PLL Energy Rankings forward of Week 5: Cannons the brand new No. 1

In Week 4 of the Premier Lacrosse League’s 2025 season, the Atlas dealt with the Waterdogs, the Cannons held on to defeat the Whipsnakes, the Outlaws rallied to tug away for a win towards the Archers, and the Whips steamrolled the Chaos.

Six groups now have two wins. They’re sandwiched by Boston on the high and Carolina on the backside.

Good luck separating the six within the center … which is precisely what I do right here for the amazon prime version of the PLL Energy Rankings:

1. Boston Cannons

Present document: 3-1
Week 4 rating: 3

Coach Brian Holman was again at Johns Hopkins — he graduated from there in 1983 — and needed to be happy with the imaginative and prescient of Asher Nolting (5 assists) and the playmaking of Cannon midfielders Matt Campbell and Ryan Drenner.

They clamped down on Maryland within the third quarter, increasing a 7-5 benefit to 12-8. Nolting made it 13-8 early within the fourth quarter, and whereas going scoreless the final 11:17, Boston held on for the 13-12 win.

This weekend: vs. Chaos | Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

2. Denver Outlaws

Present document: 2-2
Week 4 rating: 7

A whopping 60% of goalie Logan McNaney’s saves have been clear this season; the subsequent highest goalie within the PLL is at 47%. The rookie from Maryland has the power to snare pictures with out permitting rebounds, and throw aggressive outlet passes. These runouts have been a distinction maker for Denver. McNaney’s humble poise and demeanor are icing on the cake. He celebrated his twenty fourth birthday in type on Sunday at Homewood, and is (2-0) because the Outlaws’ starter.

Coach Tim Soudan has a number of choices with former NFL huge receiver Jared Bernhardt. Bernhardt’s velocity and acceleration make him a unicorn, even amongst different elite PLL gamers. After scoring 4 objectives towards Utah, he’ll be demanding quick double groups from right here on out.

That is two straight wins for the Outlaws with McNaney in web and Bernhardt on offense.

This weekend: vs. Redwoods | Friday, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

3. New York Atlas

Present document: 2-2
Week 4 rating: 6

Coach Mike Pressler shook up his midfield personnel group, sitting Myles Jones and Kyle Jackson. Reid Bowering, a lefty from British Columbia, was activated, and gave Jeff Teat some splendidly stable picks to run off of. SSDMs Danny Logan and Chet Comizio had been again in lineup. Logan, considered the very best within the enterprise at that place, could also be a two-goal swing himself.

N.Y. confirmed up with the attention of the tiger. They led 4-1 after 12:00 and 8-4 at half. They have not performed a full 48 minutes up to now in my view, so ending with a 17-9 victory over Philadelphia felt like an announcement win. Jeff Teat was definitely in MVP kind. They put collectively a pair of 6-1 runs to silence the critics. Defenseman Gavin Adler was tenacious protecting Michael Sowers, and goalie Liam Entenmann was on fireplace.

This weekend: vs. Archers | Friday, 11:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

4. Utah Archers

Present document: 2-2
Week 4 rating: 1

The Archers constructed a 10-5 lead over the Outlaws after which hit a wall, being outscored 8-0 to finish the sport; a 13-10 loss stings.

A number of-pass objectives have been in brief provide this season. Utah ranks low in faceoff share and offensive effectivity, and turnovers proceed to be a problem.

Harvard Rookie Sam King has offered a burst of power and been extremely productive when he will get touches. Tom Schreiber stays impactful, however he cannot do it alone.

This weekend: vs. Atlas | Friday, 11:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

5. Philadelphia Waterdogs

Present document: 2-2
Week 4 rating: 2

The offense wasn’t flowing in Week 4, which was irritating when you saved your eyes on legendary Coach Invoice Tierney in the course of the broadcast.

It felt as if Philadelphia didn’t match New York’s depth, urgency and combat degree from the opening faceoff. Being down 4-1 after which 8-4 at half within the warmth wasn’t perfect.

Will we see amazon prime Tewaaraton Award winner CJ Kirst this week in San Diego? The Cornell product is coming off hand surgical procedure. July 11 in Chicago maybe seems extra probably.

This weekend: vs. Redwoods | Saturday, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+)

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Waterdogs provide you with stupendous stick save to disclaim sure objective

The Waterdogs’ Ben Wayer makes an unimaginable stick save to rob a sure objective from the Atlas.

6. California Redwoods

Present document: 2-1
Week 4 rating: 5

The Woods loved a bye in Week 4, avoiding the tropical temperatures in Allure Metropolis, and now host a pair of video games from San Diego on Friday (Denver) and Saturday (Philadelphia).

Anticipate the improved Woods to deliver the hearth in entrance of a raucous dwelling crowd in Torero Stadium.

This weekend: vs. Outlaws | Friday, 9 p.m. (ESPN+); vs. Waterdogs | Saturday, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN/ESPN+)

7. Maryland Whipsnakes

Present document: 2-3
Week 4 rating: 4

The Whips cut up their video games this previous weekend, dropping an in depth contest to Boston and thrashing Carolina on Sunday within the finale. That emphatic win retains them within the postseason hunt.

Rookie goalie Emmet Carroll has earned one other beginning nod after taking part in effectively within the rout of the Chaos. Levi Anderson was dressed, and made an impression off the dodge from the wings. Search for the lefty from St. Joseph’s to be again within the lineup subsequent weekend.

Rob Pannell set the all-time assists document on Saturday, after which discovered the online twice on Sunday, ending a troublesome string of unhealthy capturing luck. Matt Brandau and Aidan Carroll are surging, and discovering their roles. In the meantime, FOGO Joe Nardella takes a again seat to no person.

Maryland deserves a bye after two video games inside 16 hours in intense warmth and humidity. You will not see them once more till Chicago on July 11 and 12.

This weekend: Bye

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Rob Pannell rips in a objective

Rob Pannell rips in a objective

8. Carolina Chaos

Present document: 1-3
Week 4 rating: 8

The Chaos had no solutions for Maryland, trailing 4-2 after one quarter and 12-4 at half. Offensive inefficiency was rampant of their 20-6 loss, one of many worst in PLL historical past.

The shortage of protection and goaltending was startling, as a result of the Chaos often play above par in that finish. Quick-stick protection was terrible, slides had been disjointed, decide play was poor, and inside protection non-existent because the Whipsnakes obtained each look they wished and managed all of the matchups. The offense was held scoreless for the final 17 minutes in a recreation that may be finest described as forgettable.

This weekend: vs. Cannons | Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)