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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Butkus 51
1-1 153.2
115.95
 
VS
proj
White Russian
116.78 0-2
114.89

Butkus 51 knock off White Russian in 153.20-116.78 rout

Butkus 51 showed up, cruising to a 153.20-116.78 win over White Russian. White Russian jumped out to a 33.70-point lead on Thursday behind stellar showings from Kareem Hunt (23.1 points) and Joe Mixon (10.6). But it was all Butkus 51 after that. They were led by Dak Prescott (39.8 points) and Miles Sanders (18.6). Butkus 51 (1-1) will look to earn another W against Michael's Team, while White Russian (0-2) will attempt to get back on track against keegun's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Butkus 51   White Russian

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 16 points, surrendering 304 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Texans, the Ravens defense recorded 15 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 6.83-point projection in the 33-16 win. The Ravens defense ranks #50 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Butkus 51
Points
% of total points 153.2
1
Dak Prescott
QB
39.8
23.18
26%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
18.6
15.19
12.1%
3
Raheem Mostert
RB
17.7
13.35
11.6%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
16.8
14.78
11%
White Russian
Points
% of total points 116.78
1
Kareem Hunt
RB
23.1
11.39
19.8%
2
Terry McLaurin
WR
22
11.96
18.8%
3
Younghoe Koo
K
17
9.8
14.6%
4
Hayden Hurst
TE
15.7
8.27
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Butkus 51 who emerged with the lead, 103.10-94.78. Dak Prescott had a 58-yard pass for Butkus 51, while Raheem Mostert had an 80-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for White Russian, while Hayden Hurst had a 42-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Butkus 51 emerged with a 153.20-116.78 lead. For Butkus 51, Christian Kirk had a 49-yard catch. Terry McLaurin made the highlight reel for White Russian with a 24-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Butkus 51   White Russian

What If

Butkus 51 would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
White Russian would have lost to four other teams besides Butkus 51 this week.
Butkus 51 would be 2-0 if they played White Russian every week.
Had they played each other last week, Butkus 51 would have topped White Russian 86.04-84.76.
If Butkus 51 had played every team in the league each week, they would be 10-8.
If they played every team every week, White Russian would be 4-14.

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