Despite top scorer Jones, Simmons fall to Pull Out Game in 116.50-93.25 rout
Simmons had the premier scorer in the matchup with RB Aaron Jones racking up 21 points, the 12th-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Pull Out Game, who rolled to a 116.50-93.25 victory. Simmons jumped out to a 20.75-point lead on Thursday behind 20.75 points from Cam Newton (333 Pass Yds) and Mike Evans (4 Rec, 61 Rec Yds). But it was all Pull Out Game after that. They were led by Russell Wilson (33.2 points) and Saquon Barkley (19.5). Pull Out Game (1-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against Sprint Right Option, while Simmons (0-2) try to earn their first win against YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas.
Golladay was one of four starters to overachieve for Pull Out Game this week. He scored 17.7 points (8 Rec, 117 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) against the Chargers in Week 2 to beat his 9.86-point projection. Golladay ranks #40 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Thursday
Cam Newton had a 44-yard pass and a 41-yard pass for Simmons, while Mike Evans had a 41-yard catch, helping give Simmons a 20.75-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Pull Out Game became the proud owner of a 93.40-85.25 lead. Russell Wilson had a 28-yard touchdown pass for Pull Out Game, while Saquon Barkley had a 27-yard touchdown run. Mark Andrews made the highlight reel for Simmons with a 27-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Travis Kelce had a 27-yard touchdown catch for Pull Out Game to contribute to a 110.10-85.25 lead for the team.