Week 2 Preview

Ah week 2. It may seem like just the beginning of the year but there is a daunting statistic: 22 of the 24 teams in the past 6 seasons that have started out 0-2 have not reached the playoffs. So the half the league is preparing this week knowing it may already be do or die.

#7 (1-0) @ (0-1) 

Maybe all the confidence and hype built around this team started with them being the only squad to topple the Interceptors in regulation in the past 20+ matches. Whatever the cause, many see the Interceptors run easily ending here in OKC. Reapers are hoping for a bounce back game after an embarrasingly sleepy performance last week. The Interceptors also need to get up to speed after a very fortunate mis step by Ausonio led to their victory.
Prediction: REP
All Time: INT- 16 REP- 12

 (0-1) @ (0-1) 

You can cut the tension of panic in St. Catherine's Gym with scissors. Both 0-1, these teams have very high hopes for this year, and to start 0-2 was not anywhere near the plan. The Dragonfish have a historically hard schedule so they need every single win they can get. The Cat's need to shake off the big time jitters and get back to playing their precise and efficient ball. The 4 game Interceptors vacation is finally over, time to get back to a game they recognize.
Prediction: CATS
All Time: DF- 15 CATS-7

 (0-1) @ (1-0) #1

How good are the Pharoahs!? Coming into the week an unprecedented #1, they quickly gave themselves a huge target on their back as easy AP points prey. But this game could really be a toss up depending on if the Pharoahs were real when they dismantled the Toros last week. The Silverbacks need to wake up and play a full roster game.
Prediction: SB
All Time: SB- 14 PHA- 8

#4 (1-0) @ (0-1)

The Skylarks have had this quiet confidence since last season even though they were 2-8. They knew this year could be huge. They are the masters of their destiny now, but the Toros are still a formidable opponent. The Toros will feed greatly off of the Houston crowd, but expect this to be an epic match.

Prediction: TOR

All Time: SKY- 11 TOR- 12

#6 (1-0) @ (1-0) #8

Huge divisional implications here. The Diamonds can really assert themselves as the team of the West with a swift victory here. This game is really going to test how good the Gold can be when tested. 

Prediction: DIA

All Time: GOLD- 16 DIA- 11

(0-1) @ (1-0) #2

The Empire act like last year didn't happen and that they have had this unit for years with how well the chemistry is. Home crowd looking for a pcik me up after Sandy, perfect storm. The Gremlins are looking hole-y, but they still have an outside chance of winning this. I look at them as this seasons spoiler team.

Prediction: GRE

All Time: GRE- 2 EMP- 1

(0-1) @ (0-1)

The Dizzy Devils should not over think this one. Just go in and show how a mature team that doesn;t have 3 rookies comes in and wins. Seadogs plan on playing up the beginners luck thing, since James seems to be off his leadership game. 

Prediction: DD

All Time: DD- 13 SEA- 13

Flex Game of the Week 2

#3 (1-0) @ (1-0) #5

One of the most enigmatic teams this season hosts their first non-RTP flex game since 2008-4. The Scarlet Ember are also on a tick where they plan on winning games nobody thinks they should after toppling the high and mighty Reapers. Fact is, who ever wins this match is granted some good vibrations from the rankings gods probably for the entire year. You cannot discount week 2 folks. 

Prediction: SE

All Time: SE- 5 MAR- 1