Eric's Eagles Soar to the Crown
Fancy Football IV - Week 8
The King of the Grid
Congratulations to Eric Wilde for claiming victory in Week 8 of Fancy Football with a commanding 153.5 points! Eric's strategic decision to anchor his lineup with Dalvin Cook paid off handsomely, as Cook single-handedly dismantled the Green Bay Packers with a monstrous 51.6 fantasy points, thanks to four touchdowns. Tyler Boyd and the Eagles D/ST also provided significant contributions, helping Eric edge out his closest competitor by nearly seven points.
Almost There
Connor Buxton and his team put up a strong fight, finishing in second place with 146.6 points. Connor's lineup benefitted from standout performances by Corey Davis and Davante Adams, showcasing his knack for picking reliable wide receivers. Davis was particularly impressive, bringing in 29.8 points, a key factor in Buxton's high finish. Despite missing out on the crown, Connor moved up in the standings, breaking an unfortunate six-week losing streak.
Standout Selections and Struggles
Week 8 was characterized by a mix of brilliant and baffling selections. Patrick Mahomes excelled once again, contributing 39.6 points for Evan Devoe's team despite his seventh-place finish. Evan's reliance on the Titans D/ST, however, proved costly as they ended up with -1.0 points.
Several highly drafted players had underwhelming outings. A.J. Green, appearing in numerous lineups, only managed 3.9 points, disappointing many. Similarly, Jonathan Taylor failed to live up to expectations, bringing in a meager 5.1 points despite his popularity among drafters.
Shifts in the Standings
This week saw some interesting shifts in the league standings. Eric Wilde's victory places him firmly at the top, while Zachary Wand follows closely in second. Kai Rikardsen's consistent performance this week pushed him up the standings, marking a third consecutive week with positive earnings.
Stay tuned for next week's showdown as Fancy Football continues to provide thrilling ascents and unexpected tumbles throughout the league!
Earned Badges
| Rank | Username | Score |
Chalk Rating
The higher your chalk rating, the higher the popularity of players you picked based on everyone's lineups
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| 1 | ewilde | 153.48 | 14.44 |
| 2 | bux28 | 146.64 | 13.33 |
| 3 | kai2754 | 146.36 | 12.22 |
| 4 | inzo54 | 145.46 | 14.44 |
| 5 | bnazty | 141.44 | 12.22 |
| 6 | WillBeller | 138.04 | 13.33 |
| 7 | devoee | 130.84 | 17.22 |
| 8 | richhomiewand | 127.12 | 14.44 |
| 9 | sw1sh103 | 121.62 | 17.78 |
| 10 | baweller | 119.14 | 14.44 |
| 11 | charlieweller | 118.72 | 🙌 11.11 🙌 |
| 12 | alyciah | 117.02 | 16.67 |
| 13 | chmielewski99 | 114.42 | 🙄 21.11 🙄 |
| 14 | TheDraftKingCJ | 109.46 | 17.22 |
| 15 | TheHoradricDraft | 107.94 | 11.67 |
| 16 | Mpetty22 | 100.52 | 15.56 |
| 17 | sclam | 99.86 | 18.33 |
| 18 | mmck3 | 98.52 | 🙄 21.11 🙄 |
| 19 | kmm0811 | 92.66 | 13.33 |
| 20 | lylefugatt | 90.32 | 15.56 |
