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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Scott's Swell Team
1-0 113.84
109.65
 
VS
proj
Andrew's Team
102.16 0-1
95.33

Despite top scorer Brees, Andrew's Team fall to Scott's Swell Team, 113.84-102.16

Andrew's Team had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with QB Drew Brees posting 31.56 points, the third-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Scott's Swell Team, who rallied to earn a 113.84-102.16 win. Scott's Swell Team trailed 102.16-84.84 heading into Monday night, but the unit charged back behind Greg Zuerlein (4-5 FG, 55 long) and Robby Anderson (1 Rec, 41 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Scott's Swell Team (1-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against jason's Team, while Andrew's Team (0-1) meet Stephen's Super Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Scott's Swell Team   Andrew's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown against the Saints, Evans put up 24.2 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 11.99-point projection in the 48-40 win. Evans ranks #15 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Mike Evans

Top Player Comparison

Scott's Swell Team
Points
% of total points 113.84
1
Mike Evans
WR
24.2
11.99
21.3%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
23.4
15.05
20.6%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
17
11.85
14.9%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
11
7.51
9.7%
Andrew's Team
Points
% of total points 102.16
1
Drew Brees
QB
31.56
18.66
30.9%
2
Chris Thompson
RB
21.8
10.95
21.3%
3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
13
8.63
12.7%
4
Lamar Miller
RB
11.4
14.65
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Andrew's Team who emerged with the lead, 94.06-84.84. For Scott's Swell Team, Mike Evans had a 50-yard touchdown catch. Drew Brees made the highlight reel for Andrew's Team with a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Greg Zuerlein had a 55-yard field goal for Scott's Swell Team, while Robby Anderson had a 41-yard touchdown catch on Monday night, helping propel Scott's Swell Team to the win.

Points By Position

  Scott's Swell Team   Andrew's Team

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starting players on Scott's Swell Team exceeded their scoring projections.
Andrew's Team had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup's 11.68-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Scott's Swell Team. They got the W, but did not cover the 14.32-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Drew Brees scored 31.56 points, the highest score for a signal-caller this week.

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