Week 12 KOTS Power Rankings

2017 KOTS Week 12 Power Rankings

Happy Thanksgiving! Only two weeks remain before the annual King Of The Shack Playoffs. 4 teams clinched a playoff berth in Week 11, while two teams finally reached elimination. That leaves 6 team still standing in contention for the final 2 playoff positions that remain. With the NFL Bye weeks now behind us, all teams are at full strength and ready to push through to the end in hopes of claiming this years Shack Daddy trophy and pocketing the pool money. With some big upsets in Week 11, team owners are proving to be hungrier than ever to make the playoffs, a trend that should continue in the week ahead. Lets recap how each team fared last week.

Week 11: Recap Statistics

Most Points Scored: Gronkemon Go: 181 total points scored

Least Points Scored: TFuchs: 65 total points scored

Largest Margin of Victory: Hernandez Hitmen: +100 points

Smallest Margin of Victory: Ballz Deep!: +2 points

Power Rankings

X - #1 - Team Prime (9-2) Last Week: 1 (This Week: Silly Nannies)

Team Prime missed out on a key opportunity to clinch the #1 seed and 1st round BYE with a difficult loss to Gronkemon Go (6-5) in Week 11. Missing Christian McCaffrey (BYE) this week was a big blow for the league leader this season, which helped underdog Justin pull out the 162-181 victory. In the losing effort, Russell Wilson (31 points) played a terrific game against the Falcons in a game that came down to the final play. Despite the Seahawks' struggles, Wilson has proved to be a QB1 week in and week out and could be the difference maker for Team Prime in the playoffs. With Robert Woods (Shoulder) likely missing a few weeks, Team Prime must fill the void at the WR position which is move the league will keep a close eye one. In Week 12, Silly Nannies (7-4) comes to town against Team Prime in what could be a playoff preview for both teams.

X - #2 - Hernandez Hitmen (8-3) Last Week: 2 (This Week: Rudy Was Offsides)

With a crushing defeat of TFuchs (4-7) in Week 11, Hernandez Hitmen keeps his hope for one of the top seeds in the 2017 KOTS Playoffs alive. With his 100 point, 165-65 victory over Hernandez Hitmen, Noah proved why his team will be a tough out in the playoffs, with multiple big point abilities from a variety of positions. Antonio Brown (42 points) hauled in 3 TD's in the Steelers Week 11 win over the Titans, the high pick that Hernandez Hitmen gave up for Brown is finally paying off and Brown's potential is trending up heading into the final weeks of the season. Brandin Cooks (26 points) also found the endzone in Week 11, putting up 150 receiving yards and silencing the doubters that he is not worthy of being a top tier fantasy receiver. With David Johnson (Wrist) likely now being shut down for the rest of the season, Hernandez Hitmen will look to lean on struggling rookie back Kareem Hunt (10 points) to lead him the rest of the way. In Week 12, Noah will face off against Rudy Was Offsides (4-7), the win would eliminate Luke from the playoffs, while giving Hernandez Hitmen a shot at the #1 or #2 seed in the playoffs.

 

X - #3 - I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet (8-3) Last Week: 3 (This Week: 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One)

I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet capped off his 5th straight victory in Week 11, continuing to amazing the KOTS league owners this season and positioning himself for a strong playoff run starting in Week 14. In his matchup with Juan Too Many (6-5) in Week 11, Zac dismantled Josh down to the end, winning convincingly by a final score of 141-109. Despite a poor performance from Alex Smith (7 points), Zac was able to get a great output from Adam Thielen (24 points) and Jimmy Graham (20 points) both whom have proven to be steals for this team and will be the difference makers heading into the playoffs. Davante Adams (20 points) lucked out in being the one and only target for Brett Hundley and the Packers offense, and he will continue to see a surge in targets as the next few weeks move forward. Week 12 brings a matchup with 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One (3-8). Zac is favored to win this matchup, but look for Juan to make a strong upset bid with his revamped team. 

X - #4 - Silly Nannies (7-4) Last Week: 4 (This Week: Team Prime)

In Week 11, Silly Nannies found paydirt and clinched the King Of The Shack Playoffs for the first time in his career and will now set his sights on the Shack Daddy trophy as the regular season winds down. A 126-90 romp of Game Of Jones (3-8) boosted Jake's record to 7-4 on the year with just two weeks remaining on the schedule. Although there was very poor play from Eli Manning (8 points) LeGarrette Blount (5 points) and Adrian Peterson (4 points) Silly Nannies still managed to somehow get enough production out of the rest of his starters to secure the victory. Stephen Gostowski (20 points) showed major range in the kicking game against the Raiders, a matchup that was held in the high altitudes of Mexico City. With a huge matchup coming in Week 12 for Silly Nannies, all of the cards will have to be on the table for this one. Team Prime (9-2) brings his high scoring team up against Jake in what could be a very intriguing matchup right before the playoffs begin.

#5 ↑ Gronkemon Go (6-5) Last Week: 6 (This Week: Martellus All About It)

 Gronkemon Go did what only one other team has done so far this season, take down league leader Team Prime (9-2). In his Week 11 upset over Tyler, Justin saw one of the most balanced attacks in league history with 8 of his 13 players scoring in double digits, 3 of those scoring more than 20 points a piece. Winning by an overwhelming score of 181-162, Larry Fitzgerald (24 points) and Ben Roethlisberger (28 points) proved why it can be so essential to have a few veteran leaders on your team that you can consistently rely on. With Tevin Coleman (12 points) all but seemingly haven taken over the Falcons backfield, look for him to be the X-Factor on this roster of high scorers. Gronkemon Go welcomes back a handful of talented players in Week 12, which he will glady need in a tough matchup with Martellus All About It (4-7). A win could all but seal up Gronkemon Go's playoff bid, while a loss could put Justin in danger of falling out of the playoff race. Keep an eye on this one.

 #6 ↓ Juan Too Many (6-5) Last Week: 5 (This Week: Ballz Deep!)

The injury bug has caught team Juan Too Many at the worst time in the year. With two weeks to go in the regular season, Juan Too Many is reeling with injuries, and in danger of missing out on the playoffs for the first time since the 2014 inaugural season. In Week 11, Juan Too Many fell in a disappointing loss to I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet (8-3) by a score of 109-141. Chris Thompson (Leg) arguably one of the hottest players in the 2017 season, went down with a broken leg injury and will be out for the rest of the season, while Jordy Nelson (4 points) is really struggling to find any rhythm with Brett Hundley in the Packers offense. Zach Ertz (2 points) returned from a hamstring injury in Week 11, but was limited and ineffective in the Eagles romp of the Cowboys. Juan Too Many will have to look to Mark Ingram (24 points) to ground and pound his way into the endzone the rest of the season if Josh wants a chance at making it back to the championship round. Week 12 will be another tough test with Ballz Deep! (4-7) in a must win situation for both teams. With a win, Juan Too Many could all but solidify his playoff spot, while a loss could mean imminent disaster for a team that was once hailed as the best in the league. 

#7 ↑ Ballz Deep! (4-7) Last Week: 11 (This Week: Juan Too Many)

Don't count out Ballz Deep! just quite yet! With a miraculous victory over Martellus All About It (4-7) in Week 11, Kipp could have just set himself up for a late season surge which could propel him in the 2017 Playoffs in the cards fall in his favor. Taking down a strong Martellus All About It team was no easy task, but Ballz Deep! squeezed out the 2 point, 136-134 victory in dramatic fashion, winning on the last play of the Monday Night Football game. Keenan Allen (39 points) erupted against the Buffalo Bills, scoring 2 TD's while amassing 160+ yards through the air. It was a huge lift for Ballz Deep! and a confidence boost for Allen who had been shut down the past few weeks. In addition to Allen's big performance, Alshon Jeffrey (18 points) now has double digit games in 4 of his last 5 outings, and will look to continue that trend as the Eagles offense terrorizes the NFL. In Week 12, Juan Too Many (6-5) stands in between Ballz Deep! and his playoff hopes. If Kipp can win out, he would arguably hold the tie breaker against Justin or Josh and could find himself playing the underdog in this years King Of The Shack Playoffs.   

 
#8 - Martellus All About It (4-7) Last Week: 8 (This Week: Gronkemon Go)

All the kings horses, and all the kings men, couldn't put Martellus All About It back together again. The odds are looking slim for Martellus All About It heading into Week 12. With a 4-7 record and a tough slate ahead of him, Logan may have missed out on his playoff hopes this season with a tough 134-136 loss to Ballz Deep! (4-7) in Week 11. Although a glimmer of hope still remains, Martellus All About It can only hope to win out in the regular season and rely on the help of a few other teams to propel one of the leagues most dangerous teams into the playoffs. Emmanuel Sanders (3 points) Rob Gronkowski (6 points) and DeMarco Murray (9 points) all under performing in Week 11, the rest of Martellus All About It's squad was not able to make up for the lack in points, leading to defeat. We can except better performances in Week 12 from these players, as well as another strong outing from Orlean Darkwa (16 points) who has some terrific matchups ahead of him in a Giants offense that will look to him to lead the way through the rest of the regular season. Gronkemon Go (6-5) is hoping to clinch his playoff berth in Week 12 against Martellus All About It. Logan will have to assemble his best lineup and hope for the best if he has any hopes of salvaging what has been an up and down first season. 

   

#9 ↓ TFuchs (4-7) Last Week: 7 (This Week: Game Of Jones)

65 total points!? Playoffs!? Are you kidding me...Playoffs!? TFuchs was taken behind the woodshed in Week 11, in a historic 65-165 loss to Hernandez Hitmen (8-3) which severely hurt Tyler's chances of making the playoffs. With 5 of his 13 starters putting up goose-eggs, the going was tough from the get go for TFuchs. Duke Johnson (16 points) and Todd Gurley (13 points) were the lone bright spots for this team, as both backs have been producing at a high level over the last few weeks, a trend that should continue going forward. If TFuchs can take down Game Of Jones (3-8) in Week 12, his playoff hopes will still be alive, if he can win out the rest of the regular season and land a bit of luck from some other teams in the league as well. It has been a rocky inaugural season for TFuchs, but the future looks bright for the savy owner.

 

#10 ↓ Rudy Was Offsides (4-7) Last Week: 9 (This Week: Hernandez Hitmen)

Things are looking quite perilous for Rudy Was Offsides, who lost in Week 11 to a under achieving 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One (3-8) team. The loss dropped Rudy Was Offsides to a 4-7 record on the season, as he likely will be eliminated in Week 12, against Hernandez Hitmen (8-3) the season has been disappointing to say the least for Luke who has been unable to keep any type of momentum moving forward throughout the season. In his 144-110 loss to Juan, Dak Prescott (-1) had a terrible showing against the Eagles, in a matchup that saw the Cowboys score no touchdowns whatsoever. LeVeon Bell (18 points) is still the strong suite of this team and Luke will look to rely on him in the 2018 season as well. Deandre Hopkins (17 points) also continues to thrive in the Houston offense, but Luke has been able to put together the wins this season, leading to the poor record. In Week 12, Rudy Was Offsides will face Hernandez Hitmen, in what is presumed to be a one-sided matchup, but Rudy will hope for a miracle to keep his playoff hopes alive.
 
E - #11 ↑ 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One (3-8)  Last Week: 12 (This Week: I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet)

After too many weeks stuck down in the cellar, 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One emerges up to the #11 spot in this weeks King Of The Shack Power Rankings, after defeating Rudy Was Offsides (4-7) in Week 11. The win gives Juan a 3-8 record with 2 weeks to go in the regular season, and despite being eliminated from playoff contention, 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One could still finish the season with a finish in the top 8 in the league. In his 144-110 victory over Rudy Was Offsides, Juan leaned on Corey Coleman (14 points) who was activated off the Browns IR earlier in the week and looks to have returned to full form after missing most of the season. Latavius Murray (22 points) rushed for 95 yards and 2 scores in the Vikings dismantling of the Redskins, while the Chargers DST (22 points) picked off the Bills 5 times...yes 5! In Week 12, 99 Problems But A Lynch Ain't One will face off against I Can't Think Of Anything Clever Yet (8-3). After pulling off the upset in Week 11, Juan will look to do the same again this week.


E - #12 ↓ Game Of Jones (3-8) Last Week: 10 (This Week: TFuchs)

The high hopes that Game Of Jones brought into the season have all but disappeared. With a 3-8 record heading into Week 12, Game Of Jones has been eliminated from the 2017 KOTS Playoffs and will have to start preparing for the 2018 season in hopes of reviving his franchise. In Week 11, Game Of Jones lost 90-126 to Silly Nannies (7-4) in a matchup that really never was as close as the experts predicted it would be. Kirk Cousins (25 points) was the lone bright spot for Game Of Jones in Week 11, as 8 of his 13 starters were unable to make it into double digits, 6 of those not even scoring more than 3 points. Julio Jones (12 points) has again been a bust thus far, and owner Nathan must be very frustrated in the high pick that spent on him earlier in the season. With only 1 touchdown this season, compared to the 6 of 2016, Julio will have some explaining to do come seasons end. Week 12 puts Game Of Jones up against TFuchs (4-7). A matchup of bottom dwellars, Nathan can pull off the upset and eliminate TFuchs from the playoffs with a win.