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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Apollo
1-0 226.56
204.81
 
VS
proj
jbml
223.64 0-1
202.33

Apollo defy projections, earn win over jbml in 226.56-223.64 battle

Both teams stepped up and outperformed their projected point totals, as Apollo got the best of jbml. Predicted to win 204.81-202.33, Apollo eeked out a 226.56-223.64 win over jbml. jbml made a run at it on Monday night, but they fell short. Apollo led 221.56-187.24 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 36.4 points from three players on Monday night for jbml. Apollo (1-0) will look to notch another win against BALLSWIN, while jbml (0-1) will attempt to get their first win against drizz.

Matchup Timeline

  Apollo   jbml

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones more-than-doubled his 8.36-point projection with 22.5 points against the Titans in Week 1. He made 4 tackles and intercepted 2 passes in the 27-20 win. Jones ranks #1 among fantasy Ss this season and will face the Jets next week.
Reshad Jones

Top Player Comparison

Apollo
Points
% of total points 226.56
1
Drew Brees
QB
31.56
17.97
13.9%
2
Mike Evans
WR
27.7
14.42
12.2%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
24.8
17.97
10.9%
4
Reshad Jones
S
22.5
8.36
9.9%
jbml
Points
% of total points 223.64
1
James Conner
RB
34.2
15.02
15.3%
2
Julio Jones
WR
28
20.65
12.5%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
24.94
21.29
11.2%
4
Golden Tate
WR
21.9
14.63
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Apollo owned a 197.86-148.30 lead. Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass for Apollo, while Mike Evans had a 50-yard touchdown catch. James Conner made the highlight reel for jbml with a 22-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 39-yard touchdown pass for jbml, who trailed 221.56-187.24 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Golden Tate had a 24-yard touchdown catch for jbml.

Points By Position

  Apollo   jbml

Game Notes

Just eight of the 18 starting players on Apollo scored more than their projected point totals.
Despite nine of their 18 starters scoring above their projected points, jbml lost.
Apollo won despite starting Jason Pierre-Paul, who scored zero points.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup's 2.92-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Not only did Apollo win, but they also covered the 2.48-point forecasted margin of victory.
On the losing side, James Conner scored 34.2 points, the third-highest score in the league this week.

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