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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
The Dog House
1-0 143.32
116.93
 
VS
proj
Spokane Sith
99.24 0-1
111.96

The Dog House top predictions, knock off Spokane Sith in 143.32-99.24 rout

The Dog House beat their projected point total, cruising to a 143.32-99.24 victory over Spokane Sith, who fell short of projections. Spokane Sith earned a 0.90-point lead on Thursday, but it was all The Dog House after that. They were led by Carson Wentz (33.02 points) and Mark Ingram II (24.7). Russell Wilson (196 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Le'Veon Bell (60 Rush Yds, 32 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leading scorers for Spokane Sith in defeat. The Dog House (1-0) will look to build on their success against Kalen me Sauls, while Spokane Sith (0-1) attempt to get back on track against The Conglomerate.

Matchup Timeline

  The Dog House   Spokane Sith

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Engram more-than-doubled his 7.83-point projection with 19.6 points against the Cowboys in Week 1. He caught 11 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in the 35-17 loss. Engram ranks #62 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Evan Engram

Top Player Comparison

The Dog House
Points
% of total points 143.32
1
Carson Wentz
QB
33.02
22.86
23%
2
Mark Ingram II
RB
24.7
12.07
17.2%
3
Evan Engram
TE
19.6
7.83
13.7%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
19
16.64
13.3%
Spokane Sith
Points
% of total points 99.24
1
Russell Wilson
QB
20.64
23.83
20.8%
2
Le'Veon Bell
RB
17.2
14.06
17.3%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
15
9.83
15.1%
4
Courtland Sutton
WR
14
7.2
14.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was The Dog House who took the lead, 70.52-56.80. Carson Wentz had a 53-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard touchdown pass for The Dog House, while Mark Ingram II had a 49-yard run. Greg Zuerlein made the highlight reel for Spokane Sith with a 56-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was The Dog House who grabbed the lead, 143.32-77.44. For The Dog House, Saquon Barkley had a 59-yard run. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for Spokane Sith with a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass.

Points By Position

  The Dog House   Spokane Sith

Game Notes

Six of the nine starting players on The Dog House scored higher than their projected point totals.
Spokane Sith had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
The Dog House scored more points than their projected total, while Spokane Sith fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 44.08-point margin was the fourth-largest in the league this week.
Not only did The Dog House earn the win, but they also easily covered the 4.97-point projected margin of victory.

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