Sailing to Victory with Brian Salisbury

Week 9 - Fancy Football II

Crowning Glory: Brian Salisbury

Brian Salisbury emerged victorious this week, clinching the top spot with an impressive 175.2 points. This performance not only marked his second consecutive win but also catapulted him to third place in the league standings. Thanks to savvy picks like Bears D/ST, which scored 28 points, and Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 32.7 points, Brian cruised to victory. His team was further boosted by Kareem Hunt, who posted 33.1 points in a well-rounded display. Notably, Brian made value picks with considerable pay-offs this week as Brandin Cooks made a significant impact with his 26.4 points.

Narrow Miss for Zachary Wand

League commissioner Zachary Wand closely trailed Brian, finishing just 1.9 points behind at 173.3. Wand relied on pivotal performance by Michael Thomas, who topped the charts with 42.1 points. This dominant performance was essential for Wand’s near-victory; however, an underwhelming 6.3 points from Adrian Peterson perhaps made the difference in his quest for the crown. Nevertheless, Wand has regained his winning streak and strengthened his lead at the top of the standings.

Odds and Ends: Under-the-Radar Stars

In a week where well-known names largely dictated the top slots, several under-the-radar players offered lucrative returns. Duke Johnson Jr., selected by Jake Chrystal alone, stunned with 29.6 points despite a modest salary of 3800. Additionally, Matt Ryan delivered a strong 32 points performance, embodying both value and sleeper potential. On the contrary, some widely-drafted players underperformed; Adrian Peterson, with a 23.1% draft percentage, managed only 6.3 points, while Tarik Cohen offered just 2.3 points to his selectors.

Noteworthy Turnarounds in the Standings

The weekly performances prompted subtle yet noteworthy shifts in the league standings. Nick Inzerillo’s efforts saw him break a six-week losing streak and claim a win, moving him a rank higher. Meanwhile, another impressive week from Brian Salisbury has started a winning streak but remains below the threshold for being highly notable yet. Keep an eye on these trends as players jockey for position in the fortnight ahead.