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**Game of the Week**
The Gremlins at Miggity Mac Daddy
X-Factors:
The Gremlins: Jonathan Taylor-RB (17.42) / Miggity Mac Daddy: Calvin Ridley-WR (19.90)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. event, 
fight 
at Mourning Wood Memorial Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Gremlins can expect a 17.42 point effort from Jonathan Taylor in week 1, who is expected to get by the Seattle Seahawks defense for 80 rushing yards and 0.89 rushing TD’s in addition to 16.71 receiving yards.
“We’re ready to eliminate Ridley,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Miggity Mac Daddy can expect a 19.90 point effort from Calvin Ridley in week 1, who is expected to get by the Philadelphia Eagles defense for 88 receiving yards and 0.72 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.84 rushing yards.”
We’ll have to play with our ears pinned back,” Miggity Mac Daddy coach Joe Misiura said.
Opening Line: Miggity Mac Daddy -28.14
NC Titans at TMBGz
X-Factors:
NC Titans: Dalvin Cook-RB (20.92) / TMBGz: Derrick Henry-RB (19.53)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, the 
fight 
at Money Bagz Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the NC Titans can expect a 20.92 point effort from Dalvin Cook in week 1, who is expected to get by the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 92 rushing yards and 0.85 rushing TD’s in addition to 28 receiving yards.”
We have to start this season off on the right foot,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, TMBGz can expect a 19.53 point effort from Derrick Henry in week 1, who is expected to beat the Arizona Cardinals defense for 118.48 rushing yards and 0.98 rushing TD’s in addition to 6.68 receiving yards.”
It’s a battle of top running backs in this league,” TMBGz coach Tee Tabron said.
Opening Line: TMBGz -2.43 (Pick ’em)
Clam Diggers at Beating Macaque
X-Factors:
Clam Diggers: Josh Allen-QB (19.36) / Beating Macaque: Patrick Mahomes-QB (20.68)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. clash, the 
engage 
at Jerky Boys Field at Macaque Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Clam Diggers can expect a 19.36 point effort from Josh Allen in week 1, who is expected to get by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 230.82 passing yards and 1.78 passing TD’s in addition to 35.86 rushing yards.”
We had a great week of preparation,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Beating Macaque can expect a 20.68 point effort from Patrick Mahomes in week 1, who is expected to get by the Cleveland Browns defense for 286.76 passing yards and 2.17 passing TD’s in addition to 19.48 rushing yards.”
We have to stretch their defense early and often,” Beating Macaque coach Josh Craig said.
Opening Line: Beating Macaque -16.31
The Urge to Purge at The Reapers
X-Factors:
The Urge to Purge: Travis Kelce-TE (19.21) / The Reapers: Davante Adams-WR (20.18)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. clash, the 
challenge 
at Gehenna Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Urge to Purge can expect a 19.21 point effort from Travis Kelce in week 1, who is expected to get by the Cleveland Browns defense for 80 receiving yards and 0.72 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.11 rushing yards.”
Being the defending champions, they have the targets on their back,” The Urge to Purge coach Theron K. Shavers Jr. & Offensive Coordinator Jamian Shavers said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Reapers can expect a 20.18 point effort from Davante Adams in week 1, who is expected to get by the New Orleans Saints defense for 78 receiving yards and 0.92 receiving TD’s.”
He always has his team ready to play, this will be a tough game,” The Reapers coach Larry Mrozowski said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a game for the ages. In the 3-year history of this rivalry, The Reapers hold a 2-1 all-time series record against The Urge to Purge.
Opening Line: The Urge to Purge -2.32 (Pick ’em)
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch at Make Origins Great Again
X-Factors:
The Gremlins: Alvin Kamara-RB (19.74) / Make Origins Great Again: Christian McCaffrey-RB (22.57)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. clash, 
engage 
at American Legion Field at M.O.G.A. Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Watch Out Lil’ Bitch can expect a 19.74 point effort from Alvin Kamara in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Green Bay Packers defense for 59.19 rushing yards and 0.7 rushing TD’s in addition to 36.4 receiving yards.”
This will be a tough matchup for us,” Watch Out Lil’ Bitch coach Ronnell Morgan said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Make Origins Great Again can expect a 22.57 point effort from Christian McCaffrey in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the New York Jets defense for 70.85 rushing yards and 0.79 rushing TDs in addition to 40 receiving yards.”
They do just about everything right,” Make Origins Great Again coach Greg Stallworth said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a game for the ages. In the 3-year history of this rivalry, Make Origins Great Again holds a 3-0 all-time series record against Watch Out Lil’ Bitch.
Opening Line: Make Origins Great Again -40.50
Beer, Cheese, & Brats at Surprise Scorpions
X-Factors:
Beer, Cheese, & Brats: Dalvin Cook-RB (20.92) / Surprise Scorpions: Alvin Kamara-RB (19.74)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, 
face off against the 
at AlcoholicA Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Beer, Cheese, & Brats can expect a 20.92 point effort from Dalvin Cook in week 1, who is expected to get by the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 92 rushing yards and 0.85 rushing TD’s in addition to 28 receiving yards.”
We match up well,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Surprise Scorpions can expect a 19.74 point effort from Alvin Kamara in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Green Bay Packers defense for 59.19 rushing yards and 0.7 rushing TD’s in addition to 36.4 receiving yards.”
Two ground and pound type of offenses, it should make for a great game,” Surprise Scorpions coach Robert Elliott said.
Opening Line: Beer, Cheese, & Brats -4.22 (Pick ’em)
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood at House of Cards
X-Factors:
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Christian McCaffrey-RB (22.57) / House of Cards: Lamar Jackson-QB (20.57)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. rivalry, 
face off against the 
at They All Falls Down Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 22.57 point effort from Christian McCaffrey in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the New York Jets defense for 70.85 rushing yards and 0.79 rushing TD’s in addition to 40 receiving yards.”
We’ll have to find a way to limit what Lamar Jackson can do,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the House of Cards can expect a 20.57 point effort from Lamar Jackson in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 187.01 passing yards and 1.73 passing TD’s in addition to 70 rushing yards.”
We have to play like we’re capable of playing,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a epic battle. In the 4-year history of this rivalry, the House of Cards hold a 4-2 all-time series record against Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood.
Opening Line: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood -11.99
Da Bearz at Alderaan Wookies
X-Factors:
Da Bearz: Josh Allen-QB (19.36) / Alderaan Wookies: Davante Adams-WR (20.18)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. matchup, 
face off against the 
at Death Star Hanger Bay.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Da Bearz can expect a 19.36 point effort from Josh Allen in week 1, who is expected to get by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 230.82 passing yards and 1.78 passing TD’s in addition to 35.86 rushing yards.”
We’re playing to earn our respect in this league,” Da Bearz coach Rob Thomas said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Alderaan Wookies can expect a 20.18 point effort from Davante Adams in week 1, who is expected to get by the New Orleans Saints defense for 78 receiving yards and 0.92 receiving TD’s.”
We’ll have to see what they’re made of,” Alderaan Wookies coach Champ Douglas said.
This is the first game ever for Da Bearz franchise and is sure to be a game for the ages.
Opening Line: Da Bearz -8.78
