This week was pure gridiron drama — close calls, clutch performances, and a couple of trips to the shed. With the season nearing its halfway mark, the playoff race is heating up like a Sunday night two-minute drill. Let’s recap the action across the divisions:

 Weekly Recap:

 United Game of the Week

Coach Simon’s Tigers 263 – Coach Shady’s Rock Dawgs 249 A 14-point nail-biter where Coach Shady came out blazing with: Matthew Stafford: 78 points Dak Prescott: 68 points But the rest of the squad fizzled, with no one cracking 28. Coach Simon countered with:The Williams Brothers: 59 & 63 points — tag-team takeoverDanny “Pesos” Jones: 41 points — just enough to seal the win

 United Woodshed Game of the Week

Coach Rivera’s Kingsmen 274 – Coach Sam’s Talons 170 Margin: 104 points — a dominant display Coach Rivera’s squad: Baker “Don’t Call Me Faker” Mayfield: 80 points Puka Nacua: 37 points Zach Ertz: 0 points (and still won by triple digits) Coach Sam’s Talons struggled: Bo Nix: 43 points — the lone bright spot Courtland Sutton: 27 points The rest of the lineup couldn’t match Baker’s solo output.

 Nitro Game of the Week

Coach Runkle’s Kittle-One 273 – Coach Taylor’s Outlaws 256 Margin: 17 points — a division battle with playoff implications Coach Runkle’s stars: Williams: 63 points Jalen Hurts: 48 points Coach Taylor’s Outlaws fought hard: Jared Goff: 50 points Emeka Egbuka: 74 points — breakout performance Jags Defense: 27 points — almost flipped the script These two are tied in the standings — expect fireworks if they meet again.

 Nitro Woodshed Game of the Week

Coach Mullins’ Greenwave 274 – Coach Elder’s DOW 216 Margin: 58 points — “Respect Your Elders” edition Coach Mullins brought the storm: Uncle Rico: 89 points — fantasy folklore Ja’Marr Chase: 63 points Trevor “Sunshine” Lawrence: 62 points — golden-haired gunslinger Coach Elder held his own: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN): 59 points Bill: 56 points But it wasn’t enough to weather the Greenwave.

Midseason Takeaway

Kingsmen & The Chop: Sitting atop their divisions like fantasy royalty EE: Breathing down The Chop’s neck Other Divisions: Separated by a single game — chaos incoming