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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Kansas City Chiefs
1-1 228.78
257.22
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
195.6 0-2
202.7

Kansas City Chiefs manage to beat Denver Broncos 228.78-195.60

Despite underachieving compared to expectations, Kansas City Chiefs secured a 228.78-195.60 win over Denver Broncos. Kansas City Chiefs jumped out to a 47.68-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding efforts from Christian McCaffrey (24.7 points) and Brandin Cooks (22.8) and never looked back. Aaron Rodgers (34.8 points) and Bobby Wagner (23) carried the flag for Denver Broncos in the loss. Kansas City Chiefs (1-1) will look to rack up another win against Philadelphia Eagles, while Denver Broncos (0-2) take on Detroit Lions in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Kansas City Chiefs   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense (25 Pts Allowed, 348 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 19 points in a 48-25 win over the Falcons in Week 2. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 8.9-point projection. The Buccaneers defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Rams next week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

Kansas City Chiefs
Points
% of total points 228.78
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.7
24.6
10.8%
2
Brandin Cooks
WR
22.8
14.65
10%
3
Mike Williams
WR
22.1
13.24
9.7%
4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
19
8.9
8.3%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 195.6
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
34.8
29.17
17.8%
2
Bobby Wagner
LB
23
10.74
11.8%
3
Deebo Samuel
WR
16.1
14.76
8.2%
4
Tim Patrick
WR
12.7
9.75
6.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Kansas City Chiefs emerged with a 139.08-91.40 lead. Marvin Jones Jr. had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Kansas City Chiefs, while Joe Burrow had a 42-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel had a 40-yard catch for Denver Broncos, while Phillip Lindsay had a 22-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Matt Prater had a 62-yard field goal for Denver Broncos, who trailed 224.18-160.80 after the late afternoon action.
Monday
Aaron Rodgers had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for Denver Broncos.

Points By Position

  Kansas City Chiefs   Denver Broncos

What If

Kansas City Chiefs would have beaten 15 other teams besides Denver Broncos this week.
Denver Broncos would have lost to nine other teams besides Kansas City Chiefs this week.
If they played Denver Broncos every week, Kansas City Chiefs would be 2-0 this season.
Last week, Kansas City Chiefs would have gotten the win over Denver Broncos 239.84-206.02.
If Kansas City Chiefs had played every team in the league each week, they would be 29-9.
If they played every team every week, Denver Broncos would be 19-19.

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