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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Jones'n for a 'Ship
1-0 121.48
135.52
 
VS
proj
The Miserable 7 FFC
101.32 0-1
110.12

Jones'n for a 'Ship still manage to defeat The Miserable 7 FFC in 121.48-101.32 rout despite coming up short of predictions

Despite failing to rise to the occasion and falling short of their projected point total, Jones'n for a 'Ship rolled to a 121.48-101.32 victory over The Miserable 7 FFC. There was very little drama in the matchup, as Jones'n for a 'Ship took a 28-point lead on Thursday behind stellar efforts from Julio Jones and Matt Bryant. Jones racked up 180 yards from scrimmage for 23 points, while Bryant made both of his FG attempts (5 points). Kenny Golladay (7 Rec, 114 Rec Yds) and Jared Goff (233 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) led the way for The Miserable 7 FFC in the loss. Jones'n for a 'Ship (1-0) will look to keep it rolling against DangeRuss, while The Miserable 7 FFC (0-1) will attempt to earn their first win against Password is Taco...

Matchup Timeline

  Jones'n for a 'Ship   The Miserable 7 FFC

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense nearly doubled their 8.16-point projection with 16 points against the Raiders in Week 1. They allowed only 13 points, surrendered 395 yards, and intercepted 3 passes in the 33-13 win. The Rams defense will face the Cardinals next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Jones'n for a 'Ship
Points
% of total points 121.48
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
23.1
18.09
19%
2
Julio Jones
WR
23
17.11
18.9%
3
Tom Brady
QB
21.28
19.25
17.5%
4
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
16
8.16
13.2%
The Miserable 7 FFC
Points
% of total points 101.32
1
Kenny Golladay
WR
18.4
9.01
18.2%
2
Jared Goff
QB
16.22
17.48
16%
3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
13
8.65
12.8%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
12.6
12.97
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Bryant had a 52-yard field goal for Jones'n for a 'Ship to contribute to a 28-0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Jones'n for a 'Ship who claimed the lead, 105.48-66.70. For Jones'n for a 'Ship, Tom Brady had a 21-yard touchdown pass. Stefon Diggs had a 22-yard touchdown catch for The Miserable 7 FFC, while Ryan Succop had a 53-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Jones'n for a 'Ship   The Miserable 7 FFC

Game Notes

Only four of the 12 starters on Jones'n for a 'Ship exceeded their projected scoring totals.
The Miserable 7 FFC had only five of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Jones'n for a 'Ship won despite having two starters (Eric Weddle and Adrian Clayborn) score zero points.
Melvin Gordon III, Julio Jones, and Tom Brady all scored more points than Kenny Golladay, the leading scorer for The Miserable 7 FFC.
Both teams failed to achieve their projected point total.
The matchup's 20.16-point margin was the fourth-largest in the league this week.
Jones'n for a 'Ship managed to earn the win, but failed to cover the 25.4-point projected margin of victory.

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