Eh! So you thought you were clever with your "safe" captain pick this gameweek? While you were hugging Salah, differential kings were busy cooking your rank in the oven. The latest gameweek served some serious humble pie and we are HERE for the drama.
The Differential Kings Ran The Show
Let's talk about the picks that separated the REAL managers from the template-following crowd. De Cuyper from Brighton absolutely BALLLED with 17 points, owned by just 6.8% of managers. SIX POINT EIGHT! This man probably featured in maybe three ChampionSport Community League teams and that's being generous. If you had him, you're eating well tonight.
But wait — Hinshelwood (16 points, 2.4% owned) and that Mendy fellow at Hull with 15 points (only 2.9% owned)? Chef's kiss. These are the kind of hauls that make you scream at your phone and wake up the whole kiboko.
The Risk Nobody Warned You About
Now, before you rush to transfer in every differential alive, let's keep our heads on straight. These players scored big from set pieces, penalties, or pure chaos. De Cuyper's 17 points might be his season best. Gakpo at 5.6% owned dropping 12 points? Tempting, but Liverpool rotation is a real headache.
Hull's Mendy and Ajayi both hit massive hauls — but can they repeat? History says probably not, and that's the gamble you're taking. One GW hero can easily become next week's benchwarmer doing nothing.
What To Do Before The Deadline
Don't be greedy chasing yesterday's points. The smart move? Add ONE differential for bench cover, not three. Keep your captain on a premium who plays twice if possible.
And if you captained anyone other than the obvious captain choice this gameweek, what were you even doing?! Sit down, re-evaluate your life choices, and join the ChampionSport Community League where we roast these decisions together every week. See you at the next deadline, managers!
Source: Fantasy Premier League
