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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Vest of Friends
1-0 247.68
261.46
 
VS
proj
Keen Tung Yuen cats
239.54 0-1
256.23

Unable to overcome negative points, Keen Tung Yuen cats fall to Vest of Friends in 247.68-239.54 battle

Hampered by negative points from the Jacksonville Jaguars defense, Keen Tung Yuen cats were unable to overcome Vest of Friends, which eked out a 247.68-239.54 win. Keen Tung Yuen cats had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they came up short. Vest of Friends led 247.68-201.14 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 38.4 points from Darren Waller and Ty'Son Williams on Monday night for Keen Tung Yuen cats. Vest of Friends were led by Amari Cooper (13 Rec, 139 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Russell Wilson (254 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs). Vest of Friends (1-0) will look to add to their success against Akmal's Team, while Keen Tung Yuen cats (0-1) try to get back on track against Aiyukidding Me.

Matchup Timeline

  Vest of Friends   Keen Tung Yuen cats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 13 passes for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Buccaneers, Cooper recorded 32.4 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 13.66-point projection in the 31-29 loss. Cooper ranks #37 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Vest of Friends
Points
% of total points 247.68
1
Amari Cooper
WR
32.4
13.66
13.1%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
27.06
23.82
10.9%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
23.3
17.06
9.4%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
23
15.11
9.3%
Keen Tung Yuen cats
Points
% of total points 239.54
1
Dak Prescott
QB
28.42
22.42
11.9%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
25.7
14.33
10.7%
3
Darren Waller
TE
21.5
13.18
9%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
19
14.34
7.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Thursday, after which Keen Tung Yuen cats owned a 59.82-32.40 lead. For Vest of Friends, Amari Cooper had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Dak Prescott made the highlight reel for Keen Tung Yuen cats with a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Keen Tung Yuen cats had a 179.84-166.06 lead. Russell Wilson had a 69-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for Vest of Friends, while Robby Anderson had a 57-yard touchdown catch. Adam Thielen made the highlight reel for Keen Tung Yuen cats with a 24-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Matt Gay had a 53-yard field goal for Vest of Friends, helping the team to a 247.68-201.14 lead.
Monday
Ty'Son Williams had a 35-yard touchdown run for Keen Tung Yuen cats.

Points By Position

  Vest of Friends   Keen Tung Yuen cats

Game Notes

Vest of Friends had 10 of their 18 starters exceed their projected point totals.
Keen Tung Yuen cats had only eight of their 18 starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams scored below their projected point total.
The matchup's 8.14-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Not only did Vest of Friends get the win, but they also covered the 5.23-point projected margin of victory.
A bright spot in the loss, Dak Prescott scored 28.42 points, the fifth-highest score in the league this week.

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