**Primetime Game of the Week**
#2 Feeling Green (4-1) at I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (3-2)
X-Factors:
Feeling Green: Vontaze Burfict-LB (15.30) / I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: LeSean McCoy-RB (13.64)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional showdown, 4-1 Feeling Green play 3-2 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks at Snapple’s All-Pro Dome.
Feeling Green were led in week 4 by a 21.30 point effort from Bobby Wagner, who beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 4 tackles. In addition, Marcus Mariota was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 15.74 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured hamstring, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Feeling Green can expect a 15.30 point effort from Vontaze Burfict in week 5, who is expected to beat the Buffalo Bills offense for 6.33 tackles and 0.2 interceptions.
“We have to bend but not break,” Feeling Green coach Donavin Serras said.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were led in week 4 by a 18.02 point effort from Drew Brees, who got by the Miami Dolphins defense for 268 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 3 rushing yards. With Brees on bye in week 5, they’ll need to count on their second-string QB to carry the team this week. In addition, Tahir Whitehead was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 14.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured pectoral, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks can expect a 13.64 point effort from LeSean McCoy in week 5, who is expected to sneak past the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 74.95 rushing yards and 0.47 rushing TD’s in addition to 30.03 receiving yards.
“Coach Serras gets the most out of his players,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
Line: Feeling Green -19.54
Wellington Wells Whifflers (2-3) at Clam Diggers (2-3)
X-Factors:
Wellington Wells Whifflers: Navorro Bowman-LB (12.98) / Clam Diggers: Dak Prescott-QB (18.96)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional showdown, the 2-3 Wellington Wells Whifflers challenge the 2-3 Clam Diggers at Clam Digger Stadium.
The Wellington Wells Whifflers were led in week 4 by a 32.72 point effort from Deshaun Watson, who got by the Tennessee Titans defense for 283 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 24 rushing yards. In addition, Davante Adams was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 7.30 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an concussion, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Wellington Wells Whifflers can expect a 12.98 point effort from Navorro Bowman in week 5, who is expected to beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 6.31 tackles and 0.05 interceptions.
“We have to come together as a team,” Wellington Wells Whifflers coach Aaron Mathiason said.
The Clam Diggers were led in week 4 by a 25.90 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott, who got by the Los Angeles Rams defense for 85 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 54 receiving yards. In addition, Olivier Vernon was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 0.75 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured ankle, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Clam Diggers can expect a 18.96 point effort from Dak Prescott in week 5, who is expected to get by the Green Bay Packers defense for 257.72 passing yards and 1.93 passing TD’s in addition to 16.61 rushing yards.
“We have to stretch their defense,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
Line: Clam Diggers -23.22
#3 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (4-1) at The Gremlins (2-3)
X-Factors:
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered: Demarcus Lawrence-DL (13.01) / The Gremlins: Todd Gurley-RB (17.24)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, 4-1 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, who hope to extend their 4 game winning streak, challenge 2-3 The Gremlins at Mogwai Coliseum.
Hakeem I Saw I Conquered were led in week 4 by a 27.72 point effort from Eli Manning, who got by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 288 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 22 rushing yards. In addition, Julio Jones was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 3.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured hip, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered can expect a 13.01 point effort from Demarcus Lawrence in week 5, who is expected to beat the Green Bay Packers offense for 3.14 tackles and 1.3 QB sacks.
“It’s all about who wins in the trenches,” Hakeem I Saw I Conquered coach Brian Liotta said.
The Gremlins were led in week 4 by a 29.50 point effort from Todd Gurley, who beat the Dallas Cowboys defense for 121 rushing yards in addition to 94 receiving yards. In addition, Eric Kendricks was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 15.15 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an illness, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Gremlins can expect a 17.24 point effort from Todd Gurley in week 5, who is expected to get by the Seattle Seahawks defense for 81.58 rushing yards and 0.76 rushing TD’s in addition to 33.59 receiving yards.
“Field position will be key,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
Line: The Gremlins -15.59
Carolina Hitmen (3-2) at BUCKNASTY BOYS (2-3)
X-Factors:
Carolina Hitmen: Tom Brady-QB (20.09) / BUCKNASTY BOYS: Carson Palmer-QB (12.93)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, the 3-2 Carolina Hitmen challenge the 2-3 BUCKNASTY BOYS at BUCKNASTY Field.
The Carolina Hitmen were led in week 4 by a 33.85 point effort from Myles Jack, who beat the New York Jets offense for 8 tackles. In addition, Jatavis Brown was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 8.75 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured ankle, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Carolina Hitmen can expect a 20.09 point effort from Tom Brady in week 5, who is expected to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 324.2 passing yards and 2.29 passing TDs in addition to 5.19 rushing yards.
“We’re the sentimental favorites,” Carolina Hitmen coach Ronnell Morgan said.
The BUCKNASTY BOYS were led in week 4 by a 26.30 point effort from Tyrann Mathieu, who beat the San Francisco 49ers offense for 12 tackles. In addition, Jordan Matthews was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 7.00 points, but he’s listed as out in week 5 due to an injured thumb, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the BUCKNASTY BOYS can expect a 12.93 point effort from Carson Palmer in week 5, who is expected to get by the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 282.37 passing yards and 1.63 passing TD in addition to 2.55 rushing yards.
“They’re paper champions,” BUCKNASTY BOYS coach Jesse Lowrey said.
Line: Carolina Hitmen -13.06
The Urge to Purge (3-2) at I Go Deep (3-2)
X-Factors:
The Urge to Purge: Todd Gurley-RB (17.24) / I Go Deep: Le’Veon Bell-RB (17.01)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional classic, 3-2 The Urge to Purge face off against 3-2 I Go Deep at Myles Deep Field.
The Urge to Purge were led in week 4 by a 29.50 point effort from Todd Gurley, who beat the Dallas Cowboys defense for 121 rushing yards in addition to 94 receiving yards. In addition, Jason Pierre-Paul was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 7.65 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured shoulder, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Urge to Purge can expect a 17.24 point effort from Todd Gurley in week 5, who is expected to get by the Seattle Seahawks defense for 81.58 rushing yards and 0.76 rushing TD’s in addition to 33.59 receiving yards.
“There’s bad blood between these two teams,” The Urge to Purge coach Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
I Go Deep were led in week 4 by a 30.60 point effort from Le’Veon Bell, who beat the Baltimore Ravens defense for 144 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 42 receiving yards. In addition, Micah Hyde was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 29.45 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to general soreness, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Go Deep can expect a 17.01 point effort from Le’Veon Bell in week 5, who is expected to get by the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 92.86 rushing yards and 0.67 rushing TD’s in addition to 32.02 receiving yards.
“The hatred between these two division rivals is as strong as any,” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
Line: I Go Deep -11.75
Maclin on Dat Ass (1-4) at Carnival of Pain (3-2)
X-Factors:
Maclin on Dat Ass: Russell Wilson-QB (17.43) / Carnival of Pain: Cam Newton-QB (14.41)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, 1-4 Maclin on Dat Ass challenge the 3-2 Carnival of Pain at The Fun House.
Maclin on Dat Ass were led in week 4 by a 23.50 point effort from C.J. Mosley, who beat the Pittsburgh Steelers offense for 10 tackles. In addition, Chris Carson was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 6.60 points, but he’s now on the injured reserve, which will prevent him from contributing at all this week. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Maclin on Dat Ass can expect a 17.43 point effort from Russell Wilson in week 5, who is expected to get by the Los Angeles Rams defense for 261.63 passing yards and 1.9 passing TD’s in addition to 25.16 rushing yards.
“We have to come together as a team,” Maclin on Dat Ass coach Richard Glenn said.
The Carnival of Pain were led in week 4 by a 31.04 point effort from Cam Newton, who beat the New England Patriots defense for 316 passing yards and 3 passing TD’s in addition to 44 rushing yards. In addition, Jordan Reed was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 2.10 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to injured ribs, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Carnival of Pain can expect a 14.41 point effort from Cam Newton in week 5, who is expected to get by the Detroit Lions defense for 258 passing yards and 1.24 passing TD’s in addition to 19.72 rushing yards.
“This is a pivotal game for them,” Carnival of Pain coach Jamian Shavers & Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
Line: Maclin on Dat Ass -5.76
Beer, Cheese, & Brats (2-3) at Breakin Tackles (0-5)
X-Factors:
Beer, Cheese, & Brats: Jameis Winston-QB (14.50) / Breakin Tackles: Ryan Shazier-LB (11.74)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, 2-3 Beer, Cheese, & Brats face off against 0-5 Breakin Tackles at The Barn.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led in week 4 by a 21.30 point effort from Bobby Wagner, who beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 4 tackles. In addition, Odell Beckham was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 9.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured finger, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Beer, Cheese, & Brats can expect a 14.50 point effort from Jameis Winston in week 5, who is expected to get by the New England Patriots defense for 263.41 passing yards and 1.64 passing TD’s in addition to 10.71 rushing yards.
“That’s the key to the game, turnovers,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes & Jeremy Bennett said.
Breakin Tackles were led in week 4 by a 26.95 point effort from Ryan Shazier, who beat the Baltimore Ravens offense for 10 tackles and 1 interception. In addition, Karlos Dansby was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 8.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Breakin Tackles can expect a 11.74 point effort from Ryan Shazier in week 5, who is expected to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars offense for 4.5 tackles and 0.22 interception.
“We have to pull out all the stops,” Breakin Tackles coach Chris Butler said.
Line: Beer, Cheese, & Brats -17.93
Hyde Yo Wife (3-2) at #4 House of Cards (4-1)
X-Factors:
Hyde Yo Wife: Antonio Brown-WR (11.88) / House of Cards: Ezekiel Elliott-RB (17.02)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, 3-2 Hyde Yo Wife face off against the 4-1 House of Cards at They All Falls Down Stadium.
Hyde Yo Wife were led in week 4 by a 28.50 point effort from Bilal Powell, who beat the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 163 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 27 receiving yards. In addition, Marcus Mariota was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 15.74 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured hamstring, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Hyde Yo Wife can expect a 11.88 point effort from Antonio Brown in week 5, who is expected to get by the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 83.26 receiving yards and 0.54 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.48 rushing yards.
“The season is a marathon – not a sprint,” Hyde Yo Wife coach Greg Stallworth said.
The House of Cards were led in week 4 by a 26.95 point effort from Ryan Shazier, who beat the Baltimore Ravens offense for 10 tackles and 1 interception. In addition, Tahir Whitehead was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 14.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured pectoral, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the House of Cards can expect a 17.02 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott in week 5, who is expected to get by the Green Bay Packers defense for 97.56 rushing yards and 0.72 rushing TD in addition to 23.99 receiving yards.
“Third down conversions will be the key,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
Line: House of Cards -0.38
Alderaan Wookies (3-2) at Da South (1-4)
X-Factors:
Alderaan Wookies: Dak Prescott-QB (18.96) / Da South: Aaron Rodgers-QB (19.67)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, the 3-2 Alderaan Wookies, who hope to extend their 3 game winning streak, play 1-4 Da South at the Po Boy Dome.
The Alderaan Wookies were led in week 4 by a 33.85 point effort from Myles Jack, who beat the New York Jets offense for 8 tackles. In addition, Dalvin Cook was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 12.90 points, but he’s now on the injured reserve, which will prevent him from contributing at all this week. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Alderaan Wookies can expect a 18.96 point effort from Dak Prescott in week 5, who is expected to get by the Green Bay Packers defense for 257.72 passing yards and 1.93 passing TD’s in addition to 16.61 rushing yards.
“We’ve got an intriguing matchup,” Alderaan Wookies coach Champ Douglas said.
Da South were led in week 4 by a 21.30 point effort from Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, who beat the Chicago Bears offense for 8 tackles and 1 interception. In addition, Rob Gronkowski was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 8.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured thigh, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Da South can expect a 19.67 point effort from Aaron Rodgers in week 5, who is expected to get by the Dallas Cowboys defense for 286.64 passing yards and 2.47 passing TD’s in addition to 17.69 rushing yards.
“We have to leave everything on the field,” Da South coach Dave Jackson said.
Line: Alderaan Wookies -4.21
NC Titans (1-4) at Smoked Salmons (3-2)
X-Factors:
NC Titans: Luke Kuechly-LB (13.10) / Smoked Salmons: Russell Wilson-QB (17.43)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional matchup, the 1-4 NC Titans, who hope to end their 3 game losing streak, challenge the 3-2 Smoked Salmons at The Watershed.
The NC Titans were led in week 4 by a 21.50 point effort from Luke Kuechly, who beat the New England Patriots offense for 12 tackles. In addition, Derek Carr was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 9.72 points, but he’s listed as out in week 5 due to an injured back, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the NC Titans can expect a 13.10 point effort from Luke Kuechly in week 5, who is expected to beat the Detroit Lions offense for 5.43 tackles and 0.24 interceptions.
“We have to stick to the fundamentals,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
The Smoked Salmons were led in week 4 by a 25.10 point effort from Lamar Miller, who got by the Tennessee Titans defense for 75 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 56 receiving yards. In addition, Kelvin Benjamin was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 10.40 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Smoked Salmons can expect a 17.43 point effort from Russell Wilson in week 5, who is expected to get by the Los Angeles Rams defense for 261.63 passing yards and 1.9 passing TD’s in addition to 25.16 rushing yards.
“We need to step up to the next level,” Smoked Salmons coach Larry Mrozowski & John D’Andre said.
Line: Smoked Salmons -29.32
#1 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (5-0) at Surprise Scorpians (1-4)
X-Factors:
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Aaron Rodgers-QB (19.67) / Surprise Scorpians: Tom Brady-QB (20.09)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, 5-0 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood, who hope to extend their 5 game winning streak, challenge the 1-4 Surprise Scorpians at AlcoholicA Stadium.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led in week 4 by a 21.06 point effort from Aaron Rodgers, who snuck past the Chicago Bears defense for 179 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s. In addition, Ty Montgomery was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 2.80 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured ribs, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 19.67 point effort from Aaron Rodgers in week 5, who is expected to get by the Dallas Cowboys defense for 286.64 passing yards and 2.47 passing TD’s in addition to 17.69 rushing yards.
“This is always a tough place to play,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
The Surprise Scorpians were led in week 4 by a 17.48 point effort from Tom Brady, who beat the Carolina Panthers defense for 307 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 2 rushing yards. In addition, Ezekiel Ansah was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 4.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Surprise Scorpians can expect a 20.09 point effort from Tom Brady in week 5, who is expected to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 324.2 passing yards and 2.29 passing TD’s in addition to 5.19 rushing yards.
“We need to feed off of our fans,” Surprise Scorpians coach Robert Elliott said.
Line: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood -12.92
#5 BendTheKnee (3-2) at Fournettecation (2-3)
X-Factors:
BendTheKnee: Kareem Hunt-RB (17.14) / Fournettecation: Alex Smith-QB (14.11)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional rivalry, 3-2 BendTheKnee challenge 2-3 Fournettecation at Sixty Ninth Bank Stadium.
BendTheKnee were led in week 4 by a 30.60 point effort from Le’Veon Bell, who beat the Baltimore Ravens defense for 144 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 42 receiving yards. In addition, Jimmy Graham was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 6.10 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured ankle, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, BendTheKnee can expect a 17.14 point effort from Kareem Hunt in week 5, who is expected to get by the Houston Texans defense for 91.15 rushing yards and 0.63 rushing TD’s in addition to 28.55 receiving yards.
“We must capitalize on our opportunities,” BendTheKnee coach Laurence Sta Ines said.
Fournettecation were led in week 4 by a 18.02 point effort from Drew Brees, who got by the Miami Dolphins defense for 268 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 3 rushing yards. With Brees on bye in week 5, they’ll need to count on their second-string QB to carry the team this week. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Fournettecation can expect a 14.11 point effort from Alex Smith in week 5, who is expected to get by the Houston Texans defense for 215.69 passing yards and 1.28 passing TD in addition to 23.41 rushing yards.
“We have to play within ourselves,” Fournettecation coach C.J. Jensen said.
Line: BendTheKnee-17.17
