Power Rankings: Week 2

Fantasy is back! And isn't it just grand? The opening weekend of the LOC was a terrific one. We had 2 games that came down to less than 10 points, a team going over 140 points, and a rookie coach beat a seasoned veteran for their first ever win in the LOC (not a bad debue). But now we turn to week 2 and the power rankings. Even though we have tape on all the teams now, we're still in a state of flux as far as ranking teams goes. However, there were some notable things that happened which have affected the following.

Power Rankings

1. Bear Necessities, 1-0 (5): In case you didn't guess, this was the team that went over 140. Just a great week. Jumping up from 5th, as I said last week Bear Necessities looks strong all over. It's a stable group of steady contributors that all fired in week 1. While this obviously won't happen every week, it's encouraging to see for the months ahead. Some bench options look viable too, and we all expect Coach Stubbs Sr. to add a waiver gem here or there. This could be the team to beat.

2. Tom's Tyrants, 1-0 (2): The game looked touch and go for much of Sunday, but in the end the result was never in doubt. Now, you're probably thinking "Luck accounted for over a third of this teams points, how are they 2nd"?. Well, I'll tell you. Luck had a great week, but his floor is probably still about half of what he did. The rest of the roster had a pretty mediocre week by all accounts, and I expect that to change, levelling out to strong weekly totals. 

3. The Dream Team, 0-1 (3): The only team to go over 100 and still lose, it was a tough week for Coach Nathwani. But good weeks will be here to stay. Though 2 players accounted for over half this teams points, I expect that to level out somewhat, and they'll have consistently good weeks. I have concerns about Bryant and the flex, but I think they've also got capable options on the bench. 

4. The Bunch, 1-0 (11): A big mover here, and I'm happy to admit when I'm wrong. Coach Nunn had the second highest side in week 1, and they looked terrific. Their team all had good-not-great weeks and still put up a great total. They lost Allen, which obviously hurts, but I think Willie Snead can pick up the slack to some degree. They'll have some down weeks, but (especially when they get Brady back), they should also have some great ones.

5. IKNAN, 0-1 (1): Our first faller here, and it was a frustrating week for Coach Sherwood. The QB underperformed, and their TE were abysmal, which were largely the reason for the loss. Yet they still put up a good score. I think this roster is really talented, and I can't see them dropping below what they posted this week very often. That being said, I'm not as keen on their upside as I was a week before.

6. Burdettinators, 1-0 (6): Burdettinators cling onto the 6th spot this week. Their QB and TE were woeful, and two of their star players didn't do much. Despite all that, they just brought home the win in a lower scoring affair. This might end up being a middling team for the length of the season, but I have no doubt they'll have some great weeks along the way.

7. Gridiron Gang, 1-0 (7): In classic Coach Stubbs Jr. style, they nearly lost a game by releasing a high scoring D 30 minutes before game time. They managed to outlast their opponent in another lower scoring affair, but I feel better weeks are ahead. Special teams were the achilles heel of this team last week, as were a lack of TDs. They've got options on the bench, and some starters will be better, so they should be in for some good weeks.

8. Forge Flyers, 0-1 (8): Unfortunately, the tough times continued for Coach Leach. They had a couple of bright spots in week 1, but a lot of players did not perform. I don't think that happens again (seriously, 7 of 9 players just had a real bad week), but I do have concerns about this team. AP might struggle without a competent QB, and the Titans offence could limit Murray. But I think the other players rebound for this coach in a big way.

9. Cash4Gould, 1-0 (10): Congrats to Coach Gardner on having the highest win percentage of all LOC Coaches, a perfect 100% at 1-0. They've made progress in dispelling my worries as well. Langford and Elliot look like a decent RB duo, while the WRs look strong. I think this team could struggle some weeks (mainly during byes, the bench is still a glaring weakness), but they should be able to get some wins this year.

10. The Tuckfards, 0-1 (12): Despite the loss, I like what I saw from the team. A team that raised a lot of eyebrows in the draft, the roster came together (sans their first pick). I'm still not sold on this teams season long potential, but let's give Coach Merritt some credit here, he always does manage to cobble together great weeks against the odds. This looks like your typical Tuckfards roster.

11. Patistan, 0-1 (4): A tough loss to take for up-and-comer Coach Allen, and their 1st pick will draw much of the ire. This team was carried by Winston last week (which may be a strategy going forward). Look, it was a bad week, but I think they'll rebound. I know they've made a big drop here, but that's because I need to see what Coach Allen does next. I have all the confidence that Patistan can rebound. 

12. ADRZ, 0-1 (9): The current champ had a rough week 1, but don't fret there is hope...sort of. I have huge concerns about the RBs. Freeman looks to be in a committee, and Bernard is going to be volatile. The QB will have better weeks, and I think the WRs should be counted on for decent weeks between them. The roster has a lot of potential, so don't be surprised if they move up the rankings in the coming weeks.