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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES
2-0 203.42
181.06
 
VS
proj
Company of Heroes
177.12 0-2
187.67

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES defeat Company of Heroes, 203.42-177.12

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES beat their projected point total, earning a 203.42-177.12 win over Company of Heroes, who fell short of projections. Company of Heroes nabbed a 14.25-point lead on Thursday, but THE DAK KNIGHT RISES held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Melvin Gordon III (28 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 38 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Michael Thomas (12 Rec, 89 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs), while Todd Gurley II (37.05 points) and Deshaun Watson (25.05) led the charge for Company of Heroes in the loss. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES (2-0) will look to get another win against N.C. HAMMERS, while Company of Heroes (0-2) try to earn their first win against Deviled Egg Sandwich.

Matchup Timeline

  THE DAK KNIGHT RISES   Company of Heroes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense scored 28.5 points against the Cardinals in Week 2 to nearly double their 14.45-point projection. They didn't allow any points, surrendered 137 yards, and intercepted a pass to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on THE DAK KNIGHT RISES this week. In Week 3, the Rams will go up against the Chargers.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES
Points
% of total points 203.42
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
32.85
24.28
16.1%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
30.9
20.45
15.2%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
28.5
14.45
14%
4
Will Fuller V
WR
25.3
12.58
12.4%
Company of Heroes
Points
% of total points 177.12
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
37.05
27.08
20.9%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
25.05
20.99
14.1%
3
T.Y. Hilton
WR
21.3
15.71
12%
4
Drew Brees
QB
17.87
20.98
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, THE DAK KNIGHT RISES had a 186.77-160.52 lead. Melvin Gordon III had a 20-yard touchdown run for THE DAK KNIGHT RISES, while Will Fuller V had a 39-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Deshaun Watson had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 28-yard touchdown pass for Company of Heroes, while Drew Brees had a 42-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Dak Prescott had a 64-yard touchdown pass for THE DAK KNIGHT RISES, helping the team to a 203.42-163.82 lead.

Points By Position

  THE DAK KNIGHT RISES   Company of Heroes

What If

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES would have beaten nine other teams besides Company of Heroes this week.
Company of Heroes would have lost to six other teams besides THE DAK KNIGHT RISES this week.
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES would have topped Company of Heroes 196-170 had they played each other last week.
If THE DAK KNIGHT RISES had played every team in the league each week, they would be 19-3.
If they played every team every week, Company of Heroes would be 8-14.

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