I know why you are here and let's just get right to it...Week Five Power Rankings!
WEEK FIVE POWER RANKINGS
01. Brett Favre's Crocs (4-0)
An unbelievable start for the squad that will for now be labeled "The Team To Beat" in this postseason, I cannot say enough good things about owner Nick Votto's early play of the trade game and continual mastery of the waiver wire. His next big test is Justin Ferrari's The Cyber Police, but if he can overcome Ferrari's roster, I think 6-0 is not an impossibility with Votto's next real challenge coming in the form of RingRing Hooka RingRing.
02. The Cyber Police (3-1)
As predicted, The Cyber Police's numbers continued their downward spiral, but only this time it was enough for Pauls Freudian Trip to grab their first win. Owner Justin Ferrari cannot be happy about his finish in Week Four, but with a favorable bye schedule in the next couple of weeks, I think he's got one of the better upsides in the league. Don't expect this trend to continue - The Cyber Police will be near the top after Week Twelve.
03. RingRing Hooka RingRing (3-1)
Quietly making moves and becoming a crafty game-day strategist, Christina Ruud (owner of RingRing Hooka RingRing) is becoming Division Two's lone star team. With everyone else middling, RRHRR is right there with the likes of The Cyber Police and Brett Favre's Crocs - consistent teams that pump out consistent numbers. Her win over rival LaunchPad McQuack not only cemented her as a force to be reckoned with, but also boosted her fantasy stock a bit. Ruud's squad last year (Team Sparkle) had a great first half before falling apart all the way into the playoffs, so can Christina right the ship this time around? I bet on yes.
04. Team Minch (2-2)
It was a valiant effort and one that I think Brett Favre's Crocs need to cherish and thank the Football gods for. Minch almost pulled off the upset with the help of a dominant and historic performance by the D/ST of the New England Patriots, but in the end he sits at .500 and in the middle of the pack. Alex Minch's team has a great matchup on paper today, but Rob's Team is a slippery bunch, so expect there to be some resistance on Minch's road to a winning record.
05. Beauty and the Miller (1-3)
Beauty and the Miller's welcome in the top-half of the Power Rankings will be exhausted if they lose this week against Flashin' The Big Ben. It has been a tragic start of the season as Shaggy Miller's team has lost by single-digit margins in two of his three losses while amassing one of the highest points-for totals. His consistency is only outpaced by his opponent's luck, but I still think that a ninety-percent Beauty and the Miller is better than most of the teams in the FYCL.
06. One Team One Cup (3-1)
It is easy to say that One Team One Cup's wins were flukes. I mean look at that win last week, close but so low scoring. 1T1C cannot seem to muster up that many points, but sometimes Power Rankings isn't just about points and the wins that this team is pulling out are close but they are wins nonetheless. Just as there is justification for a losing team to be in the top half of the Rankings, there needs to be 3-1 teams there too.
07. LaunchPad McQuack (2-2)
I predicted it correctly: it was a great game...for Christina Ruud. LaunchPad McQuack's loss in Week Four to his wife is not embarrassing as both were worthy opponents, but it is definitely a hard swallow for a team that looked bound for the top of the Rankings after some good performances. Matt Ruud needs to start moving some players around in order to stay competitive because he has a tough schedule ahead of him.
08. You Dun Goofed (2-2)
You gotta love a close game like last week's win against Beauty and the Miller. Devastated by bye week players, this was You Dun Goofed's hardest week until he is killed by Week Ten's bye week for the Green Bay Packers. High-scoring games weren't always in the cards for You Dun Goofed, but last week showed that they can throw up respectable numbers with some of their core receivers not producing.
09. Pauls Freudian Trip (1-3)
At last, the first win. Getting over that hump is something other owners know a little about (Michael Votto's team last year, Argh! Not The Bees!), and now that Paul Votto's team has conquered that demon, it is time to play some serious football. Without the pressure of overcoming that stigma of one of the only teams without a win, maybe this will open Paul up to playing around with the waiver wire or trading some underperforming players for one solid one. Pauls Freudian Trip's season just got a little interesting.
10. Team McLaughlin (1-3)
The win over Team Minch in Week Four was an important first step in the resurrection of a team that was crowned the best of the draft. The win was as significant as Paul Votto's win over The Cyber Police because both them and Team Minch were opponents on the rise. These moral and statistical victories should provide a boost to Glen McLaughlin's front office, and you'll see two of the best underdog teams go up against each other in Week Five.
11. Rob's Team (1-3)
Rob Pakulski's team seems to always be coming up short in their matches, and their record does not seem to exude what this squad is capable of. With three losses already on the season, Rob needs to start making some serious moves. He's got a lot of depth in the WR position, so maybe trading for a healthy RB is in his future. Perhaps his star WR Randy Moss will find his new digs in Minnesota to be advantageous, which would be a win for both player and owner. We'll know more after Week Five's Monday Night Football game.
12. Flashin' The Big Ben (1-3)
Phew - I can smell a stinker from a mile away, and Flashin' The Big Ben is toxic. Right now anyway. Some of his biggest and best players are nursing nagging injuries (WR Andre Johnson and RB LeSean McCoy), which has resulted in less than stellar start for one of the newer teams in the league. Until his players can get back to at least 95%, owner Charlie Tritschler should think about trading away some stars on his team just to get some consistency back in all positions.
WEEK FIVE PREDICTIONS
The Cyber Police @ Brett Favre's Crocs
PREDICTION: 108-135 (W - Brett Favre's Crocs, L - The Cyber Police)
Flashin' The Big Ben @ Beauty and the Miller
PREDICTION: 110-122 (W - Beauty and the Miller, L - Flashin' The Big Ben)
RingRing Hooka RingRing @ One Team One Cup
PREDICTION: 120-100 (W - RingRing Hooka RingRing, L - One Team One Cup)
Team McLaughlin @ Pauls Freudian Trip
PREDICTION: 133-139 (W - Pauls Freudian Trip, L - Team McLaughlin)
Team Minch @ Rob's Team
PREDICTION: 117-94 (W - Team Minch, L - Rob's Team)
You Dun Goofed @ LaunchPad McQuack
PREDICTION: 99-102 (W - LaunchPad McQuack, L - You Dun Goofed)
CURRENT PREDICTION RECORD THROUGH WEEK FOUR
12-12
WEEK FIVE AWARD PREDICTIONS
Match of the Week: You Dun Goofed at LaunchPad McQuack
Weekly Biggest Blowout: The Cyber Police at Brett Favre's Crocs
Weekly Most Points Left on the Bench: Team McLaughlin
Weekly High Score: Brett Favre's Crocs
Weekly Low Score: Rob's Team
Player of the Week: RB Maurice Jones-Drew (Beauty and the Miller)
Bust of the Week: WR Percy Harvin (You Dun Goofed)
CORRECT PREDICTIONS (2010-2011 Season)
Bust of the Week (Week Four): WR Randy Moss (Rob's Team)
Match of the Week (Week Four): You Dun Goofed at Beauty and the Miller
Weekly Low Score (Week One): LaunchPad McQuack
Weekly Low Score (Week Four): Flashin' The Big Ben
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