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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Bruising Knights
2-0 186.67
196.36
 
VS
proj
jichanorthNJ
166.37 1-1
186.41

jichanorthNJ succumb to Bruising Knights, 186.67-166.37

There's no easy way to say it, jichanorthNJ dropped the ball, at least according to projections, as Bruising Knights earned a 186.67-166.37 win. Bruising Knights never trailed in this one after nabbing a 32.23-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind the New England Patriots defense (37 points) and Kenny Golladay (21.7). Dalvin Cook (36.6 points) and Saquon Barkley (30) were the leaders for jichanorthNJ in the loss. Bruising Knights (2-0) will look to rack up another win against cheeseheads, while jichanorthNJ (1-1) face off against Newbies Rule in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Bruising Knights   jichanorthNJ

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While not allowing any points, surrendering 184 yards, and intercepting 4 passes against the Dolphins, the Patriots defense tallied 37 points this week. They more-than-tripled their 10.54-point projection in the 43-0 win. The Patriots defense ranks #9 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Bruising Knights
Points
% of total points 186.67
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
37
10.54
19.8%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
23.97
24.46
12.8%
3
Kenny Golladay
WR
21.7
12.34
11.6%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
18.2
22.7
9.7%
jichanorthNJ
Points
% of total points 166.37
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
36.6
24.81
22%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
30
29.08
18%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
25.1
16.34
15.1%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
19.5
24.65
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Bruising Knights emerged with a 131.90-99.67 lead. For Bruising Knights, Kenny Golladay had a 31-yard touchdown catch. Dalvin Cook had a 75-yard touchdown run for jichanorthNJ, while Saquon Barkley had a 27-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Josh Jacobs had a 51-yard run for Bruising Knights to contribute to a 155.70-121.77 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Sunday night, but after the scoring was completed, Bruising Knights emerged with a 186.67-141.27 lead. For Bruising Knights, Matt Ryan had a 54-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for jichanorthNJ with a 43-yard pass.
Monday
Odell Beckham Jr. had an 89-yard touchdown catch for jichanorthNJ.

Points By Position

  Bruising Knights   jichanorthNJ

What If

Bruising Knights would have beaten five other teams besides jichanorthNJ this week.
jichanorthNJ would have lost to three other teams besides Bruising Knights this week.
If Bruising Knights played jichanorthNJ every week this season, they'd be 1-1.
Had they played each other last week, jichanorthNJ would have been victorious over Bruising Knights 211.53-185.33.
If Bruising Knights had played every team in the league each week, they would be 12-2.
If they played every team every week, jichanorthNJ would be 10-4.

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