Offensive Comparison
Orosz v. Noble
The Wraith’s Orosz and the Yeti Noble are two of the better QBs in the league, and they will be facing off in the NSFC Final game. The two are also very similar stats-wise. Orosz touts a completion percentage of 57.8%, 2788 yards, 14 TD, 9 INT, and a 77.6 passer rating. Comparatively, Noble has a slightly lower completion percentage, total yardage, and passer rating, with a 56.5% completion, 2603 yards, and 77.2 passer rating. But Noble has one more TD and one less interception than Orosz, putting Noble’s TD:INT Ratio at 1.88:1 and Orosz’s at 1.55:1.
The similarities don’t stop at their respective builds, though Noble edges out Orosz in measurable. Orosz has 72 arm strength and 80 arm accuracy compared to Noble’s 76 arm strength and 80 arm accuracy, though Orosz’s intelligence is 80 while Noble’s is 73. You can see these differences reflected in the stats: The accuracy is extremely similar but Noble’s intelligence is shown in his better TD:INT ratio. What is interesting is that despite Noble’s superior arm strength, it is Orosz who has more yards, though Orosz does have 11 more passing attempts and 12 more completions on the year than Noble, so that likely accounts for the yardage difference.
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Defensive Comparison
Lee v. Bavitz
Lee and Bavitz are the leading tacklers on their respective teams, the Outlaws and the Otters. Lee finishes the year with 121 tackles (3rd in the league), 3 TFL, 4 Sacks, and 5 Passes defended. Bavitz finishes with 100 tackles, 3 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 Int, and 5 passes defended. While Lee obviously has superior tackling stats, the two are actually very equal stats-wise, but Bavitz has an interception while Lee does not. As far as measurable go, both of these LBs have a 76 OVR according to their teams rosters. Bavitz has more strength, with 73 compared to Lee’s 70, though Lee is more agile with 69 compared to Bavitz’s 56. Their tackling and speed measurable are similar, though Bavitz edges out in both with 76 tackling and 81 speed, while Lee has 75 tackling and 79 speed.
Could this indicate that agility is actually very important for LBs tackles? Despite Bavitz having better measurable in everything except agility, Lee has 21 more tackles than him. Perhaps it has something to do with the two teams’ defensive schemes? What is also interesting is that Stropko, the LB on the Outlaws beside Lee, has 113 tackles, even more than Bavitz does, and the next Otter with the most tackles only has 69. But we know the Otter’s defense is dominant. This could indicate that the Otter’s don’t ask as much as the Outlaw’s do of their linebackers, or that the Outlaws have designed a scheme that allows their linebackers to make more plays.
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Bottom Third
The Baltimore Hawks may have been the streakiest team in the league this year, and that is absolutely not a good thing. Whether or not this is because they were unable to stay motivated, to overcome disappointments, or some other issue is unknown to anybody outside of the locker room, but whatever the issue was, it is reflected in their season record. The Hawks started off stronger than anybody, finishing 4-0 in the preseason. But we all know how indicative preseason success is of regular season success (spoiler alert: it isn’t at all). The Hawks would start the season 0-3, the first two games being very close and competitive. But the Hawks bounced back to win week 4 and week 5, before losing two more in a row. Once again, the Hawks won two games back-to-back and just when their season was looking to improve they lost to their rivals, the Wraiths, three times in a row. The Wraiths effectively put the last nail in the Hawk’s coffin, and they lost out the rest of the season, including an embarrassing 3-31 point loss against the other non-playoff team, the SaberCats. The Hawks were unable to make the playoffs because they were unable to overcome emotional losses.
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Future Talent
Buster Brownce
Offensive Linemen are often the unnoticed heroes of football games. By winning the trenches, offenses are able to have their way with defenses. On the other hand, without a reliable offensive line, even the most electric offenses can crash and burn. Brownce joins one of the more dominant offensive lines in the league, and when the Wraiths added Brownce they told the league that they were going to prioritize protecting their star QB Orosz. In order to win the championship, the wraiths must get past either the Otters or the Outlaws, two teams defined by their rampaging defense and their dominant defensive lines. In the playoffs, where every game is sudden death, having a solid offensive line to protect your quarterback is imperative.
Buster Brownce is also turning out to be a very good lineman, even as a rookie. In only 5 games played with the Wraiths he has recorded 8 pancakes and only allowed one sack, which is very respectable for a rookie. In a class full of linemen making demands, refusing contracts, and causing drama even before the draft, having the consistent Buster Brownce would be a great asset to any team. The obvious downside is that he has had less time to develop as a player, but the foundation is there of a role player that will help anchor any offensive line.
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Playoff Predictions
Otters v. Outlaws
This heavyweight matchup between the outstanding Otters and Outlaws should be a fantastic game. The Otters tout the best defense in the league, allowing only 196 points all season. Will they be able to stop the Outlaws high-octane offense, which leads the league in 277 points scored? Probably not, if history has anything to say about it. Despite winning their last matchup 23-16, the Otters have lost to the Outlaws the past 3 times they have played, including a 23-3 blowout. The Outlaw’s 2nd-best-in-the-league defense should be the deciding factor in this game. I would put the odds of the Outlaws winning this game at 60-40.
Wraiths v. Yeti
This game will be a close one. The Wraiths and Yeti at first glance appear quite equal, but I believe the Wraiths will narrowly squeeze out the win thanks to their (slightly) better defense. The Wraiths also have a slightly superior offense, scoring more points per game (18.3 v. 17.9) and gaining more total yards per game (308.9 v. 297.1) than the Yeti. I don’t believe the odds are significantly in the Wraiths favor, however. I would put the Wraith’s odds at just 51-49.
Championship: Outlaws v. Wraiths
I believe whoever wins between the Outlaws and the Otters will take home the championship. Both teams are a few steps above the rest in terms of overall talent and performance, though my prediction has the Outlaws winning. However we all know the old saying “Any Given Sunday,” and there is definitely a chance that the Wraiths overcome the Outlaws to take home the championship themselves.
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Orosz v. Noble
The Wraith’s Orosz and the Yeti Noble are two of the better QBs in the league, and they will be facing off in the NSFC Final game. The two are also very similar stats-wise. Orosz touts a completion percentage of 57.8%, 2788 yards, 14 TD, 9 INT, and a 77.6 passer rating. Comparatively, Noble has a slightly lower completion percentage, total yardage, and passer rating, with a 56.5% completion, 2603 yards, and 77.2 passer rating. But Noble has one more TD and one less interception than Orosz, putting Noble’s TD:INT Ratio at 1.88:1 and Orosz’s at 1.55:1.
The similarities don’t stop at their respective builds, though Noble edges out Orosz in measurable. Orosz has 72 arm strength and 80 arm accuracy compared to Noble’s 76 arm strength and 80 arm accuracy, though Orosz’s intelligence is 80 while Noble’s is 73. You can see these differences reflected in the stats: The accuracy is extremely similar but Noble’s intelligence is shown in his better TD:INT ratio. What is interesting is that despite Noble’s superior arm strength, it is Orosz who has more yards, though Orosz does have 11 more passing attempts and 12 more completions on the year than Noble, so that likely accounts for the yardage difference.
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Defensive Comparison
Lee v. Bavitz
Lee and Bavitz are the leading tacklers on their respective teams, the Outlaws and the Otters. Lee finishes the year with 121 tackles (3rd in the league), 3 TFL, 4 Sacks, and 5 Passes defended. Bavitz finishes with 100 tackles, 3 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 Int, and 5 passes defended. While Lee obviously has superior tackling stats, the two are actually very equal stats-wise, but Bavitz has an interception while Lee does not. As far as measurable go, both of these LBs have a 76 OVR according to their teams rosters. Bavitz has more strength, with 73 compared to Lee’s 70, though Lee is more agile with 69 compared to Bavitz’s 56. Their tackling and speed measurable are similar, though Bavitz edges out in both with 76 tackling and 81 speed, while Lee has 75 tackling and 79 speed.
Could this indicate that agility is actually very important for LBs tackles? Despite Bavitz having better measurable in everything except agility, Lee has 21 more tackles than him. Perhaps it has something to do with the two teams’ defensive schemes? What is also interesting is that Stropko, the LB on the Outlaws beside Lee, has 113 tackles, even more than Bavitz does, and the next Otter with the most tackles only has 69. But we know the Otter’s defense is dominant. This could indicate that the Otter’s don’t ask as much as the Outlaw’s do of their linebackers, or that the Outlaws have designed a scheme that allows their linebackers to make more plays.
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Bottom Third
The Baltimore Hawks may have been the streakiest team in the league this year, and that is absolutely not a good thing. Whether or not this is because they were unable to stay motivated, to overcome disappointments, or some other issue is unknown to anybody outside of the locker room, but whatever the issue was, it is reflected in their season record. The Hawks started off stronger than anybody, finishing 4-0 in the preseason. But we all know how indicative preseason success is of regular season success (spoiler alert: it isn’t at all). The Hawks would start the season 0-3, the first two games being very close and competitive. But the Hawks bounced back to win week 4 and week 5, before losing two more in a row. Once again, the Hawks won two games back-to-back and just when their season was looking to improve they lost to their rivals, the Wraiths, three times in a row. The Wraiths effectively put the last nail in the Hawk’s coffin, and they lost out the rest of the season, including an embarrassing 3-31 point loss against the other non-playoff team, the SaberCats. The Hawks were unable to make the playoffs because they were unable to overcome emotional losses.
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Future Talent
Buster Brownce
Offensive Linemen are often the unnoticed heroes of football games. By winning the trenches, offenses are able to have their way with defenses. On the other hand, without a reliable offensive line, even the most electric offenses can crash and burn. Brownce joins one of the more dominant offensive lines in the league, and when the Wraiths added Brownce they told the league that they were going to prioritize protecting their star QB Orosz. In order to win the championship, the wraiths must get past either the Otters or the Outlaws, two teams defined by their rampaging defense and their dominant defensive lines. In the playoffs, where every game is sudden death, having a solid offensive line to protect your quarterback is imperative.
Buster Brownce is also turning out to be a very good lineman, even as a rookie. In only 5 games played with the Wraiths he has recorded 8 pancakes and only allowed one sack, which is very respectable for a rookie. In a class full of linemen making demands, refusing contracts, and causing drama even before the draft, having the consistent Buster Brownce would be a great asset to any team. The obvious downside is that he has had less time to develop as a player, but the foundation is there of a role player that will help anchor any offensive line.
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Playoff Predictions
Otters v. Outlaws
This heavyweight matchup between the outstanding Otters and Outlaws should be a fantastic game. The Otters tout the best defense in the league, allowing only 196 points all season. Will they be able to stop the Outlaws high-octane offense, which leads the league in 277 points scored? Probably not, if history has anything to say about it. Despite winning their last matchup 23-16, the Otters have lost to the Outlaws the past 3 times they have played, including a 23-3 blowout. The Outlaw’s 2nd-best-in-the-league defense should be the deciding factor in this game. I would put the odds of the Outlaws winning this game at 60-40.
Wraiths v. Yeti
This game will be a close one. The Wraiths and Yeti at first glance appear quite equal, but I believe the Wraiths will narrowly squeeze out the win thanks to their (slightly) better defense. The Wraiths also have a slightly superior offense, scoring more points per game (18.3 v. 17.9) and gaining more total yards per game (308.9 v. 297.1) than the Yeti. I don’t believe the odds are significantly in the Wraiths favor, however. I would put the Wraith’s odds at just 51-49.
Championship: Outlaws v. Wraiths
I believe whoever wins between the Outlaws and the Otters will take home the championship. Both teams are a few steps above the rest in terms of overall talent and performance, though my prediction has the Outlaws winning. However we all know the old saying “Any Given Sunday,” and there is definitely a chance that the Wraiths overcome the Outlaws to take home the championship themselves.
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