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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
HAWGWILD
1-0 204.68
190.56
 
VS
proj
StarLords
195.63 0-1
151.18

StarLords beat predictions but lose to HAWGWILD, 204.68-195.63

StarLords brought their A game and exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result as HAWGWILD secured a 204.68-195.63 win. StarLords grabbed a 2.00-point lead on Thursday, but HAWGWILD held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jonathan Taylor (35 points) and Michael Pittman Jr. (31.6). Carson Wentz (313 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 12 Rush Yds) and Jerry Jeudy (4 Rec, 102 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for StarLords in the loss. HAWGWILD (1-0) will look to maintain their winning ways against Outlaws, while StarLords (0-1) attempt to generate some positive momentum against SBR MonStars.

Matchup Timeline

  HAWGWILD   StarLords

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Fitzpatrick more-than-tripled his 7.82-point projection with 26.55 points against the Bengals in Week 1. He made 14 tackles and intercepted a pass in the 23-20 win. Fitzpatrick will face the Patriots next week.
Minkah Fitzpatrick

Top Player Comparison

HAWGWILD
Points
% of total points 204.68
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
35
23.69
17.1%
2
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
31.6
17.23
15.4%
3
Kyler Murray
QB
29.12
30.94
14.2%
4
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S
26.55
7.82
13%
StarLords
Points
% of total points 195.63
1
Carson Wentz
QB
43.22
25
22.1%
2
Jerry Jeudy
WR
22.7
14.9
11.6%
3
Javonte Williams
RB
21.3
16.34
10.9%
4
Jahan Dotson
WR
20
10.73
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Carson Wentz found Jahan Dotson for a 24-yard touchdown pass for StarLords. Wentz also lit up the scoreboard with a 49-yard touchdown pass for the team, who trailed 130.30-124.07 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Daniel Carlson had a 55-yard field goal for HAWGWILD, contributing to a 178.18-138.88 lead for the team.
Monday
Jerry Jeudy had a 67-yard touchdown catch for StarLords.

Points By Position

  HAWGWILD   StarLords

Game Notes

HAWGWILD emerged victorious despite the fact that only seven of their 15 starters exceeded their projected point totals.
StarLords lost despite 10 of their 15 starters exceeding their projected points.
StarLords can partially blame the loss on Irv Smith Jr., who didn't score any points.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
HAWGWILD ranked 5th in the league in points scored this week, while StarLords put up the 6th-best score.
The matchup's 9.05-point margin was the fifth-largest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with HAWGWILD. They won, but did not cover the 39.38-point projected margin of victory.
In a losing effort, Carson Wentz scored 43.22 points, the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

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