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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Jon Gruden
1-0 100.15
87.91
 
VS
proj
Red Raiders
98.62 0-1
92.85

Jon Gruden knock off Red Raiders in 100.15-98.62 battle

Jon Gruden beat their projected point total, squeaking by for a 100.15-98.62 victory over Red Raiders. Red Raiders had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Jon Gruden led 99.30-93.82 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 4.8 points from Jerry Jeudy and Brandon McManus on Monday night for Red Raiders. Jon Gruden were led by Clyde Edwards-Helaire (138 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Jamison Crowder (7 Rec, 115 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Jon Gruden (1-0) will look to add to their success against RiSeN!, while Red Raiders (0-1) attempt to develop some positive momentum against Raiders Hell Hounds.

Matchup Timeline

  Jon Gruden   Red Raiders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Crowder nearly quadrupled his 4.49-point projection with 17.75 points against the Bills in Week 1. He caught 7 passes for 115 yards and a touchdown in the 27-17 loss. Crowder ranks #29 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Jamison Crowder

Top Player Comparison

Jon Gruden
Points
% of total points 100.15
1
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
17.9
9.01
17.9%
2
Jamison Crowder
WR
17.75
4.49
17.7%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
17.45
14.92
17.4%
4
Matt Milano
LB
9.25
7.83
9.2%
Red Raiders
Points
% of total points 98.62
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
21.52
20.71
21.8%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
13.55
7.02
13.7%
3
Jamal Adams
S
13
8.69
13.2%
4
Budda Baker
S
11.25
7.62
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a 27-yard touchdown run for Jon Gruden, helping to give the team a 35.65-21.52 lead.
Sunday Early
Jamison Crowder had a 69-yard touchdown catch for Jon Gruden, while Matt Ryan had a 44-yard pass, helping Jon Gruden to an 82.60-55.82 lead.
Sunday Late
Zane Gonzalez had a 56-yard field goal for Jon Gruden to contribute to a 96.35-82.27 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Jon Gruden   Red Raiders

Game Notes

Jon Gruden had seven of their 12 starters exceed their projected point totals.
Despite six of their 12 starters exceeding their points projection, Red Raiders lost.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 1.53-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
For Red Raiders, Patrick Mahomes (21.52 points) registered the fourth-highest score for a quarterback this week.

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