Power Rankings: Week 2
After what felt like the bloodiest football Sunday in recent memory, many teams find themselves frantically looking for answers. The power structure is beginning to take place, but it’s still anyone’s league.
Before we get started, let’s take a live look in at Kyle and Z’s roster…
Moore Crow-Bell (2-0)
Undefeated. And we haven’t even seen ‘em at full strength yet. Le’Veon Bell will be back eventually, as will A.J. Brown and Jamison Crowder. Jared Cook can’t be trusted, but that’s the only visible hole in the lineup. My eyes will be locked on DJ Moore’s involvement in Carolina’s offense while CMC is out. I have a fever - and the only cure is Moore Crow-Bell.
Peter’s Team (1-1)
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce the top one-two RB punch in the league; Josh Jacobs and Aaron Jones. Those two are especially scary considering the WR duo of Stefon Diggs and JuJu ain’t bad neither. Assitch has assets and he ain’t f*ckin around no more.
Hammered Hanks (1-1)
It was just a lackluster week for an otherwise stellar team. Nuk and Coop are forces to be reckoned with, and DK (as much as I hate to admit it) is a rising star. Did y’all see him school the reigning DPOY on Sunday night? With Tevin Coleman out and Jordan Howard losing touches in Miami, Hen is just one viable RB2 away from being the best team in the league. Don’t get that championship tattoo quite yet though.
A Stainers (2-0)
2-0 and riding high. Kamara is an early Fantasy MVP candidate, Patrick Mahomes is real life NFL MVP candidate, and Davante Adams’ injury designation seems very minor. Phew! Philly is a dumpster fire which isn’t great for Zach Ertz’s prospects, and Leonard Fournette’s potential emergence over RoJo came sooner than anticipated. But at 2-0, with fantasy stars and solid depth, Stain has every reason to smile.
John Brown (1-1)
Just a rock solid group of guys from top to bottom. Ekeler and CEH had strange weeks, but volume alone indicates that brighter days are ahead. I’m not sure any of them can claim they’re their team’s A1 wideout, but they’re all threatening nonetheless. You know who is threatening though? Darren Waller. This is a great team, but the bench is shallower than spilled milk.
Terra Nova Tigers (1-1)
Michael Thomas - high ankle sprain. Raheem Mosteret - sprained MCL. Parris Campbell sprained MCL & PCL. Oof, ugh, and ouch. Despite the injuries, TNT has the depth to at least tread water for a few weeks. Devonta Freeman’s contract with the G-Men was some much needed good news for a team that just got kicked in the groin. Kenyan Drake and Adam Thielen are going to have to pick up a lot of slack.
Still T.O.M. (1-1)
Speaking of donkey kicks to the nutsack, it looks as though CMC will be out for at least a month. Which honestly sounds like a blessing compared to some other injuries that took place on Sunday. His absence is made less painful by the acquisition of Mike Davis, the resurrection of James Conner, and the emergence of James Robinson. Even with Kyler Murray lighting up scoreboards, this team needs to hover around .500 and await for the return of Jesus Chr...Christian McCaffrey.
#1 Team in all of HMB (1-1)
Like I said, my ranking was pretty harsh last week. But hey, things aren’t looking so bad anymore. Leonard Fournette might have already claimed the lead role in Tampa Bay, Chris Godwin cleared concussion protocol, Miles Sanders is the only saving grace in Philly right now, and Cam Newton doesn’t just look good - he looks great. If A.J. Green can clean up his catch rate (36%), then we’re looking at a legit playoff contender.
Z-Unit (2-0)
Did you guys ever see the Red Wedding episode from Game of Thrones? That’s basically what happened to Z’s roster. Spoiler alert: everyone dies. Saquon is done for the year, Courtland Sutton is done for the year, and Kenny Golladay has yet to play a snap. You have to admit, for a team that’s been forced to endure so many injuries, the lineup isn’t bad. Mostly thanks to the emergence of Diontae Johnson and Noah Fant. 2-0 is a great start, but it’ll be tough to sustain.
The Steamers (0-2)
134.7 points is going to win you games more often than not. Unfortunately, it was ultimately Drew Brees’ flaccid arm that prevented Wil Lutz from booting the field goals needed to secure a Week 2 victory. Here’s the good news - the team is healthy for the most part, and there’s plenty of starpower to go around. The only glaring issue is TE. The Browns made Austin Hooper one of the highest paid TE’s, and they’ve only targeted him 6 times in two weeks? Hmm.
Brees in the Trap (0-2)
Allow me to repeat myself. 134.8 points is going to win you games more often than not. After an abysmal season opener, this was looking like a nice bounceback week that fell just short. Even at 0-2, I still see plenty of reason for optimism. Joe Mixon and Jonathan Taylor are an underrated RB duo, Calvin Ridley is the WR1 thus far, and don’t look now but has anyone noticed Robbie Anderson’s start in Carolina. Golly! With Tyler Higbee finding his stride and LJax under center, W’s will flock your way soon.
Bounceback Szn (0-2)
Ahhhh, the San Diegans are a combined 0-4. This 2020 Bounceback Szn has been put on hold for one reason and one reason only; WR production. So far, this team’s WR1, WR2, and WR/TE slots have scored a combined 39 points this season. Over two weeks. Josh Allen and the three-headed RB monster have managed to pick up some of the slack - but a clear lack of receivers has been the primary culprit for the 0-2 start.
