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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Baboons
1-0 342
253.04
 
VS
proj
Are Ya Winning Son?
261 0-1
266.15

Baboons beat expectations, defeat Are Ya Winning Son?, 342-261

Baboons beat their projected point total, earning a 342-261 victory over Are Ya Winning Son?, who fell short of projections. Baboons nabbed an early 43-point lead on Thursday. Are Ya Winning Son? bounced back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by Josh Allen (46 points) and Joe Mixon (29). Not to be deterred, Baboons got it going later that afternoon, as Tyreek Hill (41 points) and Baker Mayfield (35) put them back ahead once and for all. Baboons (1-0) will look to add to their success against Soaring Seagulls, while Are Ya Winning Son? (0-1) will attempt to get back on track against OTF Markus.

Matchup Timeline

  Baboons   Are Ya Winning Son?

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 13 passes for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Buccaneers, Cooper registered 43 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 15.61-point projection in the 31-29 loss. Cooper ranks #37 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Baboons
Points
% of total points 342
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
67
42.36
19.6%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
43
15.61
12.6%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
41
18.61
12%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
35
44.14
10.2%
Are Ya Winning Son?
Points
% of total points 261
1
Josh Allen
QB
46
50.7
17.6%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
29
15.22
11.1%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
28
15.46
10.7%
4
T.J. Hockenson
TE
25
12.41
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Amari Cooper had a 21-yard touchdown catch for Baboons to contribute to a 43-0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Are Ya Winning Son? emerged with a 187-176 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Baboons, while D'Andre Swift had a 43-yard touchdown catch. Brandin Cooks made the highlight reel for Are Ya Winning Son? with a 52-yard catch and a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Baker Mayfield had a 44-yard pass and a 43-yard pass for Baboons, while Tyreek Hill had a 75-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 286-218 lead for Baboons.
Monday
Sammy Watkins had a 49-yard catch for Baboons during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Baboons   Are Ya Winning Son?

Game Notes

Eight of the 15 starters on Baboons exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite nine of their 15 starters exceeding their points projection, Are Ya Winning Son? lost.
Baboons scored more points than their projected total, while Are Ya Winning Son? fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 81-point margin was the largest in the league this week.

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