Full Chubb manage to beat Mean Machine in 115-114 cliff-hanger despite falling short of projections
Both teams were unable to bring their A game, but Full Chubb did enough to knock off Mean Machine. Predicted to lose 144-131, Full Chubb eked out a 115-114 win over Mean Machine. Mean Machine made a run at it on Monday night, but they fell short. Full Chubb led 115-103 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 11 points from D'Andre Swift on Monday night for Mean Machine. Terry McLaurin (11 Rec, 107 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Joe Burrow (207 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the top performers for Full Chubb in the victory. Full Chubb (1-1) will look to add to their success against Gronkey Kong, while Mean Machine (1-1) will attempt to get back on track against THE DEEEEZZZZZ.
McLaurin (11 Rec, 107 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 27 points in a 30-29 win over the Giants in Week 2. His scoring output was 60% more than his 16.88-point projection. McLaurin ranks #52 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Sunday Early
Joe Burrow had a 42-yard touchdown pass for Full Chubb, while Najee Harris had a 25-yard touchdown catch, helping Full Chubb to a 115-39 lead.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 42-yard pass for Mean Machine, who trailed 115-76 after the late slate.
Sunday Night
Travis Kelce had a 46-yard touchdown catch for Mean Machine, who trailed 115-103 after Sunday night.
Full Chubb
Hey, exploiting mismatches is the key to football, right? Fueled by stellar performances by Najee Harris and Nick Chubb, our crew took that to heart this past week. We doubled Mean Machine up at running back (34 points to 15). Harris had 81 total yards and a TD, while Chubb logged 98 yards.
Mean Machine
Posting four catches on just five targets this past week, it seems like the starting RBs for Mean Machine clearly should smooth things over with their quarterbacks... and remind them to check down more frequently.