**Friday, October 24 – Alley Pond, New York
Slappy White’s Week 7 Preview: “Cream Rising”
Slappy White is a man who speaks the truth. And the truth is this — the real teams are stepping up, and the pretenders are getting exposed. The Phantoms are the team to beat, with Imaan and the Warriors making strong cases for the crown. Bing Bong and the Mamas Boys are your wildcards. The rest? Well, y’all can guess.
How Did We Get Here?
ZQ’s Phantoms keep rolling through the CFL with a perfect record. Meanwhile, AZ and Bing Bong are hot on their trail. Moody’s Niners are fading fast, and the Mamas Boys have finally come back down to earth. The Warriors, behind LEG, are surging — while the Interceptors QB got exposed. Might be time to let Faizan cook soon.
Off the field? The commish seems MIA while the Hussainis basically own the CFL. One ref quit to play but somehow still refs games. Typical CFL nonsense.
Alright, enough talk. Let’s get to the matchups.
FIELD 1 – The Main Stage
⏰ 9:00 AM – Bing Bong vs Phantoms
Ranked #1 and #2 — it’s the Hussaini Showdown.
Bing Bong brings that youth energy with Zamer, Munier, and QB Tayeb leading the charge. Their carefree playstyle has been key all season. But across the field stand the unbeaten Phantoms, led by ZQ and Qasim, flawless on both sides of the ball. Expect a back-and-forth battle with lead changes, but the Phantoms’ experience will win out late.
Difference maker: Samad.
X-Factor: Tayeb.
Prediction: 🟠 Phantoms 31, Bing Bong 26
⏰ 10:00 AM – Pluto vs Hunters
Pluto has been the league’s biggest underachiever. Shak and Toheed built an exciting roster, but results just ain’t there. The Hunters, led by the ever-calm Naj, keep it drama-free and consistent — maybe too drama-free for some (looking at you, Fargo).
This game comes down to turnovers. If Shak protects the rock, Pluto takes it.
Prediction: 🟠 Pluto 29, Hunters 27
⏰ 11:00 AM – Mean Machine vs Niners
Pressure’s on Moody’s Niners. All those roster moves, and they’re still underperforming. But their opponent, Mean Machine, has been equally rough — losing streak and all.
For Mean Machine to win, they need red-zone touchdowns. But talent usually wins out, and the Niners have plenty. Expect Mr. Speaker Man Dwayne to finally back up his talk this week.
X-Factor: Jay Paul — must move the chains early.
Prediction: 🟠 Niners 40, Mean Machine 32
FIELD 2 – The Double-Duty Zone
⏰ 9:00 AM – MPS vs Interceptors
Y’all think MPS will get blown out? Not so fast. They’ll surprise folks with steady play and timely scoring. Still, Adam and his Interceptors are too deep, especially if the full squad shows — Prenton, Fahad, Taylor, and sticky-handed Todd.
X-Factor: Bryan — can he bounce back?
For MPS, the key is balance and mistake-free football.
Prediction: 🟠 Interceptors 25, MPS 22
⏰ 10:00 AM – Interceptors vs Phantoms
Both teams on Game 2 — tired legs mean lower scoring. Defense will decide it.
Phantoms D is legit — Anas, Ozzie, Faiq, Fahad, and company will suffocate the Interceptors’ offense. Don’t expect another triple-OT thriller like last season’s semis.
Difference maker: Samad again.
Prediction: 🟠 Phantoms 19, Interceptors 14
⏰ 11:00 AM – Warriors vs Mamas Boys
This one’s a doozie. Both squads can light it up. The Warriors’ elite defense will face a real test against Omar and the Mamas Boys’ young guns.
Execution late will be key. The Warriors’ chemistry and experience win out — Ezra and Greg can walk the walk.
Prediction: 🟠 Warriors 36, Mamas Boys 30
⏰ 12:00 PM – Warriors vs Imaan
A rematch of last season’s semis — Imaan vs Warriors.
Tough schedule for the Warriors with back-to-backs, and that’s the edge Asif’s Imaan needs. Their offense will shred the Warriors’ tired defense.
Too many weapons: Isa, Pulak, Riddy, Owais, and company.
Warriors too old to survive two wars in one day.
Prediction: 🟠 Imaan 30, Warriors 15
Wish everyone great health and lots of laugh. Love - SW