Week 5 Recap: Regression Week

CTDB Week 5 Recap: Injuries, Trades, and Rookie RBs Arrive

Week 5 saw the standings compress even further, a monster upset, and a blockbuster deal that could reshape the playoff race. At 7–3, both the Jail Yard Boyz and Chunky Monkeys remain tied atop the standings, but several contenders are circling. Let’s get into it.

Matchup Results

Jail Yard Boyz (126.4 FPTS, Proj 127.6) def. A Squad Called Blitz (101.4 FPTS, Proj 129.85)

Hurts (26.3) and Chase (27.5) once again carried the Boyz to victory, but this was their last ride together — the Boyz swung a massive deal, shipping Jalen Hurts and Quentin Johnston to the Phreaks for Brian Thomas Jr. The deal wasn’t finalized in time for Week 5, so both squads will roll out their new lineups starting in Week 6. Blitz wasted a 35.4-point explosion from Matthew Stafford as WRs Ridley (2.5) and Jeudy (0.0) vanished.

City of Angels Masterminds (131.0 FPTS, Proj 125.2) def. Crunch Bunch (108.4 FPTS, Proj 116.0)

Dak Prescott (38.6) put on a Sunday Night show, Breece Hall (25.5) punished defenses, and rookie Xavier Worthy (18.1) chipped in to power the Masterminds. Crunch Bunch fell flat with Kamara (6.9) and Kenneth Walker (9.1) disappointing. Emari Demercado (11.6) at least showed promise as a recent $11 FAAB pickup.

Gang Green (119.25 FPTS, Proj 131.0) def. Custom J (112.3 FPTS, Proj 113.5)

Josh Allen (27.8), Davante Adams (23.2), and McCaffrey (21.6) carried Gang Green through. Custom J, meanwhile, got hit by a nightmare injury week: Lamar Jackson, Tyreek Hill (season-ending knee), and Ricky Pearsall all went down. Achane (21.6) and rookie Woody Marks (10.8) showed sparks, but this team is suddenly reeling.

Philadelphia Phreaks (150.0 FPTS, Proj 135.2) def. Battle Angel (135.2 FPTS, Proj 110.2)

The Phreaks lit it up with Gibbs (27.9), Jefferson (26.3), and Nacua (24.4) all smashing. Quinshon Judkins (13.5) looks like a locked-in RB1. The big story is their incoming reinforcements: they’ll debut Jalen Hurts and Quentin Johnston in Week 6 thanks to the blockbuster with the Boyz. For Battle Angel, the long-awaited George Pickens breakout (33.4) finally came, paired with Justin Fields (27.1), giving them their best offensive week yet — still not enough to win.

LA Buffy (163.75 FPTS, Proj 109.7) def. Chunky Monkeys (84.45 FPTS, Proj 104.6)

Buffy stunned the Monkeys with a massive output behind Kyler Murray (34.5), Stefon Diggs (27.4), and Montgomery (27.1). On the other side, the Monkeys cratered. Drake Maye (14.9) and Rachaad White (21.1) weren’t terrible, but their WRs flopped. Help is coming, though: Rashee Rice returns in Week 7 to shore up the WR depth. The bigger worry is Brock Bowers, who may be sidelined until Week 9.

Week 5 Themes

Injuries Continue to Cloud the Landscape

• Custom J: The most devastated — losing Lamar, Tyreek, and Pearsall in one week.
• Jail Yard Boyz: Omarion Hampton (15.9 before injury) will miss multiple weeks, forcing depth plays.

Rookie RB Renaissance

• Quinshon Judkins: 110 yards + 2 catches, keeps rolling.
• Ashton Jeanty: Heavy usage with Bowers out.
• Woody Marks: Growing role, chipped in 10.8 this week.

WR Roller Coaster

• Jefferson (26.3) is untouchable.
• Diggs (27.4) rebounded huge.
• Quentin Johnston (15.2) continues steady value — now switching teams.
• George Pickens (33.4) finally looked like the WR1 Battle Angel traded him to be.

Waiver Wire / FAAB Highlights

• Chunky Monkeys: Spent $10 on Rachaad White, looks like a good get with White seeing majority of carries in week 5.
• Crunch Bunch: Paid $11 for Demercado, rewarded with 11.6.
• Boyz: Scooped Troy Franklin ($2) and Harrison Butker ($2).
• Masterminds: Brenton Strange ($5) joins as a speculative TE stash.

Standings Snapshot (Through Week 5)

1. Jail Yard Boyz (7–3) – Lose Hurts/Johnston but gain Brian Thomas Jr.
2. Chunky Monkeys (7–3) – Awaiting Rice’s return; Bowers injury looms large
3. Philadelphia Phreaks (6–4) – High scorer of Week 5, adding Hurts + Johnston in Week 6
4. Gang Green (6–4) – Stars steady the ship
5. Custom J (6–4) – Injuries derail early-season juggernaut
6. City of Angels Masterminds (6–4) – Prescott/Breece combo peaking
7. LA Buffy (4–6) – Big upset keeps playoff hopes alive
8. A Squad Called Blitz (4–6) – Inconsistent, WR corps fading fast
9. Crunch Bunch (3–7) – Running out of time
10. Battle Angel (2–8) – Showed life, but playoffs nearly out of reach

Final Take

Week 5 wasn’t just about wins and losses — it was about reshaping the season. The Boyz–Phreaks trade (Hurts + Johnston for Brian Thomas Jr.) could alter the balance of power, with Ping loading up for a title push. Meanwhile, the Monkeys will tread water until Rashee Rice returns, but the Bowers injury lingers like a storm cloud. Custom J’s rash of injuries may have slammed the door on a championship run. With so much volatility, Week 6 might be the most important slate yet.