Originally Posted On leagueofdegenerates.blogspot.com November 9, 2023
Original Author: Chuck & Ant
We have made it through 9 weeks and we officially have separated into who is out and who is in. These 3 all have one thing in common. At the beginning of the season post draft rankings they were ranked Top 5. Now they are the bottom 3. The biggest disappointment being Erik’s team ranked #1. Is it unfortunate for him that he has allowed the most points? Yes it is. However, he will see this and make a comment that I lost by 100 in a final because he can not accept his own failure and can not get past the Auto Draft CMC phase cause he decided to draft Justin never sees the Fields and DJ Less. Rob and Ant Salute to the blow up and better next year. Ant the victim of Injuries again and Rob the victim of Taylor Swift.
Anyways, the trade deadline concludes after this weeks game and we get into the endgame. We know already who our top 7 are battling for the playoff spots and 1 dark horse its just a matter of who the odd man out is. Lets dive into this weeks Power Rankings.
Chuck’s Power Rankings
1. Chuck – After a win over Gio you are back at the top. Having Depth at the WR and RB position definitely helped this win. This team is a lock for playoffs as after this week against Bryan where all my WR are on bye. I play Ant and Rob. What a time.
2. Wings – Suffering a loss last week to the hands of Derek Carr and Taysom hill is hilarious, however after a 5 game win streak it had to end eventually. The scares of Pickens and Walker should be concerning though. Big week for you Chungus.
3. Nauch – Top 3 and its crazy to see you here. This team is crazy on paper. Just missing a QB. Giving you your respect this week. If you lose to Joe, maybe you really are a Frauch.
4. Gio – Rough week for you and another bad performance from your team. Outside of last week against Ant its been a rough going lately for you losing 3 of your last 4 matches. However it is your own doing as this comes after you said your not having fun cause all you do is win. Well are you having fun now?
5. Ryan – Great Bounce Back win. Joey Ice looks like he is back and did not need to feed Jamar Chase to do so. Your running backs showed up even though Stevenson was saved by a 60 yard td run for you. JJettas is key for you in this back half of the season and with the vikings winning 4 straight and back in it. I expect Jettas to have a monster end to the season.
6. Bryan – To be honest I had a hard time between you and joe and where to put you. This team has seen some regression over the last couple weeks from Mahomes, Mostert and some inconsistency. I still think this team is good on paper. Huge bounce back week for you from a week Chuck squad from week 10 byes.
7. Joe – If you didnt play Rob last week you prob would have tanked after that performance. This is probably the biggest game of your fantasy Career going against Nauch this week in this battle for a playoff spot. Time to show if your tank last year is gonna pay off.
8. Erik – You are my Dark horse. I will give you the explanation why to, regardless of how much you try to slander me when I treat you nicely smh. You are the Dark horse for this reason alone. This team has great matchups every week to end the year. You play Gio this week which is rough, however lucky for you there is a possibility of 3 teams going 5-5 this week with a guarantee of 2 going 5-5. Do you need to win this week Yes and no. The way the schedule is the rest of the season all the 5-4 teams play each other non stop. You will need help from me and gio and you to clutch some wins. The last week of the season you play Rob. You have enough PF to win over any tie breaking record. You play two teams at there full in Nauch and Gio the rest of the season. You play wings and Ryan when they are heavily affected by byes. Your last game of the season is Rob. This can play out well if you start talking to the fantasy gods.
9. Rob and Ant – The presti’s
10th. Ima use this spot to throw out my playoff bracket prediction.
1. Chuck (Bye)
2. Wings(Bye)
3. Gio vs Joe
4. Ryan VS Bryan
5. Bryan
6. Joe
Ant’s Power Rankings
1. Chuck: Chuck has put himself back on top with a win against his arch nemesis. Thats three in a row in the regular season if anyone counts that stuff. Chuck has put himself in prime position for a top spot to end the season even if Tyreek doesn’t get a 40 bomb
2. Wings: While wings had a tough loss this week ill give his team the benifit of the doubt still. A terrible game from his WRs wont always happen but Walker missing a game or two is not good news. Get your shit together commish, the yoffs are close
3. Gio: I imagine Gio looking into the mirror on Sunday and looking at himself and seeing… disappointment. Chin up “brother” you get your team back this week and still hold the top spot in the standings, for now.
4. Ryan: Ryan might be back into the conversation as he put up the highest point total along with a return of Justin Jefferson impending. Combine that with Joe Burrow finally looking like himself and we have a recipe for success down the stretch for the lone Colorado team left standing.
5. Bryan: Tough loss this week Bryan but at least you got a water bottle holder thingy. An off week from Chase and Thielen wont push you out of the top 5 just yet but this team needs one more piece IMO to get into the championship conversation. Better start wheelin and dealin ex chef.
6. Nauch: After a huge win by Nauch he holds his own destiny for the rest of the year. With Joe close on his heels its going to make for a fun run to playoffs between these two. A true QB would really help this team out in the long run but for now its just enough to get him that last playoff spot.
7. Joe: Joes luck finally turned for him this week as he luckily got the play against the lowest score of the season by Rob. Joe has made an effort to go all in this season and it may pay off if he can sneak into the playoffs. Especially if he can pull off a win vs Nauch this week.
8. Erik: Erik dont let those bullies in the league tell you anything about your loss. You had fun and thats all that matters. Keep your head up King
9. Ant: Sam Presti Jr Vegas Edition.
10. Rob: Grimace Presti. Jr
Match Up prediction records
1. Chuck 25 – 15
2. Wings 21 – 14
3. Ant 16 – 19
Matchups this week
Ant’s Picks
Ant vs Rob: Ant
Nauch vs Joe: Joe
Bryan vs Chuck: Bryan
Gio vs Erik: Gio
Wings vs Ryan: Ryan
Wings Picks
Wings v. Ryan: After a lotta trades between these two, there’s plenty of revenge games coming. Think I’ll still have the edge here cause duh.
Chuck vs. Bryan: 7D Chess – Bryan’s actually set up pretty nicely here with Chuck’s deadliest WRs on bye, but without Mahomes it evens the playing field a lot. If Chuck’s RBs continue to be average and Jamaar can play….
Ant vs. Rob – TANK BOWL. Rob can completely steal the spotlight from Ant with a loss here.
Nauch vs Joe – Nauch is in a juggernaut mode right now.
Gio vs. Erik – Be gentle man.