Women's+ Season 8 Power Rankings: Week 7
1 Midnight Snatch (Black) 6-1
Black wasted no time reminding everyone why they’re still sitting at #1. Despite missing several core players, the Snatchers cruised to a 28–6 win over Purple. Shayne and Courtney M. proved to be a particularly dangerous connection, linking up for three TDs to help build a comfortable lead early on. There was some controversy over a call that Purple would probably like another look at, but I’m not convinced a different ruling would’ve changed much. With six wins and just one loss, Black has certainly earned its spot at the top…but I suspect Green might have something to say about the “all” in our song selection for this bunch.
2 Full Bush (Green) 5-2
Fresh off handing Black its first loss of the season in Week 6, Green kept the momentum going by running up a 35–0 lead against Yellow before halftime. Ash Y. and Kori were doing damage on both sides of the ball, combining for four TDs and four INTs, while Tori added another TD to the mix. With Green converting every extra point attempt, the refs were literally running out of room on the score sheet. Thankfully, Green spared them the trouble of having to find more space by staying entirely off the scoreboard in the second half. With five wins in their last six games, Full Bush is looking a lot more like the preseason #1 we expected. LL said “Don’t call it a comeback,” but with a record like that, we’re not sure what else to call it.
3 Orange Crush (Orange) 4-2
Orange vs. Sapphire drew all eyes from the sidelines with a nail-biter that came down to 3 points, in what was easily one of the most exciting games of the weekend. QB Lynch kept the offense moving with some impressive sack-dodging scrambles and connections to Cassie M., Iris, and Taylor, who all found the end zone. And you know what they say about defense winning games? Well, Taylor and Julia H. said, “Say less.” Orange certainly had its “all eyes on me” moment, though judging by those final minutes, we’re not entirely sure that even they knew how this one would end.
4 Sapphic Snatchers (Sapphire) 4-3
Sapphire “almost” pulled off one of the best wins of the weekend. They gave Orange a run for its money in a game that came down to just three points. With some impressive catches from Nichols and a defense that kept the pressure on, the Snatchers had plenty of opportunities to take control, and they almost did. It’s becoming a bit of a theme for a team that’s spent much of the season flirting with the top of the rankings without quite making it there. At 4–3, Sapphire is almost looking like a serious championship contender. Almost.
5 Drop Red Gorgeous (Red) 3-3
Red delivered its most dominant performance of the season with a 38–0 shutout over Seafoam, giving this swaggy bunch a much-needed confidence boost. And with both Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week honors going to Red (shoutout Court H., shoutout Kim G.) and key game impacting moments from OG Bre and Sonali, they certainly have a reason to be feeling themselves going into the last game of the regular season.
6 OSHA's 11 (Neon Yellow) 2-5
After getting absolutely demolished by Green in the first half, Yellow apparently decided to dust themselves off and try again. Down 35–0 at halftime, OSHA’s 11 came back out looking like an entirely different team, and holding Green scoreless in the second half while putting 24 points on the board themselves. With Cash stepping in at QB and big plays from Sam, Meg B., Bri, and Ava, Yellow finally gave Green something to worry about. After a season of offensive struggles, that second-half turnaround was a welcome surprise…but with playoffs around the corner, Yellow might want to figure out how to play like they did in the second half without needing a 35-point wake-up call first.
7 Foam Depot (Seafoam) 2-5
To say Seafoam had a bad day would be putting it mildly. Between injuries and an offense that couldn’t get anything going, Foam Depot suffered a 38–0 shutout against Red that ended under the mercy rule. Not a touchdown, interception, or sack to be found on their side of the stat sheet. And while Red was busy collecting Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week honors, Seafoam was doing its part to make sure mercy would come quickly. It’s been a rough season for a team that’s insisted all along that the regular season doesn’t matter. With playoffs just around the corner, we’re hoping a healthier roster gives them a chance to show us what they’ve been saving for the postseason. Because whatever it is, we certainly haven’t seen it yet.
8 Purple Strapbacks (Purple) 1-6
At 1–6, Purple has spent much of the season trying to find its footing, and with playoffs just around the corner, the timing isn’t exactly ideal. Between trailing 0–20 at the half and what they’ll say was a questionable call on an open QB run, Purple had plenty to be frustrated about (though the scoreboard suggests the officiating was the least of their problems). With one regular-season game left, it may be too little too late to salvage their record, but luckily for them, the playoffs offer a clean slate. Whether they can make anything of it is another story.