2007 Player Rankings for Week 5

by Simon McGrother
March 28, 2007

Week 4 saw some early season myths debunked and other hunches confirmed. The Soul may very well be the real deal, and the Crush have got some serious problems. The Avenger's D is going to cause trouble wherever they go. The Force moved to 4-0 with a big win over the SaberCats, who are better than their 1-2 record. The Rattlers finally earned a win, and if their D can reproduce the form that held the Gladiators to 41 points they may yet figure in the post-season.

Chris Greisen, Georgia Joe Germaine, Utah Clint Dolezel, Dallas Sherdrick Bonner, Arizona Tony Graziani, Philadelphia Andy Kelly, New Orleans Mark Grieb, San Jose John Dutton, Colorado Shane Stafford, Orlando Sonnie Cumbie, Los Angeles Matt D'Orazio, Chicago Raymond Philyaw, Kansas City Jeff Smoker, Nashville Shaun King, Las Vegas Adrian McPherson, Austin Matt Nagy, Columbus Rohan Davey, New York Stoney Case, Tampa Bay Micheal Bishop, Grand Rapids (BYE) Chad Salisbury, Grand Rapids(BYE) Clint Stoerner, Nashville

Tony Graziani was absolutely lights-out (312 yds, 9TDs) against the Crush. After a slow start he came to life in the 2nd quarter and with a well balanced receiving corps, he looks set to be one of the marquee QBs of the season. Joe Germaine continues to be outstanding (268yds, 8TDs) for the ultra-offensive Blaze. He leads the league in yardage and is in the top 4 in every category. The Blaze's porous defense may yet prove to be their Achilles heel, but they are mighty fun to watch. Shaun King was one of the big disappointments of the week, matching up against the 0-3 Rattlers who'd conceded more points than any other team he threw only 4TDs and 3 interceptions. I suggested last week that a trip to Austin was too stiff a test for a young QB, however Jeff Smoker had a tremendous game (280 yds, 6TDs) leading the Katz to a hard fought victory. He is rapidly becoming a serious contender for a regular fantasy start. Matt Sauk and John Kaleo are shown the street and the door, respectively. Michael Bishop and Stoney Case take over, and if they are available they might be worth picking up if QB is a problem position for you.

Siaha Burley, Utah Bobby Sippio, Chicago Ben Nelson, San Jose Damien Harrell, Colorado Marcus Nash, Dallas Troy Bergeron, Georgia Will Pettis, Dallas Chris Jackson, Georgia Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles Charles Frederick, Kansas City Cornelius Bonner, Nashville Jeremiah Pope, Arizona Lenzie Jackson, Los Angeles Derrick Lewis, Austin Randy Gatewood, Arizona (IR) James Roe, San Jose Damian Groce, Columbus Derek Lee, Georgia Timon Marshall, Grand Rapids (BYE) Charles Pauley, Philadelphia Rodney Wright, San Jose Mike Horacek, New York Kenny Henderson, New Orleans Sean Scott, Philadelphia Kevin Nickerson, Austin Kevin Prentiss, Las Vegas Kevin McKenzie, Arizona Tyronne Jones, New Orleans Jerel Myers, Kansas City TT Toliver, Tampa Bay Javarus Dudley, Orlando Darnell McDonald, New Orleans Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay Andy McCullough, Chicago David Saunders, Columbus Kenny Higgins, Nashville Aaron Boone, Utah Willie Quinnie, Colorado DeAndrew Rubin, Orlando Troy Edwards, Grand Rapids (BYE) Etu Molden, Las Vegas Ryan Dennard, Utah Sedrick Robinson, Austin Jason Shelley, Nashville Orshwante Bryant, Utah Trandon Harvey, Arizona Thabiti Davis, Las Vegas Kevin Swayne, New York James Jordan, Kansas City Jimmy Fryzel, Orlando (IR) Mike Brown, Philadelphia Rob Turner, Los Angeles Otis Amey, Austin Brad Pyatt, Colorado Darcey Levy, Columbus Alonzo Nix, Nashville Demetris Bendross, Tampa Bay Chris Anthony, New York Sam Simmons, Kansas City Robert Redd, Colordao Josh Bush, Columbus Jerome Riley, Grand Rapids (BYE) Marcus Knight, Columbus Curtis Fagan, Arizona Andrae Thurman, Dallas Ahmad Merritt, Chicago

Will Pettis was the biggest star of the week, adding a rushing and return TD to his 5 receiving TDs. When Nash is back he'll have to share receptions but has proven that he can be a stat-busting receiver. Tyronne Jones grabbed 5 TDs for the disappointing VooDoo and seems to be becoming the favored receiver. Siaha Burley got his requisite 4 TDs as did the previously quiet James Roe. Chris Pauley did for Philly what Will Pettis did for Dallas - stepped up big when the #1 receiver (Sean Scott) takes a day off. He scored 4 TDs and looked very good. An encouraging performance from the Dragons sees their receivers move up the list.

Dan Alexander, Nashville Josh White, Dallas Rodney Filer, Tampa Bay (IR) Bo Kelly, Arizona Robert Thomas, Colorado Ja'Mar Toombs, New York Chris Ryan, Grand Rapids (BYE) Lonnie Ford, Los Angeles Wes Ours, Philadelphia Dan Curran, New Orleans Marlon Moye-Moore, Orlando Matt Kinsinger, San Jose Josh Rue, Las Vegas Dawan Moss, Kansas City Harold Wells, Columbus Chad Dukes, Austin Kevin Nagle, Orlando Bob McMillen, Chicago Matt Huebner, Georgia Kevin Clemens, Utah Frank Carter, Utah Byron Douzart, Kansas City James Lynch, New Orleans John Peaua, Colorado Bruce McClure, Georgia

All the upper echelon FBs had solid games with Dan Alexander again the pick of the bunch. Rodney Filer broke an ankle in the 2nd quarter and was placed on IR, saving owners the need to keep an eye on the injury report or (just as reliably) consult the chicken entrails. Robert Thomas and Ja'mar Toombs continued to impress each bagging a brace.

Rashad Floyd, Colorado Clevan Thomas, San Jose Chris D. Brown, New Orleans Hamin Milligan, Georgia Nate Coggins, Austin Eddie Moten, Philadelphia Lin-J Shell, Orlando Jeroid Johnson, Tampa Bay Brandon Hefflin, Columbus DeJuan Alfonzo, Chicago Jonathan Ordway, Chicago Terrance Joseph, Utah Damen Wheeler, Los Angeles Joseph Todd, Arizona Dennison Robinson, Chicago Willie Gary, Georgia Jermaine Jones, Dallas DaShane Dennis, Kansas City Keyuo Craver, Arizona Monty Montgomery, Nashville Jeremy Unertl, Chicago Damon Mason, Austin Arnold Parker, Los Angeles Alex Wallace, New Orleans Chris Brown, Dallas Mike Brown, Philadelphia Chris Pointer, Orlando Clarence Lawson, Utah Omaar Smith, San Jose David Crocker, Georgia Delvin Hughley, Colorado Denario Smalls, Kansas City Reggie Doster, Grand Rapids (BYE) Chuck Wesley, Grand Rapids (IR, BYE) Kenny McEntyre, Kansas City Ahmad Hawkins, Nashville Antuan Simmons, Los Angeles Thal Woods, Nashville William Haith, New Orleans Earthwind Moreland, Las Vegas Johnnie Harris, Philadelphia Calvin Spears, New Orleans Chris Angel, New York Ryan Bowers, Orlando Ben Kelly, Grand Rapids (BYE) Travis Coleman, Kansas City Erin Damond, Arizona B.J. Barre, Columbus D.J. Johnson, Las Vegas Eric Joyce, Nashville

Chris D. Brown was huge again for the VooDoo, and might well be the most valuable DB in the league. Eddie Moten was tremendous in the Soul's excellent win over the Crush - even his fine stats do not do him justice. Also a big week for Arnold Parker and Damen Wheeler of LA, who combined for 19.5 tackles and 3 picks (all Wheeler's) stifling the VooDoo. Ahmad Hawkins had a 3 interception day for Nashville.

Mark Lewis, Austin Steve Videtich, Utah Brian Gowins, Grand Rapids (BYE) Todd Sievers, Dallas Steve Azar, Las Vegas A. J. Haglund, San Jose Todd France, Philadelphia Gary Kral, Arizona Eric Houle, New Orleans Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles Jason Ball, Colorado Dan Frantz, Chicago Peter Martinez, Columbus Jason Witczak, Nashville Jay Taylor, Orlando Xavier Beitia, Georgia Matt Leach, Tampa Bay Clay Rush, Kansas City Carter Warley, New York

Todd Sievers is perfect kicking for Dallas, must be a shock to the system after Dustin Bell's efforts. Xavier Beitia kicked well for Georgia but will lose his job when Keith Gispert returns. Remy Hamilton and Peter Martinez have had disappointing seasons so far, but you can't dare bench them. San Jose's A. J. Haglund has the best percentages of the kickers who have played the whole season.

Simon McGrother is a founding member of ArenaFootballOnline.com, the #1 source for Arena Fantasy Football information, and has been following the Arena Football League for 4 years.

Contact Simon at smcgrother@arenafootballonline.com

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