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Week 5 is upon us with another double header on deck. The games below are in order of appeal, meaning the better matchups are at the bottom of the post…
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch (0-5) at Clam Diggers (2-3)
X-Factors:
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch: DeAndre Hopkins-WR (17.72) / Clam Diggers: Ezekiel Elliott-RB (21.53)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, 0-5 
, who hope to end their 5 game losing streak, play the 2-3 
at Clam Digger Stadium.
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch were led in week 4 by a 15.30 point effort from Shaq Barrett, who beat the Los Angeles Chargers offense for 5 tackles. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Watch Out Lil’ Bitch can expect a 17.72 point effort from DeAndre Hopkins in week 5, who is expected to get by the New York Jets defense for 82.07 receiving yards and 0.31 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.56 rushing yards.
“We’ll find out this week who really wants to be in this locker room,” Watch Out Lil’ Bitch coach Ronnell Morgan said.
The Clam Diggers were led in week 4 by a 24.42 point effort from Josh Allen, who got by the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 288 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s. In addition, Darren Waller was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 17.30 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, the Clam Diggers can expect a 21.53 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott in week 5, who is expected to get by the New York Giants defense for 83.88 rushing yards and 0.71 rushing TD’s in addition to 35.32 receiving yards.
“We can’t take these guys lightly,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
In the 5-year history of this rivalry, the Clam Diggers hold a 4-2 all-time series record against Watch Out Lil’ Bitch.
Opening Line: Clam Diggers -22.48
Surprise Scorpions (1-4) at Beer, Cheese, & Brats (2-3)
X-Factors:
Surprise Scorpions: Travis Kelce-TE (15.76) / Beer, Cheese, & Brats: Tyreek Hill-WR (17.91)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, the 1-4 
face off against 2-3 
at Lambeau Field.
The Surprise Scorpions were led in week 4 by a 18.25 point effort from Myles Garrett, who beat the Dallas Cowboys offense for 2 tackles and 2.0 QB sacks. In addition, Julio Jones was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 7.20 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 Surprise Scorpions can expect a 15.76 point effort from Travis Kelce in week 5, who is expected to sneak past the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 71.11 receiving yards and 0.46 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.17 rushing yards.
“This is always a tough place to play,” Surprise Scorpions coach Robert Elliott said.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led in week 4 by a 42.10 point effort from Joe Mixon, who beat the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 151 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 30 receiving yards. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Beer, Cheese, & Brats can expect a 17.91 point effort from Tyreek Hill in week 5, who is expected to get by the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 76.71 receiving yards and 0.72 receiving TD in addition to 5.71 rushing yards.
“We just have to eliminate the mental mistakes,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes said.
In the 5-year history of this rivalry, Beer, Cheese, & Brats hold a 6-1 all-time series record against the Surprise Scorpions.
Opening Line: Beer, Cheese, & Brats -23.80
The Reapers (1-4) at Yonce’s Divas (2-3)
X-Factors:
The Reapers: James Robinson-RB (17.46) / Yonce’s Divas: Tyreek Hill-WR (17.91)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. event, 1-4 
, who hope to end their 3 game losing streak, play 2-3 
at Single Ladies Stadium.
The Reapers were led in week 4 by a 22.12 point effort from Kyler Murray, who snuck past the Carolina Panthers defense for 133 passing yards and 3 passing TD’s in addition to 78 rushing yards. In addition, Karl Joseph was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 7.50 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 Reapers can expect a 17.46 point effort from James Robinson in week 5, who is expected to sneak past the Houston Texans defense for 68 rushing yards and 0.45 rushing TD’s in addition to 35 receiving yards.
“Both teams need this win,” The Reapers coach Larry Mrozowski said.
Yonce’s Divas were led in week 4 by a 22.10 point effort from Aaron Jones, who snuck past the Atlanta Falcons defense for 71 rushing yards in addition to 40 receiving yards. With Jones on bye in week 5, they’ll need to count on their second-string RB to carry the team this week. In addition, Mark Andrews was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 20.70 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, Yonce’s Divas can expect a 17.91 point effort from Tyreek Hill in week 5, who is expected to get by the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 76.71 receiving yards and 0.72 receiving TD in addition to 5.71 rushing yards.
“We have to pull out all the stops,” Yonce’s Divas coach Coby Ibeziako said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at one game a piece.
Opening Line: The Reapers -12.80
Carnival of Pain (2-3) at Alderaan Wookies (2-3)
X-Factors:
Carnival of Pain: Dak Prescott-QB (20.35) / Alderaan Wookies: Alvin Kamara-RB (22.38)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, the 2-3 
, who hope to end their 3 game losing streak, play the 2-3 
at Death Star Hanger Bay.
The Carnival of Pain were led in week 4 by a 33.28 point effort from Dak Prescott, who tore apart the Cleveland Browns defense for 502 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 12 rushing yards. In addition, Micah Kiser was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 8.25 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 Carnival of Pain can expect a 20.35 point effort from Dak Prescott in week 5, who is expected to beat the New York Giants defense for 320.69 passing yards and 1.9 passing TD’s in addition to 17.32 rushing yards.
“There’s bad blood between these two teams,” Carnival of Pain coach Jamian Shavers & Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
The Alderaan Wookies were led in week 4 by a 21.75 point effort from Patrick Queen, who beat the Washington Football Team offense for 9 tackles. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Alderaan Wookies can expect a 22.38 point effort from Alvin Kamara in week 5, who is expected to sneak past the Los Angeles Chargers defense for 55.7 rushing yards and 0.7 rushing TD in addition to 48.29 receiving yards.
“We’ll have to keep the personal fouls to a minimum,” Alderaan Wookies coach Champ Douglas said.
In the 4-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at two games a piece.
Opening Line: Carnival of Pain -12.70
Saquon My Chubb (4-1) at Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (1-4)
X-Factors:
Saquon My Chubb: Ezekiel Elliott-RB (21.53) / Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Michael Thomas-WR (17.70)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. event, 4-1 
play 1-4 
, who hope to end their 4 game losing streak, at Rodgers Field.
Saquon My Chubb were led in week 4 by a 25.20 point effort from Mike Evans, who beat the Los Angeles Chargers defense for 122 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, Myles Jack was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 12.25 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, Saquon My Chubb can expect a 21.53 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott in week 5, who is expected to get by the New York Giants defense for 83.88 rushing yards and 0.71 rushing TD’s in addition to 35.32 receiving yards.
“He always has his team ready to play, they’re a dangerous team,” Saquon My Chubb coach Joe Misiura said.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led in week 4 by a 24.00 point effort from Roquan Smith, who beat the Indianapolis Colts offense for 11 tackles. In addition, Nick Chubb was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 4.30 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, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 17.70 point effort from Michael Thomas in week 5, who is expected to get by the Los Angeles Chargers defense for 77 receiving yards and 0.5 receiving TD’s.
“We have to get out of our own way and play football,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood holds a 1-0 all-time series record against Saquon My Chubb
Opening Line: Saquon My Chubb -23.49
BendTheKnee (2-3) at The Gremlins (3-2)
X-Factors:
BendTheKnee: Patrick Mahomes-QB (21.72) / The Gremlins: Deshaun Watson-QB (18.41)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, 2-3 
face off against 3-2 
at Mogwai Coliseum.
BendTheKnee were led in week 4 by a 34.90 point effort from Amari Cooper, who beat the Cleveland Browns defense for 134 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, BendTheKnee can expect a 21.72 point effort from Patrick Mahomes in week 5, who is expected to get by the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 279.89 passing yards and 2.33 passing TD’s in addition to 23.93 rushing yards.
“We have to control the line of scrimmage,” BendTheKnee coach said.
The Gremlins were led in week 4 by a 40.40 point effort from Odell Beckham, who got by the Dallas Cowboys defense for 81 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s in addition to 73 rushing yards. In addition, Kareem Hunt was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 19.10 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 Gremlins can expect a 18.41 point effort from Deshaun Watson in week 5, who is expected to get by the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 271.62 passing yards and 1.63 passing TD’s in addition to 27.6 rushing yards.
“We can’t let them get into a rhythm early,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
In the 3-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at two games a piece.
Opening Line: BendTheKnee -13.74
Thielen My Chubb (2-3) at Make Origins Great Again (3-2)
X-Factors:
Thielen My Chubb: Clyde Edwards-Helaire-RB (17.42) / Make Origins Great Again: Dalvin Cook-RB (20.85)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, 2-3 
face off against 3-2 
at American Legion Field at M.O.G.A. Stadium.
Thielen My Chubb were led in week 4 by a 33.00 point effort from Za’Darius Smith, who beat the Atlanta Falcons offense for 6 tackles. With Smith on bye in week 5, they’ll need to count on their second-string LB to carry the team this week. In addition, Nick Chubb was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 4.30 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, Thielen My Chubb can expect a 17.42 point effort from Clyde Edwards-Helaire in week 5, who is expected to sneak past the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 68.06 rushing yards and 0.48 rushing TD’s in addition to 33.3 receiving yards.
“Our O-Line has to get push against their D-Line,” Thielen My Chubb coach Richard Glenn said.
Make Origins Great Again were led in week 4 by a 28.60 point effort from Dalvin Cook, who beat the Houston Texans defense for 130 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 16 receiving yards. In addition, Kareem Hunt was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 19.10 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, Make Origins Great Again can expect a 20.85 point effort from Dalvin Cook in week 5, who is expected to get by the Seattle Seahawks defense for 86.25 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD’s in addition to 24.47 receiving yards.
“We have to play smart, we have to play sound,” Make Origins Great Again coach Greg Stallworth said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, Make Origins Great Again holds a 1-0 all-time series record against Thielen My Chubb.
Opening Line: Make Origins Great Again -19.40
Forte Ounces to Freedom (2-3) at Ovaltine Squad (4-1)
X-Factors:
Forte Ounces to Freedom: Melvin Gordon-RB (15.82) / Ovaltine Squad: Josh Allen-QB (20.16)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. clash, 2-3 
challenge the 4-1 
at Sixty Ninth Bank Stadium.
Forte Ounces to Freedom were led in week 4 by a 26.80 point effort from Melvin Gordon, who beat the New York Jets defense for 107 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 11 receiving yards. In addition, Darren Waller was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 17.30 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, Forte Ounces to Freedom can expect a 15.82 point effort from Melvin Gordon in week 5, who is expected to sneak past the New England Patriots defense for 70 rushing yards and 0.61 rushing TD’s in addition to 18 receiving yards.
“We have to come out of the locker room fired up,” Forte Ounces to Freedom coach John Faramelli said.
The Ovaltine Squad were led in week 4 by a 29.50 point effort from D.J. Chark, who got by the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 95 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. In addition, Mark Andrews was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 20.70 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, the Ovaltine Squad can expect a 20.16 point effort from Josh Allen in week 5, who is expected to get by the Tennessee Titans defense for 243.07 passing yards and 1.73 passing TD’s in addition to 34.32 rushing yards.
“We have to dictate the tempo,” Ovaltine Squad coach C.J. Jensen said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, Forte Ounces to Freedom holds a 1-0 all-time series record against the Ovaltine Squad.
Opening Line: Ovaltine Squad -17.77
I Go Deep (3-2) at TMBGz (3-2)
X-Factors:
I Go Deep: Dak Prescott-QB (20.35) / TMBGz: Derrick Henry-RB (17.73)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, 3-2 
challenge 3-2 
at Money Bagz Stadium.
I Go Deep were led in week 4 by a 26.02 point effort from Lamar Jackson, who snuck past the Washington Football Team defense for 193 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 53 rushing yards. In addition, Anthony Walker was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 15.00 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, I Go Deep can expect a 20.35 point effort from Dak Prescott in week 5, who is expected to beat the New York Giants defense for 320.69 passing yards and 1.9 passing TD’s in addition to 17.32 rushing yards.
“We can’t let their crowd faze us,” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
TMBGz were led in week 4 by a 21.75 point effort from Patrick Queen, who beat the Washington Football Team offense for 9 tackles. In addition, Myles Jack was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 12.25 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, TMBGz can expect a 17.73 point effort from Derrick Henry in week 5, who is expected to get by the Buffalo Bills defense for 100 rushing yards and 0.92 rushing TD’s in addition to 9.43 receiving yards.
“It’s going to be a battle out there,” TMBGz coach Tee Tabron said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, I Go Deep holds a 1-0 all-time series record against TMBGz.
Opening Line: I Go Deep -24.08
House of Cards (3-2) at NC Titans (4-1)
X-Factors:
House of Cards: James Connor-RB (17.32) / NC Titans: Derrick Henry-RB (17.73)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, the 3-2 
, who hope to extend their 3 game winning streak, challenge the 4-1 
at Titans Field.
The House of Cards were led in week 4 by a 23.10 point effort from Allen Robinson, who beat the Indianapolis Colts defense for 101 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, Trey Hendrickson was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 7.70 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 17.32 point effort from James Conner in week 5, who is expected to get by the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 75 rushing yards and 0.62 rushing TD’s in addition to 23.63 receiving yards.
“The season is a marathon – not a sprint,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
The NC Titans were led in week 4 by a 28.58 point effort from Aaron Rodgers, who beat the Atlanta Falcons defense for 327 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 5 rushing yards. With Rodgers on bye in week 5, they’ll need to count on their second-string QB to carry the team this week. In addition, Eric Kendricks was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 15.25 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured foot, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the NC Titans can expect a 17.73 point effort from Derrick Henry in week 5, who is expected to get by the Buffalo Bills defense for 100 rushing yards and 0.92 rushing TD’s in addition to 9.43 receiving yards.
“We’ve gotten off to a fast start, let’s see how long we can ride this momentum,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
In the 5-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at three games a piece.
Opening Line: House of Cards -17.34
Brady Cheats (4-1) at I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks (3-2)
X-Factors:
Brady Cheats: Joe Mixon-RB (16.49) / I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: Deshaun Watson-QB (18.41)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, 4-1 
, who hope to extend their 4 game winning streak, face off against 3-2 
at Sacks City Center.
Brady Cheats were led in week 4 by a 42.10 point effort from Joe Mixon, who beat the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 151 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 30 receiving yards. In addition, Odell Beckham was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 40.40 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured toe, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Brady Cheats can expect a 16.49 point effort from Joe Mixon in week 5, who is expected to get by the Baltimore Ravens defense for 77 rushing yards and 0.61 rushing TD’s in addition to 20 receiving yards.
“They have all-star players at every position,” Brady Cheats coach Josh Craig said.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were led in week 4 by a 34.90 point effort from Amari Cooper, who beat the Cleveland Browns defense for 134 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, K.J. Wright was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 16.50 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, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks can expect a 18.41 point effort from Deshaun Watson in week 5, who is expected to get by the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 271.62 passing yards and 1.63 passing TD’s in addition to 27.6 rushing yards.
“We have to pull out all the stops,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2020, and is sure to be a epic battle.
Opening Line: I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks -17.71
**Game of the Week**
Feeling Green (4-1) at The Urge to Purge (3-2)
X-Factors:
Feeling Green: Alvin Kamara-RB (22.38) / The Urge to Purge: Russell Wilson-QB (18.20)
Coming up in a week 5 The League! – E.F.F.L. clash, 4-1 
, who hope to extend their 4 game winning streak, challenge 3-2 
at a Nation Reborn Field at Anarchy Stadium.
Feeling Green were led in week 4 by a 40.10 point effort from George Kittle, who tore apart the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 183 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD in addition to 8 rushing yards. In addition, Eric Kendricks was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 15.25 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured foot, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Feeling Green can expect a 22.38 point effort from Alvin Kamara in week 5, who is expected to sneak past the Los Angeles Chargers defense for 55.7 rushing yards and 0.7 rushing TD in addition to 48.29 receiving yards.
“We have to avoid a big letdown,” Feeling Green coach Donavin Serras said.
The Urge to Purge were led in week 4 by a 27.24 point effort from CeeDee Lamb, who got by the Cleveland Browns defense for 79 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s in addition to 3 rushing yards. In addition, Holton Hill was not injured before the start of his week 4 game, and contributed 4.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 5 due to an injured foot, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Urge to Purge can expect a 18.20 point effort from Russell Wilson in week 5, who is expected to get by the Minnesota Vikings defense for 252 passing yards and 2.05 passing TD’s in addition to 40 rushing yards.
“This should be interesting,” The Urge to Purge coach Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at one game a piece.
Opening Line: Feeling Green -23.42
