Unlike the AXC, 6 teams have secured playoff spots and 2 of the 4 divisions are clinched while the other 2 are near things.
That leaves 8 teams fighting for the final playoff spot. Washington (6-7) is still clinging to the 7th seed but Montana has an identical record while 3 teams are 1 game back & 3 more teams are 2 games behind.
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KEY MATCHUPS WEEK 14
Toronto (6-7) @ Atlanta (13-0) [-14] Atlanta is on the verge of winning the NXC South and landing the bye while Toronto needs to win out for a chance to make the playoffs.
Houston (8-5) @ Pittsburgh (8-5) [-4] The winner of this game takes the lead in the AXC North with 2 games left so it doesn't need any more reasons about its importance.
Tampa Bay (4-9) @ Memphis (11-2) [-14] Memphis has clinched a playoff spot but any chance to catch Atlanta means they have to win out and hope Atlanta loses a game down tge stretch in order for the week 16 rematch to matter. Tampa is alive but on life support and they not only need to win out but get plenty of help.
Montana (6-7) @ Gem City (10-3) [-10] Gem City has already won the NXC North and probably is locked into the 4 seed but Montana needs to win in order to move into a playoff spot.
Saint Paul (4-9) @ Buffalo (9-4) [-12] Buffalo wins the AXC East with a win and still has an outside shot at the bye but they are playing a team alive but needs machines to keep them breathing. Will Buffalo pull the plug or will Saint Paul clinge to life?
Dakota (9-4) @ Texas (4-9) [+10] Dakota lost its grip on the AXC South so they need to win to keep pressure on Michigan and they are playing Texas who is eliminated and has eyes on my year.
Philadelphia (11-2) @ Michigan (9-4) [-1] Philly needs 1 more win to win the AXC East while Michigan is coming off a big win versus Dakota but a lose to Philly could squander their chances to unseat Dakota as AXC South Champs.
Providence (9-4) @ Washington (6-7) [-5] This division game features Providence who has secured a playoff spot but still has their sights on winning the NXC East versus Washington who is clinging to the 7th seed and can't afford to lose another game.
Brooklyn (5-8) @ Arizona (12-1) [-14] Brooklyn surprisingly finds themselves 1 game out of a playoff spot thanks to a 3 game winning streak but they face Arizona who only has 1 lose and are chasing Atlanta for the bye.
Indiana (6-7) @ Oakland (9-4) [-6] Both teams are in "must-win" games but for very different reasons. Oakland is firmly in the playoff picture and a win all but locks then in but they are chasing Vancouver for the AXC West. Indiana needs to win out for any chance to make the postseason.
Vegas (5-8) @ Seattle (2-1) [+5] Vegas is clinging to hope they can make a late playoff push but they need to win out and get some help along the way. Fortunately, they play a Seattle team who is playing out the string.
Carolina (4-9) @ Zehlendorf (5-9) [-2] Consider this game a playoff game with the winner staying alive, Travolta style while the loses is eliminated.
Miami (6-7) @ New England (2-11) [E] Miami needs to win out and they are playing a team looking to secure a top 5 draft pick.
Vancouver (11-2) @ New York (1-12) [+13] Vancouver has everything to win including the AXC West crown & the bye while New York is currently in position to get a top 3 pick in the draft.
Cincinnati (7-6) @ Daytona (1-12) [+7] Cincinnati is on the outside looking in for the postseason but a win against Daytona gives them hope especially since division teams Houston or Pittsburgh play each other and somebody should lose, barring a tie.
