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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
LeVeon Let Die
2-0 173.38
145.59
 
VS
proj
Capt. Kirk's Cousins
144.21 1-1
157.48

LeVeon Let Die beat projections, knock off Capt. Kirk's Cousins in 173.38-144.21 rout

LeVeon Let Die rose to the occasion, rolling to a 173.38-144.21 win over Capt. Kirk's Cousins, who fell short of projections. The matchup was over before it really even started, as LeVeon Let Die jumped out to a 45.17-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 94.58 points from Matt Ryan (272 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 18 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Stefon Diggs (9 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Tyrod Taylor (246 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 26 Rush Yds) and the Chicago Bears defense (17 Pts Allowed, 276 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) were the leaders for Capt. Kirk's Cousins in the loss. LeVeon Let Die (2-0) will look to keep it rolling against Run ā€˜Nā€™ Gun, while Capt. Kirk's Cousins (1-1) meet Golden Tatertots in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  LeVeon Let Die   Capt. Kirk's Cousins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Packers, Diggs recorded 35.9 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 15.19-point projection in the 29-29 tie. Diggs ranks #17 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Stefon Diggs

Top Player Comparison

LeVeon Let Die
Points
% of total points 173.38
1
Matt Ryan
QB
58.68
43.15
33.8%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
35.9
15.19
20.7%
3
Chris Thompson
RB
22.3
16.42
12.9%
4
Davante Adams
WR
20.4
14.24
11.8%
Capt. Kirk's Cousins
Points
% of total points 144.21
1
Tyrod Taylor
QB
39.44
40.02
27.3%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
22
11.64
15.3%
3
James Conner
RB
19.5
18.29
13.5%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
14.37
18.12
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which LeVeon Let Die boasted a 167.38-122.21 lead. For LeVeon Let Die, Stefon Diggs had a 75-yard touchdown catch. Tyrod Taylor made the highlight reel for Capt. Kirk's Cousins with a 47-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  LeVeon Let Die   Capt. Kirk's Cousins

What If

LeVeon Let Die would have beaten six other teams besides Capt. Kirk's Cousins this week.
Capt. Kirk's Cousins would have lost to six other teams besides LeVeon Let Die this week.
Had they played each other last week, Capt. Kirk's Cousins would have topped LeVeon Let Die 162-132.
If LeVeon Let Die had played every team in the league each week, they would be 11-11.
If they played every team every week, Capt. Kirk's Cousins would be 12-10.

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