Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Washington Redskins
1-1 166.64
212.39
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
144.74 0-2
200.64

Offensively challenged Washington Redskins defeat Denver Broncos, 166.64-144.74

With the 18th-ranked point total in the league for the week, Washington Redskins were fortunate to earn a win against a team that had an even worse week, coming out on top with a 166.64-144.74 win over Denver Broncos. Denver Broncos jumped out to a 11.2-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Washington Redskins held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Philip Rivers, who passed for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns for 28.74 points, and Corey Grant, who racked up 69 yards from scrimmage (12.9 points), while Aaron Rodgers (18.04 points) and Dalvin Cook (13) carried the flag for Denver Broncos in the loss. Washington Redskins (1-1) will look to build on their success against Miami Dolphins, while Denver Broncos (0-2) face Pittsburgh Steelers in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Washington Redskins   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Grant was one of six starters to overachieve for Washington Redskins this week. He scored 12.9 points (13 Rush Yds, 56 Rec Yds) against the Patriots in Week 2 to more-than-triple his 3.9-point projection. Grant will face the Titans next week.
Corey Grant

Top Player Comparison

Washington Redskins
Points
% of total points 166.64
1
Philip Rivers
QB
28.74
22.01
17.2%
2
Corey Grant
RB
12.9
3.9
7.7%
3
Garrett Celek
TE
11.2
4.17
6.7%
4
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
10
9.05
6%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 144.74
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
18.04
23.01
12.5%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
13
16.62
9%
3
Paul Richardson Jr.
WR
10.3
11.93
7.1%
4
Jabaal Sheard
DE
9.5
5.86
6.6%

Points By Position

  Washington Redskins   Denver Broncos

What If

Washington Redskins would have beaten only one other team besides Denver Broncos this week.
Denver Broncos would have lost to every other team in the league this week.
Washington Redskins would have topped Denver Broncos 219-208 had they played each other last week.
If Washington Redskins had played every team in the league each week, they would be 15-23.
If they played every team every week, Denver Broncos would be 11-27.

More from Yahoo Sports

Washington Redskins
It's only Week 2 Washington Redskins, but it's never too early to start thinking about your next fantasy league. Check out Yahoo's Fantasy Basketball Leagues and sign up today!
Denver Broncos
Don't worry about this loss, Denver Broncos, it's still early in the season. Maybe you'll have better luck in another fantasy game. The NFL Yahoo Cup is open all season long and is completely free to enter.