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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Mingapulcos
1-0 125.16
164.17
 
VS
proj
Go4Pin
122.14 0-1
153.6

Offensively challenged Mingapulcos defeat Go4Pin in 125.16-122.14 battle

While they posted only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week, Mingapulcos narrowly earned a 125.16-122.14 victory over Go4Pin. Go4Pin made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Mingapulcos led 124.16-114.44 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 7.7 points from Marvin Jones Jr. on Monday night for Go4Pin. Mingapulcos (1-0) will look to add to their success against Dallas Dwarf Tossers, while Go4Pin (0-1) attempt to get back on track against Vicious Rabbits.

Matchup Timeline

  Mingapulcos   Go4Pin

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 7 tackles against the Dolphins, Woodyard registered 9.5 points this week. He scored 44.8% more than his 6.56-point projection in the 27-20 loss. Woodyard ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Texans next week.
Wesley Woodyard

Top Player Comparison

Mingapulcos
Points
% of total points 125.16
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
34.86
36.77
27.9%
2
A.J. Green
WR
13.6
14.06
10.9%
3
Jarvis Landry
WR
12.3
12.03
9.8%
4
Deion Jones
LB
11.5
8.41
9.2%
Go4Pin
Points
% of total points 122.14
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
19.7
16.43
16.1%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
18.04
34.98
14.8%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
11.2
15.57
9.2%
4
DeMarcus Lawrence
DE
10.5
4.65
8.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Mingapulcos emerged with a 113.91-101.54 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Mingapulcos, while A.J. Green had a 38-yard touchdown catch. Saquon Barkley made the highlight reel for Go4Pin with a 68-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Mingapulcos   Go4Pin

Game Notes

Mingapulcos got the W despite the fact that only four of their 13 starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Go4Pin had only five of their 13 starters score higher than their projected points.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
Mingapulcos ranked 8th in the league in scoring this week, while Go4Pin ranked 10th.
The matchup's 3.02-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Mingapulcos managed to get the win, but did not cover the 10.57-point projected margin of victory.

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