2017 KOTS Week 2 Power Rankings
The 2017 King of the Shack Fantasy Football Season is now underway, 12 teams have embarked on a quest to be crowned the Shack Daddy Champion in just a few short months. Week 1 saw plenty of action for each team, there were many bright spots as rookies laid claim to careers that fantasy owners will fight over for the next decade. There was also a few overshadowing injuries in Week 1 that may just have closed the door for a few fantasy owners as well. David Johnson, Danny Woodhead and Allen Robinson all went down in Week 1 with serious injuries and will be unable to return for months to came, this could spell trouble and now owners are left scrambling to find the sleeper picks of the century.
Week 1: Statistics
Most Points Scored: Hernandez Hitmen 213 total points.
Least Points Scored: Game of Jones 73 total points
Largest Margin of Victory: Hernandez Hitmen +88 points
Smallest Margin of Victory: Gronkemon Go +6 points
Power Rankings
#1 - Team Prime (1-0) Last Week: #1 (This Week: Juan Too Many)
The defending KOTS Champion, Team Prime began his title defense in Week 1, overcoming a variety of circumstances and squeezing out a tough win against Martellus All About It(0-1), by a score of 145-137. The matchup came all the way down to the wire on Monday night, where Team Prime was able to get 18 points out of Melvin Gordon who was held in check most of the game until late in the second half when the Chargers came to life. It was the workhouse LeSean McCoy (20 points) and the unheralded effort of LA Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (17 points) who iced the game for Team Prime and propelled Tyler once step closer in his pursuit to repeat as Champion again. This Week, Team Prime will face off against Juan Too Many (1-0) in the Game of the Week as both teams look to continue their rivalry.
#2 ↑ Hernandez Hitmen (1-0) Last Week: 5 (This Week: 99 Problems, but a Lynch ain't one)
After a lousy last place finish in the 2016 regular season, Hernandez Hitmen is back and looking to put the past back where it belongs. Hernandez Hitmen broke out in Week 1 with an astonishing 213-125 victory over Silly Nannies (0-1) a matchup that was predicted to be close, but never really was. Noah was led on the field by the star of Week 1, Kareem Hunt (45 points) who shined bright in his rookie debut, after fumbling his first carry. Hunt torched the Patriots on the ground and through the air, leaving no doubt that he is the premier back now for the Kansas City Chiefs. Austin Hooper (20 points) also broke out in Week 1 with a huge 88 yard touch down reception, capped with a stiff-arm for the ages. Hernandez Hitmen will face off against 99 Problems but a Lynch ain't one, but will be without David Johnson (Wrist) for the next 2-3 months as Noah's first round pick goes into surgery this week.
#3 ↑ TFuchs (1-0) Last Week: 6 (This Week: Gronkemon Go)
TFuchs proved early in Week 1 that he is no stranger to the fantasy football realm, as he demolished Game of Thrones (0-1) in their matchup, crushing Nathan by a score of 130 to 73. Early in the week, this game was projected to be a tight battle, but TFuchs proved that games are not won on paper as he managed a perfect lineup for Week 1 leading him to victory. Tyler was led by three of his star players, Derek Carr (18 points), Todd Gurley (20 points) and Terrance West (14 points) this is a promising sign heading into Week 2 for TFuchs as the backbone of his team seems to be in midseason form. Marlon Mack also added 10 points on the bench and seems to have overtaken Frank Gore as the lead running back this season for the Colts. Week 2 will be a daunting task for TFuchs, as they go up against one of the toughest teams in the league, Gronkemon Go (1-0)
#4 ↑ Juan Too Many (1-0) Last Week: 7 (This Week: Team Prime)
Despite only receiving 10 points from Tom Brady in Week 1, combined with a last minute Thomas Rawls (Ankle) injury, Juan Too Many pulled out an impressive win against Ballz Deep! (0-1) by a score of 151-127. Last year's runner up, Juan Too Many looks to have the makings of yet another great team as he will work towards earning one of the highest seeds come playoff time. With Mike Evans (Hurricane) on the bench, it was Zach Ertz (17 points) and Charles Clay (15 points) that led the way from the TE position, while rookie Dalvin Cook surpassed Adrian Peterson's rookie record and ended up scoring 18 points of his own in their dominating win over the Saints. Juan Too Many will welcome back Mike Evans in Week 2, and will have to carefully set his lineup as the Championship Rematch will take place against Team Prime (1-0)
#5 ↑ I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet (1-0) Last Week: 12 (This Week: Rudy Was Offsides)
Whoever wrote the Draft Grades must not know football, as Zac has lifted his team from the depths of the league projections all the way up into the #5 spot for this weeks King of the Shack Power Rankings. Although this team really really needs a new name, I Can't Think of Anything Clever Yet, responded in Week 1 with a astounding 146-126 victory over 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One(0-1). Zac welcomes back the ridiculous news of Ezekiel Elliot (18 points) being able to possibly play for the duration of the season, turning what was a questionable pick, into the steal of the century! Zac was led through the air by Alex Smith (30 points) who had a career game against the Patriots, while the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, led by TJ Watt amassed 20 points against the Browns helping I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet take down his old time rival Juan Dominguez. Week 2 pits Zac up against Rudy Was Offsides (0-1) as he will look to continue his quick start to the season, in search of a 2-0 record.
#6 ↑ Martellus All About It (0-1) Last Week: 9 (This Week: Game of Jones)
Martellus All About It suffered a tough defeat to open his welcome into the King of the Shack Fantasy Football league, in his debut matchup against defending champion Team Prime (1-0), Martellus All About It fell in a very close battle by a losing score of 137-145. Logan was led primarily by rookie sensation Leonard Fournette (21 points) who proved to the league that he is ready to carry the team on his back this season. With 20+ touches in the backfield, look for Fournette to be a top-tier back the rest of the season. In the losing effort Martellus All About It also received 19 points from the Eagles Defense, as well as 16 points from Coby Fleener. It was the lack of production from the wide receiver position (25 total points) that led to the fall for Logan in Week 1. Looking ahead, Martellus All About It has already bolstered his receiving corps by adding Emmanuel Sanders, in a trade with Hernandez Hitmen, and will look to bounce back in a touch matchup against Game of Jones (0-1)
#7 ↑ Gronkemon Go (1-0) Last Week: 8 (This Week: TFuchs)
By the skin of his teeth, Gronkemon Go inched his way to the goal-line in Week 1 and came out on top against Rudy Was Offsides (0-1) in a close 108-102 victory. Despite the win, it comes without saying that Justin was lucky in Week 1, as a missed field goal cost Rudy Was Offsides the game. All that to say, a win is a win, Gronkemon Go is 1-0 thanks in large part to the running game where Justin enjoyed a total of 45 points coming on the ground, mostly from Jordan Howard, and Carlos Hyde. While the receiving end was lacking, Gronkemon Go will have to get more out of that air in Week 2 as Hunter Henry (0 points) and Dez Bryant (6 points) all underperformed. Look for Gronkemon Go to make the necessary changes this week and bounce back in a big way in his Week 2 matchup vs TFuchs(1-0)
#8 ↓ Rudy Was Offsides (0-1) Last Week: #2 (This Week: I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet
A disappointing beginning to the 2017 King of the Shack Season for Rudy Was Offsides, who has had tremendous success over the last few years since the 2008 Detroit Lions have dissipated. Luke fell in Week 1 to Gronkemon Go(1-0), by a score of 102-108, missing out on a chance to seal a win, when Brandon McManus missed on a 5pt, 50 yard field goal. Would he have won?! I guess we will never know. Rudy Was Offsides will need to bounce back in Week 2, when he faces Zac's loaded roster of running backs. With poor performances from Le'Veon Bell (7 points) and Dion Lewis (0 points) Luke may have to rethink the running back positions in his Week 2 matchup, but look for Deandre Hopkins (18 points) and Devonta Freeman (11 points) to bounce back this weekend with big performances.
#9 - Ballz Deep! (0-1) Last Week: 9 (This Week: Silly Nannies)
Ballz Deep! had a rough start to the season, with over 60+ points sitting on his bench, it was clear that a little more homework needed to be done by Owner Matt Kippley before his Week 1 matchup, which saw Ballz Deep! lose to Juan Too Many(1-0) 127-151. Adam Thielen (24 points) sat on the bench for Ballz Deep! as he hauled in 157 yards on 9 receptions. The run game offered no assistance to Matt in Week 1 either, as Rob Kelley (3 points) and Frank Gore (6 points) both were handcuffed by younger, more talented backs chomping at the bit to replace them as starters. While the WR position bodes well again for Ballz Deep! in Week 2, Matt will have some fixing to do if he wants any chance of knocking off Silly Nannies (0-1) in this weekends matchup.
#10 ↑ Silly Nannies (0-1) Last Week: 11 (This Week: Ballz Deep!)
Poor poor Nannies, an embarrassing defeat in Week 1 hurts the moral of a team excited about the new season and had high hopes for a championship run. The cards are all still on the table, and Jake still remains in position to make a run for a playoff spot with such a diverse roster at his dispense. Overpowered in Week 1 by a Hernandez Hitmen (1-0) squad, Silly Nannies fell, 125-213. Aaron Rodgers (16 points) had a solid season opener, but only connected for TD late in the 4th quarter against a stacked Seahawks Defense. Nannies will look to build on that performance in Week 2 as he faces off against Ballz Deep!(0-1) In the recieving end of things, Silly Nannies did have a great performance from both Tyreek Hill (26 points) and Danny Amendola (16 points) both who are poised to have high value throughout the season. Look for Silly Nannies to find the groove in Week 2!
#11 ↓ 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One (0-1) Last Week: 3 (This Week: Hernandez Hitmen)
A rollercoaster of a week for Juan in Week 1, injuries, shocking snap counts and a tough loss were the story for 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One. Juan fell to I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet(1-0) in Week 1, by a final score of 126-146. This was due in large part to the mysterious misuse of Eddie Lacy (0 points) and the tough matchup that Drew Brees (15 points) faced against the Minnesota Vikings. With Allen Robinson (ACL) and Kevin White (Collarbone) both going out for the season, the risky picks that Juan made earlier last month really are hurting him now. 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One cant expect bounce back performances from Brees, as well as continued success from Cooper Kupp (17 points) and Antonio Brown (29 points). Week 2 against Hernandez Hitmen(1-0) should be a interesting battle, can Juan sneak out a victory!?
#12 ↓ Game of Jones (0-1) Last Week: 4 (This Week: Martellus All About It)
What happened to Game of Jones? That is the question that the league is asking all around, as Owner Nathan Fritschler is left scrambling for answers after a 73 point performance in his Week 1 loss to TFuchs(1-0). While the hurricane knocked Jay Ajayi out in Week 1, it is safe to say that no performance that he could have provided would have saved Game of Jones in what was one of the worst performances in KOTS history! Julio Jones (10 points) Brandon Marshall (2 points) Eric Decker (4 points) and Greg Olson (3 points) were all projected to be huge double digit player this weekend and all disappointed fantasy owners world wide. This was not a case of the injury bug, or poor management, Game of Jones players simply did not perform in their opening debut. Week 2 provides new life for Game of Jones as he faces Martellus All About It (0-1) and will look to at best double his score from this past weekend.
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