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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Liquor Wrecked’ Em
1-0 132.66
129.42
 
VS
proj
DJ Qunt’s Ass
111.12 0-1
121.76

Despite top scorer Watson, DJ Qunt’s Ass fall to Liquor Wrecked’ Em in 132.66-111.12 rout

Deshaun Watson posted 31.72 points for DJ Qunt’s Ass, the best total in the matchup and third-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Liquor Wrecked’ Em, who rolled to a 132.66-111.12 win. The matchup was decided almost as soon as it started, as Liquor Wrecked’ Em nabbed a 75.9-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar showings from Dalvin Cook (25 points) and the New York Jets defense (19). Deshaun Watson (268 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 40 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and T.Y. Hilton (8 Rec, 87 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for DJ Qunt’s Ass in defeat. Liquor Wrecked’ Em improve to 1-0 on the season, while DJ Qunt’s Ass fall to 0-1.

Matchup Timeline

  Liquor Wrecked’ Em   DJ Qunt’s Ass

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 19 points, the Jets defense more-than-doubled their 9.01-point projection in a 17-16 loss to the Bills. They allowed 17 points, surrendered 370 yards, and forced 4 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Liquor Wrecked’ Em this week. The Jets will square off against the Browns next week.
The New York Jets defense

Top Player Comparison

Liquor Wrecked’ Em
Points
% of total points 132.66
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
25
16.5
18.8%
2
Tyrell Williams
WR
19.5
9.34
14.7%
3
The New York Jets defense
DEF
19
9.01
14.3%
4
Kenny Golladay
WR
12.2
12.58
9.2%
DJ Qunt’s Ass
Points
% of total points 111.12
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
31.72
21.74
28.5%
2
T.Y. Hilton
WR
24.7
10.71
22.2%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
22.3
13.77
20.1%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
10.8
15.82
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Adam Thielen had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Liquor Wrecked’ Em to contribute to a 76.90-1.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Keenan Allen had a 28-yard touchdown catch for DJ Qunt’s Ass, who trailed 102.16-54.60 after the late slate.
Monday
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Monday night. For Liquor Wrecked’ Em, Tyrell Williams had a 43-yard catch. Deshaun Watson hit Will Fuller V for a 54-yard pass for DJ Qunt’s Ass. Watson also lit up the scoreboard with a 37-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Liquor Wrecked’ Em   DJ Qunt’s Ass

Game Notes

Liquor Wrecked’ Em won despite the fact that only four of their 10 starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
DJ Qunt’s Ass had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
DJ Qunt’s Ass can partially blame the loss on Matt Bryant, who didn't score any points.
Liquor Wrecked’ Em put up more points than their projected total, while DJ Qunt’s Ass fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 21.54-point margin was the fifth-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Liquor Wrecked’ Em earn the W, but they also easily covered the 7.66-point projected margin of victory.
A bright spot in the loss, Deshaun Watson (31.72 points) posted the highest score for a QB this week.

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