Second Annual Fantasy Football League Update

The Second Annual Fantasy Football League kicks off today, as the first game of the National Football League begins. All twenty slots have been filled and the Nation States League is now full. This year is bound to be the best year for the league. It has opened its doors to other regions in NationStates to join, for the first time since it was created in The North Pacific Forum.

This Weeks Match-ups

Match-up Analysis

Big Bights vs. Tresville Giants
-Tresville Giants have made 2 key Roster Moves that strengthened their defense and offense. Big Bights have yet to adjust their lineup and currently have a few players listed as NA (not Available) or Q (Questionable). The Big Bights have a better receiving Corps when it comes to Fantasy Points, but not by much. Tresville Giants have the stronger Defense.

Key Players in this game:
Chad Johnson (B.B.) --- Randy Moss (T.G.)

Prediction: Unless Big Bight players have great games, this might be an easy victory for the Tresville Giants, who have more Marquee players.


Risellia Rhinoceri vs. The Baribeau Barrels
-The Risellia Rhinoceri have made less Roster Moves and Waiver acquisitions than The Baribeau Barrels, but may prove to have the better Coach and Talent Scout. Currently the T.B.B.'s have 1 player in the starting lineup who is O (Out/won't play) and another that is NA (Not Available). The R.R have the better offense, defense (player wise) in almost every position when compared to the T.B.B.'s.

Key Players in this game:
Steven Jackson (R.R.) --- Peyton Manning (T.B.B.'s)

Prediction: Risellia Rhinoceri should win this one, unless the coaching of The Baribeau Barrels improves drastically and the team gets an overhaul.


Red Devils vs. Eudelphia Browns
-These teams are almost complete opposites of each other offensively. The Red Devils offense is mainly composed of 2 -4 year players, while the Eudelphia Browns have mainly veteran players with 5+ years experience. Both teams are solid in the Running Back position, but the R.D.'s have a better set of QB's. These teams need to readjust their current line-ups, as they have players who are either NA, P (probable) or D (doubtful).

Key Players in this game:
Ben Roethlisberger (R.D.) --- Lamont Jordan (E.B)

Prediction: Red Devils will have a hard time winning this one, unless they do some last minute changes. Eudelphia Browns veteran players should secure a win for them.


Blackshear MudSnakes vs. Thorin's Thrashers
- While the Blackshear Mudsnakes look good on paper, Thorin's Thrashers have a less injury prone set of players. T.T.'s weakness is its list of players who may end up being back ups in a few weeks or split playing time. With the exception of T.T.'s Defensive line, both teams have horrible defenses and should search the Free Agency Market.

Key Players in this game:
W. McGahee (B.M.) --- Michael Vick (T.T)

Prediction: Hard one to call, since the Blackshear MudSnakes have 2 key players out. The Thorin's Thrashers should win this one by many points, unless the Blackshear MudSnakes pull an upset.


tban108 vs. Vordanian Tigers
-Both teams are solid in their QB,RB and Wide Receiver corps. Tban clearly has the better defense, but with both coaches needing to make some changes here, that doesn't matter much.

Key Players in this game:
Deuce McAllister (Tban)--- Edgerrin James (V.T.)

Prediction: These teams are evenly matched and it should be a close one. The Running Backs of the Vordanian Tigers should bring them the Win.


DVD Cardinals vs. Lone Wolves
-These teams have some of the top Quarterbacks in the league. However, The Lone Wolves have the better combination at this position and at Running back as well. The D.C.'s have a rookie RB starting and this might prove to be a big mistake. That being the only mistake the coach has made (from looking at the lineup), the D.C's have a better Depth chart, especially in the WR section.

Key Players in this game:
Laveranues Coles (D.C.) --- Donovan McNabb (L.W.)

Prediction: Though the Lone Wolves need to wake the coach up to make some changes, this team should win by a few points.


EastWales Llamas vs. The Persian Satraps
-EastWales Llamas coach might be in a hospital somewhere and unable to make some roster moves. This team has 3 players NA, one O (out) and one player P (Probable). The Wide Receivers and Defense (team) are the only good parts of this team. The Persian Satraps look pretty good in every position. The coach has done a stellar job, with the exception of one player who should be thrown out to sea.

Key Players in this game:
Drew Bennet (E.L.) --- Keyshawn Johnson (T.P.S.)

Prediction: Unless the EastWales Llamas get a coach transplant, The Persian Satraps should win this easily.


Byardkurian DOOM vs. Umpopamaumau Unity
-This might possibly be the most uneven match-up so far. Umpopamaumau Unity obviously had a great draft, since they only picked up 3 players on waivers. The QB's are good, the WR's are good, the RB's great. The Byardkurian DOOM may be just that...doomed. Out of 2 possible QB's they have only one who will see playing time; the other should be in the Canadian Hall of Fame (Doug Flutie). They have 2 good wide receivers, but unfortunately they are from the same NFL team, which is a big Fantasy no no.

Key Players in this game:
Aaron Brooks (B.B.) --- Julius Jones (U.U.)

Prediction: Umpopamaumau Unity all the way.


OOOMPH on the Field vs. Shoeless Joe
-These two teams have some of the best Running Backs in the league. Shoeless Joe has the clear advantage at QB and Wide Receiver. This team is clearly better than OOOMPH on the Field in every position except RB. O.F.'s only bright spots are their 2 veteran Running Backs and Back up WR /RB. Shoeless Joe's Defense is a thing of beauty; other coaches should take notes.

Key Players in this game:
Clinton Portis (O.F.) --- LaDainian Tomlinson (S.J.)

Prediction: This should be an easy victory for Shoeless Joe.


Flemingovian Falcons vs. Nàstic (Game of the Week)
-This is the game of the week because its Old Delegate vs. New Delegate. Nastic is quickly showing Flemingovia how its done. Though almost evenly matched on offense, Nàstic have enough playmakers to make every game a close one. The Flemingovian Falcons have the better Running Backs, with 2 proven and veteran starters. Nastic has the better defense. With the exception of Kris Jenkins, the F.F.'s D is not even worth mentioning.

Key Players in this game:
Tiki Barber (F.F.) --- Daunte Culpepper (Nàstic)

Prediction: Nastic should win this one, unless the League Commisioner kicks the team out for no reason.