NH Coaches Weekly Breakdown

NH Coaches – Week 1 Power Rankings

Week 1 is in the books, and the NH Coaches league wasted no time delivering chaos. Preseason favorites stumbled, a few “middle of the pack” squads flexed, and we already have two trades shaking up rosters. The waiver wire was busy, benches were booming, and some managers are already wondering if they drafted the wrong QB1.

Let’s see how the league stacks up after opening weekend.

1. Digbick58 (1-0) +2

This looked like a statement game. Josh Allen nearly dropped 40, the Broncos defense scored like a WR2, and Breece Hall churned out RB1 numbers. Every starter did their job in a 151.26–92.52 demolition of preseason No. 2 johnaddisonford. The only thing keeping the rest of the league hopeful? The bench looks thin. Still, when you’ve got Justin Jefferson, Chris Olave, and Travis Kelce waiting for their own explosions, this roster looks like Alabama steamrolling an FCS team.

2. Rjh5505 (1-0) +3

Bijan Robinson and De’Von Achane are exactly as ferocious as advertised. Add in Zay Flowers going nuclear for 27 in the flex, and this team just dropped 126.84 on tylermurphy20 without having great QB play. Bo Nix was shaky, but J.J. McCarthy is lurking. If that position stabilizes, this squad has Final Four vibes. Wide receiver depth is still a concern, but right now Rjh looks like a contender that’s ahead of schedule.

3. allenfglenn (1-0) +3

Whoever let Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry fall to the same roster is already regretting it. Those two combined for half the team’s 123.96 points, with everyone else pitching in just enough. Kittle was solid before hitting IR, and Kyle Pitts will now take over. The WR room is still the question mark, with Jameson Williams looking like a weak link, but when Lamar is playing video game football, that might not matter. A top-tier Week 1 win over TahjSykes puts this squad firmly in the playoff conversation.

4. MsMudCats (1-0) +3

If Week 1 was any indication, MsMudCats might have the “good problem” every manager wants: too many weapons, not enough slots. Rookie Jeanty looked like a gem, Williams went off in the flex, and CeeDee Lamb and Sutton were steady. Even WR Egbuka popped on the bench for 21. Depth is a luxury, and this roster suddenly has plenty. Beating DPainus 118.52–113.12 was impressive, and stealing Quentin Johnston off waivers only adds to the arsenal.

5. ShawDawg62 (1-0) -4

The preseason favorite escaped with a narrow 94–91.18 win over Dummy Team, but it wasn’t the kind of performance you’d expect from the preseason No. 1. Jared Goff looked shaky, none of the WRs cracked double digits, and Mark Andrews was the bust of the week with one lonely point. The bench, however, was electric: 74 points worth of depth waiting in the wings. Kraft vs. Andrews at TE could be a storyline to watch. ShawDawg survived Week 1, but this wasn’t Georgia 2021. It was Georgia in a rain-soaked opener against Kent State.

6. DPainus (0-1) -2

This roster is still scary, but Week 1 was all about missed opportunities. Starting Trevor Lawrence, who had a disaster performance, instead of Herbert, who had a monster night, might have cost the game against MsMudCats. CMC looked like CMC, Wilson and Smith-Njigba were sharp, and even the kicker dropped 15. But a pitiful QB performance and no clear TE solution spelled doom in a tight 113.12–118.52 loss. A trade for Najee Harris and the 49ers D should help, but until this GM nails down consistent lineup decisions, it might be a bumpy ride.

7. johnaddisonford (0-1) -5

It was always going to be tough to live up to preseason hype, but 92.52 points is not what the pundits expected. A.J. Brown scored 1 measly point. Hockenson managed just 4 targets. Thankfully, Murray at QB was a solid choice over Dak, and the RB duo (Gibbs + Taylor) remains rock solid. This squad is too talented to be this low for long, but after getting blown out by Digbick58, they drop in the rankings. A blockbuster trade for Mahomes and Keon Coleman could be the spark to flip the script.

8. tylermurphy20 (0-1) NC

This is the danger of building around the Burrow–Chase stack: when one flops, the whole house crumbles. Add in Cooper Kupp’s quiet day and the Bills D underperforming, and this team limped to 88.12 points. The bright spots? James Cook looked strong, and LaPorta at TE already looks like a season-long answer. But with WR depth thin and Burrow not yet in midseason form, there’s real cause for concern. This GM needs to figure out something and fast.

9. Dummy Team (0-1) NC

On paper, this was a winnable matchup against ShawDawg62, but when both starting RBs fail to hit 5 points, that’s not going to cut it. Puka Nacua, however, is the shining light, delivering 20 points and looking every bit the WR1 this squad needed. The rest of the lineup was forgettable, but with a stacked WR room, a little lineup luck could quickly turn things around. Right now, though, the RB room is a glaring issue for this Dummy Team that won’t make trades and won’t take advantage of the waiver wire.

10. TahjSykes (0-1) NC

Preseason doubts proved valid. Yes, Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley looked good, but the rest of the lineup was rough. WR Worthy posted a bagel, Najee Harris underwhelmed, and Etienne’s big game on the bench was left unused. The bright spot? Youngster WR Keon Coleman flashed superstar potential. After swinging two trades, this roster suddenly looks different. It’s still a bottom-tier squad, but if those moves hit, maybe the this team can get on a role and climb up the ladder.

Closing Word

Week 1 brought surprises: preseason No. 1 ShawDawg looked shaky, mid-tier squads like Rjh and MsMudCats rose fast, and Digbick58 already looks like a juggernaut. Add in two trades and an active waiver wire, and this league is shaping up to be as unpredictable as ever. Week 2 can’t get here soon enough.

Preseason Power Rankings:

1. Goffense Wins Games

This is looking like ’21 Georgia: loaded, balanced, and scary deep. Amon-Ra St. Brown, DK Metcalf, Deebo Samuel, and Michael Pittman headline the best wide receiver room in the league. The backfield isn’t flashy but gets the job done with Josh Jacobs, Kyren Williams, and Aaron Jones grinding out steady yards. Mark Andrews provides a weekly edge at tight end, while Jared Goff at quarterback is serviceable enough when the rest of the roster looks this strong. On paper, ShawDawg62 is the team to beat, and the rest of the league knows it.

2. johnaddisonford

This squad looks like Michigan football: big in the trenches and built for a title run. Jahmyr Gibbs and Jonathan Taylor form a dream RB duo, while A.J. Brown and Davante Adams bring star power on the perimeter. George Pickens adds volatility but big-play potential, and the tight end combo of T.J. Hockenson and Dalton Kincaid could be lethal if healthy. Dak Prescott and Kyler Murray ensure depth at QB. The only nitpick? Maybe went RB-heavy too early, leaving WR depth thin. Still, this team screams contender.

3. Digbick58

If this draft class were a basketball team, it’d be Kentucky: pure firepower. Justin Jefferson, Chris Olave, Drake London, and Stefon Diggs headline a wide receiver room that looks unfair. Add Josh Allen and Travis Kelce as a stack, and you’ve got explosive weekly upside. Breece Hall is a strong RB1, but the RB2 spot is shaky with James Conner and Austin Ekeler past their primes. If one of those vets holds up, this squad has “championship” written all over it.

4. DPainus

Turns out the AI knows ball. This roster is sneaky good, with Christian McCaffrey anchoring an RB room stacked with Kenneth Walker, Tony Pollard, and Rhamondre Stevenson. Nabers, Garrett Wilson, and Rashee Rice (after suspension) provide plenty of juice at WR, and Justin Herbert was highway robbery late in the draft. Njoku is fine at TE, and depth across the board is impressive. The only caution flag? Week 14 bye chaos, and counting on a rookie like Nabers as WR1 could be risky. But don’t sleep on this auto-drafted team if managed correctly.

5. Rjh5505

Think of this squad like Ole Miss: flashy and fun, but maybe not quite bulletproof. Bijan Robinson is a stud, and De’Von Achane is the ultimate home-run hitter. The wide receiver corps is young and exciting, with DeVonta Smith, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, and Calvin Ridley giving plenty of options. Brock Bowers could become a positional cheat code if he lives up to the hype. But Bo Nix at QB is the swing factor. If the rookie clicks, this team could cause trouble.

6. allenfglenn

This team is built like Tennessee: a hammer RB paired with offensive fireworks. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are a weekly hammer combo that can win matchups outright. Marvin Harrison Jr. could be special right away, while Brandon Aiyuk provides reliability. George Kittle is always dangerous but has durability questions. The worry here is RB depth behind Henry and whether the WR room has enough consistency. Still, if Harrison Jr. hits immediately, this team could sneak into the upper tier.

7. MsMudCats

This roster feels like Mississippi State football: scrappy, underrated, and not afraid to punch up. CeeDee Lamb is a legitimate anchor, while Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne make for a tough RB duo. Trey McBride could quietly be one of the better TE picks in the league, and Jayden Daniels brings exciting rushing upside at QB. The problem? Wide receiver depth. Courtland Sutton as WR2 isn’t ideal, and the bench doesn’t inspire confidence. Still, if one rookie RB pops, this team could make noise.

8. Dicker the Kicker

This is a classic Auburn build: some elite pieces but plenty of risk baked in. The Joe Burrow–Ja’Marr Chase stack could dominate if both stay healthy. Sam LaPorta at TE was one of the better values in the draft. But the RB room, while deep (James Cook, David Montgomery, Bucky Irving, J.K. Dobbins, Nick Chubb), lacks a true top-five anchor. Add in thin WR depth behind Chase (aging Cooper Kupp, Khalil Shakir, Jauan Jennings), and this team could struggle against stronger rosters. Drafting K/DST early didn’t help.

9. Dummy

This is Texas A&M: talent everywhere, but questions at the most important spots. The WR room is absolutely stacked: Tyreek Hill, Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Tee Higgins, Jaylen Waddle, and D.J. Moore. That’s almost unfair. But the running back group — Isiah Pacheco, Quinshon Judkins, Tyrone Tracy, Jordan Mason — might be the weakest in the league. Baker Mayfield and Brock Purdy are fine but don’t bring top-tier QB upside. Just make sure you don’t sleep on this team. Nobody wants to get beat by the Dummy team.

10. TahjSykes

Every league needs a Vanderbilt, and unfortunately, that’s TahjSykes right now. The draft started strong with Saquon Barkley and Patrick Mahomes, but doubling up with Jalen Hurts wrecked roster balance. WRs are thin (Mike Evans and a pile of rookies), TE is a glaring weakness, and RB depth is paper-thin behind Barkley. Mahomes will win some games by himself, but without major trades or waiver miracles, this roster looks like a long season waiting to happen.

Draft Results:

tylermurphy20:

Grade: B-

  • Strategy: Early WR anchor, then leaned heavily on RB depth with Cook, Irving, Montgomery, Dobbins, Chubb. Strong early TE/QB stack with Burrow + LaPorta.
  • Best Pick: Sam LaPorta (5.1) – top-3 TE in half-PPR, big value that late.
  • Worst Pick: Bills DEF (7.1) – way too early for a defense, especially over upside WRs.
  • Strengths: Depth at RB, high-ceiling WR1 in Chase. Burrow/LaPorta stack can be explosive.
  • Weaknesses: WR depth shaky (Kupp at 9.1 is risky, Shakir/Jennings as backups is thin). Took K/DST way too early.

TahjSykes:

Grade: D+

  • Strategy: Double QB early (Mahomes/Hurts) sunk this team. Too much capital in QBs in a 1-QB league.
  • Best Pick: Mike Evans (5.2) – still a strong WR2 with big TD upside.
  • Worst Pick: Jalen Hurts (3.2) – QB2 when Mahomes is already rostered. That pick could’ve been a WR/RB starter.
  • Strengths: Top QB guaranteed every week, Barkley as RB1.
  • Weaknesses: WRs are extremely thin, TE is weak, roster construction unbalanced. Likely bottom-half finish unless trades fix the imbalance.

johnaddisonford:

Grade: A-

  • Strategy: Classic RB-heavy start with Gibbs + Taylor, then balanced WRs (A.J. Brown, Adams, Pickens). Built depth across every position.
  • Best Pick: Davante Adams (5.3) – potential WR1 at WR2 price.
  • Worst Pick: Chuba Hubbard (4.8) – big reach, not needed given RB strength already.
  • Strengths: Elite RB duo, strong WR corps, good TE depth with Hockenson/Kincaid, and QB depth (Prescott + Murray).
  • Weaknesses: Could be thin if RB injuries hit, but overall one of the best rosters.

Rjh5505:

Grade: B+

  • Strategy: Hero RB with Bijan + Achane, then loaded up on WRs and TE early.
  • Best Pick: DeVonta Smith (6.7) – consistent WR2 production, value in the 6th.
  • Worst Pick: Bo Nix (8.7) – rookie QB with big risk, and taken before stronger veterans.
  • Strengths: Bijan as cornerstone, young WR upside (McConkey, Smith, Flowers, Addison). Brock Bowers could be a difference-maker.
  • Weaknesses: QB is risky, RB depth behind Bijan/Achane is shaky.

ShawDawg62:

Grade: A

  • Strategy: Very balanced, with strong WR core (St. Brown, Metcalf, Samuel, Pittman) and solid RBs (Jacobs, Kyren, Aaron Jones).
  • Best Pick: Michael Pittman (13.5) – absolute steal that late.
  • Worst Pick: Tucker Kraft (12.6) – unnecessary backup TE behind Andrews.
  • Strengths: Depth everywhere. Andrews at TE is elite. Multiple WR1/2s and reliable RBs.
  • Weaknesses: QB (Goff) is serviceable but not elite. Could’ve used a stronger upside QB later.

allenfglenn:

Grade: B

  • Strategy: Early RB/QB stack (Henry + Lamar), then mixed upside WRs and TE.
  • Best Pick: Marvin Harrison Jr. (4.5) – could be an immediate WR1.
  • Worst Pick: Justice Hill (7.6) – shaky backup RB, felt like a forced pick.
  • Strengths: Lamar/Henry gives weekly ceiling, Kittle at TE is strong, Harrison upside.
  • Weaknesses: WR depth is thin, RB group beyond Henry is volatile. Aiyuk falling to 14.5 is nice but bench WRs still shaky.

Digbick58:

Grade: A-

  • Strategy: Elite WR start (Jefferson + London + Olave + Diggs), stacked with Josh Allen + Kelce.
  • Best Pick: Travis Kelce (5.7) – value for a difference-maker TE.
  • Worst Pick: Broncos DEF (8.4) – too early for a defense.
  • Strengths: Loaded WR corps, Allen/Kelce stack is elite. Breece Hall is a strong RB1.
  • Weaknesses: RB2 spot (Conner, Ekeler) carries risk. Could be thin at RB but elite everywhere else.

MsMudCats:

Grade: B-

  • Strategy: WR anchor (CeeDee), then experimented with rookies (Jeanty, Daniels).
  • Best Pick: Alvin Kamara (5.8) – solid veteran RB2 at discount.
  • Worst Pick: Audric Estimé (not drafted, but Jeanty at 2.3) – way too early for a rookie RB without clear role.
  • Strengths: Lamb/Kamara anchor, McBride at TE, Etienne in round 10 was a huge steal.
  • Weaknesses: RB room is crowded but unproven outside of Kamara/Etienne. WR depth after Lamb is shaky (Sutton as WR2 is volatile). Needs one of the rookie RBs (Jeanty, Harvey, Johnson) to hit big.

DummyTeam:

Grade: B

  • Strategy: Zero RB approach, hammering WRs (Collins, Nacua, Hill, Higgins, Moore, Waddle). RBs taken very late.
  • Best Pick: Tyreek Hill (3.9) – absolute robbery that late.
  • Worst Pick: Tylan Wallace (not drafted, but Tracy at 10.2) – meh upside compared to WRs left.
  • Strengths: WR corps is insane—arguably the best in the league.
  • Weaknesses: RB room (Pacheco, Judkins, Tracy) is very thin, may sink team if no waiver hits.

DPainus – AUTODRAFTED:

Grade: A-

  • Strategy: Auto-draft stacked best values (CMC, Garrett Wilson, Ken Walker, Pollard, Nabers).
  • Best Pick: Christian McCaffrey (2.1!!) – that shouldn’t happen in any draft.
  • Worst Pick: Defense/Kicker picks could’ve been used for depth.
  • Strengths: Excellent balance across all positions: CMC/Walker/Pollard/Stevenson in RB room, Nabers + Wilson + Rice at WR, Njoku at TE. Justin Herbert was a solid late QB grab.
  • Weaknesses: Heavy bye-week overlap (Week 14 apocalypse with multiple key players out). Nabers as WR1 could be inconsistent in year one. Still, very competitive overall.

Initial Takeaways:

  • Top Teams: ShawDawg62 and johnaddisonford look most balanced/competitive. Digbick58 is scary if RB2s hit.
  • Risky Teams: TahjSykes because of the double-QB mistake, DummyTeam because of paper-thin RB depth.
  • Best Draft Steals: Tyreek Hill at 3.9, Pittman at 13.5, Etienne at 10.3.