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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
LIONPWR
1-0 209.9
225.33
 
VS
proj
Blitz and Glamour
203.5 0-1
215.85

Despite top scorer the Steelers defense, Blitz and Glamour fall to LIONPWR in 209.9-203.5 duel

Blitz and Glamour had the top scorer in the matchup with DEF the Pittsburgh Steelers defense posting 37 points, the fourth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome LIONPWR, who came from behind to earn a 209.9-203.5 win. LIONPWR trailed 203.5-178.7 heading into Monday night, but the squad came back behind Jerry Jeudy (20.2 points) and Brandon McManus (11). The Pittsburgh Steelers defense (37 points) and Cooper Kupp (31.8) were the top scorers for Blitz and Glamour in the loss. LIONPWR (1-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against Stay Cappin, while Blitz and Glamour (0-1) match up against Naked Bootlegs in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  LIONPWR   Blitz and Glamour

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Going up against the Titans in Week 1, Barkley racked up 194 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 32.4 points and scored 80.6% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on LIONPWR this week. Next week, Barkley will face the Panthers.
Saquon Barkley

Top Player Comparison

LIONPWR
Points
% of total points 209.9
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
32.4
17.94
15.4%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
29.35
28.37
14%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
22.7
13.8
10.8%
4
Jerry Jeudy
WR
20.2
13.46
9.6%
Blitz and Glamour
Points
% of total points 203.5
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
37
7.36
18.2%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
31.8
20.64
15.6%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
26
22.45
12.8%
4
Gabe Davis
WR
18.8
13.04
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Gabe Davis had a 26-yard touchdown catch and a 47-yard catch for Blitz and Glamour, helping give Blitz and Glamour a 50.6-0.0 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Blitz and Glamour emerged with a 138.5-79.5 lead. For LIONPWR, Lamar Jackson had a 55-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass. Trey Lance made the highlight reel for Blitz and Glamour with a 44-yard pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Blitz and Glamour had a 187.8-153.1 lead. For LIONPWR, Saquon Barkley had a 68-yard run. Ryan Tannehill had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Blitz and Glamour, while Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal.
Monday
Jerry Jeudy had a 67-yard touchdown catch for LIONPWR on Monday night, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  LIONPWR   Blitz and Glamour

Game Notes

LIONPWR had nine of their 15 starting players exceed their projected point totals.
Blitz and Glamour had only four of their 15 starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams scored less than their projected point total.
The matchup's 6.4-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with LIONPWR. They got the win, but failed to cover the 9.48-point projected margin of victory.
For Blitz and Glamour, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense put up 37 points, the best overall score for a DEF this week.

Coach Talk

LIONPWR
Putting together a lineup that produced nearly 210 points this past week... we did what was needed and took care of business. Let's maintain this momentum as we step into what's sure to be an extremely tricky Week 2 matchup.
Blitz and Glamour
You can take our word for it, we've been in this industry for quite a long time now. Obstacles pop up, you suffer some defeats, the fans whine a bit, and your local beat writers get a little nit-picky with distasteful columns. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that in the world of fantasy football, winning is the easiest way to silence any critics out there! Keep your head up, Blitz and Glamour!