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**Game of the Week**

Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (4-1) at Beer, Cheese, & Brats (4-1)

X-Factors:

Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Patrick Mahomes-QB (19.94) / Beer, Cheese, & Brats: Derrick Henry-RB (23.94)

Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional battle, 4-1 Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood fight 4-1 Beer, Cheese, & Brats, who hope to extend their 4 game winning streak, at Lambeau Field.

Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led in week 4 by a 31.72 point effort from Patrick Mahomes, who got by the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 278 passing yards and 5 passing TD’s in addition to 26 rushing yards. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 19.94 point effort from Patrick Mahomes in week 5, who is expected to get by the Buffalo Bills defense for 254.2 passing yards and 2.28 passing TD’s in addition to 25 rushing yards.

We have to play with intensity,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.

Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led in week 4 by a 48.60 point effort from Tyreek Hill, who tore apart the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 186 receiving yards and 3 receiving TD’s. In addition, Antonio Gibson was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 15.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured shin, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Beer, Cheese, & Brats can expect a 23.94 point effort from Derrick Henry in week 5, who is expected to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 125 rushing yards and 1.22 rushing TD in addition to 16.28 receiving yards.

This is a great matchup,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes said.

This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a hard-fought struggle. In the 6-year history of this rivalry, Beer, Cheese, & Brats hold a 4-3 all-time series record against Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood.

Opening Line: Beer, Cheese, & Brats -17.2

NC Titans (0-5) at Clam Diggers (2-3)

X-Factors:

NC Titans: Dak Prescott-QB (18.57) / Clam Diggers: Josh Allen-QB (23.29)

Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional battle, the 0-5 NC Titans, who hope to end their 5 game losing streak, meet the 2-3 Clam Diggers at Clam Digger Stadium.

The NC Titans were led in week 4 by a 31.60 point effort from Saquon Barkley, who snuck past the New Orleans Saints defense for 52 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 74 receiving yards. In addition, Amari Cooper was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 15.90 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, the NC Titans can expect a 18.57 point effort from Dak Prescott in week 5, who is expected to get by the New York Giants defense for 291.48 passing yards and 2.03 passing TD’s in addition to 15.29 rushing yards.

We won’t be intimidated,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.

The Clam Diggers were led in week 4 by a 21.10 point effort from Najee Harris, who snuck past the Green Bay Packers defense for 62 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 29 receiving yards. In addition, Khalil Mack was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 12.90 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 Clam Diggers can expect a 23.29 point effort from Josh Allen in week 5, who is expected to get by the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 282 passing yards and 2.11 passing TD’s in addition to 29.31 rushing yards.

We have to avoid a big letdown,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.

Opening Line: Clam Diggers -11.6

Make Origins Great Again (4-1) at The Urge to Purge (1-4)

X-Factors:

Make Origins Great Again: Lamar Jackson-QB (19.90) / The Urge to Purge: Travis Kelce-TE (18.12)

Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional clash, 4-1 Make Origins Great Again face off against 1-4 The Urge to Purge, who hope to end their 4 game losing streak, at a Nation Reborn Field at Anarchy Stadium.

Make Origins Great Again were led in week 4 by a 29.50 point effort from Austin Ekeler, who beat the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 117 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 28 receiving yards. In addition, Antonio Gibson was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 15.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured shin, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Make Origins Great Again can expect a 19.90 point effort from Lamar Jackson in week 5, who is expected to get by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 210 passing yards and 1.65 passing TD in addition to 58 rushing yards.

We’ve got to build off of this early momentum,” Make Origins Great Again coach Greg Stallworth said.

The Urge to Purge were led in week 4 by a 19.56 point effort from Russell Wilson, who snuck past the San Francisco 49ers defense for 149 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 26 rushing yards. In addition, Robbie Gould was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 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 Urge to Purge can expect a 18.12 point effort from Travis Kelce in week 5, who is expected to get by the Buffalo Bills defense for 78.28 receiving yards and 0.67 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.09 rushing yards.

We have to win the line of scrimmage,” The Urge to Purge coach Theron K. Shavers Jr. & Jamian Shavers said.

This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a game for the ages. In the 2-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at one game a piece.

Opening Line: Make Origins Great Again -32.70

TMBGz (4-1) at The Reapers (2-3)

X-Factors:

TMBGz: Derrick Henry-RB (23.94) / The Reapers: Kyler Murray-QB (19.79)

Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional clash, 4-1 TMBGz engage 2-3 The Reapers at Gehenna Stadium.

TMBGz were led in week 4 by a 25.70 point effort from Derrick Henry, who beat the New York Jets defense for 157 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 20 receiving yards. In addition, David Montgomery was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 22.60 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, TMBGz can expect a 23.94 point effort from Derrick Henry in week 5, who is expected to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 125 rushing yards and 1.22 rushing TD in addition to 16.28 receiving yards.

“They’re a good team, we’ll have to step up and make plays,” TMBGz coach Tee Tabron said.

The Reapers were led in week 4 by a 20.62 point effort from Kyler Murray, who got by the Los Angeles Rams defense for 268 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 39 rushing yards. In addition, Shaq Thompson was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 6.75 points, but he’s listed as out in week 5 due to an injured foot, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Reapers can expect a 19.79 point effort from Kyler Murray in week 5, who is expected to get by the San Francisco 49ers defense for 251.08 passing yards and 1.62 passing TD’s in addition to 41.44 rushing yards.

He gets the most out of his players, he’s a phenomenal coach,” The Reapers coach Larry Mrozowski said.

This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a game for the ages. In the 2-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at two games a piece.

Opening Line: The Reapers -4.2 (Pick ’em)

Watch Out Lil’ Bitch (2-3) at Beating Macaque (2-3)

X-Factors:

Make Origins Great Again: Alvin Kamara-RB (18.73) / TMBGz: Patrick Mahomes-QB (19.94)

Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional clash, 2-3 Watch Out Lil' Bitch challenge 2-3 Beating Macaque at Jerky Boys Field at Macaque Stadium.

Watch Out Lil’ Bitch were led in week 4 by a 34.15 point effort from D.J. Moore, who beat the Dallas Cowboys defense for 113 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s in addition to 6 rushing yards. In addition, Malcolm Smith was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 12.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured abdomen, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Watch Out Lil’ Bitch can expect a 18.73 point effort from Alvin Kamara in week 5, who is expected to sneak past the Washington Football Team defense for 63.88 rushing yards and 0.52 rushing TD’s in addition to 31.87 receiving yards.

We can’t take these guys lightly,” Watch Out Lil’ Bitch coach Ronnell Morgan said.

Beating Macaque were led in week 4 by a 48.60 point effort from Tyreek Hill, who tore apart the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 186 receiving yards and 3 receiving TD’s. In addition, Ezekiel Elliott was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 20.30 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, Beating Macaque can expect a 19.94 point effort from Patrick Mahomes in week 5, who is expected to get by the Buffalo Bills defense for 254.2 passing yards and 2.28 passing TD’s in addition to 25 rushing yards.

We’re locked in and ready to go,” Beating Macaque coach Josh Craig said.

This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a game for the ages.

Opening Line: Beating Macaque -20.9

Alderaan Wookies (3-2) at The Gremlins (2-3)

X-Factors:

Alderaan Wookies: Davante Adams-WR (19.34) / The Gremlins: Kirk Cousins-QB (18.24)

Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional clash, the 3-2 Alderaan Wookies, who hope to extend their 3 game winning streak, face off against 2-3 The Gremlins at Mogwai Coliseum.

The Alderaan Wookies were led in week 4 by a 38.72 point effort from Cordarrelle Patterson, who got by the Washington Football Team defense for 82 receiving yards and 3 receiving TD’s in addition to 34 rushing yards. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Alderaan Wookies can expect a 19.34 point effort from Davante Adams in week 5, who is expected to get by the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 80 receiving yards and 0.74 receiving TD’s.

There’s no love lost between these two teams,” Alderaan Wookies coach Champ Douglas said.

The Gremlins were led in week 4 by a 31.60 point effort from Saquon Barkley, who snuck past the New Orleans Saints defense for 52 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 74 receiving yards. In addition, Chris Jones was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 0.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured wrist, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Gremlins can expect a 18.24 point effort from Kirk Cousins in week 5, who is expected to get by the Detroit Lions defense for 280 passing yards and 2.29 passing TD in addition to 6.41 rushing yards.

“We don’t like them and they don’t like us,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.

This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a game for the ages. In the 6-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at seven games a piece.

Opening Line: The Gremlins -29.3

Da Bearz (3-2) at Surprise Scorpions (4-1)

X-Factors:

Da Bearz: Josh Allen-QB (23.29) / Surprise Scorpions: Alvin Kamara-RB (18.73)

Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional event, 3-2 Da Bearz meet the 4-1 Surprise Scorpions at AlcoholicA Stadium.

Da Bearz were led in week 4 by a 34.15 point effort from D.J. Moore, who beat the Dallas Cowboys defense for 113 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s in addition to 6 rushing yards. In addition, David Montgomery was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 22.60 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, Da Bearz can expect a 23.29 point effort from Josh Allen in week 5, who is expected to get by the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 282 passing yards and 2.11 passing TD’s in addition to 29.31 rushing yards.

We must capitalize on our opportunities,” Da Bearz coach Rob Thomas said.

The Surprise Scorpions were led in week 4 by a 25.18 point effort from Jalen Hurts, who tore apart the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 387 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 47 rushing yards. In addition, Myles Garrett was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 12.20 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 Scorpions can expect a 18.73 point effort from Alvin Kamara in week 5, who is expected to sneak past the Washington Football Team defense for 63.88 rushing yards and 0.52 rushing TD’s in addition to 31.87 receiving yards.

We have to dictate the tempo, take it to them.” Surprise Scorpions coach Robert Elliott said.

Opening Line: Surprise Scorpions -7.8

House of Cards (0-5) at Miggity Mac Daddy (3-2)

X-Factors:

House of Cards: Lamar Jackson-QB (19.90) / Miggity Mac Daddy: Kyler Murray-QB (19.79)

Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional showdown, the 0-5 House of Cards, who hope to end their 5 game losing streak, meet 3-2 Miggity Mac Daddy at Mourning Wood Memorial Stadium.

The House of Cards were led in week 4 by a 29.50 point effort from Austin Ekeler, who beat the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 117 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 28 receiving yards. In addition, D’Andre Swift was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 8.90 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured groin, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the House of Cards can expect a 19.90 point effort from Lamar Jackson in week 5, who is expected to get by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 210 passing yards and 1.65 passing TD in addition to 58 rushing yards.

We have to take advantage of our opportunities,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.

Miggity Mac Daddy were led in week 4 by a 23.10 point effort from Corey Davis, who beat the Tennessee Titans defense for 111 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, Ezekiel Elliott was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 20.30 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, Miggity Mac Daddy can expect a 19.79 point effort from Kyler Murray in week 5, who is expected to get by the San Francisco 49ers defense for 251.08 passing yards and 1.62 passing TD’s in addition to 41.44 rushing yards.

We have to stick to our bread-and-butter,” Miggity Mac Daddy coach Joe Misiura said.

This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a classic showdown. In the 2-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at one game a piece.

Opening Line: Miggity Mac Daddy -11.9