Week 15 Lines
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The Top Ten: Week 15
Commentary: The races continue to tighten as we are a mere three weeks away from the playoffs. There is a tie for the overall lead. There is a tie for the final playoff spot, which is currently at $1,100. There are three franchises at $1,100 and three more at $1,000 which makes Week 15 the most crucial of the season.
After The Notorious A.B.T. saw Baltimore choke the game away last week (along with his wild card bet), there are 12 big bets still on the board:
East: Boss Hardigan; Gordon Bombay; The 21th Precinct; The Beard of Zeus
North: The Phoenix; Yaz
South: Will Cover; Don Mattingly
West: Blossom Russo; Face; Kiko Garcia; The People’s Champ
(current total; last week’s rank)
1. Blossom Russo ($2,300; 2)
Blossom jumps up to the top spot, as she has the tiebreaker edge with three weeks left. She also is still holding onto her wild card bet, and it looks as though only Face can catch her in the West, barring a big disappointment.
2. Bayonnaise ($2,300; 1)
The ‘Naise drops $300 for the week, but still is tied for the overall lead and leads the North. Week 15 is big in the division race – some distance between Bayonnaise and the field and he can cruise down the stretch, but a slip-up and he can be trailing in the blink of an eye.
3. Gordon Bombay ($2,000; 3)
Bombay split his bets and maintains higher ground in the East, but his lead is only $100 with three weeks left. Interesting to note that all four of the top franchises in the East still have their wild card bets available. All four have a legitimate shot at the division (and overall) title.
4. The Beard of Zeus ($1,900; 6)
The Beard heats up again as he wins $500. He’s nipping at the heels of Gordon Bombay and is now in pole position for a wild card berth in the playoffs. He’s also just $400 off the overall lead.
5. Larisa Oleynik ($1,900; 4)
Larisa is looking good for the postseason, and can now set her sights on the division or regular season title. She’s already used her wild card bet, but is $800 ahead of the final playoff spot.
6. Yaz ($1,400; 7)
Yaz split his bets in Week 14, but has the all-important wild card bet on the shelf with only a few more chances to use it. He can make a run at the division, but losing it would put him on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
7. Will Cover ($1,400; 5)
WC continues to drop back, but nevertheless he retains his lead in the South Division. He looked like a shoo-in four weeks ago for the postseason, but a few bad weeks and his playoff bubble will burst.
8. Face ($1,100; NR)
Face is coming on at the right time. He wins $500 and vaults himself into the playoff scene. He would have the second last wild card spot if the season ended today. He also still has his big bet available. Interesting fact: without any fines this year, Face would be at $1,900.
9. Don Mattingly ($1,100; NR)
Donnie isn’t exactly bringing the “wow” factor, but is squeaking into the playoff picture. He holds onto the final spot because of the tiebreaker. The Donald and Will Cover are the only two South franchises with their wild card bets available.
10. Bud Fox ($1,100; 8)
Bud was close to losing $500 last week, but survived to remain in The Top Ten. He’s only missing out on the postseason because of a tiebreaker. Because he already wagered his wild card bet, he’s a long shot to catch Blossom for the division.
Others receiving votes: Boss Hardigan; The 21th Precinct; Waldo Geraldo Faldo
Dropped out: Waldo Geraldo Faldo; The 21th Precinct
Week 15 Standings
East
| Gordon Bombay | $2,000 |
| The Beard of Zeus | $1,900 |
| The 21th Precinct | $1,000 |
| Boss Hardigan | $1,000 |
| Karl Farbman | $200 |
| Mr. DeBlasis | -$800 |
| Teddy KGB | -$1,200 |
North
| Bayonnaise | $2,300 |
| Larisa Oleynik | $1,900 |
| Yaz | $1,400 |
| Waldo Geraldo Faldo | $1,000 |
| Ron Mexico | $400 |
| Kimmy Gibbler | $300 |
| The Phoenix | -$1,200 |
South
| Will Cover | $1,400 |
| Don Mattingly | $1,100 |
| Mr. Marbles | $700 |
| Babe | -$300 |
| The Notorious A.B.T. | -$600 |
| T-Ferg | -$1,500 |
| Rick Moranis | -$2,100 |
West
| Blossom Russo | $2,300 |
| Face | $1,100 |
| Bud Fox | $1,100 |
| Kiko Garcia | $400 |
| The People’s Champ | $0 |
| Art Schlichter | -$600 |
| Kenny Powers | -$1,100 |
Overall Leader
| Blossom Russo | $2,300 |
| Bayonnaise | $2,300 |
| Gordon Bombay | $2,000 |
| The Beard of Zeus | $1,900 |
| Larisa Oleynik | $1,900 |
Wild Card Standings
| The Beard of Zeus | $1,900 |
| Larisa Oleynik | $1,900 |
| Yaz | $1,400 |
| Face | $1,100 |
| Don Mattingly | $1,100 |
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| Bud Fox | $1,100 |
| Waldo Geraldo Faldo | $1,000 |
| The 21th Precinct | $1,000 |
| Boss Hardigan | $1,000 |
| Mr. Marbles | $700 |
| Ron Mexico | $400 |
| Kiko Garcia | $400 |
| Kimmy Gibbler | $300 |
| Karl Farbman | $200 |
Week 14 Picks
Week 14 Lines
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The Top Ten: Week 14
Commentary: Week 13 featured a handful of backdoor covers and last second wins, including New England failing to cover on a meaningless field goal (which sunk many franchises) and Philadelphia’s miraculous final-minute punt return to lose by 5 instead of 11 (which a few franchises benefitted from). The division races are pretty close in the East and South, and the North and West are close to being runaways.
With four weeks left, here’s a look at the franchises that still have their coveted wild card bet:
East: Boss Hardigan; Gordon Bombay; The 21th Precinct; The Beard of Zeus
North: The Phoenix; Yaz
South: Will Cover; Don Mattingly; The Notorious A.B.T.
West: Blossom Russo; Face; Kiko Garcia; The People’s Champ
(current total; last week’s rank)
1. Bayonnaise ($2,600; 1)
Bayonnaise’s wild ride continues with another perfect week. After treading water in the North for weeks, he has surged to a $800 lead in the division, and maintains his lead for the overall crown.
2. Blossom Russo ($2,400; 4)
A big week for Blossom as she wins $500 and increases her lead in the West. She’s $1,200 ahead of the rest of the pack and just $200 behind The ‘Naise for the overall lead.
3. Gordon Bombay ($1,900; 2)
Bombay dropped $100 in Week 13, but keeps his lead in the East. He’s $500 ahead and still has his wild card bet. Gordie just needs to keep his head above water to win the division.
4. Larisa Oleynik ($1,800; 5)
Larisa lost $100 and now has some ground to make up in the North Division. On the bright side, she still has the top wild card spot and is looking good for the playoffs with four weeks to go.
5. Will Cover ($1,500; 3)
Will’s free-fall continues as he loses $500. However, no one in the South has been able to capitalize on his vulnerability. WC still has a $500 lead on the rest of the division, though his confidence must be shaken after a few tough weeks.
6. The Beard of Zeus ($1,400; 7)
Beard stays the course and is in postseason position, but is still $500 behind Bombay in the North. He also still has his wild card bet, which will make the next month quite interesting.
7. Yaz ($1,300; 6)
Yaz suffers a rough week, losing $500 and taking a step back in the division race. He’s holding onto a playoff berth, but will need to change his ways if he doesn’t want to be passed by the rest of these young whippersnappers.
8. Bud Fox ($1,200; 9)
Bud is still in a good spot heading into Week 14, as he’d be invited to the postseason party if the season ended today. His big bet is gone, so he might need an extra boost by way of a perfect week to give him more of a cushion.
9. Waldo Geraldo Faldo ($1,100; 10)
WGF is currently the last man in right now and still has an outside shot of making a run at the division if he can come up with a perfect week or two down the stretch.
10. The 21th Precinct ($1,100; NR)
With 13 weeks in the books, the 21th has hung around and now needs one final push to make his first playoff appearance since 2008.
Others receiving votes: Don Mattingly; Ron Mexico; Boss Hardigan
Dropped out: Don Mattingly
Week 14 Standings
East
| Gordon Bombay | $1,900 |
| The Beard of Zeus | $1,400 |
| The 21th Precinct | $1,100 |
| Boss Hardigan | $900 |
| Karl Farbman | $300 |
| Mr. DeBlasis | -$700 |
| Teddy KGB | -$1,100 |
North
| Bayonnaise | $2,600 |
| Larisa Oleynik | $1,800 |
| Yaz | $1,300 |
| Waldo Geraldo Faldo | $1,100 |
| Ron Mexico | $900 |
| Kimmy Gibbler | -$200 |
| The Phoenix | -$1,600 |
South
| Will Cover | $1,500 |
| Don Mattingly | $1,000 |
| Mr. Marbles | $600 |
| The Notorious A.B.T. | $0 |
| Babe | -$200 |
| T-Ferg | -$1,000 |
| Rick Moranis | -$1,600 |
West
| Blossom Russo | $2,400 |
| Bud Fox | $1,200 |
| Face | $600 |
| The People’s Champ | $500 |
| Kiko Garcia | $300 |
| Art Schlichter | -$700 |
| Kenny Powers | -$1,200 |
Overall Leader
| Bayonnaise | $2,600 |
| Blossom Russo | $2,400 |
| Gordon Bombay | $1,900 |
| Larisa Oleynik | $1,800 |
| Will Cover | $1,500 |
Wild Card Standings
| Larisa Oleynik | $1,800 |
| The Beard of Zeus | $1,400 |
| Yaz | $1,300 |
| Bud Fox | $1,200 |
| Waldo Geraldo Faldo | $1,100 |
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| The 21th Precinct | $1,100 |
| Don Mattingly | $1,000 |
| Boss Hardigan | $900 |
| Ron Mexico | $900 |
| Face | $600 |
| Mr. Marbles | $600 |
| The People’s Champ | $500 |
| Karl Farbman | $300 |
| Kiko Garcia | $300 |
Week 13 Picks
