Originally Posted On lod2024.blogspot.com September 26, 2024
Original Author: Chuck & Ant
Gentleman, we are now 3 weeks into the LOD SZN and it has been a quiet one from everyone. I wish there was more shit talking! I guess it gets quiet when everyone sucks except for Chuck. Yea Joe is 3-Joe but he’s still fraud alert. Anyways, its a bout that time of the year where the trade rumors begin with everyone around the league looking to make a move. Some start to freak out, some look to capitalize and take risk on underperformers and some look to build on there great start. So this weeks Power rankings we got 4 tiers for yall. Punjabi Perez is not joining us this week for the blog as he got a promotion and has been busting his ass actually having to be in the office and not be at home clocking in at 9 going back to sleep till 11 then waking up going to the gym then starting his work day by turning on his PS5 why one of the players is complaining that they placed 1000 on Raiders money line to beat the Panthers and that it was an accident. So this week I got a surprise guest for the blog. Lets get it yall!
Chucks Power Rankings –
The Favorite –
Chuck – 3-0 in dominant fashion. You got mfs writing stories about coming together and taking you down. Moving steady and it only gets better. Andy Dalton is here and Diontae Johnson finally has someone that can throw him the ball and looks like the man he was before. Odunze had a breakout game and Nick Chubb is coming soon and Deebo should be back after this week too. This line up and bench is looking scary as hell. However, I got to trade 1 or 2 of these mfs so hit my line if yall want to be better. Also just a reminder that B Aubrey is the goat.
Contenders –
Joe – Joe you are the only other undefeated team and your team performed as middle of the road as expected. You played the worst team in the league and got a way with another win. No matter how you get the job done, you continue to win and continue what got you to the finals last season. Do the fantasy gods feel bad that your season ended in a tie? Who know as long as you continue to win you will remain in the contenders category.
Ryan – Brother Ryan, congrats on a huge win and the Jamar Chase coming out party! Devin Singletary looks legit and Olave maybe might actually be important in the offense now considering they just lost to Philly. Like I said at the beginning of the year if the Midget is fucking healthy he is a top 5 fantasy QB and he has proved it. This team is on the rise, however, the problem remains on if this team will remain healthy or their QBs do. You already lost Mixon for a game, Waddle is useless without Tua.
Ant – Punjabi Prince, the only one in the contenders with a losing record. You have had to play a podium team every week so far to start the year. You are getting fucking railed on having to sweat out these matchups. The problem with this team through and through is you have problems figuring out who to start. Scarry Terry, Zack Moss and Aaron jones on the bench. If you swap them in your line up, you most likely win. You Also have a huge QB problem as Derek Carr came back to life as soon as you started him in fantasy. That’s gods way for punishing you for saying you were a Bears fan and then you tried to crawl back. Then Mark Andrews is looking like the bust of the draft. 33 percent of snaps this last week one target no catches. Its rough out here, but the TE position is terrible overall no panic.
Be Patient –
ROB – Be patient Rob, enjoy this win against Erik and reminding him that it was your weekend and not his. Can I get a fuck Erik? FUCK ERIK. You have a winning record on the back of Saquon, Nabers and the Joe Burrow coming out party finally. This team is a lot of boom or bust with Tyreek, Bowers and Likely. Caleb played okay against a shitty colts, but still aint convinced. You might get Keenan Allen back but the news of CMC probably not coming back is definitely rough. Got to work around the waivers a bit and get on the grind. However, big day this weekend and a big matchup against the Punjabi Prince.
Erik – Reaganlover27, Another Mid performance from your team. However, your team continues to score higher and higher each week. You got glazed hard at the beginning hard, but have you become so humble. This team has too much talent to worry. I think you are a flex spot away and trusting a QB start away from being in the contenders category. There isnt much to figure out on your end, besides just playing the matchups.
Panic –
Wings – I think its time to panic for you here sir. You were riding high after week 1 by dropping over 200, only to fall back down to earth. The only bright side here has been Josh Allen is still fucking him, getting your Hnadcuff pays off in Charbornet and Drake London and the Falcons are looking nice. However, Laporta looks awful and not an option in the offense, Aj brown is hurt, and Rhamondre and the patriots came back down to earth. This team doesnt scream contender. It screams middle of the pact like it does every year for you since you draft the same players and it shows like I said after the draft. You gotta move one of your Qbs and get some pieces that are healthy and not just big play guys. This team definitely saw production dip by alot.
Nauch – Yea being here as the defending champ has got to be rough. 3rd lowest PF. Only bright sides being Cook, Harrison and Stefon. Its clear Aiyuk is confirmed fucking ass and loves to drop the ball. You got the healthy 49er that everyone expected to cook, but instead looks like he should be bagging my fries at Popeyes. It is time to panic, this team is not built to win and is not built for a playoff run. Time to move one of the big pieces for some depth or consistent play. Not being able to say fuck a draft anymore is not an option.
Gio – Well Well Well, bottom 2 for you. Outside of Lamar and Godwin this team is awful. Etienne is not good and was only relevant based off of injuries and volume. White also relevant off of injuries and volume and got challenge and looks like he might lose his job. Kelce is looking washed and Davante Adams needs to get traded to be relevant at all. Jordan Mason came down to earth as he will get volume, but teams are forcing Purdy to throw. The bench here is atrocious and Alan Lazard is looking like the worst waiver FAAB pickup of all time at the moment as you spent the most money on a player so far this season, not to do nothing for you. Gotta make some trades and same thing cant say fuck a draft to be relevant.
Bryan – Bryan you have almost got 2 wins, do to the terrible performance and low scoring overall across the board in football. You have 2 players only that are positionally in the top 10. However, both of them are TE’s which is the lowest scoring position in all of fantasy football at the moment. That includes defenses and kickers and even IDPS. Umm this team was a panic from the get go not really having a draft and continues to be panic. Josh Jacobs looks like he is not gonna be catching the ball at all which affects him alot fantasy wise. Mahomes looks like Mahomes of last year and not expecting to see many crazy games from him. umm I think you just start trading like crazy and figure out what works. Trading for Goedert has worked out so far soo go from there run wild fuck it, try and win one game this year at least.
Now what you all been waiting for, our special guest!
What’s up LOD? The champ is here filling in for Ant this week, marking my debut on the blog. Not only have I never done this before, but this has also been one of the strangest starts to an NFL (and fantasy) season. So bear with me as I try to make sense of this shit. Oh and a thank you to Chuck for having me (I’m going to get destroyed this week lmao).
Frauchs Powers rankings –
The Favorite
1. He made a tier for himself.. (3-0)
In true Boston sports fan fashion, Chuck can’t stop talking about how he’s winning and with no sign of slowing down, I can’t really blame him. This team is scary and I’m feeling like a girl with braces and pigtails holding up his roster against my forearm. I see a handful of rising stars in this league whose skills have translated to fantasy production. Rashee Rice has been great and a supporting cast of Gibbs, Achane, and Davonta Smith has been the key to this teams success. I see a few moves on the way..
Contenders
Joe Brandon (3-0)
2. Coming in at 3-0 to start the year, Joe’s revenge tour is in full swing. Darnold has finally arrived and JT looks like the guy we expected last season. Kyren Williams has proven to not be a fluke and I’m fairly bullish on this WR core of Nico Collins and Zay Flowers. If I could point out what this team is missing, it would be a true statement player, a name. All in all this team is solid and has performed well. I can see Joe making a trade or two that will make this team a force.
3. Is Ryan….good? (2-1)
I put this team right there with the AperolSpritzerz. I’m fairly bricked for a few of the guys on this squad, but then I’m left with severe post-nut clarity outside of the LSU boys Jamar Chase and JJ. Kyler might be back and Olave is heating up. But a banged up Mixon and questionable QB situation for Waddle are a cause for concern. Is this team good? The record says they are through 3 weeks, but we’ll have to wait and see. The 2nd highest PF so far this season is enough for me slot this squad in at #4.
4. Who is that? (Roberto) (2-1)
The AperolSpritzers only make the contenders tier for being 1 of 4 teams with a winning record. I would be concerned with this roster moving forward with a huge question mark down in Miami with that QB situation. Saquon has looked healthy and has played well which is a huge positive and Malik Nabers has looked great. Joe Brrr had a great game Monday night, but I will need to see him put up another good week before I’m convinced he’s truly back. With that said this team will need some help via waivers or trade to fill some glaring holes at RB and the FLEX spots.
Be Patient
5. Hamas (1-2)
I am shocked that this team is 1-2. With the 3rd highest PF and a roster including the ageless Alvin Kamara, ASB who has posted back-to-back 20+ weeks, DK Metcalf has had a banger start to the season, and a consistently good Bijan, this team is both good on paper and has the numbers to back it up. Be patient couldn’t describe this situation any better. This squad will just need a little luck to swing things into their favor.
6. Mr. Naranjo (1-2)
This team will only go as far as Breece, CeeDee, and Derrick Henry (and his diet) go. The supporting cast of Dak, Mike Evans, and Amari Cooper will need to step up in a big way to turn this team into a true contender. Jauan Jennings was a huge pick up for this team and Jordan Addison is nearing his return. If this team gets hot at the right time, Erik can find himself near the top of the table.
Panic Mode
7. Oakland A(las)thletics (1-2)
One of the teams ever. Josh Allen will be Josh Allen but I see a lot of uncertainty throughout this roster. Charbonnet and Stevenson are nothing to be afraid of, Jameson Williams has been inconsistent, Laporta is Kelce-lite, AJ Brown is banged up, and Xavier Worthy might just be the second coming of Marquise Goodwin. I see a few bright spots but it’s going to take a lot more than that.
8. Washed Gio (1-2)
It’s honestly sad to witness the fall from grace that has happened to Gio. Now the 2nd lowest in PF and a trip to the basement with the lowest score in Week 3, this team lacks much to be excited for. Lamar looks great but outside of him, Etienne is just…okay?, Davante is coming off of a terrible game, and Travis Kelce hasn’t logged more than 7 pts in a game. Let’s not forget the lack of ROI on Allen Lazard.
9. Champ??? (1-2)
It’s been a slow start to the season for the defending champs who stumbled out of the gate 0-2 and finally got on the board (barely) last week against Gio. This team has logged the lowest scoring week in Week 1 and flirted with the lowest score again in Week 3. This team is truly boom or bust with guys like Stefon Diggs and MHJ who have showed flashes of greatness. But an underperforming Aiyuk and a stint to the IR for Pachookie is going to hold this squad back.
10. Ryan (with a B) (0-3)
It’s been the worst possible start to the season for Bryan (like literally you’re 0-3) and with the light at the end of the tunnel no where in sight. As I look through the roster, I find several guys providing a mix of both unreliability and inconsistency. Although you do have Mahomes and Puka (IR), it’s going to take a lot to get this team out of the gutter.