Week 3 Power Rankings

10. Nemo (9)- A slow start for Nemo but last week was a massive leap forward.  Hillis, the more questionable of his two-headed RB monster, looked strong while first round choice Dalton impressed.  A potential surplus of QB talent is developing here as Big Ben and Cutler hold steady while Henne delivers nice QB4 depth- perhaps one goes out to fill that hole at W/R.  Like I’ve said over and over, it is early and someone has to be #10.

9. Thompson (7)- Brutal. Brutal. Brutal.  The only upside for Thompson is that Charles was a $9 guy and the roster does have talent remaining due to this cost-savings.  But boy, was that brutal.  Thompson may be the first team to truly be out of contention in this young season as it is so hard to see any team overcome such a loss so early.

8. Dflam (10)- ‘Flam continues to enjoy his injury ward, adding Hernandez and the Cadillac this week, but the increasingly convincing play of Mr. Newton has him in the lead for the ROY award.  Some might even argue that he is the #1 here with Flacco his usual up and down self!  Mike Williams is a key guy to get on track but Flam will most likely ride the fortunes of the #1 overall pick while his battered team settles itself out.

7. Tighe (6)- Looking for an injured RB?  Come on down!  Tighe swung a deal for perpetually un-injured Law Firm due to his mini-crisis, perhaps also (rightfully, or maybe justifiably) assuming Gore was likely to get hurt next.  Adding Grossman is a statement of faith that not many here would echo but he is an improvement on both Kerry Collins and an injured Vick.  Tighe will need to ride out the storm during this injury spell but he remains sharp in all ways, the addition of Fred Davis potentially a savvy one if further injuries force him back to a two-TE offense.

6. Curran (8)- Curran swung a deal this week that saw Gore arrive with local favorite Ben…BGE heading out.  Is Benson out?  No word for sure but at this point the RB struggles are reaching a fever pitch.  The good news is that his QB tandem of Hasslebeck and Brady is arguably tops so far, if not for the future then for the first two weeks.  Gronk is in line for more work while the WR’s are tough- look for more strong showings from Curran in the coming weeks.

5. Brett (5)- A tricky spot for Brett as Hightower, looked to as at least a solid first-half option while other RB’s here develop, is now looking like he is facing real competition from Helu for carries.  In fact, in comparing TMac and Brett, I gave TMac the nod for that reason alone.  Still, the lineup is strong and I think the Colts WRs will be OK moving forward.

4. Tmac (4)- Not sure which is more embarrassing- Jerome Simpson and his pot incident or DeAngelo and his four or so yards so far.  What is not embarrassing is that TMac continues to play a strong lineup across the board with only the inconsistency of DeSean Jackson a true concern.  This concern, by the way, generally becomes moot when he blows up for thirty points.  A big week for the Mac Attack rookie scouting department- Helu and Thomas looked outstanding in week 2.

3. Malinn (3)- The Romo injury and the lingering presence of Reggie Bush means another week of staring at Lee’s (broken) brake lights.  It will be interesting to see how Thomas Jones figures into the Chiefs offense moving forward but for now, like all teams, Malinn is looking hard for an answer at W/R.

2. Lee (1)- Lee falls in a #1 v #2 matchup but he is still in outstanding position with Blount rounding into form.  Tate looks good so far but I think this is temporary- Foster, with similar workloads last year, had found his way to bigger days so I think a healthy Arian means somewhere between 60 and 70% of the work.  Lee’s hole, at this point, looks to be TE- Marcedes Lewis is the definition of fluke and no favors were done for him with the insertion of Gabbert at QB.  I think.

1. Concannon (2)- No guest ranking this week- I believe I ‘outperformed’ my 'own' ranking by the most, anyhow.  The team is now encountering its first bit of turbulence with injuries to Austin, Britt, and Beanie.  The shocking release of long-time locker room character guy James Jones may also cause its own difficulties- fun while it lasted, JJ.  On the bright side, A.J. Green is poised to debut while Eli will continue to struggle to reach 10 fantasy points per week but it is enough for now in the flawed month of September for this team to wear the target on its over-hyped back.