2017 KOTS Power Rankings Week 3

2017 KOTS Week 3 Power Rankings

As the dust settles over the Week 2 results, the King of the Shack Fantasy Football League prepares itself for the most pivotal of weeks...Week 3. After numerous battles that were decided by only a few points, the contenders and the pretenders have all but made themselves clear as team owners are making the necessary adjustments for the upcoming weeks, which will prove vital to the survival for many teams. In Week 2 we saw victories on the margin of 9 points, 6 points, and another 9 point game as the matchups came down to the crucial decisions that team owners has made just hours prior. Week 3 looms in the near future, a chance for 0-2 teams to jump back in the mix of things, while a third straight loss could spell imminent disaster.

Week 1: Statistics

Most Points Scored: Martellus All About It: 177 total points scored

Least Points Scored: Game of Jones: 100 total points scored

Largest Margin of Victory: Martellus All About It: +77 points

Smallest Margin of Victory: Silly Nannies +6 points

Power Rankings

#1 ↑ Hernandez Hitmen (2-0) Last Week: 2 (This Week: I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet)

Hernandez Hitmen is back in the driver seat at #1 this week in the King of the Shack Power Rankings, after Noah led his squad to a decisive victory over 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One(0-2), by a score of 146 -114. Despite some questionable play from Golden Tate (6 points) and Brandin Cooks (5 points) Hernandez Hitmen was again lifted by rookie sensations Kareem Hunt (25 points) who added two touchdowns on the ground in his incredible rookie campaign. Mid-week addition Marquis Lee (14 points) made his name known this week against the Tennessee Titans while both the Seahawks (11 points) and the Ravens (14 points) proved themselves on the defensive end. Looking ahead to Week 3, Noah will face off against I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet (1-1) in what looks to be the best matchup of the coming weekend.

#2 ↑ TFuchs (2-0) Last Week: 3 (This Week: Team Prime)

After an impressive victory in Week 1, TFuchs is climbing up the leader board after owner Tyler Fuchs led his team to another big win, this time coming at the hands of Gronkemon Go (1-1) in what was one of the closest matchups this weekend. TFuchs was led amazingly by his two starting kickers, Ryan Succop (15 points) and Nick Folk (13 points) which ultimately propelled Tyler to a 2-0 start to the 2017 season in his inaugural year. Adding to this effort was Derek Carr (21 points) who seems to be back in midseason form after leaving last season with a broken leg, while Todd Gurley (26 points) solidified the win with a huge day on the ground. TFuchs faces the defending champion Team Prime (1-1) in Week 3, as Tyler will attempt to improve his record to 3-0 and take the drivers seat to this young season. If TFuchs can continue to manage his roster well, there is promise of a strong playoff run waiting.

#3 ↑ Juan Too Many (2-0) Last Week: 4 (This Week: Rudy Was Offsides)

Last years runner up is picking up right where he left off last season, as owner Josh Bruckert has led his Juan Too Many team to its first 2-0 start in league history. In Week 2, it was Team Prime (1-1) that fell victim to Juan Too Many's potent offense even with star receiver Jordy Nelson (Quad) being taken out of the game early. With a final score of 152-116, Juan Too Many made quick work of Team Prime thanks in part to Tom Brady (32 points) getting the Patriots back on track for a Superbowl run, while both Mike Evans (22 points) and Zach Ertz (14 points) are beginning to be two of the biggest picks that Josh made this season. With the health of both Randall Cobb (Shoulder) and Nelson being in question for Week 3, it will be up to Juan Too Many to set the pinnacle lineup this week as he faces old foe, Rudy Was Offsides (1-1).

#4 ↑ Martellus All About It (1-1) Last Week: 6 (This Week: Silly Nannies)

Martellus All About It is quickly rising up the King of the Shack Power Rankings, after his dominating victory over Game of Jones (0-2) in Week 2. The rookies in the league are showing no sign of backing down, as both are in the top 5 standings and looking to plant their name in the records book come playoff time. Martellus All About It crushed Nathan by a final score of 177-100 as the matchup never really was close from the first kickoff of the weekend. Led by a trio of wide receivers, Jarvis Landry (20 points) Emmanuel Sanders (24 points) and J.J Nelson (23 points) it is evident that Logan knows what he is doing as he now has one of the most powerful set of receivers this league has ever seen. With Leonard Fournette (14 points) continuing to produce, look for Martellus All About It to be a nightmare matchup when teams are faced up against him. Week 3 pits Martellus All About It against Silly Nannies (1-1) who is coming off a key victory himself. A crucial matchup that should not be disappointing.

#5 ↓ Team Prime (1-1) Last Week: 1 (This Week: TFuchs)

Down goes Prime! The defending champion lost to league rival Juan Too Many (2-0) in Week 2, as Tyler suffered defeat for the first time in months after his hot finish to the 2016 season. Losing by a final score of 116-152, there were plenty of areas that Team Prime obviously will need to improve on for the near future, but this resilient team should have no problem bouncing back. Odell Beckham Jr (7 points) made his way back onto the field in Week 2, but was held in check by a stingy Detroit Lions defense, and while Pierre Garcon (5 points) did under perform this weekend, it is Dwayne Allen (0 points) who seems to have lost his reps amidst a deep New England Offense. If Team Prime wants to make in back into the championship game in 2017, these issues will need to be addressed sooner rather than later, and what a better time to start than in Week 3 against TFuchs (2-0)

#6 ↓ I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet (1-1) Last Week: 5 (This Week: Hernandez Hitmen)

Owners all around the Fantasy Football realm are irate with Ezekiel Elliot (5 points) after his lousy performance against the Denver Broncos. I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet should be one of those people. Week 2 spelled out disaster for Zac, after a sizable lead dwindled down to the final Monday Night game where Rudy Was Offsides (1-1) edged out Zac to claim a 135-126 win over I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet. While Zac truly has nothing to worry about this early in the season as he has such as talented team, there were a few noteworthy performances that led to his fall in Week 2. Jimmy Graham (1 point) is seemingly lost in the mess in Seattle, as the Seahawks have to plan of attack for any game thus far. The Green Bay Packers (-1 points) were picked apart by the Atlanta Falcons, while A.J Green (11 points) and the Cincinatti Bengals have yet to score a touchdown this season. All this will change, and I Can't Think Of Anything Yet can focus on his Week 3 showdown with Hernandez Hitmen (2-0).

#7 - Gronkemon Go (1-1) Last Week: 7 (This Week: Game of Jones)

Gronkemon Go suffered a tough loss at the hands of TFuchs(2-0) in Week 2, falling by a close score of 130-139, keeping Justin in the lower half of the King of the Shack Power Rankings. Gronkemon Go was led by C.J Anderson (29 points) who really is making a name for himself in Denver this season, and Henry Hunter (15 points) bounced back nicely from a embarrassing start in Week 1. However it was the poor performances by Larry Fitzgerald (5 points) who seems to have lost his stature in Phoenix, and Jordan Howard (Shoulder) game Gronkemon Go a nice goose egg to solidify the loss in Week 2. Looking ahead, the fantasy guru of the league will have to make the necessary adjustments in order to climb back up the league standings, and Gronkemon Go will look to do that in Week 3 with a favorable matchup with Game of Jones(0-2).

#8 - Rudy Was Offsides (1-1) Last Week: #8 (This Week: Juan Too Many)

After a crushing, last second defeat in Week 1, Rudy Was Offsides came back in Week 2 looking to avenge his loss, and did so in the final Monday Night game, defeating I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet(1-1) by a final score of 135-126. Luke was led in large part by Devonta Freeman (23 points) and at the TE positions where Evan Engram (14 points) and Jordan Reed (10 points) had respectable performances that propelled Rudy Was Offsides to victory. While the depth on the bench is severely lacking for Rudy Was Offsides, the starters played just well enough for Luke to avoid a 0-2 start and can now focus on Week 3, where Juan Too Many(2-0) is awaiting him.

#9 ↑ Silly Nannies (1-1) Last Week: 10 (This Week: Martellus All About It)

Silly Nannies broke out a win in Week 2, improving his record to 1-1 on the season, with a close victory over Ballz Deep! 139-133. In this close matchup, Silly Nannies relied heavily upon Michael Crabtree (32 points) who hauled in a trio of TD's, while Jason Witten (25 points) continues to make Jake look like a genius as one of the leading TE's in the league continues to produce. Although Silly Nannies pulled out a win in Week 2, Jake will have to address the RB situation as LeGarrette Blount (1 point) and Adrian Peterson (2 points) are looking like a wash for the season. Look for Silly Nannies to make some moves mid-week to prepare for a matchup with Martellus All About It(1-1) in Week 3.

#10 ↓ Ballz Deep! (0-2) Last Week: 9 (This Week: 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One)

Ballz Deep! lead a trio of 0-2 teams that are struggling out of the gates to begin the 2017 King of the Shack Fantasy Football season. After a humiliating loss in Week 2, against Silly Nannies (1-1) where Ballz Deep! fell by a score of 133-139, it is now time for Matt to right the ship and get his team back on track before time runs out. Ballz Deep! was left disappointed in Week 2 as Amari Cooper (7 points) missed out on three of Derek Carr's touchdowns, while Adam Thielen (8 points) fell victim to a late quarterback change leading to poor offensive production. A untimely week for Ballz Deep!'s stars not to perform. While Marcus Mariota (12 points) continues to try to find balance with his offense, look for Ballz Deep! to be well prepared in Week 3, when he faces 99 Problems But a Lynch Ain't One (0-2) both teams, facing adversity need this win desperately.

#11 - 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One (0-2) Last Week: 11 (This Week: Ballz Deep!)

Yikes! While a Lynch Ain't One, Juan certainly does have 99 other problems to start out the 2017 season, as he falls to 0-2 on the season following a tough loss to Hernandez Hitmen(2-0). 114-146. After early season injuries derailed this team in Week 1, it is looking like an uphill climb for 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One as the season continues. DeMarco Murray (7 points) was hampered by a hamstring injury this weekend, which could spell out trouble for Juan moving forward, while Corey Coleman (Wrist) will be on the IR for the Cleveland Browns immediately after suffering a broken wrist. On the bright side, Travis Kelce (24 points) and Drew Brees (22 points) were able to get back in the swing of things this weekend. In Week 3, if Juan is able to make the necessary changes, look for an intriguing matchup with Ballz Deep! (0-2).

#12 - Game of Jones (0-2) Last Week: 12 (This Week: Gronkemon Go)

Just when we thought it couldn't get any worse for Game of Jones, Week 2 happened and Nathan finds himself digging out of his grave with an 0-2 record and a tough matchup ahead of him in Week 3. Game of Jones fell to Martellus All About It by a score of 100-177, losing by a considerable amount in a matchup that was never close. Greg Olson (Foot) is now out for nearly 2 months, while Brandon Marshall (2 points) and Isaiah Crowell (3 points) have still continued to put forth minimal outputs this season, all but crushing Game of Jones' hopes of starting off the season strong. Nathan will have to look to the waiver by in order to turn this season around, build some depth on the bench and hope for the best. Look for Eli Manning (11 points) to turn the Giants season around in the coming weeks as well! Week 3 puts Game of Jones up against Gronkemon Go, a matchup that should live up to the hype!