After two weeks of games, we're starting to get a better idea of how good each DSFL team actually is. At least compared to when there were zero games played, after all, two games is a very small sample size. Get ready for your weekly dose of developmental hot takes!
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The San Antonio Marshals (2-0) ?+2
The Marshals are the only DSFL team sitting at 2-0, winning one away game and one home game. What sets them at the number one position (other than their record) is their defense. The Marshals defense has not allowed more than 6 points a game (!!!), allowed just an average of 72.5 rushing yards per game, and leads the DSFL in sacks (10) and interceptions (5). On offense they lead the league in average rushing yards per game at 140.
Where the Marshals have room to improve is their penalties and their passing attack. They only averaged 125 passing yards per game (last in the league) and have committed an astounding 23 penalties over their two games. They'll need to work on their discipline if they hope to hang on to their #1 power rank.
2.
The Norfolk SeaWolves (1-1) ?+3
The SeaWolves appear to have the best offense in the DSFL, led by the electric C. Adams at QB. They lead the league in points per game (18), total yards per game (340.5), and passing yards per game (243.5). Their defense is absolutely no push over either, and is currently second in the league. They have given up 12 points a game (second in the league), allowed only 228 yards per game (first in the league), and only allowed 120 passing yards per game (first in the league).
The SeaWolves are currently a top tier team in the DSFL, and the only reason I don't have them at #1 above the Marshals is because the Marshals beat them 11-6, though that was at home.
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The Tijuana Luchadores (1-1) ?-2
I still maintain that the Luchadores have the strongest roster in the DSFL, but right now it looks like they are still trying to figure out how to use it most effectively. This is a team that had a dominant week 1 home win over the Pythons 26-3, but then traveled to Kansas City to play the Coyotes where they lost 28-9. I think they certainly have the tools in place to turn things around though. After all, we've only played two games.
4.
The Kansas City Coyotes (1-1) ?+2
The Coyotes had an interesting two weeks. First, they got embarrassed in their own stadium by losing to the visiting Marshals 23-6. But then in week 2 when the Luchadores came to town, they turned around and beat them 28-9. Not totally sure what that's about, and could just be a case of "everybody has bad days." We'll have to see which Coyotes team is the "real" one, the one that loses 23-6 at home, the one that completely destroys a strong Luchadores team, or somewhere in the middle.
It is worth mentioning that the Coyotes are the team that arguably got hit the hardest by losing key players to NSFL call ups. It'll be interesting to see how they adjust and perform this season.
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The Portland Pythons (0-2) ?-3
The Pythons are the only DSFL team that hasn't won a game yet, but (hot take alert) I don't think they're the worst team in the DSFL, just the most unlucky. They got destroyed week 1 facing a strong Luchadores team in Tijuana, and then narrowly lost at home against the Blues, despite the fact that the Pythons are currently second in the league in total offensive yards, rushing yards, and rush defense. Their problem is they can't turn their yards into scores, as they are last in the DSFL in points scored per game (8). Despite their low rank, I wouldn't be surprised if they turned it around as the season progresses, as they have a lot of active players who will only get better as time goes on.
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The Chicago Blues (1-1) ?-2
Despite their one win, the Blues are actually performing the worst in the DSFL in almost every single team category. They second to last in points per game (14.5), last in offensive yards per game (238.5), second to last in both rushing and passing yards per game (95 and 142.5), last in points allowed per game (21.5), last in yards allowed per game (358), and last in both rushing yards allowed and passing yards allowed per game (128.5 and 229.5).
These problems are nothing that can't be fixed though. If the Blues can shore up their offense to sustain longer drives, it will keep their defense off the field longer. In the wacky world of the DSFL, rosters can change in the blink of an eye with call ups and waiver claims. If they can avoid having their key players called up and can take advantage of the waiver wire, there is no reason to believe that they cannot turn things around.
NOTE: I'm apparently terrible at power rankings because of how different these are from my Week 0 rankings, so take these with a grain of salt
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The San Antonio Marshals (2-0) ?+2The Marshals are the only DSFL team sitting at 2-0, winning one away game and one home game. What sets them at the number one position (other than their record) is their defense. The Marshals defense has not allowed more than 6 points a game (!!!), allowed just an average of 72.5 rushing yards per game, and leads the DSFL in sacks (10) and interceptions (5). On offense they lead the league in average rushing yards per game at 140.
Where the Marshals have room to improve is their penalties and their passing attack. They only averaged 125 passing yards per game (last in the league) and have committed an astounding 23 penalties over their two games. They'll need to work on their discipline if they hope to hang on to their #1 power rank.
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The Norfolk SeaWolves (1-1) ?+3The SeaWolves appear to have the best offense in the DSFL, led by the electric C. Adams at QB. They lead the league in points per game (18), total yards per game (340.5), and passing yards per game (243.5). Their defense is absolutely no push over either, and is currently second in the league. They have given up 12 points a game (second in the league), allowed only 228 yards per game (first in the league), and only allowed 120 passing yards per game (first in the league).
The SeaWolves are currently a top tier team in the DSFL, and the only reason I don't have them at #1 above the Marshals is because the Marshals beat them 11-6, though that was at home.
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The Tijuana Luchadores (1-1) ?-2I still maintain that the Luchadores have the strongest roster in the DSFL, but right now it looks like they are still trying to figure out how to use it most effectively. This is a team that had a dominant week 1 home win over the Pythons 26-3, but then traveled to Kansas City to play the Coyotes where they lost 28-9. I think they certainly have the tools in place to turn things around though. After all, we've only played two games.
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The Kansas City Coyotes (1-1) ?+2The Coyotes had an interesting two weeks. First, they got embarrassed in their own stadium by losing to the visiting Marshals 23-6. But then in week 2 when the Luchadores came to town, they turned around and beat them 28-9. Not totally sure what that's about, and could just be a case of "everybody has bad days." We'll have to see which Coyotes team is the "real" one, the one that loses 23-6 at home, the one that completely destroys a strong Luchadores team, or somewhere in the middle.
It is worth mentioning that the Coyotes are the team that arguably got hit the hardest by losing key players to NSFL call ups. It'll be interesting to see how they adjust and perform this season.
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The Portland Pythons (0-2) ?-3The Pythons are the only DSFL team that hasn't won a game yet, but (hot take alert) I don't think they're the worst team in the DSFL, just the most unlucky. They got destroyed week 1 facing a strong Luchadores team in Tijuana, and then narrowly lost at home against the Blues, despite the fact that the Pythons are currently second in the league in total offensive yards, rushing yards, and rush defense. Their problem is they can't turn their yards into scores, as they are last in the DSFL in points scored per game (8). Despite their low rank, I wouldn't be surprised if they turned it around as the season progresses, as they have a lot of active players who will only get better as time goes on.
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The Chicago Blues (1-1) ?-2Despite their one win, the Blues are actually performing the worst in the DSFL in almost every single team category. They second to last in points per game (14.5), last in offensive yards per game (238.5), second to last in both rushing and passing yards per game (95 and 142.5), last in points allowed per game (21.5), last in yards allowed per game (358), and last in both rushing yards allowed and passing yards allowed per game (128.5 and 229.5).
These problems are nothing that can't be fixed though. If the Blues can shore up their offense to sustain longer drives, it will keep their defense off the field longer. In the wacky world of the DSFL, rosters can change in the blink of an eye with call ups and waiver claims. If they can avoid having their key players called up and can take advantage of the waiver wire, there is no reason to believe that they cannot turn things around.
NOTE: I'm apparently terrible at power rankings because of how different these are from my Week 0 rankings, so take these with a grain of salt
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