Hi Naker.,...In your example, specificially #2, I believe you are at an advantage overall, but comparing offense to offense, you are at a disadvantage with your TIE vs his Nornal. However, your defense will play at such a high level that his normal 5 offense will get crushed by your 11 defense. Also, your defense will create free scoring opportunities throughout the game and give your TIE offense free scores.
So overall, yes you have the advantage, but only because of the what the 11 enthusiasm does to your defense.