The Androids Execute the ‘Blowout Win’ Protocol

by Stephen A. Smiff

September 27, 2023

NPL Results – Week 3!

The Eruption are still waiting for signs of volcanic activity! The Blue Tits continue to bully the Foreteller Division! The Evil Entities suck again! Jennifer sneaks into the Win column! Check their IDs! It’s the NPL, Week Three!

NPL Upset of the WeekWith 30 of 32 NPL players and 8 of 9 ESPN Experts picking against them, the Texans were 92.68% underdogs and earn the NPL Upset of the Week with their 37-17 win over the Jags.
The NPL players were better than the ESPN experts this week

ESPN: 7 correct, 3 incorrect, accuracy: 62.22%

NPL: 8 correct, 2 incorrect, accuracy: 59.06%

The ESPN experts lead the series 40-28-33

Josh vs Michael

The Minotaurs sure gave the good guys a scare in this one, taking the game to overtime before the Javelineers were able to put it away for the W.

JOSH WINS, 31-26

Game decided by the Monday Madness Tiebreaker!
Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Josh
6
4
2
31
Michael
6
4
7
26
Berkenbile vs Ryan

The Reremice get destroyed by the Baboons here, furthering the long history of Bat-Monkey violence.

BERKENBILE WINS, 37-6

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Berkenbile
7
3
10
37
Ryan
4
6
1
6
Matt vs Samuel

The Micropolitans make no apologies about their Super Soaker-filled-with-hot-sauce defensive approach. While not technically against the rules to spray hot sauce in the faces of your opponents, does it have to be Taco Bell Diablo sauce?

MATT WINS, 36-14

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Matt
7
3
8
36
Samuel
5
5
9
14
Erik vs Vince

The Eruption started the season with an abundance of confidence, but one gets the sense that it won’t last after this rather pathetic defeat at the hands of the Vapulaters.

VINCE WINS, 8-0

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Erik
3
7
2
0
Vince
4
6
5
8
Jerry vs Brent

NPL Title Belt Match!

The Jaws-of-Life really wanted to get that NPL Title Belt back, but Brent has already had it re-sized and bedazzled in BB Cannons colors and just simply refuses to lose it.

BRENT WINS, 45-30

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Jerry
7
3
8
30
Brent
8
2
3
45
Ricky vs Cari

With only six arrests in regulation, this was one of the more peaceful renewals of the Rock Lobsters – Bous rivalry. And with the victory here, Ricky moves to 12-9 in their match-ups, which will certainly increase that arrests number.

RICKY WINS, 27-15

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Ricky
6
4
2
27
Cari
5
5
21
15
Bette vs LeScoot

The Blue Tits didn’t run into much resistance from the LeScavengers here, who are still waiting on their first W of the season. Maybe Bette can lend them one of their three.

BETTE WINS, 18-4

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Bette
5
5
4
18
LeScoot
4
6
5
4
Adam vs Brandon

The Braggadocios do a do-si-do and switch to a run heavy offense for this match-up, a move not anticipated by the Adam Bombs defense who showed up with garbage can lids duct taped to their gloves in hopes of breaking up some passes.

BRANDON WINS, 45-21

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Adam
6
4
4
21
Brandon
8
2
15
45
Ethan vs Rachel

While it’s no surprise to see the Wrecking Balls atop the division, it is rather unusual to see the Evil Entities winless at the bottom of the conference. Rachel makes easy work of this one.

RACHEL WINS, 54-24

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Ethan
6
4
14
24
Rachel
9
1
13
54
Kelly vs Miranda

Kelly has little trouble with the home team in this one, forcing an NPL best nine three-and-outs on defense, which many speculate did not help the Martians offense.

KELLY WINS, 35-6

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Kelly
7
3
4
35
Miranda
4
6
5
6
Corey vs Laci

Could the Labeorphiles be legit this season? They improve to 2-1 on the year and sport one of the top offenses in the conference. They spoil an otherwise impressive performance from the visiting Corey offense.

LACI WINS, 56-32

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Corey
7
3
12
32
Laci
9
1
7
56
Andrew vs Travis

The Tichorrhines offense has been all but extinct so far this season, and they get shutout by the surprise Androids here. Andrew moves to 3-0 on the year, one of the few undefeated teams left in the early NPL season.

ANDREW WINS, 38-0

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Andrew
7
3
22
38
Travis
2
8
19
0
Brian vs Joel

The Bongos bounce back, upsetting the home team Juggernauts. They were without Joel Michael Jowell-Jollsberg in the second half, who had to leave to film a cereal commercial again.

BRIAN WINS, 27-12

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Brian
6
4
8
27
Joel
5
5
1
12
Chris vs Steven

The Cannibals make a Sausage scramble, dicing up the competition with a quick passing game, slicing them up with an efficient running attack, mixing them in with some eggs, potatoes, and peppers, and… where was I?

CHRIS WINS, 38-14

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Chris
7
3
8
38
Steven
5
5
5
14
DaVena vs Jennifer

The Jellyfish weren’t exactly a highlight reel on offense, but they did do the important thing: score more points than the other team. DaVena joins the home team in the division cellar at 1-2 thanks to this L.

JENNIFER WINS, 20-5

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
DaVena
4
6
10
5
Jennifer
5
5
7
20
Kevin vs Axell
Game of the Week

Don’t look now, but the Axell Abactors are the top team in the NPL. They put the #1 offense display in PRIIIIIIIME TIIIIIIIME and prove to be too much for the visiting Killcows defense. After going up 45-10, the Abactors even pulled their starters. Thinking this was a psychological ploy, the Killcows also pulled their starters. Eventually, both teams had fans suiting up to fill out the rosters. It was confusing.

AXELL WINS, 55-23

Correct
Incorrect
MM Off By
Score
Kevin
6
4
8
23
Axell
9
1
3
55

Jason’s Player of the Week

Axell Abactors

Axell Abactors

Correct: 9, Incorrect: 1, MM off by: 3

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