Week 7 Power Rankings

Only six more weeks until playoffs! For those of you who are 1-6 - I'm sorry (but not really); for everybody else, the playoffs are still a distinct possibility - just look at Hemrick, the flamer. And on that note, I think the power rankings need to be updated.

I'm also going to rank more specifically - let's see...

1. Mr. McGibblets
I feel kind of arrogant posting this, but I can't overlook six wins in a row with a weekly avg. point total of about 160. I've got a squad which seems to post consistently mediocre stats which on a cumulative basis outperform the rest. Until it's proven otherwise - I'm staying here.

My name is on that trophy for a reason

2. 'Came'-ron your face!
Let RG3 run and your team will play better. He'll need this boost as Hill's team has a lot of injuries and bye's this week. QB2 will be an issue as both his backups are hurt (so he'll just pick up every available QB) - though I can't imagine Forte's value goes down at all so that's positive, at least. He's got some depth but will need a little bit of luck this week to stay on top and will need his squad to get healthy to stay there.

Every picture I could have posted here is against my company's IT policy. 

3. Lacy in your Facey

His namesake finally seems to be paying off! Had a rough week without Matt Ryan and may struggle going forward without Bradford.  Not that he was spectacular, but this is a 2QB league and having only one viable option is rough and our depth on the wire in our league is awfully thin (looks like Ryan Fitzpatrick is available though - better get him quick before Hill picks him up too). Despite this, and his recent struggles, I still think they're a top competitor in this league.

I'm so pretty

4. Flames

Look at this fucking guy. Three wins in a row scoring 565 pts. It's not a strategy I like - but he's stacked his squad with some of the most talented people on two powerful teams. As before, as long as Denver, and to a lesser degree, Detroit, keep playing at a high-level, Hemrick will continue to do well.  For reasons against this strategy - please look at his week 9 matchup. (too much work? i don't blame you. week 9 byes: Decker, Blackmon, Moreno, J. Thomas, Bush, Stafford, Calvin Johnson).

How many wet-dreams about me have you had these past three weeks?

5. The Holo what?
Wins the Peyton Manning lottery! He has an awful two weeks worth of bye's coming up though and when you lose those two games, you're going to be in rough shape. At full strength I like this team, he'll need to have a strong end to his season, but I think he makes it - as long as Arian Foster gets / stays healthy.

nope. not googling this one either.

6. PromNiteDumpsterBaby
Not sure why you're not doing better. Losing Wanye hurts, but I think you're in a position to make a comeback here. Aaron Rodgers to Jordy Nelson. I'm not sure Douglas is a flash-in-the-pan; we'll see how he responds to tighter coverage / more attention this week. Having a Redskins running back is painful, but FJax seems to be holding up well and Jimmy Graham should return to being Jimmy Graham soon.

Obligatory James Graham breathing fire picture.

7. Hill Hunter
Sadly, a 16pt game from Eli is considered a resurgence (no picks - hooray!), so this will help his team. Gronk's return is obviously a boon and even as poor as Tom Brady is playing (in fantasy-world), he'll be targeted approximately 83 times per game so he'll put points up regardless. His RB's continue to be strong and there's no indication that will change. His WR's are decent but nothing great. I hate that you're in fourth place. Overall, I feel like your team gets together and decides what the minimal level of effort is to win and it does just that. I think your point total will kill you in the end...

James Guerriero before James Guerriero ate James Guerriero

8. Red Headed Stepchild
I thought Mike's running game was going to be awesome. It really never panned out. CJ Spiller? DMC? T-Rich? While Denarius Moore seems to be a potent weapon in Oakland it doesn't make up for how poor Fitzy has been this year. I also think Smoking Jay's injury hurts Marshall. I'd be pretty damn frustrated if this was me.

9. Balls Deep
As much as I love Scott Giaimo (despite his season-long absence from posting insane sexual conquest stories), his team never got to firing on all cylinders. Under-performers and now injuries are going to put this team to bed. Kaepernick is running a bit more, but losing Cobb hurts. I would include Martin here, but losing him probably won't make much difference. CJ2K shows flashes of his former-self but it too never fully materialized. He needs Vick back and he needs either Stacy or somebody else to fill the void in his RB pool.

The worst ninja ever - I can see you right there.

10. The Tom Brady Show

Oh, Paul. What can I say? You pulled off a really good trade with Joe. Overall, I think it was pretty fair. Getting Gonzo as well as AJ Green was huge, and you have to continue to hope that with Gronk back Tom Brady will play more to the level he's expected to play. Poor timing for you to have Luck on a bye here. You're close to that point where you'll need to win-out in order to get a playoff spot. 

too many google image results  for "loser"