A-Town Power Rankings Week 2

A-Town Power Rankings

Week 2

 Well it’s official; week one is officially in the books.  We saw some wild action in both the NFL and our own league. We had four of our seven matchups determined by ten points or less highlighted by Jeff losing to Anton by .76! Jeff I hate to say it, but I think it’s karma for that text you sent me about last week’s rankings.  As to be expected, there was a lot of shifting in my rankings as I got to see how everyone’s team performed for the first time.  Only three teams stayed put and Kristen made the biggest jump moving five spots.  Clay, despite winning, and Jeff, due to his now thin backfield, both dropped three spots.  Make sure to get your waiver wire claims in by Wednesday night and remember there is a game every Thursday this year so set those lineups!

 

1. Anton (Last week 1)

I was surprised by all the criticism I got last week for putting Anton at number one.  I understand that his team is completely different from last year, but I still believe you’re the champ until someone knocks you off.  As of right now, Anton is still my number one team by .76ths of a point!  If Fitzpatrick and Benson stumble all year like they did in week one, Anton’s fantasy season may be over in week 13.  He’s going to have to make a trade for a QB. I’m no expert, but possibly shipping off Jonathan Stewart to Dan for Andrew Luck seems like a solid idea.

2. Joe (2)

Joe won in a shootout against a tough opponent in Garret last week.   I’m sure Joe had mixed emotions as he was at the Broncos game watching Garret’s players shred the Steelers D, but in the end he came out with the impressive victory.  Joe has a very well-rounded team that should be competitive every week and in fantasy football consistency is the name of the game.  I don’t see this team slowing down anytime soon.

3. Garret (2)

Garret had a good week, but as I mentioned, lost in a shootout to Joe.  He had to be encouraged by the play of Payton and Demaryius on Sunday night.  Honestly, this team had a bad week only scoring 3 offensive touchdowns and still put up 144 pts.  I expect some big performances out of this team and plan on seeing Garret’s name at the top of my rankings all year.

4. Pop (5)

I will be the first one to admit that I think Frank Gore is washed up and headed towards a down year, but man did he look impressive against the Packers in week 1.  If he continues to plays like that, Pop’s is going to have a very dynamic foursome in Rice, Gore, White and Johnson to put up huge numbers on a weekly basis.  When Eli Manning gets going, this is not a team I would want to run into.

5. Zach (7)

On paper Zach’s team looks like it should be at the top of my rankings.  He won the high week on his first week in a new league and had two incredible QB performances.  Don’t get me wrong; he definitely deserves credit, but I want to see it again before I give him the bump into my top 3.  I’m still not sold on Austin and Washington as your top two WR and Kevin Smith will get hurt at some point.

6. Alex (4)

For those of you who didn’t follow Alex and my matchup, Antonio Brown needed a mere 15 points to beat me on Sunday Night.  At halftime it looked to be all but over as he had 3 catches for 50 yards, but then Champ locked him down and he only had one catch the rest of the way and Alex loss in a bittersweet moment as his beloved Broncos won.  It was a tough pill to swallow for Alex, but his team is stacked and is definitely going to win their fare share of matchups this year.  Picking MJD in the third is looking like a steal right now.

7. Dan (6)

Oh Dan, you lucky man. We learned Sunday that Isaac Redman is not going to be the guy in Pitt which is awful news for Dan, but luckily Dan won the Washington Redskins RB sweepstakes earlier in the day with Alfred Morris.  Morris looked legit and if they keep winning, expect him to keep getting the carries over Hulu and Royster.  Dan lost because his WR’s all had sub-par performances, which I don’t expect to happen very often.  You get a free pass this week Dan, but I expect more from your boys next Sunday.

8. Kristen (13)

I hated Kristen’s team and now I love it. Crazy what one week can do in fantasy football.  With Jackson hurt in Buffalo we all got to see what Spiller can do and he didn’t disappoint.  Cutler looked great and Nelson and Decker showed they have big potential this year.  If Kristen can shore up the TE position, she could really move up the ranks fast.

9. Logan (11)

How Logan moved up two spots by losing and Clay moved down three by winning is for me to know and you to ponder.  What Lance Moore did in an eight minute span on Sunday was remarkable.  He went from zero receptions to 6 for 120 yards and a TD to end the game.  That’s absolutely incredible and I expect Brees to look for Moore’s way on a consistent basis next week.  Murray proved he is a first round RB and will get into the end zone a lot this year.

10. Gill (10)

My team actually had a great week and so did my bench.  I’m keeping myself in the ten spot based on my awful coaching decisions.  Sitting AP and Big Ben cost me 30 points and the high week.  I’m pretty disappointed because I don’t think I will have a week like that again where all my players seemed to be clicking.

11. Clay (8)

Clay, I’m sorry I dropped you three spots after beating Chris, but honestly your team looked rusty. Cam came out slow and I just don’t think Colston and Smith are going to cut it as 1&2 WR’s.   I could be wrong, but I feel like this team is full of mediocre players who have low ceilings.  Sorry Clay I still love you, just not your team.

12. Jeff (9)

I can’t imagine how Jeff felt Tuesday morning after losing that heartbreaker to Anton and finding out Fred Jackson is going to miss time.  We also found out Pyton Hillis might not be as big a part of the Chief’s offense as we were led to believe.  Jeff’s back is definitely up against the wall after week one, but luckily he’s hot Julio Jones (who looked like the 2^nd best WR in the game) throwing haymakers trying to keep him alive.

13. Mike (12)

Mike has a rough start to the season as Stafford was throwing the ball to anybody and everybody including the Rams and Welker caught a weak 3 passes.  Jennings going down is a big blow and Mike will have to turn to McGahee for production in the RB2 slot.  This team still has potential, but things could also get out of hand in a hurry.

14. Chris (14)

Well at least Chris was right about Jimmy Graham as he had 80 yards and a TD, but after that there isn’t much to say.  You’re not going to be very competitive with a combined 2.9 points from your running backs.  I hope things turn around for Chris, but right now I’m just not seeing it.

 

A-Town Power Rankings Week 1

A-Town Power Rankings

WEEK 1

 

I want to welcome everyone to another season of A-Town Fantasy football. The draft is over and the first game is actually 5 hrs away as I write this.  The draft went well, jokes were made, pizza was eaten, Logan was hung-over, so basically the usual.  So for those of you who are new to our league or have drank too much over the past year and forgot, I will be doing weekly power rankings for our league.  Although I don’t really know much, I will put a lot of research and thought into it.  As always I love feedback so please leave comments.  For my first rankings I grouped teams into 5 categories: great, good, average, below average and shit.  Without further ado here are the week 1 A-Town Power Rankings!

 

1. Anton

Although I don’t think Anton has the best team out of the gate this year, I’m going to give the Champ his due and keep him at the top until someone takes him down.  Anton is on a fantasy streak of late killing it in baseball as well and last year made me look like a fool with a preseason ranking of 10.  My favorite part of Anton’s team is his WR combination of Fitz, Steve Smith and Stevie Johnson. Getting Fitz in the second round of a 14 team PPR league is a steal and his numbers should be just fine with Skelton being named the starter in AZ. This biggest concern for this team, even though he refuses to admit it, is at QB with Ryan Fitzpatrick. Honestly he’s just not that good and Anton has no backup.

2. Garret

Well the one thing we know for sure is that Garret and the Broncos are both all in on Payton Manning. He has no backup and has Thomas as his number 2 WR.  Manning should be a serviceable fantasy QB, but don’t expect Manning of old to all of a sudden show up.  I love this team’s personnel at RB and WR and on top of that Garret has bench players with huge upside.  This team is built for the long haul to handle any kind of adversity so I expect Garret to be atop my ranking all year.

3. Joe

Joe reached early on Brees, but found good value later in the draft. I particularly like Brandon Lloyd and Reggie Bush.  I know they are both huge question marks to some people, but they are two very talented players who have proven they can get the job done.  Joe’s weak spot is definitely his bench where he has players with little upside.  A few big injuries could really derail this team’s hope for a successful season, but for now he sits in the top 3 of my rankings.

4.  Alex

I already know Alex is going to be upset with my ranking because he always feels he is the best and should be #1! Well Alex you get me in week 1 so that’s a great time to prove it! If all goes according to plan Alex does actually have a very strong team and so far it has with MJD ending his holdout.  Calvin is obviously the best WR in the game and Brown seemed to make huge strides last year and in the off season with Wallace holding out.  If Doug Martin plays like the reports are saying, he will be a huge asset and luxury to this team.

5. Pop

I paid very close attention to Pop’s team because he choose right in front of me and kept taking my players.  My favorite pick was Eli Manning.  His two best weapons went in the first 3 rounds, but he fell to the 4th round, tell me how that makes sense? White and Johnson give pop star power at WR and with Rice at RB Pop’s may have the most high profile names of any team.  The only question for this team is who is going to step up and fill the flex position.

6. Dan

Dan can’t fall lower than 6^th based on the fact that he has the best football player on the planet on his team in Aaron Rogers.  With his back to back picks in the 2^nd and 3^rd round, Dan went with a bold strategy and took two WR instead of a RB and it came back to haunt him.  Have Shone Green as your number 1 RB isn’t good in any league.  Dan isn’t strong at TE and has a very thin bench meaning his fate in fantasy this year will be decided on what crazy trade he will be able to pull off.

7. Zach

Zach’s team is probably better than 7^th, but he’s new to the league and wasn’t there on draft day so he is going to have to earn his spot.  The strength of this team is at RB. McFadden has the potential to be the best in the game and Sproles proved last year that he is a top notch PPR back.  Kevin Smith adds great depth and Zach made sure to get McFadden’s back up in Goodson.  However, Zach is going to struggle at WR.  He really needs Floyd to break out and do big things.  Call me crazy but I predict Hernandez will have just as good a year as Gronk.

8. Clay

First off it was very nice to see Clay at the draft considering he lives in another country and said he wouldn’t be playing this year.  I loved Clay’s first 4 picks, but then things got a little iffy for me.  He is going to be nervous all year about WR and Coloston is more of a #2 guy than someone you want as your top pass catcher.  Clay also lacks quality bench players. On a positive note, Clay was able to grab Crosby for like the 4^th year in a row and Cam Newton is one of my favorite players.

9.  Jeff

Things I like about Jeff’s team: Julio Jones, Tom Brady’s hair, his team name and Buffalo’s run game.  Things I dislike: 3 TE’s that all suck, 2 of 4 WR’s have never caught an NFL pass, 2 RB’s who will get a combined 15 carries a week, and F-ing Vincent Jackson!  I believe all this adds up to a 5-8 record and Jeff being pissed off.

 

10. Gill

I’m not sure what to think of my team so I ranked myself 10 for these reasons:  1) I hate odd numbers and 10 is a very solid even number; 2) I pre-ranked Anton 10 last year and he won it all; 3) Somehow none of my players have a bye in week 10; and 4) My starting TE Kyle Rudolph is going to get me exactly 10 points every week.  Basically what I’m saying is that my season is hindering on the play of Rapelisberger or a 3^rd round quarterback who has played in more professional baseball games than NFL games.

11. Logan

So when Logan picked Murray in the first round I thought it was a great pick.  Apparently Logan and I are the only ones who feel that way.  He went in at least the 2^nd round in every other draft I did and the general theme is that people are down on him this year (Woops).  I honestly like Logan’s team and want to give him the benefit of the doubt, but he has by far the most injury prone team and around week 5 may struggle to find 8 healthy players. Who knows, maybe Vick will play like he did 2 years ago and lead Logs to fantasy immortality.

12. Mike

So this ranking may be out of spite that in our fantasy baseball league I have the number 1 team by a landslide and am losing to Mike in the playoffs right now! I really like Stafford and Welker obviously, but I’m also a huge fan of Donald Brown and Greg Olson.  Mike did a good job in the later rounds.  The reason I have Mike in the bottom third of my rankings are the age of his primary running backs.  Turner and McGahee are just plain old for NFL standards and won’t get the work load Mike is expecting. Janikowski may kick some late winners for Mike, but in the end I see him falling short of the playoffs.

13. Kristen

Kristen’s draft turned into a mess in a hurry. I’m not sure which picks were made by her and which were auto-drafted except for the defense in the 7^th round! You know you’re in trouble when in a PPR league you only have 3 WR’s and two of them are Caucasian.  To make things worse, Kristen has not only two defenses, but two Kickers. That’s right two kickers, what else can I say.

14. Chris

This was a tough one for me because I did the actual picking of Chris’s players for him on draft day.  Just so everyone is clear, Chris gave me a very specific list and plan of what to do so the decisions were completely his.  Chris had 3 players he had to have and got them all so that was a plus.  Chris knew his strategy of drafting back to back TE was out of the box so I think he expected to be at the bottom here, but he will have his chance to prove he’s not that crazy after all.  I wish him the best.

 

A-Town Week 8 Power Rankings

With 7 weeks in the book we are officially past the half way point of our 13 week regular season and things are really starting to heat up.  This week I am going to take a suggestion from one of my many dedicated followers and do mid season grades.  Good luck to everyone in week 8 and enjoy!

a1. Anton (Last week 1) 7-0

The Good:  The risk of taking Aaron Rodgers number two has paid off more than Anton could have ever hoped.  He is leading both the Packers and Anton’s team to undefeated seasons.  Frank Gore has also been a monster after a slow start.

The Bad: The Colts inability to do pretty much anything this year had really hindered Addai’s performance leaving Anton thin at RB.

The Grade: A+  Everything Anton does seems to be working out.  He picks up to backup RB’s and then Jones and Best go down and Anton’s looking great.  It’s going to take a big effort to take down this team.

2. Logan (2) 6-1

The Good: Logan waited on a QB and struck gold in Stafford and believe it or not that wasn’t even his best pick!  Fred Jackson has been a fantasy stud this year and doesn’t look like he’s slowing down.  What a steal in the later rounds for Logan.

The Bad: Between Deangelo Williams, Santana Moss and Devon Bess, Logan has been struggling with his flex option.  No one has really stepped up to the challenge so far this season.

The Grade: A  After the draft Logan had the most hype, which is usually a bad omen, but he has been consistent all year and is looking good heading to the second half of the season.

3. Mike (4) 5-2

The Good: Jason Witten, who Mike targeted before the draft, has been very consistent and the Jets D has actually bailed Mike out a few times.

The Bad: Mike took an early gamble on Starks predicting he would take over the starting job in Green Bay and sure enough he did.   The only problem is he isn’t producing worth a lick and has put Mike in a real bind at RB.

The Grade: B+  Mike doesn’t have the most talent in the league, but he is competing day in and day out and its showing in his record.  His team is solid and is staying consistent.

4. Kristen (7) 4-3

The Good: Matt Forte may be the best PPR back in the league and was a steal in the second round for Kristen.  He’s running through defenders and catching a ton of balls.

The Bad: The TE position has hurt Kristen this year.  With Shiancoe and Cook, she’s at a disadvantage at the TE position on a weekly basis. 

The Grade: B+  Kristen has had some bad weeks, but she’s capable of putting up monster points any given week.  You better believe Vick is leading this team to the playoffs.

5. Garret (3) 4-3

The Good: MJD is the Jags best player so he has been forced to carry two teams, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Stuntin Like John Elway.

The Bad: Garret’s other RB’s have been very disappointing.  Best got hurt like he always does and Spiller barely sees the field.

The Grade: B  Garret gets an average grade here because even though his team has very little star talent they find a way to win.  It amazes me how this team wins games, but their doing it.

6. Devan (5) 4-3

The Good: AP was a no brainer pick and is tearing through the league like always.  A.J. Green has been a nice surprise and looks like the next big thing at WR.

The Bad: Matt Ryan has not lived up to the hype this year.  It’s getting to the point where Devan may have to start playing matchups and benching Ryan.

The Grade: A  I know you’re thinking that I am crazy, but to be 4-3 with the team that Devan has is pretty remarkable.  After the draft, everyone thought he was dead in the water and now he’s 4-3 and staring down the playoffs.

7. Jeff (8) 4-3

The Good: Jeff’s team name is awesome and very true.  His team is all about Calvin Johnson and that’s not a bad thing considering what he is doing this year.

The Bad: So far the trade for V-Jax hasn’t worked out.  He hasn’t had a big game since week 2 and keeps getting nagging injuries.

The Grade: C+ Jeff is still looking for production from QB and in our league that is vital for success.  He’s done a good job of managing a banged up and underperforming team. 

8.  Alex (6) 3-4

The Good: Ray Rice was a good pick at number one.  He is a PPR machine and who knows where Alex’s team would be without him.

The Bad: The Rivers and Jones trade hasn’t worked out the way Alex was hoping and Beanie Wells is of course banged up every other week.

The Grade: B-  Alex is sliding down my rankings as he has lost 3 straight games after I compared him to the Packers!  He is clearly not the Packers.

9. Clay (9) 2-5

The Good: Steve Smith is absolutely killing it and makes Clay a dangerous team any week.  The way he has resurrected his career is pretty amazing.

The Bad: Sam Bradford hasn’t done anything so far this year and it was clearly a mistake on Clay’s part picking him so high and depending on him.

The Grade: C- Clay has done a good job with guys like Smith and Ingram, but overall it’s another disappointing season for off in the woods.

10.  Pop (11) 2-5

The Good:  Making the trade of Rivers with Cam Newton on his bench was the move of the season so far.  Cam has been great and Rivers has stunk.  Great move Pops.

The Bad: The RB position has been a problem for this team.  Shonn Green has been a major disappointment and Ray Hulu has yet to gain a major role on his own team, yet starts for Pops on a weekly basis.

The Grade: C- Pops is hanging in there at 2-5 and has Cam Newton so we can’t count him out just yet…

11. Pat (12) 2-5

The Good:  The Saints offense as expected has been electric.  Brees to Colston may be the best combo in our league right now.

The Bad: The change of scenery was suppose to reignite Reggie Bush’s career, but has yet to do so.  He just doesn’t look like the same explosive player he used to be when he was dating Kim…

The Grade: C-  PSell has had a lot of bad luck, like losing to me last week by .3.  There’s still time for PSell to get back into the thick of things, but he needs to make the right decisions every week.

12. Dan (13) 2-5

The Good: Ryan Fitzpatrick was a great auto-pick for Dan.  I wonder where he would be if he used that pick instead of letting the computer do the right thing…

The Bad: Payton Manning.

The Grade: D  I know a D is being tough on Dan, but given his reputation we expect the most from Dan and so far this year we’re not getting it.

13. Chris (11) 3-4

The Good: Before last week Darren McFadden was looking like a top 3 back in the league.  He needs to be healthy for this team to go.  Sproles has also turned out to be a great pick.

The Bad:  Chris WR situation has gone from pretty bad to downright awful.

The Grade: D-  Chris inability to make a move for a competitive WR has completely hindered his team as they have lost four in a row.

14. Gill (14) 1-6

The Good: Winning by .3 last week against PSell for my first win was pretty awesome.

The Bad: Losing Charles and Hightower, 2 of my top 5 picks to ACL tears isn’t exactly a good thing.

The Grade: F  After all the research and prep work I do, there is no excuse for a 1-6 record.

A-Town Power Rankings Week 7

So I was incredibly busy this week so this isn’t exactly my best effort but an effort none the less.  There wasn’t too many upsets last week so my top 3 will stay the same this week.  There’s still a lot of parity within the league, but after this week I expect some teams to take the leap into the elite.

1. Anton (1) 6-0

Anton has come from the cellar last year to almost unbeatable this year.

2. Logan (2) 5-1

Logan is clearly number two and isn’t really being challenged at this point.  This is surprising considering he is starting Doug Baldwin this week…

3.  Garret (3) 4-2

Garret doesn’t think his team is very good and neither do I, but he’s winning so my hands are tied.

4. Mike (5) 4-2

Mike seems to go as Michael Turner goes.

5. Devan (8) 4-2

It seems the more I hate on Devan’s team, the more he wins.

6. Alex (4) 3-3

Alex is on a crash course and needs to re-direct the ship this week or he may be in a lot of trouble.

7. Kristen (6) 3-3

Kristen was last week’s tough luck loser going down 131-136 to Jeff.

8. Jeff (9) 3-3

I am just not sold on Jeff’s team yet.

9. Clay (12) 2-4

Clay is going to be shocked he cracked my top 10.

10. Pop (10) 2-4

Pop really needs a win this week to get back into the thick of things.

11. Chris (7) 3-3

Chris is falling apart…will he make a move to put it back together?

12.  Pat (11) 2-4

Pat needs to capitalize this week on an easy matchup.

13. Dan (13) 1-5

How did Dan get to this point?

14. Gill (14) 0-6

Getting congratulated on a win and then losing a few hours later was just salt on the wound for this team.

A-Town Week 6 Power Rankings

Hello everyone, last week was a crazy week in fantasy terms as we saw 4 of my top 5 teams go down!  I love when teams that seem down and out come back and get into the thick of things.  Bye weeks always make for interesting matchups as teams are forced to juggle their lineups and use players off their bench.  After 5 weeks, everyone besides yours truly has a realistic chance at the playoffs.

1. Anton (Last Week 1)

If we have learned anything through 5 weeks it’s that Aaron Rogers and Wes Welker are going to carry Anton’s team every week.  The only way to stop Anton is to catch him on a week where Welker or Rogers has a bye.

2. Logan (2)

Logan lost in week 2 but gets a free pass because he still put up a respectable 137 points.  With the first sighting of Deangelo Williams in Carolina last week, Logan now has a tough decision to make every week regarding his flex.  Don’t mess up Logs or it may cost you your #2 ranking…

3. Garret (6)

Garret makes the jump into my top 5 this week with a big win over Jeff.  He only put up 114 points, but I could tell Garret willed his team to victory as Best broke that 88 yard TD in the second half of Monday night’s game.  Sometimes it’s all about how bad you want it, not how good your team actually is (and by sometimes I mean like maybe 2% of the time. AKA Garrets a Lucky Man).

4. Alex (3)

I should have moved Alex out of the top 10 after he put up an astonishing 86 points.  Wes Welker has almost got 86 by himself twice this year, come on Alex.  Before you leave a comment, I know that Rice and Jones were on a bye, still 86 man.

5. Mike (7)

Mike, like Garret moves into my top 5 because he wills his team to victories.  Mike may not have the most talent in the world, but he’s got heart and cares entirely too much.  (Yes, coming from the guy who cares so much he writes a fantasy article that only 5 people read).

6. Kristen (9)

I moved Kristen up because I saw firsthand last week how deadly her team can be.  Vick had an awful game where he threw 4 picks, but he still put up 30 fantasy points.  That’s ridiculous and with Bowe coming on like he did last year, Kristen’s team is starting to find their mojo.

7. Chris (4)

Chris’s biggest problem right now (well, besides not trading me McGahee) is deciding who to play.  Last week he started Moore who had an “o”fer and missed on Floyd who had 22 points.  There’s a W out there waiting for Chris every week if he makes the right decisions. 

8. Devan (10)

Honestly it blows my mind that Devan is 3-2.  On paper, his team just doesn’t measure up.  Somehow he is winning and getting stronger week to week.  I don’t know what else to say.

9. Jeff (5)

Good week, bad week, good week, bad week.  After 5 weeks Jeff’s team hasn’t figured out if there a contender or a pretender.  Calvin is still in beast mode, but Hernandez coming back has killed Gronkowski’s value.

10. Pop (8)

I never know what to say about Pop’s team.  Cam Newton is really good I guess…

11. Pat (11)

Pat Sell got back in the Win column last week.  I like the Moreno pick up, even though it was obvious and what Garcon is doing right now is incredible.  I mean the guy was irrelevant for the first three weeks and has been the top WR last 2, go figure.

12. Clay (13)

Clay put up 105 points and won.  Lucky guy and yes I am upset he beat me for last team to win.

13. Dan (12)

Good thing Dan has other exciting things going on in his life because his fantasy team is not.

14. Gill (14)

For anyone who got this far in the article, first I want to thank you and second I want you to know I have had the most fantasy points against and that is my only defense as to why I still haven’t won.

A-Town Power Rankings Week 5

Hello everybody and welcome to another edition of A-Town Fantasy Football Power Rankings.  Last week started out slow as the morning games were uneventful in the first half, but boy did things heat up!  I like the way the league is shaking up so far as we have two teams still undefeated and two teams still defeated with everyone else sandwiched in between.  For this week’s theme, I am going to compare your team to an NFL team.  Good luck to everybody in week 5 and enjoy.

1. Anton 4-0 (Last Week 1)

Right now Anton’s team is clicking on all cylinders and reminds me of the Saints.  The Saints put up a lot of points and are solid across the board.  They are in the hunt every week for the most points just like Anton’s team.  I don’t expect Anton to slow down anytime soon and be a staple in my top 3.

2. Logan 4-0 (2)

So far Logan’s team has been exactly as advertised, that’s why he reminds me of the Patriots.  Everyone is shocked when the Pats lose just like I would be shocked if Logan loses this year.  Every week someone plays Logan is like their Super Bowl right now.  With Foster back, Logan has to be breathing a sigh of relief and pumped he didn’t make that trade with Alex for Ben Tate.  I personally can’t wait until week 11 when Logan will get his shot at Anton.  Mark that one down on your calendars. 

3. Alex 3-1 (4)

Alright so I know its cliché and obvious, but I am going with the Packers for Alex.  They are both defending champs and looking virtually unstoppable this year.  Alex limped into the playoffs last year and made a remarkable run.  He could have been satisfied with that, but he came out and had a great draft and made the most impactful trade of the season.  Every team in the NFL knows when they are playing the Packers and every team in our league should know where Alex is on their schedule. 

4. Chris 3-1 (3)

I want everyone to know I am not the only one who expected Chris’ team to suck this year.  So far he has proved all of us wrong and reminds me of the Titans.  The Titans were supposed to be the bottom feeders of the AFC South, but find themselves tied for first.  The Titans and Chris come out every week and give their opponent their best shot and don’t make crucial mistakes.  I am interested to see which direction Chris’ team will take after suffering their first loss. 

5. Jeff 2-2 (5)

Like the Steelers, Jeff is well informed, passionate and loyal to his team.  You know he is going to bring it on a weekly basis.  Calvin Johnson has been the MVP so far this year and is carrying Jeff’s team out of the gate.  However, if he falters at all Jeff could be in a lot of trouble.  The Steelers are 2-2, but is anyone really worried about them not making the playoffs? Exactly. I expect Jeff to cruise to the playoffs as well.

6. Garret 2-2 (8)

Garret got a big win last week putting up 145 pts. against Dan.  However, I still feel Garret is over rated and getting credit due to his extensive fantasy knowledge and not his actual team.  That’s why I am comparing his team to the Cowboys.  The Cowboys are 2-2 and everyone thinks they have a bunch of talent because they are America’s team, but in reality there just not that good.  Maybe Garret will prove me wrong…

7. Mike 2-2 (6)

Mike is the underdog in a lot of matchups, but is almost always in the hunt for the playoffs.  He somehow competes on a weekly basis when his players underperform, which reminds me of the 49ers.  The 49ers seem like they’re not a good team, but they’re 3-1 and always in the game.  Mike has always had lot of fantasy luck which makes him dangerous any given week.

8. Pop 2-2 (10)

While looking at Pop’s team his photo jumped out of me and boom it hit me, he’s just like the Bears.  There a solid team with no real superstars, just guys that grind it out and get it done about 65% of the time.  Pop’s team is full of fantasy grinders that are consistent.  In fantasy, consistency is the name of the game and if you can achieve that you always have a chance.

9. Kristen 2-2 (11)

Kristen isn’t exactly lighting it up, but she’s keeping herself in a position to strike at any time.  That reminds me of the Buccaneers.  They’re quietly 3-1 and putting themselves in an ideal situation to stun some people in the NFC South.  Kristen just needs to hang in there until Vick gets his mojo back and starts putting up 50 pts a week.

10. Devan 2-2 (10)

I feel like the comparison of Devan to the Raiders is the most obvious one.  They both have made very questionable moves (Hayward-Bay in the 1^st Round of the 2010 NFL draft, Picking the Steelers D in the 5^th).  However, some of the crazy moves have paid off and both teams are still in the hunt.  The Raiders aren’t a team you can just look over on your schedule anymore and at 2-2 neither is Devan.

11. Pat 1-3 (7)

Since joining our league Pat Sell has been a contender and a force to be reckoned with.  However, after four tough weeks this year, Pat Sell has faded out of fantasy relevance, much like the Minnesota Vikings.  They have both showed signs of life every week, but just can’t seem to get back to their winning ways of the past.  The Vikes have AP and Pat has Brees so anything is possible, the season is after all only a quarter of the way done.

12. Dan 1-3 (9)

Big Popa Dan has a winning reputation and a lot of expectations this season much like the Eagles of Philadelphia.  So far both teams have failed to live up to expectations.  I am not sure it’s time to push the panic button just yet for these teams, but it’s getting pretty darn close.

13. Clay 0-4 (14)

Although they are 0-4 Clay is going to love that I am comparing his team to the Rams.  After a decent year last year the Rams have been disappointing this year and don’t seem to have much life.  I could feel the life being sucked out of Clay’s team when Johnson went down last week.  It was the knockout punch on a team that has been staggering since week 1.

14. Gill 0-4 (13)

I am starting to get worried I am not going to win a game.  I have the worst coach rating and am still stuck on losing Jamal Charles.  In a lot of ways my team is like the Colts.  I lost my best player who held my team together and was the face of my franchise.  I am officially the leader in the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes!

A-Town Week 4 Power Rankings

So first of all I want to apologize about no article last week.  I went to Vegas and well ….. what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.  So this week in the spirit of Vegas along with the usual analysis I am going to do each teams over/under for the season as well as what I say is your odds to win it all.  In the comments let me know who you want action on and maybe I will take it…

1. Anton (4)

Anton makes the jump to number one after two great performances.  Wes Welker put up 60 last week and crushed my dreams of winning a game this year.  If he can get Frank Gore going, this team seems unstoppable.  Ryan Matthews is getting more carries and making the best of them.  Anton does need more consistency out of his flex spot if he wants to stay at the top.

O/U: Anton is already 3-0 so I am saying 10

Odds to win: 3/1

2. Logan (2)

Logan still hasn’t lost and moved down a spot.  I love his team; I am just worried about Foster and the shuffling of TE’s.  When the tough got going in week 3, Logan’s team stepped up and made it happen.  Logan seems like he has a team of destiny and I see him cruising to the playoffs. 

O/U: Logan is 3-0 so I am saying 9

Odds to Win: 17/5

3. Chris (12)

Alright Chris you finally deserve a little love from this article.  Somehow beyond my understanding Chris has been able to predict the future.  Last week he knew Kenny Brit was going to go down for the season so he started Nate Washington who went off.  Tom Brady and McFadden look like the best players at their positions.  Chris has yet to be challenged.

O/U: Chris is 3-0, but I am still saying 8.5 (Yes I know you can’t have 8.5 wins it just means you can’t push)

Odds to Win: 6/1

4. Alex (2)

Alex was cruising until a tough loss to Garret this past week.  He did, however, pull off a nice trade that should bring him some value.  Alex has now put his season into the hands of players he didn’t draft.  Bold strategy, but we will see how it works out for him.  If Alex can stay healthy, he should be a shoe in for the playoffs.

O/U: At 2-1 so far, I am saying 9.  Alex has a history of winning close games

Odds to win: 13/2

5. Jeff (10)

Jeff makes a huge jump on my rankings because of all the controversy he overcame last week to win.  Jeff was having a minor meltdown right before kickoff last week, but pulled it together and put up his best week!  The players who did the worst for Jeff last week he traded away to yours truly this week.  With Calvin and Vincent lining up at WR for Jeff, I don’t see him losing very many games.  It’s worth noting that Calvin has 2 TD catches in all 3 games thus far. 

O/U: At 2-1 I am saying 8.5 because Jeff’s team is on the rise.

Odds to Win: 6/1

6. Mike (5)

Mike had a rough week and blew a great opportunity against an inferior opponent to go 3-0.  The good news is that he’s still 2-1 and in good shape.  I think last week was a fluke; I don’t expect Mike to be under the century mark again this season.  It was nice to see Roddy White show up that has to help Mike breathe a little easier.

O/U: 8

Odds to win: 8/1

7. Pat (3)

Pat Sell has lost two weeks in a row now and isn’t looking so hot.  A lot of his skilled position players aren’t playing up to their talent.  At this point I don’t think it’s time to push the panic button, but a pep talk wouldn’t be the worst idea ever.

O/U: At 1-2 I am saying 7

Odds to win: 11/1

8. Garret (9)

Garret’s team put everything together for a solid victory in week 3.  I like the direction this team is heading with the new acquisition on Julio Jones.  If Garret can get consistency like he did in week 3 his team can be very scary.

O/U: At 1-2 right now I am saying 8

Odds to win: 10/1

9. Dan the Man Schmidt (7)

Dan took a tough loss to Logan in week 3.  This next game will be telling of where Dan’s season is headed.  I think Fitzpatrick is for real, but I am starting to worry about this team’s WR’s.  If Dez can’t stay healthy, Dan may fall off the fantasy map.

O/U: at 1-2 I am saying 6

Odds to win: 18/1

10. Pop (8)

If you look at things right now I like the recent  trade for Pops, but over time I think he’s going to regret making the move.  Rivers is an elite QB and time will show that.  I worry that Pops team will be too inconsistent to make a legitimate run.

O/U: At 1-2 I am saying 7

Odds to win: 16/1

11. Kristen (6)

Kristen got absolutely demolished in week 3 by Chris.  She is going to have to deal with the roller coaster that is Michael Vicks’ health all year.  Also losing Kenny Brit for the season may crush this team’s chances.  He was an elite option and impossible to replace. 

O/U: 1-2 right now so I am saying 5.5

Odds to win: 22/1

12. Devan (13)

Devan did the impossible in week 3 - took out a 2-0 team without scoring 100 points.  As impressive as that is, it’s also very lucky.  The law firm is not producing at RB and Devan has zero depth, so I expect that to be an issue all year long.

O/U: 4

Odds to win: 40/1

13. Gill (14)

My team is weak, very, very weak.  I have no big time players and a small chance to win on a weekly basis.  I tried to mix things up with a blockbuster trade, so maybe that will make a difference.  Only time will tell.

O/U: 3

Odds to win: 80/1

14. Clay (11)

I love Clay and don’t want to rank him last but after going 0-3 and putting up 70 points my hands are tied.  Not much is going Clay’s way right now in terms of fantasy.  It looks like another lost season for Off in The Woods.

O/U: 3

Odds to win: 100/1