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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Jolly Dwarfs
2-0 126.88
116.48
 
VS
proj
FireStarter
123.24 0-2
118.22

Despite top scorer the Rams defense, FireStarter fall to Jolly Dwarfs in 126.88-123.24 battle

The Los Angeles Rams defense posted 23 points for FireStarter, the best total in the matchup and 15th-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Jolly Dwarfs, who eeked out a 126.88-123.24 victory. FireStarter had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Jolly Dwarfs led 122.48-108.94 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 8.3 points from Allen Robinson II on Monday night for FireStarter. Jolly Dwarfs (2-0) will look to maintain their momentum against Dakattackwhilezekeea, while FireStarter (0-2) will attempt to get their first victory against TonesThrone.

Matchup Timeline

  Jolly Dwarfs   FireStarter

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Howard was one of five starters to overachieve for Jolly Dwarfs this week. He scored 15.6 points (3 Rec, 96 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) against the Eagles in Week 2 to nearly triple his 5.43-point projection. Howard ranks #89 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Steelers next week.
O.J. Howard

Top Player Comparison

Jolly Dwarfs
Points
% of total points 126.88
1
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
19
8.33
15%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
19
12.21
15%
3
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
16.64
18.17
13.1%
4
O.J. Howard
TE
15.6
5.43
12.3%
FireStarter
Points
% of total points 123.24
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
23
15.33
18.7%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
22.74
17.48
18.5%
3
Nelson Agholor
WR
15
9.25
12.2%
4
James Conner
RB
14.5
15.09
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Jolly Dwarfs who grabbed the lead, 109.48-108.94. DeAndre Hopkins had a 28-yard touchdown catch for Jolly Dwarfs, while O.J. Howard had a 75-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Nelson Agholor had a 50-yard catch for FireStarter, while Josh Allen had a 57-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Jolly Dwarfs   FireStarter

What If

Jolly Dwarfs would have beaten five other teams besides FireStarter this week.
FireStarter would have lost to six other teams besides Jolly Dwarfs this week.
Had they played each other last week, Jolly Dwarfs would have topped FireStarter 139-137.
If Jolly Dwarfs had played every team in the league each week, they would be 15-7.
If they played every team every week, FireStarter would be 12-10.

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