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It is time for the first Thursday Morning Quarterback of the season, and it couldn’t come at a better time. I’m in the middle of trying to decide if I will post the TMQ’s in a written format (here) or a video format (YouTube) so I’m open to any and all suggestions.
I know the Post Game Buzz is more the king of the two weekly post…;)
The match up previews below are in order of appeal, meaning the most important games are towards the bottom of the page…
NC Titans at Forte Ounces to Freedom
X-Factors:
NC Titans: Saquon Barkley-RB (19.80) / Forte Ounces to Freedom: Austin Ekeler-RB (17.41)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, the 
engage the 
at 40 Ounces of Heaven Field.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the NC Titans can expect a 19.80 point effort from Saquon Barkley in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 73.75 rushing yards and 0.55 rushing TD’s in addition to 35.71 receiving yards.
“Their coach will get them on the right path,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Forte Ounces to Freedom can expect a 17.41 point effort from Austin Ekeler in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Cincinnati Bengals defense for 32.41 rushing yards and 0.12 rushing TD’s in addition to 58.92 receiving yards.
“They are well coached and play very fundamentally sound,” Forte Ounces to Freedom coach John Faramelli said.
The NC Titans edged out Forte Ounces to Freedom last season beating them 186.27 – 181.62, so Forte Ounces to Freedom is looking for payback.
Opening Line: NC Titans -0.44 (Pick ‘Em)
Saquon My Chubb at House of Cards
X-Factors:
Saquon My Chubb: Ezekiel Elliott-RB (22.34) / House of Cards: Allen Robinson-WR (16.90)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. contest, 
meet the 
at They All Falls Down Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Saquon My Chubb can expect a 22.34 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott in week 1, who is expected to get by the Los Angeles Rams defense for 96.08 rushing yards and 0.69 rushing TD’s in addition to 34.45 receiving yards.
“We have to avoid a big letdown,” Saquon My Chubb coach Joe Misiura said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the House of Cards can expect a 16.90 point effort from Allen Robinson in week 1, who is expected to get by the Detroit Lions defense for 77 receiving yards and 0.48 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.6 rushing yards.
“On any given day any team is capable of beating another team,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
The House of Cards blew out Saquon My Chubb last season 241.83 – 163.71, so Saquon My Chubb is looking for payback.
Opening Line: Saquon My Chubb -9.86
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch at Thielen My Chubb
X-Factors:
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch: Drew Brees-QB (15.44) / Thielen My Chubb: Allen Robinson-WR (16.90)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. event, 
meet 
at Dick Field.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Watch Out Lil’ Bitch can expect a 15.44 point effort from Drew Brees in week 1, who is expected to get by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 240 passing yards and 1.98 passing TD’s in addition to 1.17 rushing yards.
“It’s gonna be a war out there,” Watch Out Lil’ Bitch coach Ronnell Morgan said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Thielen My Chubb can expect a 16.90 point effort from Allen Robinson in week 1, who is expected to get by the Detroit Lions defense for 77 receiving yards and 0.48 receiving TD’s in addition to 0.6 rushing yards.
“Turnovers will be the key,” Thielen My Chubb coach Richard Glenn said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, Thielen My Chubb holds a 2-1 all-time series record against Watch Out Lil’ Bitch.
Opening Line: Thielen My Chubb -6.75
Beer, Cheese, & Brats at Ovaltine Squad
X-Factors:
Beer, Cheese, & Brats: Aaron Jones-RB (18.60) / Ovaltine Squad: Josh Jacobs-RB (15.87)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, 
plays the 
at Sixty Ninth Bank Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Beer, Cheese, & Brats can expect a 18.60 point effort from Aaron Jones in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Minnesota Vikings defense for 69.5 rushing yards and 0.94 rushing TD’s in addition to 23.85 receiving yards.
“We must capitalize on our opportunities,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Ovaltine Squad can expect a 15.87 point effort from Josh Jacobs in week 1, who is expected to get by the Carolina Panthers defense for 82.51 rushing yards and 0.47 rushing TD’s in addition to 22.05 receiving yards.
“We have to play disciplined & focused,” Ovaltine Squad coach C.J. Jensen said.
In the 2-year history of this rivalry, the all-time series record is tied at one game a piece.
Opening Line: Beer, Cheese, & Brats -19.94
Brady Cheats at Make Origins Great Again
X-Factors:
Brady Cheats: Raheem Mostert-RB (16.11) / Make Origins Great Again: Dalvin Cook-RB (18.94)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, 
meet 
at American Legion Field at M.O.G.A.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Brady Cheats can expect a 16.11 point effort from Raheem Mostert in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Arizona Cardinals defense for 63 rushing yards and 0.96 rushing TD’s in addition to 16.74 receiving yards.
“We’re the sentimental favorites,” Brady Cheats coach Josh Craig said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Make Origins Great Again can expect a 18.94 point effort from Dalvin Cook in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Green Bay Packers defense for 73.75 rushing yards and 0.73 rushing TD’s in addition to 30.48 receiving yards.
“We don’t play these games on paper,” Make Origins Great Again coach Greg Stallworth said.
Opening Line: Make Origins Great Again -10.45
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks at The Urge to Purge
X-Factors:
I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks: Christian McCaffrey-RB (25.71) / The Urge to Purge: Saquon Barkley-RB (19.80)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, 
play the 
at a Nation Reborn Field at Anarchy Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks can expect a 25.71 point effort from Christian McCaffrey in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 71.51 rushing yards and 0.66 rushing TD’s in addition to 59.23 receiving yards.
“Last season was last season, no one cares about our 2019 title in 2020,” I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks coach Robert Jackson said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Urge to Purge can expect a 19.80 point effort from Saquon Barkley in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 73.75 rushing yards and 0.55 rushing TD’s in addition to 35.71 receiving yards.
“We have to eliminate the mental mistakes,” The Urge to Purge coach Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
In the 4-year history of this rivalry, I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks hold a 3-1-0 all-time series record against The Urge to Purge.
Opening Line: I Got Sacks On Sacks On Sacks -6.55
Surprise Scorpions at The Gremlins
X-Factors:
Surprise Scorpions: Julio Jones-WR (18.22) / The Gremlins: Deshaun Watson-QB (17.05)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, the 
meet 
at Mogwai Coliseum.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Surprise Scorpions can expect a 18.22 point effort from Julio Jones in week 1, who is expected to get by the Seattle Seahawks defense for 91.68 receiving yards and 0.44 receiving TD’s.
“There’s no love lost between these two teams,” the Surprise Scorpions coach Robert Elliott said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Gremlins can expect a 17.05 point effort from Deshaun Watson in week 1, who is expected to get by the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 243.98 passing yards and 1.46 passing TD’s in addition to 35.3 rushing yards.
“We should just go out there and have fun,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
In the 4-year history of this rivalry, The Gremlins hold a 3-2 all-time series record against the Surprise Scorpions.
Opening Line: The Gremlins -11.42
Carnival of Pain at BendTheKnee
X-Factors:
Carnival of Pain: Davante Adams-WR (18.91) / BendTheKnee: Patrick Mahomes-QB (23.18)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. event, the 
meet 
at The Game of Thrones Dome.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Carnival of Pain can expect a 18.91 point effort from Davante Adams in week 1, who is expected to get by the Minnesota Vikings defense for 86.69 receiving yards and 0.6 receiving TD’s.
“You take what the defense gives you,” Carnival of Pain coach Jamian Shavers & Theron K. Shavers Jr. said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, BendTheKnee can expect a 23.18 point effort from Patrick Mahomes in week 1, who is expected to beat the Houston Texans defense for 311.64 passing yards and 2.53 passing TD’s in addition to 20.23 rushing yards.
“They’re a good team, we have to turn it up a notch,” BendTheKnee coach said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2020, and is sure to be a hard-fought struggle. In the 2-year history of this rivalry, BendTheKnee holds a 3-0 all-time series record against the Carnival of Pain.
Opening Line: Carnival of Pain -10.71
Clam Diggers at Yonces Divas
X-Factors:
Clam Diggers: Ezekiel Elliott-RB (22.34) / Yonces Divas: Aaron Jones-RB (18.60)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. clash, the 
engage the 
at Single Ladies Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Clam Diggers can expect a 22.34 point effort from Ezekiel Elliott in week 1, who is expected to get by the Los Angeles Rams defense for 96.08 rushing yards and 0.69 rushing TD’s in addition to 34.45 receiving yards.
“We can’t take these guys lightly,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Yonce’s Divas can expect a 18.60 point effort from Aaron Jones in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Minnesota Vikings defense for 69.5 rushing yards and 0.94 rushing TD’s in addition to 23.85 receiving yards.
“We have to eliminate the bad decisions,” Yonce’s Divas coach Coby Ibeziako said.
Yonces Divas destroyed the Clam Diggers last season 198.67 – 113.48, so the Clam Diggers are looking for revenge.
Opening Line: Yonces Divas -4.02 (Pick ‘Em)
The Reapers at I Go Deep
X-Factors:
The Reapers: Davante Adams-WR (18.91) / I Go Deep: Lamar Jackson-QB (22.27)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. contest, 
meet the 
at Myles Deep Field.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Reapers can expect a 18.91 point effort from Davante Adams in week 1, who is expected to get by the Minnesota Vikings defense for 86.69 receiving yards and 0.6 receiving TD’s.
“We have to dictate the tempo,” The Reapers coach Larry Mrozowski said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, I Go Deep can expect a 22.27 point effort from Lamar Jackson in week 1, who is expected to get by the Cleveland Browns defense for 200.6 passing yards and 1.87 passing TD’s in addition to 79.07 rushing yards.
“We have to rise to the occasion,” I Go Deep coach Nick Davis said.
In the 3-year history of this rivalry, I Go Deep holds a 2-1 all-time series record against The Reapers.
Opening Line: I Go Deep -30.08
TMBGz at Feeling Green
X-Factors:
TMBGz: Julio Jones-WR (18.22) / Feeling Green: Patrick Mahomes-QB (23.18)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, 
engage 
at GreenZone Stadium.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, TMBGz can expect a 18.22 point effort from Julio Jones in week 1, who is expected to get by the Seattle Seahawks defense for 91.68 receiving yards and 0.44 receiving TD’s.
“There’s been a lot of trash talking,” TMBGz coach Tee Tabron said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Feeling Green can expect a 23.18 point effort from Patrick Mahomes in week 1, who is expected to beat the Houston Texans defense for 311.64 passing yards and 2.53 passing TD’s in addition to 20.23 rushing yards.
“We have to pull out all the stops,” Feeling Green coach Donavin Serras said.
TMBGz took it to Feeling Green last season winning 193.69 – 162.91, so Feeling Green is looking for revenge.
Opening Line: Feeling Green -36.02
**Game of the Week**
Alderaan Wookies at Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood
X-Factors:
Alderaan Wookies: Alvin Kamara-RB (19.07) / Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Christian McCaffrey-RB (25.71)
Coming up in a week 1 The League! – E.F.F.L. clash, the 
engage 
at Rodgers Field.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Alderaan Wookies can expect a 19.07 point effort from Alvin Kamara in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 58 rushing yards and 0.53 rushing TD’s in addition to 40 receiving yards.
“We have to step up and make plays,” Alderaan Wookies coach Champ Douglas said.
Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 25.71 point effort from Christian McCaffrey in week 1, who is expected to sneak past the Las Vegas Raiders defense for 71.51 rushing yards and 0.66 rushing TD’s in addition to 59.23 receiving yards.
“It’s going to be a battle of epic proportions,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2020, and is sure to be a game for the ages. In the 4-year history of this rivalry, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood holds a 4-1 all-time series record against the Alderaan Wookies.
Opening Line: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood -36.99
