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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Las Vegas Raiders
1-0 271.16
255.8
 
VS
proj
Indianapolis Colts
261.72 0-1
233.03

Indianapolis Colts defy predictions but lose to Las Vegas Raiders in 271.16-261.72 battle

Indianapolis Colts stepped up and outperformed their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result as Las Vegas Raiders rallied to earn a 271.16-261.72 win. Despite trailing 261.72-247.66 heading into Monday night, Las Vegas Raiders made a run behind Josh Jacobs (17 points) and DeShon Elliott (5.5). Jameis Winston (148 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs, 37 Rush Yds) and DeAndre Hopkins (6 Rec, 83 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for Indianapolis Colts in defeat. Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) will look to add to their success against Geonosis Bay Packers, while Indianapolis Colts (0-1) face off against Seattle Seahawks in an effort to get their first victory.

Matchup Timeline

  Las Vegas Raiders   Indianapolis Colts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gronkowski (8 Rec, 90 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 29 points in a 31-29 win over the Cowboys in Week 1. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.3-point projection. Gronkowski will face the Falcons next week.
Rob Gronkowski

Top Player Comparison

Las Vegas Raiders
Points
% of total points 271.16
1
Russell Wilson
QB
35.06
28.3
12.9%
2
Rob Gronkowski
TE
29
10.3
10.7%
3
D'Andre Swift
RB
24.4
12.17
9%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.1
23.07
6.7%
Indianapolis Colts
Points
% of total points 261.72
1
Jameis Winston
QB
39.62
22.31
15.1%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
26.3
20.88
10%
3
T.J. Hockenson
TE
25.7
13.28
9.8%
4
Sterling Shepard
WR
24.3
12.28
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Las Vegas Raiders owned a 184.26-184.10 lead. Russell Wilson had a 69-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for Las Vegas Raiders, while D'Andre Swift had a 43-yard touchdown catch. Ja'Marr Chase made the highlight reel for Indianapolis Colts with a 50-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Jameis Winston had a 55-yard touchdown pass for Indianapolis Colts, while Sterling Shepard had a 37-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 261.72-247.66 lead for Indianapolis Colts.

Points By Position

  Las Vegas Raiders   Indianapolis Colts

Game Notes

Las Vegas Raiders emerged victorious even though only eight of their 23 starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Indianapolis Colts had only 10 of their 23 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could've looked differently, as each team had a starter score zero points.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
The matchup featured the two highest-scoring teams of the week.
The matchup's 9.44-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Las Vegas Raiders. They got the W, but did not cover the 22.77-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Jameis Winston (39.62 points) recorded the second-highest score in the league this week.

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