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The Pecking Order Week 8, 2026

Mariachi Ninjas Cruise at No. 1 as Boondock Saints Sink to the Bottom

I'm told the Mariachi Ninjas are the most dominant team in AFL right now, sitting at 90.8% all-play and riding a 10-game winning streak. League sources tell me nobody is catching them without a serious roster shake-up. Boom.

The order on the map

  1. Boom. The Mariachi Ninjas are at 90.8% all-play with a 10-game winning streak and a 3-0 mark over the last three weeks. Money is nice, but championships are better, and this team is playing like it knows it.

    90.8% all-play 134.6 PPG, last three weeks

  2. 2

    Balls Deep 9-1

    Up 3

    Balls Deep climb to No. 2 on the back of a 3-0 stretch and a 6-game winning streak, with 74.5% all-play backing it up. League sources tell me they are the hottest team chasing the Ninjas.

    74.5% all-play 129.2 PPG, last three weeks

  3. 3

    Dicks out for Harambe 8-2

    Down 1

    Dicks out for Harambe slip a bit to No. 3, going 2-1 over the last three weeks despite averaging 133.1 PPG. Still a 67.4% all-play team, so this is a dip, not a collapse.

    67.4% all-play 133.1 PPG, last three weeks

  4. 4

    Get off my Ditka 6-4

    Up 6

    Get off my Ditka jump six spots to No. 4 after a 3-0 run and a 6-game winning streak, and the Stat of the Week was theirs with 170.76 points. Ditkas are awake and dangerous.

    56.0% all-play 143.0 PPG, last three weeks

  5. 5

    Smokane FC 7-3

    Down 2

    Smokane FC are sliding, down two to No. 5 after going 1-2 over the last three weeks, even with a strong 71.2% all-play. Their 123.0 PPG recent scoring says the bounce-back is coming.

    71.2% all-play 123.0 PPG, last three weeks

  6. 6

    Muck Juggling Micks 3-7

    Up 9

    Muck Juggling Micks are the biggest riser in the top half, up nine spots to No. 6 after a 2-1 stretch and 137.1 PPG over the last three weeks. League sources tell me the Micks are finally putting it together.

    46.2% all-play 137.1 PPG, last three weeks

  7. 7

    Drunk Indians 5-5

    Down 3

    Drunk Indians are in trouble, dropping three spots to No. 7 after an 0-3 stretch and a 3-game losing streak. Their 116.2 recent PPG is a serious red flag.

    67.9% all-play 116.2 PPG, last three weeks

  8. Swiftie 4 Life hold steady at No. 8 with a 2-game winning streak and a 2-1 record over the last three weeks. Their 51.6% all-play keeps them in the mix, but they need more consistency.

    51.6% all-play 123.0 PPG, last three weeks

  9. 9

    Fullybaked 5-5

    Up 2

    Fullybaked climb two spots to No. 9 on a 2-game winning streak and a 2-1 run over the last three weeks. Solid, steady, and quietly rising.

    51.6% all-play 117.5 PPG, last three weeks

  10. 10

    No Soup For You 6-4

    Down 3

    No Soup For You fall three spots to No. 10 after going 1-2 over the last three weeks and a 2-game losing streak. They also left 43.60 points on the bench, the Bench Blunder of the Week, and that is inexcusable.

    50.5% all-play 116.4 PPG, last three weeks

  11. 11

    Suh girls, one cup 7-3

    Up 2

    Suh girls, one cup climb two spots to No. 11 on a 2-1 stretch and 118.9 PPG over the last three weeks. They are quietly stacking wins.

    47.3% all-play 118.9 PPG, last three weeks

  12. 12

    Chatmaster 4-6

    Up 5

    Chatmaster are the big climber in the bottom half, up five spots to No. 12 after a perfect 3-0 run and a 3-game winning streak. Their 36.4% all-play still needs work, but the trend is undeniable.

    36.4% all-play 128.4 PPG, last three weeks

  13. 13

    Titsburgh Feelers 4-6

    Down 4

    Titsburgh Feelers drop four spots to No. 13 after going 1-2 over the last three weeks, with recent scoring down to 117.0 PPG. They need to find their footing fast.

    48.4% all-play 117.0 PPG, last three weeks

  14. 14

    Vitside Mafia 3-7

    Down 8

    Vitside Mafia are in freefall, down eight spots to No. 14 after a 1-2 stretch and only 107.3 PPG over the last three weeks. Their 57.6% all-play suggests the record will catch up, and not in a good way.

    57.6% all-play 107.3 PPG, last three weeks

  15. 15

    Jewpacabra 5-5

    Up 7

    Jewpacabra are the biggest riser at the bottom, up seven spots to No. 15, but they are still on a 4-game losing streak after an 0-3 run. The Cooler of the Week is a warning, not a comeback yet.

    50.0% all-play 112.5 PPG, last three weeks

  16. 16

    Midwestside Connection 5-5

    Down 4

    Midwestside Connection fall four spots to No. 16 after an 0-3 stretch and a 4-game losing streak. Their 114.1 recent PPG is too low to stay competitive.

    46.2% all-play 114.1 PPG, last three weeks

  17. 17

    Da Dangsters 3-7

    Down 1

    Da Dangsters slip one spot to No. 17 despite a 2-1 record over the last three weeks and 115.4 PPG. Their 43.5% all-play is holding them back.

    43.5% all-play 115.4 PPG, last three weeks

  18. 18

    Computer Jocks 4-6

    Up 1

    Computer Jocks climb one spot to No. 18 on a perfect 3-0 run and a 3-game winning streak. Their 117.7 recent PPG is the real story here.

    36.4% all-play 117.7 PPG, last three weeks

  19. 19

    A Bruin Pegs Me 4-6

    Up 1

    A Bruin Pegs Me edge up one spot to No. 19, but an 0-3 stretch and a 4-game losing streak tell the real story. Their 107.4 recent PPG has to improve.

    44.6% all-play 107.4 PPG, last three weeks

  20. 20

    Team Minty Fresh 3-7

    Up 1

    Team Minty Fresh inch up one spot to No. 20 after a 2-1 run and 118.4 PPG over the last three weeks. Their 32.6% all-play still has a long way to go.

    32.6% all-play 118.4 PPG, last three weeks

  21. 21

    The Show 2-8

    Up 2

    The Show climb two spots to No. 21 despite a 1-2 stretch and 110.0 recent PPG. Their 29.9% all-play is the biggest concern.

    29.9% all-play 110.0 PPG, last three weeks

  22. 22

    Badd Boys 3-7

    Down 8

    Badd Boys drop eight spots to No. 22 after a 2-1 run, with recent scoring at 105.4 PPG. League sources tell me this team needs a major reset.

    34.2% all-play 105.4 PPG, last three weeks

  23. 23

    Avenging Amish 4-6

    Down 5

    Avenging Amish fall five spots to No. 23 after an 0-3 stretch and a 3-game losing streak. Their 33.4% all-play is a serious problem.

    33.4% all-play 102.8 PPG, last three weeks

  24. The Boondock Saints are at rock bottom, stuck at No. 24 with an 0-3 stretch, a 3-game losing streak, and just 86.1 PPG over the last three weeks. Their 31.8% all-play says it all.

    31.8% all-play 86.1 PPG, last three weeks

How the order is calculated

Composite score: 50% all-play record · 50% last 3 weeks (rolling-3wk PPG). Rankings are computed from the week's final MFL feeds; commentary is Claude Schefter's.