The surging Anderson Brewmeisters visit the Sims Stereco in the league's first divisional rematch of the season. Anderson crushed Sims 54-11 three weeks ago in earning their first of three straight victories. The Stereco managed to rebound from that defeat to upset the Irwin Hellions, but were sent back to the loss column by Jody last week.

The Brewmeisters have been on fire in recent weeks, posting the league's best performance twice and second-best once. Their Patriots defense and Peyton manning are the two biggest reasons, with halfback superstar LaDainian Tomlinson a close third. Anderson will have to go without Manning this week, however, and will likely bring in a journeyman QB to run the show. The Stereco will be without two starters from a week ago (Toomer and Fitzgerald), but will gladly welcome back Terrell Owens from the bye and halfback Stephen Davis from a month-long injury. In their last meeting with Anderson, Sims' Rams defense and Mike Vick each posted negative scores. Three weeks later, the Rams "D" is long gone, but Vick needs to flash some of that 2001 magic if they're to keep up with the Brewmeisters.

victims of the bye week:
Anderson - QB Manning
Sims - REC Fitzgerald, REC Toomer

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The 3-2 Abstract Machines host the 2-3 Jody's C.W.O.T. in the only interdivisional action of Week 6. Jody is probably thankful to head out west following a 1-3 stretch through their Eastern rivals, considering that the C.W.O.T. have won an amazing 12 straight regular season contests with teams from the Western Division.

Jody gets a huge boost this week as it welcomes Deuce McAllister back into the backfield opposite first-round pick Chris Brown. The C.W.O.T.'s second first rounder, Javon Walker, has also been a stud, averaging 8 points per game. And while Jody it could be argued Jody had the best draft in '04, the Abstract Machines would have a case as well. Tom Brady, Curtis Martin, and Duce Staley were all draftees and are among the highest scoring offensive Machinists, even above Marvin Harrison. The home team will need them to keep producing this week, as harrison and the fearsome Ravens "D" will be out on bye.

victims of the bye week:
Jody - REC Heap
Machines - REC Harrison, REC Boldin, DEF Baltimore

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The two current bottom-dwellers of the league hook up this week in a battle for inferiority as Pirk's Wicked Oil Profiteer$ visit the Piana Raze. Both clubs only have Week 3 wins on their resume to go with four losses, putting the pair of 2003 playoff teams against the ropes early.

Pirk's offense isn't quite as potent as it was last year, but the Profiteer$ have still managed to post 30+ points in each of their five games. Kicker Jason Elam has been their biggest weapon, averaging 9.4 points per game, while receivers Randy Moss and Hines Ward are the only two offensive players to average more than 6 ppg. Unfortunately for Piana, aside from Marc Bulger, their three most productive players – Jamal Lewis, Tiki Barber, and Reggie Wayne – will all be sitting this one out. A fifth loss in six games could essentially kill any hopes the Raze have of defending their divisional crown from a year ago.

victims of the bye week:
P.W.O.P. - REC Johnson
Piana - RB Lewis, RB Barber, REC Wayne

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A great Western Division rivalry is renewed as the Irwin Hellions descend on Bockyard Stadium to meet up with the defending Super Bowl champion Bock Boys. The Hellions are tied with the Machines atop the division at 3-2, while the Bock Boys have started slowly out of the gate, losing three of their last four.

Despite missing quarterback Donovan McNabb last week, the Hellions still managed to post the league's best effort thanks to the likes of Andre Johnson and Edgerrin James. McNabb will make his return to the huddle this week while James takes his turn on the bench. Thomas, meanwhile, welcomes back the Philly defense, Priest Holmes, and Anthony Thomas back to active duty. The Hellions have dominated this series for the most part, winning 7 of 9, but the two Thomas victories have come here in Bockville.

victims of the bye week:
Irwin - QB Manning, RB James, K Rackers
Thomas - none

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Following an impressive 3-0 road trip, the 5-0 Pimps head home to host the 3-2 Naughty Figs in the Game of the Week. The Pimps are already two wins better than anyone else in the league, which is no small feat for a team that missed out on the playoffs a year ago.

All told, The Pimps have won seven straight games dating back to last season. New additions like Warrick Dunn and Corey Dillon, the development of David Carr, and the resurgence of Isaac Bruce have all lead to The Pimps becoming the most surprising team in 2004. One more victory will tie The Pimps' own record of six consecutive victories to start a season, but this contest with the Figs has added meaning. For whatever reason, the Figs have always played the Feathered Ones tough, owning a 5-3 series league as well as being the last team to beat them, way back in Week 11 of last season.

To their credit, the Naughty Figs matched last year's win total by simply going 3-0 to start the 2004 campaign. However, on the heels of consecutive losses, some Fig faithful are starting to worry that a seemingly cursed franchise might fall out of contention for a fifth straight season. All of their transactions are spent, so the Purple & White need to hope Chad Pennington, Clinton Portis, and Joe Horn rebound to post the early-season numbers that resulted in three wins. If they can't, it may be another long game and potentially longer season for the Naughty Ones.

victims of the bye week:
Figs - none
Pimps - none

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