T. 11. Phat Girlz (0-3) (last week 12)
Another step up for the Girlz, who broke triple digits for the first time this week, but fell to the Dangles by a hair. Schaub, MJD and Bradshaw all looked impressive, but the Girlz need to make some wire pick-ups this week to get a legitimate flex. Getting Manningham back next week would be a step in the right direction, but there were perilously few points on the Phat bench this week.
Next Week - Ferries - The Girlz will need to put together another big number to down the resurgent Ferries.
T 11. dETHRONED_kING (0-3) - (last week 8)
The Rankings haven't lost faith in the dk, we're just driving the price down. The fifth highest score this week is nothing to sneeze at, especially considering they're down a keeper. They've got the weapons to succeed, including Matthews and Hardesty, both steals for the ailing giant. And they've got a deep bench, with double digits from both Jonses. But without Jamaal Charles or a more dynamic QB, they're not the high scoring threat they were last season. Finley is clearly setting the stage for a B34sTM0D3 season. If Arian is indeed back next week, we see no reason for the Royals not to return to their winning ways.
The Rankings haven't lost faith in the dk, we're just driving the price down. The fifth highest score this week is nothing to sneeze at, especially considering they're down a keeper. They've got the weapons to succeed, including Matthews and Hardesty, both steals for the ailing giant. And they've got a deep bench, with double digits from both Jonses. But without Jamaal Charles or a more dynamic QB, they're not the high scoring threat they were last season. Finley is clearly setting the stage for a B34sTM0D3 season. If Arian is indeed back next week, we see no reason for the Royals not to return to their winning ways.
Next Week - BDT - Embarrassed in Week 2, the kING gets a second bite at the apple in Week 4. There's reason to be optimistic here, BDT's WR corps is seriously undermanned, so they'll need to rely on a big ground titration to get things done. Back in-division, against their bitter rivals. Expect this squad to give the keys to the Kingdom for a horse on which to ride to victory this week.
10. Cincinnati Dangles (1-2) (last week 11) -
Check it out y'all, they Danglin' in Cincinnati! The Dangles proved they could be a force in the Milesian this year with their first victory and their third straight +110 game since new management took over. Consistency is a watch word in fantasy football, and if the Dangles can put up triple digits week in and week out, they'll more than likely end with an above .500 season. McCoy continues to lead this squad on the ground, with his two top 5 receivers in tow. If Matt Ryan ever gets hot, watch out, we may not have see the Dangles' ceiling yet.
Next Week - JGPB - Staying on their Eleatic road-trip the Dangles face the Pelicans, in an effort to prove themselves contenders. The Dangles will need a well-rounded titration and probably a little bit of luck to pull out a victory here.
9. Trichotillomaniacs (1-2) (last week 6) -
Next Week - Tusken Raiders - The Raiders are not looking their best next week, with Kenny Britt likely gone for the season and CJ still not shouldering a full load. Still, somebody will have to step up for the Trichs, since the Raiders regularly score 90 on an off day.
8. SF Ferries (2-1) (last week 10) -
The Pelicans performed to a high standard in their biggest game of the year so-far against last year's champs VK. It's the Rodgers and Welker show at the Law Firm this week, and possibly every week going forward. Wallace and Jacobs both were overshadowed on good days, which says something about the ceilings of the former two. Starks reversal is worrying, especially when coupled with Ryan Grant's day, but we won't lose sleep over it yet. The Pelicans left some points on the bench, including 20 from LT, which would be nice in the flex, if they could depend on it.
Next Week - Dangles - The Law Firm better not sleep on the Milesian's newcomer who has the power to compete in triple digits.
The Ferries were the big winners in the CGG last week, and spent some money on the wire. Daniel Thomas was a nice pick-up and paid off right away, handing them a week 3 victory. Whaddya know? While seeing Hardesty may ultimately damage Hillis' fantasy high-end, the Ferries still seem like a team moving in the right direction in the Eleatic. Long term, they should only need Newton to continue to be better than average to compete in triple digits.
Next Week - Phat Girlz - The Ferries stay in the Eleatic for a chance to go 2-1 in division. Maclin's injury is allegedly minor, if he practices fine, the Ferries should have no trouble setting their lineup. Still, it wouldn't be amiss if they went wire fishing for some depth at receiver.
Next Week - Phat Girlz - The Ferries stay in the Eleatic for a chance to go 2-1 in division. Maclin's injury is allegedly minor, if he practices fine, the Ferries should have no trouble setting their lineup. Still, it wouldn't be amiss if they went wire fishing for some depth at receiver.
7. The Pelican Brief (2-1) (last week 9) -
Next Week - Dangles - The Law Firm better not sleep on the Milesian's newcomer who has the power to compete in triple digits.
6. AEthernauts (1-2) (last week 7) -
The AEthernauts explored their first win of the season on Sunday, a big triumph over in-division rivals BDT. As expected Megatron and AP figured heavily in the victory, but Flacco, Bowe and Pettigrew all got hot and pushed the Nauts to the finish line. This is more the shape of the score that we expected when we looked at the 'Nauts post-draft line-up.Next Week - Vicks - the Nauts will look to even their record and take another one in division by playing their hot hand against last years champs. On paper, this looks like one of the best games of the week.
5. Tusken Raiders (2-1) (last week 3) -
Inflated expectations got the better of the Raiders and they got sold high by the Bankers. On the plus side, Run DMC is clearly the class of the league in the ground game this year. On the worrying side, his groin could be a question mark, Johnson still hasn't gotten started, and Winslow looks more like a low-end TE. Still, Tom Brady will throw big yards every game, and most games he won't throw four picks. Look for Nate Washington to try and step up to Britt's position on the depth chart.
Next Week - Trichs - Don't expect the Trichs to look as down-in-the-mouth as last week. This should be a bounce back game and a legitimate test for the Raiders.
4. GrossmanSachs (2-1) (last week 5)
Vick's health is still the story, despite the key victory, and that's likely going to continue until he posts another monster game. This one looked about as unusual as possible for a win with a TE as the high scorer and the IDP and D/ST contributing +40, more than 40% of the total. But a win is a win. Mendy will play better, Holmes will catch touchdowns, but the very real possibility that Vick may enter a fantasy twilight zone will keep the Bankers titrating night and day. Cutler is the back-up here, if that doesn't express the dilemma neatly nothing will.
Next Week - TTM - The Bankers will face off against the new #1 in an Eleatic showdown. The Tigers are littered with question marks this week. Despite what the predictions might say, this one is yet again Breesus & Co. vs.
3. Vixkennel.com (2-1) (last week 1) -
The Dawgs got skunked by the Pelicans in Week 3's upset. Last year's champs seem to be steadily drifting back to autopilot, as they greenlit a Patriots D/ST which had allowed the most passing yards through two games, against a Bills' offense that had produced ridiculous numbers. Week to week, the Dawgs don't have the extant titrations to cover silly mistakes. If Ryan Grant gets a bigger piece of the Packers action, they may have found an elegant solution to the Flex. though.
Next Week - AEthernauts - This is a good challenge for the Dawgs, a few pick-ups here wouldn't hurt. But we've seen luck make bigger gaps disappear.
2. BldgDwllngThnkng (2-1) - (last week 2)-
A bit hungover perhaps from their huge victory over the kING, BDT got outplayed by a hungry AEthernauts squad. Still a respectable score and lack of injuries should keep their future prospects sunny. Michael Turner had a low-ball day, but Stafford and Jackson both had monster performances. Benson's second straight mediocre score is probably foreboding his imminent suspension. They may need to go to the well again for a Miles Austin replacement, after Devery Henderson seemed to be downgraded with Lance Moore's return.
Next Week - dETHRONED kINGS - The rematch. BDT has a remarkable position in this game. The chance to either cast their rivals into fantasy hell, or let them climb back to within a game of themselves. BDT is treading water until Austin returns, so a victory here is some very rich icing on the cake indeed.
1. Taking Tiger Mountain (3-0) (Last Week 4) -Zeus' thunderbolt joins the longest winning streak at 3. The last unbeaten team, who flew under the radar in the draft and first weeks, now has a target on their backs. The Tigers have roared for the third straight week with a 120+ win, and setting their all-time scoring record three weeks in a row - they certainly deserve to revel in this moment a little. That being said, this isn't a tenure at #1 we expect to be long in duration. Drew Brees and his cohorts were again the engine in a triple titration gamble train. Again Brees threw for +300 yards and found Graham and Meachem in the endzone. TigerMountain needs both of their feature backs to reclaim a primary place in their offense if they want to remain in contention in the Eleatic, much less the overall #1. If they do, it should be interesting to see if the Tigers are indeed addicted to the triple titration or if they'll opt for a running back in the flex. If their backs can't get their legs back, we'll likely see the last unbeaten erased next week.
Next Week - Grossman Sachs - A big Eleatic match early in the season, without doubt. Brees and company travel to a tough Jacksonville D, where it may be hard to produce the heavily titrated numbers we've seen so far. Are the Bankers behind the second coup in two weeks?
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