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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
GloboGym Prpl Cobras
1-0 118.22
116.61
 
VS
proj
Donkey Punch
108.44 0-1
104.7

Despite top scorer Rodgers, Donkey Punch fall to GloboGym Prpl Cobras, 118.22-108.44

Aaron Rodgers had 34.94 points for Donkey Punch, the best total in the matchup and fourth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat GloboGym Prpl Cobras, who earned a 118.22-108.44 win. GloboGym Prpl Cobras never trailed in this one after earning a 4.8-point lead on Thursday behind Zach Ertz. Aaron Rodgers (286 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 15 Rush Yds) and the New England Patriots defense (20 Pts Allowed, 325 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) led the charge for Donkey Punch in the loss. GloboGym Prpl Cobras (1-0) will look to maintain their momentum against Gurleys With the TDs, while Donkey Punch (0-1) attempt to get their first W against Throw a Fitz.

Matchup Timeline

  GloboGym Prpl Cobras   Donkey Punch

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 166 yards from scrimmage and running for a touchdown against the Cardinals, Peterson put up 23.6 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 11.09-point projection in the 24-6 win. Peterson ranks #24 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Adrian Peterson

Top Player Comparison

GloboGym Prpl Cobras
Points
% of total points 118.22
1
Adrian Peterson
RB
23.6
11.09
20%
2
Andy Dalton
QB
19.52
22.59
16.5%
3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
18
14.52
15.2%
4
Davante Adams
WR
17.8
12.72
15.1%
Donkey Punch
Points
% of total points 108.44
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
34.94
26.34
32.2%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
14
10.49
12.9%
3
A.J. Green
WR
13.2
12.73
12.2%
4
Carlos Hyde
RB
12.5
11.02
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, GloboGym Prpl Cobras had a 91.12-73.50 lead. Andy Dalton had a 38-yard touchdown pass for GloboGym Prpl Cobras, while Antonio Brown had a 22-yard touchdown catch. A.J. Green made the highlight reel for Donkey Punch with a 38-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday night, after which GloboGym Prpl Cobras became the proud owner of a 108.92-108.44 lead. For GloboGym Prpl Cobras, Davante Adams had a 51-yard catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Donkey Punch with a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 39-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  GloboGym Prpl Cobras   Donkey Punch

Game Notes

Just three of the nine starters on GloboGym Prpl Cobras scored more than their projected point totals.
Donkey Punch lost despite six of their nine starters exceeding their points projection.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 9.78-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with GloboGym Prpl Cobras. They won, but did not cover the 11.91-point projected margin of victory.
For Donkey Punch, Aaron Rodgers put up 34.94 points, the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

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