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| As the season settles, who is leaping ahead? |
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 (0-6)
Week Total: 793 points (10th)
Per Game: 24 ppg (11th)
Bench Scoring: 190 points (9th)
Missed Games: 10 games (5th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (12th)
Week 6 Total: 73
Season Average: 68.3 (11th)
Season Average: 68.3 (11th)
In last for the second week in a row after losing to Chris, Nick's team has injury issues and a lack of premiere scoring. I think Nick can eventually win a matchup, maybe even a few, but I doubt he will be making the playoffs. Even if everything breaks right for this team, I don't see probability being in Nick's favor. With playoffs most likely out of reach, the focus here should be on executing a productive tank.
11. MAMA said Knock u out - Rich (1-5)
Week Total: 588 points (12th)
Per Game: 23.5 ppg (12th)
Bench Scoring: 232 points (4th)
Missed Games: 19 games (2nd)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (11th)
Week 6 Total: 70
Season Average: 71.2 (12th)
Holding down the eleventh spot once again with a loss to Danny, Rich's team is in a similar predicament as Nick's. While the standings suggest that the playoffs are only two games away, the total point productions suggest that Rich is about 117 points per week behind the eighth best team. At this point in the season, I see these disadvantages to be insurmountable and the tank to be the more fruitful endeavor.
Holding down the eleventh spot once again with a loss to Danny, Rich's team is in a similar predicament as Nick's. While the standings suggest that the playoffs are only two games away, the total point productions suggest that Rich is about 117 points per week behind the eighth best team. At this point in the season, I see these disadvantages to be insurmountable and the tank to be the more fruitful endeavor.
10. Draymond Green Tornado Kick - Nathaniel (2-4)
Week Total: 820 points (8th)
Per Game: 24.1 ppg (10th)
Bench Scoring: 231 points (5th)
Missed Games: 8 games (7th)
Transactions: +7.5 ppg (4th)
Standings: (9th)
Week 6 Total: 61
Season Average: 56.3 (9th)
In tenth for the second week in a row after losing to Michael, Nate's team is beginning to look questionable. All season, the numbers have been warm across the board but in these last couple week, they have cooled. The bench is surprisingly solid despite the youth but the starting lineup has been lacking. A shift may need to happen for this team to remain in the playoff picture.
9. Foxy Ladies - Brett (2-4)
Week Total: 735 points (11th)
Per Game: 27.2 ppg (6th)
Bench Scoring: 200 points (8th)
Missed Games: 12 games (4th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (9th)
Week 6 Total: 60
Season Average: 62.8 (10th)
Slipping a spot this week with a lose to Alex, Brett's team vexes these rankings. While his weekly total was poor, his per game average was solid. Last week it was the inverse. Meanwhile, the bench is mild to poor. Overall, what I see here is a top heavy team that is reliant on the core six or so players who are all at different points in their careers. It feels like there are moves to be made here.
Slipping a spot this week with a lose to Alex, Brett's team vexes these rankings. While his weekly total was poor, his per game average was solid. Last week it was the inverse. Meanwhile, the bench is mild to poor. Overall, what I see here is a top heavy team that is reliant on the core six or so players who are all at different points in their careers. It feels like there are moves to be made here.
8. Admiral Kryptonite - Me (3-3)
Week Total: 824 points (6th)
Per Game: 24.2 ppg (9th)
Bench Scoring: 343 points (1st)
Missed Games: 2 games (12th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (7th)
Week 6 Total: 55
Season Average: 43.7 (5th)
Season Average: 43.7 (5th)
Dropping three spots after losing to Matt, my team put out a flat one this week and it was tough to sit through. My total was decent and my bench continues to excel but my per game average was poor. For a team that wants to contend, these numbers aren't going to cut it. Hopefully it is just a down week but it does indicate a certain lack of pop to the roster.
7. RIM JOBS - Alex (5-1)
Week Total: 811 points (9th)
Per Game: 24.6 ppg (8th)
Bench Scoring: 213 points (7th)
Missed Games: 6 games (8th)
Transactions: +11.6 ppg (2nd)
Standings: (1st)
Week 6 Total: 52
Season Average: 51 (8th)
Rising two spots with a win over Brett, Alex's team remains first in the standings while continuing to produce average numbers. The addition of Kyle Anderson is a nice one and I certainly think this squad will be in the playoffs this year. But the numbers keep suggesting that this group will more likely be a first-round exit than a finals contender.
6. All-NBA 5th Team - Matt (3-3)
Week Total: 882 points (4th)
Per Game: 25.2 ppg (7th)
Bench Scoring: 237 points (3rd)
Missed Games: 6 games (8th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (7th)
Week 6 Total: 45
Season Average: 50.3 (7th)
In the same spot as last week after a win over me, Matt's team has become a vision of consistency. After a rough start, this team has produced on an above-average level for over a month. At this point, I believe it is safe to say that this team is a playoff lock. Though, I will admit that I am writing this after Griffin's injury, which may seriously jeopardize my previous claim.
5. Emperor Kuzma - Tyler (4-2)
Week Total: 822 points (7th)
Per Game: 28.3 ppg (4th)
Bench Scoring: 145 points (10th)
Missed Games: 16 games (3rd)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (2nd)
Week 6 Total: 42
Season Average: 35.7 (3rd)
Falling four spots out of first with a loss to Freddy, Tyler's team has run into some tough times. The missed games are high and the totals are low. On the bright side, the per game average continues to thrive, which indicates to me that this may just be a storm to weather, rather than an indication of serious structural issues.
Falling four spots out of first with a loss to Freddy, Tyler's team has run into some tough times. The missed games are high and the totals are low. On the bright side, the per game average continues to thrive, which indicates to me that this may just be a storm to weather, rather than an indication of serious structural issues.
4. Deng Girl - Freddy (4-2)
Week Total: 910 points (3rd)
Per Game: 28.4 ppg (3rd)
Bench Scoring: 225 points (6th)
Missed Games: 3 games (10th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (2nd)
Week 6 Total: 35
Season Average: 39.5 (4th)
Holding down the same spot despite a strong win over Tyler, Freddy's team delivered on all the hype that his splashy trades promised. The starting lineup looked as good as anybody's and the bench was solid as well. Freddy's team looked like a genuine contender this week.
3. Love Kaman My Bibby's - Danny (4-2)
Week Total: 926 points (2nd)
Per Game: 28.1 ppg (5th)
Bench Scoring: 288 points (2nd)
Missed Games: 3 games (10th)
Transactions: 0 ppg (5th)
Standings: (2nd)
Week 6 Total: 33
Season Average: 47.7 (6th)
In the third spot once again after a blowout victory over Rich, Danny's team has really turned up the heat recently and is looking like the surprise team you don't want to face right now. While I do think some of it is unsustainable, with Pau and LaMarcus thriving in Kawhi's absence for example, I do think this momentum can be parlayed into serious contention.
In the third spot once again after a blowout victory over Rich, Danny's team has really turned up the heat recently and is looking like the surprise team you don't want to face right now. While I do think some of it is unsustainable, with Pau and LaMarcus thriving in Kawhi's absence for example, I do think this momentum can be parlayed into serious contention.
2. Team Greek God - Chris (4-2)
Week Total: 873 points (5th)
Per Game: 30.1 ppg (1st)
Bench Scoring: 58 points (12th)
Missed Games: 21 games (1st)
Transactions: +8.2 ppg (3rd)
Standings: (2nd)
Week 6 Total: 30
Season Average: 30.8 (2nd)
In the same spot as last week with a win over Nick, Chris' team looked rather human at first glance. The totals were lacking, especially the league-low bench, but the per game average and amount of missed games suggest that this team is still strong despite going through a lot of injuries. It could be nothing, a sign of trouble or and indication of a lack of depth. Time will tell.
1. Team Penetration - Michael (4-2)
Jumping six spots to the top after a win over Nathaniel, Michael's team looked superb once again as he lead the league in weekly totals. The per game average was strong as well and, while the bench was poor, the addition of Lamb should most certainly help. Everyone is looking a bit more vulnerable than usual lately but Michael's team continues to look like the leader of the pack.
Week Total: 953 points (1st)
Per Game: 28.9 ppg (2nd)
Bench Scoring: 135 points (11th)
Missed Games: 9 games (6th)
Transactions: +13.4 ppg (1st)
Standings: (2nd)
Week 6 Total: 26
Season Average: 30 (1st)
Jumping six spots to the top after a win over Nathaniel, Michael's team looked superb once again as he lead the league in weekly totals. The per game average was strong as well and, while the bench was poor, the addition of Lamb should most certainly help. Everyone is looking a bit more vulnerable than usual lately but Michael's team continues to look like the leader of the pack.
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