Week 2 Predictions

There will be a full on write up about the trades that were made this week in the next blog or two.... hot dang, the new guy is active!! Gotta say, I am big fan - if you are going to join a league, do it with a cannonball not toe dip!

*************Then there were two trades*************

THERE HAS BEEN A TRADE!!!!!!!!!!! 

The following paragraph is a reflection on the trade that was accepted in the league - then below that is what was previously written. So let's break it down...

Gluten Douches receives Davante Adams

This is a huge pickup for GD, which he now jumps directly into their starting lineup and gives them a unique combination of star power and depth. Adams comes in and automatically bumps into the starting lineup and GD now has the option of bringing in Pickens off the bench or rotating him in during bye weeks. It did cost him a depth at running back and quarterback.

Ertz when Eifert receives Jamaal Williams and Russell Wilson

Say what you want about Mr. Unlimited - the man does have a decent wide receiver group and he will have plenty of opportunity in Sean Payton's system. There is no denying the fact that he looked to create and throw more down field - which can also give him more chance to score points. Jamaal Williams is an interesting player - that should firmly take control of the backfield and then have to fight for it again. The backfield is his for three more weeks, then Alvin Kamara returns. However, Williams could have carved out enough space for him to still be relevant - especially around the goal line.

*************This was written before a trade was accepted in the league*************

Here we go... back at it again. Week 1 is in the books, but are the questions really answered? Is the Baltimore and Cincy offense (particularly the QB) going to bounce back? Are the Dallas and NY Jets defenses really that good? Will Chicago ever find a way to put together a team good enough to compete? If Dr. Strange has the time stone, why doesn't he just go back in time and put Thanos is a time loop so he can never snap his fingers in the first place?

In all reality I am sitting here in the darkness (eff your couch) and wondering what went wrong in week 1. Is there anything that I could have done differently? For many teams, the answer is yes - and for some the answer is no. It is often said that teams that start off the season 0-2 have a 12% chance of making the playoffs. This is a crucial week for roughly about half of the teams in this league...

Week 2 Matchup of the Week
The J-Bones* (1-0) v Njigbas in Paris (1-0)

Some people will be crying foul play that The J-Bones is in the Matchup of the Week, but what am I supposed to do when the man is holding the belt and playing the team that was 2nd in week 1? This is a MotW made in heaven...

QB: T. Lawrence v T. Tagovialioaliaoiialalaiioaiaoaialaiaiialoiaoa

Edge: T. Lawrence

Reasoning: Yes, I get it - Tua is really good and has really good weapons around him. The only reason why the edge goes to Sunshine is because of the matchup. J-ville plays Kansas City in what could be the game that features the shootout (similar to LAC v Miami in Wk 1). I look for Lawrence to try and keep pace with a KC offense that will be coming for blood after losing to Detroit in week one.

RB: Pollard/Chubb v White/Sanders

Edge: Pollard/Chubb

Reasoning: If you need reasoning here, you think football is still the shape of "Hey Arnold's" head.

WR: Godwin/M. Williams v Hill/St. Brown

Edge: Hill/St. Brown

Reasoning: Well, Hill was the highest scoring player in week one and St. Brown plays an extremely porous Seattle secondary. I wouldn't be shocked if these two both finish in the top 10 of receivers this week and I also wouldn't be shocked if St. Brown finishes higher than Hill. Either way, these two easily have the advantage over Godwin and Williams. 

TE: Kmet v Goedert

Edge: Goedert

Reasoning: Last year, after his lowest total point scoring week - he had 8 catches and nearly 100 yards the following week. I just don't see a world with Dallas getting completely ignored.... again. Philly has plenty of weapons and they find themselves in a game that is another candidate for the shootout of the week. Goedert is going to get his - I would be shocked if he doesn't catch a touchdown ball this week.

FLEX: Mclaurin v K. Allen

Edge: K. Allen

Reasoning: The only reason why everyone is always down on K. Allen - injuries. When he plays, he is great.... possibly even a clear top 10 WR. The big question... is this the week that he goes down with an injury? I betting not... which is why he has a slight favorite. Not to mention, the QB situation in Washington is not nearly as good as LAC. 

DEF/K: Dallas/Bass v Browns/McPherson

Edge: Dallas/Bass

Reasoning: Did you watch in week 1? All I know is, I am betting the under in the Dallas v NY Jets game this week.

Prediction: The J-Bones

Mystery Guest: Njigbas in Paris

East/West TD's (1-0) v Gluten Douches (0-1)

Here is the issue... I always want to pick the Gluten Douches (I wonder why). However, this is a not a good matchup this week. McCaffrey is completely healthy and Etienne matches up in a game that is a candidate for the shootout of the week. However, you can not expect Puka Nuka to have the week he had in Week one. It shouldn't matter - the lineup for TD's has good matchups and this team has a history of starting off strong for the seasons.

****Forget everything you just read... Gluten Douches are welcoming Davante Adams and they refuse to start things off on a losing foot with their new compadre****

Prediction: Gluten Douches

Mystery Guest: East/West TDs

Handy Rudgins (0-1) v I HATE CHAD G (0-1)

I am going to be honest... it is going to be hard to pick a team that scored the fewest points in week 1. Surely, Burrow and Chase will get it figured out and that was just a fluke.... right? They face off against Baltimore, which is not the most friendly - but Baltimore is a long ways away from the days with Ray Lewis killing people on Saturday and getting sacks on Sunday. I like this team to keep the swan song going for I HATE CHAD G - especially considering they were a freak accident away from winning in week one.

Prediction: Handy Rudgins

Mystery Guest: I HATE CHAD G

Hoosier Daddy (1-0) v Insert Team Name Here (0-1)

Look at the lineups and tell me which team is 1-0.... guaranteed you would get it wrong if you had no idea ahead of time. Hoosier Daddy dislikes his team and I can agree. There is very little star power (Fields and Olave are up-and-coming), but there is depth. On the flip side, ITNH has some a tremendous stack with Herbert and Ekeler. The big question for ITNH is, do you go back to the Drake London stream or do you fish in another river? I think things change this week and ITNH can see a big week from Drake London (anything is bigger than last week).

Prediction: Insert Team Name Here

Mystery Guest: Insert Team Name Here

PEN15 Wrinkle (0-1) v I miss Tom Brady (1-0)

Wrinkle is still looking for their first win, even after solidifying the number 1 rank after the draft. Things are looking up as they welcoming I miss TB12.... their best player is arguably one that didn't even play a snap last year - and he isn't a rookie!! Wrinkle does welcome back Andrews - which should help out Baltimore's offense as a whole and they can't expect Gano to go for -2 again... if so, I am sure they drafted a backup kicker to replace him! I like TB12 in this matchup for one reason only... Sauce Gardner. Wait, he plays defense? Yes he does - and he plays it very well. CeeDee Lamb is getting clamped up.

Prediction: I miss Tom Brady

Mystery Guest: I miss Tom Brady

Aaron Rodgers Blows Llams (1-0) v No Time for Love (0-1)

Can we just appreciate the irony of week one? Aaron Rodgers Blows Llams gets a win in week one.... only because Aaron Rodgers had that freak accident. If it were me, I would change the player name to whoever I was facing that week. Something like, Aaron Jones Blows Llams - then BOOM!! Jones goes down and you win again. Other than that, it is going to be tough for ARBL - can't really bank on Josh Allen to look that bad again. Without the team name change I like No Time for Love in this one - especially with a bounce back game for Josh Allen.

Prediction: No Time for Love

Mystery Guest: No Time for Love

Ankle Holster (1-0) v Ertz when Eifert (0-1)

You know what? Eff it.... Ertz when Eifert made a trade; made some effort... hell, I like the upset pick. F*ck you Holster!

Prediction: Ertz when Eifert

Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster

Good luck to everyone... except for you, East/West TD's, may your entire roster turn into a body double and forget how to play football eerily similar to the fate of Demar Hamlin.

With Love

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