Notable week 2 matchups:
Caprica Buccaneers vs Lima LemursBoth teams lost to the #1 seed and eventual Super Bowl champions in the Western conference playoffs last season. Who will come out on top as they struggle for what could be home field advantage come playoff time? We will have to wait and see, as I refuse to predict the score of my own game.
Chicago Maroons vs Midwest MayhemAfter an upsetting 17 point loss in week 1 to the Sioux Falls Storm, Chicago will be coming out of the gate strong. Midwest also suffered a heart breaker in week 1 with a 3 point loss to the DVDTalk Otters and they too will be looking to bounce back this week. Both teams will be looking to prove something this week. Midwest looking to hold on to their reputation as the #5 playoff seed from last season and Chicago trying to prove that they are worthy of the sleeper pick that so many people gave them in the off season. My prediction for the final score: Chicago (16) Midwest (21).
New York Strikers vs New Brunswick Scarlet KnightsTwo very heavy hitting teams in the East. New Brunswick, playing off the pent up frustration from the loss to Manhattan in the conference championship, will be looking to steam roll anyone and anything in their path. The Strikers, coming into this season with a very strong roster, will be looking to gain themselves a little more credibility by knocking off the team that held the #1 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference last season. This will definately be the game to see for week 2. My prediction for the final score: New York (27) New Brunswick (38)
Akron Browns vs New Hampshire HustlersBoth teams playoff contenders from last season. Both teams looking to bounce back from their losses in week 1. Both teams with something to prove. I like the Hustlers in this one. Final score Browns (17) Hustlers (28).