Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Burgtown Bombers
1-0 291.4
277.96
 
VS
proj
The Excellector
205.1 0-1
184.01

The Excellector lose to Burgtown Bombers 291.40-205.10 despite beating predictions

The Excellector showed up and beat expectations, but it wasn't enough to change the result as Burgtown Bombers earned a 291.40-205.10 win. The Excellector nabbed a 35.65-point lead on Thursday, but Burgtown Bombers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by DeSean Jackson, who caught 8 passes for 154 yards and 2 touchdowns for 42.7 points, and Le'Veon Bell, who racked up 92 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass (30.1 points). Matt Ryan (40.1 points) and the Chicago Bears defense (32.55) carried the flag for The Excellector in the loss. Burgtown Bombers (1-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against DA BULLS, while The Excellector (0-1) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against Agholorics Anonymous.

Matchup Timeline

  Burgtown Bombers   The Excellector

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 154 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Redskins, Jackson recorded 42.7 points this week. He crushed his 8.24-point projection in the 32-27 win. Jackson will face the Falcons next week.
DeSean Jackson

Top Player Comparison

Burgtown Bombers
Points
% of total points 291.4
1
DeSean Jackson
WR
42.7
8.24
14.7%
2
Le'Veon Bell
RB
30.1
24.73
10.3%
3
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
24.65
8.82
8.5%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
21.75
36.88
7.5%
The Excellector
Points
% of total points 205.1
1
Matt Ryan
QB
40.1
33.46
19.6%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
32.55
12.17
15.9%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
27.45
30.25
13.4%
4
Courtland Sutton
WR
18
8.29
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Burgtown Bombers who took the lead, 197.00-95.70. For Burgtown Bombers, DeSean Jackson had a 53-yard touchdown catch and a 51-yard touchdown catch. Matt Ryan made the highlight reel for The Excellector with a 20-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Burgtown Bombers had a 267.85-152.25 lead. Larry Fitzgerald had a 45-yard catch and a 41-yard catch for Burgtown Bombers, while DK Metcalf had a 42-yard catch. Saquon Barkley made the highlight reel for The Excellector with a 59-yard run.
Monday
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Monday night. For Burgtown Bombers, Emmanuel Sanders had a 53-yard catch. Will Fuller V made the highlight reel for The Excellector with a 54-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Burgtown Bombers   The Excellector

Game Notes

10 of the 20 starters on Burgtown Bombers exceeded their projected point totals.
The Excellector had only eight of their 19 starters score higher than their projected points.
Was The Excellector even trying this week? They started five players who scored zero points.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 86.3-point margin was the second-largest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Burgtown Bombers. They got the win, but did not cover the 93.95-point projected margin of victory.

More from Yahoo Sports

Burgtown Bombers
It's only Week 1 Burgtown Bombers, but it's never too early to start thinking about your next fantasy league. Check out Yahoo's Fantasy Hockey Leagues and sign up today!
The Excellector
Maybe this just wasn't your week, The Excellector. Have you considered signing up for other fantasy games? The NFL Yahoo Cup is completely free to enter all season long.