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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
DRAFTKING
5-3 119.64
114.52
 
VS
proj
AA Ron Balakay
113.96 3-5
102.31

AA Ron Balakay defy expectations but lose to DRAFTKING, 119.64-113.96

AA Ron Balakay stepped up and exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result as DRAFTKING emerged victorious with a 119.64-113.96 victory. DRAFTKING never trailed in this one after earning a 17.20-point lead on Thursday behind DeAndre Hopkins (23.2 points). Marvin Jones Jr. (28.2 points) and Phillip Lindsay (18.7) carried the flag for AA Ron Balakay in the loss. DRAFTKING (5-3) will look to keep it rolling against Hungry Hippo, while AA Ron Balakay (3-5) face Mr. Phamtastic in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  DRAFTKING   AA Ron Balakay

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Lions in Week 8, Carson racked up 124 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 20.4 points to nearly double his 10.74-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on DRAFTKING this week. In Week 9, Carson and the Seahawks will battle the Chargers.
Chris Carson

Top Player Comparison

DRAFTKING
Points
% of total points 119.64
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
23.2
16.66
19.4%
2
Chris Carson
RB
20.4
10.74
17.1%
3
Tarik Cohen
RB
17.5
12.81
14.6%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
14.94
24.53
12.5%
AA Ron Balakay
Points
% of total points 113.96
1
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
28.2
9.79
24.7%
2
Phillip Lindsay
RB
18.7
12.41
16.4%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
16.9
14.3
14.8%
4
T.J. Yeldon
RB
12.5
7.86
11%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DeAndre Hopkins had a 49-yard touchdown catch for DRAFTKING, helping to give the team a 23.20-6.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were several players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was DRAFTKING who emerged with the lead, 119.64-102.20. Aaron Rodgers had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 48-yard pass for DRAFTKING, while Tarik Cohen had a 70-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Marvin Jones Jr. had a 39-yard touchdown catch for AA Ron Balakay, while Tyler Lockett had a 24-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  DRAFTKING   AA Ron Balakay
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. We’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning we ought to catch up on the Standings.
DRAFTKING
DRAFTKING may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the unit is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (125.75 ppg), propelling DRAFTKING to the No. 3 position in the Standings, easily in playoff position.
Important Players
Melvin Gordon III
MVP
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
DeAndre Hopkins
Best Drafted
53 Rec, 789 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
John Brown
Best Acquisition
31 Rec, 586 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
AA Ron Balakay
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine AA Ron Balakay making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad has some work to do in order to get into playoff position after averaging only 105.95 points per game through eight weeks, 9th-best in the league.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
2200 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs
Travis Kelce
Best Drafted
44 Rec, 642 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
T.J. Yeldon
Best Acquisition
334 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 346 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. DRAFTKING are doing a better job of that, averaging 125.75 versus AA Ron Balakay's 105.95.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. DRAFTKING (5-3) have a better record than AA Ron Balakay (3-5).
DRAFTKING don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than AA Ron Balakay (2 vs 0).
DRAFTKING see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than AA Ron Balakay (0).
DRAFTKING don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than AA Ron Balakay (0 vs 1).
DRAFTKING should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than AA Ron Balakay (6 vs 2).
DRAFTKING have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than AA Ron Balakay (36 vs 29).
By position, DRAFTKING have outscored AA Ron Balakay at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
DRAFTKING has a higher average scoring margin (8) than AA Ron Balakay this season (-10).
The starters for DRAFTKING had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for AA Ron Balakay (2).
Hey AA Ron Balakay, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!