Ridin' The Waiver

2025 Season

Week 17
Last scored: Week 17

Power Rankings

Week 12 • Updated Dec 9, 5:54am

1
Score
76.7/100
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iammclargehuge
iammclargehuge
9-3 125.3 PPG W-W-W
Record
75
Momentum
100
Scoring
75
Consistency
25
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
35
Start/Sit
94%

All but locked into the playoffs with a 100% chance to make it and a 83% 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 #2 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

🔥 Elite scoring (125.3 PPG)
📈 3-game winning streak
✅ Clinched playoff spot
⭐ 83% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (94.0%)

Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
2
Score
76.0/100
2
bcdub49
bcdub49
8-4 114.7 PPG W-W-W
Record
67
Momentum
100
Scoring
58
Consistency
74
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
38
Start/Sit
93%

Catching fire at exactly the right time with a hot streak that has them surging up the standings. After a 8-4 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

📈 3-game winning streak
✓ Reliable scoring
✅ Clinched playoff spot
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (93.2%)
3
Score
70.2/100
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aaronhill
aaronhill
9-3 113.1 PPG W-L-L
Record
75
Momentum
33
Scoring
55
Consistency
73
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
28
Start/Sit
93%

In the hunt for a first-round bye with 42% odds, sitting at 9-3. This team is right in the thick of the bye week race. The battle with the #4 team for playoff positioning is heating up - these next few games could determine who gets the week off. Win and they move closer to that coveted bye. Slip up and it could slip away.

Strengths

✓ Reliable scoring
✅ Clinched playoff spot
🌟 42% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (93.1%)

Concerns

🍀 Multiple wins with below-average scoring
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
4
Score
69.7/100
2
OBRightKanobi
OBRightKanobi
9-3 117.3 PPG L-W-L
Record
75
Momentum
33
Scoring
62
Consistency
55
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
28
Start/Sit
93%

Sitting at 9-3 and looking to move up in the standings. They're within striking distance of iammclargehuge and bcdub49 - the playoff seeding is still very much in flux. They'll need to find more consistent scoring to make the leap.

Strengths

⚡ Strong offense (117.3 PPG)
✅ Clinched playoff spot
⭐ 67% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (92.8%)

Concerns

🍀 3 of 9 wins came while scoring below average
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
5
Score
62.5/100
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danr2049
danr2049
6-6 106.2 PPG W-W-L
Record
50
Momentum
67
Scoring
44
Consistency
100
Playoffs
67%
Schedule
48
Start/Sit
90%

Right in the thick of a 5-way battle for playoff positioning at 6-6. Locked in a tight race with colglj and denty425 for better playoff positioning. They need to finish strong to lock in a better seed.

Strengths

📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week
🎯 Can clinch playoff spot this week!

Concerns

❌ Poor lineup decisions (89.8%)
6
Score
56.4/100
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colglj
colglj
6-6 101.8 PPG W-W-L
Record
50
Momentum
67
Scoring
36
Consistency
86
Playoffs
48%
Schedule
45
Start/Sit
93%

Right in the thick of a 5-way battle for playoff positioning at 6-6. Locked in a tight race with danr2049 and denty425 for better playoff positioning. They need to finish strong to lock in a better seed.

Strengths

📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week
🎯 Can clinch playoff spot this week!
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (93.1%)

Concerns

🍀 Multiple wins with below-average scoring
7
Score
54.1/100
2
denty425
denty425
5-7 117.0 PPG L-L-W
Record
42
Momentum
33
Scoring
62
Consistency
37
Playoffs
58%
Schedule
73
Start/Sit
92%

Right in the thick of a 6-way battle for playoff positioning at 5-7. Locked in a tight race with danr2049 and colglj for better playoff positioning. They need to finish strong to lock in a better seed.

Strengths

⚡ Strong offense (117.0 PPG)
💪 Strong despite tough past schedule
💎 Multiple losses despite strong scoring - due for wins
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (91.7%)

Concerns

📊 Inconsistent scoring
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
⚠️ Two losses from playoff elimination
8
Score
53.7/100
1
PtownWarren
PtownWarren
5-7 110.1 PPG W-L-W
Record
42
Momentum
67
Scoring
50
Consistency
96
Playoffs
18%
Schedule
59
Start/Sit
93%

Right in the thick of a 6-way battle for playoff positioning at 5-7. Locked in a tight race with danr2049 and colglj for better playoff positioning. They need to finish strong to lock in a better seed.

Strengths

📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week
💎 Multiple losses despite strong scoring - due for wins
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (93.5%)

Concerns

⚠️ Two losses from playoff elimination
⚠️ Slim playoff chances (18%)
9
Score
41.1/100
1
ryanvhill
ryanvhill
5-7 102.6 PPG L-W-L
Record
42
Momentum
33
Scoring
38
Consistency
60
Playoffs
8%
Schedule
50
Start/Sit
86%

Stuck at 5-7 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

✓ Reliable scoring

Concerns

📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
⚠️ Two losses from playoff elimination
⚠️ Slim playoff chances (8%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (85.6%)
10
Score
38.7/100
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chenry3
chenry3
4-8 110.4 PPG L-L-W
Record
33
Momentum
33
Scoring
51
Consistency
31
Playoffs
2%
Schedule
68
Start/Sit
88%

Currently at 4-8 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

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Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
🚨 Could be eliminated from playoffs this week!
🔮 Playoff hopes hanging by a thread (<5%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (88.3%)
11
Score
31.3/100
1
JonnyWarren22
JonnyWarren22
3-9 104.7 PPG L-L-W
Record
25
Momentum
33
Scoring
41
Consistency
0
Playoffs
0%
Schedule
72
Start/Sit
89%

Struggling with a 3-9 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

💪 Strong despite tough past schedule
💎 Multiple losses despite strong scoring - due for wins

Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
❌ Eliminated from playoff contention
❌ Poor lineup decisions (88.5%)
12
Score
28.6/100
1
khoa4101
khoa4101
3-9 97.1 PPG L-L-L
Record
25
Momentum
0
Scoring
28
Consistency
41
Playoffs
0%
Schedule
53
Start/Sit
89%

Near the bottom of the standings with a disappointing 3-9 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

📊 Inconsistent scoring
❄️ Below-average scoring
📉 3-game losing streak
❌ Eliminated from playoff contention
❌ Poor lineup decisions (89.0%)