The Weller-Tivation Game: Ben Weller Surges to the Crown

Week 15 of Fancy Football III

A Family Affair in the Winner's Circle

This week, Ben Weller earned the crown with an outstanding performance, securing the top position with 185.4 points. His strategic selection of Chris Carson and unsung hero Breshad Perriman, who exploded for 37.6 points, was pivotal. Despite having Dak Prescott as his least efficient pick, Ben's well-rounded lineup left him in a class of his own, breaking a two-week losing streak and propelling him into seventh place in the season standings.

Draft Dynamics: The Chris Carson Factor

It was a week dominated by heavily drafted talents, but none more so than Chris Carson, featuring in eight lineups and delivering a robust 29.7 points. Though the Seahawks running back was a staple choice, it was those who paired him with savvy selections like Michael Thomas and Darren Waller who rose to the upper echelons of the standings. Waller's outstanding 23.2 points showcased his knack for finding the end zone, making him a valuable asset for Weller as well as other top-tier contestants.

Highs, Lows, and Surprises

While Lamar Jackson dazzled as the top performer with 37.1 points on the back of his MVP-caliber play, some regular season stalwarts didn't fare as well this week. Dak Prescott, for example, was widely picked but underwhelmed relative to his salary, placing him among the worst value players. Notably, CJ O’Neil picked up an impressive finish by grafting Saquon Barkley and Tyreek Hill into his squad, earning him third place and continuing his winning streak to three weeks.

In contrast, Julian Edelman's 2.9 points certainly disappointed Cameron Mahoney, whose lineup crashed to a mid-table finish. Among quieter drafts, Adrian Peterson was a standout sleeper pick, adding significant surprise value with 18.1 points to Zachary Wand's lineup, helping him to a commendable second place.

Looking Ahead

As the season edges closer to its conclusion, the leaderboard remains tight at the top. Evan Devoe retains his grasp of first place despite a more modest showing this week, but with momentum shifting, and Ben Weller surging, the battle for first is heating up heading into the final weeks of Fancy Football III.