The DSFl has been a wild, unpredictable ride during S23. On the onset, London and Myrtle Beach reigned supreme for the first 4-5 weeks before both decided to simultaneously tank their respective seasons during the last 4 weeks. Entering this final week, both teams sit at the bottom of their divisions but both teams will make the playoffs.
For Myrtle Beach, they have too much talent on their roster to not revert back to their early season form and show why they were the consensus pre-season favorite to win the Ultimini and defend their title. Myrtle Beach has the most capped players in the league and Minnesota is the only other team that can rival the surplus of talented linemen littered throughout the Buccs roster. Tijuana has found their groove and will likely roll to the division crown with 11 wins, but Myrtle Beach will need a big win against Minnesota and hoping for Dallas to drop at least two games against Norfolk, London, Tijuana, and Kansas City. Luckily Dallas and Norfolk must play each other in week 11.
Now, everything I said to support Myrtle Beach completely contradicts London. London is young, inexperienced, and has one of the weakest group of linemen in the league. However, the reason why London will pull off the miracle run into the playoffs resides in their high powered offense. London has one of the best DSFL QB's, two top WR prospects, one of the top TE's prospects, and they have received a big boost from their third WR ---- making their lethal passing attack even more potent. If London can sustain longer drives and not repeatedly put their defense in such compromised positions, we should see a return to their early season form where they beat Tijuana and Myrtle Beach. London does play in a weak division, with three teams sitting at 4-6. However, London needs to find magic against Myrtle Beach or Minnesota(they must beat the average Dallas and Portland) in order to capitalize on their hot start and weak division. With the upgrades on offense, they should be able to surprise most of their foes these last four weeks.
For Myrtle Beach, they have too much talent on their roster to not revert back to their early season form and show why they were the consensus pre-season favorite to win the Ultimini and defend their title. Myrtle Beach has the most capped players in the league and Minnesota is the only other team that can rival the surplus of talented linemen littered throughout the Buccs roster. Tijuana has found their groove and will likely roll to the division crown with 11 wins, but Myrtle Beach will need a big win against Minnesota and hoping for Dallas to drop at least two games against Norfolk, London, Tijuana, and Kansas City. Luckily Dallas and Norfolk must play each other in week 11.
Now, everything I said to support Myrtle Beach completely contradicts London. London is young, inexperienced, and has one of the weakest group of linemen in the league. However, the reason why London will pull off the miracle run into the playoffs resides in their high powered offense. London has one of the best DSFL QB's, two top WR prospects, one of the top TE's prospects, and they have received a big boost from their third WR ---- making their lethal passing attack even more potent. If London can sustain longer drives and not repeatedly put their defense in such compromised positions, we should see a return to their early season form where they beat Tijuana and Myrtle Beach. London does play in a weak division, with three teams sitting at 4-6. However, London needs to find magic against Myrtle Beach or Minnesota(they must beat the average Dallas and Portland) in order to capitalize on their hot start and weak division. With the upgrades on offense, they should be able to surprise most of their foes these last four weeks.
