Week 22 Preview

Wow! Is everyone as excited as I am about this week's Match of the Week? I hope so. Onto this week's preview

Stats on predictions:
Last week: 3-2-1
Overall: 18-16-2
Upset special: 3-3
Mismatch: 5-1

On we go to this week!

Match of the week
Chris (11-8-2) vs. Ricky (10-8-3)
Info: Was there any doubt what would be the match of the week? One playoff spot up for grabs and these two teams are fighting for it. Chris needs a win or tie. Ricky needs a win. Ratings should be through the roof.
All-time series: Ricky 4-1
Prediction: 11-9 Ricky

Playoff importance of the week
Andy (11-7-3) vs. Bob (14-7)
Info: Bob needs a win or tie OR a Joe loss or tie to win the division. Andy can only improve his playoff positioning but can't win the division.
All-time series: Andy 3-2
Prediction: 14-5 Bob

Mismatch of the week
Jack (12-5-4) vs. Adam (10-11)
Info: Adam is playing for his first ever .500 or better season. Jack has a bye next week and hasn't played a true meaningful game in three weeks.
All-time series: Jack 5-0
Prediction: 12-5 Jack

Trash talk match of the week
Ken (13-8) vs. Joe (13-7-1)
Info: To win the division, Joe needs to win and have Bob lose. Ken is only playing for positioning.
All-time series: Joe 3-2
Prediction: 11-8 Ken

Also of note
Mike (9-11-1) vs. Dave (7-12-2)
Info: Neither one has anything to play for except good vibes.
All-time series: Mike 3-2
Prediction: 13-6 Dave (upset special)

Richie (3-18) vs. Shea (5-16)
Info: Neither one has anything to play for except good vibes.
All-time series: Richie 3-2
Prediction: 9-9 tie (no one deserves to win)