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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Show Me Ya TD’S
1-0 139
125.26
 
VS
proj
DPRK Rocketmen
82.74 0-1
134.15

Show Me Ya TD’S defy predictions, defeat DPRK Rocketmen in 139-82.74 rout

Show Me Ya TD’S showed up and beat expectations, cruising to a 139-82.74 victory over DPRK Rocketmen, which fell short of projections. There wasn't much drama in this matchup, as Show Me Ya TD’S leapt out to a 46.2-point lead on Thursday behind stellar efforts from Julio Jones and Jay Ajayi. Jones racked up 180 yards from scrimmage for 26 points, while Ajayi ran for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns (20.2 points). Melvin Gordon III (24.1 points) and Tyler Lockett (18.9) carried the flag for DPRK Rocketmen in defeat. Show Me Ya TD’S (1-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against SCLSU Mud Dogs, while DPRK Rocketmen (0-1) will meet The Fall-Guys in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Show Me Ya TD’S   DPRK Rocketmen

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 23 points, surrendering 294 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Bears, the Packers defense scored 13 points this week. They scored 53.7% more than their 8.46-point projection in the 24-23 win. The Packers defense ranks #10 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The Green Bay Packers defense

Top Player Comparison

Show Me Ya TD’S
Points
% of total points 139
1
Julio Jones
WR
26
17.85
18.7%
2
Rob Gronkowski
TE
20.8
13.55
15%
3
Jay Ajayi
RB
20.2
14.51
14.5%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
16.4
12.11
11.8%
DPRK Rocketmen
Points
% of total points 82.74
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
24.1
18.13
29.1%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
18.9
14.62
22.8%
3
Deshaun Watson
QB
14.04
24.37
17%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
11.1
17.81
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Show Me Ya TD’S became the proud owner of a 105.40-69.94 lead. Ben Roethlisberger teamed up with JuJu Smith-Schuster for a 67-yard pass for Show Me Ya TD’S. Roethlisberger also lit up the scoreboard with a 22-yard touchdown pass. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for DPRK Rocketmen with a 51-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Show Me Ya TD’S   DPRK Rocketmen

Game Notes

More than half (5 of the 9) of the starters on Show Me Ya TD’S exceeded their projected point totals.
DPRK Rocketmen had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Show Me Ya TD’S recorded more points than their projected total, while DPRK Rocketmen fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 56.26-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
For DPRK Rocketmen, Melvin Gordon III put up 24.1 points, the second-best score for a RB this week.

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