Ben's Bounty: Week 16 Highlights

Week 16: Fancy Football VI

Crowning the King

Hats off to Ben Weller for clinching the crown this week with a stellar lineup that amassed 176.2 points! A strategic pick of D'Andre Swift (27.7 points) and Allen Lazard (10.9 points) powered his ascent to the top of the standings. Notably, Chris Godwin also contributed significantly to his lineup with 25.0 points, demonstrating why Ben was able to edge out the competition.

Close Contenders

Bob Wand came tantalizingly close to victory with 165.5 points. His lineup featured an explosive performance from Mike Evans, who scored a monstrous 51.7 points, although his choice of the Falcons D/ST netted a mere 5.0 points, which may have held him back from taking the top spot.

Unpredictable Picks

While Jared Goff was widely drafted by over 40% of contestants, his solid 22.4-point performance justified the faith placed in him. Meanwhile, heavily picked players like Travis Etienne Jr. and George Kittle offered mixed returns, with performances fluctuating week to week. On the other end of the spectrum, Ja'Marr Chase, surprisingly, was not able to contribute points to the fantasy pool, remaining undrafted by Ben Weller, though his impact was minimalized by stronger picks elsewhere.

League Standings Shakeup

The completion of Week 16 ushered several significant movements in the league standings. Bob Wand's impressive performance elevated him to third place overall, extending his winning streak to standout eight weeks — a league-best this season. Meanwhile, Alycia Holmes climbed to 20th place, now on a five-week winning streak, illustrating a notable resurgence toward the season's end.

Overall, Week 16 delivered an array of surprise performances and strategic plays that kept the fantasy field both thrilling and unpredictable. Congratulations are due again to Ben Weller for dominating the competition and earning the crown this week! It will be exciting to see what Week 17 holds for our fantasy drama.