Week 5 Preview: Rival Week

Week 5 is upon us, and it is league wide rival week! Headlining this is the #5 Reapers coming into the Airport in Chicago to face #6 Gremlins. Another match-up of note is the Diamonds facing the surprise Pharoahs. 

#1 (4-0) @ (0-4)

This team is super hot fire right now. They cannot lose to a team like the Dragonfish, it just won't happen, even in Florida. Paolo will have ot have a monster monster game just to bring this to a 3rd set.
Prediction: SKY
All Time: SKY- 13 DF- 13

(0-4) @ (3-1) #2

There is nothing going on for the Silverbacks, a very disappointing season. The Gold are hot and are in their own gym. Expect to see a 2 set affair.
Prediction: GOLD
All Time: SB- 13 GOLD- 15

 #3 (3-1) @ (2-2)

The Interceptors find themselves 0-2 in the division, they need this victory to keep from completely slipping away. The Scarlet Ember find themselves still having to convince people they are a legitimate #3. I expect the 4 POWER PLAYERS of the Interceptors to make light work of the Scarlet Ember in a Conference Championship rematch.
Prediction: INT
All Time: SE- 13 INT- 16

(1-3) @ (2-2) #7

I foresee a very tough battle. Something will finally trigger for this team during this rivalry matchup. I don't think the Cat's will see it coming. I expect Rayquan to step up. 

Prediction: TOR

All Time: TOR- 9 CATS- 16

(0-4) @ (2-2)

The Empire are looking to win this division and I don't think they will get tripped up here. The Seadogs are still trying to find some sort of rhythm with all these rookies and with James disappearing.

Prediction: EMP

All Time: SEA- 13 EMP- 17

#8 (3-1) @ (3-1) #4

The Phactory has another big Western matchup after getting shown up last week vs. the Gold. This would be a huge win for this young team. The Diamonds have been playing very very well, they should not over think this game. 

Prediction: DIA

All Time: DIA- 11 PHA- 13

(1-3) @ (2-2)

The Margays are on the verge of becoming a respectable force in the league, or at the very least the North. With a win here, they secure that. The Dizzy Devils do not have a bad squad, and this would be a nice game to begin stepping towards some recognition. 

Prediction: MAR

All Time: DD- 13 MAR- 12

Flex Game of the Week 5

#5 (3-1) @ (3-1) #6

The most exciting division this season gets the spotlight it deserves as the Gremlins host the Reapers. The Gremlins have been the surprise of this division, especially after a close defeat of the Interceptors. The Reapers have been pretty consistent with expectation and this game should show their prowess. Unless Casey has something to say about it.....

Prediction: REP

All Time: REP- 13 GRE- 10