Puremichigan top projections, knock off First and Ken in 164.05-97.60 rout
Puremichigan showed up, cruising to a 164.05-97.60 victory over First and Ken, who fell short of projections. There was very little drama in the matchup, as Puremichigan jumped out to a 71.80-point lead on Thursday behind impressive showings from Lamar Jackson (49.2 points) and Mark Ingram II (22.6). Nick Chubb (127 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 21 Rec Yds) and Tom Brady (128 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) led the way for First and Ken in the loss. This marks the first time this season Puremichigan have beaten First and Ken, after falling 138.55-81.65 in their last matchup. Puremichigan will look to keep winning in the Championship next week, while First and Ken seek to bounce back and finish the season with a win in the 3rd Place game.
While running for 137 yards and 4 touchdowns against the Browns, Drake put up 38.6 points this week. His scoring output more-than-quadrupled his 9.52-point projection and was much higher than his 9.35-point season scoring average. Drake ranks #84 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Thursday
Lamar Jackson had a 33-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard touchdown pass for Puremichigan, helping the team to a 71.80-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass for First and Ken, while Tyler Lockett had a 44-yard catch for the team, who trailed 108.55-70.20 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Puremichigan emerged with a 155.15-97.60 lead. For Puremichigan, Stefon Diggs had a 46-yard catch. Nick Chubb made the highlight reel for First and Ken with a 33-yard touchdown run.
Puremichigan
You know, the key to football is spotting the mismatches. In addition to doubling up First and Ken at RB (70.1 points to 34.8), we also thoroughly dominated them at QB (49.2 to 18.2).
First and Ken
You can take our word for it, we've been in this business for quite a long time now. Adversity happens, losses pile up, the fans get a bit whiny, and your local beat writers turn chippy with distasteful columns. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that when it comes to fantasy football, winning is the easiest way to silence any critics out there! Keep your head up, First and Ken!