TPD has clinched the East Division and top overall seed for the playoffs. The remaining three spots are up for grabs. We'll detail below each team's path to the playoffs. What a crazy year it has been. The current #2 team in the league has a (7-6) record. An incredible 6 teams are still in the hunt for the final three playoff spots, the most ever entering the final two weeks of the season.
El Pollo Loco (7-6) - Loco is 2nd in the overall standings and 1st in the West. They control their own destiny. Two more wins and they are in. Because they play Bo this week, a win this week, coupled with a Baker and LFB loss, would secure a spot. There is a chance they can make the playoffs even if they lose their next two games, but the odds would be tough. They have a massive point advantage over Bo and Baker, which is huge from a tie breaker stand point towards making the playoffs. But, both Bo and Baker have better divisional records, meaning Loco may have to risk getting in as a wild card, as divisional record is the main tie breaker for division championships. Winning the West would be ideal, that way they are not competing with teams in the east for wild card spots. They have an easier remaining schedule than McCoy, the team directly behind them in the West
The Real McCoy (7-6) - Like Loco, McCoy controls their own destiny. They also have a big point advantage over Baker and Bo. They had a poor showing a week ago, and continue to be up in down week to week. They play Baker and Bo in their final two games, the two teams one game behind them in the West. McCoy has the worst divisional record of anyone in the West, meaning they would have to win out, and get help, in order to win the West. McCoy's high point total will go a long way in terms of playoff tie breaking though. These next two games are pretty much "play-in" games for McCoy. If both Loco and McCoy lose this week, the west would have a four way tie at the top, setting up literal play-in games next week. Unbelievable.
Chicken Noodle Coop (7-6) - Coop secured a massive victory last week against McCoy. It was absolutely necessary for their playoff chances, and now they control their own destiny, like Loco and McCoy, even though they can't win the East division. They need another win this week, just like everyone else, it is that close. At the very least they will be hoping LFB loses to TPD this week. They play LFB in the final week of the season, which could be yet another play-in game. Their point total lags behind Loco and McCoy, but is more than Bo and Baker. What would be best for them is Bo and Baker losing, that way they wouldn't have to deal with tie breakers against McCoy and Loco, if they all end up with the same record.
Baker's Chubbin' and Unstopa-Bo are both (6-7). They likely have to win out to get in, and even then, it wouldn't be completely secured. The goal for both of them is to win the West, as they have the two best divisional records in the West. If it comes down to a points tie breaker for a wild card, neither of these teams are likely to get in. Baker has scored the 2nd fewest points, while Bo has scored the 3rd fewest. It is honestly remarkable both of these teams are still in the hunt.
La Flama Blanca - (6-6-1) LFB likely has to win out and get help along the way. There is a small chance they could make the playoffs if they go (1-1) down the stretch, but that would be difficult. They are second in points scored, which is one of the main reasons they are still alive. Their tie earlier in the year will either help them or hurt them, depending on how it all shakes out. Either way, that tie was way better than a loss.
ShowMeYourTDs - (5-7-1) TDs technically isn't out of it, but they have to win out, and get a crazy amount of help.
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