Buxton Bucks the Trend: Connor Claims the Crown

Week 14: Fancy Football V

A Royal Effort

Congratulations to Connor Buxton, who emerged as the king of Week 14 in the Fancy Football league. Powering his team to a victory with a score of 168.3, Buxton relied on a strategic pick of the Cowboys D/ST, which scored an impressive 22 points, becoming the highest-scoring defense of the week. Notable performances from stars like Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams further solidified his top rank. Interestingly, Buxton's low chalk rating of 11.1 highlights a successful week with some daring plays that paid off handsomely.

Just Short of the Crown

In second place, Alex Richter posted a strong showing with 164.0 points. Richter's decision to start both Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams mirrored Buxton’s strategy, benefitting from their critical performances. Despite a solid effort, Richter fell just shy of the top spot. His inclusion of Ameer Abdullah, an under-the-radar pick with only 4.2% draft rate, was a gamble that paid off modestly in his pursuit of the crown.

Quarterback Chronicles

Week 14 was a thrilling display for quarterbacks. The spotlight was on Josh Allen, who posted a phenomenal 42.2 points, although only drafted by Nick Rohrbeck. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott, drafted by multiple contestants, underwhelmed with just 11.9 points, as the Cowboys stumbled against a formidable adversary. Lamar Jackson struggled due to an early game injury, scoring a mere 1.2 points, which was a blow to Lars Rikardsen’s lineup.

Noteworthy Performers and Surprises

One of the surprises of the week came from Hunter Renfrow, whose 32.7 points performance rewarded the few who took a chance on him, like Chris Chmielewski. On the downside, Justin Herbert, although having a reasonable game, couldn’t elevate Bill Weller’s position beyond 21st place. Similarly, Alvin Kamara, who was heavily drafted across the board, delivered a respectable 27.5 points, but couldn’t significantly alter the fate of his drafters.

Standings Shake-Up

The results from Week 14 have reshuffled the top of the standings. Michael Petty has now nudged into first place overall, buoyed by consistent high finishes. Meanwhile, Connor Buxton’s third consecutive win propels him up to second place, setting up an interesting battle for supremacy as we move closer to the season’s end. An intense competition remains, as each contestant eyes the ultimate prize and the prestigious title in the Fancy Football league.