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| Who's dishing out the fantasy points? |
Hello everyone! Welcome to the second week of our 2018 Power Rankings. Feel free to skip to the rankings but in case you are curious, here's how the
scoring works...
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 this week. Just another way to consider how things are shaking out.
Here are my results:
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 this week. Just another way to consider how things are shaking out.
Here are my results:
12. TimAin't Duncan - Nick (0-2)
Week Total: 659 points (12th)
Per Game: 22.7 ppg (11th)
Bench Scoring: 225 points (4th)
Missed Games: 14 games (3rd)
Transactions: 0 ppg (9th)
Standings: (9th)
Week 2 Total: 71
Season Average: 57.5 (8th)
Season Average: 57.5 (8th)
Dropping six spots to the bottom after a big loss at the hands of Freddy, Nick's team lands here for the usual reasons: a poor week total at a poor per game average. The high rate of missed games and the strong output by the bench may be distracting but the starters simply did not bring it this week. Overall, it was a disappointing outing after a promising opening week.
11. MAMA said Knock u out - Rich (0-2)
Week Total: 701 points (11th)
Per Game: 21.2 ppg (12th)
Bench Scoring: 126 points (11th)
Missed Games: 17 games (1st)
Transactions: +20.9 ppg (4th)
Standings: (9th)
Week 2 Total: 71
Season Average: 73 (12th)
Up a spot from last week despite a large loss to Tyler's squad. It almost feels too forgiving to put Rich's team here considering the poor rankings in the first three categories but the positives are worth noting. Bottom line though, the missed games are painful and the waiver acquisitions are nice but this team needs a lot more fantasy points if it wants to contend.
Up a spot from last week despite a large loss to Tyler's squad. It almost feels too forgiving to put Rich's team here considering the poor rankings in the first three categories but the positives are worth noting. Bottom line though, the missed games are painful and the waiver acquisitions are nice but this team needs a lot more fantasy points if it wants to contend.
10. Balls to the Wall - Brett (0-2)
Week Total: 807 points (8th)
Per Game: 26 ppg (6th)
Bench Scoring: 180 points (10th)
Missed Games: 5 games (12th)
Transactions: +23.5 ppg (3rd)
Standings: (9th)
Week 2 Total: 62
Season Average: 63.5 (11th)
After a close loss to Nate and a big trade with Tyler, Brett actually landed in the same spot as last week. The weekly total was modest but the per game average was actually pretty good. The bench wasn't great but Brett actually added fantasy points through transactions this week, not through his trade but through replacing his second round picks with quality guys. A mixed bag overall.
9. RIM JOBS - Alex (2-0)
Week Total: 741 points (9th)
Per Game: 23.9 ppg (10th)
Bench Scoring: 197 points (8th)
Missed Games: 13 games (5th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (9th)
Standings: (1st)
Week 2 Total: 61
Season Average: 58 (9th)
Slipping a spot from last week despite beating the team that jump above him, this is one of those rankings that look hard to justify at first glace. However, when taking a closer look at the numbers I can see the general lack of point production across the board, regardless of what the win column says. Alex's squad is definitely in the playoff hunt but, right now, it's looking like a first round exit at best.
Slipping a spot from last week despite beating the team that jump above him, this is one of those rankings that look hard to justify at first glace. However, when taking a closer look at the numbers I can see the general lack of point production across the board, regardless of what the win column says. Alex's squad is definitely in the playoff hunt but, right now, it's looking like a first round exit at best.
8. All-NBA 5th Team - Matt (0-2)
Week Total: 716 points (10th)
Per Game: 24.7 ppg (9th)
Bench Scoring: 243 points (1st)
Missed Games: 15 games (2nd)
Transactions: 0 ppg (9th)
Standings: (9th)
Week 2 Total: 59
Season Average: 59.5 (10th)
Season Average: 59.5 (10th)
Flipping spots with the team that beat them this week, Matt's squad has had a rough start to the season. Another below average weekly total and per game pace are clear concerns but what bumps this unit up this week is the league-leading bench. Matt's start hasn't been ideal but with his promising bench and the prospect of healthier days, there is room for optimism here.
7. Draymond Green Tornado Kick - Nathaniel (1-1)
Week Total: 856 points (7th)
Per Game: 25.9 ppg (7th)
Bench Scoring: 211 points (7th)
Missed Games: 9 games (7th)
Transactions: +10.8 ppg (6th)
Standings: (5th)
Week 2 Total: 53
Season Average: 50 (6th)
Holding the same spot after a nice win over Brett, Nathaniel's squad was the epitome of league-average this week. In each category, Nate was able to put up strong numbers while refraining from being particularly impressive. I believe this is an indication of Nate's well-balanced team that, like many team in this league, is simply missing that top-tier, outlier fantasy producer.
Holding the same spot after a nice win over Brett, Nathaniel's squad was the epitome of league-average this week. In each category, Nate was able to put up strong numbers while refraining from being particularly impressive. I believe this is an indication of Nate's well-balanced team that, like many team in this league, is simply missing that top-tier, outlier fantasy producer.
6. Deng Girl - Freddy (2-0)
Week Total: 876 points (5th)
Per Game: 25.8 ppg (8th)
Bench Scoring: 224 points (5th)
Missed Games: 7 games (8th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (9th)
Standings: (1st)
Week 2 Total: 49
Season Average: 45.5 (5th)
Sliding a spot from last week despite throttling Nick's team this week. Freddy has been able to put up good point totals from his bench and starting lineup both weeks now, yet his per game average continues to lag behind. It is clear that this is one of the better teams around but the per game average so far gives me pause. I believe that stat will need to change if this team wants to break into the top ranks.
Sliding a spot from last week despite throttling Nick's team this week. Freddy has been able to put up good point totals from his bench and starting lineup both weeks now, yet his per game average continues to lag behind. It is clear that this is one of the better teams around but the per game average so far gives me pause. I believe that stat will need to change if this team wants to break into the top ranks.
5. Admiral Kryptonite - Me (1-1)
Week Total: 868 points (6th)
Per Game: 26.3 ppg (5th)
Bench Scoring: 235 points (3rd)
Missed Games: 6 games (10th)
Transactions: +16.8 ppg (5th)
Standings: (5th)
Week 2 Total: 45
Season Average: 39 (4th)
Dropping a spot after a tough loss to Danny this week, my starting lineup slipped some while my amount of missed games increased. Overall, I think it was a minimal slip which, I believe, is due to the depth of this team. My bench was good and I even added some more production through waiver wire. Like I said last week, I expect this team to hover in this range all year.
Dropping a spot after a tough loss to Danny this week, my starting lineup slipped some while my amount of missed games increased. Overall, I think it was a minimal slip which, I believe, is due to the depth of this team. My bench was good and I even added some more production through waiver wire. Like I said last week, I expect this team to hover in this range all year.
4. Love Kaman My Bibby's - Danny (1-1)
Week Total: 895 points (4th)
Per Game: 28.9 ppg (3rd)
Bench Scoring: 110 points (12th)
Missed Games: 14 games (3rd)
Transactions: +27 ppg (2nd)
Standings: (5th)
Week 2 Total: 36
Season Average: 53.5 (7th)
Jumping seven spots this week after a big win over my squad. It is remarkable to see over a 5 point increase in Danny's per game pace this week compared to last week, which goes to show how misleading these early weeks can be. It was a great outing from Danny's unit this week but the inconsistent ppg and the questionable bench makes me doubt the stability of this team overall.
Jumping seven spots this week after a big win over my squad. It is remarkable to see over a 5 point increase in Danny's per game pace this week compared to last week, which goes to show how misleading these early weeks can be. It was a great outing from Danny's unit this week but the inconsistent ppg and the questionable bench makes me doubt the stability of this team overall.
3. Emperor Kuzma - Tyler (2-0)
Week Total: 930 points (3rd)
Per Game: 27.4 ppg (4th)
Bench Scoring: 219 points (6th)
Missed Games: 6 games (10th)
Transactions: +38.4 ppg (1st)
Standings: (1st)
Week 2 Total: 32
Season Average: 32.5 (3rd)
Up a spot from last week after a convincing win over Rich and a very splashy trade. Tyler seems to be one of the few owners with a team that could rival the top contenders. His weekly total, per game average, and bench have all been strong so far and now he will be welcoming a new top-tier talent in John Wall. This was a big week for Tyler and the league as a whole. Hopefully it mixes things up.
Up a spot from last week after a convincing win over Rich and a very splashy trade. Tyler seems to be one of the few owners with a team that could rival the top contenders. His weekly total, per game average, and bench have all been strong so far and now he will be welcoming a new top-tier talent in John Wall. This was a big week for Tyler and the league as a whole. Hopefully it mixes things up.
2. Team Penetration - Michael (1-1)
Week Total: 997 points (2nd)
Per Game: 31.2 ppg (2nd)
Bench Scoring: 243 points (1st)
Missed Games: 7 games (8th)
Transactions: +3 ppg (8th)
Standings: (5th)
Week 2 Total: 30
Season Average: 29.5 (2nd)
Down a spot from last week after a somewhat surprising loss to Chris. Despite the loss, Michael's team is still an outlier of talent. Look no further than his per game average and bench scoring to see how many points are being produced on this roster. Yet, this week did show that, at the very least, Chris is certainly on his level. Maybe this will be a closer race than I first expected.
1. Team Greek God - Chris (2-0)
Taking the top spot this week after a big win over his biggest competitor, Chris's team looked like the monstrosity that redefined this league over the last few years. I said all last year that Chris had the best starting lineup and it looks like he will be making that case again this year. Which is probably his only chance given how mundane his bench has looked thus far. We'll see how much that matters.
Week Total: 1065 points (1st)
Per Game: 32.3 ppg (1st)
Bench Scoring: 185 points (9th)
Missed Games: 10 games (6th)
Transactions: +10.7 ppg (7th)
Standings: (1st)
Week 2 Total: 27
Season Average: 28 (1st)
Taking the top spot this week after a big win over his biggest competitor, Chris's team looked like the monstrosity that redefined this league over the last few years. I said all last year that Chris had the best starting lineup and it looks like he will be making that case again this year. Which is probably his only chance given how mundane his bench has looked thus far. We'll see how much that matters.
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