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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Tachov Titans
1-0 86.24
96.36
 
VS
proj
Tábor City Jokers
79.62 0-1
106.32

Offensively challenged Tachov Titans defeat Tábor City Jokers, 86.24-79.62

Ranking 10th in the league in points scored for the week, Tachov Titans were lucky to earn a victory against a foe that performed even worse, coming out on top with a 86.24-79.62 victory over Tábor City Jokers. Tachov Titans never trailed in this one after grabbing a 8-point lead on Thursday behind Matt Bryant. Greg Zuerlein (4-5 FG, 55 long) and Rob Gronkowski (7 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the charge for Tábor City Jokers in the loss. Tachov Titans (1-0) will look to maintain their momentum against High Fives, while Tábor City Jokers (0-1) will face Krásná Lípa Patriots in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Tachov Titans   Tábor City Jokers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 24 points, surrendering 370 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Packers, the Bears defense tallied 14 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 5.6-point projection in the 24-23 loss. The Bears defense ranks #57 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Tachov Titans
Points
% of total points 86.24
1
Mike Evans
WR
20.7
9.57
24%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14.6
16.62
16.9%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
14
5.6
16.2%
4
Deshaun Watson
QB
12.04
20.52
14%
Tábor City Jokers
Points
% of total points 79.62
1
Greg Zuerlein
K
17
11.84
21.4%
2
Rob Gronkowski
TE
16.3
11.01
20.5%
3
Golden Tate
WR
13.9
8.84
17.5%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
11.1
10.19
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Bryant had a 52-yard field goal for Tachov Titans to contribute to a 8-0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Tachov Titans who grabbed the lead, 48.44-39.42. For Tachov Titans, Mike Evans had a 50-yard touchdown catch. Rob Gronkowski had a 21-yard touchdown catch for Tábor City Jokers, while Stefon Diggs had a 22-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Both teams had players with standout moments on Monday night. For Tachov Titans, Robby Anderson had a 41-yard touchdown catch. Greg Zuerlein had a 55-yard field goal for Tábor City Jokers, while Golden Tate had a 24-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Tachov Titans   Tábor City Jokers

Game Notes

Tachov Titans got the victory despite the fact that only three of their nine starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Tábor City Jokers had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Tachov Titans won despite starting Marquise Goodwin, who scored zero points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Tachov Titans ranked 10th in the league in points scored this week, while Tábor City Jokers ranked 11th.
The matchup's 6.62-point margin was the fourth-largest in the league this week.
For Tábor City Jokers, Greg Zuerlein scored 17 points, the top overall score for a K this week.

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