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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Russell Wilson's War
1-0 111.86
118.66
 
VS
proj
Canadian Pharmacy
102.12 0-1
106.28

Despite top scorer Wilson, Canadian Pharmacy fall to Russell Wilson's War, 111.86-102.12

Russell Wilson racked up 26.42 points for Canadian Pharmacy, the best total in the matchup and ninth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Russell Wilson's War, who secured a 111.86-102.12 win. Russell Wilson's War grabbed an early 20.2-point lead on Thursday. Canadian Pharmacy came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Russell Wilson (26.42 points) and Joe Mixon (23.4). Not to be deterred, Russell Wilson's War made a run later that night, as Davante Adams (17.3 points) put them back ahead for good. Russell Wilson's War (1-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Donnie Football, while Canadian Pharmacy (0-1) will attempt to get back on track against Silly Nannies.

Matchup Timeline

  Russell Wilson's War   Canadian Pharmacy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Panthers defense scored 64.8% more than their 7.28-point projection with 12 points against the Cowboys in Week 1. They allowed only 8 points, surrendered 232 yards, and forced a fumble in the 16-8 win. The Panthers defense ranks #84 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Falcons next week.
The Carolina Panthers defense

Top Player Comparison

Russell Wilson's War
Points
% of total points 111.86
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
24.36
21.25
21.8%
2
Jay Ajayi
RB
20.2
14.35
18.1%
3
Davante Adams
WR
17.3
15.41
15.5%
4
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
12
7.28
10.7%
Canadian Pharmacy
Points
% of total points 102.12
1
Russell Wilson
QB
26.42
21.35
25.9%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
23.4
15.06
22.9%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
16.5
13.93
16.2%
4
Jordan Reed
TE
12.8
9.61
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Canadian Pharmacy who emerged with the lead, 91.52-64.66. For Russell Wilson's War, Kirk Cousins had a 22-yard touchdown pass. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for Canadian Pharmacy with a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Davante Adams had a 51-yard catch for Russell Wilson's War, contributing to a 104.46-96.92 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Russell Wilson's War   Canadian Pharmacy

Game Notes

More than half (5 of the 9) of the starters on Russell Wilson's War exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite five of their nine starters exceeding their projected points, Canadian Pharmacy lost.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 9.74-point margin was the fifth-largest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Russell Wilson's War. They got the win, but did not cover the 12.38-point projected margin of victory.
A bright spot in the defeat, Russell Wilson recorded 26.42 points, the fifth-best score for a quarterback this week.

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