Ridin' The Waiver

2025 Season

Week 17
Last scored: Week 17

Power Rankings

Week 6 • Updated Dec 9, 5:54am

1
Score
74.8/100
1
OBRightKanobi
OBRightKanobi
5-1 119.9 PPG L-W-W
Record
83
Momentum
67
Scoring
65
Consistency
65
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
28
Start/Sit
94%

All but locked into the playoffs with a 100% chance to make it and a 65% 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 (119.9 PPG)
📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
✓ Reliable scoring
⭐ 65% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (94.0%)

Concerns

🍀 Record may be inflated by favorable schedule
2
Score
74.5/100
2
colglj
colglj
4-2 111.3 PPG W-W-W
Record
67
Momentum
100
Scoring
51
Consistency
100
Playoffs
86%
Schedule
45
Start/Sit
95%

Catching fire at exactly the right time with a hot streak that has them surging up the standings. After a 4-2 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
🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week
✓ Strong playoff position (86%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (95.0%)

Concerns

🍀 Multiple wins with below-average scoring
3
Score
70.9/100
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aaronhill
aaronhill
5-1 118.2 PPG W-L-W
Record
83
Momentum
67
Scoring
63
Consistency
37
Playoffs
99%
Schedule
28
Start/Sit
93%

In the hunt for a first-round bye with 49% odds, sitting at 5-1. This team is right in the thick of the bye week race. Every game matters for playoff seeding now. Win and they move closer to that coveted bye. Slip up and it could slip away.

Strengths

⚡ Strong offense (118.2 PPG)
📈 Won 2 of last 3 games
🌟 49% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (93.3%)

Concerns

📊 Inconsistent scoring
🍀 Record may be inflated by favorable schedule
4
Score
67.4/100
3
iammclargehuge
iammclargehuge
4-2 126.5 PPG L-W-L
Record
67
Momentum
33
Scoring
76
Consistency
52
Playoffs
100%
Schedule
35
Start/Sit
91%

All but locked into the playoffs with a 100% chance to make it and a 70% 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

🔥 Elite scoring (126.5 PPG)
⭐ 70% chance at first-round bye
🏆 Playoff spot virtually locked (>95%)
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (91.2%)

Concerns

📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
5
Score
61.6/100
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denty425
denty425
3-3 117.4 PPG W-L-L
Record
50
Momentum
33
Scoring
61
Consistency
59
Playoffs
88%
Schedule
73
Start/Sit
95%

Off to a strong start with 88% playoff odds. They've positioned themselves well heading into the second half. Keep this up and the playoffs are all but guaranteed.

Strengths

⚡ Strong offense (117.4 PPG)
✓ Strong playoff position (88%)
💪 Strong despite tough past schedule
💎 Multiple losses despite strong scoring - due for wins
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (94.8%)

Concerns

📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
6
Score
57.9/100
2
danr2049
danr2049
3-3 102.0 PPG W-W-W
Record
50
Momentum
100
Scoring
35
Consistency
87
Playoffs
20%
Schedule
48
Start/Sit
87%

Playoff odds aren't great at 20%, 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 8 games left, stranger things have happened.

Strengths

📈 3-game winning streak
🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week

Concerns

⚠️ Slim playoff chances (20%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (86.7%)
7
Score
48.2/100
3
PtownWarren
PtownWarren
2-4 105.6 PPG L-L-W
Record
33
Momentum
33
Scoring
42
Consistency
93
Playoffs
10%
Schedule
59
Start/Sit
94%

Nearly eliminated at 10% playoff odds after a brutal run of bad luck. This team has suffered 2 genuinely unlucky losses where they scored well but lost anyway. The math for making playoffs is nearly impossible at this point, but at least they can take solace in knowing the football gods weren't on their side. 8 games left to play spoiler and restore some dignity.

Strengths

🎯 Highly consistent week-to-week
💎 Multiple losses despite strong scoring - due for wins
🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (93.8%)

Concerns

📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
⚠️ Slim playoff chances (10%)
8
Score
43.9/100
1
ryanvhill
ryanvhill
2-4 101.1 PPG W-W-L
Record
33
Momentum
67
Scoring
34
Consistency
55
Playoffs
7%
Schedule
50
Start/Sit
82%

Currently at 2-4 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

📈 Won 2 of last 3 games

Concerns

⚠️ Slim playoff chances (7%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (82.4%)
9
Score
43.6/100
2
JonnyWarren22
JonnyWarren22
2-4 108.3 PPG W-L-W
Record
33
Momentum
67
Scoring
46
Consistency
0
Playoffs
28%
Schedule
72
Start/Sit
83%

Building momentum recently after an inconsistent start that had their 2-4 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
💪 Strong despite tough past schedule

Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
📉 Below 50/50 playoff odds (28%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (83.3%)
10
Score
42.8/100
3
khoa4101
khoa4101
3-3 102.9 PPG L-W-L
Record
50
Momentum
33
Scoring
37
Consistency
9
Playoffs
25%
Schedule
53
Start/Sit
88%

Stuck at 3-3 with concerning recent performances that suggest this team is headed in the wrong direction. With 2 other teams in the same record range, they can't afford to keep slipping. 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

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Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
📉 Won 1 or fewer of last 3 games
📉 Below 50/50 playoff odds (25%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (88.2%)
11
Score
40.0/100
5
bcdub49
bcdub49
2-4 107.6 PPG L-L-L
Record
33
Momentum
0
Scoring
45
Consistency
48
Playoffs
24%
Schedule
38
Start/Sit
93%

On life support with just 24% 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 8 games left, they're playing for pride and spoiler duty at this point.

Strengths

🧠 Excellent lineup decisions (92.8%)

Concerns

📉 3-game losing streak
📉 Below 50/50 playoff odds (24%)
12
Score
30.3/100
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chenry3
chenry3
1-5 107.3 PPG L-L-L
Record
17
Momentum
0
Scoring
44
Consistency
3
Playoffs
13%
Schedule
68
Start/Sit
89%

On life support with just 13% 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 8 games left, they're playing for pride and spoiler duty at this point.

Strengths

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Concerns

📊 Very inconsistent scoring
📉 3-game losing streak
⚠️ Slim playoff chances (13%)
❌ Poor lineup decisions (89.0%)