The time has come to trim the fat and find the real legitimate competitors for the championship. This year's playoffs was like meat - no, not beating your meat - grilling some meat. In order for a nice juicy steak you need to leave the fat on for little bit. Then once you are ready, you trim the fat and you have a beautiful steak just ready to be devoured. Well, we have now trimmed some of the fat...
Round 1 Matchups
1. Remember the Redskins v 8. Penis Fly Trap
This was a matchup that was headed in one direction from the beginning. RtR has been in the top position from the beginning and PFT is a team that does not belong in the playoffs. PFT essentially was the fat of the steak and they did not belong when it really became time to compete for the championship. RtR has finally done the job that many teams could not - eliminate one of the worse teams in the league. Let's not forget, Penis Fly Trap LOST to PEN15 Wrinkle.
Result: Remember the Redskins wins
Prediction: Remember the Redskins wins.... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: Remember the Redskins wins... RIGHT!!
2. 2 Gurleys 1 Cupp v 7. Hernandez Hit Men
And it is completed - the most dangerous player in the playoffs is eliminated. HHM was the top DDA team and happen to have Derrick Henry and yet somehow they were eliminated in round one of the playoffs. This is a great thing for the remaining teams - Henry has the ability to tear up and defenses and there is good chance that he would be the number one player in fantasy football in the month of January. However, it does not matter because 2G1C finished him early thanks to his deadly pass catchers (Kelce/Diggs/Robinson).
Result: 2 Gurleys 1 Cupp wins
Prediction: 2 Gurleys 1 Cupp wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: 2 Gurleys 1 Cupp wins... RIGHT!!
3. The J-Bones v 6. Solo Driving Asians
SDA is officially on fire. Not only do they win by scoring points - but they also win when the opposing managers make poor choices. If you look at The J-Bones bench, they scored 120.94 points. This total from just their bench players would have been enough to beat every team in the playoff except for 2 teams. You have to think that The J-Bones are going to be kicking themselves for this week - however, that is what happens when you play a team destined for greatness. SDA has now won 5 in a row and 6 out of the last 7 weeks. Their last lost? 2 Gurleys 1 Cupp.... just keep that in mind.
Result: Solo Driving Asians wins
Prediction: Solo Driving Asians wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: The J-Bones wins... WRONG!!
4. iTouchdown There v 5. Asymmetric TDs
Yup, this was the battle between the two teams that have legitimate chances to win the entire thing. Both of these teams could have easily been in the top 2 seeds - yet they found themselves matched up against each other in round 1. iTouch survives and now has his eyes set on taking down the number one seed. Will somebody stop this rookie? Or will this rookie take the league by storm and hoist the trophy?
Result: iTouchdown There wins
Prediction: iTouchdown There wins... RIGHT!!
Mystery Guest: iTouchdown There wins... RIGHT!!
Season: 50-45, BP 1
Mystery Guest: 50-45, BP 1
Now that we are down to the semifinals - we are about to see who is going to compete for the trophy. Let us also now forget, a win this week means that you are making money - but in all honesty, the money is only a side benefit to the real prize.... bragging rights and Ron Jeremy!! Let's jump to the matchups....
1. Remember the Redskins v 4. iTouchdown There
This is a terrific matchup and might even be the one that everyone is watching. This is the top seed against the highest scoring team. iTouchdown There is loaded across the roster with matchups that should be beneficial. The most intriguing aspect of this matchup is Wilson/Metcalf vs Lockett - what happens is Wilson decides that it is going to be Lockett's turn to have a big game?? RtR has a good lineup and they get even stronger is Run CMC plays, but why would he play? Why would Carolina risk further injuring their star running back in a season that they are already out of it? With that...
Prediction: iTouchdown There wins and wins the belt!!
Mystery Guest: Remember the Redskins wins
2. 2 Gurleys 1 Cupp v 6. Solo Driving Asians
In this stellar matchup we have the hottest team in the league against the must underrated team in the league. All season long 2G1C has hovered under the radar and nobody has really been talking about them - yet they have one of the most consistent rosters in the league. Anchored by Kelce/Robinson/Diggs and the addition of Hunt gives them a terrific core of players that consistently score points. SDA has Adams - who essentially lead the orientals through the end of the season. However, with tough matchups for Watson/Higgins/Peterson and Hockenson - this could be the end of the run for SDA!
Prediction: 2 Gurleys 1 Cupp wins
Mystery Guest: 2 Gurleys 1 Cupp wins and takes down the belt!
Everybody else, we can sit back and enjoy the battles - I wish everyone good luck and this is the first time I do not wish any type of helicopter crash on anybody's roster. May all the lineups perform to the best of their ability and we have a couple close battles in the semifinals!
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