The Championship.
In the GFL's storied history, we've had 9 champions and this coming Monday night as the Broncos take on the Raiders, one more will be crowned.
This combatants are Nic Kaminski and Tyler Strayer, friends and colleagues of the GFL. These two have had storybook seasons and it will all conclude with one final showdown. Win and you're the man for the rest of the season and the defending champion at our 2019 draft where Phil Smith our commissioner will be celebrating 10 years of hosting the Grandville Football League on Yahoo.
There's not much left to say because it's down to two.
And then there will be one.
ONE CHAMPION. ONE TEAM. ONE GFL TITLE.
GFL 2018 TITLE GAME: GIVE EM THE PEEN (6-7) VS MARSHAWN OF THE DEAD (9-4)
Nic and Tyler meet in our Championship game overcoming odds as Nic struck down our 1 seed WHAT BIKE? and owner Buster and Tyler overcame a potential Michael Thomas to defeat our 3 seed Shri Returns and owner Will. Nic and Tyler met once this season in Week 9 where Tyler defeated Nic by a score of 144.06 to 130.32. Now they're set for a fiery rematch that will decide who gets bragging rights for the rest of the year and well into the Summer of 2019.
Just a brief note on good sportsmanship. Tyler and Nic agreed to split the potential winning of $350 to an even $175 each. So good on them for agreeing to save face and just take an equal amount of cash instead of the original $250/$100 split. I will agree to this as an interesting option for the two championship contenders if it was agreed upon. Let's get to the breakdown!
QB BREAKDOWN: Nic had QB Deshaun Watson and QB Baker Mayfield to decide between and the matchup for Mayfield is tempting as he faces a broken down Bengals team, Watson gets the confident but bruised Philadelphia Eagles. It will be interesting to see who Nic picks. Tyler dropped Kirk Cousins this week and picked up Mitch Trubisky but he also has Jameis Winston and Lamar Jackson. Trubisky will play a rejuvenated 49ers squad coming off a Seattle upset, Winston gets the Cowboys in Dallas and Jackson gets the Chargers in Los Angeles. Trubisky is the choice here. Since Watson has the most upside, Nic wins the QB breakdown. Advantage: Nic.
RB BREAKDOWN: If there's any strength to a championship squad, it's Nic's stable of running backs he has. He really drafted well and has been able to overcome any injuries that occurred. He has a who's who's of running backs to choose from. Starring for him are Alvin Kamara and Joe Mixon. But he also has the upside of Tarik Cohen and the newly fired up Derrick Henry. There's also Matt Breida but he's always hurt. As for Tyler, he was lucky to grab Nick Chubb when he could, James White's volume is very unpredictable but the return of Melvin Gordon is essential to this team and he picked up Green Bay Packers RB Jamaal Williams for $6 on the waiver and Elijah McGuire for the Jets. But due to star power, I side with Nic. Advantage: Nic.
WR BREAKDOWN: For Nic, it's all on how DeAndre Hopkins performs and if he can perform on one freaking leg like he did against the Jets last week, then all bets are off he can do it against the Eagles. The freaking Eagles who beat the Rams somehow. He also has the surging Jarvis Landry in a plus matchup against the Bengals. He also has Curtis Samuel and Jordy Nelson but I doubt they see the starting lineup. Tyler's WR corps rely on Julio Jones who can let you down at any point, Doug Baldwin who finally blew up last week against the 49ers, he also picked up Mike Williams who is a real interesting play if Keenan Allen sits against the Ravens and he then has the always reliable Larry Fitzgerald. Since he has more boom potential, I'll give receivers advantage to Tyler. Advantage: Tyler.
TE BREAKDOWN: You would think Zach Ertz vs Jared Cook is one sided but you'd be surprised to know that Zach Ertz and Nick Foles were not on the same page last week as Ertz had a ho hum game of only 5.2 points. As for Cook, he's been solid for weeks and one of Derek Carr's favorite targets. If Nic is down, Jared Cook could deliver the championship victory as a Christmas present for Nic but since Ertz has so much more potential. I'll go with Tyler's team. Advantage: Tyler.
K/DEF BREAKDOWN: Nic and Tyler both has solid options here this week. Nic will have Greg Zuerlien who could have a solid week against the Cardinals and it looks like he's going with the Titans defense vs Josh Johnson and Washington. Tyler has the quite accurate Michael Badgley who's been kicking solidly for the Los Angeles Chargers and has a solid chance of scoring against the Ravens. Tyler's going to go with the Browns defense against the Bengals and it's a solid streaming choice. But any team with Zuerlien is going to get the nod for me. Advantage: Nic.
FINAL CALL: When you have four starting potential running backs, DeAndre Hopkins and for the heck of it, Greg Zuerlien, you are a championship caliber team and usually can overcome most odds. Tyler can still win this game with boom games from Julio, Baldwin, Ertz, and his QB. But looking at this on paper, I just see too much potential in Nic's team for him to not claim the GFL 2018 crown.
Winner: GIVE EM THE PEEN and owner Nic Kaminski.
Consolation game quick picks.
Shri Returns vs WHAT BIKE? In our alternate timeline championship, Will and Buster meet in yet another battle with Buster holding a 2-0 record on the season. Due to a lack of upside and the fact Kerryon Johnson is on IR now. I see Buster taking a 3-0 record against Will this year in our 3rd place showdown.
KZOO RIVER MONSTERS vs OBJs give me a Chubb: KJ and Jeff meet in our 7th place showdown. Jeff has a 2-0 season record over KJ and Jeff will be heavily favored to win this one and should win this one outright.
Captain Insano vs Nader Jr. Ryan and Goose had two of the most disappointing fantasy seasons in the league and it will conclude with our 9th place battle. The season series is split 1-1. Both of these teams are underachievers but looking at it on paper, Goose has the better team and should win with ease.
NFL PICKS
Washington @ Titans: Titans should have Derrick Henry run all over Washington.
Ravens @ Chargers: I don't think Lamar Jackson can beat Philip Rivers head to head.
Giants @ Colts: You know I'm not giving up yet.
Jaguars @ Dolphins: I mean the Jaguars just lost to Washington...
Falcons @ Panthers: With Cam Newton getting shut down, I like Atlanta.
Bengals @ Browns: They're getting that 7th win, Will :P
Buccaneers @ Cowboys: Dallas better hope they bounce back.
Vikings @ Lions: Did you see the Vikings drop 41 on Miami? Pray for Matt Patrica.
Bills @ Patriots: If the Bills win, the window truly is closing on this dynasty.
Packers @ Jets: I almost want to pick the Jets but Aaron Rodgers will play.
Texans @ Eagles: Eagles are playing for their playoff lives but it's over, Philly.
Rams @ Cardinals: Yeah the Rams better hope they win.
Bears @ 49ers: This defense is straight fire.
Steelers @ Saints: This could be a potential Super Bowl game but I like the Saints at home.
Chiefs @ Seahawks: I almost want to pick Seattle but they're too volatile. Mahomes baby.
Broncos @ Raiders: Upset of the week. Jon Gruden saves Christmas Eve with an Oakland victory. The Broncos are falling apart and it's mostly Case Keenum's fault.
Well my friends, this is the final blog of the regular GFL season. I will probably do a blog for Week 17 because why not.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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