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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Keeper Reapers
2-0 111
104.66
 
VS
proj
Maharaja Daughters
81 0-2
90.39

Maharaja Daughters come up short of predictions, succumb to Keeper Reapers in 111-81 rout

Maharaja Daughters were unable to meet expectations, as Keeper Reapers rolled to a 111-81 win. Maharaja Daughters earned an 8-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Keeper Reapers after that. They were led by Cam Newton (35 points) and Christian McCaffrey (19). Terry McLaurin (18 points) and the Chicago Bears defense (14) did everything they could for Maharaja Daughters in defeat. Keeper Reapers (2-0) will look to build on their success against Planet united, while Maharaja Daughters (0-2) will face off against V for ... in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Keeper Reapers   Maharaja Daughters

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Newton (397 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 47 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) scored 35 points against the Seahawks in Week 2. His scoring output was 70.9% more than his 20.48-point projection. Newton ranks #3 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Cam Newton

Top Player Comparison

Keeper Reapers
Points
% of total points 111
1
Cam Newton
QB
35
20.48
31.5%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
19
16.68
17.1%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
14
12.03
12.6%
4
Harrison Butker
K
13
9.92
11.7%
Maharaja Daughters
Points
% of total points 81
1
Terry McLaurin
WR
18
8.61
22.2%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
14
11.12
17.3%
3
Noah Fant
TE
13
6.27
16%
4
Tom Brady
QB
10
22.4
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for Maharaja Daughters, while Noah Fant had a 20-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 63-32 lead for Maharaja Daughters.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Maharaja Daughters who claimed the lead, 81-71. For Keeper Reapers, Harrison Butker had multiple 58-yard field goals. Terry McLaurin made the highlight reel for Maharaja Daughters with a 24-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Cam Newton had a 49-yard pass for Keeper Reapers to contribute to a 111-81 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Keeper Reapers   Maharaja Daughters

What If

Keeper Reapers would have beaten nine other teams besides Maharaja Daughters this week.
Maharaja Daughters would have lost to nine other teams besides Keeper Reapers this week.
If Keeper Reapers played Maharaja Daughters every week this season, they'd be 2-0.
Last week, Keeper Reapers would have defeated Maharaja Daughters 117-72.
If Keeper Reapers had played every team in the league each week, they would be 22-4.
If they played every team every week, Maharaja Daughters would be 3-23.

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