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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Pit Steelers (ZS)
1-0 28
32
 
VS
proj
GB Packers (JP)
2 0-1
36.18

Pit Steelers (ZS) come up short of predictions, still manage to top GB Packers (JP), 28-2

Both teams failed to live up to expectations, but Pit Steelers (ZS) did enough to knock off GB Packers (JP), earning a 28-2 victory. GB Packers (JP) took a 3-point lead on Thursday behind Chris Godwin, who caught 9 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. But Pit Steelers (ZS) held the lead the rest of the way, powered by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, who allowed 16 points, surrendered 371 yards, and forced a fumble for 12 points, and Harrison Butker, who made both of his FG attempts (9 points). Pit Steelers (ZS) (1-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Denver Broncos, while GB Packers (JP) (0-1) meet Phi Eagles (TS) in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Pit Steelers (ZS)   GB Packers (JP)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 16 points, surrendering 371 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Bills, the Steelers defense registered 12 points this week. They more-than-tripled their 3.14-point projection in the 23-16 win. The Steelers defense ranks #3 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Pit Steelers (ZS)
Points
% of total points 28
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
12
3.14
42.9%
2
Harrison Butker
K
9
8.86
32.1%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
4
6.34
14.3%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
3
2.28
10.7%
GB Packers (JP)
Points
% of total points 2
1
Chris Godwin
WR
3
2.86
150%
2
Mason Crosby
K
3
7.32
150%
3
%
4
%

Points By Position

  Pit Steelers (ZS)   GB Packers (JP)

Game Notes

Just three of the eight starting players on Pit Steelers (ZS) scored more than their point projections.
GB Packers (JP) had only one of their eight starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as Pit Steelers (ZS) had four starters score zero points, while GB Packers (JP) had four.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense, Harrison Butker, and Ben Roethlisberger all scored more points than Chris Godwin, the leading scorer for GB Packers (JP).
Both teams failed to achieve their projected point total.
The matchup's 26-point margin was the second-largest in the league this week.

Coach Talk

Pit Steelers (ZS)
Hey, we admire the confidence, Pit Steelers (ZS). It's a bold move to start not one, not two, but FOUR players with zero points while still earning a win. All we ask is to please keep that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the early regular season. Can you imagine how silly we'd look if we let it happen in the playoffs?
GB Packers (JP)
Our quarterback threw two interceptions and not a single touchdown? Maybe we should go back and review the game tape: Were the Saints actually that stout defending the pass, or was Aaron Rodgers just that out-of-sync with his receivers? This judgment is yours to cast... GB Packers (JP), as you deploy your lineup for Week 2 and beyond!