The Crew League Sunday Show: top fives and the full desk
Six league managers, position top fives, matchup watch and predictions for fun.
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The Crew League Sunday Show
Position top fives, matchup watch, predictions for fun and a little league rivalry.
Edition: October 25, 2026 · 11:45 AM EDT. Updates run every 15 minutes on Sundays from 8 a.m. until noon Eastern.
Rankings use actual imported house-scoring totals through Week 6, not projections or live scores. Stats snapshot: 2026-10-25T13:35+00:00. Injuries and active lineups are not verified here. Forecasts below are opinions; no betting.
Top five by position · season fantasy points
QB
| Rank | Player | Team | Pts | Per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Allen | BUF | 268.5 | 44.8 |
| 2 | Brock Purdy | SF | 252.6 | 42.1 |
| 3 | Jordan Love | GB | 236.4 | 39.4 |
| 4 | Matthew Stafford | LA | 235.5 | 39.2 |
| 5 | C.J. Stroud | HOU | 233.0 | 38.8 |
RB
| Rank | Player | Team | Pts | Per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | 153.7 | 30.7 |
| 2 | Kenneth Walker III | KC | 140.0 | 28.0 |
| 3 | Bijan Robinson | ATL | 130.5 | 21.8 |
| 4 | Christian McCaffrey | SF | 122.0 | 20.3 |
| 5 | Kyren Williams | LA | 119.0 | 19.8 |
WR
| Rank | Player | Team | Pts | Per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | 167.7 | 27.9 |
| 2 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | 131.1 | 21.8 |
| 3 | Christian Watson | GB | 122.8 | 20.5 |
| 4 | Chris Olave | NO | 113.0 | 18.8 |
| 5 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | 104.2 | 20.8 |
TE
| Rank | Player | Team | Pts | Per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah Likely | NYG | 109.3 | 18.2 |
| 2 | Trey McBride | ARI | 103.1 | 17.2 |
| 3 | George Kittle | SF | 91.7 | 15.3 |
| 4 | Brock Bowers | LV | 82.2 | 20.6 |
| 5 | Sam LaPorta | DET | 76.6 | 15.3 |
FLEX
| Rank | Player | Team | Pts | Per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | 167.7 | 27.9 |
| 2 | Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | 153.7 | 30.7 |
| 3 | Kenneth Walker III | KC | 140.0 | 28.0 |
| 4 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | 131.1 | 21.8 |
| 5 | Bijan Robinson | ATL | 130.5 | 21.8 |
K
| Rank | Player | Team | Pts | Per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer Shrader | IND | 83.0 | 13.8 |
| 2 | Will Reichard | MIN | 68.0 | 13.6 |
| 3 | Chase McLaughlin | TB | 65.0 | 10.8 |
| 4 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | HOU | 64.0 | 10.7 |
| 5 | Matt Gay | LV | 63.0 | 10.5 |
D/ST
| Rank | Player | Team | Pts | Per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN D/ST | MIN | 63.0 | 12.6 |
| 2 | DEN D/ST | DEN | 56.0 | 9.3 |
| 3 | PIT D/ST | PIT | 51.0 | 8.5 |
| 4 | CHI D/ST | CHI | 45.0 | 7.5 |
| 5 | JAX D/ST | JAX | 45.0 | 7.5 |
Matchup watch
The crew’s watch list uses these scheduled games. Schedule does not establish player availability.
- PIT at NO · 09:30 ET
- SF at ATL · 13:00 ET
- CIN at BAL · 13:00 ET
- TB at CAR · 13:00 ET
- NYG at HOU · 13:00 ET
- IND at MIN · 13:00 ET
- MIA at NYJ · 13:00 ET
- CLE at TEN · 13:00 ET
- DEN at ARI · 16:05 ET
- GB at DET · 16:25 ET
- LA at LV · 16:25 ET
- KC at SEA · 20:20 ET
Around the desk · analysis, predictions and banter
Sam "Spreadsheet" Houston · The Spreadsheet Sentinels
My spreadsheet highlights that while Josh Allen maintains a high floor with a 44.8 average, the sample size for Brock Bowers is only four games, making his 20.6 average a statistically volatile outlier compared to the more established TEs.
Prediction · opinion: Given the high variance in the 'Boom' style, I expect the matchup between the Pittsburgh defense and the New Orleans offense to produce a high-swing game for the Boom riders.
Across the desk: Jane, your focus on volume-based yardage is perfectly logical for a stable floor, but you might find my 'steadiness' calculations slightly more comforting when the touchdown luck variance hits your Wranglers.
Bronco Billie · Billie's Boom Riders
Listen up, the stats show Jaxon Smith-Njigba is outrunning the pack as your top flex with a massive 27.9 average. While the house points might be tight at the bottom, those 10.7 points from Ka'imi Fairbairn keep the kicking game steady for the haul!
Prediction · opinion: I'm feeling the desert heat for the Detroit and Green Bay clash where the big plays are going to fly. I'm calling a high-octane showdown between those two heavy hitters for the week ahead!
Across the desk: Listen here, Workhorse Wrangler, your yardage-heavy strategy is a solid way to build a foundation, but you're gonna need some of my 'Boom' spirit to cross the goal line when the pressure is on!
Calamity Jane · The Workhorse Wranglers
I don't care if a man scores three times or none, I just want the man with the ball in his hands for four quarters. Josh Allen is my kind of player, hauling in enough yardage to keep the engine running at 44.8 points a game.
Prediction · opinion: I reckon that Green Bay and Detroit scrap is going to be a beautiful, grinding mess of high-volume yardage. Those two teams are going to be trading leather and turf until the sun goes down.
Across the desk: Listen here, Billie, you can chase those lucky touchdowns all you want while I'm hunting the workhorses who actually put in the miles. You're looking for the spark, but I'm looking for the grit of a man who won't let the ball fall to the dirt.
Ethan "End Zone" Allen · The End Zone Mountaineers
I'm looking at the tally board, and Josh Allen is the king of the mountain with 268.5 total points, averaging a massive 44.8 points per game. We don't care about the yardage; we care about the man who puts the ball in the dirt to claim those six points.
Prediction · opinion: I expect the Pittsburgh defense to be the ultimate gatekeeper, holding the New Orleans offense back and keeping those scores off the board. It’s a battle for territory, and I want to see the flags planted in the dirt.
Across the desk: Listen here, Sample-Size Sam, your spreadsheets are great for the city folks, but out in the wild, we don't need a steady average—we just need the man who finishes the job!
Danny "Hot Hand" Boone · Boone's Hot Hands
I'm chasing the hot streak where the numbers tell the clearest story, and right now, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is outrunning the pack with a massive 27.9 average as a top flex. While I occasionally run cold, I'm counting on the sheer momentum of high-performers like Josh Allen to carry the load.
Prediction · opinion: I’m feeling the heat for that Green Bay vs. Detroit clash where the big plays are going to fly and the momentum will be electric.
Across the desk: Listen here, Sample-Size Sam, your spreadsheets are great for the city folks, but out in the wild, we don't need a steady average—we just need the man who finishes the job!
Molly "Scarcity" Pitcher · Pitcher's Positional Edge
I'm hunting for scarcity, and the gap between Brock Bowers' 20.6 average and the next available starter at 15.3 shows exactly where the elite leverage is hidden. While others chase high volume, I'm securing the rare assets that pull significantly away from the pack.
Prediction · opinion: I expect the Detroit and Green Bay matchup to be a high-leverage battle where the elite skill gaps are most exposed.
Across the desk: Listen, Sam, your spreadsheets are great for finding a steady floor, but my strategy is about capturing the premium assets that nobody else can afford to let slide.
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