Now to the matchups...

Wolves vs. Bruisers

Everyone but LaPorta chipped in to give the Wolves a massive Week 2 win. Amon-Ra's 30.5 led the way, with Cook adding 24.5 and Puka earning 22.5 more. The other half of Dire scoring was distributed among solid efforts from everyone else, with Mahomes and Deebo combining for 33. Shaping up to be the team to beat at this early stage.

The Bruisers came down a little from their Week 1 high. While Dak did step up (20.5) and JSN delivered 16, Egbuka was absent and the Broncs D (-5) hurt the cause. Better days are ahead, and they'll look to correct course against MIM in Week 3.

Addicts vs. Remix

Raising their game an additional notch, the Addicts blew out the Remix after a slow chugging start turned into a runaway train. The running game was the featured act again, with Taylor (28.5) and Bijan (20) powering the path. Tucker Kraft's 21 was a huge assist, and Pickens (13) looked more viable. GK stands atop the NLS at 2-0.

Rome Odunze certainly came to play. His 26 was a team best for the Remix. Boswell's 14 was a nice boost. Everywhere else was a disappointment. Burrow's injury clipped chances early, and a Cowboys D fail (-5) sealed the deal. 

Walkertown FT vs. Threat

A reminder that everyone doesn't have to have a good day for it to be a good one. The WFT forces came to life behind a brilliant effort from Malik Nabers. His 32.5 was tops among all starters. Drake Maye had a nice 21, and Football Team mainstay Roquan delivered an essential 19.5. There are still positional concerns, but this was a good sign.

It was a measurably improved showing, but the Threat were going to need a bit more to flip this one. Herbert struck for 19, and the running game looked more promising (27.5 for Gibbs/Jacobs). Only Andrews (.5) held back the progress.

Dominators vs. Cheetahs

The Doms picked up the pace even more in Week 2 with a host of contributors. Achane's 20 and Davante's 19.5 led the way, with a massive boost from the K/D/DP combo yielding 43 more. Kyler seems to like scoring a dozen. Jeanty may be off to a slow start, but if the points come in bunches elsewhere, this team will be just fine.

It got worse for the Cheetahs than in Wk 1, as consecutive Fumbles have marred the early season outlook. Higgins showed up with 12 and Nico managed 10.5 more, but the best scores benched. Slow starts are only starts, there will be better days.

Crushers vs. Crew

In the NLS mud bowl of Week 2, the Crushers rode serviceable days from a few key players to escape with a win. Namely, the Ravens D's 16 and Saquon's 14.5. There wasn't much else to feel good about (WR's not helping), but after a solid Week 1 losing effort, the Crushers flip to an ugly Week 2 win. However they come!

Ja'Marr Chase is awesome. His 30 points were exactly what the Crew needed for a 2-0 start. Unfortunately, he was the only smoker in double digits when the clouds cleared. The run game and WR swaps didn't pan, and with a meh day from Allen (9.5), there wasn't enough.

Marauders vs. Losers

It took until late Monday night for the door to finally close, but the Marauders held off the Losers to get their second win. The effort was keyed by the studs, with Lamar's 23 and CMC's 17.5 driving success. Reek finally showed (15.5), with secondary players doing just enough to get the defending champs to 2-0.

For Ledford and Co, letdowns from Hurts and AJ Brown prevented a win here. CeeDee led things with 18, while Keenan and Ferguson both chipped in a dozen. Worthy's return and Dobbins' rise are needed medicine.