Thursday, September 26, 2013

Week 3 CPP Rankings

TRADES! TRADES! TRADES!!!

There is nothing I love more than trades. And while last week's blockbuster only happened in the NFL, this week we have two trades in our very own league.

Before I discuss the trades and get to the CPP, here is how our Division Captains look after 3 weeks:

Ajay
Named his division? No
Winning percentage of teams he drafted: .556

Esco
Named his division? No
Winning percentage of teams he drafted: .556

Joseph
Named his division? Yes, but I think we all agree he could do better
Winning percentage of teams he drafted: .556

I have a sinking feeling that the results of this year will be that it really doesn't matter who you have in your division, but we'll look at the overall draft order later on to determine who really picked the best.

Week 3 CPP Rankings:

1. Esco - CPP: 180.40, Last Week: 4th
I'll be examining each of the trades from each owner's perspective, while eagerly awaiting Esco to actually post his reaction. As our only legitimately undefeated team (by Wins and Victory Points), there aren't a ton of weaknesses on this squad other than that Dallas Clark-sized hole at TE. So while he may have bought high on Cameron, it fills a need without really hurting his core team, and you can't argue with that. The only weakness I see now is that a combination of Joique Bell/Ryan Mathews/Ryan Broyles/Brandon Bolden need to fill the RB2/Flex spots. It's not ideal, but in a 14-team league, it could be a lot worse (see: Alan).

2. Barnard - CPP: 165.23, Last Week: 5th
The Nard Dog moves up this week after another solid performance as well as a trade that I find extremely interesting. In our league, only Bennett and Ajay can really upgrade their QB position. Obviously going from Romo to Brees is an upgrade, but not a clear enough improvement to warrant throwing in other valuable players. So I am calling the Luck/Brady swap here a wash. Which makes the trade Jordy for David Wilson and Stephen Hill. I'm a firm believer in Wilson's talent, so even if he's looked like dog shit for 3 weeks, I think he still plays like a top 25 back from here on out. And Stephen Hill (and Geno Smith for that matter) don't look all that bad. So believe it or not, I'm supportive of Barnard's side of this trade, simply because he may have traded one starter for two if everything breaks right. To win this league you need upside, and Barnard's side has a whole lot of it.

3. Kumpf - CPP: 160.10, Last Week: 6th
God fucking dammit. Three weeks in a row right behind Barnard. I almost manipulated the numbers so that I'd fall to 4th, but I'm a whore to being high in my own rankings. The Cameron/Garcon trade on my end is simple. Cameron will never score 3 TDs in a game again, so I needed to sell this week. Esco's team was only missing a TE, and had Flex players to spare. So if Garcon outscores Cameron for the rest of the season, the trade is a win for me because either one would be my Flex. If Cameron outscores Dallas Clark/Brandon Myers by more than Garcon outscores his other Flex options, then it's a win for Esco as well. This could easily be the first win/win trade in FALAFEL history.

4. AGD - CPP: 151.10, Last Week: 2nd
Tough loss last week as you watched Josh Gordon tear shit up on your bench. On the bright side, you can start him this week against Alan. I was skeptical of you guys relying on Daryl Richardson as a legit RB2, but it was the only hole in your lineup and everything else looked very solid. Now color me concerned. It's only fun to start Ben Tate when your team name is Ben Things I Tate About You, so I can't imagine you're sold on your lineup right now.

5. Bennett - CPP: 149.23, Last Week: 1st
Weissbard sent me this last week:
Dan Weissbard
so yesterday i offered bennet starks/lacey/vjax for djax
and he goes "do it for tavon instead and i'll accept it" haha

First of all, that looks really cool. Secondly, Weissbard that is an absurdly bad trade for you. And finally, really Bennett??? In my opinion, V-Jax is better than Desean, but I can see how you and others would disagree. But regardless, you passed up a starting RB and an equal if not better WR just because you're blinded by Chip? You deserve to lose the rest of your games.

6. Ajay - CPP: 140.57, Last Week: 3rd
A lot of people got hit with injuries this past week, but I would argue that Ajay got it the worst. Not being able to start Reggie is one thing. Having to choose between Knowshon/Montee/Hillman/Pierre/Pead is an entirely different thing. There was no way you were going to make the right choice there. As it turned out, the only "wrong" choice was Knowshon over Hillman, but either way making those choices is a pain in the ass.

7. Billy/Marshall - CPP: 134.07, Last Week: 9th
Still no nickname for these guys, step up your game everyone. Literally nothing is off the table as long as it's quick and easy to type. In Week 3 you guys simultaneously pulled a Chris Long by leaving an injured player in your lineup, and lived up to everything I hoped this team would be by still winning your matchup. I can't wait until Week 12 when you leave both Wilson and Marshawn in on their bye and eliminate AGD from the playoffs while also making them lose the Dress-To-The-Draft side bet.

8. Joseph - CPP: 129.90, Last Week: 11th
The Commish cracks the top 10 while picking up his first win, not too shabby. It was pretty much entirely due to your old friend the Bears D, but a win is a win. I don't know what you should do about Bradshaw right now. You can't be comfortable starting him, but the way he looked last week, it makes it tough to start Jerome Simpson as your Flex. Speaking of Simpson, I would guess that Alan can't pick one of your receivers out of a police lineup.

9. Weissbard - CPP: 119.40, Last Week: 7th
The only thing I like about your team remains its name. But to be honest, with Peyton re-defining the league's passing records, DeMarco looking healthy and effective and the rest of the lineup holding their own, this team isn't quite as bad as I initially thought. I still think you have no chance at the playoffs, but if you somehow make it, I would not want to face Peyton in a winner-take-all matchup.

10. Donnie - CPP: 111.00, Last Week: 8th
Wins his third week in a row, yet falls two spots? Donnie continues his tradition by pulling out a win without being in the top 7 in scoring. In fact, he's currently 10th in scoring. But those wins are in the books, and he likely only needs 4 more in the next 9 games to make the playoffs. And with Stafford, Arian, Alf, Julio and Witten, along with a possible Percy return, The Don could make another improbable Stevens Bowl run.

11. Zacherman - CPP: 109.73, Last Week: 13th
Tough loss last week for Z, who had his best chance at notching his first win. Nicks throwing up a goose egg obviously sucked (and he fucked me in two leagues), as did Ray Ray's injury, but I get the feeling that this team should just be better than it is. I don't know what you can do other than wait and hope, because there aren't a lot of trade pieces there for you.You can get revenge for the 2010 Stevens Bowl against Donnie this week, but if you don't, this season might be over.

12. Gutman - CPP: 98.03, Last Week: 10th
Before the season I though people were too high on Kaepernick because he really had no one to throw to. But even I didn't think it would look this bad. Other than Muscle Hamster, I don't even see anyone on your team that has any trade value. You're in a postion like Z, but you have a little bit more depth, and a lot less talent. Could we be witnessing a season that puts you near the Long Line?

13. Alan - CPP: 95.77, Last Week: 14th
You've had bad luck so far, so you deserved a somewhat lucky win against Weissbard. Your trade of Wilson is something you never want to do: sell low. But a lineup of Luck/Gore/Gio/Jordy/Wayne/Gates with Amendola joining the fray once he gets healthy isn't bad at all. I think you lost the trade, but when you're averaging under 75 points per game, you need to do something.

14. Kimmel - CPP: 94.27, Last Week: 12th
Usually when we have a new guy, they win the damn league. I guess we are calling you Kimmel, so you're not technically new, but you have had some rough luck. Fitz is out of the top 20 at WR, MJD is out of the top 30 at RB, and the depth I though this team had just hasn't panned out. You get to take on Weissbard this week, but with Rodgers on a bye, you'll need an Arizona miracle to pull this one out.

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