Weekly recap · Season 2026

Midseason shakeup makes the trade market messy and obvious

A string of lopsided weeks and tidy roster models created obvious sellers and tempting targets. This column ranks every manager by one practical question: who should you trade with this week.

Full FAAB Nut Busters · October 20, 2026

Week turned into separation weekend. A few teams looked like they could be packaged and sold, while a couple of others made themselves awkward trade partners by leaning on volatile scoring.

Clapper, Padraig and Mike delivered the kind of dominant weeks that make buyers open wallets. Conor and Nik posted steadier floors, and ADawg edged a close one that keeps the long-game thesis alive for him. Those outcomes clarified who should be bought and who should be sold.

Below I answer the same question for every manager. This is about actionable trade posture, not trophy projections.

Power rankings

Who should you trade with this week?

1

Conor (5-1)

Shough Around, Find Out

Week 6 result: Beat Abe (Big Abe Energy) 136.48-112.08

Previous ranking: 2 · Up 1

Who should you trade with this week?: Prime trade partner: deep, efficient roster that sells cleanly.

Conor’s roster reads like a seller you can trust to deliver consistent points without drama. The model and roster data both favor deals where you give him clear upside pieces. If you need a partner who won’t blow up a trade with random bench chaos, call him first.

“I’ll trade anybody if the price is fair, but I’m not selling my engine for curiosity pieces.”Conor
2

Max (4-2)

Moore Tears

Week 6 result: Lost to Nik (Fewer Tears) 94.84-133.58

Previous ranking: 1 · Down 1

Who should you trade with this week?: Reliable source of production and a safe buy for managers who want immediate scoring.

Max’s roster combines efficiency and high output, so trades for him tend to be straightforward. He’s the kind of manager who accepts fair offers and doesn’t force upside-only swaps. Target him when you want points now rather than theorycrafting.

3

Padraig (4-2)

GraspYourMandrakeFirmly

Week 6 result: Beat PB (Mama's Boys) 134.30-84.42

Previous ranking: 4 · Up 1

Who should you trade with this week?: High-ceiling seller when he’s hot; pick your timing.

Padraig shows massive week-to-week upside, which makes him attractive if you need a ceiling in a single swap. Just be ready for the swinginess that comes with those boom weeks. If you can flip a one-week star for steady contributors, you should do it.

4

Mike (5-1)

Little Bill, Big Problems

Week 6 result: Beat Boner Esq (Boner Esq.) 132.00-82.80

Previous ranking: 3 · Down 1

Who should you trade with this week?: Good trading pivot: roster full of immediate scorers but with exploitable depth.

Mike’s roster gives buyers instant return while leaving sellers room to harvest value. Deals with him tend to solve short-term holes without asking you to surrender long-term upside. He’s worth calling if you want to shore up a weak position this week.

5

Abe (3-3)

Big Abe Energy

Week 6 result: Lost to Conor (Shough Around, Find Out) 112.08-136.48

Previous ranking: 6 · Up 1

Who should you trade with this week?: Solid middle-ground partner; behaves like a measured trader.

Abe’s setup makes him amenable to balanced trades that help both sides. He won’t overpay for upside, but he’ll move pieces that don’t fit. Approach him with offers that clearly fix a problem rather than vague promises.

6

Nik (3-3)

Fewer Tears

Week 6 result: Beat Max (Moore Tears) 133.58-94.84

Previous ranking: 8 · Up 2

Who should you trade with this week?: Sell-the-peak candidate if you can pry value; otherwise hold.

Nik can produce a big week and then regress, which is exactly the profile buyers should exploit. Don’t try to out-hold him; instead, convert a hot roster into depth or a safer floor. He’s tradable, but timing matters.

7

Dave (2-4)

Bucky’s Buckshots

Week 6 result: Lost to ADawg (SKIBIDI SKAT BLAOW) 89.40-101.76

Previous ranking: 7 · No change

Who should you trade with this week?: Serviceable trade partner for cautious upgrades.

Dave’s roster looks like the kind of deal that moves when both sides need small improvements. He’s not a headline seller, but he’ll take reasonable offers that address clear needs. Use him when you’re avoiding risky, all-or-nothing trades.

8

Boner Esq (4-2)

Boner Esq.

Week 6 result: Lost to Mike (Little Bill, Big Problems) 82.80-132.00

Previous ranking: 5 · Down 3

Who should you trade with this week?: Trade sparingly unless you’re happy with variance.

Boner Esq’s bench and starters are a mixed bag, which makes trades more of a gamble. If you like volatility, swap for upside; if you prefer stability, pass. Expect negotiation that leans toward speculative pieces.

9

Clapper (1-5)

NotTheBotUrLookingFor

Week 6 result: Beat Harry (The Godfather) 141.80-73.04

Previous ranking: 12 · Up 3

Who should you trade with this week?: Excellent short-term seller; his ceiling weeks are legit trade bait.

Clapper’s weeks of outsize production make him a tempting source for managers chasing one-week upgrades. Those performances create clear leverage. If you need a burst of scoring, arranging a deal here makes sense.

“Models can simulate everything except my timing. Call me when you need a ceiling week.”Clapper
10

Harry (2-4)

The Godfather

Week 6 result: Lost to Clapper (NotTheBotUrLookingFor) 73.04-141.80

Previous ranking: 9 · Down 1

Who should you trade with this week?: Cautious target: buy only if you can stomach the roster turnover.

Harry’s roster needs fixes before it reliably returns value, so any trade should be a targeted upgrade rather than a speculative gamble. Expect him to push for upside in return, which makes balanced deals tougher. Approach with specific, small fixes.

11

PB (2-4)

Mama's Boys

Week 6 result: Lost to Padraig (GraspYourMandrakeFirmly) 84.42-134.30

Previous ranking: 10 · Down 1

Who should you trade with this week?: Low on the trade board unless you’re targeting rebounds.

PB currently reads as a rebound candidate rather than a reliable trade partner. If you think you can predict the bounce, try a low-cost deal; otherwise, use your trade chips elsewhere. He’s a narrative-driven trade target, not a model-backed one.

“I’m not desperate; I’m just efficient with my bench chaos.”PB
12

ADawg (1-5)

SKIBIDI SKAT BLAOW

Week 6 result: Beat Dave (Bucky’s Buckshots) 101.76-89.40

Previous ranking: 11 · Down 1

Who should you trade with this week?: Long-game operator: trade with him if you’re building depth for later.

ADawg’s profile suits managers who want to assemble depth and wait for breakout weeks. He’s not the first call for urgent fixes, but that makes him a helpful partner for multi-week strategies. Value trades here can pay off down the line.

Weekly preview · Season 2026

Week 6 Preview: Moore Tears Still Scoring Like a Machine

Max's Moore Tears leads the league in points with 760.30, and the models put Max and Conor up front. Below: the matchups to watch and the quick reads your trade messages will be built on.

Full FAAB Nut Busters · October 14, 2026

Preview for season 2026, week 6. Moore Tears sits atop scoring with 760.30; Shough Around, Find Out has 732.36 and Little Bill, Big Problems has 699.06. Model outputs line up with those top scorers, which concentrates trade and waiver urgency at the top of the board.

This week's slate pairs every team: Nik vs Max, Padraig vs PB, Conor vs Abe, Mike vs Boner Esq, Clapper vs Harry, ADawg vs Dave. Those matchups will be where owners with short benches decide whether to swing a trade or scavenge the wire.

Below are the twelve takes that come from the model outputs, scoring totals, and how those combine into urgency for moves this week.

Power rankings

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?

1

Max (4-1)

Moore Tears

Week 6 result: Nik (Toot toot) vs Max (Moore Tears) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 2 · Up 1

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Model confidence and heavy scoring make Moore Tears the obvious trade target.

The model score of 80.8 pairs with a three-week scoring average of 145.07, which is exactly the kind of sustained heat you want to buy into. Lineup efficiency at 93.3 and 893.5 season points from currently rostered players mean depth shouldn't implode if you add one more starter.

2

Conor (4-1)

Shough Around, Find Out

Week 6 result: Conor (Shough Around, Find Out) vs Abe (Big Abe Energy) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 1 · Down 1

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Conor's team is rolling and the numbers back it up — this is a team to chase, not fade.

A 75.8 model score with a 144.86 three-week average shows consistent high-end output rather than a one-week fluke. All-play rate at 78.2 and 827.58 season points from rostered players give Conor both volume and reliability for trade partners to value.

“Bench me if you want; I'll be the one laughing when 75.8 keeps happening.”Conor
3

Mike (4-1)

Little Bill, Big Problems

Week 6 result: Mike (Little Bill, Big Problems) vs Boner Esq (Boner Esq.) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 3 · No change

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Mike combines upside scoring and roster depth; he trades well this week.

Model score 69.2 with a three-week average of 138.6 signals real weekly ceiling. The roster has produced 883.26 season points, so you aren't buying smoke when you move for one of his starters.

4

Padraig (3-2)

GraspYourMandrakeFirmly

Week 6 result: Padraig (GraspYourMandrakeFirmly) vs PB (Mama's Boys) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 8 · Up 4

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Padraig is squeezing value out of a tidy roster — high efficiency, low drama.

Lineup efficiency at 94.5 and a three-week scoring average of 141.74 show Padraig is getting every point possible from his group. With 772.84 season points from rostered players, he's not flashy, but he's reliable when you need a trade partner who won't overreact to one dud week.

5

Boner Esq (4-1)

Boner Esq.

Week 6 result: Mike (Little Bill, Big Problems) vs Boner Esq (Boner Esq.) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 5 · No change

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Boner Esq. looks like the manager who will object to your trade but quietly win the week.

A model score of 66.8 and a 130.91 three-week average are tidy, and lineup efficiency at 93.5 means the engines are running. The roster has contributed 790.6 season points, so expect steady production rather than boom-or-bust swings.

“Objection: my lineup efficiency of 93.5 proves I'm playing by the book.”Boner Esq
6

Abe (3-2)

Big Abe Energy

Week 6 result: Conor (Shough Around, Find Out) vs Abe (Big Abe Energy) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 4 · Down 2

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Abe's balance is the selling point — usable upside without glaring holes.

A 65 model score with a 138.86 three-week average gives Abe steady floor and upside on any given week. With 836.56 season points from rostered players, his roster is the kind you trade with when you want competence and not drama.

7

Dave (2-3)

Bucky’s Buckshots

Week 6 result: ADawg (SKIBIDI SKAT BLAOW) vs Dave (Bucky’s Buckshots) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 6 · Down 1

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Dave is quietly well-positioned; roster points suggest upside that's under-televised.

Model score 64.3 and a three-week average of 127.15 point to a team that can outscore expectations some weeks. The roster has produced 834.34 season points, so if you're hunting bargains, Dave is a realistic seller or buyer depending on matchup luck.

8

Nik (2-3)

Toot toot

Week 6 result: Nik (Toot toot) vs Max (Moore Tears) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 7 · Down 1

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Nik needs matchup wins to matter more than the model does for him.

Model score of 61 and a three-week average of 131.41 indicate solid weekly ceilings, but the all-play rate at 47.3 means matchups swing value more here than for higher all-play teams. Still, 811.64 season points from rostered players keep Nik competitive in trade talks.

9

Harry (2-3)

The Godfather

Week 6 result: Clapper (NotTheBotUrLookingFor) vs Harry (The Godfather) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 11 · Up 2

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Harry's profile is volatile; the roster points are respectable but the model is skeptical.

A model score of 50.8 and a three-week average of 119.84 show real variance from week to week. With 809.82 season points from rostered players, there is enough scoring to flip for need-based upgrades if you can find a willing partner.

10

PB (2-3)

Mama's Boys

Week 6 result: Padraig (GraspYourMandrakeFirmly) vs PB (Mama's Boys) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 9 · Down 1

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: PB needs roster reinforcements more than a hot waiver wire week will fix.

Model score 48.5 and a three-week average of 100.99 point to limited upside absent upgrades. The roster has just 537.4 season points from currently rostered players, so aggressive pickups or trades are the obvious play if PB wants to swing the season.

11

ADawg (0-5)

SKIBIDI SKAT BLAOW

Week 6 result: ADawg (SKIBIDI SKAT BLAOW) vs Dave (Bucky’s Buckshots) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 10 · Down 1

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: ADawg is in rebuild stance territory; this profile asks for patience and picks.

A model score of 42.5 with a three-week average of 94.54 signals runway for improvement rather than immediate returns. All-play rate at 20 and 667.86 season points from rostered players make a case for trading pieces for futures rather than chasing weeks.

12

Clapper (0-5)

NotTheBotUrLookingFor

Week 6 result: Clapper (NotTheBotUrLookingFor) vs Harry (The Godfather) is on the card.

Previous ranking: 12 · No change

Are model scores the best guide for who to target this week?: Clapper's numbers give skeptics fuel but also a clear path: roster fixes or long-term patience.

Model score 41.9 and a three-week average of 105.43 put Clapper in the "fix the roster" category. The all-play rate at 16.4 and 676.72 season points from rostered players mean the bot is not optimistic; either you upgrade or you buy draft equity later.

“Trust the bot? I prefer the receipts — 16.4 all-play rate says otherwise.”Clapper