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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Kovboji z Tekova
1-0 132.24
118.32
 
VS
proj
Mariota gang
92.06 0-1
111.89

Kovboji z Tekova top projections, knock off Mariota gang in 132.24-92.06 rout

Kovboji z Tekova outperformed their projected point total, cruising to a 132.24-92.06 victory over Mariota gang, which fell short of projections. Mariota gang pulled out to a 9.66-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Kovboji z Tekova after that. They were led by James Conner (29.2 points) and Aaron Rodgers (24.94). Kirk Cousins (244 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds) and Keenan Allen (8 Rec, 108 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the charge for Mariota gang in the loss. Kovboji z Tekova (1-0) will look to keep it rolling against Viktor Orbán Team, while Mariota gang (0-1) match up against DeNuke Hopkins in an effort to get their first victory.

Matchup Timeline

  Kovboji z Tekova   Mariota gang

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense (16 Pts Allowed, 327 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 18 points in a 24-16 win over the 49ers in Week 1. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 7.3-point projection. The Vikings defense ranks #37 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Kovboji z Tekova
Points
% of total points 132.24
1
James Conner
RB
29.2
12.39
22.1%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
24.94
21.86
18.9%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
18
7.3
13.6%
4
Antonio Brown
WR
15.3
15.21
11.6%
Mariota gang
Points
% of total points 92.06
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
20.36
18.33
22.1%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
16.8
11.41
18.2%
3
David Johnson
RB
12.7
19.3
13.8%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
11
6.16
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Mariota gang had a 81.36-71.7 lead. James Conner had a 22-yard touchdown run for Kovboji z Tekova, while Antonio Brown had a 22-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Mariota gang, while Keenan Allen had a 20-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 39-yard touchdown pass for Kovboji z Tekova, contributing to a 104.14-92.06 lead for the team.
Monday
Golden Tate had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Kovboji z Tekova, while Robby Anderson had a 41-yard touchdown catch during Monday Night Football, helping to add to the margin of victory for Kovboji z Tekova.

Points By Position

  Kovboji z Tekova   Mariota gang

Game Notes

More than half (6 of the 10) of the starters on Kovboji z Tekova scored higher than their projected point totals.
Mariota gang had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Mariota gang can partially blame the loss on Marquise Goodwin, who didn't score any points.
Kovboji z Tekova put up more points than their projected total, while Mariota gang fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 40.18-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did Kovboji z Tekova earn the win, but they also easily covered the 6.43-point predicted margin of victory.

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