🏈 CFFL Weekly Report — Week 9 Edition

Division Races Heating Up, Playoff Windows Closing Fast

After nine weeks, some divisions are starting to separate — and others are turning into dogfights.

North: The Animals have clawed out a two-game lead over both the Ferrets and Chislers, riding Lamar’s return and consistent scoring.
South: The Bees and Warbirds are buzzing a game ahead of the Dragons, but this one feels far from over.
East: It’s a two-horse race — Sinistars (7–2) vs. Juggernauts (6–3) — as both look like legit Fantasy Bowl contenders.
West: The Whales hold a one-game edge over the Iron Legion, with the injury-riddled Killers still hanging around.

At the other end of the spectrum, the playoff window is slamming shut on the Cocktails, Crew, and Lunatics — all at 2–7. Each would need to win out to even have a prayer. Another loss, and the curtains officially close.

🎯 Week 9 Results

Juggernauts (6–3) 29 – Wrecking Crew (2–7) 18

Another rough outing for the Crew, even after shaking up the roster. Drake Maye showed promise early, but the offense fell flat with Charbonnet “I Like Charbonnet” and Zach Ertz going quiet. The Mac Jones-led Juggs cruised to an easy one and stay just a game behind the Sinistars in the East.

Killer Bees (5–4) 30 – Lunatics (2–7) 25

The Bees keep pace in the South with a clutch win over the QB-less Lunatics. Jameson Williams and AJ Barner both found the end zone, while the Lunatics were forced to field no active QB (Gabriel bye, Murray hurt). Tough sledding for the rookies.

Warbirds (5–4) 31 – Killers (4–5) 14

The Warbirds flew high behind Justin Herbert’s 14-point burst early, while the Killers’ only offense came from Jared Goff (8) and kicker Borregales (6). Injuries continue to pile up for the Killers, but the Warbirds are suddenly tied atop the South.

Dragons (4–5) 47 – Iron Legion (5–4) 32

Rico “Suave” Dowdle and Tee “Mrs. Sue” Higgins powered the Dragons’ best performance of the year, combining for 26 points. J.J. McCarthy connected with Jefferson for 10 points in the loss, but the Legion couldn’t keep up with the fire-breathing Dragons, who keep their playoff hopes flickering.

Whales (6–3) 26 – Dominators (3–6) 21

The Whales narrowly escaped after Jaylen Warren’s surprise 12-point showing and Indiana Jones (backup QB) chipped in 10 with Hurts on bye. The Dominators had a shot late behind Joe Flacco’s vintage 17-point outing, but CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams couldn’t deliver on Monday night. The Whales hang onto the West lead.

Sinistars (7–2) 47 – Chislers (5–4) 41

In a shootout, the Sinistars survived Josh Allen’s 16 points thanks to 18 from Drake “Joker Face” London, recently acquired from the Crew, plus 12 more from Davante Adams. The Sinistars have now won three straight and look every bit a Fantasy Bowl favorite.

Animals (7–2) 30 – Cocktails (2–7) 12

Lamar Jackson returned in style, scoring 16 as the Animals coasted past the Cocktails. The cocky Cocktails playoff dream may have officially died here — Jayden Daniels dislocated his elbow and is out for the year, leaving Jordan Love to finish a long, sobering season.

Krauts (4–5) 38 – Ferrets (5–4) 17

The defending champs woke up, led by Stafford’s 16 points and McCaffrey’s two scores. The Ferrets looked flat, and the Krauts reminded everyone why you never count out a champion. Could this be the start of their second-half push?

🏆 CFFL Week 9 Power Rankings

(“Separation Season” — contenders rising, pretenders fading fast)

1️⃣ Sinistars (7–2)

Last Week: W 47–41 vs Chislers
Trend: 🔥 W3
Comment: The Sinistars are looking downright terrifying. Jonathan Taylor’s three-TD streak, Drake “Joker Face” London’s breakout, and Davante Adams’ resurgence have this team rolling. They’re balanced, deep, and now favored to take the East — and maybe the whole league.

2️⃣ Animals (7–2)

Last Week: W 30–12 vs Cocktails
Trend: ⬆️
Comment: Lamar’s back, and so is the bite. The Animals lead the North by two games and look steady as ever. They don’t always win pretty, but they win — and that’s the mark of a veteran squad.

3️⃣ Whales (6–3)

Last Week: W 26–21 vs Dominators
Trend: ➡️
Comment: It wasn’t pretty, but the Whales continue to splash just enough to stay afloat atop the West. Jalen Warren’s emergence saved them this week. When Hurts returns, this team can beat anyone.

4️⃣ Juggernauts (6–3)

Last Week: W 29–18 vs Wrecking Crew
Trend: ⬆️
Comment: Bounced back strong after dropping two straight. Mac Jones did just enough, and the defense (figuratively) kept the Crew in check. Still a dangerous squad — and the Week 12 rematch vs. Sinistars could decide the East.

5️⃣ Warbirds (5–4)

Last Week: W 31–14 vs Killers
Trend: ⬆️ W2
Comment: Herbert back on track, Boswell booming, and Breece Hall waiting in the wings. The Warbirds suddenly look like the most balanced team in the South.

6️⃣ Killer Bees (5–4)

Last Week: W 30–25 vs Lunatics
Trend: ⬆️
Comment: Bo Nix keeps humming and James Cook is cooking again. They don’t blow teams out, but the Bees are buzzing into playoff position.

7️⃣ Iron Legion (5–4)

Last Week: L 32–47 vs Dragons
Trend: ⬇️
Comment: McCarthy-to-Jefferson looked good, but the Legion defense got roasted. Still, at 5–4, they remain firmly in the West hunt.

8️⃣ Chislers (5–4)

Last Week: L 41–47 vs Sinistars
Trend: ⬇️ L2
Comment: Hard-luck loss in a shootout, but the offense is alive again behind Josh Allen. Still, that once-solid defense is leaking oil.

9️⃣ Krauts (4–5)

Last Week: W 38–17 vs Ferrets
Trend: ⬆️
Comment: The champs aren’t dead yet. Stafford and McCaffrey looked vintage, and the team has life again. Don’t let them sneak into the playoffs — they’ll make noise.

🔟 Dragons (4–5)

Last Week: W 47–32 vs Legion
Trend: ⬆️
Comment: Finally breathing fire again. Dowdle and Higgins came up huge, but can they sustain that energy or was this a one-week flare-up?

11️⃣ Ferrets (5–4)

Last Week: L 17–38 vs Krauts
Trend: ⬇️ L2
Comment: The QB shuffle continues, and it’s killing consistency. They’re still in playoff position, but the Ferrets need to find a true identity fast.

12️⃣ Killers (4–5)

Last Week: L 14–31 vs Warbirds
Trend: ⬇️
Comment: Injury bug refuses to leave this franchise alone. The Killers fight hard every week, but at this point, duct tape might be holding the roster together.

13️⃣ Dominators (3–6)

Last Week: L 21–26 vs Whales
Trend: ⬇️
Comment: The Wildcat experiment was fun while it lasted. Even with Flacco’s heroics, they can’t get over the hump. Playoff hopes fading fast.

14️⃣ Cocktails (2–7)

Last Week: L 12–30 vs Animals
Trend: ⬇️
Comment: Two wins were a fun illusion, but Jayden Daniels’ injury popped the last bubble of hope. Time to mix next year’s roster.

15️⃣ Wrecking Crew (2–7)

Last Week: L 18–29 vs Juggernauts
Trend: ⬇️
Comment: This once-proud franchise has officially hit rock bottom. Even a roster shake-up couldn’t light a spark. At this point, the Crew might just be playing for draft pride.

16️⃣ Lunatics (2–7)

Last Week: L 25–30 vs Bees
Trend: ⬇️
Comment: No QB, no chance. They fight every week, but luck and health have both abandoned them. The hangover is real for the defending champs of 2023.

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