1. Minnesota Freeze(6-1) Last Week: 1
- Josh McCown is on pace to perhaps shatter some records this year. Can Patrick Tanis become the first owner to capture three Trey Harrington trophies?
2. Orlando Rockets(6-1) Last Week: 2
- This week it was the Rocket ground game finally coming through for Orlando with Andre Ellington and Kory Sheets combining for 116 yards in a win over Atlanta.
3. Philadelphia Bulldogs(5-2) Last Week: 4
- The Bulldogs continue to nibble on the heels of Orlando and Minnesota but they have to be concerned about Alfred Morris. A league leading seven touchdowns but he's averaging under three yards per carry.
4. Michigan Stags(5-2) Last Week: 5
- 376 yards of total offense while holding Graham Harrell to under 100 yards passing. Dom Caper's exotic 3-4 continues to impress with less than ideal talent and depth.
5. Seattle Orcas(5-2) Last Week: 6
– Beanie Wells goes over the century mark and continues to surprise many across the league. However, management continues to ponder whether or not to pull the plug with Troy Smith.
6. New Orleans Nightmare(4-3) Last Week: 3
– The Nightmare offense was straight up owned by the Marauder defense - allowing three turnovers and converting only a third of their third down conversions.
7. San Antonio Marshalls(4-3) Last Week: 7
– Graham Harrell and the Marshall passing game has really lacked muster in recent weeks.
8. Columbus Explorers(4-3) Last Week: 8
– The Explorers steamrolled Portland as Kellen Moore passed for a career high 358 yards.
9. Dallas Six-Shooters(4-3) Last Week: 9
- That's three and a row for Dallas. Tim Tebow continues to play his type of football while Dallas continues to rack up yardage on the ground with the last man standing approach.
10. Atlanta Firebirds(3-4) Last Week: 10
- Jon Dwyer and Jimmy Clausen go down for the count in the team's loss to Orlando. Dom Davis played admirabley in a game that was closer than the final score made it look.
11. New York Marauders(3-4) Last Week: 12
- Say hello the Horde defense that picked off Vince Young three times, including a 51-yard return by Tanard Jackson to the house.
12. Nashville Renegades(3-4) Last Week: 11
- Three losses in a row for a Nashville team that can't seem to find up from down.
13. Colorado Scramblers(2-5) Last Week: 13
- Let's be honest. Playing the Freeze to a 28-14 loss could be called a moral victory in Denver.
14. Portland Rogues(1-6) Last Week: 14
- Portland is a fairly talented team that just can't seem to find its identity.
15. Miami Sharks(1-6) Last Week: 15
- The Sharks fell nine yard short of upsetting Dallas at Lockhart Stadium. Miami's ground game continues to fail to live up to expectations.
AWARDS
OPW: Terrell Owens, Orcas
- Nine receptions for 126 yards and two touchdowns
DPW: Justin King, Bulldogs
- Five tackles, one sack, two interceptions returned for 51 yards and a touchdown
LEADERS
Passing Yards
1. Vince Young 1804
2. Ricky Ray 1810
3. Josh McCown 1962
INTs
1. Justin King 5
2. Jason McCourty 4
3. several players tied with three
SFL Short-Shorts
The Renegades signed CFL kicker Chris Milo to replace an ineffective Carson Wiggs.......the Explorers have signed Swayze Waters to fill in as the team's punter while Quinn Sharp recuperates from an injury......the Seattle Orcas have made an offer to long time NFL wide receiver Santonio Holmes.........in a close vote, the league approved a measure that will allow franchises to select college prospects taken in the third round of the NFL draft for their territorial draft and the fourth round for the regular draft..........despite optimistic comments by Chicago owner Alex Gray a couple weeks ago, there is still little to no confirmation that the Crusaders will return for the 2015 season.......the San Antonio Marshalls and New Orleans Nightmare still remain question for their 2015 return.
Top Free Agents
1. WR Santonio Holmes
2. WR Miles Austin
3. WR Chad Johnson
4. DT Terrance Taylor
5. QB Matt Leinart
6. QB Nick Davila
7. QB Brady Quinn
8. S Virgil Gray
9. QB Mike Reilly
10. OL Justin Wells
11. DE Derrick Summers
12. WR Greg Carr
13. DE James Ruffin
14. DT Ted Jennings
15. WR Michael Lindsay
16. S Chris Smith (Northern Illinois)
17. S Marrio Norman
18. DE Mike Alston
19. QB Shane Austin
20. QB JaMarcus Russell
Mel Kiper Jr.'s 2014 SFL Mock Draft
1. Chicago Crusaders select QB Tom Savage, Pittsburgh.
- If Savage falls to the SFL, he's the consensus first overall pick. He's the exact type of player Chicago would need to begin rebuilding this once prominent franchise.
2. New York Marauders select DT Dominique Easley, Florida.
- The Horde look like a great team on most fronts but could use a really boost in the trenches. Easley looks to fall in the NFL draft due to his knee injuries. The real question is whether or not Orlando will pass on him during the territorial draft due to other pressing needs.
3. Atlanta Firebirds select CB Antone Exum, Virginia Tech.
- The lesser half of the Hokie's outstanding corner duo. Exum is another player the league look's to benefit off of due to injury. The Firebirds could use an exciting young player like this to add to what is already an outstanding defense in their front seven.
4. Nashville Renegades select OT Billy Turner, North Dakota St.
- The Gades could lose the strong part of their team this offseason (their pass rush) but can't overlook their poor offensive line. Their badly in need of help at offensive tackle should look to a diamond in the rough like Turner, a small school project who shined against elite opposition.
5. Dallas Six-Shooters select QB Taylor Martinez, Nebraska.
- The Six-Shooters love Huskers. While the team already has Tebow it's tough to see them passing up on a someone perfectly suited for Scott Frost's offense.
6. Columbus Explorers select HB Tyler Gaffney, Stanford
- Whether or not to let Michael Turner walk will be a tough decision this offseason. Either way, the Explorers are in desperate need of a young runner to the replace Turner opon his impending retirement.
7. Philadelphia Bulldogs select WR Jarred Abbrederis, Wisconsin.
- The Bulldogs have struggle to find a week-in-week out consistent wide receiver since they traded away Antonio Bryant. This is a strong year for receiver where Philly could go in multiple directions. Abbrederis fits the mold for a go-to SFL receiver.
Playoff Picture
EAST
Philadelphia Bulldogs (4) at Minnesota Freeze (1)
Michigan Stags (3) at Orlando Rockets (2)
WEST
San Antonio Marshalls (4) at Seattle Orcas (1)
Dallas Six-Shooters (3) at New Orleans Nightmare (2)
Week Eight Spreads
SEA (+6) @ ORL
- The game of the week loses a bit of it's edge with Seattle having to make such a long trip. The Orcas will need Troy Smith to step up his game in what could be a preview of SFL Grand Finale XV.
SA @ MIA (+5)
- The Marshalls need to get their passing game back on track. They can't underestimate a Miami squad that is chomping at the bit after losing several consecutive close contests.
COL (+9) @ PHI
- The Scrams will have a tough time pulling off the upset with so many injuries pilling up and entering hostile territory.
ATL @ CHI (+9)
- Expect the Firebirds to get back to .500 after a visit to the Windy City.
DAL (+2) @ CBS
- The Six-Shooters look to keep their three game winning streak alive as they enter the Shoe.
MIN @ NO (+7)
- The Freeze are playing spectacular ball, but have shouldn't underestimate a Nightmare team that can move the ball through the air.
MIC @ NAS (+7)
- Nashville really needs their pass rush to get after Kirk Cousins if they want to put an end to their three game losing streak.
NY @ POR (+5)
- The Horde have a chance to get to .500 if they can overcome the cross country travel to Portland.
