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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
SAWTOOTHS
1-1 146.7
148.23
 
VS
proj
Rebel Alliance
143 0-2
157.03

SAWTOOTHS overcome starter's goose egg, knock off Rebel Alliance in 146.70-143.00 battle

Despite a 0-point week from Jonnu Smith, SAWTOOTHS were able to persevere and earn the victory, narrowly earning a 146.70-143.00 win over Rebel Alliance. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as SAWTOOTHS led 139.70-108.30 heading into Monday night. Rebel Alliance closed the gap behind Tyler Lockett (17.7 points) and the Chicago Bears defense (17). SAWTOOTHS (1-1) will look to keep it rolling against Mutinous Apes, while Rebel Alliance (0-2) will attempt to get some positive momentum against Hooligans.

Matchup Timeline

  SAWTOOTHS   Rebel Alliance

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 69 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Ravens, Green tallied 29.9 points this week. He nearly doubled his 15.51-point projection in the 34-23 win. Green ranks #18 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
A.J. Green

Top Player Comparison

SAWTOOTHS
Points
% of total points 146.7
1
Matt Ryan
QB
37.4
22.6
25.5%
2
A.J. Green
WR
29.9
15.51
20.4%
3
Chris Thompson
RB
22.3
15.97
15.2%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
15
17.3
10.2%
Rebel Alliance
Points
% of total points 143
1
Tyrod Taylor
QB
18.9
22.09
13.2%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
17.9
25.75
12.5%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
17.7
16.98
12.4%
4
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
17
8.45
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
A.J. Green had a 32-yard touchdown catch for SAWTOOTHS, helping the team to a 29.90-12.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, SAWTOOTHS became the proud owner of a 136.40-108.30 lead. For SAWTOOTHS, Phillip Lindsay had a 53-yard run. Tyrod Taylor made the highlight reel for Rebel Alliance with a 47-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Sebastian Janikowski had a 56-yard field goal for SAWTOOTHS on Monday night en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  SAWTOOTHS   Rebel Alliance

What If

SAWTOOTHS would have beaten six other teams besides Rebel Alliance this week.
Rebel Alliance would have lost to six other teams besides SAWTOOTHS this week.
Last week, Rebel Alliance would have defeated SAWTOOTHS 159-140.
If SAWTOOTHS had played every team in the league each week, they would be 15-11.
If they played every team every week, Rebel Alliance would be 16-10.

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