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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Real United FC 1848
1-0 94.56
101.19
 
VS
proj
The Trubisky Fanboys
94.44 0-1
100.77

Despite top scorer Kamara, The Trubisky Fanboys fall to Real United FC 1848 in 94.56-94.44 battle

The Trubisky Fanboys had the premier scorer in the matchup with RB Alvin Kamara racking up 34.1 points, the second-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Real United FC 1848, who came back to earn a 94.56-94.44 win. Real United FC 1848 trailed 94.44-73.86 heading into Monday night, but the team came storming back behind the Los Angeles Rams defense (17 points) and Kerryon Johnson (3.7). Real United FC 1848 improve to 1-0 on the season, while The Trubisky Fanboys fall to 0-1.

Matchup Timeline

  Real United FC 1848   The Trubisky Fanboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense more-than-doubled their 8.16-point projection with 17 points against the Raiders in Week 1. They allowed only 13 points, surrendered 395 yards, and intercepted 3 passes in the 33-13 win. The Rams defense will face the Cardinals next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Real United FC 1848
Points
% of total points 94.56
1
Michael Thomas
WR
22
12.47
23.3%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
20.36
18.33
21.5%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
17
8.16
18%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
11.9
9.29
12.6%
The Trubisky Fanboys
Points
% of total points 94.44
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
34.1
18.09
36.1%
2
Julio Jones
WR
18
13.65
19.1%
3
Deshaun Watson
QB
12.04
20.52
12.7%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
11.1
10.19
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, The Trubisky Fanboys owned a 90.44-73.86 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Real United FC 1848, while JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 67-yard catch. Stefon Diggs made the highlight reel for The Trubisky Fanboys with a 22-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Real United FC 1848   The Trubisky Fanboys

Game Notes

Just four of the nine starters on Real United FC 1848 scored more than their projected point totals.
The Trubisky Fanboys lost despite five of their nine starters scoring above their projected points.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
The matchup's 0.12-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Real United FC 1848. They got the win, but did not cover the 0.42-point projected margin of victory.
On the losing side, Alvin Kamara registered 34.1 points, the best overall score for a RB this week.

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