This sibling rivalry is set to explode today as The Pessimists travel to Murfreesboro to battle Carmichael's Cruasaders in a huge matchup for both teams. The Pessimists will lean heavily on Ray Rice to lead the offensive attack as he does battle in Pittsburgh on SNF. Coach BJ Hudson is piecing together a patchwork unit to compensate for six players being out with byes or injuries. Carmichae's Crusaders will look to rebound from a tough loss and keep pace in the high octane Lightning Division. Coach Ethan Hudson is caught behind the 8-ball today as well, as leading scorers Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson are both out on byes this week. Look for this game to be determined by QB play, as each team's signal callers will have to get it done on the road this week.
Campbell's Cougars (-19) @ Young Gun Football
Just two short weeks ago, who would have ever imagined Campbell's Cougars being favored in a matchup with YGF? Such is life in the BHFFC, however, as the tide can turn in the flash of an eye. Campbell's Cougars head to Oakdale with a ton of confidence after last week's blowout victory. Coach Matthew Campbell believes that his run game has finally got on track and will rely on it heavily again this week. YGF will look to halt a two game losing streak in front of the home crowd at Hell's Half Acre. Coach Jason Young has been notably absent from the media lately, and many are wondering if his off the field marriage issues are hindering his team's ability to perform. Look for this game to be determined by the matchup between Michael Bush and Pierre Thomas, as both ball carriers are being thrust into lead back roles this week due to injuries.
Illegal Alien Babies (-6) @ Toejam Football
Two of the hottest teams in the BHFFC will collide along the banks of the Duck River today in a pivotal non-divisional matchup. The Illegal Alien Babies will look to maintain at least a share of first place in the Thunder Division behind the throwing arm of Tom Brady. Coach Darrell Campbell is notably much more jovial this year than last, due in large part to his team's improved performance and his better grasp for the English language. Toejam Football has slowly crept their way back into the hunt in the Lightning Division, but will face an uphill battle today due to injuries and byes. Coach Zach Maddux has played his cards close to the vest yet again this week, refusing to announce his starting lineup until just before game time. With both teams likely deploying a three wide receiver attack, look for this game to be determined by the play making ability of the pass catchers.
Tebow's Youth Group (+5) @ We Got Big TDs
These two in-laws collide in Portland with each team looking to make a push towards the playoffs. Tebow's Youth Group has been hit hard by injuries yet again, as three running backs have already been ruled out or questionable for today's action. Coach Daniel Campbell refuses to make excuses, however, and continues to believe in struggling QB Philip Rivers. We Got Big TDs is looking to continue their 'busty' ways and continue their climb towards the top of the Lightning Division. Coach Tara Campbell will send out her twin tight end set yet again in hopes of creating favorable matchups for her ballclub. Look for this game to be determined by defense and special teams.
Safety Blitz (+17) @ Play Action Pass
These two former base coaching partners will square off in Monterey in a pivotal contest for both squads. Safety Blitz is coming off of a tough, last minute loss and needs a win to keep pace in the tightly packed Thunder Division. Coach Phillip Campbell is happy to have his top three running backs in the lineup together for the first time in weeks and hopes that they will be the difference in the outcome. Play Action Pass is riding an uncharacteristic two game losing streak despite being the highest scoring team in the league. Coach David Looper refuses to panic, however, and believes that a healthy LeGarrette "Smoka" Blount will be the spark his team needs for a victory. In what is projected to be an offensive shootout, look for this game to come down to a battle of turnovers.
Riley's Vikings (-16) @ Maddawg's Tight End
Riley's Vikings will make the journey to Columbia to battle Maddawg's Tight End in the first ever matchup between these two teams. Riley's Vikings is coming off an emotional victory last week and will look to continue their winning ways in Week 9. Coach Adam Warren is betting the house on the New York Giants this week, starting an unprecedented three players from the same team. Maddawg's Tight End is looking to rebound from a tough loss to her lover during Week 8. Coach Miranda Maddux is still fighting the injury bug, as standout wide receiver Andre Johnson will miss yet another game this week. Look for the difference in this one to come down to QB play.
Manager Prediction Standings
- Daniel Campbell 8-4 (67%)
- Tara Campbell 19-11 (63%)
- Ethan Hudson 11-7 (61%)
- Phillip Campbell 25-17 (60%)
- Matthew Campbell 10-7 (59%)
- Jason Young 14-10 (58%)
- Miranda Maddux 3-3 (50%)
Safety Blitz has never beaten PAP, getting blown out in both previous matchups by 48 points and 82 points...Campbell's Cougars have never beaten YGF in two previous attempts...The Illegal Alien Babies are winless in two previous matchups against Toejam Football...We Got Big TDs and Tebow's Youth Group split their two meetings last year with the average margin of victory being a mere two points.
League Notes
The Lightning Division holds an 11-7 advantage over the Thunder Division so far this season...Only five teams have scored more points than they have had scored against themselves so far this season...The Lightning Division plays host to this week's non-divisional matchups...Play Action Pass continues to lead the league in scoring with 871 points...No team is further than two games out of the playoff picture...Week 9 is the halfway point of the regular season...Injuries have played a much bigger factor this season than last year's season...Depending on roster adjustments by Coach Zach Maddux, Illegal Alien Babies vs. Toejam Football is the only league game that will be decided on Sunday...Six teams are projected to score over 100 points this week, led by PAP with 140 points...Drew Brees is projected to lead all players with 30 points...Matt Forte is projected to lead all mail carriers with 27 points...Vincent Jackson and Mario Manningham are projected to lead all wide receivers with 16 points each...Jimmy Graham is projected to lead all tight ends with 14 points...Ryan Lindell, Stephen Gostkowski, and Mason Crosby are projected to lead the kickers with 12 points each...Kevin Willis and the 49ers are projected to lead all defenses with 15 points.
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