Match-Up Build-Up Week 2

 

1. Imposing Monstrosity (1-0) vs Unstopa-Bo (1-0)

Stros played well in their first game in defense of last season's title. The star of the week for them was Aaron Rodgers. They received a massive boost from the M. Mack injury, as Taylor now looks poised to have a huge season. In order to stay consistent, they will need more production out of their top two WRs, but this team will live and die by their stellar RB core. They are set up well for another great season. Their early active to start the year has been very successful, a trend they hope continues for the long haul.

UB stormed out of the gates last week scoring the 2nd most points of the week. Only one player in their lineup didn't score at least 14 points and it was their kicker. So far the risky draft selections are paying off, but many players on this roster still have long term question marks. They have at least 5 players who are either rookies or in their 2nd season in the league. This week will be an indicator of just how good this team can be. If all things click, they will be explosive. 

This is a huge West division game. It is the only match-up this week in which both teams won the week before. Both teams were competitors last year and are trying to stake their claim this season. Even though Stros won it all last season, UB stole the division from them in the final week of the regular season. Bad blood will be spilt in this match-up. 

2. The Perpetual Dynasty (1-0) vs Baker's Chubbin' (0-1)

TPD exploded in week 1, scoring 167 points. It's the fourth highest point total in week 1 history. Adams and Jacobs led the way, combining for 80 points on Sunday. Their WR core of Adams, Hill, and Lockett looks like it will be a major problem for all matched up against them this year. Their RB2 spot is in flux, but they have quality depth waiting to ascend were there to be injuries ahead of them on the depth chart. Jacobs is the best RB TPD has had to start a season since 2012, making their lineup to start a year one of the best they've had. Pretty terrifying, though of course they will continue to try to improve. 

Baker played well last week but lost a nail biter. Not having Golloday due to injury was a major blow. They seem primed for a bounce back this week, as their match-ups on paper look soft. They are also likely catching TPD on a regression week, making their chances of victory higher than the public would give them credit for. Expect a strong performance come Sunday. 

3. El Pollo Loco (1-0) vs The Real McCoy (0-1) 

Loco scored the 3rd most points in the league last week, securing a victory over the league newcomer Coop. It was an impressive victory, as their two big acquisitions from the Adams trade balled out, Hopkins and DJ. Their #2 RB and flex spots continue to be areas for potential growth, but Mahomes, Hopkins, and Andrews will be stud performers week to week. This is a big game for the Loco franchise. They have always struggled against McCoy. A win this week may finally secure their confidence in going after it all in 2020. 

McCoy disappointed in week 1. They scored the 2nd lowest point total of the week and only had three players score more than 12 points for the week. Their QB and starting RBs continue to be the strength of their roster, but their WRs and bench depth underperformed across the board. They may not be as well suited to handle injuries as some other teams in the league. Still, coming off a down week, expect a bounce back performance. Nick Chubb could be a catalyst as he plays on Thursday Night. McCoy is looking for a better game from their 2nd round pick. 

4. GrabbingThemTDs (0-1) vs La Flama Blanca (1-0)

TDs played well last week, but lost to a TPD team that exploded. They need Miles Sanders to get healthy. All and all it is a lineup that displays a lack of potential explosiveness, but incredible quality and production. Without as much potential for splash plays, they hope their consistency will win them match-ups this season. Their match-ups this week look very favorable. Look for another good performance. 

LFB won last week, but probably should not have. They scored the 3rd lowest point total of the week but somehow came away with a victory. Adam Thielen's touchdown with only a minute left in the game, with the Vikings down 20 points, saved the match-up for them. Conner is already hurt and Gronk looks to have been a reach in this year's draft. Seemingly aware of the potential for disaster, LFB went bonkers on free agency this week, spending half of their entire waiver budget on two RBs Hines and Snell. It is a risky move, and it has to pay off, or they will be hamstrung from getting waiver wire targets the rest of the year. It is a long year and LFB is already scrambling. It's not a good sign, but they have the talent to win games if they can just stay healthy. 

5. The Glorious Morgans (0-1) vs The Coop's Return (0-1)

Both teams disappointed last week. Coop lost Thomas for an unknown amount of time, which is just devastating. The Morgans need major improvements from their star RBs, Beckham, and TE. This is honestly a huge early season game, as the defeated in this contest will lose a lot of confidence about their prospects moving forward. Coop will have to hope Wilson continues to explode week to week, while the Morgans need to find a WR outside of JuJu whom they can trust. 

Week 2, let's get it on!