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| Who elevated their game this week? |
Each team was ranked in six categories for the week:
-Total fantasy points scored.
-Fantasy points averaged per game by starters.
-Total amount of points produced by the bench.
-Games missed due to inactivity (doubled for starters).
-Fantasy points per game gained or lost through transactions (using last 30 averages)
-The standings.
Then, each team was given points depending on where they were in the rankings. The better a team performed in the rankings, the less points I gave them.
I doubled the scores in the weekly total and per game average as a final touch because this game is ultimately about scoring fantasy points.
From there, I totaled each team's score across the six categories and used those final scores to sort my power rankings. 52 points would be average with the lower scores being above average.
I also added everyone's running season average (and ranking) beneath their week's score. Just another way to consider how things are shaking out.
Here are my results:
12. TimAin't Duncan - Nick (0-5)
Week Total: 762 points (12th)
Per Game: 23.8 ppg (11th)
Bench Scoring: 194 points (9th)
Missed Games: 3 games (10th)
Transactions: +7.1 ppg (2nd)
Standings: (12th)
Week 5 Total: 79
Season Average: 67.4 (11th)
Season Average: 67.4 (11th)
Dropping a spot to the bottom after a narrow loss to Rich, Nick's team becomes the final one without a win and he is hurting for some fortune. The numbers were rough across the board and, besides the return of Batum, there are no signs that things are going to get much better. Maybe the investment in Nance Jr pays off but even then, it's looking like the playoffs are a far cry.
11. MAMA said Knock u out - Rich (1-4)
Week Total: 780 points (11th)
Per Game: 23.6 ppg (12th)
Bench Scoring: 256 points (3rd)
Missed Games: 7 games (6th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (11th)
Week 5 Total: 71
Season Average: 71.4 (12th)
Slipping a spot this week despite landing their first win of the year, Rich's starting lineup has yet to produce playoff-level stats this season. The return of Chris Paul definitely was a noticeable boon to the bench and his eventual return to the starting lineup may tip the scales into Rich's favor. But even then, this team is behind the eight ball due to the 1-4 start. It all seems unlikely at best.
Slipping a spot this week despite landing their first win of the year, Rich's starting lineup has yet to produce playoff-level stats this season. The return of Chris Paul definitely was a noticeable boon to the bench and his eventual return to the starting lineup may tip the scales into Rich's favor. But even then, this team is behind the eight ball due to the 1-4 start. It all seems unlikely at best.
10. Draymond Green Tornado Kick (2-3)
Week Total: 811 points (8th)
Per Game: 25.3 ppg (8th)
Bench Scoring: 195 points (8th)
Missed Games: 3 games (10th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (8th)
Week 5 Total: 63
Season Average: 55.4 (9th)
Droppings two spots after a painful loss to Danny, Nate's team has been teetering on that playoff bubble for the last couple of weeks and they finally turned out a week that sounded the alarms. While the scoring categories haven't ever been outright bad, I have yet to see a breakout week from this team that would suggest they can punch with the tops of the league, even if its just on their best days. Maybe the youth needs more patience but a playoff berth is at risk here.
9. RIM JOBS - Alex (4-1)
Week Total: 781 points (10th)
Per Game: 25.2 ppg (9th)
Bench Scoring: 153 points (11th)
Missed Games: 11 games (3rd)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (1st)
Week 5 Total: 58
Season Average: 50.8 (7th)
Falling six spots after their first loss, Alex's squad was clearly hit by injuries this week. However, while the high amount of missed games provides an excuse, I do believe a lack of depth is being exposed here. The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle and, as is often the case, I believe the season average is a more reliable indication of where this team stands in the league.
Falling six spots after their first loss, Alex's squad was clearly hit by injuries this week. However, while the high amount of missed games provides an excuse, I do believe a lack of depth is being exposed here. The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle and, as is often the case, I believe the season average is a more reliable indication of where this team stands in the league.
8. Foxy Ladies - Brett (2-3)
Week Total: 865 points (5th)
Per Game: 24 ppg (10th)
Bench Scoring: 245 points (4th)
Missed Games: 3 games (10th)
Transactions: +4 ppg (3rd)
Standings: (8th)
Week 5 Total: 55
Season Average: 63.4 (10th)
Season Average: 63.4 (10th)
Jumping four spots after a surprise win over Freddy, Brett's team stole a big victory just one week after being declared dead. But before we celebrate too hard, I would like to point out the per game average being relatively low, indicating that Brett's team happened to have the most games this week. So while this team clearly still has juice, I wouldn't expect them to beat a team like Freddy's again.
7. Team Penetration - Michael (3-2)
Week Total: 839 points (6th)
Per Game: 26.2 ppg (7th)
Bench Scoring: 121 points (12th)
Missed Games: 13 games (2nd)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (3rd)
Week 5 Total: 48
Season Average: 30.8 (1st)
Falling six spots from first after a big loss to Tyler, Michael's team had their worst week in over a year. The high amount of missed games suggested there would be a dip in the scoring categories but the disparities were larger than expected. The injuries were tough but, like with Alex, they expose a certain lack of depth. While this week is likely an aberration, it is still an indication of a level of vulnerability that hasn't been seen in a long time.
Falling six spots from first after a big loss to Tyler, Michael's team had their worst week in over a year. The high amount of missed games suggested there would be a dip in the scoring categories but the disparities were larger than expected. The injuries were tough but, like with Alex, they expose a certain lack of depth. While this week is likely an aberration, it is still an indication of a level of vulnerability that hasn't been seen in a long time.
6. All-NBA 5th Team - Matt (2-3)
Week Total: 820 points (7th)
Per Game: 26.5 ppg (4th)
Bench Scoring: 236 points (5th)
Missed Games: 6 games (7th)
Transactions: +3.6 ppg (4th)
Standings: (8th)
Week 5 Total: 46
Season Average: 51.4 (8th)
In the same spot as last week despite a loss to Chris, Matt's team is looking more and more solid each week. While I have been questioning this team's ceiling since the beginning of the season, it is their floor that is worth mentioning. The bench and starting lineup continue to produce playoff-level stats and this has all been with Thomas on the IR. This team is looking playoff bound.
5. Admiral Kryptonite - Me (3-2)
Week Total: 894 points (4th)
Per Game: 26.3 ppg (6th)
Bench Scoring: 360 points (1st)
Missed Games: 5 games (9th)
Transactions: -22.5 ppg (12th)
Standings: (3rd)
Week 5 Total: 45
Season Average: 41.4 (5th)
Dropping three spots despite a nice win over Alex, my starting lineup looked good and my bench looked great. My trade was controversial especially from an immediate production standpoint but we'll see how it effects the team going forward. I may have said this before but the obvious limiting factor here is the per game average and that can only be further boosted by outlier producers.
Dropping three spots despite a nice win over Alex, my starting lineup looked good and my bench looked great. My trade was controversial especially from an immediate production standpoint but we'll see how it effects the team going forward. I may have said this before but the obvious limiting factor here is the per game average and that can only be further boosted by outlier producers.
4. Deng Girl - Freddy (3-2)
Week Total: 796 points (9th)
Per Game: 26.5 ppg (4th)
Bench Scoring: 207 points (6th)
Missed Games: 11 games (3rd)
Transactions: +44.9 ppg (1st)
Standings: (3rd)
Week 5 Total: 39
Season Average: 40.4 (4th)
Up one spot despite a surprise loss to Brett, it is rare that a team outranks their weekly total by so much but Freddy's team is a worthy exception this week. The per game average was actually good, the bench was solid, and the trades were big time. With the addition of three players averaging 30+ fantasy points per game this season, it is reasonable to expect this team to make a considerable jump, possibly into the front of this race.
Up one spot despite a surprise loss to Brett, it is rare that a team outranks their weekly total by so much but Freddy's team is a worthy exception this week. The per game average was actually good, the bench was solid, and the trades were big time. With the addition of three players averaging 30+ fantasy points per game this season, it is reasonable to expect this team to make a considerable jump, possibly into the front of this race.
3. Love Kaman My Bibby's - Danny (3-2)
Week Total: 925 points (3rd)
Per Game: 28 ppg (3rd)
Bench Scoring: 261 points (2nd)
Missed Games: 6 games (7th)
Transactions: -9.9 ppg (10th)
Standings: (3rd)
Week 5 Total: 34
Season Average: 50.6 (6th)
What a remarkable week for Danny. Jumping four spots this week with a major win over Nate, Danny's starting lineup look about as good as anyone's and the bench was strong to boot. The trade he chose to make with Freddy, while sensible, comes at a time when others might have their eyes on the championship trophy. This was definitely a hot week for Danny but hot enough to make me think his team is actually good. We'll see how the trade shakes it all out going forward.
What a remarkable week for Danny. Jumping four spots this week with a major win over Nate, Danny's starting lineup look about as good as anyone's and the bench was strong to boot. The trade he chose to make with Freddy, while sensible, comes at a time when others might have their eyes on the championship trophy. This was definitely a hot week for Danny but hot enough to make me think his team is actually good. We'll see how the trade shakes it all out going forward.
2. Team Greek God - Chris (3-2)
Week Total: 944 points (2nd)
Per Game: 31.5 ppg (1st)
Bench Scoring: 162 points (10th)
Missed Games: 15 games (1st)
Transactions: -13.6 ppg (11th)
Standings: (3rd)
Week 5 Total: 31
Season Average: 31 (2nd)
Up two spots this week after a strong win over Matt, Chris' team look elite once again as they lead the league in points per game. The bench still leaves a lot to be desired but the amount of missed games may account for some of that. The waiver move was controversial to say the least but it may work out in the long run. Despite that, as usual, this team looks like a juggernaut.
1. Emperor Kuzma - Tyler (4-1)
Back with a vengeance, jumping eight spots to the top after a colossal win over Michael, Tyler's team put it all together this week. It will be interesting to see if this was a hot week or something to be expected going forward but either way, it is all being done with Kawhi Leonard on the IR. While this may be the murkiest the top of the league has ever been, it is clear that this week belonged to Tyler.
Week Total: 1027 points (1st)
Per Game: 29.3 ppg (2nd)
Bench Scoring: 198 points (7th)
Missed Games: 9 games (5th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (1st)
Week 5 Total: 24
Season Average: 34.4 (3rd)
Back with a vengeance, jumping eight spots to the top after a colossal win over Michael, Tyler's team put it all together this week. It will be interesting to see if this was a hot week or something to be expected going forward but either way, it is all being done with Kawhi Leonard on the IR. While this may be the murkiest the top of the league has ever been, it is clear that this week belonged to Tyler.
