A Viger-ing Victory: Mitch Claims the Crown

Week 3 Recap - Fancy Football IV

The Crowned King: Mitch Viger

In a thrilling Week 3 of Fancy Football IV, Mitch Viger takes the crown with a score of 180.7 points, a hair's breadth over Eric Wilde. Mitch's savvy selections were led by the explosive combination of Tyler Lockett and Russell Wilson, who torched defenses this week. Lockett's 40 points and Wilson's 39.8 were critical in his victory, while the Colts D/ST added a robust 26 points, the highest among defenses. Mitch, a football coach, called all the right plays to claim his first "Top Finish" of the season, shaking off a 0-2 start.

So Close Yet So Far: Eric Wilde & Nick Inzerillo

Eric Wilde narrowly missed the top spot with his lineup featuring the incredible Alvin Kamara who racked up an absurd 47.7 points — the highest of any player this week. However, the minimal contribution from Diontae Johnson (0.9 points) may have cost him the crown. Meanwhile, Nick Inzerillo secured third place driven by another stellar performance from Wilson and a standout showing by Austin Ekeler with 31.3 points.

The Stars and Surprises

Rex Burkhead made headlines as the top sleeper pick, scoring 34.8 points at a mere $4,000 salary. Despite being drafted by only one participant, Burkhead's unexpected outburst offered tremendous value. Another sleeper, Jimmy Graham, delivered 24 points, making him a standout selection for Ben Weller.

Conversely, heavily drafted players like Diontae Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald disappointed their fantasy owners, highlighting the unpredictability of fantasy football.

League Standings Shake-Up

The week's results led to a significant reshuffling in the league standings. Notably, Eric Wilde climbed to second place, while Mitch's victory has propelled him back into positive earnings. Zachary Wand holds onto first with a firm grip, driven by consistent top-performing weeks. The coming weeks will reveal if Mitch can maintain this newfound momentum as other contenders look to dethrone the young king.