Wow. What a week of upsets and injuries. The power landscape of the league has shifted dramatically and many projected victories turned into defeats. Win or lose, injuries are going to be the main focus going into week 3, and hope that none of your players are traveling to MetLife Stadium any time soon #StickyTurf.
Playoff Odds heading into Week 3:
| # | Team | Playoff Odds | Projected Record | Rank Change (Prev) |
| 1 | Team crichert1 | 97% | 8-6 | +2 (3) |
| 2 | Dad’s Team | 90% | 8-6 | +6 (8) |
| 3 | Staff(ord) of Power | 90% | 8-6 | -1 (2) |
| 4 | Taylor Tunnels | 81% | 7-7 | — (4) |
| 5 | Under the Influwentz | 75% | 7-7 | +5 (10) |
| 6 | Kamara Kart Double Dash | 75% | 7-7 | +1 (7) |
| 7 | Koo d’eCarr | 73% | 6-8 | -6 (1) |
| 8 | With Lamarms Wide Open | 72% | 6-8 | -2 (6) |
| 9 | It’s Miller Time | 52% | 6-8 | — (9) |
| 10 | Football Team | 44% | 5-9 | +1 (11) |
| 11 | Greendale Human Beings | 32% | 6-8 | +1 (12) |
| 12 | Team Jeff Yoder | 18% | 4-10 | -7 (5) |
The future of our league is in flux through week 2, with many teams making strides to climb up the rankings ladder, while others dropped faster than a third wester hiding from a melon-carrying PA. Expect these rankings to change dramatically through Week 5.
Transparency Report
Let’s get this out in the air: projections can be wrong. Last week, the newsletter correctly predicted 50% of the matchups. Some of the writers on staff may have been overly critical of Under the Influwentz’s decisions, and hats off to you on your first of 4 victories this season. Enjoy each one while it lasts.
Week 3 Redraft
We had 11 waiver claims this week, so I’m just going to consider this round 16 of the draft, one that I was happy not to participate in. All teams except for Team Crichert1 have holes to fill for the next few weeks, 4 of the biggest listed below.
Christian McCaffery – Koo d’eCarr – Out 4 to 6 Weeks
Saquon Barkley – Team Jeff Yoder – Season-ending ACL Tear
Courtland Sutton – Taylor Tunnels – Season-ending ACL Tear
Jimmy Garoppolo – It’s Miller Time – High Ankle Sprain, likely several weeks
Drafts that looked safe and secure Week 1 now look foolish and quality runningbacks are in as short of a supply as ever. Excuse me while I send 80 square yards of bubble wrap to Ezekiel Elliott and we dive into our matchups for the week.
Addicted to Power Rankings vs. Team Who Shall Not Be Named
The front office leadership of Team Crichert1 refuses to give the people what they want and is still rocking a default name. Unfortunately for the rest of the league, Team Crichert1 has put all of their attention into putting up the most points of any league so far. This is not a team to be overlooked, much like their QB3 Phillip Rivers.
Staff(ord) of Power has taken hold of the power rankings both in Week 3 and Rest of Season, but we have all seen projections tumble over the past few days. This is a get-right matchup of the highest pedigree for the Staff(ord) Front Office.
Projection: Staff(ord) of Power > Team Crichert1 (57.4%)
Up and Coming vs. 2021 1st Overall Pick
In a world where Week 2 went bad for a lot of people, it couldn’t have gone much worse for those in management at Team Jeff Yoder. My heart goes out to the players that have to show up for symbolic games the rest of the season. Short of a season-defining trade, the road to the playoffs is all but impossible for the heartbreak-stricken team.
A rising star of the 2020 season is found in our contender, and Kamara Kart Double Dash should be able to coast to a very comfortable 2-1 record through the first three weeks of the season. A run through the playoffs is looking strong for the second-season competitor.
Projection: Team Jeff Yoder < Kamara Kart Double Dash (59.6%)
FAAB-ulous vs Suffering from Success
Koo d’eCarr looked like an absolute juggernaut coming out of the draft this year. Their team was up 11 points over the second-ranked competitor. At least one writer on the staff was getting ready to mortgage the future just to put up a roster that could have competed with the Exodia-like staff that Koo had assembled.
Fast forward to today, and the team is a shell of its former self. While they will still benefit from a DeAndre Hopkins that is exceeding expectations with no signs of slowing down, their path to the playoffs took a sharp right down a double black diamond. Owners should be on the lookout to see if team leadership can stick the landing, or if they’ll end up entering next season with nothing but a first-round keeper to show for it.
Taylor Tunnels made it all the way until Week 3 this season before unloading almost all of their FAAB on a Tight End and Runningback. Darrell Henderson has every opportunity to succeed this year, and Taylor Tunnels’ Front Office is a full believer.
Projection: Koo d’eCarr < Taylor Tunnels (55.3%%)
Started From the Bottom vs. Mike Gesicki Fan Club President
In a matchup that looked unwinnable from every possible angle, Under the Influwentz did the impossible and took down the championship-favorite Staff(ord) of Power in spectacular fashion. Not even being on the losing side of a trade could stop what the writing staff at JPMFF Newz have dubbed the Team of Destiny. Will UTI (still can’t believe you stuck with a team that has that acronym) defy their original power ranking and make a run for the playoffs again this year? We certainly think so.
A team that immediately shed their appearance of weakness, Kyler? I hardly know Her has had the terrible luck of having the most points scored against them through the opening of the season. Teams should not approach a matchup with this dark horse squad lightly, as they have demonstrated they can outscore anyone. Well, almost anyone.
Projection: Kyler? I hardly know Her > Under the Influwentz (67.1%)
Flashes of Greatness vs. The Office Season 3
If Team Jeff Yoder was left up the river without a paddle by injuries this week, It’s Miller Time is trying to figure out how to row with slotted spoons. Devastated by injuries at RB, TE and QB, people are waiting to see if the trade reactions will be proportional or if It’s Miller Time is willing to sell this season for a speedboat next year.
The addition of new cast members, a rejuvenated leading man and a stable of co-trade-writers have set up Greendale Human Beings for success. While they still lack players of the pedigree needed to compete with league leaders, a postseason is very much within grasp for fans of the team.
Projection: Greendale Human Beings > It’s Miller Time (61.1%)
Fantasy Cheat Code vs. Brady Bunch
Our marquee matchup of the week goes to Lamarms Wide Open and Dad’s Team.
Both organizations have a stable of top-tier players at every position. Even with the letdown of last week, it’s hard to believe Lamarms won’t be favored in every matchup this week due to their QB1. That said, key defensive matchups have the organization facing the reality of a 1-2 start, putting pressure on the team’s leadership to make the right starts this week.
Dad’s Team has climbed in both power rankings and in the projected standings. The teams future truly hinges on whether or not Tom Brady can continue the revenge tour he started in Week 2 or if we will see a return to form for the soon-to-be AARP member.
Projection: Dad’s Team > With Lamarms Wide Open (55.2%)
Please beat Parker. I need a legitimate platform to trash talk him from.
Good luck to all.
Last Week is In the Books 