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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Eponas
1-0 138.06
105.73
 
VS
proj
RollTide88
88.72 0-1
103.76

Eponas brush off expectations, knock off RollTide88 in 138.06-88.72 rout

Eponas exceeded expectations, rolling to a 138.06-88.72 victory over RollTide88, which fell short of projections. RollTide88 pulled out to a 13-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Eponas after that. They were led by Drew Brees (439 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Michael Thomas (16 Rec, 180 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Russell Wilson (28.42 points) and Antonio Brown (15.3) were the leaders for RollTide88 in defeat. Eponas (1-0) will look to earn another win against Royal Pita, while RollTide88 (0-1) meet Ron's Eagles in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Eponas   RollTide88

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 14 points, the Rams defense more-than-doubled their 6.22-point projection in a 33-13 win over the Raiders. They allowed only 13 points, surrendered 395 yards, and intercepted 3 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Eponas this week. The Rams will go up against the Cardinals next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Eponas
Points
% of total points 138.06
1
Drew Brees
QB
37.56
22.49
27.2%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
22
12.47
15.9%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
20.9
13.62
15.1%
4
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
14
6.22
10.1%
RollTide88
Points
% of total points 88.72
1
Russell Wilson
QB
28.42
22.03
32%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
15.3
15.21
17.2%
3
Davante Adams
WR
14.8
12.32
16.7%
4
Matt Bryant
K
8
9.49
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Bryant had a 52-yard field goal for RollTide88, helping give RollTide88 a 13-0 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Eponas who grabbed the lead, 102.26-69.22. For Eponas, Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass. Russell Wilson had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for RollTide88, while Antonio Brown had a 22-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Davante Adams had a 51-yard catch for RollTide88, who trailed 119.06-88.72 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Eponas   RollTide88

Game Notes

Five of the nine starters on Eponas scored higher than their projected point totals.
RollTide88 had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Eponas scored more points than their projected total, while RollTide88 fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 49.34-point margin was the second-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Eponas win, but they also covered the 1.97-point projected margin of victory.
On the losing side, Russell Wilson recorded 28.42 points, the fourth-best score for a QB this week.

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