Week 2 Predicktions

The name of the game is do not overreact. It is only week 1, check out this long list of poor performers...

Christian McCaffrey (RB1): Did not even play

Raheem Mostert (RB5): 3.9 points and ranked 50th

Amom-Ra Brown (WR3): 4.3 points and ranked 71st

Puka Nucua (WR4): 8.2 points and ranked 50th (also injured)

DJ Moore (WR5): 10 points and ranked 41st

Jamarr Chase (WR11): 12.2 points and ranked 28th (contract issues)

Sam Laporta (TE1): 8.5 points and ranked 8th (still 6 points less than average)

Evan Engram (TE2): 1.5 points and ranked 44th

The name of the game is to not overreact. Given, there are teams that probably can not overreact enough. There are teams that need to peruse the waiver wire and find out who to pick-up. Do you like Blondes or Brunettes? Booty or Boobs? Easy or Hard to Get? I mean at this point if you have looked around our waiver wire you are pretty much asking yourself to drive around the back alleys and see what is sleeping under the refrigerator box. Personally, I like the less teeth the better.

Matchup of the Week

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

Matchups to Watch: Speaking of not overreacting, let's calm the premature boner on Ankle Holster. The wide-receiver matchup is something that I have my eye on: Diggs/Reed v Jefferson/Metcalf. I like JJ and DK better for overall talent on the football field and situation in fantasy. Reed is currently the number 1 receiver in fantasy, but he just lost his starting QB - don't count on anything wild happening again.

Ankle Favor: Touchdowns... Allen has a way to find his way into the endzone. Breece is one of the most complete backs and will most likely find the endzone this week. Jacobs is officially the focal point of the offense, touchdowns incoming. This team scored 8 touchdowns (rushing/receiving) in week 1, look for them to come close to that number again.

Ertz Favor: Pass-catchers. Jefferson is the most talented WR in the league. Metcalf is the number WR in Seattle. Flowers looks like the focal point of the Baltimore air attack. If this team has a chance to stay unblemished in this high powered fantasy matchups, it is going to need a big week from receivers and an off-week from Ankle (don't bet on it).

Predicktion: Ankle Holster

Mystery Guest: Ankle Holster

Pendulous TD's (1-0) v Heat Hicks (0-1)

Matchups to Watch: RB's... We have CMC/Achane against Bijan/Etienne. This is a high-powered matchup, in 2023 they all finished in the top 15 in PPG and three of the four finished inside the top 10 overall ranking. The big question is whether or not CMC is going to play... if he does, this is a huge for Pendulous... if he does not, it is a huuuuge problem.

Pendulous Favor: Law of Averages... with CMC not playing, he is only due to have a big week. JSN and LaPorta had a rough week - could be a big week to counteract the tough week 1. Ravens Def (I can't believe I am writing about a defense) gets to face a LV offense that is just ready to turn the ball over. This could be a big bounce back week for Pendulous.

Heat Hicks Favor: RBs... Robinson/Etienne/Dobbins combined for 50 touches of the ball. There is going to be plenty of opportunity for the big trio of RBs, will they payoff the coaches? If this team wants any chance at finding a win, it will come from them and a luck draw of the carousel that is the pass-catchers.

Predicktion: Heat Abba Goad Hicks

Mystery Guest: Heat Abbe Goad Hicks

The J-Bones 2.0 (1-0) v Bootay Pirates (0-1)

If you are big projections guy... this is the matchup for you.

Matchups to Watch: Philly v ATL... In this matchup we have 4 marquee players (Barkley/Goedert v Hurts/Pitts). There were a lot of people down on Barkley (myself included), but boy does he look good when used in a decent offense. He is currently the number ranked RB and this week he has a nice matchup against a weak ATL defense. However, I am a big believer in Jalen Hurts this season (for now) and I love his matchup against the secondary. I think Hurts has a big game, but we will have to see if the game script shifts to just handing the ball off in the 2nd half.

The 2.0 Favor: RBs.... Barkley/Pacheco/Kamara scored over 70 points in week 1 and they all are looking good for their matchups in week 2. We already talked about the ATL defense and now Pacheco gets the Cincy defense that gave up 20+ fantasy points to Rhamondre Stevenson. Also, Kamara looks like he is clearly the focal point of the offense - and he faces off with Dallas defense who gave up close to 20 points to Jerome Ford (and that was a negative game script for the Browns).

The Bootay Favor: Depth... there are multiple players that have the chance to have a big week. With JT getting the Packers after a flight back from Brazil and losing their QB, it could be good for him to get going. Rashee Rice looks like he is going to be the possession receiver... which is nice in a PPR. Jalen Hurts always has the chance to break the 25 point barrier. This team has depth and has a chance for big things.

Predicktion: The J-Bones 2.0

Mystery Guest: The J-Bones 2.0

Cleveland Streamers (0-1) v Cocaine Cowboys (0-1)

A battle for the state of Ohio....

Matchups to Watch: Lamar v AR17... this is going to be an interesting fantasy battle of scrambling QBs. Neither QB looked seriously on point throwing the ball, but they can move around the field. These QBs combined for 113 yards and a rushing touchdown. With the matchups both QBs have, we might see one quarterback reach that on their own. 

Streamers Favor: WRs... Lamb is a straight up beast. Personally, I am always skeptical on the WRs and how good they actually will be, but shiiiiiiiiit that ni**a is good! Dak knows where his big-time playmaker is and he going to feed him. Dallas does a good job moving him around and Lamb should touch the ball close to 15 times a game. Not too mention, Mike Evans has one of the most "throw it up and hope" QBs throwing him the ball. Watching Baker Mayfield play QB is like watching a 3rd grader play Madden with on rookie. Mayfield just throws the ball in his receivers direction and they typically come down with it. Plenty of opportunity for the boys catching the ball here.

Cocaine Favor: Firepower... When you look at Cocaine Cowboys lineup you think one thing big plays. Devonta Smith, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams are all playmakers and all have the chance to make big-time plays. The downfield threats are countless on this team... that is not even counting Lamar Jackson - who might one of the biggest big-play threats. If a few players can connect on some big plays... you might be able to see some large scoring from this side.

Predicktion: Cocaine Cowboys

Mystery Guest: Cocaine Cowboys

The J-Bones (1-0) v Connor's Stalions (1-0)

The 2nd Matchup of the Week...

Matchups to Watch: WRs... for those that are worried about ARSB... come your horses. He will be fine, just fine. Which means you have ARSB/Nico v AJB/Waddle which could be where you see the bulk of the points being scored come from. AJB had a good first week, thanks in part to a 70 yard touchdown reception and Waddle crossed the 100 yard mark. That means either they blew their load early in the season, or they are just going to keep scoring.

J-Bones Favor: WRs... AJB/Waddle/Kupp are studs and this team is looking good with the pass catchers. Puka is out for LAR and that leaves Kupp as THE guy for Stafford to throw the ball. All three of them crossed the 100 yard mark last week and if they continue (which looks promising), this could be another big week for the Boners. Can you just imagine if he would have gotten all the players he wanted in the draft?

Stalions Favor: Young Legs... A bulk of the sign-stealers line-up consists of players that 3-years in the league or younger. This can be a good thing when you have guys that are able mostly healthy and young and sometimes don't know any better than to just run around and try to make a name for themselves. Jayden Daniels needs to stay healthy and if he can, he can be Lamar 2.0. Rushing QBs make a huge difference and Daniels is going to have to scramble like crazy - Washington's offense is nothing special.

Predicktion: The J-Bones

Mystery Guest: The J-Bones

PEN15 Wrinkle (0-1) v MAYEday (0-1)

A battle of the bottom feeders...

Matchup to Watch: TEs.... Andrews v Engram presents the most intriguing matchup for these two teams. Both teams are going to struggle this season, but the TEs might be a bright spot for either squad. Both of these TEs finished inside the top 5 last season and both TEs struggled in week 1. That means that this could be a big week for both pass catchers. If you had to tell me who the top receivers are for Baltimore and Jacksonville - I would probably tell you, both TEs.

Wrinkle Favor: 49ers... in San Fran we trust. If CMC does not play (which is trending that way) and Mason is not in the doghouse with boys upstairs, he is in line to have another big week. After that, I trust the defense (yup, just typed that out) against Sam Darnold more than most defenses. Purdy looks more and more like a stud throwing the ball and he is in control of the weapons he has. 

MAYE favor: Matchups... outside of Jacksonville playing against Cleveland (a better defense than what was showcased in week 1), there are a lot of good matchups for this lineup. Stevenson plays against a Seattle defense that lost one of their top linebackers in the offseason and allowed Denver to move the ball in week 1. Swift has Houston, who is more concerned about scoring points than stopping them, and Mahomes gets Cincy - one of the biggest upsets in week 1.

Predicktion: MAYEday

Mystery Guest: MAYEday

ARBL (1-0) v Love Hurts (0-1)

Matchups to Watch: WRs... as long as Hill doesn't get arrested this seems like an enticing battle. Hill and Cooper are the number 1 receivers for their squad, although Watson doesn't look like he is capable of throwing ball accurately more than 5 yards. Samuels is going to get used in a variety of ways and should touch the ball close to 15 times this week. The question comes down to whether or not Zona will actually decide to use MHJ this week. He was open multiple times in week 1 and Murray just continued to play backyard ball.

ARBL Favor: The stack... if you had to pick a QB/WR stack to have this season, it would be Tag and Hill. They can explode at any given time and most of the time it just takes one big play. Hill is a guy that you can give the ball to 5 yards off the line of scrimmage and then he takes it 60+ yards to the house. Not to mention, many people have forgotten that Tua did lead the league in passing last year.

Love Favor: RBs... it is not that the RBs jump off the charts, it is that there is plenty of opportunity there. Williams is the clear bell-cow for LAR, White is the definite guy for LV and Ekeler looks like the preferred passing option in Washington. With all of that being said, Deebo is most likely going to see the ball out of the backfield in San Fran - which essentially gives this lineup multiple touches to score some big points.

Predicktion: ARBL

Mystery Guest: Love Hurts

As always, good luck to everyone - except for you, Pendulous TD's - may your entire roster be forced to watch a WNBA game filled with layups, dribbling, passing, and more layups.

With Love

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