Talk about a crazy Week 8! This week saw 5 upsets, including all top 4 teams from Week 7 losing. There's been a lot of reshuffling in the rankings after this week as the landscape of the season starts to become a little more clear. Let's take a look at the Week 7 matchups.
Both teams showed up and outperformed projections, but it was Fueled By Ayahuasca who got the victory, cruising to a 53.22 point win over Houston Dinkel. Fueled By Ayahuasca got out to a 24.30-point lead on Thursday behind Mike Evans and never gave it up. Dak Prescott (30.4 points) and Nick Chubb (30.4 points) were the top scorers for Houston Dinkel in the loss. Fueled By Ayahuasca (5-3) will look to build on their success against STL House Centipedes, while Houston Dinkel (5-3) will try to get some positive momentum against Leknid Lunatics.
All 2 Whales rolled to a 40.92 point win to hand Autodraft Bitches their fifth consecutive loss. Autodraft Bitches pulled out to a 10.52-point lead on Thursday, but it was all All 2 Whales after that. They were led by A.J. Brown (45.6 points) and Stefon Diggs (28.8). Dalvin Cook (30.1 points) and Lamar Jackson (25.82) did their part for Autodraft Bitches in the loss. All 2 Whales (3-5) will look to rack up another win against Ginger Lightning, while Autodraft Bitches (1-7) will match up against Captain Morgan in an effort to get back on track.
SMILF extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over The Dictatorship, earning a 30.84 point win. SMILF never trailed in this one after taking a 6.30-point lead on Thursday behind Mark Andrews. Geno Smith (23.08 points) and Antonio Gibson (20.7 points) carried the flag for The Dictatorship in the loss. SMILF (5-3) will look to maintain their momentum against Fowler's Heathens, while The Dictatorship (4-4) will try to generate some positive momentum against Dinkel 3.16.
Both teams rose to the occasion, but it was Ginger Lightning who came out on top, rolling to a 29.72 point win over Dinkel 3.16. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in this matchup, as Ginger Lightning earned a 47.24-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 76.78 points from Tua Tagovailoa (41.18 points) and Jaylen Waddle (35.6 points). Tyreek Hill (37.5 points) and Travis Etienne Jr. (31.2 points) were the leaders for Dinkel 3.16 in defeat. Ginger Lightning (5-3) will look to add to their success against All 2 Whales, while Dinkel 3.16 (5-3) face The Dictatorship in an effort to right the ship.
STL House Centipedes showed up, cruising to a 20.14 point win over Captain Morgan. STL House Centipedes earned an early 16.40-point lead on Thursday. Captain Morgan came back to take the lead late afternoon Sunday, powered by Nyheim Hines (12.9 points) and Michael Pittman Jr. (12.3). Not to be deterred, STL House Centipedes got it going on Monday night with their back against the wall, as Amari Cooper (29.1 points) put them back ahead once and for all. STL House Centipedes (4-4) will look to maintain their winning ways against Fueled By Ayahuasca, while Captain Morgan (1-7) meet Autodraft Bitches in an effort to get back on track.
Fowler's Heathens extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over Car Ramrod, earning a 16.54 point win. Car Ramrod grabbed a 14.80-point lead on Thursday, but Fowler's Heathens held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Garrett Wilson (23.5 points) and Andy Dalton (21.16 points). Christian McCaffrey (42.26 points) and Rondale Moore (23.4) were the leaders for Car Ramrod in the loss. Fowler's Heathens (5-3) will look to sustain their momentum against SMILF, while Car Ramrod (4-4) attempt to generate some positive momentum against Team Pup-N-Suds.
Leknid Lunatics earned a hard-fought victory over Team Pup-N-Suds, emerging victorious with a 14.22 point win. Team Pup-N-Suds nabbed a 14.50-point lead on Thursday, but Leknid Lunatics held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Derrick Henry (41.8 points) and DK Metcalf (17.5 points). DJ Moore (36.5 points) and Joe Burrow (22.48 points) were the leading performers for Team Pup-N-Suds in the loss. Leknid Lunatics (3-5) will look to earn another win against Houston Dinkel, while Team Pup-N-Suds (6-2) take on Car Ramrod in an effort to right the ship.
On Blast!
The Dictatorship must not have logged in to check their lineups this week. Not only did they leave Noah Brown in at wide receiver despite being out with a foot injury, they also didn't move Kansas City out of the starting defense spot, even with Buffalo riding their bench all season just for this moment. Remember to check those lineups!
Studs & Duds
Stud - WR A.J. Brown with 45.60 points for All 2 Whales
Dud - Pittsburgh Defense with -1 points for Autodraft Bitches
Weekly Challenge - STL House Centipedes
This week's challenge was the Earl Megget and went to the team with the best running back (regardless of starting position). That team was STL House Centipedes, who benefited from 42.80 points from Alvin Kamara. Next week is the He's Got Legs and goes to the team with the best running back duo, regardless of roster position (running back or flex spot). If that had been the challenge this week, Fueled By Ayahuasca would have won with 67.4 points from Aaron Jones (24.7) and Tony Pollard (42.7).
Weekly Rankings
Team Pup-N-Suds
Dinkel 3.16
Fueled By Ayahuasca (+3)
Houston Dinkel (-1)
Ginger Lightning (+2)
SMILF (-1)
Fowler's Heathens (+2)
STL House Centipedes (+2)
The Dictatorship (-5)
Car Ramrod (-2)
All 2 Whales
Leknid Lunatics
Captain Morgan
Autodraft Bitches
Waiver Wire Adds
Between byes and injuries, there is a need for help on most teams. You may find some here.
QB -
It's finally happened. We have reached a point where there are no starting quarterbacks left on the waiver wire. Good job everyone.
WR - Darius Slayton, Terrace Marshall, Damiere Byrd
It took longer than anticipated to find a WR1 in New York, but Darius Slayton seems to have the position finally locked down. He led the Giants with 6 targets and 66 yards and has now topped 50 yards in three consecutive games. Terrace Marshall was 4-9 with 87 yards and is the number two receiver in Carolina. Damiere Byrd scored in Week 8 and is carving out a larger role in the Falcons offense with consecutive touchdowns.
RB - D'Ernest Johnson, Jamycal Hasty, Jaylen Warren
D'Ernest Johnson hasn't done much in Cleveland. But with Kareem Hunt possibly on the move, his workload could increase if the backfield changes. Jamycal Hasty is the new number two in Jacksonville and should see a slight uptick in usage. Jaylen Warren is the second back in Pittsburgh and may see more run moving forward.
TE - Kyle Pitts, Hayden Hurst
Yes, Kyle Pitts is available this week. Coming off a game where he went 5-9 for 80 yards and a touchdown, Pitts will look to keep it rolling despite a run happy offense in Atlanta. Hayden Hurst was 4-4 and 42 yards in Week 8 and will be a factor for the Bengals while Ja'Marr Chase is out.
Week 9 brings us the biggest batch of teams on bye yet. After only two teams on bye last week, this week will see six teams getting a break. Plan accordingly!
Enjoy Week 9!
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