(S1) - Ultimus Week

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1) Offensive Player Comparison (Wraiths Yeti):


2) Defensive Player Comparison (Outlaws Otters):


3) Bottom Third (Written): Why the Baltimore Hawks didn't make the playoffs.

The Baltimore Hawks didn't make the playoffs because of a mix of a large number of inactive players that wasn't addressed via waivers, a scheme that didn't seem to change much throughout the season, and probably most importantly poor defensive play that stemmed from the above issues, as well as sub-optimal builds. Stephen Harrison roller coasted between hot and cold from game to game throughout the entire season, leading to a lot of unpredictability. The Hawks went from one of the most even point differential in the league, to the absolute worst, being outscored over all 14 games by 72 points. The Hawks defense in game tended to have troubles closing out games, often leading to the team choking in the second half. While they contended with the Outlaws powerhouse in week 8 to eek out the win, things went downhill from there. Luckily the Hawks have much to look forward to with their new GM @HENDRIX who has been very active as a GM, not that the previous problems were all front office related. The defense despite having a lot of potential talent ranked 6th in the league with 330 points allowed. They also had the least amount of sacks by a healthy amount at the end of week 14. The Hawks didn't make the playoffs this year but look forward to a potential resurgence in season 2.

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4) Bottom Third (Graphical): Baltimore Hawks vs Arizona Outlaws (defense)


Tackles was left out because it made the rest of the graph meaningless.

Tackles:
736 Outlaws, 723 Hawks

5) Playoff Series MVP (Otters vs Outlaws)

Jaylon Lee was the most valuable player in the NSFL season 1 matchup between the Otters and the Outlaws. Accounting for 9 tackles, 1 sack, 1 defended pass, 1 interception, and 1 touchdown. That's an amazing stat line in a playoff game. Jaylon Lee led his team in most statistical categories, and really shined as a core linebacker for the Outlaws in this series. His teammates Ernston and Stropko were no slouches themselves, but Lee really helped turn this series into a blowout of 13-36 in the Outlaws' favor. With this game Lee was able to add another accolade to his name - the defensive player of the game in a playoff series. It may be quite awhile before we are able to see another defensive showing like this. At 9:14 in the second quarter Lee stopped Jenkins, RB for the Otters, on 3rd and nine after a 6 yard rush, ensuring a punt. His interception/pick six was also in the last 50 seconds of the fourth quarter, killing any unlikely comeback hopes by the Otters in 24 seconds of game time. Look for Lee to continue to do great things in the future; it's assured that the Yeti's defensive coordinator is having nightmares game planning ways to keep Lee away from the play as much as they possible can during the first ever NSFL championship.

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