We saw two new franchises get their first notch in the win column, as Ohio and New Jersey nail down victories. Carmel remains winless in two tries, though not due to lack of effort- they've put together a pair of quality games in vain, with this last one still within reach on potential stat corrections. If things stand, they sit at the bottom alongside South Park, a former champion that has also been "in" both games, losing upon further review last week, then by single digits this time around. The final winless team is South Philly, who gets no silver lining to date, but can point to injuries for its lackluster start.
Injuries! Injuries have played a major role in the early going, such is life in professional football. The stove has been cold in the weeks since the draft, but as attrition is tested and inactives mount, we're likely to see teams start swapping their excesses for their requisites. Keep working those phones, sending out offers, and churning those rosters.
Week 2 Matchups
- OTB 235: Myles Garrett is blossoming into the league's most disruptive force in his third season, helping Ohio showcase a balance attack and a deep bench.
- MAL 235: Patrick Mahomes appears to be unstoppable- the Grabbers won't be in many low scoring affairs this year. Of all people, JJ Watt has been the team's achilles heel so far.
- NYF 222: Should New York hold on to this one, it will extend the team's winning streak to 7 dating back to last year. A lot of weapons in that offense, plus the league's best safety duo.
- HVM 222: The champs have the elite talent and quality depth that bodes well long term- for injuries, and for upgrading the starting lineup by trading to fill other team's vacancies.
- CRT 219: A rough one to drop, Carmel's defense was exceptional, but if the loss stands they can look at their inconsistent receiving corps (outside the ageless Larry Fitz) for the reason why.
- SAV 198: Good enough to win is not always good enough to win, and outside a couple of volatile positions, the Petes made all the right calls and lost; This could end up Kamara's worst game.
- PHX 198: Big plays helped the Uprising bounce back, notably Stephon Gilmore's pick six and Julio Jones 54 yard clinching TD. Refs blew dead what should have been a Cam Jordan TD as well.
- JSC 192: Jerz gets their first win, and looks to have a valuable weapon in sophomore TE Mark Andrews; He's been stellar at the offense's most talent bereft position.
- HCM 192: Despite their jumbo package totaling 1.2 points between them, the Lead Farmers get a W on good defense, exquisite running from Aaron Jones, and a big Golladay.
- SPC 185: The Cows go from 1-0 to 0-2 in less than a week, Travis Kelce and the Defense unable to makeup for a mostly ho-hum offensive gameplan.
- DVH 172: The Van Halens saw their secondary scoring hit while their primary weapons slumped and their defense, outside of Zach Cunningham, snoozed heavily.
- PRH 168: Matt Ryan, Leveon Bell, and Cory Littleton are the only three players on the team to score more than 10.5 points in each of the first two weeks, leaving this team talent deficient.
- PAW 157: Pawnee's deep bench didn't help them here, as the team left at least 35 optimal points on the sideline. (Not like they would have won anyway.)
- BIN 149: A truly putrid effort by the defensive 'playmakers' and little from the RB, TE, and Flex position lands these guys at the bottom of the barrel in week two.
- QB Patrick Mahomes MAL (35.82) He took the foot off the pedal in the second half, or there could have been some serious carnage. Justifying the first round pick, quickly.
- RB Dalvin Cook HVM (33.5) The talent has never been in question, just the durability- if he stays healthy he's a steal, even as the 15th overall pick.
- WR Julio Jones PHX (30.8) Julio's touchdown woes are far in the rearview, along with the players that were assigned to cover him.
- TE Mark Andrews JSC (23.5) It's only been a few weeks, but being nabbed in the 20th round puts Andrew in the early conversation for most valuable pick in the draft.
- DL Myles Garrett OTB (23.5) Garrett looks unstoppable in the early going, great news for the Ohio defense; OTB is quickly making a name for themselves as talent evaluators.
- LB Jamie Collins CRT (38.7) If there was any question about Collins being all the way back, it is answered. He's all the way back, as dynamic a force as can be on defense.
- CB Stephon Gilmore PHX (25.7) A physical presence and an elite coverman, Gilmore will make plays whenever you go near him. He thrives on your desperation.
- SS Harrison Smith OTB (20.0) A fast start for a legendary playmaker, Smith's role in this defense should keep him from laying those isolation goose eggs he has fallen victim to in the past.
- K Justin Tucker MAL (13.5) Renaissance man with power, accuracy, and vision. Good week.
- NITTANY LIONS 531.24 (+291.62)
- BREWTANG KILLA BEEZ 464.42 (+216.31)
- MANITOBA MOOSECREW 454.10 (+198.72)
- TORONTO LTP 356.92 (+181.04)
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