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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
I can’t; it’s a Gio!
1-0 143.1
154.83
 
VS
proj
The Replacements
138.3 0-1
125.5

The Replacements defy predictions but fall to I can’t; it’s a Gio! in 143.10-138.30 battle

I can’t; it’s a Gio! fell short of projections while The Replacements exceeded expectations, but it wasn't enough to swing the result. Predicted to win 154.83-125.50, I can’t; it’s a Gio! squeaked by for a 143.10-138.30 win over The Replacements. The Replacements had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. I can’t; it’s a Gio! led 105.10-100.80 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 37.5 points from Drew Brees and Latavius Murray on Monday night for The Replacements. I can’t; it’s a Gio! were led by DeAndre Hopkins (8 Rec, 111 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and the Seattle Seahawks defense (20 Pts Allowed, 429 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers). I can’t; it’s a Gio! improve to 1-0 on the season, while The Replacements fall to 0-1.

Matchup Timeline

  I can’t; it’s a Gio!   The Replacements

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 4 of his FG attempts against the Steelers, Gostkowski tallied 16 points this week. He scored 74.1% more than his 9.19-point projection in the 33-3 win. Gostkowski ranks #4 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Stephen Gostkowski

Top Player Comparison

I can’t; it’s a Gio!
Points
% of total points 143.1
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
29.1
17.61
20.3%
2
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
16.5
12.45
11.5%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
16.4
11.33
11.5%
4
Stephen Gostkowski
K
16
9.19
11.2%
The Replacements
Points
% of total points 138.3
1
Drew Brees
QB
24.8
24.23
17.9%
2
T.J. Hockenson
TE
23.1
6.08
16.7%
3
LeSean McCoy
RB
16.3
8.05
11.8%
4
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
13.5
9.68
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Calvin Ridley had a 20-yard touchdown catch for I can’t; it’s a Gio!, who trailed 53.50-49.02 after the early games.
Sunday Late
T.J. Hockenson had a 23-yard touchdown catch for The Replacements, helping the team to an 88.60-73.72 lead.
Monday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Monday night. For I can’t; it’s a Gio!, Will Fuller V had a 54-yard catch. Drew Brees had a couple of 41-yard passes for The Replacements, while Latavius Murray had a 30-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  I can’t; it’s a Gio!   The Replacements

Game Notes

Six of the 11 starters on I can’t; it’s a Gio! exceeded their projected point totals.
The Replacements had only five of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
I can’t; it’s a Gio! got the victory despite scoring fewer points than projected, while The Replacements exceeded their projection.
The matchup's 4.8-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
I can’t; it’s a Gio! managed to get the win, but did not cover the 29.33-point projected margin of victory.

Coach Talk

I can’t; it’s a Gio!
Sure, we ultimately got the win, but there's not really any other way to put this, I can’t; it’s a Gio!; our running backs were significantly outplayed by the opposition. Held back by Joe Mixon (17 total yards, no TDs) and Peyton Barber (45 yards, no TDs), our three RBs combined for only 20.6 points in Week 1, while the starting backfield for The Replacements doubled us up with a score of 41.2. Let's bounce back with a big statement in Week 2!
The Replacements
Only one field goal on three attempts? Sounds like Adam Vinatieri might be kicking himself back into the free agent pool after that sort of performance... especially every point being so vital for The Replacements in this tight matchup.