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Division F Week 8 Weekend Preview: Critical Matchups Ahead

by FPF NEWS Friday, July 11, 2025 - 18:33:46

Division F Week 8 Weekend Preview: Critical Matchups Ahead

As FlagPlus Football’s Division F enters its crucial Week 8 weekend games, two matchups promise to deliver drama with some playoff implications. With PSTM and First Down Sniffers already securing victories earlier in the week, Saturday and Sunday’s contests feature teams at opposite ends of the standings spectrum.

Saturday Morning Showdown: Vengeance (1-6) vs The Dolphins (5-1)

When: Saturday, July 12 @ 10:00 AM
Where: Loyola Maisonneuve (Outdoors) Field 1

Tale of the Tape

This will be the first meeting between these teams this season, pitting the division’s third-place Dolphins against the ninth-place Vengeance squad. The contrast couldn’t be starker: The Dolphins boast a +79 point differential while Vengeance sits at -65.

Quarterback Matchup

Vengeance – Matthew Chadwick

99/224 (44.2%), 700 yards, 13 TD, 16 INT
7.1 yards per comp, 41.5 QB rating
19 rushing attempts, 131 yards, 1 TD

The Dolphins – Devyn Sandler

66/111 (59.5%), 948 yards, 23 TD, 3 INT
14.4 yards per comp, 115.5 QB rating
Division’s 3rd-ranked QB by rating

Edge: The Dolphins – Sandler’s efficiency and touchdown-to-interception ratio dwarf Chadwick’s struggling numbers.

Receiving Corps

Vengeance Top Targets:

Josh Currie: 31 rec, 187 yards, 5 TD (6.0 YPR)
Jean-Sébastien Roussy: 31 rec, 224 yards, 1 TD (7.2 YPR)
Will Champagne: 10 rec, 103 yards, 3 TD (10.3 YPR)

The Dolphins Top Targets:

Adam Malinoff: 29 rec, 477 yards, 12 TD (16.4 YPR) – Division’s leading receiver
James Taite: 9 rec, 144 yards, 4 TD (16.0 YPR)
Gianluca Pietrantonio: 10 rec, 99 yards, 2 TD (9.9 YPR)

Edge: The Dolphins – Malinoff’s explosive playmaking ability gives them a significant advantage.

Defensive Comparison

Vengeance Defense:

Josh Currie: 17 tackles, 3 INT, 5 PD, 1 TD
Matthew Chadwick: 14 tackles, 1 INT
Will Champagne: 10 tackles, 1 INT, 6 PD
Team: 163 points allowed (23.3 per game)

The Dolphins Defense:

Adam Malinoff: 12 tackles, 5 INT, 2 PD, 2 TD
Gianluca Pietrantonio: 8 tackles, 3 INT, 1 TD
James Taite: 8 tackles, 3 INT, 1 sack, 1 PD
Team: 124 points allowed (20.7 per game)

Edge: The Dolphins – More turnovers created and fewer points allowed.

Previous Results Analysis

Vengeance is coming off a 18-6 loss to Maggots
The Dolphins dominated Under/Over Achievers 54-25 in their last outing
Vengeance has lost 6 straight games
The Dolphins have won 3 of their last 4

Prediction

The Dolphins 42, Vengeance 14

This matchup has all the makings of a blowout. The Dolphins’ offensive machine, led by Devyn Sandler, should have no trouble dissecting a Vengeance defense that has allowed 163 points through seven games. Expect Adam Malinoff to have a field day, likely catching 6-8 passes for over 75 yards and at least 2 touchdowns. His 16.4 yards per reception average suggests he’ll break at least one long touchdown.

On the defensive side, The Dolphins’ ball-hawking secondary should feast on Matthew Chadwick’s struggles. With Chadwick already throwing 16 interceptions this season, look for Malinoff and Gianluca Pietrantonio to add at least 2-3 more turnovers to their totals. The Dolphins’ defense, allowing just 20.7 points per game, should limit Vengeance to two scores at most.

The only way Vengeance stays competitive is if Josh Currie can create some magic on both sides of the ball. He’ll need to haul in 8+ receptions and force a turnover or two on defense to keep his team within striking distance. However, with The Dolphins riding high after their 54-point explosion against Under/Over Achievers, they should maintain their momentum and cruise to a comfortable victory.

Key factors: If The Dolphins score on their first two possessions, this game could be over by halftime. Vengeance’s only hope is to control the clock with short passes to Currie and Roussy while avoiding turnovers – a tall task given their season-long struggles.

Sunday Noon Clash: Gamblers (4-3) vs Under/Over Achievers (2-5)

When: Sunday, July 13 @ 12:00 PM
Where: Loyola Maisonneuve (Outdoors) Field 2

Tale of the Tape

Both teams desperately need this win to keep their playoff hopes alive, with the Gamblers sitting 7th and Under/Over Achievers in 8th.

Quarterback Matchup

Gamblers – Alex De Luca

55/106 (51.9%), 501 yards, 12 TD, 10 INT
9.1 yards per comp, 63.4 QB rating
13 rushing attempts, 103 yards

Under/Over Achievers – Chris Cacciatore

71/116 (61.2%), 687 yards, 15 TD, 9 INT
9.7 yards per comp, 85.0 QB rating
18 rushing attempts, 164 yards, 1 TD

Edge: Under/Over Achievers – Cacciatore’s superior completion percentage and QB rating give him the advantage.

Receiving Corps

Gamblers Top Targets:

Mathew Antonios: 18 rec, 343 yards, 7 TD (19.1 YPR)
Giovanni Dalissio: 14 rec, 125 yards, 3 TD (8.9 YPR)
Massimo Strenga: 7 rec, 109 yards, 2 TD (15.6 YPR)

Under/Over Achievers Top Targets:

Kyle Wagland: 21 rec, 258 yards, 7 TD (12.3 YPR)
Ryan Stern: 16 rec, 143 yards, 1 TD (8.9 YPR)
Alen Huskanovic: 13 rec, 125 yards, 2 TD (9.6 YPR)

Edge: Gamblers – Antonios’ big-play ability (19.1 YPR) provides the edge.

Defensive Comparison

Gamblers Defense:

Mathew Antonios: 20 tackles, 5 INT, 2 sacks, 4 PD, 2 TD
Chris Toroyan: 14 tackles
Jeremy Joseph: 10 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 PD
Team: 145 points allowed (20.7 per game)

Under/Over Achievers Defense:

Ryan Stern: 14 tackles, 1 INT, 4 PD, 1 TD
Aidan Yardley-Jones: 14 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 PD
Kyle Wagland: 10 tackles, 2 INT, 2 PD
Team: 201 points allowed (28.7 per game)

Edge: Gamblers – Significantly better scoring defense and more playmakers.

Key Matchups to Watch

Mathew Antonios vs Under/Over secondary – Can they contain one of the division’s most explosive receivers?
Chris Cacciatore vs Gamblers’ ball-hawking defense – Antonios has 5 INTs this season
Aidan Yardley-Jones pass rush vs Alex De Luca – 4 sacks could disrupt Gamblers’ passing game

Prediction

Gamblers 31, Under/Over Achievers 24

This game has playoff implications written all over it.

The game’s outcome will likely hinge on three key factors. First, can Under/Over Achievers contain Mathew Antonios? His 19.1 yards per reception and 7 touchdowns make him the most dangerous weapon on the field. If Ryan Stern and the secondary can limit him to under 65 yards, they have a chance. Second, the turnover battle will be crucial – Antonios’ 5 interceptions on defense could swing field position.

Third, the rush could be the X-factor. Aidan Yardley-Jones’ 4 sacks lead Under/Over Achievers’, and if he can disrupt De Luca’s timing with Antonios, it could force the Gamblers into third-and-long situations where their 51.9% completion rate becomes a liability.

Expect Under/Over Achievers to start fast, possibly taking a 12-7 first half lead behind Kyle Wagland’s sure hands (21 receptions). However, the Gamblers’ superior defense – allowing just 20.7 points per game compared to 28.7 – should tighten in the second half. Look for the Gamblers to pull away with a few second half touchdowns, including one defensive score from their opportunistic secondary.

The final score reflects a competitive game where Under/Over Achievers fall short of the upset. Both teams will empty their playbooks knowing their season may hang in the balance, making this the must-watch game of the weekend.

Weekend Outlook

Saturday’s game appears to be a mismatch on paper, with The Dolphins heavy favorites to continue their march toward the playoffs. Sunday’s contest promises more drama, with two evenly matched teams fighting for their postseason lives.

For Vengeance, this represents their best remaining chance for a second win, facing a Dolphins team that might overlook them. For the Under/Over Achievers, a loss really hurts their season, while the Gamblers can create some breathing room with a victory.

The Division F playoff race continues to provide excitement as teams jockey for the final spots behind frontrunners PSTM and Jamaican Bobsled Team.