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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Trending Tailbacks
1-0 180.62
164.22
 
VS
proj
Woverines
155.54 0-1
160.2

Trending Tailbacks overcome starter's goose egg, knock off Woverines, 180.62-155.54

Despite a 0-point performance from Cole Kmet, Trending Tailbacks were able to persevere and earn the win, emerging victorious with a 180.62-155.54 victory over Woverines. Woverines grabbed a 30.90-point lead on Thursday, but Trending Tailbacks held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Justin Jefferson, who caught 9 passes for 184 yards and 2 touchdowns for 39.4 points, and Ja'Marr Chase, who caught 10 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown (28.9 points). The Los Angeles Rams defense (31 Pts Allowed, 413 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) and AJ Dillon (45 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 46 Rec Yds) were the top scorers for Woverines in the loss. Trending Tailbacks (1-0) will look to maintain their momentum against Sleestack's Team, while Woverines (0-1) attempt to get back on track against Reynolds Rejects.

Matchup Timeline

  Trending Tailbacks   Woverines

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hunt (46 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 24 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 23 points in a 26-24 win over the Panthers in Week 1. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.76-point projection. Hunt ranks #92 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
Kareem Hunt

Top Player Comparison

Trending Tailbacks
Points
% of total points 180.62
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
39.4
19.55
21.8%
2
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
28.9
18.84
16%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
27.1
15.54
15%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
23
10.76
12.7%
Woverines
Points
% of total points 155.54
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
22
19.18
14.1%
2
AJ Dillon
RB
20.1
11.93
12.9%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
19.34
16.58
12.4%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
18
15.56
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Trending Tailbacks who owned the lead, 105.62-98.70. Kareem Hunt had a 24-yard touchdown run for Trending Tailbacks, while Mac Jones had a 41-yard pass. Baker Mayfield made the highlight reel for Woverines with a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the smoke cleared, Trending Tailbacks boasted a 155.62-138.14 lead. For Trending Tailbacks, Justin Jefferson had a 36-yard touchdown catch and a 64-yard catch. Ryan Tannehill made the highlight reel for Woverines with a 23-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Julio Jones had a 48-yard catch for Woverines, who trailed 155.62-149.74 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Russell Wilson had a 67-yard touchdown pass for Trending Tailbacks on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Trending Tailbacks   Woverines

Game Notes

Trending Tailbacks emerged victorious despite the fact that only five of their 11 starters exceeded their projected scores.
Woverines lost despite six of their 11 starters exceeding their projected points.
Trending Tailbacks won despite starting Cole Kmet, who scored zero points.
Trending Tailbacks had four players score more points than the leading scorer for Woverines.
Trending Tailbacks put up more points than their projected total, while Woverines fell shy of their projection.
The matchup's 25.08-point margin was the second-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Trending Tailbacks win, but they also easily covered the 4.02-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, the Los Angeles Rams defense (22 points) recorded the fourth-highest score for a DEF this week.

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