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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Da Beagle Dawgs
1-0 116.8
126.92
 
VS
proj
ScroogeMcRunningback
109.04 0-1
123.41

ScroogeMcRunningback lose to Da Beagle Dawgs, 116.80-109.04

There's no way around it, ScroogeMcRunningback didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as Da Beagle Dawgs rallied to earn a 116.80-109.04 victory. Trailing 99.04-59.00 heading into Monday night, Da Beagle Dawgs roared back behind Drew Brees (28.8 points) and Alvin Kamara (20.4). Russell Wilson (20.14 points) and Michael Gallup (19.3) led the way for ScroogeMcRunningback in defeat. Da Beagle Dawgs (1-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Turd Burglars, while ScroogeMcRunningback (0-1) will attempt to right the ship against Robber Baron Petes.

Matchup Timeline

  Da Beagle Dawgs   ScroogeMcRunningback

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 16 points, surrendering 223 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Jets, the Bills defense recorded 12 points this week. They scored 41.3% more than their 8.49-point projection in the 17-16 win. The Bills defense ranks #10 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Da Beagle Dawgs
Points
% of total points 116.8
1
Drew Brees
QB
28.8
26.56
24.7%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
20.4
20.6
17.5%
3
Robbie Gould
K
12
8.59
10.3%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
12
8.49
10.3%
ScroogeMcRunningback
Points
% of total points 109.04
1
Russell Wilson
QB
20.14
25.2
18.5%
2
Michael Gallup
WR
19.3
8.96
17.7%
3
Damien Williams
RB
15.5
14.09
14.2%
4
Josh Gordon
WR
14.8
12.1
13.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for ScroogeMcRunningback, while Michael Gallup had a 62-yard catch to contribute to a 75.74-48.20 lead for ScroogeMcRunningback.
Sunday Night
Josh Gordon had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 44-yard catch for ScroogeMcRunningback, contributing to a 99.04-59.00 lead for the team.
Monday
Drew Brees hit Alvin Kamara for a 41-yard pass for Da Beagle Dawgs. Brees also lit up the scoreboard with a 41-yard pass during Monday Night Football, helping push Da Beagle Dawgs to the win.

Points By Position

  Da Beagle Dawgs   ScroogeMcRunningback

Game Notes

Da Beagle Dawgs won even though only three of their nine starting players scored higher than their point projections.
ScroogeMcRunningback had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams scored below their projected point total.
The matchup's 7.76-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
Not only did Da Beagle Dawgs win, but they also easily covered the 3.51-point forecasted margin of victory.

Coach Talk

Da Beagle Dawgs
All of the cake, none of the icing: The six starting offensive skill players (three RBs, two WRs, one TE) on Da Beagle Dawgs combined to record a healthy 448 yards from scrimmage. No one from that group was able to score a touchdown in Week 1.
ScroogeMcRunningback
Try to take solace in the fact that your generosity this week did not go unnoticed, ScroogeMcRunningback. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Da Beagle Dawgs succeed. Who knows, maybe a time will come when they can do you a solid and return the favor!