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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Trut Miners
1-0 96.62
100.87
 
VS
proj
Aussig Ravens
91.64 0-1
101.57

Trut Miners defeat Aussig Ravens in 96.62-91.64 battle

Trut Miners scored a narrow win over Aussig Ravens, eeking out a 96.62-91.64 victory. Aussig Ravens had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Trut Miners led 96.62-86.64 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 5 points from Matt Prater on Monday night for Aussig Ravens. Trut Miners (1-0) will look to maintain their momentum against Ravens, while Aussig Ravens (0-1) attempt to get some positive momentum against Hrustin Cowboys.

Matchup Timeline

  Trut Miners   Aussig Ravens

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Broncos defense scored 54.4% more than their 7.77-point projection with 12 points against the Seahawks in Week 1. They allowed 24 points, surrendered 306 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in the 27-24 win. The Broncos defense ranks #83 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

Trut Miners
Points
% of total points 96.62
1
Russell Wilson
QB
22.42
18.76
23.2%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
18.8
14.5
19.5%
3
Julio Jones
WR
18
13.65
18.6%
4
Demaryius Thomas
WR
12.3
9
12.7%
Aussig Ravens
Points
% of total points 91.64
1
Jay Ajayi
RB
20.2
13.24
22%
2
Cam Newton
QB
18.24
21.84
19.9%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
17
9.13
18.6%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
11
11.22
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Trut Miners, while Saquon Barkley had a 68-yard touchdown run, helping Trut Miners to a 96.62-65.10 lead.

Points By Position

  Trut Miners   Aussig Ravens

Game Notes

Trut Miners had five of their nine starters exceed their projected point totals.
Aussig Ravens had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 4.98-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.

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