48 hours overdue is this week’s Thursday Morning Quarterback!, brought to you by Never Had A Chance Sports Energy Drink…lol. What’s going on League Familia?!? Okay, so I’ve failed you. Yet again, my approval rating as your Commissioner has dropped (the 1st time was after the initial Supplemental Draft). Fortunately, unlike our Prezi I care about my approval rating (sorry Mr. President).

This weeks Fantasy Gem was none other than quarterback Joe Flacco, who passed for 327 Pass Yds & 3 TD’s and adding 3 Rush Yds for a total of 33.38 fantasy points. So Let’s Get To It!!!

***Origins***

McCoy and I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks Face Off Against Bryant and Clam Diggers

The league’s top two teams meet in Week 5 with #7 I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (3-1, 552.20) going up against the #5 Clam Diggers (3-1, 561.94). Both teams won last week, as I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks blew out the NC Bad Boys 180.12 to 75.70 and the Clam Diggers knocked off Pick 6’n, 161.94 to 136.12. Historically, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are 2-0 against the Clam Diggers, including a 1-0 record last season. Early projections have this one as somewhat close, with I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks favored to win by 17.34 points.

Each team ranks in the top half of the league in scoring average. The Clam Diggers rank second, with 140.49 points per game, while I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks rank fourth with 138.05. The Clam Diggers has Matt Asiata (13.30 projected points), Tramon Williams (5.60 projected points), and Blair Walsh (8.00 projected points) playing in the game Thursday night. Every player in the starting lineup for I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks are scheduled to play later in the week.

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks has a healthy advantage at three positions: DB, RB, and K. Their biggest strength is at RB, where they’re projected to outscore the Clam Diggers 38.70 – 25.70. To increase their projected matchup lead, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks could be interested in adding Brian Quick (WR, 14.70 projected points).

I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks gets James Laurinaitis (7.10 projected points) back from bye this week. The Clam Diggers will get back Carlos Dunlap (7.80 projected points), Von Miller (10.40 projected points), and three others.

Peyton’s Girl Plays NC Bad Boys, Looks to End Losing Skid

After losing four in a row, Peyton’s Girl (0-4, 449.68) looks to end their skid this week against the NC Bad Boys (2-2, 460.57). The NC Bad Boys were destroyed by I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks 180.12 to 75.70 last week, while Peyton’s Girl remained winless with a 115.52 to 109.43 loss to JUICE’S and BERRY’s. The NC Bad Boys are out for revenge after Peyton’s Girl beat them in their only meeting, 121.20 to 90.94, in Week 6 last year. This one is somewhat close, with the NC Bad Boys favored to win by 7.74 points.

These are the two lowest-scoring teams in the league. The NC Bad Boys rank 11th, averaging 115.14 points per game, while Peyton’s Girl ranks last with 112.42. The NC Bad Boys suit up Mason Crosby (8.00 projected points) in the Thursday night game, while Peyton’s Girl goes with Morgan Burnett (7.00 projected points), Everson Griffen (8.40 projected points), and Cordarrelle Patterson (22.50 projected points).

The NC Bad Boys have the edge at three positions: DL, RB, and QB. The biggest margin is at RB, where they’re projected to outscore Peyton’s Girl 33.40 – 16.80. Peyton’s Girl is superior at two positions, DB and K. Their strong point is at DB, where they should outscore the NC Bad Boys 15.10 – 6.00. To increase their projected matchup lead, the NC Bad Boys might consider adding Brian Quick (WR, 14.70 projected points) and James Ihedigbo (DB, 10.10 projected points). Peyton’s Girl might be interested in picking up Ben Tate (RB, 12.70 projected points) and Ben Roethlisberger (QB, 16.70 projected points).

Due to bye weeks, both teams will be missing players. Jarvis Landry won’t be available for the NC Bad Boys, while Peyton’s Girl will be without Knowshon Moreno, Cameron Wake, and Jelani Jenkins. Andy Dalton (14.50 projected points), Karlos Dansby (8.60 projected points), and DeMarcus Ware (8.90 projected points) come back from bye for the NC Bad Boys this week. For Peyton’s Girl, Calais Campbell (7.30 projected points), Terrance West (5.80 projected points), and Isaiah Crowell (0.00 projected points) return.

JUICE’S and BERRY’s Face Off With Pick 6’n

A great WR matchup is lined up for Week 5, as Jordy Nelson goes head-to-head against Julio Jones when JUICE’S and BERRY’s (2-2, 468.84) battles Pick 6’n (2-2, 530.43). Nelson is projected to be the No.-2 WR this week and is expected to score 24.40 points, while projected No.-1 WR Jones is predicted to score 24.90. Last week, JUICE’S and BERRY’s beat Peyton’s Girl 115.52 to 109.43, while Pick 6’n took a loss against the Clam Diggers, 161.94 to 136.12. According to projections, there should be an exciting finish, with JUICE’S and BERRY’s favored to win by just 0.96 points.

Based on scoring average for the season, Pick 6’n has the advantage, ranking sixth with 132.61 points per game. JUICE’S and BERRY’s rank 10th with 117.21. JUICE’S and BERRY’s have Jordy Nelson (24.40 projected points) and A.J. Hawk (7.10 projected points) playing on Thursday, while every player for Pick 6’n will start playing on Sunday

Due to bye weeks, both teams will be missing players. Olivier Vernon won’t be available for JUICE’S and BERRY’s, while Pick 6’n will be without Maurice Jones-Drew and James Jones. JUICE’S and BERRY’s get A.J. Green (14.20 projected points), Mike Nugent (9.00 projected points), and two others back from bye this week. Pick 6’n will get back Steven Hauschka (8.00 projected points), Brandon Marshall (0.00 projected points), and two others.

The Monstars Face Off Against St Pete ConVICKS

The Monstars (1-3, 487.82) go up against the St Pete ConVICKS (2-2, 581.28) in Week 5. The Monstars are coming off a 137.98 to 132.10 loss, while the St Pete ConVICKS knocked off Georgia Boy, 153.52 to 124.58. Historically, The Monstars are 1-2 against the St Pete ConVICKS, including a 0-1 record last season. The Monstars have a 14.40-point advantage in the early projections, 140.28 – 125.88.

The St Pete ConVICKS have the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking first with 145.32 points per game. The Monstars ranks eighth with 121.96. The Monstars call on Eddie Lacy (14.40 projected points) in the Thursday game, while the St Pete ConVICKS counters with Randall Cobb (14.20 projected points), Julius Peppers (5.80 projected points), and Harrison Smith (7.00 projected points).

The Monstars have a noticeable advantage at four positions: DB, LB, and two others. Their biggest strength is at K, where they’re projected to outscore the St Pete ConVICKS 11.00 – 0.00. To make the matchup closer, the St Pete ConVICKS might consider adding Shayne Graham (K, 9.00 projected points) and Jameel McClain (LB, 11.20 projected points).

Two players from each team will be out due to byes this week. The Monstars will be missing Reshad Jones and Mike Wallace, while the St Pete ConVICKS will be without Sebastian Janikowski and Khalil Mack. Percy Harvin (20.40 projected points), Jordan Cameron (11.80 projected points), and two others return from bye for The Monstars this week. For the St Pete ConVICKS, Carson Palmer (11.46 projected points), Michael Bennett (6.80 projected points), and four others come back.

Weapons of Mass Production, Georgia Boy Look to End Losing Streaks

Weapons of Mass Production (1-3, 558.71) enters Week 5 looking to end their three-game losing streak. Their opponent, Georgia Boy (2-2, 478.36), has dropped two in a row. Weapons of Mass Production fell to 1-3 with a 139.98 to 122.05 loss to the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS last week, while Georgia Boy was beaten by the St Pete ConVICKS, 153.52 to 124.58. Weapons of Mass Production has a 21.32-point advantage in early projections, 143.22 – 121.90.

Weapons of Mass Production has the advantage in terms of scoring this season, ranking third with 139.68 points per game. Georgia Boy ranks ninth with 119.59. Georgia Boy has Aaron Rodgers (24.30 projected points) playing in the Thursday night game. Every player in the starting lineup for Weapons of Mass Production will start playing on Sunday.

Georgia Boy has a considerable advantage at two positions: DB and QB. Their biggest margin is at QB, where they’re projected to beat Weapons of Mass Production 24.30 – 14.82.

One player on each team will be on bye this week. Weapons of Mass Production won’t have Lamar Miller available, while Georgia Boy will be without Darren McFadden. Kam Chancellor (6.00 projected points), Julius Thomas (13.00 projected points), and three others return from bye for Weapons of Mass Production this week. For Georgia Boy, T.J. Ward (6.60 projected points), Demaryius Thomas (13.90 projected points), and two others come back.

Hakeem I Saw I Conquered, BUCKNASTY’S BOYS Look to Extend Winning Streaks

#9 Hakeem I Saw I Conquered (3-1, 513.82) puts their three-game winning streak on the line this week, going up against the #8 BUCKNASTY’S BOYS (3-1, 540.48), who have won two straight. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered moved to 3-1 with a 137.98 to 132.10 victory over The Monstars in the Liotta Bowl last week, while the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS knocked off Weapons of Mass Production, 139.98 to 122.05. Historically, Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are 0-2 against the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS, including a 0-1 record last season. According to projections, this matchup could be a toss-up, with Hakeem I Saw I Conquered favored to win by 8.08 points.

The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS have the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking fifth with 135.12 points per game. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered ranks seventh with 128.46. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS have Clay Matthews (9.90 projected points) playing in the Thursday game. None of the starters for Hakeem I Saw I Conquered are playing in the game Thursday night.

Hakeem I Saw I Conquered has the advantage at DL, where they’re projected to outscore the BUCKNASTY’S BOYS 13.10 – 6.70.

The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS have Justin Tuck on bye this week, while Hakeem I Saw I Conquered won’t be missing any players due to bye weeks. Hakeem I Saw I Conquered gets Emmanuel Sanders (14.10 projected points), Patrick Peterson (11.30 projected points), and Richard Sherman (10.00 projected points) back from bye this week. The BUCKNASTY’S BOYS will get back Marshawn Lynch (15.00 projected points) and Larry Fitzgerald (6.80 projected points).

***C/O 2013***

Over Dwayne Bowe Goes Up Against NC Titans, Look to End Losing Streak

After losing four in a row, Over Dwayne Bowe (0-4, 473.92) looks to end their skid this week against the NC Titans (2-2, 529.50). The NC Titans beat Cinderella 156.42 to 118.00 last week, while Over Dwayne Bowe remained winless, losing to Hero7861, 150.20 to 100.76. With an expected margin of victory of 47.86 points, initial projections have this one as all but guaranteed for the NC Titans.

The NC Titans have the advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking sixth with 132.38 points per game. Over Dwayne Bowe ranks 11th with 118.48. The NC Titans have Eddie Lacy (14.40 projected points) playing in the Thursday night game, while every player for Over Dwayne Bowe will play later this week.

The NC Titans have a sizable advantage at three positions: DB, LB, and K. The largest margin is at LB, where they’re projected to outscore Over Dwayne Bowe 36.80 – 11.70. Over Dwayne Bowe is tougher at DL, where they should beat the NC Titans 19.40 – 13.60. To increase the projected matchup difference, the NC Titans might be interested in adding Michael Johnson (DL, 8.90 projected points). Over Dwayne Bowe might consider picking up Robert Mathis (LB, 13.90 projected points).

One player on each team will be on bye this week. The NC Titans won’t have James Jones available, while Over Dwayne Bowe will be without Jason Trusnik. Antonio Cromartie (9.70 projected points) and Doug Baldwin (5.20 projected points) return from bye for the NC Titans this week. For Over Dwayne Bowe, James Laurinaitis (7.10 projected points), Percy Harvin (20.40 projected points), and three others come back.

Led by Bell, Hero7861 Faces Off Against Jennings, Eventual Champions

#2 Hero7861 (4-0, 568.96) goes for their fifth straight win as they battle #6 Eventual Champions (3-1, 559.34) this week. Hero7861 destroyed Over Dwayne Bowe 150.20 to 100.76 last week to move to 4-0, while Eventual Champions took a loss against PizzaFreak, 143.92 to 117.54. Hero7861 is out for revenge after Eventual Champions beat them in their only meeting, 185.14 to 146.56, in Week 5 last year. Hero7861 has a 16.76-point advantage in initial projections, 159.28 – 142.52.

Each team ranks in the top half of the league in scoring average. Hero7861 ranks second, with 142.24 points per game, while Eventual Champions ranks third with 139.83. Eventual Champions have Matt Asiata (13.30 projected points) playing in the game Thursday night. None of the starters for Hero7861 are playing in the Thursday game.

Hero7861 has a sizable advantage at two positions: LB and K. The largest margin is at LB, where they’re projected to outscore Eventual Champions 26.60 – 19.20. Eventual Champions looks better at DL, where they should beat Hero7861 12.10 – 5.70.

Hero7861 has Cameron Wake on bye this week, while Eventual Champions won’t be missing any players due to bye weeks. Peyton Manning (22.42 projected points) comes back from bye for Hero7861 this week. For Eventual Champions, Carlos Dunlap (7.80 projected points), Donte Whitner (6.10 projected points), and three others return.

Bryant and PizzaFreak Face Off Against Jones and Cinderella

PizzaFreak (2-2, 518.78) faces off against Cinderella (1-3, 530.77) in Week 5. PizzaFreak is coming off a 143.92 to 117.54 win, while Cinderella took a loss against the NC Titans, 156.42 to 118.00. Last season, PizzaFreak swept Cinderella in the season series 2-0, including a 175.88 to 114.32 win in their most recent matchup. Early projections have this one as somewhat close, with PizzaFreak favored to win by 8.04 points.

Based on scoring average for the season, Cinderella has a slight advantage, ranking fifth with 132.69 points per game. PizzaFreak ranks seventh with 129.69. Neither PizzaFreak nor Cinderella have players playing in the Thursday game.

Each team has an edge at two positions. PizzaFreak has a considerable advantage at DL and TE, with their largest margin at DL. At that position, they should beat Cinderella 13.00 – 0.00. Cinderella is projected to score more at DB and LB. Their biggest strength is at LB, where they should top PizzaFreak 37.40 – 22.30. To increase the projected matchup difference, PizzaFreak could be interested in adding Robert Mathis (LB, 13.90 projected points) and Troy Polamalu (DB, 13.90 projected points).

Due to bye weeks, both teams will be missing players. Sio Moore won’t be available for PizzaFreak, while Cinderella will be without Justin Tuck and Olivier Vernon. Brandon Marshall (0.00 projected points) and Vontaze Burfict (11.10 projected points) return from bye for PizzaFreak this week. For Cinderella, Julius Thomas (13.00 projected points), Larry Fitzgerald (6.80 projected points), and DeMarcus Ware (8.90 projected points) come back.

DeSeantourage Takes On The Pride of Detroit in Week 5

#1 DeSeantourage (4-0, 630.72) goes for their fifth straight win as they battle The Pride of Detroit (2-2, 507.24) this week. DeSeantourage beat the Surprise Scorpians 156.60 to 141.92 last week to move to 4-0, while The Pride of Detroit got past V-Town, 154.32 to 149.78. DeSeantourage won their only meeting against The Pride of Detroit last season, 135.32 to 130.68, in Week 5. The initial projections have DeSeantourage coming out on top by 28.46 points, 182.58 – 154.12.

Based on scoring average for the season, DeSeantourage has the advantage, ranking first with 157.68 points per game. The Pride of Detroit ranks ninth with 126.81. DeSeantourage calls on Jordy Nelson (24.40 projected points), Everson Griffen (8.40 projected points), and two others in the Thursday night game, while The Pride of Detroit has A.J. Hawk (7.10 projected points).

Each team has an edge at two positions. DeSeantourage has a sizable advantage at WR and DL, with their largest margin at WR. At that position, they should beat The Pride of Detroit 46.90 – 18.60. The Pride of Detroit is projected to score more at LB and TE. Their biggest strength is at LB, where they should top DeSeantourage 33.50 – 19.10. To add to their projected matchup lead, DeSeantourage could be interested in picking up Robert Mathis (LB, 13.90 projected points).

DeSeantourage has Khalil Mack on bye this week, while The Pride of Detroit won’t be missing any players due to bye weeks. Jermaine Gresham (2.70 projected points), Michael Bennett (6.80 projected points), and three others come back from bye for DeSeantourage this week. For The Pride of Detroit, Emmanuel Sanders (14.10 projected points), Robert Quinn (8.50 projected points), and three others return.

F-U-Pay-Me Takes On Surprise Scorpians in Week 5

F-U-Pay-Me (2-2, 494.91), who has won two in a row, goes up against the Surprise Scorpians (2-2, 518.12) in Week 5. F-U-Pay-Me got the win last week with a 135.08 to 111.12 victory over I go Deep, while the Surprise Scorpians took a loss against top ranked DeSeantourage, 156.60 to 141.92. F-U-Pay-Me won their only meeting against the Surprise Scorpians last season, 128.46 to 120.46, in Week 5. F-U-Pay-Me has a 16.34-point advantage in early projections, 143.80 – 127.46.

Each team ranks in the bottom half of the league in scoring average. The Surprise Scorpians rank eighth, with 129.53 points per game, while F-U-Pay-Me ranks 10th with 123.73. F-U-Pay-Me will call on Clay Matthews (9.90 projected points), Aaron Rodgers (24.30 projected points), and Mason Crosby (8.00 projected points) in the Thursday night game, while the Surprise Scorpians has Blair Walsh (8.00 projected points).

F-U-Pay-Me has the advantage at three positions: DB, QB, and TE. The largest margin is at TE, where they’re projected to outscore the Surprise Scorpians 13.00 – 0.00. The Surprise Scorpians look stronger at DL, where they should beat F-U-Pay-Me 24.40 – 12.80.

F-U-Pay-Me has Knowshon Moreno and Jelani Jenkins on bye this week, while the Surprise Scorpians won’t be missing any players due to bye weeks. Kam Chancellor (6.00 projected points), Carson Palmer (11.46 projected points), and Wes Welker (11.90 projected points) come back from bye for F-U-Pay-Me this week. For the Surprise Scorpians, Demaryius Thomas (13.90 projected points), Andy Dalton (14.50 projected points), and Josh Gordon (0.00 projected points) return.

I go Deep, V-Town Look to End Losing Streaks

I go Deep (1-3, 451.85) enters Week 5 looking to end their three-game losing streak. Their opponent, V-Town (1-3, 535.84), has dropped two in a row. I go Deep fell to 1-3 with a 135.08 to 111.12 loss to F-U-Pay-Me last week, while V-Town was clipped by The Pride of Detroit, 154.32 to 149.78. Early projections have this one as very close, with I go Deep favored to win by only 1.92 points.

V-Town has the advantage in terms of scoring this season, ranking fourth with 133.96 points per game. I go Deep ranks 12th with 112.96. I go Deep starts Captain Munnerlyn (5.60 projected points) in the Thursday game, while V-Town counters with Morgan Burnett (7.00 projected points), Randall Cobb (14.20 projected points), and Julius Peppers (5.80 projected points).

I go Deep has a considerable advantage at three positions: DB, LB, and TE. The largest margin is at LB, where they’re projected to outscore V-Town 27.00 – 16.90. V-Town looks tougher at RB, where they should beat I go Deep 19.10 – 1.20. To make the matchup closer, V-Town might consider picking up Robert Mathis (LB, 13.90 projected points) and Jordan Cameron (TE, 11.80 projected points).

One player on each team will be on bye this week. I go Deep won’t have Lamar Miller available, while V-Town will be without Mike Wallace. Ben Tate (12.70 projected points), A.J. Green (14.20 projected points), and Zac Stacy (13.60 projected points) come back from bye for I go Deep this week. For V-Town, Calais Campbell (7.30 projected points), Marshawn Lynch (15.00 projected points), and three others return.

***2014’s Finest***

Spartans Square Off Against Elmboyz, Look to End Losing Streak

The Spartans (0-4, 392.26), losers of their last four, look to put an end to their losing streak this week. They’ll face the #10 Elmboyz (3-1, 509.91), who has won two in a row. The Elmboyz got by 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall 114.14 to 113.70 last week, while the Spartans remained winless with a 131.82 to 95.16 loss to the M0t0rCityBall3rs. This one is somewhat close, with the Elmboyz favored to win by 5.34 points.

The Elmboyz have the advantage in terms of scoring this season, ranking sixth with 127.48 points per game. The Spartans rank 11th with 98.06. The Elmboyz will call on Micah Hyde (9.80 projected points) on Thursday, while the Spartans go with Matt Asiata (13.30 projected points) and Julius Peppers (5.80 projected points).

Each team has an edge at two positions. The Elmboyz have a considerable advantage at WR and LB, with their largest margin at WR. At that position, they should beat the Spartans 19.40 – 9.60. The Spartans are projected to score more at DB and TE. Their biggest strength is at TE, where they should top the Elmboyz 10.70 – 1.60. To increase the projected matchup difference, the Elmboyz could be interested in adding Dwayne Allen (TE, 9.70 projected points) and Troy Polamalu (DB, 13.90 projected points). The Spartans might consider picking up Brian Quick (WR, 14.70 projected points) and Robert Mathis (LB, 13.90 projected points).

The Spartans have Maurice Jones-Drew and Khalil Mack on bye this week, while the Elmboyz won’t be missing any players due to bye weeks. The Elmboyz get James Laurinaitis (7.10 projected points), Marshawn Lynch (15.00 projected points), and Tavon Austin (4.60 projected points) back from bye this week. The Spartans will get back Richard Sherman (10.00 projected points), Wes Welker (11.90 projected points), and Russell Wilson (15.52 projected points).

Donnell and 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall Go Up Against Graham, Mile High

#4 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall (3-1, 605.80), who lost a heartbreaker last week, will be facing off with Mile High (1-3, 438.43) in Week 5. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall is coming off a 114.14 to 113.70 loss, while Mile High took a loss against The Hagermaniacs, 113.72 to 103.47. The initial projections have this one as a potential nailbiter, with 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall favored to win by only 3.14 points.

Based on scoring average for the season, 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall has the advantage, ranking first with 151.45 points per game. Mile High ranks ninth with 109.61. No starters are active for either team on Thursday night.

Mile High has a pronounced advantage at four positions: DB, LB, and two others. Their biggest margin is at LB, where they’re projected to beat 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall 40.70 – 26.20. To increase their projected matchup lead, 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall could be interested in adding Robert Mathis (LB, 13.90 projected points) and Troy Polamalu (DB, 13.90 projected points).

Both teams will be missing players due to byes this week. Tyvon Branch and Olivier Vernon won’t be available for 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall, while Mile High will be without Darren McFadden. 99 Bortles of Beer on the Wall gets Von Miller (10.40 projected points), Julius Thomas (13.00 projected points), and two others back from bye this week. Mile High will get back T.J. Ward (6.60 projected points), Peyton Manning (22.42 projected points), and Zac Stacy (13.60 projected points).

Johnson and The Hagermaniacs Face Nelson and M0t0rCityBall3rs

Two of the best fantasy WRs go head-to-head this week, as Calvin Johnson faces Jordy Nelson when The Hagermaniacs (3-1, 485.99) battles the M0t0rCityBall3rs (2-2, 560.25). Johnson projects as the No.-4 WR this week and is expected to score 23.30 points, while projected No.-2 WR Nelson is predicted to score 24.40. The Hagermaniacs enter the matchup after they beat Mile High 113.72 to 103.47 last week, while the M0t0rCityBall3rs knocked off the Spartans, 131.82 to 95.16. The Hagermaniacs have a 24.66-point advantage in initial projections, 141.42 – 116.76.

The M0t0rCityBall3rs have the advantage in terms of scoring this season, ranking third with 140.06 points per game. The Hagermaniacs rank seventh with 121.50. Both The Hagermaniacs and the M0t0rCityBall3rs have one starter in action in the game Thursday night. The Hagermaniacs will start Everson Griffen (8.40 projected points), while the M0t0rCityBall3rs have Jordy Nelson (24.40 projected points).

The Hagermaniacs have the edge at DL, where they’re projected to outscore the M0t0rCityBall3rs 15.10 – 8.90. On the other side, the M0t0rCityBall3rs is tougher at RB, TE, and K, with the biggest margin at TE. At that position, they’re expected to beat The Hagermaniacs 12.30 – 3.00. To increase the projected matchup difference, The Hagermaniacs could be interested in adding Dwayne Allen (TE, 9.70 projected points).

The M0t0rCityBall3rs have Cameron Wake on bye this week, while The Hagermaniacs won’t be missing any players due to bye weeks. The Hagermaniacs get Robert Quinn (8.50 projected points) and Montee Ball (15.60 projected points) back from bye this week. The M0t0rCityBall3rs will get back Kenny Britt (4.30 projected points), Kam Chancellor (6.00 projected points), and two others.

EL JEFE Faces Sproles Royce Phantoms, Looks to End Losing Streak

EL JEFE (0-4, 322.78), losers of their last four, looks to put an end to their losing streak this week. They’ll face the Sproles Royce Phantoms (2-2, 522.97), who has won two in a row. The Sproles Royce Phantoms beat the X CONS 149.70 to 127.38 last week, while EL JEFE remained winless with a 124.48 to 94.88 loss to Fallin-Up. With an expected margin of victory of 40.60 points, the early projections have this one as a lock for the Sproles Royce Phantoms.

The Sproles Royce Phantoms have a big advantage based on scoring average for the season, ranking fifth with 130.74 points per game. EL JEFE ranks 12th with 80.69. The Sproles Royce Phantoms call on Clay Matthews (9.90 projected points) and Harrison Smith (7.00 projected points) on Thursday night, while EL JEFE goes with Eddie Lacy (14.40 projected points).

The Sproles Royce Phantoms have the advantage at three positions: DL, RB, and QB. The largest margin is at DL, where they’re projected to outscore EL JEFE 22.70 – 5.90. EL JEFE is stronger at TE, where they should beat the Sproles Royce Phantoms 11.00 – 4.10. To increase their projected matchup lead, the Sproles Royce Phantoms might be interested in adding Dwayne Allen (TE, 9.70 projected points). EL JEFE may consider adding Jared Allen (DL, 14.60 projected points) and Ben Tate (RB, 12.70 projected points).

The Sproles Royce Phantoms have Mike Wallace on bye this week, while EL JEFE won’t be missing any players due to bye weeks. Emmanuel Sanders (14.10 projected points), Andy Dalton (14.50 projected points), and Vontaze Burfict (11.10 projected points) return from bye for the Sproles Royce Phantoms this week. For EL JEFE, Demaryius Thomas (13.90 projected points), Jordan Cameron (11.80 projected points), and three others come back.

X CONS Takes On The Denver Broncos

The X CONS (1-3, 430.82), who have lost their last two, squares off against The Denver Broncos (3-1, 546.08) in Week 5. The X CONS took a loss against the Sproles Royce Phantoms last week 149.70 to 127.38, while The Denver Broncos took a loss against Mr Rodgers Neighborhood, 178.98 to 147.02. The X CONS have a 21.28-point advantage in the early projections, 167.14 – 145.86.

The Denver Broncos have the advantage in terms of scoring this season, ranking fourth with 136.52 points per game. The X CONS ranks 10th with 107.70. The X CONS will call on Cordarrelle Patterson (22.50 projected points) in the Thursday game, while The Denver Broncos have Morgan Burnett (7.00 projected points) and Chad Greenway (8.10 projected points).

The X CONS has the edge at three positions: DL, LB, and K. Their biggest strength is at LB, where they’re projected to outscore The Denver Broncos 37.70 – 15.70.

One player on each team will be on bye this week. The X CONS won’t have Lamar Miller available, while The Denver Broncos will be without Justin Tuck. The X CONS get Patrick Peterson (11.30 projected points), Andre Ellington (15.10 projected points), and two others back from bye this week. The Denver Broncos will get back Michael Floyd (11.90 projected points) and Christine Michael (2.30 projected points).

Rodgers of Mr Rodgers Neighborhood Go Up Against Bell and Fallin-Up

#3 Mr Rodgers Neighborhood (4-0, 585.76) goes for their fifth straight win as they battle Fallin-Up (2-2, 455.00) this week. Mr Rodgers Neighborhood beat The Denver Broncos 178.98 to 147.02 last week to move to 4-0, while Fallin-Up knocked off EL JEFE, 124.48 to 94.88. Initial projections have Mr Rodgers Neighborhood on top by 16.18 points, 150.90 – 134.72.

Mr Rodgers Neighborhood has the advantage in terms of scoring this season, ranking second with 146.44 points per game. Fallin-Up ranks eighth with 113.75. Mr Rodgers Neighborhood has Aaron Rodgers (24.30 projected points) and Mason Crosby (8.00 projected points) playing on Thursday, while every player for Fallin-Up are scheduled for later in the week.

Mr Rodgers Neighborhood has a pronounced advantage at three positions: DL, LB, and QB. The largest margin is at LB, where they’re projected to outscore Fallin-Up 31.40 – 13.20. Fallin-Up looks stronger at TE, where they should beat Mr Rodgers Neighborhood 10.00 – 0.00.

Due to bye weeks, both teams will be missing players. Knowshon Moreno and Reshad Jones won’t be available for Mr Rodgers Neighborhood, while Fallin-Up will be without Jelani Jenkins. Percy Harvin (20.40 projected points), Carlos Dunlap (7.80 projected points), and two others return from bye for Mr Rodgers Neighborhood this week. For Fallin-Up, A.J. Green (14.20 projected points), Larry Fitzgerald (6.80 projected points), and Mike Nugent (9.00 projected points) come back.