Intermediate Playoff Preview

The Intermediate Division regular season has delivered, and now the playoffs are here! With six teams battling and the top two seeds earning valuable first-round byes, this is where good players become great and role players can become legends.

The Playoff Picture

Quarterfinals:

• (3) Ambush (7-3) vs (6) FC Bing (1-8)
• (4) Five Guys (6-4) vs (5) Still C.R.A. (6-3)

First-Round Byes:

• (1) Les Giants (7-3)
• (2) Bleue Dry (7-3)

Les Giants

Les Giants have been led by the phenomenal Marc-Andre Reeves (54 TDs!). But championships require everyone to contribute.

Players Ready to Break Out:

Felix Hudon has shown incredible efficiency with a stunning 20.5 yards per catch on 24 receptions. Playing in just 6 games, his fresh legs and big-play ability could be the X-factor in the playoffs. Plus, he’s already scored a defensive touchdown – talk about impact on both sides!

Matthew Visockis has been building all season with 28 catches in just 5 games. That kind of target share in limited action shows the trust his quarterback has in him. The playoffs are where that chemistry pays off!

Vincent Richard brings defensive versatility with 14 tackles and 3 interceptions. His 7 pass deflections show he’s always around the ball – one big play could swing a game!

Bleue Dry

Bleue Dry has built their success on an incredible defense that has scored 6 defensive touchdowns!

Players Ready to Break Out:

Yvan Desjardins has been a revelation with 19.0 yards per catch! Though he has just 32 receptions, his ability to stretch the field makes him a constant deep threat. He’s also scored a defensive touchdown – versatility wins playoffs!

Joe Morgese might have limited stats but he doesn’t drop the ball!

Ambush

Players Ready to Break Out:

Matteo Gerardi has been steady with 35 catches but his 11.8 yards per reception shows untapped potential. In the playoffs, steady hands become clutch catches!

Alexandre Szalipszki brings a unique skill set with 26 catches on offense AND a defensive touchdown. Players who impact the game in multiple ways are playoff gold!

Five Guys

Five Guys boasts one of the division’s best offenses with Jared Buck throwing 52 TDs.

Players Ready to Break Out:

Ryan Vanslet has been Mr. Reliable with 31 catches(15.9 yards/catch). He’s also scored a defensive touchdown – clutch players make clutch plays!

James Nguyen has shown big-play ability with 40 catches in just 7 games. His 12.1 yards per catch combined with 5 sacks on defense shows he’s always making an impact!

Still C.R.A.

Players Ready to Break Out:

Nirosh Suresh has been Mr. Consistency with 36 catches and 10 touchdowns. His 13.8 yards per catch shows he can beat defenses at any level of the field!

Thomas G-Lajoie has contributed with 24 catches and shown versatility. In tight playoff games, reliable targets who move the chains become invaluable!

Sacha Saint-Amand brings defensive playmaking with 12 tackles and 3 interceptions. His 7 pass deflections show he’s always in position – the playoffs reward preparation!

FC Bing

FC Bing enters as heavy underdogs at 1-8, but that’s when magical things can happen! They have players ready to shock the world.

Players Ready to Break Out:

Charles Vuong has already proven he can change games with a defensive touchdown! His receiving stats (27 catches, 6 TDs) show he’s always a threat.

Marc-André Senécal struggled with consistency (45.9% completion) but threw 14 TDs. Sometimes all it takes is one hot game to spark an upset!

Mohammed Boukaftane showed incredible efficiency with 21.1 yards per catch. Deep threats can break games open – especially when nobody expects it!

With 12 defensive touchdowns scored in the regular season, expect fireworks! Bleue Dry’s defense alone has 6 different players with defensive scores. In playoff football, these game-changing plays become even more crucial.