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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP
1-1 112.3
94.28
 
VS
proj
Grand Ramblin' Wreck
87.74 0-2
99.2

Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP beat projections, knock off Grand Ramblin' Wreck in 112.30-87.74 rout

Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP brought their A game and outperformed their projected point total, cruising to a 112.30-87.74 win over Grand Ramblin' Wreck, who fell short of projections. Grand Ramblin' Wreck earned a 8.70-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP after that. They were led by Cam Newton, who passed for 335 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 42 yards for 28.6 points, and Michael Thomas, who caught 12 passes for 89 yards and 2 touchdowns (18.9 points). Philip Rivers (256 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Adam Thielen (12 Rec, 131 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for Grand Ramblin' Wreck in defeat. Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP (1-1) will look to sustain their momentum against Krasna Lipa Patriots, while Grand Ramblin' Wreck (0-2) meet Boston Hoodies in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP   Grand Ramblin' Wreck

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 276 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Seahawks, the Bears defense recorded 17 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 8.45-point projection in the 24-17 win. The Bears defense ranks #50 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP
Points
% of total points 112.3
1
Cam Newton
QB
28.6
19.59
25.5%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
18.9
12.76
16.8%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
17
8.45
15.1%
4
Evan Engram
TE
12.7
7.08
11.3%
Grand Ramblin' Wreck
Points
% of total points 87.74
1
Philip Rivers
QB
22.74
18.19
25.9%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
19.1
9.73
21.8%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
11.9
18.93
13.6%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
11.6
7.17
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Grand Ramblin' Wreck had a 81.74-66.70 lead. For Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP, Cam Newton had a 51-yard touchdown pass. Adam Thielen made the highlight reel for Grand Ramblin' Wreck with a 22-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP   Grand Ramblin' Wreck

What If

Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP would have beaten nine other teams besides Grand Ramblin' Wreck this week.
Grand Ramblin' Wreck would have lost to five other teams besides Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP this week.
Had they played each other last week, Grand Ramblin' Wreck would have beaten Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP 107-104.
If Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP had played every team in the league each week, they would be 17-5.
If they played every team every week, Grand Ramblin' Wreck would be 13-9.

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