High five

Week 5 was crazy. More injuries, more shake-ups to the standings, and history being made.

7 of 12 teams are now 3-2 or better, while three sit at an unprecedented 0-5. An odd first leg of the year that is extending toward midseason. Some dramatic highs and lows are taking shape, and this week was further evidence of the bigger story.

The Remix extended their franchise record winning streak to 8, but more importantly, they are the Last Man Standing at 5-0. An incredible start to the season. For Dan, this their franchise's 3rd LMS award, with all three occurrences running up to 5-0. Getting there took a late-game comeback from Josh Allen (29) to make it happen, as the Cheetahs put up a valiant 132 (led by Jordan Love's 28.5) and appeared to have their first win secured. Quite a game and matchup. 

The Threat were toppled from their undefeated run by a dangerous Crushers squad that just put up 169 points (with no Lamar). Jaylen Warren's 37.5 was the fuel that made it happen. That 169 is the highest score in a single game since 2022, and the most the Crushers have posted since 2006 (when expanded lineups were a thing). It was also the first time both teams reached 160 in a game. More on that historical achievement in the Nugget. Gibbs' 33 was the high point for TLM in defeat.

It was close until it wasn't for the struggling Football Team, as the Wolves turned on the jets and blew out their opponent on the back of 28+ efforts from Stafford and Nacua. Walkertown got an amazing 37.5 from Drake Maye, but injuries and Rams excellence sealed their fate. The Wolves move to 4-1.

The Marauders snuck out a win on Monday night to get by the Crew, so both teams move to 3-2. Irving's 28.5 on Thursday was the team lead, while the Crew were paced by Burrow's 25.

Quietly, the Bruisers are mounting their own run, moving up to 3-2 with a big win over the rattled Addicts. Parker Washington (28) and JSN (20.5) are proving to be a fiercesome WR tandem. The Addicts can't catch a break, even with better than expected WR play (Pickens-23, Golden-20).

In the ugliest and closest contest, the Dominators made it two in a row, pulling off the .5 point win over the Losers in a Fumbowl. The Losers luck didn't manifest as it did in Wk 1 in a similar situation.

Here are your Week 5 trophies...