The Big League Weekly Preview 

“BACK-BACK-BACK comes the playoff race!” Week 5 gave us fireworks — the Goats lit up the Believers, the Monarchs and Kamikazes kept rolling, and a few teams started checking their calculators for tiebreakers. Now, Week 6 cranks the stakes up another notch. Let’s break down every matchup, Berman-style.

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Believers (3–2) vs Mercenaries (1–4)

After getting torched by the Goats last week, the Believers are looking to bounce back from a devastating loss on Sunday. Justin Fields needs a spark, while Bijan Robinson looks ready to run wild. The Mercenaries finally found a pulse with a scrappy Week 5 showing — but this one’s an uphill climb.

QB
Believers: Justin Fields
Mercenaries: Geno Smith
Edge: Mercenaries

RBs
Believers: Kenneth Walker III, Bijan Robinson
Mercenaries: Chuba Hubbard, Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Edge: Believers

WRs
Believers: Garrett Wilson, Drake London, George Pickens
Mercenaries: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Troy Franklin, Emeka Egbuka
Edge: Believers

TE
Believers: Jake Ferguson
Mercenaries: Oronde Gadsden II
Edge: Believers

DL
Believers: DeForest Buckner
Mercenaries: Will McDonald IV
Edge: Believers

LBs
Believers: Zaire Franklin, Robert Spillane, Devin Bush
Mercenaries: Germaine Pratt, Christian Rozeboom
Edge: Believers

DBs
Believers: Edgerrin Cooper, Paulson Adebo
Mercenaries: Patrick Surtain II, Cooper DeJean, Mike Sainristil
Edge: Believers

Bottom Line: Faith restored — Bijan and Walker get the ground game humming while the Believers defense pins back the ears.
Prediction: Believers 342 – Mercenaries 276
What’s at Stake: Believers can rejoin the upper tier; Mercs must win or start looking toward 2026.

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Dealers (3–2) vs Warlords (1–4)

The Dealers are cashing in after a solid start, while the Warlords are stuck in a losing poker hand. Drew Binder’s crew features a deadly combo of Jordan Love and Amon-Ra St. Brown — a pairing that could melt the Warlords’ shields.

QB
Dealers: Jordan Love
Warlords: Michael Penix Jr.
Edge: Dealers

RBs
Dealers: Breece Hall, Devon Achane
Warlords: Kenneth Gainwell, Zach Charbonnet
Edge: Dealers

WRs
Dealers: Jaylen Waddle, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Puka Nacua
Warlords: Kendrick Bourne, Brian Thomas Jr.
Edge: Dealers

TE
Dealers: Evan Engram
Warlords: Darren Waller, Jake Tonges
Edge: Dealers

DL
Dealers: Aidan Hutchinson
Warlords: Jordan Davis
Edge: Push

LBs
Dealers: Tremaine Edmunds, Cody Barton, Nick Bolton
Warlords: Devin Lloyd, Nate Landman, Carson Schwesinger
Edge: Dealers

DBs
Dealers: Xavier McKinney, Jevon Holland
Warlords: Kamren Curl, Nahshon Wright
Edge: Dealers

Bottom Line: The Warlords swing swords; the Dealers bring bazookas. Love and St. Brown make it look easy.
Prediction: Dealers 356 – Warlords 288
What’s at Stake: Dealers can grab division control; Warlords are on last-call alert.

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RockStars (3–2) vs Rebels (4–1)

Cue the guitars and crank the amps! The RockStars are flying high after a Week 5 bounce-back, while the Rebels — fresh off their first stumble — are looking to reassert their title credentials.

QB
RockStars: Dak Prescott
Rebels: Jared Goff
Edge: Rebels

RBs
RockStars: D’Andre Swift, Jahmyr Gibbs, Quinshon Judkins
Rebels: Travis Etienne, James Cook, Ashton Jeanty
Edge: RockStars

WRs
RockStars: Calvin Ridley, D.K. Metcalf
Rebels: Rome Odunze
Edge: Rebels

TE
RockStars: Trey McBride
Rebels: David Njoku, Kyle Pitts
Edge: RockStars

DL
RockStars: Jeffery Simmons
Rebels: Abdul Carter
Edge: RockStars

LBs
RockStars: Devin White, Jamien Sherwood, SirVocea Dennis
Rebels: Harold Landry, Jack Campbell
Edge: RockStars

DBs
RockStars: Cedric Gray, Talanoa Hufanga
Rebels: Derwin James, Jaylen Watson, Andru Phillips
Edge: Rebels

Bottom Line: Dak does damage, but Goff and Etienne play hero ball in a Sunday night thriller.
Prediction: Rebels 364 – RockStars 336
What’s at Stake: Rebels try to keep pace with the Monarchs; RockStars look to plug into the win column before the amps blow.

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Yinzers (3–2) vs Atoms (0–5)

The Yinzers are the league’s blue-collar heart — always in the mix, always in the mud. The Atoms, meanwhile, are desperate to avoid a meltdown. But if Cam Skattebo keeps cooking like last week, they might finally go boom.

QB
Yinzers: Drake Maye
Atoms: Justin Herbert
Edge: Atoms

RBs
Yinzers: Jonathan Taylor
Atoms: Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, Cam Skattebo
Edge: Push

WRs
Yinzers: Stefon Diggs, D.J. Moore, Michael Pittman Jr., Wan’Dale Robinson
Atoms: Marvin Mims
Edge: Yinzers

TE
Yinzers: Sam LaPorta
Atoms: Tucker Kraft, Elijah Arroyo
Edge: Yinzers

DL
Yinzers: Maxx Crosby, Byron Young
Atoms: Leonard Williams, Chris Jones, Mykel Williams
Edge: Push

LBs
Yinzers: Alex Anzalone, Drue Tranquill, Nik Bonitto
Atoms: Derrick Barnes
Edge: Yinzers

DBs
Yinzers: Trent McDuffie
Atoms: L’Jarius Sneed, Sauce Gardner
Edge: Atoms

Bottom Line: Skattebo will scrap, but the Yinzers’ firepower and depth win the day.
Prediction: Yinzers 348 – Atoms 291
What’s at Stake: Yinzers chase the top three; Atoms fight to split the nucleus and finally score that elusive W.

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Conquerors (2–3) vs Goats (2–3)

From conquer to comeback — both teams come in wounded but dangerous. The Goats’ 531-point eruption last week was pure chaos; the Conquerors need Matthew Stafford to lead one of his patented vintage drives.

QB
Conquerors: Matthew Stafford
Goats: Sam Darnold
Edge: Goats

RBs
Conquerors: Michael Carter, Jaylen Warren, Chase Brown
Goats: Alvin Kamara, Rico Dowdle, Rachaad White
Edge: Goats

WRs
Conquerors: A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs
Goats: Cooper Kupp, Ja’Marr Chase
Edge: Goats

TE
Conquerors: Tyler Warren
Goats: Mark Andrews
Edge: Goats

DL
Conquerors: Derrick Harmon
Goats: Carl Granderson
Edge: Conquerors

LBs
Conquerors: Payton Wilson
Goats: Bobby Wagner, Zack Baun, Ernest Jones, Daiyan Henley
Edge: Goats

DBs
Conquerors: DeShon Elliott, Amani Hooker, Andrew Wingard, Brian Branch
Goats: Quentin Lake
Edge: Conquerors

Bottom Line: The Goats have too many playmakers and too much momentum.
Prediction: Goats 359 – Conquerors 314
What’s at Stake: Winner climbs back to .500 and breathes playoff air; loser falls to the fringe.

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Monarchs (4–1) vs Kamikazes (3–2)

The reigning kings meet the league’s offensive daredevils. Bo Nix versus Jalen Hurts feels like a TBL Finals preview — rookie confidence versus superstar swagger.

QB
Monarchs: Bo Nix
Kamikazes: Jalen Hurts
Edge: Kamikazes

RBs
Monarchs: Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Rhamondre Stevenson
Kamikazes: Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Kyren Williams
Edge: Kamikazes

WRs
Monarchs: Davante Adams, Marvin Harrison Jr.
Kamikazes: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Tetairoa McMillan
Edge: Monarchs

TE
Monarchs: Travis Kelce
Kamikazes: Dalton Kincaid
Edge: Monarchs

DL
Monarchs: Dexter Lawrence
Kamikazes: Trey Hendrickson
Edge: Monarchs

LBs
Monarchs: Demario Davis, Fred Warner, Jordyn Brooks, Terrel Bernard
Kamikazes: Bobby Okereke, T.J. Edwards, Alex Singleton
Edge: Kamikazes

DBs
Monarchs: Antoine Winfield Jr.
Kamikazes: Nick Cross, Tykee Smith
Edge: Push

Bottom Line: It’s a heavyweight brawl — Hurts and CMC vs Nix and Kelce. Expect fireworks that light up the scoreboard.
Prediction: Kamikazes 377 – Monarchs 362
What’s at Stake: The winner takes control of the OFC; the loser might see the top seed slip away.

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Arsenal (3–2) vs MadDawgz (3–2)

A 3–2 slugfest with playoff vibes already. Josh Allen brings the big bazooka; Jayden Daniels is pure electricity. Both teams are loaded — this might be the game of the week.

QB
Arsenal: Josh Allen
MadDawgz: Jayden Daniels
Edge: Push

RBs
Arsenal: Tony Pollard, J.K. Dobbins
MadDawgz: Javonte Williams, TreVeyon Henderson
Edge: MadDawgz

WRs
Arsenal: Courtland Sutton, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ladd McConkey
MadDawgz: Rashid Shaheed, Elic Ayomanor
Edge: Arsenal

TE
Arsenal: Zach Ertz
MadDawgz: Michael Mayer, Mason Taylor
Edge: MadDawgz

DL
Arsenal: Brian Burns
MadDawgz: Myles Garrett
Edge: Push

LBs
Arsenal: T.J. Watt, Pete Werner, Demetrius Knight Jr.
MadDawgz: Mack Wilson, Kaden Elliss, Quay Walker
Edge: MadDawgz

DBs
Arsenal: Jordan Battle, Tyler Nubin
MadDawgz: Kerby Joseph, Xavier Watts
Edge: Push

Bottom Line: Allen’s arm vs Daniels’ legs — two stars in a shootout that’ll leave the crowd gasping.
Prediction: MadDawgz 355 – Arsenal 339
What’s at Stake: The winner becomes the AFC’s dark horse; the loser joins the crowded 3–3 middle.

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Around the League

The Kamikazes and Monarchs headline the week, but every division has chaos brewing. The Believers and Yinzers fight for positioning, while the Goats and Dealers are heating up at just the right time. Week 6 is separation Sunday — and The Big League’s turning into a fireworks factory.

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