Week 8 Recap: Snacks, Squirrels, and a Season Taking Shape
What a week in the Awesome League! From a nail-biting Game of the Week to a lopsided blowout and everything in between, Week 8 had something for everyone. Grab a snack — preferably approved — and let’s take a look at how it all went down.
Game of the Week
145, Golfish likes sharks22 138
This week’s featured matchup delivered exactly the kind of back-and-forth excitement that makes fantasy football fun for the whole family! Greylin “G” Hunt’s squad squeaked past Mayes Marshall’s Golfish likes sharks22 by just 7 points in a game that came down to the wire.
The difference makers? Tee Higgins absolutely lit up the scoreboard for with a dazzling 38 points, giving G’s team the firepower they needed to pull ahead. Chuba Hubbard chipped in a solid 25 points, while James Cook III added 18 and Trevor Lawrence contributed 19 to round out a balanced attack.
On the other side, Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Golfish likes sharks22 with 25 points of his own, showing why he’s one of the game’s greats. Harold Fannin Jr. added 23 points in a strong performance, but it wasn’t quite enough to overcome Higgins’ monster day.
Both teams brought their A-game to this showdown, and while walked away with the W, Golfish likes sharks22 has nothing to hang their heads about — 138 points is a terrific total! Sometimes you need a little extra snack power to get over the finish line, and this week, G found it just in time.
Around the League
The week brought mixed fortunes across the Awesome League, with four teams celebrating victories and four facing defeats.
made a statement with a commanding 139-point performance to edge out , who managed just 69 points in a lopsided affair. Tina’s squad got contributions across the board, with Kyler Murray leading the charge at 20 points and solid production from Braelon Allen (23), Tucker Kraft (17), and Luther Burden III (19). The Steelers defense added 16 points to round out a well-balanced attack.
delivered a strong 137-point showing to down 137-92, with Uncle Awesome’s squad firing on multiple cylinders. The squad leaned on balanced scoring from several key contributors as they outpaced Traven’s squad, which struggled to find its rhythm this week.
secured a 120-104 victory over , with Brandon’s club powered by Ja’Marr Chase’s 31-point eruption. Bucky Irving chipped in 21 points to keep the offense humming, while the bench saw Josh Jacobs contribute 23 points in a reserve role — solid depth for a comfortable win.
rounded out the winners with a 137-130 squeaker against MC ALL DA WAY, with LaLa’s squad edging out Merrick’s team in a close contest. Bhayshul Tuten led the way with 30 points, while Brock Bowers added 28 and Jaxon Smith-Njigba chipped in 24.
The transaction wire stayed busy this week as teams made numerous adjustments heading into the stretch run. Notable moves included several defensive swaps as coaches sought matchup advantages, while several teams cycled through depth options in search of production boosts.
Prize tracker
The hunt for season glory continues in Week 8! Here’s where things stand among our young champions:
1st place ($100 season pool) — Traven Hunt remains in the running for the top prize.
2nd place ($50 season pool) — Greylin Hunt is still in the hunt for second place.
3rd place (under 18) ($25 season pool) — Mayes Marshall is tracking toward third place honors and needs to complete the season with three under-18 roster members.
Longest win streak (under 18) — This prize is already locked in! Mayes Marshall earned the $20 payout way back in Week 3 for the longest winning streak. 🏆
Until next Sunday.