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Championship Weekend

(9) Black Mambas @ Rice-A-Roni (1)

Match-Up Overview At the open portion of Wednesday's practice, report that Jalen Hurts is not on the field with the rest of the team as Black Mambas prepares for their sixth Championship game in franchise history. This time against a divisional rival and Golden State Champion, Rice-A-Roni. Black Mambas and Rice-A-Roni split their series games, with Black Mambas taking the first game in Week 3, handing Rice-A-Roni their first franchise loss. However, in an epic battle between the two highest-scoring teams, Rice-A-Roni defeated Black Mambas in Week 12. In both games, the quarterbacks were almost identical in stats. In Week 3's game, Jalen Hurts threw for 340 yards, 3 touchdowns, and rushed for 20 yards. He was accumulating 30 points in fantasy football. Josh Allen, the quarterback for Rice-A-Roni, threw for 400 yards, 2 touchdowns, and rushed for 47 yards. Unfortunately for Rice-A-Roni, Allen fumbled late in the 4th quarter giving Black Mambas the ball back and, ultimately, the victory. The total stats for Josh Allen in Week 3 accumulated 29 points in fantasy football. In their Week 12 contest, Josh Allen had the final say. Allen threw for 253 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, and ran for 78 yards.

Allen fumbled once but was able to pick it up and capped off the broken play with 1 rushing touchdown. Josh Allen extended his push toward a league MVP and showcased his skill on the ground and through the air. This performance garnered a 32-point total in fantasy football. Jalen Hurts matched Allen's performance with his own. He threw for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns while exploiting Rice-A-Roni's rush defense. Hurts ran for 157 yards on the ground. Like their Week 3 contest, the game was decided on a fumble. Hurts lost the ball late, giving it back to Rice-A-Roni, who secured the win with a go-ahead touchdown. Hurts total was 31 points in fantasy football. In both of their contests, these quarterbacks showcased their elite skill in the air and on the ground. Now with questions about whether or not Jalen Hurts will be able to go as he deals with a separated shoulder. Rice-A-Roni has opened up as a big favorite to defeat division rival Black Mambas and reach Super Bowl XVI in their rookie season. Black Mambas may have to look elsewhere at quarterback; the problem is that anyone plugged into the most critical position in football will not be able to match Jalen Hurts skill set or leadership. Right now, Baker Mayfield has been taking most of the snaps for Black Mambas, but there are rumblings that they may be looking at what quarterbacks are available through free agency. If Jalen Hurts unable to suit up, it will be up to the running game and defense to keep Black Mambas in the game. We've seen how fast Josh Allen and company can drive down the field, and if Hurts isn't active, it will be interesting to see how much that affects the morale of the rest of the team. Rice-A-Roni came into the Elite Fantasy League with extra draft picks and was able to use those picks to build a roster that was a contender right out of the gate. One thing is sure, this rivalry between Black Mambas and Rice-A-Roni will only continue to heat up. For years, Black Mambas' rivalries consisted of Rainelo Hawks when the Hawks were in the same division as these Mambas'. However, in the last couple of years, Black Mambas did not have that main rival - the Pacific division was Black Mambas and Black Mambas alone.

With the entrance of Rice-A-Roni into the EFL and within the Golden State division, it looks like this tug-of-war for the battle of the Bay will be between Black Mambas and Rice-A-Roni for years to come. Hyrule Empire and Balls Deep in the Bay are also in rebuild mode, so realistically, Black Mambas, a proven winner, looks like they'll be facing off against Rice-A-Roni not just for the division but for Super Bowl titles. While Rice-A-Roni won the Golden State division, the game this weekend is more significant than any division title. A chance to play in the Super Bowl. In their first year, Rice-A-Roni has an opportunity to get to the Super Bowl in their expansion season. For Black Mambas, they are seeking their fourth Super Bowl appearance. Being one of three teams to have won two Super Bowls and one of two to win back-to-back titles, Black Mambas understand the challenge of getting to the Super Bowl, let alone winning it. Us football fans are hoping that Jalen Hurts can play. In a game that will only build this rivalry, we want to see the best players fighting for a chance to represent the Golden State division in Super Bowl XVI. The projections have Rice-A-Roni winning big in what could be a historic victory in the Elite Fantasy League. Regardless of what happens, however, both these teams should be proud of their seasons. Black Mambas is the last remaining Wild Card team still standing. Rice-A-Roni has already shown the league they can hang with the best of the best in their rookie campaign and will be a threat for years to come. I can't wait for this weekend to see who wins the third installment of "The Battle of The Bay" - with an opportunity to play in Super Bowl XVI.

(4) Black Hole Son @ Crocs (3)

Match-Up Overview He was terrible. He was tortured. He threw 2 interceptions. He tossed a ball off a face mask. He flung passes to nowhere. He couldn't find the end zone. He couldn't find himself. In the final minutes against division rival, LilShupeScoresBIGPoints on Sunday, Justin Herbert was beaten. But he was still barking. "I got it!" he screamed at his teammates on the sideline. "I got it, fellas! You give us a chance, and we got it!" Moments later, with the score tied and 44 seconds remaining, and the ball on their 23-yard line, Crocs gave him that chance. Justin Herbert got every inch of it by wrapping the team in his giant hands, owning the city on his shoulders, and doing it all with the tiniest of smiles. Herbert sent the Crocs, who acquired him in a trade at the trade deadline, to their first postseason win and a chance to play for a trip to Super Bowl XVI in Detriot, Michigan, at Ford Field. Much like Justin Herbert and Crocs, Kirk Cousins and Black Hole Son struggled to do anything early.

When Black Hole Son went into halftime on Saturday trailing at home against Evolution, could anyone have imagined Kirk Cousins would end up winning the offensive player of the week? Moreover, he sent his team to the Championship game that will be played on the road in Nashville, Tennesse. Cousins was 6 of 12 for 43 yards and a pick-six. The massive deficit wasn't his fault; there was a blocked punt, a fumble by the running game, a miscommunication with his receiver on the interception, and two 4th and 1 failure that was taken out of his hands, but he wasn't off to a strong start, either. However, Black Hole Son rallied and took a commanding lead over Evolution, the loser of Super Bowl XV. Cousins was at the forefront of it all. He completed 28 of 42 passes for 417 yards and four touchdowns in the second half, leading Black Hole Son with poise, accuracy, and intelligent decision-making. The veteran ended up with a career-high 460 passing yards and was named the offensive player of the week. With an opportunity to get to the Super Bowl, Black Hole Son will continue to look toward Kirk Cousins to continue his big play ability against an opponent they have never faced. It will be the first-ever contest between Black Hole Son and Crocs. Crocs have played every franchise at least once in their two years in the Elite Fantasy league; however, they proceeded to miss the opportunity to play Black Hole Son - until now. Early projections have the Northern-Midwest Champions knocking off the Cascadia-Sunbelt Champions by only 1 point. Crocs are favored by 1 point, and many expect it to be a very tight contest. Both teams have excellent running games and should rely on them instead of asking so much from their quarterbacks.

But as we've seen over the last few weeks, these teams win and die with how their quarterbacks go since both of these teams traded for Herbert and Cousins. Although the excitement and interest fall on the shoulders of the quarterbacks and their exciting comeback victories last week, this game will most certainly be decided by what defense can control the trenches. Both defenses rank in the top five in the league against the pass and run; this game should be much closer than the other Championship game. It is hard to say which way this game will unfold. These teams are evenly matched, and both are Division winners, respectively. Crocs are searching for their first Super Bowl appearance, while Black Hole Son is looking for their second Super Bowl appearance. Black Hole Son has only been in this position once before, where they were able to defeat their opponent in the Championship game and get to Super Bowl XIII, where they defeated LilShupeScoresBIGPoints to win their first and only Super Bowl Championship in franchise history. On the brink of looking for their second Super Bowl, Black Hole Son will hope to start hot early and stifle Derrick Henry, who has been bottled up the last couple of weeks and is itching to explode to have a monumental game. Can Crocs get Henry going against this defense, or will they rely on Justin Herbert again to come through at the end? Realistically, it may come down to that against a very dominant defense. Black Hole Son has the better defense, but Crocs has the better offense, so what will happen when these two teams clash? Well, we're just going to have to wait and see.

2023 DRAFT ORDER

1. Balls Deep (0-13)

2. VanillaGorillas (3-10)

3. Hahn's Hitters (4-9)

4. Rainelo Hawks (5-8)

5. Hyrule Empire (6-7)

6. The Canadian Cripplers (6-7)

7. The Busy Killers (7-6)

8. Ultimate Savages (8-5)

9. Straight Edge Society (7-6)

10. LilShupeScoresBIGPoints (8-5)

11. Evolution (8-5)

12. Yuba City Sultans (9-4)

** 13 Through 16 Yet To Be Determined

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