THE TOWER OF POWER – WEEK 10

Weekly Fantasy Rankings

In this regular article, we give you a lowdown of players whose fantasy performances were worthy of our top 20 this week – based on 0.5PPR format scoring.

For the interest of longevity and variety, we have only included the top 6 Quarterbacks in this list. This is to allow other offensive positions spaces on the board. Otherwise, most of the list would consist of QBs! However, we have included the weekly points rank of the players – so you can see where they lie on the overall points scoring for the week. 

Dalvin retained his number one spot in Week 9, but is he there for a third straight week? 

1. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints – 31.3pts (2nd)

Have yourself a day Alvin Kamara! The yards from scrimmage leader didn’t have a massive yardage day, but he did make up for it in TD’s. Rushing 8 times for 15 yards and 2 TD’s. Also catching 7 of his 8 targets for 83 yards and another TD. Kamara is the hottest fantasy player to own right now.

 

2. Tom Brady, QB, Buccaneers – 31.8pts (1st)

Brady proved again why he is known as the G.O.A.T, leading the Buccaneers to a victory against Carolina. Completing 28 of 39 attempts, 341 passing yards and 3 TD’s. The 43 year old rushed in for a 1 yard TD making him the highest scoring QB of the week.

 

3. Kyler Murray, QB, Cardinals – 30.9pts (3rd)

Murray is yet to score less than 23 fantasy points this season. That’s quite an impressive feat in only his second season. Murray’s ability to use his legs helped him score over half of his fantasy points this week, rushing for 61 yards and 2 TD’s. Throwing for 245 yards 1 TD and 1 INT. Is Murray last years L.Jackson?

 

4. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers – 29.3pts (4th)

Big Ben threw the most passing TD’s this week with 4 on the day. Attempting 46 passes, completing 27 for 333 yards. Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a victory against Cincinnati, meaning Pittsburgh are still the only team undefeated in the NFL

 

5. Josh Jacobs, RB, Raiders – 27.6pts (6th)

Jacobs rushed for over 100 yards for the second time this season. He picked up over 5 yards per carry, the first time he has done that this year. Jacobs had 21 carries for 112 yards and 2 TD’s. He also factored in the passing game with 4 targets, 4 catches and 24 yards. With 3 TD’s in his last 2 games. Has Jacobs found his form in the run up to the fantasy playoffs. 

 

6. Josh Allen, QB, Bills – 28.9pts (5th)

Allen has truly stepped up since he was drafted by the Bills. Looking like the real deal in his third season, Allen thought he had the win in the bag if it wasn’t for a Hail Mary catch in the last few seconds of the game. Allen had 2 TD’s and 2 INT’s. He did throw for 284 yards and rushed for a further 38 yards. 

 

7. Nyheim Hines, RB, Colts – 26pts (8th)

After the Colts drafted Taylor, many thought it was the end of the road for Hines. But that’s not the case. Getting the lead back role against Tennessee. Hines rushed 12 times for 70 yards and 1 TD. He hauled in 5 of his 6 targets for 45 yards and another TD. Has hines locked down the lead role for the time being?

 

8. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers – 26.4pts (7th)

Aaron Rodgers has played with a real chip on his shoulder this season. Scoring 18+ points in all but 1 game so far, Rodgers is certainly trying to prove he’s still the best QB in the league. Completing 24 of 34 attempts, 2 TD’s and 1 INT. Rushing for 4 yards and a TD on 3 attempts. Rodgers looks certain to be leading the Packers to another playoff place.

 

9. Ronald Jones, RB, Buccaneers – 24.3pts (9th)

Rojo had the most rushing yards in week 10. Notching up 192 yards and a TD. 98 of those yards he broke clear of the Carolina defence for the TD. He did catch 1 of his 2 targets for 6 yards. Rojo would’ve had more points if he didn’t fumble on his first touch of the game. Can Rojo now be trusted in fantasy? 

 

10. D’Andre Swift, RB, Lions – 23.4pts (10th)

Swift was named as starting Running Back for the first time this week, and boy, did he look good doing it! The rookie did it in both approaches, with 16 carries for 81 yards and a further 68 yards through the air. He caught all five of his targets and also bagged a score too. With Peterson backed up to backup, this could be the Detroit backfield sorted for the season.

 

11. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, Packers – 22.9pts (=14th)

Last week it was a dry spell for the Running Backs. This week, it’s the Wide Receivers. MVS tops the pile for the wide men, catching four of his six looks for 149 yards and a touchdown, including a weaving run through struggling defenders. However, King Lazard has been activated from IR – could this purple patch last much longer? 

 

12. Cole Beasley, WR, Bills – 22.4pts (14th)

Cole is one of two Bills Wide Receivers to make the list this week. The slot receiver cut swathes through the Cardinals coverage, and got the looks to match. 13 targets produced 11 completions for 109 yards, with a touchdown to put the icing on the cake. Josh Allen has got some strong weapons on his hands when they can all stay healthy.

 

13. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Cardinals – 22.2pts (=15th)

That catch. It will be talked about for years to come. Leaping above three defenders for the catch. A hail Murray for the win. 12 targets went his way during the game, and he caught seven for 127 yards and THAT touchdown. A place in history surely awaits, but he has a place in the Tower for now.

 

14. Matthew Stafford, QB, Lions – 23pts (11th)

The Lions Quarterback has been through the ringer in recent weeks. COVID and concussions have not meant an easy second half of the season. But this performance will surely bring some happiness to fantasy owners. 24 completions from 33 attempts gave 276 yards and three touchdowns. A good days work for the Lions QB. And he got the win as well.

 

15. Willie Snead, WR, Ravens – 20.9pts (18th)

With all the fuss that Hollywood Brown has been making, at least there’s one Ravens receiver who had a top 25 week. Snead took full advantage of the matchup against the Pats, catching 5 of his season high 7 targets. That got him 64 yards and two touchdowns. Could he really be the new Ravens’ number 1??

 

16. Devontae Booker, RB, Raiders – 20.8pts (19th)

It must be comforting for the Raiders to know that, when Jacobs is getting tired of running over the opposition, they’ve got someone to take up the slack with such efficiency. Booker contributed an extra 16 carries to the total, putting up 81 yards and two touchdowns – and even added on an extra 2 yards with his only completed catch. A powerful change of pace.

 

17. Rex Burkhead, RB, Patriots – 20.6pts (=20th)

Damien Harris seems to have taken the backfield rushing duties, but at last Burkhead can get other things done as well. He collected a pass from Jakobi Meyers for a score, and got another passing touchdown later on. That made up part of his four completed catches (5 targets). But let’s not forget that he also got 6 carries for 31 yards! 

 

18. Diontae Johnson, WR, Steelers – 20.6pts (=20th)

Ben Roethlisberger has been sharing that ball about very generously. And DJ was one of three Steelers players to feel the love of target double figures this week. Those 11 targets went for 6 completions, 116 yards and a score. They romped over the Bengals – and DJ has seen 10 or more targets in three of his last four games. 

 

19. Antonio Gibson, RB, Washington – 20.5pts (22nd)

The rookie has surprised so many people with how well he has done at running the ball this year. Considering how few carries he got in college, the lad has literally taken it in his stride. 13 carries may have only got him 45 yards but it was the two touchdowns where he got the points this week. He also continued to see a good amount of targets even with J.D. McKissic in the team. 4 of 4 completed targets for 20 yards extra.  

 

20. Stefon Diggs, WR, Bills – 20.3pts (23rd)

Diggs rounds off the Tower this week, and is the second Buffalo Wide Receiver to grace the fantasy standings. He caught ten of his eleven targets, and brought in 93 yards to add to the receiving total. He also bagged a score, continuing the success that the Buffalo team are generating through the air. 

 

TOWER OF POWER YEARLY RANKING – 2020

 

Quarterbacks

Rank	Name, Position, Team	F.Pts (0.5PPR)	Overall Rank	⇧ / ⇩
1	Kyler Murray, QB, ARI	271.4	1	–
2	Josh Allen, QB, BUF	249.4	2	⇧2
3	Russell Wilson, QB, SEA	248.1	3	–
4	Patrick Mahomes, QB, KC	239.6	4	⇩2
5	Aaron Rodgers, QB, GB	214.5	5	⇧1

 

Running Backs

Pos	Name, Position, Team	F.Pts (0.5PPR)	Overall Rank	⇧ / ⇩
1	Alvin Kamara, RB, NO	212.9	6	⇧2
2	Dalvin Cook, RB, MIN	206.3	8	⇩3
3	Derrick Henry, RB, TEN	156.8	20	⇧2
4	James Robinson, RB, JAX	148.2	29	–
5	Josh Jacobs, RB, LV	142.4	31	⇧15

 

Wide Receivers

Rank	Name, Position, Team	F.Pts (0.5PPR)	Overall Rank	⇧ / ⇩
1	Davante Adams, WR, GB	156.6	21	⇧3
2	Tyreek Hill, WR, KC	153.2	24	⇩6
3	Stefon Diggs, WR, BUF	151.1	26	⇧6
4	D.K Metcalf, WR, SEA	150.1	27	⇩7
5	DeAndre Hopkins, WR, ARI	141.6	32	⇧8

 

Tight Ends

Rank	Name, Position, Team	F.Pts (0.5PPR)	Overall Rank	⇧ / ⇩
1	Travis Kelce, TE, KC	139.9	33	⇩7
2	Darren Waller, TE, LV	91.6	86	⇩5
3	TJ Hockenson, TE, DET	87.3	91	⇩8
4	Jonnu Smith, TE, TEN	86.9	95	⇧1
5	Mark Andrews, TE, BAL	82.3	104	⇧23