Vaniano sits atop the power rankings — still hasn't beaten Labarge
By Rex Powers · 1mo ago
The top of these rankings is about who you can start on Sunday, not who you're stockpiling on IR. That's why Vinny's vaniano squad leads the pack: Jahmyr Gibbs at running back and Drake London at receiver is as good a top two as anyone can trot out, even if London's value is sliding. Given that Vinny has spent four straight seasons literally naming his team "Beat Labarge!" and mostly failing to do it, topping a power rankings column is new territory.
Right behind him, Will's CapitanKampana squad pairs Jonathan Taylor with Kenneth Walker, elite plus weekly-starter caliber at the same position — the reigning champ walking around with a $0-waiver swagger and a roster to match. TreVeyon Henderson's slide is the only blemish. Sam's ssbradley40 and Thomas's Trotter0 round out the top tier, though Trotter0's Ashton Jeanty is trending down, which tracks for a manager who considers a 50-point week a personal triumph.
The middle tier has an odd case in Charles's cbbrew: Brock Bowers is on the roster, but the best starters listed are CeeDee Lamb and Derrick Henry — weekly plug-ins, not difference-makers. Depth doesn't get graded here, and neither does Charles's professed desire to lose.
Climbing values worth watching: Kyren Williams for Connor's cplabarge, Travis Etienne for cbbrew, Zay Flowers for Cole's Cmoney7 — all quietly building while their teams sit outside the top tier.