04-16-2024, 05:32 PM
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Welcome to the 2nd, mid-season edition of the DSFL Power Rankings, brought to you by, well no-one at the moment (sponsors reach out please I want free stuff).
Following the generally positive feedback from the Pre-Season edition, I wanted to follow this up with an updated version that took player performances over the first 7 games into account. Given we now have actual performance data for the players in the DSFL this year, TPE and expected production are now irrelevant so I had to come up with a new way to rank players.
In order to create a power ranking with game data, I came up with an individual way to process the data for each position group that would give me a Production Score for each player. Players who were included in my inaugural rankings got a bonus point or two, and took the edge in any ties.
As a general rule of thumb, I valued high impact stats like TDs, Sacks and turnovers (TOs) much more highly than standard cumulative stats like yards and tackles and the scores allocated to players were adjusted accordingly to take this into account. Likewise, negative plays such as interceptions (INTs) contributed negatively to the players overall score. These were similar to fantasy points for skill players, but I adjusted formulas slightly to bias the stats I value more.
Right, without any further ado, let’s get into the DSFL Mid-Season Positional Power Rankings!!
Quarterbacks:
1. Bugs - BBB (Up 1)
2144 Total Yard - 21 Total TDs - 4 INTs
Starting us off at Number 1 at signal caller is Bondi Beach Buccaneer Bugs.
Bugs has had an electric first half of the DSFL season, putting up an average of over 300 total yards a game, as well as leading the league with 21 total TDs. Bugs has made his name as a scrambler, and continues to be a threat on the ground, but has also been an efficient passer through the first 7 games of S47, recording the 2nd highest completion percentage in the league and only throwing 4 INTs.
The combination of elite production and limited negative plays meant Bugs just beat out number 2 for the top spot.
2. Puddles O’Duck - TIJ (Down 1)
2219 Total Yards - 18 Total TDs - 4 INTs
Narrowly missing out on the top spot after ranking number 1 in our pre-season rankings, Tijuana QB Puddles O’Duck has also enjoyed a productive start to the season.
Puddles is a different kind of QB to Bugs, accumulating all of his yards through the air. This hasn’t restricted his production this year, as he is leading the league in total yards in the DSFL this season, and coming in at number 2 in total TDs.
3. Elijah Dyson - NOR (Up 1)
1930 Total Yards - 17 Total TDs - 11 INTs
Dyson has had a bit of a rollercoaster of a first half of season 47, but still finds himself at Number 3 on the Mid-Season Power Rankings.
A scrambler by nature, Dyson has put up nearly 2000 total yards over the first 7 games of the season, and is only trailing Puddles by 1 total TD as well. This level of production should be competing for the top spots in the QB Power Rankings, if it weren’t for the other side of Dyson’s season so far.
Whether you pin it on Dyson, or just catching a bad spell of luck, 11 TOs have proven costly to Norfolk’s record this season and hold Dyson back in the rankings as well.
4. Greg Hirsch - MINN (New)
1592 Total Yards - 12 Total TDs - 1 INT
Wow, this one was a turn up for the books. Following an impressive start to the season, Rookie QB finds himself making his Power Ranking debut at number 4.
While there are a couple of other QBs who have put up more total yards than Hirsch, he has the joint most total TDs of the QBs left.
What has really impressed me with Hirsch this season is the way he has looked after the football. He’s thrown 1 pick! A scrambling rookie TD, and he’s only thrown 1 pick? Give the man his flowers.
5. Scuddle McDiddl - LON (Down 2)
1709 Total Yards - 9 Total TDs - 2 INTs
As the signal caller of a productive Royals offense, McDiddl has enjoyed a steady if unspectacular start to the season.
Compiling 1709 total yards, with the 4th highest completion percentage is pretty impressive production, but it’s his TD/INT ratio that cemented his spot in the top 5 for me. McDiddl is currently compiling 4.5 TDs per INT, which is an elite ratio and really set him apart from the other contenders for the last spot in the top 5.
Running Backs:
1. Brandon Johnson - TIJ (No change)
852 Rushing Yards - 64 Receiving Yards - 9 TDs
I mean, who else? The motor that makes the top offense in the league tick, and the top DSFL fantasy contributor was always going to top the Power Rankings for RBs through the first 7 games.
While only a minor contributor in the passing game, BJ is elite on the ground amassing more than 250 more rushing yards than the next best back, as well as leading the league in TDs. You just cannot argue with that kind of production, as no one in the league seems to be able to slow him down.
2. Soul King Brook - MINN (No change)
364 Rushing Yards - 207 Receiving Yards - 9 TDs
My predictions for the Minnesota RB usage pre-season was not correct, as they seem to be going for a more split RBBC kind of approach. That being said, Soul King Brook has dominated the Red Zone touches compiling a joint league leading 9 TDs that was enough to keep him in the Number 2 slot despite a slower yardage total.
3. Dominic Reynolds - MINN (No change)
482 Rushing Yards - 245 Receiving Yards - 4TDs
From a yards perspective, Reynolds has actually been the lead back of the split Minnesota backfield through the first 7 games. He has also been much more efficient with his touches than Soul King Brook, averaging more yards per carry and more yards per reception than his teammate.
Unfortunately for Reynolds, he just loses out on the 2 spot to his backfield brother on account of the fact that he has less than half the TDs of his compatriot.
4. Jag McQueen - KCC (New)
587 Rushing Yards - 66 Receiving Yards - 4 TDs
And for back to back positions, we have a Rookie debuting at Number 4 in the Mid-Season Power Rankings!
Kansas City’s Jag McQueen has, on the down low, had an awesome start to his debut season in the DSFL. On a team that is struggling through the air due to limited receiving options, McQueen has produced when asked to on the ground averaging 4.5 yards per carry.
While not one of the big names coming into the season, I have to imagine McQueen is ecstatic with his production so far.
5. Gucci Gurley - POR (New)
221 Rushing Yards - 341 Receiving Yards - 5 TDs
I love the way Portland have used Gurley this season, lining him up out wide as a receiver frequently, but then moving him back into the backfield for carries in the red zone. He has been deployed as a weapon, rather than as a RB, and its working for him so far.
Behind the league leaders for TDs at the position, Gurley’s 5 make him the best of the rest in an impressive start to the season.
6. Cush Jones - DAL (New)
549 Rushing Yards - 18 Receiving Yards - 4 TDs
7. Dazen Guile - DAL (New)
546 Rushing Yards - 5 Receiving Yards - 4 TDs
8. Zigzag Zipstep - LON (New)
445 Rushing Yards - 171 Receiving Yards - 4 TDs
9. Stone Wall - BBB (New)
418 Rushing Yards - 90 Receiving Yards - 3 TDs
10. Worsethan Blaze - NOR (New)
432 Rushing Yards - 22 Receiving Yards - 1 TD
Wide Receivers:
1. Andre Benn - TIJ (No change)
870 Receiving Yards - 9 TDs
I don’t think this will come as a surprise to anyone, as Luchadore Andre Benn has done nothing but justify his position at the top of the Pre-Season Power Rankings as through 7 games he tops the Receiving Yards and Receiving TDs list.
With O’Duck as a lethal distributor of the ball from a clean pocket, and Benn’s consistent ability to get open, it’s not hard to see why the Tijuana offense was thought to be one of the top going into the year, and they’ve only confirmed that through 7 games.
You just cannot argue with his consistent production, he is the WR1 in the DSFL.
2. Chopper Donquixote - LON (No change)
631 Receiving Yards - 9 TDs
Following on from Benn at one, once again the Pre-Season Power Rankings were absolutely spot on, as London Royal Chopper Donquixote once again takes the 2 spot.
While not as dynamic in terms of yardage gained, Donquixote has been just as dangerous as a red zone threat, tying Benn for the league lead in receiving TDs. A big, physical presence in the air, Chopper just takes over once the Royals get within range of the endzone and is a favourite target of McDiddl once London are looking to hit pay dirt.
3. Jonathon Irons - POR (No change)
658 Receiving Yards - 3 TDs
Rounding out the top 3 is Portland’s Jonathon Irons, confirming that DSFL GMs might actually have some idea of what they’re talking about, as the top 3 receivers at the mid-season mark are identical to those in the Pre-Season Power Rankings.
Irons is clearly the number 1 receiver for the Pythons, and may have even been limited by the team switching focus to the run game in recent weeks. Despite that, he has still proven himself time and time again as a valuable down field threat, and is only kept out of the top spots by his relative lack of production in the endzone.
4. Lane Wilson - LON (New)
509 Receiving Yards - 7 TDs
Our first new entry on the WR Power Rankings is London’s Lane Wilson.
Now, I appreciate this one might need some explaining so hear me out. Yes, Wilson is listed as a RB, however, Wilson has consistently lined up out wide for the Royals and has caught 36 passes while not receiving a single carry. Therefore, I have decided to list him with the receivers.
Wilson has been electric with the ball in his hands, routinely taking short throws and slants to the house from 10s of yards out. This shows up in his relatively high TD to yard ratio, as Wilson has shown the league (and his ISFL GMs) that he can be a multi-level threat at the next level.
5. Warren Peace - NOR (New)
595 Receiving Yards - 5 TDs
Rounding out the top 5 of the DSFL Mid-Season WR Power Rankings is the creatively named Rookie, Warren Peace.
Peace has brought a much needed injection of speed to the Norfolk offense, consistently connecting with QB Dyson as a reliable deep threat. This is further reinforced by his average yards per catch, coming in at 17, proving that Peace is most dangerous when he can get behind the defense and has even broke free of coverage a few times to reach the endzone on deep shots. Things look good for the Norfolk offense as they move into the second half hoping to have an outside look at a playoff spot.
6. Meo Stickyhands-McGee - BBB (Down 1)
593 Receiving Yards - 5 TDs
7. Julian Rose - MINN (Down 4)
619 Receiving Yards - 2 TDs
8. Lawrence Crawford - TIJ (New)
501 Receiving Yards - 2 TDs
9. Benny Hanna - NOR (New)
489 Receiving Yards - 1 TD
10. Big Tractor - DAL (New)
456 Receiving Yards - 2 TDs
Tightends:
1. Bob Kronkowski - TIJ (Up 1)
550 Receiving Yards - 7 TDs
And we have a new king! Sitting at TE1 in the Mid-Season DSFL Power Rankings, and continuing the trend of Tijuana offensive domination, is none other than Bob Kronkowski.
Another receiver that has benefited greatly from O’Duck’s prowess through the air, Kronkowski has exploded this year, putting the myth that TEs can’t be meaningful contributors in the sim to bed for good. Kronkowski’s 550 yards put him at number 7 in terms of receiving yards for all players, and his 7 receiving TDs are joint second in the entire league.
It is hard to argue with Kronkowski’s production so far this year, much to the annoyance of everyone’s favourite yapper, who drops to number 2…
2. Tyler Higbee II - POR (Down 1)
460 Receiving Yards - 3 TDs
Once the darling and consensus TE1 of the DSFL, Higbee II find himself dropping to Number 2 in the Mid-Season rankings.
To be totally fair to Higbee II, his production this year is nothing to mock, sitting at No. 11 in the Receiving Yards rankings and No. 8 in Receiving TDs in the entire league. He finds himself dropping to second not because of his own production, but just because of how impressive Kronkowski has been in an explosive aerial attack.
Higbee II has been consistent as ever, contributing as both a chain mover over the middle and a deep threat when needed for the Pythons. Unfortunately for Higbee II, his chances of catching Kronkowski look slim unless Portland return to a more pass focussed offense down the stretch.
3. Hex Water II - MINN (No change)
181 Receiving Yards - 2 TDs
Our only constant from the Pre-Season Power Rankings is Minnesota TE, Hex Waters II.
In a run first offense, dominated by 2 max RBs and a mobile QB, Waters II’s opportunities to make plays downfield are limited as he is frequently used as an extra blocker on the end of the line. That being said, Waters II has taken the opportunities he has been given and has proven he can make plays down the field when needed, even getting behind the defense for a long TD early in the season.
Waters II is never going to set the world on fire in this offense, but he is a consistent performer week in-week out, and can do everything you could ask from the TE position.
4. Kurt Wagner - POR (Up 1)
121 Receiving Yards - 1 TD
Ok, I was wrong with my concerns on this one. Going into the season, I thought Rookie TE Wagner would struggle for touches in an offense that also features number 2 on our list, Tyler Higbee II.
While he hasn’t seen a lot of action, he has proven effective when he can get on the field and has even found the pay dirt in the first half of the season. Wagner’s usage has mainly been as a possession style TE, used on short passes needed to move the chains. I think if Portland can get Wagner involved in more intermediate and deep concepts, he can be even more effective.
Wagner has definitely shown glimpses of the talent, he just needs more opportunities to show the league what he can really do.
5. Lip Nixon - DAL (New)
94 Receiving Yards - 0 TDs
Rookie Lip Nixon from the Dallas Birddogs rounds out our top 5 TEs at the mid-season mark.
If I’m being honest, Nixon is basically here to make up the numbers as he has barely featured in a Dallas offense that has struggled to get much going through the air.
Offensive Line:
1. Gustav Farkas - DAL (No change)
31 Pancakes - 0 Sacks Allowed
Coming in at Number 1 in the OL Power Rankings, and backing up the faith shown in him by GMs in the off-season, is Dallas Birddog Gustav Farkas.
Farkas has slotted straight in on the Dallas line at L tackle and has been nothing short of dominant. 31 pancake blocks through 7 games shows how dominant a force he can be when moving in the run game, but the fact that he has backed this up with 0 sacks allowed in pass protection is nothing short of impressive. In a league desperate for OL talent, Farkas is doing all he can to fire himself up draft boards this season as he cements the run game that is giving the Dallas offense a small sliver of hope so far this season.
2. Taylor Swift - MINN (No change)
25 Pancakes - 1 Sack Allowed
When she isn’t flying around the world performing in every venue known to man, busy or dating the GOAT TE, Taylor Swift is anchoring the Minnesota line that has proven key to an impressive run game so far this season.
It doesn’t matter who is carrying the ball for the Greg Ducks, one of their many RBs or their rookie QB, if they’re running behind Swift they’re probably doing ok. 25 pancakes through 7 games shows that Swift can be a mauler when she gets moving, and the only spot on her record through the first 7 games is the 1 sack she’s given up.
All in all, it’s been an impressive campaign for the pop Princess.
3. Smooth Green Girnch - POR (New)
19 Pancakes - 0 Sacks Allowed
Portland have found more success on offense since switching their focus from the air to the ground, and that has at least been in part due to the performances of rookie OL Smooth Green Girnch.
Girnch was a late pick up for the Pythons, but has proven himself to be capable if not spectacular in all facets of offensive line play. While a way behind the number of the top 2 in our list, 19 pancakes with 0 sacks allowed is a solid and well rounded stat line for a rookie on the line.
4. Acutiramus Bohemius - DAL (No change)
21 Pancakes - 1 Sack Allowed
Propping up the other side of a Dallas offensive line that is responsible for any hint of offensive production through their ground game so far this season is fellow rookie, Acutiramus Bohemius.
Bohemius and Farkas have formed a really strong tackle tandem in Dallas, and they will look to build on that as the Dallas offense gets rebuilt over the off season.
With good recruitment over the off-season, these behemoths on the offensive line will prove solid contributors in both the running and passing game.
5. Goto Imnegs.net - LON (New)
20 Pancakes - 1 Sack Allowed
I wanted to give our only blocking TE in the DSFL some love and so included him in the OL rankings, and honestly? He has been impressive, and beat out some actual offensive linemen to the 5th spot in our Mid-Season Rankings. 20 pancakes and 1 sack allowed is seriously impressive, especially for a TE. I take my hat off to you sir, blocking TE is a thankless task.
Defensive Line:
1. Roman Alexander - LON (New)
18 Tackles - 5 TFLs - 5 Sacks - 1 Safety
Wow, wow, wow.
After not getting any love from the GMs in the Pre-Season Rankings, I included Roman Alexander of the London Royals as my DL wildcard and let me tell you, what an inclusion that turned out to be.
Roman Alexander, DE, tops our DL Mid-Season Power Rankings and it’s easy to see why. While he may not have racked up as many tackles as some other names on this list, you just cannot argue with his backfield production. 5 TFLs and 5 Sacks is seriously impressive, and for one of those to actually gain his team points in the form of a safety is just awesome. Alexander has been a force of the edge through the first half of the season, and he deserves his props for that.
2. Dunkler Sowerwine - MINN (Down 1)
28 Tackles - 3 TFLs - 3 Sacks - 1 FF
Narrowly beaten out to the 1 spot at the Mid-Season mark, is Pre-Season Number 1 DL, Dunkler Sowerwine.
Sowerwine was the GM favourite in the pre-season rankings and has backed up that rating with some legitimate production this season. He has been a force in all facets of the defense for the Grey Ducks this season, contributing to the run defense and the pass defense equally.
28 tackles show that Sowerwine is a force in the run game, but he has also shown ability to get 8th the offensive back field contributing with both TFLs and sacks.
3. Carlos Marx - POR (New)
25 Tackles - 8 TFLs - 1 Sack
Another DE on the board, Carlos Marx has been an absolute force against the run as he owns the joint lead for TFLs in the DSFL.
8 TFLs in 7 games is absolutely nuts, but I just cannot understand why he can beat blockers to get to a RB, but not to get to the QB. If Marx can spread the love around, and pay equal attention to RBs and QBs, he could be on for an enormous back end of the season. If not, we could be looking at a very unusual stat line for him at the end of the season.
4. Lheorvine Adebisi - KCC (New)
26 Tackles - 6 TFLs - 1 Sack
The first of our rookie defensive players on the list is Kansas City’s own Lheorvine Adebisi.
Adebisi was a highly regarded prospect going into the DSFL draft, and he has shown exactly why as he has been a force against the run in the middle of the Coyote line. A hulking unit in the middle of the Kansas City front, Adebisi has shown a keen ability to take on double teams and hold his ground against blockers in the run game. His strength allows him to anchor the line, but he has also shown an impressive ability to shoot gaps and collapse the pocket allowing him to make plays in the backfield.
5. GCBWRNW Princess Donut - DAL (No change)
24 Tackles - 6 TFLs - 1 Sack
I might as well copy and paste what I’ve said for Donut’s DL draft classman above for Donut.
These two were often grouped together as prospects heading into the draft, both profiling as DTs with similar TPE that could be the focal point of a defensive line. Through 7 games, they haven’t done much to separate themselves from each other, literally matching each other stats wise. The good news for both of them, is that they have both been legitimately impressive as rookies on their respective defensive lines.
If these two can keep up this competition into the ISFL, they could honestly push each other to the very top.
6. Garlic Jr - DAL (Down 3)
24 Tackles - 2 TFLs - 1 FF
7. Maurice Gunner - LON (Down 5)
23 Tackles - 1 TFL - 1 FF - 1 Sack
8. Anthony Simmons - MINN (Down 4)
24 Tackles - 2 TFLs
9. Ricky Van Vale - NOR (New)
23 Tackles - 1 TFL
10. Kiwi Flapjacks - POR (New)
20 Tackles - 1 TFL
Linebackers:
1. Bull Dozier - MINN (New)
47 Tackles - 8 TFLs - 3 FFs - 4 Sacks - 7 PDs - 1 Defensive TD
I might have different rankings to other people when it comes to the LBs this season, as I favour splash plays over tackles.
Top of my rankings is Minnesota Grey Duck rookie LB Bulk Dozier.
While not a league leader in tackles, you cannot fault Dozier’s other stats through 7 games. He has shown he has a knack for getting into the backfield, compiling 8 TFLs and 4 sacks. But that’s not where his production ends.
3 forced fumbles, 7 passes defended and a defensive touchdown has proven that Dozier has a knack for making big plays when it counts, and his ability to take over games has really helped the Grey Duck defense so far this season.
2. KrustyKrab Pizza - MINN (New)
53 Tackles - 4 TFLs - 1 FF - 8 Sacks - 1 INT - 4 PDs
Our 2nd new addition to the LB rankings is the DSFL sack leader, KrustyKrab Pizza.
A new convert to LB, Pizza has taken to it like a duck to water (pun intended) and has been an absolute force as a pass rusher off the edge. 8 sacks through 7 games is a historic pace, and the fact that he has also shown himself to be a force against the run and even managing to record an INT while dropping into coverage just speaks volumes to Pizza’s versatility as a weapon on defense.
3. Finn Murphy - LON (New)
63 Tackles - 2 TFLs - 3 FFs - 6 Sacks - 3 PDs
Finn Murphy, what a way to start your rookie season.
As me and fellow S48 rookie LB Willeh Strong have said time and time again, the S48 LB class looks like an absolute all timer. Murphy first splashed as the tackle leader through the 3 days of the prospect bowl, and has continued that level of production into the league.
Murphy is an animal against the run, compiling 63 tackles, that’s 9 a game! His production doesn’t stop there though, as he has also shown an ability to beat blockers as a blitzer, racking up 6 sacks through the first half of the season. Amazingly, his production doesn’t stop there, as Murphy has shown a nose for the football forcing 3 fumbles.
Murphy will find himself in the DROTY conversations at the end of the season if he keep performing like this.
4. D’Glester Hardunkichud - KCC (New)
53 Tackles - 8 TFLs - 1 FF - 2 Sacks - 7 PDs
D’Glester Hardunkichud comes in at number 4 on the Mid-Season rankings, and is on of he most well rounded LBs in the entire DSFL.
Hardunkichud has shown he can be a force in the run game and the pass game, compiling impressive stats across tackles, TFLs and pass deflections.
The only limitation to Hardunkichud’s production so far this season is his lack of turnovers, having only forced 1 fumble in 7 games. If he wants to be in DPOY conversations he needs to find a way to make more game changing plays.
5. Speed Hawk - BBB (Down 4)
61 Tackles - 7 TFLs - 1 FF - 4 Sacks - 3 PDs
Speed Hawk has been the most dominant LB against the run in the entire DSFL this season, leading the league in total tackles and coming in at number 2 for TFLs.
While a decent contributor in the pass game, his 4 sacks leave him a way behind some of the others in this list, and could hold him back in a campaign that otherwise could be in contention for end of season awards.
6. Robot Sunfish - NOR (New)
59 Tackles - 7 TFLs - 2 FFs - 2 Sacks - 2 PDs
7. Mako Mendonca Jr - TIJ (New)
50 Tackles - 7 TFLs - 2 FFs - 3 Sacks - 3 PDs
8. Willeh Strong - POR (New)
53 Tackles - 8 TFLs - 1 FF - 2 Sacks - 2 PDs
9. Mac Mannheim - NOR (New)
46 Tackles - 5 TFLs - 2 FFs - 3 Sacks - 3 PDs
Adolin Collins - LON (New)
56 Tackles - 4 TFLs - 3 FFs - 2 Sacks - 1 PD
Cornerbacks:
1. Terry Keller - KCC (Up 3)
41 Tackles - 2 FFs - 1 INT - 13 PDs - 1 Defensive TD
Keller has been an absolute play maker in the Coyote secondary, recording 13 pass deflections over 7 games and being one of 3 players in the entire league to record a defensive touchdown in the first half of the season in the form of a pick six.
13 pass deflections and an INT is some crazy production through half a season, as Keller has become part of a no fly zone style secondary in Kansas City.
2. Sam Coverdale - TIJ (New)
36 Tackles - 3 FFs - 1 INT - 9 PDs
Civvy!!
While Civvy may have become quieter on discord over the last couple of weeks, he has continued to earn TOE at an impressive rate and that is showing up in game as well.
9 pass deflections show that Coverdale can really exist in the league against WRs on an island in coverage, but his 3 FFs also show he can be an absolute force against the run and has a nose for the football. If he can continue to build on this play making ability, Coverdale will find himself in the league for a long time to come.
3. Matt Willkens - BBB (Up 2)
33 Tackles - 1 FF - 2 INTs - 10 PDs
10 PDs and 2 INTs have put the league on alert in regard to Matt Wilkens’ ability in coverage.
Wilkens has proven that he can be a game changing secondary almost by himself, blanketing opposing WRs and making plays on the ball in a campaign that has, so far, helped Bondi compete for a playoff spot.
4. Widdle Warrick - POR (New)
26 Tackles - 2 FFs - 2 INTs - 8 PDs
Rookie CB for the Portland Pythons, Widdle Warrick has shown he has a real knack for finding himself around the football early in his DSFL career.
2 forced fumbles and 2 INTs is impressive ball production for a rookie who is clearly flourishing in a Portland defense that features some other big names on this Power Rankings.
5. Edith Nickelback - POR (No change)
32 Tackles - 1 FF - 2 INTs - 9 PDs
Opposite Warrick in the Portland secondary is Edith Nickelback, a dynamic playmaker at CB who has shown himself to be one of the most versatile defensive backs in the league.
32 tackles is impressive for a CB who has shown he can be a legitimate force against the run, but Nickelback has also shown himself to be a significant factor in the passing game, recording 9 pass deflections and 2 INTs in a campaign that really highlights his versatility as a chess piece on defense.
6. Mooty Poop-Eater - LON (Down 4)
32 Tackles - 1 FF - 2 INTs - 8 PDs
7. Luis Vonhellsing - DAL (New)
24 Tackles - 1 FF - 1 INT - 10 PDs - 1 Defensive TD
8. South West - NOR (Down 5)
49 Tackles - 2 FFs - 10 PDs
9. Jet Larsen - MINN (New)
30 Tackles - 5 PDs
10. Walter Yensid - BBB (Down 9)
27 Tackles - 5 PDs
Safety:
1. Tony Scaletta - MINN (Up 2)
46 Tackles - 2 FFs - 1 Sack - 1 INT - 7 PDs
Grey Ducks Safety Tony Scaletta has shown himself to be the epitome of adaptable.
46 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 sack, and INT and 7 pass deflections shows insane versatility for a player in the secondary, highlighting his ability to be a play maker all over the field. Scaletta is an electric play maker, and he is amazing to watch.
2. Alexandros Sotiris - TIJ (New)
19 Tackles - 3 INTs - 4 PDs
Alexandros Sotiris is perhaps the best coverage/rangey safety in the league so far this season, showing his ability to drop deep and watch a QBs eyes time and time again.
3 INTs is impressive through 7 games. I’m not sure what the DSFL record for picks in a season is, but I’d have to imagine Sotiris will get close if he continues this pace through the second half of the season.
3. PeePee Poop-Eater Jr - MINN (Down 2)
41 Tackles - 1 INT - 7 PDs
Given the expectation from GMs prior to this season, Poop-Eater Jr has had a relatively disappointing start to the DSFL season.
While his individual stats are nothing to write home about, this could be put down to the fact that the Minnesota defense has play makers across the field, making it difficult for individual players to stand out. PeePee is a key part in the success of the unit as a whole.
4. Honorius Salvator - LON (Up 1)
29 Tackles - 1 INT - 6 PDs
Rising up the board from number 5 in the Pre-Season rankings to number 4 at the mid-season mark, Honorius Salvator has quietly put together a solid campaign through 7 games.
While not a stand out in any one aspect, Salvator has been a solid contributor across the board and has been a key factor in an impressive Royals defense that has put them in a solid position as we look towards the business end of the season.
5. Rocket Ride - POR (New)
28 Tackles - 1 INT - 3 PDs
Rounding out the top 5 of the safety’s in the DSFL this season is rookie Rockwell Ride.
Alongside the 2 CBs mentioned earlier in this article, Rocket Ride has helped form an impressive secondary unit in Portland. While none of the individual players are at the top of their respective positions, the unit as a whole might just be the best in the league. It’s certainly in the conversation to be.
6. Lasse Ziegler - NOR (Down 4)
26 Tackles - 6 PDs
7. Leroy Jenkins - BBB (New)
31 Tackles - 1 FF - 1 Sack - 2 PDs
8. Johnny Bird - KCC (New)
19 Tackles - 1 INT - 2 PDs
9. Eric Beaty Jr - KCC (Down 5)
26 Tackles - 1 Sack - 2 PDs
10. Leonardo DaPinchi - MINN (New)
7 Tackles
Hope you guys enjoyed the latest update to the DSFL Positional Power Rankings!
It’s been a bit of a task to get this out at the mid-season mark so apologies if it’s a little short. Once again, this is meant to be a fun way of highlighting some of the top players in the DSFL this season. If you find you’re not included it’s not a slight on you, I just can’t talk about every player in the league. That’s too much yapping, even for me!
Following the generally positive feedback from the Pre-Season edition, I wanted to follow this up with an updated version that took player performances over the first 7 games into account. Given we now have actual performance data for the players in the DSFL this year, TPE and expected production are now irrelevant so I had to come up with a new way to rank players.
In order to create a power ranking with game data, I came up with an individual way to process the data for each position group that would give me a Production Score for each player. Players who were included in my inaugural rankings got a bonus point or two, and took the edge in any ties.
As a general rule of thumb, I valued high impact stats like TDs, Sacks and turnovers (TOs) much more highly than standard cumulative stats like yards and tackles and the scores allocated to players were adjusted accordingly to take this into account. Likewise, negative plays such as interceptions (INTs) contributed negatively to the players overall score. These were similar to fantasy points for skill players, but I adjusted formulas slightly to bias the stats I value more.
Right, without any further ado, let’s get into the DSFL Mid-Season Positional Power Rankings!!
Quarterbacks:
1. Bugs - BBB (Up 1)
2144 Total Yard - 21 Total TDs - 4 INTs
Starting us off at Number 1 at signal caller is Bondi Beach Buccaneer Bugs.
Bugs has had an electric first half of the DSFL season, putting up an average of over 300 total yards a game, as well as leading the league with 21 total TDs. Bugs has made his name as a scrambler, and continues to be a threat on the ground, but has also been an efficient passer through the first 7 games of S47, recording the 2nd highest completion percentage in the league and only throwing 4 INTs.
The combination of elite production and limited negative plays meant Bugs just beat out number 2 for the top spot.
2. Puddles O’Duck - TIJ (Down 1)
2219 Total Yards - 18 Total TDs - 4 INTs
Narrowly missing out on the top spot after ranking number 1 in our pre-season rankings, Tijuana QB Puddles O’Duck has also enjoyed a productive start to the season.
Puddles is a different kind of QB to Bugs, accumulating all of his yards through the air. This hasn’t restricted his production this year, as he is leading the league in total yards in the DSFL this season, and coming in at number 2 in total TDs.
3. Elijah Dyson - NOR (Up 1)
1930 Total Yards - 17 Total TDs - 11 INTs
Dyson has had a bit of a rollercoaster of a first half of season 47, but still finds himself at Number 3 on the Mid-Season Power Rankings.
A scrambler by nature, Dyson has put up nearly 2000 total yards over the first 7 games of the season, and is only trailing Puddles by 1 total TD as well. This level of production should be competing for the top spots in the QB Power Rankings, if it weren’t for the other side of Dyson’s season so far.
Whether you pin it on Dyson, or just catching a bad spell of luck, 11 TOs have proven costly to Norfolk’s record this season and hold Dyson back in the rankings as well.
4. Greg Hirsch - MINN (New)
1592 Total Yards - 12 Total TDs - 1 INT
Wow, this one was a turn up for the books. Following an impressive start to the season, Rookie QB finds himself making his Power Ranking debut at number 4.
While there are a couple of other QBs who have put up more total yards than Hirsch, he has the joint most total TDs of the QBs left.
What has really impressed me with Hirsch this season is the way he has looked after the football. He’s thrown 1 pick! A scrambling rookie TD, and he’s only thrown 1 pick? Give the man his flowers.
5. Scuddle McDiddl - LON (Down 2)
1709 Total Yards - 9 Total TDs - 2 INTs
As the signal caller of a productive Royals offense, McDiddl has enjoyed a steady if unspectacular start to the season.
Compiling 1709 total yards, with the 4th highest completion percentage is pretty impressive production, but it’s his TD/INT ratio that cemented his spot in the top 5 for me. McDiddl is currently compiling 4.5 TDs per INT, which is an elite ratio and really set him apart from the other contenders for the last spot in the top 5.
Running Backs:
1. Brandon Johnson - TIJ (No change)
852 Rushing Yards - 64 Receiving Yards - 9 TDs
I mean, who else? The motor that makes the top offense in the league tick, and the top DSFL fantasy contributor was always going to top the Power Rankings for RBs through the first 7 games.
While only a minor contributor in the passing game, BJ is elite on the ground amassing more than 250 more rushing yards than the next best back, as well as leading the league in TDs. You just cannot argue with that kind of production, as no one in the league seems to be able to slow him down.
2. Soul King Brook - MINN (No change)
364 Rushing Yards - 207 Receiving Yards - 9 TDs
My predictions for the Minnesota RB usage pre-season was not correct, as they seem to be going for a more split RBBC kind of approach. That being said, Soul King Brook has dominated the Red Zone touches compiling a joint league leading 9 TDs that was enough to keep him in the Number 2 slot despite a slower yardage total.
3. Dominic Reynolds - MINN (No change)
482 Rushing Yards - 245 Receiving Yards - 4TDs
From a yards perspective, Reynolds has actually been the lead back of the split Minnesota backfield through the first 7 games. He has also been much more efficient with his touches than Soul King Brook, averaging more yards per carry and more yards per reception than his teammate.
Unfortunately for Reynolds, he just loses out on the 2 spot to his backfield brother on account of the fact that he has less than half the TDs of his compatriot.
4. Jag McQueen - KCC (New)
587 Rushing Yards - 66 Receiving Yards - 4 TDs
And for back to back positions, we have a Rookie debuting at Number 4 in the Mid-Season Power Rankings!
Kansas City’s Jag McQueen has, on the down low, had an awesome start to his debut season in the DSFL. On a team that is struggling through the air due to limited receiving options, McQueen has produced when asked to on the ground averaging 4.5 yards per carry.
While not one of the big names coming into the season, I have to imagine McQueen is ecstatic with his production so far.
5. Gucci Gurley - POR (New)
221 Rushing Yards - 341 Receiving Yards - 5 TDs
I love the way Portland have used Gurley this season, lining him up out wide as a receiver frequently, but then moving him back into the backfield for carries in the red zone. He has been deployed as a weapon, rather than as a RB, and its working for him so far.
Behind the league leaders for TDs at the position, Gurley’s 5 make him the best of the rest in an impressive start to the season.
6. Cush Jones - DAL (New)
549 Rushing Yards - 18 Receiving Yards - 4 TDs
7. Dazen Guile - DAL (New)
546 Rushing Yards - 5 Receiving Yards - 4 TDs
8. Zigzag Zipstep - LON (New)
445 Rushing Yards - 171 Receiving Yards - 4 TDs
9. Stone Wall - BBB (New)
418 Rushing Yards - 90 Receiving Yards - 3 TDs
10. Worsethan Blaze - NOR (New)
432 Rushing Yards - 22 Receiving Yards - 1 TD
Wide Receivers:
1. Andre Benn - TIJ (No change)
870 Receiving Yards - 9 TDs
I don’t think this will come as a surprise to anyone, as Luchadore Andre Benn has done nothing but justify his position at the top of the Pre-Season Power Rankings as through 7 games he tops the Receiving Yards and Receiving TDs list.
With O’Duck as a lethal distributor of the ball from a clean pocket, and Benn’s consistent ability to get open, it’s not hard to see why the Tijuana offense was thought to be one of the top going into the year, and they’ve only confirmed that through 7 games.
You just cannot argue with his consistent production, he is the WR1 in the DSFL.
2. Chopper Donquixote - LON (No change)
631 Receiving Yards - 9 TDs
Following on from Benn at one, once again the Pre-Season Power Rankings were absolutely spot on, as London Royal Chopper Donquixote once again takes the 2 spot.
While not as dynamic in terms of yardage gained, Donquixote has been just as dangerous as a red zone threat, tying Benn for the league lead in receiving TDs. A big, physical presence in the air, Chopper just takes over once the Royals get within range of the endzone and is a favourite target of McDiddl once London are looking to hit pay dirt.
3. Jonathon Irons - POR (No change)
658 Receiving Yards - 3 TDs
Rounding out the top 3 is Portland’s Jonathon Irons, confirming that DSFL GMs might actually have some idea of what they’re talking about, as the top 3 receivers at the mid-season mark are identical to those in the Pre-Season Power Rankings.
Irons is clearly the number 1 receiver for the Pythons, and may have even been limited by the team switching focus to the run game in recent weeks. Despite that, he has still proven himself time and time again as a valuable down field threat, and is only kept out of the top spots by his relative lack of production in the endzone.
4. Lane Wilson - LON (New)
509 Receiving Yards - 7 TDs
Our first new entry on the WR Power Rankings is London’s Lane Wilson.
Now, I appreciate this one might need some explaining so hear me out. Yes, Wilson is listed as a RB, however, Wilson has consistently lined up out wide for the Royals and has caught 36 passes while not receiving a single carry. Therefore, I have decided to list him with the receivers.
Wilson has been electric with the ball in his hands, routinely taking short throws and slants to the house from 10s of yards out. This shows up in his relatively high TD to yard ratio, as Wilson has shown the league (and his ISFL GMs) that he can be a multi-level threat at the next level.
5. Warren Peace - NOR (New)
595 Receiving Yards - 5 TDs
Rounding out the top 5 of the DSFL Mid-Season WR Power Rankings is the creatively named Rookie, Warren Peace.
Peace has brought a much needed injection of speed to the Norfolk offense, consistently connecting with QB Dyson as a reliable deep threat. This is further reinforced by his average yards per catch, coming in at 17, proving that Peace is most dangerous when he can get behind the defense and has even broke free of coverage a few times to reach the endzone on deep shots. Things look good for the Norfolk offense as they move into the second half hoping to have an outside look at a playoff spot.
6. Meo Stickyhands-McGee - BBB (Down 1)
593 Receiving Yards - 5 TDs
7. Julian Rose - MINN (Down 4)
619 Receiving Yards - 2 TDs
8. Lawrence Crawford - TIJ (New)
501 Receiving Yards - 2 TDs
9. Benny Hanna - NOR (New)
489 Receiving Yards - 1 TD
10. Big Tractor - DAL (New)
456 Receiving Yards - 2 TDs
Tightends:
1. Bob Kronkowski - TIJ (Up 1)
550 Receiving Yards - 7 TDs
And we have a new king! Sitting at TE1 in the Mid-Season DSFL Power Rankings, and continuing the trend of Tijuana offensive domination, is none other than Bob Kronkowski.
Another receiver that has benefited greatly from O’Duck’s prowess through the air, Kronkowski has exploded this year, putting the myth that TEs can’t be meaningful contributors in the sim to bed for good. Kronkowski’s 550 yards put him at number 7 in terms of receiving yards for all players, and his 7 receiving TDs are joint second in the entire league.
It is hard to argue with Kronkowski’s production so far this year, much to the annoyance of everyone’s favourite yapper, who drops to number 2…
2. Tyler Higbee II - POR (Down 1)
460 Receiving Yards - 3 TDs
Once the darling and consensus TE1 of the DSFL, Higbee II find himself dropping to Number 2 in the Mid-Season rankings.
To be totally fair to Higbee II, his production this year is nothing to mock, sitting at No. 11 in the Receiving Yards rankings and No. 8 in Receiving TDs in the entire league. He finds himself dropping to second not because of his own production, but just because of how impressive Kronkowski has been in an explosive aerial attack.
Higbee II has been consistent as ever, contributing as both a chain mover over the middle and a deep threat when needed for the Pythons. Unfortunately for Higbee II, his chances of catching Kronkowski look slim unless Portland return to a more pass focussed offense down the stretch.
3. Hex Water II - MINN (No change)
181 Receiving Yards - 2 TDs
Our only constant from the Pre-Season Power Rankings is Minnesota TE, Hex Waters II.
In a run first offense, dominated by 2 max RBs and a mobile QB, Waters II’s opportunities to make plays downfield are limited as he is frequently used as an extra blocker on the end of the line. That being said, Waters II has taken the opportunities he has been given and has proven he can make plays down the field when needed, even getting behind the defense for a long TD early in the season.
Waters II is never going to set the world on fire in this offense, but he is a consistent performer week in-week out, and can do everything you could ask from the TE position.
4. Kurt Wagner - POR (Up 1)
121 Receiving Yards - 1 TD
Ok, I was wrong with my concerns on this one. Going into the season, I thought Rookie TE Wagner would struggle for touches in an offense that also features number 2 on our list, Tyler Higbee II.
While he hasn’t seen a lot of action, he has proven effective when he can get on the field and has even found the pay dirt in the first half of the season. Wagner’s usage has mainly been as a possession style TE, used on short passes needed to move the chains. I think if Portland can get Wagner involved in more intermediate and deep concepts, he can be even more effective.
Wagner has definitely shown glimpses of the talent, he just needs more opportunities to show the league what he can really do.
5. Lip Nixon - DAL (New)
94 Receiving Yards - 0 TDs
Rookie Lip Nixon from the Dallas Birddogs rounds out our top 5 TEs at the mid-season mark.
If I’m being honest, Nixon is basically here to make up the numbers as he has barely featured in a Dallas offense that has struggled to get much going through the air.
Offensive Line:
1. Gustav Farkas - DAL (No change)
31 Pancakes - 0 Sacks Allowed
Coming in at Number 1 in the OL Power Rankings, and backing up the faith shown in him by GMs in the off-season, is Dallas Birddog Gustav Farkas.
Farkas has slotted straight in on the Dallas line at L tackle and has been nothing short of dominant. 31 pancake blocks through 7 games shows how dominant a force he can be when moving in the run game, but the fact that he has backed this up with 0 sacks allowed in pass protection is nothing short of impressive. In a league desperate for OL talent, Farkas is doing all he can to fire himself up draft boards this season as he cements the run game that is giving the Dallas offense a small sliver of hope so far this season.
2. Taylor Swift - MINN (No change)
25 Pancakes - 1 Sack Allowed
When she isn’t flying around the world performing in every venue known to man, busy or dating the GOAT TE, Taylor Swift is anchoring the Minnesota line that has proven key to an impressive run game so far this season.
It doesn’t matter who is carrying the ball for the Greg Ducks, one of their many RBs or their rookie QB, if they’re running behind Swift they’re probably doing ok. 25 pancakes through 7 games shows that Swift can be a mauler when she gets moving, and the only spot on her record through the first 7 games is the 1 sack she’s given up.
All in all, it’s been an impressive campaign for the pop Princess.
3. Smooth Green Girnch - POR (New)
19 Pancakes - 0 Sacks Allowed
Portland have found more success on offense since switching their focus from the air to the ground, and that has at least been in part due to the performances of rookie OL Smooth Green Girnch.
Girnch was a late pick up for the Pythons, but has proven himself to be capable if not spectacular in all facets of offensive line play. While a way behind the number of the top 2 in our list, 19 pancakes with 0 sacks allowed is a solid and well rounded stat line for a rookie on the line.
4. Acutiramus Bohemius - DAL (No change)
21 Pancakes - 1 Sack Allowed
Propping up the other side of a Dallas offensive line that is responsible for any hint of offensive production through their ground game so far this season is fellow rookie, Acutiramus Bohemius.
Bohemius and Farkas have formed a really strong tackle tandem in Dallas, and they will look to build on that as the Dallas offense gets rebuilt over the off season.
With good recruitment over the off-season, these behemoths on the offensive line will prove solid contributors in both the running and passing game.
5. Goto Imnegs.net - LON (New)
20 Pancakes - 1 Sack Allowed
I wanted to give our only blocking TE in the DSFL some love and so included him in the OL rankings, and honestly? He has been impressive, and beat out some actual offensive linemen to the 5th spot in our Mid-Season Rankings. 20 pancakes and 1 sack allowed is seriously impressive, especially for a TE. I take my hat off to you sir, blocking TE is a thankless task.
Defensive Line:
1. Roman Alexander - LON (New)
18 Tackles - 5 TFLs - 5 Sacks - 1 Safety
Wow, wow, wow.
After not getting any love from the GMs in the Pre-Season Rankings, I included Roman Alexander of the London Royals as my DL wildcard and let me tell you, what an inclusion that turned out to be.
Roman Alexander, DE, tops our DL Mid-Season Power Rankings and it’s easy to see why. While he may not have racked up as many tackles as some other names on this list, you just cannot argue with his backfield production. 5 TFLs and 5 Sacks is seriously impressive, and for one of those to actually gain his team points in the form of a safety is just awesome. Alexander has been a force of the edge through the first half of the season, and he deserves his props for that.
2. Dunkler Sowerwine - MINN (Down 1)
28 Tackles - 3 TFLs - 3 Sacks - 1 FF
Narrowly beaten out to the 1 spot at the Mid-Season mark, is Pre-Season Number 1 DL, Dunkler Sowerwine.
Sowerwine was the GM favourite in the pre-season rankings and has backed up that rating with some legitimate production this season. He has been a force in all facets of the defense for the Grey Ducks this season, contributing to the run defense and the pass defense equally.
28 tackles show that Sowerwine is a force in the run game, but he has also shown ability to get 8th the offensive back field contributing with both TFLs and sacks.
3. Carlos Marx - POR (New)
25 Tackles - 8 TFLs - 1 Sack
Another DE on the board, Carlos Marx has been an absolute force against the run as he owns the joint lead for TFLs in the DSFL.
8 TFLs in 7 games is absolutely nuts, but I just cannot understand why he can beat blockers to get to a RB, but not to get to the QB. If Marx can spread the love around, and pay equal attention to RBs and QBs, he could be on for an enormous back end of the season. If not, we could be looking at a very unusual stat line for him at the end of the season.
4. Lheorvine Adebisi - KCC (New)
26 Tackles - 6 TFLs - 1 Sack
The first of our rookie defensive players on the list is Kansas City’s own Lheorvine Adebisi.
Adebisi was a highly regarded prospect going into the DSFL draft, and he has shown exactly why as he has been a force against the run in the middle of the Coyote line. A hulking unit in the middle of the Kansas City front, Adebisi has shown a keen ability to take on double teams and hold his ground against blockers in the run game. His strength allows him to anchor the line, but he has also shown an impressive ability to shoot gaps and collapse the pocket allowing him to make plays in the backfield.
5. GCBWRNW Princess Donut - DAL (No change)
24 Tackles - 6 TFLs - 1 Sack
I might as well copy and paste what I’ve said for Donut’s DL draft classman above for Donut.
These two were often grouped together as prospects heading into the draft, both profiling as DTs with similar TPE that could be the focal point of a defensive line. Through 7 games, they haven’t done much to separate themselves from each other, literally matching each other stats wise. The good news for both of them, is that they have both been legitimately impressive as rookies on their respective defensive lines.
If these two can keep up this competition into the ISFL, they could honestly push each other to the very top.
6. Garlic Jr - DAL (Down 3)
24 Tackles - 2 TFLs - 1 FF
7. Maurice Gunner - LON (Down 5)
23 Tackles - 1 TFL - 1 FF - 1 Sack
8. Anthony Simmons - MINN (Down 4)
24 Tackles - 2 TFLs
9. Ricky Van Vale - NOR (New)
23 Tackles - 1 TFL
10. Kiwi Flapjacks - POR (New)
20 Tackles - 1 TFL
Linebackers:
1. Bull Dozier - MINN (New)
47 Tackles - 8 TFLs - 3 FFs - 4 Sacks - 7 PDs - 1 Defensive TD
I might have different rankings to other people when it comes to the LBs this season, as I favour splash plays over tackles.
Top of my rankings is Minnesota Grey Duck rookie LB Bulk Dozier.
While not a league leader in tackles, you cannot fault Dozier’s other stats through 7 games. He has shown he has a knack for getting into the backfield, compiling 8 TFLs and 4 sacks. But that’s not where his production ends.
3 forced fumbles, 7 passes defended and a defensive touchdown has proven that Dozier has a knack for making big plays when it counts, and his ability to take over games has really helped the Grey Duck defense so far this season.
2. KrustyKrab Pizza - MINN (New)
53 Tackles - 4 TFLs - 1 FF - 8 Sacks - 1 INT - 4 PDs
Our 2nd new addition to the LB rankings is the DSFL sack leader, KrustyKrab Pizza.
A new convert to LB, Pizza has taken to it like a duck to water (pun intended) and has been an absolute force as a pass rusher off the edge. 8 sacks through 7 games is a historic pace, and the fact that he has also shown himself to be a force against the run and even managing to record an INT while dropping into coverage just speaks volumes to Pizza’s versatility as a weapon on defense.
3. Finn Murphy - LON (New)
63 Tackles - 2 TFLs - 3 FFs - 6 Sacks - 3 PDs
Finn Murphy, what a way to start your rookie season.
As me and fellow S48 rookie LB Willeh Strong have said time and time again, the S48 LB class looks like an absolute all timer. Murphy first splashed as the tackle leader through the 3 days of the prospect bowl, and has continued that level of production into the league.
Murphy is an animal against the run, compiling 63 tackles, that’s 9 a game! His production doesn’t stop there though, as he has also shown an ability to beat blockers as a blitzer, racking up 6 sacks through the first half of the season. Amazingly, his production doesn’t stop there, as Murphy has shown a nose for the football forcing 3 fumbles.
Murphy will find himself in the DROTY conversations at the end of the season if he keep performing like this.
4. D’Glester Hardunkichud - KCC (New)
53 Tackles - 8 TFLs - 1 FF - 2 Sacks - 7 PDs
D’Glester Hardunkichud comes in at number 4 on the Mid-Season rankings, and is on of he most well rounded LBs in the entire DSFL.
Hardunkichud has shown he can be a force in the run game and the pass game, compiling impressive stats across tackles, TFLs and pass deflections.
The only limitation to Hardunkichud’s production so far this season is his lack of turnovers, having only forced 1 fumble in 7 games. If he wants to be in DPOY conversations he needs to find a way to make more game changing plays.
5. Speed Hawk - BBB (Down 4)
61 Tackles - 7 TFLs - 1 FF - 4 Sacks - 3 PDs
Speed Hawk has been the most dominant LB against the run in the entire DSFL this season, leading the league in total tackles and coming in at number 2 for TFLs.
While a decent contributor in the pass game, his 4 sacks leave him a way behind some of the others in this list, and could hold him back in a campaign that otherwise could be in contention for end of season awards.
6. Robot Sunfish - NOR (New)
59 Tackles - 7 TFLs - 2 FFs - 2 Sacks - 2 PDs
7. Mako Mendonca Jr - TIJ (New)
50 Tackles - 7 TFLs - 2 FFs - 3 Sacks - 3 PDs
8. Willeh Strong - POR (New)
53 Tackles - 8 TFLs - 1 FF - 2 Sacks - 2 PDs
9. Mac Mannheim - NOR (New)
46 Tackles - 5 TFLs - 2 FFs - 3 Sacks - 3 PDs
Adolin Collins - LON (New)
56 Tackles - 4 TFLs - 3 FFs - 2 Sacks - 1 PD
Cornerbacks:
1. Terry Keller - KCC (Up 3)
41 Tackles - 2 FFs - 1 INT - 13 PDs - 1 Defensive TD
Keller has been an absolute play maker in the Coyote secondary, recording 13 pass deflections over 7 games and being one of 3 players in the entire league to record a defensive touchdown in the first half of the season in the form of a pick six.
13 pass deflections and an INT is some crazy production through half a season, as Keller has become part of a no fly zone style secondary in Kansas City.
2. Sam Coverdale - TIJ (New)
36 Tackles - 3 FFs - 1 INT - 9 PDs
Civvy!!
While Civvy may have become quieter on discord over the last couple of weeks, he has continued to earn TOE at an impressive rate and that is showing up in game as well.
9 pass deflections show that Coverdale can really exist in the league against WRs on an island in coverage, but his 3 FFs also show he can be an absolute force against the run and has a nose for the football. If he can continue to build on this play making ability, Coverdale will find himself in the league for a long time to come.
3. Matt Willkens - BBB (Up 2)
33 Tackles - 1 FF - 2 INTs - 10 PDs
10 PDs and 2 INTs have put the league on alert in regard to Matt Wilkens’ ability in coverage.
Wilkens has proven that he can be a game changing secondary almost by himself, blanketing opposing WRs and making plays on the ball in a campaign that has, so far, helped Bondi compete for a playoff spot.
4. Widdle Warrick - POR (New)
26 Tackles - 2 FFs - 2 INTs - 8 PDs
Rookie CB for the Portland Pythons, Widdle Warrick has shown he has a real knack for finding himself around the football early in his DSFL career.
2 forced fumbles and 2 INTs is impressive ball production for a rookie who is clearly flourishing in a Portland defense that features some other big names on this Power Rankings.
5. Edith Nickelback - POR (No change)
32 Tackles - 1 FF - 2 INTs - 9 PDs
Opposite Warrick in the Portland secondary is Edith Nickelback, a dynamic playmaker at CB who has shown himself to be one of the most versatile defensive backs in the league.
32 tackles is impressive for a CB who has shown he can be a legitimate force against the run, but Nickelback has also shown himself to be a significant factor in the passing game, recording 9 pass deflections and 2 INTs in a campaign that really highlights his versatility as a chess piece on defense.
6. Mooty Poop-Eater - LON (Down 4)
32 Tackles - 1 FF - 2 INTs - 8 PDs
7. Luis Vonhellsing - DAL (New)
24 Tackles - 1 FF - 1 INT - 10 PDs - 1 Defensive TD
8. South West - NOR (Down 5)
49 Tackles - 2 FFs - 10 PDs
9. Jet Larsen - MINN (New)
30 Tackles - 5 PDs
10. Walter Yensid - BBB (Down 9)
27 Tackles - 5 PDs
Safety:
1. Tony Scaletta - MINN (Up 2)
46 Tackles - 2 FFs - 1 Sack - 1 INT - 7 PDs
Grey Ducks Safety Tony Scaletta has shown himself to be the epitome of adaptable.
46 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 sack, and INT and 7 pass deflections shows insane versatility for a player in the secondary, highlighting his ability to be a play maker all over the field. Scaletta is an electric play maker, and he is amazing to watch.
2. Alexandros Sotiris - TIJ (New)
19 Tackles - 3 INTs - 4 PDs
Alexandros Sotiris is perhaps the best coverage/rangey safety in the league so far this season, showing his ability to drop deep and watch a QBs eyes time and time again.
3 INTs is impressive through 7 games. I’m not sure what the DSFL record for picks in a season is, but I’d have to imagine Sotiris will get close if he continues this pace through the second half of the season.
3. PeePee Poop-Eater Jr - MINN (Down 2)
41 Tackles - 1 INT - 7 PDs
Given the expectation from GMs prior to this season, Poop-Eater Jr has had a relatively disappointing start to the DSFL season.
While his individual stats are nothing to write home about, this could be put down to the fact that the Minnesota defense has play makers across the field, making it difficult for individual players to stand out. PeePee is a key part in the success of the unit as a whole.
4. Honorius Salvator - LON (Up 1)
29 Tackles - 1 INT - 6 PDs
Rising up the board from number 5 in the Pre-Season rankings to number 4 at the mid-season mark, Honorius Salvator has quietly put together a solid campaign through 7 games.
While not a stand out in any one aspect, Salvator has been a solid contributor across the board and has been a key factor in an impressive Royals defense that has put them in a solid position as we look towards the business end of the season.
5. Rocket Ride - POR (New)
28 Tackles - 1 INT - 3 PDs
Rounding out the top 5 of the safety’s in the DSFL this season is rookie Rockwell Ride.
Alongside the 2 CBs mentioned earlier in this article, Rocket Ride has helped form an impressive secondary unit in Portland. While none of the individual players are at the top of their respective positions, the unit as a whole might just be the best in the league. It’s certainly in the conversation to be.
6. Lasse Ziegler - NOR (Down 4)
26 Tackles - 6 PDs
7. Leroy Jenkins - BBB (New)
31 Tackles - 1 FF - 1 Sack - 2 PDs
8. Johnny Bird - KCC (New)
19 Tackles - 1 INT - 2 PDs
9. Eric Beaty Jr - KCC (Down 5)
26 Tackles - 1 Sack - 2 PDs
10. Leonardo DaPinchi - MINN (New)
7 Tackles
Hope you guys enjoyed the latest update to the DSFL Positional Power Rankings!
It’s been a bit of a task to get this out at the mid-season mark so apologies if it’s a little short. Once again, this is meant to be a fun way of highlighting some of the top players in the DSFL this season. If you find you’re not included it’s not a slight on you, I just can’t talk about every player in the league. That’s too much yapping, even for me!
![[Image: AKelSrR.jpeg]](https://imgur.com/AKelSrR.jpeg)
![[Image: SoEvil.gif]](https://sig.grumpybumpers.com/host/SoEvil.gif)
![[Image: wetwilleh.gif]](https://sig.grumpybumpers.com/host/wetwilleh.gif)
![[Image: Young-Mike-Tyson4-3.png]](https://i.postimg.cc/fTHWcn3h/Young-Mike-Tyson4-3.png)
![[Image: Rocket_Ride_Signature.png?ex=66363c9f&is...2a021d1d2&]](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/736700931864920064/1235226285861638144/Rocket_Ride_Signature.png?ex=66363c9f&is=6634eb1f&hm=f6846e151e936d69b51347e9a42e2f94871533f10a8fd746a89e0202a021d1d2&)
![[Image: ChickenLips.gif]](https://sig.grumpybumpers.com/host/ChickenLips.gif)
