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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Jinxproof
1-0 96.64
120.91
 
VS
proj
LBJ GOAT
84.4 0-1
119.83

Offensively challenged Jinxproof beat LBJ GOAT, 96.64-84.40

Jinxproof secured a 96.64-84.40 victory over LBJ GOAT in spite of posting only the ninth-highest point total in the league for the week. Jinxproof never trailed in this one after taking a 5.04-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Damien Williams (15.5 points) and David Njoku (11.7). Michael Thomas (10 Rec, 123 Rec Yds) and the Minnesota Vikings defense (12 Pts Allowed, 345 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) led the way for LBJ GOAT in the loss. Jinxproof (1-0) will look to maintain their momentum against Darkhorse198, while LBJ GOAT (0-1) match up against Mr. Phamtastic in an effort to get their first win.

Matchup Timeline

  Jinxproof   LBJ GOAT

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 3 of his 4 FG attempts against the Texans, Lutz tallied 14 points this week. He scored 61.8% more than his 8.65-point projection in the 30-28 win. Lutz ranks #6 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Rams next week.
Wil Lutz

Top Player Comparison

Jinxproof
Points
% of total points 96.64
1
Damien Williams
RB
15.5
14.09
16%
2
Wil Lutz
K
14
8.65
14.5%
3
Kenny Golladay
WR
12.2
12.58
12.6%
4
David Njoku
TE
11.7
8.68
12.1%
LBJ GOAT
Points
% of total points 84.4
1
Michael Thomas
WR
18.3
15.82
21.7%
2
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
18
8.92
21.3%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
12.8
15.9
15.2%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
11.8
14.55
14%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Adam Thielen had a 23-yard touchdown catch for LBJ GOAT, who trailed 52.94-47.90 after the early round of games.
Monday
Wil Lutz had a 58-yard field goal for Jinxproof on Monday night en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  Jinxproof   LBJ GOAT

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starters on Jinxproof scored more than their point projections.
LBJ GOAT had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Michael Thomas and the Minnesota Vikings defense both outscored Damien Williams, the leading scorer for Jinxproof.
Both teams failed to reach their projected point total.
This matchup included the two lowest scores of the week.
The matchup's 12.24-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Not only did Jinxproof win, but they also covered the 1.08-point projected margin of victory.
In a losing effort, Michael Thomas put up 18.3 points, the fifth-best score for a WR this week.

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