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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
VA Buccaneers
5-5 123.5
123.41
 
VS
proj
Mojo's Mighty Bucs
122 5-5
146.03

Mojo's Mighty Bucs fall short of predictions, lose to VA Buccaneers in 123.5-122.0 battle

Mojo's Mighty Bucs failed to bring their A game, as VA Buccaneers eked out a 123.5-122.0 win. Mojo's Mighty Bucs had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. VA Buccaneers led 110.5-102.0 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 20 points from Odell Beckham Jr. on Monday night for Mojo's Mighty Bucs. Eric Ebron (25.5 points) and the Washington Redskins defense (20) were the stars for VA Buccaneers in the victory. This marks the first time this season VA Buccaneers have taken down Mojo's Mighty Bucs, after falling 126.5-124 in their last matchup. VA Buccaneers (5-5) will look to keep it rolling against Crab Legs, while Mojo's Mighty Bucs (5-5) will attempt to get back on track against Captain Zippy's Army.

Matchup Timeline

  VA Buccaneers   Mojo's Mighty Bucs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Redskins defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 20 points against their 5.37-point projection. During a 16-3 win over the Buccaneers, they allowed only 3 points, surrendered 501 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Redskins defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Texans next week.
The Washington Redskins defense

Top Player Comparison

VA Buccaneers
Points
% of total points 123.5
1
Eric Ebron
TE
25.5
7.33
20.6%
2
The Washington Redskins defense
DEF
20
5.37
16.2%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
15.5
8.71
12.6%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
13
24.9
10.5%
Mojo's Mighty Bucs
Points
% of total points 122
1
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB
31.5
29.49
25.8%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
27
26.7
22.1%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
20
15.35
16.4%
4
Julian Edelman
WR
15.5
12.56
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Eric Ebron had a 53-yard touchdown catch for VA Buccaneers, helping the team to a 95.0-75.0 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was VA Buccaneers who claimed the lead, 110.5-102.0. For VA Buccaneers, Tyler Lockett had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Melvin Gordon III made the highlight reel for Mojo's Mighty Bucs with a 66-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Both teams had players with standout moments on Monday night. For VA Buccaneers, Robbie Gould had a 53-yard field goal. Odell Beckham Jr. made the highlight reel for Mojo's Mighty Bucs with a 20-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  VA Buccaneers   Mojo's Mighty Bucs

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. VA Buccaneers are doing a better job of that, averaging 140.45 versus Mojo's Mighty Bucs's 126.7.
In dire times, at least VA Buccaneers keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Mojo's Mighty Bucs (2 vs 3).
VA Buccaneers laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Mojo's Mighty Bucs (0).
VA Buccaneers have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Mojo's Mighty Bucs (2 vs 1).
VA Buccaneers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Mojo's Mighty Bucs (6 vs 3).
By position, VA Buccaneers have outscored Mojo's Mighty Bucs at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for VA Buccaneers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Mojo's Mighty Bucs (2).
There's not much good to say about Mojo's Mighty Bucs this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

VA Buccaneers
VA Buccaneers (5-5) face Crab Legs (3-7) in Week 11. VA Buccaneers will have to prep for the fact that Robbie Gould has a bye in Week 11. Crab Legs won't have Nick Chubb, Josh Gordon, or Rob Gronkowski. Over the last three weeks, VA Buccaneers have put up 150 points per game, while Crab Legs have averaged only 98.83 per contest.
Mojo's Mighty Bucs
The outlook doesn't immediately get much better for seventh-place Mojo's Mighty Bucs, as they now have the privilege of squaring off against first-place Captain Zippy's Army in Week 11. Each side has players on bye next week, as Julian Edelman, David Njoku, and the New York Jets defense are off for Mojo's Mighty Bucs while Isaiah Crowell, Sony Michel, and Jarvis Landry are out for Captain Zippy's Army.