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 1

Weekly
Grade
Warm Bodies
1-0 125.65
152.97
 
VS
proj
WarEagle
125.3 0-1
151.27

Offensively challenged Warm Bodies come back to defeat WarEagle in 125.65-125.3 battle

Warm Bodies came from behind for a 125.65-125.3 victory over WarEagle despite ranking only 12th in the league in points scored for the week. After trailing 120-85.1 heading into Monday night, Warm Bodies roared back behind Jared Goff (233 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and the Los Angeles Rams defense (13 Pts Allowed, 395 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers). Warm Bodies (1-0) will look to get another W against Brewmasters, while WarEagle (0-1) seek to get back on track against Steel Reign.

Matchup Timeline

  Warm Bodies   WarEagle

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense more-than-doubled their 8.16-point projection with 17 points against the Raiders in Week 1. They allowed only 13 points, surrendered 395 yards, and intercepted 3 passes in the 33-13 win. The Rams defense will face the Cardinals next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Warm Bodies
Points
% of total points 125.65
1
Jared Goff
QB
23.55
24.24
18.7%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
17.6
19.44
14%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
17
8.16
13.5%
4
James White
RB
15.6
13.89
12.4%
WarEagle
Points
% of total points 125.3
1
Ted Ginn Jr.
WR
20.3
10.42
16.2%
2
Davante Adams
WR
19.8
18.5
15.8%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
16.9
13.97
13.5%
4
Deshaun Watson
QB
14.8
25.63
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which WarEagle had a 96.7-67.5 lead. For Warm Bodies, Stefon Diggs had a 22-yard touchdown catch. Ted Ginn Jr. had a 28-yard touchdown catch for WarEagle, while JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 67-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Davante Adams had a 51-yard catch for WarEagle, contributing to a 120-85.1 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Warm Bodies   WarEagle

Game Notes

Warm Bodies won even though only four of their 11 starting players exceeded their scoring projections.
WarEagle had only five of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
WarEagle ranked 13th in the league in scoring this week, while Warm Bodies ranked 12th.
The matchup's 0.35-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Warm Bodies managed to earn the win, but failed to cover the 1.7-point projected margin of victory.

More from Yahoo Sports

Warm Bodies
Yeah yeah, nice win Warm Bodies. What's the sign of a true fantasy champion? Dominating in leagues across multiple sports. Read all about Yahoo's Fantasy Basketball Leagues and sign up today!
WarEagle
Maybe this just wasn't your week, WarEagle. Have you considered signing up for other fantasy games? The NFL Yahoo Cup is completely free to enter all season long.