GM Kirtan Bursts to the Top With 145.6, While Vik Falls to 0–2 After CMC Trade

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9/16/20251 min read

Week 2 brought fireworks for GM Kirtan. Kindness posted 145.6 points, the highest score in the league, to notch his first win of the season. Across the field, GM Vik’s Conc struggled again, falling to 0–2 after moving Christian McCaffrey in a landmark trade. The contrast couldn’t be sharper: Kirtan’s lineup looks deeper than expected, while Vik is searching for answers.

Kirtan’s Statement Game

  • Jared Goff (33.9): Five touchdowns and 334 yards — a fantasy eruption that set the tone early.

  • De’Von Achane (26.2): Exploded as a receiving weapon with 92 yards through the air and a touchdown. A breakout that gives Kirtan another dynamic piece.

  • Zach Ertz (18.4): A throwback performance at tight end, finding the end zone and piling up 64 yards.

  • Brandon Aubrey (23.0): Yes, the kicker. Four field goals (including from 50+ and 60) made Kirtan’s blowout margin even wider.

The scary part? Derrick Henry (2.3) barely showed up, yet Kirtan still topped the league in points. If his star RB bounces back, Kindness has even more firepower.

Vik’s Struggles Continue

  • Joe Burrow (7.0): Hurt, limited, and ineffective. The QB hole was glaring this week.

  • Josh Jacobs (14.4): A steady game, but not enough to tilt the matchup.

  • Ladd McConkey (9.8) and Garrett Wilson (9.0): Decent outings, but nowhere near the firepower Kirtan’s WRs brought.

Without CMC in his lineup, Vik’s team feels like it lost its identity. Falling to 0–2, he’ll need someone to emerge as a new cornerstone.

The Bigger Picture

Kirtan is suddenly on top of the league in points scored despite autodrafting parts of his roster — an irony not lost on the rest of the managers. His depth and upside are real, even when a star like Derrick Henry disappears.

Vik, meanwhile, is at the other end of the spectrum. The CMC trade left him thin, and now two straight losses have him scrambling to find traction before the season starts to slip away.

League Commissioner’s Take

“Kirtan putting up the league’s highest score without Derrick Henry is a warning shot to everyone else. For Vik, losing CMC and starting 0–2 is a tough combo. He’ll need a turnaround fast.”