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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
spopov_k_2018
1-0 122
103.76
 
VS
proj
Desert Eagles
98 0-1
94.1

spopov_k_2018 outperform projections, come back to knock off Desert Eagles in 122-98 rout

spopov_k_2018 beat expectations, rolling to a 122-98 victory over Desert Eagles. Desert Eagles pulled out to a 9-point lead on Thursday, but it was all spopov_k_2018 after that. They were led by Aaron Rodgers (286 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 15 Rush Yds) and James Conner (135 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 57 Rec Yds). Tyrod Taylor (24 points) and Julio Jones (17) were the leaders for Desert Eagles in defeat. spopov_k_2018 (1-0) will look to keep it rolling against Fools and Horses, while Desert Eagles (0-1) will take on Tonyk 77ers in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  spopov_k_2018   Desert Eagles

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Conner racked up 192 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns as the Steelers tied the Browns 21-21. In doing so, he put up 28 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on spopov_k_2018 this week. In Week 2, Conner and the Steelers will face the Chiefs.
James Conner

Top Player Comparison

spopov_k_2018
Points
% of total points 122
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
30
24.92
24.6%
2
James Conner
RB
28
11.64
23%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
21
8.9
17.2%
4
Jay Ajayi
RB
20
11.78
16.4%
Desert Eagles
Points
% of total points 98
1
Tyrod Taylor
QB
24
18.02
24.5%
2
Julio Jones
WR
17
12.8
17.3%
3
Rob Gronkowski
TE
16
10.66
16.3%
4
Carlos Hyde
RB
12
9.91
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Desert Eagles boasted a 97-92 lead. For spopov_k_2018, James Conner had a 22-yard touchdown run. Tyrod Taylor had a 20-yard touchdown run for Desert Eagles, while Rob Gronkowski had a 21-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 39-yard touchdown pass for spopov_k_2018, contributing to a 122.00-98.00 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  spopov_k_2018   Desert Eagles

Game Notes

Five of the nine starters on spopov_k_2018 exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite six of their nine starters scoring higher than their projected points, Desert Eagles lost.
spopov_k_2018 won despite starting Marquise Goodwin, who scored zero points.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup's 24-point margin was the second-largest in the league this week.
Not only did spopov_k_2018 win, but they also easily covered the 9.66-point forecasted margin of victory.

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