Week 2 Preview

Raleigh-Durham at Birmingham

Birmingham won a huge AFC East clash in Week 1 and will look to carry on their great home form against Raleigh. Raleigh didnt seem at their best in Week 1, their new revamped defensive line was very poor and they badly missed DE Greg White. Raleigh are a very good team however but their offense needs to click more as they didnt get into gear in Week 1. Birmingham will look to run the ball at Raleighs weakened line and the Skyhawks have to step it up.

Birmingham by 7

Scotland at Ohio

Tough opening loss for the reigning Champions against a tough Amsterdam team. They now travel to Ohio which may have looked an easier game a in the offseason but Ohio were brilliant in Week 1. New GM Gary Schofield Jnr has made some great trades and his d-line looked awesome in Week 1, HB Jarrett Payton is a gametime decision however. Scotland much like Raleigh need to get into gear sooner rather than later and cant fall to 0-2 but away at Ohio looks a tough prospect.

Scotland by 3

Montreal at Sacramento

Another team in trouble is Montreal who for 3 quarters last week looked great then fell apart in the 4Q against London. Sacramento had a nightmare Week 1, their offensive line was dire against Mexico and poor Rob Adamson in his first start for nearly a year since injury had no room to throw and had no rushing game to help him. Sacramento have to fix their offensive line quick. Montreal didnt play that badly last week just seemed to tire in the 4Q, they need to bounce back here as they cant fall to 0-2.

Montreal by 7

New York at San Antonio

Some bad breaks for New York this week losing Demoine Adams and Fred Barr. Both players will be missed and it showed as Birmingham managed to run the ball down NY's throat after the injuries. San Antonio werent great in Week 1 with QB Michael Bishop fumbling 3 times but should play much better in their home opener, NY didnt play badly on offense but could easily fall to 0-2 after this game which would be terrible.

San Antonio by 3

Barcelona at Frankfurt

Nice opening win for new GM Josh Roberts but he already faces a QB controversy. Dameyune Craig did run in a beautiful 40+ yard touchdown run but also threw 2 ints and looked poor throwing the ball, will Travis Brown get the start ? Frankfurt looked great in Week 1 with a brilliant 4Q comeback and should do even better at home.

Frankfurt by 10

Amsterdam at Rhein

Nice opening game by Amsterdam as they gained revenge for last years EFC Championship loss. Rhein played well in Week 1 and were unlucky to lose late against Barcelona. QB Dani Pengenaute was a good choice at QB but he needs a few more weeks to get back into the groove as he hadnt started previously since Week 4 last year. Amsterdam face another tough away game but should come away with the win.

Amsterdam by 7

Mexico at Berlin

Great game by Mexico in Week 1 as they looked one of the top teams in the AFC, they ran the ball well, passed it well and their young defense was awesome with 12 sacks ! Berlin were a surprise team in Week 1 as they played very well, QB Nate Hybl had a great game and HB Avon Cobourne surprised many. Its tough playing away but Mexico should get the win.

Mexico by 7

London at Paris

Great win for London in Week 1, QB Drew Henson looked great but once again the rushing attack disappeared. The defense played well and should do just s well this week against a weak Paris team but London have to run the ball. Paris just cant run the ball due mainly to their offensive line which needs to improve, QB Ryan Dinwiddie is excellent but has it all to do himself.

London by 7

Orlando at Austria

Austria HB Ken Simonton faces his old team and he looks on fire after a great Week 1 game. Orlando were unlucky in Week 1 but HAVE to fix their offensive line which allowed 11 sacks last week. Austria played well but not an explosive game last week against Berlin and their fans will expect more this week

Austria by 14