This week Tom Irwin from Argyle, TX had our best entry with his team, Texas Coug. Margins were tight in a difficult week for fantasy. Tom’s 234.90 points takes the prize by a margin of just .30 points! (Click through to see his winning lineup, the perfect lineup for the week, the most frequently picked players, and the overall top 25.)
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It’s pretty easy to figure out which choices contributed to making the top of the leaderboard in week nine. Everyone in the top five started Dak Prescott and CJ Stroud at QB. Four of the five had Jake Furgeson and the fifth topped them with Dalton Schultz. Four of the five started Josh Jacobs as well. But in a standing ovation worthy turn of events, only one manager in the whole of week nine had the stones to start the WR1 among eligible players, Tank Dell, and it earned him the win. Bravo Tom Irwin! Hard to imagine a more deserving way to take the week. Check out this week’s winning roster:
Week 9 highest score | |||
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Texas Coug from Argyle, TX | |||
(Maximum-points picks in bold) | |||
Pos | Name | Team | Score |
QB | CJ Stroud | HOU | 46.50 |
QB | Dak Prescott | DAL | 32.10 |
RB | Josh Jacobs | LV | 21.80 |
RB | Derrick Henry | TEN | 19.20 |
WR | Tank Dell | HOU | 29.60 |
WR | Devante Adams | LV | 7.40 |
WR | Chris Olave | NO | 16.60 |
TE | Kyle Pitts | ATL | 9.60 |
TE | Jake Furgeson | DAL | 22.10 |
PK | Tyler Bass | BUF | 4.00 |
PK | Kai’imi Fairbairn | HOU | 4.00 |
ST | Las Vegas Raiders | LV | 12.00 |
ST | Atlanta Falcons | ATL | 10.00 |
Total | 234.90 |
The field finally took some revenge on the Blackout this week. Only four of the max scoring players were unavailable and two of those were kickers! That’s not to say that everyone cashed in. Dak Prescott was the most selected player overall, Dalton Schultz and the Chargers DST were on just over 25% of rosters. Beyond that, CJ Stroud got a bit of love at just under 12% but out of thirteen positions, nine of the top scoring players were selected in the single digits.
Week 9 Perfect Score | ||||
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(Blackouts in | ||||
Pos | Name | Team | Score | |
QB | CJ Stroud | HOU | 46.50 | |
QB | Dak Prescott | DAL | 32.10 | |
RB | Rachaad White | TB | 27.90 | |
RB | Rahmondre Stevenson | NE | 22.90 | |
WR | Tank Dell | HOU | 29.60 | |
WR | Amari Cooper | CLE | 24.90 | |
WR | Diontae Johnson | PIT | 22.00 | |
TE | Dalton Schultz | HOU | 29.00 | |
TE | Cade Otton | TB | 25.00 | |
PK | Chase McLaughlin | TB | 13.00 | |
PK | Daniel Carlson | LV | 12.00 | |
ST | Indianapolis Colts | IND | 22.00 | |
ST | Las Vegas Chargers | LAC | 20.00 | |
Total | 332.20 |
There was one very notable score from outside of the player pool this week. Noah Brown, WR, HOU came out of nowhere with 27.30 points in the scoring bonanza in Houston to finish as the WR3 on the week. He would have been WR2 among eligible players had he been in the pool. Shockingly, seven out of thirteen top scorers came from just that game even without Brown! RB Keaton Mitchell also put up 20.40 points for the Baltimore Ravens and likely earned himself the top waiver add of the week in fantasy.
Devante Adams is the lone holdover from week eight’s most selected players roster and he did not reward the faith everyone placed in him even though the Raiders rolled the Giants. Although only two players appear on both the top scoring and most popular rosters, the field managed some solid picks. Jake Furgeson, Josh Jacobs and Joe Mixon paid off for the large swath of managers who selected them. Justin Herbert along with Kyle Pitts and all of the selected WRs did not. This week’s most selected players put up just 52% of the max score.
Week 9 Wisdom Of Crowds score | |||
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(Maximum-points picks in bold) | |||
Pos | Name | Team | Score |
QB | Dak Prescott | DAL | 32.10 |
QB | Justin Herbert | LAC | 8.50 |
RB | Josh Jacobs | LV | 21.80 |
RB | Joe Mixon | CIN | 17.80 |
WR | Adam Thielen | CAR | 7.90 |
WR | Jaylen Waddle | MIA | 8.40 |
WR | Devante Adams | LV | 7.40 |
TE | Jake Furgeson | DAL | 22.10 |
TE | Kyle Pitts | ATL | 9.60 |
PK | Blake Grupe | NO | 6.00 |
PK | Evan McPherson | CIN | 6.00 |
ST | Atlanta Falcons | ATL | 10.00 |
ST | Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | 20.00 |
Total | 172.30 |
Texas Coug came out of nowhere this week with only his second top hundred finish to take the week. He’s participated in just eight of the nine weeks and is sitting 262nd overall. Perhaps an even more impressive feat than being the only manager to select the WR1, The Mighty Grimace’s had their second consecutive 2nd place finish in week nine. They have opened up a 63.2 point lead atop the overall leaderboard and are looking like the team to beat going forward. To put that in context, the difference between one and two after week nine is comparable to the difference between two and twenty-two. I also want to give some props to Pizza Pie, who finished 14th this week and last to move into the number five overall spot. Here’s a look at the Top 25 Overall:
Top 25 Overall after week 9: | ||||
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Rk | Wk9 | Pts | Team | Hometown |
1 | 233.60 | 1850.95 | Mighty Grimmace's | Obetz |
2 | 206.00 | 1787.75 | Joe Kapp | Mount Carroll, IL |
3 | 212.15 | 1780.95 | Forth and Long | Hamilton |
4 | 180.60 | 1774.00 | CRAIG MACHINE | Humble, TX |
5 | 207.45 | 1773.20 | Pizza Pie | Henderson |
6 | 166.85 | 1771.95 | FIUSER0824 | Black Diamond |
7 | 197.85 | 1770.95 | CCBluecats | Dallas |
8 | 204.05 | 1768.80 | Highs Guys | Lakewood Ranch, FL |
9 | 203.55 | 1764.20 | DT BOMBERS | Royal Oaks, CA |
10 | 164.70 | 1761.90 | Cardiac Kids | Penfield, NY |
11 | 147.50 | 1759.00 | Travis P. | Coeburn, VA |
12 | 191.60 | 1752.30 | Scott K | Winnipeg, MB |
13 | 201.15 | 1750.10 | Plano Guru | Plano, TX |
14 | 144.80 | 1748.95 | Steve K. | MiamI |
15 | 172.55 | 1742.65 | Serving Crow | Lone Tree |
16 | 202.85 | 1737.20 | SHADOW DAD | Mukwonago |
17 | 195.85 | 1735.80 | Fantasy Index (official picks) | Seattle, WA |
18 | 217.75 | 1734.85 | Matthew S. | Chicago, IL |
19 | 155.10 | 1734.05 | Bob R. | Mukwonago, WI |
20 | 180.70 | 1731.75 | Dam Guy | Mossyrock |
21 | 195.85 | 1727.55 | Wayne E. | Clearwater, FL |
22 | 187.15 | 1726.70 | Rich Z. | Schaumburg |
23 | 213.20 | 1722.95 | Los Pollos Hermanos | Leland, NC |
24 | 166.30 | 1720.85 | O Club | Wilburton, OK |
25 | 180.60 | 1720.30 | Renegades | Fairport, NY |
26 | 191.90 | 1719.05 | David D. | Norristown |
Here’s a look at the top 25 scoring teams from Week Nine:
Top 25 Week 8 Scores: | ||||
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Rk | Wk9 | Pts | Team | Hometown |
1 | 234.90 | 1363.00 | Texas Coug | Argyle, TX |
2 | 233.60 | 1850.95 | Mighty Grimmace's | Obetz |
3 | 232.90 | 1621.05 | BigRichie | Ephrata, WA |
4 | 221.70 | 1645.35 | Dean M. | Lakeville, MN |
5 | 218.30 | 1350.85 | GiWizard | Parkville, MD |
6 | 217.75 | 1734.85 | Matthew S. | Chicago, IL |
7 | 215.85 | 1539.85 | I Accidentally Chose Tucker Carlson at Kicker | Minneapolis, MN |
8 | 213.20 | 1722.95 | Los Pollos Hermanos | Leland, NC |
9 | 212.15 | 1780.95 | Forth and Long | Hamilton |
10 | 209.45 | 1617.80 | The First Crowëll | Cincinnati, OH |
11 | 209.40 | 1678.05 | Whoops Eiferted | Cranberry Twp, PA |
12 | 208.85 | 1655.60 | Jack's Jags | Oldsmar, FL |
13 | 208.60 | 1637.05 | Dukman | Steamburg, NY |
14 | 207.45 | 1773.20 | Pizza Pie | Henderson |
15 | 206.85 | 1354.95 | GiantsFan | Montville, NJ |
16 | 206.00 | 1787.75 | Joe Kapp | Mount Carroll, IL |
17 | 204.45 | 1345.20 | Scruff Dog | Stoneham, MA |
18 | 204.05 | 1768.80 | Highs Guys | Lakewood Ranch, FL |
19 | 203.55 | 1764.20 | DT BOMBERS | Royal Oaks, CA |
20 | 203.35 | 1578.95 | Physically Unable to Perform | Brooklyn |
21 | 202.85 | 1737.20 | SHADOW DAD | Mukwonago |
22 | 202.75 | 1597.15 | Whiskey Tango Foxtrot | Scottsdale, AZ |
23 | 202.35 | 1584.75 | AMARI 2600 | South Lyon, MI |
24 | 202.25 | 1564.90 | Duffstr | Dekalb, IL |
25 | 201.75 | 1459.55 | Harveynuts | Naples, FL |
Percentage of Week 9 lineups that included the player | ||||
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Pct | Score | Name | Position | Team |
63.55% | 32.10 | Dak Prescott | QB | DAL |
50.00% | 7.90 | Adam Thielen | WR | CAR |
47.42% | 8.50 | Justin Herbert | QB | LAC |
43.55% | 21.80 | Josh Jacobs | RB | LV |
40.97% | 22.10 | Jake Ferguson | TE | DAL |
38.71% | 10.00 | Atlanta Falcons | ST | ATL |
37.42% | 6.00 | Blake Grupe | PK | NO |
37.10% | 8.40 | Jaylen Waddle | WR | MIA |
32.58% | 6.00 | Evan McPherson | PK | CIN |
31.29% | 7.40 | Davante Adams | WR | LV |
31.29% | 17.80 | Joe Mixon | RB | CIN |
28.39% | 6.60 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | KC |
28.06% | 9.60 | Kyle Pitts | TE | ATL |
27.42% | 18.85 | Derek Carr | QB | NO |
26.77% | 4.00 | Tyler Bass | PK | BUF |
25.81% | 29.00 | Dalton Schultz | TE | HOU |
25.48% | 5.20 | Trey McBride | TE | ARI |
25.16% | 20.00 | Los Angeles Chargers | ST | LAC |
24.84% | 7.00 | New England Patriots | ST | NE |
22.58% | 7.10 | Logan Thomas | TE | WAS |
22.26% | 15.00 | Garrett Wilson | WR | NYJ |
20.97% | 4.00 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | PK | HOU |
19.68% | 22.95 | Sam Howell | QB | WAS |
19.68% | 12.70 | Mike Evans | WR | TB |
18.39% | 12.00 | Las Vegas Raiders | ST | LV |
17.74% | 16.60 | Chris Olave | WR | NO |
17.74% | 19.20 | Derrick Henry | RB | TEN |
17.42% | 9.40 | D'Andre Swift | RB | PHI |
15.48% | 9.00 | Cameron Dicker | PK | LAC |
14.84% | 23.50 | Cole Kmet | TE | CHI |
14.19% | 19.00 | Tee Higgins | WR | CIN |
13.87% | 9.00 | Matt Gay | PK | IND |
13.55% | 2.00 | Jason Sanders | PK | MIA |
12.58% | 12.60 | David Njoku | TE | CLE |
12.58% | 7.00 | Philadelphia Eagles | ST | PHI |
12.26% | 14.40 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU |
11.94% | 5.00 | New York Jets | ST | NYJ |
11.61% | 46.50 | C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU |
11.29% | 14.10 | DeVonta Smith | WR | PHI |
10.32% | 0.00 | New York Giants | ST | NYG |
10.00% | 2.70 | Kenneth Walker | RB | SEA |
10.00% | 14.40 | Michael Pittman | WR | IND |
8.71% | 10.85 | Gardner Minshew | QB | IND |
8.06% | 5.00 | Green Bay Packers | ST | GB |
7.42% | 9.70 | Rashee Rice | WR | KC |
6.77% | 9.30 | Tony Pollard | RB | DAL |
6.77% | 2.60 | Zack Moss | RB | IND |
6.77% | 17.20 | Gus Edwards | RB | BAL |
6.45% | 8.00 | Chris Boswell | PK | PIT |
6.45% | 24.90 | Amari Cooper | WR | CLE |
6.13% | 2.10 | Zay Flowers | WR | BAL |
6.13% | 22.00 | Indianapolis Colts | ST | IND |
5.48% | 6.20 | Puka Nacua | WR | LAR |
5.48% | 6.00 | Greg Zuerlein | PK | NYJ |
5.16% | 11.00 | Kansas City Chiefs | ST | KC |
5.16% | 12.30 | Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS |
4.84% | 5.00 | Minnesota Vikings | ST | MIN |
4.52% | 0.00 | Donald Parham | TE | LAC |
4.52% | 4.00 | Houston Texans | ST | HOU |
4.19% | 6.00 | DK Metcalf | WR | SEA |
4.19% | 3.00 | Jason Myers | PK | SEA |
4.19% | 5.00 | Seattle Seahawks | ST | SEA |
4.19% | 12.70 | Jerome Ford | RB | CLE |
4.19% | 5.00 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | ST | TB |
3.87% | 21.65 | Baker Mayfield | QB | TB |
3.87% | 13.90 | Hunter Henry | TE | NE |
3.87% | 5.20 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | NO |
3.87% | 22.90 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | NE |
3.55% | 8.00 | Los Angeles Rams | ST | LAR |
3.55% | 10.70 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | CAR |
3.55% | 12.00 | Daniel Carlson | PK | LV |
3.55% | 1.90 | George Pickens | WR | PIT |
3.23% | 9.80 | Kareem Hunt | RB | CLE |
3.23% | 5.00 | Cincinnati Bengals | ST | CIN |
3.23% | 7.40 | DJ Moore | WR | CHI |
2.90% | 25.00 | Cade Otton | TE | TB |
2.90% | 0.00 | Gabe Davis | WR | BUF |
2.58% | 0.00 | Tennessee Titans | ST | TEN |
2.58% | 8.25 | Geno Smith | QB | SEA |
2.58% | 14.10 | Luke Musgrave | TE | GB |
2.58% | 2.00 | Josh Downs | WR | IND |
2.58% | 10.00 | Nick Folk | PK | TEN |
2.58% | 22.00 | Diontae Johnson | WR | PIT |
2.26% | 10.50 | Demario Douglas | WR | NE |
2.26% | 1.00 | Buffalo Bills | ST | BUF |
2.26% | 3.80 | Gerald Everett | TE | LAC |
2.26% | 11.00 | Greg Joseph | PK | MIN |
2.26% | 7.00 | Eddy Pineiro | PK | CAR |
1.94% | 2.00 | Washington Commanders | ST | WAS |
1.94% | 0.00 | Matt Prater | PK | ARI |
1.94% | 7.90 | James Cook | RB | BUF |
1.94% | 12.60 | Tyler Conklin | TE | NYJ |
1.61% | 13.30 | Will Levis | QB | TEN |
1.61% | 13.00 | Chase McLaughlin | PK | TB |
1.61% | 16.10 | Jordan Love | QB | GB |
1.61% | 13.70 | Brian Robinson | RB | WAS |
1.61% | 21.15 | Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE |
1.61% | 5.50 | Darrell Henderson | RB | LAR |
1.29% | 3.10 | Michael Mayer | TE | LV |
1.29% | 6.20 | Tyler Lockett | WR | SEA |
1.29% | 15.30 | Mac Jones | QB | NE |
1.29% | 4.00 | Miami Dolphins | ST | MIA |
1.29% | 19.90 | Aaron Jones | RB | GB |
0.97% | 1.70 | Brandin Cooks | WR | DAL |
0.97% | 16.75 | Bryce Young | QB | CAR |
0.97% | 4.70 | Christian Watson | WR | GB |
0.97% | 3.00 | Lucas Havrisik | PK | LAR |
0.97% | 4.60 | Devin Singletary | RB | HOU |
0.97% | 3.60 | Quentin Johnston | WR | LAC |
0.97% | 0.00 | Joshua Palmer | WR | LAC |
0.97% | 21.00 | Jonnu Smith | TE | ATL |
0.97% | 8.00 | Anders Carlson | PK | GB |
0.97% | 0.00 | Noah Fant | TE | SEA |
0.97% | 27.90 | Rachaad White | RB | TB |
0.97% | 3.60 | Chris Godwin | WR | TB |
0.65% | 0.00 | Tyler Higbee | TE | LAR |
0.65% | 0.00 | Graham Gano | PK | NYG |
0.65% | 3.20 | Joshua Kelley | RB | LAC |
0.65% | 5.00 | Chad Ryland | PK | NE |
0.65% | 0.00 | Drake London | WR | ATL |
0.65% | 3.00 | Carolina Panthers | ST | CAR |
0.65% | 13.85 | Zach Wilson | QB | NYJ |
0.65% | 0.00 | Mike Gesicki | TE | NE |
0.65% | 5.00 | Jaren Hall | QB | MIN |
0.65% | 13.90 | Juwan Johnson | TE | NO |
0.65% | 19.40 | Taylor Heinicke | QB | ATL |
0.65% | 3.80 | Allen Lazard | WR | NYJ |
0.65% | 16.90 | Jahan Dotson | WR | WAS |
0.65% | 0.00 | Matthew Stafford | QB | LAR |
0.65% | 0.00 | Darren Waller | TE | NYG |
0.32% | 12.30 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | SEA |
0.32% | 29.60 | Tank Dell | WR | HOU |
0.32% | 5.30 | AJ Dillon | RB | GB |
0.32% | 0.00 | Jimmy Garoppolo | QB | LV |
0.32% | 17.30 | Alexander Mattison | RB | MIN |
0.32% | 3.40 | Elijah Moore | WR | CLE |
0.32% | 0.00 | Curtis Samuel | WR | WAS |
0.32% | 11.60 | Irv Smith | TE | CIN |
0.32% | 1.80 | Dalvin Cook | RB | NYJ |
0.32% | 5.80 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | TEN |
0.32% | 6.30 | Jamison Crowder | WR | WAS |
0.32% | 2.15 | Daniel Jones | QB | NYG |
0.32% | 3.20 | Jamaal Williams | RB | NO |
0.32% | 0.00 | Julio Jones | WR | PHI |
0.32% | 0.00 | Michael Thomas | WR | NO |
0.32% | 1.00 | Arizona Cardinals | ST | ARI |
0.32% | 5.00 | Cairo Santos | PK | CHI |
0.32% | 8.00 | Joey Slye | PK | WAS |
0.32% | 6.60 | Romeo Doubs | WR | GB |
0.32% | 3.20 | Royce Freeman | RB | LAR |