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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Snod Rats
1-0 151.48
132.45
 
VS
proj
Molly Hatchet
84.65 0-1
129.08

Snod Rats outperform predictions, defeat Molly Hatchet in 151.48-84.65 drubbing

Snod Rats brought their A game, cruising to a 151.48-84.65 victory over Molly Hatchet, who fell short of projections. Molly Hatchet earned a 6.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Snod Rats after that. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (39.4 points) and Kirk Cousins (22.53). Davis Mills (18.95 points) and Mike Evans (14.35) did their part for Molly Hatchet in the loss. Snod Rats (1-0) will look to get another win against Cali chill (in Vegas), while Molly Hatchet (0-1) attempt to develop some positive momentum against WinterbothamWankers.

Matchup Timeline

  Snod Rats   Molly Hatchet

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense more-than-doubled their 5.62-point projection with 13 points against the Cowboys in Week 1. They allowed only 3 points, surrendered 244 yards, and intercepted a pass in the 19-3 win. The Buccaneers defense ranks #3 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Saints next week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

Snod Rats
Points
% of total points 151.48
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
39.4
28.54
26%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
22.53
23.06
14.9%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
20.35
11.39
13.4%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
20.1
13.12
13.3%
Molly Hatchet
Points
% of total points 84.65
1
Davis Mills
QB
18.95
17.33
22.4%
2
Mike Evans
WR
14.35
12.24
17%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
11
8.4
13%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
8.2
17.72
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Gay had a 57-yard field goal for Molly Hatchet, contributing to a 6.00-0.00 lead for Molly Hatchet.
Sunday Early
Davis Mills had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Molly Hatchet, contributing to a 46.85-37.70 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Kirk Cousins had a 36-yard touchdown pass and a 64-yard pass for Snod Rats, contributing to a 119.73-66.90 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Snod Rats   Molly Hatchet

Game Notes

Only four of the 10 starting players on Snod Rats scored more than their projected point totals.
Molly Hatchet had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Snod Rats had four players score more points than the leading scorer for Molly Hatchet.
Snod Rats scored more points than their projected total, while Molly Hatchet fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 66.83-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did Snod Rats earn the win, but they also easily covered the 3.37-point predicted margin of victory.

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