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Fri. 9/23: My Opinion Matters by I’m the Juggernaut, Wench

Sat. 9/24: Daily links

Sun. 9/25: GAME DAY!!!

Mon. 9/26 @ 10am: Week 2 AFCE recap by Luciano11

Mon. 9/26 @ 1pm: Recap by ArcherNoles1863

Tue. 9/27 @ 10am: Nothing

Tue. 9/27 @ 1pm: Nothing

Wed. 9/28 @ 10am: Fantasy Review by Nikvoodoo

Wed. 9/28 @ 1pm: Slick’s Overreactions by SlickVinny

Thu. 9/29 @ 10am: Rankings and Stats

Thu. 9/29 @ 1pm: Nothing

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