Power Rankings: Week 9

I was going to do an election day special, but my creativity juices are not flowing today.  But in case this website is the only one you ever visit in the whole internet, today is voting day, so go vote after you read this entry, if you haven't already.

1. Spider Pig (7-2) [1]

With the addition of Marshawn Lynch - barring any major injuries or problems with his players (who, by the way, are injury-prone: Peyton Manning, Jamaal Charles, and problem-prone: Marshawn Lynch, duh) - Luke is the favorite to win the rest of the season and in to the playoffs.  Sure, he took a loss this week, but that's because Eric's team emerged from the swamps of Hiroshima and Godzilla-ed everything in sight.

2. choubacca (6-3) [2]

It's two weeks now that Aaron's team has failed to impress.  This week, he had less of an excuse.  We'll see how his team trends from here on out.  He's got what it takes on paper to win games, but he's proven these past two weeks that you have to walk the walk as well.  He luckily pulls off a win thanks to my mishaps, but I'm not sure how much longer he'll be able to maintain the #2 spot in the rankings with performances like this week's.  What once used to be a scary team is now becoming less so.

3. The Debbinator (7-2) [3]

Not a spectacular win, but a respectable one.  With Nicks on board now, David's got lots of potential for growth.

4. RelientK (4-5) [5]

All I can say is that her team is heating up right now, and at a good time, too.  We'll see how long her team can sustain this win streak - she's got a tough schedule to finish out the season.

5. Rainbow Warriors (4-5) [6]

Lives and dies by Aaron Rodgers and Adrian Peterson.  I guess he still technically died this week, in spite stellar performances from both players.  Which means.. he's only really this high in the rankings by default.  His team is beatable, but the teams below him are much more so.

6. THE Pain Train (5-4) [4]

Just last week his team put up the most points in the league.  Now they turn around and drop a stink bomb.  His WRs are definitely scary good, but his RBs are continuing to look questionable.  With McFadden hurt now and Matthew Stafford seriously underperforming, the future is dim for Terry Tate and gang.

7. Terrific Tortoises (5-4) [7]

Yes, David's team has definitely been heating up.  While it could be argued that his team deserves to be ahead of Gabs's, here's why he hasn't moved up further in the rankings: Eli Manning scored 3 points this week, continuing his string of streaky performances, Percy Harvin is hurt, and San Diego won't always put up 20+ points.  I could add that I'm still not sold on Chris Johnson being able to carry his team, but I'm starting to buy in to CJ2K.  With that being said, David's team used to be, in my mind, an ideal opponent for an easy win.  Not so anymore.


8. errrdayimRussell'in (2-7) [9]

Eric will take what he can get.  While the chances of Doug Martin scoring 50 points in another game are about as good as my team winning the NFL Super Bowl (odoyle or Panthers, take your pick), Eric's got a lot to look forward to.  Eric has two very solid RB options now, and if Megatron and VJax can play up to their potential, and if Eric can find a reliable every-week QB, there's still a chance he can make his way in to the playoffs this season.  He doesn't get a huge bump up yet, because there's a lot of "ifs" to be determined, but I'm optimistic about the possibilities.


9. odoyle RULES (3-6) [8]

I needed that win badly to stay relevant in the playoff picture.  That's all I was hoping for - a spot in the dance.  Thank goodness college basketball season is starting.  It's been a rough football season for the odoyles.

10. Kardashian Esk. Bros (2-7) [10]

I was too lazy to change her photo, sorry.  Anyways, we'll see how her massive team makeover will play out.  My gut reaction is that it won't be so great for Justina from a fantasy standpoint.  But at least she got a meal out of it.  Ok, so let's think about it for a minute - what was the buy-in price to play in this league?  And what do you get if you win the league?  Hm.. so essentially Justina gave away her imaginary players for a real meal at Cookout?  (And maybe some pride, but what's really more important, food or pride?)  So, who is the true winner in this situation?  Mind blown, case closed.  Law school has done her good.  Oh, and feel free to order an extra milkshake on Luke's tab for me, Justina - my favorite flavor is Watermelon in July or August, otherwise Triple Berry Cobbler (combine Triple Berry with Blueberry Cobbler - mind double blown) - I will enjoy it vicariously through you, fellow bottom-dweller.