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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
ASTRO CREEP 2000
1-0 522.2
506.52
 
VS
proj
BUD LIGHT
464.74 0-1
487.31

Despite standout performance from Hockenson, BUD LIGHT fall to ASTRO CREEP 2000, 522.20-464.74

BUD LIGHT had the highest scorer in the matchup with T.J. Hockenson posting 72.2 points, the third-best total for a TE in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome ASTRO CREEP 2000, who emerged victorious with a 522.20-464.74 win. BUD LIGHT grabbed a 21.20-point lead on Thursday, but ASTRO CREEP 2000 held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Keenan Allen (8 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Saquon Barkley (120 Rush Yds, 19 Rec Yds). T.J. Hockenson (6 Rec, 131 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (10 Pts Allowed, 200 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) did their part for BUD LIGHT in the loss. ASTRO CREEP 2000 (1-0) will look to keep it rolling against Cheeseheads, while BUD LIGHT (0-1) try to get back on track against War Pigs.

Matchup Timeline

  ASTRO CREEP 2000   BUD LIGHT

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Allen nearly doubled his 39.92-point projection with 76.6 points against the Colts in Week 1. He caught 8 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown in the 30-24 win. Allen ranks #23 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Keenan Allen

Top Player Comparison

ASTRO CREEP 2000
Points
% of total points 522.2
1
Keenan Allen
WR
76.6
39.92
14.7%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
73.55
57.2
14.1%
3
Baker Mayfield
QB
70.9
83.75
13.6%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
60
36.6
11.5%
BUD LIGHT
Points
% of total points 464.74
1
T.J. Hockenson
TE
72.2
16.5
15.5%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
62.8
54.33
13.5%
3
Jared Goff
QB
61.94
82.26
13.3%
4
Jordan Poyer
S
61
38.75
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which ASTRO CREEP 2000 emerged with a 483.00-429.14 lead. Keenan Allen had a 28-yard touchdown catch for ASTRO CREEP 2000, while Saquon Barkley had a 59-yard run. T.J. Hockenson made the highlight reel for BUD LIGHT with a 23-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Emmanuel Sanders had a 53-yard catch for ASTRO CREEP 2000 on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  ASTRO CREEP 2000   BUD LIGHT

Game Notes

ASTRO CREEP 2000 got the victory despite the fact that only five of their 13 starters exceeded their scoring projections.
BUD LIGHT had only four of their 13 starters score higher than their projected points.
ASTRO CREEP 2000 scored more points than their projected total, while BUD LIGHT fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 57.46-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Not only did ASTRO CREEP 2000 win, but they also easily covered the 19.21-point predicted margin of victory.
In a losing effort, T.J. Hockenson recorded 72.2 points, the third-highest score for a tight end this week.

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