Gridiron Pros Week 8 Power Rankings – Sports Fanatics play Fantasy SF-29

Still anybody’s Season

A lot of thought went into the current Power Rankings now that 2/3 of the Season is complete.  Even Defences, and Players that could be returning from injury were considered.  After much deliberation these are the current rankings.

Power Rankings

1 – Pixie’s Pirates

Currently ranked 6th overall with a 4-4 record, and 963.53 total points for the Season.

It wasn’t easy selecting Pixie’s Pirates as the team to beat with only a 4-4 record.  It’s hard to ignore the strength of her trio of Running Backs (Todd Gurley, Mark Ingram, and Carlos Hyde) and the combination of Drew Brees to Michael Thomas.  Add in the scoring potential of the Jaguars D, plus the possible return of David Johnson.  It’s hard to bet against Pixie’s Pirates.

2 – Grid Warriors

Currently ranked 7th overall with a 4-4 record, and 1071.28 total points for the Season.

Yes I know that it’s another 4-4 team being featured in the Top 3.  Some of you might think I’m being biased because it happens to be my team. Before you think I’m being biased take a look at the roster.  Deshaun Watson, Leonard Fournette, and Antonio Brown should be enough to strike fear in any opponent.  Julio Jones and Jerick McKinnon would be welcome additions on any other team as well.  The only thing that stopped me from being at the top of the rankings was my lack of quality depth at Tight End with the injury to Delanie Walker.

3 – Blitzkrieg

Currently ranked 1rst overall with a 6-2 record, and 977.06 total points for the Season.

The team ranked first overall with the second highest total points for makes sense right.  This wasn’t easy either because the next two teams could also argue to be in this spot.  The difference maker for Blitzkrieg was a slightly better balance at all positions, and the increased production of the Russell Wilson to Doug Baldwin combination.  They would benefit with an upgrade at TE, and a possible trade for another decent WR.

4 – Because you’re a Lannister

Currently ranked 4th overall with a 5-3 record, and 906.16 total points for the Season.

Still leading the Grid South division but only by a game.  Because you’re a Lannister had a difficult middle of the Season going 2-2 over the last four games.  Still Carson Wentz, LeSean McCoy, and company are a well balanced unit.  Because you’re a Lannister doesn’t have any glaring weaknesses, but their lack of quality playmakers has them out of the Top 3.

5 – Swaggy B

Currently ranked 3rd overall with a 5-3 record, and 863.99 total points for the Season.

Swaggy B has a powerful trio of players with Dak Prescott, A.J. Green, and Tyreek Hill.  This could easily be a Top 3 team if only they had even one quality Running Back.  Currently James White is their number 1 RB.  That’s just not going to cut it in the Playoffs.  If Swaggy B is serious about making a run for the championship they will probably need to make a trade.

6 – Captain Canada

Currently ranked 8th overall with a 3-5 record, and 880.94 total points for the Season.

Our first team with a losing record enters the ranks.  With the fifth most points for the Season Captain Canada doesn’t deserve to have a losing record.  With Fantasy stars Alex Smith, Ezekiel Elliot, and Travis Kelce Captain Canada matches up well against most opponents.  What’s held them back is the serious lack of depth at Wide Receiver in a PPR league.  Unless they upgrade at WR, I don’t see Captain Canada as a threat to win the championship.

7 – Stoniestars

Currently ranked 9th overall with a 3-5 record, and 875.92 total points for the Season.

Stoniestars has built a roster around their two star Running Backs Kareem Hunt, and Melvin Gordon.  Mediocre Wide Receiver, and Tight End play has limited their success.  Stacked at Running Back will the additions of Javorius Allen, and Adrian Peterson they should be looking to make a trade to create some balance.  Otherwise I consider it a long shot for Stoniestars to make the playoffs.

8 – For Whom the Bell Tolls for

Currently ranked 11th overall with a 3-5 record, and 855.22 total points for the Season.

Kirk Cousins, Le’Veon Bell, and Chris Thompson are providing plenty of Fantasy points every week.  Unfortunately for For Whom the Bell Tolls for their Wide Receivers have been inconsistent to say the least.  Capable of having huge Fantasy weeks or total flops makes predicting how For Whom the Bell Tolls for will potentially finish.  They might only be one quality Wide Receiver away from making a run for a consecutive title.

9- RuinRevelation

Currently ranked 5th overall with a 4-4 record, and 823.70 total points for the Season.

Very similar to For Whom the Bell Tolls for RuinRevelation has breakout potential every week with Tom Brady, Jordan Howard, and Will Fuller.  What brings them in one spot lower is a far more difficult remaining strength of schedule.  Still this is a team that stands a very good chance of making the playoffs, and could compete for a Championship once there.

10 – The Losers

Currently ranked 2nd overall with a 6-2 record, and 768.96 total points for the Season.

How can the second placed team with only two losses be 10th in my power rankings?  Well The Losers are 6-2 despite having the least points for the Season.  Eventually their luck will have to run out, and I think that time is now.  They do have Cam Newton, Zack Ertz, and the Denver Broncos Defence to lean on.  Still glaring holes at Running Back, and a mediocre Wide Receiver group can’t keep producing.  They only need one more win to guarantee a winning Season.  With the way this Season has been going that could be enough to squeak into the playoffs.  All I can say is that if The Losers make the playoffs I hope they are my opponent.

11 – Skins2

Currently ranked 10th overall with a 3-5 record, and 834.46 total points for the Season.

Having Players like DeAndre Hopkins, Rob Gronkowski, and Tarik Cohen on your team means that you have a chance.  The problem for Skins2 is the loss of Aaron Rodgers to injury means Marcus Mariota is your number 1 Quarterback.  Unfortunately the Titans are a run first team. Outside of Cohen who can’t be counted on producing every week.  Skins2 has very little depth at Running Back.  A trade needs to be made or Skins2 should be preparing for next year.

12 – Just Win Baby

Currently ranked 12th overall with a 2-6 record, and 770.96 total points for the Season.

Outside of Mike Evans Just Win Baby doesn’t have much to be excited about.  At this point they might be better off preparing for next Season.  Their two Players with the greatest Keeper potential are Mike Evans and Keenan Allen.  They could make a trade for a Player with even more potential that’s currently on IR, and a decent pick to a team that wants to win now.  Honestly I don’t see a path to victory for Just Win Baby unless there are a number of key injuries to opponents rosters.

Final third of the Season

Every Division is still up for grabs.  I still believe that Blitzkrieg is the team to beat in Grid North.  Grid Warriors has become the team to beat with their recent trade for Deshaun Watson.  Pixie’s Pirates is still the team to beat in Grid South.  The trade deadline is quickly approaching so expect there to be some major deals happen over the next two weeks.  Who will push for this year’s title.  I know that I will.