Okay so it has been a busy week so instead of going into great detail about how each player and each team performed. We are going to focus on the games that were actually close and not the ones that were… how should I say this? Oh thanks BBB, "Blowouts". First off we had Troll Hunters (157) over Big City Hillbillies (73). Troll Hunters read the blog post last week and decided to throw it back in the writers face. 5 of the 7 key spots (excludes the K and DST) had over 15 pts with 3 over 25 pts. Also none were Big Ben with 12 points. Ty Hilton appears to be sick of being on the bench because he put up 25 pts himself. Big City Hillbillies attempted to match this with Brady at 30, Parker 18, and Fournette at 15. However the rest of the 9 man squad got less then 10 pts combined. Not a good day for the Hillbillies. The 30 pts from Howard on the bench wouldn't even have been enough to avoid losing the naming rights for the week. Hillbillies does have a positive outlook with Howard rebounding from a tough week 2 showing and Brady going back to back 30 pt weeks. Hillbillies had a chance to beat TH in week 1 but when it came to the first grudge match this was a one sided Trolling. Second we have BBB (125) over 302 Cadets (92) This was another one sided week. I would say that this match-up was much closer going into the Sunday night game. BBB was around 90 points and 302 had just under 90. Both teams had good performances but 302 was a little behind because of poor performance by Cam Newton. Excluding Cam and prior to the Oakland game, 302 didn’t have a bad game going. 302 had a solid performance by Le’Veon, Thomas, and Ertz with average performance from the rest of the team but still nothing to complain about. BBB was similar Baldwin and McCafferey had great weeks but overall not to of a week for everyone else (prior to the Sunday/Monday Night games. Yes Lamar miller is not doing well and BBB’s is hoping Chris Thompson can continue his 20+ point run through weeks 2-3. The real changing point in this match was Skittles was not beast mode even a little… This was down to Lynch against Fitzgerald and whoever did well would’ve taken the win. The 3 points for Lynch and 302 was not a good start giving BBB’s one of the smallest hurdles of a point or two to beat. Shortly after the game started it was pretty clear that BBB was running away with the W. This now doubles BBBs win total from last year and keeps 302 winless for another week. Third we have The Mullynation (109) over Second Son-In-Law (86) Another win that might look like a blow out (which is was in the end) but was much closer after the first group of Sunday afternoon games then you might expect. Overall this was a just another solid week in the books for Mully. If she would’ve played her stud (Diggs) then this wouldn’t been a knockout of the park for her this week. She tried to go conservative with Kearse (who?? Yeah don’t really know him…) Yes he came off a crazy game in week 2 but didn’t hurt her so you can’t win them all. 2nd Son was looking pretty good Murray, OBJ and McCoy put up solid points (McCoy 10 at Denver isn’t bad). However the 49s against the Rams started a down hill train for 2nd Son. Carlos Hyde ran over the Rams which helped Mully (Obviously) but was making things worse by driving the Rams DST down for 2nd Son. However, there was still a chance, all he needed was Oak to come up big again and feed Crabtree those TDs. However, combined Carr/Crabtree had a dismal 6.4 points. There wasn’t much else Mullynation needed to do after 2nd son quickly noticed he was in trouble. Yes Sammy Watkins would’ve help but was a very unlikely play this week have weeks 1-2. Adding insult to injury Darren Sproles left the game and ended up breaking his arm AND tearing his ACL. Out of all the RBs this to happen to on 2nd Son’s team he has to consider himself lucky but still hurts when you have almost not RB depth to begin with. Forth we got Northside Angels (108) over River Gypsies (95) This shouldn’t have been a close game. However, RGs had a chance (unlikely) but had a chance throughout the Monday night game. NSA only needed Cooper (Sun Night) or Witten (Mon Night) to score more then two points to lock in this win. Finally Brown putting up a expected number but Hogan deciding to join the NE action with a great 20 point game. Rodger being Rodgers put up 25 points like it was nothing. However, RGs had a chance to win this. The Bucs against the Vikes was a expected good DST play. Keenum proved everyone wrong and lit the Bucs up bringing RGs points to -6 pts. If this was even 5 points would’ve made this a very close game. Lastly, Zek had a chance to win this. All he needed was 30 points, unlikely but there was a chance for RGs to avoid a 1-2 start. Both TEs were bad so that is a wash. Overall though looking at RGs top 5 players does look bad 14, 21,17, 20, 18. NSA might be guessing weekly on these RBs with Allen only getting 5 points but Duke on the bench with 19 pts. Overall, can’t complain about NSA’s 108 performance. This was a great job of NSA showing he can still put up points even without DJ (and Cooper too I guess). Pull together another total like this and we’ll move you up the rankings don’t you worry. RGs it is simply, just pick better DST and don’t bet against the hometown team!! SKOL! Last and the most exciting we’ve got Indian Outlaws (80) over Twin City Tree Cats (77) Even though this was the lowest scoring game, it was still the most exciting. It went down to the final day and was only 1 catch away from having TC2 walk away with his first win. Prior to the TC2 had a gift from the Football gods by handicapping his week with the Jags destroying the Baltimore ravens. As such, that was a 7 pt head start and losing the upside for a DST as well. Both teams looked bad. QB play was average with 27 vs 20 points. IOS has his new favorite weapon and not slowing down with 25 pts yet again and TC2 have nothing to counter this. However, IOS had nothing else to offer this match. Sander was third with 11 and a few 8 pts, a few 4 pts and a 1 pointer gets you a “solid” 81 pts which is third worse this week. For TC2, there was nothing too special with no one over 15 points. The RBs leading the TC2 charge are not your first choice and looked like last week with the WRs not looking much different. Note: Evans against Minnesota is tough so 10 pts isn’t actually a bad week. The only questionable play is starting a DST against the NO Saints? All you needed was 2 point from your DST and you could’ve won… that is tough to see but you were better then Baltimore that IOS started at least. The reason why I have this the most exciting game is that I honestly thought that TC2 was going to win this game. The only thing that can’t happen is if Dez gets a TD… and what does Dez do? Get a TD. But 2 rec and 12 yds!!! Arizona secondary is good and there was a legit possibility that Dez ended this game with less then 5 points. Even though Dez scored in the first half it made this match less exciting but still holding him catchless after this TD was crazy. I would say nice win IOS and nice try TC2 but with scores like 80 and 77 won’t help you most weeks in our league. Power Rankings Week 4Power Rankings:
1. Troll Hunters (3-0) +2 We might have to get clarification on last weeks post around what kind of concerns were noted around Cooks, Hilton, and Gronk. It was probably around their scoring potential as they combined to put up over 90% of the last weeks #1 in the power rankings. Overall, there is massive point potential for every key roster spot. Currently holds the leagues point lead with 156.8 pts (without the QB or DST getting massive points. Why get cute with the analysis, has 3 solid RBs, WRs and the top TE at his core. Currently, leading the league with points for and undefeated. Nuff said. (Yes Big Ben sucks a on the road and Luck is still multiple weeks out. TH has enough core members to survive any Big Ben mishaps i.e. just remember the 150+ in week 3) 2. Mullynation (3-0) - Leads the league with consistency with no weekly total below 100. No big changes to the squad expect for the "Shinny New Toy" Derrick Henry might be back in the garage for a little longer. Still waiting for that "Big Game" like we saw last year with multiple games over 130 or 140. Still a 3-0 record and no major injuries has this team turning out to be what we expected. Still a top tier team. 3. Indian Outlaws (2-1) -2 The higher you are the further you fall. You're lucky that I am looking at this objectively and not with a grudge. 3rd worst score of the week barely exceeding 80 pts. I want to move you down further but I think most of your guys had a tough week. However, you put up another sub 90 week and down you go. The lean mean fighting Kareem might be your only consistency here. I believe you will but you need more then your QB and RB1 to exceed 15 pts if you want to remain near the top. I gave TH a pass week one so here is your pass. We might get more requests for blog authors if you rebound with around 150 points to keep the current streak alive. 4. River Gypsies (1-2) - Sorry everyone… I still like RGs core team with Zek/Freeman, Jordy/Hill and Matty Ryan leading the charge. The DST picked each week should even out over time and Rudolf will rebound. I would think most teams below would take this team and a 1-2 record above their own. As such, you can remain at your 4th spot for now. 5. 2nd Son in Laws (aka Vicious Veg-Heads) (1-2) +1 Still won't take too much weight into record just yet but he is one "hamstring issue" away from have some RB issues. McCoy-Murray should still rebound to solid RB pairing. Just as "we" or Chieftain commented last week, this might not be the stud pairing we saw last year. A glimmer of hope which helps move you up the list (it was more 302 moving down though) is that OBJ looks healthy and Sammy Watkins might be back. *I said might. Still this could be good news to solidify his weekly line-up and get the team back to 500. 6. Baby's Big Blowout (2-1) +2 Does he deserve to move up? Some might disagree, but he put up the 2nd highest score this week with a fancy new weapon sitting on the bench. He is currently 5th in points for and at least Fitz/Baldwin finally showing up. BBB might be taking this 1/2 PPR a little too seriously as he might be starting two RBs focused primarily on catching balls out of the back field. Lamar is definitely under performing but who needs him if these receiving backs can put up 25+ (or realistically may 15+) points a game. He might actually have a outside chance to continue moving up the list if he consistently can exceed 100+ a week. 7. 302 Cadets (0-3) -2 I know record shouldn't be to much weight depending on your opponent but 302 is 9th out of 10 when it comes to points for. 302 has the pieces to put together a acceptable starting core. However, they just can't seem to "work together" and put in a high score for at least 1 week. Still like Bell and Lynch as a RB1 and RB2 as well as Thomas, Hopkins and Jeffery. Charles finally had a good game but coming off 2 ACL injuries and multiple scopes has him at no more then 10-12 carries. You at a few TDs and that’s a consistent Flex or RB2 for byes. However, the upside has to be in his current RBs and WR simply performing better (which I would put money on saying they will) 8. Big City Hillbillies (1-2) -1 Big City Hillbillies might be in trouble. The more I write this to more I am concerned that I am ranking BCH too high. Currently has the lowest points for (even if adjusted to add Jordan Howard to his last weeks line-up). No game over 90 points and luckily played NSA rebounding from DJ to earn himself his win. The WR situation is was is pull BCH near the bottom. He was skimpy when it came to purchasing WRs and none have panned out so far with the biggest bust being Proyer. Still think with a solid RB group could hold him above water enough to find a few consistent WRs. 9. NorthSide Angels (2-1) - Yes NSA you won and exceed 100+ pts. Do I care? No… you are still in the rebuilding stage after losing your best asset. Additionally, one of your top 3 support beams (Rodgers, Brown, and Cooper) is not performing well in the slightly (Cooper). 12, 5, and 1 is not a good progression especially when Denver is next on the list. You might've found a few serviceable pieces to fill-in for RB in the near term but consistently performing will be the key to move up the list. You keep getting 100 pts with 3 guys pulling the weight and you might move up. We'll see how generous we are. 10. Twin City Tree Cats (0-3) - Honestly, I forgot you exceed 100 pts in week 1 so at least you have that going for you. So this 0-3 could be better if you would've had a few more favorable match-ups. Unfortunately, you haven't many big weekly payouts. 3 players exceeded 15 pts week 1 (Breeze 15, Thielen 20, Car DST 16), then you had 2 in week 2 (Breeze 20 and Evans 18), and 1 in week 3 (Breeze 20). Its good to see consistency but it should be expected that your QB gets 15+ pts… We've got to see this trend turn around if you want to move back up the power rankings. Both Ingram and Crowell will have to shake off this running back by committee and solidify (and produce) to product more fantasy points. Just notice that Ingram might be one of the most consistent players I've see at 9.6 each week in our 1/2 PPR format. This would be a decent flex output but for a RB1 or even RB2 this will have to get better. There is still plenty of year left and more then enough time though to shake up the rankings and records before we get close to talking about playoffs Good luck to everyone this week and stay safe. Weekly fantasy football can be dangerous and you never know when one of your top guys could go down. The only exception is no luck is headed BBBs way with their dark sorcery. Looks like you will have two eligible RBs this week so no need to embarrass your rival… Looking forward to another fun week of Fantasy Football and hopefully plenty of heartbreaks as well. Could this be the week where our undefeated leaders are brought back to earth? Can one of the 0-3 teams begin to turn their season around. Who will be the next breakout performance or will someone stall for the first time (Cough Cough Kareem Hunt)? We will soon find out with Thursday Night Football!!
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