Jack & Diet earn win against Gould Rush in 174.2-97.4 beatdown
Jack & Diet showed up and outperformed expectations, cruising to a 174.2-97.4 win over Gould Rush, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in this matchup, as Jack & Diet jumped out to a 35.7-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 36.7 points from Patrick Mahomes (235 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Austin Ekeler (39 Rush Yds, 55 Rec Yds). James Robinson (64 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 14 Rec Yds) and Rashod Bateman (4 Rec, 108 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for Gould Rush in defeat. Jack & Diet improve to 2-0 on the season, while Gould Rush fall to 0-2.
Projected to score 9.21 points, the Buccaneers defense more-than-tripled that amount by scoring 30 points in a 20-10 win over the Saints. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 308 yards, and forced 5 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Jack & Diet this week. In Week 3, the Buccaneers will go up against the Packers.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
Thursday
Patrick Mahomes had a 41-yard touchdown pass for Jack & Diet, helping to give the team a 36.7-1.0 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Jack & Diet boasted a 76.7-43.0 lead. For Jack & Diet, Justin Tucker had a 51-yard field goal. James Robinson had a 37-yard touchdown run for Gould Rush, while Rashod Bateman had a 75-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but after all the points were tallied, Jack & Diet boasted a 126.1-80.4 lead. For Jack & Diet, Tony Pollard had a 46-yard catch. Deebo Samuel made the highlight reel for Gould Rush with a 51-yard run.
Monday
Stefon Diggs had a 46-yard touchdown catch for Jack & Diet during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.
Jack & Diet
You know what, Jack & Diet, we do certainly respect the confidence. It takes guts to deploy a player with zero points (DJ Chark Jr.), while still earning the win! We just ask you to please keep that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the early regular season. Do it when the postseason rolls around, and we'll be done.
Gould Rush
With only a couple of receptions this past week, the starting running backs for Gould Rush should smooth things over with their quarterbacks... and remind them to start checking down more frequently.