Originally Posted On lod2015.blogspot.com October 9, 2025
Original Author: Chuck
As Week 6 dawns, the league begins to reveal its true balance. Some have risen with precision and purpose, while one still searches for that first taste of victory. Yet in LOD, we do not despair we adapt, we endure, and we rise stronger from every battle. Even in defeat, there is wisdom. Even in struggle, there is strength. The throne is never beyond reach for those who remain steadfast.
Before we dive in to the rankings and everything I got to break down a few trades that have occurred since the last trade review. ALSO DO YOUR DAMN PICKEMS RIGHT NOW FOR THOSE THAT FORGET DO THE DAMN THING.
1. Wings has traded Jaylen Waddle to Ryan for Calvin Ridley Sept. 26th
This trade honestly was not a big deal and this was just both teams getting their guy they love to have on their team every year. However, this trade right at the time I would give Wings a B and Ryan an B. Wings, you traded for a guy that is supposed to be the #1 target for a rookie QB looking for his footing in a very weird offense. Plus Calvin has been pretty much a breakout candidate ever since he came back from his suspension for gambling. He has had back to back 1000 yard seasons and 120+ targets each of those years since he has came back but continues to finish in low WR2/ WR3 territory where he was expected to be a clear WR1. Who knows, maybe he will figure it out with Cam. Ryan, you get a B, while yes, Ridley was the WR1, you traded for waddle who has shown he can be a WR1 even when having another WR 1 on the field with him in Tyreek, its just a matter of Waddle staying healthy. Moving to the now that I am barely reviewing this, Ryan is clearly winning this trade due to the injury to Tyreek hill has I expect Waddle to average almost 10 targets a game for the rest of the season and finish with a career high in targets in the 150 range if he stays healthy.
2. Chuck has trade Bucky Irving to Soundcloud in exchange for Michael Pittman, Deebo Samuel and Deandre Swift.
One of the more recent trades to happen after week 5 is a great one and the first time I did not see someone call Soundcloud a retard in the process. For this trade, both Soundcloud and Chuck get an A. This trade just made sense for the both of them. Soundcloud has a bunch of dogs on his team but no true star and Bucky gives him that. Bucky also being currently hurt is worth the wait for a squad that is currently sitting 4-1. So if it costs him 1 loss in the process definitely worth it. As for Chuck, this trade made sense as before this trade after losing another player to injury, another one losing his job and another one getting hit by his coach on the side line it left him with just 2 bench players and 3 on IR. Deebo and Pittman are both off to hot starts being WR 7 and WR 13 6 weeks through the year, plus adding swift back to really be just a back up to the best RB duo in the league in CMC and Gibbs made it better.
3. Chuck has traded Deandre Swift and Jameson Williams to Ryan for Chase Brown.
This trade is not awful but also is not that great. Ryan gets a B here and Chuck will get a C. Ryan adds a big boom or bust in Jamo who is honestly a Amon injury away from being WR1 and also adds Swift who is the clear bell cow in a offense that is on the up n up in Chi Town. Ryan did take Chase Brown with his second pick overall in this process though. As this trade looks right now Ryan traded his 2nd overall pick in Chase Brown for Chucks 8th overall pick in Swift and his undrafted pick up in Croskey-Merritt since we had already done a swap of Jamo for Croskey earlier in the year. Chase Brown is not looking like the back he is supposed to be so it makes sense for this deal to get done for Ryan. Chuck is receiving a C because of the risk here, Chase Brown finished as a RB1 last year and was one of the most hyped backs of the off season. Unfortunately it has not worked out that way as he is not even averaging 3 yards a carry through 5 games. The gamble for me was to see if Chase Brown will breakout or not.
4. Soundcloud has traded Pookie Williams for Jakobi Meyers, Chris Olave, Kyren Williams
This is the first trade everyone has agreed on that Soundcloud won. By a large margin, I even received a text saying “Bro is Bryan the new Soundcloud because holy shit” and holy shit is right. For this trade I grade this Soundcloud A+ and Bryan an F. Soundcloud this was a great trade. You acquire a Kyren who is off to a good start on the year being RB 8 even when facing some tough defenses. Also you have Blake Corum so even better. You acquired Chris Olave who is second in the league in targets only behind Puka Nacua in an offense that his going to continue to throw the football so the volume is there as well as the upside is tremendous. You also get Jakobi Meyers who is WR 1 for a Raiders team who everyone overreacted on in week 1 lmao, but for a WR 2 on a team that is always playing from behind it seems like is a great snag. Bryan, this did not make any sense for you. You traded 3 huge pieces of your team for a guy who has played 4 of the bottom 10 run defenses in football in his first 5 weeks. As of now for the rest of the season he plays 1 defense in the bottom 10 in rushing for the rest of the season. Dallas has a great offensive line, and Pookie is off to a good start, just this trade leaves you starting 2 TEs and no reliable bench pieces outside of Charb.
Lets dive into the Power Rankings Shall we. Also PF and PA will reflect how they are worded in Sleeper.
1. Gio – 1st in PF – 2nd in PA – 3-2 Record: 4th Overall
Gio, back in the #1 spot. You took down Erik, and eliminated the last remaining undefeated team and it is even funnier that it was on the back of former Cowboy Rico Dowdle. Also missing top dog Bijan, this was a great win. The depth at WR in this team and the constant right decisions that you are making has been the difference for this squad. It is going to be hard to knock this team off from the top.
2. Erik – 2nd in PF – 7th in PA – 4-1 Record: 1st Overall
Erik, you finally lost brother and its to the only guy that was about as horny as you when you were single. Shit your still horny, what man has the word WHORE written in blood lettering on his mirror in his house. Rob is my witness. 1 loss is not anything to worry about. I will say this team is missing some depth, once Bucky comes back and scary terry for yourself there is no depth within this squad that is considered serviceable. Just something to look into as this team is building its way towards a playoff run.
3. Chuck – 3rd in PF – 5th in PA – 3-2 Record: 5th Overall
I do not have really much to say here. This team has made another trade and has revitalized the team because of the injuries and was in much needed depth. Time to see how it performs overall but no change in rank for this squad.
4. Soundcloud – 4th in PF – 6th in PA – 4-1 Record: 2nd Overall
Soundcloud trusted Baker and his team went off. Soundcloud is proving everyday he is a contender and continues to do show on the field and off the field with his shit talk and commitment to LOD. Everyone doubted his football knowledge but he is the only YN in this league and maybe he is just proving that we all might be the retards when it comes to trading and not him. Hes just causing Radio silence as he continues his dominance.
5. Bryan – 7th in PF – 10th in PA – 4-1 Record: 3rd Overall
Bryan, you keep finding a way to win and hey you scored over 150! I was so looking forward to complement this team before the trade you made too. You play Ant this week so do not be the first to give him a win on the season. After that you got Soundcloud Erik Gio so the true identity of this team will be shown over the next quarter of the season.
6. Wings – 6th in PF – 8th in PA – 2-3 Record: 7th Overall
Champ, you are off to a rough start and its not because you are getting scored on its just outside of Puka and Josh this team has been the definition of underperforming. Its been a rough go and another rough loss. The talent is here and I believe this team does deserved to be ranked higher but based on what they have put out and if you head towards another loss, might be time to start figuring some things out and getting ready to kiss that trophy goodbye.
7. Ryan – 9th in PF – 9th in PA – 3-2 Record: 6th Overall
Ryan, congratulations you are now in the running for ultimate fraud. 2nd least amount of points scored and 2nd least allowed but somehow you are the 6th seed at the moment. I will go bold statement here though, I do think this team starts to heat up and make a run. You play Erik and Gio these next 2 weeks, I think you win both. Go make em proud Ryan, Go Avs.
8. Rob – 5th in PF – 1st in PA – 1-4 Record: 8th Overall
Rob just another type of season for you that stays the same you score high but teams love to go off against you for no damn reason. Feels like a 20v1 doesn’t it? Its time to dig deep into that Prolific strength and lock in I believe you can do this.
9. Nauch – 8th in PF – 4th in PA – 1-4 Record: 9th Overall
Nauch you now lost Hampton. The fantasy gods have not been kind to you this year. I do not got really much to say but try and sell and see if you can get some fire keepers for next year.
10. Ant – 10th in PF – 3rd in PA – 0-5 Record: 10th Overall
Ant, you are on track to break a record! To start off with going the most games without a win. You can tie it this week with a loss to Bryan. However, the following week you would play Erik where you would break it. Between the judging of Soundcloud and the possibility of having the worst start in LOD history. This is a battle for the plaque on the back of the trophy.