HOT STOVE Week 8 Power Rankings

Ben Ji
140 Miles East of Gods Country

THE STOVE IS HOT and Week 8 Power Rankings

Wow! With the trade deadline less than 1 week away the KSFBFFL has been seen more deals than your local Wally World.

Completed Trades 

Firechef's trade Demarious Thomas to the Raw Dawgs for a 3rd round pick.

Dixieland 3/5rs trade Terrance Williams to the Lucky Tate's for a 4th round pick.

Polygamy Pounders trade Eddie Lacy to the Dixieland 3/5rs for a 8th round pick.

Dixieland 3/5rs trade Cam Newton and Brandon Marshall to the Taints for a 3rd round pick.

Dixieland 3/5rs trade Eddie Lacy to the Touchdowns for a 4th round pick.


Now lets take a look at what teams we see as "Buyers"

Buyers

PV Porch Monkeys- The PV Porch Monkey's biggest need is at the RB position where they have been devastated by the loss of CJ Spiller. Things are so bad the Monkeys may be forced to start Isiah Cromwell and Bobby Rainey next week....GM Pearce Mckinney was quoted as saying "We think the league is down this year(Stanley is in first, LOL) and the opportunity to return to the championship game could be a move away. That move will be the acquisition of a RB and we are in conversations with multiple GM's."

50 Shades of Taint-The Taints have already executed a Blockbuster this year sending their 3rd round pick to the 3/5rs in exchange for Tony Romo and Cam Newton. This team is still hungry and has expressed interest in acquiring a #1 running back to pair with Ronnie Hillman and Ben Tate...is a deal for Arian Foster in the works?

Keckism Killers- The Killers are the favorites to take home the title this year but don't expect GM Jason "Tum Tum" Stanley to sit on his hands. Speculation is the Killers are looking for a WR to keep a spot warm until Josh Gordon returns.

Lucky Tate's- With the acquisition of Terrance Williams earlier in the Year the Tate's have a squad that should be able to reach the playoffs. If they want to make any noise when they get in the playoffs they could use a top flight WR/RB to play in the flex position.

Raw Dawgs- WHAT? Shocking I know but the 2-5 Dawgs aren't ready to give up telling BWKNBNC "Trades? The phones have been ringing off the hook with offers to send us draft picks. We are still buyers at this point". GM Matt Murphy EXPECTS to acquire a top flight RB before the deadline hits. Will RB Eddie Lacy be traded for a 3rd time this year?!?

Slob on My Cobb- The Cobb's have quietly been having a solid year since their move to Missourah. Look for GM Tristy Trupka to work the phones in an attempt to land a top flight TE for his playoff push. Could the PV Porch Monkeys deal Jimmy Grahm for Marshawn Lynch?!?


Sellers 

Polygamy Pounders- While some GM's were snickering at the Pounders for dealing Eddie Lacy for a 8th round pick, Pounders GM Keane Cheese was ambivalent saying "Its a fire sale, things go for fire sale prices". The Pounders still have a couple pieces to move so it will be no surprise if Arian Foster/AJ Green/Andre Johnson all have a new home by this time next week.

Dixieland 3/5rs- The 3/5rs have been the most active team in the league so far and have compiled an impressive 7 picks in the first 4 rounds of next years draft. The team is still fielding offers but remains adamant that WR Calvin Johnson will go for no less than a 3rd round pick saying "We traded some pieces away but we still have an outside shot at the playoffs, its in our fans best interest not to fully abandon the season"

FireChefs - Last years champion started the dealing early this season when they sent Demarious Thomas to live at the Dawg Pound. Despite their victory last week they remain committed to the rebuilding process. Unfortunately this team lacks any real stars and can only expect to receive some mid round draft picks for QB Drew Bree's or RB's Bishop Sankey/Brandon Oliver/Shane Vereen.



POWER RANKINGS

1. Keckism Killers(5-2)

Cream of the crop. The Killers just keep on Killing anyone dumb enough to step on the field. Up next is the West Canaan Coyotes.

2. My Lucky Tate's (4-3)

The Tates plan to ride RB's Jamaal Charles and Ahmad Bradshaw to a deep playoff run.

3. 50 Shades of Taint (4-3)

The Taints have rocketed up the rankings this week after acquiring Cam Newton and Brandon Marshall. Keep an eye on this team as they look for their 2nd championship.

4. PV Porch Monkeys (4-3)

The Monkeys are in desperate need of a RB, hell they need 2 RB's if they want to keep their momentum going.

5. West Canaan Coyotes (4-3)

A big matchup this week with the Keckism Killers. Could this be a title game preview?

6. I Touchdown There (4-3)

The recent trade for Eddie Lacy has given this team a new outlook on the season. Could GM Mike Gomez really trade him again?!?

7. Slobb On my Cobb (4-3)

The Cobbs havent made any moves yet preferring to keep their roster intact.

8. Raw Dawgs (2-5)

The Dawgs are hungry and could make some rash moves in an attempt to win now. It wouldnt suprise me to see GM Matt Murphy trade away ALL of next years picks.

9. Dixieland 3/5rs (3-4)

While the team has dealt some key pieces they feel they have enough to remain dangerous and hopefully sneak into the 6th playoff spot.

10. Puff Puff Pass (3-4)

The Puffs started RB LeSean McCoy last week. The eagles had a bye....that should tell you all you need to know.

11. Polygamy Pounders (3-4)

The once proud pounders are floundering in a sea of 3.2 beer and tears, sweet salty tears.

12. The FireChef's (2-5)

Despite getting the W last week GM Justin VanHeche is committed to rebuilding saying "BURN IT DOWN"

Week 7 Power Rankings

Ben Ji
140 Miles East of Gods Country

Week 7 KSFBFFL Power Rankings

The fighting Tum Tum's check in at the top spot this week! GM Jason Stanley lacks a championship pedigree but seems to be pulling all the right strings this year. The Keckism Killers lead the league in points scored averaging 105 points a game. While not as impressive as the 115 PPG the Firechefs put up last year the Killers are certainly on a championship track.

We caught up with GM Jason "Tum Tum" Stanley and asked him a couple of questions.

How does this team stack up to all the others you have coached?

We feel like this is a team of destiny and certainly the best team our organization has seen in a number of years. We really don't have any big holes are clicking as a unit right now.  

Stud RB Demarco Murray is listed as questionable this week. Any concerns about his durability?

We are not concerned about Demarco. The initial tests just came back and he was "Negative" for Ebola, he will be ready to go. 

Will you play Josh Gordon in week 12 or impose any additional suspension?

We will handle the Josh Gordon situation internally, no comment. 

It's Rivalry week for the Killers as they take on the 3/5rs. You currently have a 3-2 record against the GM Ben Keck including dominating victories the past 2 years. Do you treat this as "Just another game" or does it mean more to beat a 2 time champion?

We are going to treat it like any other game. The rivalry has lost some luster lately with the problems the organization on 75th street has been having. We think they will give it their best shot this week but they don't stand a chance. 


Thanks to GM Tum Tum Stanley for stopping by the office.

Now its time to get down to the nitty gritty. There has been very little seperation in the league so far this year. 11 out of the 12 teams are within 1 game of .500 with the only team out of contention being led by last years champion Justin VanHeche.



1. Keckism Killers (4-2)

GM Tum Tum Stanley has this team rolling as they have scored 100+ points in each of the last 4 weeks. RB Demarco Murray is having a breakout year but questions remain about his ability to last an entire season. The loss of WR Victor Cruz to a torn Patella tendon should be tempered when all pro Josh Gordon comes back from suspension in 4 weeks.

2. West Caanan Coyotes (4-2)

The Coyotes keep right on rolling with a 98-69 victory over Puff Puff Pass. RB Matt Forte had a breakout game scoring 27 points. This team is loaded at every position except quarterback. GM Harripants Poole cant really expect to win a title with Ben Rapelistberger or Tom Brady at QB....Can he?

3. PV Porch Monkeys (4-2)

Last week's victory over the Tate's was never really in doubt after WR T.I. Hilton escaped from prison and put up 28 points on Thursday night. This team keeps on winning but face alot of question marks at the RB Position. RB's Doug Martin and CJ Spiller put up a combined 3 points last week. Both RB's were high draft picks whose lack of production could sink the Porch Monkeys season.

4. 50 Shades of Taint

As perennial contenders its no surprise to see the Taints this high in the rankings. Despite a sub-par performance last week(78 Points) the Taints were able to pull out a victory over their arch rivals the Firechefs. With Ben Tate back from injury and Ronnie Hillman taking over the starting job in Denver this team once again has a chance to make some noise in the playoffs. The only question is whether QB Nick Foles is the man to lead them there.

5. My Lucky Taints (3-3)

The Taints couldn't pull out the W last week but the team GM Casey Wayne Walker has put together looks like it could go off any week. RB Ahmad Bradshaw has been having a stellar year and RB Jamaal Charles looks to put up big numbers this week after resting during the bye week. They face a desperate Raw Dawg team this week and need production from newly acquired WR Terrance Williams.

6. Slob On My Cobb (3-3)

It was a rough outing for the Cobb's last week as they ran into the buzzsaw that is the Keckism Killers. RB Marshawn Lynch and Andre Ellington let the team down scoring a combined 11 points. GM Tristy Trupka responded by ordering both men to "Turn around and touch your toes"

7. Dixieland 3/5rs (3-3)

Is this team an enigma or what? They have scored 90+ points in 4 weeks but also have 2 sub 50 point games sprinkled in. Last week was a good week as they led the league with 121 points. QB Cam Newton finally came through scoring 33 points. His WR's didnt let him down as Brandon Marshall/Steve Smith/Jordan Cameron scored a combined 44 points. This teams weakness is at the RB position and only got worse with RB Darren Sproles partially tearing his MCL. Look for GM Ben Keck to work the phones in an attempt to add some depth.

8. Puff Puff Pass (3-3)

The Puff's have averaged 85 points per game and made it to the final 4 last year but I'm still not sold on their ability to do it this year. Maybe its the fact that their leading scorer last week was their kicker and they just lost RB Stephen Ridley to the injury bug for the rest of the year?

9. Raw Dawgs (2-4) 

The Dawgs won a crucial game last week as Peyton Manning and Demarius Thomas combined for 39 points against the slumping touchdowns. GM Matthew Murphy knows they have very little room for error next week against the Tate's saying "Every week is now do or die. We don't plan to lose, Jack. We're buyers right now"


10. I touchdown There (3-3)

Deja Vu all over again. After a hot start the Touchdowns are slumping scoring in the low 60's the past 2 weeks. The Touchdowns may start packing their bags if they lose against the Taints this week.

11. Polygamy Pounders (2-4) 

Is time finally catching up to the Pounders? Cracks are starting to show in the facade that is GM Keane Horner. Some folks have called him "The Wonder Boy"for his constant success in both Baseball and Football but last weeks loss to the 3/5rs have some questioning that title. We reached out to GM Keane Horner and asked him if they could salvage the season "We are as committed to winning this year as the Missouri Tigers are to the Big 12" Expect a fire sale soon folks.

12. FireChefs (1-5)

Predictions of a Firechefs Fire Sale have been floated for weeks now but so far GM Juice VanKueser has yet to make a move. We asked him about his plans "The problem is that other than Drew Bree's my team is a dumpster fire. We have heard from several teams about Drew and I believe we will get a deal done before the deadline".


Trade Deadline is Tuesday October 28th. Stay tuned next week when we break down the Hot Stove Rumors and take a look at which teams will be buyers and which teams will be sellers.