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Hello everyone! Welcome to the third week of our 2018 Power Rankings. Feel free to skip to the rankings but in case you don't know by now, 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. Just another way to consider how things are shaking out.
Here are my results:
12. Foxy Ladies - Brett (1-3)
Week Total: 706 points (10th)
Per Game: 22.8 ppg (10th)
Bench Scoring: 188 points (9th)
Missed Games: 5 games (11th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (10th)
Week 4 Total: 75
Season Average: 65.5 (11th)
Season Average: 65.5 (11th)
It looks like the tank is on for Brett's squad as they dropped three spots to the bottom of the rankings after a loss to Michael this week. These number, while poor, are to be expected to a certain extent. Though Brett will need to compile more youth and value to make his stay at these part of the ranks worth his while. It will be a big off-season for Brett but I am interested in how he will make the most of the season before us.
11. TimAin't Duncan - Nick (0-4)
Week Total: 636 points (11th)
Per Game: 22.7 ppg (11th)
Bench Scoring: 211 points (5th)
Missed Games: 11 games (5th)
Transactions: +10.2 ppg (3rd)
Standings: (11th)
Week 4 Total: 68
Season Average: 64.5 (10th)
Nick's team rises a spot in the rankings this week despite minor help from the starting lineup during a loss to Matt. The starting lineup may not be much overall so far but there are a few reasons to believe this team is better than it has looked. The bench is good, Batum is returning and the transactions should help. I believe Nick's next step should be finding a way to combine a few of his quality assets into a major asset.
Nick's team rises a spot in the rankings this week despite minor help from the starting lineup during a loss to Matt. The starting lineup may not be much overall so far but there are a few reasons to believe this team is better than it has looked. The bench is good, Batum is returning and the transactions should help. I believe Nick's next step should be finding a way to combine a few of his quality assets into a major asset.
10. MAMA said Knock u out - Rich (0-4)
Week Total: 720 points (9th)
Per Game: 22.5 ppg (12th)
Bench Scoring: 49 points (12th)
Missed Games: 18 games (1st)
Transactions: +19.2 ppg (2nd)
Standings: (11th)
Week 4 Total: 68
Season Average: 71.5 (12th)
Up a spot from last week, Rich's squad lost a close one to Nate. The per game rate and bench total are alarming but the missed games are definitely stifling this team. The transactions ought to help as well. Overall, if things come together, this team could be looking better. The question is if it will be enough to salvage the rocky season. I still believe this team is better off focusing on the likes of Tatum and Murray rather than CP3 or Millsap.
9. Emperor Kuzma - Tyler (3-1)
Week Total: 629 points (12th)
Per Game: 23.3 ppg (9th)
Bench Scoring: 246 points (2nd)
Missed Games: 16 games (2nd)
Transactions: -6.3 ppg (10th)
Standings: (2nd)
Week 4 Total: 58
Season Average: 37 (3rd)
This was a rough one for Tyler, falling eight spots from first and becoming our drop of the week after an ugly loss to Danny. The starting lineup was poor but I suspect the missed games aren't helping. Also, the bench suggests brighter days. I would take this as an aberration rather than a sign of things to come. I believe the season average is a better assessment of this team and even that isn't the whole picture considering Kawhi Leonard's absence.
This was a rough one for Tyler, falling eight spots from first and becoming our drop of the week after an ugly loss to Danny. The starting lineup was poor but I suspect the missed games aren't helping. Also, the bench suggests brighter days. I would take this as an aberration rather than a sign of things to come. I believe the season average is a better assessment of this team and even that isn't the whole picture considering Kawhi Leonard's absence.
8. Draymond Green Tornado Kick - Nathaniel (2-2)
Week Total: 752 points (8th)
Per Game: 25.1 ppg (8th)
Bench Scoring: 210 points (6th)
Missed Games: 5 games (11th)
Transactions: +21.3 ppg (1st)
Standings: (5th)
Week 4 Total: 55
Season Average: 53.5 (8th)
Season Average: 53.5 (8th)
Holding down that eighth spot for another week after a narrow win over Rich's squad, Nate's squad continues to put up quality numbers across the board. It is unclear who will fill out these last few playoff spots but Nathaniel seems best equipped either way. I believe it will come down to his rookies to define which side of that fence the team is on. While all have shown plenty of promise, the entire trio has yet to yield much production.
7. Love Kaman My Bibby's - Danny (2-2)
Week Total: 781 points (7th)
Per Game: 27.9 ppg (4th)
Bench Scoring: 202 points (7th)
Missed Games: 9 games (6th)
Transactions: -8.2 ppg (11th)
Standings: (5th)
Week 4 Total: 51
Season Average: 54.8 (9th)
Another big win for Danny at another strong per game pace brings his squad up three spots this week. It really is bizarre how consistently inconsistent this team has been. In his two losses, Danny's guys averaged around 23 ppg while that same team has averaged over 28 in the two wins. Whatever the reason is, it has made it difficult for me to peg this team down. The wildcard of the league, this team could be in the lottery as easily as they could be winning playoff games. Only time will tell.
Another big win for Danny at another strong per game pace brings his squad up three spots this week. It really is bizarre how consistently inconsistent this team has been. In his two losses, Danny's guys averaged around 23 ppg while that same team has averaged over 28 in the two wins. Whatever the reason is, it has made it difficult for me to peg this team down. The wildcard of the league, this team could be in the lottery as easily as they could be winning playoff games. Only time will tell.
6. All-NBA 5th Team - Matt (2-2)
Week Total: 803 points (5th)
Per Game: 25.9 ppg (6th)
Bench Scoring: 161 points (10th)
Missed Games: 8 games (7th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (5th)
Week 4 Total: 49
Season Average: 52.8 (7th)
After a tough start the season, Matt's team is really starting to look like the solid squad from last year. Despite missing key guys, the team is looking more and more like a good bet for the playoffs. If the injuries clear up, Matt could climb higher and be a real problem for his opponents. Regardless, this team is already looking like a part of the better half of the league.
5. Deng Girl - Freddy (3-1)
Week Total: 802 points (6h)
Per Game: 25.9 ppg (6th)
Bench Scoring: 228 points (4th)
Missed Games: 6 games (8th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (2nd)
Week 4 Total: 43
Season Average: 40.8 (5th)
It was a bit of a down week for Freddy and it cost him a loss and a spot in the rankings. The numbers are all still strong but this team is looking for elite. While this is very promising if this can be Freddy's floor, it is the ceiling that matters most here. I believe the team is better than this and there is time to prove how much better. I believe these next few weeks will tell us a lot about Freddy's squad.
It was a bit of a down week for Freddy and it cost him a loss and a spot in the rankings. The numbers are all still strong but this team is looking for elite. While this is very promising if this can be Freddy's floor, it is the ceiling that matters most here. I believe the team is better than this and there is time to prove how much better. I believe these next few weeks will tell us a lot about Freddy's squad.
4. Team Greek God - Chris (2-2)
Week Total: 840 points (4th)
Per Game: 31.1 ppg (2nd)
Bench Scoring: 191 points (8th)
Missed Games: 14 games (3rd)
Transactions: -11 ppg (12th)
Standings: (5th)
Week 4 Total: 40
Season Average: 31 (2nd)
Slipping two painful spots, Chris was surprised for the second week in a row, this time by Alex. While it may be easy to get excited, I think this is simply a bad week strewn with a lot of injuries for Chris. His starting lineup is still putting up elite per game numbers and I imagine that will shine through going forward. The transaction of dropping Bender for Rondo is controversial but I think it was worth it given his position.
Slipping two painful spots, Chris was surprised for the second week in a row, this time by Alex. While it may be easy to get excited, I think this is simply a bad week strewn with a lot of injuries for Chris. His starting lineup is still putting up elite per game numbers and I imagine that will shine through going forward. The transaction of dropping Bender for Rondo is controversial but I think it was worth it given his position.
3. RIM JOBS - Alex (4-0)
Week Total: 862 points (3rd)
Per Game: 26.1 ppg (5th)
Bench Scoring: 146 points (11th)
Missed Games: 6 games (8th)
Transactions: 7.4 ppg (4th)
Standings: (1st)
Week 4 Total: 40
Season Average: 49 (6th)
These rankings have been very reluctant to give this team the respect their place in the standings would suggest but after a big win over Chris, Alex climbs two more spots to third. While this is the final undefeated team, I have yet to see an elite per game production or a convincing bench. The transaction was solid but I feel like this is the highest we'll ever see this team ranked. Much like with Tyler, I imagine the season average to be a better indicator of what this team is.
These rankings have been very reluctant to give this team the respect their place in the standings would suggest but after a big win over Chris, Alex climbs two more spots to third. While this is the final undefeated team, I have yet to see an elite per game production or a convincing bench. The transaction was solid but I feel like this is the highest we'll ever see this team ranked. Much like with Tyler, I imagine the season average to be a better indicator of what this team is.
2. Admiral Kryptonite - Gus (2-2)
Week Total: 906 points (2nd)
Per Game: 28.3 ppg (3rd)
Bench Scoring: 353 points (1st)
Missed Games: 6 games (8th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (5th)
Week 4 Total: 29
Season Average: 40.5 (4th)
There is a reason I was so quick to get these rankings out. Clinching the win over Freddy and the jump of the week with five spots, my team looked good. My starting lineup had a good numbers and my bench was even better. This was definitely a hot week for me and it happened to occur during a week when other contenders were cold, making me look even better. While it is all very promising, I would like to see more of it before I starting buying it.
1. Team Penetration - Michael (3-1)
Michael beat on poor Brett this week as he rose two spots to his usual spot on top. The per game average was extremely high but I imagine that is due to the team being hot. That being said, I doubt there are three other teams that could ever reach those numbers this year. This was definitely a strong week and another strong reminder of which team is truly the front runner.
Week Total: 941 points (1st)
Per Game: 34.9 ppg (1st)
Bench Scoring: 244 points (3rd)
Missed Games: 12 games (4th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (2nd)
Week 4 Total: 18
Season Average: 26.5 (1st)
Michael beat on poor Brett this week as he rose two spots to his usual spot on top. The per game average was extremely high but I imagine that is due to the team being hot. That being said, I doubt there are three other teams that could ever reach those numbers this year. This was definitely a strong week and another strong reminder of which team is truly the front runner.
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