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! 

 

Week 2 KOTS Power Rankings

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.     

2017-2018 King of The Shack Draft Grades

2017-2018 King of the Shack Draft Grades

The 2017-2018 season has officially begun as this years King of the Shack draft has now been completed. Team owners are now scrambling to look over their rosters, determining which players might need to be traded down the road, and which players they are going to ride and die with all the way into the playoffs. With the addition of two new owners, a few rule changes and all the makings of one of the greatest seasons for Fantasy Football, this year is sure to be full of intrigue and rivalry as the quest for the Shack Daddy Trophy begins!

Again, this year the King of the Shack Fantasy Football League was able to host a live draft at Matt Kippley’s which allowed for old and new friends to reminisce on past fantasy football losses, and the seasons that “could have been.” We must never forget the time Luke picked Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson in the same year, both of whom missed the entire season. Or perhaps, Nathan missing out on a potential championship when he forgot to play Thomas Rawls who would go on to score 34 points that week. As the draft commenced it was the Commish himself, with the #1 pick in the draft, looking for a change in his fantasy strategy, which failed him miserably last season. The top commodities were gone in a matter of rounds, meaning that the 2017 season will be filled with the unknowns, the handcuff running backs, and the rookie sensations that make their mark this NFL season.

At the closing of the draft, it was clear that wide receivers were again the hottest ticket on the market, but interestingly enough, it was solid running backs that seemed the hardest to come by. Below are the draft grades and analysis for each team that participated in this year’s draft, ranking from best overall draft to worst. The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of each team’s roster heading into the 2017-2018 season. In a few short weeks, the owners will put their management skills to the test and prepare for what is to be a long hard fought season for the Shack Daddy trophy. Stay tuned!

(A) Team Prime-Tyler Prime #5 Overall

The 2016 Champion is back and ready to accomplish a feat that very few can overcome. Defending his title & laying the foundation for a dynasty to emerge in the King of the Shack Fantasy Football League. The Good has to be the Keepers that Tyler was able to secure this season. Melvin Gordon & LeSean McCoy will look to be the two headed…oh wait, there is one more, rookie Christian McCaffrey will look to be the three headed…wait..are you for real!? Odell Beckham Jr will also join this squad to be one of the most powerful rosters this league has ever seen. Tyler has drafted a PPR monster squad and will look to silence any challengers. The Bad looks to be Team Prime’s depth at WR. Pierre Garcon and Martavis Bryant are proven route runners and will put up solid numbers if both can stay on the field, but if Odell Beckham goes down at any point during the season, it could spell trouble for Team Prime & Co. The Ugly Dallas Cowboys & Jacksonville Defense? Team Prime will have to work around this throughout the season and play the matchups the best he can. Jacksonville has no offense and will have to lean on their defense all year long, while the Cowboys just lost their star middle linebacker severely hurting both their run defense and pass coverage. Player to Watch: Dwayne Allen TE.

(A-) RUDY WAS OFFSIDES-Luke Drachenburg #7 Pick

Rudy! Rudy! Rudy! Luke Drachenberg is back and ready for another strong push at the Shack Daddy trophy! After a 9-4 record leading to a 3^rd place finish during the 2016-2017 season, Luke builds off an impressive draft with the likes of Le’Veon Bell & Michael Thomas as his 2017 Keepers. The Good is that Rudy Was Offsides is loaded with potential and proven success in the RB position. Devonta Freeman will lead the way as one of the highest scoring players in his respective position, while Jamaal Williams of the Green Bay Packers looks poised to take over in the PPR game as a pass catcher for Aaron Rodgers. The Bad is the depth of WR for Luke this season. DeAndre Hopkins will again be the top WR for the Houston Texans, while Michael Thomas proved last year to be a favorite target of Drew Brees, but from then on out, John Brown, Donte Moncrief and Josh Doctson will all have to make their presence known on the field in order for Rudy Was Offsides to have some flexibility. The Ugly has got to be the overall health of Rudy Was Offsides’ squad. Andrew Luck will begin the season on the bench with a shoulder injury, Le’Veon Bell has yet to show up for a preseason game after his holdout from cap, and Doug Martin is hooked on drugs!? If Rudy is going to make the championship, he’ll have to cross his fingers and hope for no injuries. Player to Watch: Jamaal Williams RB.

(B+) O’Brees Wan Kenobi-Juan Dominguez #2 Overall

Juan enjoyed the 2016 season from the bottom looking up as he narrowly missed the playoffs with a 6-7 record, but finished strong in the Losers Bracket to find himself with the 2^nd overall pick in the 2017 King of the Shack Draft. Questions loom around whether this roster will be championship caliber, but nevertheless, O’Brees Wan Kenobi drafted a strong and deep team this season, given some good team management, it could finally be his year. The Good is the PPR points. Travis Kelce, Antonio Brown and De’Marco Murray will all get their fair share of points throughout the season, no matter who is throwing the ball to them, Kelce has proven to be a QB’s favorite target, while Antonio Brown is simply…Antonio Brown. The Bad is the question marks that are all over O’Brees Wan Kenobi’s roster this season. Marshawn Lynch has not had a solid fantasy season in three years, Tyler Eifert has only played 60% of games since being drafted and no one knows if Allen Robinson will ever be an elite threat again since the debacle down in Jacksonville. Juan made a lot of hopeful picks, which is always a win/lose situation. Things are looking up for now but if the season starts trending downhill, Juan will be looking for some trades. The Ugly, Eddie Lacy. We don’t quite know yet whether we will get the rookie workhorse Lacy, or the Golden Corral Lacy, it was a risky pick, given the injury history of the entire Seahawks backfield, Lacy could be in the mix for more reps, or he could be sitting at the buffet all season long. Player to Watch: Cooper Kupp WR

(B) Game of Jones-Nathan Fritschler #3 Overall

Nathan comes into the 2017 season with a much improved roster from a year ago, where he went 5-8 landing himself in the consolation spot for the Loser’s Bracket. It was evident during Friday night that Game of Jones did his scouting and is now ready to get back into the mix of playoff teams in 2017. The Good Julio Jones. He highlights a explosive offense at the WR position this year for Nathan. Travis Benjamin is one of the biggest sleepers in a high powered Chargers offense, while Eric Decker & Jordan Matthews will look to be the #1 WR with their new teams. Overall Game of Jones has a lot of targets coming his way throughout the 2017 season. Now add in some solid TE’s such as Greg Olson and Kyle Rudolph and you are combining high percentage targets with red zone touchdowns. A winning combination. The Bad is question marks looming above the running back position. Jay Ajayi had a breakout season last year surpassing 200 yards on the ground multiple times, but what is to become of his production with Jay Cutler now at the reins? Jamaal Charles looked iffy Saturday night during preseason play and came off grabbing that same knee that has been bothering him for years. Game of Jones will really have to rely on on Ajayi & Crowell to be his workhorse running backs this season. The Ugly is wondering if Brandon Marshall & Eli Manning can connect and stay healthy. Marshall has been pretty poor as of late, granted his quarterbacks were Geno Smith & Ryan Fitzpatrick, but now mixed within a loaded receiving corps, will Manning and Marshall find a medium to get targets and receptions? Player to Watch: Travis Benjamin WR

(B-) Hernandez Hitmen-Noah Ballweg #1 Overall

A year removed from reigning Shack Daddy Champion, Hernandez Hitmen found himself in an utter disaster in 2016 when 3-10 in the regular season, all but ending his hopes of repeating as champion. Noah was humbled by this 2016 season, vowing to never return to that dark last place dungeon. This season will be different! The Good overall depth looks terrific for Hernandez Hitmen coming into the 2017 season, at RB he has solid options in David Johnson, PPR monster Ty Montgomery & now up and coming rooking Kareem Hunt (thanks again Juan!). In the WR slots, Hernandez Hitmen boasts a solid lineup of Brandin Cooks, Golden Tate & Kelvin Benjamin, all who will look to build off significant 2016 season. The Bad is the question of where are the points all going to come from. With multiple options and each position, there are no true players other than David Johnson that Noah can rely upon to put up big numbers each week to carry his team to victory. The Ugly is the common trend of TE’s. Austin Hooper had a prolific season with the Falcons last year when their record setting offense scorched defenses, but will this year be different? Jesse James is in the mix of Pittsburg TE’s and no one is sure of the health or mentality of Big Ben this coming season. Player to Watch: Kareem Hunt RB

(B-) TFuchs-Tyler Fuchs #12 Overall

King Of The Shack welcomes Tyler Fuchs into the league as he joins fellow newcomer Logan Diehl, while Tyler has already displayed immense multi-tasking by drafting sleeper picks while hitting home runs, we will see if this translate into a winning success for the rookie owner. The Good. TFuchs is completely loaded at WR, if there was ever a doubting question about talent and production it was answered during the draft. With the PPR format, look for Doug Baldwin, Sammy Watkins and DeVante Parker to put up career numbers, while youngster Robby Anderson could be the sleeper of the draft. Oh and did we mention a healthy Rob Gronkowski? The Bad is the cluster of unknown rookie running backs mixed with hot & cold veterans. Joe Mixon could be hell in a handbasket for Tyler as the rookie back will look to erase a dark college past, amidst one of the toughest divisions in the NFL. Which Todd Gurley will come out to play this season? Will he be the fantasy factory he once was a few years ago, or will this season truly prove the explosiveness is lost. Terrance West & Duke Johson have proven to be workhorse running backs, but where will the fit among the deep roster that TFuchs has assembled. The Ugly. Dolphins defense…Player to Watch: Sammy Watkins WR

(C+) Juan Too Many- Josh Bruckert #6 Overall

After finishing the regular season with a 7-6 record, Juan Too Many got HOT and raced into the championship game against Team Prime, where he came up just short against. Josh used keen insight in the 2016 draft, preparing him for another run in the 2017 season and his drafting abilities showed on Friday night that he is hungry for the title. The Good to start off with is Tom Brady in the 4^th round, Juan Too Many was able to keep Brady, as well as rising WR, Mike Evans who should be in touch with one of the hottest quarterbacks coming into the start of the 2017 season. Josh was also able to acquire some great rising PPR assets in RB Dalvin Cook, Jacquizz Rodgers and Jordy Nelson. Each should have breakout seasons if they remain healthy and productive. The Bad is handcuffs. Mark Ingram, Thomas Rawls and Chris Thompson all are in a systematic backfield with options ahead of them and options behind them. Juan Too Many will have to keep a close eye on their health, as well as the number of touches they are getting in order to set up a productive lineup. The Ugly is Cameron Meredith and the TE situation. Josh will be looking for another WR as Meredith was just diagnosed with a MCL & ACL tear, all but ending his season. An early blow, but Juan Too Many should be able to bounce back from this. At TE, cross your fingers, Charles Clay & Zach Ertz will be hit or miss, so lets hope for the hit! Player to Watch: Dalvin Cook Rb

(C) Gronkemon Go-Justin Rubenstein #9 Overall

After an 8-5 regular season finish in the 2016 season, Gronkemon Go was upset in the first round of the playoffs, all but ending his hopes of reaching the elusive Shack Daddy Trophy! Could this year be the year!? Justin drafted near the bottom of the draft again, which seems to be his area of expertise, at first glance Gronkemon Go has a very well balanced roster to begin the season, there are a few question marks  in regards to durability, but Justin should be able to zig and zag his way to victories throughout the season. The Good. Running backs should not be an issue with Gronkemon Go this season. Rex Burkhead is going to surprise everyone this year, will get a majority of the carries in a crowed New England backfield, but from a PPR standpoint he will shine. Bilal Powell & Carlos Hyde are a few lone stars on their teams roster this year, both should get a majority of the carries and both are involved in the passing game. Hmm…Justin really did his homework on those picks. The Bad. We are unsure what to make of the WR position for Justin. Dez Bryant and Larry Fitzgerald had incredible seasons last year, but the longevity of their production is certainly in question. With Ezekiel Elliot out for an extended period of time, will teams have more flexibility to double Bryant for the first half of the season? Demaryius Thomas’ health has also been in question for the last few seasons, he has missed games or played injured greatly hampering his performance. The Ugly is unfortunately the quarterback situation for Gronkemon Go, Ben Roethlisberger is a “hot or not” quarterback, and with back to back seasons with crucial injuries, its best to stay away from him this season. Cam Newton put up statistically one of his worst career seasons in 2016, is the shoulder healthy? Will Ron Rivera make Cam stay in the pocket, or will he still be a dual threat quarterback come crunch time? Only time will tell, but for now it’s a risk that Justin will have to deal with. Player to Watch: Bilal Powell

(C) Martellus All About It-Logan Diehl #11 Overall

Hey Rookie! Welcome to the NFL! King of the Shack welcomes Logan Diehl into the 2017-2018 season, and by the look of it, Martellus All About It is ready to make some serious noise this season. Friday’s draft night proved that Logan had done the necessary research, and given the solid Keepers he was granted, look for Martellus All About It to charge into the 2017 playoffs this year in search of finding the championship game. The Good, Logan is loaded at the TE position. Experts are predicting that Martellus Bennett is the next Jermichael Finley without the injury and double the upside. A 10 TD season could be in the making which would make Martellus All About It nearly impossible to take down. Look for Coby Fleener to be Drew Brees check down target, racking up the PPR points. The Bad is that production at the WR level could be hard to come by. 5 of Logan’s WR’s will be in the hands of a new QB this season, raising skepticism around who Martellus All About It can count on. Can Jarvis Landry make a rapport with Jay Cutler? Will Luck & Hilton be on the field together? Time will tell. The Ugly. Aside from the prospects of Leonard Fournette, there will be no promises of production for Martellus All About It in the RB department. Tevin Coleman is handcuffed by Devonta Freeman, Ameer Abdullah has yet to prove he can stay healthy and an aging Darren Sproles is all Logan has left to lean on. Make your trade requests now, or else it could be a long year. Player to Watch: Leonard Fournette

(C-) BALLZ DEEP!-Matt Kippley #10 Overall Pick
With his clever team name and his witty drafting expertise, Ballz Deep! went 8-5 last season, but took an early exit in the King Of The Shack Playoffs when he lost in the first round. 2017 aims to be much different for Matt as he will look to rebound from a dissapointing inaugural season. With some solid draft picking in 2017, using the old "pen & paper" technique, this season will unfold the mysteries that lie waiting amid Kipp's roster. The Good is undoubtedly Ballz Deep! depth at wide reciever, Amari Cooper will look to continue his dominance with quarterback Derek Carr, while Jamison Crowder, Keenan Allen & Adam Thielen all are PPR monsters ready to breakout this season. Look for Ballz Deep! to use 4 WR in his lineup each week as he attempts to dominate the PPR matchups. The Bad is the 2017 injury bug. Can Keenan Allen avoid another devastating season ending injury this season? Spencer Ware went down this weekend with a PCL injury sidelining him for weeks, while both Jared Cook & Zach Miller have had a history of not being able to stay healthy. The Ugly looks to be the running back position, Frank Gore looks to be on his last legs with Indianapolis, with young talent chomping at the bit, he will be relied on in the endzone but look for extended rest and a decrease in usage in the passing game. James White looks to be lost among the talent NE backfield with Burkhead, Lewis and Gillislee. All eyes will then be on Rob Kelley & Samaje Perine two backs that will handcuff one another, but still having potential nonetheless.

(D+) Silly Nannies-Jake Strohkirch #4 Overall

After his inaugural season in 2016, Silly Nannies had a rude awakening to the season after a few season ending injuries cost Jake the season and landed him a 4-9 record to finish the season in last place. Silly Nannies is back again, focused on getting revenge for a lost 2016 season and ready to prove that he belongs in the King of the Shack Fantasy Football League. The Good. Aaron Rodgers is ready to take the Green Bay Packers to one more Super Bowl, prepare to see Rodgers put up 25+ points a week as he makes Silly Nannies one happy camper in the quarterback position. Watch for Darren McFadden to take advantage of his opportunities with Elliot out for an extended period of time, while Danny Amendola is sure to step up in Bill Belichick offense with Julian Edelman out for the season. The Bad is the TE situation for Jake. While there are no players that are going to hurt Silly Nannies, age is a question for Jason Witten & Vernon Davis, who will start to see a decrease in playing time as their longevity decreases. The Ugly is that aside from Darren McFadden, there are absolutely no guarantees for Silly Nannies’ running backs. Alfred Morris will backup McFadden who will backup Elliot when he returns. Adrian Peterson will likely share time with Mark Ingram before being passed up for Kamara and C.J Spiller will likely see the field only a handful of times this season. Player to Watch: Tyreek Hill WR.

 (D) I Can’t Think Of Anything Clever Yet-Zac Fiske #8 Overall

Get a new name! After a disappointing finish in the 2016 King of the Shack Playoffs, owner Zac Fiske is back with a new name and a new draft strategy. While first glance at his roster does no boast any standout performers that will guarantee some wins, Zac has proven to be an excellent manager of his roster and as always will be in the mix for the 2017 playoffs. The Good is that from a PPR standpoint, Fiske’s running backs should hold their own against the competition, as Theo Riddick and Lamar Miller have proven to be excellent in the passing game as well as in between the tackles. If they remain healthy they should be a great option for Zac down the stretch. The Bad starts with Ezekiel Elliot, suspended currently for 6 games, with a 7^th week as a BYE, this was a huge risk for Zac to take, but he was thinking big picture on Elliot. If the suspension drops, he will be a genius, if not, it will be tough sledding. The Ugly is the WR corps that I Cant Think Of Anything Clever Yet assembled. Davante Adams looks to be building off his stellar 2016 season, but skeptics are claiming last year was a fluke, and with the arrival of Martellus Bennett and a healthy Jordy Nelson, the targets and TD’s could drop significantly. Kenny Britt joins a weak Cleveland offense that will warrant targets, but a rookie quarterback will prove tough to rely on for accurate PPR numbers, lastly it will be up to Willie Snead in his second season to avoid the sophomore slump as he navigates a crowded depth chart with the New Orleans Saints. Player to Watch: John Ross WR

King of the Shack Final Standings & League Recap

2016 King of the Shack Season Recap

Regular Season Standings:
1. Rudy Was Offsides
2. Playing Riddickulously
3. Ballz Deep!
4. Gronkemon Go
5. Juan Too Many
6. Team Prime
7. O'Brees Wan Kenobi
8. Favre Dollar Footlong
9. Silly Nannies
10. Hernandez Hitmen

Final Season Standings:
1. Team Prime (Champion)
2. Juan Too Many (Runner Up)
3. Rudy Was Offsides (Consolation Champion)
4. Playing Riddickulously
5. Gronkemon Go
6. Ballz Deep!
7. Hernandez Hitmen (Loser's Champion)
8. O'Brees Wan Kenobi
9. Favre Dollar Footlong
10. Silly Nannies

2017 Draft Positions
1. Hernandez Hitmen
2. O'Brees Wan Kenobi
3. Favre Dollar Footlong
4. Silly Nannies
5. Team Prime
6. Juan Too Many
7. Rudy Was Offsides
8. Playing Riddickulously
9. Gronkemon Go 
10. Ballz Deep!


2017 Synopsis

With the third annual King of the Shack season now in the books, the banners have been raised, the tears have been shed and the grind of what was an incredible season of unexpected results has finally begun to wash away. The 2017 season saw the entrance of new members, the fall of recent league leaders and most importantly another Shack Daddy trophy was raised from the ashes of defeat of the 9 other team members who fell short this season.