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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Hustlers
1-0 4,238
3,577.98
 
VS
proj
Swizzle Stix
4,111 0-1
3,653.05

Hustlers earn win over Swizzle Stix in 4,238-4,111 battle

Both teams beat their projected point totals, but it was Hustlers who emerged victorious, squeaking by for a 4,238-4,111 victory over Swizzle Stix. Swizzle Stix had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Hustlers led 4,238-4,021 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 90 points from Phillip Lindsay on Monday night for Swizzle Stix. Dak Prescott (405 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds) and Matt Ryan (304 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 24 Rush Yds) led the way for Hustlers in the win. Hustlers (1-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against WE STILL NEED PETE!!, while Swizzle Stix (0-1) take on Redskin Mark 6 in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Hustlers   Swizzle Stix

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 439 points, Ekeler more-than-tripled his 132.41-point projection as the Chargers beat the Colts 30-24. He racked up 154 yards from scrimmage and scored 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Hustlers this week. Ekeler will go up against the Lions next week.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

Hustlers
Points
% of total points 4,238
1
Dak Prescott
QB
1,416
609.42
33.4%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
765
644.42
18.1%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
439
132.41
10.4%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
305
317.83
7.2%
Swizzle Stix
Points
% of total points 4,111
1
Philip Rivers
QB
921
687.14
22.4%
2
John Ross III
WR
733
101.23
17.8%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
485
678.9
11.8%
4
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
375
287.49
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Ryan had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Hustlers, contributing to a 1,398-1,164 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were several players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Hustlers owned a 3,976-3,420 lead. Dak Prescott had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for Hustlers, while Austin Ekeler had a 55-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Philip Rivers had a 55-yard touchdown pass and a 28-yard touchdown pass for Swizzle Stix, while John Ross III had a 55-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Ben Roethlisberger had a 45-yard pass for Swizzle Stix, who trailed 4,238-4,021 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Hustlers   Swizzle Stix

Game Notes

Just six of the 19 starters on Hustlers scored more than their point projections.
Swizzle Stix had only seven of their 19 starters score higher than their projected points.
Hustlers won despite starting Matt Bryant, who scored zero points.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 127-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.

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