Week 5 = "Weak 4"

Patriots RB Stevan Ridley ran for 151 yards and a TD against the Broncos

The Week 5 matchups almost all played out with the favorite squads lambasting the cellar-dwellers.  With four teams sitting at 1-4, the battle for the coveted playoff spots is as competitive as the battle for the basement.  Boulter, Bluhm, Kevin, and Tyler all fell to their opponents, and share a 4-way tie for last.  Hopkins remains undefeated, and his 550 points through five weeks could certainly be mentioned as one of the most surprisingly successful squads of all-time.  His success can be attributed to Chicago's ageless defense, as they rolled up 28 fantasy points against a hapless Jaguars offense, and the Lance Briggs-led unit again scored 2 defensive touchdowns.  Victor Cruz also had a notable performance, leading the WR-depleted Giants by catching three touchdowns against the Browns.
Continuing his downward spiral, Titans' RB Chris Johnson finished with 24 yards rushing and a fumble, scoring .9 fantasy points, less than the likes of Arizona FB Anthony Sherman or Baltimore FB Vonta Leach.  Just three seasons removed from 2000+ rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, Johnson continues to be the biggest bust in football for a second consecutive year.  In fact, he may not even be considered a bust anymore, as his pathetic performances have become the norm.  The Week 5 top-performers are listed below, as well as the results of the "do-or-die" matchups.