Power Rankings: Week 11
Holy smokes - we have three weeks left, folks. It’s officially CRUNCH TIME.
We’ve got three stellar 9-2 clubs jousting for the two First Round BYE’s, and suddenly Brad is making noise from the rear! The four aforementioned teams have already secured a playoff spot, which means only two slots remain. Can Z and Cole hold on? Can Kyle pull off the improbable? Can Ryan pull off the IMPOSSIBLE? Hell, even Bacich has a shot. As for the rest of y’all - well, it’s looking pretty grim.
Sneaky Contonio (9-2)
Last Week: 1st
Big, big, big week. Not only did the 160 burger secure a resounding Week 11 victory, but it also brings Case within arm’s reach of the title for Most Points Scored. It’s a two horse race at this point - so giddyup, pal. Regular season accolades aside, with Ausome Ekcellent firing on all cylinders and Davante Adams doing his thing - Case should start getting fitted for a ring.
Tua Tagovailoa (9-2)
Last Week: 2nd
It’s better to be lucky than good. This team happens to be both. It was a shameful victory, but it’s one that keeps Chet in the hunt for a First Round BYE. Keep in mind, with a 100+ point deficit in points scored, it’s looking like Chet must beat Tom/Case outright in order to skip Week 15. Let’s see just how scary this three-headed RB monster is down the stretch.
Peeping Toms (9-2)
Last Week: 3rd
Herby fully loaded! Deebo the bully! CMC back in action! DJ Less might be DJ Moore again! DiontBae Johnson! Too bad CeeDee Lamb bonked his head and Michael Carter tweaked his ankle. With a combined opponent record of 25-8 over the next three weeks, it isn’t exactly a great time to be shorthanded. Time to close my eyes and hope for the best.
The Steamers (7-4)
Last Week: 5th
Why, hello there! Welcome to the elite tier, Bradley! This has been one hell of a metamorphosis. Jonathan Taylor has accrued 100 scrimmage yards and at least 1 TD in 8 STRAIGHT GAMES. The only other player to do that? Some scrub by the name of LT. Kareem Hunt is nearing his return, Aaron Rodgers is immunized, and George Kittle has scored in 3 straight contests. Could Brad be doubling down with an engagement ring and a championship ring???
Serup In My Kupp (5-6)
Last Week: 4th
Karma is hilarious. That makes 3 straight weeks in which Ryan has played spoiler, and Mr. Watts is his latest victim. All of a sudden, this stellar lineup finds itself under .500 and in serious danger of missing the playoffs. With Brandon Aiyuk back (?) and the Rams coming off their BYE, it’s hard to envision a scenario in which this club doesn’t make the postseason. With an easy schedule on deck, this boat shouldn’t be taking on much more water.
Z-Unit (6-5)
Last Week: 6th
With a two game lead over the current 7 seed and just three games remaining, it’s time to hold on for dear life! One more win ought to seal a playoff birth, but Mr. Kamara needs to strap up sooner than later. Especially with James Conner on BYE and Chris Carson going under the knife. It is time that we pay respect to this roster though. Adam Thielen is quietly a solid WR1, Scary Terry isn’t far behind him, and DeVonta Smith offers pretty strong upside for a rook.
R.I.P. Woods (4-7)
Last Week: 7th
Bunk week. BUT - still only one game behind Cole in the playoff hunt. Cam Newton looked fantastic in his first game back as a Panther, and should fill in admirably for a dinged up Kyler Murray. Justin Jefferson might just be a top three NFL WR, and the RB duo is extremely productive despite their less-than household names. Really inconvenient time for a Travis Kelce BYE though. Can Kyle finally get the monkey off his back? I’m rootin’ for ya, pal.
Bulletin Board Material (4-7)
Last Week: 11th
HE’S BACK. HE’S BAD. AND HE’S GOING FOR BLOOD. 3 straight W’s, and all of a sudden the groom finds himself within striking distance of a playoff birth. How did this happen? Who let this happen? The coroner proclaimed this man legally deceased a month ago! If Calvin Ridley is able to return in the next week or two, could this roster actually be a contender? Winning out still needs to be a priority.
Amar(w)i something something (3-8)
Last Week: 8th
And just like that, Devon’s 2021 Championship aspirations have gone down the pipe. The team is far from “bad”, but “bad luck” manifested itself early and often. With only 40 less points scored than Chet’s 9-2 club, this team is further evidence that fantasy football is a cruel, cruel undertaking.
Hop On This Dick (4-7)
Last Week: 12th
Somehow, someway, this booboo roster is JUST ONE GAME REMOVED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION. How? Well, Lamar is good, and I guess Saquon is back. And well, I reckon Myles Gaskin deserves more respect than what he’s been given. But man, this would be one hell of an underdog story if Bacich can pull this off.
A Stainers (3-8)
Last Week: 9th
Welcome to the cellar. Could this be the GLOAT’s first 1st-to-Last situation year over year? With Patrick Mahomes on BYE this week, it’s not looking great. Then again - he’s sort of been a problem himself. As has Tee Higgins. As has D.K. Metcalf (since Mr. Unlimited’s return). This has been one hell of a championship hangover. It’s time to pull trig and focus on the future.
Hammered Uncle Hanks (3-8)
Last Week: 10th
Shame, shame, shaaaammme - shame on yooouuuu. Elijah Mitchell was listed as doubtful on Friday last week, yet Hank failed to bench him. Starting CEH or Toney would’ve resulted in an easy victory over Chet, which would have sustained this club’s playoff hopes. But like T.I. and Justin Timberlake say, this roster is Dead And Gone.
