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The match up previews below are in order of appeal, meaning the most important games are towards the bottom of the page…
Carnival of Pain (1-0) at Saquon My Chubb (1-0)
X-Factors:
Carnival of Pain: Davante Adams-WR (21.12) / Saquon My Chubb: Ezekiel Elliott-RB (20.08)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional event, the 1-0 
play 1-0 
at Mourning Wood Memorial Stadium.
The Carnival of Pain were led in week 1 by a 41.60 point effort from Davante Adams, who beat the Minnesota Vikings defense for 156 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Carnival of Pain can expect a 21.12 point effort from Davante Adams in week 2, who is expected to get by the Detroit Lions defense for 90 receiving yards and 0.7 receiving TD’s.
“These teams don’t like each other, it’s a big brother/little brother affair when we match up” Carnival of Pain coach Jamian Shavers & Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
Saquon My Chubb were led in week 1 by a 27.70 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott, who got by the Los Angeles Rams defense for 96 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 31 receiving yards. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Saquon My Chubb can expect a 20.08 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott in week 2, who is expected to get by the Atlanta Falcons defense for 83.44 rushing yards and 0.63 rushing TD in addition to 30.72 receiving yards.
“There’s bad blood between these two teams,” Saquon My Chubb coach Joe Misiura said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, the Carnival of Pain holds a 2-0 all-time series record against Saquon My Chubb.
Opening Line: Carnival of Pain -20.83
I Go Deep (1-0) at The Urge to Purge (0-1)
X-Factors:
I Go Deep: Lamar Jackson-QB (23.97) / The Urge to Purge: Saquon Barkley-RB (20.03)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional showdown, 1-0 
meet 0-1 
at a Nation Reborn Field at Anarchy Stadium.
I Go Deep were led in week 1 by a 27.00 point effort from Lamar Jackson, who got by the Cleveland Browns defense for 275 passing yards and 3 passing TD’s in addition to 45 rushing yards. In addition, Khalil Mack was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 4.50 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Go Deep can expect a 23.97 point effort from Lamar Jackson in week 2, who is expected to get by the Houston Texans defense for 226.97 passing yards and 2.18 passing TD’s in addition to 68.81 rushing yards.
“That’s the key to the game, turnovers” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
The Urge to Purge were led in week 1 by a 28.78 point effort from Russell Wilson, who beat the Atlanta Falcons defense for 322 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 29 rushing yards. In addition, A.J. Brown was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 8.90 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Urge to Purge can expect a 20.03 point effort from Saquon Barkley in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Chicago Bears defense for 70.65 rushing yards and 0.51 rushing TD’s in addition to 39.65 receiving yards.
“We’ll take what the defense gives us and march down the field every time,” The Urge to Purge coach Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
In the 5-year history of this rivalry, The Urge to Purge holds a 6-4 all-time series record against I Go Deep.
Opening Line: I Go Deep -5.29 (Pick ‘Em)
House of Cards (0-1) at Ovaltine Squad (1-0)
X-Factors:
House of Cards: Malcolm Brown-RB (16.88) / Ovaltine Squad: Josh Allen-QB (20.60)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional showdown, the 0-1 
meet the 1-0 
at Sixty Ninth Bank Stadium.
The House of Cards were led in week 1 by a 20.06 point effort from Ben Roethlisberger, who got by the New York Giants defense for 229 passing yards and 3 passing TD’s in addition to 9 rushing yards. In addition, James Conner was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 3.70 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured ankle, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the House of Cards can expect a 16.88 point effort from Malcolm Brown in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 59.8 rushing yards and 1.1 rushing TD’s in addition to 16.49 receiving yards.
“We have to stretch their defense,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
Ovaltine Squad were led in week 1 by a 35.90 point effort from Josh Jacobs, who got by the Carolina Panthers defense for 93 rushing yards and 3 rushing TD’s in addition to 46 receiving yards. In addition, Josh Allen was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 2.25 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured calf, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Ovaltine Squad can expect a 20.60 point effort from Josh Allen in week 2, who is expected to get by the Miami Dolphins defense for 241 passing yards and 1.32 passing TD’s in addition to 46 rushing yards.
“We have to shore up our defense,” Ovaltine Squad coach C.J. Jensen said.
In the 3-year history of this rivalry, Ovaltine Squad holds a 4-2 all-time series record against the House of Cards.
Opening Line: Ovaltine Squad -17.66
Alderaan Wookies (0-1) at Forte Ounces to Freedom (0-1)
X-Factors:
Alderaan Wookies: Alvin Kamara-RB (19.65) / Forte Ounces to Freedom: Austin Ekeler-RB (15.63)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional event, the 0-1 
fight 0-1 
at 40 Ounces of Heaven Field.
The Alderaan Wookies were led in week 1 by a 28.78 point effort from Russell Wilson, who beat the Atlanta Falcons defense for 322 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 29 rushing yards. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Alderaan Wookies can expect a 19.65 point effort from Alvin Kamara in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 51.33 rushing yards and 0.63 rushing TD in addition to 37.76 receiving yards.
“We have to take advantage of our opportunities,” Alderaan Wookies coach Champ Douglas said.
Forte Ounces to Freedom were led in week 1 by a 18.26 point effort from Jimmy Garoppolo, who got by the Arizona Cardinals defense for 259 passing yards and 2 passing TD’s in addition to 9 rushing yards. In addition, Joey Bosa was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 15.80 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured triceps, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Forte Ounces to Freedom can expect a 15.63 point effort from Austin Ekeler in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 37.52 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing TD’s in addition to 49.19 receiving yards.
“We have to have a bend but don’t break mentality this weekend,” Forte Ounces to Freedom coach John Faramelli said.
In the 3-year history of this rivalry, Forte Ounces to Freedom holds a 2-0 all-time series record against the Alderaan Wookies.
Opening Line: Forte Ounces to Freedom -2.41(Pick ‘Em)
The Gremlins (1-0) at Beer, Cheese, & Brats (0-1)
X-Factors:
The Gremlins: Cam Akers-RB (17.50) / Beer, Cheese, & Brats: Aaron Jones-RB (17.47)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional showdown, 1-0 
fight the 0-1 
at Lambeau Field.
The Gremlins were led in week 1 by a 32.50 point effort from Adam Thielen, who beat the Green Bay Packers defense for 110 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Gremlins can expect a 17.50 point effort from Cam Akers in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 62.17 rushing yards and 0.89 rushing TD’s in addition to 22.47 receiving yards.
“He always gets the most out of his players,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led in week 1 by a 19.50 point effort from DK Metcalf, who got by the Atlanta Falcons defense for 95 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. In addition, George Kittle was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 9.30 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Beer, Cheese, & Brats can expect a 17.47 point effort from Aaron Jones in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Detroit Lions defense for 65.21 rushing yards and 0.87 rushing TD in addition to 22.93 receiving yards.
“There are no easy games in this league,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes said.
In the 5-year history of this rivalry, Beer, Cheese, & Brats hold a 7-3 all-time series record against The Gremlins.
Opening Line: The Gremlins -20.60
Brady Cheats (0-1) at TMBGz (1-0)
X-Factors:
Brady Cheats: Aaron Rodgers-QB (18.84) / TMBGz: Derrick Henry-RB (21.76)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional showdown, 0-1 
play 1-0 
at Money Bagz Stadium.
Brady Cheats were led in week 1 by a 31.76 point effort from Aaron Rodgers, who tore apart the Minnesota Vikings defense for 364 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 2 rushing yards. In addition, JuJu Smith-Schuster was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 24.90 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Brady Cheats can expect a 18.84 point effort from Aaron Rodgers in week 2, who is expected to beat the Detroit Lions defense for 307.57 passing yards and 1.99 passing TD’s in addition to 10.92 rushing yards.
“We just need to stick to the fundamentals,” Brady Cheats coach Josh Craig said.
TMBGz were led in week 1 by a 24.70 point effort from Julio Jones, who beat the Seattle Seahawks defense for 157 receiving yards. In addition, Julian Edelman was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 13.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, TMBGz can expect a 21.76 point effort from Derrick Henry in week 2, who is expected to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 122.51 rushing yards and 1.08 rushing TD’s in addition to 12.71 receiving yards.
“We can’t get complacent, they need this win” TMBGz coach Tee Tabron said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2020, and is sure to be a hard-fought struggle.
Opening Line: TMBGz -1.84 (Pick ‘Em)
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch (0-1) at The Reapers (0-1)
X-Factors:
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch: DeAndre Hopkins-WR (19.38) / The Reapers: Davante Adams-WR (21.12)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional event, 0-1 
play 0-1 
at Gehenna Stadium.
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch were led in week 1 by a 31.65 point effort from Jerome Baker, who beat the New England Patriots offense for 13 tackles. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Watch Out Lil’ Bitch can expect a 19.38 point effort from DeAndre Hopkins in week 2, who is expected to get by the Washington Football Team defense for 91.3 receiving yards and 0.38 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.86 rushing yards.
“Both teams need this win,” Watch Out Lil’ Bitch coach Ronnell Morgan said.
The Reapers were led in week 1 by a 41.60 point effort from Davante Adams, who beat the Minnesota Vikings defense for 156 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Reapers can expect a 21.12 point effort from Davante Adams in week 2, who is expected to get by the Detroit Lions defense for 90 receiving yards and 0.7 receiving TD’s.
“We match up well,” The Reapers coach Larry Mrozowski said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at one game a piece.
Opening Line: The Reapers -10.53
Thielen My Chubb (1-0) at Yonce’s Divas (1-0)
X-Factors:
Thielen My Chubb: Adam Thielen-WR (19.21) / Yonce’s Divas: Tyreek HIll-WR (17.79)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional event, 1-0 
meet 1-0 
at Single Ladies Stadium.
Thielen My Chubb were led in week 1 by a 32.50 point effort from Adam Thielen, who beat the Green Bay Packers defense for 110 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. In addition, Joey Bosa was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 15.80 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured triceps, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Thielen My Chubb can expect a 19.21 point effort from Adam Thielen in week 2, who is expected to get by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 90.97 receiving yards and 0.7 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.97 rushing yards.
“These guys tend to play dirty, we must stay sound and discipline,” Thielen My Chubb coach Richard Glenn said.
Yonce’s Divas were led in week 1 by a 22.80 point effort from Mark Andrews, who snuck past the Cleveland Browns defense for 58 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. In addition, Diontae Johnson was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 10.22 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured toe, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Yonce’s Divas can expect a 17.79 point effort from Tyreek Hill in week 2, who is expected to get by the Los Angeles Chargers defense for 75 receiving yards and 0.67 receiving TD in addition to 4.78 rushing yards.
“They’ve been talking a lot of trash through their social channels,” Yonce’s Divas coach Coby Ibeziako said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, Thielen My Chubb holds a 3-1 all-time series record against Yonce’s Divas.
Opening Line: Yonce’s Divas -16.95
Surprise Scorpions (0-1) at NC Titans (1-0)
X-Factors:
Surprise Scorpions: Matt Ryan-QB (17.01) / NC Titans: Derrick Henry-RB (21.76)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional showdown, the 0-1 
play the 1-0 
at Titans Field.
The Surprise Scorpions were led in week 1 by a 24.70 point effort from Julio Jones, who beat the Seattle Seahawks defense for 157 receiving yards. In addition, Leighton Vander Esch was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 3.75 points, but he’s now on the injured reserve, which will prevent him from contributing at all this week. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Surprise Scorpions can expect a 17.01 point effort from Matt Ryan in week 2, who is expected to beat the Dallas Cowboys defense for 330.37 passing yards and 1.86 passing TD’s in addition to 7.67 rushing yards.
“We have to come together as a team,” Surprise Scorpions coach Robert Elliott said.
The NC Titans were led in week 1 by a 31.76 point effort from Aaron Rodgers, who tore apart the Minnesota Vikings defense for 364 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 2 rushing yards. In addition, Jarvis Landry was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 11.10 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured hip, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the NC Titans can expect a 21.76 point effort from Derrick Henry in week 2, who is expected to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 122.51 rushing yards and 1.08 rushing TD’s in addition to 12.71 receiving yards.
“We have to capitalize off of last weeks momentum,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
In the 5-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at five games a piece.
Opening Line: NC Titans -10.11
Clam Diggers (0-1) at Feeling Green (0-1)
X-Factors:
Clam Diggers: Josh Allen-QB (20.60) / Feeling Green: Patrick Mahomes-QB (20.43)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional event, the 0-1 
fight 0-1 
at GreenZone Stadium.
The Clam Diggers were led in week 1 by a 27.70 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott, who got by the Los Angeles Rams defense for 96 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 31 receiving yards. In addition, Chris Godwin was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 15.40 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to a concussion, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Clam Diggers can expect a 20.60 point effort from Josh Allen in week 2, who is expected to get by the Miami Dolphins defense for 241 passing yards and 1.32 passing TD’s in addition to 46 rushing yards.
“This game will be won in the trenches,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
Feeling Green were led in week 1 by a 23.70 point effort from Alvin Kamara, who snuck past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 16 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 51 receiving yards. In addition, George Kittle was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 9.30 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Feeling Green can expect a 20.43 point effort from Patrick Mahomes in week 2, who is expected to get by the Los Angeles Chargers defense for 274.08 passing yards and 2.28 passing TD’s in addition to 20.56 rushing yards.
“That’s the key statistic,” Feeling Green coach Donavin Serras said.
In the 3-year history of this rivalry, Feeling Green holds a 6-1 all-time series record against the Clam Diggers.
Opening Line: Feeling Green -6.22
BendTheKnee (0-1) at Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (1-0)
X-Factors:
BendTheKnee: Lamar Jackson-QB (23.97) / Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Christian McCaffrey-RB (24.12)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional event, the 0-1 
meet the 1-0 
at Rodgers Field.
BendTheKnee were led in week 1 by a 31.65 point effort from Jerome Baker, who beat the New England Patriots offense for 13 tackles. In addition, JuJu Smith-Schuster was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 24.90 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured knee, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, BendTheKnee can expect a 23.97 point effort from Lamar Jackson in week 2, who is expected to get by the Houston Texans defense for 226.97 passing yards and 2.18 passing TD’s in addition to 68.81 rushing yards.
“We have to put last weeks lost behind us,” BendTheKnee coach said.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led in week 1 by a 28.40 point effort from Christian McCaffrey, who got by the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 96 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 38 receiving yards. In addition, Le’Veon Bell was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 6.60 points, but he’s now on the injured reserve, which will prevent him from contributing at all this week. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 24.12 point effort from Christian McCaffrey in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 68.05 rushing yards and 0.72 rushing TD’s in addition to 53.02 receiving yards.
“We have to come out of the locker room fired up,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
In the 3-year history of this rivalry, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood holds a 4-2 all-time series record against BendTheKnee.
Opening Line: BendTheKnee -9.95
**Game of the Week**
Make Origins Great Again (1-0) at I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks(1-0)
X-Factors:
Make Origins Great Again: Dalvin Cook-RB (18.13) / I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: Christian McCaffrey-RB (24.12)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. intra-divisional showdown, 1-0 
fight 1-0 
at Sacks City Center.
Make Origins Great Again were led in week 1 by a 35.90 point effort from Josh Jacobs, who got by the Carolina Panthers defense for 93 rushing yards and 3 rushing TD’s in addition to 46 receiving yards. In addition, James Conner was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 3.70 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured ankle, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Make Origins Great Again can expect a 18.13 point effort from Dalvin Cook in week 2, who is expected to get by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 75 rushing yards and 0.77 rushing TD’s in addition to 23.65 receiving yards.
“We’re locked and loaded,” Make Origins Great Again coach Greg Stallworth said.
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks were led in week 1 by a 28.40 point effort from Christian McCaffrey, who got by the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 96 rushing yards and 2 rushing TD’s in addition to 38 receiving yards. In addition, John Brown was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 19.00 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured foot, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks can expect a 24.12 point effort from Christian McCaffrey in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 68.05 rushing yards and 0.72 rushing TD’s in addition to 53.02 receiving yards.
“A division rival on primetime TV, it doesn’t get any better than this,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, Make Origins Great Again holds a 2-1 all-time series record against I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks.
Opening Line: I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks -3.96 (Pick ‘Em)
