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**Game of the Week**
Make Origins Great Again (1-0) at Beating Macaque (1-0)
X-Factors:
Make Origins Great Again: Christian McCaffrey-RB (22.39) / Beating Macaque: Patrick Mahomes-QB (21.57)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. clash, 1-0 
challenge 1-0 
at Jerky Boys Field at Macaque Stadium.
Make Origins Great Again were led in week 1 by a 27.70 point effort from Christian McCaffrey, who got by the New York Jets defense for 98 rushing yards in addition to 89 receiving yards. In addition, Jason Pierre-Paul was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 6.75 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured hand, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Make Origins Great Again can expect a 22.39 point effort from Christian McCaffrey in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the New Orleans Saints defense for 66.57 rushing yards and 0.73 rushing TD’s in addition to 47.03 receiving yards.
“We must capitalize on our opportunities,” Make Origins Great Again coach Greg Stallworth said.
Beating Macaque were led in week 1 by a 49.60 point effort from Chandler Jones, who beat the Tennessee Titans offense for 6 tackles. In addition, Jerry Jeudy was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 13.20 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, Beating Macaque can expect a 21.57 point effort from Patrick Mahomes in week 2, who is expected to get by the Baltimore Ravens defense for 286.51 passing yards and 2.25 passing TD’s in addition to 19.92 rushing yards.”
That’s the key to the game, turnovers” Beating Macaque coach Josh Craig said.
Opening Line: Make Origins Great Again -3.7 (Pick ’em)
The Urge to Purge (1-0) at Watch Out Lil’ Bitch (0-1)
X-Factors:
The Urge to Purge: Russell Wilson-QB (20.18) / Watch Out Lil’ Bitch: Alvin Kamara-RB (20.17)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, the 1-0 
face off against 0-1 
at Lights Out Central Stadium.
The Urge to Purge were led in week 1 by a 26.06 point effort from Russell Wilson, who got by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 254 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 9 rushing yards. In addition, Darius Leonard was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 11.50 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 Urge to Purge can expect a 20.18 point effort from Russell Wilson in week 2, who is expected to get by the Tennessee Titans defense for 275.18 passing yards and 2.48 passing TD’s in addition to 26.03 rushing yards.
“This rivalry never gets old…,” The Urge to Purge coach Theron K. Shavers Jr. & Jamian Shavers said.
Watch Out Lil’ Bitch were led in week 1 by a 29.00 point effort from Rob Gronkowski, who got by the Dallas Cowboys defense for 90 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. In addition, Raheem Mostert was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 2.00 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, Watch Out Lil’ Bitch can expect a 20.17 point effort from Alvin Kamara in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Carolina Panthers defense for 65 rushing yards and 0.63 rushing TD’s in addition to 37 receiving yards.
“We have to stay hungry, the season is still young” Watch Out Lil’ Bitch coach Ronnell Morgan said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a game for the ages. In the 4-year history of this rivalry, Watch Out Lil’ Bitch holds a 3-1 all-time series record against The Urge to Purge.
Opening Line: The Urge to Purge -30.3
TMBGz (1-0) at Clam Diggers (0-1)
X-Factors:
TMBGz: Tom Brady-QB (20.48) / Clam Diggers: Josh Allen-QB (19.63)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, 1-0 
engage the 0-1 
at Clam Digger Stadium.
TMBGz were led in week 1 by a 28.16 point effort from Tom Brady, who tore apart the Dallas Cowboys defense for 379 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s. In addition, D’Andre Swift was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 25.40 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured groin, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, TMBGz can expect a 20.48 point effort from Tom Brady in week 2, who is expected to get by the Atlanta Falcons defense for 294.52 passing yards and 2.61 passing TD’s in addition to 1.58 rushing yards.
“Two top quarterbacks in this matchup, this will be fun to watch” TMBGz coach Tee Tabron said.
The Clam Diggers were led in week 1 by a 26.30 point effort from DeAndre Hopkins, who got by the Tennessee Titans defense for 83 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the Clam Diggers can expect a 19.63 point effort from Josh Allen in week 2, who is expected to get by the Miami Dolphins defense for 240.31 passing yards and 1.78 passing TD in addition to 36.11 rushing yards.
“If there is such a thing as a must win game in week two, then this is it,” Clam Diggers coach Rich Perez said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a game for the ages. In the 2-year history of this rivalry, the Clam Diggers hold a 2-0 all-time series record against TMBGz.
Opening Line: TMBGz -16.6
The Reapers (0-1) at NC Titans (0-1)
X-Factors:
The Reapers: Davante Adams-WR (21.08) / NC Titans: Dalvin Cook-RB (21.07)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, 0-1 
meet the 0-1 
at Titans Field.
The Reapers were led in week 1 by a 31.56 point effort from Kyler Murray, who got by the Tennessee Titans defense for 289 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 20 rushing yards. In addition, Romeo Okwara was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 0.75 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured shoulder, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Reapers can expect a 21.08 point effort from Davante Adams in week 2, who is expected to get by the Detroit Lions defense for 80 receiving yards and 0.98 receiving TD’s.
“Turnovers will be key in this one,” The Reapers coach Larry Mrozowski said.
The NC Titans were led in week 1 by a 38.90 point effort from Amari Cooper, who beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 139 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. In addition, Demarcus Lawrence was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 10.00 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 NC Titans can expect a 21.07 point effort from Dalvin Cook in week 2, who is expected to get by the Arizona Cardinals defense for 86.94 rushing yards and 0.92 rushing TD in addition to 31.36 receiving yards.
“There’s no love lost between these two teams,” NC Titans coach Manzel Kendrick said.
Opening Line: The Reapers -10.9
Alderaan Wookies (0-1) at Surprise Scorpions (1-0)
X-Factors:
Alderaan Wookies: Davante Adams-WR (21.08) / Surprise Scorpions: Russell Wilson-QB (20.18)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. event, the 0-1 
fight the 1-0 
at AlcoholicA Stadium.
The Alderaan Wookies were led in week 1 by a 19.00 point effort from Keenan Allen, who got by the Washington Football Team defense for 100 receiving yards. In addition, Amani Hooker was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 8.85 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 Alderaan Wookies can expect a 21.08 point effort from Davante Adams in week 2, who is expected to get by the Detroit Lions defense for 80 receiving yards and 0.98 receiving TD’s.
“This is an important game for them,” Alderaan Wookies coach Champ Douglas said.
The Surprise Scorpions were led in week 1 by a 26.06 point effort from Russell Wilson, who got by the Indianapolis Colts defense for 254 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 9 rushing yards. In addition, Josh Jacobs was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 17.00 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, the Surprise Scorpions can expect a 20.18 point effort from Russell Wilson in week 2, who is expected to get by the Tennessee Titans defense for 275.18 passing yards and 2.48 passing TD’s in addition to 26.03 rushing yards.
“We have to play with intensity,” Surprise Scorpions coach Robert Elliott said.
Opening Line: Surprise Scorpions -18.8
The Gremlins (0-1) at Da Bearz (1-0)
X-Factors:
The Gremlins: Jameis Winston-QB (18.11) / Da Bearz: Josh Allen-QB (19.63)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. classic, 0-1 
engage 1-0 
at Soldier Field.
The Gremlins were led in week 1 by a 31.62 point effort from Jameis Winston, who snuck past the Green Bay Packers defense for 148 passing yards and 5 passing TD’s in addition to 37 rushing yards. In addition, Kwity Paye was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 9.75 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured hamstring, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, The Gremlins can expect a 18.11 point effort from Jameis Winston in week 2, who is expected to get by the Carolina Panthers defense for 226.86 passing yards and 2.35 passing TD’s in addition to 16.14 rushing yards.
“They are well coached,” The Gremlins coach Dan Arcand said.
Da Bearz were led in week 1 by a 38.90 point effort from Amari Cooper, who beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense for 139 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. In addition, Romeo Okwara was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 0.75 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured shoulder, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Da Bearz can expect a 19.63 point effort from Josh Allen in week 2, who is expected to get by the Miami Dolphins defense for 240.31 passing yards and 1.78 passing TD in addition to 36.11 rushing yards.
“We match up well,” Da Bearz coach Rob Thomas said.
This is the first game between these two franchises in 2021, and is sure to be a game for the ages.
Opening Line: Da Bearz -21.6
Miggity Mac Daddy (1-0) at Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood (1-0)
X-Factors:
Miggity Mac Daddy: Kyler Murray-QB (19.19) / Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood: Christian McCaffrey-RB (22.39)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. battle, 1-0 
meet 1-0 
at Rodgers Field.
Miggity Mac Daddy were led in week 1 by a 31.56 point effort from Kyler Murray, who got by the Tennessee Titans defense for 289 passing yards and 4 passing TD’s in addition to 20 rushing yards. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, Miggity Mac Daddy can expect a 19.19 point effort from Kyler Murray in week 2, who is expected to get by the Minnesota Vikings defense for 250 passing yards and 1.56 passing TD’s in addition to 43.5 rushing yards.
“We’ll have to step up our offensive production,” Miggity Mac Daddy coach Joe Misiura said.
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood were led in week 1 by a 33.28 point effort from Patrick Mahomes, who beat the Cleveland Browns defense for 337 passing yards and 3 passing TD’s in addition to 18 rushing yards. In addition, Darius Leonard was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 11.50 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, Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood can expect a 22.39 point effort from Christian McCaffrey in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the New Orleans Saints defense for 66.57 rushing yards and 0.73 rushing TDs in addition to 47.03 receiving yards.
“We need to step up to the next level,” Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood coach Michael Liotta said.
Opening Line: Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood -9.5
House of Cards (0-1) at Beer, Cheese, & Brats (0-1)
X-Factors:
House of Cards: Lamar Jackson-QB (20.70) / Beer, Cheese, & Brats: Dalvin Cook-RB (21.07)
Coming up in a week 2 The League! – E.F.F.L. showdown, the 0-1 
fight 0-1 
at Lambeau Field.
The House of Cards were led in week 1 by a 26.30 point effort from DeAndre Hopkins, who got by the Tennessee Titans defense for 83 receiving yards and 2 receiving TD’s. In addition, Anthony Walker was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 12.75 points, but he’s listed as questionable in week 2 due to an injured hamstring, which might severely limit his fantasy production. Based on projections from Fantasy Sharks, the House of Cards can expect a 20.70 point effort from Lamar Jackson in week 2, who is expected to sneak past the Kansas City Chiefs defense for 199.28 passing yards and 1.72 passing TD in addition to 67 rushing yards.
“We have to believe in ourselves,” House of Cards coach Mike Friery said.
Beer, Cheese, & Brats were led in week 1 by a 39.10 point effort from Tyreek Hill, who tore apart the Cleveland Browns defense for 197 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD in addition to 4 rushing yards. In addition, Demarcus Lawrence was not injured before the start of his week 1 game, and contributed 10.00 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, Beer, Cheese, & Brats can expect a 21.07 point effort from Dalvin Cook in week 2, who is expected to get by the Arizona Cardinals defense for 86.94 rushing yards and 0.92 rushing TD in addition to 31.36 receiving yards.
“We’ll have to trust our preparation,” Beer, Cheese, & Brats coach Jim Barnes said.
Opening Line: House of Cards -6.8
