Legion @ Wraiths
We start off the week with an intriguing matchup. Interesting in the fact that we all wonder how much the Wraiths will win by. As talked about in the week 5 preview, the Legion have by far the worst defense in the league and they aren't given much of a break now that they're going to face the unstoppable Eric Kennedy and Wraiths air attack. Will Terrell Brister be up to task? Probably not, but thems the breaks with young teams. On the other side of the coin the decent Legion attack will face a stout Wraiths secondary and unfortunately Logan Noble won't find a lot of room to operate. The Legion could rely on their #1 ranked ground game, but like the rest of the league, 3.1 YPC probably isn't going to cut it.
Will Akselsen continue his MVP hookup with Eric Kennedy, or will the Legion defense do just enough to give their offense the opportunity to win?
Hawks @ Yeti
A follow up to the first game is another interesting one between the Hawks and Yeti, if you just looked at the record it would seem that the teams might be evenly matched, but alas the Hawks have simply been unfortunate in their start of the season, and the Yeti have not been competitive yet. We've talked about the Hawks struggles on D before, and this matchup might be the remedy that cures their ills. With the Yeti having easily the worst offense in the league, expect the Hawks D to keep it that way. Perhaps leaving their corners on islands and running a permanent 4-3 is the best avenue for the Hawks, as shutting down the ground combo of Tweed and Pierno is the key to their victory. As spoken about before the Yeti D is actually a competitive unit, but that has likely as much to do with their shortening of the game as their talent level, and the Hawks O is a very talented bunch so don't expect the Hawks to get shut out of this one.
Can Blocksdale and the talented Hawks receiving core save their season against a stout Yeti D, or will the Yeti ground game run roughshod over the disappointing Hawks front seven?
Liberty @ SaberCats
Now we come to the very competitive portion of games for week 6, starting with the first ever matchup of S5 between these two teams. Both teams are extremely competitive, and are playing the best football of their respective histories so far. It's a matchup of stout defenses and strong QB play. The SaberCats have the edge in defensive play, and it isn't a fluke either, as they've played the Otters, Hawks, and Outlaws, all very strong offensive teams. However, the Liberty are no slouches either, having faced the Legion, Wraiths, and Hawks. Both teams have faced the Yeti once so with a similar sample size the defense run by Ja Brill and John Canton are the better group so far.
On offense it's an entirely different story, both QBs are playing well but in different ways. Orosz is playing a very safe, precise game, having the third fewest attempts and third fewest yards but the third highest completion percentage and only one interception on the entire season. It's a safe approach as he allows the playmakers around him to do the work, particularly Smallwood at the goal line. In a complete reversal of his career, Clifford Rove is playing at a top level, most likely due to the addition of all-world WR Josh Garden. Rove is first in touchdowns with 14 next only 5 interceptions on the season. His completion percentage isn't the best and he doesn't have the most yards but he's putting the ball into the endzone, which is what counts at the end of the day. However, with the quality play of the QBs the offense is different overall, with Liberty averaging 30.5 points per game, and the SaberCats 23.8. Orosz will need to push the ball downfield if the SaberCats want to win this game.
Will Orosz shed his 'too-safe' ways and push the ball downfield, or will Rove continue his resurgent season and throw a few more touchdowns?
Otters @ Outlaws
Our primetime matchup sees the top two contenders in the ASFC for the past four seasons squaring off for the first time this season. This has been one of the best and most watched rivalries in the leagues since inception. The Outlaws have won the vast majority, but many around the league tout ill-gotten advantages as the reasoning. Whatever the truth is, expect a strong matchup. This truly is a matchup of strength vs strength, the Outlaws #1 offense against the Otters #1 defense.
Outlaws QB King Bronko lost his top two targets in Garden and Evans to trades in the offseason, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the scoreboard. The Outlaws are averaging a health 36.3 points per game, and Bronko far and away has the best passer rating in the league at 111.2. Some of these stats are inflated with Bronko having faced the Legion defense already but, he crushed them and that's what good QBs need to do against weak competition.
Weak competition is not a way to describe the Orange County Otters defense however. Averaging 19.5 points against, this Otters D has the markings of a historically good outfit. Strong enough to carry a middling offense to the Ultimus. The strength of this Otters D is their front seven, with superstars Winchester, O'Sullivan, Bavitz, Clegane, and Wright Jr. all having impressive seasons. They are surrounded by a strong supporting cast and their secondary anchored by Marc Spector and Dominic Verns do enough to keep the ball in front of them. Not that opposing QBs have much time to throw it into the secondary; the Otters are averaging 6.75 sacks per game, so if a team can figure out their protections and challenge this secondary there might be an avenue for success there. Bronko might just be the one to do it.
Will King Bronko test the secondary and will his team to victory, or will the Otters stout front seven confuse the protection schemes of the Outlaws and overwhelm the offense?
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We start off the week with an intriguing matchup. Interesting in the fact that we all wonder how much the Wraiths will win by. As talked about in the week 5 preview, the Legion have by far the worst defense in the league and they aren't given much of a break now that they're going to face the unstoppable Eric Kennedy and Wraiths air attack. Will Terrell Brister be up to task? Probably not, but thems the breaks with young teams. On the other side of the coin the decent Legion attack will face a stout Wraiths secondary and unfortunately Logan Noble won't find a lot of room to operate. The Legion could rely on their #1 ranked ground game, but like the rest of the league, 3.1 YPC probably isn't going to cut it.
Will Akselsen continue his MVP hookup with Eric Kennedy, or will the Legion defense do just enough to give their offense the opportunity to win?
Hawks @ Yeti
A follow up to the first game is another interesting one between the Hawks and Yeti, if you just looked at the record it would seem that the teams might be evenly matched, but alas the Hawks have simply been unfortunate in their start of the season, and the Yeti have not been competitive yet. We've talked about the Hawks struggles on D before, and this matchup might be the remedy that cures their ills. With the Yeti having easily the worst offense in the league, expect the Hawks D to keep it that way. Perhaps leaving their corners on islands and running a permanent 4-3 is the best avenue for the Hawks, as shutting down the ground combo of Tweed and Pierno is the key to their victory. As spoken about before the Yeti D is actually a competitive unit, but that has likely as much to do with their shortening of the game as their talent level, and the Hawks O is a very talented bunch so don't expect the Hawks to get shut out of this one.
Can Blocksdale and the talented Hawks receiving core save their season against a stout Yeti D, or will the Yeti ground game run roughshod over the disappointing Hawks front seven?
Liberty @ SaberCats
Now we come to the very competitive portion of games for week 6, starting with the first ever matchup of S5 between these two teams. Both teams are extremely competitive, and are playing the best football of their respective histories so far. It's a matchup of stout defenses and strong QB play. The SaberCats have the edge in defensive play, and it isn't a fluke either, as they've played the Otters, Hawks, and Outlaws, all very strong offensive teams. However, the Liberty are no slouches either, having faced the Legion, Wraiths, and Hawks. Both teams have faced the Yeti once so with a similar sample size the defense run by Ja Brill and John Canton are the better group so far.
On offense it's an entirely different story, both QBs are playing well but in different ways. Orosz is playing a very safe, precise game, having the third fewest attempts and third fewest yards but the third highest completion percentage and only one interception on the entire season. It's a safe approach as he allows the playmakers around him to do the work, particularly Smallwood at the goal line. In a complete reversal of his career, Clifford Rove is playing at a top level, most likely due to the addition of all-world WR Josh Garden. Rove is first in touchdowns with 14 next only 5 interceptions on the season. His completion percentage isn't the best and he doesn't have the most yards but he's putting the ball into the endzone, which is what counts at the end of the day. However, with the quality play of the QBs the offense is different overall, with Liberty averaging 30.5 points per game, and the SaberCats 23.8. Orosz will need to push the ball downfield if the SaberCats want to win this game.
Will Orosz shed his 'too-safe' ways and push the ball downfield, or will Rove continue his resurgent season and throw a few more touchdowns?
Otters @ Outlaws
Our primetime matchup sees the top two contenders in the ASFC for the past four seasons squaring off for the first time this season. This has been one of the best and most watched rivalries in the leagues since inception. The Outlaws have won the vast majority, but many around the league tout ill-gotten advantages as the reasoning. Whatever the truth is, expect a strong matchup. This truly is a matchup of strength vs strength, the Outlaws #1 offense against the Otters #1 defense.
Outlaws QB King Bronko lost his top two targets in Garden and Evans to trades in the offseason, but you wouldn't know it by looking at the scoreboard. The Outlaws are averaging a health 36.3 points per game, and Bronko far and away has the best passer rating in the league at 111.2. Some of these stats are inflated with Bronko having faced the Legion defense already but, he crushed them and that's what good QBs need to do against weak competition.
Weak competition is not a way to describe the Orange County Otters defense however. Averaging 19.5 points against, this Otters D has the markings of a historically good outfit. Strong enough to carry a middling offense to the Ultimus. The strength of this Otters D is their front seven, with superstars Winchester, O'Sullivan, Bavitz, Clegane, and Wright Jr. all having impressive seasons. They are surrounded by a strong supporting cast and their secondary anchored by Marc Spector and Dominic Verns do enough to keep the ball in front of them. Not that opposing QBs have much time to throw it into the secondary; the Otters are averaging 6.75 sacks per game, so if a team can figure out their protections and challenge this secondary there might be an avenue for success there. Bronko might just be the one to do it.
Will King Bronko test the secondary and will his team to victory, or will the Otters stout front seven confuse the protection schemes of the Outlaws and overwhelm the offense?
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