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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Brown sugar
1-0 134.32
132.19
 
VS
proj
War Dawgz
123.46 0-1
121.82

Despite top scorer Brees, War Dawgz fall to Brown sugar, 134.32-123.46

Drew Brees posted 31.56 points for War Dawgz, the best total in the matchup and fourth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Brown sugar, who rallied for a 134.32-123.46 win. Brown sugar trailed 111.66-109.7 heading into Monday night, but the team roared back behind Jared Goff (17.22 points) and Marvin Jones Jr. (7.4). Brown sugar (1-0) will look to keep it rolling against The Great 8s, while War Dawgz (0-1) will attempt to right the ship against The BOSS #21.

Matchup Timeline

  Brown sugar   War Dawgz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Thomas scored 84.8% more than his 16.23-point projection with 30 points against the Buccaneers in Week 1. He caught 16 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown in the 48-40 loss. Thomas ranks #6 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Michael Thomas

Top Player Comparison

Brown sugar
Points
% of total points 134.32
1
Michael Thomas
WR
30
16.23
22.3%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
25.5
15.42
19%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
19.8
19.15
14.7%
4
Jared Goff
QB
17.22
18.42
12.8%
War Dawgz
Points
% of total points 123.46
1
Drew Brees
QB
31.56
18.68
25.6%
2
Kenny Stills
WR
24.6
10.43
19.9%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
16.5
13.93
13.4%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
14.5
11.2
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which War Dawgz became the proud owner of a 111.66-96.5 lead. For Brown sugar, Antonio Brown had a 22-yard touchdown catch. Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass for War Dawgz, while Kenny Stills had a 75-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Brown sugar   War Dawgz

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starters on Brown sugar exceeded their projected scoring totals.
Despite five of their nine starters scoring above their points projection, War Dawgz lost.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 10.86-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Not only did Brown sugar get the win, but they also covered the 10.37-point projected margin of victory.
In a losing effort, Drew Brees (31.56 points) recorded the best overall score for a quarterback this week.

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