MLBPPWORLD FANTASY WEEK 3 RECAPJahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (Dishnet34)
135.3One Man Revolution (GoTwins24)
128.68Summary:Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value improved to a stunning 3-0 in the first of two Monday Night Miracles this week. Heading into Monday's Rams-Bengals game, they needed big outings from Evan McPherson and Ja'Marr Chase, which seemed difficult thanks to Cincinnati's early struggles. However, it was a major bounceback game for Chase, who scored 20 despite scoring no touchdowns, and an all-time performance from Evan McPherson, who scored 18 crucial points to lead his real and fantasy teams to wins. Kenny Walker and Sam LaPorta put Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value in position for the win, as Walker scored a remarkable 29 points, and LaPorta emerged as a top-5 fantasy TE with an 18-point showing. The team also made a wise decision to start Brock Purdy over Joe Burrow, which granted them 12 additional points and the win. Flex remains an issue, as Kyle Pitts and Skyy Moore were poor, but the team's 3-0 start gives them cushion to experiment at flex to improve. For One Man Revolution, it was a devastating loss that felt like a season-ender. They overcame an 0-3 start to make the playoffs last season, but this team feels much worse. They got off to a strong start Thursday with 20 points from Christian McCaffrey, but the same issues sunk them once again. They may have fixed their QB play by acquiring Kirk Cousins, but TE, Flex, and WR are positions that will haunt them all year. David Njoku is borderline droppable, and Kyren Williams was a letdown after his dominant performance in Week 2. Now, One Man Revolution will need to dig themselves out of a hole yet again, and it doesn't seem likely they will do so.
Detroit Phantoms (DTigers115)
139.14North Pole Narwhals (AnthonyP)
140.66Summary:The North Pole Narwhals pulled off the second Monday Night Miracle of the week in stunning and narrow fashion. Heading into Sunday Night's game, it appeared they were buried, especially with Raheem Mostert's 40-point showing. Then, Davante Adams, a player many doubted coming into the season, scored an incredible 37. But the road for the Narwhals would still be tough, as they needed Jake Elliot to significantly outscore DeVonta Smith. Somehow, this happened, as Elliot outscored Smith by just enough to grant the Narhwals a stunning win. Tua Tagovailoa has been a key factor in the Narwhals' early success, and he recovered from a down week to score 28. Also, James Conner has been strong, scoring 18 points this week. There were some negatives for the Narwhals, mainly the season-ending injury to Mike Williams, who scored 21 this week, and Derrick Henry's poor performance. But with Jaylen Waddle soon to return to their lineup, Williams's injury is less impactful. Mainly, Henry will have to live up to his draft spot. The Narwhals can still be thrilled with their shocking win. For the Phantoms, it was a heartbreaking loss, but they are still 2-1 with the highest point total in the league. They appeared to be set for the win with Raheem Mostert's remarkable 41.7-point showing, and a breakout 23-point performance from Tank Dell. But the momentum began to flip for the Phantoms in the later games, and DeVonta Smith delivered a disaster-class to cost his team a 3-0 start. If Saquon Barkley was healthy, the Phantoms probably would have won this week, and luckily for them, Barkley appears to be close to returning. Despite the heartbreak, the Phantoms look like a legitimate playoff threat.
iPump Plastic (iPump Plastic)
130.88Team Griffith (jag123jg)
108.92Summary:It has been the Tyreek Hill show in 2023, and iPump Plastic has benefitted in a big way from this. Hill was amazing once again, scoring 26.2. But iPump Plastic's other pass catchers were fantastic as well, with Amari Cooper and AJ Brown bouncing back from slow starts. Selecting Jerome Ford in the draft was a key move for them, as Ford looks to be a lock for RB1/2 status, which will solidify what was originally a position of weakness for iPump Plastic. While Jalen Hurts's passing has taken a step back in 2023, he still provides tremendous upside as a rusher, and he scored 20 this week. As it stands, if iPump Plastic has figured out their RB position, they will be a playoff threat. The defending champion fell to a disappointing 0-3. Their Vikings duo of Alexander Mattison and Justin Jefferson were strong, combining for 40 points, and Josh Allen was great, but the rest of the lineup left much to be desired. Breece Hall, after an incredible Week 1, has fallen back to Earth, scoring just 3 points this week. Josh Kelley has also been awful, as he scored just 2 points despite Austin Ekeler's injury granting him a larger opportunity. Dalton Kincaid has also gotten off to a rough start, but Team Griffith will have to hope his role in Buffalo's offense grows as the season progresses. Ultimately, Cooper Kupp and Jonathan Taylor remain the biggest question marks on their roster, and Team Griffith is quickly losing the time to wait for them to return to health. They will hope to bounce back against One Man Revolution in a battle of 0-3 teams next week.
Calvin n the Chipmunks (PhilliesFan134)
113.8Quattrocento Desperados (BaseballTeen9500)
100.34Summary:Calvin n the Chipmunks improved to 2-1 with a solid victory. They made a few lineup changes, and most of them paid off. Primarily, CJ Stroud outscored fellow tOSU alum Justin Fields by 10 points. It is hard to believe Stroud looks better than Fields with 15+ fewer NFL starts, but here we are. The team is rumored to be looking to move on from Fields, and they have put him on the trade block. They also started Hunter Henry over Darren Waller, which was a lateral move. If Waller continues to struggle, TE could be a rough position for Calvin n the Chipmunks, but many teams can also say this. At flex, Zack Moss was a strong play, scoring over 20 points. Puka Nacua dropped off a bit after a hot start, but this was mostly due to poor pass blocking from LA's offensive line. This week, RB was a concern, with Bijan Robinson and Rhamondre Stevenson each scoring under 10. Out of the two, Stevenson is probably the most concerning, as he has struggled as a runner. Another concern is namesake Calvin Ridley, whose effort and performance was widely lamented. His team will need him to return to close to Week 1 form, and that may also depend on Trevor Lawrence. Still, a 2-1 start is nothing to be disappointed about. The Desperados fell to 0-3 in a lackluster effort. They got off to a strong start Thursday, with Deebo Samuel and George Kittle combining for just under 35 points, but this start faded. Their RB position is a nightmare with Austin Ekeler and David Montgomery injured. This week, Tyler Allgeier and Tony Jones combined for just 10 points. They will need Ekeler and Montgomery to return as soon as possible, but fortunately for them, the latter appears to be close to a return. Adam Thielen could ultimately prove to be a great pick, and if the Desperados started him over Brandin Cooks, they would hav actually won this week. But, they now stand at 0-3, and are beginning to become desperate.
Mahomes on the Range (Lancer)
138.04Teiyo Tomozawas (MUFFINZ)
125.68Summary:After a great performance in Week 1, Mahomes on the Range lost in Week 2, but recovered to win again in Week 3. Keenan Allen was by far their best player, scoring over 36 points in a vintage showing. Now, with Mike Williams and Austin Ekeler unavailable, Allen may be on track for a dominant season. Additionally, namesake Patrick Mahomes dropped 25 in a blowout over Chicago, and he could have scored more had Kansas City not played it safe with an injury Mahomes suffered in the game. Luckily for Mahomes on the Range, the injury is not considered serious. Aside from these performers, the rest of the team was solid, although Chuba Hubbard and Garrett Wilson struggled. The team will need Aaron Jones to return to health to patch their issue at RB2, and will have to hope the Jets acquire a better QB to boost Wilson's value. Still, they are in good shape to contend early on, especially with Keenan Allen looking ready for an WR1 type season. Teiyo Tomoazawas fell to a disappointing 1-2 despite an otherwordly performance from Buffalo's defense, which scored an incredible 32 points. This performance masked some issues, however, with Najee Harris continuing to struggle and Josh Reynolds scoring zero points. Lamar Jackson looks to be back on track after a bad week 1, although Baltimore is dealing with some injuries. The Tomozawas cannot rely on Buffalo's defense every week, especially with them playing Miami next week, so they will need their playmakers to step up.
Wesley All Stars (Wesley)
126.4Atomic Pickles (AgentP)
71.68Summary:Wesley All Stars improved to 2-1 with a convincing victory. Last week, an injury to Nick Chubb was deflating, but they did not let that slow them down this week. Justin Herbert looks poised for a bounceback, QB1 type season, as he scored 29 points in a masterful display. Isiah Pacheco looked much better this week, although he was facing a weak rush defense. D'Andre Swift may be the team's best RB, as if Jalen Hurts did not take most of the goal-line work, Swift would be a near lock to score 20 every week. If there was one weakness on the Wesley All Stars, it would be at RB2/flex, but if Swift continues to perform well, he can mask this issue. The team could use a boost from its pass catchers, although DK Metcalf looked solid this week. At 2-1, Wesley All Stars are right in the mix. The Atomic Pickles had a clunker of a week, scoring barely over 70. Daniel Jones was one of the reasons this happened, as he scored almost 30 less points than he did in Week 2. Additionally, Jacksonville's defense lost them 4 points, and losing points from your defense is always back-breaking. Tee Higgins's play is the biggest concern for the Pickles, as he has been wildly inconsistent so far in the first three weeks. RB2 could also be an issue, as Javonte Williams and Rachaad White struggled this week, although the latter still has great usage. At 2-1, the Pickles will need to find some more consistency, but they are in a position where they can afford to be patient.
Standings:Alvin Lockhart DivisionJahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value 3-0
Detroit Phantoms 2-1
North Pole Narwhals 2-1
iPump Plastic 2-1
Team Griffith 0-3
One Man Revolution 0-3
Gilgamesh Star DivisionMahomes on the Range 2-1
Wesley All Stars 2-1
Calvin n the Chipmunks 2-1
Atomic Pickles 2-1
Teiyo Tomozawas 1-2
Quattrocento Desperados 0-3
Power Rankings (Based on Total Points Scored):1. Detroit Phantoms (425.14)
2. Mahomes on the Range (406.98)
3. North Pole Narwhals (373.16)
4. Wesley All Stars (354.36)
5. iPump Plastic (345.1)
6. Calvin n the Chipmunks (334.28)
7. Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (320.66)
8. Team Griffith (318.82)
9. One Man Revolution (318)
10. Teiyo Tomozawas (308.28)
11. Quattrocento Desperados (300.

12. Atomic Pickles (299.78)
Best of luck in Week 4!