Week 9 of the Rad Dynasty is now complete - and what a week it was. After the dust settled, ned's rollers and Show me the TDs found themselves sitting atop the standings. Everyone else continues to slug it out, and there are now five teams tied at 5-4 for just two playoff spots. There are a few 4-5 teams that aren't out of it yet as well.
Before we dive any deeper, let's give a shoutout to this week's top scorer: Dak Prescott for Turd Ferguson. Dak had 34.36 fantasy points, as he threw for 374 yards and 3 TDs. The player of the week would have been CJ Stroud and his 51.8 points for Bluth Company - but alas he was left on the bench, so he is ineligible for this award. Drat.
Now it's time for this week's recaps. We'll start with my matchup, as we often do. I think this song epitomizes my season thus far. Enjoy.
Dynastic Dan (5-4) 145.64 vs Turd Ferguson (4-5) 115.56
The first battle of the brothers back in week 2 went down to the wire, but unfortunately for Turd Ferguson this was a more lopsided affair. With the win Dynastic Dan takes a 2-0 lead in the all-time series. But more importantly: I've now won four in a row and move above .500 for the first time this season at 5-4.
Things started off poorly for Turd Ferguson when Quay Walker was ruled out at the last second for the Packers, and he ended up starting an inured player at linebacker - one of the biggest point scoring IDP positions. He ended up with not only one, but two goose eggs at IDP when Sam Hubbard also failed to score. IDP were the story of the game in this one, as Dynastic Dan outscored Turd Ferguson 70 to 11.50.
Dak Prescott, AJ Brown, and Chris Olave had solid games for Turd Ferguson, but Keontae Ingram and his 0.8 points really dragged this team down. Good luck figuring out that Cardinals backfield with James Conner out! Just an all around performance to forget.
Dynastic Dan is lucky his IDP did all the heavy lifting, as the offense did not show up. Jaylen Warren and freaking Jonnu Smith were the only players who scored in double figures on the offensive side of things. Everyone else was MIA.
Next week, Dynastic Dan takes on first place ned's rollers in what should be a great matchup, while Turd Ferguson looks to even their record against 2-7, but suddenly resurgent, Thunder Thighs.
Thunder Thighs (2-7) 177.50 vs TBone's Terrific Team (3-6) 107.48
Thunder Thighs wins their second straight after an 0-7 start. The offensive explosion was led by Amari Cooper, Austin Ekeler, and Taysom Hill - who all scored 20 or more points. Former Badgers Jonathan Taylor (15.4) and Jake Ferguson (18.6) were right up there as well.
TBone's team had an uncharacteristically bad performance from its receiving core, as Tyreek Hill and Tyler Lockett both had bad games. Doesn't help that Amon Ra St. Brown was on a bye week as well. Timmy's team could muster little offense at all as they went down quietly here.
Next week, Tbone plays TDs or Bust in a week 2 rematch, while Thunder Thighs looks to make it three in a row vs Turd Ferguson.
ned's rollers (7-2) 151.18 vs Alice in Horns (5-4) 124.32
These two teams came into week 9 separated in the standings by just one game, but after the win ned's rollers retains sole possession of first place, while Alice drops into a five way tie for the third and fourth playoff spots.
Jalen Hurts and CeeDee Lamb did the heavy lifting for ned's team. Ned has to have one of the best tight end tandems as well, with Dalton Kincaid and Mark Andrews. His IDP came to play as well, scoring a combined 52 points.
Alice had three standout performances - Joe Burrow (26.32), Diontae Johnson (18.5), and Rhamondre Stevenson (20.9). Otherwise, the rest of her team was quiet in the loss. A combined 2.9 points from the tight end duo of Travis Kelce and Mike Gesicki was probably not what Alice was hoping for. Alice will try to get back on track and avoid dropping to .500 next week when she plays BDB's Jet Setters.
TDs or Bust (5-4) 131.32 vs Bluth Company (5-4) 127.52
These two teams came into this matchup on opposite trajectories. After a hot start, TDs or Bust has been struggling, while Bluth Company has been red hot after a slow start. That changed this week, as TDs or Bust was able to eke out a four point win.
This one was back and forth all weekend long. TDs or Bust came into Monday night with a four point lead. Bluth needed Breece Hall to outscore Garrett Wilson by four or more, but in a weird twist - both players scored exactly 9.5 points. This allowed TDs or Bust to hang on for the narrow win.
Dalton Schulz and Josh Allen had big games for Bluth Company, while unlikely names Demario Davis and Taylor Heinicke did the heavy lifting for TDs or Bust.
Both teams are now tied in the standings at 5-4. Bluth faces off against The Killing Fields next week in what should be a really good matchup, while TDs or Bust has a more favorable matchup against TBone's team.
Show me the TDs (6-3) 148.27 vs BDB's Jet Setters (4-5) 125.70
BDB had the chance to move above .500 if they won this game - and for much of the weekend it looked like they were going to. But in the end, it was a couple of IDP from Sunday's late Dallas/Philadelphia game that sealed the win for Show me the TDs. Kevin Byard and Micah Parsons combined for 28.25 points to seal the deal. Those points turned out to be the difference maker in what finished as a 23 point game.
Show me the TDs hangs onto their second place standing with the win, despite being ranked seventh overall in points scored. This is a team that continues to find ways to win. They'll look to keep things going in week 10 against the lowest scoring team in the league, My Team. Speaking of My Team...
The Killing Fields (5-4) 129.5 vs My Team (3-6) 92.5
This game was a lot closer than it should have been, considering My Team left FIVE players on bye in their lineup. If this team fills those spots - and let's say they score 10 points each - they win. Easily. I'm a little bit at a loss as to what to do here. It is clear that this team isn't paying attention, as this has been an ongoing thing for weeks now. Since it is mid-season, I can't really do anything now for the sake of fairness. Do I replace the manager after the year ends? I'd hate to lose my uncle Pete from this league, as he was one of the people I was most looking forward to playing with. Do I keep him and hope for a better commitment next year? Do I bump his first round draft pick to the bottom of the first round due to my "anti tanking" rules? It's not like he is tanking on purpose. He just has other stuff going on in life. But at the same time, would letting him keep what will surely be a high draft pick be fair to the other teams that are trying hard, but legitimately not performing well (such as Thunder Thighs and TBone's team)? Decisions, decisions. I suppose those are questions better answered later.
Anyway, The Killing Fields won despite another subpar performance. This team started out so strong, but has really been floundering lately. This is their second straight game scoring under 130 points. Patrick Mahomes and Cole Kmet were the only two offensive players to show up this week. His IDP again had a strong performance. They are literally carrying the team this season.
My Team actually overperformed this week, despite all the blank holes in their lineup, scoring 19 more points than projected. Starting a QB, WR, TE, DB, and LB surely would have led this team to a win this week. Ja'Whuan Bentley and Joe Mixon were the high scorers with 26 and 15.3 points respectively.
I'll post an updated look at the standings below. There is still a giant clustermug at the top of the standings. Ned's Rollers and Show me the TDs sit at first and second place, but their lead is slim as there are seven teams right behind them at either 5-4 or 4-5. I think ned's team is in good shape, particularly if they beat Dynastic Dan next week. Show me the TDs' lead is much more precipitous.
My Team and Tbone's team are starting to fall out of things. Thunder Thighs is only 2-7, but their team is showing major signs of life. If they run the table they would finish at 8-7. Who knows, with the logjam at the top of the standings, this could be good enough for a playoff berth. Crazier things have happened, right? Personally, I am hoping for a late season surge from my own team as people start to come back from IR. De'Von Achane, Pat Freiermuth, and Khalil Herbert should all be coming back soon. Despite winning four in a row, I don't think my team is ready to contend just yet. Maybe the addition of these three can keep the wins a coming.
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