Best bounce‑back after a low round, combining recovery strength and follow‑up performance.
Current Status
Week 9: Russell Watters maintains Phoenix Award lead with 2462.9 points →.
Analysis
Week 9 Phoenix Award Award Analysis for Challengers: Leading the competition is Russell Watters with 2462.9 points. Following closely is Corry Johnson (2124.6), with Jon Atwater (2030.0) rounding out the top three. The current point spread between first and last place is 698.2 points. Most improved this week: Dylan Thomas Lee climbing 994 positions. Currently 4 out of 9 competitors are showing improvement. The closest battle is between Dusty Ratcliffe and Michael Rivera, separated by just 17.8 points.
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Breaking news: Russell Watters somehow tops the Phoenix Award leaderboard. What's next, water is wet?
Challengers Standings
as of Jan 26, 2026| Rank | Player | Trend | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | = | Maintained position | |
| 2 | = | Improving - Maintained position | |
| 3 | = | Maintained position | |
| 4 | = | Maintained position | |
| 5 | ↑994 | First week tracking progress | |
| 6 | ↓1 | Improving - Down 1 position | |
| 7 | ↓1 | Declining - Down 1 position | |
| 8 | ↓1 | Declining - Down 1 position | |
| 9 | ↑990 | First week tracking progress |