Spain Bulls vs. Tyresö Royal Crowns
Crowns I think have the edge here. They have pulled some big wins back after a bad start to the season. Game of the week though and I would not be surprised to see it go the other way.

Manchester Pigeon vs.Gladiator
Gladiator though not the biggest of matches.

Pandapocalypse vs. Inverglen Knights
Knights should win here after Pandas going into a minor rebuild. It will be interesting to see how close the Pandas can keep the scoreline to figure out where they will be next season.

Terrassa Red Sharks vs. Vikings Nantes
Sharks though Nantes did pull of a shock last time. Again it will give a good measure of both teams current standard for next season (assuming both sides play full strength).

Traujin's Pros vs. Johnstown Pioneers
Pros. Even with a slightly weaker line up I should be able to beat the rebuilding Pioneers. I will leave in enough firepower for that, plus I have some recent signings that need to build up chemistry but are very solid anyway.

Pandas and Nantes keeping their matches competitive.

Bulls edging out Crowns by keeping that offense quiet. Reckon they will need more as Porta will eventually find gaps.

acooper1004 wrote: Big loss today, made it to OT, but was never fully in the game thought Panda's were underplaying themselves predicting me by 21 Means i need at least one win still, was hoping to play the BPOS lads, it seems thats not on this year

The Pandas have a habit of underpaying themselves.

You have struggled against the top sides but are remarkably consistent in rte banana skin type games which had earned you the division this season.

Haven't finished the stats for the week yet but I suspect they will be even for your match given you were leading right near the end.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n8Lwmw6fPHweHmS7rygcmKyDdZsaESk1NfUfBVZYDvc/edit?usp=sharing

Fact time: Average sacks per match against a QB is 1.1. Average number of sacks versus the Pioneers new QB is 4 per match. Ouch.

With over 530 yards per match the Crowns have the most yards per match but are only 4th in points per match and 5th in TD/pass play. Meanwhile the Bulls have the best yards allowed/game, points allowed per game and TDs allowed/pass play (granted only by 0.01%!)

Sharks and Crowns have been going for the sacks with over a 5th of their pressures/sacks coming from sacks. They want to hit to the QB, not just stop the play.

With regards to winning the league, it is over if you play your first team. Bulls might give you a run for your money but you are still massive favourite and even if you don't win that then you have the match against Gladiators. Too little too late from the Sharks who won't catch up to your PD.

It will be tough next season, Pandas have shown they haven't lost too much, especially with a great match from Wolfgang (a receiver who I have insulted in the past on his few previous appearances). Fork Handles are a great side with UK Unicorns a bit of a wild card given their status as one of Rocky's prodigees. This and whoever comes down from 2nd division means it will be interesting down here.

Gladiator vs.Pandapocalypse
Easy one for the Pandas who have adjusted well for their departed players (worryingly so from my point of view).

Vikings Nantes vs.Traujin's Pros
Don't feel that the squad I am putting out is strong enough for this one. Plus remember that Nantes beat me 9 weeks ago. I have a chance at this one but I put Nantes as favourite.

Spain Bulls vs.Inverglen Knights
Should be a Knights win but they seem to be getting a few jitters close to the line. Bulls are just off a strong win against the Crowns as well. Even a loss shouldn't stop the Knights getting promotion with their dominant points difference and Gladiator in the last round but I am sure cooper would take the win after the match against me go to overtime and losing in overtime to the Pandas.

Johnstown Pioneers vs.Manchester Pigeon
Pioneers

Tyresö Royal Crowns vs.Terrassa Red Sharks
Sharks lost this one on a bot defense last time. While the Crowns have pulled a few surprises I have to say Sharks are favourite to win and keep the Knights honest for the last match.