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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Utah Surfer Dudes
1-0 328.7
364.99
 
VS
proj
Kansas City Kitty
328.1 0-1
347.33

Utah Surfer Dudes top Kansas City Kitty in 328.7-328.1 squeaker

Utah Surfer Dudes earned a narrow win over Kansas City Kitty, narrowly earning a 328.7-328.1 victory. Kansas City Kitty had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Utah Surfer Dudes led 306.7-298.8 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 29.3 points from Javonte Williams on Monday night for Kansas City Kitty. Utah Surfer Dudes were led by Jameis Winston (269 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Saquon Barkley (164 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 30 Rec Yds). Utah Surfer Dudes (1-0) will look to add to their success against Fort Worth Gunslingers, while Kansas City Kitty (0-1) will face off against Omaha Orangatans in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Utah Surfer Dudes   Kansas City Kitty

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Barkley (164 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 30 Rec Yds) scored 56.4 points in a 21-20 win over the Titans in Week 1. His scoring output was 75.3% more than his 32.17-point projection. Barkley ranks #14 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
Saquon Barkley

Top Player Comparison

Utah Surfer Dudes
Points
% of total points 328.7
1
Jameis Winston
QB
60.35
55.56
18.4%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
56.4
32.17
17.2%
3
Matthew Stafford
QB
52.45
62.61
16%
4
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
30
27.53
9.1%
Kansas City Kitty
Points
% of total points 328.1
1
Derek Carr
QB
59
61.12
18%
2
Jared Goff
QB
53.4
56.98
16.3%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
39.2
22.36
11.9%
4
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
30
35.01
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Stefon Diggs had a 53-yard touchdown catch for Kansas City Kitty for the team, who trailed 54.0-41.4 after Thursday Night Football.
Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Utah Surfer Dudes owned a 190.2-169.6 lead. Jameis Winston had a 40-yard pass for Utah Surfer Dudes, while Jaylen Waddle had a 42-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Jared Goff had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Kansas City Kitty, while Terry McLaurin had a 49-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Utah Surfer Dudes who claimed the lead, 306.7-273.7. For Utah Surfer Dudes, Saquon Barkley had a 68-yard run. Derek Carr had a 41-yard pass for Kansas City Kitty, while Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Utah Surfer Dudes   Kansas City Kitty

Game Notes

Utah Surfer Dudes won even though only five of their 13 starters scored higher than their point projections.
Kansas City Kitty had only five of their 13 starters score higher than their projected points.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
The matchup's 0.6-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Utah Surfer Dudes. They got the win, but did not cover the 17.66-point projected margin of victory.

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