PLAYOFF PICTURE TIGHTENS
Updated by The Commissioner Tue Nov 18 6:07am CT
Week 11 delivered exactly what fantasy fans hoped for—close finishes, unexpected upsets, and major movement in the playoff race. With just a few weeks left before the six-team playoff field is set, margins have never been thinner.
Under league bylaws, the top two teams earn first-round byes, while the next four teams—two per division—enter the Wild Card Round. The remaining teams will square off in the Toilet Bowl.
With Week 11 in the books, here’s how the postseason picture shifted.
American Conference: 50 Shades Survives, Chaos Behind Them
50 Shades of Great 91, Brooklyn Bombers 89
In a nail-biter, league leader 50 Shades of Great edged the Bombers, improving to 7–4 and staying atop the American Conference. The win puts 50 Shades a step closer to the #1 seed and a first-round bye.
For Brooklyn, the loss essentially ends any playoff hopes. At 3–8, they now look destined for the Toilet Bowl.
Two Dogs 63, Mr. Swift’s Fantasy Experience 58
A low-scoring slugfest, but Two Dogs pulled out a critical win to move to 6–5, tightening their grip on the division’s second playoff spot.
Mr. Swift (now 5–6) stays alive but drops into a tie for third—every remaining game is now must-win territory.
Mt. Vernon Maulers 115, Manklinkoes 93
The Maulers posted the American Conference’s biggest score of the week, climbing to 5–6 and re-entering the wild card conversation. Their divisional record (3–3) keeps them in striking distance of both Two Dogs and Mr. Swift.
National Conference: Funky Monks Gain Separation as the Wild Card Race Becomes Gridlock
Funky Monks 109, Cobra Kai 96
The Monks’ steady surge continued as they improved to 7–4, matching 50 Shades for the league’s best record and holding the inside track on the National Conference’s top seed.
Cobra Kai (now 6–5) slips into a three-way tie for second place in the division.
Amaraqs 88, Spanky Rookies 68
The week’s biggest surprise came from the Amaraqs, who stunned the Rookies and moved to 4–7, keeping faint wild card hopes alive.
Spanky Rookies fall to 6–5, joining Manklinkoes and Cobra Kai in a three-team logjam for second place.
Updated Playoff Picture After Week 11
Projected Bye Teams (if playoffs started today)
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American Conference: 50 Shades of Great (7–4)
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National Conference: Funky Monks (7–4)
Both hold tiebreaker edges based on divisional record and total points scored.
American Conference Playoff Race
| Team | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Shades of Great (7–4) | 1st | In strong position for bye. |
| Two Dogs (6–5) | 2nd | Controls destiny for a Wild Card spot. |
| Maulers (5–6) | T-3rd | Building momentum at the right time. |
| Mr. Swift (5–6) | T-3rd | Needs consistency; holds tiebreakers over Maulers. |
| Bombers (3–8) | 5th | Eliminated from playoff contention. |
Key takeaway: The #2 spot and the final wild card will be a three-team shootout between Two Dogs, Maulers, and Mr. Swift.
National Conference Playoff Race
| Team | Record | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Funky Monks (7–4) | 1st | In control for a first-round bye. |
| Spanky Rookies (6–5) | T-2nd | Still hold tiebreaker advantages. |
| Manklinkoes (6–5) | T-2nd | Loss to Maulers hurts momentum. |
| Cobra Kai (6–5) | T-2nd | Loss to Monks forces three-way tie. |
| Amaraqs (4–7) | 5th | Outside looking in, but still alive. |
Key takeaway:
The National Conference is officially a four-team cage match for two playoff spots. Weeks 12 & 13 will decide seeding via divisional records.
