Category: Seeders’ Cup

Standings | The Seeders’ Cup III | Playoff-Caliber Game Scoring | End of the Third Quarter

The Seeders’ Cup III

The Seeders’ Cup is testing a new trifecta point system that models the score of a football game. See the Slate of Games and the Playoff-Caliber Game Rules for more information.

Playoff-Caliber Game Score |End of Third Quarter

Wise Orangutan scores a Touchdown (3 Correct Picks) with a two point conversion, and adds a field goal and safety for 13 points. With 22 points, he leads at the end of third quarter in the Playoff-Caliber Game (correct picks here).

Down by 6 at the end of the third quarter, Big Tuna makes a Field Goal (2 Correct Picks) to add to his first half scores for a total of 16 points.

Down by a touchdown and 2-point conversion, The Bookie, Kal Krome, and Atwork add a Field Goal (2 Correct Picks) and additional scores from the Cowboys and Steelers (Atwork only). All three have scored 14 points at the end of the third quarter.

Little Tuna also kicks a Field Goal and adds 5 points with her Home Team Dallas clinching home field advantage in the conference playoffs. She has 13 points to start the fourth quarter.

The Strategist, with 11 points total, and B-Reezy, 9 points total) are within two scores of the leader, but will need a strong fourth quarter to take the Seeders’ Cup Crown.

All 8 Analysts can win the Seeders’ Cup with a clutch drive in the fourth quarter!

Scores | Playoff-Caliber Game | End of Third Quarter
Scores at End of the Third Quarter in the Playoff-Caliber Game (Seeders’ Cup III)

Playoff-Caliber Game Tiebreakers

If the Playoff-Caliber Game ends in a tie between two or more Analysts, overtime will be determined by the traditional Tiebreakers in The General Rules and The Seeders’ Cup.

In individual match-ups, Wise Orangutan secured a first tiebreaker over Big Tuna in the first quarter and Kal Krome secured a first tiebreaker over The Strategist. In the third quarter, Little Tuna secures a first tiebreaker over B-Reezy after the Cowboys gun down the Lions.

After three quarters, Little Tuna, Big Tuna, and Wise Orangutan have tallied two Correct Home Team picks for the second tiebreaker. All but The Strategist has at least one Correct Home Team pick.

In Week 16, Dallas earned home-field advantage in the playoffs (5 points), Pittsburgh earned a division title (3 points) and Kansas City clinched a playoff birth (2 points). Ten points were the maximum additional scores, and no Analysts earned all 10 points in the third tiebreaker.

The Bookie, Wise Orangutan, Kal Krome, and Atwork lead the third tiebreaker with 8 seeder points.

Tiebreakers | Playoff-Caliber Game | End of Third Quarter
Tiebreakers at End of the Third Quarter in the Playoff-Caliber Game (Seeders’ Cup III)

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Seeders’ Cup III | Week 16 Picks

Playoff Scenarios | Additional Score Potential

In The Seeders’ Cup, correct picks may award Seed Points, or “additional scoring,” if the team earns a playoff spot. The additional scores by playoff seeding are:

Clinch playoff berth (wildcard) = 2 points.
Clinch division title = 3 points.
Clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs = 4 points.
Clinch home field advantage in playoffs = 5 points.

Current playoff standings and playoff scenarios can be found online courtesy of CBS Sports.

The following teams have a chance to earn Seeder Points with a win:

Dallas = 5 points
Seattle = 4 points
Detroit = 2 or 3 points
Green Bay 2 points
Oakland = 4 points
Kansas City = 2 points
Pittsburgh = 3 points

That is seven options, including 2 ow-owned teams, for 21 additional points. Detroit and Dallas play each other, so you can’t have it all! And you only have three picks!

Off the slate of games, New England, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New York, and Tampa Bay may secure playoff seeding.

See the CBS scenarios to see which other teams must lose or tie for the above teams to secure playoff seeding. Also see the nfl.com articles on the AFC playoff and NFC playoff race.

The Picks Are In

The Bookie: Ravens/Cowboys/Packers
Big Tuna: Raiders/Lions/Packers
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Seahawks
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Packers/Steelers
The Strategist: Rams/Cowboys/Packers
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Cowboys/Packers
Minds Blank: scratch
B-Reezy: Lions/Seahawks/Rams
Atwork: Broncos/Steelers/Cowboys

For the next 8 weeks I will ask each of you to reflect on your strategies and how they are working.
Our fourth muse will be from The Strategist: “I don’t know. I don’t know. I don’t want to talk about Jeff Fisher!!”

Strategist is going through the stages of grief. She is still at anger.

Pick Results | Before MNF

Here are the pick results after Sunday:

Cowboys clinched home field advantage (win or lose) = +5 points
Steelers clinched division = +3 points
Chiefs clinched playoff birth = +2 points

TBD: Lions clinch playoff birth with win (+2 points)

Anhalysts get the additional scores if at least 2 Picks are correct.

The Bookie: Ravens/Cowboys/Packers (Cowboys = 8 | Lions = 0)
Big Tuna: Raiders/Lions/Packers (Cowboys = 3 | Lions  = 10)
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Seahawks (Cowboys = 8 | Lions = 0)
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Packers/Steelers (13 points)
The Strategist: Rams/Cowboys/Packers (Cowboys = 8 | Lions = 0)
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Cowboys/Packers (Cowboys = 8 | Lions = 0)
B-Reezy: Lions/Seahawks/Rams (0 points)
Atwork: Broncos/Steelers/Cowboys (Cowboys = 11 | Lions = 0)

If the Cowboys win, lots of scoring this past week. If the Lions win, five Analysts will go scoreless in the third quarter!

Also, if Cowboys win, Wise Orangutan takes the lead into the fourth quarter. If Lions win, Big Tuna holds onto his lead at the end of the third quarter.

Pick Results | Final

Cowboys clinched home field advantage (+5 points)
Steelers clinched division (+3 points)
Chiefs clinched playoff birth (+2 points)

Analysts get the additional scores if at least 2 Picks are correct.

The Bookie: Ravens/Cowboys/Packers (8 points)
Big Tuna: Raiders/Lions/Packers (3 points)
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Seahawks (8 points)
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Packers/Steelers (13 points)
The Strategist: Rams/Cowboys/Packers (8 points)
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Cowboys/Packers (8 points)
B-Reezy: Lions/Seahawks/Rams (0 points)
Atwork: Broncos/Steelers/Cowboys (11 points)

In the third quarter, Wise Orangutan scores 13 points as his Chiefs dismantle last year’s champion. Atwork, a sleeper team, scores 11 points with two playoff clinching teams.

Four more Analysts add 8 points in the quarter on the strength of the Cowboys season-long dominance and clinching home field advantage.

Big Tuna adds a field goal, while B-Reezy goes scoreless in the third quarter.

 

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Standings | The Seeders’ Cup III | Playoff-Caliber Game Scoring | Halftime

The Seeders’ Cup III

The Seeders’ Cup is testing a new trifecta point system that models the score of a football game. See the Slate of Games and the Playoff-Caliber Game Rules for more information.

Playoff-Caliber Game Score |Halftime

Big Tuna scores the first Touchdown (3 Correct Picks) in the Playoff-Caliber Game to take the lead, as other Analysts counter with Field Goals (correct picks here).

Big Tuna marches for a touchdown and converts the two-point conversion with his Home Team Oakland. He also scores a safety (2 points) and a field goal (3 points) based on his picks of the Oakland and Seattle, respectively. He leads with 13 points at halftime.

Wise Orangutan and B-Reezy saw their drives stall with the KC loss, but make the Field Goal (2 Correct Picks) and a second field goal with the Seattle pick. They add 6 points each in the second quarter to go to halftime with 9 points each, down by 4.

The Bookie and Kal Krome also came up short in the red zone when KC lost but scored two field goals with the Seattle victory for 6 points before halftime, one touchdown behind the leader.

Little Tuna also came up short due to KC, but kicked a field goal and added a safety from the Oakland victory.

The Strategist and Atwork fail to score in the second quarter and head to halftime with 3 points, down by 10.

Scores | Playoff-Caliber Game | Halftime
Scores at Halftime in the Playoff-Caliber Game (Seeders’ Cup III)

Playoff-Caliber Game Tiebreakers

If the Playoff-Caliber Game ends in a tie between two or more Analysts, overtime will be determined by the traditional Tiebreakers in The General Rules and The Seeders’ Cup.

Wise Orangutan secured a first tiebreaker over Big Tuna in the first quarter, and Kal Krome secures a first tiebreaker over The Strategist after his Home Team Seattle defeats Los Angeles.

Seven of eight Analysts tally one Correct Home Team pick for the second tiebreaker after two quarters.

In Week 15, Seattle earned a division title (3 points) and Oakland clinched its first playoff birth (2 points) since 2002. Five points was the maximum additional scores, and only by Big Tuna earned all five points in the third tiebreaker.

Tiebreakers | Playoff-Caliber Game | Halftime
Tiebreakers at Halftime in the Playoff-Caliber Game (Seeders’ Cup III)

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Seeders’ Cup III | Week 15 Picks

Playoff Scenarios | Additional Score Potential

In The Seeders’ Cup, correct picks may award Seed Points, or “additional scoring,” if the team earns a playoff spot. The additional scores by playoff seeding are:

Clinch playoff berth (wildcard) = 2 points.
Clinch division title = 3 points.
Clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs = 4 points.
Clinch home field advantage in playoffs = 5 points.

Current playoff standings and playoff scenarios can be found online courtesy of CBS Sports.

The following teams have a chance to earn Seeder Points with a win:

Dallas = 4 or 5 points
Seattle = 3 points
Detroit = 3 points
Oakland = 2 points
Kansas City = 2 points
New York = 2 points

That is six options for up to 15 points.

Off the slate of games, New England may secure one of the first-round byes.

See the CBS scenarios to see which other teams must lose or tie for the above teams to secure playoff seeding.

TNF Picks Are In:

The Bookie: Seahawks
Big Tuna: Seahawks
Little Tuna: no Thursday game
Wise Orangutan: Seahawks
Strategist: no Thursday game
Kal Krome: Seahawks
B-Reezy: Seahawks
Atwork: no Thursday game

TNF Results:

The Bookie: Seahawks
Big Tuna: Seahawks
Little Tuna: no Thursday game
Wise Orangutan: Seahawks
Strategist: no Thursday game
Kal Krome: Seahawks
B-Reezy: Seahawks
Atwork: no Thursday game

Jeff Fisher gives the Analysts one last win! Five Analysts marching the ball after the Seahawks defeat the Rams.

The Final Picks Are In:

The Bookie: Ravens/Seahawks/Chiefs
Big Tuna: Raiders/Seahawks/Giants
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Chiefs
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Seahawks/Giants
The Strategist: Chiefs/Vikings/Cowboys
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Cowboys/Chiefs
B-Reezy: Seahawks/Cowboys/Chiefs
Atwork: Vikings/Chargers/Bucs

The Results Are In:

The Bookie: Ravens/Seahawks (3)/Chiefs (FG + 3 = 6 points)
Big Tuna: Raiders (2)/Seahawks (3)/Giants (TD + 2-point conversion + 5 = 13 points)
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders (2)/Chiefs (FG + 2 = 5 points)
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Seahawks (3)/Giants (FG + 3 = 6 points)
The Strategist: Chiefs/Vikings/Cowboys
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Cowboys/Chiefs (FG + 3 = 6 points)
B-Reezy: Seahawks/Cowboys/Chiefs (FG + 3 = 6 points)
Atwork: Vikings/Chargers/Bucs

We have our first touchdown of the Playoff-Caliber Game! Big Tuna scores and converts a 2-point conversion. With additional scores, he posts 13 points in the second quarter.

A few Analysts kicked a Field Goal with the Seahawks for the additional score. The Bookie, Wise Orangutan, Kal Krome, and B-Reezy add 6 points in the second quarter.

Little Tuna also hits a Field Goal and scores a safety with the Raiders for 5 points in the second quarter.

 

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Standings | The Seeders’ Cup III | Playoff-Caliber Game Scoring | Quarter 1

The Seeders’ Cup III

The Seeders’ Cup is testing a new trifecta point system that models the score of a football game. See the Slate of Games and the Playoff-Caliber Game Rules for more information.

Playoff-Caliber Game Score | End of First Quarter

A low-scoring first quarter as no Analyst drives for a Touchdown in the week (i.e., correctly picks three winners).

Wise Orangutan and Atwork appeared to be marching for a Touchdown after getting their first two picks correct, but then settled for Field Goals (2 correct picks, 3 points) to end their drives.

The Strategist and B-Reezy struggled to move the ball early when KC defeated their first pick, Oakland, but then moved down the field to score Field Goals (3 points each) at the end of the first quarter.

Four Analyst fail to score in the first quarter, including Little Tuna who did not register one first down (0 correct picks!)

No additional scores were possible as no teams clinched playoff seeding during the week. Heading into the second quarter, it is a three-point game between the Analysts.

Scores | Playoff-Caliber Game | End of the First Quarter
Scores at the End of the First Quarter in the Playoff-Caliber Game (Seeders’ Cup III)

Playoff-Caliber Game Tiebreakers

If the Playoff-Caliber Game ends in a tie between two or more Analysts, overtime will be determined by the traditional Tiebreakers in The General Rules and The Seeders’ Cup.

Wise Orangutan secures a first tiebreaker over Big Tuna after his Home Team Kansas City defeats Oakland.

Wise Orangutan, B-Reezy, and Atwork earn a second tiebreaker after correctly picking their Home Teams to win.

No seeder points were possible this week as Miami defeated Arizona, Detroit defeated Chicago, Green Bay defeated Seattle, and New York I defeated Dallas.

Scores | Playoff-Caliber Game | End of the First Quarter
Tiebreakers at the End of the First Quarter in the Playoff-Caliber Game (Seeders’ Cup III)

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Seeders’ Cup III | Week 14 Picks

Playoff Scenarios | Additional Score Potential

In The Seeders’ Cup, correct picks may award Seed Points, or “additional scoring,” if the team earns a playoff spot. The additional scores by playoff seeding are:

Clinch playoff berth (wildcard) = 2 points.
Clinch division title = 3 points.
Clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs = 4 points.
Clinch home field advantage in playoffs = 5 points.

Current playoff standings and playoff scenarios can be found online courtesy of CBS Sports.

The following teams have a chance to earn Seeder Points with a win:

New England = 3 or 4
Oakland = 2
Cowboys = 3, 4, or 5
Seattle = 3

That is four options for up to 14 points.

See the CBS scenarios to see which other teams must lose or tie for the above teams to secure playoff seeding.

Thursday Night Game Picks Are In…

The Bookie: –
Big Tuna: Raiders
Little Tuna: Raiders
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs
The Strategist: Raiders
Kal Krome: Raiders
B-Reezy: Raiders
Atwork: –

Thursday Night Game Pick Results

The Bookie: –
Big Tuna: Raiders
Little Tuna: Raiders
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs
The Strategist: Raiders
Kal Krome: Raiders
B-Reezy: Raiders
Atwork: –

Chiefs win… Wise Orangutan moves into scoring range, but needs at least one more correct pick. Five Analysts struggle to the move the ball in the first quarter (1 Incorrect Pick), but they can score a Field Goal (2 Correct Picks) and Additional Points with the Cowboys, Patriots, or Seahawks on Sunday. Two Analysts are playing a late game and have time to script the first three Picks of their game!

Analysts will submit the remaining picks on Saturday.

Learn more about our Pro Pick ‘Em Fantasy Football League from the Slate of Game for The Seeders’ Cup III.

 

Sunday Game Day Picks Are In:

The Bookie: Ravens/Cowboys/Lions (Touchdown possible)
Big Tuna: Raiders/Cowboys/Patriots (Field Goal possible)
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Seahawks (Field Goal possible)
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Seahawks/Lions (Touchdown possible)
The Strategist: Raiders/Lions/Vikings (Field Goal possible)
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Raiders/Giants (Field Goal possible)
B-Reezy: Lions/Raiders/Patriots (Field Goal possible)
Atwork: Vikings/Lions/Cowboys (Touchdown possible)

Race Day Notes

For the next 8 weeks The Bookie will ask an Analyst to reflect on your strategies and how they are working.

Our fourth muse will be from Kal Krome

Kal Krome: “Do you really want to take a Thursday game? That’s what I ask myself but the way I see it when I take a Thursday game and lose at least on Sunday I’m not worried about the scores and can do my chores and feed the horses while the sun is up.”

The Bookie: “Well, not this time Kal. New rules for the analyst that took the Raiders and lost. Each week will be a quarter of a football game. So this week is just the first quarter. You can still score a Field Goal with 2 correct picks!! There’s three more quarters left in this game. You’ll be watching football all day Sunday. The fat lady hasn’t sung yet!!”

Learn more about our Pro Pick ‘Em Fantasy Football League from the Slate of Game for The Seeders’ Cup III.

Sunday Early Game Day Pick Results:

The Bookie: Ravens/Cowboys/Lions (Touchdown possible)
Big Tuna: Raiders/Cowboys/Patriots (Field Goal possible)
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Seahawks (Field Goal possible)
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Seahawks/Lions (At least a Field Goal, 3 Points)
The Strategist: Raiders/Lions/Vikings (Field Goal, 3 Points)
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Raiders/Giants (Field Goal possible)
B-Reezy: Lions/Raiders/Patriots (Field Goal possible)
Atwork: Vikings/Lions/Cowboys (At least a Field Goal, 3 Points)

The Strategist drives for a Field Goal (3 points) with the Vikings and Lions wins, Atwork and Wise Orangutan are in Field Goal range, with their drives for Touchdowns still possible.

With the Dolphins win over the Cardinals, the Patriots will not earn additional scores. The Seahawks can now clinch their division for three additional points with a win.

With the Lions win, the Cowboys can no longer clinch a first-round bye, so they also are worth three additional points with a win.

Learn more about our Pro Pick ‘Em Fantasy Football League from the Slate of Game for The Seeders’ Cup III.

Sunday SNF Pick Scenarios:

The Bookie: Ravens/Cowboys/Lions (Touchdown possible)
Big Tuna: Raiders/Cowboys/Patriots (Field Goal possible)
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Seahawks
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Seahawks/Lions (Field Goal, 3 Points)
The Strategist: Raiders/Lions/Vikings (Field Goal, 3 Points)
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Raiders/Giants
B-Reezy: Lions/Raiders/Patriots (Field Goal possible)
Atwork: Vikings/Lions/Cowboys (At least a Field Goal, 3 Points)

After the Seahawks’ drubbing in Green Bay, Little Tuna and Kal Krome will have a scoreless first quarter as they both make two Incorrect Picks (InPs!).

Earlier in the day, The Strategist drove for a Field Goal (3 points) with the Vikings and Lions wins. Wise Orangutan’s drive stalls as the Packers sink the Hawks, so he also settles for a Field Goal (3 points).

Tonight, three Analysts pick the Cowboys to beat the Giants.

Big Tuna needs the Cowboys to win in order to get his first quarter drive going. The Bookie can move into position for a Field Goal and a second Field Goal (additional score from Cowboys division title) if the Cowboys beat the Giants.

Atwork, however, currently has the highest powered offense in the first quarter. A win by the Cowboys will net him a Touchdown drive (6 points), a two-point conversion (Vikings Win and Pick), and a Field Goal off a turnover (additional score for Cowboys division title) for a total of 11 points in the first quarter.

Learn more about our Pro Pick ‘Em Fantasy Football League from the Slate of Game for The Seeders’ Cup III.

Sunday SNF Pick Results:

The Bookie: Ravens/Cowboys/Lions (Field Goal possible)
Big Tuna: Raiders/Cowboys/Patriots (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Seahawks (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Seahawks/Lions (Field Goal, 3 Points)
The Strategist: Raiders/Lions/Vikings (Field Goal, 3 Points)
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Raiders/Giants (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
B-Reezy: Lions/Raiders/Patriots (Field Goal possible)
Atwork: Vikings/Lions/Cowboys (Field Goal, 3 Points)

Atwork settles for a Field Goal and The Bookie’s drive stalls in Field Goal territory.

The Bookie and B-Reezy line up for a field goal kick tomorrow night, but only one can be true!

The professional football teams in position to clinch playoff seeds falter in the first quarter, and kicking field goals wins games (this week)!

Learn more about our Pro Pick ‘Em Fantasy Football League from the Slate of Game for The Seeders’ Cup III.

ESPN’s MNF Pick Scenarios:

The Bookie: Ravens/Cowboys/Lions (Field Goal possible)
Big Tuna: Raiders/Cowboys/Patriots (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Seahawks (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Seahawks/Lions (Field Goal, 3 Points)
The Strategist: Raiders/Lions/Vikings (Field Goal, 3 Points)
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Raiders/Giants (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
B-Reezy: Lions/Raiders/Patriots (Field Goal possible)
Atwork: Vikings/Lions/Cowboys (Field Goal, 3 Points)

ESPN reports that there are no longer any playoff scenarios for the teams tonigh: http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/224272/nfl-playoff-picture-giants-delay-cowboys-clinching-party.

As a result, The Bookie and B-Reezy line up to kick field goals tonight, but only one can be true!

Either way, we will have a four-way tie after the first quarter of the Playoff-Caliber Game!

Learn more about our Pro Pick ‘Em Fantasy Football League from the Slate of Game for The Seeders’ Cup III.

Week 14 Final Pick Results:

The Bookie: Ravens/Cowboys/Lions (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
Big Tuna: Raiders/Cowboys/Patriots (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
Little Tuna: Cowboys/Raiders/Seahawks (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
Wise Orangutan: Chiefs/Seahawks/Lions (Field Goal, 3 Points)
The Strategist: Raiders/Lions/Vikings (Field Goal, 3 Points)
Kal Krome: Seahawks/Raiders/Giants (Drive Fails, 0 Points)
B-Reezy: Lions/Raiders/Patriots (Field Goal, 3 Points)
Atwork: Vikings/Lions/Cowboys (Field Goal, 3 Points)

B-Reezy kicks a field goal. Bookie shanks her attempt.

We will have a four-way tie after the first quarter of the Playoff-Caliber Game!

Learn more about our Pro Pick ‘Em Fantasy Football League from the Slate of Game for The Seeders’ Cup III.

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Seeders Cup III | Slate of Games

The Playoff-Caliber Game

This year, The Seeders’ Cup will follow the Game of the Year Edition of the Rules in which the four week Pick Three competition will simulate a football game. Each week will be one quarter of a Playoff-Caliber Game and the Pick Threes will be regarded as offensive drives for Field Goals or Touchdowns. Review the revised point system here.

The Entrants

The Analysts have selected their Home Teams to start the third annual Seeders’ Cup. The entrants are:

Seeders Cup III | Slate of Analysts and Home Teams
Slate of Analysts and Home Teams for Seeders Cup III (2016-17)

Slate of Games

Seeders Cup III | Slate of Games
Slate of Games for the Seeders Cup III (2016-17)

The slate of games for The Seeders’ Cup III (GOTY Playoff-Caliber Game) will test the playoff-worthiness of the Analysts as the Home Teams and their opponents compete for playoff seeding.

We have three head-to-head clashes between the Analysts’ Home Teams in the first three quarters of the GOTY Playoff -Caliber Game : division rivals Raiders v. Chiefs (in the first quarter), division rivals Rams v. Seahawks (in the second quarter), and a clash of current division leaders for home field advantage, Lions v. Cowboys (in Quarter 3).

There also appear to be a few un-owned teams currently competing for playoff seeds: Patriots, Falcons, Packers, and Giants in Q1; Giants, Colts, Eagles, Buccaneers, and Titans in Q2; Packers, Colts, Steelers, and Broncos in Q3; and Eagles, Packers, and Broncos in Q4. These un-owned teams, or others as the season plays out, may be worth “seed” scores to the Analysts.

Home teams owned by an Analyst are in bold. The team at the left is the visiting team; the team at the right is the host (playing at home). There are a half dozen or more featured games, including two Thursday night games, two Sunday night games of the week (subject change), four Saturday games, and two Monday night games.

Picks

Reminder: Every Analyst has a bias for his or her Home Team and may not pick the sponsored team to lose. Analysts do not have to pick his or her Home Team to win a trifecta or to earn the “extra point” on a touchdown.

Two Correct Picks scores a Field Goal worth 3 points. Three Correct Points scores a Touchdown worth 6 points and extra points on the conversion: 1-point for a Home Team win and 2-points for a Home Team win in the Correct Pick Three.

Additional points are scored for picking teams that earn spots in the playoffs during the week. These points are regarded as special teams or defensive scores and are earned if the Analyst scores a Field Goal (2 Correct Picks) or Touchdown (3 Correct Picks) in the same wek. They are not awarded if the Analyst has only 1 Correct Pick during the week as if the offense failed to score after a great special teams play or defensive takeaway.

Email three picks to The Bookie before each leg (week) of the Race. The first picks are due Thursday, December 8, before TNF.

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Standings | Seeders Cup II | Final Results

Seeders’ Cup, 2015-16

Final Standings

A grueling finish to the 2015-16 regular racing season as the Analysts fail to earn one trifecta in the final two legs of the Seeders’ Cup. Nobody was able to close the distance with the early leader and the winner is….

Little Tuna! On the strength of her early picks, Little Tuna wins the Cup with 11 points. In second place, after an unprecedented four trifecta winning streak that began in the Fibonacci Stakes, Kal Krome finishes second with 6 points.

The Bookie takes 3rd place after bearing down (and then downed by the Bears) to end with 5 points. In fourth place with 3 points, The Strategist experienced the agony of defeat after a missed field goal in overtime. Wise Orangutan ends in 5th place, knowing what it truly is like to be a Jets fan.

Minds Blank, Big Tuna, and B-Reezy taking a beating in the final month of the season. Based on tiebreakers, they finish 6th, 7th, and 8th, respectively.

Trifecta Points

Standings | Seeders' Cup II | Final Results
Final Standings in the 2015-16 Seeders’ Cup

Tiebreakers

Tiebreakers | Seeders' Cup II | Final Results
Tiebreakers after the Final Leg of the 2015-16 Seeders’ Cup

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Picks | Seeders’ Cup 2015 | Leg 4

The Picks:

The Bookie: Panthers/Broncos/Bears
The Big Tuna: Broncos/Panthers/Patriots
The Little Tuna: Panthers/Cardinals/Broncos
Wise Orangutang: Jets/Broncos/Cardinals
The Strategist: Rams/Broncos/Panthers
Kal Krome: Panthers/Patriots/Packers
Minds Blank: Packers/Patriots/Broncos
B-Reezy: Broncos/Patriots/Cardinals

The Results:

The Bookie: Panthers/Broncos/Bears
The Big Tuna: Broncos/Panthers/Patriots
The Little Tuna: Panthers/Cardinals/Broncos
Wise Orangutang: Jets/Broncos/Cardinals
The Strategist: Rams/Broncos/Panthers
Kal Krome: Panthers/Patriots/Packers
Minds Blank: Packers/Patriots/Broncos
B-Reezy: Broncos/Patriots/Cardinals

Notes:

Panthers clinched home-field advantage (4 points).

Broncos clinched home-field advantage (4 points).

Vikings clinched division title (2 points).

 

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Scenarios | Seeders Cup II (2015-16) | Leg 4

Seeders Cup Leg 4 Scenarios:

For the final leg of the Seeders Cup, all eight Analysts remain in contention. First, here are the potential seeder points for the week with a team win:

Panthers = 4 points with a win.
Cardinals = 4 points with a win and Panthers loss.
Packers or Vikings = 2 points with a win (they play each other).

Patriots = 4 points with a win.
Broncos = 3 points with a win.
Broncos = 4 points with a win and Patriots loss.
Jets = 1 point with a win.

So, 11 seeder points (12 total) can be earned with a winning trifecta if the Broncos, Patriots, and Panthers or Cardinals win. Therefore, all Analysts are technically in the race before the picks (and box outs).

In order of strength, the scenarios are:

1a. Little Tuna wins if nobody picks correctly. With a 5 point lead on the closest contender, LT needs 7 trifecta points to win outright and 6 trifecta points to force a tiebreaker with the next closet Analyst provided the Pats win. Target seeder points = 6.

1b. If the Patriots lose and Little Tuna does not earn any more points (11 total), these Analysts can win a tiebreaker over Little Tuna provided they correctly pick their Home Team to win: Kal Krome, Strategist, Bookie, and Minds Blank.

2. Kal Krome (6 trifecta points) has a chance to come from behind to win outright. If Little Tuna falters, Kal only needs 6 trifecta points to overtake LT and 5 to tie. To be certain to stay ahead the next closest contender (The Bookie – 5 points), Kal will need 12 trifecta points. Target seeder points = 5 to 11.

3. The Bookie in third place only needs 7 trifecta points to beat LT and 6 total to tie LT if she fails to gain a trifecta in the final leg. To be sure to stay ahead of the next closest contender (The Strategist – 3 points), The Bookie needs 11 trifecta points. Target seeder points = 6 to 10.

4. The Strategist needs 9 points to take the lead if the three leaders fail to earn points and 8 points to tie Little Tuna. Wise Orangutan trails with 2 points, so Strategist would need 12 points to ensure she stays ahead of the orange one. Target seeder points = 8 to 11.

5. If the four leaders falter, Wise Orangutan needs 9 points to tie Little Tuna and win the race due to the first tiebreaker (Jets beat Pats!) regardless if the Pats win this week.  To stay ahead of the final three Analysts, Wise Orangutan needs a minimum of 11 points. Target seeder points = 8 to 10.

6a. Minds Blank has an option to go for 11 points with her Home Team to tie Little Tuna (provided LT does not earn a trifecta). If the Pats win and Packers win, Minds Blank will tie Little Tuna in trifecta points and Correct Home Team Selections. The Seeders Cup will come down to the Seeder Points earned by the Analysts. If the Pats lose, Blank wins on Home Team Selections. Target seeder points = 10 points.

6b. Minds Blank, Big Tuna, and B-Reezy need 12 points to win the Seeders’ Cup outright if all other Analysts fail to earn points. In order to make 12 points, these three Analysts need the Patriots to win (4), the Broncos to win (3), and then need to pick correctly between the Panthers or Cardinals (4 points) for the NFC home field advantage. Target seeder points = 11 points.

Example: Wise Orangutan only wants to tie Little Tuna and hope that others fail to earn points. He selects Jets (1 seeder), Broncos (3 seeders), and Patriots (4 seeder points). If the three teams win, he gets 1 + 3 + 4 seeder points and 1 point for the trifecta for a total of 9 points. With 9 points in the final Leg, he ties Little Tuna with 11 points total and wins the Seeders Cup due to the Head-to-Head tiebreaker (did I mention that the Jets beat the Pats!).

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