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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts
1-0 237.5
265.16
 
VS
proj
Daddy Ate a Squirrel
221.5 0-1
264.98

Offensively challenged Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts beat Daddy Ate a Squirrel, 237.5-221.5

Ranking eighth in the league in points scored for the week, Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts were fortunate to earn a victory against an opponent that had an even worse week, emerging victorious with a 237.5-221.5 victory over Daddy Ate a Squirrel. Daddy Ate a Squirrel earned a 39.0-point lead on Thursday, but Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Russell Wilson, who passed for 254 yards and 4 touchdowns for 52 points, and Ben Roethlisberger, who passed for 188 yards and a touchdown (29 points). Patrick Mahomes (70 points) and Chris Godwin (29) led the charge for Daddy Ate a Squirrel in the loss. Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts (1-0) will look to build on their success against The Brees Connection, while Daddy Ate a Squirrel (0-1) face The Big Trubisky in an effort to get their first win.

Matchup Timeline

  Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts   Daddy Ate a Squirrel

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Davis (5 Rec, 97 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 26 points in a 19-14 lost to the Panthers in Week 1. His scoring output was 83.2% more than his 14.19-point projection. Davis ranks #95 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
Corey Davis

Top Player Comparison

Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts
Points
% of total points 237.5
1
Russell Wilson
QB
52
49.93
21.9%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
29
44.74
12.2%
3
Corey Davis
WR
26
14.19
10.9%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
25
19.05
10.5%
Daddy Ate a Squirrel
Points
% of total points 221.5
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
70
54.24
31.6%
2
Chris Godwin
WR
29
16.58
13.1%
3
David Montgomery
RB
23
14.1
10.4%
4
Mike Williams
WR
22
13.15
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts who took the lead, 194.0-112.5. Russell Wilson had a 69-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts, while Corey Davis had a 22-yard touchdown catch. Robby Anderson made the highlight reel for Daddy Ate a Squirrel with a 57-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 75-yard touchdown pass for Daddy Ate a Squirrel, who trailed 234.0-182.5 after the late afternoon slate.
Sunday Night
David Montgomery had a 41-yard run for Daddy Ate a Squirrel, who trailed 237.5-216.5 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts   Daddy Ate a Squirrel

Game Notes

Only six of the 15 starting players on Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts exceeded their projected scoring totals.
Daddy Ate a Squirrel had only five of their 15 starters score higher than their projected points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Daddy Ate a Squirrel ranked 9th in the league in scoring this week, while Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts ranked 8th.
The matchup's 16-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts earn the W, but they also covered the 0.18-point predicted margin of victory.
On the losing side, Patrick Mahomes scored 70 points, the second-best score in the league this week.

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