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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
OleOle Bombarders
1-0 124.68
114.06
 
VS
proj
Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP
104.14 0-1
108.06

Despite top scorer Thomas, Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP fall to OleOle Bombarders in 124.68-104.14 rout

Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP had the premier scorer in the matchup with WR Michael Thomas racking up 22 points, the ninth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple OleOle Bombarders, who rolled to a 124.68-104.14 win. It didn't take long to figure out who would be the frontrunner in this matchup, as OleOle Bombarders jumped out to a 25.78-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 38.58 points from Tom Brady (277 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Rob Gronkowski (7 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Michael Thomas (22 points) and Saquon Barkley (18.8) did their part for Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP in the loss. OleOle Bombarders (1-0) will look to build on their success against Trut Miners, while Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP (0-1) seek to right the ship against Grand Ramblin' Wreck.

Matchup Timeline

  OleOle Bombarders   Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 15 points, surrendering 324 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Giants, the Jaguars defense tallied 13 points this week. They scored 50.3% more than their 8.65-point projection in the 20-15 win. The Jaguars defense ranks #70 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense

Top Player Comparison

OleOle Bombarders
Points
% of total points 124.68
1
Tom Brady
QB
22.28
20.24
17.9%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
20.7
20.25
16.6%
3
Rob Gronkowski
TE
16.3
11.01
13.1%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14.6
16.62
11.7%
Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP
Points
% of total points 104.14
1
Michael Thomas
WR
22
12.47
21.1%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
18.8
14.5
18.1%
3
Cam Newton
QB
18.24
21.84
17.5%
4
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
14
5.6
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which OleOle Bombarders emerged with a 89.38-63.60 lead. Tom Brady hit Rob Gronkowski for a 21-yard touchdown pass for OleOle Bombarders. Saquon Barkley made the highlight reel for Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP with a 68-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  OleOle Bombarders   Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP

Game Notes

Most (7 of the 9) of the starters on OleOle Bombarders scored higher than their projected point totals.
Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
OleOle Bombarders scored more points than their projected total, while Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP fell shy of their projection.
The matchup's 20.54-point margin was the fourth-largest in the league this week.
Not only did OleOle Bombarders earn the W, but they also easily covered the 6-point predicted margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Michael Thomas scored 22 points, the second-highest score for a wide receiver this week.

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