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Another draft is in the books! We are entering the 9th year of forum fantasy, and the 8th year of Dish's reign as commissioner. Congratulations to all the teams on completing yet another draft. With that in mind, here is a summary of how the league is shaping up:

Past Champions:
2015: GoTwins24
2016: Prediction
2017: ZeroGibson13
2018: AgentP
2019: GoTwins24
2020: Queso James
2021: iPump Plastic
2022: Team Griffith

Team Storylines:

Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (Dishnet34):
The league's commissioner missed the playoffs by a fraction last season and is hoping to make a return in 2023. They selected Ja'Marr Chase with their first pick, and paired him with Joe Burrow. Josh Jacobs will also be a key piece, and they will hope Jacobs repeats his strong 2022 season.

Team Griffith (jag123jg):
The defending champion looks to become the first ever repeat winner this season, and their receiving duo of Justin Jefferson and Cooper Kupp (if healthy) give them a strong chance to do so. Health may be a question for them, as Breece Hall, Cooper Kupp, and Mike Evans are all dealing with some kind of injury, but the upside is there for each of them.

One Man Revolution (GoTwins24):
One Man Revolution overcame a dreadful 1-4 start to make the postseason last year but fell short in the semifinals. They are looking to get off to a better start this season, as they have not won more than 1 game in their first four weeks since 2017. They selected Christian McCaffrey first overall, and paired him with Jahmyr Gibbs and Chris Olave. QB and TE may be weak points in this roster, however, unless Dak Prescott can return to his 2021 form.

Detroit Phantoms (DTigers115):
The Detroit Phantoms should have been a much better team last year, but injuries and poor performances (mainly from Jonathan Taylor) sunk them. This year, they arguably have the strongest roster in the league, as they boast a strong RB group (Saquon Barkley and Tony Pollard) and excellent pass catchers. QB is a weak spot for them, but Geno Smith was strong for them at points in 2022, and he can easily repeat that this year.

iPump Plastic (iPump Plastic):
The 2021 champion missed the playoffs on the final day last year and is looking to return this year. Their wide receiving core is arguably the strongest in the league, as Tyreek Hill, AJ Brown, and Amari Cooper are an incredible big 3. Miles Sanders and JK Dobbins are the X-factors for them, as if they hit, their roster will be among the strongest in the league. If these RBs struggle, though, the position may turn out to be a major weakness.

North Pole Narwhals (AnthonyP):
The North Pole Narwhals joined the league with the 2023 expansion to 12 teams. Derrick Henry is the team's X-factor. In 2019 and 2020, Henry won his teams the fantasy championship, and he was on pace to do the same in 2021 until his foot injury. Many continue to doubt Henry because of his workload, but he usually silences them. Aside from Henry, the Narwhals have a strong receiving duo in Davante Adams and Jaylen Waddle, but their flex position may need some improvement.

Mahomes on the Range (Lancer):
Mahomes on the Range was also an expansion team. Their namesake, Patrick Mahomes, propelled Team Griffith to the title in 2022, and Mahomes on the Range will hope he can do so again this year. Like many other teams, they have a solid WR duo in Garrett Wilson and Keenan Allen, although they can use some improvement at the flex position.

Atomic Pickles (AgentP):
The Atomic Pickles, a mainstay in the league, are looking to return to the playoffs for the first time in a while. They selected Travis Kelce in the first round, and Kelce usually carries teams to December football. CeeDee Lamb and Tee Higgins are also great complements to Kelce. The running backs will determine the Pickles' season, especially Rachaad White, who carries strong upside.

Quattrocentro Desperados (BaseballTeen):
It was an interesting draft for the Desperados, who selected San Francisco's defense in the third round, and auto-drafted most of the way. Austin Ekeler is always a great option in fantasy, and he should be in line for another strong season. Ultimately, their season may be tied to how well the 49ers perform.

Calvin n the Chipmunks (PhilliesFan134):
After auto-drafting last year (they still became the first team to ever score over 200 points in a single week), Calvin n the Chipmunks manually drafted one of the best rosters in the league. There is a lot to like upside-wise with this team, mainly Justin Fields, Bijan Robinson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Calvin Ridley, and Darren Waller. As long as these players stay healthy and productive, Calvin n the Chipmunks should be in line for a playoff appearance.

Teiyo Tomozawas (MUFFINZ):
Teiyo Tomozawas joined the league in 2021, and have made the playoffs in each of their first two seasons. Last year, they fell short of a title under unusual circumstances, and so they are hoping third time is a charm this year. Stefon Diggs will be their anchor this year, as he has been one of the most consistent fantasy performers since being traded to Buffalo in 2020. Lamar Jackson will also be interesting to watch, as his contract situation has been resolved. Jackson will need to remain healthy, as he has missed the end of each of the last two seasons with injuries. Najee Harris will also be a key piece, as Harris regressed in 2022 after a strong rookie season.

Wesley All Stars (Wesley):
The Wesley All Stars will make their league debut in 2023 and are anchored by Nick Chubb, who should be in line for a career year now that Kareem Hunt is no longer in Cleveland. Justin Herbert should also be poised for a bounceback season after being hindered by injury throughout 2022. Flex and depth could prove to be an issue for them, but that is the case for many of the teams in the league.

Best of luck in 2023! Excited for my seventh season of writing recaps!

Excited to bring a second championship home to the Atomic Pickles! Looking forward to a fun season!

MLBPPWORLD FANTASY WEEK 1 RECAP:

Detroit Phantoms (DTigers115) 112.98
One Man Revolution (GoTwins24) 82.52

Summary:
The Phantoms won the opening game for the second consecutive season in convincing fashion. Heading into the week, their running-back core was their most imposing unit. Tony Pollard lived up to this billing, scoring 21.2. Saquon Barkley was more pedestrian, but a negative gamescript prevented him from truly getting going. The Phantoms will need the Giants to improve offensively so that Barkley can receive more opportunities. DeVonta Smith will have high expectations as the team's WR1, and he lived up to them this week. He only scored 14, but other Philly receivers were much weaker, so Smith should improve as Philly's pass game improves. The Phantoms were negatively affected by a key injury to Dionate Johnson, but Jordan Addison appears to already be a WR2 option for them, so Diontae's injury is far less concerning. Right before gameday, the team learned Mark Andrews would be out with an injury, and so they quickly replaced him with Luke Musgrave. This was a smart move, and Musgrave would have caught a major touchdown but lost his footing. The Phantoms can be proud of their 1-0 start, and they could have won even more convincingly without some key injuries. For One Man Revolution, it was another ugly start to a season. The only two bright spots were Christian McCaffrey, who scored 24.4 points with elite usage, and Chris Olave, who scored 15.2 points. Other than these two, though, it was a mess. DJ Moore, David Njoku, Dameon Pierce, and Drake London all combined for less than the team's kicker, which is completely embarrassing. It was also a bad start from the beginning, as Jahmyr Gibbs scored just 7 points and was on the field for 27% of his team's snaps. There are plenty of reasons for concern already for this roster, and the talent may not be there to overcome a rough start like they did last season.

Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (Dishnet34) 86.88
Team Griffith (jag123jg) 80.84

Summary:
Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value won in one of the wildest opening games in league history. Prior to Sunday night, things looked quite dire for them, as their QB-WR stack of Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase combined for just 9 points. Also, Skyy Moore was poor on Thursday, scoring less than a point. Their runningbacks also struggled, with Kenneth Walker and Josh Jacobs combining for just 16. Then, Sunday Night Football happened. Dallas' defense scored a remarkable 38 points, singlehandedly carrying Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value to an unexpected win. Special teams are often an overlooked part of fantasy football, but they proved to be important this week in Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value's win. Still, they will need their skill players to be much better, and will be counting on a resurgence from Joe Burrow. It was the opposite story on special teams for Team Griffith, as their defense and kicker combined for -3 points. Had they combined for 7, which would have been poor, Team Griffith would have won. The decision to start Jerick McKinnon over Breece Hall, however, was what cost Team Griffith the win, as they scored 16 fewer points. It was also a disastrous performance from Josh Allen, who should have been able to carry his team to the win with a normal outing, but he was a turnover machine. On a positive note, Justin Jefferson looked as good as ever, and he should be a dependable star WR1. But, Cooper Kupp's injury situation looks bleak at the moment, so Team Griffith will need him to return in order to have their best possible roster. It was a rough loss, but regular performances from their stars would have given them the win.

iPump Plastic (iPump Plastic) 122
North Pole Narwhals (AnthonyP) 101.14

Summary:
iPump Plastic won their season opener thanks to the Tyreek Hill show. Hill looked absolutely electric, delivering 39 points in another signature fantasy outing. They made a risky move on defense, opting to start the Jets' defense against Buffalo. However, this paid off as the Jets scored 22 points, including a signature walkoff punt return TD. Aside from these performances, there were some concerns, mainly JK Dobbins' season-ending injury. With Dobbins out for the year, iPump Plastic will need to find a dependable RB2. Their best option at the moment is Samaje Perine, so they may need to look to the trade market or waiver wire. Also, flex and TE appear to be issues for them, but poor QB play overall this week may be obscuring players' true value. Even still, it was a strong Week 1 victory for the 2021 champion. The North Pole Narwhals lost their league debut, and it was an overall medicore performance. Trevor Lawrence was the team's star, as he looked like one of the best QBs in the league. The Narwhals can possibly be dealing from a position of strength, as they also had Tua Tagovailoa on the bench, and he scored 27 points. In a bad week for QBs, too many QBS may be a good problem to have. Derrick Henry also looked solid, but Tennessee appeared to have been limiting his workload, giving many touches to Tyjae Spears. This could be a concern, as Henry is getting older and has significant wear-and-tear. Another concern may be Davante Adams, who was forgettable in his debut with Jimmy Garropolo. Flex was also an issue, with Mike Williams and Odell Beckham struggling. The Narwhals may consider dealing a QB for a flex if trends hold. Still, they can easily perform better in the upcoming weeks.

Calvin n the Chipmunks (PhilliesFan134) 110.54
Wesley All Stars (Wesley) 102.82

Summary:
Calvin n the Chipmunks got off to a red hot start on Thursday night, with Amon-Ra St. Brown scoring 16 points. This hot start continued into the noon window, with namesake Calvin Ridley looking like a WR1 with 20 points. Bijan Robinson also looked amazing, scoring 17, and he could have scored even more had Tyler Allegier not vultured two goal-line TDs. With this start, it looked like Calvin n the Chipmunks could have scored 150. However, the afternoon and evening window was less kind to them. Justin Fields scored 14 points, which was respectable in comparison to many other QBs this week, but still below expectations. Rhamondre Stevenson was pedestrian on the ground, although his pass catching allowed him to still score in double digits. The biggest disappointment was probably Darren Waller, who scored 5 points, following the overall trend of poor TE play. However, there was one major bright spot on the bench- Puka Nacua. He scored 16 points, taking over as LA's #1 WR in Kupp's absence. Many sites rank him as the #1 pickup, but Calvin n the Chipmunks do not need to worry about waivers as he is already on their roster. Overall, they look like one of the strongest teams in the league despite not scoring the most points and winning by less than 10. Wesley All Stars lost their league debut in a close one. In positive news, Justin Herbert looks much better than he did last season, as he scored over 20 despite LA's heavy rushing attack. Michael Pittman also looks to be a pleasant surprise, as he may be a post-hype sleeper with Anthony Richardson. Nick Chubb also looked strong, scoring just under 15 despite an ugly offensive performance by the Browns. However, it was D'Andre Swift's poor outing that sunk Wesley All Stars. Had they started a different flex, like Darnell Mooney, they would have pulled out a surprise win. With Kenny Gainwell apparently in control of Philly's backfield, Wesley All Stars may have issues at flex. Still, there are not many other major red flags, so they should be in the mix to be a solid team if trends hold.

Atomic Pickles (AgentP) 83.86
Teiyo Tomozawas (MUFFINZ) 65.96

Summary:
The Atomic Pickles improved to 1-0 in the lowest scoring game of the week. Special teams were often a key factor in teams' success this week, and this was the case for the Pickles. Atlanta's defense and Cameron Dicker combined for 26 points, which was enough to put them over the top. As for position players, Travis Etienne was the only standout, as he silenced offseason concerns with a 18.9 point showing. Aside from Etienne, no one else shined. In fact, the Pickles received two zero-point performances, including a zero-point shocker from Tee Higgins. Daniel Jones was also disastrous, scoring just 4 points. However, there were some positive signs off the bench, mainly Jakobi Meyers and Roschon Johnson. Going forward, the Pickles will need Travis Kelce to return to health, and for their receiving core to improve. If this happens, they can contend to return for a postseason berth. For last year's runner-up, it was a rough outing. Stefon Diggs was a star, scoring 21, but everyone else struggled.Their running back core was especially poor, with Joe Mixon and Najee Harris combining for 12 points. There were more concerns, as Dallas Goedert, who was generally considered to be a high-floor option, scored nothing, and Terry McLaurin scored just 4. The bench options were not much better either, as Nico Collins was the only standout. Another rough sign was Lamar Jackson's struggles, although QB play was horrific across the board in Week 1. It was a rough loss for Teiyo Tomozawas, but at least Stefon Diggs justified his draft position.

Mahomes on the Range (Lancer) 148.14
Quattrocento Desperados (BaseballTeen9500) 116.76

Summary:
In a rough week for many teams, Mahomes on the Range dominated, nearly hitting the 150 mark. Brandon Aiyuk may just be this year's league winner, as he looked dominant in Week 1 with a 28.9 point showing. In addition, Aaron Jones was finally used properly by Green Bay, although he suffered an injury and had to leave the game. Still, he scored 25.7 despite this limited time. Their receiving core looked solid overall, with Zay Flowers, Keenan Allen, and Garrett Wilson impressing. However, for Garrett Wilson, things may have gotten more difficult due to Aaron Rodgers' season-ending injury early Monday night. Even still, Wilson can have value without Rodgers, but it may be capped. If James Cook can get going, Mahomes on the Range looked poised for the playoffs. For the Desperados, despite auto-drafting, they would have won if it were not for poor matchup luck. Austin Ekeler shined with 24 points, although he left the game with an injury. Deshauan Watson was also strong despite a poor passing outing, scoring 20. The team needed to make a late replacement with Christian Watson's injury, and they made a wise decision by picking up Tutu Atwell, who scored just about 15. Ultimately, the team can blame Brock Purdy for their loss, because he primarily targeted Brandon Aiyuk rather than George Kittle and Deebo Samuel. Had the roles been reversed, the Desperados may have won. Instead, they are 0-1, but they can feel okay about their start despite this.

Standings:
Alvin Lockhart Division
iPump Plastic 1-0
Detroit Phantoms 1-0
Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value 1-0
North Pole Narwhals 0-1
One Man Revolution 0-1
Team Griffith 0-1

Gilgamesh Star Division
Mahomes on the Range 1-0
Calvin n the Chipmunks 1-0
Atomic Pickles 1-0
Quattrocento Desperados 0-1
Wesley All Stars 0-1
Teiyo Tomozawas 0-1

Power Rankings (Based on Total Points Scored):
1. Mahomes on the Range (148.14)
2. iPump Plastic (122)
3. Quattrocento Desperados (116.76)
4. Detroit Phantoms (112.98)
5. Calvin n the Chipmunks (110.54)
6. Wesley All Stars (102.82)
7. North Pole Narwhals (101.14)
8. Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (86.88)
9. Atomic Pickles (83.86)
10. One Man Revolution (82.52)
11. Team Griffith (80.84)
12. Teiyo Tomozawas (65.96)

Best of luck in Week 2!

MLBPPWORLD FANTASY WEEK 2 RECAP:

North Pole Narwhals (AnthonyP) 131.36
One Man Revolution (GoTwins24) 106.8

Summary:
Special teams and defenses have been a major factor around the league this season, and the Narwhals' victory evidenced that trend. On Thursday, Jake Elliot gave them a strong start, nailing a 61 yard field goal en route to an 11-point outing. Then, on Monday Night, Pittsburgh's defense dominated Cleveland, scoring a remarkable 27 points and sealing a divisional win for the Narwhals. The Narwhals' position players were also solid, with Derrick Henry and James Conner each scoring just over 15 points, and Davante Adams scoring 17. Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle were a bit disappointing, as Tua scored 15 fewer points than he did last week, but they were still solid. Right now, the major issue for the Narwhals is at TE, as Tyler Higbee scored just two. Luckily for them, the TE landscape is as bad as it has ever been in fantasy, so they are not at a positional disadvantage. With a key divisional win, the Narwhals can be much more confident. One Man Revolution fell to 0-2 for the second straight season. Their TE and flex core has been devastatingly bad, as they each scored a pitiful 4 points this week. Additionally, their pass catchers leave much to be desired once again, with DJ Moore and Chris Olave combining for just 25. Christian McCaffrey looks dominant once again, and as long as he stays healthy, he will be a fantasy force. In more optimistic news for One Man Revolution, Kyren Williams looks to be one of the best pickups of the season already, as he scored 25 points. He will start for the team next week and should provide a significant boost. Additionally, they acquired Kirk Cousins and Christian Watson, which may improve positions of weakness. Still, they will need to win next week, or else they will start 0-3 in consecutive seasons.

Detroit Phantoms (DTigers115) 173.02
Team Griffith (jag123jg) 129.06

Summary:
Through two weeks, the Phantoms appear to be the early favorites. They delivered the best performance of the young season in a dominant effort. Their RB core was astounding, with Tony Pollard, Saquon Barkley, and Raheem Mostert all impressing. However, Saquon Barkley will miss the next three weeks with an injury, which will be a massive loss for the Phantoms, but they can also be consoled that Barkley's injury was not as bad as it first appeared. Their pass catchers, mainly Jordan Addison and DeVonta Smith, also impressed on Thursday night. Geno Smith, after a tough Week 1, bounced back with a 20+ point performance. At the moment, the Phantoms do not have any major weaknesses, although their bench depth appears thin barring a major breakout. As of now, Saquon Barkley's injury is the major storyline for them, but they can still be encouraged by their strong start. Last season, Team Griffith was the unluckiest team in the league during the regular season despite ultimately winning the title. This year, they are off to another unlucky start. They scored almost 130 yet still lost. Still, there were some good signs, mainly Mike Evans and Brian Robinson's performances. Many wrote off Evans due to his age and Baker Mayfield, but he looks better with Mayfield than he did with Brady last season. Additionally, Brian Robinson appears to have gained a starting role in Washington, which would be huge for Team Griffith. Overall, though, they appear to have an issue at RB, as Breece Hall and Alexander Mattison combined for a horrific 3 points. Their season may depend on the Cooper Kupp and Jonathan Taylor situations being resolved, as the pair can bring a much-needed jolt. At 0-2, Team Griffith will need to win quickly to avoid falling into a hole.

Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (Dishnet34) 98.48
iPump Plastic (iPump Plastic) 92.22

Summary:
According to their manager, Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value "keeps finding ways to win." This week, they benefitted from some matchup luck, but they will certainly take a 2-0 start. George Pickens was the strongest performer of the week with an impressive 20-point performance. Additionally, Dallas's defense has been the team's most valuable "player," and is the primary reason for their 2-0 start. In further positive news for them, Kenny Walker rebounded after a poor Week 1 to score 18. Ultimately, the team's future success may depend on the Bengals returning to form. This week, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase combined for just 20 points, which is far below their ceiling. They should be combining for 40-50 on a regular basis, which would improve their team's outlook. Like many teams, Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value has an issue at Flex, as Dalvin Cook and Zay Jones both failed to score. This is probably a larger concern than the Bengals duo, as Burrow and Chase should see some positive regression at some point. Even with these issues, they will take the 2-0 start. iPump Plastic dropped to 1-1 in disappointing fashion. Jalen Hurts, after a tough Week 1, was strong. However, since most of his points came via rushing, AJ Brown had a poor night. Tyler Lockett almost made up for this, scoring over 20 including a walkoff winner, but it was not enough. Last week, Tyreek Hill singlehandedly won the game for his team, but he was more pedestrian this time. At the moment, RB is a glaring issue for iPump Plastic, as Miles Sanders and Samaje Perine combined for under 10. Although, Jerome Ford may now be a weekly RB1 with Nick Chubb's injury. If this issue can be fixed, iPump Plastic can contend.

Teiyo Tomozawas (MUFFINZ) 116.64
Calvin n the Chipmunks (PhilliesFan134) 109.94

Summary:
This week must have been relieving for Teiyo Tomazawas, as after scoring the fewest points in Week 1, they rebounded to improve to 1-1. Lamar Jackson was the biggest sign of this improvement, scoring over 15 more than last week. Christian Kirk did the same, scoring 15 more than his 1-point Week 1 clunker. The team's bench even performed well, with three players- Gabe Davis, Nico Collins, and Josh Reynolds- scoring over 20. Any of these players may be a strong addition to the Tomozawas' lineup. At the moment, RB is their biggest weakness, mostly due to Joe Mixon's struggles. In positive news for the Tomozawas, many experts are forecasting a bounceback for Mixon going forward. If this comes to fruition, the Tomozawas will be in much better shape. Najee Harris is also a concern, as he scored just 4.8, although he did have some impressive runs. Ultimately, improving at RB will be the major storyline for the Tomozawas, but they can be happy with the win for now. Defenses have made or broken weeks this season, and for Calvin n Chipmunks, the latter occured. New York's defense appeared to be a solid streaming play, but Calvin n the Chipmunks ultimately would have been better off benching them and not playing anyone. Additionally, namesake Calvin Ridley was much worse than he was in Week 1, but this was likely a one-off. Overall, there were many positive signs for Calvin n the Chipmunks- mainly Bijan Robinson, Puka Nacua, and Rhamondre Stevenson. Bijan Robinson is the most exciting out of the three, and if he receieves a higher snap share going forward, he could compete for the RB1 overall. Ultimately, then, the outlook is quite positive for Calvin n the Chipmunks despite the tough loss.

Wesley All Stars (Wesley) 125.2
Quattrocento Desperados (Baseballteen9500) 83.7

Summary:
It was a strong win for the Wesley All Stars, although it was made much tougher Monday Night. They started off on a hot note, with D'Andre Swift recovering from a poor Week 1 to score a remarkable 25.6 points. In the same game, T.J. Hockenson scored 22. With this strong start, the Wesley All Stars were in a strong position to win. On Sunday, things went a little less according to plan, as Justin Herbert was the only standout, scoring 22.2 points. Still, this was more than enough to put them in comfortable position with Nick Chubb still to play on Monday. Then, Nick Chubb suffered a horrific, automatic season ending injury on Monday night. This puts the Wesley All Stars in a rough spot, especially since Jerome Ford is on another roster. Luckily for them, D'Andre Swift may be emerging as at least an RB2, which if true would soften the blow. Still, without Chubb, the team may struggle, and they may look to external replacement options. It was a rough week for the Desperados injury-wise, as Austin Ekeler missed the game with an injury. Also, Christian Watson did not play, but the Desperados left him in their lineup. With these injuries, the Desperados were playing from behind. Also, David Montgomery suffered a quad injury that may cause him to miss multiple weeks, so the injury bug has struck the Desperados. Deebo Samuel was the only standout performer, although it is good for the Desperados to get him going. Overall, the story for the Desperados will be Austin Ekeler's health going forward, as they lack RB depth.

Atomic Pickles (AgentP) 144.24
Mahomes on the Range (Lancer) 120.8

Summary:
Bouncebacks were the theme of the week for the Pickles. First, Daniel Jones bounced back from a brutal first half to score over 30 in the second half, a remarkable turnaround. Also, Tee Higgins scored 25 after a shocking goose-egg in Week 1. Additionally, CeeDee Lamb and Rachaad White each doubled their point totals from Week 1, and Travis Kelce returned to the Pickles' lineup. While it was a bit of a lucky win for the Pickles in Week 1, this week's win was anything but lucky. Travis Etienne was the only major letdown, but this was mainly due to a poor gamescript. As it stands, the Pickles are one of the few undefeated teams remaining, and they could have one of the highest potentials in the league, although their bench depth could use some improvement. For Mahomes on the Range, it was an unlucky loss after a dominant Week 1 win. Keenan Allen proved many offseason doubters wrong with a 27-point outing, and Garrett Wilson was also solid despite losing Aaron Rodgers. Patrick Mahomes also bounced back after a poor Week 1 by his standards, and having Travis Kelce available should make him much more valuable. However, Brandon Aiyuk was a disappointment after his incredible Week 1 outing. Additionally, losing Aaron Jones to injury hurt the team in a major way, as they had to rely on Chuba Hubbard as their RB2. If Jones's injury is long-term, Mahomes on the Range will have a major RB issue. Even still, they are one of the better teams in the league thus far.

Standings:
Alvin Lockhart Division
Detroit Phantoms 2-0
Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value 2-0
North Pole Narwhals 1-1
iPump Plastic 1-1
Team Griffith 0-2
One Man Revolution 0-2

Gilgamesh Star Division
Atomic Pickles 2-0
Mahomes on the Range 1-1
Wesley All Stars 1-1
Calvin n the Chipmunks 1-1
Teiyo Tomozawas 1-1
Quattrocento Desperados 0-2

Power Rankings (Based on Total Points Scored):
1. Detroit Phantoms (286)
2. Mahomes on the Range (268.94)
3. North Pole Narwhals (232.5)
4. Atomic Pickles (228.1)
5. Wesley All Stars (227.96)
6. Calvin n the Chipmunks (220.48)
7. iPump Plastic (214.22)
8. Team Griffith (209.9)
9. Quattrocento Desperados (200.46)
10. One Man Revolution (189.32)
11. Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (185.36)
12. Teiyo Tomozawas (182.6)

Best of luck in Week 3!

MLBPPWORLD FANTASY WEEK 3 RECAP

Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (Dishnet34) 135.3
One Man Revolution (GoTwins24) 128.68

Summary:
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) 139.14
North Pole Narwhals (AnthonyP) 140.66

Summary:
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) 130.88
Team Griffith (jag123jg) 108.92

Summary:
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) 113.8
Quattrocento Desperados (BaseballTeen9500) 100.34

Summary:
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) 138.04
Teiyo Tomozawas (MUFFINZ) 125.68

Summary:
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) 126.4
Atomic Pickles (AgentP) 71.68

Summary:
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 Division
Jahmyr 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 Division
Mahomes 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!