In a league known for its unpredictability, some records seem destined to stand forever. This week, Alan reminded the League of Drunks (LOD) why he's both the author of its greatest victories and deepest valleys, obliterating Tony 150-60 in what now stands as the largest margin of victory in league history. The self-proclaimed "Greatest Fantasy Football League to Ever Exist" continues to rewrite its record books as the playoff race intensifies.
Week 10 Results: History in the Making
The week started with a bang as Alan's squad put on a Thursday night performance for the ages, setting the stage for a historic week in LOD:
- Alan demolished Tony 150-60, setting a new record for margin of victory. The trio of Jamar Chase (44 points), Lamar Jackson (32 points), and Calvin Ridley (20 points) led an offensive explosion that outscored Tony's entire week's output in just Thursday's game.
- Dylan shocked Travis 109-104, handing the former points leader his second straight loss. The balanced attack from Bijan Robinson (25 points), Philly's Defense (20 points), and Russell Wilson (17 points) overcame a strong showing from Kyler Murray (28 points) in a game that could have major playoff implications.
- Kyle continued his dominant run, crushing Ernest 95-53 behind Jalen Hurts's 29-point performance. Ernest's struggles continued as his Jets Defense posted another negative score (-3), part of a five-player contingent scoring 5 or fewer points.
- Brown Dave strengthened his playoff position with a 92-75 victory over B. Maull, powered by Brock Purdy (23 points), James Conner (17 points), and George Pickens (15 points). B. Maull's recent slide continued as CJ Stroud's struggles mounted with six players failing to reach double digits.
- Bassett contained Neale 70-51 in a low-scoring affair that sent Neale back to his familiar position as Dick Cup recipient.
The Game of the Week: A Historic Demolition
What started as a routine matchup turned into a record-breaking performance as Alan's team exploded for 89 points on Thursday night alone. The trio of Chase Brown (13 points), Lamar Jackson (32 points), and Jamar Chase (44 points) outscored Tony's entire week in a single night. By the time Alan's full arsenal had been deployed, the 90-point margin of victory had shattered the previous record of 87 points, set twice (John Beard over Kyle in 2022 and Alan over Bassett in 2018).
Alan's dominance in lopsided victories continues to astound league historians - he now owns five of the most decisive wins in LOD history:
- 2024: Alan (150) over Tony (60) - Diff: 90
- 2018: Alan (165) over Bassett (78) - Diff: 87
- 2021: Alan (144) over Brown Dave (67) - Diff: 77
- 2020: Alan (143) over Ernest (64) - Diff: 79
- 2019: Alan (113) over Kinloch (46) - Diff: 67
Record Watch: History on the Horizon
As the season enters its final stretch, several historic marks are within reach:
Most Wins in a Season (Record: 10) Currently shared by John Beard (2016), Dylan (2019, 2023), Travis (2021), Bassett (2021), and Kyle (2021, 2022). With four games remaining, Bassett, Alan, and Kyle (all 7-3) each have a shot at setting a new mark.
Longest Winning Streak (Record: 8 - Dylan, 2023) Kyle's current five-game streak puts him in position to make history. He would need to win out to set a new record of nine consecutive victories.
Least Wins in a Season (Record: 3 - Alan, 2022) Neale (2-8) needs two wins in his final four games to avoid matching this dubious mark, while Tony (3-7) needs one more victory to stay clear.
Playoff Picture Intensifies
The Minorities Division:
- Kyle (7-3, 951 pts, 99% playoff chance)
- Brown Dave (5-5, 986 pts, 80% playoff chance)
- B. Maull (5-5, 868 pts, 59% playoff chance)
- Dylan (4-6, 892 pts, 40% playoff chance)
- Ernest (4-6, 802 pts, 23% playoff chance)
The Privileged:
- Alan (7-3, 1012 pts, 99% playoff chance)
- Bassett (7-3, 931 pts, 99% playoff chance)
- Travis (6-4, 999 pts, 91% playoff chance)
- Tony (3-7, 844 pts, 11% playoff chance)
- Neale (2-8, 731 pts, 1% playoff chance)
Current playoff seeding has Alan and Kyle securing first-round byes, while Brown Dave vs Travis and B. Maull vs Bassett shape up as wild card matchups. Dylan lurks just one game back from the 6th seed, with the points tiebreaker in his favor should he match B. Maull's record.
The Trade Deadline Looms
As the November 29th trade deadline approaches, several managers find themselves in familiar territory - staring at their roster holes while remembering the infamous "Trade Gate" of 2018 that secured Kyle his first championship. While trades have become rarer than a coherent Ernest press conference in the years since, the ghost of John Beard's drunken trade suggestions haunts several fringe playoff teams.
Brown Dave, despite leading the Minorities Division in points (986), could solidify his playoff position with roster upgrades. B. Maull's recent QB struggles with CJ Stroud suggest a need for change, while Dylan's newfound competence might warrant aggressive moves to continue his surge. Ernest, meanwhile, needs both trades and a miracle, as his 23% playoff chance suggests.
League sources note that managers are more likely to post offensive team names than propose legitimate trades, but with several teams on the bubble, this deadline could break the post-Trade Gate silence.
The Dick Cup: The Specialist Returns
After a one-week hiatus watching Travis drink from his beloved cup, Neale reclaimed his familiar position with a 51-point performance that included seven players scoring 5 or fewer points. This marks his fifth Dick Cup of the season, leading some to suggest permanently renaming the trophy in his honor.
Looking Ahead: Week 11's Season-Defining Matchups
Kyle vs Alan (First Meeting) The most anticipated matchup of the season pits the unstoppable force against the immovable object. Kyle's five-game win streak (averaging 95+ points during the run) collides with Alan's historic offense fresh off its 150-point explosion. Beyond the immediate implications of first place in their respective divisions, this game could determine the regular season champion and the coveted first-round bye. Kyle needs the win to maintain his pursuit of the consecutive wins record, while Alan looks to prove his offensive outburst wasn't a fluke. With both managers tied at 7-3 and matching 99% playoff odds, this game has all the makings of a potential championship preview.
Dylan vs B. Maull (Previous: B. Maull 106 - Dylan 68, Week 2) The playoff implications couldn't be bigger - Dylan sits just one game back from the 6th seed with the points tiebreaker in his favor. Since B. Maull's Week 2 victory, the trajectories of these teams have reversed. Dylan's recent surge, powered by Bijan Robinson's emergence, contrasts sharply with B. Maull's quarterback struggles. A Dylan victory would not only avenge his early-season loss but potentially vault him into playoff position. Meanwhile, B. Maull desperately needs to stop his slide to maintain his 59% playoff chances.
Travis vs Bassett (Previous: Bassett 92 - Travis 80, Week 3) A rematch dripping with historical significance - these managers have met in multiple championship games, with Travis holding a 2-1 advantage in those contests. Both teams enter from different directions: Travis looking to snap a two-game losing streak that's dropped him to third in The Privileged, while Bassett rides momentum from two straight wins. The winner maintains pressure on Alan for division leadership, while the loser could find themselves in wild card jeopardy.
Brown Dave vs Ernest (Previous: Ernest 82 - Brown Dave 98, Week 2) Brown Dave's league-leading point total in the Minorities Division (986) suggests he's better than his 5-5 record indicates. Ernest, clinging to 23% playoff odds, needs a win to maintain any realistic postseason hopes. A repeat of their Week 2 result would effectively end Ernest's season while solidifying Brown Dave's grip on a playoff spot.
Tony vs Neale (Previous: Tony 107 - Neale 80, Week 3) While playoff hopes have faded for both managers (11% and 1% respectively), historic implications remain. Both teams are trying to avoid matching Alan's record for least wins in a season (3). Neale needs two wins in his final four games while Tony needs just one more victory to escape this ignominious fate. Their previous meeting's 27-point margin seems quaint compared to recent blowouts.
As the LOD enters its final four weeks, with the trade deadline looming (November 29th), records within reach, and playoffs on the line, one thing remains certain: in a league where Alan can score 89 points on a Thursday night and still hold the record for fewest wins in a season, absolutely anything is possible.
- LOD News Wire
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