John Matrix Commando fall short of predictions, succumb to I'll be back, 115.2-101.4
There's no way around it, John Matrix Commando dropped the ball, at least based on projections, as I'll be back came out on top with a 115.2-101.4 victory. I'll be back nabbed a 57.9-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar efforts from Aaron Rodgers (385 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 21 Rush Yds) and Christian McCaffrey (21.4) and never looked back. Diontae Johnson (21.6 points) and Deebo Samuel (15.9) carried the flag for John Matrix Commando in the loss. This marks the second time this season I'll be back have beaten John Matrix Commando, after winning 116-108.42 in their last matchup. I'll be back (5-6) will look to sustain their winning ways against You're Fired!, while John Matrix Commando (4-7) face Kindergarten Cooper in an effort to right the ship.
Rodgers overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 39.5 points against his 22.26-point projection. In a 34-31 loss to the Vikings, he passed for 385 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 21 yards. Rodgers ranks #11 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was I'll be back who grabbed the lead, 89.0-31.1. Aaron Rodgers had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for I'll be back, while Christian McCaffrey had a 27-yard touchdown catch. Deebo Samuel made the highlight reel for John Matrix Commando with a 25-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Matt Prater had a 53-yard field goal for I'll be back to contribute to a 97.5-65.8 lead for the team.
I'll be back
Hey, this sport is all about exploiting the mismatches. Along with doubling up John Matrix Commando at RB (25.9 points to 11.7), we also utterly dominated them at QB (39.5 to 7.5).
John Matrix Commando
Even though we didn't get a victory this past week, let's remember that we still have a bounty of fantasy football awesomeness to be thankful for.