CTDB Week 6 Recap: Polar Opposites

Week 6 was the definition of a split-screen. On one side, heavyweights erupted: Victor’s Jail Yard Boyz detonated for a season-high 170.2, Will’s Battle Angel broke 140, and Thien’s Blitz rolled to 137. On the other, Ping’s Phreaks and Roger’s Buffy struggled to even clear 90. The result is a standings table starting to separate: Boyz unbeaten at 9-0, a cluster of playoff contenders in the middle, and Crunch Bunch sliding deeper into the basement.

Matchup Recaps

Gang Green 115.7 def. Chunky Monkeys 111.6

This one lived up to the projection (130.6 vs 121.1) but finished as a grinder. Greg leaned on his core of Josh Allen (21.2) and Christian McCaffrey (20.6) to offset Derrick Henry’s muted day (13.5). For Evan, Jayden Daniels (29.8) was spectacular, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (23.5) continued his ascent, but black holes from TreVeyon Henderson (2.7) and Mason Taylor (0.7) sank the rally. A last minute fumble Daniels ruined the Monkeys' chances of taking home a win but given their injuries, the monkeys are happy with their record so far this year. With Rashee Rice due back in Week 7, help is on the horizon, but Brock Bowers’ absence until Week 9 looms large.

Battle Angel 141.3 def. LA Buffy 92.7

Will’s squad finally flashed its ceiling. Patrick Mahomes (40.1) looked unstoppable, Kyren Williams (27.1) piled up yardage and scores, and newly acquired George Pickens (23.8) proved the trade with the Monkeys is already paying dividends. For Roger, it was misery across the board: Baker Mayfield (26.2) was solid, but support collapsed — Diggs (7.2), Deebo (3.4), and Waller (8.2) were all non-factors. Buffy drops to 4-8, while Battle Angel is suddenly back in the playoff chase.

A Squad Called Blitz 137.4 def. Philadelphia Phreaks 90.8

This was a demolition. Blitz’s $55 FAAB splash on Rico Dowdle (31.9) was an instant jackpot, paired with Matthew Stafford (27.5) to push Thien over 137. The Phreaks, meanwhile, saw everything go wrong. Jalen Hurts (13.2) was pedestrian, Emeka Egbuka exited with a hamstring injury, and even reliable stars like Justin Jefferson remain shelved. With Egbuka sidelined and Jefferson not back yet, Ping suddenly faces a WR crisis.

Custom J 139.2 def. Crunch Bunch 119.1

Josh’s deep roster flexed its muscle. Jaxson Dart (27.6) delivered with both arm and legs, De’Von Achane (23.6) reminded us of his explosiveness, and waiver add Jacory Croskey-Merritt (21.2) was a steal. Eddie kept it competitive behind A.J. Brown (16.4) and Kenneth Walker (12.6), but Alvin Kamara (2.1) and Theo Johnson (3.7) cratered any hopes of an upset. At 3-9, Crunch is stuck in the basement.

Jail Yard Boyz 170.2 def. City of Angels Masterminds 101.7

Victor’s undefeated run continued with pure dominance. Ja’Marr Chase (32.2), Josh Jacobs (30.6), and Justin Herbert (30.6) all smashed, while trade acquisition Brian Thomas Jr. (17.7) looked every bit the WR1-in-waiting. Marcus had little resistance: Dak Prescott (20.5) was steady, but Breece Hall (5.9) and James Cook (5.7) flopped. At 9-0, the Boyz are officially the team to beat, with a +147 PF margin over Crunch.

Thematic Takeaways

• BTJ is back. The Boyz’ blockbuster deal with Ping already looks like a masterstroke as Brian Thomas Jr. posted season-highs across the board.
  
  
• Egbuka’s injury reshapes the Phreaks. Without him and Jefferson, Ping has to rethink his WR plan. 
  
  
• Vidal hype incoming. Though not a monster box score yet, Kimani Vidal is trending toward bell cow usage for the Monkeys while Hampton heals.
  
  
• JSN’s ascent. Smith-Njigba is suddenly looking like a weekly WR1, bailing out Evan’s injury-hit lineup.
  
  
• Boyz juggernaut. 170 points speaks for itself — depth, trades, and stars all firing.

Waiver & FAAB Watch

• Dowdle ($55, Blitz): Immediate smash, RB1 upside.
  
  
• Gainwell ($19, Gang Green): Handcuff with flex utility.
  
  
• Haskins ($17, Buffy): Depth add, but didn’t swing Week 6.
  
  
• Vidal ($7, Monkeys): Could turn into a key stretch-run starter.

Standings Pulse

• Boyz (9-0): Unstoppable, clear tier above.
  
  
• Gang Green (6-3) & Custom J (6-3): Strong playoff locks.
  
  
• Monkeys (7-5): Hanging on, but fragile until reinforcements arrive.
  
  
• Crunch Bunch (3-9): Dead last, fading fast.

Closing Note

Week 6 gave us everything: season-high blowups, crushing injuries, and a clear separation between the league’s true contenders and those sliding toward spoiler roles. The Boyz keep the crown, but with chaos everywhere else, playoff positioning battles are just heating up.

Week 5 Recap: Regression Week

CTDB Week 5 Recap: Injuries, Trades, and Rookie RBs Arrive

Week 5 saw the standings compress even further, a monster upset, and a blockbuster deal that could reshape the playoff race. At 7–3, both the Jail Yard Boyz and Chunky Monkeys remain tied atop the standings, but several contenders are circling. Let’s get into it.

Matchup Results

Jail Yard Boyz (126.4 FPTS, Proj 127.6) def. A Squad Called Blitz (101.4 FPTS, Proj 129.85)

Hurts (26.3) and Chase (27.5) once again carried the Boyz to victory, but this was their last ride together — the Boyz swung a massive deal, shipping Jalen Hurts and Quentin Johnston to the Phreaks for Brian Thomas Jr. The deal wasn’t finalized in time for Week 5, so both squads will roll out their new lineups starting in Week 6. Blitz wasted a 35.4-point explosion from Matthew Stafford as WRs Ridley (2.5) and Jeudy (0.0) vanished.

City of Angels Masterminds (131.0 FPTS, Proj 125.2) def. Crunch Bunch (108.4 FPTS, Proj 116.0)

Dak Prescott (38.6) put on a Sunday Night show, Breece Hall (25.5) punished defenses, and rookie Xavier Worthy (18.1) chipped in to power the Masterminds. Crunch Bunch fell flat with Kamara (6.9) and Kenneth Walker (9.1) disappointing. Emari Demercado (11.6) at least showed promise as a recent $11 FAAB pickup.

Gang Green (119.25 FPTS, Proj 131.0) def. Custom J (112.3 FPTS, Proj 113.5)

Josh Allen (27.8), Davante Adams (23.2), and McCaffrey (21.6) carried Gang Green through. Custom J, meanwhile, got hit by a nightmare injury week: Lamar Jackson, Tyreek Hill (season-ending knee), and Ricky Pearsall all went down. Achane (21.6) and rookie Woody Marks (10.8) showed sparks, but this team is suddenly reeling.

Philadelphia Phreaks (150.0 FPTS, Proj 135.2) def. Battle Angel (135.2 FPTS, Proj 110.2)

The Phreaks lit it up with Gibbs (27.9), Jefferson (26.3), and Nacua (24.4) all smashing. Quinshon Judkins (13.5) looks like a locked-in RB1. The big story is their incoming reinforcements: they’ll debut Jalen Hurts and Quentin Johnston in Week 6 thanks to the blockbuster with the Boyz. For Battle Angel, the long-awaited George Pickens breakout (33.4) finally came, paired with Justin Fields (27.1), giving them their best offensive week yet — still not enough to win.

LA Buffy (163.75 FPTS, Proj 109.7) def. Chunky Monkeys (84.45 FPTS, Proj 104.6)

Buffy stunned the Monkeys with a massive output behind Kyler Murray (34.5), Stefon Diggs (27.4), and Montgomery (27.1). On the other side, the Monkeys cratered. Drake Maye (14.9) and Rachaad White (21.1) weren’t terrible, but their WRs flopped. Help is coming, though: Rashee Rice returns in Week 7 to shore up the WR depth. The bigger worry is Brock Bowers, who may be sidelined until Week 9.

Week 5 Themes

Injuries Continue to Cloud the Landscape

• Custom J: The most devastated — losing Lamar, Tyreek, and Pearsall in one week.
• Jail Yard Boyz: Omarion Hampton (15.9 before injury) will miss multiple weeks, forcing depth plays.

Rookie RB Renaissance

• Quinshon Judkins: 110 yards + 2 catches, keeps rolling.
• Ashton Jeanty: Heavy usage with Bowers out.
• Woody Marks: Growing role, chipped in 10.8 this week.

WR Roller Coaster

• Jefferson (26.3) is untouchable.
• Diggs (27.4) rebounded huge.
• Quentin Johnston (15.2) continues steady value — now switching teams.
• George Pickens (33.4) finally looked like the WR1 Battle Angel traded him to be.

Waiver Wire / FAAB Highlights

• Chunky Monkeys: Spent $10 on Rachaad White, looks like a good get with White seeing majority of carries in week 5.
• Crunch Bunch: Paid $11 for Demercado, rewarded with 11.6.
• Boyz: Scooped Troy Franklin ($2) and Harrison Butker ($2).
• Masterminds: Brenton Strange ($5) joins as a speculative TE stash.

Standings Snapshot (Through Week 5)

1. Jail Yard Boyz (7–3) – Lose Hurts/Johnston but gain Brian Thomas Jr.
2. Chunky Monkeys (7–3) – Awaiting Rice’s return; Bowers injury looms large
3. Philadelphia Phreaks (6–4) – High scorer of Week 5, adding Hurts + Johnston in Week 6
4. Gang Green (6–4) – Stars steady the ship
5. Custom J (6–4) – Injuries derail early-season juggernaut
6. City of Angels Masterminds (6–4) – Prescott/Breece combo peaking
7. LA Buffy (4–6) – Big upset keeps playoff hopes alive
8. A Squad Called Blitz (4–6) – Inconsistent, WR corps fading fast
9. Crunch Bunch (3–7) – Running out of time
10. Battle Angel (2–8) – Showed life, but playoffs nearly out of reach

Final Take

Week 5 wasn’t just about wins and losses — it was about reshaping the season. The Boyz–Phreaks trade (Hurts + Johnston for Brian Thomas Jr.) could alter the balance of power, with Ping loading up for a title push. Meanwhile, the Monkeys will tread water until Rashee Rice returns, but the Bowers injury lingers like a storm cloud. Custom J’s rash of injuries may have slammed the door on a championship run. With so much volatility, Week 6 might be the most important slate yet.

🚨 CTDB Trade Alert: Hurts Reunited with the Phreaks 🚨

 

In a blockbuster move that has stunned the league, the Jail Yard Boyz (7-1, 1st place) traded QB Jalen Hurts and WR Quentin Johnston to the Philadelphia Phreaks (4-4, 5th place) in exchange for QB Brock Purdy and WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Trade at a Glance

• Jail Yard Boyz receive:

  • QB Brock Purdy (SF)

  • WR Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX)

• Philadelphia Phreaks receive:

  • QB Jalen Hurts (PHI)

  • WR Quentin Johnston (LAC)

Context

Jail Yard Boyz (7-1, 1st place)

The Boyz shocked the league by moving on from Hurts — but with Justin Herbert already rostered, the writing was on the wall. Herbert immediately steps into the starting QB role, softening the blow of losing a fantasy MVP candidate.

So why take Purdy? Likely as insurance. With San Francisco’s offense banged up and whispers of a QB controversy, Purdy is a volatile stash — but he provides depth in case Herbert goes down.

The real prize for the Boyz is Brian Thomas Jr.. With rookie Malik Nabers out for the year and Bucky Irving banged up, they needed WR upside. Thomas has disappointed so far, but his elite usage profile suggests a breakout could be coming just when the Boyz need it most.

Philadelphia Phreaks (4-4, 5th place)

For the Phreaks, this trade is about star power and familiarity. GM Ping Shen made it clear Hurts wasn’t just a target, he was a homecoming:

“The Phreaks extend their thanks to Brock and Brian for their efforts, and we welcome Jalen back to the team with open arms. The Phreaks simply aren’t the Phreaks without Jalen Hurts.”

Paired with Saquon Barkley, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Justin Jefferson, Hurts gives the Phreaks a lethal top-four. Adding Quentin Johnston on top — who’s emerged as Herbert’s WR1 in L.A. — makes this roster arguably the scariest in the playoff chase.

Player Outlooks

• Hurts (to Phreaks): A locked-in top-3 QB who boosts both floor and ceiling.

• Quentin Johnston (to Phreaks): Emerging as a true WR1 with Herbert, adds immediate and long-term juice.

• Brian Thomas Jr. (to Boyz): A high-upside, buy-low gamble who could be peaking come playoff time.

• Brock Purdy (to Boyz): A depth add. Useful if healthy, but Herbert is the starter.

Keeper Implications

• Boyz: Herbert is the clear QB keeper moving forward. If Thomas Jr. hits, this deal could age well.

• Phreaks: Reunite with Hurts as their long-term franchise QB. Johnston could be a WR2 keeper alongside Jefferson and Gibbs.

Trade Grades

• Jail Yard Boyz: B-
  They sold a Ferrari but had another one in the garage (Herbert). The trade hinges entirely on whether Brian Thomas Jr. rebounds.

• Philadelphia Phreaks: A
  They land the best player (Hurts) and the hottest breakout WR (Johnston). This is the kind of deal that flips playoff odds.

Bottom Line

The Boyz are betting depth and breakout potential over star power, trusting Herbert to carry the QB torch.

The Phreaks, meanwhile, just reloaded in a massive way. With Hurts reunited and Johnston added to Jefferson, Barkley, and Gibbs, they might have just assembled the most dangerous roster in CTDB.