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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Gotham City
1-0 150.92
138.49
 
VS
proj
Untouchables
145.82 0-1
127.57

Untouchables top expectations but fall to Gotham City, 150.92-145.82

Untouchables exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result as Gotham City emerged victorious with a 150.92-145.82 win. Gotham City never trailed in this one after grabbing an 8.20-point lead on Thursday behind Allen Robinson II (12.2 points). Dalvin Cook (111 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Philip Rivers (333 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) carried the flag for Untouchables in the loss. Gotham City (1-0) will look to build on their success against Westerosi Brangals, while Untouchables (0-1) will try to right the ship against Jolly Dwarfs.

Matchup Timeline

  Gotham City   Untouchables

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 19.51 points, Prescott nearly doubled that amount by scoring 38.4 points as the Cowboys beat the Giants 35-17. He passed for 405 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 12 yards to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Gotham City this week. In Week 2, Prescott and the Cowboys will go up against the Redskins.
Dak Prescott

Top Player Comparison

Gotham City
Points
% of total points 150.92
1
Dak Prescott
QB
38.4
19.51
25.4%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
32.32
22.69
21.4%
3
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
18
15.64
11.9%
4
Calvin Ridley
WR
12.4
8.48
8.2%
Untouchables
Points
% of total points 145.82
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
26
14.5
17.8%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
25.92
18.15
17.8%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
20.3
10.57
13.9%
4
Evan Engram
TE
19.6
7.83
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Gotham City emerged with a 77.82-47.20 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 68-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard touchdown pass for Gotham City, while Calvin Ridley had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Nick Foles made the highlight reel for Untouchables with a 35-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Gotham City who took the lead, 134.22-123.02. For Gotham City, Dak Prescott had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass. Philip Rivers found Keenan Allen for a 28-yard touchdown pass for Untouchables. Rivers also lit up the scoreboard with a 55-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Emmanuel Sanders had a 53-yard catch for Untouchables.

Points By Position

  Gotham City   Untouchables

Game Notes

Gotham City won even though only five of their 11 starting players scored higher than their point projections.
Despite six of their 11 starters exceeding their points projection, Untouchables lost.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup's 5.1-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Gotham City. They got the win, but failed to cover the 10.92-point projected margin of victory.
For Untouchables, Dalvin Cook (26 points) registered the fifth-best score for a RB this week.

Coach Talk

Gotham City
You know, football is all about exploiting the mismatches. Our team found one this past week and doubled up Untouchables at the quarterback position (70.72 points to 32.92).
Untouchables
Don't get too discouraged, Untouchables! You can take comfort in the fact that your generosity this week did not go unnoticed. It takes a true winner to help someone like Gotham City succeed... and maybe one day, they'll return the favor and do you a solid.