Ridin' The Waiver

2026 Season

Week 5
Last scored: Week 4

Power Rankings

Week 4 • Updated Oct 12, 11:21am

1
Score
75.0/100
Draft
C
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JonnyWarren22
JonnyWarren22
3-1 129.1 PPG W-W-L
Talent
66
Record
75
Momentum
67
Scoring
66
Consistency
99
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
50
Start/Sit
90%

All but locked into the playoffs with a 100% chance to make it and a 84% shot at a first-round bye. This team has done the heavy lifting and now controls their own destiny. They're not just making the playoffs - they're positioning themselves for a deep run.

Strengths

🏋️ George Pickens is a genuine workhorse - 83% of his team's snaps
🍽️ Aaron Jones draws NO, who have given up more to RBs than all but none teams
💪 The best QB room in the league
🔥 Elite scoring (129.1 PPG)
📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week
⭐ 84% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)

Concerns

Breece Hall 📉 Reach: Breece Hall in the 3rd round, 10 spots earlier than he's ranked
🏥 Jordan Mason is on injured reserve after thumb surgery (and 2 more unavailable)
🎯 Davante Adams has caught 14 of 28 balls thrown at him
🧱 George Pickens draws TB, the 6th-stingiest defence against WRs this season
🕳️ Weakest at WR (8th of 12 in the league)
👋 3 starters on bye in week 7 - Cam Little, Josh Allen and Parker Washington
❌ Poor lineup decisions (89.7%)
2
Score
69.5/100
Draft
C
3
danr2049
danr2049
3-1 120.2 PPG W-W-W
Talent
50
Record
75
Momentum
100
Scoring
58
Consistency
60
Playoffs
87%
Schedule
45
Start/Sit
92%

Off to a strong start with 87% playoff odds. This early in the season, they've built a great foundation. Keep this up and the playoffs are all but guaranteed.

Strengths

🏋️ Tyler Warren is a genuine workhorse - 90% of his team's snaps
💪 The best RB room in the league
⚡ Strong offense (120.2 PPG)
📈 3-game winning streak
✓ Strong playoff position (87%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (91.8%)

Concerns

Ashton Jeanty 📉 Reach: Ashton Jeanty in the 1st round, 13 spots earlier than he's ranked
🏥 Jadarian Price is on injured reserve with a chest injury (and 2 more unavailable)
👀 Jadarian Price is starting on 34% of his team's snaps
🧱 Deebo Samuel draws SEA, the 3rd-stingiest defence against WRs this season
🕳️ Weakest at WR (10th of 12 in the league)
3
Score
68.3/100
Draft
B
1
OBRightKanobi
OBRightKanobi
3-1 118.8 PPG L-W-W
Talent
61
Record
75
Momentum
67
Scoring
56
Consistency
70
Playoffs
87%
Schedule
43
Start/Sit
89%

Off to a strong start with 87% playoff odds. This early in the season, they've built a great foundation. Keep this up and the playoffs are all but guaranteed.

Strengths

Luther Burden 📈 Value: Luther Burden in the 6th round, 19 spots later than he's ranked
Brock Purdy 📈 Value: Brock Purdy in the 12th round, 42 spots later than he's ranked
🚀 Brock Purdy is at a 135.1 passer rating - 68% completions at 10.2 yards an attempt
🍽️ Kyle Monangai draws GB, who have given up more to RBs than all but one teams
💪 The best WR room in the league
⚡ Strong offense (118.8 PPG)
📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
✓ Reliable scoring
✓ Strong playoff position (87%)
🏆 Draft grade B - their picks beat the consensus board

Concerns

Kyren Williams 📉 Reach: Kyren Williams in the 2nd round, 14 spots earlier than he's ranked
🏥 De'Von Achane is on injured reserve after ACL surgery, still holding an active roster spot (and 2 more unavailable)
🎲 Alvin Kamara has taken 59% of his points from the end zone, and without them is only the 34th RB in the league
🧱 Alvin Kamara draws MIN, the 1st-stingiest defence against RBs this season
🕳️ Weakest at TE (11th of 12 in the league)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (89.0%)
4
Score
63.1/100
Draft
D
2
chenry3
chenry3
3-1 116.8 PPG W-W-W
Talent
57
Record
75
Momentum
100
Scoring
54
Consistency
3
Playoffs
76%
Schedule
43
Start/Sit
86%

In a strong playoff position with 76% odds and in firm control of their destiny. They've set themselves up nicely this early in the season. With 10 games left, keep up the good work and the postseason is theirs.

Strengths

🏋️ Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a genuine workhorse - 82% of his team's snaps
🍽️ Michael Wilson draws DET, who have given up more to WRs than all but one teams
💪 Strongest at WR (3rd of 12 in the league)
📈 3-game winning streak
✓ Strong playoff position (76%)

Concerns

Jeremiyah Love 📉 Reach: Jeremiyah Love in the 2nd round, 19 spots earlier than he's ranked
Matthew Stafford 📉 Reach: Matthew Stafford in the 7th round, 33 spots earlier than he's ranked
🏥 Jordyn Tyson is on injured reserve with a hamstring strain (and one more unavailable)
🎯 Michael Wilson has caught 7 of 13 balls thrown at him
🧱 James Cook draws LAR, the 2nd-stingiest defence against RBs this season
🕳️ Weakest at QB (10th of 12 in the league)
📊 Very inconsistent scoring
❌ Poor lineup decisions (85.8%)
⚠️ Draft grade D - their picks cost more than the board says they are worth
5
Score
62.6/100
Draft
D
3
ryanvhill
ryanvhill
3-1 129.9 PPG W-W-L
Talent
48
Record
75
Momentum
67
Scoring
67
Consistency
0
Playoffs
97%
Schedule
48
Start/Sit
91%

All but locked into the playoffs with a 97% chance to make it and a 59% shot at a first-round bye. This team has done the heavy lifting and now controls their own destiny. They're not just making the playoffs - they're positioning themselves for a deep run.

Strengths

🚀 Jaxson Dart is at a 134.2 passer rating - 79% completions at 7.9 yards an attempt
🍽️ Jaxson Dart draws WAS, who have given up more to QBs than all but two teams
💪 The best defense room in the league
🔥 Elite scoring (129.9 PPG)
📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
⭐ 59% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (91.0%)

Concerns

David Montgomery 📉 Reach: David Montgomery in the 3rd round, 21 spots earlier than he's ranked
Omarion Hampton 📉 Reach: Omarion Hampton in the 1st round, 10 spots earlier than he's ranked
🏥 Jaxson Dart is on injured reserve after MENISCUS surgery (and 3 more unavailable)
🧱 Tee Higgins draws MIA, the 2nd-stingiest defence against WRs this season
🕳️ The thinnest kicker room in the league
👋 3 starters on bye in week 7 - Dalton Kincaid, Jayden Daniels and Omarion Hampton
📊 Very inconsistent scoring
⚠️ Draft grade D - their picks cost more than the board says they are worth
6
Score
55.0/100
Draft
D
1
aaronhill
aaronhill
2-2 116.4 PPG L-L-W
Talent
57
Record
50
Momentum
33
Scoring
54
Consistency
53
Playoffs
64%
Schedule
51
Start/Sit
89%

Right in the playoff mix at 64% odds, but recent performances suggest they need to tighten things up. They're in a tight race with 2 other teams. The good news? There's still plenty of time to course correct and get back on track. 10 games left to prove they belong.

Strengths

🏋️ Braelon Allen is a genuine workhorse - 94% of his team's snaps
🍽️ Brandon Aubrey draws TB, who have given up more to Ks than all but none teams
💪 Strongest at defense (2nd of 12 in the league)

Concerns

Josh Jacobs 📉 Reach: Josh Jacobs in the 2nd round, 132 spots earlier than he's ranked
🏥 Jonathon Brooks is on injured reserve after abdomen surgery (and 2 more unavailable)
🎯 Matthew Golden has caught 3 of 7 balls thrown at him
🧱 Mike Evans draws SEA, the 3rd-stingiest defence against WRs this season
🕳️ Weakest at RB (11th of 12 in the league)
👋 3 starters on bye in week 11 - Matthew Golden, Puka Nacua and Rhamondre Stevenson
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
❌ Poor lineup decisions (88.7%)
⚠️ Draft grade D - their picks cost more than the board says they are worth
7
Score
54.4/100
Draft
C
4
denty425
denty425
2-2 109.6 PPG W-W-L
Talent
45
Record
50
Momentum
67
Scoring
47
Consistency
72
Playoffs
18%
Schedule
48
Start/Sit
86%

Playoff odds aren't great at 18%, but recent strong performances show this team is finding their groove. This early, there's still time to make a run if they keep this momentum going. With 10 games left, stranger things have happened.

Strengths

🏋️ Drake London is a genuine workhorse - 85% of his team's snaps
🍽️ Carnell Tate draws HOU, who have given up more to WRs than all but none teams
💪 Strongest at kicker (3rd of 12 in the league)
📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
✓ Reliable scoring

Concerns

🏥 Zach Charbonnet is on the physically-unable-to-perform list after ACL surgery (and one more unavailable)
👀 J.K. Dobbins is starting on 39% of his team's snaps
🧱 Jahmyr Gibbs draws ARI, the 4th-stingiest defence against RBs this season
🕳️ The thinnest QB room in the league
👋 3 starters on bye in week 6 - Evan McPherson, Jahmyr Gibbs and Kyler Murray
⚠️ Slim playoff chances (18%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (86.5%)
8
Score
51.7/100
Draft
C
1
iammclargehuge
iammclargehuge
2-2 98.3 PPG W-L-W
Talent
34
Record
50
Momentum
67
Scoring
36
Consistency
90
Playoffs
1%
Schedule
43
Start/Sit
92%

Sitting in the middle of the pack with a 2-2 record, but recent performances show this team is figuring things out and trending upward. There's plenty of season left, and if they keep this momentum going, they could make noise down the stretch. The playoff door is still wide open.

Strengths

A.J. Brown 📈 Value: A.J. Brown in the 2nd round, 8 spots later than he's ranked
🏋️ Jameson Williams is a genuine workhorse - 90% of his team's snaps
🍽️ Jameson Williams draws ARI, who have given up more to WRs than all but three teams
💪 The best TE room in the league
📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (92.3%)

Concerns

🏥 A.J. Brown is on injured reserve with an ankle sprain (and one more unavailable)
👀 Blake Corum is starting on 27% of his team's snaps
🧱 Brock Bowers draws NE, the 1st-stingiest defence against TEs this season
🕳️ Weakest at WR (11th of 12 in the league)
👋 3 starters on bye in week 11 - Blake Corum, Quinshon Judkins and Sam Darnold
🍀 Multiple wins with below-average scoring
❄️ Below-average scoring
🔮 Playoff hopes hanging by a thread (<5%)
9
Score
46.6/100
Draft
C
2
colglj
colglj
1-3 118.4 PPG L-L-W
Talent
57
Record
25
Momentum
33
Scoring
56
Consistency
33
Playoffs
40%
Schedule
62
Start/Sit
89%

Struggling with a 1-3 record that's actually even worse than it should be given their performance. This team isn't good, but they've also been genuinely unlucky on top of their struggles. Sometimes the fantasy gods just aren't on your side, and this is one of those seasons.

Strengths

🏋️ Trey McBride is a genuine workhorse - 89% of his team's snaps
🍽️ Trey McBride draws DET, who have given up more to TEs than all but none teams
💪 Strongest at WR (2nd of 12 in the league)
⚡ Strong offense (118.4 PPG)

Concerns

Chuba Hubbard 📉 Reach: Chuba Hubbard in the 6th round, 27 spots earlier than he's ranked
Bucky Irving 📉 Reach: Bucky Irving in the 4th round, 15 spots earlier than he's ranked
💣 Drake Maye is giving it away 2.3 times a game - 6 interceptions and one fumble lost, of 2 put on the floor
🧱 CeeDee Lamb draws TB, the 6th-stingiest defence against WRs this season
🕳️ Weakest at kicker (10th of 12 in the league)
📊 Very inconsistent scoring
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
❌ Poor lineup decisions (88.6%)
10
Score
42.6/100
Draft
B
2
bcdub49
bcdub49
1-3 111.4 PPG L-L-L
Talent
65
Record
25
Momentum
0
Scoring
49
Consistency
43
Playoffs
14%
Schedule
58
Start/Sit
90%

Playoff odds aren't looking great at 14%, even this early, after a brutal run of bad luck. This team has suffered 2 genuinely unlucky losses where they scored well but lost anyway. The good news? With 10 games remaining, there's still plenty of time to turn this ship around if the luck evens out.

Strengths

Trevor Lawrence 📈 Value: Trevor Lawrence in the 9th round, 27 spots later than he's ranked
🚀 Jared Goff is at a 122.5 passer rating - 78% completions at 8.4 yards an attempt
🍽️ Chase Brown draws MIA, who have given up more to RBs than all but four teams
💪 The best kicker room in the league
💎 Record worse than scoring suggests
🏆 Draft grade B - their picks beat the consensus board

Concerns

TreVeyon Henderson 📉 Reach: TreVeyon Henderson in the 5th round, 22 spots earlier than he's ranked
🏥 TreVeyon Henderson is out with an ankle injury
👀 TreVeyon Henderson is starting on 37% of his team's snaps
🧱 Tucker Kraft draws CHI, the 2nd-stingiest defence against TEs this season
🕳️ The thinnest defense room in the league
📊 Inconsistent scoring
📉 3-game losing streak
⚠️ Slim playoff chances (14%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (89.9%)
11
Score
37.9/100
Draft
C
1
PtownWarren
PtownWarren
1-3 111.5 PPG L-L-L
Talent
49
Record
25
Momentum
0
Scoring
49
Consistency
19
Playoffs
17%
Schedule
58
Start/Sit
89%

On life support with just 17% playoff odds - this team needs a miracle. The math says they're almost done, but the season isn't over yet. With so many teams ahead of them, the path to playoffs is nearly impossible. With 10 games left, they're playing for pride and spoiler duty at this point.

Strengths

🏋️ Sam LaPorta is a genuine workhorse - 87% of his team's snaps
🍽️ Sam LaPorta draws ARI, who have given up more to TEs than all but three teams
💪 Strongest at defense (3rd of 12 in the league)

Concerns

🏥 Travis Etienne is on injured reserve with a hamstring strain (and one more unavailable)
💣 Bo Nix is giving it away twice a game - one interception and one fumble lost, of 3 put on the floor
🧱 Travis Etienne draws MIN, the 1st-stingiest defence against RBs this season
🕳️ Weakest at WR (9th of 12 in the league)
📊 Very inconsistent scoring
📉 3-game losing streak
⚠️ Slim playoff chances (17%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (89.1%)
12
Score
22.7/100
Draft
D
-
khoa4101
khoa4101
0-4 69.7 PPG L-L-L
Talent
9
Record
0
Momentum
0
Scoring
8
Consistency
100
Playoffs
0%
Schedule
50
Start/Sit
74%

Near the bottom of the standings with a disappointing 0-4 record that has them facing an uphill battle. This team needs to find answers quickly if they want to salvage their season. Every week matters now, and the margin for error is completely gone.

Strengths

🚀 Lamar Jackson is at a 119.6 passer rating - 71% completions at 10.1 yards an attempt
🍽️ Jake Ferguson draws TB, who have given up more to TEs than all but five teams
💪 Strongest at QB (3rd of 12 in the league)
🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week

Concerns

Kyle Pitts 📉 Reach: Kyle Pitts in the 5th round, 30 spots earlier than he's ranked
Saquon Barkley 📉 Reach: Saquon Barkley in the 1st round, 11 spots earlier than he's ranked
🏥 Lamar Jackson is out with an ankle sprain (and one more unavailable)
🎯 Terry McLaurin has caught 4 of 13 balls thrown at him
🧱 Saquon Barkley draws JAX, the 6th-stingiest defence against RBs this season
🕳️ The thinnest WR room in the league
❄️ Below-average scoring
📉 4-game losing streak
❌ Eliminated from playoff contention
❌ Poor lineup decisions (73.8%)
⚠️ Draft grade D - their picks cost more than the board says they are worth