Board 8 > B8 NFL Ladder Contest 2020 Week 15

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WickIebee
12/17/20 5:37:50 AM
#1:


The end of the season is closer and the race up top continues as everyone who was on Level 7 advanced after stevr's skip.

A few ground rules:
-Please say which level you are on when you post your pick. In most cases it will be obvious, but this makes it easier for me to record the picks.
-The deadline to make a pick is at the start of the second set of games on Sunday afternoon (4:25 PM ET). That means no SNF/MNF picks after most all the games have started or finished. You cannot pick a game that has already started.
-The deadline to answer the bonus question is at the start of games on Sunday (1 PM ET).
-Please post the spreads with your picks, it makes it much easier for me.
-I get my spreads from an online site providing lines from several sources, both in Vegas and out. Although these sources may continue to change their lines throughout the week, the ones I post in the topic are frozen and final for our purposes.
-You may use bonus points to skip any level after it is guaranteed you cannot pass it (at the end of the week's games, typically). You may only skip the level before I have posted the next week's topic. The price for skipping is in proportion to the level you are skipping. Skipping level 1 would take 1 bonus point, level 2 will take 2, level 5 will take 5. So on and so forth.

Games:
RAIDERS (-3.5) vs Chargers - 53.5
PACKERS (-8.5) vs Panthers - 51.5
Bills (-6.5) @ BRONCOS - 50.5
COLTS (-7.5) vs Texans - 52.5
TITANS (-10.5) vs Lions - 51.5
RAMS (-17.5) vs Jets - 43.5
Buccaneers (-5.5) @ FALCONS - 50.5
DOLPHINS (-2.5) vs Patriots - 41.5
Seahawks (-5.5) @ FOOTBALL TEAM - 44.5
VIKINGS (-3.5) vs Bears - 47.5
RAVENS (12.5) vs Jaguars - 47.5
Browns (-4.5) @ GIANTS - 44.5
CARDINALS (-6.5) vs Eagles - 49.5
Chiefs (-3.5) @ SAINTS - 51.5
49ers (-2.5) @ COWBOYS - 45.5
Steelers (-12.5) @ BENGALS - 40.5

Explanation of Levels:

Level 1: Pick a winner. Simply pick one team to win their game. If they win, you go on to level 2.

Level 2: Pick an Underdog to win. You must pick a team that is an underdog to win their game. Underdogs will always be the team listed second.

Level 3: 2 Games with Spread. Using the spreads I provide, pick 2 games. You must get both correct to move on. Spreads work by giving (-) or getting (+) points. The team that is the favorite to win "gives" points to the underdog. If you choose the favorite to win, they must still win after "giving" those points to the underdog. If you choose the underdog, you would be correct if they win the game after "getting" those points. For example, if a game says "Giants (-2.5) vs. Cowboys," if you pick the Giants, they must actually win the game by at least three points; if you pick the Cowboys, you would win if they actually won the game or lost by two points or less.

Level 4: 2 Game differentials. Pick two games and specify them to have a score differential of either 10+ or 5-. Make sure to specify which you pick, if you pick a score to be 10+ and the score ends up 3 apart, you do not advance.

Level 5: 2 Over/Unders: I will now provide over/unders for each game. This number relates to the final score. You must choose 2 of the games and decide whether the final score will be OVER the number I provided or UNDER the number I provided. You must get both of these correct to advance.

Level 6: Pleaser: Pick one team to win using the spread, but with the pleaser, you lose 6 points on the spread. In other words, add six points in whichever direction makes it harder to win. For example, a (-2.5) spread becomes (-8.5), a (+3.5) becomes a (-2.5) spread, etc.

Level 7: QB, RB, WR: Pick 1 player to throw a touchdown pass, 1 player to rush for a touchdown, and 1 player to catch a touchdown pass. They must all be from different teams, and must also combine for at least 4 touchdowns in their respective positions. Typically you will be picking a QB, RB, and WR, but you may pick players from other positions to fill those roles (i.e. a TE or RB to get a receiving touchdown). You must make it clear what role you are picking the players for if it is not the standard QB/RB/WR or QB/RB/TE. If the player gets a touchdown in a different way (i.e. your rusher getting a receiving touchdown), it does not count.

Level 8: 5 Game Teaser: This is the opposite of level 6. Instead of losing 6 points on each spread, you actually gain 6 points on each spread. But you have to get all 5 games right to move on. So a team favored by 9.5 will now only have to win by 3.5, a team that is getting 2.5 points will now be getting 8.5 points.

TIEBREAKER: This is where the bonus points you have acquired throughout the season come into play. For every bonus point you have, you may attempt a level you have previously passed. You can only "redeem" each bonus point once, but you may spread them out however you choose amongst the remaining weeks. You cannot attempt the same level more than once in the same week (although you can attempt similar levels with the same pick, i.e. Level 3 and Level 6). For each level you pass, you will get points equal to the level number passed (i.e. if you submit a Level 4 pick and get it right, that's 4 points). The total accumulation of these points will be the tiebreaker between anyone tied at the highest level at the end of the season.

Bonus: Pick a game, guess how many TDs will be scored between both teams. You do not have to pick a winner of that game.

2020 Season Standings

Level 8
VeryInsane** [6]
Dancedreamer******
DpObliVion* [0]
KokoroAkechi***
MMXcalibur**
Runemistress****
th3l3fty****
theawesomestevr*

Level 7
thekitchensink*

Level 6
Arti****
Camden**
fortybelowsummer*
Mewtwo59
StifledSilence*

Level 5
KCF0107** [1]
Cody11533*******
Crescent-Moon***
Emeraldegg**
Whiskey_Nick*
Xuxon**
ZeroSignal620

Level 4
Ashethan***
crazyisgood***
davidponte***
Evil_REmade******
HanOfTheNekos*
HBJDubs******
Jukkie*
KommunistKoala****
MysteriousStan***
MZero***
pronouncemyname*
Ringworm***
Sir Chris
Stripperiffic*******
Suprak the Stud***
SwiftyDC**
WiggumFan267***
Wizardsfan1000******

Level 3
Bartzyx****
Eddv*
foxhead84*****
pepper2012*
TheKnightOfNee*
turbopuns**
VengefulKaelee**
Wicklebee**

Level 2
Aecioo*
ScareChan
WalrusJump
Windown

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KCF0107
12/17/20 6:26:21 AM
#2:


Level 5:
Bills/Broncos UNDER 50.5
Raiders/Chargers UNDER 53.5

Bonus: Vikings/Bears 7 TDs
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theawesomestevr
12/17/20 12:16:23 PM
#3:


Level 8: Packers + 4 others TBD
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StifledSilence
12/17/20 12:35:46 PM
#4:


Level 6

Dolphins -8.5

Bonus: Colts/Texans 5 TDs
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MMXcalibur
12/17/20 1:17:38 PM
#5:


LEVEL 8:
Chargers +9.5
Broncos +12.5
Rams -11.5
Chiefs +3.5
Browns + 2.5

Tiebreaker: LEVEL 7
QB: Patrick Mahomes (KC)
RB: Alvin Kamara (NO)
WR: Davante Adams (GB)

Bonus: Bills/Broncos 4 touchdowns

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Camden
12/17/20 2:42:19 PM
#6:


Level 6: Bills (-6.5) -> (-12.5)

Tiebreaker Level 3: Chiefs -3.5, Browns -4.5

Bonus: Raiders/Chargers - 8 TDs

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KommunistKoala
12/17/20 2:49:45 PM
#7:


so if I earned a bonus point this week, can i use it to skip level 5 if i theoretically pass level 4

cause if not, then i guess there's no point in playing anymore

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WickIebee
12/17/20 4:59:29 PM
#8:


KommunistKoala posted...
can i use it to skip level 5 if i theoretically pass level 4

Alas, no. I've set it so the rule is that you must play a level before skipping it. Just so people can't boycott a spot, or even basically save up the points to jump ahead of everything just because they're advancing with others.

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fortybelowsummer
12/17/20 10:53:59 PM
#9:


Level 6:

VIKINGS (-9.5)

Bonus: Broncos/Bills 5 TDs

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KCF0107
12/18/20 12:19:02 AM
#10:


Already can't move on this week because of how inept both the Chargers and Raiders were late in the game.
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crazyisgood
12/18/20 7:24:09 AM
#11:


Level 4 seahawks 10+
Steelers 10+

Bonus buccaneers/falcons 7

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Cody11533
12/18/20 11:48:09 AM
#12:


Level 5:
PACKERS (-8.5) vs Panthers - 51.5 - UNDER
Bills (-6.5) @ BRONCOS - 50.5 - UNDER

Bonus: Packers/Panthers - 4 TDs
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ZeroSignal620
12/18/20 9:40:08 PM
#13:


VIKINGS (-3.5) vs Bears - 47.5 UNDER
Bills (-6.5) @ BRONCOS - 50.5 UNDER

Bonus: Dolphins/Patriots 5 TDs

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LiquidOshawott
12/18/20 10:18:28 PM
#14:


Level 8: Packers, Bills, Colts, Ravens, Steelers

Bonus: Jets/Rams, 5

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Bartzyx
12/18/20 10:28:23 PM
#15:


level 3:
PACKERS (-8.5)
Bills (-6.5)

bonus: packers panthers 6

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WiggumFan267
12/19/20 4:29:35 AM
#16:


Level4
Rams jets 10+
Lions titans 10+

bonus
Giants/Browns 4

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Xuxon
12/19/20 9:51:01 AM
#17:


level 5:
Bills/Broncos under 50.5
Buccaneers/Falcons under 50.5

bonus:
Bills/Broncos 4

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Dancedreamer
12/19/20 12:25:39 PM
#18:


Level 8:
Packers -2.5
Bills -.5
Colts -1.5
Browns +1.5
Chiefs +2.5
Bonus: Steelers @ Bengals - 5 Touchdowns

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KokoroAkechi
12/19/20 12:41:58 PM
#19:


Level 8

Bills (-0.5)
Packers (-2.5)
Dolphins (+3.5)
Bucs (+0.5)
Colts (-1.5)

Bonus
Chiefs vs Saints - 6
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thekitchensink
12/19/20 1:38:05 PM
#20:


Level 7

QB: Patrick Mahomes
RB: Derrick Henry
WR: Stefon Diggs

Bonus: GB/Car, 6 total TDs

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th3l3fty
12/19/20 1:46:43 PM
#21:


Lv.8:
Buffalo (-0.5)
Green Bay (-2.5)
rest tomorrow

Bonus: Buffalo/Denver - 5 TDs
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DpObliVion
12/19/20 2:46:29 PM
#22:


Level 8
Bills -0.5
Colts -1.5
Vikings +2.5
Ravens -6.5
Saints +9.5

Bonus: Browns/Giants 5

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Runemistress
12/19/20 3:53:22 PM
#23:


Level 8:
Packers -2.5
Bills -.5
Buccaneers +.5
Browns +1.5
Chiefs +2.5
Bonus: Packers @ Panthers - 6 touchdowns

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Whiskey_Nick
12/19/20 3:56:43 PM
#24:


Level 5:

Bills (-6.5) @ BRONCOS - 50.5 - UNDER
Chiefs (-3.5) @ SAINTS - 51.5 - OVER

Bonus: Rams vs Jets - 4

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Crescent-Moon
12/19/20 4:18:52 PM
#25:


Bills (-6.5) @ BRONCOS - 50.5 UNDER
PACKERS (-8.5) vs Panthers - 51.5 OVER

I don't feel as good about #2 but sure why not do this all today, these games don't really have much draw~

Packers/Panthers 7 TDs

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thekitchensink
12/19/20 4:26:25 PM
#26:


Change my WR to DeAndre Hopkins

no Slay the Eagles are bereft

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foxhead84
12/19/20 6:06:28 PM
#27:


Level 3:
Buccaneers (-5.5)
Steelers (-12.5)

Bonus: New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins : 4 TD
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Camden
12/19/20 8:27:09 PM
#28:


Staying alive, got level six out of the way early.

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Mewtwo59
12/19/20 8:36:45 PM
#29:


Level 6:
Titans (-16.5)

Bonus: 49ers/Cowboys 4 TD

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ZeroSignal620
12/19/20 10:22:41 PM
#30:


Damn, did NOT expect that from Buffalo tonight.

See ya in Week 16

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Suprak the Stud
12/20/20 12:54:05 AM
#31:


Level 4:
RAMS vs Jets - 10+
RAVENS vs Jaguars - 10+

Bonus: Ravens/Jaguars - 6 TDs

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HBJDubs
12/20/20 1:52:48 AM
#32:


Level 4: Cardinals/Eagles 5-, Steelers/Bengals 10+

Bonus: 49ers/Cowboys, 4

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SwiftyDC
12/20/20 2:22:07 AM
#33:


LEVEL 4:
Ravens/Jets +10
Rams/Jags +10

BONUS: Seahawks/Football Team 5 TDs

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Arti
12/20/20 12:12:51 PM
#34:


Level 6
Patriots (-3.5)

Bonus: 5 TDs in Browns/Giants

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Wizardsfan1000
12/20/20 12:53:30 PM
#35:


Level 4:

RAVENS vs Jaguars - +10
RAMS vs Jets - +10

Bonus: Seahawks/Football Team - 8

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Evil_REmade
12/20/20 12:54:52 PM
#36:


Level 4:
RAMS vs Jets 10+
Steelers @ BENGALS 10+

Bonus: 49ers/Cowboys: 7

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theawesomestevr
12/20/20 12:57:18 PM
#37:


Bonus: Seahawks/Football Team - 3 TDs
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th3l3fty
12/20/20 12:59:03 PM
#38:


Lv.8:
Tennessee (-4.5)
Tampa Bay (+0.5)
Seattle (+0.5)
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theawesomestevr
12/20/20 12:59:24 PM
#39:


Level 8: '9ers, Chiefs, Bucs, and... Steelers I guess (hopefully changing my mind on the Bills doesn't come back to haunt me) in addition to my earlier pick of packers
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pronouncemyname
12/20/20 2:28:42 PM
#40:


Level 4 Jets/Chargers +10 Steelers/Bengals +10
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theawesomestevr
12/20/20 4:24:46 PM
#41:


If I'm understanding this correctly, the '9ers just kicked a FG down 10 on 2nd down and 7 with 40 seconds remaining and no timeouts from the Dallas 13. This is after an interception return followed by a 40-yard TD run to kill San Fran +3.5. I would feel bad that I switched my initial plan to pick Jets +23.5 or whatever it was to this other than the fact that I clearly was meant to lose this week, so they probably wouldn't have covered if I needed them to anyway.

Oh, and then the '9ers onside attempt just got returned for a TD? Lol.
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pronouncemyname
12/20/20 11:40:35 PM
#42:


pronouncemyname posted...
Level 4 Jets/Chargers +10 Steelers/Bengals +10

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foxhead84
12/23/20 10:48:17 AM
#43:


I will skip level 3..... It's been like 12 week in a row that I failed.... Enough
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WickIebee
12/23/20 4:25:51 PM
#44:


Just so something is actually said, I will have the update up later and a topic tomorrow (since no TNF, I'm a little safe on my lateness).

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Cody11533
12/23/20 4:40:05 PM
#45:


I'll go ahead and skip Level 5 if I'm still able to.
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WickIebee
12/24/20 3:02:50 AM
#46:


Turns out too tired to get this update done, sorry. I'll try to get everything up tomorrow.

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WickIebee
12/24/20 2:47:12 PM
#47:


5 people move on to Level 9, as the race for the top continues, and Dancedreamer should make note that there's no bonus question on Week 17.

2020 Season Standings
Level 9
VeryInsane** [6]
Dancedreamer*******
KokoroAkechi***
Runemistress****
th3l3fty****

Level 8
DpObliVion* [0]
MMXcalibur* [0]
theawesomestevr*
thekitchensink*

Level 7
Camden**
Mewtwo59
StifledSilence**

Level 6
Arti****
Cody11533***
fortybelowsummer*

Level 5
KCF0107** [1]
Crescent-Moon***
Emeraldegg**
Whiskey_Nick**
Xuxon**
ZeroSignal620

Level 4
Ashethan***
crazyisgood****
davidponte***
Evil_REmade******
foxhead84**
HanOfTheNekos*
HBJDubs******
Jukkie*
KommunistKoala****
MysteriousStan***
MZero***
pronouncemyname*
Ringworm***
Sir Chris
Stripperiffic*******
Suprak the Stud***
SwiftyDC**
WiggumFan267***
Wizardsfan1000******

Level 3
Bartzyx****
Eddv*
pepper2012*
TheKnightOfNee*
turbopuns**
VengefulKaelee**
Wicklebee**

Level 2
Aecioo*
ScareChan
WalrusJump
Windown

I'll get the topic up later tonight if I have the time, which I'll try to make the time.

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Sherry_Tueli
12/25/20 1:08:45 PM
#48:


I thought I doublechecked, but apparently I marked VI as having everything correct in spite of picking the Steelers. He will be moved back down to Level 8 upon posting the next topic. I will post the spreads/OU in this topic as of a next post (also the details of level 9) so that anyone can deliberate whether they take tonight's game whether I can get this next week up or not before the game.

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Sherry_Tueli
12/25/20 1:19:27 PM
#49:


SAINTS (-6.5) vs Vikings - 50.5

Level 9: Rank 'Em: Pick starting quarterbacks and rank them in order of passing yards they will have this week, from most to least. You must get the entire order correct. TWO CHOICES: You may rank three quarterbacks whose team wins the game, OR any four quarterbacks. All selected quarterbacks must start their game. You must pick all players at once; you cannot make a partial pick to complete later.

That would have been really good to have up last night if I was running a normal set-up.

If you would like to pick today's game for next week, post an indication of doing so here. Don't post your full ladder pick until next topic. I will try to get the topic up before the game starts so anyone on Level 9 can make the full post before any passes happen.

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DpObliVion
12/25/20 2:53:49 PM
#50:


I'll take Saints -0.5 for Level 8

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