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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
LeVeon Let Die
1-0 131.74
149.48
 
VS
proj
Sleeper pix
130.12 0-1
153.92

LeVeon Let Die fall short of expectations, find way to beat Sleeper pix in 131.74-130.12 battle

Both teams underachieved compared to their projected point totals, but LeVeon Let Die did enough to take down Sleeper pix. Predicted to lose 153.92-149.48, LeVeon Let Die squeaked by for a 131.74-130.12 victory over Sleeper pix. Sleeper pix had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. LeVeon Let Die led 131.74-130.42 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite points from on Monday night for Sleeper pix. LeVeon Let Die (1-0) will look to build on their success against Capt. Kirk's Cousins, while Sleeper pix (0-1) will match up against Golden Tatertots in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  LeVeon Let Die   Sleeper pix

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ebron nearly doubled his 7.82-point projection with 15.1 points against the Bengals in Week 1. He caught 4 passes for 51 yards and a touchdown in the 34-23 loss. Ebron ranks #64 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Redskins next week.
Eric Ebron

Top Player Comparison

LeVeon Let Die
Points
% of total points 131.74
1
Matt Ryan
QB
30.84
45.24
23.4%
2
Chris Thompson
RB
24.8
14.71
18.8%
3
Davante Adams
WR
19.8
18.5
15%
4
Eric Ebron
TE
15.1
7.82
11.5%
Sleeper pix
Points
% of total points 130.12
1
Russell Wilson
QB
47.42
41.48
36.4%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
24.3
23.53
18.7%
3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
16
12.21
12.3%
4
Corey Davis
WR
12.2
13.27
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Bryant had a 52-yard field goal for Sleeper pix for Sleeper pix, who trailed 30.84-8 after the opening game of the week.
Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Sleeper pix owned a 125.12-111.94 lead. Eric Ebron had a 26-yard touchdown catch for LeVeon Let Die, while Stefon Diggs had a 22-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Sleeper pix, while Antonio Brown had a 22-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Davante Adams had a 51-yard catch for LeVeon Let Die to contribute to a 131.74-130.42 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  LeVeon Let Die   Sleeper pix

Game Notes

LeVeon Let Die got the win even though only four of their nine starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Sleeper pix had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
LeVeon Let Die won despite starting Doug Baldwin, who scored zero points.
Both teams scored under their projected point total.
Sleeper pix ranked 11th in the league in points scored this week, while LeVeon Let Die ranked 8th.
The matchup's 1.62-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
For Sleeper pix, Russell Wilson scored 47.42 points, the fifth-highest score in the league this week.

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