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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
TAZ
1-0 135
118.84
 
VS
proj
Disco Stu
118 0-1
127.82

TAZ outperform expectations, defeat Disco Stu, 135-118

TAZ showed up and outperformed expectations, coming out on top with a 135-118 victory over Disco Stu, who fell short of projections. TAZ earned an early 11-point lead on Thursday. Disco Stu bounced back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Carson Wentz (47 points) and Nick Chubb (8). Not to be deterred, TAZ made a run later that night, as Tom Brady (44 points) and Stephen Gostkowski (16) put them back on top once and for all. TAZ (1-0) will look to build on their success against Emperor Pelicans, while Disco Stu (0-1) face Steel Falcons in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  TAZ   Disco Stu

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense (12 Pts Allowed, 345 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 16 points in a 28-12 win over the Falcons in Week 1. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 6.92-point projection. The Vikings defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

TAZ
Points
% of total points 135
1
Tom Brady
QB
44
26.48
32.6%
2
Stephen Gostkowski
K
16
8.87
11.9%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
16
10.64
11.9%
4
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
16
6.92
11.9%
Disco Stu
Points
% of total points 118
1
Carson Wentz
QB
47
25.65
39.8%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
20
17.48
16.9%
3
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
12
9.64
10.2%
4
Kenny Golladay
WR
10
11.11
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Disco Stu boasted a 69-58 lead. Travis Kelce had a 42-yard catch and a 41-yard catch for TAZ, while Calvin Ridley had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for Disco Stu with a 53-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Tom Brady had a 58-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for TAZ to contribute to a 135-98 lead for the team.
Monday
Alvin Kamara had a 41-yard catch for Disco Stu.

Points By Position

  TAZ   Disco Stu

Game Notes

Six of the 10 starters on TAZ scored higher than their projected point totals.
Disco Stu had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
TAZ won despite starting Devonta Freeman, who scored zero points.
TAZ put up more points than their projected total, while Disco Stu fell shy of their projection.
The matchup's 17-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Despite the loss, Carson Wentz (47 points) posted the fourth-best score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

TAZ
Hey, it's good to be confident, TAZ. Deploying a starter with zero points (Devonta Freeman), while still getting the win... talk about arrogant! We just ask you to please limit those flashy shenanigans to the early regular season. Do it when the postseason rolls around, and we're done.
Disco Stu
Trust me on this one (since I'm a coach who's lived life on the hot seat)... If this "fantasy GM" thing doesn't work out, you can always fall back on that gritty Assistant Coaching gig available at the local high school down the street!