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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
CardinalFan
1-0 112.74
102.52
 
VS
proj
Prof Irv.Prac.Fields
95.99 0-1
97.82

Despite standout performance from Goedert, Prof Irv.Prac.Fields fall to CardinalFan, 112.74-95.99

Dallas Goedert posted 17.1 points for Prof Irv.Prac.Fields, the best total in the matchup and second-best for a TE in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish CardinalFan, who came out on top with a 112.74-95.99 win. Prof Irv.Prac.Fields took a 1.4-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but CardinalFan held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kyler Murray (20.67 points) and Raheem Mostert (19.23). Dallas Goedert (17.1 points) and the New Orleans Saints defense (17) led the charge for Prof Irv.Prac.Fields in the loss. CardinalFan (1-0) will look to add to their success against Kayfabe, while Prof Irv.Prac.Fields (0-1) will face Elvis in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  CardinalFan   Prof Irv.Prac.Fields

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Bills in Week 1, Crowder caught 7 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 18.5 points to more-than-double his 7.2-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on CardinalFan this week. In Week 2, Crowder and the Jets will face the 49ers.
Jamison Crowder

Top Player Comparison

CardinalFan
Points
% of total points 112.74
1
Kyler Murray
QB
20.67
15.65
18.3%
2
Raheem Mostert
RB
19.23
9.64
17.1%
3
Jamison Crowder
WR
18.5
7.2
16.4%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.17
14.01
16.1%
Prof Irv.Prac.Fields
Points
% of total points 95.99
1
Dallas Goedert
TE
17.1
6.09
17.8%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
17
7.53
17.7%
3
Anthony Miller
WR
13.6
7.68
14.2%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
13.32
18.48
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Prof Irv.Prac.Fields emerged with a 51.07-49.67 lead. For CardinalFan, Jamison Crowder had a 69-yard touchdown catch. Dallas Goedert had a 34-yard touchdown catch for Prof Irv.Prac.Fields, while Anthony Miller had a 27-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 22-yard touchdown run for CardinalFan, while Raheem Mostert had a 76-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 112.74-77.67 lead for CardinalFan.

Points By Position

  CardinalFan   Prof Irv.Prac.Fields

Game Notes

Five of the 10 starters on CardinalFan exceeded their projected point totals.
Prof Irv.Prac.Fields had only four of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
CardinalFan had four players score more points than the leading scorer for Prof Irv.Prac.Fields.
CardinalFan put up more points than their projected total, while Prof Irv.Prac.Fields fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 16.75-point margin was the fourth-largest in the league this week.
Not only did CardinalFan earn the win, but they also easily covered the 4.7-point projected margin of victory.
For Prof Irv.Prac.Fields, Dallas Goedert scored 17.1 points, the second-highest score for a tight end this week.

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