MLBPPWORLD FANTASY WEEK 9 RECAPOne Man Revolution (GoTwins24)
144.86Mahomes on the Range (Lancer)
75.7Summary:After a tough luck loss last week, One Man Revolution was far luckier this week. Heading into the week, they were quite concerned about their RB2 situation, as bye weeks and injuries forced them to start Keontay Ingram. Ingram was as bad as expected, scoring less than a point, but the rest of the team picked up the slack. Rachaad White has been one of the best fantasy performers in the past few weeks, and this week he scored over 25. Dak Prescott has also looked strong recently, scoring 28 this week. This also benefitted TE Jake Ferguson, who scored a season-best 18.6. The Chargers' defense was a strong streaming play as they scored an incredible 29 points, backed by a punt return TD. Ultimately, the question for One Man Revolution going forward is at WR. Tee Higgins may be providing an answer for them, as he scored 15 points on 8 catches for over 100 yards. DJ Moore and Chris Olave have been extremely frustrating at points, and getting them going will be a point of emphasis for One Man Revolution. If they can win next week, they may be in a good spot with Kyren Williams and De'Von Achane nearing returns from injury. For Mahomes on the Range, it was a rough defeat. Patrick Mahomes started off with a strong touchdown drive early Sunday but soon cooled off, finishing with just 15. The last two weeks have been incredibly disappointing for Mahomes as he has scored just 20 in those two weeks. Hopefully for Mahomes on the Range, the bye week will be a needed refresher for Mahomes. In more positive news, Aaron Jones scored 15 in a feature role after head coach Matt LaFleur promised to "unleash" him. Aside from Jones, though, the rest of the team was extremely underwhelming. Garrett Wilson and Keenan Allen were average, combining for just 20. Everyone else was quite poor, and the most concerning performance came from James Cook, who scored just 5 points as his role continues to diminish. Mahomes on the Range will need Cook's workload to return to its' midseason level, but that may be difficult with Leonard Fournette entering the picture. With the loss, Mahomes on the Range is in a tough spot, especially with Mahomes' bye week coming up, but they can still rebound.
North Pole Narwhals (AnthonyP)
85.32Calvin n the Chipmunks (PhilliesFan134)
74.68Summary:The North Pole Narwhals improved to 4-5 with a crucial, albeit a bit lucky, season-saving win. Derrick Henry, who struggled to begin the season, has improved as of late, and scored 17 this week. Aside from Henry, though, everyone else was quite forgettable. Odell Beckham was a pleasant surprise, though, as he scored 12, by far his best game of the year. Tua Tagovailoa was also okay in a tough matchup, although he definitely could have done better than 12 points. Alvin Kamara underwhelmed with decreased usage, scoring just 9. Ultimately, the WR position is a major red flag for the Narwhals, as Davante Adams has been horrific since his Sunday Night Miracle in Week 3. Nothing seems to be helping Adams in Vegas, and he is pushing being benchable at this point. Jaylen Waddle has also struggled this year, and Miami's offensive woes as of late have not helped him. In more positive news, James Conner seems poised to return from injury soon. He was a major part of the Narwhals' early success, and Kyler Murray's return may immensely benefit Conner. Still, the Narwhals will be pressed to distinguish themselves in a crowded field of 4-5 teams. It has been a brutal five-game losing streak for Calvin n the Chipmunks, who cannot seem to catch a break. Had they started Rhamondre Stevenson at flex, they would have won this week, but they instead lost by 11. Losing Anthony Richardson and Justin Fields was a devastating blow, as their QB fill-ins have not performed well. This week, Will Levis scored just 8. Also, Bijan Robinson has been incredibly frustrating, as he scored under 5 this week. Robinson's value seems to be dependent upon Arthur Smith's firing. Zack Moss also appears to be on the verge of irrelevancy as Jonathan Taylor's workload increases, and Puka Nacua has been harmed by Matthew Stafford's injury. The only bright spot has been Dalton Kincaid, who is emerging as a top 5-7 TE option. But at 3-6, it is going to be tough for Kincaid's breakout to lead his team to the playoffs.
iPump Plastic (iPumpPlastic)
139.08Wesley All Stars (Wesley)
74.74Summary:In 2021, iPump Plastic won the title in their inaugural season. Now, they appear to be the league's best team once again. Their Jalen Hurts-AJ Brown stack is unstoppable, as the pair combined for nearly 50 points, which is essentially a week-to-week guarantee at this point. TE was once a weakness for them, but Dalton Schultz was a strong option with over 20 this week. Also, Deshaun Watson's return has benefitted Amari Cooper, as Cooper scored over 20 this week. Jerome Ford also benefitted, scoring 10. Tyreek Hill is usually the team's MVP, but he was underwhelming in a tough matchup. But his team picked up the slack, scoring nearly 140. D'Onta Foreman was also a solid waiver pick-up, and although he scored under 10, he should still maintain an increased role. Aside from RB, it is hard to point out a weakness in this roster, which has to be considered one of, if not the title favorite up to this point. For Wesley All Stars, it was an ugly loss. Michael Pittman and TJ Hockenson were the only ones to score in double figures, and they still only scored just 10. Justin Herbert was a major letdown, scoring just 7, although he did face New York's difficult secondary. Their RB core, usually strong, was poor this week, with D'Andre Swift and Isiah Pacheco somehow combining for just 12. Of the two, Swift is the most concerning, as he has been average at best. This is largely due to much goal line work being taken away by Jalen Hurts, whom the team faced this week. WR was also weak this week, with Chris Godwin, DK Metcalf, and Rashid Shaheed each struggling. At 5-4, Wesley All Stars are still in a good spot recordwise, but they will need many players to step up their play if they are to make a playoff push.
Teiyo Tomozawas (MUFFINZ)
101.18Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (Dishnet34)
93.74Summary:Teiyo Tomozawas secured a major victory to put them right on the edge of playoff contention. Heading into Monday night, they just needed to avoid a clunker from Cameron Dicker, and they did so, as Dicker put up 11. As always, Stefon Diggs was their standout as he scored just about 20 despite Buffalo's loss. But most crucially for the Tomozawas, their RBs appear to be finally improving. This week, Joe Mixon and Najee Harris combined for just about 30 points, which was much better than their usual totals. If they can continue to improve, the Tomozawas will be in a much better spot at RB. Their performances were just enough to offset clunkers from Gabe Davis and Buffalo's defense, who each scored zero. The biggest concern for them is Dallas Goedert's injury, which will cause him to miss an uncertain yet significant period of time. They do not have any backups, so they will need Pat Freiermuth to be healthy soon. Still, the Tomozawas have to be happy with the win, especially since Lamar Jackson scored just 11. For Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value, it has been a rough last four weeks, as they are now 1-3 over that stretch. Joe Burrow and Josh Jacobs started the season slowly, but they are now seeming locks for 20 points. Taysom Hill was also a great play at TE, as he scored 18. However, there were several letdowns for Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value that cost them the win. George Pickens struggled mightily on Thursday, scoring less than a point and expressing frustration with his team. Then, Kenny Walker struggled mightily, scoring just two points. Walker has cooled as of late, but this could be due to some poor games by Seattle. Lastly, Ja'Marr Chase suffered a back injury that will be worth monitoring, and he scored just 6. These performances sunk the team this week, and are causes for concern. But overall, the team is still in a good spot at 6-3.
Detroit Phantoms (DTigers115)
136.88Quattrocento Desperados (Baseballteen9500)
99Summary:It was a convincing win for the Phantoms, who improved to 4-5. After a rough last few weeks, Tank Dell re-emerged to score 26 points, the team's highest total. Aside from Dell, the rest of the team was solid. Diontae Johnson impressed with 18.5 points and his first touchdown since 2021. He appears to have emerged as Kenny Pickett's #1 target, which makes him a good WR2 option. Saquon Barkley and Raheem Mostert also got their jobs done, combining for just under 30. The biggest red flag was Tony Pollard's performance. Pollard scored under 10 and has been demoted to flex. Pollard was drafted as an RB1, but his production has not matched that selection this year. Next week, the team is dealing with some bye weeks, which may make things difficult, so they are expected to be active in the trade market to solve this. It will be a tough road, but they can plausibly make the postseason. The Desperados lost their seventh game, which all but eliminates them. Injuries and bye weeks were costly, as David Montgomery, Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle were each unavailable. Still, Baker Mayfield and Austin Ekeler performed well, each scoring about 20. Adam Thielen took a bit of a step back, but he was locked down by Indy's defense. This also affected Jonathan Mingo, who managed to only score one point. While it is too late for the Desperados to make a playoff run, they can still play spolier to many teams' seasons.
Team Griffith (jag123jg)
124.82Atomic Pickles (AgentP)
113.2Summary:After a miserable 0-4 start, the defending champion is now in a playoff spot and has the best chance of the 5-4/4-5 teams to make it to the postseason. As always, Josh Allen was their anchor, scoring 24.7 points. Cleveland's defense was also a crucial play, as their 24 points made a key difference in the outcome. Cole Kmet has been great with Tyson Bagent, as he scored 20.5 points on two touchdowns. Justin Fields should be returning soon, so it will be interesting to see if Kmet can keep up his production. Jonathan Taylor was the team's biggest X-Factor for a while, and he continues to see an increase in his workload. Cooper Kupp was also an X-Factor, but he has struggled since Matthew Stafford was injured. With Carson Wentz signed, it looks like Stafford will miss some more time, so Kupp's value may take a hit for a bit. Justin Jefferson is also nearing a return, which will almost certainly make the defending champion even scarier, especially considering Joshua Dobbs was not bad at all. With a trio of Kupp-Taylor-Jefferson, plus Josh Allen and Breece Hall, Team Griffith has to be the favorite to secure the fourth seed. For the Pickles, it was a bye-pocalypse, as Jahmyr Gibbs, Travis Etienne, Courtland Sutton, and Javonte Williams were all unavailable. It was a miracle, then, that they even had a slim chance to win. CJ Stroud was the reason for this, as he dropped a remarkable 41 points in one of the best performances by a rookie in recent NFL history. CeeDee Lamb has also been the league's best receiver for the last two weeks, as he scored over 20 once again. Aside from these two, though, the Pickles struggled. Their RBs were poor, combining for just 6 points. The biggest shocker came from Travis Kelce, who scored under 3. Had Kelce scored, say, 15 (a usual number for him), the Pickles would have pulled off a stunning victory. Instead, they fell to 6-3, but they have still most likely secured a postseason appearance.
Standings:Alvin Lockhart DivisioniPump Plastic 7-2
Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value 6-3
Team Griffith 5-4
One Man Revolution 4-5
Detroit Phantoms 4-5
North Pole Narwhals 4-5
Gilgamesh Star DivisionAtomic Pickles 6-3
Wesley All Stars 5-4
Teiyo Tomozawas 4-5
Mahomes on the Range 4-5
Calvin n the Chipmunks 3-6
Quattrocento Desperados 2-7
Power Rankings (Based on Total Points Scored):1. iPump Plastic (1187.28)
2. One Man Revolution (1103.9)
3. Detroit Phantoms (1046.9)
4. Atomic Pickles (1033.5)
5. Team Griffith (1022.52)
6. Jahmyr Gibbs' Positional Value (998.

7. North Pole Narwhals (995.44)
8. Teiyo Tomozawas (988.2)
9. Mahomes on the Range (978.84)
10. Wesley All Stars (950.98)
11. Quattrocento Desperados (921.88)
12. Calvin n the Chipmunks (920.56)
Best of luck in Week 10!