RandBall's Week 2 Fantasy Football Challenge

Week 2 of the Page 2 Fantasy Football Challenge is upon us. Each week, a guest picker chooses one QB, WR and RB. The only players off-limits are those selected by the previous week's guest picker. This week's guest — Stuart Lieberman, a freelance sportswriter who is back in his native Twin Cities after three years in Germany — will go head-to-head against Star Tribune writer Michael Rand, who is not allowed to pick anyone projected to score in the top 10 at their respective positions by NFL.com:

QB: Drew Brees, Saints

NFL.com QB projection: No. 3

Matchup: Buccaneers

If rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota threw for four touchdowns against Tampa Bay last weekend, just imagine what a nine-time Pro Bowl passer and Super Bowl champion can do against a meager Bucs defense.

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RB: Matt Forte, Bears

Matchup: Arizona

The all-purpose running back carried the ball 24 times and was targeted eight times in Week 1. Sounds like a trendy pick. He also sports the same colors as my alma mater, the Fighting Illini.

WR: Antonio Brown, Steelers

NFL.com WR projection: No. 3

Matchup: San Francisco

QB: Sam Bradford, Eagles

NFL.com QB projection: No. 19

Matchup: Cowboys

A quarterback in a new system playing on a gimpy ankle? Sign me up! OK, but seriously after a rough first half against the Falcons, Bradford looked very sharp in nearly leading a comeback. I think he'll thrive in a high-scoring division game.

RB: Chris Ivory, Jets

Matchup: Colts

This is the classic anger pick. I had Ivory last week in one of my leagues and didn't start him. So now I'll take a chance that he can repeat his two-touchdown performance.

WR: Calvin Johnson, Lions

NFL.com WR projection: No. 18

Matchup: Vikings

Winner: David Rosen — Tom Brady (27.6), Jeremy Hill (18.6), Julio Jones (26.1). Total: 72.3.

Loser: Michael Rand — Ben Roethlisberger (18.1), Marshawn Lynch (12.4), Jordan Matthews (10.2). Total: 40.7.

Overall standings: Guest pickers 1-0.