Week 5 Preview

GAME OF THE WEEK

Export Flannel (2-1-1) @ Roger's Ramjets (3-1)

Eli Manning and LeSean McCoy travel to meet the Ramjet’s Matt Schaub and Fred Jackson. Eli has been playing much better lately and it has started to show up in wins for Flannel. The Ramjet’s have the best offense in FLoF right now and looking at the matchups, I see no reason for that to be any different this week. Actually, I think we could see a high scoring game, as the matchups are pretty good for both teams. For Roger, I might actually be a little concerned that Clay is bringing out Suh against Chicago this week. Given the Bears O-line, Suh might end up with double digit sacks this week.

Prediction:  I’ll take the Ramjets in an offensive showdown.

Ramjets 46 – Flannel 35

Bill's Team (1-3) @ Iron City Lagers (2-2)

Both teams look to get back on track after tough losses last week (especially since Bill appeared to win that one for a few days).  Bill looks to continue to ride the hot hand of Cam Newton while hoping that Chris Johnson finally comes around. Tim’s team features the dynamic duo of Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson. I think Stafford and Johnson get stymied this week a little and Johnson's streak of 2 TD per game will be broken, while at the same time, CJ finally gets it going for Bill.

Prediction: Bill surprises the Lagers on the road.

Bill 29 – Lagers 23

 

Rednecks (3-0-1) @ Mighty Midtowne Mimes (1-3)

The Mimes's Philip Rivers host Mike Vick and the undefeated Rednecks. I think Philip Rivers has a great game this week, but it remains to be seen what is going to happen at the RB position for this team. I also think this will be a bounce back week, of sorts, for Darin’s defense. Meanwhile, the Rednecks appear to have decent matchups with Vick and McFadden, although the WR seems to be a concern now. It remains to be seen if Vic Cruz is the answer.

Prediction: Rednecks win a close one.

Rednecks 27 – Mimes 23

 

Capo Di Tutti Capi (1-3) @ N.Y. Hamburglers (0-4)

Jamie’s Hamburglers are traveling with shiny, new RB Jones-Drew to take on the Drew Brees-led Capo. I predict that Brees will get plenty of points for Chris, but the loss of Rice will sting a bit. Conversely, I like Matt Ryan to have a good game and the troublesome RB position to finally post decent numbers for Jamie. It would not surprise me if it came down to ‘who has the home field advantage’ to determine the victor.

Prediction: The Hamburglers take home field and finally get into the ‘W’ column.

Hamburglers 22 – Capo 20

 

Old No. 7 (2-2) @ Murrysville Drow (2-2)

Both of these teams meet fresh off week 4 wins. Drow features a potentially high scoring attack with Aaron Rogers and Ryan Matthews, while 7 will counter with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Michael Turner. Doug posted league-high numbers last week, and I think this week’s matchup could be more of the same. Although I think Jason’s team will hold its own, he will eventually get buried in the Drow tidal wave.

Prediction: Drow piles it on.

Drow 44 – Whiskey 21

 

Malleus Maleficarum (4-0) @ Fightin' Bitin' Beavers (2-2)

The undefeated Drow host a Beaver’s team looking to keep the pace in the Left. For Steve, Kevin Kolb and AP disappointed last week, but I do like this week’s matchup. The Beaver’s will feature new WR Jimmy Graham, while Haydn’s team usually has so much turnover week-to-week, I am afraid to make any comment about specific players that start for him. I do like Matt Forte and new addition Vincent Jackson this week and I think it will be enough to keep the Beavers winless in their last 2 attempts.

Prediction: The Hammer stays unbowed.

Malleus 34 – Beavers 24