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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Star City Arrows
1-1 152.12
139.13
 
VS
proj
Get Your Zeke On
139.26 1-1
140.79

Star City Arrows overcome negative points, top Get Your Zeke On, 152.12-139.26

Despite negative points from Drew Brees, Star City Arrows were able to persevere and earn the victory, securing a 152.12-139.26 win over Get Your Zeke On. Star City Arrows never trailed in this one after taking a 24.74-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind the New England Patriots defense (39 points) and Saquon Barkley (22.5). Odell Beckham Jr. (28.1 points) and Tom Brady (24.66) carried the flag for Get Your Zeke On in the loss. Star City Arrows (1-1) will look to keep it rolling against Shit Outta Luck, while Get Your Zeke On (1-1) try to get back on track against The Dingle Berrys.

Matchup Timeline

  Star City Arrows   Get Your Zeke On

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While not allowing any points, surrendering 184 yards, and intercepting 4 passes against the Dolphins, the Patriots defense recorded 39 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 14.09-point projection in the 43-0 win. The Patriots defense ranks #9 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Star City Arrows
Points
% of total points 152.12
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
39
14.09
25.6%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
24.5
14
16.1%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
22.5
23.69
14.8%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
17.3
14.1
11.4%
Get Your Zeke On
Points
% of total points 139.26
1
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
28.1
19.21
20.2%
2
Tom Brady
QB
24.66
21.35
17.7%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
20
18.72
14.4%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
17.8
19.86
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Star City Arrows emerged with a 110.90-86.16 lead. Larry Fitzgerald had a 54-yard catch and a 40-yard catch for Star City Arrows, while Saquon Barkley had a 27-yard touchdown run. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for Get Your Zeke On with a 20-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 66-yard catch for Get Your Zeke On, who trailed 110.42-103.76 after the late afternoon action.
Sunday Night
Calvin Ridley had a 34-yard touchdown catch for Star City Arrows, contributing to a 152.12-111.16 lead for the team.
Monday
Odell Beckham Jr. had an 89-yard touchdown catch for Get Your Zeke On.

Points By Position

  Star City Arrows   Get Your Zeke On

What If

Star City Arrows would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Get Your Zeke On would have lost to just one other team besides Star City Arrows this week.
Star City Arrows would be 1-1 if they played Get Your Zeke On every week.
Last week, Get Your Zeke On would have topped Star City Arrows 163.16-135.2.
If Star City Arrows had played every team in the league each week, they would be 14-4.
If they played every team every week, Get Your Zeke On would be 16-2.

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