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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Sayers Monsters
1-0 126.36
129.53
 
VS
proj
Michael's Misfits
93.82 0-1
122.09

Michael's Misfits fall to Sayers Monsters, 126.36-93.82

Michael's Misfits failed to bring their A game, as Sayers Monsters staged a comeback for a 126.36-93.82 victory. Trailing 91.82-76.90 heading into Monday night, Sayers Monsters roared back behind Ryan Tannehill (249 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 14 Rush Yds) and Noah Fant (5 Rec, 81 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Tom Brady (20.46 points) and John Brown (13) carried the flag for Michael's Misfits in defeat. Sayers Monsters (1-0) will look to notch another win against Iggles, while Michael's Misfits (0-1) meet Sandbagging in an effort to get their first victory.

Matchup Timeline

  Sayers Monsters   Michael's Misfits

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 3 passes for 37 yards and a touchdown against the Colts, Shenault Jr. registered 10.7 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 4.45-point projection in the 27-20 win. Shenault Jr. ranks #83 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Laviska Shenault Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Sayers Monsters
Points
% of total points 126.36
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
23.36
21.8
18.5%
2
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
21.4
21.62
16.9%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.7
16.09
14.8%
4
Noah Fant
TE
14.1
6.68
11.2%
Michael's Misfits
Points
% of total points 93.82
1
Tom Brady
QB
20.46
23.63
21.8%
2
John Brown
WR
13
8.62
13.9%
3
Baker Mayfield
QB
12.86
20.79
13.7%
4
Joey Slye
K
9
7.76
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Teddy Bridgewater had a 75-yard touchdown pass for Sayers Monsters, who trailed 63.36-43.50 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Jared Cook had a 46-yard catch for Michael's Misfits, contributing to a 91.82-65.60 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Sayers Monsters   Michael's Misfits

Game Notes

Only six of the 14 starters on Sayers Monsters exceeded their scoring projections.
Michael's Misfits had only four of their 14 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as each team had a starter score zero points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 32.54-point margin was the fifth-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Sayers Monsters win, but they also easily covered the 7.44-point forecasted margin of victory.

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