Week 17 saw several lower-ranked teams gain ground.  The Legion took over first place after the Lannisters suffered a lost to he PhoeGnomes.The Goofballs and Thunderwolves also gained ground, while the Happy Hollidays sank further.

Week 18 sees the Lannisters, Legion, and Armadillos as heavy favorites.  The most important match of the week, between the PhoeGnomes and Possums, is essentially a toss-up.