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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Good As Gould
1-0 114.89
108.71
 
VS
proj
Long Island Broskis
99.87 0-1
96.61

Despite top scorer Ekeler, Long Island Broskis fall to Good As Gould, 114.89-99.87

Long Island Broskis had the highest scorer in the matchup with RB Austin Ekeler posting 36.4 points, the second-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Good As Gould, who secured a 114.89-99.87 win. Good As Gould never trailed in this one after earning a 13.70-point lead on Thursday behind Allen Robinson II. Austin Ekeler (58 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 96 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Matthew Stafford (385 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 22 Rush Yds) were the leading scorers for Long Island Broskis in the loss. Good As Gould (1-0) will look to get another win against Jimmy Guappolo, while Long Island Broskis (0-1) face Bail Kings Era in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Good As Gould   Long Island Broskis

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 12 points, surrendering 345 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Falcons, the Vikings defense scored 16 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 6.92-point projection in the 28-12 win. The Vikings defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Good As Gould
Points
% of total points 114.89
1
Chris Carson
RB
22.1
14.95
19.2%
2
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
16
6.92
13.9%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
15.9
20.86
13.8%
4
Calvin Ridley
WR
14.4
10.49
12.5%
Long Island Broskis
Points
% of total points 99.87
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
36.4
14.2
36.4%
2
Matthew Stafford
QB
27.85
15.93
27.9%
3
Robert Woods
WR
12.6
12.7
12.6%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
10.3
13.91
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Good As Gould became the proud owner of a 54.29-23.30 lead. For Good As Gould, Calvin Ridley had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Travis Kelce made the highlight reel for Long Island Broskis with a 42-yard catch and a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, Good As Gould became the proud owner of a 114.89-99.87 lead. For Good As Gould, Saquon Barkley had a 59-yard run. Matthew Stafford had a 47-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for Long Island Broskis, while Austin Ekeler had a 55-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Good As Gould   Long Island Broskis

Game Notes

Six of the nine starting players on Good As Gould exceeded their projected point totals.
Long Island Broskis had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Long Island Broskis can partially blame the loss on Matt Bryant, who didn't score any points.
Austin Ekeler and Matthew Stafford both outscored Chris Carson, the leading scorer for Good As Gould.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup's 15.02-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Not only did Good As Gould win, but they also covered the 12.1-point projected margin of victory.
On the losing side, Austin Ekeler recorded 36.4 points, the second-highest score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

Good As Gould
Earning the win is most important, Good As Gould, but we certainly know of one spot where we can get stronger as a team. Our starting QB was thoroughly outmatched this past week. Matthew Stafford went 27-of-45 for 385 yards and three touchdowns for Long Island Broskis, and all Jared Goff could produce was a 23-for-39 outing, with 186 yards and one passing TD (plus an ugly interception). Let's spend some extra time this week working with our receivers!
Long Island Broskis
Welp, we certainly can't complain about a lack of opportunities this week, can we? Our four pass-catchers (three WR and one TE) were targeted a grand total of 34 times in Week 1. Chemistry and timing seem to be issues as that group tallied just 16 receptions.