matt should still have enough to win what might be a 3rd straight close victory. A win here for Matt gets him to the coveted 7 wins and though I wouldn't call it a shoo in just yet, it basically means he'd only need to win 1 more game out of 3 weeks to make the playoffs. For Alex, it's a MUST WIN. The more wins, the better his chances are of making the playoffs because he WON'T get in via points. He's dead last there. In my opinion, he needs 8 wins to have a shot, so he can only afford one more loss before his playoff hopes are dashed.
No Soup For You (6-3) vs
Rocket Man (6-3)
Yahoo Says: Leland wins
I say: Leland wins. Who's going to stop Leland, who has absolutely destroyed everyone after starting 0-3. Although this definitely could be a preview of the Wane McGarity Bowl, Eugene will be without A.J. Green (injured) and Lamar Miller (Bye) and that's pretty crucial when taking on Leland at full strength. If Leland wins here, just 100% punch his ticket into the playoffs, he's in no doubt. He leads the league in points and there's no way he won't make if he doesn't get to 7 wins. For Eugene, I'd almost say the same thing, he's not as far ahead as Leland in points, but still has the 2nd most points in the league and there's no doubt he'll end up in the playoffs somehow, a win here would just fast track it. The only real negative thing here is a loss from either one, opens up the coveted #2 bye spot as Matt and Mark are both in the running for that.
Shock The Monkey (6-3) vs
Underdawg (3-6)
Yahoo Says: Mark wins
I Say: Mark wins. Man the unexpected Week 9 win did WONDERS for Mark's playoff chances. I really thought he was on a downward slid, but that win combined with having Dad as an opponent this week should provide Mark with an ultimate opportunity to climb the standings at least one spot since he'd be at 7 wins and the loser of Eugene/Leland stays at 6. My dad pulled the upset off last week against Albert, but can he do it again this week without DeAndre Hopkins? I'm going to go with Mark here as his quest to repeat as champion is alive and well.
Trump 2020 (4-5) vs
Scott's Tots (3-6)
Yahoo Says: Kenny wins
I Say: Kenny wins. Just like me, everytime I think Kenny's a shoo in to win, it goes the other way. This is a SUPER important matchup for both guys as a mere 4 pts separates them in the race for 6th place. A win definitely would create points separation either way. If Kenny does lose though, it basically means points are his absolutely only chance at making the playoffs as there's no way a 6 win team gets to the 5th seed. A loss puts a dent in Mike's chances too, just not as bad as Kenny's. This is a definitely a matchup to watch.
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