Power Rankings: Week 4
Holy sh*t - it’s October.
Thank you for your patience this week! Happy Freakin’ Saturday.
Case (4-0)
Last Week: 1st
Let the good times roll. Garrett Wilson may not be the WR1 we thought he could once be with Rodgers under center, but he’s hardly been a mess. Meanwhile, Nico Collins and Brandon Aiyuk look oh-so good. And guess who’s back in Indy? Mr. Irsay’s BFF! Best team in GLOAT right now, bar none.
Bacich (3-1)
Last Week: 4th
The Buttonheads may be the deepest and most talented lineup, but Bacich is giving Case a run for his money. Or maybe it’s just the recency bias talking, as I sit here and watch D.J. Moore score his third tuddy of the game. Y’all know how I feel about Tyreek Hill, CeeDee Lamb ain’t bad neither, and Achan recently signed a lease at 6 Touchdown Drive. Oh yeah, that fellow from Wyoming has been on a tear as well. Watch out! The groom is cookin’ with gas!
Mike & Chet (3-1)
Last Week: 3rd
First, let me acknowledge the greatness of the rebrand. West End is a place where dreams come true. An establishment for kings and queens alike. I motion that any future winnings Chet & Mike receive be shared with their namesake in an 80/20 split. Even with the benefit of some lackluster performances from the opponent in back-to-back weeks, this is a competitive lineup with enough starpower for Super Mario. Trevor Lawrence is the key. A bump in production from Forehead Fabio would do wonders for this club.
Ryan (2-2)
Last Week: 5th
If it weren’t for the inhumanity of losing by one reception (or four receiving yards) on MNF, this franchise would be off to a superb 3-1 start. Instead, this father of two (MJ & Cole) is forced to accept a respectable 2-2 record. Either way, I don’t think it’s time to tank! This isn’t a roster with marketable sex appeal behind the likes of Stefon Diggs, but there’s plenty of production to go around.
Kyle (1-3)
Last Week: 2nd
It appears that CMC at 1.01 was the right call. Elijah Mitchell? Never heard of him. Too bad Kyle this roster is the living definition of fantasy injustice. What does 2nd in points scored get you? How bout a lousy 1-3 record? On deck is an opponent devoid of any sort of reputable threat, but Harwood has more than his fair share of absences to deal with in Week 5.
Devon (2-2)
Last Week: 6th
We all know what Lamar, Pollard, Jones, and Davante can do. They don’t need an introduction. This roster holds two X factors; Puka and the Wallrus. How will Kupp’s return impact Nacua’s usage? Kupp will obviously hurt to some degree, but let’s not forget that the rookie leads the league in targets. The greater concern is Darren Waller - who has been nothing short of a major bummer. If those two are able to sustain and/or increase their value in the weeks ahead, Devon will be packing his bags for a postseason trip.
Stain (2-2)
Last Week: 7th
Week 1 and Week 2: Lucky. Week 3 and Week 4: Super unlucky. 7th is probably a bit unfair for a roster that employs Mr. Mahomes, “I’m Always Open” Chase, and Skinny Batman. Javonte Williams has been a major disappointment, but you know who hasn’t? David Montgomery. Dan Campbell says he eats dumb bells for breakfast - and that may be the case! Once the FLEX position is ironed out, Stain will be in good shape.
Henry (1-3)
Last Week: 11th
Are we getting close to Hank’s annual league-altering trade? If Tippy Kupp comes back healthy and STAYS healthy, it’s hard to look at this roster and find a reason to believe they won’t make a push for the playoffs. There’s more talent on this roster than a Tuscaloosa tailgate. Even with a BUNK bench.
Pete (2-2)
Last Week: 8th
Is too many RBs a problem? When you have a depleted WR corps like this GM, it’s a good problem to have. In Week 5, the only healthy and non-BYE wideouts on the roster are KJ Osborn and Zay Jones. Swell! With the rest of the league starving for even a modest RB, Officer Richardson has plenty of chips to play with. No need to panic.
Brad (1-3)
Last Week: 9th
Let’s get one thing straight. Say what you will about Anthony Richardson (Chet I’m looking at you), but it appears Brad was right to trust the rookie as his fantasy go-to. Gibbs on the other hand…well, his usage has been suboptimal. Gibbs will eventually need to turn things around, and hopefully The Sun God’s abdominal pain isn’t a biggie. Thankfully, Adam is Thielen himself, playing like it’s 2018 all over again. Rootin’ for ya Brad!!! Don’t tell Austin!!!!
Cole (1-3)
Last Week: 10th
Kyren Williams was a gift from God for a team that has lost everyone and their mother to injury (as I write this Roschon Johnson got ruled out of TNF with a concussion). The injuries keep mounting up, but the eventual return of Saquon will serve as a much needed pain reliever. With that said - Burrow, Kittle, and Waddle need to turn things around quickly before 1-3 becomes 1-4.
Tom (2-2)
Last Week: 12th
Bidding $38 of your FAAB budget on Gus Edwards is a cry for help. With zippity-doo-da at RB, that puts a heap of pressure Justin Fields, AJ Brown, and Deebo to ball out each and every Sunday. Reservations for one at the trade table!
