The Top Ten: Week 16
Commentary: With just two weeks to go in the regular season we bid adieu to The Beard of Zeus, who lost his wild card, and T-Ferg, who was eliminated via the Chris B. Corey rule. The only division leader that changed this week was in the East, where it’s a three horse race. The race for the final few playoff spots is tightening up, and Week 16 will be crucial in determining who can coast into the playoffs and who will be biting their nails in Week 17. There are a handful of franchises in contention that still have their wild card bets, but if any of those franchises loses the big bet, it will break the playoff race wide open.
Here are the seven franchises that can still bet their wild cards:
East: None
North: Bayonnaise; Boss Hardigan
South: Kiko Garcia; The 21th Precinct; The Notorious ABT; Will Cover
West: The People’s Champ
(Total; previous ranking)
1. Kimmy Gibbler ($1,200; 1)
Kimmy eked out $100 in Week 15 and now enjoys a $700 lead in the South and a $600 lead for the overall title. However, both of these races might be in jeopardy since Kiko still has his wild card bet.
2. Teddy KGB ($600; 4)
A huge week for Teddy, who won $500 and now has a gigantic lead in the West. He’s up by $1,700 with two weeks to play, and seems to have it almost wrapped up. Teddy now sets his sights on the overall title.
3. Kiko Garcia ($500; 3)
As mentioned above, Kiko is in position to make a run at Kimmy both for the division and overall lead. But losing his wild card bet could crush his playoff dreams if the rest of the league catches up to him.
4. Bayonnaise ($300; 2)
A rough week for Bayonnaise, who lost $300 and can’t seem to break away in the North. He’s up by $600 in the division and is by no means safe. He has his wild card bet available, but at this point there is more risk than reward if he uses it.
5. Will Cover ($0; 5)
Another week goes by and Will wins $100, remaining in playoff position. There’s a slim chance he could catch Kimmy these last two weeks if he wins his wild card, but much like Bayonnaise, he’s likely to hang onto it for now.
6. Gordon Bombay (-$300; 9)
A big Week 15 for Bombay, who won $500 and went from third to first in the East. He’s in the catbird’s seat right now, but only maintains a $200 lead at the moment.
7. The Phoenix (-$300; 7)
The Phoenix won $100 last week and is still trailing Bayonnaise for the North lead. The postseason race is heating up behind him, too, and a step in the wrong direction could doom him this week.
8. Karl Farbman (-$500; 8)
Farbman keeps trending positive, as he wins $300 and now trails Bombay by $200. Karl’s in playoff position but is by no means out of the woods.
9. Ron Mexico (-$700; 6)
A rough week for Ronnie, who lost $500 and dropped from first to third in the East. He holds the final playoff spot right now, but just barely.
10. Rick Moranis (-$900; NR)
Rick made a big move, winning $500 and getting back into the playoff race. A strong finish will get him into the postseason.
Others receiving votes: Mr. Marbles; Kenny Powers; Face
Dropped out: Mr. Marbles
