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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
ShutTheFuckUpJimmy
1-0 131.2
140.42
 
VS
proj
Squirrel Murphy’s
121.6 0-1
128.69

Despite top scorer Andrews, Squirrel Murphy’s fall to ShutTheFuckUpJimmy, 131.2-121.6

Squirrel Murphy’s had the premier scorer in the matchup with TE Mark Andrews accumulating 22.8 points, the 17th-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat ShutTheFuckUpJimmy, who earned a 131.2-121.6 win. ShutTheFuckUpJimmy never trailed in this one after earning a 3.0-point lead on Thursday behind Harrison Butker (10 points). Mark Andrews (5 Rec, 58 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Derrick Henry (116 Rush Yds, 15 Rec Yds) did their part for Squirrel Murphy’s in the loss. ShutTheFuckUpJimmy (1-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Wrecked Em, while Squirrel Murphy’s (0-1) meet Hammerheads in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  ShutTheFuckUpJimmy   Squirrel Murphy’s

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Thielen more-than-doubled his 15.71-point projection with 33 points against the Packers in Week 1. He caught 6 passes for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 43-34 loss. Thielen ranks #7 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Adam Thielen

Top Player Comparison

ShutTheFuckUpJimmy
Points
% of total points 131.2
1
Adam Thielen
WR
33
15.71
25.2%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
23.7
21.79
18.1%
3
Carson Wentz
QB
15
18.53
11.4%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
13.7
15.34
10.4%
Squirrel Murphy’s
Points
% of total points 121.6
1
Mark Andrews
TE
22.8
16.21
18.8%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
18.1
18.84
14.9%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
16.6
15.27
13.7%
4
Drew Brees
QB
14.4
19.77
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Carson Wentz had a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 55-yard pass for ShutTheFuckUpJimmy, while Adam Thielen had a 37-yard touchdown catch, helping ShutTheFuckUpJimmy to an 89.3-89.1 lead.
Sunday Late
Drew Brees had a 46-yard pass for Squirrel Murphy’s, who trailed 122.3-103.5 after the late games.

Points By Position

  ShutTheFuckUpJimmy   Squirrel Murphy’s

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starting players on ShutTheFuckUpJimmy scored higher than their projected point totals.
Squirrel Murphy’s had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams scored less than their projected point total.
The matchup's 9.6-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with ShutTheFuckUpJimmy. They won, but failed to cover the 11.73-point projected margin of victory.
In a losing effort, Mark Andrews (22.8 points) posted the highest score for a tight end this week.

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