Ridin' The Waiver
2025 Season
Power Rankings
Week 16 • Updated Dec 30, 4:30am
Catching fire at exactly the right time with a hot streak that has them surging up the standings. After a 11-5 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
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 #6 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
Concerns
Sitting at 8-8 despite consistently strong performances that deserve better. With 3 unlucky losses where they scored above average but still lost, this team has been on the wrong end of some painful matchups. The underlying fundamentals are solid - the record is misleading.
Strengths
Sitting in the middle of the pack with a 9-7 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
Concerns
Living dangerously with a 11-5 record that's been inflated by 4 lucky wins where they snuck by despite underwhelming scoring. The wins are nice, but this team is winning games they probably shouldn't, and that luck won't last forever. Tougher opponents are coming, and the underlying metrics suggest trouble ahead.
Strengths
Concerns
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
Concerns
Stuck at 7-9 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
Concerns
Building momentum recently after an inconsistent start that had their 6-10 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
Concerns
Currently at 6-10 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
Concerns
Currently at 6-10 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
Concerns
Currently at 5-11 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
Concerns
Currently at 5-11 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.