Last year I was 1492 overall after week 2, and then finished 24th overall at the end, so you can start slow and get on a roll
1,579 after GW4 and finished 5th.
I guess we're both strong proof that no matter how bad the start is, there's always a strong possibility to come back.
When everyone is comfy, that's when you're out picking up surface gold. Never stop looking in this game.