Defensive Line Standouts – Week 14
Welcome to week 14 of our Season 4 Defensive Line Standouts!
Well, here it is, the final week of the season. Dreams were crushed (sorry Hawks and SaberCats) seasons were made (congrats playoff teams) and some big stars fizzled away (RIP Tuck). That doesn’t mean some exciting things didn’t happen this week though, as we see a player put up the performance of the season and two players clinched their double-digit appearances for the season. As is tradition, there will be an end of the year review, so be on the lookout for that soon. Enough chit chat… Let’s begin!
Defensive End Top Performers
D. Dam
($$) 2 TCK, 1 TFL, 1 SCK, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 defensive TD
Dam is making only his second appearance on our list this week, but his performance is tied for the best of any defensive lineman of the season. His scoop and score strip-sack netted him an unheard of 19 points, which by itself is good enough for second highest on the season. Even more interesting, Dam has spent the majority of his season playing linebacker, but has now spent two weeks on the line, making our list both times. Unfortunately for the Hawks, their season ends in heartbreak as they fail to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.
R. Maddox
($ x6) 5 TCK, 3 TFL
Maddox is making his sixth appearance on the season following his 5 tackles and 3 tackles for loss (both tied for the highest of the week on our list) performance. His six appearances are tied for the most on the Wraiths, and mark a new personal record for Maddox as well. The Wraiths were able to do what the Hawks couldn’t, beat the Yeti to clinch a playoff spot for the first time since season 2. Next week, the Wraiths will face off against the Philadelphia Liberty for the NSFC Championship, and the right to represent their conference in the Ultimus.
A. Sandoval
($ x5) 4 TCK, 3 TFL
The first of a season high three Yeti, Sandoval put forth a fantastic performance in an otherwise disappointing game, finishing with 5 tackles and 3 tackles for loss. Sandoval has come on hot to end the season and this marks his fifth spot on our list, second on his team to only fellow defensive end, Wozy. It was a tough year for the Yeti, finishing with the worst record in the NSFL ever, 1-13. On the bright side, they were able to avoid a winless season, and the team is staying hopeful. Thinks will start to look up for Colorado next season.
Other Great Performers
B. Bot
($ x7) 2 TCK, 1 TFL, 1 SCK
F. Wozy ($ x6) 3 TCK, 2 TFL
K. Hendrix ($ x10) 3 TCK, 1 SCK
Big Bot makes his team leading seventh appearance with 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack. Wozy makes his team leading sixth appearance for the Yeti with 3 tackles and 2 tackles for loss. In an shockingly odd pattern, Kurt Hendrix is making his tenth appearance, also a team high, with 3 tackles and 1 sack on the week.
Defensive Tackle Top Performers
G. Clegane
($ x7) 4 TCK, 2 SCK
Taking his seventh spot on our list, Clegane finished the week with 4 tackles and 2 sacks, one of only two players on the defensive line to finish the week with more than one sack. Clegane is one of three Otters to finish the season with 7 appearances, taking a historically weak aspect of the Otters and putting in the top half of appearances, as well as making it one of the more balanced performing defensive lines in the NSFL. The Otters will look to finally make it to their first Ultimus this week as the head to Arizona for their fourth consecutive ASFC Championship game.
S. Skidmarks ($$$) 7 TCK, 2 TFL
Finishing the week with7 tackles and 2 tackles for loss, Skidmarks was able to claim his third spot on our list for the season. Skidmarks is an interesting player as, despite the fact that once he was drafted, his player was never updated again, he continues to place solid performances from time to time. This is a prime example how desperate the Yeti are for a solid defensive tackle. If a player who is essentially a bit can post numbers like this, imagine what a dedicated performer can do. Hopefully the Yeti are able to address this need in the offseason.
A. Asipi
($ x 10) 2 TCK, 2 SCK
It would be safe to say that this was, officially, Asipi’s breakout season. After finishing the week with 2 tackles and 2 sacks, he was able to claim his tenth appearance on our list for the season, tied for second most in the league with Baltimore defensive end, Kurt Hendrix. Since I started this list in season 2, Asipi is the first player not named Jayce Tuck to lead the Outlaws in appearances. For the fourth season in a row (every season since the NSFL has started) the Outlaws will be headed to the ASFC Championship game next week.
Other Great Performers
R. Sandoval ($ x9) 5 TCK, 1 SCK
A. Tomlinson ($ x7) 5 TCK, 1 SCK
D. Miller
($ x12) 4 TCK, 1 SCK
Sandoval grabs his ninth appearance of the season with his 5 tackles and 1 sack performance in a valiant effort against the Liberty. Tomlinson grabbed his share of the Otter team lead with his 5 tackles and 1 sack performance, while Miller cemented his second crown with his twelfth appearance on our list.
Team Appearances After Week 14*
Baltimore: 31 (+3)
Arizona: 28 (+1)
Orange County: 24 (+2)
San Jose: 23 (+1)
Las Vegas: 18 (+1)
Yellowknife: 17 (+1)
Colorado: 15 (+3)
Philadelphia: 15 (+0)
Well, a big congrats are in order for the Baltimore Hawks. Despite missing the playoffs for the first time since season 1, they finished atop our list with 31 appearances, 2 ahead of the Arizona Outlaws. Arizona finished second with 28 appearances, while Orange County ended in third jumps into the #3 spot with 24. Season 3 defensive line champs the San Jose SaberCats round out the top 4, while Las Vegas and Yellowknife stay steady in the #5 and #6 spots. Colorado has a massive week (their best ever, actually) and in able to claim 3 spots this week, tying the Philadelphia Liberty for the #7 spot. Philadelphia was the only team to not have a player make our list this week, and in combination with the Yeti’s big week, is therefore moved down to the #8 spot. Fun fact, the team that has finished first in out standings has never made the playoffs. Cursed list confirmed?
As always, if you have any comments, corrections, or question, I’d love to hear them below.
*Just a reminder, this ranking is not necessarily indicative of how well a team’s defense is operating as a whole, just how many times a player from that team has appeared on our list.
**Please give $300k to @ItsJustBarry for helping me with data collection.**
GRADED
Welcome to week 14 of our Season 4 Defensive Line Standouts!
Well, here it is, the final week of the season. Dreams were crushed (sorry Hawks and SaberCats) seasons were made (congrats playoff teams) and some big stars fizzled away (RIP Tuck). That doesn’t mean some exciting things didn’t happen this week though, as we see a player put up the performance of the season and two players clinched their double-digit appearances for the season. As is tradition, there will be an end of the year review, so be on the lookout for that soon. Enough chit chat… Let’s begin!
Defensive End Top Performers
D. Dam
($$) 2 TCK, 1 TFL, 1 SCK, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 defensive TDDam is making only his second appearance on our list this week, but his performance is tied for the best of any defensive lineman of the season. His scoop and score strip-sack netted him an unheard of 19 points, which by itself is good enough for second highest on the season. Even more interesting, Dam has spent the majority of his season playing linebacker, but has now spent two weeks on the line, making our list both times. Unfortunately for the Hawks, their season ends in heartbreak as they fail to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.
R. Maddox
($ x6) 5 TCK, 3 TFLMaddox is making his sixth appearance on the season following his 5 tackles and 3 tackles for loss (both tied for the highest of the week on our list) performance. His six appearances are tied for the most on the Wraiths, and mark a new personal record for Maddox as well. The Wraiths were able to do what the Hawks couldn’t, beat the Yeti to clinch a playoff spot for the first time since season 2. Next week, the Wraiths will face off against the Philadelphia Liberty for the NSFC Championship, and the right to represent their conference in the Ultimus.
A. Sandoval
($ x5) 4 TCK, 3 TFLThe first of a season high three Yeti, Sandoval put forth a fantastic performance in an otherwise disappointing game, finishing with 5 tackles and 3 tackles for loss. Sandoval has come on hot to end the season and this marks his fifth spot on our list, second on his team to only fellow defensive end, Wozy. It was a tough year for the Yeti, finishing with the worst record in the NSFL ever, 1-13. On the bright side, they were able to avoid a winless season, and the team is staying hopeful. Thinks will start to look up for Colorado next season.
Other Great Performers
B. Bot
($ x7) 2 TCK, 1 TFL, 1 SCKF. Wozy
($ x6) 3 TCK, 2 TFLK. Hendrix
($ x10) 3 TCK, 1 SCKBig Bot makes his team leading seventh appearance with 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack. Wozy makes his team leading sixth appearance for the Yeti with 3 tackles and 2 tackles for loss. In an shockingly odd pattern, Kurt Hendrix is making his tenth appearance, also a team high, with 3 tackles and 1 sack on the week.
Defensive Tackle Top Performers
G. Clegane
($ x7) 4 TCK, 2 SCKTaking his seventh spot on our list, Clegane finished the week with 4 tackles and 2 sacks, one of only two players on the defensive line to finish the week with more than one sack. Clegane is one of three Otters to finish the season with 7 appearances, taking a historically weak aspect of the Otters and putting in the top half of appearances, as well as making it one of the more balanced performing defensive lines in the NSFL. The Otters will look to finally make it to their first Ultimus this week as the head to Arizona for their fourth consecutive ASFC Championship game.
S. Skidmarks
($$$) 7 TCK, 2 TFLFinishing the week with7 tackles and 2 tackles for loss, Skidmarks was able to claim his third spot on our list for the season. Skidmarks is an interesting player as, despite the fact that once he was drafted, his player was never updated again, he continues to place solid performances from time to time. This is a prime example how desperate the Yeti are for a solid defensive tackle. If a player who is essentially a bit can post numbers like this, imagine what a dedicated performer can do. Hopefully the Yeti are able to address this need in the offseason.
A. Asipi
($ x 10) 2 TCK, 2 SCKIt would be safe to say that this was, officially, Asipi’s breakout season. After finishing the week with 2 tackles and 2 sacks, he was able to claim his tenth appearance on our list for the season, tied for second most in the league with Baltimore defensive end, Kurt Hendrix. Since I started this list in season 2, Asipi is the first player not named Jayce Tuck to lead the Outlaws in appearances. For the fourth season in a row (every season since the NSFL has started) the Outlaws will be headed to the ASFC Championship game next week.
Other Great Performers
R. Sandoval
($ x9) 5 TCK, 1 SCKA. Tomlinson
($ x7) 5 TCK, 1 SCKD. Miller
($ x12) 4 TCK, 1 SCKSandoval grabs his ninth appearance of the season with his 5 tackles and 1 sack performance in a valiant effort against the Liberty. Tomlinson grabbed his share of the Otter team lead with his 5 tackles and 1 sack performance, while Miller cemented his second crown with his twelfth appearance on our list.
Team Appearances After Week 14*
Baltimore: 31 (+3)
Arizona: 28 (+1)
Orange County: 24 (+2)
San Jose: 23 (+1)
Las Vegas: 18 (+1)
Yellowknife: 17 (+1)
Colorado: 15 (+3)
Philadelphia: 15 (+0)
Well, a big congrats are in order for the Baltimore Hawks. Despite missing the playoffs for the first time since season 1, they finished atop our list with 31 appearances, 2 ahead of the Arizona Outlaws. Arizona finished second with 28 appearances, while Orange County ended in third jumps into the #3 spot with 24. Season 3 defensive line champs the San Jose SaberCats round out the top 4, while Las Vegas and Yellowknife stay steady in the #5 and #6 spots. Colorado has a massive week (their best ever, actually) and in able to claim 3 spots this week, tying the Philadelphia Liberty for the #7 spot. Philadelphia was the only team to not have a player make our list this week, and in combination with the Yeti’s big week, is therefore moved down to the #8 spot. Fun fact, the team that has finished first in out standings has never made the playoffs. Cursed list confirmed?
As always, if you have any comments, corrections, or question, I’d love to hear them below.
*Just a reminder, this ranking is not necessarily indicative of how well a team’s defense is operating as a whole, just how many times a player from that team has appeared on our list.
**Please give $300k to @ItsJustBarry for helping me with data collection.**
GRADED
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