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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Who Lechler Dogs Out
1-0 190.77
123.73
 
VS
proj
SCLSU Mud Dogs
159.16 0-1
130.61

Who Lechler Dogs Out smirk at predictions, defeat SCLSU Mud Dogs, 190.77-159.16

Both teams outperformed projections, as Who Lechler Dogs Out beat SCLSU Mud Dogs. Predicted to lose 130.61-123.73, Who Lechler Dogs Out secured a 190.77-159.16 win over SCLSU Mud Dogs. Who Lechler Dogs Out never trailed in this one after taking a 4-point lead on Thursday behind Jake Elliott. Drew Brees (44.56 points) and Alvin Kamara (39.6) did everything they could for SCLSU Mud Dogs in the loss. Who Lechler Dogs Out (1-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against Chark Attack, while SCLSU Mud Dogs (0-1) seek to right the ship against Show Me Ya TD’S.

Matchup Timeline

  Who Lechler Dogs Out   SCLSU Mud Dogs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 38-28 win over the Chargers, Hill scored 49.55 points to more-than-triple his 13.73-point projection. He caught 7 passes for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Who Lechler Dogs Out this week. In Week 2, Hill and the Chiefs will face the Steelers.
Tyreek Hill

Top Player Comparison

Who Lechler Dogs Out
Points
% of total points 190.77
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
49.55
13.73
26%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
32.42
22.5
17%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
23.8
16.61
12.5%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
23.4
15.21
12.3%
SCLSU Mud Dogs
Points
% of total points 159.16
1
Drew Brees
QB
44.56
22.8
28%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
39.6
21.65
24.9%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
21
13.24
13.2%
4
Davante Adams
WR
18.3
15.68
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Who Lechler Dogs Out who owned the lead, 190.77-132.76. Russell Wilson had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Who Lechler Dogs Out, while Saquon Barkley had a 68-yard touchdown run. Drew Brees made the highlight reel for SCLSU Mud Dogs with a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Davante Adams had a 51-yard catch for SCLSU Mud Dogs, who trailed 190.77-159.16 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Who Lechler Dogs Out   SCLSU Mud Dogs

Game Notes

Six of the nine starters on Who Lechler Dogs Out scored higher than their projected point totals.
SCLSU Mud Dogs had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
SCLSU Mud Dogs can partially blame the loss on Doug Baldwin, who didn't score any points.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup included the two highest scores of the week.
The matchup's 31.61-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
A bright spot in the loss, Drew Brees recorded 44.56 points, the best overall score for a quarterback this week.

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