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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Lazarus
1-1 125
106.04
 
VS
proj
Comeback Kid
119 0-2
87.72

Lazarus outperform predictions, defeat Comeback Kid, 125-119

Both teams outperformed their projected point totals, but Lazarus beat Comeback Kid. Predicted to come out on top by a score of 106-88, Lazarus emerged victorious with a 125-119 victory over Comeback Kid. Lazarus leapt out to a 50-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 39 points from the Buffalo Bills defense (0 Pts Allowed, 216 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Josh Allen (179 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 35 Rush Yds) and never looked back. Derrick Henry (182 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 55 Rec Yds) and Tom Brady (276 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs) were the leading performers for Comeback Kid in the loss. Lazarus (1-1) will look to add to their success against Slight Optimism🤔, while Comeback Kid (0-2) will meet jagz in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Lazarus   Comeback Kid

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While not allowing any points, surrendering 216 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Dolphins, the Bills defense put up 22 points this week. They more-than-tripled their 6.65-point projection in the 35-0 win. The Bills defense ranks #86 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Lazarus
Points
% of total points 125
1
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
22
6.65
17.6%
2
Josh Allen
QB
17
24.14
13.6%
3
Rob Gronkowski
TE
15
7.35
12%
4
Mike Williams
WR
15
8.64
12%
Comeback Kid
Points
% of total points 119
1
Derrick Henry
RB
41
13.47
34.5%
2
Tom Brady
QB
29
23.55
24.4%
3
DJ Moore
WR
13
8.98
10.9%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
12
10.83
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Lazarus boasted a 77-27 lead. Josh Allen had a 41-yard pass for Lazarus, while Najee Harris had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Damien Harris made the highlight reel for Comeback Kid with a 26-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but after all was said and done, Lazarus became the proud owner of a 120-119 lead. For Lazarus, Rob Gronkowski had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Derrick Henry had a 60-yard touchdown run for Comeback Kid, while Tom Brady had a 20-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Lazarus   Comeback Kid

What If

Lazarus would have beaten nine other teams besides Comeback Kid this week.
Comeback Kid would have lost to just one other team besides Lazarus this week.
If Lazarus played Comeback Kid every week this season, they'd be 2-0.
Last week, Lazarus would have gotten the victory over Comeback Kid 100-84.
If Lazarus had played every team in the league each week, they would be 16-5-1.
If they played every team every week, Comeback Kid would be 11-11.

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