Marcus Mariota Fantasy Week 1: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Patriots

Marcus Mariota and the Philadelphia Eagles will meet the New England Patriots -- whose passing defense was ranked 16th in the NFL last year (216.5 yards allowed per game) -- in Week 1, on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Mariota worth a look for his next game against the Patriots? Keep reading, because we can help you make the right decision.

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Mariota vs. Patriots Game Info

• Matchup: Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots
• Game Day: September 10, 2023
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 0.00
• Projected Passing Yards: 0.00
• Projected Passing TDs: 0.00
• Projected Rushing Yards: 0.00
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.00

Mariota 2022 Fantasy Performance

• Ranked 35th overall and 19th at his position, Mariota accumulated 196.7 fantasy points (15.1 per game) in 2022.
• In his best game last season -- Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers -- Mariota accumulated 24.2 fantasy points. His stat line: 13-of-14 (92.9%), 129 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs; 6 carries, 50 yards, 1 TD.
• In another good fantasy showing last season, Mariota finished with 22.4 points -- 20-of-28 (71.4%), 253 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs; 6 carries, 43 yards in Week 8 versus the Carolina Panthers.
• In his worst game of the year, Mariota ended up with 3.9 fantasy points -- 7-of-19 (36.8%), 139 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT. That was in Week 4 versus the Cleveland Browns.
• Mariota accumulated 7.6 fantasy points -- 12-of-23 (52.2%), 129 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs; 5 carries, 24 yards -- in his second-worst game of the year. That was in Week 9 versus the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Patriots Defensive Performance

• Last year, New England allowed two quarterbacks to register more than 300 passing yards in a game.
• Last season, the Patriots allowed 14 QBs to throw at least one touchdown pass in a game.
• In the passing game, New England allowed eight players to throw at least two touchdowns in a game last year.
• In the passing game, the Patriots allowed at least three passing touchdowns to five opposing quarterbacks last year.
• New England allowed five players rack up more than 100 receiving yards in a game last season.
• In terms of pass D, the Patriots gave up a touchdown reception to 25 players last season.
• Looking at pass defense, New England allowed three players to catch at least two touchdown passes against it last year.
• On the ground, two players recorded more than 100 rushing yards in a game against the Patriots last season.
• Against New England last season, seven players rushed for at least one TD.
• In terms of run D, the Patriots didn't allow two or more rushing touchdowns to any opposing players last year.

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