BL Week 5 PR
Article by Al Ohlinger
Rank 'em, rank 'em, rank 'em!
12. San Diego State Fightin Araizas (3-2) PF 442.58
Last Week: Loss vs Crazy Train 43.72 - 116.28
Until we see some action from Dan, I won’t be devoting action to this space. Inactivity gets you the bottom PR spot, plain and simple.
11. Koo Koo Ka Choo (1-4) PF 470.28
Last Week: Loss vs Iowa City Mo 62.88 - 163.26
Well, it was between two pretty awful performances to decide the spot for these next 2 teams, but I like Connor’s roster much less than RJ’s so that lands him here. Joe Burrow is playing on half a leg, but at least Stafford should be serviceable. Other than that, Diggs and the Sun God are going to do a lot of heavy lifting considering the RB situation. The 2 starters are on 2 of the worst teams in the NFL, although injuries have forced Connor into the situation, so you work with what you’ve got. I’m picturing the Spongebob meme where he draws smiley faces on his fingers: “The gang’s all here”
10. Love and Flowers (1-4) PF 488.22
Last Week: Loss vs Chillin with Mahomies 74.98 - 125.24
I’m curious if this placement will lead to some Personal feelings towards the writer? Regardless, RJ may have been ready to make peace with his cellar status this year, although Justin Fields finally had his breakout game! As I’m writing this, I went to check how RJ scored only 74 - welp, leaving Fields on your bench would do it. That one’s gotta sting. Theoretically Bijan, Mixon, and CeeDee should be able to help this team to some wins if RJ can only figure out his QB. But that time’s got to come quickly at 1-4, as you can probably only afford 2 more losses the entire rest of the season and still make the playoffs.
9. From The Logo! (2-3) PF 541.66
Last Week: Loss vs Left Handed Corn Dogs 87.22 - 111.06
Ow, I just hurt my hand while typing this section. I know injuries are a part of fantasy and everyone deals with them, but my roster has just been gutted this year and I’d be surprised if I made the playoffs. However, this week I’ve got the ultimate secret weapon: the team name buff. Caitlin Clark plays this Sunday in a football stadium - she truly can score from the logo this weekend. And I’m playing Kenny - I’ve got a good feeling about this one.
8. Old Yellers (2-3) PF 488.28
Last Week: Loss vs Cousins had a Kittle Lamb 99.04 - 151.66
Love this team name change and the mascot! Unfortunately it’s a pretty mediocre team to back it up right now. Lamar Jackson has suffered a bit with all the Ravens’ injuries, and there are basically no WR’s on this team besides AJ Brown. Fortunately for Daren, there are a lot of mediocre teams in the Breakfast League this year, and with 6 playoff spots, 2-3 isn’t so bad yet. There’s still time for this team to come back and be the best doggone team in the West.
7. Chillin’ with Mahomes (3-2) PF 522.08
Last Week: Win vs Love and Flowers 125.24 - 74.98
Kenny’s got the first team on this PR to win last week, and you know, maybe I should place him higher than this. But honestly, this has been the worst budget usage I’ve seen since the Broncos traded for Russell Wilson. So for that, so get knocked down here. I make the rules here! Honestly though, this team feels way too reliant on Mahomes and Kelce right now, even with Mostert looking pretty amazing. So when Chiefs have a meh performance like they did this Thursday night, Kenny can be vulnerable to teams with worse rosters, as it’s looking like this week.
6. Cousins had a Kittle Lamb (1-4) PF 542.02
Last Week: Win vs Old Yellers 151.66 - 99.04
Finally! Aaron’s team was much better than his 0-4 start suggested, and the first win followed this week after a month’s wait. It’s honestly kind of BS that this is one of Aaron’s better teams and he got the start he did. Breece hall is coming back, he’s got the #1 receiver in Hill, and Kirk Cousins is a fantastic fantasy asset, despite the Vikings struggles. Aaron’s just got to hope he doesn’t get traded if the Vikings start to tank. I see this team storming back from the slow start very quickly and becoming playoff contenders, even though the margin for error is slimmer than some others.
5. Crazy Train (3-2) PF 553.48
Last Week: Win vs San Diego State Fighting Araizas 116.28 - 43.72
Last week Sean accomplished what few could not so far and beat the inactive team! It’s truly one of the accomplishments of all time. Now Crazy Train looks to keep chugging along, solidly in the middle of the Breakfast League pack, much like Brock Purdy does. Nothing crazy, just sold fundamental football with few mistakes. Ekeler is back, so Sean is looking to take the next step towards the top teams. It may be questionable to keep the 31st ranked kicker this year so far though, no matter how good Daniel Carlson is. Finally, let me finish off by saying that flexing a TE so that you can start 2 Iowa TE’s is a total Chad move and you’re #1 on this PR in my heart.
4. Saquon Deez Nuts (4-1) PF 583.32
Last Week: Loss vs Team Suspension 81.22 - 122.82
Ethan finally dropped his first fantasy game this year, but there’s no shame in losing to the top team. However, more cause for concern is the fact that the last 2 weeks have been under 100 points. It was good to go 1-1 there, and the dip has coincided with Barkley being out, but Ethan is hoping his high scoring ways can continue soon. With Pollard, Deebo, and Keenan Allen - Justin Herbert duo, Deez Nuts should be fine, but they’re starting to look a little hairy recently.
3. Left Handed Corn Dogs (3-2) PF 570.28
Last Week: Win vs From The Logo! 111.06 - 87.22
Alex slips down a couple of ranks because the teams ahead on this list put up more impressive performances last week, but he’ll be fine. CJ Stroud is looking like the best rookie QB of this class, putting together some impressive performances. David Montgomery is The Guy on a resurgent Lions squad. Micheal Thomas will get you 8 points every game. What’s not to like? Let’s not forget the teams MVP though - the Dallas D/ST. It’s ridiculous how much they’ve been scoring this year - outpacing several QB’s. Hopefully that continues though with Dallas’ offensive woes, or the corn dogs might start to fall off the stick.
2. Iowa City Mo (3-2) PF 583.18
Last Week: Win vs Koo Koo Ka Choo 163.26 - 62.88
Now that’s what you want to see out of one of the best WR’s in the league! Jamar Chase finally looked like his old self, leading Marie’s team to the weekly top score alongside great performances from Josh Allen and ETN as well. Puka continues to be the best pickup of the year, and Aiyuk is no slouch either - he’d be the first or second best player on many teams in this league. If Marie can just figure out the TE slot, this team could be favorites against everyone in the league. Obviously, great fantasy genes are in the bloodline!
1. Team Suspension (4-1) PF 624.58
Last Week: Win vs Saquon Deez Nuts 122.82 - 81.22
Ho hum, it’s just another casual dominant season so far for Kaelan in The Breakfast League. He’s over 40 points ahead of the next challenger in PF. He just beat the only undefeated team that was left last week moving to 4-1. He’s got the #1 RB in McCaffery, the #4 QB in Jurts, and the #1 kicker in Jake Elliott. Yep, I’ve seen this song and dance before from Team Suspension. At least we’ve already prevented the undefeated season already and won’t have to suffer through that again! Can anyone challenge this juggernaut? We may find out this week as the two top teams in the PR clash.
Next Week’s Preview
Game of the Week
It’s the 2nd week in a row Kaelan takes on a strong challenger. If he can get by Marie, he’s the heavy favorite to win. Or will Marie beat the 3-time champ in her first matchup?
It doesn’t get much easier for Aaron this week, despite the strong start. Alex would like this win, but Aaron needs it.
Both teams are looking to bounce back from sub 100 point weeks and get a win, but Ethan will be the heavy favorite to do so.
If you’re Sean and looking to make the playoffs, you’ve got to win these ones. Meanwhile Connor is hanging on for dear life.
I’ve got the power of Caitlin Clark on my side. I believe! I believe! I believe!
Despite the inactivity, this one’s no gimme as Dan seems to have the power to make teams suffer from the grave. If RJ loses this one, he may as well pack it up for the season.
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