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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
GMEN4LYF
1-0 235.37
220.5
 
VS
proj
Thunder Bolts
207.15 0-1
212.17

Back-and-forth battle ends with GMEN4LYF coming back to defeat Thunder Bolts, 235.37-207.15

What a whirlwind! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, GMEN4LYF earned a come-from-behind win over Thunder Bolts, staging a comeback for a 235.37-207.15 victory. Despite trailing 180.35-176.87 heading into Monday night, GMEN4LYF came storming back behind Darius Slayton (6 Rec, 102 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and the Tennessee Titans defense (14 Pts Allowed, 323 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers). Lamar Jackson (44 points) and Drew Brees (27.9) did everything they could for Thunder Bolts in defeat. GMEN4LYF (1-0) will look to sustain their momentum against DHP, while Thunder Bolts (0-1) will face VikingDog!!! in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  GMEN4LYF   Thunder Bolts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 29.1 points, Slayton more-than-doubled his 10.37-point projection as the Giants lost to the Steelers 26-16. He caught 6 passes for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on GMEN4LYF this week. Next week, Slayton will square off against the Bears.
Darius Slayton

Top Player Comparison

GMEN4LYF
Points
% of total points 235.37
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
60.26
30.92
25.6%
2
Darius Slayton
WR
29.1
10.37
12.4%
3
Derek Carr
QB
27.56
32.94
11.7%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
18.1
12.94
7.7%
Thunder Bolts
Points
% of total points 207.15
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
44
40.49
21.2%
2
Drew Brees
QB
27.9
34.69
13.5%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
21.8
21.16
10.5%
4
Sammy Watkins
WR
18.55
10.15
9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, GMEN4LYF became the proud owner of a 147.82-113.25 lead. Aaron Rodgers had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard touchdown pass for GMEN4LYF, while Derek Carr had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass. Lamar Jackson made the highlight reel for Thunder Bolts with a 47-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Drew Brees had a 46-yard pass for Thunder Bolts, helping the team to a 175.35-165.27 lead.
Monday
Darius Slayton had a 41-yard touchdown catch for GMEN4LYF during Monday Night Football, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  GMEN4LYF   Thunder Bolts

Game Notes

GMEN4LYF won even though only four of their 15 starters scored higher than their point projections.
Thunder Bolts had only seven of their 15 starters score higher than their projected points.
GMEN4LYF put up more points than their projected total, while Thunder Bolts fell shy of their projection.
The matchup's 28.22-point margin was the fourth-largest in the league this week.
Not only did GMEN4LYF get the win, but they also easily covered the 8.33-point predicted margin of victory.
For Thunder Bolts, Lamar Jackson (44 points) posted the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

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