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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Texas Apaches
1-0 331.8
365.89
 
VS
proj
TENN
298.88 0-1
307.28

Unable to overcome multiple busts, TENN fall to Texas Apaches, 331.80-298.88

Hindered by three starters who put up goose eggs (Jalen Guyton, Kyle Rudolph, and Kayvon Thibodeaux), TENN were unable to overcome Texas Apaches, which emerged victorious with a 331.80-298.88 win. TENN earned a 53.71-point lead on Thursday, but Texas Apaches held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (63.1 points) and Kirk Cousins (61.52). Tom Brady (44.99 points) and Saquon Barkley (40.08) did everything they could for TENN in the loss. Texas Apaches (1-0) will look to maintain their momentum against blayde's Neat Team, while TENN (0-1) will meet colbert's Neat Team in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Texas Apaches   TENN

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 20 points, surrendering 432 yards, and forcing 5 turnovers against the Bengals, the Steelers defense tallied 63.1 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 29.05-point projection in the 23-20 win. The Steelers defense will face the Patriots next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Texas Apaches
Points
% of total points 331.8
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
63.1
29.05
19%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
61.52
67.1
18.5%
3
Devin Duvernay
WR
22.1
16
6.7%
4
Christian Kirk
WR
20.2
13.81
6.1%
TENN
Points
% of total points 298.88
1
Tom Brady
QB
44.99
70.08
15.1%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
40.08
19.93
13.4%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
28.7
26.9
9.6%
4
Dontrell Hilliard
RB
23.42
11.23
7.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Texas Apaches who claimed the lead, 203.07-145.49. Devin Duvernay had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Texas Apaches, while Christian Kirk had a 49-yard catch. Evan McPherson made the highlight reel for TENN with a 59-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Texas Apaches who owned the lead, 284.84-242.39. For Texas Apaches, Kirk Cousins had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 64-yard pass. Saquon Barkley had a 68-yard run for TENN, while Dontrell Hilliard had a 23-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Tom Brady had a 48-yard pass for TENN, who trailed 307.10-287.38 after the evening game.

Points By Position

  Texas Apaches   TENN

Game Notes

Only 11 of the 30 starters on Texas Apaches scored higher than their projected point totals.
TENN had only 13 of their 30 starters score higher than their projected points.
Was TENN even trying this week? They started three players who scored zero points.
Both teams scored under their projected point total.
The matchup's 32.92-point margin was the fourth-largest in the league this week.
Texas Apaches managed to get the win, but failed to cover the 58.61-point projected margin of victory.

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