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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Omaha Orangatans
1-0 392.5
343.13
 
VS
proj
Rhode Island Reds
362.15 0-1
338.69

Back-and-forth battle ends with Omaha Orangatans coming back to beat Rhode Island Reds, 392.50-362.15

Well, that was exciting! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Omaha Orangatans earned a come-from-behind win over Rhode Island Reds, rallying to earn a 392.50-362.15 victory. Trailing 362.15-321.80 heading into Monday night, Omaha Orangatans charged back behind Russell Wilson, who passed for 340 yards and a touchdown for 70.7 points. Carson Wentz (313 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds) and Kirk Cousins (277 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the leading scorers for Rhode Island Reds in the loss. Omaha Orangatans (1-0) will look to build on their success against Kansas City Kitty, while Rhode Island Reds (0-1) face Iowa Barnstormers in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Omaha Orangatans   Rhode Island Reds

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jefferson (9 Rec, 184 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 55.4 points against the Packers in Week 1. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 25.14-point projection. Jefferson ranks #3 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

Omaha Orangatans
Points
% of total points 392.5
1
Matt Ryan
QB
80.3
57.78
20.5%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
70.7
60.41
18%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
55.4
25.14
14.1%
4
D'Andre Swift
RB
44
29.82
11.2%
Rhode Island Reds
Points
% of total points 362.15
1
Carson Wentz
QB
92.6
58.45
25.6%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
59.35
61.48
16.4%
3
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
43.9
24.81
12.1%
4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
38.6
23.52
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Gay had a 57-yard field goal for Rhode Island Reds, helping Rhode Island Reds to a 20.60-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Omaha Orangatans who took the lead, 216.40-179.10. D'Andre Swift had a 50-yard run for Omaha Orangatans, while A.J. Brown had a 54-yard catch. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for Rhode Island Reds with a 49-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Omaha Orangatans who emerged with the lead, 321.80-307.45. Justin Jefferson had a 36-yard touchdown catch and a 64-yard catch for Omaha Orangatans, while Daniel Carlson had a 55-yard field goal. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for Rhode Island Reds with a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 64-yard pass.
Monday
Russell Wilson had a 67-yard touchdown pass for Omaha Orangatans during Monday Night Football, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Omaha Orangatans   Rhode Island Reds

Game Notes

Only six of the 13 starters on Omaha Orangatans scored more than their projected point totals.
Rhode Island Reds had only five of their 13 starters score higher than their projected points.
Omaha Orangatans won despite starting Cole Kmet, who scored zero points.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 30.35-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Omaha Orangatans win, but they also easily covered the 4.44-point predicted margin of victory.
A bright spot in the defeat, Carson Wentz scored 92.6 points, the second-highest score in the league this week.

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