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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Kovboji z Tekova
6-2 128.44
117.96
 
VS
proj
Vinoř Steelers
72.68 3-5
102.79

Kovboji z Tekova knock off Vinoř Steelers for fifth straight win in 128.44-72.68 rout

Kovboji z Tekova extended their win streak to five games with a easy victory over Vinoř Steelers, rolling to a 128.44-72.68 win. It was the third loss in a row for Vinoř Steelers. It didn't take long to learn who would be the frontrunner in this one, as Kovboji z Tekova took a 55.76-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 60.1 points from James Conner (146 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 66 Rec Yds) and Marlon Mack (132 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 17 Rec Yds). Ben Roethlisberger (17.88 points) and Jared Cook (13.4) carried the flag for Vinoř Steelers in the loss. This marks the second time this season Kovboji z Tekova have gotten the best of Vinoř Steelers, after winning 119-118.16 in their last matchup. Kovboji z Tekova (6-2) will look to add to their success against Poldi Steelers, while Vinoř Steelers (3-5) take on Mariota gang in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Kovboji z Tekova   Vinoř Steelers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Conner (146 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 66 Rec Yds) scored 33.2 points against the Browns in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 15.42-point projection and was much higher than his 18.53-point season scoring average. Conner ranks #12 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
James Conner

Top Player Comparison

Kovboji z Tekova
Points
% of total points 128.44
1
James Conner
RB
33.2
15.42
25.8%
2
Marlon Mack
RB
26.9
10.19
20.9%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
19.4
13.81
15.1%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
17.6
13.26
13.7%
Vinoř Steelers
Points
% of total points 72.68
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
17.88
19.9
24.6%
2
Jared Cook
TE
13.4
6.46
18.4%
3
Alex Collins
RB
10.3
8.92
14.2%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
8.1
13.41
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Kovboji z Tekova owned a 120.34-64.58 lead. Aaron Rodgers had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 48-yard pass for Kovboji z Tekova, while Antonio Brown had a 43-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Ben Roethlisberger had a 43-yard touchdown pass for Vinoř Steelers, while Jared Cook had a 25-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Michael Thomas had a 44-yard catch for Vinoř Steelers, who trailed 124.24-72.68 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Kovboji z Tekova   Vinoř Steelers
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already midway through the season, meaning it's about time take a closer look at the Standings.
Kovboji z Tekova
Kovboji z Tekova may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the squad is averaging the 3rd-most points per game in the league (116.57 ppg), propelling Kovboji z Tekova to No. 2 in the Standings, which puts them in playoff position.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
2283 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 116 Rush Yds
Antonio Brown
Best Drafted
46 Rec, 552 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
James Conner
Best Acquisition
599 Rush Yds, 9 Rush TDs, 323 Rec Yds
Vinoř Steelers
Vinoř Steelers rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but they'll have to do better moving forward if they want to make the playoffs. Through eight weeks, the unit is averaging the 5th-most points per game in the league (112.73 ppg), leaving Vinoř Steelers outside of playoff position at No. 7 in the Standings.
Important Players
Ben Roethlisberger
MVP
2290 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
Melvin Gordon III
Best Drafted
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Joe Flacco
Best Acquisition
2259 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs

What If

Kovboji z Tekova would have beaten six other teams besides Vinoř Steelers this week.
Vinoř Steelers would have lost to every other team in the league this week.
If they played Vinoř Steelers every week, Kovboji z Tekova would be 5-3 this season.
Vinoř Steelers would have been victorious over Kovboji z Tekova 106.66-94.7 had they played each other last week.
Kovboji z Tekova would be 2-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Vinoř Steelers.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Kovboji z Tekova, Vinoř Steelers would be 4-2.
If Kovboji z Tekova had played every team in the league each week, they would be 45-27.
If they played every team every week, Vinoř Steelers would be 41-31.