#7 Team CEMagana vs #11 Jimmy Cooks
An unfortunate start to the season for these managers, they'll look to get in the win column in what projects to be a tough inter-division matchup. Team CEMagana appears to have the edge early, with a few elite prospects in Smith-Njigba, Pickens, and Coker, but depth and consistency might be an issue. Cooks on the other hand appears more resilient, in large part thanks to James Cook, who will try to shakeoff a slow start. Additionally, Olave and Flowers appear on track, filling out a solid starting lineup. This one might just blow projections out of the water.
Players to Watch: Bucky Irving & Jalen Coker / Tee Higgins & Zay Flowers
Prediction: CEMagana -1, O/V 323
#6 Sleeper's Choice vs #2 Patches O'Houlihan
This classic Big East battle looks to be one of the most competitive matchups of the week with FantasyPros projecting both teams to hit right around the 146 mark. Sleeper's Choice will need more a team effort to slow down Patches, especially from their trio of receivers who didn't reach double figures last week. O'Houlihan will look for consistency from the squad this week with tougher matchups up and down the roster.
Players to Watch: Ja'Marr Chase & Rhamondre Stevenson / Travis Etienne Jr. & DJ Moore
Prediction: Patches -2.5, O/V 308
#1 Working on it vs #3 Team Balls
The projections don't look great for Working on it early, but that's why we don't award wins on projections. Both teams are similarly constructed with a pair of marquee back, seasoned veterans, and high upside young guys. Depending on how things shape up in the early windows, this one might come down to the Monday Night Football. Balls looks like the betting favorite early with a trio of players, Robinson, McLaurin, and Metcalf, having ideal matchups this week.
Players to Watch: Drake London / Cam Skattebo
Predicition: Balls - 4, O/V 321
Working on it vs Team Balls
Sleeper's Choice vs Patches O'Houlihan
Team dannykeay vs Team reyesdanny (aka The Fight for Danny)
Purdy TDs vs D*cker the Kicker
Team OscarTheTurtle squeezes by Team kshreder in the battle of the league's newest members.
In the runner up to GOTW, Team dannykeay keeps Team reyesdanny at the bottom of the league table for another week. In what could be the highest scoring and more exciting matchups of the early season.
And to round up the week, D*cker the Kicker edges out Purdy TDs in this National League contest.