2021 Power Rankings: Week 5 - a podcast by LOC Films

Hello again Coaches, welcome to the 5^thedition of this year’s Power Rankings! And, happily, Week 5 brings the return of the London games, which were sorely missed this time last year. This return to London also means the early kick offs set to catch out last minute team changers (and last minute Power Ranking writers), so we all have to be a little better prepared. Hence, the rankings, read on… 

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12. Napolitans (0-4) No Change

They may not be the worst team in the league, but if other teams keep piling the points on like that, it won’t really matter. There were encouraging signs in Week 4, particularly from the core of RBs, but it still didn’t amount to an overly impressive score. Baby steps, but if things keep trending in this direction, it won’t be long before that 0 becomes a 1.

11. Buccing The Trend (1-3) No Change

Another week where the players seemed to underperform. Taking punts on the waivers is the right thing to be doing, and the big price paid for Williams will be more than worth it if they can sneak a couple of wins whilst he is the starter. They need a spark from somewhere and, spoiler alert, they seemed to find one in Week 5 TNF.

10. U R Gould (1-3) Down 1

Not good. I mean, obviously things would have been very different had talisman Gould not injured himself in the pregame warmups, but these things happen. Lamb and Williams both hit their floors, they’ll bounce back, a fully healthy Cook would also help a lot. They’re better than that score.

9. Burdettinators (2-2) Up 1

Much more like it from them, and a much more well-rounded performance too. Picking between Prescott and Stafford each week is a nice problem to have, whilst Mooney finally looking like the player all that offseason hype promised is also encouraging. They’ve put good ground between themselves and the 3 teams below them.

8. IKSAN (2-2) No Change

Missed opportunity there, too many players not really doing anything of note. There is plenty of reason to think that those players will improve though, Cooks and Harris had horrible matchups and game scripts, whilst Jacobs is still getting back to full fitness. Conner establishing himself in that Cardinals backfield could be a fruitful development though.

7. Tom’s Tyrants (2-2) No Change

A good win and a fairly balanced performance. They’ll still be hoping for more from Allen, but targets and touches are trending in the right direction across the board. The bench was starting to look a bit sorry for itself, some necessary shuffling in the waivers.

6. Gridiron Gang (3-1) Down 1

Hey, a win is a win, right? Rotating QBs always results in a few subpar weeks, but first round pick Zeke is now well in his stride and carried them to this win. Aside from trading Raiders’ receivers in the waivers, their roster is starting to look more settled, bigger scores needed to move up the rankings though. Is the 3-1 record deceiving?

5. Bear Necessities (2-2) Down 2

Just didn’t quite work out for them last week, a few of their RB timeshares suddenly aren’t looking so encouraging either. They’ve not dropped due to the Wilson injury (although that could come next week), they just don’t look quite as dangerous as the teams around them right now. Kelce bounce-back game incoming, for sure.

4. FTMAL (3-1) Up 2

Firstly, apologies to 'forgot to make a logo' and their adoring fanbase, I have only just updated the team name, kinda dropped the ball there. Secondly, good bounce back result, with huge performances from Mahomes and the Bills DST. This team is exactly what we expected, relying on the big names each week but, as long as they stay healthy, they will be a constant threat. A classic team that you never want to face.

3. The Dream Team (3-1) Up 1

One of those weeks where everyone seemed to be at their best, taking them from bottom of the division to the very top seed (only in the LOC right?). They move up one space for now, but the gap between my top 3 is exceedingly close. I think they have enough bench options to keep it up through the bye weeks as well.

2. Forge Flyers (3-1) No Change

Big battle at the top, and they just about snuck it. Whilst the on-field players weren’t at their most convincing, the bench had a great game. Could Patterson be the most unlikely star player since the infamous Perriman pickup up of this very team? He’ll get his chance this week. 

1. Patistan (2-2) No Change

Picking up where they left off in 2020 by going for the injury title once again. They still put up a good score without McCaffrey, and they would have won had they not lost RB2 Montgomery mid-game. They’re only a game behind the top spots, and with the injuries not being too severe so far, I see no reason to drop them at this stage.

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Another week without too many changes. Either I’m finally starting to get the hang of this, or the league is starting to settle out. Now, enjoy the week and, almost more importantly, enjoy the NFL being back in the country*!

*Apologies to any coaches or coordinators who may be reading from outside the UK…

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