Blackjack Rule looms in background

Before the start of the 2011 season the eSFL commissioner and several team owners decided to impliment a new rule to determine playoff teams in each division. The rule, known as the "Blackjack" rule, simply states, "The 3rd wildcard team in each division must have a winning record or the wildcard spot will be based on MOST POINTS FIELDED between ALL non playoff qualifers in the division. This playoff team will be called the BLACKJACK and records do not matter. If there is a tie between teams using the points fielded it will be broken based on record, division record, non-division record, Head to head, what if`s, or a coin toss in that order.".
As we move into the final stages of the season it appears to be a high probability that this rule will come into play in the Appalachian Division with a slight chance in the Global. I am not predicting any outcome here, nor am I rooting for or against any team in this piece, I am simply outlining the probability of such.
In the Appalachian as it currently stands the Pulverizers look to be a lock at 8-1. That leaves the three wildcard spots up for grabs. If this week's (week 8) games turn out with the Texan Bruisers losing (6-3), Kavanators winning (6-3), Whitmore losing (4-5), Igama winning (4-5), Fields (2-7) and Viall winning (1-8), than the final playoff spot would be the Blackjack rule. Igama, Whitmore, Fields, and Viall all would be in the hunt. Currently Igama would take that spot, but the points fielded are all very close at this time. The Fanatix are very much alive and a serious threat to take the final spot if the Blackjack rule comes into play.
In the Global it is less likely to be a factor, but there is still the chance. The Frost team will probably not be a factor based on their low point output up to this point, but they could make a run here. Wins and losses for all teams in the middle or bottom half of both Divisions are not as important as total points fielded at this point.
The question is, does the league really want a team that finishes 3-10 in the playoffs, and an even bigger question is, does the league really want a team that is 3-10 to WIN A BALLISTIC Bowl? From my standpoint, the answer is YES. In my opinion, fantasy football is about how many points your team scores. Teams have no control on reducing their opponents points fielded in a week as a real sports team does. If a team scores a lot of points but falls into a bad luck deal most every week where their opponent scores 180 points and they get a loss, I believe that team still should have some opportunity to make the playoffs. My original idea of the Blackjack rule was to be the fourth playoff team from each division would be the non qualifying team in the division with the most points. After a meeting between respected team owners that was modified to it's current state, the fourth playoff team must have a winning record or all teams are then based on points fielded.
This rule, I believe, will really impact the league this season and every season to come. Not only does it leave an opprtunity for a team that may have struggled early, but it will add a lot of excitement going into the final three weeks of the season. Imagine the Viall Vigillante in the playoffs this year with a 3-10 record...or the Fanatix, marked as dead by almost everyone after week 8, in and then winning their first Ballistic Bowl!
It looks to be a great final drive to the seasons end!