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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
NorthwestSalmonbelli
8-2 203.56
144.75
 
VS
proj
# 4 Broke My ♥
134.96 5-5
116.12

NorthwestSalmonbelli outperform expectations, defeat # 4 Broke My ♥ in 203.56-134.96 rout

Both teams exceeded projections, but it was NorthwestSalmonbelli who got the victory, cruising to a 203.56-134.96 win over # 4 Broke My ♥. NorthwestSalmonbelli got out to a 36.02-point lead on Thursday behind Ben Roethlisberger (39.02 points) and never let it go. LeSean McCoy (26.05 points) and Eric Ebron (25.85) did everything they could for # 4 Broke My ♥ in the loss. NorthwestSalmonbelli (8-2) will look to keep it rolling against The Philly Specials, while # 4 Broke My ♥ (5-5) will attempt to get some positive momentum against Roadhouse Rebels.

Matchup Timeline

  NorthwestSalmonbelli   # 4 Broke My ♥

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Breida (101 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 31 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 27.95 points against the Giants in Week 10. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.96-point projection and was much higher than his 11.24-point season scoring average. Breida ranks #69 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Matt Breida

Top Player Comparison

NorthwestSalmonbelli
Points
% of total points 203.56
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
39.02
21.06
19.2%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
29.45
14.82
14.5%
3
Matt Breida
RB
27.95
9.96
13.7%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
23.75
20.53
11.7%
# 4 Broke My ♥
Points
% of total points 134.96
1
LeSean McCoy
RB
26.05
8.41
19.3%
2
Eric Ebron
TE
25.85
6.24
19.2%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
21.4
11.19
15.9%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
17.96
22.62
13.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Ben Roethlisberger had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard touchdown pass for NorthwestSalmonbelli to contribute to a 39.02-3.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the dust settled, NorthwestSalmonbelli emerged with a 121.76-79.70 lead. For NorthwestSalmonbelli, Tyreek Hill had a 37-yard touchdown catch. LeSean McCoy had a 28-yard touchdown run for # 4 Broke My ♥, while Eric Ebron had a 53-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which NorthwestSalmonbelli owned a 175.61-120.16 lead. For NorthwestSalmonbelli, Melvin Gordon III had a 66-yard touchdown catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for # 4 Broke My ♥ with a 25-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  NorthwestSalmonbelli   # 4 Broke My ♥

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. NorthwestSalmonbelli scored more points in this matchup (203.56) than their season average (150.59).
We heard scoring helps you win. # 4 Broke My ♥ need some help then, averaging just 130.88 versus NorthwestSalmonbelli's 150.59.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" NorthwestSalmonbelli (8-2) have a better record than # 4 Broke My ♥ (5-5).
Even the computers think NorthwestSalmonbelli have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (145.09) than # 4 Broke My ♥ (129.01).
NorthwestSalmonbelli don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than # 4 Broke My ♥ (7 vs 3).
NorthwestSalmonbelli play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than # 4 Broke My ♥ (1).
NorthwestSalmonbelli should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than # 4 Broke My ♥ (7 vs 5).
# 4 Broke My ♥ have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than NorthwestSalmonbelli (1) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, NorthwestSalmonbelli have outscored # 4 Broke My ♥ at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
NorthwestSalmonbelli don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 30 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for NorthwestSalmonbelli had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for # 4 Broke My ♥ (3).
Hey # 4 Broke My ♥, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

NorthwestSalmonbelli
Whoa, now that's the type of performance we like to see! A completion percentage of 88% this past week for Mr. Efficiency... Uh, sorry, I mean Ben Roethlisberger. That Panthers secondary didn't know what hit 'em! We know the manager of NorthwestSalmonbelli has got to be grateful for this type of efficiency and attention to detail.
# 4 Broke My ♥
The problem this week is pretty easy to spot, # 4 Broke My ♥. Going with the Seattle Seahawks defense in a tough fantasy matchup... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time.