The Juggernauts Stun the Androids

by Benedict Undersnatch

November 24, 2023

NPL Results – Week 11!

Michael continues their ascension to the Prophet Division throne! Jerry emerges victorious in a hotly contested divisional battle against Cari! Axell finally corrects course! And the Evil Entities make easy work of their opponents in Priiiiiiime Tiiiiiiime!

NPL Upset of the Week

Only three pickers liked the odds for the Giants facing the Commanders and their victory was good enough for a 92.68% underdog rating, making it the upset of the week!

ESPN Experts vs The NPL

The ESPN experts were better than the NPL players this week. The ESPN experts lead the series 44-30-36.

Correct
Incorrect
Accuracy
ESPN
5
5
56.67
NPL
4
6
55.24

Brandon vs Josh

The Braggadocios push around the Javelineers and avoid another streak. That’s two winning streaks and a losing streak successfully avoided by Brandon this season. They’ve got that streak free shine.

BRANDON WINS, 27-12

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Brandon
6
4
11
27
Josh
5
5
8
12
Adam vs Michael

A humble winning streak faces a next-level losing streak. The Adam Bombs have dropped five straight before traveling for this match-up. They nearly pulled it off if not for a disastrous overtime.

MICHAEL WINS, 43-28

Game decided by the Monday Madness Tiebreaker!
Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Adam
6
4
19
28
Michael
6
4
4
43
Berkenbile vs LeScoot

The LeScavengers are one of the most fascinating teams in 2023. They started the year on a brutal losing streak to fall to 0-6. They get a little assist from the absent-minded Baboons here, and just like that they’re threatening .500. What?

LeSCOOT WINS, 29-0

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Berkenbile
1
4
85
0
LeScoot
6
4
2
29
Ryan vs Bette

The Reremice are fighting for the division but keep losing traction. The Blue Tits needed just three points in the bonus period to seal the deal on this tough home victory.

BETTE WINS, 27-24

Game decided by the Monday Madness Tiebreaker!
Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Ryan
6
4
3
24
Bette
6
4
0
27
Matt vs Vince

The Mystic Division is deceptively competitive. With this win, the Vapulaters move to 6-5 for the division lead, but Matt’s 4-7 is definitely still alive for the division title. Could be interesting.

VINCE WINS, 40-53

Game decided by the Monday Madness Tiebreaker!
Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Matt
7
3
17
43
Vince
7
3
10
50
Samuel vs Erik

Just when it looked like Erik was finally finding their identity, winning three of four from weeks six through nine and threatening to break even, they’ve come crashing down to earth with their second straight loss.

SAMUEL WINS, 29-12

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Samuel
6
4
9
29
Erik
5
5
0
12
Jerry vs Cari

The Pyschic Division Suck Bowl was more interesting than most expected. Were the Jaws-of-Life playing down to their competition, or are they just bad? Regardless, both teams showed up for this rivalry game that saw over seventy combined points.

JERRY WINS, 38-33

Game decided by the Monday Madness Tiebreaker!
Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Jerry
6
4
9
38
Cari
6
4
14
33
Brent vs Ricky

Having already swept the other two teams in the division, the eye of Mordor turns its gaze on their remaining foe, the Rock Lobsters. They find little opposition in the Wild Card hopeful, winning their third straight. Again.

BRENT WINS, 26-15

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Brent
6
4
25
26
Ricky
5
5
8
15
DaVena vs Rachel

Tale of two records here. The dust settles on this one and the Ballerinas improve to 6-5, good enough for last place in the division. Their opponents, the home team Wrecking Balls fall to 5-6. But they’re just one game back from first!

DaVENA WINS, 26-6

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
DaVena
6
4
21
26
Rachel
4
6
8
6
Kelly vs Axell

Just in the nick of time, the Axell Abactors finally correct course. Having started the year on a red hot six game winning streak, they’ve since dropped four straight. They rebound here with a big win at home.

AXELL WINS, 27-13

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Kelly
5
5
1
13
Axell
6
4
0
27
Miranda vs Kevin

NPL Title Belt Match!

The Martians didn’t get to hold on to that title belt very long. They get absolutely get drop kicked off the rope and bashed with a suspiciously light weight garbage can by the home team Killcows.

KEVIN WINS, 26-0

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Miranda
2
8
7
0
Kevin
6
4
4
26
Steven vs Corey

The Cutthroats were facing a five game losing streak if they couldn’t snap out of it against the Sausages. Thankfully, they executed well in front of the home fans and transfer the magic of “Losing Streak” to their visiting opponents.

COREY WINS, 29-15

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Steven
5
5
7
15
Corey
6
4
18
29
Chris vs Laci

The Cannibals visit the surprisingly stout Labeorphiles, both teams battling for the top spot in their division late in the season. The Labeorphiles come away with a big win.

LACI WINS, 36-15

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Chris
5
5
5
15
Laci
7
3
4
36
Andrew vs Joel

The Juggernauts will not be intimidated by the shockingly formidable Androids. The visitors come in with a 9-1 record, second best in the NPL and are silenced in overtime by a late touchdown.

JOEL WINS, 37-30

Game decided by the Monday Madness Tiebreaker!
Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Andrew
6
4
13
30
Joel
6
4
6
37
Travis vs Brian

The Bongos were the best regular season team last year, but haven’t found that same success in 2023. But, they’re right there at the top of their division, within striking distance of the playoffs, and they get a confidence boosting win in this absolute blowout.

BRIAN WINS, 44-0

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Travis
3
7
9
0
Brian
8
2
12
44
Jennifer vs Ethan
Game of the Week

Ethan comes in with a five game losing streak. The Jellyfish enter the game with a three game winning streak. So naturally, the laughably bad, struggling, behind on stadium lease bills, lets everyone know they’re vegan Evil Entities absolutely destroys the visiting Jennifer Jellyfish in PRIIIIIIIME TIIIIIIIME.

ETHAN WINS, 28-0

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Jennifer
3
7
17
0
Ethan
6
4
14
28

Jason’s Player of the Week

Brian Bongos

Brian Bongos

Correct: 8, Incorrect: 2, MM off by: 12

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