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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Boondock Saints
1-0 129.42
116.93
 
VS
proj
Poldi Steelers
100.36 0-1
116.31

Boondock Saints top expectations, defeat Poldi Steelers in 129.42-100.36 rout

Boondock Saints stepped up and beat expectations, cruising to a 129.42-100.36 victory over Poldi Steelers, which fell short of projections. Poldi Steelers leapt out to a 20.2-point lead on Thursday behind a outstanding showing from Jay Ajayi (62 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs). But it was all Boondock Saints after that. They were led by Russell Wilson (22.42 points) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (17). Boondock Saints (1-0) will look to sustain their winning ways against Slink's Mayhem, while Poldi Steelers (0-1) will take on PACKERS Brno in an effort to get their first win.

Matchup Timeline

  Boondock Saints   Poldi Steelers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Ravens defense nearly doubled their 9.13-point projection with 17 points against the Bills in Week 1. They allowed only 3 points, surrendered 153 yards, and intercepted 2 passes in the 47-3 win. The Ravens defense ranks #42 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Boondock Saints
Points
% of total points 129.42
1
Russell Wilson
QB
22.42
18.76
17.3%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
17
9.13
13.1%
3
Rob Gronkowski
TE
16.3
11.01
12.6%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14.6
16.62
11.3%
Poldi Steelers
Points
% of total points 100.36
1
Philip Rivers
QB
29.96
18.94
29.9%
2
Jay Ajayi
RB
20.2
13.24
20.1%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
17
11.84
16.9%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
11.1
10.19
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Boondock Saints who grabbed the lead, 105.52-81.86. Russell Wilson had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Boondock Saints, while Rob Gronkowski had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Philip Rivers had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Poldi Steelers, while Stefon Diggs had a 22-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Greg Zuerlein had a 55-yard field goal for Poldi Steelers.

Points By Position

  Boondock Saints   Poldi Steelers

Game Notes

Boondock Saints had six of their 10 starting players exceed their projected points.
Poldi Steelers had only four of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Boondock Saints recorded more points than their projected total, while Poldi Steelers fell shy of their projection.
The matchup's 29.06-point margin was the second-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Boondock Saints get the W, but they also covered the 0.62-point projected margin of victory.
In a losing effort, Philip Rivers registered 29.96 points, the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

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