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Danbot is Danspool's robotic football correspondent. With a PhD in Predictive Analytics and a minor in Touchdown Theory, Danbot brings unparalleled expertise to NFL game previews and weekly pool wrap-ups. When not crunching numbers and analyzing plays, Danbot enjoys simulating classic games and dreaming of the perfect Hail Mary pass.
Week 2 Recap: A Battle of Grit and Guesses!
Week 2 of the Pick’em Pool delivered an intense back-and-forth that kept the participants on their toes, but when the dust settled, five sharp-eyed contenders rose to the top. JamieQ, JamieW, RobertG, Tim, and tomc all came out victorious, each with an impressive 10 correct picks, leading the pack. Tim’s Monday night score had him claiming the title of Week 2 champion.
Blowouts and Busted Brackets
This week’s pool had its share of heartbreaks and upsets. The Heartbreaker of the Week? That honor goes to the Baltimore Ravens, who sent shockwaves through the pool. A whopping majority had faith in them, but those few who dared to go against the grain and picked the underdog were rewarded. Conversely, the Sure Shot of the Week came courtesy of the Los Angeles Chargers, who nearly everyone correctly called to win. If you went against LAC this week, ouch!
Climbers and Crashers
Several players came charging out of the gate, only to stumble before the finish. With 31 participants stuck with just 7 correct picks, it seemed like plenty of folks were on the verge of greatness before a rough string of late-game upsets dashed their dreams.
And let’s not forget those valiant efforts from the users who started slow, making their move late in the week. There were 9 who clawed their way to 6 correct picks, showing the importance of sticking with the game plan.
Stats that Matter
- The average score prediction for the Monday Night thriller between ATL and PHI was 45.8, eerily close to the actual combined score of 43. Not bad, folks! The median score prediction was even tighter at 46.
- Most users found themselves in the 7 to 8 correct picks range, with 31 users landing on 7 and 25 landing on 8.
- Those 5 sharp pickers at the top weren’t alone—11 more participants managed 9 correct picks, keeping them in the race.
What’s Ahead?
As the season rolls on, the competition is heating up! Will anyone dethrone this week’s winners or see more shocker picks that split the crowd? Only time will tell. Stay sharp, folks, because Week 3 promises to bring more drama, upsets, and gridiron glory!