The Michelangelo of Week 13: A Fantasy Masterpiece

Week 13 Recap: Fancy Football V

Crowning Michael Petty

Congratulations to Michael Petty, the newest king of Week 13. With an impressive score of 184.0 points, Michael skillfully navigated his lineup to claim the crown. One of his standout picks was Sony Michel, whose 24.9 points were a remarkable return on a modest $4,300 salary. This strategic selection contributed significantly to Michael's victory, as Michel's performance saw him rack up yards in the Rams' dominant win over Jacksonville. However, not every pick was a home run; his selection of the Vikings D/ST, which barely scored 6 points, proved less fruitful. Nonetheless, Michael's savvy lineup construction led to him clinching his third consecutive win, propelling himself up the season standings with eight top-half finishes.

Noteworthy Performances

Second-place finisher CJ O'Neil was not far behind, amassing 179.5 points. His foresight in drafting Javonte Williams, who scorched the Chiefs for 178 total yards and a touchdown, paid dividends. CJ, the current overall leader of the league, narrowly missed the top spot due to the underperformance of his defensive unit, Washington Football Team D/ST, which only mustered 3 points.

Elsewhere, George Kittle made headlines as one of the top-performing players this week with an eye-popping 42.6 points, justified at a relatively affordable price tag of $5,900. Both Connor Buxton and Alex Richter included Kittle in their lineups, resulting in strong finishes and much-needed boosts in their seasonal standings.

Highs and Lows in Draft Strategy

Chris Godwin was a popular choice, appearing in four lineups, and delivering 33.2 points thanks to a career-best 15 receptions against the Falcons. On the contrary, Tyreek Hill disappointed those who chose him, including Mike Mckenna, as his meager 4.2 points raised eyebrows in what was an unusually quiet outing for the explosive receiver. Meanwhile, the Jaguars D/ST ended up as this week's lowest value pick, with a frustrating -3.0 points in their one lineup appearance, courtesy of Kristyn Morrison.

Stay tuned for the coming week as the competition heats up in the quest for the next Weekly Crown in the Fancy Football V league.