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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
FAT ZEKE
1-1 101.18
103.37
 
VS
proj
Darth Tater
84.5 1-1
107.12

Darth Tater fall short of expectations, succumb to FAT ZEKE, 101.18-84.50

There's no way around it, Darth Tater underdelivered, at least based on projections, as FAT ZEKE rallied to earn a 101.18-84.50 win. Trailing 84.50-46.58 heading into Monday night, FAT ZEKE charged back behind Aaron Jones (38.5 points) and Davante Adams (16.1). Patrick Mahomes (343 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and the New England Patriots defense (6 Pts Allowed, 336 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) led the way for Darth Tater in defeat. FAT ZEKE improve to 1-1 on the season, while Darth Tater fall to 1-1.

Matchup Timeline

  FAT ZEKE   Darth Tater

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones was one of three starters to overachieve for FAT ZEKE this week. He scored 38.5 points (67 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 48 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) against the Lions in Week 2 to more-than-double his 18.13-point projection. Jones ranks #18 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Aaron Jones

Top Player Comparison

FAT ZEKE
Points
% of total points 101.18
1
Aaron Jones
RB
38.5
18.13
38.1%
2
Taylor Heinicke
QB
21.04
17.32
20.8%
3
Davante Adams
WR
16.1
18.84
15.9%
4
Noah Fant
TE
11.3
10.63
11.2%
Darth Tater
Points
% of total points 84.5
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
25.02
24.65
29.6%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
19
9.14
22.5%
3
Najee Harris
RB
16.6
15.81
19.6%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
8.48
24.02
10%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Taylor Heinicke had a 56-yard pass for FAT ZEKE, contributing to a 21.04-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Najee Harris had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Darth Tater, who trailed 46.58-43.00 after the early round of games.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 46-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard touchdown pass for Darth Tater, helping the team to an 84.50-46.58 lead.
Monday
Davante Adams had a 50-yard catch for FAT ZEKE during Monday Night Football, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  FAT ZEKE   Darth Tater

What If

FAT ZEKE would have beaten 10 other teams besides Darth Tater this week.
Darth Tater would have lost to nine other teams besides FAT ZEKE this week.
If FAT ZEKE played Darth Tater every week this season, they'd be 1-1.
Last week, Darth Tater would have topped FAT ZEKE 111.6-66.14.
If FAT ZEKE had played every team in the league each week, they would be 11-19.
If they played every team every week, Darth Tater would be 19-11.

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