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The Pecking Order Week 5, 2026

Pigskins Climb to #4 on a Seven-Game Heater as the Dream Holds the Top

Through Week 5, Running down the Dream sit atop the pecking order. Pigskins dropped 147.57 — the highest score in the league this week. Pigskins jump 4 spots to #4.

The order on the map

  1. Running down the Dream remains #1 at 85.3% all-play, but a 2-2 record over the last three weeks and a two-game skid mean the throne is wobbling. League sources tell me the rest of the field is closing in fast.

    85.3% all-play 130.6 PPG, last three weeks

  2. 2

    Vitside Mafia 7-1

    Up 1

    Vitside Mafia moves up to #2 on a 3-1 performance over the last few weeks and a 3-game winning streak, averaging 124.4 PPG. Boom, this is a team that is rolling right now and looks dangerous.

    81.3% all-play 124.4 PPG, last three weeks

  3. 3

    Da Dangsters 5-3

    Down 1

    Da Dangsters slip to #3 despite a 3-1 mark over the last three, with an all-play rate of 69.3% holding them in the top tier. Solid, but they need to find another gear.

    69.3% all-play 122.2 PPG, last three weeks

  4. 4

    Pacific Pigskins 7-1

    Up 4

    Pacific Pigskins are the riser of the week, jumping from #8 to #4 with a 4-0 mark over the last three, a 7-game winning streak, and a Stat of the Week 147.57 drop. Pigskins are not just winning, they are rewriting the board.

    62.7% all-play 120.8 PPG, last three weeks

  5. 5

    Gridiron Geeks 6-2

    Down 1

    Gridiron Geeks fall to #5 on a 2-2 performance over the last few weeks and 112.2 PPG. League sources tell me this roster has to tighten up before Week 6.

    69.3% all-play 112.2 PPG, last three weeks

  6. 6

    Wascawy Wabbits 6-2

    Up 1

    Wascawy Wabbits edge up to #6 with a 3-1 record over the last three weeks and a 3-game winning streak, a quiet but steady climb. Wabbits are a team to watch.

    62.7% all-play 111.7 PPG, last three weeks

  7. 7

    Dark Magicians of Chaos 4-4

    Down 2

    Dark Magicians of Chaos drop two spots to #7 despite a 113.1 PPG over the last three weeks, with a 2-2 record and a 56.0% all-play rate. Their Week 6 clash against Gridiron Geeks is the highest-ranked matchup on the slate.

    56.0% all-play 113.1 PPG, last three weeks

  8. 8

    Computer Jocks 3-5

    Up 2

    Computer Jocks climb two spots to #8 on a 2-game winning streak and 116.4 PPG over the last three weeks. Jocks are heating up at the right time.

    45.3% all-play 116.4 PPG, last three weeks

  9. 9

    Fire Ready Aim 5-3

    Down 3

    Fire Ready Aim plunges three spots to #9 despite a 3-1 mark over the last three, and the Bench Blunder of the Week, with 47.06 points left on the bench, is a big reason why. Fix the lineup, fix the ranking.

    57.3% all-play 104.2 PPG, last three weeks

  10. 10

    Bring The Pain 2-6

    Down 1

    Bring The Pain drops to #10 on a 1-3 performance over the last few weeks and a 3-game losing streak, averaging 97.0 PPG. Pain is real, and this team needs to find a win fast.

    44.0% all-play 97.0 PPG, last three weeks

  11. Midwestside Connection holds steady at #11 on a 3-1 mark over the last three and a 2-game winning streak, though its 37.3% all-play rate keeps it in the middle of the pack.

    37.3% all-play 94.4 PPG, last three weeks

  12. 12

    Cowboy Up 4-4

    Cowboy Up stays at #12 on a 2-2 record over the last three weeks and a 2-game losing streak, with 91.1 PPG. Cowboy Up needs to get back on track.

    36.0% all-play 91.1 PPG, last three weeks

  13. The Mariachi Ninjas sit at #13 on a 1-3 mark over the last three and 86.3 PPG, a tough stretch for a team with 92.9 season PPG.

    38.7% all-play 86.3 PPG, last three weeks

  14. 14

    Music City Mafia 1-7

    Up 2

    Music City Mafia climbs two spots to #14 from #16, but a 1-3 performance over the last few weeks and 86.8 PPG keep them in the basement. League sources tell me the trend is positive, but the wins have to come.

    22.7% all-play 86.8 PPG, last three weeks

  15. Dead Cap Walking sits at #15 on an 0-4 performance over the last few weeks and a 7-game losing streak, averaging just 64.0 PPG. This team is in a deep hole.

    16.0% all-play 64.0 PPG, last three weeks

  16. 16

    Maverick 0-8

    Down 2

    Mavericks fall to #16 with an 0-4 performance over the last few weeks, an 8-game losing streak, and the Cooler of the Week honor for the longest active losing streak in the league. Mavs need a miracle.

    16.0% all-play 63.8 PPG, last three weeks

How the order is calculated

Composite score: 50% all-play record · 50% last 3 weeks (rolling-3wk PPG). Rankings are computed from the week's final MFL feeds; commentary is Claude Schefter's.