SBowl: Despite his quadruple lock, Rob can't surpass the Discord for the playoff crown. Baer captures third, just ahead of @verydumbdog.bsky.social and @crendor.bsky.social. Randy ends at 9-8 as Sinvicta leverages his lock curse to ensure the Seahawks' victory. Thanks for another great season!
Conf: It all comes down to the final game as Discord leads Rob and Baer by one win. @verydumbdog.bsky.social sits alone at 11-5, just ahead of @crendor.bsky.social for fourth. Randy is on the precipice of 50% while @sinvicta.bsky.social's lock curse continues to thrive in the post-season.
Extra for Apollo's stat: He correctly predicted Giants/Cowboys in Sept when both teams were coached by a Brian (Daboll/Schottenheimer). After the Giants changed to Mike Kafka, he correctly predicted their Patriots game (vs.Mike Vrabel), but was wrong on their second Cowboys game (now Mike vs. Brian)
Div: Rob's perfect week puts him in a tie for first with the Discord one game up on Baer and @verydumbdog.bsky.social! The ACs sit in the middle of the standings, just ahead of @crendor.bsky.social. @sinvicta.bsky.social and Randy are both sitting at an even 50%.
Wild Card: It's a tight race for first as Baer starts off hot, keeping pace with the Discord. @sinvicta.bsky.social, Rob, and @verydumbdog.bsky.social sit tied in third, one game up on @crendor.bsky.social and the AC. Randy will need a strong finish to maintain his playoff crown!
And we'll close out with the usual assortment of extra stats:
1) Divisional standing predictions from the preseason
2) Records from various media outlets (no locks)
3) Season and career stats
4) Career win% graph
5?) More in the Discord!
Thanks for a great regular season, now on to the playoffs!
More playoff pick-tures, plus full pick-based standings for everyone! (Randy had a lot of 9-8 teams in the NFC)
Tie-breakers should be accurate to NFL rules
With the close of the regular season, it's time for playoff pick-tures showing what the playoffs would look like if they were based on each individual's picks this season!
W18: The winner is Discord with Baer capturing the host crown! Sinvicta falls behind @crendor.bsky.social for runner-up as Rob closes out the season on a high note. @verydumbdog.bsky.social secures the best lock record and Randy finishes above 50% for the first time ever!
Now for the year-end stats!
W17: While Discord holds top position, Baer passes @sinvicta.bsky.social for 2nd place! @crendor.bsky.social pulls ahead in the race for 3rd, leaving the ACs, Rob, and @verydumbdog.bsky.social behind. Randy has secured his first season above 50%!
An explanation of the heat numbers in the new image:
The range is from -5 (coldest) to +5 (hottest). Each host's pick is worth 1 (4 total) + 1 from the Discord which is split based on vote distribution: (hot-cold)/total
Ex) 10C/10R/40H is [(40-10)/60]=+0.5
Note that 0/5 isn't cold, it's "Just Right"
W16: No changes in the top 3 as Discord, @sinvicta.bsky.social, and Baer hold onto their positions. Rob passes @crendor.bsky.social with the ACs close behind in the battle for fourth. @verydumbdog.bsky.social maintains his lock streak and Randy suffers his first losing record in five weeks.
W15: Discord is still on top with @sinvicta.bsky.social maintaining 2nd just above Baer. @crendor.bsky.social holds onto fourth above Rob and the ACs who are quickly moving up while @verydumbdog.bsky.social continues his now best ever lock streak. Randy is now 43-21 (67%) over the last four weeks.
W14: Discord maintains top spot as @sinvicta.bsky.social moves back ahead of Baer for second. @crendor.bsky.social's strong week puts him ahead of Rob and the ACs. @verydumbdog.bsky.social suffers a harsh fall after a tough set of games. Randy looks set to have his first season above 50% ever.
W13: While Discord holds onto the lead, Baer sneaks back into second, just half a game over @sinvicta.bsky.social. Rob makes up some ground on @verydumbdog.bsky.social while @crendor.bsky.social leverages a strong week to catapult past the ACs. Randy continues toward one of his best seasons ever
W12: Discord extends their lead over @sinvicta.bsky.social who is now only half a game up on Baer for second. @verydumbdog.bsky.social keeps pace ahead of the ACs and Rob as @crendor.bsky.social falls behind the pack after a rough week. Randy keeps above 50% with another strong showing.
W11: Discord remains on top, but @sinvicta.bsky.social is closing fast after a very strong week. Baer holds onto third, two games up on @verydumbdog.bsky.social. @crendor.bsky.social stays ahead of Rob and the ACs while Randy quickly descends back toward 50%.
W10: Discord still sits at the top, ahead of @sinvicta.bsky.social while a strong week propels Baer into third place! @crendor.bsky.social follows in fourth, only a hair ahead of @verydumbdog.bsky.social as Rob looks for a return to form next week. Randy continues to enjoy life above 50%.
W9: While the Discord remains on top, @sinvicta.bsky.social flies into second with a strong week, just half a game up on @crendor.bsky.social. @verydumbdog.bsky.social sits in third, one game up on Rob and Baer. Randy course corrects back toward 50%.
W8: Discord remains on top, but @crendor.bsky.social and @verydumbdog.bsky.social close the gap with strong weeks, keeping just ahead of a surging @sinvicta.bsky.social. Rob suffers his first lock loss in over a year and now sits tied with Baer. Randy climbs further above 50%; how high will he go?
W7: Discord holds onto the lead with a solid week while @crendor.bsky.social takes over second, just ahead of Rob and @verydumbdog.bsky.social. @sinvicta.bsky.social catches up to Baer as the ACs try to keep pace with the pack. Randy gets a perfect 50% week.
W6: While Discord maintains top spot, all 5 hosts are in a tight fight for second! Rob is just half a game up on @crendor.bsky.social who's half a game up on Baer who is one game up on @sinvicta.bsky.social and @verydumbdog.bsky.social. Randy keeps above 50% for another week.
As a bonus, here are some graphs showing the NFL. com Power Ranking progression of each team so far this season!
W5: A rough week for most leaves the Discord on top, three games ahead of Baer who has @crendor.bsky.social and Rob hot on his heels. The ACs keep ahead of @sinvicta.bsky.social and @verydumbdog.bsky.social thanks to the Jaguars 1v7 and Randy manages to jump above 50% for the first time this season!
W4: September comes to a close with the Discord in the top spot, just two games up on Baer! @verydumbdog.bsky.social and Rob are tied for third, just ahead of the ACs who are in a battle with @sinvicta.bsky.social and @crendor.bsky.social. Randy manages a perfect 50% week.
W3: As it tends to do, week 3 gave everyone a bit of trouble. Discord remains on top as @verydumbdog.bsky.social drops into third, one game back of Baer. Rob and the ACs are in a dead heat with @crendor.bsky.social close behind. Randy needs a strong week if he is to return to 50%.
W2: An incredible week across the board with @verydumbdog.bsky.social leading the charge at 16-1 tying him with the Discord for top spot! @sinvicta.bsky.social, Rob, and Baer are one game back with Crendor and the ACs hot on their tail. Randy has already settled into his 50% comfort zone.
W1: And with that, a new season is underway! The discord gets off to a strong start, sitting alone in first, one game ahead of Rob. @crendor.bsky.social and @verydumbdog.bsky.social both go 12-5, which is good for third, just ahead of Baer, Randy, the ACs, and the mystery coach!
And with that, the season comes to a close with Randy taking his third playoff Pick 'Ems crown! @verydumbdog.bsky.social gets second, just ahead of the Discord as @crendor.bsky.social, Rob, Baer, and the ACs come up short of 50%. Thanks to the guys for another great year of talking about football!
The Conference Round is in the books and Randy has secured a strong lead with his double 1v6 lock wins. @verydumbdog.bsky.social takes second as the only host above 50%, followed by @crendor.bsky.social and Discord in third. Rob and Baer round out the top 6, just above the ACs.