Graphics: Mali
Analysis 1-16 Fallen
Analysis 17-32 Arod
Raiders (6-0): Can anyone stop Matigy and his Raiders? His team is averaging 42 points a game and his defense is one of, if not the best in the league holding the #1 spot in points per game, total yards per game, and passing yards per game. The short passing game is where Jayden Daniels has excelled this season, so expect him to stay as efficient as he’s been down the stretch.
Ravens (6-1): No Lamar Jackson? No problem. Lamar’s recent injuries in Madden are piling up the last two seasons, but Kingke has a plan in place. Despite rookie and backup QB Wimsatt’s 7 interceptions, the Raven’s defense dominated the Steelers all game long.
Bears (5-1): Dot has the clutch gene in him. His last three games have been victories by one score. We’ve seen the opposite for his opponent this week last season, when the Vikings lost most of their games by one score. Nonetheless, the ability to capitalize late will help the Bears down the line in the playoffs.
Browns (6-1): I think we’re going to see the Browns have one of the best records as a wildcard team in PML history. I know they’re tied with the Ravens for the division lead, but I think the Ravens are going to edge them out by a game as the season winds down. Another dominant performance this week against the Cardinals and expect the same against Minnesota next week.
Cowboys (6-1): Max Garcia only completed 5 passes this week and the Cowboys had a dominating victory over the Panthers. The defense for the Cowboys forced 8 interceptions and accounted for 21 of their 48 points, mindblown.
Giants (3-3): The Giants still have to play the Eagles this week, as of right now, but a victory for them is almost guaranteed as Bryce Young being drafted by the Panthers tonight.
Colts (5-2): The four game win streak for the Colts ended this week after suffering a close loss to the Seahawks. The Colts have been the kings of clutching up but they fell apart in the fourth quarter. The craziest part of this game is that there was 13 redzone attempts between both teams and there was only 4 touchdowns scored of those attempts.
Bucs (4-2): The Buccaneers were seen partying it up on the bye week, but they host a hot Atlanta team in week 8. Can they shake off the bye week partying to pickup a victory over their division rivals?
Packers (4-2): A lot of top teams with byes this week and Green Bay needed it after suffering the blowout loss to the Giants. However, how much did they prepare for their upcoming game against the Seahawks? I’m excited to see the PS2 versus DK Metcalf matchup this week.
Seahawks (4-3): DK Metcalf has 670 receiving yards so far this season and he is on pace for a cycle high so far this season. CJ Stroud has been dependent on him this season in clutch situations and he will be heavily involved versus the Packers next week.
Rams (4-3): Upset of the week? You can’t tell me anyone predicted that the Rams would fall to Atlanta by two touchdowns this week. The Rams have to dust themselves off quickly because they have to head to Chicago next week.
Dolphins (4-3): The Dolphins have taken a few losses through the first seven weeks, but they head into the bye week with all the momentum and coming off their bye week, they take on Atlanta, New England, and Cincinnati. However, despite trading for DTR, we’ve seen Leary taken most of the snaps, so what gives?
Bengals (3-3): The Bengals have beaten the teams that they are expected to beat, but despite a 15-2 season last year, they haven’t found a way to defeat the teams that they are the underdog against. Joe Burrow is playing well, but Joe Mixon has one of the lowest yards per carry amongst starting halfbacks in the league.
Jaguars (3-4): Are we still talking about a rebuild in Jacksonville? I don’t think so, they are on a two game win streak and have a struggling Texans team coming to town next week. In their last game, the Jaguars defeated the Texans with barely passing the ball, can we see a similar approach this week?
Chiefs (4-3): Keaton Mitchell is having a MVP-like season. He’s really showing his ability to be a focal point of the offense. Tied up in overtime this week, Mitchell took a halfback draw and broke a few tackles and raced into the endzone for a 22 yard touchdown that won the game for the Chiefs. If Mali keeps his trust in Mitchell, he will win him at least ten games this season.
49ers (4-3): We were very high on the 49ers in the first month of the season, but we’re slowing losing faith in their ability to stay consistent. Suffering a 55-14 loss to a team that has been associated with a rebuild is disheartening, but the 49ers have to bounce back against the Cardinals next week, despite already losing to them this season.
Vikings (3-4): Matthew Stafford drew the start in a griddy NFC North low scoring affair. The ground game has to click for the Vikings to win divisional games, especially against the Bears. Cook disappointed to say the least, 13 carries for 44 yards on the ground. Quarterback roulette continues in Minnesota.
Jets (3-4): Patrick Mahomes may have finally had his statement game in New York as he carried the Jets for 452 yards and 4 touchdowns. This is what fans are paying to see. Can they keep the momentum into New Orleans and put together a winning streak? The Jets haven’t gone over a 2 game winning streak all cycle.
Bills (3-3): Well for all the early season hype, the Bills have fell flat against some of the top tier PML opponents. The good news is 4 of their next 5 games are very generous, and if the Bills could take advantage of that they may find themselves in the AFC east drivers seat going into the final lap of the schedule.
Falcons (2-4): Now I’ve played with Greeny long enough to not be shocked at him beating DK and the Rams this past week. In all honesty however, I didn’t see it coming and was a bit concerned with the 2 game stretch he had going out of the bye week (LAR & TB). If he could beat the Bucs week 8, Greeny may be able to make a play at the divisional title.
Patriots (3-4): So as I’ve said last season, if the Patriots won their 1-score games they would have won the division. The narrative lives on this season as they have dropped their last two divisional games by less than 1 score. Just to think, they could be sitting at 5-2 if things went their way. Caleb Williams is on pace for 51 interceptions, something to keep an eye on as well.
Commanders (2-5): So yeah, maybe one of the greatest comebacks in PML history quietly happened this past week as Wimmy scored 28 unanswered to come out of a 30-3 hole to win 31-30. Wimmy is a humble man because if this comeback was in the hands of a few other users, it would have been plastered on gen chat 24/7.
Eagles (3-3): Can Coach CB pull off an upset and remain relevant in the NFC wildcard picture? They take on the Giants this week, followed by the undefeated Raiders in week 8. Not where I want to be coming off the red-eye from London if I am CB. Extra dosages of Henry will be featured. I could promise you that.
Broncos (2-5): The defense is struggling this season, especially against the run as they rank last in the league in rushing yards given up. Tough to ground and pound the ball on offense, when the other team is successfully doing the same. Furthermore, I am not liking Deebo’s remaining schedule to bring any optimism to the table here. After the Steelers, he has the Jaguars and Raiders, with the Giants waiting in the wings.
Titans (3-3): The Titans need to step it up a notch if they want to separate themselves from the 10 team log-jam all fighting for wildcard positioning in the AFC. For a moment I thought they could separate themselves, but then they lost an important game versus the 49ers before entering the bye. I still have some faith that Bubba is ready to come out firing as he heads to New England in a game that will speak volumes about both teams playoff fate.
Chargers (3-4): Come on HD, you were a roller coaster personified this past week. 30-3 on the way up, then lose 31-30 all the way down. The metaphor applies here too and the Chargers are up and down the rankings each week. The AFC east wildcard picture is way too crowded to drop games like this. HD will be left with his thoughts heading into the bye week.
Texans (2-5): “…Mali are sad pieces of s*** offensively” – Drama 3/20/23. On 4/7/23, Drama went on to say “I would be surprised but its Mali”. In reference to Mitchell being held to under 30 yards in a previous game. Let the record show, Drama then proceeded to lose to the same user he shamed over the past month in overtime as the same running back he wasn’t surprised about having a bad game, ran for 171 yards and 3 touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime. I’m sorry, but you do this to yourself Drama.
Saints (2-4): If I am Burn, I am doing everything in my power to trade into the top draft position to draft Arch Manning and give PML h*** season 5. Bryce Young has held the offense back for most of the cycle, and it’s a shame because the defense is playing solid. Step into my office Burn, I may have what you need.
Cardinals (2-5): Defense top 5. Offense bottom 5. The Cardinals have combined for 6 points over the last 2 games as Zach Wilson seems to be on pace to break the single season interception record. Another team that may be in the Arch Manning sweepstakes this upcoming draft. That would definitely be fun for Dlloyd.
Lions (1-5): Lions have now dropped 5 straight, and are 3-13 in their last 16 games. This Arch Manning draft is sure getting hot considering the amount of QB needy teams in the bottom 5 of the standings.
Panthers (1-6): Matt Carroll’s final stat line as a starter: 4/17 TD/INT split. Anthony Richardsons return should inject life into the once ready-to-compete Panthers. Although it may be too late, the Panthers remain a fun team to watch when all the pieces are healthy and playing. Will McCaffrey be traded before the deadline? I haven’t heard anything but I am sure playoff contending teams are checking in.
Steelers (0-7): I will start having special guests fill this section, because like I’ve said, I don’t know what else to say about myself at this point. Although I am at a disadvantage with a 375 millisecond reaction time, it is no excuse to drop 37 of my last 38 (Shout out Miles). Mental at this point? Who knows, but hopefully we right the ship and get on track week 8 against the Broncos, get Maalik Murphy his first win, and then run roughshod over PML for the rest of the season. Whoever the sad soul is that gets me on track, I am terribly sorry in advance it has to be you.
