In terms of records and state playoff implications, it won’t get bigger than this. Hopewell Valley travels to Burlington Township on Thursday night in a clash of unbeaten football teams. The winner is likely to complete an 8-0 regular season and also stands to gain major power points. In South Jersey Group III, Hopewell ranks second and Burlington ranks fourth. Hopewell might need this win to hang on to a No. 1 seed once the 16-team field gets split into two brackets later this month. Allentown ranks ninth in South Group III, while over in South Group IV, Steinert (No. 14) and Princeton (No. 16) are clinging to playoff spots as well. As it stands, the one other playoff team from Mercer County would be Notre Dame, which ranks 13th in Non-Public B. Here’s what to watch for in Week Six of the WJFL. Steinert and Hamilton West are the first local teams to get a week off. Note: There are Thursday games this week because of schools observing Yom Kippur. Thursday Hopewell Valley (6-0) at Burlington Twp. (6-0), 6 p.m. Something has to give in this matchup of titans. Hopewell has won every game by at least 26 points, but Burlington has given up only 25 points the entire season. These are two balanced teams who have each scored double-digit passing and rushing touchdowns. Both defenses can get after the quarterback and create turnovers. Hopewell looks to have a bit more firepower on paper. The last time these schools met in 2022, Hopewell won 22-16 in the South Group II semifinals. Lawrence (3-3) at Burlington City (3-3), 6 p.m. Lawrence essentially needs to run the table to have a chance at the playoffs while currently being six spots out of the South Group IV field. The Cardinals have struggled to score lately with 26 total points during their three-game losing streak to Bordentown, Pemberton and West Windsor. Burlington City has fared better against common opponents with resounding wins over Bordentown and Florence. Consider the Blue Devils the favorite in a battle between two good rushing attacks. West Windsor-Plainsboro (2-4) at Hightstown (1-5), 7 p.m. West Windsor has rebounded well with two straight emphatic wins over Hamilton West and Lawrence, totaling eight touchdowns in those games. The co-op team should be able to stay hot against a Hightstown team who has struggled offensively. The Rams haven’t scored more than one touchdown in any game. Moorestown (0-6) at Robbinsville (2-4), 7 p.m. Robbinsville coach Andrew Patterson called Moorestown the best 0-5 team he’d ever seen on film prior to the Quakers’ loss to the Steinert last Friday. Indeed Moorestown has played a tough schedule, but Robbinsville should be able to bounce back from its Homecoming loss to Bordentown. Taking care of the football is crucial after the Ravens were intercepted four times last week. Friday Ewing (1-5) at Allentown (4-2), 6 p.m. Allentown had maybe the best win of Week Five when it completely dismantled a solid Northern Burlington team by the score of 34-0. Ewing responded from four close losses with a 33-14 win over KIPP Cooper Norcross, which said something about the Blue Devils’ character. Unfortunately for Ewing, Allentown is probably too talented. Putting together a shutout performance on defense last week bodes well for the Redbirds going into this one. Paul VI (4-1) at Notre Dame (4-2), 7 p.m. It’s a chance for Notre Dame to get revenge on the team that knocked it out of the Non-Public A playoffs last year in a 51-41 shootout. The Irish have been rolling with at least 35 points in three straight wins over Hightstown, Steinert and Highland Regional. But this will be a significant step up in competition. Paul VI has 21 sacks in five games and three straight shutout wins. Saturday Princeton (3-3) at Nottingham (1-5), Noon Princeton is suddenly in the playoff hunt after two nice wins over Robbinsville and Holy Cross. Nottingham ramped up its focus in a 27-0 win last week against Hamilton West, and the Northstars will need to bring that same physical intensity to compete with Princeton’s versatile offense. These Mercer schools have not met in football since 2011. No. Burlington (3-3) at Trenton (4-2), 1 p.m. Trenton had a tough 27-2 loss last Saturday when it traveled to Eastern, a Group V program that could’ve given the Tornadoes major power points toward a playoff push. But Trenton remains on track for a Valley Division title and its most wins in seven years. Northern Burlington has been a very good rushing team with 973 yards and 11 touchdowns. But the Greyhounds must quickly turn the page from Allentown to be competitive.