Vipers came up big this last week and came through for me and my predictions. The Shock however were the only team that I picked who lost, but I went all upset special so it's no knock on them for falling short of the Rev as most do in this league. The Vipers are riding in on their high horse from the must win but have no questions if they face a damn good shock team. Still, I don't see the vipers counted out right away and given the right set of circumstances could steal one here. The shock run allover them for the most part though..
Vipers 13 - Shock 23
Wildcats @ Sting:
Wildcats are simply out matched in this one as we have one of the three best teams going against a team in the bottom half of the league. If the Sting don't hit them hard and early and let the Wildcats hang around then it could be more interesting than I perceive. Not sure how much analysis is required here to say the Sting roll big.
Wildcats 6 - Sting 33
Trojans @ Lions: ***BY FAR Game Of The Week***
Simple idea here, how badly do people want the playoffs to run through Vegas? Do the Lions want to continue to climb the mountain of trying to get back into the driver seat? They would need to win here and then against the Rev at SASA to do so. The Trojans meanwhile want desperately to make everyone else come to them. I know the Rev and most everyone in Utah wants this game to go one way, nd I think they're going to get their wish. A very tough game that the defenses will dominate and offenses will have sparks and flashes to ignite brief moments of glory. I see lots of special teams plays and field position being big with tight game. Who wants the jump balls and toss up plays the worst?
Trojans 20 - Lions 21
Hawks @ Raiders:
If the Raiders are going to finally grab a win this season they have a narrow window to make it happen. This is half of that window. They have the Hawks coming into the concrete jungle that is their "turf".. not sure about the score of this one but over under on total team tackles at 80.5 (I'll take the over), and total incomplete passes at 5.5 (I'll take the under).
