Week 2 Preview

Game of the Week: The Pessimists (+16) @ Riley's Vikings

In the only matchup of unbeaten teams, The Pessimists invade Memphis to battle Riley's Vikings on the small island in the Mississippi. Coach BJ Hudson looks to bring an element of surprise into this game, as his team is in the middle of a pending trade and his starting lineup will literally be a game time decision. What is certain for Coach Hudson's squad, however, is that Ray Rice will line up in the backfield and look to ravage a Titans' defense struggling to find their identity. Riley's Vikings will look to entertain the home crowd behind Michael Vick, who obviously is a huge crowd favorite in Memphis. Coach Adam Warren is also putting faith in his Detroit Lions defense to continue their resurgance and help secure the victory. Look for this game to be determined by which team's receivers can step up and make plays on Sunday.

Illegal Alien Babies (+3) @ Safety Blitz

These two winless teams will look to get back on track as father meets son in this Thunder Division matchup. Coach Darrell Campbell will deploy a spread offense and is hopeful that QB Philip Rivers will be involved in a shootout against New England on Sunday. The Alien Babies are also hopeful that Chris Johnson, the topic of this week's poll question, will get back on track against the Ravens. On the home sideline, Coach Phillip Campbell is counting on a raucious Devil's Den crowd give him team an advantage by intimidating the Illegal Aliens. Safety Blitz needs production from Eli Manning, Dwayne Bowe, and Dallas Clark in Week 2, as all three were MIA in Week 1. Look for this game to be determined by the combination of the Flex, WR1, and WR2 positions.

Tebow's Youth Group (-24) @ Campbell's Cougars

This sibling rivalry heats up for the first time this season as these Thunder Division rivals tee it up in Columbia on Sunday. Coach Daniel Campbell is hopeful for a repeat performance from Tom Brady, who put up Nintendo like numbers in leading his team to a come from behind victory. The Youth Group hopes to get their running game on track in Week 2, as they struggled to establish consistency behind a revamped offensive line last week. Campbell's Cougars will look to please the Columbia crowd and get in the win column behind a rejuvinated Tim Hightower, who seems to have established himself as the lead back in the Redskins backfield. Coach Matthew Campbell added WR Mike Sims-Walker to his squad this week and will immediately insert him into the starting lineup, hoping to spark his offensive attack. This game should be decided by whether or not the Youth Group can handle the size and strength of the Cougars' twin tight end set.

Carmichael's Crusaders (+4) @ Young Gun Football

The expansion Crusaders seek their first win in franchise history as they invade the unfriendly confines of Hell's Half Acre on Sunday to face Young Gun Football. Coach Ethan Hudson is set to unveil a twin tight end set; however, rumors are swirling about a potential trade that could add Calvin Johnson to his roster in time for kickoff on Sunday. Regardless, the Crusaders need AP to put up numbers worthy of his first overall selection. Young Gun Football looks to remain undefeated and atop the Lightning Division behind Aaron Rodgers, who should have no trouble putting up numbers against a weak Carolina defense. Coach Jason Young believes that his team has an advatage on the defensive side of the ball as well, as his Jets will look to attack the Jaguars and their inexperienced QB. This game will be decided by the ability of the Crusader's Chicago Bears' defense to contain the Saints aerial assault.

Team Maddux (+6) @ We Got Big TDs

These two Lightning Division members square off in Portland on Sunday in what is predicted to be a high scoring affair. Coach Zach Maddux brings first place squad into this game with a banged up roster, as two of his key starters appear to be game time decisions. Team Maddux will rely on Maurice Jones-Drew and Darren McFadden to shoulder the workload and believe that the Saints defense can shut down the Bears on Sunday. We Got Big TDs will look to get their implants bouncing this weekend at home as Coach Tara Campbell hopes to get the running game up and moving in Week 2. Coach Campbell told us earlier in the week that her defense will be a game time decision and that she is not pleased with the fine received by Troy Polamalu. Look for this game to be decided by which Lone Star State QB has a better performance on Sunday.

Maddawg's Tight End (+3) @ Play Action Pass

These two strangers meet for the first time Sunday in Monterey in this key Lightning Division matchup. Maddawg's Tight End is looking for a better performance from Big Ben in Week 2, and a weak Seattle defense might be just what the doctor ordered. Coach Miranda Maddux is thin at running back this week, as Knowshon Moreno is banged up and will be a game time decision. On the homestanding Montery sideline, Coach David Looper will once again deploy his aerial assault behind Drew Brees before he sends in his ground troops led by Michael Turner on SNF. Coach Looper also believes that his team has a distinct advantage on the defensive side of the ball, as his Packers are set to attack a rookie QB and the Panthers' offense. Look for this game to be determined by the RB2 position.

Trade Rumors Swirling

Akin to the winds at the former Candlestick Park, trade rumors have been circulating faster than the Portland Leader can be delivered to the bustling town of 10,000. While no trades have been finalized as of press time, at least six teams have been confirmed to be actively seeking changes to their roster.

Record Voting

A league record eight votes have been received so far on the weekly poll question regarding CJ's salary.

League Notes

There were 19 transactions made this week since Tuesday, including one pending trade...Riley's Vikings made the most roster moves with four...Aaron Rodgers is projected to lead all players with 30 points...Ray Rice is projected to lead all running backs with 24 points...Andre Johnson is projected to score 18 points and lead all wide receivers...Antonio Gates and Jermichael Finley are projected to score 12 points each to lead the tight end position...Stephen Gostkowski is projected to score 12 points to lead all kickers...The Ravens are projected to lead all defenses with 11 points...Riley's Vikings are projected to lead all teams with 121 points...Ten of the league's 12 teams are projected to score over 100 points...Two teams are set to utilize a twin tight end set this weekend...Young Gun Football has a league high four players suiting up in SNF...No team has more than one player starting on MNF...Maddawg's Tight End vs. Play Action Pass and Team Maddux vs. We Got Big TDs will both be decided on Sunday.