1. Kory Adams took the lead in the NFL Division with their win over the Sharks, thanks to a little guy named Sproles. Kory currently boasts the top 2 scoring running backs in the league (Murray and Sproles) and has this division shaping up to be a dogfight between himself and the Sharks.
2. Fall of an empire? CLO Collins once all star squad has now lost Peterson due to legal issues and Charles to a high ankle sprain leaving him with Gore and TRich as his new backfield duo. The once heavy title favorite now looks like a clear 2nd in the AFL Division to the Red Rockets.
3. The 2012 Scott's Tots now have a friend with 2014 Ohh Kill'Em joining them this past week for lowest score in a game of all time (45). If it wasn't for Marshall's unreal 3 TD game, Ohh Kill'Em could've set a new record low in the 30's. The 0-2 OK coming off the worst game in franchise history have decided to go all in trading future picks (including what could be Todd Gurley) for Joique, D.Brown, and Decker to try to turn things around and make a push. It may or may not work but it should at least keep them from scoring 45 or lower again.
4. UFL Division looks wide open with Tots, BSL, and Super Manning all looking like solid competitors for the Division and you can never count out that Lions magic.
5. Red Rockets looking STRONG. 230 points through two weeks and now add another halfback option, Knile Davis to the mix. Gonna be tough to beat.
Week 3 Match Up Preview
Machine Marshall 0-2 AT Miami Sharks 1-1 (-14)
All Time H2H Regular Season (2-1-1 Sharks)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
This is about as close as you can get to a must win game this early in the year. Machine Marshall can't afford to slip to 0-3 or their season is pretty much done and trading away their 2015 1st will start to look like a terrible move. The Sharks on the other hand don't want to risk falling behind Kory Adams by 2 games this early, not to mention they really need this game and the DK game so they can be 3-1 when they get their hardest part of their schedule (CLO, Rockets, Tots). Enough about how badly these two teams need this game, who is going to win it? The Sharks have the superior team without question, however Machine Marshall has some nice match ups this week especially if Decker can play which could make this game interesting. It looks like yet another Shark week that will come down to Monday Night but I think the Sharks take this one, 107-93.
Difference Maker: HB LeSean McCoy, Miami Sharks - The best player on either of these two teams needs to show up and the Sharks should be fine.
Goonsquad 0-2 AT Red Rockets 2-0 (+2)
All Time H2H Regular Season (4-1 Rockets)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
Goonsquad picked a bad time to be needing a win as they go to battle with the 2-0 Red Rockets. If GS loses this game you have to think some big time changes have to be on the horizon and older players like Roddy White, Fred Jackson, and maybe even CJ Spiller will be available on the market. However if they can pull off the unthinkable and defeat the Rockets they will be sitting at 1-2 after their toughest stretch of the season with a quick path back to relevance coming up (Lions, DK, Purists). If Tick can get this win, then a season turn around and 4-2 record could be possible. The only problem is, it's going to be TOUGH to get that win. The Rockets are without a doubt right now the best team in the league with their only weakness being the quarterback position. However that's the major thing Tick has going for him and with his Luck-Hilton-Allen combo going against Jax, they have a shot at this. Heck give me the Goonsquad with a HUGE upset 104-102.
Difference Maker: TE Julius Thomas/HB Montee Ball, Red Rockets - If the Seahawks can hold JT and Ball in check then all of a sudden GS has a real chance at securing a W.
BSL 1-1 AT Carolina Lions 0-2
All Time H2H Regular Season (3-1 Lions)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
Might as well call this must win Sunday with all the must wins going on. Bottom line if the Lions win this game they can pretty much more or less say they are back in the mix for the UFL Division, if they lose it and drop to 0-3 well it may be time to finally fully rebuild after 2 title game appearances. This is not a must win for BSL but it could go a long way in determining whether they can win this UFL division or not. The one big thing going in the Lions favor is Stacy getting matched up against Dallas and obviously Romo matching up with the Rams. Add into that, Ridley gets Oakland and all of a sudden BSL may be the better team (especially from a dynasty perspective), but it could be all Lions this Sunday. Give me the Lions 92-81.
Difference Maker: HB Zac Stacy, Carolina Lions - Has a chance for a big time performance against Dallas and if he has that and Lynch does normal Lynch things then the Lions should be collecting a W.
Scott's Tots 1-1 AT Super Manning 1-1 (+5)
All Time H2H Regular Season (2-1-1 Tots)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
This is your game of the week right here. Two big time UFL division title competitors squaring off with a chance to be tied or all alone in first place after this match up. This is another place the Seattle-Denver match up will play a huge role on who comes out victorious. Can Peyton and DT get some things going this time around against Seattle? (Secret is DT actually had a monster fantasy game in that Super Bowl). The one big thing that is keeping me from going with Super Manning is they are starting two back up halfbacks. While they are very talented and both could score they just don't match up well against Forte and Lacy. I'll take the Tots in a hard fought battle 98-93.
Difference Maker: HB Eddie Lacy, Scott's Tots - If Lacy gets back on track then the Tots should win this game, if he doesn't well...
I Don't Get Tired 2-0 AT Dynasty Kings 1-1 (+19)
All Time H2H Regular Season (2-1-1 Kings)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
I don't get tired (aka Kory Adams) is coming off a big time win against the Sharks and is now (while it is really early) officially in the drivers seat for the NFL Division. Of all the things going right for Kory (two top backs, healthy Gronk) they have been dealt a major blow for the next few weeks with AJG sidelined making them quite vulnerable. Fortunately for them they are battling DK, Machine Marshall, and Purists over the next three weeks. If they can get through these next three weeks unscathed and off to a 5-0 start, Kory's first playoff trip will start seeming like a very real possibility. Dynasty Kings on the other hand has done a nice job of putting together a solid team during their rebuild yet again. The only problem is, it's probably not solid enough to win this one. IDGT 101-82.
Difference Maker: QB Drew Brees, IDGT - Brees should have a big enough day in the home opener to provide plenty of cushion against DK.
Purists 1-1 AT CLO Collins 2-0 (-28)
All Time H2H Regular Season (3-1 Purists)
All Time H2H Post Season (0-0)
If there was ever a time to play against CLO Collins that time is now. No Charles and no Peterson make this once juggernaut just a pretty good team. CLO still features Rodgers/Megatron/Jimmy but his backs don't scare anyone currently. The Purists, while being very competitive so far, shouldn't be much of a match up in this one as their young line up still tries to find its way. I've got CLO's rough week finishing with a W 99-71.
Difference Maker: WR Calvin Johnson - Probably has decent odds on outscoring all three of the Purists receivers.
Week #3 Power Rankings
1. Red Rockets 2-0 Prv. #2 - The Red Rockets are currently without question the #1 team in the Ultimate Dynasty League. Their impressive depth reminds me a lot of the '13 Tots, who managed to secure last year's #1 seed.
2. IDon'tGetTired 2-0 Prv. #5 - While Sproles should come back down to earth, Brees/Murray/Gronk and when he's back healthy AJG is one heck of a team. This looks like Kory's best chance yet to finally punch a playoff ticket.
3. Scott's Tots 1-1 Prv. #4 - If Lacy and Forte get back on track this team will be very hard to beat. Julio/Nelson are arguably the best receiving duo in Ultimate.
4. Miami Sharks 1-1 Prv. #3 - Never fun to drop a game to your biggest rival for the division, but the Sharks should be able to rebound. McCoy/Dez/Alshon with very good role players and depth should be enough to keep them in the fight for the NFL division and/or the Wildcard spot.
5. CLO Collins 2-0 Prv. #1 - Possibly a bit reactionary but this team without Peterson is not the same team. Add in Charles struggling through injuries and Cruz looking lost and the once heavy favorite is now just in the mix of contenders. However a team with Rodgers/Mega/Jimmy and hopefully a healthy Charles down the road is still good enough to get it done.
6. Super Manning 1-1 Prv. #7 - Coming off a big win against BSL they'll look to get an even bigger one against Tots. Manning-DT combo keeps this team afloat but it's going to be tough to break into the postseason mix unless one of his backs emerge as more than just a filler HB2-3.
7. BSL 1-1 Prv. #6 - Still a big time believer in this team (especially for the future), but the question is can they hold on and stay in the mix while they wait for a few breaks and break outs to take place.
8. Goonsquad 0-2 Prv. #8 - If they can pull off upset against Red Rockets, they can turn their whole season around and be sitting at 4-2 come week 7. A good amount of talent here everything is just not coming together.
9. Carolina Lions 0-2 Prv. #10 - Luke's halfbacks are starting to turn around which has been the key ingredient to his past two title appearances. Team is good enough to luck up and be in contention for the UFL but need to start posting some W's starting this week.
10. Machine Marshall 0-2 Prv. #9 - Was close to getting dropped down to the #12 spot after last week. However after making a few trades the team looks decently competitive...kind of. All I know is it's going to be a heck of a rebuild job coming up so hopefully the Cutler-Marshall combo can turn this team around.
11. Dynasty Kings 1-1 Prv. #12 - Showed they are capable of competing and have some nice pieces for the future (Gio and Hopkins). Will be interesting to see how many wins this team can compile in their 2nd rebuilding season.
12. Purists 1-1 Prv. #11 - This young team is growing, but Anthony is doing a heck of a job keeping them somewhat competitive in these match ups. Beating CLO this week would be a huge morale booster and shoot them up a few slots.
2. IDon'tGetTired 2-0 Prv. #5 - While Sproles should come back down to earth, Brees/Murray/Gronk and when he's back healthy AJG is one heck of a team. This looks like Kory's best chance yet to finally punch a playoff ticket.
3. Scott's Tots 1-1 Prv. #4 - If Lacy and Forte get back on track this team will be very hard to beat. Julio/Nelson are arguably the best receiving duo in Ultimate.
4. Miami Sharks 1-1 Prv. #3 - Never fun to drop a game to your biggest rival for the division, but the Sharks should be able to rebound. McCoy/Dez/Alshon with very good role players and depth should be enough to keep them in the fight for the NFL division and/or the Wildcard spot.
5. CLO Collins 2-0 Prv. #1 - Possibly a bit reactionary but this team without Peterson is not the same team. Add in Charles struggling through injuries and Cruz looking lost and the once heavy favorite is now just in the mix of contenders. However a team with Rodgers/Mega/Jimmy and hopefully a healthy Charles down the road is still good enough to get it done.
6. Super Manning 1-1 Prv. #7 - Coming off a big win against BSL they'll look to get an even bigger one against Tots. Manning-DT combo keeps this team afloat but it's going to be tough to break into the postseason mix unless one of his backs emerge as more than just a filler HB2-3.
7. BSL 1-1 Prv. #6 - Still a big time believer in this team (especially for the future), but the question is can they hold on and stay in the mix while they wait for a few breaks and break outs to take place.
8. Goonsquad 0-2 Prv. #8 - If they can pull off upset against Red Rockets, they can turn their whole season around and be sitting at 4-2 come week 7. A good amount of talent here everything is just not coming together.
9. Carolina Lions 0-2 Prv. #10 - Luke's halfbacks are starting to turn around which has been the key ingredient to his past two title appearances. Team is good enough to luck up and be in contention for the UFL but need to start posting some W's starting this week.
10. Machine Marshall 0-2 Prv. #9 - Was close to getting dropped down to the #12 spot after last week. However after making a few trades the team looks decently competitive...kind of. All I know is it's going to be a heck of a rebuild job coming up so hopefully the Cutler-Marshall combo can turn this team around.
11. Dynasty Kings 1-1 Prv. #12 - Showed they are capable of competing and have some nice pieces for the future (Gio and Hopkins). Will be interesting to see how many wins this team can compile in their 2nd rebuilding season.
12. Purists 1-1 Prv. #11 - This young team is growing, but Anthony is doing a heck of a job keeping them somewhat competitive in these match ups. Beating CLO this week would be a huge morale booster and shoot them up a few slots.
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