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Week 2 Match-Ups

Week 2 Match-Ups:

Dak-less:

Rainelo Hawks (0-1) @ The Busy Killers (0-1) - Divisional Game

• The Busy Killers will be without their field general Dak Prescott for 6 to 8 weeks. The loss is a real blow to their season. In past years, as Dak goes, so does The Busy Killers.

• Rainelo Hawks defeated The Busy Killers in Week 5 last season.

• The Busy Killers lost Week 1 to divisional opponent Black Hole Son; they can't afford to fall 0-2 on the season & within the division this early.

• The Busy Killers hold the lead in the all-time series at 8-6-0.

Going The Distance:

Yuba City Sultans (0-1) @ Ultimate Savages (0-1) - (Thursday Night Football)

• This game will be their first Regular Season match-up.

• Ultimate Savages trounced Yuba City Sultans in last year's Postseason.

• Yuba City Sultans will have a quick turnaround from losing on Monday Night Football to LilShupeScoresBIGPoints to having to play primetime on Thursday. Ultimate Savages lost primetime on Sunday Night Football, & both teams will look to bounce back under the Thursday night lights.

• Yuba City Sultans will be traveling 2,421 miles (New York to Seattle) in their second of three consecutive road games to start the season.

The Canadian Cripplers (0-1) @ Rice-A-Roni (1-0)

• The Canadian Cripplers failed to remain undefeated against Crocs in Week 1.

• Rice-A-Roni won a problematic Week 1 contest against the other expansion franchise, Hahn's Hitters in Miami.

• The Canadian Cripplers is one of the original eight, so it'll be a challenging test for Rice-A-Roni in their Home Opener.

• Last Week Rice-A-Roni had to travel across the country; The Canadian Cripplers will now be leaving the comfort of Canada, traveling 1,813 miles by air to the Golden State to play a game in San Fransisco, which is calling for a windy Sunday afternoon game.

Black Hole Son (1-0) @ Hahn's Hitters (0-1)

• Another game that calls for long travel (2,174 miles) will see Black Hole Son facing off against the other 2022 expansion franchise in Hahn's Hitters. An early morning Eastern Daylight Time game in Miami where thunderstorms and rain showers are likely.

• Black Hole Son dominated the Week 1 win, with Saquan Barkley looking like he is finally healthy.

• This is Black Hole Son's first 1-0 start since the 2020 season where they won four straight to start the EFL Season.

• Hahn's Hitters had a controversial finish to their Week 1 loss. A lot of chatter about the lack of consistent officiating in South Beach. Hahn's Hitters & Rice-A-Roni will face off against two of the original eight in Week 2. New versus old, who wins?

Evolution (1-0) @ Black Mambas (0-1) - (Sunday Night Football)

• The last lengthy game that asks for long travel will showcase Evolution traveling to Black Mambas, Miami, to San Francisco (1,220 miles) for the Sunday Night Football game.

• Evolution leads the all-time series at 7-1-0.

• Black Mambas are 2-0 all-time against Evolution in the Postseason.

• Evolution defeated Black Mambas in Week 7 of the 2020 season, the last time they met.

Deep In A Hole:

Balls Deep (0-1) @ Hyrule Empire (1-0)

• Balls Deep once again has found itself riddled with injuries. The loss of Elijah Mitchell for a substantial time is a big blow. The nagging injury George Kittle is dealing with put this team against the eight ball before kickoff & several other injuries, along with the Watson suspension, is par for the course for Balls Deep.

• Hyrule Empire took it to the defending divisional champions Black Mambas in Week 1 & looked like a real threat. Hyrule Empire has a chance to go up 2-0 in the division & the league.

• Hyrule Empire leads the all-time series against Balls Deep with a 3-2-1 record.

• Last season these teams split, with Hyrule Empire winning in Week 5 & Balls Deep winning in Week 11.

Northern-Midwest Dominance:

Crocs (1-0) @ VanillaGorillas (1-0) - Divisional Game

• Crocs captured their first win over The Canadian Cripplers last Week & now have the same opportunity in Week 2 against divisional opponent VanillaGorillas.

• VanillaGorillas dominated Balls Deep showcasing their dominance on the defensive side of the ball.

• VanillaGorillas leads the all-time series against Crocs 1-0-0, which came in Week 7 last year.

• Both teams finished in the bottom five last season but looked like contenders in Week 1.

LilShupeScoresBIGPoints (1-0) @ Straight Edge Society (1-0) - Divisional Game - Monday Night Football

• LilShupeScoresBIGPoints scored the most points in Week 1, showcasing their talents as one of the teams year-in-&-year-out that could contend for a Super Bowl.

• Straight Edge Society put Rainelo Hawks celebration to an end quickly, not looking back with an early lead & getting their revenge from last year's Postseason loss.

• Both teams enter Week 2, showcasing a ton of talent. Tom Brady versus Joe Burrow, can we ask for anything more!?

• At 3-3-0, the all-time record between these two falls to an even .500 record. They did not play each other last season but will face off against each other this Week and again in Week 9.

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Power Rankings

Week 1 Power Rankings 1 - 16

1. (1/0/0) Black Hole Son ↑ Black Hole Son jumps into the top of the Power Rankings this week as the defacto Super Bowl Champions and the number of points they scored on PURPLEHAZE. Week 1 they unveiled their Super Bowl Banner in their brand new Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, and did not disappoint. PURPLEHAZE had no answer for Black Hole Son who looks to once again be a difficult team this year in 2020. Josh Jacobs carried the rock and this team to victory, they seem likely to lean heavily on the running game this year and with Jacobs, in the backfield, it should be a no brainer going forward.

2. (1/0/0) LilShupeScoresBIGPoints ↑ LilShupeScoresBIGPoints did it through the air in Week 1. Taking a commanding lead over Division rival, VanillaGorillas - Josh Allen showed the strides and development he has taken staying in the same system two years in a row. As Super Bowl XIII losers, LilShupeScoresBIGPoints takes the number 2 spot, jumping from 9th via Computer Draft Grade to 2nd in our EFL Power Rankings. Looks like once again LilShupeScoresBIGPoints is going to be a thorn in the side of many. Some things never change.

3. (1/0/0) Hyrule Empire ↑ Hyrule Empire shoots up from the 14th spot after the Computer Draft Grades we went over in the Podcast last week, all the way to 3rd. The performance on Sunday showed they have finally taken the next step with Russell Wilson at the helm to develop into a true contender. It is early in the year but the victory showed resilience, leadership, and poise. They didn't waiver when falling behind this time and was able to put together a complete win.

4. (1/0/0) Ultimate Savages ↓ Ultimate Savages didn't hold back in their debut game in the Elite Fantasy League. Although they have dropped three spots from their Draft Grade results they shouldn't feel bad about where they're sitting at after Week 1. 4th place in the Power Rankings after a dominating debut shows why they were so hyped after their Draft. Ultimate Savages was the only team in their Division to win last week and being one of the only teams to score triple digits. Trust me when I say that will go a long way down the road if they can continue their dominating gameplay.

5. (1/0/0) The Canadian Cripplers ↑ The Canadian Cripplers have had a crazy Offseason. Being the only team who plays in another Country for their Home games, they've had to find a new Home due to COVID-19 this Season. As mentioned on the podcast last week, The Canadian Crippler sought to play their Home games in Charlotte, North Carolina where they originally were from but wasn't welcomed, then Buffalo, New York but the city had no room due to the Toronto Blue Jays securing the city before The Cripplers. The Canadian Cripplers found their home in Tampa Bay though. Questions loomed over this team and how they'd perform with such elderly-state players and in the Florida heat of all places where we know Tom Brady struggles. Well, though we have yet to see them play at Home (this week we will); The Canadian Cripplers came into Week 1 with motivation to upset Yuba City Sultans on the road. Surprisingly they led early and never looked back. This springboards them from the 15th spot of the league rankings to 5th place. Can they continue their strong play?

6. (1/0/0) Buds Bums ↑ Much like The Canadian Cripplers, Buds Bums was expected to lose Week 1. They almost did late in the game on Monday Night against Division rival, Straight Edge Society. Buds Bums was able to put together a well-oiled offense. Lamar Jackson took further steps to continue his repeat at league MVP while bringing the running game involved with a two-headed monster backfield in Melvin Gordon and Todd Gurley, who both looked rejuvenated in a Season which had many question marks surrounding both players. Buds Bums has a strong core on the offensive side of the ball this year and if they can continue consistent play, expect them to continue to climb up the Power Rankings. Jumping from 16th to 6th is a huge accomplishment but they'll have to continue winning to show the analysts they mean business.

7. (1/0/0) The Busy Killers ↓ The Busy Killers narrowly held onto the victory against Evolution. It was a back and forth game late in the 4th Quarter but with the help of their defense, they were able to close the door on a late-game comeback for Evolution and hold onto a BIG Division victory. The Busy Killers dropped two spots from the Draft Grades due to The Canadian Cripplers (who they play this week) and Buds Bums complete victories. The Busy Killers look to have the Moxy though to close out games this year, something they struggled with last year.

8. (1/0/0) Thunderbuddy4Life ↓ Thunderbuddy4Life falls from their 2nd place Draft Grade ranking to 8th place after Week 1 in the EFL Power Rankings. Thunderbuddy4Life fell so many spots because they weren't as strong-looking as the teams in front of them. They got the victory but they didn't look as dominating as we thought they would come out of the gate. The highlight and surprise of this team is their defense who held their own and gave them the victory. Thunderbuddy4Life took care of business against long time rival Rainelo Hawks moving their overall head-to-head record against them to 6/4/0. For Thunderbuddy4Life to show the analysts that they are back to their Super Bowl-winning ways they have to secure a more dominant and complete game on all phases of the game and all sides of the ball. Hosting Yuba City Sultans Week 2, an early Season Super Bowl favorite may help their cause.

9. (0/1/0) Straight Edge Society ↓ Falling from 4th in the Draft Grades to 9th in the Power Rankings can be looked at as a learning curve. Straight Edge Society had their game won late but they couldn't stop Buds Bums running attack. Straight Edge Society had a good outing on offense, minus Hurst, their Tight End. The important thing to take into account if you're Straight Edge Society or a fan of this team is to make sure you play better defense. This team used to be known for winning those tight games, it's up to their Coaching Staff to find a way to finish. At the 9th spot after Week 1, they shouldn't fret too much. It's only Week 1 and they showed flashes of brilliance - it's just going to take time to get that system down. Let's see how quickly they can turn it around in a tough Week 2 match-up against LilShupeScoresBIGPoints, in back-to-back Divisional Games.

10. (0/1/0) Balls Deep — Staying at the 10th spot from their Draft Grade to the Week 1 Power Rankings isn't a bad spot to be in after a Week 1 loss. Balls Deep looked good and they had competed hard against Hyrule Empire in a game they very well could have won. Question marks for Kittle and Landry for Week 2 may hurt this team if they don't suit up. Jimmy Garoppolo looked a bit anxious on the field on Sunday, he has to not try to do too much but manage the game. He has the players in place to not have to force things. If Balls Deep can get Jimmy G balling and managing things in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage, they'll be moving up in the Power Rankings and in their Division in the coming weeks.

11. (0/1/0) Evolution ↓ Evolution falls from 7th to 11th. Evolution decided to roll with Big Ben instead of Aaron Rodgers, it was a surprise move but they felt Ben gave them the best chance to get the W. Losing James Connor against The Busy Killers is not good either, they gambled Drafting Connor after last years injuries and it looks like it isn't going to pay off. Adversity has already hit this team and even though they were in their Week 1 game until the final snap, they didn't look as dominant as Seasons past and couldn't find a way to close out the victory. Evolution should be able to bounce back fairly soon and the Coach has already named Aaron Rodgers the starter for Week 2 and the foreseeable future. We'll see what they can do at Home against the 1/0/0 Buds Bums who they've lost three straight to.

12. (0/1/0) Rainelo Hawks ↓ Rainelo Hawks looked inept and flat most of the game. They kept it pretty close even with the poor performance on both sides of the ball. After a Draft Grade that placed them at the 6th spot, they fall six places to 12th place after Week 1. It was a poor game all around for them. Goff didn't do enough to muster them any form of strong offense and their defense didn't look like their head was in the game late in the 4th Quarter. Rumblings of Kyler Murray starting are taking place and if you're the Hawks you got the new Seattle franchise, Ultimate Savages already laying claim to the Pacific Northwest. Week 2 is a must-win for this team. I believe they can bounce back if they play the right personnel and fit the system for the players.

13. (0/1/0) VanillaGorillas ↓ Much like Rainelo Hawks, VanillaGorillas fell several spots. Finishing at 8th in the Draft Grades and falling to 13th is a tough pill to swallow. They had a difficult match-up against Division and long-time rival LilShupeScoresBIGPoints. History doesn't favorite VanillaGorillas in those match-ups and having such a young team it's going to be a learning curve as the Season goes on for this group. They'll look to continue to build on the positives and correct the mistakes on Sunday on the road in Minnesota.

14. (0/1/0) Yuba City Sultans ↓ Going from 12th to 14th isn't too bad for this team and is honestly too low of a ranking, to begin with. This Coaching Staff is a veteran and knows the ins and outs of Football. They are experts at the X's and O's but they fell on their face against The Canadian Cripplers. Was it they weren't taking the old-timers as seriously as they should have? Unknown but falling 0/1/0 in the league and their Division is not an ideal way to start their season. Expecting they can correct their mistakes and play a more complete game in Week 2 they should find themselves moving up in the Powe Rankings. They need to get Derek Henry going early and going often. He's the workhorse on this team and he will determine whether they win or lose on how he performs. The Offensive Line must open up holes for King Henry for them to have success against Thunderbuddy4Life.

15. (0/1/0) BroncosTillDeath ↓ Going from 11th to 15th for a team that Drafted well is upsetting. They looked uninspired on Sunday. They couldn't put anything together and Barkley looks to not be an every-down back. Concerns are already looming over this team who was labeled a 'Darkhorse' - Kenyan Drake and their Defense led by Joey Bosa were the bright spots but they still weren't a match for the Ultimate Savages. BroncosTillDeath hasn't had a good start to the year, they stumbled last year at the end of the year and it looks like the poor play has continued into the 2020 Season. We hope to see this team move up on the Power Rankings and start playing the way we know they're capable of playing, cause let's face it, the league is better when BroncosTillDeath is better.

16. (0/1/0) PURPLEHAZE ↓ PURPLEHAZE falls from 13th to dead last, 16th. PURPLEHAZE couldn't do anything in Sin City. They bet it all and lost it all early. The bookies in Vegas must've been rolling their eyes at how poor PURPLEHAZE looked. They were a slight underdog coming into their Week 1 Game but didn't look anything like the team we saw last year who was one win away from Super Bowl XIII. PURPLEHAZE lost Le'Veon Bell and Damien Harris, ouch! Kirk Cousins didn't look like an elite Quarterback and their Defense was lackluster at best. PURPLEHAZE will play their first Home game of the Season Week 2 against VanillaGorillas. They MUST play better to show us they are still a contender. This team has been so up and down the last several years it's hard to tell which team we'll get week in and week out. I believed they were still a top team but after last week's performance, I'm wondering if they are back to the mediocre PURPLEHAZE team we're used to.

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