Holt Packers(7-0)The Packers are flirting with the lowest point total allowed for a season(163, Key West, 2013.....31 seasons ago) currently at 60 points. QB Jordan Love leads all QB's with 23 td's & a league high 126.6 rating. Loss of HB Henderson for the next 7 weeks & perhaps the rest of the season does give pause to the success of the offense going forward. Henderson leads all HB's with 9 td's & 2nd in rushing at 915 yards. Watson & Heath continue to impress with 87 catches between them & 15 td's. On the defense, Holt sports the best sack line in the league sitting at 57 for the season(avg 8 per game). Matthews(17) & Enagbare(14) are wreaking havoc in the backfield, combining for 31 sacks between them. Matthews has a chance to beat LT & Roger Penske both tied at 27 for a season. Outlook: the Packers were on cruise control until Henderson went down. Can Jervey continue the dominance on the ground? I think they stumble a little but have enough to be the favorite to win it all.

Taipei Thundercocks(5-2)Not to be outdone by the above Packers, the 'Cocks' have a "Legend" at QB as well. 20 td's and only 4 int's, Larry Legend is continuing to dominate the AFL12. Rushing is secondary for the Thundercocks as their attack is ranked 10th. However, their passing attack is #2 only behind the Pack. Cocks receivers Banzai & Erectus have combined for 89 catches & 15 td's. On defense, the LB corp. of Balboner & Bednarik are making an impact with 23 sacks between them & 3 safeties! However, time of possession, penalties & take always have them ranked in the bottom half of the league. Outlook: with losses only to Holt & Headley, this team has proven they belong in the top half of the league. Will the lack of an effective rushing attack hurt them come playoff time? Not if they continue to throw it all over the field with success.

McCune Dirt Devils(5-2) Carson Palmer is currently ranked #5 this season & ironically has thrown the exact same td's at this point in the season as last season:  16 td's, 4 int's. Last season it was enough to get to the championship game. This season, HB Rossi is 250 yards better in 2044 than they were in 2043 at this time. Both seasons he was at 6 td's after 7 weeks. Newly acquired WR Harold Carmichael gives the squad the punch they need to get back to the title game. Dirt Devils defense is 2nd only to Holt as far as yards allowed. 2nd in take aways & time of possession. 1st in penalties is a slight concern. Losses to only Miller & Pacific North have this team sitting in a prime position to with the Blue division, especially with a 3 game lead over closest competitor, Smithville(2-5). Outlook: The Devils expect to be back in the title game & barring a slip up or serious injury they should be there again.

Headley Black Dogs(5-2) After season after season of disappointment the Black Dogs find themselves back in the playoff hunt. Losses only to Holt & Miller have this team positioned for at least a wildcard birth. Winning the Red division looks like a tall order for this season. QB Gabriel is still trying to find his footing with only 9 td's tossed this season. The strength of this team is in the rush game & HB Faulk is leading the league in yards & 2nd in td's. WR's Bruce & Ochocinco will need to step up in the 2nd half of the season in order to keep up the winning ways. The Black Dogs defense is first in take always +7 & the least penalized team with a league low 12 flags. Outlook: Black Dogs are a steady no nonsense team that can make some noise down the stretch & are probably a wildcard entry.

Pacific North Wolfpack(5-2) The Pack losing HB John Riggins puts a damper on a re peat championship potential. Some how they have managed to win back to back games after his injury. Trading the #1 wr was a sign that management was looking towards the future, even though the wins have continued. Sitting at 2nd in the White division, repeating as champion seems unlikely much less making the playoffs. Saving grace: the Pack defense has been a bend but don't break unit & may help get them back to the playoffs. Middle of the pack(pun intended) in many categories, this team looks to under perform going forward.

Kansas City Jazz(4-3) Jazz started very slow this season, losing their first two games out of the gate. They have since found their way & are one game back in the White division. QB Couchman is tied with Taipei for 20 td's on the season. WR's Nicks & Nabers currently sit 4th & 5th in the league combining for 87 catches & 13 td's. HB Steven Jackson provides good rushing potential at 4.6 a carry. Kicker Gostowski is 2 kicks away from being perfect this season 13/15, 87%. The defense has been disappointing in the take away department, with a league low -7 net. As good as the offense is in total yards(3,183 2nd)the defense has not been(3,171 11th). Outlook: Probably the 2nd best team in the White, the Jazz are a fringe playoff team this season.

Miller Bulldogs(3-4) Poor QB play this season has been a detriment for the Bulldogs. Kurt Warner has a 2nd to last qbr at 83.3, even though he has tossed 11 td's & 5 int's. HB Willis Mcgahee has been a bright spot with 543 yards & 5 td's. WR's Price & Williams have struggled to break the top ten, currently sitting 15 & 20. Even though the team sports a 50 sack season so far(ranked 3rd) the defense has allowed more points(182)vs offensive points(155). The Dogs are a scary team if they put it all together consistently. Don't be surprised if the Dogs get the final playoff spot at the very end.

West London Jabberwocky(3-4) Pedestrian QB play, below par rushing attack & 2nd to last in time of possession & penalties. Obviously the low points for the Jabberwocky. However, a bright spot with a halfway decent passing attack with the likes of Jevon Walker & MEGA Tron. Kicker Medlock has also been good with 75% completion. Defensive pressure whether it be sacks(22 total, 11th overall) or interceptions(2 total) has been a problem for them as well. Outlook: It's probably going to take 8 wins to get into the post season. A 5-2 finish is unlikely but not improbable.

New Orleans Po Boys(2-5) Decent win over Miller, that's where the it ends for the Po Boys. In rebuild mode, the Po Boys have a surprisingly good rush game with HB Mike Hunt(646 yards & 5 td's). QB Palmer has been disapointing(9 td's & 4 int's). The Po Boys are squarely in rebuild mode & need to get younger in a hurry. Outlook: The season is lost but the squad still has time to make maneuvers to improve draft status.

Smithville Motor Boaters(2-5) 2039 league winner, the Motor Boaters have not been back to playoffs since. This seasons squad looks to repeat that trend as they continue to rebuild the roster. WR Rashaun Woods is a bright spot, currently 2nd in receiving at 44 catches. QB Schumacher can sling it but also gives it away a league leading 8 int's. HB Jordan is an upgrade beginning last season but is getting long in the tooth. Currently sits 5th with 7 td's. On defense, CB Gary Baxter leads the league in Int's with 3. Unfortunately, the Boaters are next to last in give always at -4. Outlook: It's time to rebuild.

Miami Sharks(1-6) One of the more active franchises in the AFL12, the injury bug has not been kind to the Sharks as they have had difficulty getting their run game going. The pieces are there with perhaps some additional influx of talent down the line that position this team with in a championship mode. QB Vick probably is not the answer as he ranks #29 all time with a 92.1 rating. 89 td's & 75 int's. HB Bush looks to be a nice replacement for HB Lewis going forward. Upper management is currently looking to improve draft status & get younger.

Turner Penguins(0-7) Recognizing that a rebuild was in order, the Penguins wasted no time trading older players away to improve their draft status. Bright spots WR Meachum & Sheppard(currently #13 & #14 respectively) will be huge going forward. An improved line will also pave the way for HB Cedric Benson(currently 10th, 456 yards, 4.5 a carry). With 5 picks in the first 3 rounds in the upcoming draft will help the rebuild . Outlook: Let's see where the Penguins are in 2046.