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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Gringo's Team
2-0 237.55
239.47
 
VS
proj
Pack Rats
214.4 0-2
229.24

Gringo's Team overcome starter's goose egg, beat Pack Rats, 237.55-214.40

Despite a goose egg from Lamarcus Joyner, Gringo's Team were able to persevere and earn the victory, earning a 237.55-214.40 win over Pack Rats. Pack Rats jumped out to a 14.65-point lead on Thursday, but Gringo's Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kirk Cousins (425 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Michael Thomas (12 Rec, 89 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs), while Tom Brady (234 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 10 Rush Yds) and Fred Warner (8 Tackles) were the leaders for Pack Rats in the loss. Gringo's Team improve to 2-0 on the season, while Pack Rats fall to 0-2.

Matchup Timeline

  Gringo's Team   Pack Rats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 425 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Packers, Cousins registered 56.45 points this week. He nearly doubled his 30.15-point projection in the 29-29 tie. Cousins ranks #5 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Kirk Cousins

Top Player Comparison

Gringo's Team
Points
% of total points 237.55
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
56.45
30.15
23.8%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
37.3
23.91
15.7%
3
T.Y. Hilton
WR
26.45
18.17
11.1%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
25.15
34.14
10.6%
Pack Rats
Points
% of total points 214.4
1
Tom Brady
QB
30.4
30.58
14.2%
2
Fred Warner
LB
19
0
8.9%
3
Jamaal Williams
RB
17.05
17.49
8%
4
Alex Collins
RB
16.5
19.43
7.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal for Gringo's Team, who trailed 31.35-16.70 after the first game of the week.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Gringo's Team boasted a 227.55-144.30 lead. For Gringo's Team, Kirk Cousins had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 22-yard touchdown pass. Ted Ginn Jr. made the highlight reel for Pack Rats with a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Tom Brady had a 29-yard touchdown pass for Pack Rats, who trailed 233.55-199.85 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Gringo's Team   Pack Rats

What If

Gringo's Team would have beaten four other teams besides Pack Rats this week.
Pack Rats would have lost to six other teams besides Gringo's Team this week.
Had they played each other last week, Gringo's Team would have beaten Pack Rats 257-216.
If Gringo's Team had played every team in the league each week, they would be 10-8.
If they played every team every week, Pack Rats would be 4-14.

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