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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Chargers
1-0 226.28
240.78
 
VS
proj
Denver Broncos
208.9 0-1
194.27

Los Angeles Chargers overcome multiple busts, knock off Denver Broncos, 226.28-208.90

Both teams were frustrated by starters who put up 0 points, but Los Angeles Chargers were able to persevere and earn the win, earning a 226.28-208.90 victory over Denver Broncos. Los Angeles Chargers never trailed in this one, coasting to victory behind Justin Herbert (36.88 points) and Khalil Mack (25). Jerry Jeudy (4 Rec, 102 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Russell Wilson (340 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) led the charge for Denver Broncos in the loss. Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) will look to rack up another win against JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, while Denver Broncos (0-1) will attempt to get back on track against Minnesota Vikings.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Chargers   Denver Broncos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 6 tackles and recording 3 sacks against the Raiders, Mack registered 25 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 7.69-point projection in the 24-19 win. Mack will face the Chiefs next week.
Khalil Mack

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Chargers
Points
% of total points 226.28
1
Justin Herbert
QB
36.88
32.88
16.3%
2
Khalil Mack
LB
25
7.69
11%
3
Drue Tranquill
LB
16
11.85
7.1%
4
Derwin James Jr.
S
16
15.53
7.1%
Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 208.9
1
Jerry Jeudy
WR
32.7
15.44
15.7%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
26.3
23.69
12.6%
3
Javonte Williams
RB
20.8
16.43
10%
4
Bradley Chubb
LB
20
8.77
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Justin Herbert linked up with Keenan Allen for a 42-yard pass for Los Angeles Chargers. Herbert also lit up the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown pass, contributing to a 226.28-0.00 lead for Los Angeles Chargers.
Monday
Russell Wilson teamed up with Jerry Jeudy for a 67-yard touchdown pass for Denver Broncos.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Chargers   Denver Broncos

Game Notes

11 of the 22 starters on Los Angeles Chargers scored higher than their projected point totals.
Denver Broncos had only 10 of their 22 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as Los Angeles Chargers had two starters score zero points, while Denver Broncos had five.
Los Angeles Chargers got the W despite scoring fewer points than projected, while Denver Broncos outscored their projection.
The matchup's 17.38-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Los Angeles Chargers. They won, but failed to cover the 46.51-point projected margin of victory.

Coach Talk

Los Angeles Chargers
Hey, we admire the confidence, Los Angeles Chargers. Playing not one, but TWO starters with zero points (Sebastian Joseph-Day and Jalen Guyton), while still earning the win... talk about arrogant! We just ask you to please limit those flashy shenanigans to the early regular season. Try it when the playoffs roll around, and we'll be toast.
Denver Broncos
It's entirely possible that Denver Broncos would be a better talent scout in the NFL than in fantasy football. With just 15 targets as a group in Week 1, their five wide receivers apparently contributed primarily by blocking downfield and running decoy routes.