Week 12 finds the Beans continuing their homestretch kick. They have a game or two and points on most teams and the chants of "REPEAT!! REPEAT!!" can be heard in at least one section of Cedar Lane in Secane. Everyone, except maybe the Takers, are still alive for a Elite spot. Don't forget the web-exclusive "Weekly Previews" and "Free Agents List" when making those starting lineup changes or making that acquisition that puts you over the top. If you have an idea for something new, let me know and we'll see if I can add it.

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Key Matchups to watch this Week

  The Jelly Beans face the Quiet Storm in a battle of the top 2 teams. In fact the only thing separating them is the Beans Week 4 win against the Storm . . . and a truckload of points. The Body Shop and Good Fellas meet in a contest between teams that have spent some time above the Elite Line but find themselves in below it now. The Black Revenge and M. Takers meet up in a battle of sub-500 teams. Neither team has much of a margin of error left. The Secane Tsunami will try to repeat their early season victory over the Black & Blue Attack. The Tsunami can not really afford another "L" and they are about ready to complain to the police about all that noise coming from down the street.

  Spock was 4 of 5 making him 27/50 (54%) on the season. He retains top billing and his locks appear above. Norm (my estimates) was 2 of 5 making 24/50 (48%) on the season and his lines (my estimates) are below:

  One game was over on Sunday. Two more were more or less over. The final 2 games were up in the air (sort of).

  The Quiet Storm avenged their early season loss to the Body Shop. The Storm was led by Jurevicious and Palmer. Palmer has carried the Storm to 2nd place as he climbed to the top of the QB rankings. The Shop had loads of bench points; in fact their best lineup would have won by a point. The Shop wound up with a 0 at the QB as they managed to break another RAMs QB. My partner has even called Shop headquarters to ask him to leave the Harvard kid alone. The loss dropped the Shop below the Elite line.

  The Jelly Beans, Jeff Reed and a 42 point lead were too much for the Black Revenge and the STEELERS. The Beans secured their 3rd helmet of the year en route to the sweep of the season series with the Revenge and a stranglehold on that top spot. The Beans were led by an MVP performance by performance by L.T.2. and much anticipated first good game from Andre Johnson. The Revenge was led by a very nice game from T.J. in the losing effort. Space concerns prevent me from spelling his actual last name.

  The Bull Dogs completed the season sweep of the Secane Tsunami as Dallas Clark was unable to make up a 25 point deficit on Monday night. The Bull Dogs were led by Holt and Jordan. The Bull Dogs crystal ball was on overdrive with the benching of the best kicker in the league. Unfortunately for the Dogs it continues to pick the wrong Drew. The Tsunami was led by Chris Brown in the losing effort.

  The Dream Team avenged their early season loss to the Good Fellas as Ward, Wayne and a 28 point lead proved to be too much for Manning and Vandy on Monday night. In this family affair Dad beat the kids and Eli beat his older brother Peyton.

  The "Game of the Week" honors go to the contest between the M. Takers and the Black & Blue Attack. A 23 point lead by the Takers was quickly put into jeopardy as Harrison put a 13 on the COLTS first play fro scrimmage. James added 6 and Harrison was up to 22 by the end of the game. The COLTS added 7 for good measure and the Takers lost their 7th game in a row. The "W" and those few extra points put the Attack in 3rd place. Harrison led the Attack. Crumpler gave the Takers a quick jump start on Thursday and I really thought the Takers had a shot this week. The Attack and Takers split the season series.

CHATTERBOX:(Get Quotes in by Monday Night)
Dream Team (Norm): Suspiciously Absent!!
Bull Dogs (John T.): "I've seen bigger waves in a goldfish bowl than I've seen from the Tsunami. At least the Sharks were intimidating."

BEST & WORST OF WEEK 12

MVP: L. Tomlinson (44) Jelly Beans       Best on Bench: Steve McNair (30) Good Fellas      Low Scorers: M. Takers (53)    Coaching Efficiency: High: Quiet Storm (95%)) Low: Body Shop (60%)

Top Rostered Players By Position (Rostered Players Only)
QB - Palmer(184),P. Manning(162),E. Manning(152),McNabb(151)
RB - Alexander(191),Tomlinson(189),James(113),L. Johnson(100)
WR - Smith(204),Fitzgerald(158),Holt,S. Moss,C. Johnson(147)
PK - Rackers(148),Feely(116),Tynes(109),Brown(100)
ST - VIKINGS(117),BEARS(108),JAGUARS(100),COLTS(98)