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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Drank in my KUPP
1-0 234.42
181.89
 
VS
proj
BootScootsWetWillies
171.52 0-1
187.09

Drank in my KUPP smirk at expectations, earn win against BootScootsWetWillies, 234.42-171.52

Drank in my KUPP outperformed their projected point total, earning a 234.42-171.52 victory over BootScootsWetWillies, who fell short of projections. Drank in my KUPP grabbed an early 18.50-point lead on Thursday. BootScootsWetWillies bounced back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Lamar Jackson (37.22 points) and D'Andre Swift (32). Not to be deterred, Drank in my KUPP made a run later that afternoon, as Davante Adams (33.1 points) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (24.9) put them back ahead once and for all. Drank in my KUPP (1-0) will look to build on their success against Kyler’s Study Hall, while BootScootsWetWillies (0-1) will take on DREAMCHASEGAMING in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Drank in my KUPP   BootScootsWetWillies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Garrett more-than-doubled his 5.41-point projection with 11 points against the Panthers in Week 1. He made 4 tackles and recorded 2 sacks in the 26-24 win. Garrett ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Jets next week.
Myles Garrett

Top Player Comparison

Drank in my KUPP
Points
% of total points 234.42
1
Joe Burrow
QB
51.22
40.22
21.8%
2
Davante Adams
WR
33.1
18.14
14.1%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
32.3
21.8
13.8%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
24.9
14.94
10.6%
BootScootsWetWillies
Points
% of total points 171.52
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
37.22
41.06
21.7%
2
D'Andre Swift
RB
32
20.32
18.7%
3
Gabe Davis
WR
19.8
13.95
11.5%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
17.7
25.52
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Thursday, but it was Drank in my KUPP who took the lead, 38.30-19.80. For Drank in my KUPP, Matt Gay had a 57-yard field goal. Gabe Davis made the highlight reel for BootScootsWetWillies with a 26-yard touchdown catch and a 47-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, BootScootsWetWillies owned a 149.32-127.22 lead. For Drank in my KUPP, Jaylen Waddle had a 42-yard touchdown catch. Lamar Jackson had a 55-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for BootScootsWetWillies, while Brandin Cooks had a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Davante Adams had a 41-yard catch for Drank in my KUPP, helping the team to a 210.22-160.82 lead.

Points By Position

  Drank in my KUPP   BootScootsWetWillies

Game Notes

Eight of the 12 starting players on Drank in my KUPP exceeded their projected point totals.
BootScootsWetWillies had only four of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Drank in my KUPP scored more points than their projected total, while BootScootsWetWillies fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 62.9-point margin was the largest in the league this week.

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