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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Pogues Mahone
2-0 561.75
564.55
 
VS
proj
Champ Kind
549.52 0-2
457.92

Champ Kind beat predictions but lose to Pogues Mahone in 561.75-549.52 battle

Pogues Mahone fell short of projections while Champ Kind rose to the occasion and outperformed expectations, but it wasn't enough to swing the result as Pogues Mahone came back to earn a 561.75-549.52 victory. Pogues Mahone trailed 549.52-467.65 heading into Monday night, but the unit charged back behind the Cleveland Browns defense, who allowed only 3 points, surrendered 262 yards, and forced a fumble for 94.1 points. Cam Newton (89.32 points) and the Kansas City Chiefs defense (62.5) led the charge for Champ Kind in defeat. Pogues Mahone (2-0) will look to build on their success against Eau Rouge Poutine Co, while Champ Kind (0-2) will try to get back on track against Sanchez Rules.

Matchup Timeline

  Pogues Mahone   Champ Kind

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cook (154 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 37 Rec Yds) scored 121.2 points in a 21-16 lost to the Packers in Week 2. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 47.31-point projection. Cook ranks #5 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Dalvin Cook

Top Player Comparison

Pogues Mahone
Points
% of total points 561.75
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
121.2
47.31
21.6%
2
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
94.1
44.31
16.8%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
76.2
33.06
13.6%
4
Cory Littleton
LB
47
49.61
8.4%
Champ Kind
Points
% of total points 549.52
1
Cam Newton
QB
89.32
85.95
16.3%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
62.5
37.17
11.4%
3
Greg Olsen
TE
62
22.18
11.3%
4
Jaylon Smith
LB
57
50.5
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Thursday, but it was Champ Kind who claimed the lead, 151.32-113.20. For Pogues Mahone, Chris Godwin had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Cam Newton found Greg Olsen for a 41-yard pass for Champ Kind. Newton also lit up the scoreboard with a 44-yard pass.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Champ Kind had a 437.82-420.65 lead. Dalvin Cook had a 75-yard touchdown run for Pogues Mahone, while Antonio Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Marquise Brown made the highlight reel for Champ Kind with a 41-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Pogues Mahone   Champ Kind

What If

Pogues Mahone would have beaten nine other teams besides Champ Kind this week.
Champ Kind would have lost to five other teams besides Pogues Mahone this week.
If Pogues Mahone played Champ Kind every week this season, they'd be 2-0.
Pogues Mahone would have gotten the victory over Champ Kind 632.09-389.96 had they played each other last week.
If Pogues Mahone had played every team in the league each week, they would be 21-5.
If they played every team every week, Champ Kind would be 7-19.

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