In a week dominated by unbelievable defensive play, we saw our one and only undefeated team in the league get beat this week which shook up the power rankings quite a bit. The league is still split down the middle evenly with six 2-1 teams and six 1-2 teams. This is the week where we can see some teams try and break out in front of the pack and see some teams slipping further from the playoff picture.
1. Team joshholtcamp – 2-1 (up 2):
The defending champs finally find their spot atop of the league. Team joshholtcamp continued their trend of scoring points this week as they have been each week. Being second in the league in points scored by only a few points, this team continues to rely heavily on their outstanding duo, and arguable the best duo in the league at this point, of WRs to lead them to their 2nd W in a row. In addition to Adams and Williams, this team also has the number one TE in the league up to this point in Kelce and a top 5 RB in Swift. Just about everywhere you look at this team you can find a dynamic playmaker who is able to put up points. If the surrounding players can keep putting up role playing numbers like they have been, there won’t be much that can hurt this team.
2. Blow Your Waddle – 2-1 (up 3):
From one dynamic WR duo to the next, Blow Your Waddle has a case in the argument of best duo in the league as well. To add a side with the main course, this team also has a weapon in Kamara who looks to get back on track and be a top RB weapon like everyone projects. And if you still aren’t full and want some dessert with that, his flex options are three solid top 40 guys who can put up numbers at any time and he just picked up the hottest kicker in fantasy right now. The sky is the limit for this team especially when Johnson gets back and adds even more depth to the offensive production.
3. #SAYHERNAME – 2-1 (down 1):
#SHN hasn’t been able to find that sweet spot again since week 1 in terms of scoring, but they did move in the right direction this week by finding their way back into the win column. This is a team full of weapons at practically every spot. The production has been falling off since week 1 but that is to be expected with the outburst that they had. The potential is still there for this team to hit it big every week they play, so opponents need to bring their A-game when playing this team. The puzzling question is why this team is hording defenses like they’re the department of defense. They pretty much have said they are sticking to the guns they have on offense. This isn’t a bad idea, as long as the players can stay healthy and stay on the field.
4. Unvaxed Swine – 2-1 (down 3):
Opposing teams always struggle to score points when playing Unvaxed Swine as they have the fewest points scored against them in the league. However, they found themselves with the same struggles their opposing teams face this week. They couldn’t find much production outside of Carson and Rodgers and injuries aren’t helping their cause any. It doesn’t seem like Browns injury was a significant one, but he still hasn’t been seen at practice yet. A close eye will have to be kept on him to know whether he will be in the starting lineup. Either way, more production needs to come from the surrounding positions if this team doesn’t want to stay on this side of the W/L column.
5. Mitch, You Guessed It – 2-1 (up 6):
It finally seems like Allen has turned on the jets and is returning to his old form. As we likely don’t expect to see 40-point outburst from him each week, we do expect for him to get back to the mid-20 point performances that made him a top QB last season. In addition to that, this team found a lot of support in the starting RBs and a WR whose production was increased thanks to an injured Johnson. While Claypool’s production may decrease with Johnson back, a waiver claim to pick up Hubbard, who will see a lot more action due to McCafrey’s injury, makes this teams potential to score just a probable as last weeks.
6. Hung Dawg – 2-1 (up 4):
This team continues to make a slow climb up the ladder as they add another win to their total. The offensive production wasn’t there this week, though it didn’t have to be with their opponent only scoring just above 80 points. What matters is they came away with a win. It is evident that this team is missing a couple of pieces. They lack depth at the RB position, but with White out the rest of the season you would expect for Harris to get back to the majority of touches. Injuries have also made this WR core stumble a bit, but the GM has added a few waivers claims to try and add more options there as well. We will see if those additions add the pieces this team needs or if other options will need to be taken.
7. Basdenators – 1-2 (down 1):
The Basdenators find theirselves in a slump as they just can’t seem to get all their starters clicking at the same time. Still, they aren’t doing anything to beat themselves. They are averaging a respectable 120 points per week which is enough to win most weeks. However, for whatever reason teams are finding their rhythm when they play the Basdenators as they have an average opposing score of 136 per week, the second highest average of points against. The GM has made a few wavier moves adding a WR and a K to look to get a few extra points out of those positions. If this team can get everyone clicking on the same page, they could see their early season struggles turn around.
8. McRib is back! – 1-2 (no change):
McRib is back! put up a respectable 130 points this week which was good enough to beat 8 opponents this week. They just happen to be facing the wrong one this weekend. Things are starting to click for this team as it seems all their pieces are starting to put it together. The starting WR production wasn’t where you would expect it to be. On the other hand, with OBJ coming off of that leg injury from last year, this GM looks for the starting WRs numbers to go up. Another issue this team saw last week was a brutal performance from their Def who they have dropped for Dallas. One thing is for certain, you can never count this team out with the combo of RBs in Hunt and Henry.
9. Hurts to Lose – 1-2 (down 2):
Hurts to Lose has been plagued with a halt in production from the starting WRs that showed a lot of promise from week 1. That, added with some inconsistencies at the flex options, has the GM second guessing the starting lineup which is leaving a lot of points on the bench. Unfortunately, even with those points in the starting rotations this team would still be at 1-2. Some aggravating but nonserious injuries has affected this team the past two weeks, so we will have to see what the GM does to counteract that issue. We did see an addition added at the RB position on waivers this past week as the team has once again added Moss after dropping him a few weeks ago. If the start WR can start producing again, this team should be alright and get themselves back on the right track
10. Team SheltonTill – 1-2 (down 6):
Team SheltonTill seems to find themselves each week in a nail biter that is decided at the end. One of the craziest stats in the league right now is that this team only have a six-point differential of points scored vs points against. The GM has been inaudible in the FA pool this week and also was late on starter changes last week leaving an injured Henderson in the starting rotation. McCaffrey getting injured isn’t going to do this team any favors. We could see offensive production drop if their role players can’t pick up the slack while McCaffrey heals.
11. The Fantasy Football Team – 1-2 (up 1):
The Fantasy Football Team secured their first victory of the season in exciting fashion by giving Unvaxed Swine their first loss of the year. This team has been the most consistent over the course of this early season. It is guaranteed to be a safe bet to bet that this team will score 110 points each week. How they get those points has been a little less consistent. It seems that start RB Barkley is starting to put up the numbers everyone expected, and a stellar Def performance gave this team another 20-point performance. They also saw the additions added to their bench last week put up good numbers for some extra flex options this upcoming week. Good news for the GM too, as there are some injury issues that is going to keep Shepard out this week.
12. Bishop Sycamore – 1-2 (down 3):
Bishop Sycamore is coming off their second straight loss as they just can’t seem to outscore the opponents. It does seem that they have finally found their QB1 in Carr and look to start him again this week. Hopkins was one of two weak links this past week as he has been fighting a rib injury. However, it looks as if he is suited up and ready to go this week which will raise his production assuming he stays healthy. At this point, this team must hope that their starters productions will rise from last weeks or at least stay consistent to have a shot. It looks as if their bench is fighting injury issues as well as two players could possibly be out.
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