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Finally, Rivalry Week is upon us. For some leagues, Week 13 has no special significance. And, if the AFC were one of those other leagues, it would certainly have little relevance, as all six playoff spots are clinched. But the OIL is different, and we reserve the last week of the regular season for rivalry games. See the matchups after the jump. Commentary is limited to matchups that have playoff implications, as 21 matchups is a lot to sift through when the commish is about to head to DFW for the Saints-Cowboys game. 
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​Vultures
Category
​Doughboys
8-4
Record
7-5
141.75
​Points Per Game
154.08
1.016 (19th)
​OPR (Rank)
1.089 ​(7th)
Clinched
Playoff Chances
Clinched
The Vultures can improve their playoff seed, but they're not likely to move into a first-round bye. Meanwhile, the Doughboys can clinch a first-round bye with a victory.
Cocks
Category
​Sawtooths
8-4
Record
4-8
150.90
​Points Per Game
141.48
1.072 (13th)
​OPR (Rank)
0.944 (25th)
Clinched
Playoff Chances
Zero
Should the Vultures upset the Doughboys, the Cocks can move into the number-two spot with a win here. 
​Brewmasters
Category
Steel Reign
4-8
Record
5-7
138.57
​Points Per Game
138.56
0.931 (28th)
​OPR (Rank)
0.915 (30th)
Zero
Playoff Chances
Zero
War Eagle
Category
NDs
5-7
Record
4-8
133.16
​Points Per Game
136.13
0.898 (33rd)
​OPR (Rank)
0.908 (31st)
Zero
Playoff Chances
Zero
​War Pony
Category
Hooligans
10-2
Record
4-8
164.81
​Points Per Game
118.61
​1.195 (2nd)
​OPR (Rank)
0.808 (39th)​
Clinched
Playoff Chances
Zero
​Apes
Category
Warm Bodies
4-8
Record
8-4
137.18
​Points Per Game
147.44
0.938 (26th)
​OPR (Rank)
1.073 (12th)
Zero
Playoff Chances
Clinched
​Rebels
Category
Redlegs
5-7
Record
7-5
153.68
​Points Per Game
154.08
1.008 (21st)
​OPR (Rank)
1.089 (10th)
Zero
Playoff Chances
Clinched
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Hangovers
Category
'Mericans
5-7
Record
7-5
155.18
​Points Per Game
144.84
1.036 (15th)
​OPR (Rank)
1.029 (17th)
Zero
Playoff Chances
74.2%
Due to Christian McCaffrey's 46 points last week, the Hangovers have been eliminated from playoff contention. But they can still play spoiler and knock the 'Mericans out of the playoffs with a win. That's what I expect to happen, although the 'Mericans can back their way into the playoffs if Dead Again loses.
AMMODOGS
Category
DominationStation
0-12
Record
5-7
119.74
​Points Per Game
154.61
.724 (42nd)
​OPR (Rank)
1.020 (18th)
​Zero
Playoff Chances
Zero
NARCS
Category
​Hippies
4-8
Record
4-8
138.71
​Points Per Game
130.81
0.899 (32nd)
​OPR (Rank)
0.868 (37th)
Zero
Playoff Chances
Zero
Dead Again
Category
Lucky Enuf
7-5
Record
10-2
135.5
​Points Per Game
161.44
0.938 (27th)
​OPR (Rank)
1.162 (4th)
74.2%
Playoff Chances
Clinched
Lucky Enuf has the number-one seed locked up, but they can keep Dead Again from making the playoffs with a win here. If Dead Again wants to break his eight-year streak of no playoffs, he will have to win and hope the 'Mericans lose. 
​Roughnecks
Category
​Hard Targets
8-4
Record
5-7
​Points Per Game
1.121 (6th)
​OPR (Rank)
0.968 (24th)
Clinched
Playoff Chances
Zero
​Whackers
Category
​Nobodies
8-4
Record
4-8
164.05
​Points Per Game
138.08
1.171 (3rd)
​OPR (Rank)
0.927 (29th)
Zero
Playoff Chances
Clinched
If the Whackers take care of business here, they can clinch a first-round bye with a loss by the Dogs of War. The Nobodies have nothing to play for but pride at this point.
Dogs of War
Category
​SoonerJack
9-3
Record
8-4
150.30
​Points Per Game
149.52
1.093 (9th)
​OPR (Rank)
1.066 (14th)
Clinched
Playoff Chances
96.9%
The Dogs of War can clinch a first-round bye with a win here. Even with a loss, it's likely that SoonerJack makes the playoffs, but a win would cement it. They'll be without Leonard Fournette though, as he was suspended for setting a bad example for America's youth.
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​Dogs
Category
​Brawlers
10-2
Record
5-7
159.82
​Points Per Game
147.11
1.153 (5th)
​OPR (Rank)
0.994 (22nd)
Clinched
Playoff Chances
Zero
This is a re-match of last year's title game, but this year is completely different. The Brawlers have had bad luck all season and will not make the playoffs for the first time in their OIL tenure. Even with a loss, the Dogs will likely clinch a first-round bye.
Vandals
Category
Falcons
4-8
Record
6-6
135.21
​Points Per Game
148.69
0.880 (35th)
​OPR (Rank)
1.029 (16th)
Zero
Playoff Chances
34.3%
This is a must-win for the Blue Falcons. They need to win and have either Team Tadlock or the Orangebloods lose in order to sneak into the playoffs. 
​Sixers
Category
​Enforcers
4-8
Record
3-9
131.57
​Points Per Game
127.69
0.878 (36th)
​OPR (Rank)
0.839 (38th)
Zero
Playoff Chances
Zero
​Tadlock
Category
​Chiefs
6-6
Record
10-2
162.08
​Points Per Game
171.79
1.108 (8th)
​OPR (Rank)
1.234 (1st)
34.3%
Playoff Chances
Clinched
Team Tadlock have the second-most points in the PFC and the eighth-best OPR in the entire OIL, but they're sitting at 6-6 due to a string of bad luck. They can sneak into the playoffs with a loss as long as the Blue Falcons lose, but they can clinch the playoff spot with a win. The Chiefs have won seven straight and are the strongest team in the OIL, so it'll be tough. 
​Drifters
Category
Xtreme
9-3
Record
8-4
146.29
​Points Per Game
139.45
1.080 (11th)
​OPR (Rank)
1.010 (20th)
Clinched
Playoff Chances
Clinched
Both these teams have clinched playoff spots, but neither has a realistic chance at securing a first-round bye. This game will instead determine the three and four seeds. 
Nightmares
Category
Orangebloods
4-8
Record
7-5
129.97
​Points Per Game
139.91
0.891 (34th)
​OPR (Rank)
0.977 (23rd)
Zero
Playoff Chances
Clinched
The Orangebloods are in a good spot but a scenario exists where they lose this game and miss the playoffs. They would have to lose while both Team Tadlock and the Blue Falcons won in order to for that to happen. It's not incredibly likely, but the Orangebloods control their destiny and should take advantage.