Offensive Comparison
I did something a bit different for the offensive player comparison. I made a little graphic comparing the Arizona Outlaws and Orange County Otters offensive lines, by position.
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Bottom Third
Here's a little comparison of the Hawks defense and wraiths defense on "impact" plays.
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Playoff Predictions
The first match-up is going to be the NSFC title where the Wraiths will travel to Colorado to take on the Yeti. The Yeti are 3-1 in the series thus far, including a win at home to close out the season. In the one win of the season the Wraiths brought their A-game on defense and claimed victory on 15 points from their kicker Booter. Offensively, the teams are pretty close. Separated by just 6 points on the season, both are led by two of the best quarterbacks in the league. In terms of offensive skill players the Wraiths have the league’s receiving leader Josh Garden and the top rusher in Nuck. Their offense focuses on these two guys while the Yeti use a committee approach to both receiving and rushing. The separation between the teams comes out on the defensive side of the ball. The Yeti aren’t to be taken lightly, but their defense has been inconsistent over the course of the season. The Wraiths have several playmakers that I think are going to show up in the playoffs and have an impacts: Jason Spearhead, Tyler Varga, and Dirk Cutter are just some of the great players that I think can and will play better in this must-win game on the road. I’ll give the edge to the Wraiths.
The next match-up is going to be the Outlaws and the Otters who will duke it out for the ASFC title in Arizona. These match-ups have been some of the best of the season, with the Outlaws having the edge at 3-1. The Otters team is built around the trenches. They have the best offensive and defensive lines in the league. Despite it not always showing on the score board they have the number scoring defense and have two of the league’s best rushers. They’re biggest weakness is probably in their secondary, where they don’t have a lot of players that jump out at you like the rest of the team. The Outlaws are the opposite on offense; they’re a pass heavy team with receivers that like to get down field. Their defensive strength is in their line backing core and secondary, where they lead the league in defensive points and turnovers. I wouldn’t sleep on the Otters, they’re going to try their hardest to win on the road against their rival. I think the deciding factor is going to be home many interceptions Mike Boss throws, if he can protect the ball better than the Outlaws, the Otters have a good shot at the win. I’m taking the Outlaws to get one more win against their rivals at home.
The championship game is left with the Outlaws and Wraiths. These teams are currently tied 1-1 and haven’t played since week 6. These are two high powered offenses with solid defenses to back them up, but I’m going to take the Outlaws here. The Wraiths haven’t played the Outlaws or Otters since the first half of the season, I think the Outlaws defense is going to dictate the game with pressure from the front 7 and opportunistic plays by the secondary. If the Outlaws play their style of football by winning the field position battle and turnover battle, while also containing Josh Garden on big plays, they’ll get the W.
Playoff Matchups
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Future Talent
Finding a player that is going to have an impact in these playoffs was easy, Gregor Clegane is going to be key to any success the Otters have in the post season. Sure, he’s lining up next to the favorite to win the MVP, but it takes two to tango…or something like that. Clegane is helping Winchester sure up the left side of the Otters’ offensive line, which likely also improves Winchester’s play. I don’t think there is a better duo on any offensive line. The Otters’ offense is built on the back of power running and having a good combination of guard and tackle is key to success on the ground. The Otters are sure to face teams that are capable at stopping the run and having Clegane around to keep them on schedule is a huge boon. If you stop the Otters run game, their offense is likely to struggle. Mike Boss is probably an underrated quarterback, but at this point in his career you don’t want to put the pressure of carrying an offense on his shoulders. If Leroy Jenkins and Omar Wright continue their regular season success in the post season it will be on the back of, or behind the back of, Gregor Clegane as much as Angus Winchester. @automatic
I did something a bit different for the offensive player comparison. I made a little graphic comparing the Arizona Outlaws and Orange County Otters offensive lines, by position.
Bottom Third
Here's a little comparison of the Hawks defense and wraiths defense on "impact" plays.
Playoff Predictions
The first match-up is going to be the NSFC title where the Wraiths will travel to Colorado to take on the Yeti. The Yeti are 3-1 in the series thus far, including a win at home to close out the season. In the one win of the season the Wraiths brought their A-game on defense and claimed victory on 15 points from their kicker Booter. Offensively, the teams are pretty close. Separated by just 6 points on the season, both are led by two of the best quarterbacks in the league. In terms of offensive skill players the Wraiths have the league’s receiving leader Josh Garden and the top rusher in Nuck. Their offense focuses on these two guys while the Yeti use a committee approach to both receiving and rushing. The separation between the teams comes out on the defensive side of the ball. The Yeti aren’t to be taken lightly, but their defense has been inconsistent over the course of the season. The Wraiths have several playmakers that I think are going to show up in the playoffs and have an impacts: Jason Spearhead, Tyler Varga, and Dirk Cutter are just some of the great players that I think can and will play better in this must-win game on the road. I’ll give the edge to the Wraiths.
The next match-up is going to be the Outlaws and the Otters who will duke it out for the ASFC title in Arizona. These match-ups have been some of the best of the season, with the Outlaws having the edge at 3-1. The Otters team is built around the trenches. They have the best offensive and defensive lines in the league. Despite it not always showing on the score board they have the number scoring defense and have two of the league’s best rushers. They’re biggest weakness is probably in their secondary, where they don’t have a lot of players that jump out at you like the rest of the team. The Outlaws are the opposite on offense; they’re a pass heavy team with receivers that like to get down field. Their defensive strength is in their line backing core and secondary, where they lead the league in defensive points and turnovers. I wouldn’t sleep on the Otters, they’re going to try their hardest to win on the road against their rival. I think the deciding factor is going to be home many interceptions Mike Boss throws, if he can protect the ball better than the Outlaws, the Otters have a good shot at the win. I’m taking the Outlaws to get one more win against their rivals at home.
The championship game is left with the Outlaws and Wraiths. These teams are currently tied 1-1 and haven’t played since week 6. These are two high powered offenses with solid defenses to back them up, but I’m going to take the Outlaws here. The Wraiths haven’t played the Outlaws or Otters since the first half of the season, I think the Outlaws defense is going to dictate the game with pressure from the front 7 and opportunistic plays by the secondary. If the Outlaws play their style of football by winning the field position battle and turnover battle, while also containing Josh Garden on big plays, they’ll get the W.
Playoff Matchups
Future Talent
Finding a player that is going to have an impact in these playoffs was easy, Gregor Clegane is going to be key to any success the Otters have in the post season. Sure, he’s lining up next to the favorite to win the MVP, but it takes two to tango…or something like that. Clegane is helping Winchester sure up the left side of the Otters’ offensive line, which likely also improves Winchester’s play. I don’t think there is a better duo on any offensive line. The Otters’ offense is built on the back of power running and having a good combination of guard and tackle is key to success on the ground. The Otters are sure to face teams that are capable at stopping the run and having Clegane around to keep them on schedule is a huge boon. If you stop the Otters run game, their offense is likely to struggle. Mike Boss is probably an underrated quarterback, but at this point in his career you don’t want to put the pressure of carrying an offense on his shoulders. If Leroy Jenkins and Omar Wright continue their regular season success in the post season it will be on the back of, or behind the back of, Gregor Clegane as much as Angus Winchester. @automatic
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