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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Strikers
1-0 452.09
430.17
 
VS
proj
BLACKNGOLD II
394.97 0-1
389.53

Despite top scorer Adams, BLACKNGOLD II fall to Strikers, 452.09-394.97

Davante Adams had 85.2 points for BLACKNGOLD II, the top total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Strikers, who secured a 452.09-394.97 win. Strikers never trailed in this one after nabbing an 11.58-point lead on Thursday behind Sammy Watkins (44.78 points) and Zach Cunningham (7). Davante Adams (85.2 points) and Ben Roethlisberger (52.39) carried the flag for BLACKNGOLD II in the loss. Strikers (1-0) will look to build on their success against Ditka vs. God, while BLACKNGOLD II (0-1) will face FANTASY GURU in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Strikers   BLACKNGOLD II

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown against the Football Team, Goedert scored 50.2 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 21.96-point projection in the 27-17 loss. Goedert ranks #34 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
Dallas Goedert

Top Player Comparison

Strikers
Points
% of total points 452.09
1
Julio Jones
WR
58.4
42.85
12.9%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
54.62
49.1
12.1%
3
Dallas Goedert
TE
50.2
21.96
11.1%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
47.25
49.58
10.5%
BLACKNGOLD II
Points
% of total points 394.97
1
Davante Adams
WR
85.2
41.34
21.6%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
52.39
52.91
13.3%
3
Robert Woods
WR
41.75
36.57
10.6%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
39.35
33.63
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Strikers owned a 329.94-193.68 lead. Carson Wentz teamed up with Dallas Goedert for a 34-yard touchdown pass for Strikers. Wentz also lit up the scoreboard with a 55-yard pass. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for BLACKNGOLD II with a 24-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Strikers who emerged with the lead, 440.59-238.68. For Strikers, Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown run. Jared Cook had a 46-yard catch for BLACKNGOLD II, while Robbie Gould had a 52-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Strikers   BLACKNGOLD II

Game Notes

Strikers got the W despite the fact that only seven of their 19 starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
BLACKNGOLD II had only seven of their 19 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as Strikers had one starter score zero points, while BLACKNGOLD II had three.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 57.12-point margin was the second-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Strikers win, but they also covered the 40.64-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Davante Adams put up 85.2 points, the league's top overall score this week.

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