Second Doubleheader in the Books

The WINNERS

Halifax Armada - 188 points

After five games, the Armada sported a 1-4 record despite scoring the second most points in the NFFL. Well, they made sure their bad luck wouldn't continue this week by securing the high score of the week, outscoring the #2 team by 44 points. The RB-2WR-2TE offense was a success, and all offensive players scored eight or more points, led by QB Tom Brady's 28. DB Kerry Rhodes led the defense with 23, but the spectacular play of the defensive line was the story on that side of the ball, with DLs Andre Carter and Will Smith combining for 33 points.

Cincinnati Keepers - 144 points

Not only were the Keepers the only AFC South team to secure a sweep this week, they were the only team in their division not to get swept, resulting in Cincinnati's leap to the top of the division standings. QB Phillip Rivers led the team with 28 points. The LB corps played very well, with three players in double digits including two with at least 17 points. The Keepers could have scored even more points; their leading rusher was bench RB DeShawn Wynn.

Boston Inferno - 142 points

A Week 5 sweep allowed the Inferno to gain a game on their division's leader, and Boston played well as a team. Only five Boston players scored less than nine points. QB Peyton Manning led the team with 20 and TE Antonio Gates added 18. Both RBs, both DLs, and two LBs also were in double digits. What was surprising was the lack of production at WR; Terrell Owens and Roy Williams combined for five points. That's not going to happen too many weeks.

Utica Devils - 131 points

Mired in a season-long slump, the Devils needed a big game this week to turn around their season, and a big game is exactly what they got. Despite QB Tony Romo's five interceptions and three zeroes from Utica players, Utica pulled off a sweep that included a four-point victory over the AFC West-leading New Mexico Raiders. The defense gets the game ball; four Utica defenders scored 13 points or more, including Michael Boley's team-leading 21. No Utica offensive players topped Tony Romo's 12.

Austin Predators - 130 points

The Predators had one of the toughest doubleheaders in the league, facing undefeated Washington and defending NFC-champion Lower Saxony. But thanks to a few breaks, Austin swept the contests and moved back into a tie for first in the AFC West. RB Ronnie Brown continues to lead all RBs in points, scoring 20 this week. New starting QB David Garrard turned in a solid 14. K Nick Folk had a big Monday night and scored 13. Rookie LB Patrick Willis was the only defender to top 10 points and is leading the Defensive RoY race.

Fairfax Foxes - 106 points

The Foxes struggled to score points this week with QB Donovan McNabb and RB Brian Westbrook out, but often in the NFFL it's as much who you play as how you play. Neither of Fairfax's opponents reached triple digits, providing the Foxes with a sweep in Week 5. RBs Maurice Jones-Drew (17) and Brian Leonard (13) led the team in scoring. K Stephen Gostkowski and LB Bart Scott scored 10 and were the only other players in double digits. QB Trent Edwards got the start in McNabb's absence and scored five.

The LOSERS

Anglia Dark Knights - 132 points

This was definitely not the week to be a Dark Knight fan. Despite scoring a bunch of points, Anglia caught a little bit of the Halifax syndrome, losing both games to teams that had monster weeks (ironically, one of those teams was Halifax). The defense played well, four players scoring in double digits. LB Will Witherspoon led the team with 22 and DL Jason Taylor added 18. QB Jon Kitna was the main culprit, turning in a zero.

Lower Saxony Patriots - 111 points

Losing WR Santonio Holmes during warmups definitely hurt the Patriots and set the tone for the weekend. Beside K Kris Wilson leading the team with 16 points (and it's never good when a kicker leads a team in scoring), none of the players played all too well. QB Ben Roethlisberger and WR Greg Jennings were solid, scoring 14 points each. LB Barrett Ruud led the defense with 11. No one stepped up with a big game though, something the Patriots have relied on coming from the rushing attack in the past.

Carson City Bandits - 99 points

The Bandits sink further into the depths of the AFC basement after being swept in Week 5. The two TEs played fantastically, with Ben Watson scoring 23 to lead the team and Heath Miller adding 10. The other four players on offense combined for five points and were largely responsible for the loss. The Bandits also learned that QB Matt Leinart would be lost for the season. DB Ike Taylor had a great day, scoring 17 in the losses.

Bertrand Ground Force - 97 points

The Ground Force was another team without a lot of firepower this week. WR Patrick Crayton led the team with 13 points, and only two other players scored as many as 10 points. The other two WRs scored zeroes this week. RB Shaun Alexander also played poorly, scoring two. Bench RB Kenton Keith would have won one game for Betrand if he had started, as the backup scored 27 points on the bench. Two backup pass-catchers were also in double digits, meaning Bertrand left a lot on the bench this week.

California Xtreme - 87 points

The Xtreme failed to reach the 100-point plateau again this week, with a majority of the players scoring five points or less. WR Donte Stallworth led the team with 13 and DB Michael Lewis had the most points on defense with 10. QB Drew Brees continues to fail to justify his record contract; he scored only six points against a poor secondary. Backup Jason Campbell is clearly the better QB at this point. RB Reuben Droughns, WR Brandon Stokley and DL Alex Brown only scored a point each.

Greenville Storm - 85 points

The Storm had the worst week of any team in this doubleheader, and the blame can be placed on almost the entire team's shoulders. Only LB Julian Peterson with 14 points scored in double digits. One other player had nine points (RB Marshawn Lynch) and one other player had eight points (LB Ernie Sims). WR Mark Clayton and TE Todd Heap were both shut out. It might be time to give up
on Clayton. Backups Brian Griese (18) and Richard Marshall (15) both did well on the bench and might get to start in the future.

The SPLITS

New Mexico Raiders - 127 points

The Raiders really underperformed on offense and it led to the team getting only one win this week. RBs Frank Gore and Clinton Portis combined for only 13 while WR Randy Moss scored four, his first bad game this year. QB Brett Favre (14) and Steve Smith (10) were the only decent offensive players. In fact, the Raiders might have been swept if not for the stellar play of the secondary. Both Carlos Rogers and Aaron Ross returned interceptions for TDs and combined for 42 points. Ross had two interceptions in his game.

Washington Braves - 122 points

The winning streak is over for the Braves but by getting one win the Braves still have the best record in the NFFL at 6-1. RB LaDanian Tomlinson and TE Dallas Clark both scored in double digits while the rest of the offense combined for 11 points. The defense played very well, four players scoring at least a dozen points. QB Matt Hasselbeck had a very bad game and scored only two points, but with a primetime game against New Orleans on tap for next week he should turn it around quickly.

Chicago Goodfellas - 112 points

The Goodfellas still lead the division but two NFC North teams gained a game after Chicago only managed a split in Week 5. This was another team that had lots of problems on offense mixed with a great effort from the defense. WRs Plaxico Burress and Braylon Edwards combined for 29 points; the other four members of the offense combined for five points. The RBs scored one each. However, each of the three LBs scored 15 points while DB Charles Tillman returned to the lineup to score a dozen.

Glasgow Warriors - 108 points

Glasgow was the other team to end the day with one win and one loss, and the loss caused them to slip into a tie for last in the division, two games behind Chicago. QB Eli Manning led the team with 18 and WR Torry Holt scored 16. RB Edgerrin James was decent with eight points. The other three Warrior offensive players had one point each, and that includes former workhorse RB Larry Johnson. LB Jarret Johnson led the defense with a dozen.

Congrats to the winners! To everyone else, it's time to step it up! Next week marks the halfway point of the season and a few more off weeks could have you on the outside looking in.