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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Illmatic
1-0 128.82
122.97
 
VS
proj
adam gase’s eyes
100.68 0-1
121.28

adam gase’s eyes succumb to Illmatic, 128.82-100.68

adam gase’s eyes failed to rise to the occasion, as Illmatic secured a 128.82-100.68 victory. Illmatic never trailed in this one after grabbing a 2.00-point lead on Thursday behind Ka'imi Fairbairn. Russell Wilson (322 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 29 Rush Yds) and DK Metcalf (4 Rec, 95 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for adam gase’s eyes in the loss. Illmatic (1-0) will look to add to their success against Lee 🏆 🏆🏆, while adam gase’s eyes (0-1) attempt to get back on track against Guess not....

Matchup Timeline

  Illmatic   adam gase’s eyes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Adams (14 Rec, 156 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 34.6 points in a 43-34 win over the Vikings in Week 1. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 16.12-point projection. Adams ranks #1 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Davante Adams

Top Player Comparison

Illmatic
Points
% of total points 128.82
1
Davante Adams
WR
34.6
16.12
26.9%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
33.9
16.56
26.3%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
17.32
17.72
13.4%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
16
16.58
12.4%
adam gase’s eyes
Points
% of total points 100.68
1
Russell Wilson
QB
31.78
21.16
31.6%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
17.5
12.67
17.4%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
14
15.21
13.9%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
11.9
11.53
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Illmatic emerged with a 94.10-69.98 lead. For Illmatic, Davante Adams had a 24-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch. Russell Wilson found DK Metcalf for a 38-yard touchdown pass for adam gase’s eyes.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Illmatic who owned the lead, 122.32-81.18. For Illmatic, Joe Burrow had a 23-yard touchdown run. Zane Gonzalez made the highlight reel for adam gase’s eyes with a 56-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Illmatic   adam gase’s eyes

Game Notes

Only two of the nine starters on Illmatic exceeded their scoring projections.
adam gase’s eyes had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Illmatic scored more points than their projected total, while adam gase’s eyes fell shy of their projection.
The matchup's 28.14-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Illmatic get the win, but they also covered the 1.69-point forecasted margin of victory.
A bright spot in the defeat, Russell Wilson recorded 31.78 points, the best overall score for a QB this week.

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