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Week 2

Weekly
Grade
Las Vegas Raiders
2-0 234.22
254.05
 
VS
proj
Geonosis Bay Packers
218.3 1-1
227.99

Despite top scorer Jones, Geonosis Bay Packers fall to Las Vegas Raiders, 234.22-218.30

Geonosis Bay Packers had the premier scorer in the matchup with RB Aaron Jones posting 41.5 points, the second-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Las Vegas Raiders, who came out on top with a 234.22-218.30 victory. Las Vegas Raiders never trailed in this one after earning a 34.20-point lead on Thursday behind Terry McLaurin (28.7 points) and Logan Ryan (6). Aaron Jones (41.5 points) and Davante Adams (20.1) did their part for Geonosis Bay Packers in the loss. Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) will look to rack up another win against LA Rams, while Geonosis Bay Packers (1-1) attempt to right the ship against New York Giants.

Matchup Timeline

  Las Vegas Raiders   Geonosis Bay Packers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 7 tackles and recording a sack against the Chargers, Vander Esch registered 10.5 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 2.86-point projection in the 20-17 win. Vander Esch ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Leighton Vander Esch

Top Player Comparison

Las Vegas Raiders
Points
% of total points 234.22
1
Terry McLaurin
WR
28.7
16.8
12.3%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
27.32
29.4
11.7%
3
Rob Gronkowski
TE
19.9
11.71
8.5%
4
De'Vondre Campbell
LB
18.5
7.29
7.9%
Geonosis Bay Packers
Points
% of total points 218.3
1
Aaron Jones
RB
41.5
19.79
19%
2
Davante Adams
WR
20.1
22.63
9.2%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
19
9.14
8.7%
4
Julio Jones
WR
18.8
15.34
8.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Las Vegas Raiders who claimed the lead, 97.10-79.20. For Las Vegas Raiders, Devin Singletary had a 46-yard touchdown run. Ben Roethlisberger made the highlight reel for Geonosis Bay Packers with a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Las Vegas Raiders who grabbed the lead, 184.22-135.50. Russell Wilson had a 68-yard touchdown pass and a 63-yard touchdown pass for Las Vegas Raiders, while Rob Gronkowski had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Julio Jones made the highlight reel for Geonosis Bay Packers with a 51-yard catch.
Monday
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Monday night. For Las Vegas Raiders, Robert Tonyan had a 22-yard touchdown catch. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for Geonosis Bay Packers with a 50-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Las Vegas Raiders   Geonosis Bay Packers

What If

Las Vegas Raiders would have beaten 16 other teams besides Geonosis Bay Packers this week.
Geonosis Bay Packers would have lost to just five other teams besides Las Vegas Raiders this week.
If Las Vegas Raiders played Geonosis Bay Packers every week this season, they'd be 2-0.
Last week, Las Vegas Raiders would have defeated Geonosis Bay Packers 272.16-139.92.
If Las Vegas Raiders had played every team in the league each week, they would be 36-2.
If they played every team every week, Geonosis Bay Packers would be 14-24.

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