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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Bloodlust
1-0 72.57
87.56
 
VS
proj
Blade Executioner
43.8 0-1
86.2

Offensively challenged Bloodlust defeat Blade Executioner, 72.57-43.8

Ranking 13th in the league in points scored for the week, Bloodlust were fortunate to earn a victory against an opponent that had an even worse week, securing a 72.57-43.8 victory over Blade Executioner. Blade Executioner grabbed a 3.15-point lead on Thursday, but Bloodlust held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Todd Gurley II (108 Rush Yds, 39 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Kirk Cousins (244 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds), while Davante Adams (10.4 points) and Tyler Lockett (9.2) did everything they could for Blade Executioner in the loss. Bloodlust (1-0) will look to get another W against AL's Warriors, while Blade Executioner (0-1) will seek to get back on track against FF5.

Matchup Timeline

  Bloodlust   Blade Executioner

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 147 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Raiders, Gurley II registered 18.35 points this week. He scored 37.6% more than his 13.34-point projection in the 33-13 win. Gurley II will face the Cardinals next week.
Todd Gurley II

Top Player Comparison

Bloodlust
Points
% of total points 72.57
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
18.35
13.34
25.3%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
17.37
14.48
23.9%
3
Josh Lambo
K
8
9.32
11%
4
Lavonte David
LB
6.75
7.87
9.3%
Blade Executioner
Points
% of total points 43.8
1
Davante Adams
WR
10.4
8.34
23.7%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
9.2
4.68
21%
3
Deone Bucannon
LB
5.5
6.98
12.6%
4
Zach Cunningham
LB
5.25
6.16
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Bloodlust boasted a 50.87-26.60 lead. For Bloodlust, Kirk Cousins had a 22-yard touchdown pass. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Blade Executioner with a 51-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Davante Adams had a 51-yard catch for Blade Executioner, who trailed 50.87-43.80 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Bloodlust   Blade Executioner

Game Notes

Bloodlust got the W despite the fact that only two of their 12 starting players scored higher than their point projections.
Blade Executioner had only two of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
Bloodlust ranked 13th in the league in scoring this week, while Blade Executioner ranked 16th.
The matchup's 28.77-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Bloodlust win, but they also covered the 1.36-point forecasted margin of victory.

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