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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Red Alice
1-0 96.86
100.57
 
VS
proj
aeneas1
74.7 0-1
86.24

aeneas1 succumb to Red Alice, 96.86-74.70

There's no way around it, aeneas1 didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as Red Alice earned a 96.86-74.70 victory. aeneas1 took a 19.30-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Sammy Watkins (14.4 points) and David Johnson (14.33). But Red Alice held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Julio Jones (9 Rec, 157 Rec Yds) and Mark Andrews (5 Rec, 58 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Red Alice (1-0) will look to add to their success against Indrid Cold, while aeneas1 (0-1) attempt to get their first win against Gareth.

Matchup Timeline

  Red Alice   aeneas1

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Andrews caught 5 passes for 58 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Ravens beat the Browns 38-6. In doing so, he put up 17.8 points and scored 67.9% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Red Alice this week. In Week 2, Andrews and the Ravens will face the Texans.
Mark Andrews

Top Player Comparison

Red Alice
Points
% of total points 96.86
1
Julio Jones
WR
18.7
12.66
19.3%
2
Mark Andrews
TE
17.8
10.6
18.4%
3
Drew Brees
QB
15.2
16.88
15.7%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
10.6
12.59
10.9%
aeneas1
Points
% of total points 74.7
1
Sammy Watkins
WR
14.4
8.18
19.3%
2
David Johnson
RB
14.33
9.78
19.2%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
11
9.59
14.7%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
8.6
9.9
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Julio Jones had a 44-yard catch for Red Alice, while Henry Ruggs III had a 45-yard catch, helping Red Alice to a 68.66-49.50 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Red Alice who took the lead, 83.86-57.50. For Red Alice, Drew Brees had a 46-yard pass. Jared Cook made the highlight reel for aeneas1 with a 46-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Red Alice   aeneas1

Game Notes

Only three of the 10 starting players on Red Alice scored more than their projected point totals.
Despite five of their 10 starters scoring above their projected points, aeneas1 lost.
Red Alice had three players score more points than the leading scorer for aeneas1.
Both teams failed to achieve their projected point total.
The matchup's 22.16-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Red Alice win, but they also covered the 14.33-point predicted margin of victory.

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