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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Brewmasters
1-0 147.35
153.56
 
VS
proj
Doughboys
132.5 0-1
148.07

Doughboys fall short of predictions, succumb to Brewmasters, 147.35-132.50

Doughboys underperformed their projected point total, as Brewmasters emerged victorious with a 147.35-132.50 victory. Doughboys nabbed a 0.90-point lead on Thursday, but Brewmasters held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Michael Pittman Jr. (27.1 points) and Kyler Murray (26.55). Justin Jefferson (39.4 points) and Tom Brady (14.5) did everything they could for Doughboys in the loss. Brewmasters (1-0) will look to add to their success against Negligent Discharges, while Doughboys (0-1) try to right the ship against Hooligans.

Matchup Timeline

  Brewmasters   Doughboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bills defense (10 Pts Allowed, 243 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 17 points in a 31-10 win over the Rams in Week 1. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 6.17-point projection. The Bills defense ranks #1 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Titans next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Brewmasters
Points
% of total points 147.35
1
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
27.1
15.54
18.4%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
26.55
28.2
18%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
23
10.76
15.6%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
17
6.17
11.5%
Doughboys
Points
% of total points 132.5
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
39.4
19.56
29.7%
2
Tom Brady
QB
14.5
28.88
10.9%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
13.8
15.28
10.4%
4
Pat Freiermuth
TE
12.5
10.17
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Brewmasters boasted a 112.00-64.40 lead. For Brewmasters, Kareem Hunt had a 24-yard touchdown run. Terry McLaurin made the highlight reel for Doughboys with a 49-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Justin Jefferson had a 36-yard touchdown catch and a 64-yard catch for Doughboys, who trailed 141.55-113.10 after the late afternoon round of games.
Sunday Night
Tom Brady had a 48-yard pass for Doughboys, who trailed 141.55-132.50 after the primetime game.

Points By Position

  Brewmasters   Doughboys

Game Notes

Only four of the 11 starters on Brewmasters exceeded their scoring projections.
Doughboys had only four of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 14.85-point margin was the fifth-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Brewmasters win, but they also easily covered the 5.49-point predicted margin of victory.
On the losing side, Justin Jefferson put up 39.4 points, the highest score for a wide receiver this week.

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