1. Kory Adams pulled off his biggest win of the season putting up 135, the fourth highest score of all time, to topple the previously unbeaten Sharks.
2. Matt Boles is the last of the unbeatens sitting at 3-0-1, led by super star tailback Reggie Bush.
3. The UFL division is a mess, all teams tied with 2-2 records, easy to make a case for any of the teams winning the division.
4. Congratulations to the Red Rockets snagging their first win of the year against the Purists, the team led by Bernard and Bell is showing a lot of future promise.
5. CLO Collins had a nice bounce back week destroying the Goon Squad and pulling into a first place tie for his division at 2-2.
Week 5 Match Up Preview
Miami Sharks 3-1 AT Matt Boles 3-0-1 (+11)
All Time H2H Regular Season (2-0 Sharks)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
Another week, another huge game for the Sharks. This is the third straight week the Sharks are playing in arguably the game of the week. While the Sharks stumbled last week they are hoping to bounce back in a major way against the red hot team of Matt Boles. Boles has gotten off to a 3-0-1 start but still has many doubters, a win over the Sharks would go a long way in proving himself and getting a further leg up on the division. On paper the Sharks look as though they have a slight edge even though they don't have the most favorable match ups this week (AJG VS NE and Julio VS NYJ) and are still working the phones for a HB2 I'll take the Sharks based on pure talent 107-96.
Difference Maker: WR Josh Gordon, Miami Sharks - Flash Gordon goes up against a Buffalo defense that just got lit up by Torrey Smith. Add in the fact Gordon is the Sharks' 3rd best receiver but would be the 3rd best player if he was on Matt Boles' team, and it just makes sense he'll be the difference.
CLO Collins 2-2 AT Red Rockets 1-2-1 (+57)
All Time H2H Regular Season (2-0 CLO)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
CLO Collins crushed it in his must win bounce back game over Tick and while the Red Rockets were impressive beating the Purists they are nowhere near talented enough to hang with CLO Collins. Also RG3 and Bell are on BYES so it looks like for week 5 the Rockets are going to need a miracle to stay within 50. This is a case of two teams just at different points in their franchise lives with CLO obviously a top contender and the Red Rockets an up and coming youthful team a year or two away.
I don't know much else to say about this game give me CLO Collins 126-69.
Difference Maker: HB LeSean McCoy, CLO Collins - While Bernard looks like he may have a HB1 future, he's not anywhere near what McCoy is today. McCoy against the Giants could easily out score the Red Rockets entire backfield this week.
Beat Skeet Leave 2-2 AT Dynasty Kings 0-3-1 (+3)
All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Kings)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
This game screams upset potential with Morris and Garcon on BYEs and Spiller limited with injury. The Kings are also unleashing newly acquired Aaron Rodgers against Detroit, while BSL QB Matty Ice is going against the Jets. If it wasn't for Cook going against the Jaguars I'd really be tempted to take the Kings based on the tight end differential but Cook should have a nice day against JAX. Give me BSL in a barn burner 63-60.
Difference Maker: HB Maurice Jones-Drew, BSL - While obviously not the same MJD he used to be, he's still a feature back against the Rams who can't stop anyone from running. Look for MJD to gain over 100 yards in this one.
Kory Adams 2-1-1 AT Goon Squad 1-3 (-12)
All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Kory)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
Kory Adams coming off his biggest win of the season and his largest scoring output ever is due for a regression, add in Peterson and VJAX on a bye and it may be a major correction. Tick on the other hand needs this win desperately, 1-4 would essentially end his playoff chances for 2013, while a 2-3 start wouldn't look too bad with wins over CLO and Kory. The Goon Squad will be lining up Lynch and Rice going up against Sproles and whoever Kory finds to pair with him which will lead to a victory for the Squad 75-63.
Difference Maker: HB Marshawn Lynch, Goon Squad - Going against Indy, expect plenty of beast mode as Lynch could potentially outscore Sproles, Kory's HB2, Bowe, and Wayne.
Scott's Tots 2-2 AT Purists 2-2 (+15)
All Time H2H Regular Season (1-0 Purists)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
This is a huge game for both teams as far as any hope for a wildcard goes. Bigger even more so for the Purists as the major consensus is CLO will win the division going away, while Tots even with a loss is very much alive for their division. Both teams are losing a big player due to BYEs (Antonio Brown - Tots, Doug Martin (maybe a good thing), Purists). With Lamar Miller drawing a rough match up against the Ravens and no Martin it's easy to see the Tots win the running back match up no problem, while at receiver Jordy Nelson should be able to keep pace with Marshall. Although the Purists have the advantage at tight end, this seems like an easy game to pick. Tots 95-80.
Difference Maker: HB Matt Forte, Tots - Seems to be a common theme this week, if you're over matched at running back you're going to lose and the Purists are very overmatched at running back thanks to Forte and Murray.
Carolina Lions 2-2 AT Super Manning 2-2 (PK)
All Time H2H Regular Season (2-0 Super Manning)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
Oh man, get your popcorn ready. The other leading candidate for game of the week pits long time childhood friends Luke Zente and Phillip Bullock in a game that could go a long way in determining who's a real contender to walk away with the division crown. So far this season Super Manning has been not surprisingly riding the hot start of the real life Super Manning to a 2-2 record and some big time points from his QB position, the Lions on the other hand have been very up and down even seemingly starting a fire sale last week only to see his team rebound with a 120 point week. Super Manning has the advantage at the QB and WR positions but the Lions have the advantage at the all important running back spot especially if McFadden doesn't suit up or is limited. This is one of the closest match ups we'll see all season put me down as a predicting...a tie 97-97.
Difference Maker: HB Darren McFadden, Super Manning - A lot of this game depends on what McFadden is capable of doing so have fun you guys staying up until around 3 am Monday morning to see your fantasy result.
Power Rankings Week #5
1A. Miami Sharks 3-1 Prv. #1 - A loss to a solid Kory Adams team posting 132 is not enough to knock the Sharks from the top spot, although the lack of a sure fire HB2 is enough to bring back the 1A-1B conundrum.
1B. CLO Collins 2-2 Prv. #2 - After losing 2 games in the first three weeks, it'd be surprising if CLO dropped another game the rest of the year. When looking at rosters on paper the Sharks and CLO stand alone with the Sharks having the edge at TE and CLO having the edge at HB2.
3. Kory Adams 2-1-1 Prv. #5 - Can beat anyone any given week with Brees and Peterson combo, once Gronk gets back this team is an elite contender.
4. Matt Boles 3-0-1 Prv. #9 - There is no other option but to put the only undefeated team in the league here at the #4 spot. While Boles' team may have a flaw or two it's actually pretty solid and rumor is his managing has gotten better. This could be a playoff team.
5. Super Manning 2-2 Prv. #6 - As the Broncos go, as does Super Manning. Owning Peyton on a tear and his top wide out has been a formula for success for Phillip Bullock.
6. Beat Skeet Leave 2-2 Prv. #4 - So hard to slot these teams after the top 5 but I still believe BSL has contender potential. All up to Spiller.
7. Scott's Tots 2-2 Prv. #3 - Rough week for the Tots but still a very talented team with a solid running back duo, in the mix for the UFL.
8. Carolina Lions 2-2 Prv. #12 - Such an up and down team, the week after their fire sale they now look like a team led by Foster that could win another division crown.
9. Goon Squad 1-3 Prv. #8 - I still really like this team with Lynch and Rice, a win this weekend would put them back in the wildcard mix, while a loss would have them looking at 2014.
10. Purists 2-2 Prv. #7 - Blew a big time chance to stay a game ahead of CLO and advance to 3-1. The Purists don't have the luxury to blow games to the Red Rockets like that and it's looking more and more like this team is a 2014 contender and a 2013 pretender.
11. Red Rockets 1-2-1 Prv. #11 - A big time win shows that the Rockets are progressing and could make some noise next year.
12. Dynasty Kings 0-3-1 Prv. #12 - Not as bad as people thought they would be but still the worst in the league.
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