Ridin' The Waiver
2025 Season
Power Rankings
Week 17 • Updated Jan 15, 3:04am
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.
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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.
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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.
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Concerns
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.