Rankings

After 5 weeks of play the league is still wild and crazy. There are some teams that have records which dont reflect so much the strength of their team but more the amount of luck they have had. Luck is part of the game, but for some teams it is becoming almost too much of the game, and could prove to be a problem down the stretch. Either way, here are the rankings going into week 6.

1. The Purple People Eaters
The Eaters are tied with two other teams in the league for the best record and have scored the most points among the three. They also have scored the second most points in the entire league, even after an off week this week (73). The team has just found a way to win and is getting it done in different ways each week. They are the hottest team in the league with 4 straight wins but face a tough matchup this week against another 4-1 team.

2. The Church
The Church put up another good number this week in 97 points and continues to run away with the points crown. This team could easily still be ranked number one but will drop a spot for at least a week. They own a 3-2 record thanks to 19 points from a kicker and other unlikely events. However this team should take out its frustration on whoever it plays this week. The matchups for all players appear to be gifts from the gods, and we might see a new one week point record. Look for this team to be number one after week 6.

3. The Purple Pride
The Pride put up 94 this week in a victory over Henkes Troopers. The scary thing about that number is that only 11 points came from the K, TE, and Defense. That number should be higher most weeks meaning this team will hit that 100 marker a lot. Boldin is now an even better player with the injury to Fitzergerald and should see a considerable rise in looks. Reggie Bush and LJ put up great numbers and appear to be hitting full stride. Everything about this team is on an upswing, and I dont think anyone in the league would want to play them right now.

4. The 3 Time Champ
The Champ somehow managed to knock off the best team in the league to move to 4-1 and a tie for first place. The real question though has to be how long can the Champ continue to get lucky. This team should be 2-3 and in the lower half of the league, but somehow, with help from higher powers, has moved into a tie for first. Position wise there are a lot of teams better than this one, but that isn't what we go by, we go by record, so therefore this team is in the top half of the league. If he continues to pull out the victories he will stay here. However, I don't look for that to happen, and I for sure wouldn't say this team is " Rollin'. "

5. Open For Business
Finally the Business pulled out a win when they deserved to. The team moves to 3-2 and is coming off a good victory of The Green Machine where they scored 97 points. They get Vick back this week which is a plus since Bledsoe seemed to turn the ball over every time he touched it. They have a big matchup this week against another 3-2 team, in a game that could prove to be important down the stretch. If Westbrook and Co. keep producing, this team should keep winning.

6. Could Be Good
CBG is coming off a tough loss in which lack of production in every position hurt him, along with injury. The team has good players but they need to start to hit the endzone more. Some players did face difficult matchups last week and that could be to blame for some poor numbers. Those numbers need to improve this week as CBG faces The Business in a critical game for both teams.

7. The Green Machine
The Machine lost to the Business last week 97 - 81. The face The 3 Time Champ which would normally be a welcoming sight except that Manning and Wayne are on by this week. This is to be expected considering the way things have been going for The Champ. However The Machine puts in Drew Brees who has been quietly having a nice year. All The Machines players will most likely need to perform to a decent level to win his game. But who knows, maybe luck will be on someone elses side for a change.

8. Scott
Scott got a much needed victory over his older brother last week and moved his team into playoff contention with a 2 - 3 record. He also managed to hang a 97 spot despite only getting 4 points from his quarterback. If that kind of production can continue from his position players, then this team will win some more games. He is coming off a big victory but unfortunitely getting thrown directly into the fire with a matchup against The Church this week. It would be a great victory for Scott but highly unlikely. Either way, this team is on the rise and now has a reason to play.

9. Agre
Agre got a glimpse of what it is like to own a good team this week. He was a few points away from a victory and actually had good production from multiple players this week. The good news continues when he finds out he plays Henkes Troopers this week which means he has an excellent shot at picking up the first win of the year. This team looked great preseason, but for some reason just hasn't performed. Maybe a victory this week will start the long road back to playoff contention.

10. Henkes Troopers
The Troop suffered its 5th loss of the year this weekend and hope doesn't appear to be in sight. With Steve Smith riding the bench you have to question the coaching. This team needs to make a move to be productive, and it has to start this week against Agre. If he can manage a win and pull some things together then this team could still be good, but it must start this week, otherwise look for The Troop to be at the bottom of the league for the rest of the year.

So there you have it, the ranks after 5 weeks of play. I wish no luck to everyone, I've seen far too much of it lately.