2025 Week Twelve Recap

And then there were two - two weeks left, that is. Whenever we get to this point, I always wonder why the football season goes so fast. I spend months begging for the first kickoff, and by the time the returner catches it, the season is fucking gone. Cherish the final weeks, boys. Fight your ass off to try and get into the playoffs because four of you will be hanging up the cleats until next year.

Week 12 didn't make the picture any clearer for potential playoff teams. Technically, all but one team (Nick) has a chance to make it into the show. Also, next year I plan on including a punishment for last place. For those out of the playoffs, you will now have something to play for... or not for? Not sure what that will be, but be prepared. Open to all ideas, so send them my way.

Fuck it, let's go.

WEEK 12 PAYOUT WINNER Over Achiever - Team with the most points over their weekly projection

Spencer, 188.13pts

I believe Spencer has won 3 of the last 5? Some shit like that, I don't know. Truth is, I was in such a good rhythm earlier this year with my old job. I could write recaps at work without any issue and put some extra effort into it. Now my schedule is all fucked up, and I can't remember what day it is because I work from home and the priorities have changed. Great win for Spencer though, hope he makes it to the playoffs as well - dogshit team would be easy work for anyone who faces him.

START OF THE WEEK

Spencer, Wan'Dale Robinson

On top of his big win, Spencer ends up with a Start of the Week award. If I'm being honest, this is primarily because I love Jameis Winston, and since he was throwing to Robinson, it's a default lock. Balling out for 30.60pts against a Detroit defense is massive, and as long as Jameis has the rock in his hand, expect to see him get peppered with deep shots. It will be unfortunate if Jaxson Dart is back so soon; the Giants should let him sit behind the GOAT and learn how to throw a ball.

BLUNDER OF THE WEEK

Ryan, Starting Josh Jacobs

Not gonna lie, when I looked at Ryan's lineup after the 10 o'clock games started and saw Josh Jacobs was still in, I was pretty pissed. I pride myself on running a tight ship, and this might only be the second time in nearly a decade that a team has started a player who wasn't playing. Thankfully, it only took until halftime of the early games to realize that Ryan could have started prime Ladanian Tomlinson and Randy Moss, and it still would not have mattered. Getting beat by 122pts is.. something. Ultimately, not a good look for a team trying to make the playoffs.

As a warning to everyone. Set your fucking lineups. Have some god damn respect for The League.

GAME-CHANGING PLAYS OF THE WEEK

Patriots Offense

Going back and watching this offense series was miserable. While you're going to see just two plays below, there were about 5 runs inside the 2-yard line where they couldn't get it in the endzone. Why does this matter? Probst is deep in the mix of trying to make the playoffs, and while he didn't win, he was 6 points away from getting a points-win, which could be the difference between making or missing it. First play is a TD pass to Hunter Henry that gets called back due to PI on Mack Hollins, who mauls a guy when it was unnecessary. The second play is the follow up where Henry ends up about a foot shy of getting into the endzone. While this game was early, these plays add up and were the difference maker when all was said and done.

THE LEAGUE POWER RANKINGS

1) Goodell 2.0: Top 5 scoring for 12 consecutive weeks.

2) (Permanently Vacant...)

3) Aiyuken▲2: Team is peaking for a playoff run.

4) Me & Mahomies - : Can't improve his standings, can only get worse.

5) Mile High Magic ▼2: Mistake putting him at 3 last week.

6) Meat Log - : Mid team from start to finish.

7) PAC 2 Champion ▲2: Great win, but one and done come playoff time.

8) Footsteps Falco ▼1: Back to being a potato.

9) LBJ = GOAT ▼1: Playoffs start now for the two-time.

10) Romo's Reckoning & El Cap: GG.

MATCH-UPS FOR WEEK 13

Probst (11-13) vs. Ryan (11-13)

The bubble boys match up in what could ultimately be decided as a win-or-go-home game. Both are sitting at 11-13, good enough for the 5th and 6th in the playoff standings. By winning, one of these teams will increase their playoff chances by roughly 29% (made up number), meanwhile the other would be eliminated (not technically, but almost technically). Good luck, gents. May the better Ryan win.

WEEK 13 WEEKLY PAYOUT

Gotta Catch ‘Em All - Team with the starting WR with the most receptions

Toss up here, but if I had to put my money on someone, it's Ja'Marr Chase. With Higgins out and Burrow back, don't be surprised to see Chase come away with 15 receptions. Burrow will lock on and fire away every chance he gets, especially against a Ravens defense that has been mediocre this season.

Good luck to everyone in week 13, except you, Worzie. Even though this means nothing to me, and your playoff spot is secure, I am hoping to take you down just like Dallas will take down the Chiefs on Thanksgiving. Speaking of Thanksgiving, wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. Oh, and lastly, it's Fuck the Raiders week. Bolt up.