1. In a week where just about everyone else sucked terribly, the Red Rockets exploded for 126 making a statement that they will be an elite team in 2014. (Julius Thomas Good Gah).
2. CLO brought in a lot of new All Star type players this offseason, but in the end it was the original pair of Stafford-Mega that pulled him back from the dead to beat fellow top contender Scott's Tots.
3. If you were paying attention to the fantasycast last night you could argue the low scoring Sharks-Lions game was the game of the week. Golden Tate was about 2 yards away from the end zone on his catch and 2 yards away from having this game go in the other direction. However the Miami Sharks held on to keep their all time opening day record a spotless 3-0.
4. The Purists shocked the league, pulling off the upset of Super Manning even after getting a 0 from Doug Martin. While I don't expect the Purists to compete this year, they put the league on notice that if you think you're going to get just handed a win against them, you are mistaken.
5. Don't look now, but BSL (my 2nd darkhorse preseason pick) is starting to look pretty nice. TWest is already getting the bulk of the carries if Tates out and let's be honest it's just a matter of time before Hyde is the guy in SF. Watch out if these guys can stay in the mix long enough for Hyde to get that job, you might be looking at your UFL Division champion.
Week 2 Match Up Preview
Miami Sharks 1-0 AT Kory Adams 1-0 (+2)
All Time H2H Regular Season (3-1 Sharks)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
After almost getting shocked by the Carolina Lions in week 1, the Sharks are now matched up against Kory Adams in a divisional show down. Kory coming off a hard fought win himself against Ohh Kill 'Em, is looking to show that this is his year to take the division. Winning this game would go a long way for making that dream a reality. These two teams match up pretty close thanks to Kory's big time advantage at TE, Mr. Gronkowski. However Gronk being on a limited snap count does keep his ceiling down to realistic levels, or at least the Miami Sharks hope so. On the flip side the Sharks have to find some sort of production at their TE slot, rookie CJ Fiedorowicz will most likely find himself thrust back on to the waiver wire after his 1 target, 0 catch performance this past weekend. They'll be exhausting the trade market and waiver wire looking for someone who can put up some points. The Sharks look to have the advantage at halfback and wide receiver, but again Kory without a doubt has the TE and QB advantage. This looks like another game that could go right down to the wire with LeSean McCoy playing on Monday Night Football. Now I'm very biased here but give me the Miami Sharks 97-95.
Difference Maker: WR Alshon Jeffery, Miami Sharks - Jeffery has the talent to blow away Kory Adam's #2 receiver Vincent Jackson and I think he does that this week as Cutler looks for him early and often against San Fran. I think Alshon bounces back from his hurt hammy and puts up 100+ and 2 scores.
CLO Collins 1-0 AT Port City Goonsquad 0-1 (+25)
All Time H2H Regular Season (3-1 CLO)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
When the schedule was first released, everyone could see Goonsquad was going to get tested early and often. After a humiliating week 1 loss to division rival Red Rockets, GS now has CLO Collins coming to town, and then the following week he plays the Red Rockets again. I'm not one to say seasons can be over after three games, but if Goonsquad comes out of this 0-3 with 3 divisional losses, it could already be time to build for 2015. If he can salvage one win out of these next two games then his season is still alive, but if he somehow can win these next two he'll be right back as a playoff contender. CLO on the other hand is coming off a big time win over Scott's Tots, a game in which most of his team seriously under performed and he still got 93 and a W. Goonsquad has some really nice players but I think CLO can just beat you in too many different ways and he's not losing this one, CLO 110-85.
Difference Maker: TE Jimmy Graham, CLO Collins - Lets just go with the obvious here, Goonsquad just lost their young tight end Reed to injury, while CLO has the best one in the game. I think Jimmy gets 70 and a touch which will far out perform either Dwayne Allen or Coby Fleener.
Super Manning 0-1 AT BSL 1-0 (+9)
All Time H2H Regular Season (2-2)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
After getting upset by one Hatfield last week, Super Manning can ill afford falling to the other Hatfield this week. Staring down the barrel of an 0-2 hole with Scott's Tots and CLO Collins due up in the following weeks is not a place that Phil wants to be. On the flip side if BSL can take care of business this week, they have the Lions coming up twice in the following three weeks. With a win this week a 4-1 or at least 3-2 start seems very doable for BSL. However if Super Manning gets the W then the BSL hype will slow down faster than this year's (and every year's) Kenny Britt hype. Man this is a tough game to pick but I think Demaryius Thomas gets back on track and leads Super Manning to a 103-94 victory.
Difference Maker: WR Larry Fitzgerald, Super Manning - He doesn't have to blow up, but he does have to show that he's not dead against this weak Giant's secondary. The Cardinals will look to force feed him the ball and Fitz should be a lock for 80 and a TD.
Dynasty Kings 0-1 AT Ohh Kill'Em 0-1 (-10)
All Time H2H Regular Season (2-2)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
In 2012 the Kings swept Boles, in 2013 Boles returned the favor bringing this all time series to an even 2-2. Well barring a tie someone is going to take the lead in this underrated rivalry Sunday. The Kings are rebuilding...still, but managed to give BSL a slight scare. While Ohh Kill'Em is clinging to the hope of punching a playoff ticket with this aging/declining squad. This game is going to be pretty close and neither starting line ups move the needle for me, but give me OK by default 82-72.
Difference Maker: WR Brandon Marshall, Ohh Kill'Em - Could outscore all of DK's receivers by himself if he has a decently big day. Put him down for 90 and a TD and more importantly an OK victory.
Scott's Tots 0-1 AT Carolina Lions 0-1 (-7)
All Time H2H Regular Season (3-1 Lions)
All Time H2H Post Season (1-0 Lions)
The Lions have OWNED Scott's Tots lately, and I mean owned. They have won their last 4 meetings in a row, including defeating the Tots with a trip to Ultimate Dynasty Bowl II on the line. Heck the only team that beat the Tots in 2013 was the Lions! Well here we are in 2014 with both squads 0-1 looking to right the ship after close week 1 losses. That's about where the similarities end, the Tots are supposed to be a top contender, while the Lions just like every year are being picked by most to finish in the bottom third of the league. Well I'll cut right to the chase with Eddie Lacy and Jordan Cameron most likely out, I'll believe in the Lion's curse to extend to 5 straight meetings 92-85.
Difference Maker: WR Desean Jackson, Carolina Lions - If the Lions hope to pull off this upset they are going to need Desean Jackson to pull down a couple of scores. I think he can get behind the Jacksonville D and do just that.
Purists 1-0 AT Red Rockets 1-0 (-36)
All Time Regular Season H2H (2-2)
All Time Post Season H2H (0-0)
You know Red Rockets' owner John Gallimore is feeling pretty dang good after week 1 and he hopes to let the good times roll against most people's last place pick, the Purists. However as Phil can attest to, these Purists are not a guaranteed W. If the Rockets really want to be an elite team, this is a game they can't afford to slip up on. With all that being said I just don't see a way the Purists beat the Red Rockets this week, it's as simple as that. Give me the Red Rockets 109-73.
Difference Maker: HB Arian Foster, Red Rockets - You could plug in any Red Rocket halfback here. Even if Doug Martin is okay the Purists lack the running talent to keep up with the Rockets.
Power Rankings Week #2
1. CLO Collins 1-0 Prv. #1 - Showed in week 1 that even when most of the team takes the week off, all it takes is one of his super stars to bring them back in the mix. If CLO didn't get beat this week it's hard to think of when he will. Did show some signs of vulnerability though at WR2 and Flex (losing Rice, Cruz sucking, TRich sucking, Gore looking to lose his job to Hyde eventually). This team could be down to the Big 5 (Rodgers/Peterson/Charles/Mega/Graham) with little else real quick. (Barring injury still championship favorite)
2. Red Rockets 1-0 Prv. #4 - Started the year off with a bang and now might get Flash Gordon back in the fold in the next few weeks. This could very well be the Rockets year, especially with that running back depth and now receiver depth. All that's missing is a QB with some upside.
3. Miami Sharks 1-0 Prv. #3 - Survived a scare in week 1, but showed nice HB depth and WR depth. Gaping hole at tight end is a legit concern, but they have plenty of fire power elsewhere to contend for another title.
4. Scott's Tots 0-1 Prv. #2 - If a few of his main players hadn't been matched up against the Seahawks they could've pulled off the win against #1 overall CLO Collins, unfortunately for them they were. Good news for the Tots, unless BSL truly breaks out, they are looking like they should have no problem taking the UFL for the 2nd year in a row.
5. Kory Adams 1-0 Prv. #5 - As I said last week (Brees/Murray/AJG/Gronk) could all potentially be number one at their positions, well week 1 they got off to a nice start. If Kory can get a big win over the rival Sharks this week then it's not crazy to think they could win the NFL division this year.
6. BSL 1-0 Prv. #8 - If a perfect storm happened this team could win Ultimate Dynasty Bowl III. Give Hyde the starting job in SF and all of a sudden the Tots are going to have a big time competitor for the UFL division title. In 2015 this team will be an Ultimate Dynasty Bowl IV favorite without a doubt.
7. Super Manning 0-1 Prv. #7 - This is the last team I think could have a legit championship chance. If the JHill starts getting carries they could have some decent halfback depth, no HB1's but some low end HB2's and HB3's. Peyton looks back to his old tricks again and once DT gets back involved Super Manning could be pretty solid.
8. Goonsquad 0-1 Prv. #6 - Devastating week 1, definitely not the start Tick was hoping for. Now with Reed sidelined for weeks, and no news on Tate, the Goonsquad faces an uphill climb back into playoff consideration.
9. Ohh Kill'Em 0-1 Prv. 9 - Close loss to Kory puts Ohh Kill'Em behind the eight ball with a roster of aging vets. Boles may have to consider a fire sale at this years trade deadline to try to turn this franchise around.
10. Carolina Lions 0-1 Prv. #10 - At least Lynch looks like he's still a stud and Golden Tate could be a nice middle WR2. Rams usage of Stacy has got to be disheartening. However you never count out the Lions ever.
11. Purists 1-0 Prv. #11 - Opening day W is nice, but this team is still a year or two away. Cooks-Benjamin combo looks like it could be sick though. Biggest thing for them is finding out whether Doug Martin is someone they want to build their team around or not?
12. Dynasty Kings 0-1 Prv. #12 - Gio Bernard, Deandre Hopkins, Zach Ertz... solid core to build around especially with all of those 2015 picks in their cupboard.
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