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Retro Boomin! Week 2 Preview and Predictions

By Rebels Sun Sep 14 9:26am CT
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Week 2 Preview

“Coming up on the Retro Boomin’ Breakdown…”

  • Rebels vs. Yinzers – Josh Allen’s rocket arm vs. Jordan Love’s hot hand. Can the Rebels light it up, or will the Yinzers bounce back with St. Brown leading the way?

  • BadM’fers vs. Jackrabbits – McCaffrey, Kamara, and Conner form the league’s nastiest backfield… but can Hurts and his young WR corps pull the upset?

  • Bulls vs. Juggernauts – Tua and CeeDee bring the flash, but A.J. Brown and Kenneth Walker have the muscle. Which squad makes the early-season statement?

  • Atoms vs. Terrors – Herbert to Tyreek is pure fireworks, but Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, and Garrett Wilson headline a Terror trio that smells blood.

  • Believers vs. MadDawgz – Lamar tries to carry the Believers, while Burrow and Chase look to unleash Dawg Nation in prime time.

  • Bombers vs. Condors – Mahomes, Jefferson, Kupp, and Kelce… need we say more? The Bombers are loaded for launch, while the Condors just hope to stay airborne.

Let’s break it all down from Game of the Week to “could get ugly.”


Game of the Week

Rebels vs. Yinzers

Two bitter conference foes with plenty to prove. Josh Allen leads the Rebels with his week-winning upside, but Jordan Love already popped for 292 yards and 2 TDs. Austin Ekeler vs. Josh Jacobs is a heavyweight backfield clash, while Amon-Ra vs. DK Metcalf brings the fireworks out wide. This one could swing late Sunday night.

Edge: Rebels. The Allen factor tips the scales.

  • QB: Allen vs. Love  - Edge Rebels

  • RBs: Jacobs/Etienne vs. Ekeler/Henderson - Edge Rebels

  • WRs: Metcalf/McLaurin vs. Amon-Ra/Pickens/Meyers - Edge Yinzers

  • TE: LaPorta vs. Njoku - Edge Rebels

  • K: Bates vs. Reichard - Edge Push

  • DEF: Lions vs. Rams - Edge Push

Projected Final Score: Rebels 155, Yinzers 138


High-Stakes Showdowns

BadM’fers vs. Jackrabbits

A battle of unbeaten squads. McCaffrey, Kamara, and Conner make the BMF backfield the most dangerous in the league, but Jalen Hurts gives the Jacks a puncher’s chance. The young WR corps of Collins/Nacua needs to explode to offset Keenan Allen’s steady hands.

Edge: BadM’fers. The RB depth overwhelms.

  • QB: Rodgers vs. Hurts - Edge Jackrabbits

  • RBs: McCaffrey/Kamara/Conner vs. Charbonnet  - Edge BadM’fers

  • WRs: Allen/Evans vs. Sutton/Collins/Nacua/Egbuka  - EdgeJ ackrabbits

  • TE: Fannin vs. Henry - Edge Jackrabbits

  • K: Lutz vs. Prater - Edge Push

  • DEF: Patriots vs. Commanders  - Edge Jackrabbits

Projected Final Score: BadM’fers 151, Jackrabbits 136


Bulls vs. Juggernauts

The Bulls trot out Tua Tagovailoa distributing to CeeDee Lamb, Tee Higgins, and rookie Ladd McConkey — a dangerous trio. Add in Ashton Jeanty’s dual-threat upside, and they’ve got balance. Juggernauts counter with Bryce Young at QB, Kenneth Walker and James Cook in the backfield, and A.J. Brown as the alpha WR. Mark Andrews gives them a tight end edge. Still, Tua’s supporting cast looks more consistent.

Edge: Bulls. Depth and reliability win out.

  • QB: Tua vs. Bryce Young  - Edge Bulls

  • RBs: Hubbard/Jeanty vs. Walker/Cook - Edge Juggernauts

  • WRs: Lamb/Higgins/McConkey vs. Brown/McMillan - Edge Bulls (slight)

  • TE: Ferguson vs. Andrews - Edge Juggernauts

  • K: McPherson vs. Carlson - Edge Push

  • DEF: Raiders vs. Eagles - Edge Push

Projected Final Score: Bulls 148, Juggernauts 132


Star Power Spotlight

Atoms vs. Terrors

Justin Herbert has Tyreek Hill, which is instant fireworks. But outside of that, the Atoms’ RB duo of Kyren Williams and Bucky Irving looks outmatched by the Terrors’ Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, and D’Andre Swift rotation. Add Trevor Lawrence feeding Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson, and it’s a nightmare matchup for the Atoms.

Edge: Terrors. RB depth and WR talent overpower.

  • QB: Herbert vs. Lawrence - Edge Push

  • RBs: Williams/Irving vs. Henry/Swift/Taylor - Edge Terrors

  • WRs: Hill/Jeudy/Coleman vs. Adams/Wilson - Edge Terrors

  • TE: Pitts vs. Sanders - Edge Atoms

  • K: Dicker vs. McManus - Edge Terrors

  • DEF: Cardinals vs. Packers - Edge Terrors

Projected Final Score: Terrors 163, Atoms 131


Believers vs. MadDawgz

The Believers are hoping Lamar Jackson can bounce back and ignite an offense that badly needs juice. Breece Hall offers upside, but the WR trio of London, Boutte, and Reed feels light against the Dawgz’ firepower. Joe Burrow throwing to Ja’Marr Chase is as good as it gets, and with DeVonta Smith and Malik Nabers stretching the field, MadDawgz bring proven weapons. Add in Tucker Kraft fresh off a 124-yard, 1-TD outing, and it’s clear the Believers will need Lamar to go nuclear.

Edge: MadDawgz. Too many reliable playmakers.

  • QB: Lamar vs. Burrow - Edge MadDawgz

  • RBs: Montgomery/Hall vs. Jones - Edge Push (slight Dawgz if Jones healthy)

  • WRs: London/Boutte/Reed vs. Chase/Smith/Nabers - Edge MadDawgz

  • TE: Kincaid vs. Kraft - Edge MadDawgz

  • K: Elliott vs. Boswell - Edge Push

  • DEF: Chargers vs. Broncos - Edge Push

Projected Final Score: MadDawgz 145, Believers 112


Danger Zone

Bombers vs. Condors

This might be over by halftime. Mahomes, Barkley, Gibbs, Jefferson, Kupp, Kelce… the Bombers roll out a fantasy All-Pro squad. The Condors have promise with Stroud and Flowers, but they’re outclassed here. This could get real lopsided real fast.

Edge: Bombers. Too much superstar talent.

  • QB: Mahomes vs. Stroud - Edge Bombers

  • RBs: Barkley/Pollard/Gibbs vs. Warren/Hampton - Edge Bombers

  • WRs: Jefferson/Samuel vs. Flowers/Tillman/Pearsall - Edge Bombers

  • TE: Kelce vs. Warren - Edge Bombers

  • K: McLaughlin vs. Loop - Edge Push

  • DEF: Steelers vs. Saints - Edge Bombers

Projected Final Score: Bombers 170, Condors 119