Week 13 Lines
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The Top Ten: Week 13
Commentary: What a difference a week makes. In Week 11, only two franchises won $500. In Week 12, 13 of the 28 Funny Money franchises won at least $500. If you split your games or lost $500, you fell woefully behind this week. Babe and Bud Fox both won their wild card bets, but Bud was perfect for the week and Babe split. The playoff picture is murky out West, where we have a new leader and a group of four at the top. The wild card berths are up for grabs, with a gaggle of franchises on the bubble.
Before we get to The Top Ten this week, by popular demand, here are the franchises that still have their wild card bet available:
East: Karl Farbman; The People’s Champ; The Phoenix
North: Mr. DeBlasis; The Beard of Zeus; Yaz
South: Bayonnaise; Boss Hardigan; Don Mattingly; Rick Moranis; Will Cover
West: Gordon Bombay
Five weeks to go. Winter is coming.
(current total; last week’s ranking)
1. Karl Farbman ($2,800; 1)
Farbman keeps on rolling. He won all three of his bets last week and maintains his lead in the East and overall. With the league doing so well, he didn’t pull away, but didn’t let anyone catch up either.
2. Larisa Oleynik ($2,200; 3)
Larisa came back from a disappointing Week 11 to win $500 and stay atop of the North. She’s up by $800 on the rest of the division and only back $600 for the overall crown. Interesting that her two closest competitors in the North both still have their wild card bets.
3. Ron Mexico ($2,100; 4)
A big week for Ron as he wins $500 and takes over the lead in the West. Currently, he owns the tiebreaker (winning percentage) over Bud Fox. For now, he’s holding off the rest of the division and still has his sights set on the overall title.
4. Bud Fox ($2,100; 7)
The unorthodox $600-$200-$200 bet pays off for Bud Fox, as he wins all three and moves up the leaderboard. One or two more good weeks and the rookie will be a lock for the playoffs.
5. Blossom Russo ($2,000; 5)
Blossom throws her flowered hat into the mix in the West as well, winning $500 and just $100 back of the leader. She’s only $800 from the overall leader right now.
6. Gordon Bombay ($1,800; 2)
The good news is that Gordon won $100 in Week 12. The bad news is that the rest of his division excelled and he went from first to fourth. It’s worth noting that Gordon is the only franchise in the West that is yet to use his wild card bet. It might be too early to use this week, but he’s got it in his back pocket.
7. The Beard of Zeus ($1,400; 9)
The Beard won $500 and jumped back up to second in the North. He’s got a hold on one of the playoff berths if the season ended today, and still has his big bet on the shelf.
8. Yaz ($1,200; 6)
Yaz split his bets, but is still hanging around in the North. Historically (and given his age, there is a long history to reflect on) he thrives during the stretch run, so he’s definitely a dangerous franchise with five weeks left.
9. The Notorious A.B.T. ($1,200; 10)
A.B.T. bounced back and didn’t let Farbman get any farther away in the East. Notorious is still $1,600 behind, and would be the last man out if the playoffs started today. Week 13 will be crucial for his postseason chances.
10. The People’s Champ ($1,000; NR)
The Champ won $500 and stayed relevant in the East and in the playoff race. He’s still got his big bet left. Come on, Champ, get it over with. We all know it’s coming: $800 on the Giants this week.
Others receiving votes: Face; Will Cover; Babe; Waldo Geraldo Faldo
Dropped out: Will Cover
Week 13 Standings
East
| Karl Farbman | $2,800 |
| The Notorious A.B.T. | $1,200 |
| The People’s Champ | $1,000 |
| The 21th Precinct | $200 |
| Kimmy Gibbler | $100 |
| The Phoenix | -$900 |
| Teddy KGB | -$1,000 |
North
| Larisa Oleynik | $2,200 |
| The Beard of Zeus | $1,400 |
| Yaz | $1,200 |
| Babe | $800 |
| T-Ferg | $200 |
| Mr. DeBlasis | -$1,100 |
| Kiko Garcia | -$2,400 |
South
| Will Cover | $1,000 |
| Slovy Maximus | $700 |
| Don Mattingly | $600 |
| Boss Hardigan | $200 |
| Rick Moranis | $100 |
| Mr. Marbles | -$100 |
| Bayonnaise | -$1,100 |
West
| Ron Mexico | $2,100 |
| Bud Fox | $2,100 |
| Blossom Russo | $2,000 |
| Gordon Bombay | $1,800 |
| Face | $1,000 |
| Waldo Geraldo Faldo | $900 |
| Art Schlichter | -$900 |
Overall Leader
| Karl Farbman | $2,800 |
| Larisa Oleynik | $2,200 |
| Ron Mexico | $2,100 |
| Bud Fox | $2,100 |
| Blossom Russo | $2,000 |
Wild Card Standings
| Bud Fox | $2,100 |
| Blossom Russo | $2,000 |
| Gordon Bombay | $1,800 |
| The Beard of Zeus | $1,400 |
| Yaz | $1,200 |
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| The Notorious A.B.T. | $1,200 |
| The People’s Champ | $1,000 |
| Face | $1,000 |
| Waldo Geraldo Faldo | $900 |
| Babe | $800 |
Week 12 Picks
Week 12 Lines
Reminder: All bets must be placed by Wednesday night at midnight in order to be considered on time.
The Top Ten: Week 12
Commentary: With over half of the league betting on the G-Men on Sunday night, it was sink or swim for most of the FMFL. Vince Young sank a lot of franchises, but most of The Top Ten stayed intact. Blossom Russo was the only franchise with a wild card bet in Week 11, and she used it well, getting closer to the division lead in the West. With six weeks to go, 14 franchises have used their wild card bet, and 14 still have it available. The bye weeks are over, and many will be pulling the trigger on the big bet soon, jockeying for playoff position.
(current total; last week’s ranking)
1. Karl Farbman ($2,300; 2)
Farbman started the week $400 behind overall leader Larisa. He pulled off a $1,000 swing with a perfect week and is now $600 up on the rest of the league and has a $1,600 lead in the East.
2. Gordon Bombay ($1,700; 3)
Bombay only dropped $100 and maintained the lead in the West, but a host of franchises are right behind him. There are four franchises in the division within $600.
3. Larisa Oleynik ($1,700; 1)
A rare -$500 week for Larisa dropped her out of the overall lead, but she still is up in the North. Her division lead was trimmed to $400 after starting the week with a $1,100 advantage over Yaz.
4. Ron Mexico ($1,600; 6)
Ron was the only other franchise besides Farbman to have a perfect Week 11 and he’s nipping at the heels of Bombay. His strong winning percentage is proof that he should be in it for the long haul.
5. Blossom Russo ($1,500; 10)
Blossom got wild and crazy and hit her big bet on Chicago, but lost the little one, netting $600 for the week. She’s $200 out of the lead in the West.
6. Yaz ($1,300; 5)
Yaz won one and pushed one, inching him closer to Larisa. He has a firm grip on a playoff spot right now and still has his wild card bet on the shelf (Larisa already used her big bet).
7. Bud Fox ($1,100; 7)
Bud eked out $100 and is in the mix in the crowded West and is in playoff position, but might have to get more aggressive if he wants to make a run for the division crown.
8. Will Cover ($1,100; NR)
Will had a solid week to overtake Moranis in the South. He has a $500 lead on the rest of the division. Week 12 could be his chance to break away from the pack.
9. The Beard of Zeus ($900; NR)
The Beard is hanging in there and is only $800 out of the lead in the North, and is clinging to the final playoff spot.
10. The Notorious A.B.T. ($700; 4)
A disappointing week for the A.B.T., who dropped $500 and fell out of playoff position. He’ll need a big Week 12 to get back into the mix.
Others receiving votes: The People’s Champ; Face; Waldo Geraldo Faldo
Dropped out: Rick Moranis; The People’s Champ
Week 12 Standings
East
| Karl Farbman | $2,300 |
| The Notorious A.B.T. | $700 |
| The People’s Champ | $500 |
| Kimmy Gibbler | $0 |
| The 21th Precinct | $0 |
| The Phoenix | -$400 |
| Teddy KGB | -$1,500 |
North
| Larisa Oleynik | $1,700 |
| Yaz | $1,300 |
| The Beard of Zeus | $900 |
| T-Ferg | $300 |
| Babe | $200 |
| Mr. DeBlasis | -$1,200 |
| Kiko Garcia | -$1,800 |
South
| Will Cover | $1,100 |
| Rick Moranis | $600 |
| Don Mattingly | $300 |
| Boss Hardigan | $300 |
| Slovy Maximus | $200 |
| Mr. Marbles | $0 |
| Bayonnaise | -$600 |
West
| Gordon Bombay | $1,700 |
| Ron Mexico | $1,600 |
| Blossom Russo | $1,500 |
| Bud Fox | $1,100 |
| Face | $500 |
| Waldo Geraldo Faldo | $400 |
| Art Schlichter | -$1,000 |
Overall Leader
| Karl Farbman | $2,300 |
| Gordon Bombay | $1,700 |
| Larisa Oleynik | $1,700 |
| Ron Mexico | $1,600 |
| Blossom Russo | $1,500 |
Wild Card Standings
| Ron Mexico | $1,600 |
| Blossom Russo | $1,500 |
| Yaz | $1,300 |
| Bud Fox | $1,100 |
| The Beard of Zeus | $900 |
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| The Notorious A.B.T. | $700 |
| Rick Moranis | $600 |
| The People’s Champ | $500 |
| Face | $500 |
| Waldo Geraldo Faldo | $400 |
Week 11 Picks
Week 11 Lines
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The Top Ten: Week 11
Commentary: Week 10 was good to the FMFL, with four franchises winning their wild card wagers. All four bet the same way, and eked out a win with Pittsburgh. With seven weeks to go, 15 of the 28 franchises still have their wild card bet available. The division leaders all stayed the same this week, but there was some shuffling on the second level, with a few teams entering and exiting the playoff picture.
(current total; last week’s ranking)
1. Larisa Oleynik ($2,200; 1)
Larisa squeaked out $100 last week and stays on top of the league. With a $1,100 lead in the North, it looks like it’s her title to lose, but there are a number of dangerous franchises in the division.
2. Karl Farbman ($1,800; 3)
A big $500 week for Farbman vaults him into the number two position. He now has a $600 lead in the East and still has his wild card bet available.
3. Gordon Bombay ($1,800; 2)
Bombay dropped $100 but is still setting the pace out West. He’s up $700 on familiar foe Ron Mexico, with a herd of franchises right behind him. This is still a wide open division.
4. The Notorious A.B.T. ($1,200; NR)
A big week for the A.B.T.! He hit his wild card bet and jumped up to second in the East behind Farbman. Would have been a $1,000 week if the Chiefs hadn’t been Tebowed.
5. Yaz ($1,100; NR)
Yaz won $500 and moved into second in the North. He’s still a bit behind Larisa, but has his wild card bet on the shelf and might need to use it in the next few weeks if he falls more behind than he already is.
6. Ron Mexico ($1,100; NR)
Ron bet the Steelers and Jags and it paid off, as a perfect week got him back near the leader in the West. He’s in playoff position if the season ended today.
7. Bud Fox ($1,000; 6)
Bud went with the conservative five-teamer last week, losing three and winning two. This sound financial-minded two-headed monster better start upping the ante if they want to be in the postseason.
8. Rick Moranis ($1,100; 8 )
Rick pulled away from the field in the South with a $300 week. He’s $500 from his nearest competition and still has his wild card bet.
9. The People’s Champ ($1,000; 4)
How does the Champ only drop $100 and plummet five spots in The Top Ten? It was a good week for everyone else and the league passed him by. He’s still in line for a postseason berth, but the clock is ticking.
10. Blossom Russo ($900; 7)
Blossom split her bets, and just stayed in The Top Ten. She is in the weeds right now, waiting to strike.
Others receiving votes: The Beard of Zeus; Waldo Geraldo Faldo; Will Cover
Dropped out: Face; The Beard of Zeus; Will Cover
