Week 2 Picks

All aboard the XLMS train because Week 2 is about to begin!

Picks

After last week’s calamitous beginning that saw 8 players lose due to a less than stellar Cincinnati Bengals performance, we have 9 players returning to the arena for another chance of XLMS glory in week 2 (more on that other player later!).

Week 2 sees a diverse set of picks, with the remaining 9 players selecting 4 different teams.

The Ravens host to the Last Vegas Raiders are the majority pick for Week 2 with 4 picks. Interestingly, all 4 players picked the Bengals last week. They will be hoping the bookmakers return to form as the Ravens are currently 8 point favourites in the matchup.

Next up is the L.A. Chargers, with 3 picks. Jim Harbaugh’s return to L.A. saw the team grind out a Week 1 home victory against the Raiders. They will be hoping to take that momentum on the road as they visit the abysmal Carolina Panthers who were trounced 10-47 on the road by the New Orlean Saints. Vegas currently have the Chargers as 5 point favourites.

Reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs and the new-look Houston Texans are the two sole picks this week. The Chiefs welcome the Cincinnati Bengals to Arrowhead while the Texans are hosting the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium. The Chiefs sit at 6 point favourites while the Texans are 6.5 favourites.

With a wide range of picks, the chances of XLMS surviving to Week 3 seem high! Good luck everyone!

Man Down

As mentioned earlier, we have lost one player this week. Eanna chose not to avail of the buy back option and HAS BEEN BANISHED TO THE SHADOW REALM. GOODBYE GUZZLERS!

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