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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
*Anything* LETS RIDE
1-0 143.5
135.65
 
VS
proj
PPE Return
134.02 0-1
130.7

Back-and-forth battle ends with *Anything* LETS RIDE coming back to top PPE Return, 143.50-134.02

Well, that was exciting! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, *Anything* LETS RIDE earned a come-from-behind win over PPE Return, coming back for a 143.50-134.02 victory. *Anything* LETS RIDE trailed 107.22-105.50 heading into Monday night, but the unit roared back behind Jerry Jeudy (20.2 points) and Russell Wilson (17.8). Justin Jefferson (9 Rec, 184 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Jalen Hurts (243 Pass Yds, 90 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) carried the flag for PPE Return in defeat. *Anything* LETS RIDE (1-0) will look to sustain their winning ways against Creepin TD, while PPE Return (0-1) meet Chawks55 in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  *Anything* LETS RIDE   PPE Return

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brown scored 62.2% more than his 15.72-point projection with 25.5 points against the Lions in Week 1. He caught 10 passes for 155 yards in the 38-35 win. Brown ranks #28 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
A.J. Brown

Top Player Comparison

*Anything* LETS RIDE
Points
% of total points 143.5
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
27.5
20.88
19.2%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
25.5
15.72
17.8%
3
Jerry Jeudy
WR
20.2
13.45
14.1%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
17.8
20.89
12.4%
PPE Return
Points
% of total points 134.02
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
39.4
19.55
29.4%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
23.72
24.25
17.7%
3
Javonte Williams
RB
19.8
14.22
14.8%
4
Rashod Bateman
WR
13.9
13.14
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Gay had a 57-yard field goal for PPE Return, helping to stake PPE Return to a 4.00-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were several players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, after which *Anything* LETS RIDE became the proud owner of an 87.90-67.82 lead. A.J. Brown had a 54-yard catch for *Anything* LETS RIDE, while Jaylen Waddle had a 42-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts had a 54-yard pass for PPE Return, while Rashod Bateman had a 55-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was PPE Return who grabbed the lead, 107.22-105.50. For *Anything* LETS RIDE, Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal. Justin Jefferson made the highlight reel for PPE Return with a 36-yard touchdown catch and a 64-yard catch.
Monday
Russell Wilson found Jerry Jeudy for a 67-yard touchdown pass for *Anything* LETS RIDE during Monday Night Football, helping lead *Anything* LETS RIDE to the win.

Points By Position

  *Anything* LETS RIDE   PPE Return

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starters on *Anything* LETS RIDE exceeded their projected scoring totals.
PPE Return had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
The matchup's 9.48-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Not only did *Anything* LETS RIDE earn the W, but they also covered the 4.95-point predicted margin of victory.
A bright spot in the loss, Justin Jefferson put up 39.4 points, the highest score for a wideout this week.

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