The second half of the season kicks off with a divisional rematch between Jody's Colossal Waste of Time and the Naughty Figs. The C.W.O.T. suddenly find themselves all alone in first place in the East, a half-game up on the slumping Pimps and a game ahead of the Brewmeisters and Figs. Jody was the only Eastern club to emerge from Neutral Site Week with a win and are now looking to stretch their winning streak to three games. The Figs have only won one of their past four games, but they are also the only club to have handed the C.W.O.T. a divisional loss this season.

Last week's win over the Hellions may prove to be costly for Jody, as they've lost Ronnie Brown for the season. Luckily, Steven Jackson is set to return to the playing field this week, and Jody can only hope he rediscovers his explosiveness from a year ago. The Figs will be without a slew of starters for this one, which could force Daunte Culpepper to make his Fig debut at quarterback. It's only Week 8, but the Figs may need a win here if to stay in contention for their first division title.

victims of the bye week:
Jody – K Brown
Figs – QB Hasselbeck, RB McGahee, REC Boldin, REC Crayton

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The Pimps and Sims Stereco pick up from where they left off three weeks ago, albeit at a new site. The two clubs fought to a 32-32 tie on the Pimps' home field in Week 5, forcing the season series to be decided in a winner-take-all bout at Sims. Of course, both teams could use the win, regardless. The Pimps have dropped two straight following that tie to fall out of first in the division race, and the Stereco are leading the race to playoff ineligibility.

The Pimps were routed last week by the Raze with their full balance of talent at their disposal. This week, they're available roster will be a whopping six players short thanks to the bye, although only two – Shaun Alexander and Jason Witten – are every-week starters. Despite having the league's worst record, the Stereco have been playing competitive football; each of their past four games (in which they went 1-2-1) were decided by six points or less. Luck has certainly not been on their side, but they're running out of time waiting for that pendulum to swing.

victims of the bye week:
Pimps – QB Huard, QB Warner, RB Alexander, RB Dunn, REC Witten, REC Kennison
Sims – REC Fitzgerald

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The Irwin Hellions and Anderson Brewmeisters both lost interdivisional games last week, but fear not – the schedule offers immediate redemption in the form of Week 8's lone East-vs-West showdown. The Hellions are sputtering, having lost two straight, while the Brewmeisters had their short-lived winning streak snapped by the Profiteer$ last week. Both are obviously eager to get back to .500, but the Brewmeisters are only a game back in the East, whereas the Hellions are three back of the mighty Bock Boys. With a huge divisional game against Jody next week, the Brew Krew had better not be caught looking ahead. With LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego defense back in the fold, it's hard to think they would.

victims of the bye week:
Irwin – RB James, REC Branch
Anderson – DEF Kansas City

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Thomas' Bock Boys return to Bockville to host Pirk's Wicked Oil Profiteer$ in the first of two Western Division showdowns. Both Pirkle franchises earned Neutral Site wins last week, with P.W.O.P. upsetting Anderson while Thomas throttled the Figs. Both managed to do what the other had not earlier this season, as the Figs dumped Pirk while Anderson trumped Thomas in a busy Week 5. Yet any warm sentiments for avenging another's loss are quickly put to bed. Thomas is trying to go from worst-to-first, and at 6-1 with a 4-0 divisional record, the Bock Boys sit squarely in the driver's seat. Pirk is trying to claw its way back into the playoff picture, but a second-straight upset might be too tall an order this week; three of Pirk's biggest weapons from a week ago – Tony Romo, Tony Gonzales, and Tony Seahawks defense are all having to sit this one out. The table would seem set for Thomas' first season sweep of the Profiteer$ since 2003.

victims of the bye week:
P.W.O.P. – QB Romo, REC Gonzales, DEF Seattle
Thomas – QB Harrington, K Folk, DEF Dallas

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The Piana Raze visit the Abstract Machines is a battle of second-place teams from the Western Division. Following two straight losses, the Raze righted their ship with a 39-1 thrashing of The Pimps last week, while the Machines surged ahead, extending their winning streak to three games following a 41-35 victory over the Stereco.

The Raze dominated The Pimps in large thanks to their Giants defense, which ripped the Feathered Ones for 29 points. Piana will likely need a similar game from that unit if their to keep up with the Machines, as two of their best offensive players – Larry Johnson and Terrell Owens – will be out on bye. Not to mention the fact that Raze quarterbacks have scored 2, (minus)-2, and 0 in the past three weeks.

The Machines' Tom Brady usually tops those numbers by the second possession of the game. He has scored 46 points in the past two weeks alone, and has shown no signs of slowing down. Brady's incredible play – coupled with that of the Ravens defense – seems to almost be enough to get the Machines into the win column. Fortunately for Piana, that Ravens D will be sitting this one out. But will even that be enough to slow down the streaking AMs?

victims of the bye week:
Piana – RB Johnson, REC Owens
Machines – RB Norwood, REC Bowe, DEF Baltimore

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