FutureVision’s Week 2 Power 10
Outside looking in:
Seahawks- Showed up in the Atl, shocked the Dirty Birds, and the ruined the homecoming of the Falcons favorite son. Carson was a beast… Keep an eye out! Will he enter into the elite conversation?
As a new year in the SML is on the horizon, time for the year one predictions for each division and the Future Vision Preseason Power 10…. Several potential break teams may not be on your radar number now, but in due time their stick skills will prove that they deserve to have some respect put on their names. A new cycle is here; let’s get it SML and show why the Sim Madden League is the premier PS4 league for madden players!
AFC East:
1. Bills
2. Patriots
3. Dolphins
4. Jets
AFC South
1. Colts
2. Jags-WC
3. Titans
4. Texans
AFC North
1. Browns
2. Ravens- WC
3. Steelers
4. Bengals
AFC West
1. Chargers
2. Chiefs- WC
3. Raiders
4. Broncos
NFC East
1. Eagles
2. Cowboys-WC
3. Giants
4. Football Team
NFC South
1. Falcons
2. Panthers-WC
3. Saints
4. Bucs
NFC Central
1. Packers
2. Vikings
3. Bears
4. Lions
NFC West
1. 49ers
2. Cardinals-WC
3. Seahawks
4. Rams
Future Vision Preseason Top 10:
1. 49ers
2. Chargers
3. Colts
4. Browns
5. Ravens
6. Falcons
7. Bills
8. Chiefs
9. Eagles
10. Panthers
On the Outside Looking in: Cardinals, Saints, Seahawks, Raiders, Broncos, Cowboys, Giants,
As we head into the 4th quarter of this season, let’s review Future’s Vision preseason predictions against actual SML performances:
(Prediction vs. Actual Standings)
AFC EAST:
1.Pats 1. Pats
2.Bills 2. Jets
3.Jets 3. Bills
4.Phins 4. Phins
AFC NORTH:
1.Browns 1. Ravens
2.Ravens 2. Browns
3.Steelers 3. Steelers
4.Bengals 4. Bengals
AFC WEST:
1.Broncos 1. Chiefs (Most Signfican Overachiever vs. Prediction)
2.Chargers 2. Raiders
3.Chiefs 3. Broncos
4.Raiders 4.Chargers
AFC SOUTH:
1.Colts 1. Colts
2.Jags 2. Jags
3.Texans 3. Texans
4.Titans 4. Titans
NFC EAST:
1.Redskins 1. Redskins
2.Eagles 2. Eagles
3.Cowboys 3. Cowboys
4.Giants 4. Giants
NFC NORTH:
1.Packers 1. Packers
2.Vikings 2. Vikings
3.Lions 3. Bears
4.Bears 4. Lions
NFC SOUTH:
1.Falcons 1. Falcons
2.Bucs 2. Panthers
3.Panthers 3. Saints
4.Saints 4. Bucs
NFC WEST:
1.Seahawks 1. Seahawks
2.Cardinals 2. Cardinals
3.49ers 3. 49ers
4.Rams 4. Rams
AFC Playoff Teams: Pats, Colts, Broncos, Browns
AFC Wildcard teams: Jags, Bills
AFC Super Bowl Representative: Jags (Maybe a so fast Prediction. Only time will tell)
NFC Playoff Teams: Redskins, Packers, Falcons, Seahawks (To be determined.. Cards lurking)
NFC Wildcard teams: Eagles, Bucs
NFC Super Bowl Representative: Redskins (LOCK)
Super Bowl: Jags begin the season and end the Skins' season winning their first Simbardi in a rematch of Week 1. This match-up kick-off final season of Madden 20 in a BIG PRIMETIME match-up! (COLTS THINKING NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND. PRIME IS THINKING OF MASTERPLAN TO ADD ANOTHER SIMBARDI TO LUCK’S LEGACY.)
Everybody Loves List: Future’s 4th Quarter Top 5
1. Redskins
2. Pats
3. Eagles
4. Colts
5. Packers
Race to 2393?
Tyamonee Greer is out to prove he is the real “TG”. There is a lot of respect for Todd Gurley as he resurrected his career in Green Baby after he was left to dry rot in sunny southern California. However, the “TG” label now resides with the 2k King Greer. Let’s examine the numbers.
Greer was the 6th pick in the 1st round during the 2023 draft from Stanford. The former Cardinal great stat line from his three years include:
743 carries, 5150 yards, 37 TD, 6.5 ypc
In year 4, after 12 weeks, Greer has 238 carries, 2179 yards, 9.2 ypc, and 19 TDs.
Greer is 214 yards from eclipsing his rushing record. True greatness!!!
Greer has rushed for at least 100 yards in all 12 games this season. His season-low is 122 yards vs. the Rams in week 5. TG has run for more than 200 yards in 5 games this season:
Greer’s next 4 games:
Week 14- vs. Chargers; Greer rushed 161 yards on 19 carries in a Week 11 Raiders win. Chargers are currently 27th vs. the rush in the SML.
Week 15-vs Jets; The New York defense will enter a Top 10 defense and currently 8th vs. the rush.
Week 16- vs. 49ers- The Baby Area defense is currently the 4th worst rush defense in the SML, giving up 127.8 ypg.
Week17-vs. Chiefs- Chiefs rush defense currently in 9th vs. the run. In a week 8 matchup, Greer overwhelmed KC in Arrowhead running for 195 yards, 2 TD’s on 18 carries.
There are two questions:
1. When will Greer eclipse his rushing record?
2. Will he surpass 2500 yards?
SML, let’s keep an eye out on Greer’s race for the record over the next four weeks?
The QB play is at a very high level. The top 5 passing leaders are as follows:
It is not that these outstanding quarterback are excelling but the efficiency at which they are getting the job done is great as the lead there teams to a combined 9-1 start.
Let’s look at Dewayne Hawkins. He has completed 25-29 for 582 yards 7 TD’s. Haskins has lead the Reskins to 29 consecutive regular season victories. Many wonder is it the modified West Coast playbook, is it great QB attributes, or just a skilled Head Coach. Fact of the matter, Haskins is getting the job done only missing 4 passes to this point in the season. He has 3 more TD passes than incompletions. Let’s keep an eye on the hot start to the season for Haskins. Can he continue and became a SML legend in the final season of Madden 20?
Notable Week 3 games:
Broncos send the Jets to an 0-3 start.
Browns shock the Colts in Indy to take control of the AFC North.
Pats led by Goff defeat the injury riddled Packers at Lambeau.
Eagles with Rocky Balboa as the honorary team captain is not enough for the mighty Redskins as Washington move their win streak to 30.
Future’s Outlook for the Final Season of Madden 20 in the SML:
AFC EAST:
1.Pats
2.Bills
3.Jets
4.Phins
AFC NORTH:
1.Browns
2.Ravens
3.Steelers
4.Bengals
AFC WEST:
1.Broncos
2.Chargers
3.Chiefs
4.Raiders
AFC SOUTH:
1.Colts
2.Jags
3.Texans
4.Titans
NFC EAST:
1.Redskins
2.Eagles
3.Cowboys
4.Giants
NFC NORTH:
1.Packers
2.Vikings
3.Lions
4.Bears
NFC SOUTH:
1.Falcons
2.Bucs
3.Panthers
4.Saints
NFC WEST:
1.Seahawks
2.Cardinals
3.49ers
4.Rams
AFC Playoff Teams: Pats, Colts, Broncos, Browns
AFC Wildcard teams: Jags, Bills
AFC Super Bowl Representative: Jags
NFC Playoff Teams: Redskins, Packers, Falcons, Seahawks
NFC Wildcard teams: Eagles, Bucs
NFC Super Bowl Representative: Redskins
Super Bowl: Jags begin the season and end the Skins' season winning their first Simbardi in a rematch of Week 1. This match-up kick-off final season of Madden 20 in a BIG PRIMETIME match-up!
Everybody Loves List: Future’s Pre-Season Top 5
Just when you thought a playoff game was going to be played on the frozen tundra in Green Bay. The great Spooky strikes with a significant upset to shake up the NFC playoff picture. Sending the Packers from a project #3 seed to the #6 seed. The lost sets up a rematch up between the Packers and the Vikings. We had one game in primetime, and the Packers dominated behind TG33, and a few weeks later, Coach Pauly was able to even the score. What's next in this budding rivalry in the Wild Card in Minneapolis?
Prediction: Packers fans travel well, and their run game is first class. Green Bay returns to the scene of the crime and gives the Vikings another dose of TG33 to win a close game vs. the Vikings. 20-17.
The Birds tangle in the "A." As Coach Dan's led Eagles seem to be still trying to earn the respect of the SML while NYT is looking to go on another nice playoff run. He has his star QB returning. Word is Usher & Lil Jon will be performing at halftime. [What!!!!!] The combination of musical stars and Atlanta has caught the attention of the SML Lone Wolf. It has been confirmed he will be in the building making his prediction? Can you say "Yeah!!! Ok"
Prediction: Lone Wolf pick of the Week: Atlanta returns to midseason form and hit their stride during the second half and pull away from the Eagles 24-10. The Birds are dirtier in Atlanta.
In Baltimore, there will be another chapter written in the Hate vs. Hate bromance between Meats and Konk. Questions loom in the Ravens' locker room after giving up 52 points against the Great Wall of Prime and the Colts in Week 17. Likewise, there was an epic collapse like 90's Bills in the Super Bowls during Week 17 as the Buffalo gave away a game to the Jags. Who will rebound and regain their focus to survive and advance?
Prediction: In games like this... with the hatred. Less talking and words is more. Konk gets it done in B-More. 24-23. Lone Wolf was scheduled to appear until the news broke in Atlanta.
Ma-home(s)-boy (SUSPEND)!!! The Chiefs have a big obstacle to overcome vs. a 14-2 Jags team lead by a dangerous offense. It could have been a lot of fireworks in Arrowhead but this one could get one-sided. The Chiefs will need their home field advantage to slow down the 4x100 meter relay team in Jacksonville lead by Stocker, CMC, Chark, and Herman.
Prediction: Jags send the Chiefs home after the Chiefs hang tough for a quarter. Just too many weapons and not enough to counter in a track meet with the Jags. Jacksonville 38-10.
Week 15
The Playoffs in the SML have started..... Game of the Week is now “SML games of the week” because they will have a larger impact on who will eventually be crowned champion.
SML is just like the NFL where matchups and styles are important and critical. So take a quick look at week 15’s playoff games and predict the winners:
Browns vs. Bills:
Bills (9-4) are at home vs. the Browns (8-5). Both teams are squarely in the hunt for a wild card. I think the Bills defense and Bills Mafia will find a way!!!
Prediction: Bills
Eagles vs. Cowboys
Cowboys lead the division by one game and won the previous matchup vs. the Eagles. The Eagles seem to be rounding into form after some mid season struggles. With revenge on there mind.... can you count our the Eagles!?!?
Prediction: Eagles
Bears vs. Packers
A NFC Central black and blue brawl!!! The Packers have lost a couple of surprising games coming down the stretch after defeating the Eagles. The Packers have defeated the Eagles and Bears (20-17) this season. This is a must win game for the Packers.
Prediction: Packers
Cardinals vs. Chargers
The Cards are looking to make the playoffs with a dangerous Cards team. The Chargers are lead by a ground and pound team!!! The team who imposes their will and limits the turnovers should be victorious!
Prediction: Cardinals
Ravens vs. Chiefs
The Ravens are chasing history! Perfection is at stake in this big AFC matchup.... A rematch could be looming down the road by the Chiefs need the win now. The Colts will be watching closely.. and so will the rest of the SML
Prediction: Chiefs
Other notable games with major implications:
-Jets over Jaguars
-49ers over Rams
-Buccaneers over Steelers
-Panthers over Falcons
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all the through West a not so spookyworld (creature) was stirring in the Bay Area trying to create a mess. There seems to be turbulence on or about Pier 49 in the Bay about an uprising....But when you take a deep dive into the numbers you can see how idols become rivals!
Let’s explore a historical breakdown of the Seahawks vs. 49ers. The Hawks have a 5-1 edge this cycle vs. the Gold Diggers and have been victorious in the last 4 meetings. This means the San Francisco 49ers have not won a game in this match-up in the last 2 years. The Hawks have outscore SF 190-122......
2019:
Hawks 30 49ers 21
49ers 34 Hawks 27
2020:
Hawks 26 49ers 7
Hawks 31 49ers 28
2021:
Hawks 38 49ers 17
Hawks 38 49ers 15
2022:
Hawks vs 49ers- TBD
In comparison:
Seahawks vs. Cardinals. The Red Men in the Desert present a very different challenge. The Hawks have a 3-2-1 all-time records vs. the Cards. With the last game being a tie. Collectively, the Seahawks have outscored the Cardinals 110-96. Only 2 touchdowns separate these two divisional foes...
2019:
Cards 13 Hawks 12
Hawks 27 Cards 13
2020:
Hawks 17 Cards 13
Cards 23 Hawks 14
2021:
Hawks 27 Cards 21
Hawks 13 Cards 13
2020:
Hawks vs Cards- TBD
Future’s closing remarks:
By the numbers, it appears that the Seahawks new rivals are the Arizona Cardinals. No shade to the 49ers and there efforts to get better, we still got anti-love for ya. But we must clearly shift on focus to what is going on in the desert to better prepare us.
I love my divisional rivals. No shade toward the Rams. We all have a great love/hate relationship. If we not playing each other I support and root on my division mates. But once we put the ball down and we line up between the hash marks. It’s on and we trying to destroy each other.
Merry Christmas,
NFC West and the SML Family
Week 3 Eye on the Hawks Recap:
The Seahawks entered Arrowhead prepared for a dog fight. Equipped with ear plugs the Seahawks offense new they needed to be efficient to win this game. Despite 2:1 T.O.P. advantage the Hawks were able to pull out a 23-16 victory. Hass’ is a great coach and it was a great road victory for the Hawks to pull out the W.
The offense has found their footing after week 1’s performance. Russell Wilson attributed the enhanced output to the hiring an offensive analyst who provides advanced analytics for the offensive staff.
The 3-0 Hawks return home to wrestle with the Cats of Carolina in front of the 12’s next week. This should be a great game between two playoff teams last year and the environment will be great. This has been designated as Steve Largent Day. So get your throwbacks ready Seattle.
Week 3 Big Games across the SML:
NFC West Spotlight:
Cards vs. 49ers- San Francisco enter this game with a revamped defense and have compared favorable to the Oshi lead Bears D with the turnovers they have forced through 2 weeks. The Cards however has saw a pressure defense last week when they faced a Super blitz heavy Philly squad. This week will be different as the Cards bounce back 24-17.
Future’s Game of the Week:
Ravens vs. Bills-This game should be interesting because the Bills boast about being one of the best defense in the SML and the Ravens have a dynamic offense lead by Action Jackson and Hollywood Brown. This could be a playoff preview with the upstart Bills playing good ball but the Ravens will prove to be to much for the Bills to circle the wagons. Ravens win 20-10.
Revenge Game of the Week:
Eagles vs. Panthers- Carolina won the previously match vs. the Eagles. But was that a fluke or were the Panthers able to counter the multiple blitz defensive sets from the Eagles. The Panthers will have to find a way to continue the success in last week W over the Bucs to win this game over the Eagles. The Eagles sacked Kyler Murray 7 times last week and with the same scheme in place I see a similar result vs. the Panthers. The Eagles win BIG in a focused effort 38-10.
Other notable games across the SML:
Patriots over Bengals. Watch out for the Pats. They will make some noise this year. A real sleeper! Pats, Bills, and Jets will fight to the fight. Should be a great division this year.
Packers over Jets. Will Royce really start the season 0-3 in a tough AFC East this season. Stay tuned
Redskins over Texans- Skins will find a way to contain the explosive Texans offense and make enough plays on offense to win this big game been very experience Madden players.
Big Picture themes to watch this season:
AFC- Can anyone challenge the Colts? The contenders appear to be getting stronger. Ravens, Chiefs, Pats, Bills, Jets, Steelers, Jags, Texans, Broncos. Who will emerge?
NFC- There is only one question.. Can you handle pressure defensive when you know it is coming? If the answer is no. Sit down!! The Eagles lead the way! Although the Bears, Seahawks, Redskins, and 49ers have dominate defenses the master class of blitz-sylvania is in Philly.