Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 1

Weekly
Grade
America's Team
1-0 212.41
166.16
 
VS
proj
Ballers
178.52 0-1
161.1

America's Team top predictions, knock off Ballers, 212.41-178.52

Both teams rose to the occasion and beat expectations, as America's Team got the best of Ballers. Predicted to win 166.16-161.1, America's Team came out on top with a 212.41-178.52 win over Ballers. America's Team never trailed in this one after nabbing a 7.4-point lead on Thursday behind Zach Ertz. Philip Rivers (424 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Chris Thompson (65 Rush Yds, 63 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for Ballers in the loss. America's Team (1-0) will look to maintain their momentum against O.J.'s Parole Board, while Ballers (0-1) seek to get some positive momentum against Mosi's Moose's.

Matchup Timeline

  America's Team   Ballers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Conner more-than-doubled his 14-point projection with 31.35 points against the Browns in Week 1. He racked up 192 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns in the 21-21 tie. Conner ranks #4 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
James Conner

Top Player Comparison

America's Team
Points
% of total points 212.41
1
Drew Brees
QB
60.06
33.25
28.3%
2
James Conner
RB
31.35
14
14.8%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
16.75
18.14
7.9%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
15.2
8.86
7.2%
Ballers
Points
% of total points 178.52
1
Philip Rivers
QB
44.86
28.47
25.1%
2
Chris Thompson
RB
21.65
11.97
12.1%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
16.45
12.64
9.2%
4
Jordan Howard
RB
14.45
14.83
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, America's Team owned a 155.91-142.62 lead. Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass for America's Team, while James Conner had a 22-yard touchdown run. Philip Rivers made the highlight reel for Ballers with a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  America's Team   Ballers

Game Notes

Half of the starters on America's Team exceeded their projected point totals.
Ballers lost despite eight of their 16 starters exceeding their points projection.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
Ballers ranked 5th in the league in scoring this week, while America's Team ranked 1st.
The matchup's 33.89-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Not only did America's Team earn the win, but they also easily covered the 5.06-point projected margin of victory.
For Ballers, Philip Rivers (44.86 points) registered the second-best score in the league this week.

More from Yahoo Sports

America's Team
It's only Week 1 America's Team, but it's never too early to start thinking about your next fantasy league. Read all about Yahoo's Fantasy Basketball Leagues and sign up today!
Ballers
Maybe this just wasn't your week, Ballers. Have you considered signing up for other fantasy games? The NFL Yahoo Cup is open all season long and is completely free to enter.