RB Maurice Jones-Drew had 20 carries for 91 yards, and added 7 receptions for 71 yards, to lead the Desert Cuckoos to their second OFTT championship, 95-90 over the Pagan Psychos.
(MyFantasyLeague.com Fantasy Times Sources - Dec 22, 2008) In a week 16 OFTT 2008 intra-divisional rivalry, Desert Cuckoos squeaked by a tough Bucknaked Pagan Psychos team by a score of 95 to 90, extending the winning streak for Desert Cuckoos to 6 games.
Desert Cuckoos were led to their 5 point victory by a 20 point effort from Maurice Jones-Drew, who got by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 91 rushing yards in addition to 71 receiving yards. They also got help from a 18 point effort from Pierre Thomas, who got by the Detroit Lions defense for 77 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 26 receiving yards.
"I'm extremely happy to get a second OFTT title. Plus, what could be better than beating TTAC's team for the championship
," Desert Cuckoos coach Roadrunner said.
Bucknaked Pagan Psychos were helped out in a losing cause by a 26 point effort from Peyton Manning, who tore apart the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 364 passing yards and 3 passing TDs in addition to 1 rushing yards. With this performance, Manning was the number 5 ranked quarterback for week 16. They also got help from a 22 point effort from Le'Ron McClain, who beat the Dallas Cowboys defense for 139 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 4 receiving yards.
"They just made the big plays and we didn't," Bucknaked Pagan Psychos coach TTAC said.
Compounding the issue, Bucknaked Pagan Psychos could have scored 102 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but TTAC left key players like the Green Bay Packers Defensive Team and his corresponding 9 points on the bench.
This brings the record for Desert Cuckoos to 11-3, and drops Bucknaked Pagan Psychos to a record of 10-4.
