Mike McKenna's Marvelous Rise to the Crown

Week 7 - Fancy Football III

Reigning Supreme: Mike McKenna

Congratulations to Mike McKenna, who claimed the crown this week with a stunning performance, amassing an impressive 173.4 points. Mike made some spectacular choices, including a standout pick in Mike Evans who delivered a game-winning 48 points. His under-the-radar selection of Sterling Shepard also contributed significantly, scoring 30.1 points at a minimal draft percentage. Despite a minor misstep with George Kittle, Mike positioned himself perfectly to earn the week's top honor.

Climbing the Ranks: Challenges and Close Calls

In an impressive rebound, CJ O’Neil nearly clinched victory, securing second place with 157.1 points. Keenan Allen was a crucial component in CJ's lineup, rewarding him with an exceptional 46.6-point performance. However, Mark Andrews proved costly, contributing just 4.5 points. Evan Devoe also displayed consistency, earning 143.0 points and climbing to the first position in the overall league standings with commendable performances from Tyler Lockett and Julio Jones.

Draft Winners and Disappointments

While big names like Christian McCaffrey and Julio Jones had their moments, one of the week's most intriguing moves was Cameron Mahoney's selection of Deshaun Watson, who racked up 29.8 points, reflecting his real-world dominance in leading a crucial game-winning drive. However, not all picks lived up to expectations: Emmanuel Sanders and Calvin Ridley disappointed across the board, providing shockingly low returns for their enthusiastic drafters.

Standings Shake-up

This week's results catalyzed a noticeable shuffle in the standings. Evan Devoe reclaimed the top spot, while Mike McKenna's victory pushed him closer to the leading pack, marking his third top finish and breaking his prior two-week losing streak. Meanwhile, unfortunate performances from Nick Inzerillo and Charlie Weller pushed them down a few ranking spots, underscoring the competitiveness within the league.

This week's Fancy Football contest once again proved the unpredictable nature of fantasy football, with calculated risks yielding grand rewards and high expectations sometimes falling short. As the league progresses, let’s see who will take the crown next.