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Week 11 Rankings and Playoff Picture
By The Commissioner Tue Nov 18 1:01am CT
Updated by The Commissioner Tue Nov 18 1:09am CT
Updated by The Commissioner Tue Nov 18 1:09am CT
Week 11 MVP
Week 11 delivered a mix of statement wins, late-season desperation, and one massive milestone. Diesel 44 Express officially punched the first playoff ticket of the year--and did it earlier than any team in league history--while maintaining a flawless "no bad weeks" profile on the rankings scale. Several contenders tightened their grip on postseason spots, including Silent But Deadly, 4th N Long, and Detroit Football Dream, each picking up meaningful wins to stay near the top. Meanwhile, the middle tier is getting crowded with teams hovering around .500, making every remaining matchup critical. At the bottom, a few squads are now fighting purely for pride, spoiler opportunities, or to avoid finishing last. With the playoff picture beginning to take shape, the pressure is officially on--every lineup decision from here out could decide a season.
1. Diesel 44 Express--40.0. Diesel 44 Express made history this week--clinching a playoff berth earlier than any team ever has and maintaining a perfect 40 on the weekly rankings scale. That means eleven weeks, zero duds, and another convincing win despite a rare off day from the QBs. The engine of the roster--Achane, Henderson, and an absolutely nuclear 185-yard eruption from Michael Wilson--powered yet another dominant performance. Even when the stars don't all align, this team still finds multiple ways to bury opponents. At 10-1, Diesel 44 Express isn't just the team to beat--they're on a season-long heater that might go down as the greatest regular season run in league history.
2. Silent But Deadly--33.0. Silent But Deadly continued its march toward a top playoff seed, grinding out a win even without the explosive scoring they're known for. Christian McCaffrey was unstoppable once again with three total touchdowns, James Cook added a strong dual-threat performance, and Travis Kelce turned in a vintage 24-point outing to stabilize the offense. The quarterbacks struggled and the defense actually went negative, but the team's elite core carried the day. At 9-2, Silent But Deadly remains one of the league's most dangerous squads--capable of winning even on a down week.
3. Holden's Heroes--29.8. Holden's Heros took care of business with a well-rounded performance that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Stafford and Goff weren't spectacular, but they were steady enough while the running backs carried the load--Kyren Williams continued his season with another strong game, and Chase Brown delivered his best fantasy outing yet with 127 total yards. Jameson Williams and Jaxon Smith-Njigba both came through with explosive plays, giving this lineup the juice it needed. At 5-6, Holden's Heros still has an outside shot at the playoffs, but will need a lot to go right to reach the postseason.
4. 4th N Long--27.4. 4th N Long continued its march toward the top with another commanding victory, powered by an outrageous 49.85 from Josh Allen--who basically played cheat code football with six total touchdowns. Reliable contributions from Collins, Diggs, Dowdle, and the rest of the supporting cast made this one feel comfortable from start to finish. At 8-3, this squad looks every bit like a serious title contender hitting its stride at the perfect time.
5. Lawrence Lions--23.6. Lawrence Lions put up a strong fight this week behind a monster outing from Bijan Robinson and another TE clinic from Trey McBride. Etienne added two scores of his own, and the QB duo of Flacco and Love kept the floor steady. Still, a few quiet wide receiver performances and a rough day for the Buffalo defense kept the Lions just short of a true breakout. At 5-6, they're just hanging on to a playoff hope, but this loss puts them in a tough position.
6. A God Amon Men--17.2. A God Amon Men turned in a solid effort, powered early by Brock Purdy's efficient three-touchdown outing and Devin Singletary's two-score performance. Drake London delivered his best game in weeks with 119 yards, and Mark Andrews added a rare rushing touchdown to boost the total. But outside those big contributors, the lineup couldn't quite keep pace--Amon-Ra was unusually quiet, Breece Hall never broke loose, and the double-tight-end approach produced only modest returns. It wasn't a bad week by any stretch, but it wasn't enough to threaten a contender. At 3-8, the focus now shifts to playing spoiler in the final month.
7. Detroit Football Dream--13.7. Detroit Football Dream didn't put up fireworks, but they did exactly what they needed to secure win number eight. Dak Prescott once again led the way with a four-touchdown performance, George Kittle delivered a vintage two-TD outing, and the Texans D/ST came through with a strong showing. Beyond those anchors, the roster offered more modest returns--several skill players were held in check--but the team's bankable stars carried the load. At 8-3, Detroit Football Dream remains firmly in the playoff picture, even on a week when not everything clicked.
8. Big Johnson--12.9. Big Johnson struggled again this week, landing under the century mark despite a few bright moments. Jahmyr Gibbs was the lone standout, shredding Philly through the air for 107 receiving yards, while Jalen Hurts and Jameis Winston at least kept the QB spot respectable with rushing touchdowns. But the rest of the lineup never found traction--no receiver reached double digits, and depth pieces like Judkins, Marks, and Worthy all posted quiet outings. At 2-9, it's been a tough year, and this matchup reflected the season-long theme: one or two solid performances buried under too many flat ones.
9. BOB'S TEAM--10.0. BOB'S TEAM put up a very respectable score but ran into a juggernaut. Jacoby Brissett delivered one of the wildest box scores of the season--452 passing yards on 57 attempts--and Sean Tucker exploded for a three-touchdown breakout game. But scattered production elsewhere and a few quiet spots at receiver kept the total from reaching upset territory. Still, the pieces are there, and this lineup has the kind of volatility that could play spoiler down the stretch. BOB'S TEAM fought hard, but against a machine running this hot, 'hard' wasn't quite enough.
10. Green Machine--7.5. Green Machine showed some fight this week, but the holes in the lineup were too much to overcome. Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix actually formed a respectable quarterback duo, with both topping 15 points, and Derrick Henry turned back the clock with a vintage 100-yard, 1-TD performance. George Pickens was the bright spot, exploding for 144 yards and a score to keep things interesting. But the rest of the roster never got going--Ridley and Hopkins disappeared, Dylan Sampson barely touched the ball, and Jonnu Smith put up a zero. Green Machine moves to 1-10, and at this point they're playing strictly for pride and chaos.
Week 11 MVP: Josh Allen--49.85 points.
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Projected Playoff Standings:
1. Diesel 44 Express: 10-1
2. Silent But Deadly: 9-2
3. 4th N Long: 8-3
4. Detroit Football Dream: 8-3
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5. Holden's Heroes: 5-6
6. Lawrence Lions: 5-6
7. BOB'S TEAM: 4-7
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Playoff Scenarios:
Diesel 44 Express has clinched a playoff berth.
Silent But Deadly can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN or Holden's Heroes LOSS and Lawrence Lions LOSS
4th N Long can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN and Holden's Heroes LOSS and Lawrence Lions LOSS
Detroit can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN and Holden's Heroes LOSS and Lawrence Lions LOSS
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Projected Draft Order:
1. Green Machine--1567.28
2. BOB'S TEAM--1700.47
3. Detroit Football Dream--1723
4. Big Johnson--1818.37
5. A God Amon Men--1889.45
6. 4th N Long--2010.33
7. Lawrence Lions--2065.1
8. Holden's Heroes--2074.72
9. Silent But Deadly--2140
10. Diesel 44 Express--2261.41
1. Diesel 44 Express--40.0. Diesel 44 Express made history this week--clinching a playoff berth earlier than any team ever has and maintaining a perfect 40 on the weekly rankings scale. That means eleven weeks, zero duds, and another convincing win despite a rare off day from the QBs. The engine of the roster--Achane, Henderson, and an absolutely nuclear 185-yard eruption from Michael Wilson--powered yet another dominant performance. Even when the stars don't all align, this team still finds multiple ways to bury opponents. At 10-1, Diesel 44 Express isn't just the team to beat--they're on a season-long heater that might go down as the greatest regular season run in league history.
2. Silent But Deadly--33.0. Silent But Deadly continued its march toward a top playoff seed, grinding out a win even without the explosive scoring they're known for. Christian McCaffrey was unstoppable once again with three total touchdowns, James Cook added a strong dual-threat performance, and Travis Kelce turned in a vintage 24-point outing to stabilize the offense. The quarterbacks struggled and the defense actually went negative, but the team's elite core carried the day. At 9-2, Silent But Deadly remains one of the league's most dangerous squads--capable of winning even on a down week.
3. Holden's Heroes--29.8. Holden's Heros took care of business with a well-rounded performance that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Stafford and Goff weren't spectacular, but they were steady enough while the running backs carried the load--Kyren Williams continued his season with another strong game, and Chase Brown delivered his best fantasy outing yet with 127 total yards. Jameson Williams and Jaxon Smith-Njigba both came through with explosive plays, giving this lineup the juice it needed. At 5-6, Holden's Heros still has an outside shot at the playoffs, but will need a lot to go right to reach the postseason.
4. 4th N Long--27.4. 4th N Long continued its march toward the top with another commanding victory, powered by an outrageous 49.85 from Josh Allen--who basically played cheat code football with six total touchdowns. Reliable contributions from Collins, Diggs, Dowdle, and the rest of the supporting cast made this one feel comfortable from start to finish. At 8-3, this squad looks every bit like a serious title contender hitting its stride at the perfect time.
5. Lawrence Lions--23.6. Lawrence Lions put up a strong fight this week behind a monster outing from Bijan Robinson and another TE clinic from Trey McBride. Etienne added two scores of his own, and the QB duo of Flacco and Love kept the floor steady. Still, a few quiet wide receiver performances and a rough day for the Buffalo defense kept the Lions just short of a true breakout. At 5-6, they're just hanging on to a playoff hope, but this loss puts them in a tough position.
6. A God Amon Men--17.2. A God Amon Men turned in a solid effort, powered early by Brock Purdy's efficient three-touchdown outing and Devin Singletary's two-score performance. Drake London delivered his best game in weeks with 119 yards, and Mark Andrews added a rare rushing touchdown to boost the total. But outside those big contributors, the lineup couldn't quite keep pace--Amon-Ra was unusually quiet, Breece Hall never broke loose, and the double-tight-end approach produced only modest returns. It wasn't a bad week by any stretch, but it wasn't enough to threaten a contender. At 3-8, the focus now shifts to playing spoiler in the final month.
7. Detroit Football Dream--13.7. Detroit Football Dream didn't put up fireworks, but they did exactly what they needed to secure win number eight. Dak Prescott once again led the way with a four-touchdown performance, George Kittle delivered a vintage two-TD outing, and the Texans D/ST came through with a strong showing. Beyond those anchors, the roster offered more modest returns--several skill players were held in check--but the team's bankable stars carried the load. At 8-3, Detroit Football Dream remains firmly in the playoff picture, even on a week when not everything clicked.
8. Big Johnson--12.9. Big Johnson struggled again this week, landing under the century mark despite a few bright moments. Jahmyr Gibbs was the lone standout, shredding Philly through the air for 107 receiving yards, while Jalen Hurts and Jameis Winston at least kept the QB spot respectable with rushing touchdowns. But the rest of the lineup never found traction--no receiver reached double digits, and depth pieces like Judkins, Marks, and Worthy all posted quiet outings. At 2-9, it's been a tough year, and this matchup reflected the season-long theme: one or two solid performances buried under too many flat ones.
9. BOB'S TEAM--10.0. BOB'S TEAM put up a very respectable score but ran into a juggernaut. Jacoby Brissett delivered one of the wildest box scores of the season--452 passing yards on 57 attempts--and Sean Tucker exploded for a three-touchdown breakout game. But scattered production elsewhere and a few quiet spots at receiver kept the total from reaching upset territory. Still, the pieces are there, and this lineup has the kind of volatility that could play spoiler down the stretch. BOB'S TEAM fought hard, but against a machine running this hot, 'hard' wasn't quite enough.
10. Green Machine--7.5. Green Machine showed some fight this week, but the holes in the lineup were too much to overcome. Baker Mayfield and Bo Nix actually formed a respectable quarterback duo, with both topping 15 points, and Derrick Henry turned back the clock with a vintage 100-yard, 1-TD performance. George Pickens was the bright spot, exploding for 144 yards and a score to keep things interesting. But the rest of the roster never got going--Ridley and Hopkins disappeared, Dylan Sampson barely touched the ball, and Jonnu Smith put up a zero. Green Machine moves to 1-10, and at this point they're playing strictly for pride and chaos.
Week 11 MVP: Josh Allen--49.85 points.
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Projected Playoff Standings:
1. Diesel 44 Express: 10-1
2. Silent But Deadly: 9-2
3. 4th N Long: 8-3
4. Detroit Football Dream: 8-3
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5. Holden's Heroes: 5-6
6. Lawrence Lions: 5-6
7. BOB'S TEAM: 4-7
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Playoff Scenarios:
Diesel 44 Express has clinched a playoff berth.
Silent But Deadly can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN or Holden's Heroes LOSS and Lawrence Lions LOSS
4th N Long can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN and Holden's Heroes LOSS and Lawrence Lions LOSS
Detroit can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN and Holden's Heroes LOSS and Lawrence Lions LOSS
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Projected Draft Order:
1. Green Machine--1567.28
2. BOB'S TEAM--1700.47
3. Detroit Football Dream--1723
4. Big Johnson--1818.37
5. A God Amon Men--1889.45
6. 4th N Long--2010.33
7. Lawrence Lions--2065.1
8. Holden's Heroes--2074.72
9. Silent But Deadly--2140
10. Diesel 44 Express--2261.41
