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Although most of the results have been nailed down for a few weeks, at last we can put the 2007 IDYFT Cup to rest. The standings will establish the right-of-way for shit talking until next season.

It is important to note that the Redskins and Packers could meet in the NFC Championship Game. In Week Six, the Packers beat the Redskins at Lambeau, 17-14. The Redskins could not handle the cold and wet conditions, getting outscored 10-0 in the second half in a splash of fumbles and dropped passes. The game was also notable because QB Favre boofed two INTs to the late All-Pro FS Sean Taylor, establishing Favre as the all-time interception leader in the NFL.

1. Green Bay Packers (+6)
The Packers were undefeated against the IDYFT. It's hard to argue with that. The young team, led by an old-hand QB, surprised everybody and is now the #2 seed in the NFC. Discovering a running game halfway through the season, the Packers pass defense was especially effective against the IDYFT. As for Favre, whom I greatly derided before the season began, his statistics against the IDYFT are convincing.
Favre's 68.5% completion percentage against the IDYFT was higher than his season average; even more impressive was his jump in TD:INT ratio. 13:3, versus 28:15 for the season. I think it's because he plays QB with a linebacker's mentality. He's like a kid out there.

2. Washington Redskins (+1)
The Redskins obliterated the Lions and crushed the Vikings. The latter game determined who would snatch the last wildcard spot, without question the most important game in the history of the IDYFT Cup. The Redskins success was based on its ferocious, hard-hitting defense. Their statistics against the IDYFT were significantly better than their regular season stats (when they had to play against good teams as opposed to this pile of Fudgefests). In this site's competition, the Redskins defense only gave up 13.6 points per game, 223 total yards per game and averaged 2.3 takeaways.

3. Minnesota Vikings (-2)
The Vikings clawed back into contention by temporarily adding a passing offense and defense to their league-best run offense and run defense. It proved illusionary, and the 8-8 Vikings ended up in the middle of the IDYFT pack. Their chances for next year depend entirely on QB Tarvaris "Purple Judas" Jackson. The Vikes will improve their IDYFT record only when they can pass and defend the pass consistently. The differentials in passing competence against the IDYFT make this clear. The Vikings were -600 yards passing, -6 TDs and -7 INTs.

4. Detroit Lions (-2)
The Lions are a fine example of how fucking stupid GMs and sportsjacks can be. Continually reloading the boom-and-bust WR position to the detriment of their lines (exemplified by their run offense & defense), the shittiest team in the NFL over the last six seasons shows no signs of real recovery. The differential in the running game against IDYFT competitors clearly demonstrates what the Lions should work on next year, and probably won't. Losers. The Lions were -430 yards rushing, -4 TDs.

5. Oakland Raiders (-3)
The IDYFT kicked the crap out of the 2007 FUDGEFEST OF THE YEAR, the winless Oakland Raiders. They were outclassed in every game and it was totally fucking awesome. There is obviously a pirate's poopdeck full of reasons why they couldn't beat even the Fudgie IDYFT, but QB errors are a great place to start. The Raiders drafted a QB #1 in 2007 and watched him sit on a couch through training camp and then on the bench through a lost season. In three games, the QBs contributed 5 fumbles (one lost), 5 INTs, 7 sacks. Coupled with giving up an average of 172 rushing yards per game, it's little wonder the Raiders lost to the IDYFT by an average of 17.7 points per game.