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Week 1

Weekly
Grade
Wolverines
1-0 143.32
145.11
 
VS
proj
Laces Out
89.32 0-1
113.16

Laces Out lose to Wolverines in 143.32-89.32 beatdown

There's no way around it, Laces Out underdelivered, at least based on projections, as Wolverines rolled to a 143.32-89.32 victory. The matchup was over before it really even started, as Wolverines jumped out to a 29.70-point lead on Thursday behind impressive performances from Stefon Diggs (22.2 points) and Tremaine Edmunds (8.5). Terry McLaurin (12.3 points) and Gerald Everett (12.15) led the way for Laces Out in the loss. Wolverines (1-0) will look to sustain their momentum against Mostert and bologna, while Laces Out (0-1) will seek to get their first win against Mammoths.

Matchup Timeline

  Wolverines   Laces Out

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense nearly doubled their 6.53-point projection with 13 points against the Packers in Week 1. They allowed only 7 points, surrendered 338 yards, and forced 2 turnovers in the 23-7 win. The Vikings defense will face the Eagles next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Wolverines
Points
% of total points 143.32
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
22.2
12.95
15.5%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
20.82
22.58
14.5%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
13
6.53
9.1%
4
James Conner
RB
12.75
14.05
8.9%
Laces Out
Points
% of total points 89.32
1
Terry McLaurin
WR
12.3
11.22
13.8%
2
Gerald Everett
TE
12.15
6.7
13.6%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
12
9.4
13.4%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
11.55
16
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Stefon Diggs had a 53-yard touchdown catch for Wolverines to contribute to a 30.70-1.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Wolverines owned a 73.25-50.82 lead. For Wolverines, Wil Lutz had a 51-yard field goal. Terry McLaurin made the highlight reel for Laces Out with a 49-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Wolverines   Laces Out

Game Notes

Only eight of the 17 starting players on Wolverines scored more than their projected point totals.
Laces Out had only six of their 17 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could've looked differently, as Wolverines had one starter score zero points, while Laces Out had four.
Wolverines had four players score more points than the leading scorer for Laces Out.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 54-point margin was the fifth-largest in the league this week.
Not only did Wolverines win, but they also covered the 31.95-point projected margin of victory.

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