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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
STP2
1-0 115.3
116.21
 
VS
proj
Buffalo Bills
112.38 0-1
121.69

Despite top scorer Allen, Buffalo Bills fall to STP2 in 115.30-112.38 nailbiter

Buffalo Bills had the premier scorer in the matchup with QB Josh Allen racking up 33.48 points, the third-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple STP2, who narrowly earned a 115.30-112.38 win. Buffalo Bills made a run at it late afternoon on Sunday, but they fell short. STP2 led 113.30-95.18 after the early action and held on for the win despite 9 points from Daniel Carlson on Sunday afternoon for Buffalo Bills. STP2 were led by Jonathan Taylor (25.5 points) and Michael Pittman Jr. (22.6). STP2 (1-0) will look to get another W against West coast Brownie, while Buffalo Bills (0-1) try to get back on track against Boomer 1.

Matchup Timeline

  STP2   Buffalo Bills

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hunt (46 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 24 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 21 points in a 26-24 win over the Panthers in Week 1. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.36-point projection. Hunt ranks #92 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
Kareem Hunt

Top Player Comparison

STP2
Points
% of total points 115.3
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
25.5
19.5
22.1%
2
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
22.6
12.77
19.6%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
21
9.36
18.2%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
11.7
10.5
10.1%
Buffalo Bills
Points
% of total points 112.38
1
Josh Allen
QB
33.48
24.34
29.8%
2
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
16.4
11.35
14.6%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
15.7
11.69
14%
4
Najee Harris
RB
9.6
16.03
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Josh Allen had a 53-yard touchdown pass and a 26-yard touchdown pass for Buffalo Bills, contributing to a 33.48-10.80 lead for Buffalo Bills.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was STP2 who grabbed the lead, 113.30-95.18. Kareem Hunt had a 24-yard touchdown run for STP2, while Brandin Cooks had a 42-yard catch. Jaylen Waddle made the highlight reel for Buffalo Bills with a 42-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Daniel Carlson had a 55-yard field goal for Buffalo Bills, who trailed 115.30-112.38 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  STP2   Buffalo Bills

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starters on STP2 exceeded their scoring projections.
Buffalo Bills had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
The matchup's 2.92-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Despite the loss, Josh Allen recorded 33.48 points, the third-best score in the league this week.

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