Written by Steve Ellis
1). Swift Buffalo
While Russ is starting to come down to Earth, MT has been a disaster, and Kittle is hurt.. this team is still stacked. The waiver pickup of the year goes to James Robinson and Shula has plenty of depth. Only thing this manager missed on has been MT as his keeper. Shula is my front runner for MOY and the title… but Shula knows as well as anyone if you don’t win week 16 it doesn’t matter. Also.. suck it, I got Kelce.
2). Prison Mike
Mahomes, Jones, Hopkins, Metcalf, and Hill are a scary crew to oppose. Justin did a great job in the draft and has a ton of upside week to week. The only holes on this team are at RB2 and TE. He has pieces to fill his RB2 spot, but will he pick the right one each week? That decision shouldn’t scare him too much with his trio of receivers. I will say that my interactions with this manager have been productive and fair when discussing deals… just don’t send a deal he doesn’t like.. he may just never respond
3). Full Court Prescott
Josh will be the first to tell you that his team has been riddled with injuries… and it has. This is a team I would really prefer miss the playoffs.. especially since it looks like right now we could see each other week 14. His acquisition of Julio and flipping Zeke for $100 to buy other pieces was huge. This manager is all in. His roster shows it for this year and his 2021 auction money is as existent as that Copperhead.
4). Super Kamario Bros.
I don’t care to talk about my team, so here’s a cute picture of my Thursday, Sunday, and Monday Night football buddy:
5). Tom’s Team
Kyler. Murray. I don’t know this for a fact, but I’m pretty sure that Kyler is averaging more than Lamar did at this point last year. This team still has some nice pieces and a lot of depth, but Tom… you have made some serious head scratching moves this year (except our trade.. fair deal.. shut up Shula and Josh). The Colts D/ST for AJ Brown and you keep putting them on your bench.. WHY? The Zeke buy is not looking so hot either. Regardless this manager is in contention for a bye and is putting up the 3rd most points on the year.
6). Justy Bugs
Damn you! Grant’s team is very boom or bust, much like his dreams. I said this in the first power rankings this year, but Grant really did a nice job with little money in the draft. He hit on his rookie RBs and JuJu is finally producing. Still some very questionable purchases (see Montgomery, Brown, and Snell below). This team has a real shot at the playoffs by beating me this past week and could make a splash with $ for next year as well.
7). The Cluster Screw
One comment I heard this week that I am surprised no one jumped on was Earl saying, “I can’t catch a break.” 1. You always catch breaks 2. You sold your best player 3. You traded away your best WR for 2 worthless RBs… anyway, this team did a nice job in who he bought and can put up some points with his WR core and QB. RB is a concern for this team. Congrats again, Earl! Hope you guys are getting some sleep.
8). Yarvard U
In a one week span this manager sold SEVENTEEN players. Several players should not have even been on his roster to begin with. I can see him sitting across from a donor “WE ACCEPT ANY AND ALL $$$ AMOUNTS” “WHO ELSE WANTS MORE?????????????????????????”
Tom Brady
Josh Allen
James Conner
David Montgomery
Stefon Diggs
Keenan Allen
AJ Brown
Mark Andrews
Mike Evans
Raheem Mostert
Marquise Brown
Benny Snell
Kalen Ballage
NE D
LAR D
LAC D
SF D
10). Yo Adrians + Dixie Normous
The race for the gayest member of the BBC! Looking like Grant’s worst record is in jeopardy (RIP Alex Trebek)