KOTS Power Rankings Week 5 (2016)

Week 5 Statistics

Largest Margin of Victory: Playing Riddickulously +53 points

Smallest Margin of Victory: Team Prime +31 points

Most Points Scored: Playing Riddickulously 222 total points

Least Points Scored: Favre Dollar Footlong 117 total points

Week 5 Power Rankings

#1 - O'Brees Wan Kenobi 4-1 (Last: 1) (This Week: Team Prime)

Although a loss was a result of this weeks matchup with Playing Riddickulously, O'Brees Wan Kenobi still holds the leagues best record (4-1) and is one win away from claiming the $20 prize through the first half of the season. O'Brees Wan Kenobi fell in the Week 5 Rivalry matchup to Playing Riddickulously by a score of 169-222, a blowout loss, handing O'Brees Wan Kenobi his first loss of the season. A strong start to the week by Carlos Hyde (22 points) seemed to put O'Brees Wan Kenobi in a comfortable lead on Thursday night against Zac, and an incredible performance from Martellus Bennett (30 points) gave Juan a clear path to a 5-0 record, but it was Playing Riddickulously who overwhelmed O'Brees Wan Kenobi with 222 points and all but crushing any hopes that Juan had for an undefeated season. Still, O'Brees Wan Kenobi remains in our #1 position for this weeks rankings and will look to get back to his winning way this coming week against Team Prime.

#2 ↑ Rudy Was Offsides 3-2 (Last: 4) (This Week: Juan Too Many)

Coming off a crushing defeat in Week 4, Rudy Was Offsides exploded in Week 5 with 209 points in a blowout victory over rival Ballz Deep!, improving his record to 3-2 and moving him to the #2 spot in this weeks King of the Shack Power Rankings. Luke dominated every area of his matchup with Ballz Deep! receiving huge performances from Philip Rivers (26 points) Le'Veon Bell (23 points) and T.Y Hilton (33 points) which put the cherry on top for a 209-160 win over the dangerous Ballz Deep! Rudy Was Offsides boasts an extremely potent squad of Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell and T.Y Hilton who at any moment can put up 20+ points on any given weekend. Rudy Was Offsides addressed his main quarterback issue, acquiring Philip Rivers from Hernandez Hitmen, and will look to solidify his remaining roster positions as the playoffs near closer. The historical season continues for Rudy Was Offsides, as he now can win a share of the $20 prize with a victory next weekend and a loss from O'Brees Wan Kenobi. Next up, Juan Too Many!

#3 ↓ Ballz Deep! 3-2 (Last: 2) (This Week: Favre Dollar Footlong)

The magic ran out for Ballz Deep! in Week 5 against Rudy Was Offsides, as he fell in defeat to Luke by an embarassing score of 209-160 and dropping Ballz Deep! to the #3 position in this weeks King of the Shack Power Rankings. Ballz Deep! had great performances from Marcus Mariota (30 points) and Amari Cooper (27 points) but was done in by horrific performances by A.J Green (9 points) Jeremy Hill (1 point) and C.J Anderson (9 points) These performances proved to be the deciding factor in Ballz Deep!'s loss to Rudy Was Offsides, and will most likely play a factor in his rematch with Luke in Week 10. Looking forward to Week 6, with a loss from both Rudy Was Offsides and O'Brees Wan Kenobi, Ballz Deep can grab a share of the prize payout of $20 for the best record through the first half of the season. To do this, Ballz Deep! will have to defeat Favre Dollar Footlong.

#4 ↑ Everyday I'm Russelin 3-2 (Last: 5) (This Week: Silly Nannies)

Everyday I'm Russelin is now arguably the most powerful and potent team in the league, and don't let that 3-2 record fool you! After an incredible 198-155 victory over the lowly Hernandez Hitmen, Everyday I'm Russelin proved once again why he is rising to the top of the King of the Shack Power Rankings, and has made himself eligible to win a share of the $20 prize next week with a loss and some good ole fashion luck. With arguably the trade of the year, Everyday I'm Russelin was able to acquire Brandon Marshall in return for two bench players, giving Justin a highly touted and highly favored lineup each week. In Week 5, Everyday I'm Russelin used a balanced attack behind the strength of workhouse RB David Johnson (32 points) and newly acquired WR Brandon Marshall (25 points). Heading into Week 6, Justin will have a primetime matchup with Silly Nannies (3-2) as the two will face off to try to climb into the top of the league standings at the midway point of the season.

#5 ↑ Playing Riddickulously 3-2 (Last: 7) (This Week: Hernandez Hitmen)

The Week 5 rivalry matchup between Playing Riddicklously and O'Brees Wan Kenobi turned out to be actually ridiculous. After stirring things up in the trade market in Week 3 & 4, Playing Riddickulously proved he knew what he was doing as he put up 222 points in a 222-169 victory over the previously undefeated O'Brees Wan Kenobi. Playing Riddickulously was able to put up these numbers due to some great pickups on the waiver wire this week, the Titans DST (13 points) showed that despite past struggles, the defense is back in Tennessee. Along with that, Playing Riddickulously received great outputs from Odell Beckham Jr. (16 points) and Theo Riddick (25 points) which affirmed the common theme throughout this team as only 4 players scored under 10 points the entire weekend. Zac will attempt to win now two in a row as he faces the joke of the league Hernandez Hitmen. With a win, and some luck from surrounding teams, Playing Riddickulously could find himself in first place with a share of the $20 prize at the seasons midway point.

#6 ↓ Silly Nannies 3-2 (Last: 3) (This Week: Everyday I'm Russelin)

Silly Nannies continue to be a mystery in the 2016-2017 King of the Shack Fantasy Football season, currently standing with a 3-2 record, the pre-season favorite now sits in the middle of the pack with no clear direction on his heading. In Week 5, Silly Nannies lost a favorable matchup to Team Prime, by an score of 119-150. While this is only Silly Nannies second loss of the season, it does come at an untimely point in the season for Jake as the mid-season mark is already here. Silly Nannies had Blake Bortles (BYE) and Cam Newton (Concussion) out in his Week 5 matchup with Team Prime, and he will hopefully welcome back their services in Week 6, and more importantly in Week 10 as he looks for revenge against Team Prime. The injuries are piling up and its time for Silly Nannies to prove whether he has what it takes to change his course and get back on track. Week 6 will not be any easier as he faces the favored Everyday I'm Russelin.

#7 ↑ Juan Too Many 2-3 (Last: 9) (This Week: Rudy Was Offsides)

Watch out! Brady is back and Juan Too Many is ready to make his push for the 2016-2017 King of the Shack Playoffs! With a convincing win in Week 5 over rival Favre Dollar Footlong, Juan Too Many earned his second win of the season and will look to make it two in a row against Rudy Was Offsides in Week 6. Tom Brady (29 points) and Aaron Rodgers (15 points) will now look to lead the charge as they did in the Week 5 166-117 victory over Favre Dollar Footlong, and with Devonta Freeman (20 points) getting back into the swing of things, Juan Too Many has emerged as a wild card that you will not want to face going down the second half stretch of the season. While heading into Week 6 pits Juan Too Many against the favored Rudy Was Offsides, Josh will attempt to again play the underdog role and begin his climb to the top.

#8 - Team Prime 2-3 (Last: 8) (This Week: O'Brees Wan Kenobi)

Although Team Prime pulled off a shocking win in Week 5 versus Silly Nannies, he remains in the #8 spot for this weeks King of the Shack Power Rankings. The rest of the league is going to want to keep a close eye on Team Prime, who despite having nearly 6 players on BYE this past week, Team Prime was able to rip off a 150-119 victory over the favorite Silly Nannies, earning Team Prime his second win of the season and saving his chances to compete in this years playoffs. Led by rookie sensation Ezekiel Elliot (31 points) Team Prime was able to stave off his rival Silly Nannies despite having Doug Baldwin, Allen Robinson, Alex Smith and Carson Palmer all out of his lineup. There still is a lack in consistency that Team Prime struggles with at the WR position, largely in thanks to Will Fuller (1 point) and Sterling Shepard (3 points) but welcoming back his players off of their BYE week is sure to boost Team Prime's chances of winning in Week 6 against O'Brees Wan Kenobi.

#9 ↓ Favre Dollar Footlong 2-3 (Last: 6) (This Week: Ballz Deep!)

Favre Dollar Footlong appeared to be on top of things in Week 4 when he trampled over Playing Riddickulously and improved to a .500 record. However, a setback occurred in Week 5 in a humiliating loss to Juan Too Many, which resulted in a final score of 117-166. This drops Nathan down to the #9 spot in this weeks Power Rankings, and it is clear that some things need to be addressed in order for Favre Dollar Footlong to regain any momentum. In Week 5, Kirk Cousins (12 points) was outplayed by Dak Prescott (17 points) but it was Prescott that remained on Favre Dollar Footlong's bench. Prescott is an interesting play each week as the rookie continues to stun the skeptics and has led the Cowboys to a 4-1 record. While the numbers aren't often there for Prescott he is a frustrating wild card play that Favre Dollar Footlong will have to decide on. On the bright side, Julian Edelman (8 points) should regain his rapport with Tom Brady and if Julio Jones can show some consistency, Favre Dollar Footlong can still be a factor going down the stretch. A Week 6 showdown with Ballz Deep! will prove just how hungry Favre Dollar Footlong is for a win.

#10 Hernandez Hitmen 0-5 (Last: 10) (This Week: Playing Riddickulously)

Hmmm...what can you even say about a team that is 0-5 and has little to no chance again in Week 6? Hernandez Hitmen has been the shocker and the biggest disappointment of the season thus far. After an embarrassing 198-155 defeat to rival Everyday I'm Russelin, Hernandez Hitmen will have to wait another week to try to put a mark in the "Win" column for himself. Lamar Miller (3 points) and Dontrelle Inman (1 point) played their worst games of the season and solidified what could have been an upset victory over Everyday I'm Russelin. In Week 6, Hernandez Hitmen will face Playing Riddickulously and will have to get strong performances from both Brandin Cooks and Jamaal Charles if he wants any chances of saving his pride for this season.