Fantasy Recaps – Game of the Week
Vinny’s Gang (94.85) at Grid Iron Bullies (94.65)
(MyFantasyLeague.com Fantasy Times Sources – Sep 20, 2021) In a week 2 UFFLE intra-divisional contest, the 2-0 Vinny’s Gang squeaked by a strong 1-1 Grid Iron Bullies team by a score of 94.85 to 94.65, silencing a partisan crowd of 79,261 at THE LAND OF ASS KICKING STADIUM.
Vinny’s Gang were led to their 0.20 point victory by a 22.20 point effort from Christian McCaffrey, who snuck past the New Orleans Saints defense for 72 rushing yards and 1 rushing TD in addition to 65 receiving yards. With this performance, McCaffrey was the number 3 ranked running back for week 2. They also got help from a 22.20 point effort from Terry McLaurin, who beat the New York Giants defense for 107 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“A win is a win,” Vinny’s Gang coach Jon Steffan said.
Grid Iron Bullies were helped out in a losing cause by a 26.45 point effort from Patrick Mahomes, who beat the Baltimore Ravens defense for 343 passing yards and 3 passing TDs in addition to 3 rushing yards. With this performance, Mahomes was the number 5 ranked quarterback for week 2. They also got help from a 18.30 point effort from Brandin Cooks, who got by the Cleveland Browns defense for 78 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD.
“Not to take away anything from our opponents, but we didn’t play like we’re capable of playing,” Grid Iron Bullies coach Eric Bell said.
Adding salt to the wound, Grid Iron Bullies could have scored 147.15 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Eric Bell left key players like Mike Evans and his corresponding 22.00 points on the bench.
This brings the record for Vinny’s Gang to 2-0, and drops Grid Iron Bullies to a record of 1-1.
Coming up in week 3, the 0-2 The Hellfish are at Grid Iron Bullies, where Grid Iron Bullies are an early 5.3-point underdog, while Vinny’s Gang are at the 1-1 The Slim Shaggys, where The Slim Shaggys are an early 9.8-point underdog.