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| Which team turned a corner 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 categories 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 season average (and ranking) beneath their week's score. Just another way to consider how things are shaking out.
Here are my results:
12. Pippen Aint Eazy - Freddy (2-4)
Week Total: 12
Per Game: 12
Bench Scoring: 7
Injuries: 2
Transactions: 4
Standings: 9
Week 6 Total: 70
Season Average: 54.5 (9th)
Falling four spots to the bottom, Pippen Aint Eazy could only muster 483 points at a snail's pace of 21 points per game in a blowout loss to Team Penetration. Freddy's bench scored 198 points while his team missed an outrageous 30 games due to inactivity. No transactions were made.
The lowest score at the lowest pace will usually land a team in this spot. Freddy's squad is clearly dealing with a lot of injuries and it impacted the starting lineup this week. Amongst the ugliness, it is nice to see the bench put up respectable numbers. I doubt this poor showing will be a common occurrence.
11. TimAint Duncan - Nick (2-4)
Week Total: 8
Per Game: 11
Bench Scoring: 12
Injuries: 6
Transactions: 4
Standings: 9
Week 6 Total: 69
Season Average: 69.7 (11th)
Dropping one spot this week, TimAint Duncan scored 793 at the rate of 22 points per game in a nice win over Make It Nashty. Nick's bench had the league low total of 67 points while the team missed 16 games due to inactivity. No transactions were made.
A lukewarm output landed TimAint Duncan a solid win over a good team. However, the per game output remains suspect and the bench has been demolished by injuries. It is difficult to know what to make of this team since it has never been at full strength.
10. Make It Nashty - Danny (3-3)
Week Total: 10
Per Game: 9
Bench Scoring: 8
Injuries: 4
Transactions: 4
Standings: 5
Week 6 Total: 59
Season Average: 47.3 (6th)
Sliding six spots this week, Make It Nashty could only total 706 points at 23.5 points per game in a surprise loss to TimAint Duncan. Danny's bench chipped in 192 points of their own while the team missed 20 games due to inactivity. Like six of his fellow owners, Danny made no transactions this week.
Make It Nashty's inconsistency resulted in a costly loss here. The injuries are beginning to clear up and I expect that to at least curb these inconsistencies going forward. How high this team climbs depends on how much those inconsistent qualities can be curbed.
9. MAMA Said Knock You Out - Rich (1-5)
Week Total: 5
Per Game: 7
Bench Scoring: 10
Injuries: 11
Transactions: 3
Standings: 11
Week 6 Total: 59
Season Average: 70 (12th)
Rising two spots this week, MAMA Said Knock You Out boasted 866 points at a strong rate of 26.2 points per game in a big win over Draymond Green Tornado Kick. Rich's bench contributed 136 points while the team missed 6 games due to the inactivity. This squad added on 10.2 points per game with the addition of John Henson in lieu of Justin Hamilton.
The victory was well deserved as this week's starters put out rather healthy numbers. The main thing holding this team back is the low bench total and lack of missed games to explain it. At the very least, if the starters can continue this output, we may see a rise in Rich's squad.
8. RIM JOBS - Monty (3-3)
Week Total: 11
Per Game: 10
Bench Scoring: 2
Injuries: 7
Transactions: 2
Standings: 5
Week 6 Total: 58
Season Average: 54 (8th)
Dropping five spots this week, RIM JOBS put 649 points on the board at a pace of 23.2 points per game in a though loss to Balls to the Wall. Monty's bench dropped 291 points of their own while the team missed 15 games due to inactivity. This team added 13.5 points per game by bringing on Wayne Ellington and James Johnson to replace JR Smith and Jeff Green.
A weak showing from the starters resulted in a sobering loss. However, there is still a lot to like here. The bench put up big numbers and positive waiver transactions have been made. Furthermore, the low point total could have been impacted by the high amount of missed games. Even on a down week, this team is clearly on the favorable side of the playoff discussion.
7. Admiral Kryptonite - Gus (3-3)
Week Total: 6
Per Game: 5
Bench Scoring: 6
Injuries: 8
Transactions: 12
Standings: 5
Week 6 Total: 53
Season Average: 46.3 (5th)
Dipping one spot this week, Admiral Kryptonite posted 836 points at a good pace of 27.9 points per game. My bench added in 227 points and my team missed 11 games due to inactivity. My squad lost 2.9 points per game by letting go of Tim Frazier for Larry Nance Jr.
Weaker total numbers from previous matches were just high enough eek out a win over a team fighting through injury issues. The risky waiver move pushes me back in the rankings but I am definitely happy to see a high per game average that got me through the week.
6. Draymond Green Tornado Kick - Nathaniel (0-6)
Week Total: 7
Per Game: 8
Bench Scoring: 1
Injuries: 5
Transactions: 4
Standings: 12
Week 6 Total: 52
Season Average: 57.5 (10th)
Jumping six surprising spots this week, Draymond Green Tornado Kick totaled 815 points on an average of 24 points per game in a loss to MAMA Said Knock You Out. Nathaniel's bench dropped 343 points while the team missed 18 games due to inactivity. Nate Dogg made no transactions this week.
This looks crazy but Draymond Green Tornado Kick actually had decent numbers this week. Also, the bench exploded to have the highest output by a long shot. If the injuries clear up and that bench strength can be transferred to the starting lineup, this team might start collecting some wins.
5. Balls to the Wall - Brett (4-2)
Week Total: 4
Per Game: 6
Bench Scoring: 9
Injuries: 10
Transactions: 4
Standings: 3
Week 6 Total: 46
Season Average: 47.7 (7th)
Jumping two spots this week, Balls to the Wall scored 929 points at cool rate of 27.3 points per game in a victory over RIM JOBS. Brett's bench contributed 174 points while the squad missed only 7 games due to injuries. No transactions were made.
Ever since that weak first week, Balls to the Wall's starting lineup has been putting up strong numbers. The only thing still holding this team back is the below average bench. If that can be rectified, this team will rise even further.
4. Blow Me - Tyler (3-3)
Week Total: 9
Per Game: 4
Bench Scoring: 4
Injuries: 3
Transactions: 4
Standings: 5
Week 6 Total: 42
Season Average: 43.5 (4th)
Rising one spot, Blow Me posted only 784 points on an elite per game rate of 29 in a tough loss to Admiral Kryptonite. Tyler's bench added in 261 points while the team missed 21 games due to inactivity. No transactions were completed this week.
A low weekly total is surrounded by surprisingly strong numbers. The bench played well and the per game average of the starters was pretty beastly. The team was struck by some inopportune injuries and still managed to keep the score close. Tyler's squad is beginning to stand out.
3. Team Nipple - Chris (5-1)
Week Total: 3
Per Game: 1
Bench Scoring: 11
Injuries: 1
Transactions: 11
Standings: 2
Week 6 Total: 33
Season Average: 27.7 (2nd)
Sliding one spot this week, the defending chamions scored 953 points at an insane rate of 41.4 points per game in a surprise loss to All-NBA 5th Team. Chris' bench could only put together 108 points with the team missing a season record of 32 games due to inactivity. Chris added Sam Dekker and Andrew Harrison to replace Seth Curry and Jerami Grant, losing 1.3 points per game in the process.
The surprise loss may have caught some attention but it is the low bench total that is dragging the this team down in the rankings. The risky waiver moves further exemplify the issue with this squad: a lack of depth. However, I do not think this is time to panic for Team Nipple. I expect this starting lineup to go far, even with a weak bench and a fair amount of injuries.
2. All-NBA 5th Team - Matt (4-2)
Week Total: 2
Per Game: 3
Bench Scoring: 5
Injuries: 11
Transactions: 4
Standings: 3
Week 6 Total: 33
Season Average: 38.5 (3rd)
Elevating seven spots this week, All-NBA 5th Team dropped 1099 points at a brisk pace of 30.5 points per game in a giant win of Team Nipple. Matt's bench added in 247 points of their own while the team missed 6 games due to inactivity. Matt did not make any transactions this week.
This strong victory on good numbers has shown what kind of damage Matt's team can do. This is a scary team considering the bench put in good work as well. Comparing the numbers here with those of the team below, they actually look very similar. If All-NBA 5th Team can continue to post these kinds of numbers, they will be able to compete with any team in our league.
1. Team Penetration - Michael (6-0)
Week Total: 1
Per Game: 2
Bench Scoring: 3
Injuries: 9
Transactions: 1
Standings: 1
Week 6 Total: 20
Season Average: 24.7 (1st)
In the top spot for the fourth week in a row, Team Penetration topped the scoreboard once again with 1101 points at a rate of 32.4 points per game, continuing the win streak over Pippen Aint Eazy. Michael's bench produced 267 points and the team missed 8 games due to inactivity. This team added 17.3 points per game by bringing on PJ Tucker.
And then there was one. The final undefeated team has posted the best weekly total for fourth week in a row. However, the per game title still belongs to the defending chamions and the best bench still seems to be up for grabs. It will be interesting to see just how long this win streak will last.
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