Victor took a circuitous route to the top this week. While he started the QB3, Lamar Jackson, the WR1 Ja’Marr Chase and the TE2, Brock Bowers, his roster was not peppered with top finishers the way most of this season’s winners have been. The AFC Bonanza helped, as did nabbing one of the top scoring defenses (Denver) but it was consistency throughout the roster that put FIUSER0824 over the top. He was inside the top 10 at all but 3 roster positions. (Click through to see his winning lineup, the perfect lineup for the week, the most frequently picked players, and the overall top 25.)
Thanks to everyone for participating in Week 5’s AFC Bonanza. To offset that glut of points, the theme for Week 6 is “No Mercy!” All restrictions will be removed, anyone and everyone is eligible to be blacked out and I have no plans to make it easy!
Week 6 of the Blackout is live
Everyone in this Week’s Top 5 selected Lamar Jackson(QB3), Ja’Marr Chase(WR1) and Nico Collins(WR17). Victor selected Josh Allen(QB16) as his second quarterback which should have scuttled his roster since his QB score was 19.64 points lower than the average QB score of the others in the Top 5. James Cook(RB6) was a huge difference maker. The other 4 top finishers all ran afoul of Aaron Jones(RB25) or Breece Hall(RB23) allowing the FIUSER0824s to beat the average RB score of the other top 4 by 13.98 points. Similarly at WR, Victor’s WRs beat the average of the other top finishers by 10.70 points behind the timely return of Garret Wilson(WR5). Check out this week’s winning roster:
Week 5 highest score | |||
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Victor Kites, Black Diamond, WA | |||
(Maximum-points picks in bold) | |||
Pos | Name | Team | Score |
QB | Josh Allen | BUF | 15.95 |
QB | Lamar Jackson | BAL | 38.90 |
RB | Derrick Henry | BAL | 16.60 |
RB | James Cook | BUF | 17.90 |
WR | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | 41.30 |
WR | Garrett Wilson | NYJ | 29.10 |
WR | Nico Collins | HOU | 15.80 |
TE | Travis Kelce | KC | 16.00 |
TE | Brock Bowers | LV | 23.70 |
PK | Jason Myers | SEA | 8.00 |
PK | Justin Tucker | BAL | 11.00 |
ST | Denver Broncos | DEN | 15.00 |
ST | New England Patriots | NE | 7.00 |
Total | 256.25 |
This Week’s AFC Bonanza was bound to be bad for the Blackout as 7 of the 13 spots on the Perfect roster were filled by the American Conference. The only player the Blackout removed from the Perfect Score was the Minnesota Vikings Defense, which put up the same score as two other defenses. The Falcon’s big game on Thursday took both the Blackout and the Field by surprise. Three of the top scores came from Atlanta but Drake London(WR2) was the most popular selection at a measly 2.08%. The shocking performance by Tank Bigsby(RB1) was predicted by literally no one. Likewise, the New York Giants’ Defense put up the Top Score this week but also appeared on no rosters. Take a look at the highest possible scoring roster:
Week 5 Perfect Score | ||||||
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(Blackouts in | ||||||
% Started | Pos | Name | Team | Score | ||
1.12% | QB | Kirk Cousins | ATL | 41.45 | ||
9.52% | QB | Joe Burrow | CIN | 39.70 | ||
0.00% | RB | Tank Bigsby | JAC | 25.90 | ||
6.44% | RB | D'Andre Swift | CHI | 20.00 | ||
61.06% | WR | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | 41.30 | ||
2.80% | WR | Drake London | ATL | 33.40 | ||
0.28% | WR | Darnell Mooney | ATL | 31.50 | ||
16.53% | TE | Tucker Kraft | GB | 24.80 | ||
35.29% | TE | Brock Bowers | LV | 23.70 | ||
46.22% | PK | Harrison Butker | KC | 14.00 | ||
0.84% | PK | Cam Little | JAC | 13.00 | ||
0.00% | ST | New York Giants | NYG | 15.00 | ||
67.51% | ST | Denver Broncos | DEN | 15.00 | ||
Total | 338.75 |
The Wisdom of the Crowd roster included four top scoring players and pulled in a season high 66% of the available points in Week 5. Take a look at the most selected roster of Week 5:
Week 5 Wisdom Of Crowds score | |||||
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(Maximum-points picks in bold) | |||||
% Started | Score | Name | Position | Team | |
58.54% | 15.95 | Josh Allen | QB | BUF | |
55.18% | 38.90 | Lamar Jackson | QB | BAL | |
77.87% | 16.60 | Derrick Henry | RB | BAL | |
22.13% | 6.30 | Aaron Jones | RB | MIN | |
67.23% | 15.80 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU | |
61.06% | 41.30 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN | |
50.70% | 9.50 | DK Metcalf | WR | SEA | |
35.29% | 23.70 | Brock Bowers | TE | LV | |
77.03% | 16.00 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC | |
46.22% | 14.00 | Harrison Butker | PK | KC | |
28.01% | 5.00 | Chris Boswell | PK | PIT | |
67.51% | 15.00 | Denver Broncos | ST | DEN | |
33.61% | 7.00 | New England Patriots | ST | NE | |
Total | 225.05 |
GREGH987 returned to form in Week 5 finishing 7th for his 3rd Top 10 finish on the season. The top of the leaderboard is crowded with Blackout veterans and it’s still early, but GREGH987 looks extremely formidable as we enter the 2nd quarter of the season. This week’s champ, FIUSER0824 climbed to 6th place with the win. He has a 17th and 61st place finish on the year. Joe Mic’s picks continues to put pressure on the leader from 2nd place behind a 98th place finish but the margin has opened up to 25.8 points. Here’s a look at the Top 25 Overall:
Top 25 Overall after Week 5: | |||
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Rk | Overall | Team Name | Location |
1 | 1038.10 | GREGH987 | Cameron Park, CA |
2 | 1012.30 | Joe Mic's Picks | Oceanside, NY |
3 | 998.75 | Joe Kapp | Mount Carroll, IL |
4 | 997.20 | Scott K | Winnipeg, MB |
5 | 995.40 | FYFFL | Petaluma, CA |
6 | 989.60 | FIUSER0824 | Black Diamond, WA |
7 | 988.70 | CRAIG MACHINE | Humble, TX |
8 | 981.05 | PRIME TIME | Sturgeon Bay, WI |
9 | 977.40 | Paul B. | Lakeville, MN |
10 | 967.00 | BUCXPRESS | Mount Dora, FL |
11 | 965.20 | T Bull 31 | Aurora, CO |
12 | 965.15 | stevemealone | Moorestown, NJ |
13 | 963.25 | Northern King | Rochester, NY |
14 | 962.55 | GameBoyHump | |
15 | 962.50 | Jubbs | Mesa, AZ |
16 | 961.55 | Henne to Manningham | La Crosse, WI |
17 | 959.75 | T-Bones | Menomonee Fls, WI |
18 | 958.45 | For Who? For What? | West Chester, PA |
19 | 958.00 | Steve K. | Miami, FL |
20 | 955.95 | Sanjprabs | |
21 | 954.80 | Bob R. | Mukwonago, WI |
22 | 953.60 | Renegades | Fairport, NY |
23 | 951.50 | Tom Take Two | Odenton, MD |
24 | 950.50 | Plazac Perverts | |
25 | 949.30 | Boomer |
Here are the Top 25 finishes from Week 5:
Top 25 Week 5 Scores: | |||
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Rk | Wk 5 | Team Name | Location |
1 | 256.25 | FIUSER0824 | Black Diamond, WA |
2 | 252.70 | Boomer | Lady Lake, FL |
3 | 252.30 | DaddyoMaui | Makawao, HI |
4 | 248.10 | Cyclehorn | |
5 | 248.05 | St Catharines Stompers | St Catharines, ON |
6 | 247.25 | Rob Abby | Monrovia, MD |
7 | 245.85 | GREGH987 | Cameron Park, CA |
8 | 241.75 | Henne to Manningham | La Crosse, WI |
9 | 241.65 | Calvert T. | New York, NY |
10 | 241.40 | SHAMROCKS | Florence, OR |
11 | 241.25 | Chest Rockwell | Chicago, IL |
12 | 240.75 | Steve T. | North Haven, CT |
13 | 239.45 | T Bull 31 | Aurora, CO |
14 | 239.30 | Dumpster Fire | Andover, MN |
15 | 238.25 | Wonder In Erv | Green Bay, WI |
16 | 237.30 | Math Mania | Austin, TX |
17 | 237.05 | Physically Unable to Perform | Brooklyn, NY |
18 | 236.65 | Wing It | Redlands, CA |
19 | 236.15 | Top Dogs | Pleasant City, OH |
20 | 235.80 | Pigskin Krazies | HAGERSTOWN, MD |
21 | 235.20 | stevemealone | Moorestown, NJ |
21 | 235.20 | Midland Marauders | Midland, MI |
22 | 234.90 | Paul O. | Brooklyn, NY |
23 | 234.85 | Badassitude | Sterling, CO |
24 | 234.80 | It Ertz when I Lose | Arlington Heights, IL |
25 | 234.30 | JOHN L. | White Plains, NY |
Percentage of Week 5 lineups that included the player | ||||
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Percent | Score | Name | Position | Team |
77.87% | 16.60 | Derrick Henry | RB | BAL |
77.03% | 16.00 | Travis Kelce | TE | KC |
67.51% | 15.00 | Denver Broncos | ST | DEN |
67.23% | 15.80 | Nico Collins | WR | HOU |
61.06% | 41.30 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | CIN |
58.54% | 15.95 | Josh Allen | QB | BUF |
55.18% | 38.90 | Lamar Jackson | QB | BAL |
50.70% | 9.50 | DK Metcalf | WR | SEA |
46.22% | 14.00 | Harrison Butker | PK | KC |
35.29% | 23.70 | Brock Bowers | TE | LV |
33.61% | 7.00 | New England Patriots | ST | NE |
29.97% | 5.40 | Dalton Kincaid | TE | BUF |
28.01% | 5.00 | Chris Boswell | PK | PIT |
26.61% | 3.00 | Deebo Samuel | WR | SF |
26.33% | 19.50 | Brock Purdy | QB | SF |
26.05% | 11.00 | Justin Tucker | PK | BAL |
24.93% | 11.00 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | PK | HOU |
22.13% | 6.30 | Aaron Jones | RB | MIN |
20.45% | 16.40 | Josh Jacobs | RB | GB |
17.37% | 6.70 | Breece Hall | RB | NYJ |
16.81% | 8.00 | Pittsburgh Steelers | ST | PIT |
16.53% | 24.80 | Tucker Kraft | TE | GB |
14.85% | 8.00 | Jason Myers | PK | SEA |
14.29% | 17.90 | James Cook | RB | BUF |
13.17% | 3.00 | Kansas City Chiefs | ST | KC |
13.17% | 23.25 | C.J. Stroud | QB | HOU |
12.61% | 17.25 | Justin Fields | QB | PIT |
11.48% | 4.00 | Evan McPherson | PK | CIN |
11.48% | 5.00 | Baltimore Ravens | ST | BAL |
10.08% | 4.00 | Dontayvion Wicks | WR | GB |
9.52% | 39.70 | Joe Burrow | QB | CIN |
8.96% | 9.00 | Washington Commanders | ST | WAS |
8.96% | 11.00 | Will Reichard | PK | MIN |
8.40% | 18.75 | Patrick Mahomes | QB | KC |
8.12% | 11.80 | Xavier Worthy | WR | KC |
7.84% | 2.00 | Miami Dolphins | ST | MIA |
7.56% | 8.00 | New York Jets | ST | NYJ |
7.28% | 11.20 | Pat Freiermuth | TE | PIT |
7.28% | 8.70 | Cole Kmet | TE | CHI |
6.72% | 23.20 | Brian Thomas | WR | JAC |
6.44% | 9.70 | Najee Harris | RB | PIT |
6.44% | 20.00 | D'Andre Swift | RB | CHI |
5.88% | 10.00 | Amari Cooper | WR | CLE |
5.60% | 6.00 | Cairo Santos | PK | CHI |
5.32% | 8.00 | Tyler Bass | PK | BUF |
5.32% | 14.70 | Michael Pittman | WR | IND |
5.04% | 6.00 | Jacksonville Jaguars | ST | JAC |
5.04% | 3.00 | Chris Olave | WR | NO |
4.48% | 4.00 | Indianapolis Colts | ST | IND |
4.48% | 27.50 | DJ Moore | WR | CHI |
4.48% | 12.00 | Chase McLaughlin | PK | TB |
4.20% | 10.00 | Wil Lutz | PK | DEN |
4.20% | 15.40 | Terry McLaurin | WR | WAS |
3.92% | 1.00 | Blake Grupe | PK | NO |
3.92% | 0.00 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | IND |
3.64% | 29.10 | Garrett Wilson | WR | NYJ |
3.36% | 18.60 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | NO |
3.36% | 7.40 | Cade Otton | TE | TB |
3.36% | 5.60 | George Pickens | WR | PIT |
3.08% | 18.30 | Trey Sermon | RB | IND |
3.08% | 7.40 | Dalton Schultz | TE | HOU |
3.08% | 5.00 | Dallas Cowboys | ST | DAL |
3.08% | 29.30 | Tee Higgins | WR | CIN |
3.08% | 2.70 | DeVon Achane | RB | MIA |
2.80% | 16.25 | Derek Carr | QB | NO |
2.80% | 18.70 | Kareem Hunt | RB | KC |
2.80% | 33.40 | Drake London | WR | ATL |
2.80% | 22.70 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | SF |
2.52% | 5.00 | Buffalo Bills | ST | BUF |
2.52% | 6.00 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | ST | TB |
2.52% | 3.00 | Las Vegas Raiders | ST | LV |
2.24% | 2.40 | David Njoku | TE | CLE |
2.24% | 4.00 | New Orleans Saints | ST | NO |
2.24% | 9.50 | Mark Andrews | TE | BAL |
2.24% | 12.00 | Travis Etienne | RB | JAC |
2.24% | 16.10 | Javonte Williams | RB | DEN |
2.24% | 5.10 | Mike Gesicki | TE | CIN |
2.24% | 12.90 | Tyreek Hill | WR | MIA |
2.24% | 7.90 | Jerome Ford | RB | CLE |
2.24% | 15.80 | Kyle Pitts | TE | ATL |
2.24% | 10.00 | Matt Gay | PK | IND |
1.96% | 7.00 | Cleveland Browns | ST | CLE |
1.96% | 1.00 | Joshua Karty | PK | LAR |
1.96% | 0.00 | Evan Engram | TE | JAC |
1.96% | 0.00 | Joe Mixon | RB | HOU |
1.68% | 4.00 | Joey Slye | PK | NE |
1.68% | 6.60 | Jordan Addison | WR | MIN |
1.68% | 0.00 | Khalil Shakir | WR | BUF |
1.68% | 19.20 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | NE |
1.68% | 32.15 | Joe Flacco | QB | IND |
1.68% | 1.00 | Houston Texans | ST | HOU |
1.68% | 19.00 | Zay Flowers | WR | BAL |
1.40% | 17.00 | Matthew Stafford | QB | LAR |
1.40% | 15.90 | Josh Downs | WR | IND |
1.40% | 11.00 | Greg Joseph | PK | NYG |
1.40% | 11.70 | Austin Ekeler | RB | WAS |
1.40% | 16.00 | Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | NYG |
1.40% | 26.95 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | JAC |
1.40% | 26.60 | Caleb Williams | QB | CHI |
1.12% | 16.30 | Isaiah Likely | TE | BAL |
1.12% | 41.45 | Kirk Cousins | QB | ATL |
1.12% | 0.00 | Romeo Doubs | WR | GB |
1.12% | 0.00 | Matt Prater | PK | ARI |
1.12% | 16.40 | Chase Brown | RB | CIN |
0.84% | 19.40 | Rico Dowdle | RB | DAL |
0.84% | 11.65 | Deshaun Watson | QB | CLE |
0.84% | 13.00 | Cam Little | PK | JAC |
0.84% | 1.00 | Carolina Panthers | ST | CAR |
0.84% | 11.90 | Keon Coleman | WR | BUF |
0.84% | 13.20 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | LV |
0.84% | 2.30 | Jauan Jennings | WR | SF |
0.84% | 7.00 | Dustin Hopkins | PK | CLE |
0.84% | 10.10 | Alexander Mattison | RB | LV |
0.84% | 11.50 | Tyler Conklin | TE | NYJ |
0.84% | 12.20 | Colby Parkinson | TE | LAR |
0.56% | 15.90 | Jordan Whittington | WR | LAR |
0.56% | 9.60 | Rachaad White | RB | TB |
0.56% | 5.40 | Noah Fant | TE | SEA |
0.56% | 13.10 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | SEA |
0.56% | 5.20 | Courtland Sutton | WR | DEN |
0.56% | 20.20 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | NYJ |
0.56% | 12.40 | Brenton Strange | TE | JAC |
0.56% | 0.00 | Devin Singletary | RB | NYG |
0.56% | 4.00 | Daniel Carlson | PK | LV |
0.56% | 7.10 | Andy Dalton | QB | CAR |
0.56% | 12.80 | Christian Kirk | WR | JAC |
0.56% | 9.00 | Jason Sanders | PK | MIA |
0.56% | 3.00 | Atlanta Falcons | ST | ATL |
0.56% | 12.70 | Cam Akers | RB | HOU |
0.56% | 12.50 | Tutu Atwell | WR | LAR |
0.28% | 7.30 | Tank Dell | WR | HOU |
0.28% | 1.70 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB | DAL |
0.28% | 21.70 | Jalen Tolbert | WR | DAL |
0.28% | 25.20 | Bo Nix | QB | DEN |
0.28% | 11.80 | Demarcus Robinson | WR | LAR |
0.28% | 11.10 | Jonnu Smith | TE | MIA |
0.28% | 7.60 | Bucky Irving | RB | TB |
0.28% | 24.65 | Daniel Jones | QB | NYG |
0.28% | 2.30 | AJ Barner | TE | SEA |
0.28% | 6.60 | Antonio Gibson | RB | NE |
0.28% | 5.20 | Hunter Henry | TE | NE |
0.28% | 3.40 | Samaje Perine | RB | KC |
0.28% | 5.00 | Greg Zuerlein | PK | NYJ |
0.28% | 10.00 | Los Angeles Rams | ST | LAR |
0.28% | 0.00 | Davante Adams | WR | LV |
0.28% | 8.20 | Zack Moss | RB | CIN |
0.28% | 9.30 | Foster Moreau | TE | NO |
0.28% | 9.00 | Rome Odunze | WR | CHI |
0.28% | 8.00 | Arizona Cardinals | ST | ARI |
0.28% | 8.10 | Juwan Johnson | TE | NO |
0.28% | 31.50 | Darnell Mooney | WR | ATL |
0.28% | 13.40 | Allen Lazard | WR | NYJ |
0.28% | 3.80 | Braelon Allen | RB | NYJ |
0.28% | 0.00 | Jalen Nailor | WR | MIN |
0.28% | 5.50 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | ATL |