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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Aybar's Packers
1-0 127.63
131.08
 
VS
proj
Island of Misfits
114.16 0-1
127.66

Island of Misfits fall short of expectations, succumb to Aybar's Packers, 127.63-114.16

Island of Misfits were unable to rise to the occasion, as Aybar's Packers earned a 127.63-114.16 victory. Island of Misfits nabbed a 0.90-point lead on Thursday, but Aybar's Packers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by D'Andre Swift (26 points) and Devin Duvernay (20.53). Gabe Davis (4 Rec, 88 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Mike Evans (5 Rec, 71 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Island of Misfits in the loss. Aybar's Packers (1-0) will look to rack up another W against NationalFelonLeague, while Island of Misfits (0-1) will take on YOTAH in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Aybar's Packers   Island of Misfits

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hicks scored 14 points in a 23-7 win over the Packers to more-than-double his 5.81-point projection. He made 14 tackles and recorded a sack to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Aybar's Packers this week. Next week, Hicks will play the Eagles.
Jordan Hicks

Top Player Comparison

Aybar's Packers
Points
% of total points 127.63
1
D'Andre Swift
RB
26
15.28
20.4%
2
Devin Duvernay
WR
20.53
12.25
16.1%
3
Jordan Hicks
LB
14
5.81
11%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
12.3
16.7
9.6%
Island of Misfits
Points
% of total points 114.16
1
Gabe Davis
WR
16.8
10.85
14.7%
2
Mike Evans
WR
16.6
13.5
14.5%
3
Javonte Williams
RB
14.3
12.87
12.5%
4
Trey Lance
QB
10.96
22.27
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Thursday, but it was Island of Misfits who took the lead, 16.80-15.90. For Aybar's Packers, Matt Gay had a 57-yard field goal. Gabe Davis made the highlight reel for Island of Misfits with a 26-yard touchdown catch and a 47-yard catch.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Aybar's Packers became the proud owner of a 96.63-59.66 lead. D'Andre Swift had a 50-yard run for Aybar's Packers, while Devin Duvernay had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Trey Lance made the highlight reel for Island of Misfits with a 44-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal for Island of Misfits, who trailed 127.63-76.56 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  Aybar's Packers   Island of Misfits

Game Notes

Aybar's Packers had seven of their 12 starters exceed their projected points.
Island of Misfits had only five of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 13.47-point margin was the third-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Aybar's Packers earn the win, but they also easily covered the 3.42-point forecasted margin of victory.

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