Wolves win!

DEFEAT LOSERS TO EARN 2ND TITLE

It was not a nail-biter. Perhaps a fitting conclusion just the same. Dire Wolves showed up when it mattered most, closing out the semis in a shootout and the title game in a low-scoring bout. They rode their star receivers and a high-ceiling running game to a tremendous season, though not entirely without adversity. Losing Mahomes late and Watt often, they shuffled wisely and plugged holes at defense and wherever required to keep hope alive. In the title game, Bo Nix led the way with 16. The Lions D added 13, and Jeffery Simmons chipped in 11.5. All 3 were added for the postseason and proved to be key cogs in the win.

While the LoC Bowl was not as competitive as we hoped, it was an appropriate turnaround for the Wolves, who've made it to 4 straight postseasons and finally got back on top. They were on the losing end of a title game blowout in '23 (vs. Cheetahs) and a tough go in the semis last year (vs. Dominators), but they answered the playoff bell this year and earned a well-deserved championship. Congratulations, Wes!

Heck of a run by the Losers. While injuries and roster juggling did not salvage the unlikely championship prospects, they made the most of a rough start to the year to challenge for the trophy. Kudos on advancing against the odds!

The consolation game saw the Crew handle business against the Dominators, led by league mvp Christian McCaffrey with 26 and some Burrow-to-Chase combos. Great season ends in 3rd place for the top overall seed.

After a Week 16 tie, the Cheetahs left no doubt in Part B of their matchup with the Addicts, locking up 5th place behind a 33.5 point effort from Purdy.

And finally...in the Magnet Bowl, the Bruisers easily cruised by the Marauders to save some face after a solid scoring year that didn't equate to a playoff run. For the '24 champs, the fall was precipitous...the decline painful...the punishment magnetic.

Final notes: Payouts are mostly completed. League records and team page updates...your mvp, franchise chart, seasonal record chart, any updates to trophy/achievement counts...those will be done over the next week or two.

Thank you all for being part of the League of Champions. You make it what it is! From the epic draft to the crazy conclusion, this was a season to remember (or perhaps forget in some cases). Every year can't be Season 20, but hopefully we can create many more great memories in the ones to come. 

Happy New Year! See ya in 8 months (but hopefully sooner)!