Week 5 Power Rankings Analysis – 2026 Season
Congrats to Brad for Week 4 high points!
Rivalry Week Part 2 is here! If you thought last week was intense, buckle up—this is the most contentious Rivalry Week on the schedule, with some long-standing feuds taking center stage. Week 4 delivered fireworks: Brad put up a dominant 221.32 points to claim high points, while Branden fell agonizingly short at 213.88—a performance that would have taken the crown any other week. Shane escaped with a nail-biter over Irv, winning by a mere 0.42 points in what had to be a heart-stopping finish. And the battle of brothers? Toe vs. Ronnie ended in an underwhelming conclusion that left us wanting more. All Rivalry Week winners have been awarded 10 bonus points, so the stakes remain high. Let’s get into it.
1. Mr. steal yo Gurley
Analysis: Simon ascends to the top spot for the first time this season, and he’s earned it. His consistency has been unmatched, and while others have had their ups and downs, he’s been steadily climbing. His Taxi Squad investments and roster depth have positioned him as the team to beat. The throne is his—now let’s see if he can hold it.
2. Flint Tropics
Analysis: Branden surges to 2nd after a near-historic week. His 213.88 points would have been high points in almost any other week, but Brad’s dominant performance stole the spotlight. Still, this is the Flint Tropics team we expected to see—elite, consistent, and capable of competing for a championship. He’s officially back in the title conversation.
3. 🏈 ToeDraggSwagg 🏈
Analysis: Toe drops to 3rd after holding the top spot for the first three weeks. The battle of brothers against Ronnie ended in underwhelming fashion, and this wasn’t the statement he typically makes. His early-season dominance has cooled slightly, but he’s still very much in the mix. Expect him to be hungry to reclaim the top spot.
4. 🌵Death by Saguaro🌵
Analysis: Chad holds steady at 4th as last season’s champion continues to find his rhythm. His Week 3 high points performance showed he’s still capable of explosive weeks, but consistency has been the challenge. He’s firmly in the playoff picture, but he’ll need to string together a few strong performances to climb back into the top tier.
5. 💥Mega Powers💥
Analysis: Brad rides his dominant 221.32-point performance up a spot to 5th. That’s the kind of ceiling that makes him dangerous—when his high-upside players hit, they hit big. The question is whether he can maintain this level of production or if this was a one-week explosion. If he can find consistency, watch out.
6. LeDark Horse
Analysis: AJ slides one spot to 6th after his climb to 5th last week. He’s been hovering in the middle of the pack, showing flashes of potential but not quite breaking through. The roster is solid, and he remains a formidable contender, but he’ll need a signature win to establish himself among the elite.
7. Losers
Analysis: Shane holds steady at 7th after surviving a heart-stopping finish against Irv—a 0.42-point victory that could have gone either way. A win is a win, and the 10 bonus points certainly help, but he’ll need more convincing performances to climb back into the top half. The hot start feels like a distant memory, but he’s still in the hunt.
8. Salsa Dancers
Analysis: Roland holds at 8th as his boom-or-bust squad continues to ride the waves. Consistency remains elusive, but his ceiling keeps him dangerous on any given week. Rivalry Week is an opportunity to make a statement and climb back toward the playoff picture. The talent is there—it’s about putting it together.
9. Band of Aces
Analysis: Robert holds steady at 9th, still searching for that breakout week. The potential is there, but stringing together strong performances remains the challenge. Rivalry Week adds extra motivation, and a statement win could be the catalyst this team needs to start climbing out of the bottom tier.
10. Project Rebuild
Analysis: Ronnie remains at 10th after the underwhelming conclusion to the battle of brothers. A win is a win, however, and the rebuild continues. While this season hasn’t gone as planned, there’s still time to find some momentum and salvage respectability.
11. Dirty Laundry
Analysis: Brandon remains stuck at 11th as the struggles continue. The climb out of the basement has proven difficult, and Rivalry Week presents a crucial opportunity. A win here could provide a spark, but time is running out to turn this season around.
12. Mud Dogs
Analysis: Irv remains in last place after the heartbreaking 0.42-point loss to Shane. That one stings—a few tenths of a point away from a rivalry win. The growing pains continue, but that kind of close finish shows he’s capable of competing. The first win is coming; it’s just a matter of when.
