Updated Standings & Playoff Scenarios

Updated Standings

1. *Hit Squad
2. Comeback Kids
3. *Young Gun Football
4. *One-Man Wolf Pack
5. Riley's Vikings
6. The Hail Marys
7. Safety Blitz
8. The Pessimists
9. Charlie's Redrockets
10. Illegal Alien Babies

*-Clinched Playoff Berth

Playoff Scenarios:

Thunder Division

Comeback Kids: Clinch playoff berth with a win. Can clinch Thunder Division Championship with a win and losses by Riley's Vikings and The Hail Marys OR by virtue of the tie breaker rules if two or more teams tie for the division lead.

Riley's Vikings: Clinch playoff berth with a win. Can clinch Thunder Division Championship with a win and losses by Comeback Kids and The Hail Marys OR by virtue of the tie breaker rules if two or more teams tie for the division lead.

The Hail Marys: Clinch playoff berth with a win. Can clinch Thunder Division Championship with a win and losses by Riley's Vikings and The Comeback Kids OR by virtue of the tie breaker rules if two or more teams tie for the division lead.

Safety Blitz: Must win on Sunday AND one of the following teams must lose on Sunday: Comeback Kids, Riley's Vikings, or The Hail Marys AND must win tie breaker over team or teams that lose AND have more total points than Charlie's Redrockets IF Charlie's Redrockets wins.

Charlie's Redrockets: Must win on Sunday AND one of the following teams must lose on Sunday: Comeback Kids, Riley's Vikings, or The Hail Marys AND must win tie breaker over team or teams that lose AND have more total points than winner of Safety Blitz and The Pessimists.

Lightning Division

Hit Squad: Clinched playoff berth. Can clinch Lightning Division Championship and #1 seed with a win on Sunday.

Young Gun Football: Clinched playoff berth. Can clinch Lightning Division Championship and #1 seed with a win on Sunday AND a Hit Squad loss.

One-Man Wolf Pack: Clinched playoff berth. Cannot win Lightning Divison due to total points scored differential.

The Pessimists: Must win on Sunday AND one of the following teams must lose on Sunday: Comeback Kids, Riley's Vikings, or The Hail Marys AND must win tie breaker over team or teams that lose AND have more total points than Charlie's Redrockets IF CR wins.

Illegal Alien Babies: Eliminated from playoff contention.

*If you see any mistakes, please send me a text.*

Week 15 Recap

Game of the Week: The Comeback Kids (101) @ The Pessimists (94)

The Comeback Kids took their show on the road to Camden this week and pulled out a huge victory to climb into the sixth playoff spot with two weeks to play. The Kids had a monster performance from Vincent Jackson, as the maligned wide receiver pulled in 3 touchdowns on TNF to post 29 points. Coach Daniel Campbell was very pleased with running back Jamaal Charles, who posted 20 points on a limited number of carries as the Chiefs try to keep him fresh for the playoffs. The Pessimists were riddled once again by a lack of production from the running game, as Jahvid Best produced only one point out of his RB2 position. Coach BJ Hudson is pessimistic about the run game getting on track, stating simply that "we suck."

Updated Standings

1. Hit Squad
2. Riley's Vikings
3. Young Gun Football
4. One-Man Wolf Pack
5. The Hail Marys
6. The Comeback Kids
7. The Pessimists
8. Safety Blitz
9. Charlie's Redrockets
10. Illegal Alien Babies

*Waivers have been changed to reflect the actual standings*

Playoff Scenarios

• Hit Squad, YGF, and One-Man Wolf Pack can clinch a playoff spot with one win OR two of the following three teams losing one game: Comeback Kids, Hail Marys, Safety Blitz.
• Riley's Vikings and The Hail Marys can clinch a playoff spot by winning their final two games OR winning one game combined with one loss by two of the following teams: Comeback Kids, Safety Blitz, or The Pessimists.
• Mathematically, no team has been eliminated from the playoffs.

Manager Prediction Results

1. Daniel Campbell 4-1 (80%)
2. Jason Young 3-2 (60%)
3. Tara Campbell 2-3 (40%)
4. Darrell Campbell 1-4 (20%)
5. Phillip Campbell 1-4 (20%)

*Updated manager prediction standings will be posted in the Week 16 Preview*

Pickup of the Week

This week's waiver wire claim of the week goes to Tara Campbell, as she grabbed Jon Kitna to solidify her quarterback position and was rewarded with a 25 point performance.

League Notes

Four teams scored over 100 points in Week 15...Hit Squad led the league with 143 points...YGF is riding a league high four game winning streak...Since inserting Michael Vick into his starting lineup in Week 9, Hit Squad has scored over 100 points in 7 straight games, scored 872 points, averaged 125 points a game, and compiled a 6-1 record over that stretch...Michael Vick led all players with 44 points...Ray Rice led all running backs with 35 points...Vincent Jackson led all wide receivers with 29 points...Jason Witten continued his late season surge to lead all tight ends with 20 points...Clint Stitser led all starting kickers with 13 points...New England led all starting defenses with 15 points.

Week 15 Preview

Game of the Week: The Comeback Kids (+3) @ The Pessimists

These two teams are separated by one game and the winner of this one will be in prime position to make a late season run towards the playoffs. The Comeback Kids got off to a great start on TNF with Vincent Jackson grabbing 3 touchdown passes and posting 29 points. Coach Daniel Campbell likes the matchups he has with running backs Michael Turner and Jamaal Charles going into the weekend and will look to them to lead his team to victory. The Pessimists got off to a great start as well behind quarterback Philip Rivers, who torched the San Francisco secondary to the tune of 28 points. Coach BJ Hudson is rolling the dice on the Miami Dolphins' defense as they face the Buffalo Bills. Look for this game to be determined by the flex positions.

Charlie's Redrockets (+38) @ One-Man Wolf Pack

While this game appears to be a mismatch on paper, there is a reason why the games are settled on the field. Charlie's Redrockets' quarterback situation is murky at best, with Aaron Rodgers questionable after suffering his second concussion of the season this past weekend. Coach Matthew Campbell believes that his squad is still in good position, however, as he owns three upper level quarterbacks on his roster. The Wolf Pack will look to clinch a playoff spot with a victory behind the continued resurgence of running back Darren McFadden. Coach Zach Maddux is hopeful that Adrian Peterson can carry the load for a depleted Minnesota offense and lead his team to victory. Look for this game to be determined by the running game.

Young Gun Football (-10) @ The Hail Marys

These two teams with identical records will meet up for their second clash this year. YGF will look to their big play wide receivers to continue to make the difference between winning and losing. Coach Jason Young has been very pleased with the recent play of Jason Witten and Knowshon Moreno and is hopeful that they will maintain their current level of play for the rest of the season. The Hail Marys have been hit with a bombshell late in their preparations, as it was announced that quarterback Donovan McNabb will not start on Sunday. Coach Tara Campbell reportedly got into a heated altercation with Mike Shanahan that later became physical. Rumors are swirling that Albert Haynesworth was involved as well, landing an 'Earthquake Splash' on Shanahan to the delight of Coach Campbell. Look for this game to be decided by the matchup between Ahmad Bradshaw and the Philadelphia defense.

Illegal Alien Babies (-5) @ Riley's Vikings

The Illegal Alien Babies are in the holiday spirit, as they are looking to give Riley's Vikings a Mexican smack-down just before Christmas. The Aliens will continue to rely on a balanced offensive attack, spearheaded by quarterback Josh Freeman and running back LaGarrette Blount. Coach Darrell Campbell is optimistic that Fred Jackson can get back on track and that his twin tight end set will present matchup problems on Sunday. Riley's Vikings are looking to stay in the playoff hunt behind the red-hot play of Tom Brady and the stingy defense of the Cleveland Browns. Coach Adam Warren is excited to return to the island this week, where the rowdy Memphis natives are notoriously loud and obnoxious. Look for the outcome of this game to be determined by the running backs.

Safety Blitz (-7) @ The Hit Squad

Safety Blitz will take their act on the road to visit Montery and the Hit Squad this week. Safety Blitz will look to start the right mix of running backs on Sunday, as they have a stable full of capable mail carriers. Coach Phillip Campbell said that practice has been fierce this week as they are taking a playoff mentality into this week's game. The Hit Squad will look to get back on track after having their five game win streak snapped last week. Coach David Looper is rumored to be letting special guest Sidell Roland call the plays from the sideline on Sunday, but that has yet to be confirmed. Look for this game to be decided by the defenses.

Manager Prediction Standings

1. Tara Campbell 10-7 (59%)
2. Adam Warren 18-13 (58%)
3. Phillip Campbell 34-26 (57%)
4. Jason Young 24-20 (55%)
5. Daniel Campbell 34-28 (55%)
6. Darrell Campbell 9-22 (29%)
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8. Matthew Campbell 7-3 (70%)
9. David Looper 7-6 (54%)

*Minimum 17 games to qualify*

League Notes

Hit Squad leads the league in points scored with 1471...Young Gun Football has the longest current winning streak at three games...Teams using three wide receivers in Week 14 went 3-1...Teams using three wide receivers are now 12-22 overall...The Lightning Division owns a 17-13 advantage over the Thunder Division...Peyton Manning is projected to lead all players with 23 points this week...Chris Johnson is projected to lead all ball carriers with 20 points...Hakeem Nicks is projected to lead all wide receivers with 12 points...Jason Witten is projected to lead all tight ends with nine points...Shane Graham and Nate Kaeding are projected to lead all claimed kickers with 10 points each...Tampa Bay is projected to lead all defenses with 13 points.

The Comeback Kids Press Conference-Week 15

Opening Statement: I was very pleased with the way we came out and played this weekend. Other than our receiving corps, I thought we played a very sound game of football. Our running game was obviously present in two of our backs, one of whom(Brandon Jacobs) was on the bench. It was a mistake on my part. I continue to underestimate Jacobs’ abilities. Let’s just put it this way….he has earned a starting spot for this week. Big MT, Michael Turner, has been playing his ass off recently and will continue to start and get around 25 carries a game. His 3 TD performance just shows me the kind of things that he is capable of.

Coach Campbell, what did you think of Peyton Manning’s performance? Peyton is the one of the few players on my team that we will live or die by. Sure, he had been in a slump in 4 of the previous 5 weeks. But Peyton’s slumps are still better than most other quarterbacks’ good days. I’m not worried about Peyton; He will straighten himself out. Peyton “Primetime” Manning is back to himself, and I look forward to seeing him shred the Jags this weekend. Next question.

How did you feel about the fans’ somber reaction to the result of your victory this weekend? Well you usually don’t expect lots of celebration in the stands with a victory on the road. But this week was different. The Hail Marys’ stadium is only about an hour and a half away. We had a good showing of about 30% Comeback Kids fans. But even they weren’t cheering for us after the win. We then found out that all of our fans and even all of the coaches in the league, with the exception of me, had put their money on The Hail Marys. That’s fine. We don’t need fans. Knowing that all of the coaches in the league voted against us just motivated us to go out and get the job done. And go figure, I just took a look at the votes for this coming week’s game. 4 out of 4 coaches so far have voted for me. That’s what I call bandwagon. Next question.

Are you tempted to change your team name again? Is that even a question?!? Changing your name is just like doing cocaine, it’s addicting…..if you don’t believe me, just ask Darryl Strawberry. The name had been fitting for our team up until this week. We actually played with a lead this week. We will remain the Comeback Kids the rest of the season though, as we don’t want to be fined by the crazy commish.

Coach Campbell, are you doing anything special to prepare for the Pessimists this week? Yeah, we are taking the guys out to Baskin Robins for ice cream cones every day after practice. And then we are tucking them in and reading them bedtime stories at night. Hell no, we are doing the same stuff we have done all along. I still feel like we have one of the best teams in the league and we have from the start. Our mentality hasn’t changed. It has always been a “show up first, leave last” attitude here in the clubhouse. As long as I’m in the big boy’s seat, it will remain that way. One minor detail that we have changed this week though, is that we have been very uplifting and encouraging toward each other. The way we look at it, you have to beat your opponents at their weakness. So I have built it into the guys’ heads…….we ARE going to win this weekend. The way I see it, 2 wins will probably get us in. So we are setting out to take care of business and hope that the stars align for us. Thanks, that's all.

Week 14 Recap

Game of the Week: The Comeback Kids (107) @ The Hail Marys (104)

Needing a win to stay alive in the playoff race, The Comeback Kids raced out to an early lead and were able to hold off a late comeback attempt by The Hail Marys. Michael Turner and the Pittsburg defense had huge days to lead the Kids to victory. Coach Daniel Campbell was pleased with Peyton Manning, who got back on track to the tune of 24 points this week. The Hail Marys had 4 players score in double figures in the losing effort, led by Donovan McNabb and Deion Branch with 21 points each. Coach Tara Campbell was notably upset with her kicker and defense after the game, stating that "no one's job is safe right now."

Manager Prediction Results

1. Daniel Campbell 3-2 (60%)
2. Adam Warren 2-3 (40%)
3. Jason Young 2-3 (40%)
4. Darrell Campbell 1-4 (20%)
5. Phillip Campbell 1-4 (20%)
6. Tara Campbell 1-4 (20%)

*Updated standings will be released in the Week 15 Preview*

Poll Results

The only unanimous vote in last week's poll was that Vince Young is the Titan's #1 problem this year.

Playoff Picture

With three weeks to play, every team is still alive in the playoff hunt. The Wolf Pack is in the best position overall with a two game lead over the sixth place team. Playoff scenarios will be posted in next week's recap.

League Notes

Hit Squad's loss ended a five game winning streak, which is tied for the league record with The Hail Marys...Six teams scored over 100 points in Week 14...Two teams scored over 100 points and lost...Three of the five games in Week 14 were decided by four points or less...Darren McFadden scored three touchdowns to lead all players with 38 points...Matt Schaub led all quarterbacks with 31 points...Andre Johnson grabbed 2 touchdown passes to lead all wide receivers with 26 points...Jason Witten is finally getting on track in Dallas, as evidenced by leading all tight ends with 18 points...David Akers led all claimed kickers with 14 points...Pittsburg led all defenses with 25 points.

Updated Standings

After 14 weeks, the actual standings are as follows:

1. One-Man Wolf Pack
2. The Hail Marys
3. Hit Squad
4. Young Gun Football
5. Riley's Vikings
6. Safety Blitz
7. The Pessimists
8. The Comeback Kids
9. Charlie's Redrockets
10. Illegal Alien Babies

Seeds are determined by:

1. Division leaders are automatically seeds 1 and 2.
2. Head to head results.
3. Total points scored.

Example: The Hail Marys, Hit Squad, and YGF have identical 8-6 records. Because The Hail Marys are leading the Thunder Division, they automatically get the highest seed available. Hit Squad and YGF split their season series at one game a piece, so their seed is determined by total points scored, which is led by Hit Squad. Thus, he gets the higher seed.

Waivers have been adjusted to reflect the actual standings.

Barring inclement weather, I hope to get the Week 14 recap posted tomorrow. Our league is not going to be decided until the final week if everything holds true!

Safety Blitz Press Conference-Week 14

Opening Statement: We have had a great week of practice as we have prepared to face the Wolf Pack. My guys have a sense of urgency as we know the playoffs are only four weeks away. We have a stiff challenge this week but I am confident that we can rise to the occasion. I am looking for consistency out of my club for the last four weeks of the year as we have been unable to sustain any level of success so far this year.

Reporter: What influenced you to put Jonathan Stewart in your starting lineup this Sunday?

We feel very fortunate to have Jonathan on our roster. He was a late season acquisition that we believe will pay huge dividends. He has done a great job for us on the practice squad and we feel that he deserves an opportunity to play on Sunday.

Reporter: How has Thomas Jones handled being demoted to the practice squad?

TJ is veteran leader and a respected guy in our locker room. He will be the first one to tell you that he hasn't been getting it done on the field lately. He understands that this is a business and he puts winning above all else. Even though he isn't starting this week, he knows that he still has a very important role on this football team.

Reporter: What happened with the Matt Cassell experiment?

Matt Ryan is our starting quarterback, let me just begin with that. We brought in Cassel to give Ryan a break as this is the first time he has started this many games in a season. We took a chance that Cassel could step in and lead our offense for a week and he did an admirable job. Unfortunately his appendix ruptured and we kicked his ass to the curb. Matt Ryan will be under center for the remainder of the year.

Reporter: How many games do you need to win to clinch a playoff spot?

PLAYOFFS?!? PLAYOFFS?!? WE'RE TALKING ABOUT PLAYOFFS?!?

Reporter: What is your strategy this week against the Wolf Pack?

We're going to take the same blue-collar approach we have used all year. We don't change our game plan for anyone. We're going to run the football, mix in some play-action pass, then turn it over to our rabid defensive unit to secure the victory.

Reporter: (Laughing) Is it true that you have read "The Three Little Pigs" to your team at the conclusion of practice every day this week? (Still laughing)

I TAKE THIS SERIOUS! REAL SERIOUS! I PUT MY HEART AND SOUL INTO THIS EVERY SINGLE WEEK! I DON'T GO OUT THERE AND LAUGH! IT'S NOT FUNNY! NOTHING'S FUNNY TO ME! I'M DONE WITH THIS INTERVIEW!

Week 14 Preview

Game of the Week: Safety Blitz (+5) @ One-Man Wolf Pack

This non-divisional matchup features two teams looking to stay in the playoff picture with four weeks left to play. Safety Blitz will look for Matt Ryan and Roddy White to team up for a big day against a weak Carolina defense. Coach Phillip Campbell will start running back Jonathan Stewart for the first time this season, looking for he calls 'a spark' off his bench. The Wolf Pack is hoping for another monster performance from Adrian Peterson, who faces off against the NY Giants. Coach Zach Maddux has said all week that running back LaDainian Tomlinson will get more touches on Sunday than he has in previous weeks as the team is preparing him for the playoffs. Look for this game to come down to the flex position for each team.

Riley's Vikings (+7) @ Charlie's Redrockets

These two teams are separated by one game in the standings entering Week 14, so this matchup could carry huge playoff implications. Riley's Vikings will continue to ride the shoulders of quarterback Tom Brady, who has been in an incredible zone lately. Coach Adam Warren said that he barely speaks to Brady during the week anymore "in fear of distracting his focus and concentration." Charlie's Redrockets will counter with a star quarterback of their own by the name of Aaron Rodgers. Coach Matthew Campbell is looking for his wide receivers to provide solid production to help overcome an unpredictable stable of running backs. Look for this game to be decided by each teams running back production.

Young Gun Football (-12) @ Illegal Alien Babies

Young Gun Football seems to be peaking at the right time and will look to continue their climb up the BHFFC standings against the Alien Babies. YGF is hopeful that receivers Andre Johnson and DeSean Jackson can continue to make big plays downfield. Coach Jason Young is also adamant that his running back production will continue to pick up as the cold weather moves into Pittsburg and New York. The Alien Babies are hoping for a shootout in New England so that quarterback Jay Cutler gets ample opportunity to throw the pigskin. Coach Darrell Campbell hopes that running backs Brian Westbrook and Fred Jackson get back on track in the run game this week, or at least that is what his translator deciphered from his tirade earlier this week. Look for the defenses to play a big role in this one.

The Pessimists (+15) @ Hit Squad

The Pessimists have the inevitable task of trying to slow down the Hit Squad this week as both of these teams seem to be moving in opposite directions. The Pessimists are hopeful (ha, ha) that their running game can get back on track this week. Coach BJ Hudson is trying a positive approach this week at practice for a change and his players seem to be responding. The Hit Squad will look to continue their winning ways behind all-everything running back Arian Foster. Coach David Looper is hopeful that quarterback Michael Vick will continue to ignite the Montery crowd without causing a riot. This game will be decided by whether or not The Pessimists can produce any type of production in their ground game.

The Comeback Kids (+13) @ The Hail Marys

This divisional matchup features two high powered offenses that are looking for consistency down the home stretch of the season. The Comeback Kids are hopeful that Peyton Manning will be able to overcome his recent stretch of poor play that has included 11 interceptions in 3 games. Coach Daniel Campbell hired a shrink for Peyton as well as for the rest of his squad this week, but many of his players are questioning if the shrink was hired for selfish reasons. The Hail Marys will look for Peyton Hillis to produce this week following an unusually subpar performance in Week 13. Coach Tara Campbell was seen at practice this week with a noose around Hillis' testicles in an effort to make him run harder. Look for this game to be decided by the wide receiver corps for each team.

Playoffs

To clear up some confusion among league members, here is a rundown of the playoffs and how they will work.

The BHFFC playoffs will begin during the NFL Wild Card weekend (Week 18). Seed 3 will play Seed 6. Seed 4 will play Seed 5. Seeds 1 and 2 get a first round bye. Seed 1 will play the lowest seeded winner after the wild card weekend. Seed 2 will play the highest seeded winner after the wild card weekend.

Teams will redraft EACH WEEK of the playoffs. This will be done by phone between the participants.

Manager Prediction Standings

1. Adam Warren 16-10 (62%)
2. Phillip Campbell 33-22 (60%)
3. Jason Young 22-17 (56%)
4. Daniel Campbell 31-26 (54%)
5. Darrell Campbell 8-18 (31%)
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7. Tara Campbell 9-3 (75%)
8. Matthew Campbell 7-3 (70%)
9. David Looper 7-6 (54%)

*Minimum 15 games to qualify*

League Notes

Hit Squad is projected to lead the league in scoring this week with 105 points...Teams starting 3 wide receivers in Week 13 went 1-2...Teams starting 3 wide receivers this season are 10-21 overall...Safety Blitz @ One-Man Wolf Pack is the only non-divisional matchup this week...The Lightning Division owns a 16-13 advantage over the Thunder Division...Hit Squad leads the league in total points scored with 1370...Hit Squad's current five game winning streak matches a league record...A league manager has been fined for two consecutive weeks, also a record...Michael Vick is projected to lead all players with 26 points...Chris Johnson, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Arian Foster are projected to lead all ball carriers with 16 points...Greg Jennings and Anquan Boldin are projected to lead all wide receivers with 12 points each...Antonio Gates is projected to lead all tight ends with 11 points...Shaun Shuisam is projected to lead all claimed kickers with 10 points...Green Bay is projected to lead all defenses with 14 points.

Week 13 Recap

Game of the Week: Riley's Vikings (92) @ The Hail Marys (94)

This battle for first place in the Thunder Division lived up to the hype, as The Hail Marys held off a furious comeback attempt by Riley's Vikings to secure the win. Riley's Vikings was led by a surprising 13 point performance from their Cleveland defense and a big day from wide receiver Calvin Johnson. Despite their performances, Coach Adam Warren found himself down by 21 points going into MNF with only Tom Brady left to play on roster. While Brady produced a whopping 37 point performance, it wasn't enough to overcome the 18 points combined that were scored by The Hail Marys' Santonio Holmes and Danny Woodhead. Coach Tara Campbell received big performances from Maurice Jones-Drew and tight end Vernon Davis, who finally looks to have regained his form following a mid-season injury.

Game of the Week II: Young Gun Football (98) @ The Comeback Kids (96)

All of the smack talk this week led to a great non-divisional showdown between these two organizations. YGF had 5 players score in double digits, led by Ahmad Bradshaw with 21 points. Coach Jason Young was very pleased with the play of running back Knowshon Moreno, who continues his late season surge in point production. The Comeback Kids had 6 players score in doulbe figures, led by quarterback Peyton Manning with 18. Coach Daniel Campbell was not pleased with Manning, however, as he threw four interceptions for the second week in a row.

Safety Blitz (99) @ Charlie's Redrockets (89)

Safety Blitz was able to go on the road and pull out a tough victory over Charlie's Redrockets. Safety Blitz received a 51 point performance from their three running backs, yet still found themselves down by 5 points heading into MNF. Coach Phillip Campbell called on Wes Welker to lead the comeback and the wide receiver responded with a 14 point effort to lead his team to victory. Charlie's Redrockets got huge performances from quarterback Aaron Rodgers and running back Chris Ivory, who combined to score 55 points. Coach Matthew Campbell was visibly upset with his NY Jets defense after the game, however, saying only that "nobody's butt is safe from Charlie's redrocket after tonight!"

The Pessimists (64) @ One-Man Wolf Pack (106)

The Pessimists had another dismal week offensively, as two players combined to score 0 points on their starting roster. Coach BJ Hudson was visibly upset on the sideline, repeatedly throwing his visor and uttering profanities. He refused to speak to reporters after the game, but did Tweet on Monday afternoon that "my team is garbage." The Wolf Pack defended their home turf behind a strong performance from Adrian Peterson, who shredded the Bills' defense for 28 points. Coach Zach Maddux was also pleased with the play of his wide receivers, who combined to score 39 points over the weekend.

Illegal Alien Babies (59) @ Hit Squad (131)

The Illegal Alien Babies ran into a buzzsaw over the weekend, as the Hit Squad continued their torrid pace of point production. The Aliens received another solid performance from running back LaGarrette Blount, who scored 16 points. Coach Darrell Campbell was disappointed in his receivers this week, as they combined to score six points. The Hit Squad had 6 players score in double figures, led once again by the dog catcher Michael Vick with 32 points. Coach David Looper was very pleased with his teams' performance, noting that "Reggie Wayne better keep catching the damn ball."

Pickup of the Week

This week's award goes to Coach Matthew Campbell, who picked up Chris Ivory and inserted him in the starting lineup to the tune of 23 points.

Manager Prediction Results

1. Daniel Campbell 4-1 (80%)
2. Phillip Campbell 4-1 (80%)
3. Tara Campbell 4-1 (80%)
4. Adam Warren 3-2 (60%)
5. David Looper 3-2 (60%)
6. Jason Young 3-2 (60%)
7. Darrell Campbell 0-5 (0%)

*Updated manager prediction standings will be available in the Week 14 Preview*

4th and Fine

Coach Matthew Campbell received the 4th fine in the history of the BHFFC, as Percy Harvin was a late scratch due to a migraine. Coach Campbell joins coaches Phillip Campbell, Jason Young, and BJ Hudson as managers that have been fined.

Poll Results

Oregon vs. Auburn was selected by 50% of the voters to win last week's poll question. The eight ballots cast was a season high.

League Notes

Hit Squad tied the league record for the longest winning streak with their 5th consecutive win...Only 2 teams scored over 100 points in Week 13...Three of the 5 games were decided by 10 points or less...No team is further than one game out of the playoff race...Hit Squad led all teams with 131 points...Tom Brady led all players with 37 points...Adrian Peterson led all running backs with 28 points...Reggie Wayne led all wide receivers with 26 points...Vernon Davis had 100+ receiving yards and a touchdown to lead all tight ends with 18 points...Mason Crosby led all claimed kickers with 11 points...The NY Giants forced 6 turnovers to lead all defenses with 20 points...Charlie's Redrockets owns two of the top seven quarterbacks overall...Hit Squad owns two of the top eight wide receivers...The Hail Marys own two of the top five running backs...Antonio Gates leads all tight ends with 134 points...The next closest tight end is Vernon Davis with 94.

Week 13 Preview

Game of the Week: Riley's Vikings (Even) @ The Hail Marys

This battle for first place in the Thunder Division is a rematch of their Week 6 encounter, which was won by Riley's Vikings 100-70. With both teams at full strength now, this should a game for the ages. Riley's Vikings is coming off a tough season-ending injury to All-Pro running back Frank Gore and will look to Ronnie Brown and Mike Tolbert to step up in his absence. Coach Adam Warren is relying heavily on quarterback Tom Brady, who has a tough matchup on MNF in Foxboro against the Jets. The Hail Marys will look to get back in the win column after having their league record five game winning streak snapped last week. Coach Tara Campbell placed an emphasis on her tight end and kicking games, as she believes they could make the difference in this contest. Look for this game to be decided on MNF.

The Pessimists (-2) @ One-Man Wolf Pack

These two teams have taken turns spending time in first place in the Lightning Division this year, and this game could once again determine at least a share of the Division lead. The Pessimists are looking for answers in their running game, as Chris Johnson and Jahvid Best look to rebound from horrendous performances last week. Coach BJ Hudson has closed all of his practices to the media this week and has restricted all media contact, only tweeting "We're jacked up and ready to play" early this week. One-Man Wolf Pack will look to defend The Wolves' Den behind Drew Brees and the Saints defense as they match up with a reeling Bengals team. Coach Zach Maddux is optimistic that running back Adrian Peterson will play and that LaDainian Tomlinson will regain his early season form. Look for this game to be determined by the production from each team's RB1 and RB2 positions.

Illegal Alien Babies (+31) @ Hit Squad

Arguably the two hottest teams in the BHFCC, these two Lightning Division rivals will strap it on for the second time this season. The Alien Babies have continued to improve their roster as the season has progressed, this week adding running backs Brian Westbrook and Toby Gerhart. Coach Darrell Campbell believes that Westbrook could provide the veteran leadership his team has been missing all year and get the Aliens into the playoff picture. The Hit Squad will look to continue their season high four game winning streak behind the Michael Vick, Arian Foster, and David Akers, who put up a combined 64 points on Thursday night to continue their recent scoring spree. Coach David Looper is concerned about his matchups at other positions, however, especially at running back. The key to this game will be if Fred Jackson can put up a fourth consecutive week with double digit points against a stiff Minnesota defense.

Young Gun Football (+4) @ The Comeback Kids

These two teams get together for their second meeting of the year and the smack talking started almost immediately following the conclusion of Week 12. YGF will look to their three running backs to lead the way on the road this week. Coach Jason Young is hopeful that his Green Bay defense can take advantage of a banged up San Francisco offense to pull off the victory. The Comeback Kids will look to continue their recent surge up the standings behind their three running backs, who all have favorable matchups this week. Coach Daniel Campbell expects a bounce back performance from quarterback Peyton Manning, who threw four interceptions in a loss to the Chargers last week. Look for this game to be decided by the production of each team's wide receivers.

Safety Blitz (-20) @ Charlie's Redrockets

This sibling rivalry has become personal, as it has been rumored that both camps refused to sit with each other during a meal at Camino earlier in the week. Safety Blitz is coming off a tough one-point loss and will look to maintain pace in the Thunder Division. Coach Phillip Campbell has revised his playbook to get Steven Jackson more carries and believes that could make the difference in his team turning the corner. Charlie's Redrockets sit just outside of the playoff picture and will look to pull off the upset behind upstart running backs Mike Goodson and Maurice Morris. Coach Matthew Campbell remains optimistic that his Jets' defense can regain their preseason form in their MNF showdown with the Patriots. Look for this game to be determined by the Chicago defense versus Maurice Morris.

Manager Prediction Standings

1. Adam Warren 13-8 (62%)
2. Phillip Campbell 29-21 (58%)
3. Jason Young 19-15 (56%)
4. Daniel Campbell 27-25 (52%)
5. Darrell Campbell 8-13 (38%)
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7. Tara Campbell 5-2 (71%)
8. Matthew Campbell 7-3 (70%)
9. David Looper 4-4 (50%)

*Minimum 15 games to qualify*

Record Voting

The BHFFC has already broken two voting records this week. Seven members voted in the Week 13 predictions, breaking the previous record of six. The poll has already received seven votes, breaking the previous record which was also six.

Are You Waivering At Me?

As of press time, Coach Daniel Campbell leads the league in personnel moves with four. The Illegal Alien Babies lead the league with 42 moves overall, while The Pessimists lead the league with the fewest moves with 9. Follow the link below to look at each team's original roster this year, including the round which each player was selected. Notable late round picks include LeSean McCoy (6th), Arian Foster (8th), LaDainian Tomlinson (11th), Jamaal Charles (4th), and Ahmad Bradshaw (9th). Worth noting is that Peyton Hillis and Michael Vick were both not drafted.

http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/f1/568482/draftresults?drafttab=team

League Notes

The only non-divisional matchup this week is Young Gun Football visiting The Comeback Kids...The Lightning Division holds a slim 15-13 lead over the Thunder Division...Hit Squad leads the league in point differential with +208...Hit Squad leads the league in total points scored with 1239...Illegal Alien Babies lead the league in total points against with 992...Micahel 'The Dog Catcher' Vick is projected to lead all players in total points and wounded dogs with 31 and 6, respectively...Chris Johnson is projected to get back on the tracks to lead the running backs with 20 points...Dwayne Bowe is projected to lead all wide receivers with 13 points...Kellen 'I'm a Soldier!' Winslow is projected to lead all tight ends with nine points...David Akers is projected to lead all claimed kickers this week with 11 points...Da Bears are projected to lead all defenses with 15 points.

Week 12 Recap

Game of the Week: Safety Blitz (81) @ The Comeback Kids (82)

The Comeback Kids defended their home turf and in the process pulled within one game of the final playoff spot in the BHFFC. Coach Daniel Campbell received 46 points from his 3 running backs in the victory, which helped to overcome a shaky performance from his receiving corps and 4 interceptions from Peyton Manning. Safety Blitz wide receiver Wes Welker got his squad off to a great start with 21 points on Thursday, but the rest of the team was unable to find the endzone in the losing effort. Coach Phillip Campbell was visibly upset with the Rams offensive coordinator, who he felt did not make good use of Pro Bowl running back Steven Jackson. "You've got one of the best running backs in the game going against a porous defense and you don't give him the damn ball? Something has to change here," quipped Coach Campbell.

Illegal Alien Babies (123) @ Riley's Vikings (106)

The Illegal Alien Babies pulled off the upset on the road in this non-divisional matchup. With the win, Coach Darrell Campbell's surging squad pulled within one game of the playoff picture. The Alien Babies received a third straight 20+ point performance from running back Fred Jackson and a monster game from rookie quarterback Sam Bradford. Riley's Vikings got a big day from quarterback Tom Brady and running back Mike Tolbert, but suffered a huge injury with the loss of running back Frank Gore. Coach Adam Warren was very emotional when speaking about Gore's injury after the game Monday night, saying that "Frank was like the son I've never had."

Young Gun Football (94) @ The Pessimists (71)

Young Gun Football pulled out a key Lightning Division victory in Camden over The Pessimists. YGF received a third straight double digit performance from running back Knowshon Moreno, who continues to regain his form coming off of an injury. Coach Jason Young was very pleased with the play from quarterback Eli Manning and running back Rashard Mendenhall in pulling back into the top six in the league standings. The Pessimists had a dismal performance overall, as running backs Chris Johnson and Jahvid Best combined to score 0 points. Coach BJ Hudson called Johnson out after the game, saying "I spent the second pick in the draft on his ugly ass. He's not here to look pretty, that's for sure."

Hit Squad (104) @ One-Man Wolf Pack (81)

The Hit Squad won on the road to take hold of first place in the Lightning Division and second place in the league overall. Coach David Looper had five players score in double digits, led once again by Michael 'The Dog Catcher' Vick and Arian Foster. The Wolf Pack continued their recent struggles, as running back LaDanian Tomlinson and flex receiver Braylon Edwards combined to score seven points. Coach Zach Maddux went on a lengthy tirade after the game, calling out everyone from his coordinators to the Columbia School Board.

The Hail Marys (81) @ Charlie's Redrockets (107)

Charlie's Redrockets defended their home turf and pulled within one game of the sixth and final playoff spot with five weeks left to play in the regular season. Coach Matthew Campbell received 38 points combined from fill in running backs Mike Goodson and Maurice Morris. Coach Campbell is hopeful that the two running backs have performed well enough to earn starting jobs on their respective teams. The Hail Marys got another monster day from frothing beast Peyton Hillis, who put up 37 points from his running back position. Coach Tara Campbell was left searching for answers from the bottom of her lineup, however, as her tight end, flex, kicker, and defense combined to score 10 points.

Manager Prediction Results

1. Matthew Campbell 3-2 (60%)
2. Adam Warren 2-3 (40%)
3. Daniel Campbell 2-3 (40%)
4. Darrell Campbell 2-3 (40%)
5. Phillip Campbell 0-1 (0%)

*Updated Manager Prediction Standings will be available in the Week 13 Preview*

Pickup of the Week

Coach Matthew Campbell rolled the dice on Detroit running back Maurice Morris and came up with snake eyes as Morris scored 2 touchdowns and put up 19 points from the RB2 position to lead Charlie's Redrockets to the upset victory.

Upset Specials

Every game in Week 12 was won by the team that had the lower position in the league standings entering the week.

Not So Sweet Home

Of the 5 games during Week 12, road teams went 4-1. The only home team to win in Week 12 was Charlie's Redrockets.

Tight Standings

Per our league rules, the actual standings are listed below. The waiver order has been changed to reflect these standings.

1. The Hail Marys
2. Hit Squad
3. One-Man Wolf Pack
4. Young Gun Football
5. Riley's Vikings
6. Safety Blitz
7. The Pessimists
8. The Comeback Kids
9. Charlie's Redrockets
10. Illegal Alien Babies

Poll Results

In our mock election of five votes, Obama was voted out of office by a vote of five to zero.

League Notes

Hit Squad carries the longest current winning streak with four games...Two games separate the league's first place team from the league's last place team...Four teams scored over 100 points in Week 12...The Lightning Division went 1-0 against the Thunder Division in Week 12...Peyton Hillis and Tom Brady led all players in Week 12 with 37 points...Dwayne Bowe caught 3 touchdowns to lead all wide receivers with 35 points...Todd Heap and Kevin Boss led all claimed tight ends with 13 points each...David Akers led all claimed kickers with 15 points...The New York Jets led all claimed defenses with 21 points.

Week 12 Preview

Game of the Week: Hit Squad (-3) @ One-Man Wolf Pack

These two teams enter this in a battle for first place in the Lightning Division. The Hit Squad is looking for Michael 'The Dog Catcher' Vick and the San Francisco defense to put up big numbers on Sunday. Coach David Looper is hopeful that Arian Foster can live up to expectations in a tough matchup against the Titans' defense. The One-Man Wolf Pack is back on the winning track after last weeks victory and will look to continue their winning ways at home. Coach Zach Maddux is hopeful that running back Adrian Peterson can get back on track in Minnesota and overcome a shaky performance from LT this past Thursday. Look for this game to be decided by Arian Foster and Ray Rice and their ability to run the football against tough defenses on Sunday.

Young Gun Football (-10) @ The Pessimists

Both teams enter this week riding losing streaks, as YGF has lost four in a row and The Pessimists have lost three straight. YGF is looking for their big playmakers at wide receiver to get into the flow of the game early and often, as Andre Johnson and DeSean Jackson are the spark plugs for this offense. Coach Jason Young remains adamant that Ahmad Bradshaw is not going to see a reduction in touches in New York, but rumors have been swirling that Bradshaw is currently in the dog house. The Pessimists will look to right their ship behind Chris Johnson and newly signed running back Carnell Williams, who is now playing for his fourth team this season. Coach BJ Hudson is rolling the dice on a shootout on SNF and that his quarterback, Philip Rivers, will have a huge night attempting to match up with the frantic paced Colts offense. Look for this game to be decided by the flex spot, as inconsistent performers Knowshon Moreno and Carnell Williams will look to give their team the edge.

The Hail Marys (-21) @ Charlie's Redrockets

The Hail Marys will take their leage record five game winning streak on the road as they look to maintain their hold on first place in the BHFFC. Coach Tara Campbell is looking to Peyton Hillis and Maurice Jones-Drew to continue to set a physical tone for her team, as the two have been dominant in recent weeks. Charlie's Redrockets got off to a great start on Thursday, as fill-in running back Maurice Morris and the Jets' defense put up 40 points combined. Coach Matthew Campbell is hoping to make a playoff push behind Aaron Rodgers and is optimistic that Pro-Bowl tight end Antonio Gates will be able to suit up on SNF. Look for this game to be determined by the six running backs involved.

Illegal Alien Babies (+39) @ Riley's Vikings

This game is off to a frantic scoring pace, as the two teams combined to score 67 points so far on Thursday alone. The Illegal Alien Babies willl look to recover from a tough loss last week behind Sam Bradford and Jacob Tamme, who both have favorable matchups this week. Coach Darrell Campbell is concerned, however, about the matchups of running backs Fred Jackson and LaGarrette Blount, who face the Steelers and Ravens respectively. Riley's Vikings will look to stay in the playoff picture behind the leadership of Tom Brady, who posted 37 points in Thursday's victory over the Lions. Coach Adam Warren is depending on running back Frank Gore to bounce back this week against an atrocious Arizona defense. Look for this game to be decided by which teams' running backs score more touchdowns.

Safety Blitz (+10) @ The Comeback Kids

Safety Blitz is hopeful that Matt Ryan and Roddy White can continue to be productive against a stiff Green Bay secondary. Coach Phillip Campbell is depending on his three-headed monster at running back to continue to lead his football team to victories. The Comeback Kids are attempting to climb back into the playoff picture following last week's victory. Coach Daniel Campbell is plugging wide receiver Vincent Jackson into his starting lineup in an attempt to jumpstart his offense. Look for this game to come down to a battle of the defenses.

Looking Fine

Coach BJ Hudson of The Pessimists is known for his fancy suits that he wears on the sidelines, a product of working for his owner Uncle Bob. While Coach Hudson enjoys 'looking fine,' he received a fine that he wasn't so fond of earlier this week, as running back Ryan Matthews was scratch on MNF. Coach Hudson received the third fine of the year, joining Coaches Phillip Campbell and Jason Young.

Betting Lines

The league commissioner would like to announce that betting lines have been included in this week's preview based on the Yahoo projections. While the lines are official, it remains illegal to gamble on BHFFC games, per the Pete Rose Rule. Rumors around the league office are that the betting lines have been added to encourage Coach Zach Maddux to become more involved with the league's publicity avenues.

Manager Prediction Standings

1. Adam Warren 11-5 (69%)
2. Phillip Campbell 29-29 (59%)
3. Jason Young 19-15 (56%)
4. Daniel Campbell 25-22 (53%)
5. Darrell Campbell 6-10 (28%)
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7. Matthew Campbell 4-1 (80%)
8. Tara Campbell 5-2 (71%)
9. David Looper 4-4 (50%)

*Minimum 15 games to qualify*

League Notes

Arian Foster and Aaron Rodgers are projected to lead all players with 25 points each...Greg Jennings is projected to lead all wide receivers with 13 points...Jacob Tamme and Aaron Hernandez are projected to lead the tight ends with eight points each...Shane Graham is projected to lead all kickers with 11 points...Philadelphia, New Orleans, and the New York Giants are projected to lead the defenses with 12 points each this week...Hit Squad leads the league in total points scored with 1135...Illegal Alien Babies leads the league in total points against with 886...Illegal Alien Babies and Charlie's Redrockets lead the league in transactions this week with three each as of press time...Illegal Alien Babies leads the league in overall transactions with 39...The Lightning Division holds a slim 14-13 advantage over the Thunder Division...Illegal Alien Babies @ Riley's Vikings is the only non-divisional matchup this week.

Young Gun Football Press Conference-Week 12

Opening statement: “Our defensive coordinator, Andy McCollum, handed me his resignation this morning and I gladly accepted it. His bend but don’t break philosophy was simply not getting the job done. Opponents were averaging 119 points per game over the last 6 weeks and were averaging an astonishing 136 points per game in our last 3 contests. It may have begun after losing to the Thundering Turd when I told him he could no longer wear track suits on the sidelines. This prompted Slappy to go on a shopping spree looking for new Armani suits. He started leaving our facility early instead of watching game film and I gave him a warning last week. After this week’s game, I told him he had two choices – 1- Resign or 2- Prepare for his life to become a living hell of pain and suffering. Obviously, he chose the first and our organization has moved forward.”

On who are possible replacements for the new D-Coordinator: “I don’t want to speculate on that right now. For the foreseeable future, I will be handling both the offensive and defensive calls. There has been speculation that I may bring in Joshua Hughes to run the offense but those rumors are untrue as he has a current contract with Safety Blitz as a consultant. There is also speculation that I may be looking at Gary Rankin, Bobby Bowden, and Manny Diaz. While any of those three would make a nice addition, I don’t see us going after anyone just yet.”

On slipping into 7^th place and out of the playoff picture: “We are not a very good team right now. We play like my golf game. If I hit the driver well, I can’t putt. If I hit my irons well, I shank my driver. If I hit the driver and irons, I 4-putt all day. We can’t seem to put together a complete game. It’s frustrating as hell and the extra work last week only seemed to make this team come out flat. I’ve got to go back to the drawing board.”

On the meeting with the teams Board of Directors: “After traveling back to Oakdale and meeting with our organizations Board of Directors (The Gun Rack), I was told that anything short of the playoffs would be considered a total failure. I responded by telling them that anything short of the Confederation Cup is a failure and they need to get on board with that philosophy and not take a mentality of being 2^nd best at anything.”

“I would also like to clarify something printed earlier – I did not hitchhike back to Oakdale. I got some bad gas at the Shell station on the Monterey exit and had to call our director of player personnel Travis Lawson to come pick me up. We ran in the Burger King so he could eat something to sober up and when we came out someone had stolen his International, so we had to catch a ride with a trucker headed toward Oakdale.”

Closing statement: “This game against the Pessimists is a must win game. We are backed into a corner and we have to attack like a rabid Portuguese Man-O-War. That has to be our attitude for the rest of the season – Play like a crazed rampaging beast. I’m putting our team on notice – Win or prepare for an offseason of pure hell!”

The Hail Marys Press Conference-Week 12

Opening Statement:

I just want to start of by saying that I am very proud of my team and their performance so far this season.  This is a great group of guys with a lot of fight and zero quit in them.  They have gone up against some very formidable opponents in recent weeks and they have let their grit and their drive carry this team to victory.  Our name may suggest that we rely on last minute long shots, but make no mistake, there is nothing about this team that includes even a speck of desperation.  We are a contender in this league.

Coach, what are your comments on your team’s winning streak of 5 games, the longest in the league?  Streaks mean nothing, whether you are on the winning or the losing end.  The only thing about streaks that are true, is that every streak comes to an end at some point.  If you guys want to pay attention to winning and losing streaks, you go right ahead, but how many games in a row we have won is not even on our radar screen.  We take each game as it comes.  It doesn’t matter what we did last week against one team because this week we are playing a whole new set of guys, with a whole new playbook, and whole new matchup challenges.  Last week, or the last five week’s, don’t matter come this Sunday.  Streaks are for news headlines.  We are after a W, not a streak.

Mrs. Tara, you are the only female coach in the league.  Any comments on the challenges you face because of that?  First of all, you need to refer to me as Coach, because that is what I am.  You have never asked Phillip Campbell or Daniel Campbell or Jason Young a question by calling them “Mr. Phillip or Mr. Daniel or Mr. Jason”.  So, you may refer to me with the same respect as them.  Call me coach.  As far as me being the only female coach in the league….no one cares.  It has never come up until your question. 

You went on record as saying that you are not a huge Terrell Owens fan.  How does that previous statement affect your relationship with one of your highest producing players?  Well, TO knows why I made that comment and we have an understanding.  I have no tolerance for cry babies and the football field and my locker room is no place for drama queens.  If you will notice, since becoming a Hail Mary, TO has behaved himself much better, with people like Randy Moss and Vince Young taking up his old antics.  There is no room for that on my team.  TO knows this and he performs best when he just shuts up and plays.  We get along just fine.  He knows my expectations and he meets them every single week.  This is a business and right now we make great business partners.

Coach Matt Campbell commented to you a couple of weeks ago about how few roster changes you have made this season.  Why is it that you are one of the teams with the fewest waiver pickups and zero trades?  Well, that is because I recognize that the guys I have on my team have the talent.  It is my job to coach them.  We have several guys on our team that were not big name superstars at the beginning of the season, but we have fine tuned our program so that their talent shines.  I don’t need to make moves and changes to my roster; I just need to continue to put my men in a position to win.  I wouldn’t get rid of any of my guys on my roster with the way they are playing right now. 

Who are you referring to when you talk about your players that weren’t huge names at the beginning of the season?  Well, first and foremost, has anyone seen Peyton Hillis’ numbers lately?  That man is a star.  Then, there is Danny Woodhead.  He may be small in stature and virtually unheard of until he became a Hail Mary, but he is very consistent at putting up points and he busts his ass every single play of every game.  It is guys like that that I want playing for me.

Any comments on being the underdog team?  Well, all the analysts consistently pick our opponent to win each week.  We have proved them wrong several times.  My comment on that?  We aren’t an underdog anymore.  Now, if you will excuse me, I have to get to practice.

Week 11 Recap

Game of the Week: The Pessimists (120) @ The Hail Marys (133)

This battle of two teams tied for first place going into Week 11 looked like a Hail Mary blowout early on before The Pessimists staged a MNF comeback that fell just short. The Pessimists received huge days from their WR1 and WR2 positions, as Dwayne Bowe and Marques Colston combined to score 45 points. Coach BJ Hudson was hit hard by the injury bug, however, as running back Ryan Matthews was a late scratch on MNF, resulting in his first fine of the year. On the home sideline, The Hail Marys moved into first place overall with a record breaking performance that included eight of their nine players scoring in double digits. The only player that did not score in double digits was Vernon Davis, who left the game early with an ankle injury. Coach Tara Campbell received 42 points from running backs Peyton Hillis and Maurice Jones-Drew and also got a big day from Danny Woodhead in pulling out the victory.

The Comeback Kids (115) @ Charlie's Redrockets (98)

The Comeback Kids vaulted out of the cellar by picking up a hardfought victory over Charlie's Redrockets. After getting off to a rough start with kicker Dan Carpenter getting shut out on TNF, The Comeback Kids had six players score in double digits to rally to the win. Coach Daniel Campbell got big days from Peyton Manning, Michael Turner, and the Pittsburg defense in leading his team to victory. On the home sideline in Columbia, Charlie's Redrockets patchwork lineup ran out of magic as four players combined to score seven points combined. Coach Matthew Campbell received big days from Aaron Rodgers, Larry Fitzgerald, Mike Goodson, and Matt Bryant, but was forced to play a backup tight end after Pro-Bowler Antonio Gates was a late scratch on MNF.

Safety Blitz (125) @ Riley's Vikings (96)

Safety Blitz got a huge day from the Baltimore defense and overcame an unusually shaky performance from running back Steven Jackson to even the season series with nemesis Riley's Vikings. Coach Phillip Campbell was pleased with another solid performance from his wide receiving corps in the victory. Riley's Vikings received a breakout 22 point performance from the Cleveland defense, who may have been motivated by bulletin board material from the Safety Blitz camp earlier in the week leading up to this game. Coach Adam Warren started tailback Mike Tolbert to the tune of 21 points on MNF, but again struggled to get production from his tight end position.

Illegal Alien Babies (86) @ One-Man Wolf Pack (124)

The Illegal Alien Babies ran into a buzzsaw in Week 11, as the Wolf Pack played like a team possessed after struggling in previous weeks. For the Alien Babies, Fred Jackson led the team with 24 points, the second straight week he has scored 20+ points. Coach Darrell Campbell received little production from his three-headed monster at wide receiver, as they combined to score a total of 15 points. There are rumors that Coach Campbell and Randy Moss exchanged words after the game, but the confrontation ended in blank stares from both parties as neither could understand the other person's language. The Wolf Pack were the beneficiary of 68 points from Drew Brees and Greg Jennings in guiding their team to victory. Coach Zach Maddox had a solid day overall in what he dubbed as a "must win" game going into Week 11.

Young Gun Football (69) @ Hit Squad (138)

Young Gun Football had a tough time in Montery over the weekend as the Hit Squad scored early and often to secure the victory. YGF had an unusual low scoring day from a team loaded with big play makers as the team struggled with communication issues due to the Montery crowd noise. Coach Jason Young was visibly upset on the visiting sideline and refused to speak with reporters following the game, instead storming out of the locker room and hitchhiking all the way to Oakdale to meet with the team owners. The Hit Squad had a big game for the second straight week, with seven players scoring in double digits. Coach David Looper continues to ride running backs Arian Foster and Ray Rice and also received a breakout performance from running back Cedric Benson.

Pickup of the Week

This week's pickup of the week goes to Coach Adam Warren of Riley's Vikings, who claimed the Cleveland Browns defense and guided them to a 22 point performance against Jacksonville.

League Standings

Per league rules, standings are determined by head to head results, total points scored, then record versus the highest seeded team. As such, the actual league standings after 11 weeks are as follows:

1. The Hail Marys
2. One-Man Wolf Pack
3. Hit Squad
4. The Pessimists
5. Riley's Vikings
6. Safety Blitz
7. Young Gun Football
8. The Comeback Kids
9. Charlie's Redrockets
10. Illegal Alien Babies

*The waiver order has been changed to reflect these standings*

Manager Prediction Results

1. Adam Warren 1-0 (100%)
2. Jason Young 4-1 (80%)
3. Phillip Campbell 4-1 (80%)
4. Tara Campbell 4-1 (80%)
5. David Looper 2-3 (40%)
6. Darrell Campbell 0-1 (0%)

*Updated manager prediction standings will be posted in the Week 12 Preview*

Boy Scout Motto: Be Prepared

Coach Matthew Campbell followed the Boy Scouts' motto to perfection in order to avoid his first fine of the season on MNF. With tight end Antonio Gates injury status unknown going into MNF, Coach Campbell picked up backup tight end Randy McMichael as an insurance policy. The plan worked, as Gates was a late scratch and Campbell was able to avoid a fine by inserting McMichael into his starting lineup.

Poll Results

Last week's poll question, "Will the Titans make the playoffs this season?," resulted with five votes 'Yes' and one vote 'No.'

League Notes

Teams starting three wide receivers went 1-3 in Week 11...Teams starting three wide receivers are now 9-21 overall on the year...Six teams scored over 100 points last week...Eight teams have now scored at least 1,000 points this season...Hit Squad leads the league with a +185 point differential...The Hail Marys are riding a league record five game winning streak...Hit Squad led the league in Week 11 with 138 points...Big Ben led the league in points scored in Week 11 with 40, albeit from the bench...Greg Jennings grabbed 3 touchdown passes to lead all wide receivers with 33 points...Fred Jackson led all running backs with 24 points...Mercedes Lewis led all claimed tight ends with 12 points...Matt Bryant led all claimed kickers with 15 points...In an unusually high scoring week for defenses, Baltimore led the league with a 23 point effort.

*BREAKING NEWS*

Young Gun Football Press Conference Cancelled

According to an unnamed media source, Young Gun Football's Week 11 Press Conference has been cancelled unexpectantly. According to the source, who spoke with us on the condition anonymity, Coach Jason Young was not available to reporters due to him practicing his team "from 5 a.m. until somone passes out from exhaustion."

Stay tuned for more details.

The Comeback Kids Press Conference-Week 11

Opening Statement:  I can’t do anything here but congratulate the Illegal Alien Babies and head coach Darrell Campbell on their victory this past week.  They flat out beat us all over the field.  If you would’ve told me that Josh Freeman would have put up more points than Peyton Manning, there is no way I would have believed it.  But then again, I also wouldn’t believe all of the injuries to Peyton’s weapons at wide receiver, tight end, and even halfback.  I have not given up on my team.  We will fight back.

Reporter: Coach Campbell, you say your team will fight back. Is this where your new team name comes from?  Wow did you really just ask that? Yes of course that’s….. (Coach Campbell pauses and begins to lean over his podium, squinting his eyes trying to get a better look at the reporter)  Is that a Charlie’s Redrockets hat you are wearing? (The reporter is immediately embarrassed and begins to apologize before being interrupted by Coach Campbell)……I don’t want to hear it! Get the hell out of my press conference!  You come in here acting interested about my team, wearing the hat of this week’s enemy. (The reporter is escorted out by security)  Next question from a fan of my team please.

(No one asks a question)

Ok, you don’t have to be fans of my team.  We will win games without you.  We are going to turn this season around without any support.  Next question from anyone please.

Reporter: What is your gameplan for this week’s game against the Redrockets?  Well, you have to attack your opponents’ weakness to win games.  We know that Coach Matt Campbell has been blindsided by many things in his life, and it’s the only way to beat him.  For instance, I have seen my brother blindsided by a low blow in a neighborhood wrestling match…..I have seen a rotten gourd broken on his back in a game of flashlight tag…..and I watched Michael Vick singlehandedly blindside him last week.  So there it is, we plan to take them by surprise.

Reporter: We heard that the commissioner is considering implementing a rule next season just thanks to your actions. Is this true?  Unfortunately, the members of the league have not approved of my team going through several name changes.  So yes, the commish told me that this is my last allowed name change.  We are very upset about it and would rather not talk about it.  Next question please.

(Silence)

(Coach Campbell ended the press conference by asking himself questions and answering them.  Unfortunately our reporters had all left by that point and didn’t record any of it.)

Week 11 Preview

Game of the Week: The Pessimists @ The Hail Marys

Both teams enter this contest with identical 6-4 records. Both teams are tied for first place in their division. Both teams need this win to stay in the hunt for postseason play. The Pessimists are hoping for a big day from quarterback Joe Flacco against an atrocious Carolina secondary. Coach BJ Hudson is also looking for continued production from running back Chris Johnson and wide receiver Hakeem Nicks to pull out the victory. On the home sideline, The Hail Marys will look to utilize a more balanced attack as they have five players projected to score in double digits and no player projected to score less than seven points. Coach Tara Campbell's team is riding a league high four game winning streak and will look to continue their winning ways in this high scoring affair. Look for this game to be decided by the two defenses that match up on SNF.

Young Gun Football @ Hit Squad

Both teams enter this weekend's matchup with 5-5 records and hold down the final two playoff spots in the BHFFC. Young Gun Football has six players scheduled to score in double digits, led by Eli Manning with a projected 16. Coach Jason Young is hoping for his receiving corps will give his team the edge in this slugfest. The Hit Squad will continue to ride the shoulders of running back Arian Foster, although he has a touch matchup this week against the Jets. Coach David Looper is optimistic that Cedric Benson and Ray Rice will be able to shoulder more of the workload this week as they both have favorable matchups. This game could very well be decided by the tight end position, as both teams have struggled at this position in recent weeks. Look for the TE scoring a touchdown to give his team the edge in this one.

Illegal Alien Babies @ One-Man Wolf Pack

The surging Alien Babies will look to continue their winning ways as the Wolf Pack looks to get back on track in this Lightning Division matchup. The Alien Babies are hoping for continued production from Jacob Tamme and LaGarrette Blount. Coach Darrell Campbell is very excited about the return of injured players Malcolm Floyd and Reggie Bush this week. The Wolf Pack will look to team captain Drew Brees to right the ship, as he is facing a weak Seattle secondary that should allow for him to have a big day. Coach Zach Maddox is hopeful that running backs Adrian Peterson and LaDanian Tomlinson will get back in a rhythm this week and lead his team to victory. Look for this game to be decided by the production of the wide receiver corps.

The Comeback Kids @ Charlie's Redrockets

Both of these teams are fighting to stay in the hunt for the playoff picture. The Comeback Kids will look for Peyton Manning to have a big day in his team's showdown with New England. Coach Daniel Campbell is hoping for big days from running backs Michael Turner and Jamaal Charles as both backs have favorable matchups this week. Charlie's Redrockets will continue to mix and match their lineup this week and will look to Kyle Orton under center to guide their team to victory. Coach Matthew Campbell suffered what was arguably his most heart-breaking loss in his career last week and will need to provide leadership and motivation to keep his players focused. Look for this team to be decided by the team that scores the most rushing touchdowns.

Safety Blitz @ Riley's Vikings

This game could get heated as these two teams flat out just don't like each other. Safety Blitz will look to even the season series behind the hot right hand of quarterback Matt Ryan. Coach Phillip Campbell is expecting a big performance from his defense and coninued production from his skill players as he attempts to grab a share of first place in the Thunder Division. Riley's Vikings will look to Tom Brady for guidance against a weak Indianapolis secondary. Coach Adam Warren is looking for an explosive day from running back Frank Gore to overcome a depleted backfield due to injuries. Look for this game to be decided by the flex and defensive positions as all other matchups appear to be fairly even.

Final Name Change

Coach Daniel Campbell has changed his team name for the final time this year to The Comeback Kids. This will be his team's fourth name of the season. Commissioner Phillip Campbell issued a statement to Coach Daniel Campbell requesting the name change, as he reportedly was tired of typing MyPoopIsRonnie&Brown.

Waiver Action

Waiver action has slowed down as we have reached the home stretch of the regular season. Coaches Adam Warren and Daniel Campbell lead the league in transactions this week with four each as of press time. The Illegal Alien Babies continue to lead the league in overall transactions with 36. The Pessimists have made the least number of moves this year with eight.

League Notes

Young Gun Football is the first team to break the 1,000 point barrier this year with 1,004 points scored through 10 games for an average off 100.4...Illegal Alien Babies leads the league in points against with 762...The Hail Marys four game winning streak matches the league record set by Young Gun Football in Weeks 1-4...The 10th place team is only 2 games out of the playoffs heading into Week 11...The Lightning Division holds a slim 14-12 advantage over the Thunder Division in head to head matchups...The only non-divisional game this week is The Pessimists @ The Hail Marys...The Pessimists and The Hail Marys led the league with 5-2 records during Weeks 4-10, the weeks covering byes in the NFL...Micheal 'The Dog Catcher' Vick is projected to lead all players this week with 25...Chris Johnson is projected to lead all running backs by toting the mail for 22 points...Reggie Wayne is projected to lead all wide receivers wtih 14 points...Antonio Gates is expected to return to the lineup from injury and lead all tight ends with 11 points...Rob Bironas is projected to lead all claimed kickers this week with 11 points...Baltimore is projected to lead all defenses this week with 16 points.

Safety Blitz Press Conference-Week 11

*Coach Phillip Campbell enters the conference room performing the Nature Boy Ric Flair's infamous strut*

Opening Statement: WHOO!!!! TO BE THE MAN! WHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! YOU'VE GOTTA BEAT THE MAN! WHOOOOOOOO BABY!!!!!!! Riley's Vikings, you've been on the winning end in our previous matchups this year. You beat me multiple times in fantasy baseball. You beat me in our first meeting in fantasy football. BUT THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT! WHOOOOO!!!!! WE'RE COMING TO YOUR ISLAND IN THAT CRAP HOLE OF MEMPHIS, AND WE'RE TAKING OVER! WHOO!!!!!! (Coach Campbell struts across the stage again before resuming his position at the podium. The reporters in the room sit and stare in silent shock.) Somebody ask me some questions so I can get out of here! I've got things to do!

Reporter: Uhhh, Coach, are you under the influence of any type of narcotic right now? NARCOTIC? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! WHOO!!!! I'M JUST HIGH ON LIFE SON!

Reporter: Coach Campbell there are numerous rumors that you plan to win this weekend "by any means necessary," can you expand on what that means? MEAN! WHOO!!!!!! GENE! Or whatever your name is! Just like the Nature Boy is the dirtiest player in the game, I'm the dirtiest player in this league! We're going to pinch at the bottom of the piles! We're going to hit them with the eye gouge through their facemask! We're going to knock them silly with a low blow! WHOO!!! I'M GETTING FIRED UP JUST STANDING HERE THINKING ABOUT IT! (Coach Campbell struts across the stage again)

Reporter: Coach, with the NFL cracking down on malicious play, especially from the defense, aren't you worried about facing possible suspensions? Son, let me tell ya something right now! WHOO! Those suspensions are for the rookies! I've been around long enough that I've been grandfathered in! Hell, we can wear the one-bar face masks if we choose to!

Reporter: Coach, what's with the Ric Flair impersonation? Is he your favorite wrestler? Hell no! (Coach Campbell pulls out a boom box from under the podium and hits play.)

Song Lyrics Blaring Over the Conference Room: When it comes crashing down and it hurts inside! (Right on cue, Coach Campbell rips his shirt off, a la Hulk Hogan, and walks from one side of the stage to the other cupping his hand over his ear to listen to the roar of the crowd)

Reporter: So Hulk Hogan is your favorite wrestler?: (Coach Campbell stops the music. His face turns a pale, ghostly white color and appears almost lifeless. His eyes roll into the back of his head.) ADAM WARREN! (Coach Campbell impersonates the Undertaker cutting his throat before performing his finishing move) DEAD. MAN. WALKING. (Coach Campbell hits play on his boom box again.)

Song: DONG!.......DONG!........DONG!

(Coach Campbell stares into space for a few moments, rolls his eyes in the back of his head again, raises both arms to the sky, then lets out a blood-curdling scream before walking off the stage.)

Week 10 Recap

Game of the Week: Hit Squad (117) @ Charlie's Redrockets (104)

Maybe this game would be better dubbed the comeback of the century, as the Hit Squad pulled off one for the ages in this one. Charlie's Redrockets received a monster 35 point effort from quarterback Kyle Orton and raced out to a huge lead behind solid fantasy days from 8 of their 9 active players. Coach Matthew Campbell carried a 56 point lead into MNF with only Michael Vick and David Akers left to play for the Hit Squad. Coach David Looper let it be known from the outset Monday night that he was not going to lay down, as he unleashed the dog catcher on a play action touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage to set the tone. When all was said and done, quarterback Michael Vick put up a league record 57 points to complete the come from behind victory on his own and keep the Hit Squad's playoff hopes alive.

Safety Blitz (115) @ The Pessimists (104)

Safety Blitz received a monster night from quarterback/wide receiver combo Matt Ryan and Roddy White, as the two Falcons hooked up for 55 points to jumpstart Coach Phillip Campbell's offense on Thursday night. Coach Campbell received solid play from his running backs to overcome a shaky performance from his tight end and flex positions in the victory. The Pessimists QB and WR1 actually matched Safety Blitz point for point, as Joe Flacco and Dwayne Bowe put up 55 points to give Coach BJ Hudson's squad a fighting chance on Sunday. Despite having 4 players score 12 points or more, The Pessimists received 7 points combined from 3 positions in falling to their non-divisional rival.

The Hail Marys (95) @ One-Man Wolf Pack (82)

The Hail Marys went on the road to win their fourth straight game behind a two touchdown performance from Maurice Jones Drew. Coach Tara Campbell had four players score in double digits, including quarterback Donovan McNabb, who completed the come from behind victory with 17 points on MNF. On the home sideline, One-Man Wolf Pack received a 27 point performance from quarterback Mark Sanchez but got little help from his teammates in the defeat. Coach Zach Maddox did receive 20 points from his defense, but had 6 of his 9 players uncharacteristically score in single digits.

Young Gun Football (106) @ Riley's Vikings (130)

Young Gun Football had five players score in double digits to reach triple digits yet again in a losing effort. Coach Jason Young got a big boost from his flex position with Knowshown Moreno racking up 21 points in the Broncos romp over the Chiefs. Coach Young had four positions combine to score 14 points, which made the difference in this interdivisional slugfest. Riley's Vikings were led by 38 points from quarterback Tom Brady and had 4 other players reach double digits in the victory. Coach Adam Warren was very pleased with the breakout performance of rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant in the flex spot, commenting that "it's about damn time he did something."

MyPoopIsRonnie&Brown (59) @ The Illegal Alien Babies (102)

The Poop squad was feast or famine this week as three players scored in double digits while the other six scored seven points or less. Coach Daniel Campbell was extremely disappointed in his defensive performance, as the Steelers turned in a -1 effort against the Patriots. The surging Alien Babies had four players score in double digits, led by Fred Jackson with 26. Coach Darrell Campbell's squad broke three digits for the first time this year in climbing out of the league cellar.

Manager Prediction Results

*Note-With NFL games on Thursday nights, you must make your predictions before kickoff on Thursday night to be able to participate.*

1. Phillip Campbell 4-1 (80%)
2. Darrell Campbell 3-2 (60%)
3. Tara Campbell 1-1 (50%)

Manager Prediction Standings

Minimum 15 games to qualify

1. Adam Warren 10-5 (67%)
2. Phillip Campbell 25-19 (57%)
3. Daniel Campbell 25-22 (53%)
4. Jason Young 15-14 (52%)
5. Darrell Campbell 6-9 (40%)
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7. Matthew Campbell 4-1 (80%)
8. David Looper 2-1 (67%)

League Standings

According to our league rules, the league standings are as follows:

1. Riley's Vikings
2. One-Man Wolf Pack
3. The Pessimists
4. The Hail Mary's
5. Young Gun Football
6. Hit Squad
7. Safety Blitz
8. Charlie's Redrockets
9. Illegal Alien Babies
10. Poop

*Waivers have been changed to reflect the actual standings*

Pickup of the Week

Coach Adam Warren picked up the Indianapolis Colts defense to the tune of 20 points in his victory over Young Gun Football.

League Notes

The Thunder Division went 3-2 vs. the Lightning Division over the weekend...A league record seven teams scored over 100 points last weekend...Three teams scored over 100 points and lost...The smallest margin of victory last weekend was 11 points...The Illegal Alien Babies lead the league in transactions with 34...Michael Vick led all players with an astonishing 57 points to the howls of dogs nationwide...Dwayne Bowe led all wide receivers with 30 points...Fred Jackson led all claimed running backs with 26 points...Todd Heap led all claimed tight ends with 11 points from the bench...Dan Carpenter, David Akers, and Adam Vinateiri took lessons from Matthew Campbell's place-kicking school to lead the kickers with 12 points each...The Illegal Aliens posted 102 points last week and had another 51 points on their bench.

Week 10 Preview

Due to circumstances beyond my control, the Week 10 Preview is going to be very short this week. Please accept my apologies and I will do my best to not let it happen again!

Game of the Week: The Hail Marys @ One-Man Wolf Pack

Two teams tied for first place in their respective divisions.

Upset of the Week: Safety Blitz @ The Pessimists

Safety Blitz is feeling optimistic about their chances.

Good luck to everyone!!!

Young Gun Football Press Conference-Week 10

Opening Statement: (Coach Young comes in and flips over table and podium; then takes a drink and spits the water in the air like Triple-H) “Let me be very clear about this – I Hate Losing! I hate losing period. I’m sick of all these people within this organization acting like everything is OK because we score so many points. So What? Who cares how many points we score if we don’t win? That is the bottom line – Winning! You play to win the game. Our team is giving a great effort – I will give them that. The guys are playing hard, but the results are not what we expect. I think this team is still the best team in the Confederation, but they have to get results at the end of the day.”

Commenting on being 2^nd in the league in points scored: (Coach Young goes down; grabs reporter by shirt) “Did you just listen to a ******* thing I said? We have lost 4 of our last 5 games! I don’t care how many points we’ve scored, we are still losing. Go ask Coach Dan Campbell how he feels about leading the league in points – I think you will get a similar answer. Winning is the only thing that matters! This press conference is over!” (Coach lets go of reporter’s shirt; grabs a chair and smashes it against the wall until it breaks)

Notable Statistic:  In Young Gun Football’s five wins their average points scored are 94.4 – In the four losses their average points scored are 106.5. Please make note not to ask Coach Young about this statistic at any future press conferences.

Safety Blitz Mid-Season Report Card

Quarterbacks: B+

Starting quarterback Tony Romo was putting up top 10 numbers before suffering a broken collarbone against the New York Giants. Backup Matt Ryan is a capable replacement but one that takes what the defense gives him and doesn't force the big play. As such, expect Ryan to put up solid numbers on a weekly basis, but don't expect three plus touchdown performances from the Falocons' quarterback as the team utilizes a run first mentality. Current backup Ryan Fitzpatrick has put up good numbers in limited action this year, but he must prove that he can produce against the league's elite teams before becoming a reliable fantasy option.

Running Backs: A

"The Four Horsemen," as Coach Phillip Campbell refers to them, have had a solid year so far. After attaining LeSean McCoy and Steven Jackson in an early season trade, this group of mail carriers provides more depth than any team in the league. Three of the four backs are well on their way to 1,000+ yard seasons. Backup Shonn Greene has shown flashes of breaking out of late but will likely need an injury to LT to put up significant fantasy numbers. Safety Blitz needs more touchdowns out of this position, which is the only stat preventing them from earning an A+.

Wide Receivers: C

Roddy "The Hot Rod" White has proven to be one of the top five wide receivers in the league this year, as he is well on his way to 1,000+yards receiving and double digit touchdowns. The WR2 position has struggled so far this year for Safety Blitz in a complimentary role. Wes Welker is leading New England in receptions and receiving yards, but has failed to score a touchdown since Week 2. Waiver acquisition Steve Breaston failed to produce in his first crack at the starting lineup and is looking for consistent production on a weekly basis to get steady playing time. Either Welker or Breaston needs to step up for this team to make a run at the playoffs.

Tight End: C-

Following the loss of Jermichael Finley for the year, Chris Cooley took over the tight end duties. While he has put up steady numbers so far this year, he has yet to have any game changing performances that can make or break a fantasy season. Following a bye week, look for Cooley to become more involved in the passing game, especially for a red zone offense in Washington that has struggled so far this season.

Kicker: B-

After a slow start, Stephen Gostkowski got hot and produced a string of three straight double digit scoring games. A leg injury this past Sunday will sideline him indefinitely, forcing Saftey Blitz to make a change to their place kicking duties and sign free agent Lawrence Tynes for Week 10. Prior to his injury, Gostkowski kicked 10 field goals.

Defense: C-

Despite high expectations coming into the year, the usually solid Safety Blitz defense took a few weeks to get on track this year. Waiver acquisition Tampa Bay produced a standout performance in Week 8 and the return of Ed Reed to Baltimore has ignited their turnover party once more. Look for this unit to receive a higher grade at season's end.

Coaching: C

While the coaching hasn't been deplorable, Coach Phillip Campbell hasn't been able to put all of the pieces together so far this season as reflected by a 4-5 record. While a rash of injuries to three starters have forced some unexpected personnel moves, the replacements have put up better than average numbers so far. A telling stat is that since the bye weeks started in Week 4, Coach Campbell's squad has gone 2-4. With a full roster from this point forward, we expect those numbers to change but his decision making abilities have to be questioned following the poor performance. In four of his team's five losses, Campbell's squad scored 69 points or less. He will need to make better preparations the rest of the year for his team to have a shot at the playoffs.

Overall: C-

Despite having a losing record at the season's midpoint, Safety Blitz is only one game out of first place in the Thunder Division and only two games out of first place overall. In their four wins this year, they have scored 95 points or more. On the heels of an embarrassing 82 point loss to the Hit Squad, Week 10 could be a make or break year for this team. Look for Coach Campbell to rally his troops and make a playoff push as we enter the home stretch of the season.