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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Nightmares
1-0 154.2
156.8
 
VS
proj
FDC Chiefs
126.15 0-1
154.71

FDC Chiefs come up short of expectations, succumb to Nightmares in 154.20-126.15 rout

FDC Chiefs were unable to rise to the occasion, coming up short of projections, as Nightmares cruised to a 154.20-126.15 victory. There wasn't much drama in this one, as Nightmares grabbed a 31.50-point lead on Thursday behind standout showings from David Johnson (19.9 points) and Tyreek Hill (15.6). Chris Carson (21 Rush Yds, 45 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Philip Rivers (363 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) carried the flag for FDC Chiefs in defeat. Nightmares (1-0) will look to build on their success against Team Tadlock, while FDC Chiefs (0-1) attempt to generate some positive momentum against Vandals.

Matchup Timeline

  Nightmares   FDC Chiefs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hines (28 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 45 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 28.5 points in a 27-20 lost to the Jaguars in Week 1. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 7.7-point projection. Hines ranks #17 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
Nyheim Hines

Top Player Comparison

Nightmares
Points
% of total points 154.2
1
Nyheim Hines
RB
28.5
7.7
18.5%
2
Julio Jones
WR
24.7
19.5
16%
3
Drew Brees
QB
20
25.51
13%
4
David Johnson
RB
19.9
15.02
12.9%
FDC Chiefs
Points
% of total points 126.15
1
Chris Carson
RB
24.6
15.71
19.5%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
20.45
23.55
16.2%
3
T.J. Hockenson
TE
16.6
11.17
13.2%
4
Parris Campbell
WR
14
11.19
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Julio Jones had a 44-yard catch for Nightmares, while Marquise Brown had a 47-yard catch, helping Nightmares to a 126.20-93.75 lead.
Sunday Late
Drew Brees had a 46-yard pass for Nightmares, helping the team to a 146.20-117.15 lead.

Points By Position

  Nightmares   FDC Chiefs

Game Notes

Nightmares won even though only four of their 11 starting players exceeded their scoring projections.
FDC Chiefs had only five of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 28.05-point margin was the second-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Nightmares get the W, but they also covered the 2.09-point forecasted margin of victory.

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