After 11 weeks of fast-paced offence, the regular season in Comp has come to an end. We’ve seen a new king of the regular season, as PartyCrashers have established themselves as the team to beat. Don’t think that by that statement Braves are far behind, as their only loss was to PartyCrashers. We had the introduction of two new teams in Comp this season in Bleue Dry 10.1 and Naproxen. Both finished 3–7 in their respective inaugural seasons and will get to play in the post-season. We’ve seen roster turmoil with MTL Magic losing key players, and it showed with a 3–7 record. In the midst of all this, #NR struggled, and even though they had a few highly competitive games, they were not able to replicate any success from their late-season heroics from last Spring and did not win a game this season. It’s a time to regroup or maybe reconstruct this roster to find reliability and consistency in their play.

As we get a break before the Quarterfinals, which begin on April 29th, I want to go back to my first article in Comp this season. In that article, I had questions about teams, and even though there are still playoffs remaining, I want to reflect on whether we now have better answers.

Reviewing Winter 2026 5v5 Competitive Season

MTL Magic: At the end of the day, will MTL Magic still do well this season and will it be enough to finally win Competitive?

In the regular season, it showed that the roster change affected MTL Magic. With a 3–7 record, I expected a drop-off, but not to this extent. Maybe I underestimated the losses of AJ, Raff, and Jeanslee. Dan Lazzara still threw for 2000 yards with an inconsistent roster, but without a consistent group of receivers, the offence struggles compared to their past success. Being the only player to play at least 8 games, it’s tough for a QB, even one of Lazzara’s calibre, to have a great offence in this division when missing key players from the past. The team does have bright spots in Serge Pilon Jr., who had 4 INTs, and the near 500 yards from Felix Boutet on offence. The playoffs might bring challenges that MTL Magic aren’t used to, but you can’t count Dan Lazzara out, and he won’t go into their contest against Braves expecting to roll over.

PartyCrashers With the talent on this team, how will PartyCrashers fare with Alexis and company in 5v5?

The answer was clear. Alexis playing in 5v5 Comp for PartyCrashers is exactly what this group needed to become the number one seed. They are also the only team to beat Braves, and they did so in both 5v5 Comp and Division 1 with Alexis at QB. The offence has reached new heights, as we’ve seen a new star in Mamadi Kaba on the offensive end, along with the athleticism of this defence allowing a division-best 21 points per game. With a near-perfect team on both sides of the ball, the question remains whether PartyCrashers with Alexis can win 5v5 Comp.

Flag Moi L’Sac: As mentioned earlier, they haven’t had recent 5v5 success in awhile so after taking the Fall Competitive season off, is this team ready to put back the crown they once had?

At times this season, Flag Moi showed that they can. They have an explosive offence, led by Samuel Nadeau-Piuze, who led the division with 843 yards, over 150 yards ahead of Dan Mancini. With their aggressive offensive playstyle, it did lead to Alex Nadeau-Piuze throwing 12 INTs, which is third-worst in the division. The defence was slightly above average, but that has always been the case compared to their offence. For Flag Moi to get their crown back, it won’t be an easy post-season, but if they can limit turnovers and continue scoring at a high level, they open the door as a true “dark horse” in 5v5 Comp.

#NR: Can this season be the one where player consistency won’t be an issue?

Unfortunately, this was not the season where NR overcame their previous issues with player availability. I will say this was probably the most consistent the team has been in recent seasons, but the problem is bigger than just roster consistency. Not having a reliable, consistent QB in 5v5 Comp is nearly a recipe for disaster. I’m not just referring to this season, but overall. When it comes to defence, they have individual talent across the board, but they can’t consistently execute. With the lowest INT total in the division, it puts even more pressure on the offence, which isn’t fully there yet in 5v5. I wonder if this team comes back in 5v5 or returns to 6v6 this Spring.

KGP: KGP Elite has a talented roster once again but without much playoff success in 5v5, is this season the one that KGP Elite breaks the glass ceiling?

This is a question that won’t be fully answered until the playoffs, but I expected KGP Elite to finish 5–5. They got one more win, so in my eyes, it was a positive. They had a strange schedule, with many games bunched together and even long breaks in between. They had strong wins over Raw Dawgs and Flag Moi, but also lost to Bleue Dry early in the year. You can’t easily teach a new QB the system Phil Cutler runs, it’s something he has developed over the years. Cutler only threw 2 INTs this season, his best in terms of limiting turnovers. It was also his best completion percentage year in 5v5 at 77.5%. KGP Elite has the talent to make a run, but they will need to improve defensively, especially in creating turnovers. An extra possession or two can make a big difference for this offence.

Braves: From the talented skills across the board, Jonathan Maheu leads his team to consistent championships and why would this season be different? 

It’s not that Braves got worse, PartyCrashers just got better from their standpoint. Outside of their Week 6 loss to PartyCrashers, Braves won every other game by 14+ points. Jo Maheu finished the year with a 42:2 TD-to-INT ratio, and with four receivers having at least 8 TDs, Braves still have one of the best all-around rosters in FPF. As much as PartyCrashers have been the focus this season, Braves cannot be overlooked. I’m sure they will aim to make the finals once again, and if they face PartyCrashers, that earlier loss will be behind them.

Naproxen: This team does have athletes and players with FPF success but as a brand new team in Competitive, how far can they go?

For a new 5v5 team in Comp, Naproxen didn’t do badly at all. With their 3–7 record, you can see the gap between them and the next tier of teams, which is expected. Dimitri Sinodinos has been learning the 5v5 game at both the provincial and national level, and he has the athletes to support him. William Marchand and Zachary Brassard were a strong duo, combining for 28 TDs. They’ve shown they can compete and even earned a win over Raw Dawgs. I think they’ve likely reached their ceiling this season, but if this group stays together, I can see them competing with higher-tier teams in the near future.

Raw Dawgs: How will the QB dynamic fare between Jordan Panetta and Jeff Rosenblatt this season?

Both QBs were solid, and with Panetta expected to start in the playoffs, the team can build on the momentum from both. I don’t think the issue for Raw Dawgs is QB play, especially since Jeff mentioned to me that Panetta will be throwing in the playoffs. However, even in games where Panetta plays, the offence doesn’t always produce at the level I expect. That’s a concern regardless of who is at QB. The playoffs are a different environment, but Raw Dawgs have the roster to make a run if everything clicks.

Bleue Dry 10.1: Juneau will still be the guy using his cannon arm to score quick but will his receiving core be enough to handle essentially the best players in a 5v5 environment? 

Fred’s arm was still on display, as he finished second in the division in total yards. Moving up to Comp after winning Intermediate was clearly an adjustment. Juneau threw the most INTs and was sacked the most, which shows the learning curve. Despite not having the same level of individual talent as some other teams, Bleue Dry has strong chemistry and can still score against top teams. I spoke with Fred a few times this season, and he’s eager to keep improving. With players like Ashton Thibeault, Gionavi Antonacci, and Yvan Desjardins, they have a solid foundation. Like Naproxen, give them a few seasons to see where they truly rank.

Closing Remarks

That’s all I have for 5v5 Competitive this week. Next week, I’ll look into the Quarterfinals as we set the stage for the first round of playoffs in Comp. Remember to send your medical notes if required so you can be eligible for playoffs, and make sure your uniforms have numbers on the back. If you don’t agree with my take, I’m always open to hearing what you have to say, so don’t be shy and come talk to me. As always, if you didn’t get a chance to respond or want to be included in future pieces, you can reach me on Facebook or Instagram @keyoncyrus.