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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
PICKERS
1-0 92.76
81.09
 
VS
proj
Blue Crabs
91.6 0-1
90.34

PICKERS outperform predictions, earn win over Blue Crabs in 92.76-91.6 battle

PICKERS brought their A game and outperformed projections, squeaking by for a 92.76-91.6 victory over Blue Crabs. Blue Crabs made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. PICKERS led 78.86-63.60 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 28 points from Todd Gurley II and Robert Woods on Monday night for Blue Crabs. PICKERS (1-0) will look to build on their success against Project Mayhem, while Blue Crabs (0-1) attempt to get back on track against Hilltoppers.

Matchup Timeline

  PICKERS   Blue Crabs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 3.46 points, the Texans defense more-than-doubled that amount by scoring 8.52 points in a 27-20 loss to the Patriots. They allowed 27 points, surrendered 389 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on PICKERS this week. In Week 2, the Texans will play the Titans.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

PICKERS
Points
% of total points 92.76
1
Jay Ajayi
RB
20.2
13.24
21.8%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
19.8
11.41
21.3%
3
Tom Brady
QB
16.74
14.33
18%
4
Golden Tate
WR
13.9
8.84
15%
Blue Crabs
Points
% of total points 91.6
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
23.7
20.25
25.9%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
16.46
14.03
18%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
14.14
8.42
15.4%
4
Demaryius Thomas
WR
12.3
9
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Bryant had a 52-yard field goal for PICKERS to contribute to a 25.2-0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, after which PICKERS became the proud owner of a 77.36-63.60 lead. Keenan Allen had a 20-yard touchdown catch for PICKERS, while Tom Brady had a 21-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Blue Crabs, while Stefon Diggs had a 22-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Golden Tate had a 24-yard touchdown catch for PICKERS during Monday Night Football en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  PICKERS   Blue Crabs

Game Notes

More than half (5 of the 8) of the starters on PICKERS scored higher than their projected point totals.
Despite five of their eight starters scoring above their projected points, Blue Crabs lost.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 1.16-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
A bright spot in the loss, Todd Gurley II (23.7 points) posted the third-best score for a RB this week.

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