Danica Bowl 2026 Repository

Week 2 in the Books

Survivor Slopes

Week 2 of the 2026 season was a complete reversal from Week 1. After eclipsing 1400 points in the first week of the season; the second barely managed to put up 1188.74 points scored across all teams. (Lowest week all time in the Sleeper Era is Week 1 of 2023 with 1106.2)

Some other facts about week 2

The top 2 fantasy defenses through two weeks are the Bengals and the Raiders.
44 different players have taken a snap at QB this year, last year at this time we had 45 through 2 weeks.
4 of the top 5 in total fantasy points through Week 2 are QBs, the other, Jaxon Smith-Njigba (currently ranked 3rd overall ,the next highest WR is Amon-Ra at 14).
Also I had to share this stat From StatMuse on Twitter:
- Sauce Gardner hasn't won a game in the United States in 644 days.

Totally Rational Power Rankings Week 3

(+3) Burrows Over Hoes (4-0) - One of two teams that is still undefeated,The Bengals & Boomers (thanks Steve) are off to a very promising start. Posting 120+ points in back to back weeks, they look pretty unstoppable but, and I can't stress this enough, the average age of this team is 32 and the youngest person on the roster is Joe Burrow at 29. Historically, we see strong start from veterans and then there is a lull as either snap counts or injuries start creeping in. Let's see how long this train can keep rolling.
(+1) BucketOFsauce (3-1) - Having 3 of the top 12 scoring players in fantasy is going to carry you a long way. Allen, Gibbs, and Smith-Njigba have combined for 197.08 of the 306.98 points scored for this team (63% of the teams total). It should be noted this team is a classic example of Stars and Scrubs, if any of those three go down to injury the next three up are Kyler Murray, Chuba Hubbard, and Rashod Bateman.
(+3) Welcome to Brown Town (4-0) - Our other undefeated team, the Town of Brown has shown incredible consistency posting scores of 123.06 and 123 in the first two weeks. What is even more interesting is how they did it, with Lamar Jackson and Seattle's defense complimenting Parker Washington and Amon-Ra in week 1. While in week 2 it was TreVeyon Henderson and Dalton Kincaid backing up Washington and the Sun God. I think this team is an early contender for Survivor Pool champ with how consistent they have been.
(-3) McBridesmaids (3-1)- The only team that topped 100 this week and lost, the McBridesmaids can console themselves that they weren't realistically winning this week, with or without DJ Moore. Okay sure, technically if they started Bryce Young, Doubs, Tate, and Corum they could have peaked at 130 but I don't know if I could handle that amount of clairvoyance from Frank. I still think this team is a top contender for the cup (Is the trophy a mug, a cup, the crown?) and when Moore comes back we may not see them below 120 until the bye weeks.
(-3) TakinMyTalens2Manila (2-2) - Maybe I overhyped them last week as they came crashing back to earth this week. The Talents look like a completely capable team that are going to have bad weeks and good weeks based on how well Trevor Lawrence does. The floor for this team looks like 6th place but I am not sure what kind of ceiling this team has when the starting roster only has 2 players in the top 10 at their position (Olave and McBride). Maybe T-Law is a top 10 QB that just ran into a Denver Defense, maybe, but for now, this team sits squarely in the middle of the pack.
(+5) Robinson Rice Cook(er) (2-2) - The Falcons have yet to take a snap in the red zone and Josh Allen seems determined to score every TD by himself for the Bills meaning we may see Bijan Robinson and James Cook as two of the top ten players in yards from scrimmage with 17 total touchdowns all season (they are on pace for 1 TD between them a week). This team is not going to see the W column tick up very often if more scores are not generated from somewhere (Help me Jared Goff, you are my only hope).
(+3) Zesty Boys (1-3) - How this team isn't 0-4 is nothing short of a miracle. Losing Caleb and not having Puca avaialbe in Week 2 but still squeaking out a 6 point win was impressive. While the "Oops All Bears" lineup continues to struggle, there are bright spots here, CeeDee Lamb and Jalen Coker combined for 40 points and Stroud has proven to be a very serviceable streaming option. If Nacua can get on the field this week, there is a real chance we see them pick up two more wins and sit at .500 by the end of Week 3.
(-1) Steve's a snake (2-2) - Last week I questioned putting a 2-0 team so low but I think this week has more than justified the ranking. They failed to score 65 points in Week 2 and unfortunately lost their starting QB and TE. While it is possible to stream both of those positions, I remain unconvinced that Ashton Jeanty and Garret Wilson can lead a team to the promised land when the rest of the lineup (Croskey-Merrit, London, Skattebo, and Jameson Williams) have only scored 61.2 points through 2 weeks.
(-3) Strib club in da Hamptons (1-3) - The hits keep on coming, with Dart being lost for the season, Nabers injuring his shoulder, and Ladd having to wear a chest-plate to protect himself from "Hospital Ball Herbert." If Tucker Kraft doesn't get back to 100% soon, this team is going to be Omarion Hampton and Javonte Williams carrying 100% of the load (80 fantasy point average here we come). I am not ruling out a complete turnaround though, Emmettt Johnson (Ken Walker can't get ALL the work can he?) has looked promising and Josh Downs is expected to have a larger role now that Pierce appears to be out for a bit(or season). Maybe there is still life in this club yet?
(-2) Mormon Super Soakers (1-3) - Brock Purdy trying to carry this team much like the real life 49ers, which is apropos considering both are wracked by injury. Unable to start Jonathon Brooks, Jordan Mason and Brock Bowers and instead relying on Kyle Monangai, Kaleb Johnson, and Christian Watson is not a strong argument for a repeat run at the title. At least Ja'Marr seems back on track and Adonai Mitchell looks poised to be a possible breakout.
(-2) Swarls Barkley (0-4) - The second team to not survive the survivor slopes; more like "Useless Barkley" am I right (no for real, hope his stinger isn't a big deal and he is back for Week 3). This team is in trouble, as one of only two squads to not crack 100 points through the first couple weeks of fantasy and the top 4 picks for this team through those 2 weeks have combined for 74.5 points. That would put them 4 points behind Josh Allen for 2nd overall in fantasy.
(-) Disaster (1-4) - Whoa boy, this roster really is a disaster. On paper, they look like a solid team (for 2025 fantasy), with Drake Maye, Achane, Gainwell, and Judkins. However the only players currently in the top 10 for their position is Jefferson at 8 and Boston at 10. Through two weeks, this team has put up 146.04 points, three teams have scored more than that as a weekly total (Burrows Over Hoes, McBridesmaids, and BucketOfSauce). It is still early in the season but I don't like their odds for getting out of the basement any time soon.

Totally Rational Power Rankings Week 2

McBridesmaids (2-0)- Hard to argue that this team isn't looking like a powerhouse of the gate. Posting 160 points in the opener with 5 players scoring 18 or points. DJ Moore looks like a real receiver and Walker appears to be 100% of Kansas City's offensive. If Walker and Taylor stay healthy this team may be on top for a while.
TakinMyTalens2Manila (2-0) - Fun fact, you won't find McBride on the McBridesmaids, (may I suggest Ken Walker, KC Ranger for them). The number 2 team looks to have the number 1 Tight End, with McBride having an 87% route participation and an whooping 33% of the target share (he also had 11 first read targets). Combine that with two bell cow backs and we may see this team put up 130 on the regular.
BucketOFsauce (1-1) - The Bucket did overflow this week with Allen having 4 TD''s and Gibbs adding 2 more. They are our first real beneficiary or the 2 win system, posting 141 points and losing doesn't sting as bad when you come out the other side 1-1. While they had the 2nd highest score this week but I couldn't put them higher than 3 as this team feels like 3 players and prayer (Chuba doesn't count, it was the Bears defense).
Burrows Over Hoes (2-0) - At least for Week 1, the Old Men and the Fantasea worked out. I predict this team will look unstoppable through Week 5 and then the wheels come off as age catches up with everyone except King Henry (who is not a real human being). For now though, the combo of Henry, CMC, and Burrow look poised to make noise.
Strib club in da Hamptons (1-1) - Stribling going down early is probably going to constitute a name change but otherwise this team looks very well rounded. The Dart-Nabers stack wasn't fully activated but I suspect we will see a top score from this team when it is. Williams and Hampton look to be like a serviceable set of backs (Hampton looked good, Chargers just didn't use him enough imo). If Ladd's chest holds up and Kraft continues to ramp, we could see them moving on up the ranks to some place fancier than the Hampton's?
Welcome to Brown Town (2-0) - Matthew Golden and Parker Washington look like legit WR 1s, which means this team may be more than just a solo Lamar Jackson performance. This team still has a lot of potential issues, like when will Antonio Brown be back? Is Jalen Warren going to get enough work? Will the manager leave Dalton Kincaid on his bench again? (Stay tuned to find out)
Steve's a snake (2-0) - An undefeated team at 7th feels incorrect but there are so many questions around this lineup. Does Drake London get a real QB this year? Are we getting the Jayden Daniels we saw in the first half (6-16 passing) of Week 1's game or second half (12-18 passing)? Is Dallas Goedert really the only pass catcher Hurts seems to trust? Until we know these answers, this team stays in the middle of the pack.
Mormon Super Soakers (0-2) - Oh how the mighty have fallen, last year's champ is got a reality check in Week 1. With Bowers out and Mayfield losing the chip off his shoulder, the team barely managed to put up 80. But they put up 104.24 points you say? Right... and the Steelers defense won't be playing Atlanta's 3rd string QB every game. It is still early in the season and no team is really out of it so I expect better weeks ahead for the champ, for now they head up the cellar division.
Swarls Barkley (0-2) - I think it is fitting that Justin Herbert leads this squad of maybes and potential. Maybe they are 1-1 if they start Likely and Evans over Warren and Johnston. Maybe they win if George Pickens remembers his job is to catch footballs. Maybe someone should have reminded the Chargers they were playing the Cardinals. Even with all the potential if this team is missing their star WR, then this bed of Flowers may smell of 'Boo Boo'.
Zesty Boys (0-2) - A late addition to the league, Zesty Boys come in hot with 5 Chicago Bears and put up 117.7 points, only to lose their first matchup and post the 7th highest point total of the week (missing 6th by 3 points). A tough week for our newest member and I don't see it getting any easier. If you can't get a win when the Bears put up 59 then when can you get a win?
Robinson Rice Cook(er) (0-2) - Barely escaping elimination in the Survivor Pool, the combo of Cook and Robinson can only do so much when you WRs and TE total 18 points. This team needs to find someone who can catch the ball on a consistent basis and fast if they want to do anything but compete in the Sacko Bowl.
Gibbs Some (0-2) - Our first crash on the Survivor Slopes. Their WR core may be the best in the league but that isn't saying much when your starting RBs combined for 14 points and the TE might as well be an IR slot for all the good it did them. It is still Week 1 so there are moves to be made. If they can find a starting RB and TE and stream the correct QB throughout the year, there is a way into the winner's bracket. It is a long season and anything can happen.

Fantasy Football Power Rankings Resource

Sloth Stats

Sloth Stats has been my go to for about 3 years now. It breaks down a ton of different stats visually and has just been a great resource when looking trying to gauge a teams consistency.

Fantasy Football Pros

Fantasy Football Pros isn't new to anyone but I have found their league analyzer very helpful when trying to compare two teams strengths and weaknesses.

Dynasty Daddy

Dynasty Daddy is a ton of data and I have found, when I want to deep dive on a teams makeup, it can really highlight some interesting tidbits.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse