(-) To Infinity & Bijan (10-2) - The second loss on the season, while no doubt annoying, is virtually meaningless for the number one ranked team. Some may point at their record for the last 3 weeks (1-2) as a reason to not have them at the top. Over that span, they also have scored the most points (388) and faced the hardest schedule (414 points). They also rank in the top 5 for all skill positions for that same 3 week stretch. Consistency is king in this game and no team has been more consistent this year.

(-) Hold My Ladds (7-5) - The team that took down Bijan last week. Not only have they scored 130+ points 2 weeks in a row, they have scored the second most points over the last 3 weeks and the most points over the past 4. More importantly, they secured their 7th win of the season; a critical break point for playoff qualifying this season. While I do think they will finish 9-5, I think they miss out on the bye and have to fight for the championship from the 3rd place position. 

(-) Mormon Super Soakers (8-4) - Jonathan Taylor was held below 10 points for the second time all season and it showed. The Super Soakers poster their lowest score of the season and failed to top 90 points for the 3rd time in 4 weeks (that other week did see a score of 194.4 points though...). If the Colts continue to struggle, so will this team. Luckily they have one of the easier remaining schedules and should find themselves at a comfortable 10-4 come playoff time.  

(+3) TakinMyTalents2Manila (7-5) - The Talents have really hit their stride, winning their last 4 out of 5 games and topping 115 in 3 of those wins. With Stafford continuing to play at MVP levels, 1st in weekly average scoring for Quarterback over the last 4 weeks, and Etienne looking like an RB1, averaging 16.5 points per game over the same 4 weeks stretch they aren't just scraping by but winning convincingly. Not only should this team qualify for playoffs, there is a real chance this team plays spoiler in the bracket. 

(+3) Shaner (2x Champ) (6-6) - It looks like the Shaner's maybe be primed for a run at the correct time; they secured a must-win last week, and they have a cake matchup in Week 12. Bucky is slated to return and if Lamar can find his flow again this week against a Bengal's defense that is just 11 random people they found tailgating, this team should be sitting at 7-6 and in charge of their own destiny come Week 14.

(-1) Gibbs Some (5-7) - Gibbs really, really, tried to carry this team over the finish line. Posting 51.9 points wasn't quite enough as the rest of the team combined for just 57.86 points (Rashee Rice had 20.1 of those).  All that said, they remain in the playoff hunt and with Josh Jacobs coming back this week, they should be sitting at 6-7 come Week 14 with a win and in (with a tie breaker on points scored) scenario.

(+2) Jefferson Aeroplane (6-6) - I said it last week, I'll say it again, ranks 5 through 7 are all up in the air. I believe 2 of those 3 teams will make the playoffs and I think based on the NFL schedule and fantasy matchups for the teams, we will see the Aeroplanes 7-7 and missing on points. 

(-4) BucketOFsauce (6-6) -For the third straight week, the Buckets have failed to cross 95 points. That isn't going to cut it when they face the number 3 team this week and the number 1 team next week. Over the last 4 weeks they have gone 1-3 and only rank in the  top 5 in average weekly scoring for Wide Receiver (#3) and Tight End (#5). While the current reigning Sacko isn't looking like they will repeat as the last place champ, it does look like they will miss the upper bracket at this time.

(-3) McBridesmaids (6-6) -Having a top Quarterback and a top Tight End a team does not make. Yes it will get them wins and possibly play spoiler but playoffs seem a long way off when the rest of your roster is averaging 56.3 points per game over the past 4 weeks. There is a chance they finish 7-7 but currently ranking 9th on points scored is going to make qualifying on tie breakers very tough.

(+1) It All Hurts! (formerly Like a Good Nabers and Bye Week) (5-7) - The reigning Champ won't go quietly into the night, technically still alive in the playoff hunt (a whopping 1% chance!). In reality they face the toughest remaining schedule and will most likely find themselves 5-9. Over the last 4 weeks, they are 2-2 , with wins topping 130 and their losses failing to reach 75 points. This team is definitely the Jekyll and Hyde of fantasy (and they are probably out of serum to summon Hyde).    

(+1) Burrows Over Hoes (3-9) - I am calling it now, Joe Burrow is back, so this team will... still not make the playoffs but they also won't finish in last. Burrow's schedule is relatively light over the next 5 weeks and if Barkley can just play like an RB2,  this team should be primed to find the clutch win when they need it. I don't expect any major upsets this week but if any team could find a win, I foresee the Hoes snatching it up with Andrews, as Cincinnati is allowing 14.16 points to the Tight End over 12 weeks (the worst of any team this year).

(-2) Ballbusters (3-9) - Three teams failed to score more than 70 points in Week 12. One of those teams (hint it was the Ballbusters) failed to even score 61 points, resulting in the second lowest score on the season. The team's injury woes continue and they seemed destined to fight in the Sacko Bowl at this point. They are only 1 of 2 teams that have failed to cross 110 points all year, which should come as no surprise; as they rank 11th for QB, 9th for RB, 12th for WR, 8th for TE, and 10th for FLEX for weekly average scoring on the season.  

 (-) To Infinity & Bijan (10-1) - The first playoff bye for 2025 has been claimed. This should come as no surprise to anyone that has paid attention this year. Not only are they the first to 10 wins, they did it convincingly, averaging 129.6 points per game. Through 11 weeks they have posted a score sub 100 points once all season (if you round up week 9's win, then it is only 1 game below 110 points per game). This team is the clear favorite to finish in second place.

(+1) Hold My Ladds (6-5) - Ah yes, the formidable Brissett, Wilson stack, combing for 51.88 fantasy points. For those of you that don't think the FA market is valuable, let this be an example otherwise. Both were added for 0 FAB, which is incredible value considering Brissett is a top 10 fantasy QB since assuming the starting role and Wilson was an obvious grab for Week 11 when Harrison was ruled out.  Since Week 6, this team has the 2nd most points scored, just 10 points fewer than Bijan and Co. Keep an eye on the matchup between the Ladds and Bijan this weekend, it may be a finals preview. 

(-1) Mormon Super Soakers (8-3) - Jonathan Taylor and TJ Warren are back this week, which should be just the shot in the arm this team needs. They are still the front runners for the 2nd bye but it is clear that if Taylor goes down for any reason this team will struggle. However, Taylor is still up and running (literally) and with Drake Maye continuing to play like Tom Brady reincarnated, this team will continue to be a favored in their matchups going forward. 

(+4) BucketOFsauce (6-5) - Maybe this team is a week ahead in roster construction? They started Brock Purdy last week when he wasn't even going to play and this week they started Mahommes but Brock was actually the correct play. In the end, it didn't really matter as they put up a convincing  18.58 points (when you only score 93.84 points makes you wonder about the other team). With Ja'Marr Chase out this week, I expect Tee Higgins to get fed, along with a bounce back game from Amon-Ra St. Brown to have them sitting at 7-5 come next write-up.

(+4) Gibbs Some (5-6) - 7 teams are 6-5 or 5-6 and of those 7, I think Gibbs Some has the strongest roster and could potentially finish 8-6. It should be noted that over the next 3 weeks, all of the current  5-6 teams play each other (Gibb Some, Shaner (2xChamp), and Jefferson Aeroplane).  They will also all play the Ballbusters in that time frame as well. So this 5 spot could see a revolving door of names as we close out the season. 

(-1) McBridesmaids (6-5) - Josh Allen plus Trey McBride equals wins I guess? Combined those 2 players totaled 73.18 points which was almost enough to win by itself. Now I do feel it is important to call out managerial fails and even though it was a defense, there is no real excuse for starting a defense on a bye, WHEN YOU HAVE ANOTHER DEFENSE, already on the roster.  This team could still make the playoffs but it needs every point it can get, because it is looking like they finish with a 7-7 record and qualify solely on points.

(-3) TakinMyTalents2Manila (6-5) - The pattern I predicted last week did not hold, instead they posted their lowest score of the season (though not the lowest of the week) and continue to look like the first team out, come playoff time. However, based on their schedule, there is a real chance they finish 2-1 and qualify on record as they have one of the easiest set of opponents left (and Stafford plays 3 below average passing defenses in Tampa Bay, Arizona, and Carolina).

(-2) Shaner (2x Champ) (5-6) - I should write something about how this team only had two players cross the double digit threshold on the starting lineup but this was not the only team to manage to do that. What I will mention is; Week 11 was the 2nd lowest average scoring week (90.64) in the Sleeper era and the lowest since kickers were booted out (Week 9 of 2021 had s lower median score of 87.49). The Shaner's have to hope DK can find the end zone this week, or maybe Lamar can 1 up Josh Allen's performance, otherwise this team's road to the playoffs is looking bleak.

(-2) Jefferson Aeroplane (5-6) - Consistency is not always a good thing, after posting 9 straight weeks of 100+ points, they have managed back to back 70 point duds. They are also the only team this season to start not 1, not 2, but 3 different Quarterbacks that have thrown 3 interceptions in a single game.  That is probably the leading reason they rank 12th on average weekly Quarterback scoring.

(+1) Ballbusters (3-8) - The Ballbusters have a chance to do the funniest thing this year, if they can end the season on a 4 game win streak, they... won't make the playoffs but they will also prevent the three teams above them in the power rankings from also making the playoffs (technically 1 of the 3 could go 2-1 to finish the season and qualify on points). Even though this season doesn't look to be an overall success for the 2-headed manager, they should take solace that they effectively cratered the chances of the champ to make a title defense.

(-1) It All Hurts! (formerly Like a Good Nabers and Bye Week) (4-7) - A team name that really captures the essence of the season and a pun on a player's name, the best kind of fantasy team name. Unfortunately team names don't count for fantasy points (Maybe the should?). It All Hurts! managed to put up the lowest score of the week for the 2nd straight week. That is not a good sign for the reigning champ as they have the hardest strength of schedule left. While technically not eliminated from the playoffs, they are also technically still in play for the bottom bracket bye. And if they do go from 1st to literal last (Not Ricky Bobby last) then it would be the 3rd team in league history to accomplish that feat (2010-2011 and 2015-2016 are the other 2 times).

(-) Burrows Over Hoes (2-9) - Our first team technically eliminated from the playoffs. At least there is hope they are getting their team's namesake back soon, which has to be promising in these dark times. While not able to make the upper bracket, they can still technically avoid the bottom bracket bye, all they have to do is win 150% more games then they have won all season. While I don't envy their chances, weirder things have happened in fantasy football.

(-) To Infinity & Bijan (9-1) - What's this? A loss and still on top? "You're goddamn right," Bijan and Co may have finally dropped a game but they still posted 140 points, the 4th time this season they have topped this mark(this week was without Dak and Javonte). This team holds 3 of the top 10 running backs in fantasy this years and is averaging 130 points a week. 3 teams haven't even hit that mark once this season.  If they drop another game maybe we can see them in a new spot but until then, they remain on top of the pile.

(+1) Mormon Super Soakers (8-2) - Usually the points leader in an NFL season is a kicker, usually. At the moment, there is 1 player in the top 10 of points scored  through 10 weeks that is not a kicker. Jonathan Taylor is the first non kicker  to lead the NFL in scoring through 10 weeks since LaDainian Tomlinson in 2006 (LT's MVP year). The problem this week (and a major reason they aren't ranked number 1 at the moment) is Taylor is on a bye and that means the Super Soakers are having to start 2 rookie running backs. Henderson and Harvey have looked good but not elite; while both get to step into leading roles this week, I still need to see it to believe it. When Taylor is back next week I do think we are looking at a 1a and a 1b team in power rankings.

(-1) Hold My Ladds (5-5) - Christian McCaffery can't carry a team on 12 carries, in real life or fantasy.  Even still, they have topped 100 points 7 weeks straight (the only team to do that). They have the #2 ranked Running Back position for average weekly scoring and the #5 Wide Receiver duo (Only two teams have a better RB/WR combo and if you look up you can guess the two).  With Pickens and Worthy coming back from bye and Gadsen looking like he won't miss time, this team is primed to make a playoff push. Unfortunately this year, they have faced the 2nd toughest schedule through 10 weeks and I expect by week 14 they will have faced the toughest. Look for them to be 7-7 and make the playoffs in 4th place.

(+2) TakinMyTalents2Manila (6-4) -  70,93,128,145. Those are the last 4 points totals for the this team, if the pattern holds, we should see them post 158 this week (while unlikely it isn't impossible). The Stafford/Puka stack is looking like a possible league winner with how well the 16 year vet is playing(and Puka staying healthy).  The real question for this team are the Running Back and Tight End position, averaging 11.3 and 9.3  points respectively per roster spot, which ranks 8th and 9th in the leage. Unless a diamond in the rough is found I forsee any deep playoff run being very unlikely.  

(+2) McBridesmaids (5-5) - This ranking is almost entirely base on Trey McBride's play. Was $48 in salary too much for a Tight End, possibly (yes), but the return on investment is there. Averaging 16.3 points over the last 4 weeks (the league average for TE is 10.5). This would rank 2nd in Wide Receiver average scoring and 4th in Running Back weekly averages. This sounds amazing, until you see they rank 7th in Quarter Back and 8th in WR and RB rankings over those same 4 weeks. If something doesn't change in those 3 skill positions the McBridesmaids are going to be on the outside looking in come Week 15. 

(+2) Shaner (2x Champ) (5-5) - The Shaners started off the season looking like a top 3 team, averaging 122.67 points through the first 6 weeks. How far they have fallen, The last 4 games have them are averaging 93.75 points and a record of 1-3. Lamar returning has helped this team but they need more from the rest of the roster. Over those same  4 weeks, they rank 10th, 7th, 11th, and 10th for RB, WR, TE, and Flex respectively. Lamar can only do so much to carry a team with numbers like that.  

(-2) Jefferson Aeroplane (5-5) - A stinker of a game this week by the Aeroplanes, yes they got the win, but it was the lowest total points in a win this season and the 2nd lowest in the last two years (TakinMyTalents2Manila posted a 65.24 point win in week 8 last year). This team needs to find consistent Quarterback play and fast if they want to do anything other than play spoiler for the next 4 weeks.

(-4) BucketOFsauce (5-5) - I am not really sure what happened here with Brock being slotted in the starting spot for Quarterback. What looked like an easy matchup on paper quickly became back to back losses for the Buckets and a return to the 5-5 swamp. I do want to commend the league this year as I think this is only the second time this season where we had a true managerial fail (i.e. starting someone that was on bye or ruled out pre-kickoff). Mahommes and Kelce return this week which should give them a fighting chance in the playoff hunt.

(+1) Gibbs Some (4-6) - Games with Rice in the lineup has this team is averaging 121.33 points. Games without Rice in the lineup, they are averaging 110.43 points per game, that 11 points per game is a huge reason this team has 4 wins instead of 7 and might be the reason they miss the playoffs. Looking forward, this team has one of the easier schedules remaining and I can see them finishing this season 4-0 or 3-1 and making a run at that 5th/6th place spot.

(-1) It All Hurts! (formerly Like a Good Nabers and Bye Week) (4-6) - 49.92 points is the 3rd lowest score all time in the Sleeper Era. It is also the 2nd worst drop off from one week to the next, a difference of 95.86 (2023 Week 5, TakinMyTalents2Manila scored 214.78; Week 6 they posted a score of 82.82 a difference of 131.96 points but also got the win both weeks). Technically this team isn't out of the hunt yet and with the second easiest schedule remaining, we could see the champ sneak into the playoffs.

(+1) Ballbusters (2-8) - 2 wins for the 2 managers! If this team got 8 more people to help maybe would they be 10-0(with the injuries they suffered, no definitely not)? While technically still in the hunt for the playoffs, they would be better served looking to stave off defeat. Over the last 4 weeks they have scored the fewest amount of points in the league and only managed to break the century mark once (league average is 108.12). 

(-1) Burrows Over Hoes (2-8) - If we have a 1a and a 1b in the league we also have and 10a and a 10b in the league. Both cellar dwellers are averaging less than 89 points per game and look to be racing towards all time Sacko Bowl (All previous Sacko Bowls in the Sleeper Era had at least 1 team averaging over 90 points a game). This team's positional weekly average scoring rankings for the year are; 10th in Quarterback, 9th in Running Back, 9th in Wide Receiver, 9th in Tight End, 10th in Flex, and while I usually don't mention Defense ratings, I would be remiss to point out that not only are they 12th, they are still averaging a negative point total through 10 weeks at -.2 (11th ranked defense averages 4.8 points per week). Only 1 other team comes close to matching them and that is the Ballbusters.

 (-) To Infinity & Bijan (9-0) - 10 Weeks atop the rankings but maybe some cracks are starting to show? They posted their second lowest score of the season and lost what was the TE#2 in Fantasy for the rest of year. If there is any week they lose before the end of the season it could be Week 10. With Dak and Ceedee and Javonte on a bye, the chance is there. Though, Achane is up against the 31st run defense this week and Judkins looks to be back against the Jets defense so it won't be an easy task to blemish that pristine record. 

(+2) Hold My Ladds (5-4) - Yes, Christian McCaffery is that good, as long as he is healthy this team will have a chance to win.  Over the last 6 weeks the Ladds have the number 1 RB in average scoring on a weekly basis (21.4) and the number 5 WR duo with 13.7 points per week per position(If you are curious which is better the RB 2 is 17.4 over the same time period, while the WR 1 is 14.6, so I guess draft RBs?). Sure this team is 5-4 but 2 of those 4 losses the Ladds posted scores of 103.4 (lost by less than 2 points) and 137 points. Going forward I do see this team as a top contender to make the playoffs but they will still need to have an incredible run to snag that ever desirable bye.

(-1) Mormon Super Soakers (7-2) - Having the second best record in the league is definitely a mark in your rankings favor. BUT 2 of those 7 wins have come while scoring less than 100 points and 3 out of the 9 weeks have seen this team not cross the century mark. The Super Soakers continue to look the favorite for the 2nd playoff bye due to their record and current remaining schedule and I foresee a 10-4 record incoming for them but we may be looking at a sheep in wolf's clothing.

(-1) BucketOFsauce (5-4) -  The 4 game win streak comes to an end, posting their lowest score of the last six weeks. Mahomes had one of his worst games in his career and Woody Marks got prevented from leaving his mark on the game, resulting in an agonizing loss by 4.12 points (Random aside 2021 had 7 games decided by less than 2 points the most of any season). Moving forward, this team is still in a great place as they have the #1 QB, #1 WR, and #6 RB for average weekly scoring. If they don't fumble this weeks matchup we should see another winning streak started for this team.

(+1) Jefferson Aeroplane (4-5) - I can sense confusion from the reader when they look at teams in the 5th and 6th spot. Allow me to present my arguments before message me with a bunch of question marks. First, the team averages 119 points per week, this beats the league median every week (except for week 5 where it was 119.65). Second, over the past 5 weeks the team ranks 6th, 6th, 7th, and 1st for RB, WR, TE, and Flex average scoring. Third, despite going 2-3 over that same time span they have the 3rd most scored points and faced the 2nd hardest schedule. All that said, 4 thru10 are probably all toss ups at this stage as all 7 teams sit at either 5-4 or 4-5 (Last year we had 4 teams at 5-4 or 4-5 through 9 weeks).

(+2) TakinMyTalents2Manila (5-4) -  No team in the league has the peaks and valleys as the "Talents." Ranging from 166.3 in Week 4 to 70.08 in Week 7. Overall, they are averaging 107 points per week and have failed to beat the weekly average in 6 of the 9 weeks this season. There is a real chance this team ends 7-7 and misses the playoffs on points. For now I will hold them at the mid point in the ranking until we see how injured Puka and Jones really are. 

(-2) Shaner (2x Champ) (4-5) - DK Metcalf being the weak link on the team was never on my bingo card; but maybe it should have been? Since 2022 his best fantasy ranking at wide receiver was 16th and in the 6 years he has been a pro, he has only been a top 10 WR once (2020). The 2xChamps finds themselves sub .500 for the moment but they have one of the easier schedules remaining and I wouldn't be surprised at an 8-6 finish assuming Lamar stays healthy and Bucky can return soon.

(-1) McBridesmaids (4-5) - From starting 4-1 to now sitting at 4-5, the McBridesmaids find themselves sliding even lower in the rankings. To add insult to injury, they have lost their last 2 games by a combined 8.66 points. Part of this slide is can be attributed to the fact they have ranked 9th, 8th, and 7th in Quarterback, Running Back, and Wide Receiving average weekly scoring respectively. Garret Wilson and Breece Hall coming back should help correct this slide (Yeah 2 Jets, I still don't really believe it either) but will it be enough to overcome the traffic jam that is the 4/5 win parkway?

(+1) It All Hurts! (formerly Like a Good Nabers and Bye Week) (4-5) - Don't look now but the champ ain't out of the runnning yet. Dropping 145.78 points for the high score of the week and winning the last 3 of 4. If Bowers is really back to form and the Ravens Defense is finally playing up to expectations we may see them continue to move up this list and making a real defense of their title. Hooray...

(-1) Gibbs Some (4-5) - Winning without the teams namesake always has to be an encouraging sign. Yes, technically Gibbs point contribution was the difference between winning and losing but 4.3 points could be found pretty much anywhere on the Free Agent Market. In other news, Rashee Rice has to be a welcome addition to the wide recieving corps. Since week 7, they are 5th in WR average scoring, putting up 13.7 points per week; the first 6 weeks they ranked 10th (9 points a week). Unfortunately, the Chiefs are on bye this week and that mean we will probably see pre-week 7 contribution numbers and possibly another mark in the Loss column. 

(-) Burrows Over Hoes (2-7) - Fun fact, through 9 weeks, the "Hoes" starting defense has contributed -1 points to their "Points For" total. They also  have 6 weeks of starting a defense that posted a negative number. That already tops last year's record of 4 weeks where a manager started a defense that scored negative points (And that was with 14 weeks).  Maybe starting the Chiefs Defense on their bye is the best call for them this week?

(-) Ballbusters (1-8) - When it rains it pours. Not only did they lose their starting QB (RIP Daniels) but they also managed to post the lowest score of the season. Through 9 weeks, they have crossed the 100 point threshold once and failed to cross 90 points 5 times. Maybe Baker can right the ship, but I doubt it for a team that is averaging 87 points and the best non-QB contributor this week will most likely be Keenan Allen. 

(-) To Infinity & Bijan (8-0) - Bijan and Dak took the week off but "Kraft Mac and TDs" took over and led the team to its 8th straight win. They are the first team in the league to score over 1000 points on the season. Would have been great to have a real challenge in week 8 but maybe by playoffs a team will show up to challenge them. Until then, the top will stay on top.

(-) Mormon Super Soakers (6-2) - The highest score of the week and the second straight week over 140. This team is cutting through the league more like a SPYRA than a Super Soaker. Currently ranking in the top 5 for QB (#4), RB (#4), WR (#2), and TE (#3) for avg weekly scoring by position. They only other team to be in the top 5 for each of those positions is the the team right above them in the standings. I think we may have the two byes for the playoffs already locked up.

(-) BucketOFsauce (5-3) -  Grabbing another win and topping 130 for the third time in 4 weeks. Now that the Buckets are through their big bye week Mahomes won't have to put up 25+ a game for this team to winning. This team is also supported by the number 1 weekly average scoring Wide Receiving Corps at 26 points a week or 13 per position (and Amon was on a bye this week). Looking ahead this team could be keep this streak going as the next real hurdle is week 13 against the Ladds.

(-) Hold My Ladds (4-4) - The Ladds keep holding on for wins despite injuries (RIP Skattebo). Honestly this is a testament to the front office doggedness, with the most moves in the league at 43 waiver adds and 3 trades. These adjustments have really paid off, with the 2nd most points scored in the last 6 weeks and finding rosters that have put up 130+ in 4 of those 6 weeks(I am writing this pre waivers so I fully expect the Ladds to outbid me by $1 to guarantee Tracy add)*.
*Editors Note: While this prediction was correct, it did not account for the 6 other bids

(-) Shaner (2x Champ) (4-4) - Lamar going down has cramped the Shaners chance about as much as it did the Ravens. Losing 3 of the 4 games Jackson was out and failing to cross 100 points in the last 2. With JSN back from bye and Lamar expected to play this week (where I predict 40 spot from Jackson this week against the Dolphins) this team should bounce back and find itself above .500 once again.

(-) Jefferson Aeroplane (4-4) - 2 win system anyone? Having the third highest score of the week and adding in L always has to hurt. The team continues to perform though, through 8 weeks only 1 team has posted above 100 points every time (Maybe I should move that mark to 110 as the league mean this season is 108.60?). With the second hardest schedule of the year, the Aeroplanes just have to keep trucking and hope something breaks their way come playoff time.

(-) McBridesmaids (4-4) - Hubris thine name is McBridesmaids. Losing the closest matchup of the week by 5.34 points; to double the pain, he left 15.4 points on the bench. I expect this team to continue to be volatile in score and average on record for the rest of the season as it will rely solely on Josh Allen to get them to the promised land.

(+1) TakinMyTalents2Manila (4-4) -  Who knew Joe Flacco could save 3 fantasy teams this year. With a clutch pickup in week 8, the Talents were able secure a win and get back to .500 (It was the second lowest total in a win this season but hey a win is a win).  It will be interesting to see how this team looks in 4 weeks as they face the 4 highest scoring teams in the league in that time span. This team does have the ability to score points though as they currently hold the season high at 166.3 (week 4) but the also have put up the second lowest number of points in a week at 70.08 (week 7).

(-1) Gibbs Some (3-5) - Bye week 7 hit this team like a truck, knocking them out of survivor and dropping them to 3-5 on the season. With Walker and Gibbs back, and Nix finally unlocked, I expect Gibbs Some to starting getting some wins and finally moving up the leaderboard and rankings.  I know I have said that almost every week but they have the number 3 QB and RB for weekly average scoring which has to translate at some point. Unfortunately the also have the 12th ranked flex spot for weekly average scoring which hampers the teams overall consistency.

(-) It All Hurts! (formerly Like a Good Nabers and Bye Week) (3-5) - Finding their third win of the season has Hurts and Co firmly out of the basement for now. However, with Jalen on a bye this week, they will be hard pressed to cross the 100 point threshold and find its 4th win this week.  Maybe Lamar returning will resurrect King Henry's fantasy value this year as 12.84 points a week for a 60 dollar salary spend ain't cutting it. Also, Bowers coming back might spark joy(and points); lets just hope it isn't too little to late for the reigning champs.

(-) Burrows Over Hoes (2-6) - 707 points through 8 weeks seems... not good? It isn't the worst we have seen, in the P.K. (post kicker era), that honor goes to BucketOFsauce last season with 678 points through 8 weeks. So could be worse, but it could also be a lot better. Maybe Tracy can save this team but I expect it will more likely see the average score for this team bump from 88 a week to 98 a week, which will at least look nicer when it comes time to mark a new tally in the L column.

(-) Ballbusters (1-7) - "Momma always said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say nothing." So, I will say, this is a team in the league, it has players. It somehow doesn't have the least amount of points scored through 8 weeks. BUT technically, that saying is a double negative, so I will mention, this team is dead last in average scoring for QB, WR, and TE. Now that Kittle and Daniels are back, I think this team might be improved enough to make the bottom bracket race a bit more interesting.

 (-) To Infinity & Bijan (7-0) - Dak Prescott is going to be a league winner, I am calling it now. The number 4 overall fantasy option through 7 weeks for $2 is amazing value and one of two key reasons this team stays atop the power rankings. The other, the TE spot, averaging 15.4 points a game, which isn't just the best overall for TE, it is also beats the best WR weekly average scoring (13.4 per roster spot by BucketOFsauce) by 2 whole points. Did I mention Bijan is on this roster as well, who is just the #3 RB in fantasy and averaging 21.7 points a game. Just a lot of words to say, the top team stays on top this week.

(+2) Mormon Super Soakers (5-2) - Turns out Ja'Marr just needed himself a "good 'ol cup of Joe" to get back into rhythm. With back to back to back games of 20+ points and tying for 3rd most targets in a game ever in week 7, it looks like Chase is back to being one of the best receivers in football. Combine that with the Drake Maye pickup, who is somehow better than Tom Brady already. Maye just broke Brady's completion record in a game (91.3% > 88.5%) and has currently tied Brady with 4 games of 200 passing yards, 2 tds, and a 135+ passer rating in a single season for the franchise. At this pace, I am seeing the word bye appear next to this team for Week 15.

(+4) BucketOFsauce (4-3) -  The best player in fantasy right now is Patrick Mahomes (which makes perfect sense  when you consider he leads the Chiefs in pass yards, rushing yards, and total TDs). That plus the best WR core on a points per week basis has the 'sauce sitting at 4-3 and the 4th most points scored through 7 weeks. I am still left wondering why they had 3 DEF on their roster and of the 3 they chose Miami of all teams to start but it hasn't hurt their 4 week streak of scoring 110+ points. 

(-1) Hold My Ladds (3-4) - "Crazy that you could score 147 points and still lose to 4 teams" has to be ringing in the Ladds ears.  They put up 137.22 points this week, the 5th most, and still lost (It is now the 3rd most points ever scored in a loss). Outside of the L column ticking up, the team is looking like a real contender, scoring above 130 points in 4 of the past 5 weeks. Over those same weeks they have had the number 1 ranked RB starters and number 4 ranked WR starters in weekly average scoring (74 points per game for those 4 positions). If McCaffery can stay healthy and Cam doesn't break his head imitating the juggernaut, than this will be a scary team come playoffs.

(-3) Shaner (2x Champ) (4-3) - When your roster scores 1 TD across all skill positions you're going to have a hard time winning. It also means you become the next victim in the survivor pool and break your 6 week streak of 100+ points scored. Luckily, for the Shaners it looks like Lamar will return this week which should off-set the missing Bucky points. I am calling it now Cade Otton will be the start of the week for TE.

(+2) Jefferson Aeroplane (4-3) - Davante Adams had 3 TDs on 35 yards receiving, that ranks 9th all time for fewest yards needed for 3 scores, which is still 3x as many TDs as Justin Jefferson has had all season. The Aeroplanes have scored the 3rd most "Points For" and have face the 2nd most "Points Against" which means this team might be better than their record but until the WRs start showing up consistently I leave them in the middle of the pack.

(-1) McBridesmaids (4-3) - No team was probably more impacted by a player being off, than the McBrides. They only had 1 player on bye, but when that player is 20% of your total scoring, it really hampers your ability to win. Even with Allen back, this team will struggle to be competitive with Garret Wilson out and their fantasy run game ranking dead last in the league.

(+2) Gibbs Some (3-4) - Is this team sneaky good, maybe? They are 1 of only 2 teams that have scored above 150 twice all season and have posted 6 straight weeks of 100+ points. Now that Rice has served his suspension, this team has a wide receiver to compliment the RB tandem of Gibbs and Jacobs. Looking forward, I could see this team jumping a bit higher in the rankings as soon as Nico is out of concussion protocol.

(-4) TakinMyTalents2Manila (3-4) -  It is never a good sign when 50% of your points comes from 1 player in a given week. Posting the 2nd lowest score of the season in Week 7; this is the 3rd time the team has scored below 90 all year (league average is 108.01). Going into week 8 they will have 6 players on a bye so they will finally have to make some moves as they are currently sit last in transactions per team at 4 on the season. Maybe the best thing about this team is they have a great name for the upcoming rest of the season "The fall of Rome (into) oDOOMze" (wordy I know but you get it).

(-1) It All Hurts! (formerly Like a Good Nabers and Bye Week) (2-5) -  There is a three team race to the Sacko this year and the current front runner to be first out of the running is Jalen Hurts and co. Which is just a nice way to say, this team is in a bad spot. When Nabers is still your in your top 5 for points contributed on the season (a player that has been out for 3 weeks) you know this team is struggling to find points. Hopefully King Henry and his (Bam) Knight(s) can find a path forward for last years champ.

(+1) Burrows Over Hoes (2-5) - Someone needs to tell the Hoes that this is the year of old man Quarterbacks, not old man Running Backs. Barkley and Kamara have severely disappointed ranking 23rd and 25th in rushing yards with 0 games over 100 yards all season. At least this team's wide receivers combined for 30.80 points this week (Deebo provided the trailing zero to that scoring total). I do think this team will find itself in the lower playoff bracket but I don't see them crashing all the way to the bottom yet.

(-1) Ballbusters (1-6) - Speaking of the bottom... 11th, 11th, 12th, are the average weekly scoring rankings for the Running Back, Wide Receiver, and Tight End position for this team. Averaging just 39.3 points per week from those 5 positions (for context "To Infinity & Bijan" is averaging 75.4 points a week from those same positions), this team is on the fast track to cooler duty. 

 (-) To Infinity & Bijan (6-0) - Turns out, Bijan plus the Bills defense equals infinity yards. The only undefeated team left in the league has posted above 125 points for the 3rd straight week and the 4th time in 5 weeks. Barring anything catastrophic, I don't know if they will even whiff losing again until possibly week 10. The team's namesake has contributed the most points to the teams "Points For" at 115, yet that is still only 15% of total points accumulated; there are 2 other players on the roster that have also accumulated over 100 points for team, Achane at 108 and Prescott at 103. No other team has more than 2 players above that threshold and four teams don't even have 1 player over the 100 mark.

(-) Shaner (2x Champ) (4-2) - The champs are continuing a strong campaign for their 3rd title. With not 1, not 2, not 3,  but 4 WR's scoring over 15 points in a week. From what I can tell, this is first time that a lineup with 4 starting WR have crossed that threshold since we joined Sleeper (Davante's Inferno had 4 WR score 15+ in Week 2 last year but JSN was on his bench). Once Lamar and Bucky return, there might be a world where they don't drop a game before the championship match.

(+7) Hold My Ladds (3-3) - Are the Giants good now? Even if they aren't, Dart and Skattebo are good for fantasy. Ever since Jaxson got the start in Week 3, the Ladds have gone 3-1 and posted scores of 130, 143, 103, 153. That is the most "Points For" across that same 4 week time span. Along with them is McCaffrey continuing to carry the entire 49ers offense on his back and Pickens doing his best CeeDee impression in Dallas. This team has been on a hot streak that doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon.

(+1) Mormon Super Soakers (4-2) - 12, 3, 5, 12, 1, 11. These numbers represent where the 2 starting WR for the Super Soakers have ranked in combined points each week. That is a maddening pattern that makes it very hard to properly place this team. Luckily they currently have the best back in the league in Jonathan Taylor and TJ Warren is Brock 2.0. Those two look like they can carry any wide receiving core over the finish line. 

(-2) TakinMyTalents2Manila (3-3) -  The Puka/Stafford stack doesn't work as well when one of them is hurt and the other one doesn't have to throw because the Baltimore defense can't stop the run. At least Jeanty seems to have found a groove and the Broncos D are who we thought they were. If the pattern of weekly scores holds for this team, 112, 82, 98, 166, 127, 85, then this week should be in the 110 range. If that pattern breaks, this team will have some real problems for the next couple of weeks (see week 8 also known as bye-a-geddon).

(-2) McBridesmaids (4-2) - When Tyjae Spears is your best running back, you might not have running backs. At least they still have Olave... wait, a hip injury? Okay, but they have Garret Wilson, no, a knee injury? Good thing they got Quentin Johnson off waivers, oh..., his hamstring huh? Trey McBride to the promised land (of 6-8) then!

(+3) BucketOFsauce (3-3) -  Don't look now but the Sacko is 3-3 and .500 for the first time ever. They have 3 straight weeks of 119+ and are the third team to cross the 700 points threshold for points scored on the season. With Mahomes and D'Andre Swift leading the rushing attack (and I guess passing attack for Mahomes) and Addison coming off bye, this team looks capable of moving up the power ranks.

(-1) Jefferson Aeroplane (3-3) - Sometimes you look at your roster and say "If I just had a different schedule, I would be 6-0." Well it turns out, there is a tool that will take your output each week and compare to the rest of the league. When I look at all the different possible timelines, at best, this roster gets you a 4-2 record (4 times) and a 3-3 record (8 times). Which just means, strawman-me lost the argument this week and this team is just average.

(+2) It All Hurts! (formerly Like a Good Nabers and Bye Week) (2-4) -  Hurt(s) so good! It  probably hurt doubly good (that makes sense right?) because the Raiders defense was their third highest scorer, which is awesome if you are a Raiders fan but worrisome as a fantasy owner. At least Derrick Henry scored double digit points for the 2nd time this season and Zach Ertz of all people scored a TD (fun fact he is 10th all time on the TE TD list). Sometimes, fantasy don't feel like it should (last Mellencamp reference I promise). 

(-1) Gibbs Some (2-4) - I didn't want to have to write about TEs on Gibbs Some again this week but here we are. Jackson Hawes sure was a choice. Good thing they didn't lose by less than what Dawson Knox scored (8.4 points). They lost was by 5.68 points? Well, at least it wasn't the closest loss on the season (just the third loss of the year by less than 6 points for this team). Luckily, the Bills are on a bye this week so there is only 1 viable option for the TE spot. 

(+1) Ballbusters (1-5) -  The median score for week 6 was 106.1, the highest the Ballbusters have scored all year is 107.72. When the average score of the league is your highest score on the season, there isn't much to be excited for most teams. However, there may be a glimmer of light piercing through the darkness. (A burst of light-balls you could say?) Daniels looks to be healthy and Kittle is on the eve of returning; getting those two back in the starting lineup plus a Vit(d)al pickup off the waiver and maybe not all hope is lost. 

(-1) Burrows Over Hoes (1-5) - 511 points through 6 weeks is rough. They are the only team that doesn't have a player who has contributed at least 85 or more points to their "Points For" total for the year. On top of that, only 1 position ranks in the top 8 for average weekly scoring (WR at #7, averaging 10.7 points per game per WR slot). At some point Saquon may come out of his funk and find this team a few wins but it might be too little too late.

 (-) To Infinity & Bijan (5-0) - Only 1 team left undefeated through five 5 weeks; even the NFL couldn't manage that (the last time there were no NFL teams undefeated by week 5,  it was 2014 and the Cards and Bengals were the last standing undefeated). Not only is their loss column infinitely less than 1 but there are averaging 130 points a week, 9 points more than the next highest. The scariest thing about this team is how evenly spread the point production has been, with 5 players, Robinson, Achane, Williams, Prescott, and Pittman each roughly 10% of the teams overall production. No other team is as balanced, which means they can survive bye weeks and a possible an injury or two. Only to complete the prophecy and take 2nd at the end of the year.

(-) Shaner (2x Champ) (3-2) - For a team that has consistently scored 108+ points a week, a record of 3-2 has to be incredibly frustrating. Ah, fantasy, such a fickle mistress. There is a bright side here, even with Lamar out and Bucky out, this team cleared 125 and can even claim they started their optimal lineup for the week (Okay, maybe leaving the active Defense spot empty, after Seattle scored -6, would have been a better call but my point stands). As long as they can keep scoring above 108 a week, I will be hard pressed to drop them much lower.

(+1) TakinMyTalents2Manila (3-2) -  I am sure we all had Etienne at a top 10 RB this year, right? (consensus ranking had him at 31) Combine that with Puka's historic pace of 1,999 yards for a WR and this team may continue to find itself at the top of the rankings. "But they are 3-2 and 4th in the overall standings," you say. I counter with, while that is true strawman in my head, they are also 3rd in total points scored and 2nd in potential points scored possible for the season.

(-1) McBridesmaids (4-1) - I am still not sure how a team that is averaging a weekly total of 14 points total from 2 starting RB spots has 4 wins but here we are. Credit where credit is due though, they are averaging a league leading 28.2 points out of the WR role which is incredibly impressive considering their individual WR ranks are; #5 (Wilson), #8 (Johnstons), #21(Shaheed), #29 (Olave), #35 (London). This is a lot of words to say they are finding the hot hand each week, so hats (helmets?) off to them.

(-) Mormon Super Soakers (3-2) - What's worse than scoring 125.9 points and losing? How about 131.72 and losing; which is the 4th most points scored in a loss in Danica Bowl history. The rookies continue to shine for this team, Egbuka has 5 TDs through 5 games, the most by a rookie WR ever and Tyler Warren is mimicking Bowers rookie year with 307 rec yards (Bowers had 313 through 5 weeks). If Ja'Marr Chase can continue to Ja'Marr with Flacco throwing him balls and Taylor doesn't get hurt, we may see them inch ever closer to that podium ranking.  

(+3) BucketOFsauce (2-3) -  The Jordan Addison touchdown might have saved both the Viking's and BucketOFsauce's hopes this year. Maybe a tad hyperbolic for being a quarter of the way through the season, but only slightly. This team really needed a win. They currently have the 4th highest points scored on the year but it doesn't mean much when you have faced the 3rd most "Points Against". The Flex position continues to remain the question for this team, ranking 11th on average weekly scoring. With bye weeks upon us, finding  the correct start will continue to be difficult, but if they can manage it maybe we see them at .500 for the first time ever.

(-1) Gibbs Some (2-3) - Before last year, I would have thought it was insane to start two TEs. This year, Gibbs Some, could actually can make a claim to start 3 with Kincaid, Goedert, and Pitts all being better than any of his other options. Now, is that a strength or a weakness? The ranking will give you a clue if you can't decide. Sitting in dead last on flex positional scoring and having to choose between the Mim(inimum) viable or an actual Pitt(s) has to be tough but if they can't figure it out, then it is going to be long a season.

(-1) Jefferson Aeroplane (3-2) - Currently the definition of consistent scoring, while they are only  the 9th highest ceiling at126, they have the 2nd highest floor at 103.  The only thing more cryptic than that last statement has to be AJ Brown's current season. Technically he has more points through 5 weeks this year than last year (he also missed weeks 2-4 and had a bye week 5). Thank goodness for Rico Dowdle and his 206 rushing yards. With 289 yards on the season, Dowdle is currently in 18th for rushing yards on the season. That puts him ahead of Alvin Kamara, Jacory Croskey-Merrit, Christian McCaffrey, and Saquon Barkley.

(-1) Hold My Ladds (2-3) - Well we can scratch the name change campaign I think. With Hampton going down and Worthy fighting through a bum ankle, the Ladds find themselves up against it. On the bright side, Pickens continues to look like a WR1 and McCaffrey is reminding everyone why he was a top 10 fantasy pick.  If the team can just find a TE that puts up double digit points on a weekly basis they might be able to challenge more consistently but their scoring output is more erratic than a live wire that needs fixing (points scored each week 81, 84, 130, 143, 103).

(-) Burrows Over Hoes (1-4) - 4 teams topped 100 points this week and lost, the first time since week 13 of 2022. For that matchup, the Hoes also scored over 100 and lost (124.30 - 104.54). The starting TE on both teams? Mark Andrews. Coincident, I think not. Factoids aside, this team actually doesn't need much to turn the season around, just a defense that scores above his weekly avg (-1.4 points) and figuring out which QB to stream weekly.  If both those can be adjusted, playoffs, I believe, are still possible.

(-) Bye Week (formerly Like a Good Nabers) (1-4) - When the 5th highest contributor to your season point total is Romeo Doubs at 35 points, you may be having lineup issues (for reference, every other manager's 5th highest point getter is above 40). To add salt to the wound, this is the first time since Week 13 of '23 that Bye Week (then Rolling With Mahomes) has scored less than 90 points in a week. May I just suggest a team name change to "It all Hurts."

(-) Ballbusters (1-4) -  66.74 points is the new low on the season, which still isn't the lowest all time (that would be yours truly with 34 points in Week 12 of 2022). There is a reasonable excuse for how bad the team has looked through 5 weeks though. Outside of week 2, the Ballbusters have lost at least 1 player to injury mid-matchup. Now, that fact doesn't help rankings but it at least gives them an out when there are two of them wearing the "I suck at fantasy" shirts next year. 

 (+1) To Infinity & Bijan (4-0) - If I had just waited a week, I would have looked like a genius.  Posting 155 in week 4, they are they only undefeated team left in the league. You could argue, the competition has been a tad thin as Bijan and the boys have faced the least amount of "Points Against" but they have also scored the most "Points For." Through 4 weeks, only 1 team has topped 135 twice, and that is why I have them in first in the rankings.

(-1) Shaner (2x Champ) (3-1) - Posting 108 is a respectable number in a loss but I still feel uneasy about assigning the 2xChamp this spot right now. Losing the top two most productive members of your roster hurts any team. Luckily the bench depth comes into play here as Caleb Williams looks like an actual fantasy relevant QB(though on a bye this week) and Charbonnet continues to get goal line work, so this team should be okay moving forward. Editor's note: this write-up was made pre roster change where Williams was dropped for Michael Carter.

(+2) McBridesmaids (3-1) - I still question $78 dollars on Johnston but there is no denying it has worked out great for the McBrides (Some could say "He's lovin' it"). While the RB position remains a question mark, having the overall #1 in fantasy and WR #4 & #6 can go a long way to covering up that handicap. 

(+4) TakinMyTalents2Manila (2-2) - I told you they could fix their tinker stinkering and they did so with a bang; 166 is the new high mark on the season. If Puka stays healthy and Jeanty's "chill-until-I-kill" ready stance is for real, then this team will continue to put up strong numbers.  With bye's coming up though, lineup sit/starts become that much harder to call so we shall see if this is a new trend or a one week sit/start miracle.

(-2) Mormon Super Soakers (3-1) -  A win is a win is a win. But when that win is just 3 points to a team that lost its best player, you have to be concerned with future outcomes. Drake Maye is the #4 QB this season but I would argue this is a "circumstance of environment" rather than a "Drake Maye is hands down a top 10 QB in the NFL." The Patriots have only played a top 20 passing defense once (Panthers at #9)  and have the 2nd easiest strength of schedule the rest of the year. That is a lot of words to say, great find on Maye. If RJ or TreVeyon can become a true RB2 then this team will continue to find success.

(-) Gibbs Some (1-3) - If, after the draft, you were told "you're team will have the 4th most points on the year," you would assume your record would at least be .500. Instead, that team sits 8th in the standings and 6th in these power rankings. That L column may get another notch next week as both Walker and Gibbs are on their byes. Maybe Mims continues to go to the max and they turn this record around, but right now, they are primed to qualify for the 6th place spot purely on points.

(-3) Jefferson Aeroplane (2-2) - "Hello, yes, I would like to speak to your refund department about a one AJ Brown? I was promised the real thing, not a guy from the stands with his jersey on." 7 yards on 9 targets is tied for the 3rd worst performance by a WR with 9+ targets in a game. This team will live or die on Brown being at least a WR2 the rest of season, so expect this ranking to drop further next week.

(+3) Hold My Ladds (2-2) - If there is any team I have too low in the standings, it has to be the Ladds (who I am now campaigning to be renamed "O Hampton my Hampton"). McCaffery continues to look like his '23 version rather than his '24 version and Pickens might actually be a legit WR1. If QB and TE can be figured out, the rest of the league might have to hold on.

(-2) BucketOFsauce (1-3) - They got over the league average this week, posting 119.5 points! Unfortunately, they also played the team that set the new season high. I don't think the record tells the whole story, this team isn't Sacko material. Mahomes will have to keep throwing to keep KC relevant and Woody Marks looks like he is about to take a bigger role in Houston. If byes are piloted correctly then 7-7 and a shot at the playoffs is still on the table.

(-) Burrows Over Hoes (1-3) - Maybe Saquon is still tired from last year? He is averaging 3.3 ypc, the lowest of his career. Combine that with Montgomery taking a week off (9 carries for 12 yards...) and Kamara unexpectedly being in a committee, and the Hoes find themselves in RB hell. It doesn't help that Brown, Samuel, and Smith are WR2 in name and WR3 during the game. Until someone steps up on this roster I can't place them any higher ranked than the injury ward that is the next two teams.

(-2) Bye Week (formerly Like a Good Nabers) (1-3) - "Nabers going down is a huge blow to this team," is something I would have said last year, this year he was looking more like a WR2 with upside.  With Henry looking like Théoden pre Gandalf, and Bowers unable to find the end zone, this team has more issues than one WR. While the door isn't shut on any team yet, it will be a miracle if this team does break Wormtongue's curse.

(-) Ballbusters (1-3) - Gracing the win column for the first time this season must be a relief (could you imagine going 0-11?). Unfortunately, the good news ends there. Having already lost Kittle, Conner, Evans, in the first 3 weeks. They can now add Benson and Hill to that list of players (for those of you playing along at home that is $98 of their $200 Auction Salary on IR). At least Jayden might be back and Keenan Allen is acting like it is 2019 again? 

(+1) Shaner (2x Champ) (3-0) - One of two teams undefeated and one of only two teams that have topped 100 points each week. The depth is a bit of a worry, but Lamar should be able to carry most matchups as he has scored 30+ points all three weeks and is the first player to reach 100 fantasy points on the season (Last season we didn't have a player with 100+ points till week 4). With JSN maintaining a 40% target share and Juwan Johnson showing he isn't a flash in the pan, this team is looking like it could go the distance.

 (-1) To Infinity & Bijan (3-0) - Just a bit outside on my call of 160 points this week. Really, the only reason they are dropped in ranking is entirely predicated on CeeDee missing several games. This team is still solid and will continue to post W's if Marvin Harrison Jr. remembers his job involves catching a football. Fun fact, the TE spot on this team is averaging 18.8 points a week; the last team to average over 14 points a game at the TE position won the 2024 title.

(+2) Mormon Super Soakers (2-1) -  Gambling on rookies is always risky. Sometimes it doesn't pan out, sometimes, though, you find insane value. Egbuka and Warren are showing incredible returns for $11 dollars of draft capital (add Burden in for $2 more and you get 83 fantasy points on the year for $13). If Chase can remain relevant and Taylor can stay healthy, this team will continue to move up the rankings.

(+3) Jefferson Aeroplane (2-1) - My FAAB for a QB. Is Daniel Jones legit? Is Geno Smith a good fantasy option? These are the questions that will plague this team all season.  At least the Eagles remembered that AJ Brown can provide something on offense. On a positive note, the team does has 4 players over 40 points through 3 weeks, a mark no other team can claim. If the TE and QB spots could just be figured out, they could really threaten the top teams.

(+5) McBridesmaids (2-1) - The McBridesmaids is currently top 3 for average scoring for QB, WR, TE, and Def positions. So why 5th in the power rankings? The RB ranking of 12th reveals the answer, averaging just 12.2 points between 2 running back spots is a huge red flag. The 11th ranked RB tandem in the league (Ballbusters) are averaging 17 points for the same 2 spots through 3 weeks. If this stat doesn't improve, neither will the ranking.

(+5) Gibbs Some (1-2) - With the highest score of the season so far and notching their first regular season win since week 9 of last season, Gibbs and Co are one of two teams with a losing record that has a positive "Points For" to "Points Against" ratio. I do have reservations about putting this team this high when their 3rd biggest contributor is the Vikings Def, but for now, we will believe in the potential of Walker and Jacobs to carry this team into .500 land. 

(-4) BucketOFsauce (1-2) - I got a little excited as the current reigning Sacko found their way to a convincing win last week. We were reminded this team really only has a solid position out of the possible 6. Ranking 1st in average WR scoring is amazing, ranking 8th or worst in RB, TE, Flex, and Def is not. This team has scored below 100 points 2 out of the 3 weeks (league avg is 104.75) and needs to find another avenue to score points if I am going to justify puting them any higher.

(+1) TakinMyTalents2Manila (1-2) - A bold choice to start Jake Browning this week. That has been the theme for this team throughout the year, bold picks that haven't really panned out. Currently ranked last in start/sit accuracy; leaving have left 60 points sitting on their bench through 3 weeks. If they do manage to put it all together they will flip the script fast and I believe they can and will fix it and find themselves sitting at 2-2 come next rankings.

(-1) Like a Good Nabers (1-2) - When your Defense is your third highest scoring contributor, you know it hasn't been a good week. The problem is, I don't know if there is a realistic shot a better outcomes in the future. This team's ceiling through 3 games is 103, below the current league average of 104, and is facing the loss of another starter with McLaurin possibly missing time. Honestly, I could just point to them having to double stack Giants WR's and you would completely understand this ranking. 

(+1) Burrows Over Hoes (1-2) - Mark Andrews and David Montgomery really tried to steal this win for the Hoes on Monday night (unfortunately they also started the Raven's Defense). If Saquon didn't have his worst performance since week 6 of last year, we might be looking at 2-1 record right now, but ifs and buts don't really help in fantasy (or anywhere really). They do have any easier matchup next week and should find themselves at .500 at the conclusion of week 4.

(+1) Hold My Ladds (1-2) - The rookie risk finally paid off for the Ladds with Hampton and Skattebo combing for 41.1 points. But... 1 week a pattern does not make. If McCaffrey stays healthy and the Cardinals find a passing game, maybe there is room for upward mobility? However, with the QB and WR spots still huge question marks for this team I am hesitant to put them any higher than 11th. 

(-8) Ballbusters (0-3) - I said if they were 0-3 I would rank them 10th... so 12th it is. Potential is all well and good but if it hasn't materialized by now, will it ever? The Ballbusters have the 2nd lowest points scored through 3 weeks and have (read, had) only 1 player that has contributed more than 40 points through 3 weeks for this team (Jayden Daniels). Now with Connor and Evans out, this team's chances of getting back into the playoff picture are slim. Maybe there is still gold on the waiver wire, but I betting they are more likely to find pyrite than anything.

 (-) To Infinity & Bijan (2-0) - At this point in the season I don't think anyone can argue with this placing. Undefeated and with the most points scored through 2 weeks, this team appears unstoppable at this point. Even when byes hit, they are poised to stay on top with a bench of Golden, Judkins, and Jordan Love ready to step in. It might be early but I am calling my shot here, this team puts up 160 in week 3.

(-) Shaner (2x Champ) (2-0) - With the waiver wire add of week 2, Juwan Johnson and the rest of the Shaners cruised to an easy victory. Add in Lamar topping 30 for the second straight time and Seattle clocking inas the number 2 fantasy defenses makes this is the only other team that that has scored 110+ points in both matchups this year.

(+6) BucketOFsauce (1-1) - The Sun God came out to catch balls this week and is a big reason I am pulling the Bucket out of the cellar.  Mahomes is having to throw more and Addison is coming off suspension after this week. There are a lot of positives for the team going forward. If Higgins and Chubb continue to remain relevant, maybe this team can found itself in the upper bracket come playoff time.

(-1) Ballbusters (0-2) - I am struggling to justify a 2 loss team in the top half of the rankings but hear me out. They have the number 11 WR on the bench, Mayfield is a comparable sub for Daniels moving forward and the threat of Evans, Hill, and Jeudy should be good enough for 100+ points a week. Maybe the team is just a little to TD dependent and maybe the Bengals and Cards run games are just that bad and maybe I am going with my gut over the stats but I am leaving them in the top 4 this week. (If they are 0-3 this time next week then 10th place it is.)

(+5) Mormon Super Soakers (1-1) - Jonathan Taylor is clearly benefiting from a QB that can complete a pass and with the 4th highest "Points For" through 2 games, so are the Super Soakers. Emeka Egbuka looks like a legit candidate for OROY and if Ja'Marr Chase can remain relevant with Jake Browning throwing to him; this team might actually be better than the sum of its parts.

(-2) Jefferson Aeroplane (2-0) - I could copy and paste what I wrote last week here, AJ and Justin combined for 14.80 (a .7 increase from week!). Geno Smith did his best job to actively lose the matchup, throwing 3 picks and failing to cross 4 points. meaning the Aeroplane, for the second straight week had the smallest margin of victory. If they can't find a QB and the starting WRs continue to consistently fail to cross 20 points combined, this team is going to live in the .500 realm for the rest of the season.

(+1) TakinMyTalents2Manila (1-1) - Losing and going up a rank, such is the fantasy power rankings. This uptick has more to do with the potential of the roster, 42.9 points were left on the bench this week and there is plenty of time in the season to correct this managerial oversight moving forward. 

(-3) Like a Good Nabers (1-1) - Having a player go down with injury before posting any points is always a tough way to start the week. It didn't help that Derrick Henry and Jalen Hurts also combined for a measly 11.84 points. But with Brock running decoy routes until his knee fully heals and teams clearly scheming to stop Henry, this team is going to struggle to find that consistent second group of points. Which means the Good Nabers are doing their best Giants impression and letting Malik do 99% of the heavy lifting on offense.

(-3) Burrows Over Hoes (1-1) - Burrow going down is not the nail in the coffin for this team. With both Rodgers and Herbert on the bench, the Hoes really can recover from that loss (Can Mader though?). No, the issue lies with the starting TE and the Flex.  Andrews is averaging 1 point a week (with rounding), which is the worst TE performance by a mile. Not counting the Ladds, who are in 11th for TE avg scoring, the rest of the league is getting 9.53 points from the Tight End position. While the Flex part of the roster is averaging a measly 14.8 points a week which is the second worst in the league. If those don't improve this team will continue to find itself near the bottom of this list.

(-3) McBridesmaids (1-1) - Two elite fantasy QBs is an amazing thing in a superflex league... in reality Goff is only starting when Allen is on bye. Sure the potential of points looks amazing, but unlike other teams, this potential is unlikely to ever materialize. This team will live and die completely on Josh Allen, as the WR group eerily resemble the Cardinals WR group; playing second fiddle to McBride (so congrats on best team/name synergy?). At least the Quentin Johnston overpay is showing some returns.

(+1) Gibbs Some (0-2) - If this was the 2 win system, Gibbs and co would technically have gone 1-1 this week. This does mean they have earned the dubious honor of being the first team to top 100 points in a week and not come away with the victory. Moving forward, this roster still has too many uncertainties going into week 3. Is there a WR1 on this roster, or is just 3 WR2s in a trench coat? Is Kenneth Walker better with less touches? Can Bo Nix be a consistent fantasy QB? As long as these questions remain, this team will live near the bottom of the totem pole.

(-1) Hold My Ladds (0-2) - To say it has been a rough start for this team would be a massive understatement. Yes, they have had the hardest schedule to start the season. Yes, the roster wasn't the lowest scoring of the week, and yes, technically the optimal starters could have scored 112.40. But this roster and its rookies are going to be inconsistent at best. With the league average score through two weeks at 101.75 and the Ladds averaging 82.16 points; Skattebo can't run over enough defenders to keep this team competitive at this point.

 (+2) To Infinity & Bijan (1-0) - Bijan and Co continue to roll just like they did last year.  All but 1 skill player ranked in the top 20 for their respective position rankings and the number 3 RB for the week was even left on the bench! This team currently looks like the one to beat (at least before bye weeks start). 

(+2) Shaner (2x Champ) (1-0) - Bucky may not have gotten off to the hottest of starts but Lamar sure did (fantasy wise). JSN is currently sitting with an incredible 56.5% target share, and looks poised to be a top 5 fantasy WR this year. Croskey-Merrit may actually turn out to be the steal of the draft, (week 1 and overacting... nah?) Posting the third highest score of the week this team looks capable of repeating the 110+ score weekly. 

(-2) Ballbusters (0-1) - As a reminder, this is a power ranking, not a standings recap, hence why a team with a losing record is at this spot. If Kittle plays 1 more drive, this L flips to a W. Kittle going on IR isn't even the biggest question for this team but rather, do we continue to start Hill (as of writing I just meant because the Miami offense sucks, not because he sucks as a person but there is that too) or old man Keenan Allen who is looking like his old self upon returning to the Chargers.

(+1) Jefferson Aeroplane (1-0) - A win is a win but with combined 14.10 points  from $97 dollars in draft capital does not bode will for continued success. With Purdy doing his best Brock Osweiler impression and Chuba still playing for the Panthers, there is a good chance this team finds the bottom of the list real quick.

(+2) Like a Good Nabers (1-0) - This just in; Derrick Henry is good at football, the Giants might just be the worse team in the league, and running two WRs from Green Bay may actually be a viable strategy. All that said, this rating is predicated on Bowers being healthy. Should that not be the case then I may have to move Dbacks77 even higher...

(-2) Burrows Over Hoes (0-1) - This is where I lose everyone with this ranking, putting the team that scored the lowest score this week at the 6 spot. Honestly though, this team isn't that bad.  Maybe this is what we see the rest of the season from Montgomery and the Lions but I refuse to believe Burrow, Barkley and Smith repeat week 1's performances. Maybe next week if its Deja Vu all over again, then I drop them to "cheeksville."

(+5) Dbacks77 (1-0) - I questioned the efficacy of having multiple Jets and Saints on the same starting roster, what I forgot to consider was Josh Allen. On any other team, he would be league winner, here I think he keeps Frank from being Sacko. With London possibly missing a game and Olave permanently "Questionable", it will be interesting to see where this team finds the other 60+ points needed to win weekly. 

(+1) TakinMyTalents2Manila (1-0) - How does the rhyme go? Zay Flowers bring Week 1 wins? Something like that. While it is still early in the season, I think there is an outside shot that Flowers could be a top 10 WR this year. Sam LaPorta continued to look great (fantasy wise at least, mustache wise not so much) and if Puka remains healthy (big if) this team has a chance to be a .500 team. 

(+2) BucketOFsauce (0-1) - Mahomes to Kelce 9 years on, can still produce. If King Henry hadn't hard carried, there was a real shot of the Sauce finding a win for the first time in 38 weeks. Between Brown, Pearsall, Higgins, and Swift, someone is bound to collect yards and when two of them do, we may see a W or two before too long.

(-2) Mormon Super Soakers (0-1) - Two of your top three points getters for the team this week have a combined 2 NFL games played. Add in Jonathan Taylor sitting in the 2nd half because Miami only brought their special teams to Indianapolis and you can mark off the first loss of the season.  If T Law continues to be mid personified and Egbuka doesn't score multiple times a game, this may not be the last L this team suffers.

(-5) Hold My Ladds (0-1) - I though this team was going to be hard to judge but with Worthy out for a while, I think placing them close to the bottom is a much saner call. Positive takeaways, Omarion Hampton looked to get lead back touches and McConkey appears to a solid keeper. Hopefully McCaffrey's legs don't fall off... if they (read when they) do its going to make for a very rough season for the Ladds.

(-2) Gibbs Some (0-1) - Starting with the positives, Keon Coleman looked like a bonafide WR1 Sunday night. If only they had started Fields instead of Nix, then they... still would have lost by 11. Even the best hypothetical lineup would not have been good enough to secure the win this week and I think that is a major red flag. This team needs a lot of help and I don't see where it can come from.

Techmobowl - I think there are a few clear winners from the draft and I feel the ballbusters’ two-headed giant put in a very strong draft. If Jayden avoids the sophomore slump and Chase Brown maintains top 10 RB form then I expect this team to be in the upper part of the power rankings most of the year. That does not mean there aren't a few questions on the roster, can Evans legs hold up? Can Tyreek's QB stay healthy enough to make him a real fantasy weapon? Is a 30 year old RB with a bad knee going to survive the season? A few bad breaks and this rating takes a huge nose dive. 

Shaner (2x Champ) - Lamar Jackson + Bucky Iriving is an incredible 1, 2 punch. The thing is, this team continues the combo with a 3rd, 4th, and 5th hit, Metcalf, Thomas, and JSN. This team could score 130+ a week easy. 

 To Infinity & Bijan - if Marvin Harrison Jr. Makes the jump to a WR1, then this team could really compete for the title. The first line on this team are top tier, once you get past RB/WR2 though, there are some questions. Is Golden, really the golden child? How much do we trust the Dallas offense (17th in 2024)? Fun fact, somehow the Eagles fan ended up with more Cowboys (3) than the Cowboys fan (0!).

Burrows Over Hoes - Sometimes being a fanatic for a team is a detriment, sometimes it allows you to transcend the rules of keepers and snag Burrows for a reasonable price (we all know we would have pushed Mader to pay 50+). Alvin and Saquon are a great thunder and lightning RB combo (at least for the first 4 weeks…), incredibly this team has even more depth with Montgomery and Ekler in the wings. WR though will remain a question all year, some weeks Deebo and Devonta will put up 40, some weeks it will be 4.

Jefferson Aeroplane- was keeping Justin Jefferson for 57 dollars worth it? Maybe, or maybe J.J. isn't the truth in Minnesota. Maybe Brock Purdy’s WR corp will be a revolving door all season. This team has an incredible ceiling, it also has one of the lowest floors out there. Chuba does play for the Carolina Panthers and there is a real chance any player on the Browns just puts up a fantasy goose egg. 

Hold My Ladds - This team may be named after Ladd but it will live or die on McCaffrey’s legs staying functional most of the year. This team is full of potential, from Murray to Worthy to Henderson to even Ladd. Will some of those mentioned show up? Probably. Will all, doubtful? Murray has only been inside the top 10 once in his career, Worthy was WR15 last year and Ladd was WR12. With two rookie RBs to compliment McCaffrey on this roster. I can already tell the team I am going to have the most trouble placing all year. 

Like a Good Nabers - It frustrates me to no end how “fine” this team is. They are going to float around 5th-7th all season, make it to the playoffs based on points and somehow stumble into another championship game. Though I should note, the last time King Henry put up 300+ fantasy points in a season (2020), the next season he only played 8 games.

Mormon Super Soakers - the firepower on this team is stacked; it has Ja’marr Chase, Jonathan Taylor and… wait no, that's pretty much it. This team is going to struggle to stay above .500 but maybe Trevor Lawrence will ascend this year like Baker did last year? They will have a chance to win every week but Taylor isn't playing every game and I don't think Chase can put up 60+ every week. I don’t see any other consistent producer on this team (at this time), maybe by week 7 we will all be raving about George Pickens MVP year…

TakinMyTalens2Manila - Ever ask yourself, how good would my team look if I took all the viable WR2s? Probably not, but here we are (Puka may be 1st on the depth chart but we all know Adams is the WR1). I don’t see how this team consistently crosses the century mark week in and week out (The Avg Fantasy score for 2024 was 106.3) but maybe Ashton Jeanty is the next coming of Marcus Allen?

Gibbs Some - Nix, Gibbs, Jacobs, three solid players to start the roster, then it falls off a cliff into potential land. Is Coleman going to breakout in year 2? Can Michael Penix Jr. throw a deep ball to Mooney? Will Nico stay healthy enough to be the top 10 WR he could be? Lots of questions to start the year that have me hesitant to place this team any higher than 10th at this time.

BucketOFsauce - Team Retirement Home might be a better fit for this roster, with old man Kelce and Mahomes leading the group sessions. This team is a walking IR waiting to happen. Chubb’s rehabbed legs, Higgins ongoing ankle issues, and Williams propensity to suffer high ankle sprains. I hope no player gets injured but football is an incredibly unforgiving game and past injuries tend to lead to more injuries. Even if everyone stays healthy, who is putting up fantasy numbers? Outside Mahomes (18.35 ppg), no player averaged more than 15 ppg, and a QB really should be averaging 20+ a game for a roster to compete for a playoff spot.

Dbacks77 - Trey McBride going for 48 in a salary draft isn’t completely insane. You could make several compelling arguments for this spend. But when you look at the rest of the roster, I am left questioning what the hell happened.  Two players from both the Jets and the Saints? (Both ranked in the 30s for team overall power rankings) and a starting RB that will most certainly be a rotation play at best. Allen, McBride, and London may combine for 50+ every week... but putting up 75 points a week isn’t going to get you a lot of W’s in this league.