Ridin' The Waiver

2025 Season

Week 17
Last scored: Week 17

Power Rankings

Week 17 • Updated Jan 15, 3:04am

1
Score
78.5/100
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bcdub49
bcdub49
12-5 117.1 PPG W-W-W
Record
71
Momentum
100
Scoring
62
Consistency
73
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
38
Start/Sit
92%

All but locked into the playoffs with a 100% chance to make it and a 100% shot at a first-round bye. This team has done the heavy lifting and now controls their own destiny. They need to stay ahead of the #3 team to keep that bye week in their grasp - every win matters for playoff seeding. They're not just making the playoffs - they're positioning themselves for a deep run.

Strengths

⚡ Strong offense (117.1 PPG)
📈 3-game winning streak
✓ Reliable scoring
⭐ 100% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (92.1%)
2
Score
75.9/100
1
PtownWarren
PtownWarren
9-8 111.1 PPG W-W
Record
53
Momentum
100
Scoring
52
Consistency
100
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
60
Start/Sit
93%

Catching fire at exactly the right time with a hot streak that has them surging up the standings. After a 9-8 start, this team has found their identity and is rolling. The recent performances suggest they're just hitting their peak, and that's terrifying for their opponents.

Strengths

📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
💎 Multiple losses despite strong scoring - due for wins
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (92.9%)
3
Score
70.8/100
1
aaronhill
aaronhill
12-5 113.4 PPG W-W-L
Record
71
Momentum
67
Scoring
56
Consistency
46
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
28
Start/Sit
92%

Near playoff lock with 100% odds and a strong 12-5 record to back it up. This team has done the hard work and is now in position to control their own destiny heading into the postseason. They've earned their spot and aren't giving it up.

Strengths

📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (92.4%)

Concerns

🍀 Multiple wins with below-average scoring
4
Score
69.1/100
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danr2049
danr2049
9-8 108.9 PPG L-W
Record
53
Momentum
50
Scoring
48
Consistency
100
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
48
Start/Sit
88%

Sitting in the middle of the pack with a 9-8 record in what's shaping up to be a tightly contested league. This team is absolutely still in contention - they're not out of anything yet. The next few weeks will determine if they're buyers or sellers.

Strengths

🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)

Concerns

❌ Poor lineup decisions (87.5%)
5
Score
67.2/100
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OBRightKanobi
OBRightKanobi
12-5 115.8 PPG L-W
Record
71
Momentum
50
Scoring
60
Consistency
21
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
28
Start/Sit
91%

All but locked into the playoffs with a 100% chance to make it and a 100% 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

⚡ Strong offense (115.8 PPG)
⭐ 100% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (91.0%)

Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
🍀 4 of 12 wins came while scoring below average
6
Score
59.8/100
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iammclargehuge
iammclargehuge
11-6 116.9 PPG L-L
Record
65
Momentum
0
Scoring
62
Consistency
0
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
42
Start/Sit
91%

The ultimate boom-or-bust team with a 11-6 record that reflects their Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde performances. Some weeks they look absolutely elite with huge scoring, other weeks they completely disappear. This unpredictability makes them dangerous on their good days but impossible to trust consistently.

Strengths

⚡ Strong offense (116.9 PPG)
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (91.1%)

Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
7
Score
42.8/100
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colglj
colglj
7-10 104.3 PPG L-W-L
Record
41
Momentum
33
Scoring
41
Consistency
100
Playoffs
0%
Schedule
42
Start/Sit
89%

Stuck at 7-10 with concerning recent performances that suggest this team is headed in the wrong direction. After a decent start, they're starting to fade at exactly the wrong time. They need to stop the bleeding quickly or risk sliding out of contention entirely.

Strengths

🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week

Concerns

📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
❌ Eliminated from playoff contention
❌ Poor lineup decisions (88.9%)
8
Score
41.1/100
1
ryanvhill
ryanvhill
7-10 104.6 PPG L-W-W
Record
41
Momentum
67
Scoring
41
Consistency
48
Playoffs
0%
Schedule
50
Start/Sit
86%

Building momentum recently after an inconsistent start that had their 7-10 record looking shaky. The recent weeks suggest they've finally figured out their lineup and are putting it together when it matters most. The early-season struggles might be in the rearview mirror.

Strengths

📈 Won 2 of last 3 games

Concerns

❌ Eliminated from playoff contention
❌ Poor lineup decisions (86.1%)
9
Score
39.0/100
1
chenry3
chenry3
6-11 112.5 PPG W-L
Record
35
Momentum
50
Scoring
54
Consistency
21
Playoffs
0%
Schedule
68
Start/Sit
88%

Currently at 6-11 in what's shaping up to be a highly competitive league where any team can win on any given week. This team is still writing their story, and there's plenty of season left to define who they are.

Strengths

💎 Multiple losses despite strong scoring - due for wins

Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
❌ Eliminated from playoff contention
❌ Poor lineup decisions (88.0%)
10
Score
36.2/100
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denty425
denty425
7-10 113.4 PPG L-L
Record
41
Momentum
0
Scoring
56
Consistency
21
Playoffs
0%
Schedule
72
Start/Sit
90%

Stuck at 7-10 with concerning recent performances that suggest this team is headed in the wrong direction. After a decent start, they're starting to fade at exactly the wrong time. They need to stop the bleeding quickly or risk sliding out of contention entirely.

Strengths

💪 Strong despite tough past schedule
💎 Multiple losses despite strong scoring - due for wins
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (90.3%)

Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
❌ Eliminated from playoff contention
11
Score
35.6/100
1
JonnyWarren22
JonnyWarren22
6-11 105.7 PPG L-W
Record
35
Momentum
50
Scoring
43
Consistency
6
Playoffs
0%
Schedule
71
Start/Sit
90%

Currently at 6-11 in what's shaping up to be a highly competitive league where any team can win on any given week. This team is still writing their story, and there's plenty of season left to define who they are.

Strengths

💪 Strong despite tough past schedule
💎 Multiple losses despite strong scoring - due for wins
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (90.3%)

Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
❌ Eliminated from playoff contention
12
Score
29.3/100
1
khoa4101
khoa4101
5-12 94.9 PPG L-L
Record
29
Momentum
0
Scoring
25
Consistency
56
Playoffs
0%
Schedule
52
Start/Sit
87%

Near the bottom of the standings with a disappointing 5-12 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

☕ Even bad teams deserve coffee breaks from criticism

Concerns

❄️ Below-average scoring
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
❌ Eliminated from playoff contention
❌ Poor lineup decisions (87.3%)