Week 7 Power Rankings Analysis – 2026 Season
Congrats to Chad for winning (yet another) high points victory in Week 6! You all have to step it up…
Rivalry Week Part 3 is in the books! The headline of the week is Irv finally breaking through with his first win of the season, taking down AJ in a rivalry upset for the ages. The Mud Dogs are off the schneid! Elsewhere, Chad continued his dominant stretch with another high points performance while knocking off Toe in the marquee matchup of the week. Branden got back on track with a win over Robert, Shane handled Ronnie, Brad stayed hot against Roland, and Simon took care of business against Brandon. The playoff picture is starting to take shape with four weeks remaining in the regular season. Let’s get into it.
1. 🌵Death by Saguaro🌵
Analysis: Chad ascends to the top spot for the first time this season after back-to-back high points finishes and a statement win over Toe. Last season’s champion has found his form at the perfect time, and he is playing like the best team in the league right now. At 9-3, he is tied for the best record and has all the momentum. The throne is his, and he looks ready to defend his title.
2. 🏈 ToeDraggSwagg 🏈
Analysis: Toe drops to 2nd after falling to Chad in the battle of the top two. His 145.46 points was a solid output, but it was no match for Chad’s 173.78 explosion. At 9-3, he is still tied for the best record in the league and remains a legitimate title contender. This feels like a rivalry that will define the season, and expect Toe to be hungry for a rematch.
3. Flint Tropics
Analysis: Branden climbs to 3rd after bouncing back with a convincing win over Robert. After two straight losses to Brad, he needed a response, and he delivered. At 8-4, he is right in the mix for a top playoff seed. His track record of strong in-season management continues to show, and he is peaking at the right time.
4. Mr. steal yo Gurley
Analysis: Simon drops a spot to 4th despite a win over Brandon. His 133.94 points got the job done, but it was not a dominant performance. The roster depth is still there, and at 8-4, he remains firmly in the playoff picture. He will need to find another gear if he wants to compete with Chad and Toe at the top.
5. 💥Mega Powers💥
Analysis: Brad holds steady at 5th after another win, this time over Roland. He has quietly won three straight and is proving that his Week 4 explosion was not a fluke. His high-upside players are delivering consistently now, and he is a legitimate threat to make a deep playoff run.
6. LeDark Horse
Analysis: AJ holds at 6th despite the devastating rivalry loss to Irv. Losing to a winless team in Rivalry Week is not a good look, and his 137.30 points was simply not enough. At 6-6, he is right on the playoff bubble and cannot afford many more slip-ups. He will need to regroup quickly and put this one behind him.
7. Losers
Analysis: Shane moves up a spot to 7th after handling Ronnie with a 141.50 to 110.94 victory. After trending in the wrong direction for several weeks, this was a needed win. At 7-5, he is still in the playoff hunt, and the schedule is favorable down the stretch. The question is whether he can build on this momentum or if this was just a one-week reprieve.
8. Band of Aces
Analysis: Robert drops a spot to 8th after the loss to Branden. Last week’s upset over Simon feels like a distant memory after a quiet 122.70 performance. At 4-8, the playoff hopes are fading fast, and he will need to string together some wins to have any chance. The potential is still there, but time is running out.
9. Salsa Dancers
Analysis: Roland holds at 9th after another loss, this time to Brad. At 3-9, the season has not gone as planned, and the playoff dream is effectively over. The boom-or-bust squad has found far more bust than boom this year. The focus now shifts to playing spoiler and building for next season.
10. Dirty Laundry
Analysis: Brandon drops a spot to 10th after falling to Simon. At 3-9, the struggles continue, and there is not much to be optimistic about. He has the pieces to be competitive on any given week, but stringing together wins has proven elusive. The season is slipping away, and it is now about finding positives wherever possible.
11. Project Rebuild
Analysis: Ronnie drops to 11th after a rough 110.94 performance against Shane. At 4-8, the rebuild is in full swing, and this season has become about development rather than contention. Coming off a third-place finish last season, this is a humbling fall. The focus should be on building for the future and finding bright spots in the final weeks.
12. Mud Dogs
Analysis: Irv remains at 12th in the rankings, but the story of the week belongs to him. After starting the season 0-10, he finally broke through with a dominant 160.32-point performance to take down AJ in Rivalry Week. That first win is always the sweetest, and doing it in a rivalry game makes it even better. The growing pains are not over, but this is a moment to celebrate. Congrats, Irv. Welcome to the win column.
