State of the Race: MLR’s Eastern Conference – Round 12

Where the East Conference stands after Week 12.

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In Control

1. New England Free Jacks

Next Four: v. UTAH, v. DC, v. ATL, @ TOR

2. Rugby ATL

Next Four: v. LA, @ UTAH, @ NE, @ NY

3. Rugby New York

Next Four: v. NOLA, @ TOR, v. SEA, v. ATL

In The Hunt

4. Toronto Arrows

Next Four: BYE, v. NY, v. DAL, v. NE

Fading Fast

5. NOLA Gold

Next Four: @ NY, BYE, v. DC, v. SD

6. Old Glory DC

Next Four: BYE, @ NE, @ NOLA, v. HOU

Key Takeaways

• New England and ATL will be fighting for the top spot, while New York needs to solidify its position with Toronto behind them.
• The Arrows taking nothing from Houston was terrible. Now 2 back with a game less to play, Toronto needs to use their bye to prep for a must-win against New York.
• A free week to keep building Nate Osborne’s system could at least push New England after the bye.