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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
DHP
1-0 225.17
218.31
 
VS
proj
Erskine's Dawgs
191.72 0-1
212.82

DHP overcome starter's goose egg, defeat Erskine's Dawgs, 225.17-191.72

Despite a goose egg from Eric Reid, DHP were able to persevere and earn the win, earning a 225.17-191.72 victory over Erskine's Dawgs. Erskine's Dawgs nabbed a 6.48-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but DHP held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Josh Allen (312 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 57 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Josh Jacobs (93 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 46 Rec Yds). Tom Brady (31.46 points) and Julio Jones (22.05) led the way for Erskine's Dawgs in the loss. DHP (1-0) will look to keep it rolling against GMEN4LYF, while Erskine's Dawgs (0-1) try to earn their first victory against THE WHOLE F'N SHOW.

Matchup Timeline

  DHP   Erskine's Dawgs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 139 yards from scrimmage and running for 3 touchdowns against the Panthers, Jacobs registered 38 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 18.03-point projection in the 34-30 win. Jacobs ranks #2 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Josh Jacobs

Top Player Comparison

DHP
Points
% of total points 225.17
1
Josh Allen
QB
43.68
31.94
19.4%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
38
18.03
16.9%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
32.45
17.93
14.4%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
31.64
35.91
14.1%
Erskine's Dawgs
Points
% of total points 191.72
1
Tom Brady
QB
31.46
34.72
16.4%
2
Julio Jones
WR
22.05
16.28
11.5%
3
Baker Mayfield
QB
21.36
28.84
11.1%
4
Adrian Phillips
S
18
8.89
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Erskine's Dawgs had a 124.51-118.03 lead. For DHP, Henry Ruggs III had a 45-yard catch. Julio Jones made the highlight reel for Erskine's Dawgs with a 44-yard catch.

Points By Position

  DHP   Erskine's Dawgs

Game Notes

Just six of the 15 starting players on DHP exceeded their scoring projections.
Erskine's Dawgs had only five of their 15 starters score higher than their projected points.
DHP won despite starting Eric Reid, who scored zero points.
DHP had four players score more points than the leading scorer for Erskine's Dawgs.
DHP put up more points than their projected total, while Erskine's Dawgs fell shy of their projection.
The matchup's 33.45-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Not only did DHP earn the win, but they also easily covered the 5.49-point predicted margin of victory.

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